PREVIEWS VOL. XVI #6 PREVIEWS PUBLICATIONS PREVIEWS #8 (AUGUST 2006) Previews is your ultimate source for all the merchandise available from your local comic book specialty retailer… approximately two months in advance! Hundreds of comics from a myriad of publishers, the coolest merchandise on Earth, plus exclusive items available nowhere else! This issue features items scheduled to ship from October 2006 through December 2006! Catalog, 8x11, 480+pg, PC $4.50 MARVEL PREVIEWS #36 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 August issue features items scheduled to ship in October 2006! FC, 96pg $0.99 (or Free with Purchase of Previews) PREVIEWS CONSUMER ORDER FORM #8 (AUGUST 2006) Previews makes it easy for you to order every item in the catalog with this separate order form booklet! This issue ships in late July 2006 for items on sale in October 2006. Comic-sized, 62pg, PC PI PREVIEWS ADULT #8 (AUGUST 2006) 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 BANYA: THE EXPLOSIVE DELIVERY MAN TPB KIM YOUNG-OH (W/A) On sale September 20, SC, 184pg, b&w, 5" x 7", $12.95 With a worldwide war raging between humans and monsters, the young delivery men of the Gaya Desert Post Office do not pledge allegiance to any country or king. They are banded together by a pledge to deliver. “Fast. Precise. Secure.” Banya, the craziest and craftiest of the bunch, will stop at nothing to get a job done. Known as the “Explosive Delivery Man” for his risk taking, bold resolve, and impeccable record, Banya agrees to complete a wounded soldier’s mission to transport a parcel of great importance—not knowing what dangers lie in store for him and his friends! As their arduous journey begins, Banya promises, “There isn’t a delivery I can’t make. I always deliver.” Kim Young-Oh’s fantastical world is filled with unique monsters, vicious swordplay, and a dash of hotfooted humor. • This series is presented in its original Korean format and translated by the mother/son team of Anna Kirk and Derek Kirk Kim! • Banya launches Dark Horse’s first foray into manhwa or Korean comics. • Top 10 selling title in Korea! SATSUMA GISHIDEN VOLUME 1 TPB HIROSHI HIRATA (W/A) On sale September 20, SC, 264pg, b&w, 5 1/8" x 7 1/4", $14.95 Controversial, tough, angry, highly skilled, and lost in a time of peace, the characters of Satsuma Gishiden tell a quasi-historical tale of social caste and brutal reprisal. Readers with a taste for Kazuo Koike’s gritty Lone Wolf and Cub will go nuts for master gekiga artist Hiroshi Hirata’s tome of samurai struggle. Hirata’s art and calligraphy leap off the page during scenes of action, only to unfold upon a full bleed that looks like a fine plate print. It’s art at its most expressive, accentuating the classic stoic samurai characters you’ve come to know, only with a little more true society thrown in to help the reader understand what it was really like to be a warrior without a war. • Presented in the authentic right-to-left format to preserve the art, Satsuma Gishiden promises some of the best samurai manga ever. • First time any of Hirata’s works have seen publication in English in twenty-five years! • Often compared to Lone Wolf and Cub in storytelling scope and artistic depth, Satsuma Gishiden will appeal to all period-piece fans, as well as Koike/Kojima fans. • Until the release of Lone Wolf and Cub in Europe, Satsuma Gishiden was the highest- selling samurai manga of all time in France. OHIKKOSHI TPB HIROAKI SAMURA (W/A) On sale October 18, SC, 248pg, b&w, 5 1/4" x 7 1/8", $12.95 These stories are told with the same bold, kinetic art style and brilliantly paced storytelling that Samura’s Blade of the Immortal epic is famous for. The main offering, “Ohikkoshi,” follows the turbulent paths of several twenty-something art students as they fall in love, fall in lust, play in rock bands, ride motorbikes, eat, sleep (together), and try to avoid making life decisions while drunk. This romantic comedy is a “Japanese art school confidential” packed with absurd humor, obscure death metal references, and some expertly placed, dramatic revelations. “Luncheon of Tears Diary” is a vibrant, genre-busting tale that also peppers its humor with sharp, dramatic moments. Natsumi Funabashi, a virgin, is an aspiring manga creator on a quest for love and a fulfilling career. Along the way, she has to cope with overzealous men, gang warfare, a mahjong addiction, and a lascivious manga editor. This collection is rounded off by Samura’s hilarious “Kyoto Super Barhopping Journal: Bloodbath at Midorogaike,” a rare, autobiographical travel piece. • Fans of Hiroaki Samura’s award-winning Blade of the Immortal epic will be overjoyed with this hard-to-find collection–presented in English for the first time! STYLE SCHOOL VOLUME 1 TPB VARIOUS (W/A) On sale October 25, SC, 144pg, FC, 8 7/8" x 10 1/8", $14.95 Japan’s leading manga illustration instructional guide (titled SS Magazine in Japan) comes to America! Learn the techniques of Japan’s top manga and anime artists in Style School, showing step-by-step methods to help today’s up-and-coming illustrators master the use of pen, brush, paint, marker, screen tones, computer modeling, and other tricks of the trade. Gain insight into the weapons of choice of today’s top creators, especially those brands and tools that are so hard to find outside Japan. See for the first time the eye- popping art of tomorrow’s manga and anime stars, with page after gorgeous page of spectacular visual imagination. And find out how to submit your work to be considered for publication in upcoming issues of SS Magazine in Japan! • Six “how to” techniques: watercolor pen, photoshop style, colored ink, watercolor brush, utilizing Liquitex, and effective use and combination of 2D and 3D software art. • Over 360 breathtaking full color and 90+ black and white illustrations. • A must-have book for any aspiring manga artist. • First in a series of SS Magazine art/how-to books. • One of the most successful art publications in Japan, for the first time in English. BLADE OF THE IMMORTAL #116: ON THE PERFECTION OF ANATOMY part 5 (of 6) HIROAKI SAMURA (W/A) On sale August 9, b&w, 32pg, $2.99 The return of Hyakurin! Rin continues to live in her family’s abandoned döjö, fretting over Manji’s absence and disturbed by her odd visitors, Döa and Isaku. Hyakurin’s arrival is a relief, and the two ladies set out to search for their missing friends, starting with Giichi. This fan-favorite, bald-and-bespectacled warrior has been missing for quite a while. After the death of his son and the dissolution of the Mugai-ryü, does Giichi even want to be found? Meanwhile, in a horrible prison under Edo castle, Doc Burando continues to write his medical opus, On the Perfection of Anatomy, and several more unlucky convicts become unwilling participants in the demented doctor’s experiments. This issue also features the return of Hiroaki Samura’s absurd and hilarious “Biography,” with rare, accompanying Samura pinups! BERSERK VOLUME 13 TPB KENTARO MIURA (W/A) On sale September 27, SC, 240pg, b&w, 5 1/8" x 7 1/4", $13.95 The Band of the Hawk may have been the most formidable band of fighters around, but when matched up against an army of abyssal monstrosities, earthly fighting skills don’t amount to a hill of beans. The Hawks’ tortured and mutilated former leader, Griffith, has used the accursed Crimson Behelit to open the gates to a shadowy realm of unspeakable horrors, the realm of the demon lords of the Godhand, who are willing to transform Griffith into a being of terrible power and majesty as long as Griffith is willing to give up his former command as sacrifices in the Invocation of Doom. But nobody takes down the Hawks without a fight, and their berserker champion, Guts, will take on anything Hell can throw at him in order to save his lover, Casca, from the sordid violations that only Hell can offer. • Each volume of Berserk comes shrink-wrapped and carries an 18+ content advisory. CRYING FREEMAN VOLUME 3 TPB KAZUO KOIKE (W) and RYOICHI IKEGAMI (A) On sale September 13, SC, 408pg, b&w, 5 1/8" x 7 1/4", $14.95 A failed assassination attempt brings into Freeman’s possession Muramasa, the Devil’s Sword, an ancient samurai blade that brings misfortune and death to any who possess it. Wishing to spare Freeman and tame the sword’s malevolent spirit, Tiger Orchid, Freeman’s wife, takes the blade to Kowloon to train with a legendary swordmaster. But she’ll need to find him in Kowloon Castle, a slum so riddled with crime and destitution that it officially doesn’t exist. But its dangers are all too real, and even a possessed sword may not be enough to stop a gun-toting criminal army bent on selling Tiger Orchid into slavery! Written by the legendary Kazuo Koike, creator of Lone Wolf and Cub, and illustrated by the incomparable Ryoichi Ikegami, Crying Freeman is adult manga at its most challenging: dark, violent, morally complex, erotically charged, and regarded worldwide as one of the classics of adult graphic fiction. • Each volume of Crying Freeman comes shrink-wrapped and carries an 18+ content advisory. OCTOPUS GIRL VOLUME 3 TPB TORU YAMAZAKI (W/A) On sale September 20, SC, 192pg, b&w, 4 1/2" x 7", $12.95 In previous volumes, Takako Unabara—the Octopus Girl—has fought zombies, Satanists, school bullies, and the resilient Vampire Granny. Toru Yamazaki’s latest collection of absurdist horror stories pits Octopus Girl and Sakae (her wicked companion who has the body of a moray eel) against alien aggressors, bathroom-invading mutants, jealous teen rivals, and (once again!!) the annoying, tough Vampire Granny. Three bonus, “real world” horror vignettes are also included! These shocking manga tales, available in English for the first time, will hypnotize fans of the macabre and the absurd. Toru Yamazaki is a talented and twisted manga artist who has found recent cult popularity as a Japanese television personality and a recording artist. Cutting a crass, comical niche into modern horror manga, Yamazaki’s Octopus Girl collections serve up the most disgusting dishes of heartbreak and revenge found on land or at sea! • Each volume comes shrink-wrapped and carries an 18+ content advisory. MUSEUM OF TERROR VOLUME 2 TPB JUNJI ITO (W/A) On sale September 6, SC, 376pg, b&w, 5" x 7", $13.95 Think you’ve seen about all there is in horror? Maybe the same tired concepts of phones ringing and mysterious murders is getting a bit old? Well, then we’ve got the horror manga for you! Junji Ito, the man who brought the world Uzumaki, has one of the most inspired minds in horror today. That’s why Dark Horse manga is proud to bring you more from Ito’s Museum of Terror series. Continuing with his “Tomie” stories, about an eternally youthful and perfectly beautiful girl who inspires people to commit murder, Volume Two promises to invent new ways to shock you. For instance, who’d have thought of making sake out of the remains of the killed and hammered-to-mush Tomie? See? It’s crazy! Junji Ito promises to entertain you in the most cracked, yet pretty ways. • From Junji Ito, Japan’s foremost horror manga artist. • With “Tomie,” Ito won the Umezu Prize, based on Kazuo Umezu, considered to be horror manga’s Tezuka-grade creator. • Seven movies and five made-for-T.V. specials have been produced from Ito’s works. MUSEUM OF TERROR VOLUME 3 TPB JUNJI ITO (W/A) On sale October 25, SC, 392pg, b&w, 5" x 7", $13.95 Museum of Terror volumes one and two introduced readers to the horrific, beautiful creature Tomie . . . the woman no man could resist. Now Junji Ito, creator and curator of this horrible museum, brings a new type of exhibit to thrill and chill your senses! First, his lovely violinists will escort you to dinner in a vampire den. Next, in a classroom full of grotesquely masked students, which one is a demon in disguise? A musician’s possessed arm attacks a schoolgirl by way of his mouth, and another young man listens to the tape recording left behind by a suicide victim. Why did she kill herself, and is he safe from its influence? Swordplay, monk-ridden ruins, halls of upright corpses, infectious radio broadcasts, and murderous ceiling hair are among Ito’s beastly offerings in this volume! Find out why Junji Ito is Japan’s foremost creator of horror manga! • Seven movies and five “made-for-TV” specials have been produced from Ito’s works. OLD BOY VOLUME 2 TPB GARON TSUCHIYA (W) and NOBUAKI MINEGISHI (A) On sale October 4, SC, 208pg, b&w, 5 1/8" x 7 1/4", $10.95 Deciding that he must know the truth, the man who calls himself “Yamashita” follows a trail of clues that leads him back to the mysterious building where he was imprisoned and kept incommunicado for ten years. There, with the help of violence and a brutal imagination, he will try to find answers to the questions that haunt him. However, he will discover that his opponent will not yield to him so easily, and that his ordeal is far from finished. • Old Boy is an intense, bare-knuckled urban thriller in the tradition of Pulp Fiction and Payback, and is the manga that inspired the critically acclaimed 2003 film from director Chan-wook Park that took the Grand Jury prize at the 2004 Cannes Film Festival. • Original Japanese format. • Translated into English for the first time. • Each volume comes shrink-wrapped and carries an 18+ content advisory. OH MY GODDESS! VOLUME 4 TPB KOSUKE FUJISHIMA (W/A) On sale October 25, SC, 192pg, b&w, 5 1/8" by 7 3/16", $10.95 Ever since a cosmic phone call brought the literal young goddess Belldandy into college student Keiichi’s residence, his personal life has been turned upside down, sideways, and sometimes even into strange dimensions! Half-goddess, half-demon, Belldandy’s big sister Urd continues her campaign of naughtiness when she brews up a luuuuuv potion that, of course, goes horribly awry, infecting everyone but her poor intended target—Keiichi. But random passion in the streets may be the least of the gang’s worries as a seemingly harmless CD could turn out to be a portal from the underworld, unleashing a most pesky demon, and any other random nasties that happen to be near her! • Oh My Goddess! is the manga that inspired the brand-new anime TV series from Media Blasters. Much-imitated but never equaled, the romantic comedy Oh My Goddess! is drawn with a charm and elegance that attracts both male and female readers, including crossover fans from the shojo genre. PATH OF THE ASSASSIN VOLUME 3: COMPARISON OF A MAN TPB KAZUO KOIKE (W) and GOSEKI KOJIMA (A) On sale October 25, SC, 312pg, b&w, 4" x 6", $9.95 Koike and Kojima’s story of the famed ninja, Hanzo Hattori and his trials and tribulations protecting the shogun-to-be, Tokugawa Ieyasu. Each page builds upon the relationship between the two warrirors and the women they love. Path of the Assassin, printed in the same size format as Lone Wolf and Cub and Samurai Executioner, this title is a wonderful addition to the Koike and Kojima samurai collection. • Published in the original Japanese format and unretouched which keeps the art intact. • This is a fifteen-volume story starring the legendary ninja and Kill Bill reference Hanzo Hattori. • Each volume comes shrink-wrapped and carries an 18+ content advisory. • There are over one million copies of Koike-penned titles currently in print in English. REIKO THE ZOMBIE SHOP VOLUME 4 TPB REI MIKAMOTO (W/A) On sale September 13, SC, 200pg, b&w, 5" x 7", $12.95 Reiko Himezono may make good money as a Zombie Shop—a person who can raise the dead and summon obedient zombie servants straight from Hell itself—but is all that cash worth all the trouble? Reiko has had to deal with crazed serial killers, vicious werewolves, and plenty of monsters, not to mention her wicked twin sister, Riruka! Unfortunately for Reiko, her next challenge may well be her toughest yet! When she put an end to beautiful psychopath Saki Yurikawa’s reign of terror, she had no idea that Saki’s little sister Midori was waiting in the wings, all set to re-open the floodgates of tragedy and catastrophe all by herself! Reiko may have thought she was finished with the Yurikawa family, but blood is thicker than water, after all, and is it ever going to fly when Reiko and Midori square off! • Part Sixth Sense and part Evil Dead—the ultra-violent, comical, and disturbing manga Reiko the Zombie Shop has been resurrected stateside and translated into English in its original format for the first time. Don’t miss out on the series that took Japanese readers by the throat and made them scream for more! SCHOOL ZONE VOLUME 3 TPB KANAKO INUKI (W/A) On sale September 27, SC, 192pg, b&w, 5 1/8" x 7 1/4", $12.95 This building may appear to be a normal elementary school, but look a little closer and you will see that it has a very, very dark side. For this is no ordinary school . . . It is a haunted place wrapped in curses, where monsters and ghosts torment the students and nightmares become reality. Terrible things happen to those who enter this place, but the worst fate, it is said, is reserved for those unlucky enough to learn all thirteen of the school’s horrific ghost stories. But what else would you expect from a school that was built on an old burial ground? If only adults believed what the children who have to attend this terrible school have been trying to tell them . . . The secret of the mysterious mirrors has been revealed, but with these precious pieces of spirit-binding glass shattering around them, the students of this spooky school have to deal with the ever-increasing number of vicious ghosts who are crossing from the spirit realm into the realm of the living, and bringing all kinds of wickedness with them! Will Yosuke and his friends find a way to banish these horrors for good or, with all this running for their lives, are they just running out of time? WHO FIGHTER WITH HEART OF DARKNESS TPB SEIHO TAKIZAWA (W/A) On sale October 11, SC, 208pg, b&w, 5" x 7", $11.95 The first story in this anthology, “Who Fighter,” is a play on the legendary “Foo Fighters,” the nickname given to the mysterious, UFO-like fireballs that were sighted by World War II pilots. An ace Japanese pilot manages to shoot one of the fireballs down... or does he? As ominous signs and visions begin to follow in his steps, the bewildered pilot wonders if he’s lost not only his memory of the incident–but also his very mind! The second story, “Heart of Darkness,” is Takizawa’s unique take on the Joseph Conrad novel that inspired the film Apocalypse Now. A Japanese war hero, Colonel Kurutsu, has gone rogue, setting up his own private kingdom deep upriver in the jungles of Burma. A young captain, sent to execute Kurutsu, finds that the true reasons for the Colonel’s “desertion” are very different from what he was told. Finally, a short piece, “Tanks,” closes out the collection with a surreal voyage through one hundred years of armored vehicle battles! • Dark Horse Manga is proud to present the first ever English-language edition of Seiho Takizawa’s work! Who Fighter with Heart of Darkness is a collection of bizarre World War II tales, written and drawn by Takizawa in the detailed, realist tradition made famous by manga legend Katsuhiro Otomo. COFFIN: THE ART OF VAMPIRE HUNTER D YOSHITAKA AMANO (A) On sale September 13, SC in HC slipcase, 200pg, b&w & FC, 14" x 11", $39.95 For over twenty years, the character Vampire Hunter D has haunted the imaginations of people around the world, its image forever etched in the mind’s eye through the dazzling artwork of Yoshitaka Amano. As the original novels appear in English for the first time, American readers are clamoring for a more extensive look at this singular creation. Coffin obliges. This gorgeous retrospective embraces the full scope of Amano’s work with the character: in the novels, as inspiration for the animators of the two theatrical films, rare paintings, and illustrations created for release as limited edition prints. • Amano’s illustrations for Neil Gaiman’s Sandman series and Greg Rucka’s Elektra and Wolverine: The Redeemer won him legions of new fans. • Coffin features an original Vampire Hunter D short story by creator Hideyuki Kikuchi, available nowhere else! • The definative Vampire Hunter D art book. 113 black and white illustrations and 72 amazing color images! VAMPIRE HUNTER D VOLUME 5: THE STUFF OF DREAMS (novel) HIDEYUKI KIKUCHI (W) and YOSHITAKA AMANO (A) On sale August 16, SC, 280pg, w/6 illustrations, 5" x 7", $8.95 In a world where even the smallest and most remote village is being terrorized by the monsters that stalk the night, there is a hamlet, prosperous and peaceful, where mortals and vampires have lived in harmony for years. It is there that seventeen-year-old Sheavil Schmidt has slept, neither waking nor aging, for thirty years since first receiving the vampire’s immortal kiss. The mysterious Vampire Hunter D is lured to the tranquil oasis by recurrent dreams of the beautiful, undying girl bathed in an eerie blue light and dancing in a ghostly chateau. • Over 100,000 copies of the Vampire Hunter D novels have been sold. • The Stuff of Dreams is volume 5 in a seventeen volume series. JU-ON (novel) KEI OHISHI (W) On sale October 13, SC, 275pg, 5" x 7", $8.95 In Japan, ju-on is a deadly curse that takes on a life of its own. Always seeking new victims, it’s a grudge that doesn’t stop—it can’t be stopped. Anyone unfortunate enough to meet up with a ghost killed by the grudge is then killed—and so it spreads . . . When a senior citizen outreach volunteer goes to work in a house in a quiet residential area, she soon starts to hear odd noises. As the strange events get more and more ominous, she discovers that some acts of violence can attach themselves to a house and that some evils can reach out and touch you—even after death. Few stories have influenced modern horror as much as Ju-on. The Japanese films set a new standard for horror filmmaking and storytelling with their blend of slow-burning terror and nightmarish imagery. The novel is just as chilling—and just as unforgettable. • The terrifying novelization of the blockbuster horror film, now in English for the first time! • Wildly popular as a film and manga in Japan, Ju-on was remade in America with Sarah Michelle Gellar and grossed more than $110 million at the box office! THE PLAYBOY INTERVIEWS: THE DIRECTORS Edited by STEPHEN RANDALL and the editors of Playboy magazine On sale September 13, SC, 300pg, 6" x 9", $22.95 Includes interviews with Orson Welles, Billy Wilder, Stanley Kubrick, Clint Eastwood, Francis Ford Coppola, David Mamet, Spike Lee, and the Coen brothers, among others. The best movies speak in a universal language, communicating effortlessly on both the emotional and the intellectual levels. While there have been many great films, only a few directors have achieved such facility with the filmmaking medium. In this collection of remarkably candid interviews, seventeen of the screen’s most widely acclaimed and creative filmmakers discuss what drives and inspires them. These revealing, thought- provoking, and highly personal interviews, possible only in Playboy's open forum, range from Roman Polanski’s thoughts on the murder of his wife in the Manson Family massacre to Oliver Stone’s frank discussions about the challenges he faced in creating his memorable films. • Many of the interviews are presented for the first time since their original magazine publication—in some cases, almost 40-years ago—and all offer a unique window into the creative minds of some of cinema’s true artists. • Seventeen of the silver screen’s greatest directors discuss their lives and work. THE BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN VOLUME 1: PANDORA’S BRIDE (novel) ELIZABETH HAND (W) On sale September 13, SC, 275pg, 4" x 6", $6.99 Attempting to create life through dreadful experiments, Henry Frankenstein and Dr. Pretorius instead created unspeakable horror: two misshapen monsters, a brutish male and his female mate, stitched together from the bodies of cadavers. Crafted to be the monster’s bride—an undead Eve to an equally accursed Adam—the female creature was destroyed mere minutes after taking its first breath—or was it? This new novel by the critically acclaimed Elizabeth Hand reinterprets the memorable characters from Universal Picture’s classic 1935 film for a new generation of horror fans. Detailing the bride of Frankenstein’s secret history, from the shadows of forgotten laboratories to the streets of Weimar Germany, Hand creates a richly atmospheric tale of horror, mystery, and tragedy as chilling as the creature itself. Praise for author’s previous work: • “One of the most sheerly impressive . . . overwhelmingly beautiful books I have read in a long time. . . . [Elizabeth Hand] has written the best book of her generation.” — Peter Straub, author of Ghost Story • One of fantastical fiction’s most highly regarded writers, Hand is the recipient of the Nebula Award, two World Fantasy Awards, and a Washington Post Notable Book of the Year honor. THE HELLBOY COMPANION TPB STEPHEN WEINER (W), JASON HALL (W), and MIKE MIGNOLA (A) On sale September 13, SC, 200pg, FC, 6" x 9", $14.95 Written by Stephen Weiner (The Will Eisner Companion) and Jason Hall (Beware the Creeper; Trigger; Detective Comics) and densely illustrated with classic images from the comics as well as a handful of new drawings from Mignola, this volume offers thorough documentation of the Hellboy universe, compiling the many complex pieces that make up the life of the World’s Greatest Paranormal Investigator into an easily understandable format. From Abe Sapien to the secret origin of the world, this complete compendium is every hardcore Hellboy fan’s key to the mind of Mike Mignola, and the ultimate introduction for anyone looking to begin their journey in the weird and wondrous world he has created. • Dark Horse presents the definitive guide to Hellboy, including a timeline mapping out the events in over a decade’s worth of comics and novels! B.P.R.D.: THE UNIVERSAL MACHINE #5 (of 5) MIKE MIGNOLA (W/COVER), JOHN ARCUDI (W), GUY DAVIS (A), and DAVE STEWART (C) On sale August 2, FC, 32pg, $2.99 As Kate’s devilish adventure in a haunted French village concludes, Roger’s fate is resolved in an otherworldly confrontation, and each member of the Bureau for Paranormal Research and Defenses confronts the truth of their own deaths—which each has had to face alone. KICKBACK HC DAVID LLOYD (W/A) On sale August 16, HC, 96pg, FC, 7" x 10", $12.95 Joe Canelli is a crooked cop working in a corrupt police force. Joe is haunted by nightmares of powerlessness. When his partner is brutally murdered and he’s betrayed by his colleagues, it appears that Joe’s nightmares are coming true. With his back against the wall there’s only one thing he can do—turn against the criminal network that he once embraced. • Kickback is a fast-paced, action-filled, noir-style, 96 page crime thriller from the co- creator of V for Vendetta, David Lloyd. REX MUNDI #1 ARVID NELSON (W), JUAN FERREYRA (A), and J. H. WILLIAMS III (Cover) On sale August 16, FC, 32pg, $2.99 A quest for the Holy Grail or a murder mystery? This bold, critically acclaimed series joins the Dark Horse horror line! In a Europe where the Catholic Church dominates and sorcery determines political power, Master Physician Julien Saunière must infiltrate a mysterious cult with a thousand-year- old secret that calls into question the root of all power in Europe, as well as the origins of Christianity itself! In this issue, the Duke of Lorraine’s plans have come to fruition—he’s pushed Europe into war, and the French monarchy is in tatters. Lorraine will try to seize the crown by force, but will he survive the coup? Meanwhile, Julien, locked in the dungeon of the Holy Inquisition, faces death and torture. Featuring a cover by J. H. Williams III, artist of Desolation Jones, Seven Soldiers of Victory, and Promethea! • “What started as a simple murder mystery quickly grew into perhaps the smartest and most thought-provoking political thriller comics readers currently have available to them.” —BrokenFrontier.com • “Rex Mundi doesn’t play it safe, rewarding the reader with a genuine mystery to be solved that has equally high stakes for anyone daring to venture too close.” — iComics.com REX MUNDI VOLUME 3: THE LOST KINGS TPB ARVID NELSON (W), ERIC JOHNSON (P), JEROMY COX (C), JIM DI BARTOLO (P/C), and JUAN FERREYRA (C/Cover) On sale September 13, SC, 176pg, FC, 7" x 10", $16.95 In a Paris where magic is real and the Catholic Church never lost its political power, one man’s quest to solve a murder may lead him to the Holy Grail itself! Doctor Julien Saunière continues his investigation into the theft of a mysterious medieval scroll, only dimly aware of the forces tugging him to the doorstep of the powerful Duke of Lorraine. Lorraine wants to provoke a massive, globe-spanning war that will soak the world in blood—but why? The answer to that question, a deadly confrontation in the ancient catacombs beneath Paris, and a blasphemous revelation about Judas, Christ’s betrayer, all await Julien in this volume of the critically acclaimed series Rex Mundi! • Mystery, fantasy, history, and horror combine to create this critically acclaimed comic. This is the volume where it all begins for anyone interested in a literary adventure that’ll challenge their mind as much as it chills their bones! • Rex Mundi is the first part of a Dark Horse program being launched with writer Arvid Nelson. CONAN AND THE SONGS OF THE DEAD #2 (of 5) JOE R. LANSDALE (W), TIMOTHY TRUMAN (A), and DAVE STEWART (C) On sale August 9, FC, 32pg, $2.99 A twisted wizard brews a strange adversary for Conan from blood and the dust of the Stygian wastes. In this forsaken desert, the Cimmerian travels in search of an ancient and glorious prize. Yet its secret must be won from the grip of a conniving spirit and loyal zombie guard. Heat, grit, and evil are relentless in this wretched land, but no more so than Conan, a force of will born from sinew and steel, determined to claim his treasure and see it spent most mirthfully. Acclaimed horror and western writer Joe R. Lansdale and his long-time artistic collaborator Timothy Truman enlist award-winning colorist Dave Stewart to continue their unflinching take on sword-and-sorcery’s greatest hero! CONAN #31 MIKE MIGNOLA (W), CARY NORD (P), DAVE STEWART (C), and TONY HARRIS (Cover) On sale August 16, FC, 32pg, $2.99 Mike Mignola and Cary Nord conclude their bone-crunching adaptation of Robert E. Howard’s “The Hall of the Dead” with an epic battle that allies Conan with a former enemy against slithering shadows and a veritable onslaught of undead warriors! Retainers to a lord long forgotten awaken to protect a treasure so sizable even the dead bemoan to see it stolen. Can a cunning Cimmerian and a foe-turned-friend withstand the power of such dark sorceries long enough to escape with both the loot and their lives? • Written by Eisner Award-winning Hellboy creator Mike Mignola! THE FACTS IN THE CASE OF THE DEPARTURE OF MISS FINCH HC NEIL GAIMAN (W) and MICHAEL ZULLI (A) On sale October 25, HC, 56pg, FC, 7" x 10", $13.95 Come, come and hear of the strange and terrible tale of Miss Finch, an exacting woman befallen by mystery and abduction deep under the streets of London! New York Times best-selling author Neil Gaiman delivers another stunning hardcover graphic novel with longtime collaborator Michael Zulli (Creatures of the Night, The Sandman). This is the first comics adaptation of his popular story “The Facts in the Case of the Departure of Miss Finch,” which saw print only in the U.K. edition of Gaiman’s award-winning work Smoke and Mirrors: Short Fictions and Illusions and was recently interpreted for his Speaking in Tongues CD. The Facts in the Case of the Departure of Miss Finch is a “mostly true story” that combines the author’s trademark magic realism with Zulli’s sumptuous paintings, and has been newly rewritten for this hardcover. Join a group of friends, with the stern Miss Finch in tow, as they enter musty caverns for a subterranean circus spectacle called “The Theatre of Night’s Dreaming.” Come inside, get out of the pounding rain, and witness this strange world of vampires, ringmasters, illusions, and the Cabinet of Wishes Fulfill’d. • The latest hardcover from New York Times best-selling author Neil Gaiman (Anansi Boys and The Sandman: Endless Nights), one of the world’s best-loved comics writers! • Smoke and Mirrors won the 1998 MacMillan Silver PEN Award for Best Short Story Collection. CHICKENHARE: HOUSE OF KLAUS TPB CHRIS GRINE (W/A) On sale September 27, SC, 152pg, b&w, 6" x 9", $9.95 He’s a chicken! He’s a hare! He’s Chickenhare! And he’s your new favorite comic book character, whether you know it or not! Night is falling on the frozen landscape as Chickenhare and his turtle friend Abe find themselves on their way to be sold to Klaus—an insane taxidermist with a penchant for unique animals and enough emotional baggage to go on a very long vacation. With the help of two mysterious new companions, our fuzzy, feathered, and amphibious heroes endeavor to escape their dire fate. But they soon discover that might not be so easy when they get caught up in an adventure that could bring Klaus’s villiany to an end for good . . . or they all might die. Whatever happens, Chickenhare is sure to charm, scare, and delight readers young and old alike! • Chickenhare is a hilarious all-ages romp—fun and exciting for kids, but edgy enough to make adults laugh hysterically. • Recommended for fans of Bone, Usagi Yojimbo, and Sock Monkey! LITTLE LULU VOLUME 12: LEAVE IT TO LULU TPB JOHN STANLEY (W/A) and IRVING TRIPP (A) On sale October 11, SC, 208pg, b&w, 6" x 9", $9.95 Dark Horse continues to bring you one of the greatest humor comics of all time with the twelfth volume of Little Lulu. Containing every story and strip from Dell Comics’ Marge’s Little Lulu #48-52, first published between June and October of 1952, this jam-packed volume captures some of the very best yarns ever to star Lulu, Tubby, Annie, Alvin, and all the rest of the rambunctious gang. Whether it’s the troublesome truant officer Mr. McNabbem or the awful Witch Hazel, there’s no grownup too smart for these clever kids. Sit down, have a laugh—or fifty—with these classic all-ages stories that both parents and kids are sure to love! • When Dell first published Little Lulu’s funny-book adventures they were immediate bestsellers, no one had ever seen such wit and grace between the comics pages. Now, relive that magic with this whopping collection of tales filled with truth, laughs, and a grand old time! • “Little Lulu was one of my favorite comics as a kid. Simple enough for kids to enjoy, but hip enough to make grownups laugh out loud, it’s one of the great unsung comics.” — Harvey Pekar, creator of American Splendor • “These little gems are timeless models of wry humor and unsurpassed comic timing . . . Like Peanuts and Calvin and Hobbes, they create an entire kids’ universe of secret clubhouses, favorite soda fountain hangouts, and fantastic menaces.” — Publishers Weekly USAGI YOJIMBO #96 STAN SAKAI (W/A) On sale August 30, b&w, 24pg, $2.99 Dig, dig, dig. Poor, insane Jodo is digging holes all over town. Boss Hamanaka, Jodo’s father, is dead, and his vast fortune is nowhere to be found! Gangs vying for control of the community wage an impending war just as Usagi arrives on the scene! And there’s another samurai, mysteriously observing everything from the sidelines, who may enter into the fray—or maybe he’s waiting for the town to be torn apart! Internationally acclaimed storyteller Stan Sakai presents the first installment of the two-part “Hamanaka’s Treasure” this month in Usagi Yojimbo! THE ESCAPISTS #2 (of 6) BRIAN K. VAUGHAN (W), GERARD JONES (W), STEVE ROLSTON (A), JASON ALEXANDER (A), and JAMES JEAN (Cover) On sale August 9, FC, 32pg, $2.99 Multiple Eisner Award-winning and Wizard Top Ten writer Brian K. Vaughan (Y: The Last Man; Ex Machina; Runaways) teams with acclaimed artists Steve Rolston (Queen & Country, MEK) and Jason Alexander (Damn Nation, Gotham Central) for the second installment of our first Escapist mini-series! Max Roth and Case Weaver have finished the very first issue of their re-launch comic, featuring a revamped Luna Moth, and their promotional plans include a risky publicity stunt that puts Denny in an old Escapist costume . . . and in harm’s way! Also in this issue is a never-before-seen chapter from Men of Tomorrow, Gerard Jones’s wildly acclaimed book on the history of comics, in which he unearths some scandalous press on the Master of Elusion! With cover art by the sensational James Jean, two-time winner of the Eisner Award for Best Cover Artist! • On Men of Tomorrow: “A magnificent piece of work.” –Alan Moore “Fascinating and heartbreaking …” –Art Spiegelman PENNY ARCADE VOLUME 3: THE WARSUN PROPHECIES TPB JERRY HOLKINS (W) and MIKE KRAHULIK (A) On sale October 25, SC, 136pg, FC, 7" x 9", $12.95 So it was written, so it shall be. The coming foretold, sealed into the hands of fate by the lips of the prophets from another time. The mystery is revealed and the great plan will now come to its fruition! Its number shall be three. From the far horizons, across the deepest reaches of the ethereal gulf, the thunderous echo of its name shall be heard! PENNY ARCADE! Penny Arcade, the most powerful webcomic in the universe, returns! The third volume of this cultural and supernatural phenomenon, The Warsun Prophecies, brings you every Penny Arcade strip published online in 2002 A.D., encased with the dark secrets of the mad prophets known as Gabe and Tycho. Behold! It has been foretold! • In the first three months the first volume of Penny Arcade sold over 30, 000 copies! SCARLET TRACES: THE GREAT GAME #2 IAN EDGINTON (W) and D’ISRAELI (A) On sale August 23, FC, 32pg, $2.99 It is five decades after the Martians’ failed attempt to invade Earth. Britain has become the world’s undisputed leader of military technology, but the nation is cracking at the seams, and liberties are being revoked to maintain order. Now a face from the past steps forward to help save the future! The mysterious figure who saved the life of photojournalist Charlotte Hemming was none other than Robert Autumn. The aged gentleman adventurer—and hero of the previous graphic novel, Scarlet Traces—reveals that dastardly deeds are being done on Mars! Someone must go there and bring back the proof they need, and Hemming is the prime candidate. First she must travel incognito from the Earth to the Moon … but even there, all is not what it seems. STAR WARS: DARK EMPIRE II 2nd Edition TPB TOM VEITCH (W), CAM KENNEDY (A), and JIM BAIKIE (A) On sale September 13, SC, 208pg, FC, 7" x 10", $19.95 One of the most influential tales in the history of Star Wars, Dark Empire II gets a brand new edition that includes Empire’s End in the same volume for the first time! With the Empire in retreat, Luke Skywalker undertakes a quest to rebuild the Jedi. Yet he has spent time as the Emperor’s thrall, and the taint of the Dark Side still lurks in his mind. When Palpatine unveils an insidious plan to conquer the galaxy using Han and Leia’s own children, will Luke be able to stop his one-time master? Luke and Lando, Han and Leia, Threepio and Boba Fett—the gang’s all here in one of the most important stories of their lives! • Collects the long out-of-print and highly sought after Empire’s End! STAR WARS: EMPIRE VOLUME 6—IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF THEIR FATHERS TPB THOMAS ANDREWS (W), SCOTT ALLIE (W), ADRIANA MELO (P), MICHEL LACOMBE (P), JOE CORRONEY (P), and MICHAEL ATIYEH (C) On sale October 25, SC, 144pg, FC, 7" x 10", $17.95 Luke Skywalker confronts the legacy of the Jedi father he never knew in an epic story involving Princess Leia, Darth Vader, and the fate of an entire planet! When Luke and Leia travel to Jabiim recruiting allies for the fledgling Rebellion, they unwittingly set into motion events that will ignite one man’s betrayal of his people, pit rebel hero against rebel hero, and attract the attention of the Empire’s deadliest enforcer—Darth Vader! • This action-packed tale sheds new light on Anakin Skywalker’s actions at the Battle of Jabiim during the Clone Wars. STAR WARS: KNIGHTS OF THE OLD REPUBLIC #8 JOHN JACKSON MILLER (W), DUSTIN WEAVER (A), MICHAEL ATIYEH (C), and BRIAN CHING (Cover) On sale August 30, FC, 32pg, $2.99 The Mandalorians have captured one of fugitive Padawan Zayne Carrick’s faithful companions, which means one thing—a rescue mission deep behind enemy lines! Above the mining world of Vanquo, Republic and Mandalorian starfighters battle, while down on the surface, the motley crew of the Last Resort become stowaways on their own ship, piloted by an unknown thief. Even if they regain control of the ship in time to pursue their friend’s abductors, how will they ever make it past the Republic and Mandalorian armadas, both of which want them dead! Forget about the Force, what these four need is some cold, hard luck! • Continuing the ongoing monthly series set four thousand years before the rise of the Empire and the fall of Anakin Skywalker (and eight years prior to the events in the Knights of the Old Republic video game). • A great starting point for anyone interested in following the Star Wars saga beyond the films. STAR WARS: LEGACY #3 JOHN OSTRANDER (W), JAN DUURSEMA (P), DAN PARSONS (I), BRAD ANDERSON (C), and ADAM HUGHES (Cover) On sale August 2, FC, 32pg, $2.99 A man struggles with a dilemma: to claim his rightful heritage and save the galaxy, he will have to turn his back on his only kin and abandon them to a dark fate. Elsewhere, a long-kept secret gnaws at a ruthless bounty hunter. Revealing it could mean certain death for him and his companions, but ignoring it just might drive him mad. An unpredictable third installment in the series that reveals the never-before-seen future of the Star Wars universe! A galaxy of intrigue and danger, romance and adventure awaits! • This is the future of Star Wars, the continuation of the story that started in the original trilogy, and none of it has been seen before. STAR WARS: REBELLION #5 ROB WILLIAMS (W), BRANDON BADEAUX (P), and WIL GLASS (C) On sale August 9, FC, 32pg, $2.99 The reunion of Luke Skywalker and his boyhood friend Janek “Tank” Sunber comes to its shocking conclusion, as one of these two men is forced to make a decision that will change both of their lives forever! With the entire Rebel fleet under siege by a massive Imperial force, Wedge Antilles and Red Squadron launch a valiant defense, but even they know if the fleet doesn’t figure out an escape plan soon, there won’t be anything left to defend. Meanwhile, chaos reigns on the Rebel command ship as a threat from inside continues to have devastating consequences for the Alliance. White-knuckled action in an era when Darth Vader was unstoppable and Luke Skywalker was little more than a brave farm boy—don’t miss it! • A compelling new story set between the events of A New Hope and The Empire Strikes Back exploring the Rebel Alliance’s desperate struggle against the Galactic Empire, delivered in high-octane, widescreen style by writer Rob Williams (Cla$$war, SW Tales) and artist Brandon Badeaux (Superman: Man of Steel, SW Empire) STAR WARS: OMNIBUS—X-WING ROGUE SQUADRON VOLUME 2 TPB MICHAEL A. STACKPOLE (W), JAN STRNAD (W), RYDER WINDHAM (W), SCOTT TOLSON (W), MIKE W. BARR (W), JOHN NADEAU (A), GARY ERSKINE (A), JORDI ENSIGN (A), MONTY SHELDON (A), DAVE NESTELLE (C), PERRY MCNAMEE (C), and CARY PORTER (C) On sale October 11, SC, 288pg, FC, 6" x 9", $24.95 As the Empire withers away and the New Republic grows, one team of ace starfighters takes on the most critical missions to ensure freedom in a galaxy long oppressed—Rogue Squadron! Collecting X-Wing Rogue Squadron #9-20, this mammoth volume includes Battleground Tatooine, The Warrior Princess, and Requiem for a Rogue. Whether it’s keeping a massive weapons cache out of the hands of Jabba the Hutt’s would-be successors, brokering peace on a planet wracked by civil war, or rescuing a downed cruiser from the jaws of an ancient evil, no task is too treacherous for the heroes of Rogue Squadron! • This giant, affordable volume is the perfect opportunity to catch up on some of the most popular stories in the Star Wars Universe! NANCY AND SLUGGO VINYL FIGURES On sale October 25, Nancy, 7" tall, $17.99 On sale October 25, Sluggo, 8" tall, $17.99 The art style of Nancy is graphic communication stripped down to the core. Iconic, minimalist, with a simple storytelling sequence that could be immediately comprehended as easily as a stop sign on the road. Although simply rendered, Nancy was able to communicate a wide range of emotions. She was especially endearing when angry, which was easy to see, since she would eject pen-and-ink droplets in every direction! Nancy’s ragmuffin pal, Sluggo, was a reliable comic foil in cartoonist Ernie Bushmiller’s multi-decade succession of corny jokes. Wearing raggedy, patched-up clothing and sporting a low-brow cap, the young lad lived in a broken-down house, seemingly without adult supervision. As he lazily meandered through life, young Sluggo met the challenges of a hand-to-mouth existence, as well as the annoyances of authority, with a happy-go- lucky attitude that belied his low estate. No matter what kind of trouble they got in to Nancy was always Sluggo’s “goil” and they continue to appear in newspapers today walking in step in side by side. Now both of these endearing characters are available as 8" vinyl figures, packaged in a full-color window box, and has been “approved” by the Bushmiller Society, the shadowy organization of aesthetic avengers dedicated to the philosophical and cultural criteria embodied in Nancy. GACHA! New this Month: DISNEY PIXAR CARS THE MOVIE COLLECTION MARVEL COMIC BUILDABLE FIGURES CURIOUS GEORGE FIGURES PIXAR FIGURE COLLECTION Retailers! See your order form for details on ordering and a special offer! GACHA! AVAILABLE NOW! Figures based on COMIC BOOK HEROES are here! MARVEL SUPERHERO BOBBLE HEADS HELLBOY MOVIE FIGURES FANTASTIC FOUR FIGURES KING KONG FIGURE COLLECTION BETTIE PAGE On sale July 12 With the rising popularity of Bettie Page, and the impending sunshine of Summer, we're bringing out five comfy new styles of t-shirts featuring Bettie at her best! We've got three styles for the ladies and two for all of Bettie's male fans. With her trademark black bangs, Bettie Page remains as much of a legend today as she was during her modeling days. Our Bettie Page boxed notecard set features four photos of the legendary ‘50’s pin-up, each colorized to capture her fabulous style. BETTIE VINTAGE LOGO Women's fine jersey, green, American Apparel t-shirt, short sleeve M-XL . . . $19.99 BETTIE VINTAGE LOGO Men's red t-shirt, short sleeve M-XL . . . $17.99 XXL . . . $19.99 BETTIE WITH WHIP Women's fine jersey, white, American Apparel t-shirt, short sleeve M-XL . . . $19.99 BETTIE WITH WHIP Men's grey t-shirt, short sleeve M-XL . . . $17.99 XXL . . . $19.99 BETTIE RED, WHITE, & BLUE Women's fine jersey, green, American Apparel t-shirt, short sleeve M-XL . . . $19.99 ON SALE SEPTEMBER 13 BETTIE PAGE BOXED NOTECARD SET Boxed set containing twenty notecards (5 each of 4 images) and twenty-one envelopes, $6.99 ************************************************************************ NECCO JOURNAL AND BOXED NOTECARD SETS On sale September 13 We’re adding notecards to our product line! Established in 1847, Necco is the oldest multi-line candy company in the US. Their colorful Conversation Hearts date back to 1902. About 8 billion hearts will be produced this year—enough candy to stretch from Rome, Italy to Valentine, Arizona and back again twenty times! In addition to our Necco Conversation Hearts Journal and our Necco Candy Boxed Notecard featuring four different classic Necco candies, we’re offering a notecard set featuring the charming Mary Jane girl. Adults will remember Mary Jane adorning the Mary Jane candy wrapper for eighty-five years. All three Necco items are full of nostalgia and the sweetest memories! NECCO CONVERSATION HEARTS JOURNAL 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, spiral bound, 128 pages, $9.99 NECCO CANDY BOXED NOTECARD SET NECCO MARY JANE BOXED NOTECARD SET Each boxed set contains 20 notecards (5 each of 4 images) and 21 envelopes, $6.99 ************************************************************************ KAZUO KOIKE On sale July 12 One of Japan's most prominent and important graphic story-tellers of all time and 2004 Eisner Award Hall of Fame inductee, Kazuo Koike has helped define the language and visual storytelling of Japanese manga. His manga are considered to be all-time classics in the medium in Japan. Our t-shirt designs have been personally assessed and approved by Koike and we believe they will be coveted by fans of his revered work. SAMURAI EXECUTIONER Men's white t-shirt, short sleeve M-XL . . . $17.99 XXL . . . $19.99 CRYING FREEMAN Men's black t-shirt, short sleeve M-XL . . . $17.99 XXL . . . $19.99 ************************************************************************ CELEBRATING 20 YEARS OF GREAT CREATORS AND CHARACTERS 3 X 3 EYES VOLUME 1: HOUSE OF DEMONS 2ND EDITION TPB by Yuzo Takada SC, 160pg, b&w, 7" x 10" (STAR18430) . . . $14.95 AKIRA BOOK 1 TPB by Katsuhiro Otomo SC, 364pg, b&w, 7" x 10" (STAR12302) . . . $24.95 APPLESEED BOOK TWO: PROMETHEUS UNBOUND TPB by Shirow Masamune SC, 132pg, b&w, 7" x 10" (STAR14782) . . . $16.95 ASTRO BOY VOLUME 3 TPB by Osamu Tezuka SC, 208pg, b&w, 4 1/2" x 7" (STAR15832) . . . $9.95 BERSERK VOLUME 1 TPB by Kentaro Miura SC, 224pg, b&w, 5" x 7" (STAR20106) . . . $13.95 BLADE OF THE IMMORTAL VOL. 1: BLOOD OF A THOUSAND TPB by Hiroaki Samura SC, 136pg, b&w, 6" x 9" (STAR09342) . . . $14.95 CANNON GOD EXAXXION: STAGE ONE TPB by Kenichi Sonoda SC, 208pg, b&w, 6" x 9" (STAR17609) . . . $15.95 CLUB 9 VOLUME 1 TPB by Makoto Kobayashi SC, 192pg, b&w, 6" x 9" (STAR17813) . . . $15.95 EDEN VOLUME 1: IT’S AN ENDLESS WORLD! TPB by Hiroki Endo SC, 216pg, b&w, 5" x 7" (AUG050045) . . . $12.95 GHOST IN THE SHELL VOLUME 1 2ND EDITION TPB by Shirow Masamune SC, 368pg, b&w w/color, 7" x 10" (AUG040045) . . . $24.95 GUNSMITH CATS VOLUME 1: BONNIE & CLYDE TPB by Kenichi Sonoda SC, 176pg, b&w, 6" x 9" (STAR09143) . . . $13.95 HARLEQUIN PINK: A GIRL IN A MILLION TPB by Betty Neels and Kako Itoh SC, 160pg, pink & white, 5 1/8" x 7 1/4" (SEP050013) . . . $9.95 HARLEQUIN VIOLET: RESPONSE TPB by Penny Jordan and Takako Hashimoto SC, 160pg, violet & white, 5 1/8" x 7 1/4" (SEP050014) . . . $9.95 HELLSING VOLUME 1 TPB by Kohta Hirano SC, 208pg, b&w, 5" x 7" (STAR20336) . . . $13.95 INTRON DEPOT I TPB by Shirow Masamune SC, 148pg, FC, 9 1/2" x 13" (STAR17476) . . . $44.95 KATSUYA TERADA’S THE MONKEY KING VOL. 1 TPB by Katsuya Terada SC, 136pg, FC, 6" x 8 1/4" (DEC040056) . . . $14.95 LADY SNOWBLOOD VOLUME 1 TPB by Kazuo Koike and Kazuo Kamimura SC, 288pg, b&w, 5" x 7" (JUN050040) . . . $14.95 LONE WOLF AND CUB VOL. 1: THE ASSASSIN’S ROAD TPB by Kazuo Koike and Goseki Kojima SC, 296pg, b&w, 4" x 6" (STAR11783) . . . $9.95 LONE WOLF 2100 VOLUME 1: SHADOWS ON SAPLINGS TPB by Mike Kennedy and Francisco Ruiz Velasco SC, 104pg, FC, 6" x 9" (STAR17942) . . . $12.95 LOST WORLD TPB by Osamu Tezuka SC, 248pg, b&w, 5" x 7" (STAR19223) . . . $17.95 METROPOLIS TPB by Osamu Tezuka SC, 168pg, b&w, 4 1/2" x 7" (STAR18207) . . . $13.95 NEXT WORLD VOLUME 1 TPB by Osamu Tezuka SC, 160pg, b&w, 5" x 7" (STAR19689) . . . $13.95 OH MY GODDESS! VOLUME 1 TPB by Kosuke Fujishima SC, 192pg, b&w, 5" x 7" (JUL050053) . . . $10.95 OUTLANDERS VOLUME 3 TPB by Johji Manabe SC, 168pg, b&w, 7" x 10" (STAR01299) . . . $13.95 REIKO THE ZOMBIE SHOP VOLUME 1 TPB by Rei Mikamoto SC, 192pg, b&w, 5" x 7" (SEP050016) . . . $12.95 THE RING VOLUME 1 TPB by Hiroshi Takahashi and Misao Inagaki SC, 304pg, b&w, 5" x 7" (STAR20083) . . . $14.95 SAMURAI EXECUTIONER VOLUME 1 TPB by Kazuo Koike and Goseki Kojima SC, 328pg, b&w, 4" x 6" (APR040075) . . . $9.95 SERAPHIC FEATHER VOLUME 1: CRIMSON ANGEL TPB by Hiroyuki Utatane and Yo Morimoto SC, 232pg, b&w, 6" x 9" (STAR14712) . . . $11.95 SHADOW STAR VOLUME 1: STARFLIGHT TPB by Mohiro Kitoh SC, 192pg, b&w, 6" x 9" (STAR14504) . . . $15.95 TRIGUN VOLUME 1 TPB by Yasuhiro Nightow SC, 360pg, b&w, 5" x 7" (STAR19783) . . . $14.95 TRIGUN MAXIMUM VOLUME 1: THE HERO RETURNS TPB by Yasuhiro Nightow SC, 192pg, b&w, 5" x 7" (FEB040056) . . . $9.95 WHAT’S MICHAEL? VOLUME 10: SLEEPLESS NIGHTS TPB by Makoto Kobayashi SC, 88pg, b&w, 6" x 9" (MAR050080) . . . $10.95 YOU’RE UNDER ARREST!: LIGHTS AND SIREN! TPB by Kosuke Fujishima SC, 120pg, b&w, 6" x 9" (STAR10419) . . . $10.95 PVC SETS AND VINYL FIGURES CONAN PVC SET: THE FROST GIANT'S DAUGHTER 4 figure, full color PVC set (JAN040081) . . . $44.95 GOON PVC SET Set of 4 PVC figures, the Goon measures 5" tall, Franky 4 1/2", the Zombie Priest 4 3/4", and Buzzard 5 1/2" (AUG040170) . . . $14.99 GRENDEL PVC SET 7 piece full-color PVC set featuring Hunter Rose, Christine Spar, Brian Li Sung, Eppy Thatcher, Orion & Jupiter Assante, and Grendel-Prime, packaged in a full-color window box (STAR17746) . . . $39.99 LENORE PVC SET 4" tall figures (Lenore, Mr. Gosh, and Ragamuffin & Pooty), packaged in a full-color window box (AUG050092) . . . $14.99 SERGIO ARAGONÉS GROO PVC SET Seven-figure PVC set featuring Groo & Rufferto, Chakaal, Minstrel, The Sage, Taranto, Arba, and Dakarba, packaged in a full-color window box (STAR16824) . . . $39.99 TIM BURTON PVC SET #1: STAIN BOY Three painted 4" figures (Stain Boy, Robot Boy, and The Girl with Many Eyes), packaged in a full-color window box (JUN030071) . . . $14.99 TIM BURTON PVC SET #2: TOXIC BOY Three painted 4" (Toxic Boy, Mummy Boy, and Jimmy the Hideous Penguin Boy), packaged in a full color window box (JUN030072) . . . $14.99 TIM BURTON PVC SET #3: OYSTER BOY Three painted 4" figures (Oyster Boy, Junk Girl, and The Boy with Nails in His Eyes), packaged in a full-color window box (STAR19559) . . . $14.99 TIM BURTON PVC SET #4: PIN CUSHION QUEEN Three painted 4" figures (Staring Girl, Pin Cushion Queen and Brie Boy), packaged in a full-color window box (OCT030056) . . . $14.99 KELLOGG’S™ CORNELIUS® VINYL FIGURE 7 1/2" vinyl figure, packaged in a full color window box . . . $17.99 KELLOGG’S™ TOUCAN SAM® VINYL FIGURE 6" vinyl figure, packaged in a full color window box . . . $17.99 KELLOGG’S™ SUGAR POPS PETE® 6 1/2" vinyl figure, packaged in a full color window box . . . $17.99 KELLOGG’S™ TONY THE TIGER® VINYL FIGURE 7" vinyl figure, packaged in a full color window box, comes with Tony Junior . . . $17.99 LITTLE LULU VINYL FIGURE 8" vinyl figure, packaged in a full color window box . . . $17.99 TUBBY VINYL FIGURE 8" vinyl figure, packaged in a full color window box . . . $17.99 RON ENGLISH’S RABBBIT SOFT VINYL FIGURE 9" tall, soft vinyl figure, packaged in a full color window box (JUL050070) . . . $17.99 RUSTY THE BOY ROBOT PVC FIGURE 8" tall, full-color PVC figure (JUN020067) . . . $19.99 SHMOO VINYL FIGURE 8"tall, packaged in a full-color window box, and sporting a bright red ribbon . . . $17.99 TONY MILLIONAIRE'S DRINKY CROW PVC 6" PVC figure, packaged in full-color window box (STAR16314) . . . $19.99 TONY MILLIONAIRE’S UNCLE GABBY PVC FIGURE 8" tall three piece PVC figure (STAR19380) . . . $24.99 USAGI YOJIMBO SOFT VINYL FIGURE 8" tall PVC figure, fully painted and packaged in a full-color box (STAR19500) . . . $24.99 DC COMICS Batman BATMAN AND THE MAD MONK #1 Written by Matt Wagner Art and cover by Wagner Join Matt Wagner as he revisits the early career of the young Batman in another adventure inspired by DC’s Golden Age in this blood-curdling sequel to BATMAN AND THE MONSTER MEN! The Dark Knight is learning that there are more twisted faces of evil than those worn by the street criminals and mobsters of Gotham. Now, Batman must counter sinister machinations and new dimensions of wickedness as he confronts the hooded menace of the Mad Monk! On sale August 23 • 1 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $3.50 US BATMAN AND THE MONSTER MEN TP Written by Matt Wagner Art and cover by Wagner Matt Wagner takes the Dark Knight through his sophomore season in this new trade paperback collecting the 6-issue miniseries! Batman has spent his first year fighting organized crime — but nothing thus far in his early career as the Caped Crusader has prepared him for the new menace facing Gotham: super-powered villains! Retailers, please see the order form for a special order incentive. On sale August 23 • 144 pg, FC, $14.99 US CATWOMAN #58 Written by Will Pfeifer Art by David Lopez & Alvaro Lopez Cover by Adam Hughes The life of Catwoman’s child is in danger, and the only person who can save her is Zatanna. But how will Zatanna react when Catwoman needs her to alter more villains’ minds? On sale August 16 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US BATMAN: SON OF THE DEMON TP (NEW PRINTING) Written by Mike W. Barr Art by Jerry Bingham Cover by Andy Kubert A new printing of the classic work tying into the BATMAN story by Grant Morrison & Andy Kubert, in standard comics size for the first time! When a terrorist achieves control over the weather, Batman teams with Ra's al Ghul. But Batman finds himself torn between stopping the ruthless terrorist and protecting al Ghul’s daughter Talia, the woman who may be carrying his unborn child! On sale August 2 • 80 pg, FC, $5.99 US BATMAN #656 Written by Grant Morrison Art by Andy Kubert & Jesse Delperdang Cover by Kubert What do you get when you add one Batman, fifty Ninja Man-Bats and the British Prime Minister's wife? Welcome to a glittering night of mayhem among the rich and famous, as Batman faces down a whole army of winged horrors in a no-holds barred, bone-crunching superbrawl among the treasures of London's Pop Art museum. And when the Dark Knight's done, an even greater shock awaits, as we finally meet a startling NEW addition to the Batman family in “Man Bats of London,” – Part 2 of the 4-part “Batman and Son,” by comics legends Grant Morrison (ALL STAR SUPERMAN, SEVEN SOLDIERS) and Andy Kubert (Ultimate X-Men, 1602)! And don’t miss the stunning New Printing of BATMAN: SON OF THE DEMON, solicited on page 60! On sale August 23 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US DETECTIVE COMICS #822 Written by Paul Dini Art by J.H. Williams III Cover by Simone Bianchi The team of writer Paul Dini (BATMAN: WAR ON CRIME, Batman: The Animated Series), artist J.H. Williams III (PROMETHEA, SEVEN SOLDIERS) and cover artist Simone Bianchi (SEVEN SOLDIERS: SHINING KNIGHT) deliver another intriguing tale of the Dark Knight! When a young socialite is murdered, her grief-stricken uncle turns to the newly reformed Riddler to find her killer. No longer the villain of old, the Riddler has turned his brilliant brain to crime-solving, and to the surprise of both the police and Batman, he's actually good at it. Has Gotham's most pernicious puzzler turned over a new leaf, or is it all a cover for a darker scheme? Prepare for twists, turns and betrayals every step of the way as Batman and the Riddler forge an uneasy alliance to track down the mysterious murderer! On sale August 2 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US BATGIRL: DESTRUCTION’S DAUGHTER TP Written by Andersen Gabrych Cover by Tim Sale Art by Pop Mhan, Ale Garza, Andy Kuhn and others Learn the fate of Batgirl in this new trade paperback collecting BATGIRL #65-73! Batgirl has known her father was the deadly mercenary David Cain — but who was her mother? Her quest for truth brings her face-to-face with Lady Shiva and Nyssa. Will she find the answers she's looking for, or will she regret taking this journey? Advance-solicited; on sale September 20 • 224 pg, FC, $19.99 US BATMAN: FACE THE FACE TP Written by James Robinson Cover by Simone Bianchi Art by Leonard Kirk, Don Kramer, Patrick Gleason and others It's One Year Later…and who is the mysterious vigilante who's been murdering Gotham’s highest-profile villains? Find out in this new collection featuring the 8-part “Face the Face” saga from DETECTIVE COMICS #817-820 and BATMAN #651-654! Batman must uncover the murderer’s identity — even as he finds himself in the unlikely role of protecting some of his oldest foes! Advance-solicited; on sale September 6 • 192 pg, FC, $14.99 US BATMAN: GOTHAM BY GASLIGHT TP Written by Brian Augustyn Cover by Mike Mignola Art by by Mignola, Eduardo Barreto and P. Craig Russell Presenting for the first time the adventures of the Victorian Era Batman in one 112-page edition! This volume includes the breakthrough Elseworlds specials GOTHAM BY GASLIGHT and MASTER OF THE FUTURE that pit the Dark Knight againt Jack the Ripper and a death-dealer from the skies over Gotham! On sale August 30 • 112 pg, FC, $12.99 US BATMAN: LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT #209 Written by Bruce Jones Art and cover by Ariel Olivetti Part 3 of the 5-part “Darker Than Death,” written by Bruce Jones (MAN-BAT) with fully rendered color art by Ariel Olivetti (SPACE GHOST)! Is the hostage Batman risked everything to save already beyond his — or anyone’s — help? On sale August 9 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US MAN-BAT #5 Written by Bruce Jones Art and cover by Mike Huddleston The shocking miniseries conclusion! All roads have led to the secret hideout of Black Mask, where Kirk Langstrom faces a crucial turning point that will allow him to regain his humanity — or lose it once and for all to the beast known as Man-Bat! And with Hush in the mix, Langstrom's chances for salvation are slim, even with Batman’s help! On sale August 30 • 5 of 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US NIGHTWING #123 Written by Bruce Jones Art by Robert Teranishi & Bit Cover by Jock Featuring guest art by Robert Teranishi (SAGA OF SEVEN SUNS: VEILED ALLIANCES)! There’s a fire-throwing killer on the streets, targeting the few people Nightwing can trust. The race is on for Nightwing to stop the fires while dodging the bullets and spotlights of the NYPD! On sale August 9 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US ROBIN #153 Written by Adam Beechen Art by Freddie E. Williams II Cover by Patrick Gleason & Prentis Rollins Robin and the new Captain Boomerang take a thrill ride through Gotham's forgotten super-villain hideouts in a race against time to find an armed nuclear weapon! On sale August 16 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US SHOWCASE PRESENTS: BATMAN VOL. 1 TP Written by Bill Finger, Ed “France” Herron, Gardner Fox and John Broome Art by Bob Kane, Carmine Infantino, Joe Giella, Sheldon Moldoff and others Cover by Kane The spotlight’s on Batman in this volume featuring Detective Comics #327-342 and Batman #164-174! The Dynamic Duo take on some of their most enduring Rogues Gallery members, including Penguin, the Riddler, and the Outsider in these classic Silver Age stories from the era of famed editor Julius Schwartz! On sale August 30 • 552 pg, B&W, $16.99 US Superman SUPERMAN #655 Written by Kurt Busiek Art and cover by Carlos Pacheco & Jesus Merino Halfway across the world from Metropolis lies a dark secret from another planet, one not even Superman may be able to contain. What is this threat, and why has a certain time-traveling magician taken interest? On sale August 9 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US ACTION COMICS #842 Written by Kurt Busiek & Fabian Nicieza Art by Pete Woods Cover by Dave Gibbons Part 2 of the stunning, DCU-spanning 3-part story written by Kurt Busiek & Fabian Nicieza with art by Pete Woods (CATWOMAN) and a cover by Dave Gibbons (WATCHMEN, THE ORIGINALS)! An alien race is collecting unique specimens from Earth, and Superman’s on the list! When tossed in with heroes and villains alike, it’ll be up to the Man of Steel to lead the charge against their interstellar jailers! Guest-starring Nightwing, Firestorm, Aquaman and more! On sale August 30 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US SUPERGIRL #9 Written by Joe Kelly Art and cover by Ian Churchill & Norm Rapmund Don’t miss a turning point in Kara's life as some of the missing time from One Year Later is revealed! When Kara returned from space, she found Paradise Island gone, Superboy dead and Superman powerless. Feeling very much alone, she found romance with someone that no hero will condone. Who is Supergirl's boyfriend? On sale August 2 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US SUPERMAN: UP, UP AND AWAY! TP Written by Kurt Busiek & Geoff Johns Cover by Terry & Rachel Dodson Art by Pete Woods and Renato Guedes It is One Year Later…and no one has seen or heard from the Man of Steel. In this collection featuring SUPERMAN #650-653 and ACTION #837-840, as Clark Kent concentrates on his career, the need for the Man of Steel has remained as strong as ever — especially now that Lex Luthor has returned to Metropolis, with his thirst for power fully intact! Advance-solicited; on sale September 27 • 192 pg, FC, $14.99 US SUPERMAN: INFINITE CITY SC Written by Mike Kennedy Art and cover by Carlos Meglia Don’t miss this softcover edition of the acclaimed hardcover written by Mike Kennedy (Star Wars: Underworld) and featuring distinctive visuals by Carlos Meglia (ACTION COMICS)! Welcome to Infinite City, where futuristic technology and magic co-exist. But can Superman defeat his doppleganger, the Warden, so that he and Lois Lane may return home? Advance-solicited; on sale September 13 • 96 pg, FC, $17.99 US SUPERMAN/BATMAN #29 Written by Mark Verheiden Art and cover by Ethan Van Sciver In Part 2 of “The Enemies Among Us,” Hal Jordan goes mad just as space villains that once plagued the Green Lantern are attacking Earth. Superman and Batman look to the rest of the Corps for help, and instead find Kilowog gone rogue! On sale August 16 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US SHOWCASE PRESENTS SUPERMAN VOL. 1 TP Written by Jerry Siegel, Bill Finger and others Art by Curt Swan, Dick Sprang and others Cover by Swan & George Klein This volume collects SUPERMAN #122-133 and ACTION COMICS #241-257, featuring the birth of the Silver Age Superman mythos, including the first appearances of Supergirl, Brainiac, the Fortress of Solitude and more! On sale August 2 • 560 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • Relist SHOWCASE PRESENTS THE SUPERMAN FAMILY VOL. 1 TP Written by Otto Binder Art by Curt Swan, Ruben Moreria, Ray Burnley and others Cover by Swan & Stan Kaye A volume spotlighting Superman's girlfriend Lois Lane and pal Jimmy Olsen, collecting the first 22 issues of SUPERMAN'S PAL, JIMMY OLSEN and Lois's first solo outing from SHOWCASE #9! On sale August 2 • 576 pg, B&W, $16.99 US • Relist DC Universe THE ALL-NEW ATOM #2 Written by Gail Simone Art by John Byrne & Trevor Scott Cover by Ariel Olivetti Ryan investigates disappearances in Ivy Town and stumbles on the shambling creature M’ngalah and his deformed hordes! Meanwhile, one of The Waiting is given a version of the Atom’s bio-belt and becomes the hyper-violent Dwarfstar! What’s the connection between all these mysterious events in Ivy Town? On sale August 2 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US BIRDS OF PREY #97 Written by Gail Simone Art by Paulo Siqueira & Robin Riggs Cover by Jerry Ordway Concluding the 2-part story arc “Headhunting!” Black Alice is torn between good and evil. For which side should she use her magical abilities? As the Huntress and Black Canary pull her towards the Birds, powerful others are influencing Alice’s darker tendencies. On sale August 16 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US BLUE BEETLE #6 Written by Keith Giffen & John Rogers Art by Cully Hamner Cover by Duncan Rouleau A jaw-dropping secret about the Beetle’s armor is revealed in this can’t-miss issue! On sale August 23 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US CHECKMATE #5 Written by Greg Rucka Art by Jesus Saiz Cover by Lee Bermejo Three candidates compete to become Black Queen’s Knight in the sensational stand-alone tale “Selection.” On sale August 16 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US THE CREEPER #1 Written by Steve Niles Art by Justiniano & Walden Wong Cover by Justiniano He’s back for the first time in a new 6-issue miniseries written by horror maven Steve Niles (BATMAN: GOTHAM COUNTY LINE, 30 Days of Night) with art by Justiniano & Walden Wong (DAY OF VENGEANCE)! TV pundit Jack Ryder — whose successful show “You Are Wrong” continues to aggravate the nation — runs afoul of a doctor who transforms him into a strange new weapon in Gotham’s war on crime! The 21st century just got a little stranger! For a signed edition, see the Dynamic Forces section of Previews. On sale August 2 • 1 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US Edited by Joey Cavalieri FIRESTORM: THE NUCLEAR MAN #28 Written by Stuart Moore Art by Jamal Igle & Keith Champagne Cover by Brian Stelfreeze Beginning the biggest Firestorm storyline yet: the 4-part "In My Father's House!" Firestorm investigates his girlfriend Gehenna's mysterious past — and finds a new nuclear-powered menace — as his family life turns to chaos! Is it all connected? And who is the other Firestorm? On sale August 9 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US THE FLASH: FASTEST MAN ALIVE #3 Written by Danny Bilson & Paul DeMeo Art by Karl Kerschl Cover by Ken Lashley Who’s giving the Flash a run for his money as the new hero of Keystone? Illustrated by guest artist Karl Kerschl! On sale August 16 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US GREEN ARROW #65 Written by Judd Winick Art and cover by Scott McDaniel & Andy Owens Part 1 of the new story “Away Game” — a 3-part flashback explaining what happened to Ollie a year ago after he was left for dead with Mia and Connor. After making it to a desert island, the three lick their wounds and plan a return to full power! On sale August 9 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US 52: WEEKS 13-17 Written by Geoff Johns, Grant Morrison, Greg Rucka, Mark Waid Breakdowns by Keith Giffen Art by various Backup feature by Waid and various Covers by J.G. Jones In WEEK 13, featuring art by Todd Nauck & Marlo Alquiza, it's the resurrection of Sue Dibny! But are the Elongated Man's ex-teammates here to help, or hurt? Plus, the origin of Elongated Man by Mark Waid and Kevin Nowlan! In WEEK 14, with art by Dale Eaglesham & Art Thibert, Steel faces a turning point, and Montoya and the Question go international! Plus, the origin of Steel by Waid and Jon Bogdanove! It’s the death you never expected in WEEK 15, featuring art by Shawn Moll & Tom Nguyen! Plus, the origin of Metamorpho by Waid & Eric Powell (The Goon)! Celebrate the nuptials of Black Adam and Isis in WEEK 16, illustrated by Joe Bennett & Ruy Jose! Plus, the origin of Black Adam by Waid and J.G. Jones! WEEK 17 features art by Chris Batista, Jack Jadson & Ruy Jose, and can be described in one word: Lobo! Plus, the origin of Lobo by Waid and Giffen! 52: A year without Superman; a year without Batman; a year without Wonder Woman…but not a year without heroes. Week 13 on sale August 2 • Week 14 on sale August 9 • Week 15 on sale August 16 • Week 16 on sale August 23 • Week 17 on sale August 30 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US THE ENEMY ACE ARCHIVES VOL. 2 HC Written by Robert Kanigher and Joe Kubert, Art by Joe Kubert, Russ Heath, Frank Thorne and Neal Adams Cover by Kubert Death stalks the skies above Europe once more in this second volume of THE ENEMY ACE ARCHIVES, reprinting the classic adventures of World War I German fighter ace Hans von Hammer from the pages of STAR SPANGLED WAR STORIES from 1969 through 1976! Advance-solicited; on sale September 6 • 196 pg, FC, $49.99 US GREEN LANTERN CORPS #3 Written by Dave Gibbons Art and cover by Patrick Gleason & Prentis Rollins The explosive conclusion of the 3-part “To Be a Lantern!” On Oa, a murderer is brought to justice and a Lantern is laid to rest, while on Thanagar, a brave warrior’s life is changed, perhaps forever. On sale August 9 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US HAWKGIRL #55 Written by Walter Simonson Art and cover by Howard Chaykin Hawkgirl is torn by the sudden, mysterious return of Hawkman — but facing off against the deadly and progressively more powerful Maww may just be enough to keep her from finding out their deadly connection! On sale August 23 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US JLA CLASSIFIED #26 Written by Peter Milligan Art by Carlos D'Anda Cover by Howard Porter Kicking off “Kid Amazo,” a 5-part story written by Peter Milligan (X-Men) with art by Carlos D’Anda (OUTSIDERS)! Professor Ivo and Amazo have hatched an unusual experiment that just might mean the downfall of the JLA — but could their experiment turn on them? On sale August 2 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US JONAH HEX #10 Written by Jimmy Palmiotti & Justin Gray Art and cover by Phil Noto In this gothic tale of horror and honor illustrated by artist Phil Noto (DANGER GIRL, Beautiful Killer), Jonah Hex finds himself at odds with the most ruthless, inbred family of killers he's ever come across. Deep in the Louisiana swamplands, two men and a pregnant woman end up in the wrong place at the wrong time — and it’s up to Jonah Hex to set things straight! On sale August 2 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US JONAH HEX: A FACE FULL OF VIOLENCE TP Written by Jimmy Palmiotti & Justin Gray Art by Luke Ross and Tony DeZuniga Cover by Tim Bradstreet DC’s legendary gunslinger returns in this action-packed collection featuring the first six issues of the acclaimed new series! The mysterious bounty hunter and thinking man's killer was a hero to some; a villain to others; and wherever he rode, people spoke his name in whispers. Advance-solicited; on sale September 6 • 144 pg, FC, $14.99 US SHOWCASE PRESENTS JONAH HEX VOL. 1 TP Written by John Albano & Michael Fleischer Art by Tony DeZuniga, José Luís Garcia-López and others Cover by Luis Dominguez Reoffered to coincide with JONAH HEX: A FACE FULL OF VIOLENCE! Witness the earliest adventures of DC's legendary gunslinger from ALL-STAR WESTERN #2-8 and #10-11, WEIRD WESTERN TALES #12-14 and #16-33! On sale August 2 • 540 pg, B&W $16.99 US • Relist JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #1 Written by Brad Meltzer Art by Ed Benes & Sandra Hope Two standard covers by Ed Benes Variant cover by Michael Turner It begins here — a bold new era for the World’s Greatest Heroes by New York Times best-selling author Brad Meltzer and superstar artist Ed Benes! It’s Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman…and the true roster of members who will become the new Justice League of America. Join us as we head into “The Tornado’s Path.” Retailers please note: this issue will ship with two covers by Ed Benes, one featuring Green Lantern and Green Arrow (left half of art above) and one featuring Superman and Batman (right half of art above). For a signed edition, see the Dynamic Forces section of Previews. A variant cover by Michael Turner is also available - see order form for details. On sale August 16 • 48 pg, FC, $3.99 US ION #5 Written by Ron Marz Art by Greg Tocchini & Jay Leisten Cover by Kalman Andrasofszky Green Lantern and Ion — side-by-side against one of their greatest foes! With the source of Kyle’s strange behavior finally revealed, how will our heroes deal with the consequences? Meanwhile, on Earth, the outcome of one of Ion’s recent battles has unexpected repercussions for Kyle’s new friends. On sale August 16 • 5 of 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US JSA CLASSIFIED #15 & 16 Written by Steve Englehart Art by Tom Derenick & Mark Farmer Cover by Mike Zeck & Jerry Ordway Shipping twice in August, Parts 2 and 3 of the 3-part “Double Trouble!” In issue #15, Star Girl, Vixen and Gypsy attempt to raise the stakes, but they find themselves at the mangling paws of a Wildcat gone mad! Can these three fare any better than the rest of the JSA, or will Amos Fortune and the Gambler succeed in cashing in the young heroines’ chips? And in issue #16, the stakes are raised for one final battle for the villains’ fun and profit. Will Stargirl and Wildcat, teamed with Vixen and Gypsy, be enough to turn the tables so the JSA can go home winners? Place your bets, folks! Issue #15 on sale August 9; issue #16 on sale August 23 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US JUSTICE VOL. 1 HC Written by Jim Krueger & Alex Ross Art by Doug Braithwaite & Ross Cover by Ross The Justice League of America is reimagined by fan-favorite painter Alex Ross (JLA: LIBERTY & JUSTICE, KINGDOM COME) and writer Jim Krueger (Earth X, Universe X) with pencil art by Doug Braithwaite (Paradise X) painted by Ross in this fantastic new hardcover collecting the first four issues of the best-selling maxiseries! The members of the fabled Justice League of America are about to learn they aren't the only ones who can band together toward a common goal. The greatest criminal masterminds of our time appear to be acting in concert — but with a surprising plan that seeks to achieve more good than the JLA ever could! This first volume of three contains expanded character bios and sketches. For a signed edition, see the Dynamic Forces section of Previews. Advance-solicited; on sale September 13 • 160 pg, FC, $19.99 US JSA: MIXED SIGNALS TP Written by Geoff Johns and Keith Champagne Art by Don Kramer, Dale Eaglesham, Jim Fern and others Cover by Alex Ross Collecting JSA #76-81! Following the events of DAY OF VENGEANCE, the DCU’s magic-based heroes are vulnerable — and the ancient magician Mordru plans to take full advantage of the situation. Meanwhile, the fate of Atom Smasher is decided, the OMACs attack, and Green Lantern is drafted to help in an intergalactic war! Advance-solicited; on sale September 20 • 144 pg, FC, $14.99 US MANHUNTER #25 Written by Marc Andreyko Art by Javier Pina & Fernando Blanco Cover by Jesus Saiz The solo adventures of Kate Spencer come to a stunning conclusion — but her new life as a dark hero has only just begun! Final issue. On sale August 16 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US JUSTICE #7 Written by Jim Krueger & Alex Ross Art by Doug Braithwaite & Ross Cover by Ross With Green Lantern out of the way, Brainiac advances his plan! The Justice League meets in the Fortress to reconnoiter…and enlist the aid of Metamorpho and the Doom Patrol! On sale August 30 • 7 of 12 • 40 pg, FC, $3.50 US INFINITE CRISIS HC Written by Geoff Johns Art by Phil Jimenez, George Pérez, Jerry Ordway, Ivan Reis, Andy Lanning and others Covers by Jimenez The 7-issue miniseries event that rocked the entire DC Universe in 2005-2006 — a sequel to the epic CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS — is now collected in an amazing hardcover collection! Written by Geoff Johns (GREEN LANTERN, TEEN TITANS) with art by a who’s who of comics’ greatest talents — including Phil Jimenez, George Pérez, Jerry Ordway and more, this hardcover is a must-have for any DC collector. OMAC robots are rampaging, magic is dying, villains are uniting, and a war is raging in space. And in the middle of it all, a critical moment has divided Earth's three greatest heroes: Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman. It's the DCU's darkest day, and long-lost heroes from the past have returned to make things right in the universe...at any cost. Heroes will live, heroes will die, and the DCU will never be the same again! This exhaustive volume also contains every cover and variant produced for the project, annotations, character designs, excerpts from scripts, unused scenes, and much more! For a signed edition, se the Dynamic Forces section of Previews. Advance-solicited; on sale September 20 • 264 pg, FC, $24.99 US IDENTITY CRISIS TP Written by Brad Meltzer Art and cover by Rags Morales & Michael Bair The best-selling, critically acclaimed comics event written written by New York Times best-selling author Brad Meltzer (GREEN ARROW) with art by Rags Morales & Michael Bair (WONDER WOMAN) is now available in a stunning softcover edition! This volume collects 2004’s evocative 7-issue miniseries that took all-too-human look into the lives of super-heroes, and the terrible price they pay for doing good. When the spouse of a JLA member is brutally murdered, the entire super-hero community searches for the killer, fearing their own loved ones may be the next targets! But before the mystery is fully solved, a number of long-buried secrets rise to the surface, threatening to tear apart and divide the heroes before they can bring the mysterious killer to justice. Bonus features for this edition include extended commentary by Meltzer and Morales, the rest of the creative team talking about their favorite moments, a look at Morales's sketchbook and more! On sale August 16 • 264 pg, FC, $14.99 US MARTIAN MANHUNTER #1 Written by A.J. Lieberman Art and cover by Al Barrionuevo & Bit Exploding from the pages of BRAVE NEW WORLD, Martian Manhunter stars in his first solo adventure in over five years! Written by A.J. Lieberman (Harley Quinn, BATMAN: Gotham Knights), who's reunited with the artistic team of Al Barrionuevo and Bit (BATMAN: Gotham Knights), this series will change the way you see the last son of Mars! Since coming to Earth, J'onn J'onzz has strived to fit in with his adoptive people, even altering his appearance in order to not frighten Earthlings. And in that time, he has struggled between following the ways and customs of his people and becoming human. But now everything he believed about his past has been shattered, and his tolerance for the failings of humanity is at an end. On a mission to seek the real facts about his past and his long-lost race, Martian Manhunter will stop at nothing to discover the truth about himself and the world he lives in! On sale August 9 • 1 of 8 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US Edited by Matt Idelson THE NEXT #2 Written by Tad Williams Art and cover by Dietrich Smith & Walden Wong The new miniseries by fantasy writer Tad Williams heats up! The Iron Ring has sent the emissary called Sion to bring the Next back to their home for judgment and sentencing…but they can’t go back without killing Monikka! And even Superman has a tough time going up against Sion… On sale August 9 • 2 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US OMAC #2 Written by Bruce Jones Art and cover by Renato Guedes The last OMAC managed to escape Firestorm — now he finds himself in Las Vegas, but still with a deadly mission to complete at the heart of the United States’ military. Success in this mission will unleash an even greater danger, but what chance do any of Earth’s heroes have against the One Man Army Corps? And while the man who has become OMAC is far from the war machine that is OMAC, what hope does he have to prevent freedom’s downfall when he doesn’t even know the menace he carries inside him? On sale August 2 • 2 of 8 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US OUTSIDERS #39 Written by Judd Winick Art by Matthew Clark & Art Thibert Cover by Daniel Acuña For these heroes, being an Outsider is in their DNA. But so are a few other things, as the team’s about to learn! On sale August 2 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US THE SHAZAM! FAMILY ARCHIVES VOL. 1 HC Written by various Art by Mac Raboy, Al Carreno Marc Swayze and C.C. Beck Cover by Mac Raboy A stunning Golden Age Archive featuring the adventures of Captain Marvel, Jr. and the origin of Mary Marvel from MASTER COMICS 23-32, CAPTAIN MARVEL JR. #1 and CAPTAIN MARVEL ADVENTURES #18! Plus, a foreword by comics historian P.C. Hamerlinck. Advance-solicited; on sale September 27 • 228 pg, FC, $49.99 US RUSH CITY #1 & 2 Written by Chuck Dixon Art by Timothy Green II Covers by Jock Master of action Chuck Dixon (NIGHTWING, Punisher) puts the pedal to the metal as a new hero burns rubber down the mean streets of New York City! When someone is lost in Manhattan — and time is running out — there’s only one person to call: Rush! Who is the man behind the wheel? How do the scars of his past guide his future? And what is his secret to rocketing through the world’s most exciting city? In this action-packed first issue, Rush is called in to rescue a young diabetic girl who must be found...before death finds her first! And in issue #2, what is Rush desperately racing through — and under — the streets of New York City to find...and why is special guest Black Canary also on the hunt? Jump on board for an adrenaline rush of sonic screams, hot motorcycles and fishnet stockings! Issue #1 retro-solicited; on sale July 19; issue #2 on sale August 16 • 1 & 2 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US SECRET SIX #4 Written by Gail Simone Art by Brad Walker & Jimmy Palmiotti Cover by Karl Kerschl It's the Secret Six versus the Doom Patrol, fresh off their appearance in Teen Titans! As the Six hunt down the villain who has been targeting them, they uncover some startling secrets. What does the all-new Doom Patrol have to do with all of it? On sale August 23 • 4 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US SHOWCASE PRESENTS CHALLENGERS OF THE UNKNOWN VOL. 1 TP Written by Jack Kirby, Dave Wood and Ed Herron Art by Kirby, Bob Brown, Wally Wood and others Cover by Kirby Collecting Showcase Presents #6, 7, 11, 12 and Challengers of the Unknown #1- 18 (1957-1959)! Relive the classic Silver Age adventures of Jack Kirby's Challengers of the Unknown — a team brought together by fate dedicated to a life of harrowing adventure in the name of good! Advance-solicited; on sale September 27 • 540 pg, B&W $16.99 US SOLO #12 Written by Brendan McCarthy, Tom O'Connor, Jono Howard and Robbie Morrison Art and cover by McCarthy It's the final issue of Solo, and we’re going out with a bang! Artist/writer Brendan McCarthy (Judge Dredd, Rogan Gosh, Skin) lends his unique style to some of DC’s biggest icons: Batman. Superman, the Flash, and even JSA villain Johnny Sorrow! His take on the “World’s Finest” is guaranteed to be like nothing you’ve seen before. And you won’t believe what else is spawned from McCarthy’s fevered imagination! On sale August 30 • 48 pg, FC, $4.99 US SUPERGIRL AND THE LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES #21 Written by Mark Waid & Tony Bedard Art by Barry Kitson, Adam DeKraker & Mick Gray Cover by Kitson The Legion struggles against the mighty giants of Colossal Boy’s hometown! And with Brainiac’s resurrection plan in action, can the Legion trust him to play god? On sale August 23 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US TRIALS OF SHAZAM! #1 Written by Judd Winick Art and cover by Howard Porter Acclaimed writer Judd Winick (OUTSIDERS, GREEN ARROW) redefines the mighty Captain Marvel in a 12-issue maxiseries featuring a stunning new art style for fan- favorite illustrator Howard Porter (THE FLASH, JLA)! The world is in magical turmoil as Captain Marvel tries to keep everything under control in the aftermath of the events of DAY OF VENGEANCE. And with the rest of the Marvel Family powerless, it's all up to him — unless some drastic changes occur fast. Luckily, everything changes by this issue's end! On sale August 30 • 1 of 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US TEEN TITANS #39 Written by Geoff Johns Art by Tony Daniel & Kevin Conrad Cover by Daniels Part 2 of “Titans Around the World!” It's off to Tokyo to meet one of the many mysterious Teen Titans members from the missing year: the world's greatest teen magician — the all-new Zatara! Plus, and Wonder Girl learn a horrific secret about one of their former members. On sale August 9 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US SHADOWPACT #4 Written by Bill Willingham Art by Steve Scott & Wayne Faucher Cover by Scott A special issue featuring guest art by Steve Scott (JLA) spotlighting a night in the life of Blue Devil! Demons have tracked Blue Devil to his hometown, and the resultant battle may leave it in shambles! It’s wild action from writer Bill Willingham (FABLES)! On sale August 16 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US THE WARLORD #7 Written by Bruce Jones Art and cover by Bart Sears Brovis forms an uneasy alliance with Travis Morgan’s friends — uneasy for them, that is! On sale August 23 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US UNCLE SAM AND THE FREEDOM FIGHTERS #2 Written by Justin Gray & Jimmy Palmiotti Art and cover by Daniel Acuña The Brave New World continues as the all-new Freedom Fighters set out on their latest mission — to arrest Uncle Sam! On sale August 30 • 2 of 8 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US WONDER WOMAN #3 Written by Allan Heinberg Art and cover by Terry Dodson & Rachel Dodson The adventures of the all-new Wonder Woman continue in Part 3 of the 5-part “Who is Wonder Woman” as three of her predecessor’s most powerful enemies unite to declare war on the Amazing Amazon. But when Wonder Woman attempts to answer their challenge, she discovers a heroic figure from her past literally beating her to the punch. But who is the gods’ new avatar? And where does that leave the new Wonder Woman? On sale August 9 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US Johnny DC THE BATMAN STRIKES! #24 Written by Matt Manning Art by Wes Craig & Terry Beatty Cover by Dave McCaig It’s a wild night in Gotham City! Batman and Batgirl know that Catwoman’s planning to steal a priceless piece of art. But can they keep an eye on her when some of Gotham’s most dangerous criminals are loose? On sale August 9 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US JUSTICE LEAGUE UNLIMITED #24 Written by Adam Beechen Art by Carlo Barberi & Zach Howard Cover by Ty Templeton Starro has taken over the Watchtower and enslaved the minds of the Justice League’s most powerful members! Can Martian Manhunter save his friends and defeat this monster from outer space? On sale August 2 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US TEEN TITANS GO! #34 Written by J. Torres Art by Todd Nauck & Lary Stucker Cover by Sean Galloway Kid Flash and Mas y Menos run a circuitous race for charity around the world, but the speedsters can’t help but make detours along the way to thwart some super villainy! On sale August 30 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US CARTOON NETWORK ACTION PACK #4 Written by Man of Action, Robbie Busch and others Art by Christopher Cook and others Cover by Matt Jenkins Another action-packed issue featuring Ben 10, Juniper Lee, and the Powerpuff Girls’ rivals the Rowdyruff Boys! On sale August 9 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US CARTOON NETWORK BLOCK PARTY #24 Written by Abby Denson, Scott Cunningham and John Rozum Art by Chris Cook, Gary Fields, Scott Roberts, Al Nickerson and Scott McRae Cover by Robert Pope & Mike DeCarlo Kaz is tired of Ami and Yumi hogging the spotlight — he’s ready for a taste of fame! Plus, meet Grim’s prize-winning hound: Cerberus! On sale August 23 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US PRINCESS NATASHA #3 Written by Leila Strachan Art and cover by Christopher Cook & Al Nickerson How much harm can hamsters cause? Ask Natasha as she races to save her ambassador and national animal from Lubek’s diabolical Robot Hamsters! On sale August 16 • 3 of 4 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US LOONEY TUNES #141 Written by Sholly Fisch, Robbie Busch, Frank Strom and Earl Kress Art by Pablo Zamboni, Walter Carzon, Leo Batic, Mike DeCarlo, Horacio Ottolini and Ruben Torreiro Cover by Scott Gross Porky takes Sylvester in for a dental check-up, not suspecting that he’s meeting a doctor who believes all toothaches can be cured by brain removal! On sale August 2 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US SCOOBY-DOO #111 Written by Chuck Dixon, Scott Cunningham and Sholly Fisch Art by Scott Jeralds, Scott Neely and others Cover by Robert Pope & Scott McRae The ghoulish Ghastley family is back – and once again in need of Mystery, Inc’s help! Then Shaggy and Scooby leave the gang behind to investigate the disappearance of the president of their favorite fast food chain! All this and some sinister sounds, too. Jinkies! On sale August 16 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US MAD #469 Written and illustrated by The Usual Gang of Idiots Madcap summer hilarity as only the Usual Gang of Idiots can deliver! On sale August 2 • 48 pg, FC/B&W, $3.99 US MAD CLASSICS #9 Written and illustrated by The Usual Gang of Idiots A jam-packed new issue of MAD CLASSICS, featuring the Best of the Web, MAD Marginals, Reader’s Choice picks, and much more! On sale August 9 • 96 pg, FC/B&W, $4.99 US CMX EMMA VOL. 1 Written and illustrated by Kaoru Mori CMX. Meticulously researched and beautifully rendered, EMMA is a beloved, award- winning series that was adapted into an acclaimed anime series in Japan. In Victorian-era England, a young girl is rescued from a life of destitution and raised to become a proper British maid. Emma meets William, the eldest son of a wealthy family, and immediately falls in love with him. William shares her feelings, but the strict rules of their society prevent their relationship from ever coming out in the open. Traditional class distinctions and rich, historical details provide the backdrop for this appealing romance. Advance-solicited; on sale September 20 • 5" x 7.375" • 192 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN+ KAMIKAZE KAITO JEANNE VOL. 5 Written and illustrated by Arina Tanemura CMX. As this best-selling series continues, the good news is that Maron and Chiaki seem to be making headway in their relationship after Chiaki shares the secret that’s been eating away at him. The bad news is the secret devastates Maron and brings about the loss of her power! Plus, a lighthearted back-up story features Access Tyme, whose wish finally comes true! Advance-solicited; on sale September 27 5" x 7.375" • 168 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN FROM EROICA WITH LOVE VOL. 7 Written and illustrated by Yasuko Aoike CMX. The world’s most flamboyant art thief and his hard-nosed NATO nemesis continue their globe-spanning contest of wills! First the Major had to protect the British crown. Now, with the entire world watching him–and what could be worse for a secret agent?–he must protect the Queen of England herself. But in the end, it’s Eroica who looks to be wearing the crown. As for the Major, his day is about to get worse–much worse! Advance-solicited; on sale September 13 5" x 7.375" • 200 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN LAND OF THE BLINDFOLDED VOL. 9 Written and illustrated by Sakura Tsukuba CMX. Events race to a dramatic conclusion in this series finale! With Arou’s birthday approaching, Namiki plots to spoil Kanade’s plans for a surprise party and drive a wedge between the couple. But when Kanade and some classmates find themselves lost in the mountains during an unexpected blizzard, Arou takes matters into his own hands, pushing his powers to the limit in a desperate attempt to save the girl he loves! Advance-solicited; on sale September 13 5" x 7.375" • 200 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • ALL AGES MOON CHILD VOL. 4 Written and illustrated by Reiko Shimizu CMX. Jimmy is still confused between his life as a human boy and his future as a mermaid. Should his twin brothers interfere in their brother’s dangerous relationship with a human? Because when Jimmy once again morphs into the woman named Benjamin, Art is intrigued by the beautiful stranger. If he falls in love, it could be the end of the world! Advance-solicited; on sale September 20 5" x 7.375" • 192 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN OYAYUBIHIME INFINITY VOL. 2 Written and illustrated by Toru Fujieda CMX. The acclaimed new series continues! Tsubame originally thought he was destined to be with Kanoko, but she rejected him. Now Kanoko and friends have begun searching for a person with a butterfly-shaped birthmark on her thumb — the sign of a time- spanning connection from a past life — to find Tsubame’s supposed true love. Who was this person, and what’s she like now? But Tsubame might not be ready to give up on Kanoko just yet. He’s got to persuade her that love is more important than fate. Advance-solicited; on sale September 27 5" x 7.375" • 192 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN PIECES OF A SPIRAL VOL. 5 Written and illustrated by Kaimu Tachibana CMX. Family intrigue and demonic double-crossing lead Sakuya and Wakyo, the reincarnated brothers, into deadly conflict with the forces of darkness. Sajo, underling of the demon Garai, duped them into setting his boss free. Now Sajo prepares to seize the powers they inherited from Bishu, Garai’s son! Advance-solicited; on sale September 6 5" x 7.375" • 192 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN SEIMADEN VOL. 6 Written and illustrated by You Higuri CMX. Following last volume’s shattering events, Laures is barely alive. He finds shelter with Iria, a girl who seems to be a sympathetic ally. But she turns out to be the sister of Karon, lord of Hades, who desires to conquer Laures and use him for his own plans for world domination! And can Roddrick be a town’s savior against an invading demon horde? Advance-solicited; on sale September 27 5" x 7.375" • 180 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN Wildstorm BATTLER BRITTON #2 Written by Garth Ennis Art by Colin Wilson Cover by Garry Leach Tempers flare in the wake of repeated clashes between the Yanks and their newly arrived Brit Associates. As Battler tries to create a new camaraderie, both camps display heroism in the face of death — and for one of their number, it’s too close a call! On sale August 2 • 2 of 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US THE BOYS #1 & 2 Written by Garth Ennis Art and covers by Darick Robertson “This book will out-PREACHER PREACHER.” – Garth Ennis Garth Ennis (Preacher) and Darick Robertson (Transmetropolitan), co-creators of two of the most thought-provoking comics of the last decade, introduce their first original collaboration for a new monthly series: THE BOYS — a dark, twisted look at super powers, super-people, and the men and women who make sure the world’s “heroes” never go too far. With a quarter-million super-powered beings in the world, someone's got to watch what's going on beneath all those masks and capes. In a U.S.A. uncomfortably like our own, that task falls to The Boys, a government-funded group of operatives dedicated to keeping the “supes” in line. Team leader Billy Butcher, described by a confidential C.I.A. report as “the most lethal individual ever encountered by this agency,” is on the hunt for new recruits — but it takes something special to join this outfit. You have to be smart. You have to be strong. And you have to hate supes with every ounce of black passion in your heart. Issue #1 on sale August 16; issue #2 on sale August 30 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS Edited by Ben Abernathy THE AMERICAN WAY #7 Written by John Ridley Art and cover by Georges Jeanty & Karl Story Open combat has erupted in the ranks of the Civil Defense Force, and the New American is at the center of it! With America's super-heroes fighting before television cameras, the President makes a difficult decision about America's super-hero civil war! On sale August 30 • 7 of 8 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US CLAW THE UNCONQUERED #3 Written by Chuck Dixon Art and cover by Andy Smith A dark prophecy is fulfilled as a monstrous evil walks the land, drinking the blood of innocents and killing all who oppose it. The destiny of this invincible, demonic force is forever entwined with that of Claw the Unconquered. Can even the cursed barbarian warrior stop hell that threatens the world? On sale August 23 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US EX MACHINA #23 Written by Brian K. Vaughan Art by Tony Harris & Tom Feister Cover by Harris Part 3 of the 4-part “Smoke Smoke.” In the past, the super-heroic Great Machine pursues a drug dealer in a high-speed chase, while in the present, Mayor Mitchell Hundred struggles with crime and punishment in the arena of New York's marijuana laws. On sale August 23 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US MATURE READERS GEN13: WHO THEY ARE AND HOW THEY CAME TO BE TP Written by Brandon Choi, Jim Lee and J. Scott Campbell Art and cover by Campbell & Alex Garner A new collection presenting the original 5-issue miniseries that launched the phenomenal GEN13 team and the career of J. Scott Campbell! Aided by former Team Seven leader John Lynch, five teenagers with remarkable power must make their escape from the clutches of Ivana Baiul’s array of killers from Internal Operations! Advance-solicited; on sale September 6 • 144 pg, FC, $14.99 US A MAN CALLED KEV #2 Written by Garth Ennis Art by Carlos Ezquerra Cover by Glenn Fabry After fleeing the United Kingdom in search of a new beginning, Kev tracks down an old friend and his beloved tiger. What he discovers, though, will have a profound effect on his future — if he can escape the sins of a past that are about to come crashing down on everyone he knows! On sale August 9 • 2 of 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US ROKKIN #2 Written by Andy Hartnell Art and wraparound cover by Nick Bradshaw & Jim Charalampidis Bloody and left for dead, Arness is alone and awaiting his fate — which turns out to be something totally unexpected! Now, granted a wondrous power from a magical stone, he must escape captivity and journey in search of new comrades — allies to help him in his quest — while learning how to deal with his strange new power. On sale August 16 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US MANIFEST ETERNITY #3 Written by Scott Lobdell Art and cover by Dustin Nguyen The innovative series leaps forward 25 years into the intergalactic war! Enter the Spellbreaker, a warship with a deadly mission in service of mankind's empire and operated by a motley crew of humans, aliens, and...children? Space battles with baby dragons and fisticuffs with goblin infiltrators are just the tip of the iceberg! On sale August 2 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US WILDCATS: NEMESIS TP Written by Robbie Morrison Art by Talent Caldwell, Horacio Domingues, Andy Smith and Matt "Batt" Banning Cover by Caldwell & Banning A stunning new volume collecting the exciting 9-issue miniseries chronicling the life and adventures of Charis Adrastrea as she becomes Nemesis — the only warrior who can strike fear and hatred into the hearts of Zealot and her Coda sisters! Advance-solicited; on sale September 13 • 208 pg, FC, $19.99 US WINTER MEN #5 Written by Brett Lewis Art and cover by John Paul-Leon It’s the holiday season, and Kris and Nina must attend Zuko’s Christmas party. Too bad the Scouts decide to spoil the festivities by attacking and killing most of Zuko’s men. Drost turns to the Siberian for help, but will even he make a difference? On sale August 9 • 5 of 8 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US MATURE READERS TOM STRONG BOOK SIX HC Written by Alan Moore, Michael Moorcock and others Art by Chris Sprouse, Jerry Ordway, Ben Oliver and others Cover by Sprouse & Jose Villarrubia Alan Moore and Chris Sprouse return for one grand, final story in which Tom Strong and family are on hand for the apocalypse. All this and more awaits in this wondrous final installment of the Tom Strong saga collecting issues #31-36 of the classic series! Vertigo DEADMAN #1 Written by Bruce Jones Art and cover by John Watkiss The superstar veteran team of fan-favorite writer Bruce Jones (NIGHTWING, THE WARLORD) and innovative artist John Watkiss (SANDMAN MYSTERY THEATRE, TRIGGER) explores the mysteries of life — and love — after death in this original re-imagining of the classic DC character. Combining over-the-top action and brain-tingling speculation, this is Deadman as only Vertigo could deliver in an ongoing series about sex and string theory; parapsychology and political conspiracy; where the “wonder years” and the afterlife are just two dimensions of the same reality. Brandon Cayce is cocky young pilot for a major airline who likes to fly right and party all night. With his older brother Scott at the controls, Brandon is “deadheading” a free flight with a hangover that won’t quit. Without warning, Scott deliberately crashes the plane into a downtown London skyscraper. Brandon is killed in a horrifying wreck, along with everyone on board. And his day only gets worse from there. To survive his own demise, Brandon must confront these riddles head-on, until he realizes that the person with the answers may be his late brother’s own wife — a woman he once loved himself. And when he encounters her again, he finds that his love for her is one part of himself that will never die. On sale August 16 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS Edited by Jonathan Vankin Advance-solicited; on sale September 27 • 160 pg, FC, $24.99 US PRIDE OF BAGHDAD HARDCOVER Written by Brian K. Vaughan Art and cover by Niko Henrichon From one of America’s most acclaimed comics writers — a startlingly original look at life on the streets of Baghdad during the Iraq War inspired by true events. In his award-winning work on Y: THE LAST MAN and EX MACHINA (one of Entertainment Weekly’s 2005 Ten Best Fiction titles), writer Brian K. Vaughan has displayed an understanding of both the cost of survival and the political nuances of the modern world. Now, in this provocative graphic novel, Vaughan examines life on the streets of war-torn Iraq. The experience is made all the more evocative by the lush, spectacular artwork of Niko Henrichon (BARNUM!). In the spring of 2003, a pride of lions escaped from the Baghdad Zoo during an American bombing raid. Lost and confused, hungry but finally free, the four lions roamed the decimated streets of Baghdad in a desperate struggle for their lives. In documenting the plight of the lions, PRIDE OF BAGHDAD raises questions about the true meaning of liberation — can it be given, or is it earned only through self-determination and sacrifice? And in the end, is it truly better to die free than to live life in captivity? Based on a true story, Vaughan and Henrichon have created a unique and heartbreaking window into the nature of life during wartime, illuminating this struggle as only the graphic novel can. Advance-solicited; on sale September 13 • 136 pg, FC, $19.99 US • MATURE READERS Edited by Will Dennis 100 BULLETS #75 Written by Brian Azzarello Art by Eduardo Risso Cover by Dave Johnson You know the drill by now: Graves approaches someone down on their luck, gives them the infamous briefcase, and then that person must decide what to do with it. But when Lono is factored in with an offer — and another side of the story in the case — could Agent Graves’ mysterious plans be in jeopardy? On sale August 9 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS AMERICAN VIRGIN #6 Written by Steven T. Seagle Art by Becky Cloonan Cover by Joshua Middleton “Spiritual and grungy, a whole original piece of work.” — Entertainment Weekly In Part 2 of the 4-part "Going Down," it’s con season! For charismatic youth minister Adam Chamberlain, that means heading to Australia for a Christian speakers booking convention. After the life-rocking events Adam’s been through, is it time to leave the past and forge a new future? Or is something more going on? On sale August 30 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS BITE CLUB: VAMPIRE CRIME UNIT #5 Written by Howard Chaykin & David Tischman Art by David Hahn Cover by Chaykin The bloodsucking miniseries concludes as Lieutenant Fortine gets an offer he can't refuse — or can he? Carrie finds out revenge is a dish best served cold-hearted, as Risa takes a bite into crime. And the killer of he drug-addicted stripper and the homosexual tattoo artist is revealed! On sale August 30 • 5 of 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS DMZ #10 Written by Brian Wood Art by Riccardo Burchielli Cover by Wood In the mind-bending conclusion of the 5-part “Body of a Journalist” story arc, Matty finds himself in a very different place than when and where he began, and the very nature of his status in the DMZ could be changed forever. On sale August 9 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS FABLES #52 Written by Bill Willingham Art by Mark Buckingham & Steve Leialoha Cover by James Jean Part 1 of the new 4-part story “Sons of the Empire.” What’s it like being the firstborn son of a bloodthirsty emperor whose empire encompasses more than a thousand kingdoms, scattered over a hundred worlds? Poor little Pinocchio is suffering seriously divided loyalties between his father, the Adversary, and his fellow Fable refugees in the Mundy world. What does he do while his father hosts a secret conference of the imperial elite to decide the ultimate fate of Fabletown? Plus, this issue contains the first of four short self-contained backup stories featuring Rapunzel. On sale August 9 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS THE EXTERMINATORS #8 Written by Simon Oliver Art by Chris Samnee Cover by Philip Bond A special stand-alone issue with guest art by rising star Chris Samnee (Queen and Country) presents Henry with a problem that could turn out more tragic than any pitched battle with bugs: the dreaded “two girlfriends” conundrum — proving that the only force more potent than nature is the human heart. On sale August 2 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS LOVELESS #10 Written by Brian Azzarello Art and cover by Marcelo Frusin Part 2 of “Thicker Than Blackwater.” While the notorious Bloody Bill terrorizes the town of Blackwater, Wes realizes that his own plans for revenge and redemption must be put on hold. But will Wes be able to put an end to the outlaw’s brutality given their shared past? On sale August 23 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS JACK OF FABLES #2 Written by Bill Willingham & Matthew Sturges Art by Tony Akins & Andrey Pepoy Cover by James Jean So Jack's gone and got himself kidnapped, bloodied, broken, and spirited away to a mysterious prison camp called the Golden Boughs Retirement Village. For any other Fable this would spell a mess of trouble, but for Jack it's no more than a…okay, it's also a mess of trouble for him, but he'll stay undaunted when he meets the enigmatic author of his current dilemma: the mysterious Mr. Revise! On sale August 23 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS HELLBLAZER #223 Written by Denise Mina Art by Cristiano Cucina Cover by Lee Bermejo “Mina’s vivid slang and pervasive dread work wonders for grown-up comics.” —Entertainment Weekly A stand-alone story from John Constantine’s recent past finds him repaying a debt to a fellow magus who’s dying — along with the city of London itself. The killer? A terror that at first seems supernatural in origin, but turns out to be all too realistic in this memorable story from the mind of Denise Mina, guest-illustrated by Cristiano Cucina. On sale August 16 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS THE LOSERS VOL. 5: ENDGAME TP Written by Andy Diggle Art by Jock and Colin Wilson Cover by Jock The saga of the Losers comes to its explosive conclusion with ENDGAME, collecting issues #26-32 of the acclaimed Vertigo series. It’s a white-knuckle ride into nuclear brinksmanship as the team forces a final confrontation with the rogue C.I.A. agent Max, only to discover the shocking secrets behind not only their foe but also one of their own! Advance-solicited; on sale September 27 • 168 pg, FC, $14.99 US • MATURE READERS THE LOSERS VOL. 4: CLOSE QUARTERS TP Written by Andy Diggle Art by Jock and Ben Oliver Cover by Jock Reoffered to coincide with THE LOSERS: ENDGAME, this is the fourth volume of the explosive espionage thriller, collecting issues #20-25. A reunion with the traitor Roque in the Company-created bank Cayman Credit Internationale leads the Losers to a cargo ship off the Azores — and a discovery that raises the stakes higher than anyone could have guessed. On sale August 2 • 144 pg, FC, $14.99 US • MATURE READERS • Relist OTHERWORLD BOOK ONE TP Written by Phil Jimenez Art by Jimenez & Andy Lanning Cover by Jimenez Hot off his work on INFINITE CRISIS, writer/artist Phil Jimenez delivers an epic saga — combining the dramatic setup and ensemble cast of Lost with the fantasy of the Lord of the Rings trilogy and mind-bending technology of The Matrix. BOOK ONE of OTHERWORLD takes readers on an exciting adventure filled with widescreen action that's sexy, smart and unlike anything Vertigo has done before! Advance-solicited; on sale September 20 • 176 pg, FC, $19.99 US • MATURE READERS TESTAMENT #9 Written by Douglas Rushkoff Art and cover by Liam Sharp Part 2 of the 3-Part “Down to Egypt.” What happens when the gods have a plan for you, and that plan involves sleeping with someone you’re trying to avoid? The Biblical Judah found out the hard way — and so will Jake when Dinah lures him into a sexual initiation of her own. And Pierre Fallow and his disciple Alec plan to seduce the world’s youth with a paradise of consumerism that, like all visions of heaven, is too good to be true. On sale August 16 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS Y: THE LAST MAN #48 Written by Brian K. Vaughan Art by Goran Parlov & José Marzan, Jr. Cover by Massimo Carnevale Featuring guest art by Goran Parlov! The final and most important "secret origin" issue of the series reveals the untold story behind former Israeli Defense Forces leader Alter Tse'elon. What drives this female soldier's hunt for the last man on Earth, and what will Alter find that could mean the end of Yorick Brown? On sale August 2 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS DC Direct THE FLASH 13" DELUXE COLLECTOR FIGURE The Flash — the “Fastest Man Alive” — is an exciting addition to DC Direct's line of realistically proportioned, super-heroic 1:6-scale figures! This deluxe collector figure comes clothed in an authentically detailed fabric costume and includes a display stand. Packaged in a deluxe 4-color window box with a fifth panel. Advance-solicited; on sale January 24 Collector figure • $59.99 U.S. JSA ACTION FIGURES Advance-solicited; on sale January 17 • Action Figure • PI MR. TERRIFIC 6.5” HAWKGIRL 6.5” DR. MIDNITE 6.5” HOURMAN 6.75” THE GOLDEN AGE ATOM 2 PACK 6” BATMAN SERIES 1 MINI FIGURES BY KOTOBUKIYA Imported exclusively by DC Direct! Formerly released in Japan as mystery box collectibles, this is the first time these figures have been sold fully assembled. Featuring Batman, Catwoman, Harley Quinn, The Joker, Robin & the Batmobile, these 3” figures are individually packaged in a 4-color blister card. Retrosolicited; on sale July 14 • Mini Figures • 3"H • PI WOMEN OF THE DC UNIVERSE: POWER GIRL BUST Designed by Adam Hughes Sculpted by John G. Mathews Feel the power! Continuing the stunning line of WOMEN OF THE DC UNIVERSE BUSTS designed by award-winning illustrator Adam Hughes, this limited edition, hand- painted, cold-cast porcelain bust measures approximately 5.625" tall x 4" wide and x 2.25" deep, and is packaged in a four-color box. Advance-solicited; on sale January 10 Bust • $ 45.00 U.S. BATMAN BLACK & WHITE STATUE: PAUL POPE Designed by Paul Pope Sculpted by Jean St. Jean Certain to be another sought-after addition to DC Direct’s collection of BATMAN BLACK & WHITE STATUES, this original creation designed by Paul Pope presents his unique vision of the Caped Crusader. Painted in monochromatic tones, this limited- edition statue reflects the mood of BATMAN: BLACK AND WHITE VOL. 1 and 2, the stunning collections of short stories by award-winning talent. The statue measures approximately 6.5” tall x 4.5 ” wide x 3.5” deep. It features a logo-shaped base, and is packaged in a black-and-white box. Advance-solicited; on sale January 3 • Statue • $59.99 US IMAGES COMICS SPAWN GODSLAYER (ONE-SHOT) story by BRIAN HOLGUIN art & cover by JAY ANACLETO August 23 • 64 pages • FC • $6.99 In a far distant age of a world not our own, the Old Gods are dying, slaughtered one by one by the dark blade of a mysterious, unearthly marauder… Under the protection of the goddess Llyra, the island kingdom of Endra-La, oldest and most storied of the Shrouded Isles, has avoided the cruel fate suffered by lesser kingdoms. But on the eve of a royal wedding, black sails are spotted on the horizon. Alarms are sounded and fire fills the skies. The Godslayer has come for them at last. SPAWN: GODSLAYER is a dramatic re-imagining of TODD McFARLANE’s Spawn, a sweeping tale of fallen kingdoms, ancient curses and doomed love, sure to appeal to fans of epic fantasies like Elric, Conan and The Lord of the Rings. BOMB QUEEN VS. BLACKLIGHT (ONE-SHOT) story by SCOTT WHERLE art & cover by JIMMIE ROBINSON August 2 • 32 pg • FC • $3.50 "CAT FIGHT!"—It’s the battle you never expected! All bets are off when Bomb Queen meets Blacklight in battle in Las Vegas! Scott (Blacklight) Wherle and Jimmie (Bomb Queen) Robinson join forces in the sexiest, funniest and wildest one-shot special of the year! RETAILER WARNING: MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES KITCHEN SINK MAGAZINE #14 August 9 • 128 pg • BW • $5.95 KITCHEN SINK, the Utne Award-winning “magazine for people who think too much,” is pleased to be partnering with Image Comics for the second issue in KITCHEN SINK’s fourth volume. KS14 includes: graphic journalism and Fantagraphics’ MOME; how King Kong '76 ascends its own tower of crap; Eugene Mirman and indie-rock comedy; fallen rapper Pez dispensers and other art by Packard Jennings; strippers for Christ; dating for monkeys; meditations on the first line of Moby Dick; green sex clubs in Japan and so very, very much more. PHONOGRAM #1 story by KEIRON GILLEN art & cover by JAMIE McKELVIE August 2 • 32 pg • BW • $3.50 Phonomancer David Kohl goes hunting for new flames at a feminist festival, only to get burnt by a very old one. A Goddess scorned returns to collect her pound of flesh and demand reparations. Phonogram: a world where music is magic, where a song can save your life… or end it. STRANGE GIRL #10 story by RICK REMENDER art & cover by NICK STAKAL August 30 • 32 pg • FC • $2.99 A marriage of DAVE McKEAN and KENT WILLIAMS, rising star NICK STAKAL joins up as new regular series artist. Six months after the shocking events of last issue, Bethany Black and crew find themselves in New York City on a search for safe passage to Europe and the last gateway to Heaven. They soon discover that safety is an illusion on the road to the home of Lucifer’s Black Hordes. REALM OF THE CLAW GN story by STAN WINSTON & FRANCIS TAKENAGA art by DAVID YARDIN cover by LIAM SHARP August 30 • 184 pg • FC • $16.99 When zookeeper Harrison Reed becomes plagued with strange, dream-like visions, he is forced to confront the unthinkable: that he and his brother are more than they seem. With enemies lurking in every corner and the allure of power corrupting at every turn, the truth must be discovered else his world…and his sanity…will be lost forever. Leaping from the imagination of Hollywood powerhouse STAN WINSTON, REALM OF THE CLAW is a story with bite… a vicious, bone-rattling, bloody bite! LIBERTY MEADOWS: COVER GIRL HC July 23 • 112 pg • $24.99 • FC art & cover by FRANK CHO For the first time, every single one of FRANK CHO’s covers for LIBERTY MEADOWS – from the single issues to the trade paperbacks and then some – is collected in one deluxe hardcover! Featuring an all-new cover and a behind the scenes look at the development of some of your favorite images of Brandy and the gang, from rough sketch to full color. LIBERTY MEADOWS, BOOK 3: SUMMER OF LOVE TP (NEW PRINTING) August 9 • 144 pg • $14.99 • BW story by FRANK CHO art & cover by FRANK CHO BACK IN PRINT! As the summer approaches, Brandy secretly falls in love with Frank. But around the corner, a catastrophe of global proportions awaits. Brandy must battle her evil counterpart from a parallel universe to save Frank and the animal sanctuary! Featuring completely remastered and uncensored strips, plus extensive sketch and illustration sections, a cover gallery and a complete, never-before-published LIBERTY MEADOWS short story. Collects LIBERTY MEADOWS #19 - 27 LIBERTY MEADOWS T-SHIRT S-XL $16.99 XXL $17.99 GROUNDED TP August 2 • 160 pg • FC • $14.99 story by MARK SABLE art & cover by PAUL AZACETA The good news: Superheroes are real. The bad news: You’re not one of them. When Jonathan is sent to a high school for super-powered teens, he’s forced to abandon his dream of having powers and deal with the reality that he’s the only kid without them. Collects GROUNDED #1-6. INVINCIBLE #35 (RES) story by ROBERT KIRKMAN art & cover by RYAN OTTLEY & BILL CRABTREE August 2 • 32 pg • FC • $2.99 What are Nolan's books and why did he tell Mark it was so important to read them? What stories do they tell, and how are they tied into the current events of his life? Secrets are revealed, and the stage is set for the next chapter in Invincible's life -- and it's all leading up to the monumental issue 50. PVP VOL. 1: THE DORK AGES TP (NEW PRINTING) story by SCOTT KURTZ art & cover by SCOTT KURTZ August 2 • 128 pg • BW • $11.99 BACK IN PRINT! Collecting the hard-to-find six-issue run of PvP originally published by Dork Storm Press for the first time. This trade paperback includes over ten pages of dorky extras, including preliminary artwork and gaming stats to play the PvP characters in your Mutants and Masterminds d20 campaigns (from Green Ronin Publishing). Collects PvP, Vol. 1 #1-6 PUT THE BOOK BACK ON THE SHELF: A BELLE & SEBASTIAN ANTHOLOGY GN (NEW PRINTING) by CHARLES BROWNSTEIN & DAVE CROSLAND, IAN CARNEY & JONATHAN EDWARDS, CATIA CHEN, LEELA CORMAN, BRUNO D’ANGELO, JEN DE GUZMAN & BRIAN BELEW, JANET HARVEY & LAURENN McCUBBIN, KAKO, JACOB MAGRAW, B. CLAY MOORE & HECTOR CASANOVA, ANDE PARKS & CHRIS SAMNEE, JAMIE S. RICH & MARK ELLERBY, MARK RICKETTS & LEANN BUCKLEY, RICK SPEARS & ROB G, ANDI WATSON, JOEY WEISER and others AUGUST 9 • 192 pg • FC • $19.99 BACK IN PRINT! With their infectious brand of Scottish indie pop, BELLE AND SEBASTIAN have been cult and critical favorites for years. The band’s colorful lyrics and gorgeous, full-bodied melodies have provided Image Comics with the inspiration for a new kind of comics anthology. With PUT THE BOOK BACK ON THE SHELF, a stellar collection of independent comic creators and cartoonists put their own spins on a cross section of BELLE AND SEBASTIAN’s songs, crafting stories inspired by the band’s music and drawn from the band’s entire catalog. ROCKETO VOL. 1: THE JOURNEY TO THE HIDDEN SEA TP (NEW PRINTING) story by FRANK ESPINOSA art & cover by FRANK ESPINOSA August 9 • 304 pg • BW • $24.99 BACK IN PRINT! The adventures of Rocketo Garrison take place in a mythical future 2,000 years after the world has been destroyed in a catastrophe. This compilation of the first six issues of The Journey to the Hidden Sea tells the story of Rocketo’s idyllic childhood and his early training as an explorer and Mapper. After returning from the deadly Solarium War a broken man, Rocketo Garrison is swept away on a journey to the Hidden Sea, a fabled, dangerous land that may hold the key to undreamed of treasure as well as the truth about an ancient mystery. PLUS: introduction by Alex Ross, pin-ups by some of today’s leading comic book artists, maps, sketches and background information on the New World and more! Collects Rocketo #1-6 STRANGE GIRL VOL. 2: HEAVEN KNOWS I’M MISERABLE NOW TP story by RICK REMENDER art by ERIC NGUYEN, HARPER JATEN & JEROME OPENA cover by ERIC NGUYEN August 16 • 128 pg • FC • $14.99 There is a point in every journey where there seems to be no light – no hope. After finding her way to the human stronghold, Dead Western, Bethany Black discovers there is little hope that she will ever find a respite from hell on Earth. Collecting issues 5-9 of the critically acclaimed series written by RICK REMENDER (FEAR AGENT) with art by ERIC NGUYEN (Sandman), JEROME OPENA (FEAR AGENT) and HARPER JATEN (BLACK HEART BILLY). started! ANT #8 story by MARIO GULLY art & cover by MARIO GULLY August 16 • 32 pg • FC • $2.99 “MOVING ON,” Part Four—The Heat is on as Ant teams up with a new hero to take down Coldburn. New heroes and new villains are introduced in this issue! Are you ready? BATTLE POPE #12 story by ROBERT KIRKMAN art by TONY MOORE & VAL STAPLES cover by TONY MOORE & VAL STAPLES August 30 • 32 pg • FC • $3.50 Battle Pope has done the unthinkable... again. But this time he's pissed off the man upstairs. Prepare for... the wrath of God! RETAILER WARNING: MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES CASANOVA #3 story by MATT FRACTION art & cover by GABRIEL BÁ August 9 • 24 pg • 2C • $1.99 What, you think you can walk away from the events of last month unscathed? Maybe in those other flabby, sissy-pants comics, but in CASANOVA, all debts get paid! This month, Cass squares his tab in blood while hunting down an E.M.P.I.R.E. artifact buried in a secret graveyard for spies somewhere in no-man’s land. And just who the hell is waiting for Cass on the last page? Don’t miss this latest chapter in the double-barreled brain-battering superspy epic that is CASANOVA! RETAILER WARNING: MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES DEADWORLD #6 Story by GARY REED art & cover by DALIBOR TALAJIC August 2 • 32 pg • BW • $3.50 The survivors of the massacre attempt to reach Sanctuary only to find they have another choice...or do they? The King Zombie proclaims that this is the last day for life on this world and sets out to make sure of his promise. RETAILER WARNING: MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES ELEPHANTMEN #2 story by RICHARD STARKING art by FLINT HENRY & MORITAT covers by LADRÖNN & IAN CHURCHILL August 23 • 32 pg • FC • $2.99 “BEHEMOTH AND LEVIATHAN” (by Starkings & Flint; cover by Ladrönn) Henry (Judge Dredd/Aliens) Flint delivers eight pages of all-out action as Hip Flask takes on the Croc Elijah Delaney above and below the waters of the Los Angeles canal! “SHOCK CROC” (by Starkings & Moritat; flip cover by Ian Churchill) Mouth Almighty Herman Strumm and his delectable sidekick, Rabbi, entertain satellite radio listeners when Elijah Delaney stops by Dogstar Radio to deliver an exclusive interview! EMISSARY #4 story by J.R. RAND art & cover by JUAN E. FERREYRA created & co-plotted by JIM VALENTINO August 30 • 32 pg • FC • $3.50 "REVELATIONS 4:4”—In an attempt to calm the hysteria his presence is causing, Emissary – in the company of FBI Agent Tara Bright – begins to make worldwide appearances. But Tara gets more than she bargained for when Emissary’s first visit to the Pope causes the Supreme Pontiff to have a heart attack! How can Tara prevent the world from blaming Emissary in this thrilling end of Act One? FEAR AGENT #8 story by RICK REMENDER art by JEROME OPENA cover by TONY MOORE August 30 • 32 pg • FC • $2.99 Heath must face the ghosts of many painful and forgotten memories buried within his subconscious as he returns to the one place he never expected to be again: home. Upon learning the ugly truths of Heath’s history Mara decides to make her exit. FELL #7 (RES) story by WARREN ELLIS art & cover by BEN TEMPLESMITH August 23 • 24 pg • FC • $1.99 The small, decommissioned military storage facility on the north end of the docks. The nice girl from September Street who always said hello to the old men on the corner. The guy with the mark on his face who survived a walk on the dockside. Three things connecting into something Richard Fell won’t soon forget… GIRLS #16 story by JOSHUA LUNA art & cover by JONATHAN LUNA August 16 • 32 pg • FC • $2.99 With no hope of escape, the men and women of Pennystown have come to one chilling conclusion: adapt…or die. INVINCIBLE #37 story by ROBERT KIRKMAN art & cover by RYAN OTTLEY & BILL CRABTREE August 23 • 32 pg • FC • $2.99 What are Nolan’s books and why did he tell Mark it was important to read them? What stories do they tell, and how are they tied into the current events of his life? Secrets are revealed, and the stage is set for the next chapter in Invincible’s—and it’s all leading up to the monumental issue #50. THE LAST CHRISTMAS #4 (OF 5) story by GERRY DUGGAN & BRIAN POSEHN art by RICK REMENDER & HILARY BARTA cover by RICK REMENDER August 23 • 32 pg • FC • $2.99 The mittens are off in this action-packed penultimate chapter. The Kid that saved Christmas needs some saving himself but does Santa have the sack for it? NEGATIVE BURN #4 by BRIAN BOLLAND, ALEX CAMPBELL, SHAWN CRYSTAL, EVAN DORKIN, GUS & JASPER FLOOR, GEORGES JENTY, SCOTT LARGE, DOVE McHARGUE, JAMES A. OWEN & R. G. TAYLOR Cover by TOM SEELIG August 2 • 64 pg • BW • $5.99 EVAN DORKIN’s Milk & Cheese! BRIAN BOLLAND’s Mr. Mamoulian! The concluding chapter of JAMES A. OWEN’s Obscuro! And the start of a hard-hitting new serial by ANDE PARKS and SHAWN CRYSTAL! Meet tomorrow’s stars today! NOBLE CAUSES #23 story by JAY FAERBER art by JON BOSCO cover by KHARY RANDOLPH August 9 • 28 pg • FC • $3.50 Rusty’s mission puts him at odds with the Blackthornes… and the police! Meanwhile, Race meets an important figure from Celeste’s past. OCCULT CRIMES TASKFORCE # 2 (OF 4) story by DAVID ATCHISON & ROSARIO DAWSON art & cover by TONY SHASTEEN August 9 • 32 pg • FC • $2.99 On the case and out of her element, Sophia Ortiz (the O.C.T.'s newest recruit) scours Manhattan's arcane underworld for clues, hoping to end a strange and horrific murder epidemic plaguing the city. Things take a turn for the worse when a routine mystic disturbance turns out to be something far more sinister. Are the murders and the disturbance somehow connected? Will Sophia live long enough to find out? This issue also includes a bonus excerpt from the O.C.T. Officer Training Manual! RETAILER WARNING: MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES PAUL JENKINS’ SIDEKICK #3 (OF 5) story by PAUL JENKINS art & cover by CHRIS MORENO August 9 • 32 pg • FC • $3.50 This month: you’ll believe an inflatable sex doll can fly as Mister Excellent takes Eddie on a training run. We take a look at Doctor Scurrilous’ impressive arsenal of robotic devices and answer the question, “When can a jockstrap kill at five hundred yards?” We see Bling’s rap career begin to blossom and we admire Justice Queen’s bouncy rack and we get to party at stately Ektum Manor. RETAILER WARNING: MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES THE PORTENT #4 (OF 4) story by PETER BERGTING art & cover by PETER BERGTING August 2 • 32 pg • FC • $2.99 "NEZABUDKA"—For one hero to rise, another must fall. Lin and Milo has to accept their fates as the final chapter comes to its tragic end. PVP #29 story by SCOTT KURTZ art & cover by SCOTT KURTZ August 16 • 24 pg • BW • $2.99 “ROBBIE’S MILLIONS”—Robbie Robertson has spent the last eight years sitting on a couch, eating pizza and drinking beer while playing video games. But all that is about to change. You see, Robbie has just won the lottery. Now he'll be doing all that from inside a million-dollar mansion. Will the close bonds Robbie shares with his best pal Jase and the PvP staff change due to this sudden windfall? Can you believe they nominate this crap for an Eisner two years in a row? THE RIDE: CHAIN REACTION #2 (OF 4) story by DOUG WAGNER art & cover by BRIAN STELFREEZE August 9 • 32 pg • BW • $2.99 The joyride for our girls is over! Cops in hot pursuit. Trained killers on the hunt. Their night of fun has led to nothing but trouble, and now they are trying desperately to get out of Georgia alive. Laci, on the other hand, is trying to change her evil ways – but some bastards just deserve to die. All this and a “Bitchin’ Camaro” – don’t miss it! RETAILER WARNING: MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES ROCKETO #11 story by FRANK ESPINOSA & MARIE TAYLOR art & cover by FRANK ESPINOSA August 2 • 32 pg • FC • $2.99 “ILLUMINATION”—All seems lost, the battle for the city deep within the Hidden Sea, has ended with Scarletto in full control of the city. The Royal Navy of Lucerne has crossed the Hidden Sea and is now poised to find the flower of mankind. Nothing stands in the way, except Rocketo Garrison, half dead, beaten, must find the power within himself to ignite that which was lost. SAVAGE DRAGON #0 story by ERIK LARSEN art & cover by ERIK LARSEN August 30 • 32 pg • FC • $1.95 THE ORIGIN OF THE SAVAGE DRAGON!—Re-presenting the titanic tale of how Savage Dragon came to be from the sold-out IMAGE COMICS HC! If you’ve ever wondered where the Dragon hailed from or how he came to be—this is it! Formatted and priced to fit in right before the first issue of the three-issue SAVAGE DRAGON miniseries, this issue sets the stage for literally everything that has happened to the Dragon from 1992 onwards! SEA OF RED #13 story by RICK REMENDER & KIERON DWYER art by PAUL HARMON & FRANCESO FRANCAVILLA cover by PAUL HARMON August 23 • 32 pg • 2C • $3.50 THE SEA OF RED SAGA CONCLUDES! In a story guaranteed to leave readers breathless, Blackthroat is captured and Marco is under the Sanguinan’s control, leaving little hope for the Black Galleon’s surviving crew. To all things comes an end – even for the immortal. RETAILER WARNING: MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES SHADOWHAWK #14 August 16 • 32 pg • FC • $3.50 written by JIM VALENTINO art & cover by JIM VALENTINO “ON THE REBOUND,” Part One—ShadowHawk’s first outing in his new costume and as a new man brings him face-to-face with the girl that may change his life forever – Rebound! Who is she? Where did she come from…and why can’t Eddie get her out of his mind? And just wait until you see what Vendetta is up to… and with whom! SPAWN #161 story by DAVID HINE art by PHILIP TAN & DANNY MIKI cover by PHILIP TAN & TODD MCFARLANE August 30 • 32 pg • FC • $2.95 THIS IS THE BIG ONE: ARMAGEDDON!—Not a trick, not an imaginary story: The end of the world is at hand. God and Satan go head to head in the Final Conflict and as Spawn’s counter heads towards zero, it looks like he is about to lose the battle to save the human race. TASK FORCE 1 #2 August 9 • 32 pg • FC • $3.50 story by JEFFERY STEVENSON art & cover by CARLOS RODRIGUEZ & JOËL SÉGUIN created & co-plotted by JIM VALENTINO A dictator planted by the U.S. government to oversee a sensitive region of the world goes rogue with unconfirmed access to a stealth-capable nuclear arsenal. Two Special Ops teams were dispatched to quell the situation. Their body parts are currently being recovered. Will Task Force 1's technology be enough to reach the dictator...without killing them all along the way? MCFARLANE’S SPORTS PICKS: NFL LEGENDS SERIES 2 6-INCH SCALE FIGURES NFL Legends Series 2 features six Hall of Fame players taken straight off the gridiron. Gamebreaking running backs Walter Payton and Jim Brown offer power and speed, while unflinching terrors Ray Nitschke and "Mean" Joe Greene bring teeth to the defense. 49ers teammates Joe Montana and Ronnie Lott harken back to the 1980s, when San Francisco ruled the NFL. * Joe Montana / San Francisco 49ers * Jim Brown / Cleveland Browns * Ray Nitschke / Green Bay Packers * Walter Payton / Chicago Bears * “Mean” Joe Green / Pittsburgh Steelers * Ronnie Lott / San Francisco 49ers (#74370-8) (C:1-1-3) This item ships 12 per case. No guarantee of mix. Figure PI MCFARLANE’S MONSTERS FEMME FATALE 3-PACK Three of our most seductive and dangerous female action figures in a special-edition boxed set—McFarlane’s Monsters: Femme Fatales. DOROTHY WITH MUNCHKINS Dorothy and the Land of Oz are seen in a whole new light when viewed through the twisted mind of Todd McFarlane. ELIZABETH BATHORY The Blood Queen of Hungary is said to have killed more than 600 young women and bathed in their blood in a perverse search for the fountain of youth. RED RIDING HOOD No longer a helpless, frolicking child. Red Riding Hood is a huntress on a mission— tracking and slaughtering the bloodthirsty beasts of the world. (#41131-7) (C:1-1-3) ITEM MUST BE ORDERED FROM MAY CATALOG (MAY063950) This item ships 4 per case. Set PI MCFARLANE’S MILITARY REDEPLOYED 2 McFarlane Toys expands the ranks of its growing military lineup with this second series of Redeployed action figures. Each figure can stand independently as a highly detailed representation of the modern American military, and also is designed to be displayed alongside previously released soldiers from McFarlane’s Military, re-creating squad- based scenarios. ARMY PARATROOPER MARINE LIEUTENANT ARMY INFANTRY MARINE SAW GUNNER ARMY SPECIAL FORCES SNIPER OBSERVER NAVY SEAL BOARDING UNIT (#60320-0) (C:1-1-3) The item ships 12 per case. No guarantee of mix. Call for pricing. Figure PI THE WALKING DEAD #31 (RES) story by ROBERT KIRKMAN art & cover by CHARLIE ADLARD & CLIFF RATHBURN August 16 • 32 pg • BW • $2.99 Another chapter closes as a new one begins. Michonne has had trouble adjusting to her new surroundings. Starting this issue, things get even more difficult. RETAILER WARNING: MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES Top Cow STILL AVAILABLE DARKNESS/SUPERMAN #1 FC $2.99 DARKNESS POSTER #3 FC $4.99 DARKNESS AND FRIENDS POSTER #4 FC $4.99 DRAGONS AND DARKNESS READER SET Set, FC $9.99 DRAGONS AND DARKNESS READER SET SIGNED Set/Signed, FC $19.99 FRESHMEN MIGLIARI POSTER FC $3 BATTLE OF THE PLANETS #1-6 READER SET Set (x6), FC $14.99 HUNTER-KILLER SCRIPTBOOK SIGNED TOP COW STORE EDITION Mark Waid’s great Scriptbook now comes signed by both Mark Waid AND Marc Silvestri. Now, you can get the inside scoop on the process of creating Hunter-Killer and then get it framed and hang it on your wall. It’s the gift that keeps on giving! Script Book $19.99 WITCHBLADE #98 WIZARD WORLD PHILADELPHIA TOP COW STORE VARIANT Until now, this book was only available at the Philadelphia Comic Convention. Now you can get your hands on a copy of it, AND a copy signed by cover artist Tyler Kirkham! REGULAR VERSION—FC $5.00 SIGNED VERSION—FC $19.99 DARKNESS/WOLVERINE (W) Frank Tieri (P) Tyler Kirkham (C) Stjepan Sejic Jackie Estacado, the Darkness bearer, Wolverine have never met, but the same cannot be said for the Darkness power and Wolverine. The sins of Jackie’s grandfather haven’t been forgotten, and Jackie’s left to pay the price. Frank Tieri (Iron Man, Deadpool, Wolverine)and Tyler Kirkham (V.I.C.E., The Gift) bring you an edge-of-your-seat story and Stjepan Sejic tops it off with his mouth-watering colors. You do NOT want to miss this book! Full color 32 pages $2.99 one shot WITCHBLADE #101 (W) Ron Marz (P) Adriana Melo (I) Mariah Benes (Col) Sonia Oback (Cov) Mike Choi New regular artist Adriana Melo brings her gorgeous pencils to the story of NYPD Detective Sara Pezzini and the powerful mystic artifact she possesses! The events of issue #100 reverberate as Sara comes to grips with last month's shocking revelation and the tragic death of someone close to her. The winds of change are blowing, as Sara realizes she may no longer be the best bearer for the Witchblade. The most unexpected Witchblade storyline ever begins here! Full color 32 pages $2.99 continuing series WITCHBLADE #10 TOP COW FINE ART LITHOGRAPH A fine art lithograph of this Jae Lee Witchblade: Demons cover! Limited Edition of 250 pieces, reproduced at the highest quality possible! Litho, 12x18, FC $19.99 CYBERFORCE #5 (W) Ron Marz (P) Pat Lee (Col) Dream Engine (Cov) Pat Lee Top talents Ron Marz (Green Lantern, Witchblade) and Pat Lee (Darkminds) have made Cyberforce their own! The first story arc of the new Cyberforce revs toward its conclusion, but the reunion might be over before it's barely begun. Trapped on the alien mothership as it nears Earth, Cyberforce must find a way to defeat the super-powered aliens who served as their genetic "parents." Should the team fail, it means certain death for not only them, but for planet Earth as well! Two covers available by Pat Lee! Have your retailer reserve your favorite! Full Color 32 Pages $2.99 Ongoing Series TYLER KIRKHAM SKETCHBOOK The first in a series of Top Cow sketch books arrives in August! Tyler Kirkham (V.I.C.E., The Gift) shows us what goes on behind the curtain. You’ll get pages of his virgin pencils and never-before-seen sketches, as well as a first-hand description of how Tyler works and what the last few years have taught him about art and the business. This is a great companion to this month’s Darkness/Wolverine! Full Color 32 Pages $2.99 One Shot TOMB RAIDER COMPENDIUM For the first time ever, get Tomb Raider Issue #1-50 in one giant soft cover! What more do I need to say? Full Color 1248 pages $49.99 Trade Paperback BEST OF DAVE FINCH Dave Finch (Avengers, New Avengers, Ultimate X-Men) has been making waves at Marvel, but we remember when he started his career with us. Ah, the salad days… Now you can take a look back with us! Collected here is Dave’s finest Top Cow work including his earliest appearances on Cyberforce and his creator owned projects, Aphrodite IX and Ascension AIX. We’re even including his issue of The Darkness. If you’re a Finch fan, this is the book you’ve been waiting for! Full Color 240 pages $19.99 Trade Paperback REVVED #1 (W) Jeremy Hall (P) David Nakayama The 4 horsemen meet 400 horsepower! Piers Anthony, the award winning author of the Xanth series of novels, presents Revved, a high octane, explosive saga built on fast cars and international intrigue. To help pay off his Father's gambling debt Jack James steals a Mazda RX8 from a Las Vegas casino. As the ignition sparks Jack sees visions of the past and a portent of the future: He will become part of a team of speed junkies that will either save the world or bring it to its end! Full Color 32 Pages $2.99 Mini Series THE COVENANT MOVIE SET See the Screen Gems Film Coming this September! Your teenage years are a time of carefree fun, excitement, exploration and discovery. But when four teens discover they’re about to become the most powerful warlocks in the world, a little fun today can mean big trouble tomorrow. When murders begin near the boys’ summer camp, suspicion falls on one of their own. Can they retain their bond and discover the truth? Or will The Covenant be broken? Read the prequel that leads into the feature film coming this September from Screen Gems and director Renny Harlin (Die Hard 2, Deep Blue Sea.) Based on the original screenplay by J.S. Cardone. Written by Aron Coleite (of the hit TV series "Crossing Jordan") with art by "Violent Messiahs'" Tone Rodriguez! Order this special package and you will also receive: * Countdown to Wednesday DVD * DVD Bonus material (deleted scenes and interviews) from the filming of The Covenant * All these items at one great low price! Full Color 96 pages $19.99 original 4-issue graphic novel plus set MARVEL COMICS ULTIMATE MARVEL – THE GOLD STANDARD ULTIMATES ANNUAL #2 Written by CHARLIE HUSTON Penciled by MIKE DEODATO and RYAN SOOK Cover by MIKE DEODATO As the Ultimates clear the wreckage from the recent attack on the U.S., a monstrous evil from the past rises from the ashes to launch an attack when America is at her weakest. Featuring the return of the long-thought-dead bio-fanatic: Arnim Zola! And with the ranks of the Ultimates severely depleted, all that stands in Zola’s path is the indomitable sentinel of liberty—Captain America and Sam Wilson, the high-flying Falcon! Cover to cover action! 48 PGS./Parental Advisory ...$3.99 ULTIMATE FANTASTIC FOUR ANNUAL #2 Written by MIKE CAREY Penciled by STUART IMMONEN & FRAZER IRVING Cover by STUART IMMONEN Something strange has happened at Nursery Two, the Baxter Building’s Think Tank counterpart in Oregon. It’s disappeared!, seemingly swallowed up by the earth itself! And if you think that heralds the return of the macabre Mole Man...go to the head of the class. Featuring an awesome exploration of a subterranean world that will simply take your breath away...if not your life! 48 PGS./Rated A ...$3.99 ULTIMATE FANTASTIC FOUR #33 Written by MIKE CAREY Pencils & Cover by PASQUAL FERRY “GOD WAR” Part 1 (of 6) Seed Nineteen—a bizarre name for the most bizarre characters ever to enter the lives of the F.F.: Threshold, Fountain, Magnificent Brute, Dreamcatcher. These incredible entities hold the key to a cosmic conflict that has raged for untold millennia and now involves our quarrelsome quartet. You’ve never seen anything like it! We promise. And it debuts our new creative team: Mike Carey on script and Pasqual Ferry on pencils! 32 PGS./Rated A ...$2.99 ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN #98 and #99 Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS Pencils & Cover by MARK BAGLEY “THE CLONE SAGA” Spidey is reeling from the exposure of the Scorpion’s unbelievable identity. But even that pales besides the string of revelations awaiting him such as: Who kidnapped Mary Jane and what does he/she want? Who does Spider-Man struggle against in the old warehouse where he fought his first battle? Who is waiting for him in the house in Queens he and his Aunt May abandoned recently? Your jaw will drop and your mind will go numb when you learn the solution to these mysteries. And the world of Peter Parker will never be the same. Parts 2 and 3 of 5. 32 PGS./Rated A ...$2.99 ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN ANNUAL #2 Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS Pencils & Cover by MARK BROOKS The team that brought you last year’s Ultimate Spider-Man Annual returns! And they’ve brought Punisher and Daredevil with them! While Foggy Nelson offers Spidey some legal advice, Police Captain Jean DeWolfe gives him some other advice...on how to take down the Ultimate Kangaroo! Will Peter Parker be able to navigate his way through this all-action moral maze? And more to the point...will Punisher just shoot him instead? 32 PGS./Rated A ...$2.99 ULTIMATE X-MEN #73 Written by ROBERT KIRKMAN Pencils & Cover by TOM RANEY “MAGICAL” The mysterious Magician’s standing with the X-Men is put to the test as questions about his past begin to surface. Did he lie to gain entry to the group? Do his actions belie his true motivations? Just what is this strange young man all about? Meanwhile, a tormented Jean Grey is having great difficulty dealing with the results of the Shi’ar testing. Elsewhere... Dazzler stirs. Part 2 of 3. 32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99 ULTIMATE X-MEN ANNUAL #2 Written by ROBERT KIRKMAN Pencils by SALVADOR LARROCA with LEINIL FRANCIS YU Cover by SALVADOR LARROCA Dazzler--Alison Blaire, former X-Man--has awakened from her coma only to discover her life is in deadly peril! And even her former fellow X-Men may be powerless to save her as a betrayal within the ranks has left them shellshocked. Plus: The 2-Page origin of Professor X's cat. drawn by Leinil Francis Yu! 48 PGS./Rated T+ ...$3.99 SPIDER-MAN AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #535 Written by J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI Pencils & Cover by RON GARNEY CIVIL WAR Tie-in “THE WAR AT HOME” Caught in the throes of the Civil War that’s ripping apart the super hero community, Spider-Man contemplates a move that will mean new friends and new foes. In a conflict of this magnitude, three is no middle ground -- Peter Parker’s move will cast him as either George Washington...or Benedict Arnold. Part 3 (of 6). 32 PGS./Rated A ...$2.99 FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD SPIDER-MAN #11 Written by PETER DAVID Penciled by TODD NAUCK Cover by MICHAEL WIERINGO As the groundbreaking events of CIVIL WAR erupt across the Marvel U, the shockwaves are being felt everywhere! The consequences of Spider-Man’s allegiances have culminated in the ultimate showdown... with Flash Thompson?! Plus, the shocking return of Mysterio! 32 PGS./Rated A ...$2.99 SPIDER-MAN FAMILY: AMAZING FRIENDS Written by SEAN MCKEEVER Pencils & Cover by PAT OLLIFFE Celebrating the 25th anniversary of the classic cartoon serial, here comes AMAZING FRIENDS! In an ALL-NEW one shot, a young Spidey’s doing his darndest to find allies in his war against crime, but he didn’t count on being matchmaker to two bickering heroes! Can the webslinger get Firestar to chill out and warm Iceman’s heart...by setting them up on a date!? Also, classic reprints of UNTOLD TALES OF SPIDER-MAN, SPIDER-MAN 2099, an ALL-NEW MINI MARVELS tale, and more! 96 PGS./ALL AGES ...$4.99 SENSATIONAL SPIDER-MAN #29 Written by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa Pencilled by Angel Medina Cover by Angel Medina “The Deadly Foes of Spider-Man “ Part 1 (of 3) After the extraordinary events of CIVIL WAR, the heroes and their families try to cope with the remarkable changes in the Marvel Universe. Now, one of Spider-Man’s oldest and most insidious foes--the Chameleon--decides to make his move against the wall-crawler! His first step: gathering a new super-team of Spider-Man’s deadliest foes and striking him where he is most vulnerable... 32 PGS./Rated A ...$2.99 SPIDER-MAN LOVES MARY JANE #9 Written by SEAN MCKEEVER Pencils & Cover by TAKESHI MIYAZAWA It’s time for Mary Jane to take her relationship with a certain someone to the next level, and she knows it. Unfortunately, being the lead in the school play leaves little time for a social life! And is MJ’s mind playing tricks on her, or is Liz getting back together with Flash? 32 PGS./All Ages ...$2.99 ANNIHILATION ANNIHILATION #1 (of 6) Written by KEITH GIFFEN Penciled by ANDREA DIVITO Cover by GABRIELE DELL’OTTO Variant cover by BRYAN HITCH One empire has fallen. Two heroes are dead. It all comes together here! Individually, the Silver Surfer, Super-Skrull, Ronan and Nova have faced down the Annihilation Wave... and lost! Now, they must unite those who remain or die by Annihilus’ hand! The Annihilation has only begun! No ads - 32 pages of story at no extra cost! 32 PGS. NO ADS!/Rated A ...$2.99 ANNIHILATION: THE NOVA CORPS FILES Written by MICHAEL HOSKIN, ANTHONY FLAMINI, JEFF CHRISTIANSEN, SEAN MCQUAID, RONALD BYRD, CHRIS BIGGS, ERIC ENGELHARD, CHAD ANDERSON, STUART VANDAL & MARK O’ENGLISH Cover by ANDREA DIVITO Get caught up on all of the players in the Annihilation event – just in time for this month’s ANNIHILATION #1! Featuring Annihilus, Nova, Ronan, the Silver Surfer, the Super-Skrull, Thanos and more – all from the Xandarian Worldmind files of the Nova Corps! 48 PGS NO ADS/Rated A ...$3.99 MARVEL HEROES AGENTS OF ATLAS #1 (of 6) Written by JEFF PARKER Penciled by LEONARD KIRK Cover by TOMM COKER THE SPY, THE SPACEMAN. THE GODDESS. THE ROBOT. THE GORILLA. In the late 1950’s, The U.S. Government let FBI Special Agent Jimmy Woo forge a team of unlikely heroes: Together they stormed the fortress of a criminal mastermind to rescue President Eisenhower, and the group disbanded soon after. Now almost 50 years later, an unauthorized S.H.I.E.L.D. mission goes down in flames--and from the ashes arise forces from the GOLDEN AGE OF MARVEL! 32 PGS./T+ ...$2.99 ALL-NEW OFFICIAL HANDBOOK OF THE MARVEL UNIVERSE A TO Z #8 Written by JEFF CHRISTIANSEN, SEAN MCQUAID, STUART VANDAL, RONALD BYRD, MICHAEL HOSKIN, CHRIS BIGGS, MARK O’ENGLISH, ERIC J. MOREELS, MIKE FICHERA, BARRY REESE, AL SJOERDSMA, ANTHONY FLAMINI, MADISON CARTER, CHAD ANDERSON, RICH GREEN & BILL LENTZ Cover by KEU CHA The Handbook from A to Z rolls on – including bios on Nekra, N’Garai, Night Nurse, Night Raven, “Red” Norvell, Oblivion, Over-Mind, Phat, Phyla, Piranha, Plant-Man, Presence, Pride, Proteus, Prowler, Quoi and more! This twelve-issue monthly series focuses on new characters, characters who never received a profile and those needing major updates. 64 PGS NO ADS./Rated T+ ...$3.99 BLACK PANTHER #19 Written by REGINALD HUDLIN Penciled by SCOT EATON Cover by TREVOR HAIRSINE “WORLD TOUR” Part 1 (of 6) The Royal Couple -- King T’Challa and Queen Ororo -- embark on a diplomatic tour that will have them spanning the globe -- and beyond! First stop: Latveria, for a meeting with the Dr. Victor Von Doom. 32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99 BEYOND! #2 (of 6) Written by DWAYNE MCDUFFIE Pencils & Cover by SCOTT KOLINS Still reeling from the shocking death of one of their number, eight of Marvel’s most mismatched super beings struggle to survive both a brutal battle between Medusa and Venom and the impending crash of their damaged starship. 32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99 CLAWS #1 (of 3) Written by JIMMY PALMIOTTI and JUSTIN GRAY Pencils & Cover by JOSEPH MICHAEL LINSNER Shanghaied and transported to a remote desert island, Wolverine and the Black Cat find themselves at the center of a deadly game. A team of filthy-rich hunters have slapped down some serious cash for the opportunity to hunt the Most Dangerous Prey on the Planet – and they’ve got the high-tech weapons to do just that. Like it or not, the key to Logan and Felicia’s survival just might be their ability to cooperate long enough to evade their hunters and uncover the identity of the deadly ringmaster. Brought to you by the team of Jimmy Palmiotti and Justin Gray and superstar artist Joe Linsner. 32 PGS. CARDSTOCK COVER/PARENTAL ADVISORY ...$3.99 CAPTAIN AMERICA #21 Written by ED BRUBAKER Pencils & Cover by STEVE EPTING The “TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY BLITZ” rockets to its conclusion, as Captain America and the man he once called his partner, The Winter Soldier, finally come face-to-face again in the fight to save London! Fan-favorite creators Ed Brubaker and Steve Epting made this Wizard’s book of the Year for 2005, and this action-packed issue shows you exactly what all the fuss is about. 32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99 DAREDEVIL #88 Written by ED BRUBAKER Penciled by MICHAEL LARK Cover by LEE BERMAJO This month features a stand-alone issue entitled, THE SECRET LIFE OF FOGGY NELSON, a special interim episode focusing on Daredevil’s recently deceased best friend. Did we really know all there is to know about Foggy? What remains hidden in the life of this man, that could still affect Matt Murdock’s fate to this day? 32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99 ETERNALS #3 (of 6) Written by NEIL GAIMAN Penciled by JOHN ROMITA, JR. Cover by RICK BERRY Variant cover by JOHN ROMITA, JR. People are trying to kill Ike Harris. He remembers things he shouldn’t and for that he must die. Join New York Times bestseller NEIL GAIMAN (MARVEL: 1602, Sandman, Anansi Boys) and comic-god JOHN ROMITA, JR (WOLVERINE, AMAZING SPIDER-MAN) to uncover the mystery of Ike Harris and the mystery of creation itself! 32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$3.99 FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST FAMILY #6 (of 6) Written by JOE CASEY Pencils & Cover by CHRIS WESTON The final chapter in the FF’s baptism by fire! It all comes down to the final confrontation between a fractured family and their very first arch-enemy... not to mention a base full of cosmically-irradiated monsters! Everything -- including the future of the FF -- will be decided here! 32 PGS./Rated A ...$2.99 GHOST RIDER #2 Written by DANIEL WAY Layouts by JAVIER SALTARES Finishes & Cover by MARK TEXEIRA “VICIOUS CYCLE” Johnny Blaze has escaped from Hell--but unfortunately, he wasn’t alone: Lucifer has once again played Johnny for a fool and used him to hitch a ride onto the mortal plane. The Ghost Rider must now track down Lucifer and send him back to where he came from before the Devil succeeds in creating a new Hell...here on earth. This is no small task, but it is further complicated by both the fact that Lucifer hides behind many faces and that there are those—one very strange man, in particular—who would prefer Ghost Rider cease his mission immediately...or else. Part 2 (of 6). 32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99 IRON MAN #11 Written by DANIEL & CHARLES KNAUF Penciled by PATRICK ZIRCHER Cover by ADI GRANOV EXECUTE PROGRAM Part (5 of 6) Everything Tony Stark believed about himself has been called into question due to new revelations about the assassinations taking place around the globe. Now under attack by his teammates, Stark must work frantically to stop the killings, and to find more answers about the mysterious figure behind them. 32 PGS./Rated A ...$2.99 MARVEL SPOTLIGHT: ED BRUBAKER/BILLY TAN Written by JOHN RHETT THOMAS By now, loyal Marvel readers know just how deadly X-MEN: DEADLY GENESIS proved to be, and it was ED BRUBAKER who masterminded the storyline that had X-Men fans on the edges of their seats! MARVEL SPOTLIGHT will get to the bottom of DEADLY GENESIS, as well as Ed’s plans for his turn as writer on UNCANNY X-MEN. We’ll also discuss CAPTAIN AMERICA, BOOKS OF DOOM and what many are already applauding as the comic of the year, DAREDEVIL! We’ll also be on board with the newest Marvel art phenom, BILLY TAN. He filled the shoes of none other than the great Terry Dodson on MARVEL KNIGHTS SPIDER-MAN and drew the one of the hottest comics of 2005 in X-23! SPOTLIGHT will take a look forward with Billy as we discuss his next big project, which just happens to be UNCANNY X-MEN! Brubaker, Tan and the Uncanny X-Men! Don’t miss this MARVEL SPOTLIGHT! 32 PGS./No Ads/Rated T+ ...$2.99 MARVEL TEAM-UP #23 Written by ROBERT KIRKMAN Penciled by ANDY KUHN Cover by PHIL HESTER FREEDOM RING UNSUNG SUPERHERO SPOTLIGHT! Lesser known characters WOLVERINE and SPIDER-MAN take center stage as IRON MANIAC is let loose in the Marvel Universe! Can he be stopped? And how does Marvel’s hottest new hero -- FREEDOM RING fit in with all of this?! Part 4 (of 5). 32 PGS./Rated A ...$2.99 MARVEL MILESTONES: CHRIS CLAREMONT & JIM LEE - X-MEN & THE STARJAMMERS PART 1 Written by CHRIS CLAREMONT Pencils by JIM LEE Cover by JIM LEE Re-presenting the giant-sized 275th issue of UNCANNY X-MEN from April 1991! In space, the X-Men help Profesor X, Lilandra and the Starjammers overthrow Deathbird’s rule of the Shi’ar Empire -- but is everything what it seems? Meanwhile, in the Savage Land, Rogue, Ka-Zar and Nick Fury assault Zaladane’s citadel to rescue the captured Magneto! Note: This story continues in next month’s MARVEL MILESTONES. 48 PGS./Rated T+ ...$3.99 MOON KNIGHT #5 Written by CHARLIE HUSTON Pencils & Cover by DAVID FINCH “The Bottom: Friendless and Alone” They promised Taskmaster that Marc Spector would be a sitting duck. When Taskmaster was done with his work, Spector would be battered, bruised, friendless and, most important, alone. Only one problem: Spector is not alone. He’s got a friend. His name is Khonshu. And today, he’s got Moon Knight’s back. It’s time for round two. Part 5 (of 6). 32 PGS./Parental Advisory ...$2.99 MYTHOS: HULK Written by Paul Jenkins Painted by Paolo Rivera A fully-painted retelling of the origin and earliest days of the gamma-powered titan, updated and reimagined by Paul Jenkins and PaoloRivera! 32 PGS/Rated T+ ...$3.99 RUNAWAYS #19 Written by BRIAN K.VAUGHAN Penciled by MIKE NORTON Cover by JO CHEN “Dead Means Dead", Chapter One (OF THREE).”Special guest artist Mike Norton (GRAVITY) joins the Runaways for this perfect jumping-on point for new readers, as the Runaways say good-bye to the past, and make hard decisions about their future. 32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99 SHE-HULK #11 Written by DAN SLOTT Penciled by Cover by GREG HORN “Creature Comforts” The honeymoon’s over for Marvel’s latest power couple, She-Hulk and Man-Wolf. She refuses to be his “little woman”, and he refuses to shave. What’s a married green female to do? This is the issue you’ve been waiting for gamma-fans! Awesome Andy takes a stand! Pug’s finally makes his move! And you’ll NEVER see this ending coming! 32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99 SQUADRON SUPREME #6 Written by J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI Pencils & Cover by GARY FRANK He can’t fly, shoot lasers from his eyes, or bench-press cars, but he might be the more dangerous than Hyperion, Doctor Spectrum, and Power Princess rolled into one. But how will the vigilante known as Nighthawk respond when he’s asked to join the Squadron Supreme? 32 PGS./Parental Advisory ...$2.99 WOMEN OF MARVEL POSTER BOOK Cover by MIKE MAYHEW 72 PGS. No Ads!/All Ages ...$4.99 Trim size: 8” x 10 3/4” MARVEL WESTERNS MARVEL WESTERNS: STRANGE WESTERNS STARRING THE BLACK RIDER Written by STEVE ENGLEHART & JOE R. LANSDALE Penciled by MARSHALL ROGERS & RAFA GARRES Cover by MARSHALL ROGERS & ERIC POWELL Reuniting the comic legends Steve Englehart and Marshall Rogers (BATMAN: DARK DETECTIVE)—the famed writer/artist team tell an all-new tale of Marvel’s dark Western avenger, THE BLACK RIDER. When a mystery brings mild-mannered Doc Masters to New York City, rooftops and dangerous allies lead his dark alter ego to answers that will shock him to his very soul. PLUS: A dark and devilish 8-page tale featuring a cursed weapon and the man known as GUNHAWK in “Midnight Gun” by Joe R. Lansdale and Rafa Garres. ALSO: Re-presenting two classic Kirby RAWHIDE KID tales, “The Bat Strikes” and “The Bullet Proof Man.” 48 PGS./Rated T+ ...$3.99 MARVEL CIVIL WAR CIVIL WAR #4 (OF 7) Written by MARK MILLAR Pencils & Cover by STEVE MCNIVEN Variant cover by MIKE TURNER A death! A funeral! A betrsyal! And a team reborn as the war takes a deadly turn! 32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99 CIVIL WAR: FRONT LINE #5 & 6 (of 10) Written by PAUL JENKINS Penciled by RAMON BACHS & STEVE LIEBER Cover by JOHN WATSON Embedded within the heart of the battle between super hero registrants and resistors you will learn the real story behind both sides of the Civil War! In any conflict there are those who want to keep the facts hidden, but on the Front Lines the truth will be told. In “The Accused”: The New Warriors survivor goes on trial! Their life was spared from the Stamford Disaster. Will justice be so kind? Also featuring true tales of war in Civil War: Correspondence. 32 PGS. NO ADS! (each)/Rated T+ ...$2.99 (each) CIVIL WAR: X-MEN #2 (of 4) Written by DAVID HINE Penciled by YANICK PAQUETTE Cover by JUAN DOE Civil War Tie-in! Bishop and the X-Men are on a collision course! Both are searching for the missing 198 and there can be only one victor. It’s X-Man against X-Man! Meanwhile, the O*N*E tightens its grip, but will their power slip away in the process?! 32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99 CIVIL WAR: YOUNG AVENGERS & RUNAWAYS #2 (of 4) Written by ZEB WELLS Penciled by STEFANO CASELLI Cover by JIM CHEUNG CIVIL WAR tie-in! In the cloud of Civil War the Runaways and Young Avengers find themselves at odds. Meanwhile, across the country, Iron Man puts a plan in motion that’s designed to capture the last of Marvel’s rogue heroes. Can the two young teams find common ground in time to save themselves? 32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99 FANTASTIC FOUR #540 Written by J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI Penciled by MIKE MCKONE Cover by ADI GRANOV CIVIL WAR tie-in! It had to happen! Amidst the tumult and tensions of CIVIL WAR, the Fantastic Four break up! Who will toe the line, who will join the resistance, and who will leave the battlefield altogether? And is this the end for Marvel’s First Family? 32 PGS./Rated A ...$2.99 HEROES FOR HIRE #1 Written by JUSTIN GRAY & JIMMY PALMIOTTI Pencils & Cover by BILLY TUCCI CIVIL WAR Tie-in! As CIVIL WAR rages through the Marvel Universe, an unlikely group of heroes have gathered together to hunt down and capture criminals who refuse to sign the Registration Act. In response to the overwhelming number of masked fugitives on the loose, Misty Knight and Colleen Wing use their bail bonds skills, underworld connections and government funding to lead an all-new Heroes for Hire into battle. Action, adventure, crime, beautiful women and Kung Fu chaos come together in this explosive new series from writers Justin Gray & Jimmy Palmiotti with art by Billy Tucci! Featuring BLACK CAT, SHANG CHI—THE MASTER OF KUNG FU, PALADIN, MISTY KNIGHT, COLLEEN WING and THE ALL-NEW TARANTULA. 32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99 MS. MARVEL #6 Written by BRIAN REED Penciled by ROBERTO DE LA TORRE Cover by DAVID MACK CIVIL WAR Tie-in Ms. Marvel enlists in the CIVIL WAR! With the Super Hero Registration Act in full effect, Carol Danvers joins forces with Simon “Wonder Man” Williams and Julia “Arachne” Carpenter to police and train heroes. But there is a traitor in their midst--someone who is undermining the registration movement and endangering everyone! 32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99 NEW AVENGERS #23 Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS Pencils & Cover by OLIVIER COIPEL CIVIL WAR Tie-In! The team behind last year’s mega blockbuster HOUSE OF M reunites for a startling important chapter in the CIVIL WAR, the history of the New Avengers and the life of this year’s break-out star Spider-Woman. Straddling the world’s of S.H.I.E.L.D. and Hydra as a double agent for Nick Fury isn’t going to fly in the middle of a war, and Jessica is going to find this out the hard way. It’s the end of the road for Jessica Drew, and where she ends up will shock you. An important lead-in book for the upcoming SPIDER-WOMAN ongoing debuting after CIVIL WAR! 32 PGS./Rated A ...$2.99 THUNDERBOLTS #105 Written by FABIAN NICIEZA Pencils & Cover by TOM GRUMMETT CIVIL WAR Tie-in! The T-Bolts have taken down a slew of supervillains in order to amass a supervillain army -- but will they use this force to help the U.S. Government capture the RENEGADE HEROES... or to overthrow the U.S, Government? It all leads up to a nasty battle between CAPTAIN AMERICA and ZEMO...but the outcome will shock you! Part 3 (of 3). 32 PGS./Rated A ...$2.99 CABLE & DEADPOOL #31 Written by FABIAN NICIEZA Penciled by STAZ JOHNSON Cover by ROBERTO CAMPUS CIVIL WAR TIE-IN! "FOR KING AND COUNTRY" DEADPOOL vs. the RENEGADE HEROES! Can the government’s newest Superhuman Marshall buff his badge and kick some butt? And what’s CABLE up to? Well, with two countries to run, he wouldn’t have any interest whatsoever in using this whole Superhuman Registration Act for his own advantage, would he...? No, not our Cable... that would just be so... insidious... Part 2 (of 3). 32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99 WOLVERINE #45 Written by MARC GUGGENHEIM Pencils & Cover by HUMBERTO RAMOS CIVIL WAR Tie-in “VENDETTA” Wolverine is trying to find out the secret of the Stamford Disaster, but he’ll have to go through NAMOR THE SUB-MARINER to get it. Marvel’s most popular mutant throws down with Marvel’s first mutant. Guest-starring Iron Man, this chapter features Wolverine and Namor’s undersea kingdom of ATLANTIS as you’ve never seen them before! Part 4 (of 6). 32 PGS./Parental Advisory ...$2.99 PLANET HULK INCREDIBLE HULK #97 Written by GREG PAK Penciled by AARON LOPRESTI Cover by LADRÖNN PLANET HULK, ANARCHY PART 2 Leading his army of gladiators and refugees, the Hulk smashes his way towards the Steppes — and freedom. But what of the millions still enslaved by the Red King? What of the rebels and slaves dying in the streets and fields? Who is the Sakaarson, and when will he come? The answers threaten to rip the Hulk and his allies apart—and precipitate a shocking transformation that could shake Planet Hulk to the core! 32 PGS./Rated A ...$2.99 MARVEL ADVENTURES MARVEL ADVENTURES SPIDER-MAN #18 Written by PETER DAVID Penciled by MIKE NORTON Cover by CAMERON STEWART Those with fear in their heart burn at the touch of MAN-THING! Knowing that the Thingster’s lurking about, will Spidey be able to summon the courage to save people trapped in a Florida swamp? We ain’t tellin’ ya here! Pick up the issue! 32 PGS./All Ages ...$2.99 MARVEL ADVENTURES FANTASTIC FOUR #15 Written by JUSTIN GRAY Penciled by JUAN ROMAN CANO SANTACRUZ Cover by DAVID WILLIAMS The Fantastic Four travel to the South Pole to study a newly-discovered species, but find themselves on the front lines of a battle against TERMINUS, the cosmic scavenger! The clock is ticking down toward Armageddon as the FF make their stand against a superior force from outer space! 32 PGS./All Ages ...$2.99 MARVEL ADVENTURES THE AVENGERS #4 Written by JEFF PARKER Penciled by MANUEL GARCIA Cover by AARON LOPRESTI Ultron couldn’t do it. Baron Zemo couldn’ t do it. Even The Leader with The Abomination couldn’t do it. But together these super-powered creeps form a team that could finally defeat The Avengers! Now that would make them truly...THE MASTERS OF EVIL! 32 PGS./All Ages ...$2.99 X-MEN ASTONISHING X-MEN #16 Written by JOSS WHEDON Pencils & Cover by JOHN CASSADAY “TORN” The X-Men have been ripped apart and mentally destroyed. Only one remains standing. But with the combined power of the Hellfire Club standing in their way, what chance do they have?! Part 4 (of 6)! 32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99 X-MEN FAIRY TALES #4 (of 4) Written by C. B. CEBULSKI Pencils & Cover by BILL SIENKIEWICZ The X-Men collide with some of the Brothers Grimm’s most classic fairy tales! When a blind tailor awakens a beautiful red-haired princess from her eternal slumber, he thinks he’s found true love at last. But a certain blade-wielding butcher named Logan may know more about the princess’ past than anyone realizes. 32 PGS./Rated A ...$2.99 EXILES #85 Written by TONY BEDARD Pencils & Cover by PAUL PELLETIER “THE NEW EXILES” Part 1 (of 2)! Snikt, to the sixth power! With the Exiles fired, it’s time for a new group of dimension jumping heroes. Wolverine has always been known as the best there is at what he does, so six Wolverines must be really really REALLY good at what they do! Can the Exiles get their jobs back from these scene-stealing Canucks? Don’t bet on it! 32 PGS./Rated A ...$2.99 NEW X-MEN #29 Written by CHRISTOPHER YOST & CRAIG KYLE Pencils by DUNCAN ROLEAU Cover by PACO MEDINA “NIMROD” The mutant hunting robot from the future is back! Nimrod’s first priority: finding his creator. Who is Nimrod’s mysterious creator?! The New X-Men rush to his aid but discover that Nimrod is much more than they can handle! Part 2 (of 4) 32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99 NEW EXCALIBUR #10 Written by FRANK TIERI Pencils & Cover by MICHAEL RYAN “THE LAST DAYS OF CAMELOT” Part 1 (of 3)! King Arthur’s mighty kingdom lays in ruins! Death is everywhere. Who could possibly save the day? Why, New Excalibur of course! The Black Knight guest stars in a time traveling tale for the ages! 32 PGS./Rated A ...$2.99 UNCANNY X-MEN #477 Written by ED BRUBAKER Penciled by CLAYTON HENRY Cover by JOHN WATSON “THE RISE AND FALL OF THE SHI’AR EMPIRE” Vulcan is mad. So mad he’s planning on destroying an entire intergalactic empire. The third Summers brother has set his sites on the Shi’Ar Empire, and when he’s finished with them, nothing will ever be the same! Part 3 (of 12)! 32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99 WOLVERINE: ORIGINS #5 Written by DANIEL WAY Penciled by STEVE DILLON Cover by JOE QUESADA “BORN IN BLOOD” It’s Logan vs. Captain America vs. the X-Men in a super-charged standoff that will end with a revelation that will utterly and completely blow both Logan’s and readers’ minds. Do NOT miss out on this issue! Part 5 (of 5). 32 PGS./Parental Advisory ...$2.99 WOLVERINE: ORIGINS #1 DIRECTORS CUT Written by DANIEL WAY Pencils by STEVE DILLON Cover by JOE QUESADA Discover the origins of ORIGINS! This bonus edition reprints WOLVERINE: ORIGINS #1, plus extras – including an annotated script by writer Daniel Way! 32 PGS./NO ADS/Parental Advisory ...$3.99 X-FACTOR #10 Written by PETER DAVID Penciled by ROY ALLAN MARTINEZ Cover by RYAN SOOK They have been a thorn in X-Factor’s side since the beginning, and now matters are coming to a head. In the first of a three part epic—“Multiple Disclosure”—X-Factor’s newest assignment causes them to once 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, especially when he learns that SI head Damian Tryp is responsible for one of the greatest tragedies. 32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99 X-MEN #190 Written by MIKE CAREY Pencils & Cover by CHRIS BACHALO “SUPERNOVAS” Northstar and Aurora are back! Awoken by a mysterious new threat, the twins have been let loose in the Xavier Mansion, leaving a path way of destruction and death. Their mission: Kill Sabretooth! Part 3 (of 6)! 32 PGS./Rated A ...$2.99 MAX COMICS PUNISHER #36 Written by GARTH ENNIS Penciled by GORAN PARLOV Cover by TIM BRADSTREET “BARRACUDA” What’s more dangerous than a barracuda? You’re about to find out. Off the coast of Florida, where human predators converge to enjoy the spoils of corporate warfare, the water is filled with blood. And none of it belongs to Frank Castle. Part 6 (of 6). 32 PGS./Explicit Content ...$2.99 ICON COMICS BOOK OF LOST SOULS TPB Written by J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI Penciled by COLLEN DORAN Cover by COLLEN DORAN The destinies of most people are defined early on. Then there are the others – the lost. Those whose numbers aren’t in yet, who could go toward the light or toward the darkness – indeed, who could be tipped one direction or another. And everything starts with the book. That’s what Jonathan is about to discover. When he took a suicide plunge off the London Bridge more than a century ago, the last place he expected to land was on his feet, in the present, standing at the entrance to a tunnel into a world of mysteries beyond his wildest imagination. A world of powers and principalities and, above all, rules that he’d best learn quickly. Or he’ll have to deal with the Dark Man. And what the Dark Man can’t turn, he devours. Collects BOOK OF LOST SOULS #1-6. 144 PGS./Rated T+ ...$16.99 ISBN: 0-7851-1940-X JACK KIRBY’S GALACTIC BOUNTY HUNTERS #2 Written by LISA KIRBY & STEVE ROBERTSON Penciled by MIKE THIBODEAUX Cover by JACK KIRBY In order to save his abducted son, Mainframe must reunite the members of his old fighting unit: the sensual Skylla! The effervescent Garm! And the hero-turned-homemaker Tyr! Meanwhile, Garrett Berkley bonds with his captor Slugg as the pair sets course for the most lethal place in the galaxy: Dangerland! 32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99 MARVEL HARDCOVERS MARVEL ZOMBIES HC Penciled by SEAN PHILLIPS New Cover by ARTHUR SUYDAM Torn from the pages of ULTIMATE FANTASTIC FOUR! On an Earth shockingly similar to the Marvel Universe’s, an alien virus has mutated all of the world’s greatest super heroes into flesh-eating monsters! It took them only hours to destroy life as we know it - but what happens when they run out of humans to eat?! Follow their search for more food, and witness the arrival of the Silver Surfer! Collects MARVEL ZOMBIES #1-5. 136 PGS./Parental Advisory ...$19.99 ISBN: 0-7851-2277-X Trim size: oversized NEXTWAVE: AGENTS OF H.A.T.E. VOL. 1 – THIS IS WHAT THEY WANT PREMIERE HC Written by WARREN ELLIS Penciled by STUART IMMONEN Cover by STUART IMMONEN RRRAAAAAGGGGGHHHHH!!! Action! Excitement! Explosions! The Highest Anti-Terrorism Effort, or H.A.T.E. (a subsidiary of the Beyond Corporation©) put NEXTWAVE together to fight Bizarre Weapons of Mass Destruction. When NEXTWAVE discovers that H.A.T.E. and Beyond© are terrorist cells themselves, and that the BWMDs were intended to kill them, they are less than pleased. In fact, they are rather angry. So they make things explode. Lots of things. Starring Monica Rambeau (formerly Captain Marvel and Photon), Aaron Stack (Machine Man), Tabitha Smith (X-Force’s Meltdown), monster-hunter Elsa Bloodstone and the Captain! Guest-starring Fin Fang Foom! If you like anything, you will LOVE NEXTWAVE! BOOM! Collects NEXTWAVE: AGENTS OF H.A.T.E. #1-6. 144 PGS./Parental Advisory ...$19.99 ISBN: 0-7851-2278-8 Trim size: standard MARVEL MASTERWORKS: THE INVINCIBLE IRON MAN VOL. 3 Written by STAN LEE, ROY THOMAS & AL HARTLEY Penciled by DON HECK & GENE COLAN Cover by JACK KIRBY The Iron Avenger returns for another round of Marvelous Masterworks Mayhem, and this one’s gonna go straight down to the final bell, True Believer! So buckle up your red and gold retrorockets and get ready for adventure a’plenty as only Marvel can make it! Stan “The Man” and the Dynamo of Delineation, Don Heck, will pit Tony Stark against the undersea menace Attuma, the Dream-Maker and the massive menace of the Titanium Man in classics without compare. But then the order changeth! After defining the series for nearly 30 issues, Don Heck passes the torch to no less than Gene “The Dean” Colan, whose lush illustrations take the Invincible Iron Man to spectacular heights! Yup, Mssrs. Colan and Lee dive into a who’s who as the Mandarin returns, Ultimo attacks and Iron Man goes toe-to-toe with Namor the Sub-Mariner in one of Marveldom’s earliest cross-over epics! This baby’s so going to move so quick that you won’t have to worry about rust, but you may just have to slap on a pair of oven mitts before handling! Collecting Tales of Suspense #66-83 and Tales to Astonish #82. 256 PGS./All Ages ...$49.99 ISBN: 0-7851-2067-X MARVEL MASTERWORKS: THE INVINCIBLE IRON MAN VOL. 3 - VARIANT EDITION VOL. 65 256 PGS./All Ages ...$54.99 ISBN: 0-7851-2068-8 SPIDER-MAN: KRAVEN’S LAST HUNT PREMIERE HC Written by J.M. DEMATTEIS Penciled by MIKE ZECK Cover by MIKE ZECK Writer J.M. DeMatteis and artist Mike Zeck craft the ultimate tale of revenge in this groundbreaking and legendary collection! Kraven the Hunter has stalked and killed every animal known to man. But there is one beast that has eluded him. One quarry that has mocked him at every turn: the wall-crawling web-slinger known as Spider-Man. And to prove that he is the hero’s master, he will pull on his costume and become him...after he shoots and buries him six feet under! Collects WEB OF SPIDER-MAN #32-33, AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #393-394 and SPECTACULAR SPIDER-MAN #131-132. 160 PGS./Rated T+ ...$19.99 ISBN: 0-7851-2330-X Trim size: standard SPIDER-MAN: KRAVEN’S LAST HUNT PREMIERE HC – VOL. 1 VARIANT EDITION The variants for the Marvel Premiere Classic line will have a limited print run. 160 PGS./ Rated T+ ...$19.99 ISBN: 0-7851-2400-4 SPIDER-WOMAN: ORIGIN PREMIERE HC Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS & BRIAN REED Penciled by THE LUNA BROTHERS Cover by THE LUNA BROTHERS Exploding out of the pages of NEW AVENGERS! This all-new epic chronicles the intriguing secret history of Jessica Drew and her journey from child experiment to Hydra agent to S.H.I.E.L.D. agent to super hero to private eye to Avenger! Written by NEW AVENGERS scribe Brian Michael Bendis and searing-hot newcomer Brian Reed (ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN video game), and featuring stunning full-color visuals by the Luna brothers (Ultra, Girls), this story is packed with intrigue leading directly into the upcoming SPIDER-WOMAN series from Bendis and Eisner Award-winning Alex Maleev (DAREDEVIL). Collects SPIDER-WOMAN: ORIGIN #1-5. 128 PGS./Rated T+ ...$19.99 ISBN: 0-7851-1965-5 Trim size: standard ULTIMATE X-MEN VOL. 6 HC Written by BRIAN K. VAUGHAN & GEOFF JOHNS Penciled by STUART IMMONEN, STEVE DILLON, TOM RANEY & AARON LOPRESTI Cover by STUART IMMONEN This deluxe hardcover collects ULTIMATE X-MEN VOL. 12: HARD LESSONS and ULTIMATE X-MEN VOL. 13: MAGNETIC NORTH, plus the rare #1/2 issue and other DVD-style extras. In HARD LESSONS, Ultimate Wolverine makes his explosive return! Storm travels to the Great White North to find her missing friend, but there’s no time for celebration for the tempestuous and troubled duo! They’re about to take on an all-new threat to the Ultimate Universe... Lady Deathstrike! Plus: When a dangerous young mutant immune to psychic control takes Charles Xavier and the rest of a Manhattan bank hostage, the Professor must lead a diverse group of humans in a risky bid to end the siege! And finally, witness the return of Ultimate Juggernaut! Juggie makes a play for the Gem of Cyttorak, the jewel that will make him truly unstoppable. Only two small things stand in his way: Rogue of the X-Men and Ultimate Gambit, the new prince and princess of thieves! This story will change the X-Men’s status quo forever! And in MAGNETIC NORTH, Magneto returns! Emma Frost, Alex Summers and the X-Men’s greatest enemy star in an epic new storyline! When teenage mutant Lorna Dane accidentally commits a horrific crime, will the X-Men protect her, or leave her to the fury of S.H.I.E.L.D.? It’s mutant against mutant — brother against brother — as Cyclops and his X-Men risk their lives to take down Havok, who has unwittingly become a pawn in Magneto’s deadly game. Guest-starring the Ultimates! Collects ULTIMATE X-MEN #58-65, #1/2 and ANNUAL #1. 256 PGS./Rated T+ ...$29.99 ISBN: 0-7851-2104-8 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) MARVEL DIGESTS SPIDER-GIRL PRESENTS AVENGERS NEXT VOL. 1: SECOND COMING DIGEST Written by TOM DEFALCO & RON FRENZ Penciled by RON FRENZ Cover by RON FRENZ On another day unlike any other, a new collection of Earths Mightiest Heroes rocked their own remarkable reality! Enemies alien and Earthbound vie to end the new era of Avengerdom! 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CEBULSKI Penciled by TOMMY OHTSUKA Cover by TOMMY OHTSUKA The story they said would never be told! It’s been a dark time since we last saw the Mangaverse. Most of the heroes have been driven underground — and now someone’s killing them one by one! Join writer C.B. Cebulski (writer and consultant on the original Mangaverse comics) and artist Tommy Ohtsuka (from the super-popular manga and anime series Slayers and Rescue Angels) for nonstop action! Whether you’re a fan of the original Mangaverse or just a fan of exciting comics, the New Mangaverse is the place to be! Collects NEW MANGAVERSE #1-5. 120 PGS./Rated T+ ...$7.99 ISBN: 0-7851-2001-7 MARVEL GRAPHIC NOVELS ULTIMATE GALACTUS BOOK 3: EXTINCTION TPB Written by WARREN ELLIS Penciled by BRANDON PETERSON Cover by BRANDON PETERSON It’s time for the coming of Gah Lak Tus! And his arrival could mean the end of all life on this planet! Not even the power of S.H.I.E.L.D or the brilliance of Fantastic Four leader Reed Richards seems able to stop its inexorable march to Earth. What role do the Ultimate X-Men have in this drama? And who on Earth is Misty Knight and how does she know the fate of our world may rest with — Ultimate Silver Surfer? Collects ULTIMATE EXTINCTION #1-5. 120 PGS./Rated T+ ...$12.99 ISBN: 0-7851-1496-3 These ULTIMATE GALACTUS TRADE PAPERBACKS STILL AVAILABLE! ULTIMATE GALACTUS BOOK 1: NIGHTMARE...$12.99 (ISBN: 0-7851-1497-1) ULTIMATE GALACTUS BOOK 2: SECRET...$12.99 (ISBN: 0-7851-1660-5) ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN VOL. 16: DEADPOOL TPB Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS Penciled by MARK BAGLEY Cover by MARK BAGLEY Spider-Man teams up with his new girlfriend – the X-Men’s Kitty Pryde, who gets a new super-hero identity for when she’s not hanging with her mutant mates! Plus: Meet the dangerous Ultimate Deadpool – and the Ultimate Reavers! It’s mutant action, with Spidey caught in the middle! 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In the wake of House of M, in the blink of an eye, the whole world has changed! In this new world order, Xavier’s School becomes a haven for those that are different. But has this former sanctuary become the one place most dangerous for mutants? Collects X-MEN: THE 198 #1-5, plus the X-MEN: THE 198 FILES handbook. 168 PGS./Rated T+ ...$15.99 ISBN: 0-7851-1994-9 DECIMATION: SENTINEL SQUAD O*N*E TPB Written by JOHN LAYMAN Penciled by AARON LOPRESTI Cover by PASQUAL FERRY Discover the origin of the Sentinel Squad! How did they come together and become the elite group of soldiers to pilot the Sentinels that have made their presence known at the Xavier Institute? Collects SENTINEL SQUAD O*N*E* #1-5. 120 PGS./Rated T+ ...$13.99 ISBN: 0-7851-1997-3 DECIMATION: SON OF M TPB Written by DAVID HINE Penciled by ROY ALLAN MARTINEZ Cover by JOHN WATSON He’s lost his powers, his sister, and his cause. How far is he willing to go to get them back? All he wanted was to make the world a perfect place for mutantkind. Pietro Maximoff was Quicksilver, the fastest living creature on Earth -- until the Scarlet Witch took it all away. Now, the son of Magneto is despised, rejected, alone and powerless. Crushed and defeated, his only hope and refuge lies with the Inhumans. Re-united with his wife Crystal, will his desperate ambitions lead him to an even greater betrayal? Collects SON OF M #1-6. 144 PGS./Rated T+ ...$13.99 ISBN: 0-7851-1970-1 NEW X-MEN: CHILDHOOD’S END VOL. 2 TPB Written by CRAIG KYLE & CHRISTOPHER YOST Penciled by PACO MEDINA Cover by PACO MEDINA If you thought Vol. 1 was intense, buckle up. The dire consequences of recent actions have put the students of the Xavier Institute in their most dangerous situation yet. Reverend Stryker has replaced his crucifixes and prayers with bullets and hand grenades. Can the kids survive his brand of conversion? Collects NEW X-MEN #24-27. 96 PGS./Rated T+ ...$10.99 ISBN: 0-7851-2024-6 NEW X-MEN: CHILDHOOD’S END VOL. 1 TPB STILL AVAILABLE! $10.99 (ISBN: 0-7851-1831-4) CABLE/DEADPOOL VOL. 5: LIVING LEGENDS TPB Written by FABIAN NICIEZA Penciled by PATRICK ZIRCHER & LAN MEDINA Cover by PATRICK ZIRCHER Our greed for knowledge recreated his telepathy. Our quest to confine him recreated his telekinesis. He has forged a paradise haven that threatens to destabilize countless governments and religions. One man wants to find out what Cable’s intentions are before it’s too late. Guest-starring Captain America! Plus: Cable sees the signs -- omens and portents -- characters gathering, moving across the board like chess pieces...can Apocalypse be resurrected? Can Cable and Deadpool stop it in time? And most surprising of all...what if one of them doesn’t want it to be stopped? And finally, Domino is hired to stop Deadpool’s activities in the Central European country of Rumekistan, only to learn he plans to assassinate the country’s imposed ruler, the international terrorist named Flag-Smasher. Should she stop him? Will her decision be influenced when she finds out DP was given his mission by...Cable?! Collects CABLE/DEADPOOL #25-29. 120 PGS./Rated T+ ...$13.99 ISBN: 0-7851-2041-6 X-STATIX PRESENTS: DEAD GIRL TPB Written by PETER MILLIGAN Penciled by NICK DRAGOTTA & MICHAEL ALLRED Cover by MICHAEL ALLRED It’s hard to keep a good girl down...especially when she’s Dead! That’s right, True Believers, hold onto you’re freaking hats! After a brief hiatus caused by their, ahem, deaths, everyone’s favorite mutants are back! And this time, they’re bringing a host of...questions with them. Like why do some heroes and villains keep on dying, only to return from the dead? And why do other heroes and villains bite the bullet, only to remain dead? Who decides on this craziness? Is it some karmic wheel in the sky? Some fickle finger of fate? Or is it just some guy in the marketing department? Well, one such deceased villain, named the Pitiful One, is going to find out. When the Pitiful One decides that he’s tired of being dead, he assembles a posse of Marvel’s deadest villains to attack the world of the living. And it’s up to Doctor Strange to stop him and his evil cohorts, but he needs help from...well, you know. With Kraven the Hunter, Tike Alicar and a few other surprise, dead guests. Collects X-STATIX PRESENTS: DEAD GIRL #1-5. 120 PGS./Parental Advisory ...$13.99 ISBN: 0-7851-2031-9 FANTASTIC FOUR: THE RESURRECTION OF NICHOLAS SCRATCH TPB Written by ROBERTO AGUIRRE-SACASA Penciled by VALENTINE DE LANDRO & MIZUKI SAKAKIBARA Cover by GARY FRANK There is an order to everything. A balance to the world and the nether-realms beneath the world. And now that balance is being tipped, as dark forces gather like a storm. The occult mutants known as Salem’s Seven are once more banding together. But this time, it’s to bring their father, the nefarious Nicholas Scratch, back to life. If they should somehow succeed...pray for the Fantastic Four’s souls! Plus: An employee from Fantastic Enterprises comes to Sue for help, claiming that her son is being abused; meanwhile, Reed is asked to keep a promise he made to a dying man months ago. And finally, Fantastic Enterprises is ready to go public, and to mark the occasion the FF agrees to an outrageous publicity stunt: Drafting an honorary fifth member to join their team. Ten young super-heroes “compete” for the spot, but only nine of them have honorable intentions. Unlucky Number Ten will stop at nothing to win – and to get his or her hands on the secrets of the Fantastic Four! Collects FOUR #25-30. 144 PGS./Rated T+ ...$14.99 ISBN: 0-7851-1959-0 These MARVEL KNIGHTS 4 TRADE PAPERBACKS STILL AVAILABLE! 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Collects SENTRY #1-8 184 PGS./Rated T+ ...$21.99 ISBN: 0-7851-1707-5 IRON MAN: INEVITABLE TPB Written by JOE CASEY Penciled by FRAZER IRVING Cover by FRAZER IRVING It was only a matter of time before Iron Man’s longtime enemies re-emerged to confront him once again. And now, they’ve got more than revenge on their minds. An all-new, action-packed story spotlighting the return of classic villains like the LIVING LASER and the SPYMASTER (to name but two)! Collects IRON MAN: INEVITABLE #1-6. 144 PGS./Rated A ...$14.99 ISBN: 0-7851-2084-X WOMEN OF MARVEL TPB Written by STAN LEE, GERRY CONWAY, CARLA CONWAY, ROY THOMAS, LINDA FITE, TOM DEFALCO, CAROL SEULING, STEVE GERBER, CHRIS CLAREMONT, JIM SHOOTER & DAVID MICHELINIE Penciled by DON HECK, JOHN ROMITA, JIM MOONEY, JOHN BUSCEMA, JOE SINNOTT, MARIE SEVERIN, JOHN ROMITA, JR., GEORGE TUSKA, BOB HALL, JIM SHERMAN, BOB MCLEOD & MARC SILVESTRI Cover by MIKE MAYHEW It’s a First-Issue Frenzy as Marvel collects the crime-fighting debuts of the Dazzler, Ms. Marvel, Shanna the She-Devil and the Cat – with distaff deviltry from the Enchantress and the White Queen! Plus: The Black Widow gets a new costume and the She-Hulk a new team membership, but that’s nothing next to the changes Storm and Rogue undergo! Guest-starring Spider-Man, the Avengers, the X-Men and more! Featuring the first appearance of Jubilee! Collects AVENGERS #221; UNCANNY X-MEN #151-152, 182 & 244; AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #86; MS. MARVEL #1; THE CAT #1; DAZZLER #1; and SHANNA, THE SHE DEVIL #1 224 PGS./Rated T+ ...$24.99 ISBN: 0-7851-2219-2 SPIDER-MAN VISIONARIES: KURT BUSIEK VOL. 1 TPB Written by KURT BUSIEK Penciled by PAT OLLIFFE Cover by PAT OLLIFFE The wall-crawler’s back in Midtown High’s hallowed halls when award-winning creator Kurt Busiek reveals lost lessons of Spider-Man’s early career! Return to the first starts of our hero’s circle of friends and foes, and meet the ones Lee and Ditko forgot to feature the first time around! Plus: the secret start of Spider-Man’s deadliest enemy! Guest-starring the Human Torch, Captain Stacy and more! 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COVER: (Trinity Blood) $5.99 WIZARD HOW TO DRAW: ADVANCED TECHNIQUES DON’T MISS OUR NEWEST COLLECTION! By tremendous popular demand, Wizard Entertainment proudly presents the newest edition of the BEST OF BASIC TRAINING! This special 120-page book is the third in this series and focuses more on the basics of drawing, along with more specific lessons on storytelling and more. Read more of the best and most instructional “HOW TO DRAW” lessons from Wizard: The Comics Magazine’s 15-year history, along with a brand new set of unpublished lessons from some of the biggest names in comic art. LEARN FROM THE GREATEST ARTIST IN COMICS! Cho, Cassaday, Kubert, Palmiotti, Lieber, Jones, Lichtner, Lucen, Horn, Stewart, Eliopoulos, Calafiore and many more. OVER 25 ART LESSONS ON ADVANCED TECHNIQUES & CRAFTING YOUR COMICS! 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Cerebus, trying to regain the power he lost when the matriarchal Cirinists took over, heads down a fateful, blood-soaked path. (STAR00543) SC, B&W SRP: $20.00 ********************************************************************** AARDVARK-VANAHEIM/WIN-MILL PRO FOLLOWING CEREBUS #9 by Miller, Thorne, & Sim Dave Sim recently spent a day with Neal Adams at Niagara Falls and talked about art, comics, and Neal's controversial geophysics theories. This issue's centerpiece is Dave's 60+ page report, jampacked with fantastic art. Adams was a huge influence on the early issues of Cerebus, and this issue pays tribute to that influence. 7x10, 80pgs, B&W SRP: $8.95 ABOUT COMICS OFFERED AGAIN O/A SCRIPTS BY TOP COMICS WRITERS TP'S (NEW PRINTING) by Various Learn comic book writing by reading examples by the best. 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HC, 7x10, 256pgs, PC SRP: $49.95 STRANGERS IN PARADISE #84 by Terry Moore Who knows what will happen in SiP as the Eisner Award-winning series enters its final story arc? Who will survive and who has who’s baby is one of the most closely guarded secrets in comics. One thing is for sure, it all happens in the next seven issues as the SiP counts down to #90 — the final issue! 24pgs, B&W SRP: $2.95 AC COMICS MEN OF MYSTERY #61 by Various An "all-star" special issue focusing on some of the biggest stars of the Golden Age featured in stories reprinted in their entirety. Look for heroes such as Doll Man, Ibis The Invincible, Manhunter, The Target and the Targeteers, Tabu and Mysterious Traveler, and Blonde Bomber. This ish features the obscure and the "heavy hitters"! Stories featuring characters from the 1940s to the 1950s! 52pgs, B&W SRP: $6.95 FEMFORCE: IN LIVING COLOR TP by Various A full-color volume of stories from the run most fans consider the very best. See their first encounter with the villainous Valkyra; a fight with the sorcerer Dr. Shinn- Du; and a face-off with alien menaces Krone & Proxima, and the monstrous Gorgana. Plus, get saved by bosslady General Strock, and travel to another dimension to meet No-Nose Nanette! SC, 130pgs, FC SRP: $24.95 CLASSIC JUNGLE ADVENTURES—GOLDEN AGE TP by Various A comprehensive historical overview of the jungle adventure theme in Golden Age comics, indexing every jungle character of the era, plus a sampling of vintage full story reprints starring Ka'anga, Camilla, Tabu, Judy of the Jungle, Tiger Girl, Rulah, Nyoka, Thun'da, Cave Girl and others. Plus 24 pages of never-before-reprinted stories! SC, 136pgs, B&W SRP: $24.95 MEN OF MYSTERY PRESENTS KING OF THE ROCKET MEN DVD Based on Republic's last great action serial, King Of The Rocket Men! The diabolical Dr. Vulcan attempts to get his hands on scientific devices created by a special laboratory headed by Dr. Millard. The doctor — who has invented amazing machines — feigns his death, but operates from a hidden cave and outfits young Dr. Jeff King with a fabulous flying suit to become Rocketman! Can the new hero stop Vulcan, and prevent his theft of the atomic decimator ray? If not, New York City is in trouble! DVD SRP: $24.95 ACTOR ACTOR AMERICAN FLAGG 20TH ANNIVERSARY LITHOGRAPH Over 20 years ago writer/artist/creator Howard Chaykin changed the way we look at superheroes and comics with the ground-breaking series America Flagg. Now DF is proud to relaunch Reuben Flagg and his cast in a brand-new DF exclusive lithograph! For the first time ever Howard has drawn an original lithograph, and it features Reuben Flagg surrounded by the beautiful women in his life! This lithograph measures 18" x 24" and is printed on archival 80lb. Gallerie Silk stock. 18 x 24, FC SRP: $24.99 ACTOR WITCHBLADE GOLD TRADING CARD A cover by new ongoing Witchblade artist Keu Cha is immortalized for years to come with this 23KT Gold Embossed gold trading card! This one is strictly limited to no more than 10,000 units! Trading Card SRP: $29.95 ACTOR ARMY OF DARKNESS: SHOP 'TIL YOU DROP (DEAD) 4-ISSUE SET The second AOD series from Dynamite Entertainment is now available as a complete collection, featuring all four full-color, 32-page issues! Written by James Kuhoric and featuring the artwork of Nick Bradshaw and Sanford Greene, Shop 'Til You Drop (Dead) puts Ash back in the real world and the S-Mart — but not without a few bumps, surprises, and Deadites along the way! Set (x4), 32pgs, FC SRP: $12.00 ACTOR JOE QUESADA "QFX" COMPLETE CARD SET Back in 1997 Marvel released a particularly cool trading card series that featured your favorite Marvel characters. The set was illustrated by current Marvel Editor-In-Chief Joe Quesada, who placed characters in real world settings! Part of this set features Joe Quesada's signature on the Spidey card! Trading Card Set SRP: $19.97 ACTOR SUPERMAN: PEACE ON EARTH GN Using rich full-color illustrations in folio format and a brief text, the authors take the character created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Schuster from his entry into human society as a baby through his political education as an adult. Upon discovering our planet's unfed multitudes, Superman plans to provide rations from America's overproduction of grain, but learns of the difficulties presented by regimes that come between the offer of food and their starving underclasses. SC, FC SRP: $29.99 ADHOUSE BOOKS STAR OF THE MONTH MORT GRIM ONE-SHOT by Doug Fraser Multi award-winning illustrator Doug Fraser premiers his first long sequential work, Mort Grim. As a Pale Rider aboard an old pounded cop bike, Mort Grim travels the desolate blue highways of America in search of something lost. Could he find it in the diner waitress Gabby? Possibly. Just remember… “There is no justice, there's just us!” (MAY052382) 32pgs, PC SRP: $5.00 ********************************************************************** ADV FILMS A LITTLE SNOW FAIRY SUGAR by Haruka Arai THE INSPIRATION FOR THE HIT ANIME SERIES. Season Fairies create and control the weather using special musical instruments. Sugar, an apprentice Snow Fairy, and her friends Salt and Pepper, all want to become full-fledged Season Fairies. But the only way to achieve this is to search for and and the “Twinkles” that will make their magical .flowers bloom! Rating: 13+ SC, 5x7, 184pgs, B&W $9.99 OFFERED AGAIN CROMARTIE HIGH SCHOOL MANGA VOLS. 1-6 by Eiji Nonaka WINNER OF THE KODANSHA AWARD FOR BEST MANGA. And now nominated for an Eisner Award for “Best U.S. Edition of Foreign Material.” That’s right, only one manga made the cut, and a blue-ribbon panel chose the dumbest one of all. This is your wake up call, America! It’s not too late to see why comics comedian extraordinaire Evan Dorkin says pronounced Cromartie High “THE SH*T!” Rating: 13+ SC, 5x7, 168-184pgs, B&W $10.99Ea. NEON GENESIS EVANGELION: ANGELIC DAYS MANGA VOL. 2 by Fumino Hayashi Based on an original story by GAINAX! First serialized in Newtype USA, Angelic Days takes the angst-ridden EVA pilots and sets them in the lighter, brighter world of high school. With comedy, action, and romance—plus a fair share of fan service—Angelic Days is the manga NGE fans have been waiting for! Rating: 13+ SC, 5x7, 184pgs, B&W $9.99 OFFERED AGAIN ANNE FREAKS MANGA VOLS. 1 & 2 by Tomohiro Nagai SUSPENSE. 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. Rating: 13+ “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, 184-200pgs, B&W $10.99Ea. AFTER HOURS IMPOSSIBLE TALES #1 by Sanchez, Godwin, Harris, & Brame A young genius from the future becomes a fugitive in time when he discovers the secret to time travel. In the race for his life he accidentally strands himself and a luxury cruise ship 65 million years in the past! Stuck on the lethal Cretaceous Ocean with his time device fried, our science hero must figure out how to get himself and the terrified crew of the Orca II back home alive. It's Lost meets Jurassic Park in this sci-fi adventure. Cover by Juan (X-Men: The 198) Doe! 32pgs, FC (1 of 2) SRP: $3.99 AFTERBURN COMICS BLOOD & ROSES: THE TIME LORDS SAGA #1 by Robert Wayne & Frederico Zumel The girls of time are back in this new ongoing series. This new adventure takes place after Infinity, home of the Time lords, was under siege by enemies. Blood and Roses are the only survivors and now must continue the mission of restoring the timestone! Available in two different cover versions! COVER A—24pgs, B&W SRP: $2.99 COVER B—24pgs, B&W SRP: $6.99 AIT/PLANETLAR STARS OF THE MONTH ABEL GN (NEW EDITION) by William Harms & Mark Bloodworth Set in Friend, Nebraska during World War II, Abel is the story of racism, betrayal, and murder. At the center is thirteen-year-old John Vitosh, a lonely boy who lives under the constant violence of his older brother Philip. Friendless, John is taken under the wing of Mr. Mar, a Chinese man-servant for the wealthy Mr. Harrison. It is a friendship which threatens to not only rip apart the Vitosh family, but the entire community of Friend as well. (STAR16708) SC, 96pgs, PC SRP: $12.95 BAD MOJO GN by William Harms & Steve Morris Bruce O'Connor is on the cusp of realizing his childhood dream of playing professional baseball. But while driving to Florida to report for spring training, Bruce falls asleep at the wheel and wrecks the car of a man-hating witch who has just gone through a really messy divorce. Enraged, the witch curses him to die every day at dawn and come back to life at dusk! (JUN042122) MATURE THEMES SC, 88pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95 BADLANDS UNPRODUCED SCREENPLAY by Steven Grant Comic book author Steven Grant thinks comics are paper movies. Have you ever wondered what a film version of his award-winning Badlands might be like? Well, you can't head down to your local metroplex and buy a ticket just yet, but you can do the next best thing: pick up a copy of his unproduced Badlands screenplay! (STAR16010) Prose, SC, 5 x 8, 152pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 BADLANDS TP by Steven Grant & Vince Giarrano Connie Bremen's got a problem. Actually, he's got plenty of 'em: an oil baron he's on the wrong side of; the boss' daughter who wants to be under him; the FBI and the CIA who want to talk to him; some chump named Oswald; and how to get out of having President Kennedy in his rifle scope's sights. (STAR16194) SC, 144pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95 ********************************************************************** AK ENTERTAINMENT INC AYA #4 by Todd Vicino & Chad Smith José Darian has become the ultimate Kingpin of crime in the Middle East. He is determined to use Aya to confront Number Zero, head of "The Umbrella," to become the undisputed and unchallenged crime lords of the region! 24pgs, FC SRP: $2.95 JALILA #4 by Faye Perozich & Rafael Kras OVERWHELMED: Part 2—First, terrorists. Then, bank robbers. Then brothers. Life is never easy, and an old enemy is determined to see that it stays that way! 24pgs, FC SRP: $2.95 RAKAN #4 by Todd Vicino & Raphael Kras THE DEVIL'S AXE—A girl Rakan just freed from captivity is avenging her Father's death. With Rakan’s unsuspecting aide, she locates who killed him, and banished her and her mother. Rakan must now meet The Waly of Akka! 24pgs, FC SRP: $2.95 ZEIN #4 by Todd Vicino & Raphael Kras THE YEAR OF THE BEAST—The year is 1889, and The Immortal Zein finds himself in conflict with Northerners building The Canal — one of whom is a real beast! Is it friend or foe? Zein will have to find out the hard way! 24pgs, FC SRP: $2.95 ALIAS ENTERPRISES LLC ALIAS JAM PACK by Various Alias offers its out-of print books in a serialized anthology package! Each issue of the Alias Jam Pack features 4 different Alias titles for the introductory price of one book! Not only that, but there will be multiple versions of the Jam Pack, meaning that you may pick up three Jam Packs, and end up with 12 different comics! Titles include Lullaby, The Imaginaries, Lions, Tigers and Bears, Isis, The Tenth Muse, and more! SC, 144pgs, FC SRP: $3.50 BLACKBEARD LEGACY #4 by Darren Davis, Scott Davis, & Mike Maydak Every sea-dog has its day, and today is the day that Hanna catches up with her father. Of course her father is the cutthroat buccaneer known as Blackbeard. The legacy finally comes full circle as this father/daughter reunion meets its end under the Jolly Roger. 24pgs, FC SRP: $3.50 REVERE #3 by Ed Lavallee & Grant Bond REVOLUTION IN SILVER: Part 3—Young Rebecca wakes from her fevered dreams and calls off her wedding to Elijah. In turn, Elijah informs General Bloodsworth of a secret meeting being held by the Sons of Liberty in an effort to brand Revere a traitor against the crown. However, Revere reveals the sinister truth behind the savage attacks plaguing Boston.Will the werewolf rear his ugly head again? 28pgs, FC (3 of 4) SRP: $3.50 SUPER TEEN TOPIA #3 by Kushin, Martinez, & Abella Paige Hopkins knows nice girls aren't supposed to play with fire. So what the heck is a sixteen year-old to do with herself once she starts manifesting super-heated plasma powers? Comicdom's favorite new "super-soap" continues to show "normal" teens with extraordinary abilities. In this issue, the gang visits an art gallery where they're quick to discover that everyone (even a wannabe super-villain) is a critic! 24pgs, FC SRP: $3.50 DARKSTORM #0 by Grevioux, Height, & Fuentes Seven years ago one of the world’s greatest heroes left the earth in frustration. Searching the stars for something better than the vile politics of ungrateful mankind and the hypocrisy of its heroes, he found nothing but more of the same. Now he’s coming back — but will he be welcomed? 24pgs, FC SRP: $3.50 TOY BOX #0 by Grevioux, Giangiacomo, & Ponzielli What happens to your old toys when you grow up? Well, if you've mistreated them they may put you on trial for crimes against toykind! Follow Robert Parks and his son Tommy as they fall into a magic toy box and land in a fantasy world where toys rule with a plastic fist! 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.50 THE TENTH MUSE VOLUME 2 #12 by Darren G. Davis & Vicente Cifuentes GOD WAR CROSSOVER: Part 5—In the smoldering remains of the aftermath for control of Olympus the Muse fights to regain her power and her place in the Pantheon. But the Olympic world is still balanced on a razors edge. Revelations can easily throw this uneasy peace back into full-blown war! RES. from Previews Vol. XVI #1 (JAN062803) 24pgs, FC SRP: $3.50 STARS OF THE MONTH SOULCATCHER GN by Henderson, Manna, Pallot, Barkley, & Dukeshire From the creator of Sword of Dracula, Soulcatcher tells the story of a young, smart, and sexy widow who comes to the "the most haunted city in America," New Orleans, in search of the ghost of her dead husband. Instead she discovers she has the power to absorb the abilities of the recently dead, and uncovers a mystery the spirit world will kill to protect! (FEB052490) SC, 64pgs, FC SRP: $4.99 DAVID'S MIGHTY MEN GN by Javier, Saltares, & Chris Ivy Join David and his mighty men in this whimsical but reverent retelling of some of the Bible's greatest heroes. Created by Marvel, DC, and Dark Horse Comics creator, Javier Saltares. Two complete stories in one 64-page graphic novel that includes "Trust: Four Against Four Hundred?" and "The Giant Mole Hill." (FEB052492) SC, 64pgs, FC SRP: $4.99 ********************************************************************** OFFERED AGAIN O/A DANIEL GN by Sean J. Jordan, Tommy Bryant, & Magic Eye Studios The prophet Daniel is one of the most respected men in the Persian Empire. But other princes and advisors in the kingdom have conspired to get him tossed into the lions' den. As Daniel sits in the darkness and awaits his fate, he looks back on his life to see what he did to deserve this end. But as the night wanes on, Daniel discovers that someone has been on his side throughout his life, and that his experience in the lions' den will one day serve a greater purpose. SC, 64pgs, FC SRP: $7.99 O/A LULLABY: ONCE UPON A TIME VOLUME 1—PIED PIPER OF HAMELIN GN by Ben Avery, Hector Sevilla, & Imaginary Friends Studio The creators of Lullaby take a step back in the history of the characters and re-present their original tales with style! In the first of this series, we explore the origin of the true Pied Piper of Hamelin, and discover what twist of fate has brought him into the world of Lullaby. SC, 48pgs, FC SRP: $5.99 ALTERNATIVE COMICS STARS OF THE MONTH RABBITHEAD ONE-SHOT by Rebecca Dart A surreal western adventure told in an experimental narrative style that will have you re- reading it many times over. We follow the singular story of RabbitHead and her faithful steed, Horsey, through many harrowing experiences, only to have the story branch off into different directions and run simultaneously to each other, introducing a plethora of characters, some goofy, some deadly serious. (FEB042052) MATURE THEMES 24pgs, PC SRP: $4.95 CUSP ONE-SHOT by Thomas Herpich Painstakingly sincere stories from newcomer Thomas Herpich. Exotic and lyrical, his work is populated by flustered astronauts, disheveled pilgrims, carefree fugitives, rainbow werewolves, crass donkey people, and gold-suited ex-misogynists all careening past an increasingly blurred landscape towards what they hope is some sort of enlightenment or maturity or something. (STAR17617) MATURE THEMES 40pgs, B&W SRP: $3.95 GONGWANADON ONE-SHOT by Thomas Herpich Weaving layers of subtlety and symbol around simple, raw, emotional cores, these new works place emphasis on the expressive power of Herpich's drawings. Although the approaches and techniques used in each story are varied, this is a unified collection. These are stories about relationships. (APR042245) MATURE THEMES SC, 8x11, 48pgs, B&W SRP: $4.95 AMAZE INK/SLAVE LABOR GRAPHICS HALO & SPROCKET VOLUME 1: WELCOME TO HUMANITY TP by Kerry Callen Share in the quirky fun as big-hearted Katie copes with the unlikely challenges of living with an omnipotent angel and a naive robot. Contains critically acclaimed issues #1-4 of Halo & Sprocket, FCBD's "Aw Heck," and ten pages of previously unpublished material! Features pin-ups by Andi Watson, Phil Hester, and more. (OCT032025) SC, 7x10, 128pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95 ********************************************************************** MILK & CHEESE VINYL FIGURE SET Yes, yes, it's true! Finally, the dream is realized! Little toy versions of America's favorite violent alcoholic pop-culture junkies for you to have for your very own, to love, cherish, and worship! It's Milk and Cheese, Dairy Products Gone Bad, stylin' in glorious rotocast and injection-molded plastic vinyl! Designed by Evan Dorkin and Sarah Dyer, and sculpted by Mitch Martinez, Milk and Cheese are ready, willing, and more than able to kick the living crap out of your pathetic junky little action figures and designer urban vinyls. Behold! The Carton of Hate stands at 8" tall, while the Wedge of Spite is no-less intimidating at 6" tall. Rejoice! Featuring articulation at the arms, wrists, legs and feet, the little monsters also come equipped with three interchangeable Mayhem Accessories: the cranium-cracking 'Hammer Time' Hammer, the ever-trusty Stick-With-A-Nail-In-It, and the classic Broken Gin Bottle. All this greatness comes packaged as a complete set in a four-color windowless cartoon-festooned box designed by Dorkin and Dyer. (C: 0-1-2) Vinyl Figure Set (x 2) SRP: $59.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A BEAR PLUSH From the hit comic comes your very own huggable, destructable Bear! He's 12-inches from ear-to-ear, and head-to-toe as a super-soft, high-quality plush. Plush SRP: $23.00 DORK #11 by Evan Dorkin Presented in the much-maligned and unfashionable 'pamphlet' format, Dork #11 features over 200 fun strips and single-panel gags within its panel-drenched, ink-soaked pages. Some humorous in effect, others, well, we're not so sure. But who cares? Containing more diverting bathroom reading bang for your buck than any other comic, Dork #11 is the funnybook bargain of the year! Unless, of course, it isn't. 24pgs, B&W SRP: $2.95 EMO BOY #8 by Steve Emond When Emo Boy hits rock bottom, his tears take on a life of their own, acting as symbiotes and attaching themselves to unsuspecting hosts. Maxine finds herself fighting for her happiness like never before when a mass 'emoing' forms, determined to bring her down into the dredges with everyone else! 24pgs, B&W SRP: $2.95 GARGOYLES #2 by Greg Weisman & David Hedgecock Stone by day, warriors by night, the Gargoyles were betrayed by those they had sworn to protect. Now in modern Manhattan, the spell that held them frozen for a thousand years is broken, and the Gargoyles live again! In this issue, debate over the Gargoyle menace clogs up New York's airwaves while the shadowy Quarrymen take matters into their own hands. Will an injured Goliath be able to get himself and Elisa to safety before he becomes the Quarrymen¹s first victim? 24pgs, FC SRP: $3.50 REX LIBRIS #5 by James Turner Rex must work his way past sophisticated security systems, battle a giant indestructible robot, defeat dozens of bulletproof crystalline guards, and climb up steep surfaces in order to finally meet with Space Warlord Vaglox — and have a cup of tea. Only then can he obtain the object of his quest: the overdue Principia Mathematica. It all sounds ridiculously easy. Except Vaglox hasn't got any fresh cream, and might not play fair. 24pgs, B&W SRP: $2.95 URSA MINORS #2 by Kleid, Cote & Pinto When Japanese culture decides that Bear Suit technology is the next big thing, the boys embark on a signing tour in Tokyo. Though our heroes only want to immerse themselves in manga, geishas, and saki, they find themselves face-to-face with Eastern danger as they insult a local ninja deli clan and awaken Tryptophan — the last known radioactive dinosaur in the Orient! 24pgs, B&W SRP: $2.95 WONDERLAND #2 by Tommy Kovac & Sonny Liew Deep in the Tulgey Wood, the White Rabbit and his housemaid, Mary Ann, are renegades from the wrath of the Queen of Hearts. To complicate matters, the Cheshire Cat lures them into a dreadful predicament with the burbling, fiery-eyed Jabberwock. Separated by catastrophe, the White Rabbit blunders from the frying pan into the fire, and Mary Ann meets some startling characters in a very low and sticky place. One of these characters may just prove to be big trouble for the Queen of Hearts. 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.50 OFFERED AGAIN O/A JOHNNY THE HOMICIDAL MANIAC POSTER #1 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 NIGHTMARES & FAIRY TALES VOLUME 2: BEAUTIFUL BEASTS TP by Serena Valentino & FSc Haunting stories from fairy tales to a '40s-style murder-mystery thriller fill this collection of the gorgeous fan-favorite horror series about ghostly love, the souls of dead children, and beasts who are beauties, and beauties who are beasts! (MAY052446) SC, 6x9, 184pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95 ********************************************************************** SOMETHING AT THE WINDOW IS SCRATCHING (NEW PRINTING) by Roman Dirge Roman Dirge (creator of Lenore) gives us this storybook of children's tales for disturbed children. Something at the Window is Scratching is perfect for people who love dark humor and great art! (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. SC, 118pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 STARS OF THE MONTH GLOOMCOOKIE VOLUME 2 TP (NEW PRINTING) by Serena Valentino & John Gebbia Collecting issues #7-12 of the popular gothic soap-opera series. Follow the conclusion of the triangle of fate between Isabella, Damion, and Lex. Then, discover the secrets behind Chrys and Sebastian. See triumph turn to humilation in Vermillion the poet’s ultimate plot against Lex. Plus, new material, including an introduction by Darick Robertson and a guest page by Jhonen Vasquez! (STAR16290) MATURE THEMES SC, 224pgs, B&W SRP: $16.95 JOHNNY THE HOMICIDAL MANIAC DIRECTOR'S CUT SC (NEW PRINTING) by Jhonen Vasquez Mayhem and violence rule in this collection of issues #1-7 of Jhonen Vasquez's Johnny the Homicidal Maniac, as well as material seen before only in Carpe Noctem magazine. Dark and disturbingly funny, JTHM follows the adventures of Johnny (you can call him Nny), who lives with a pair of styrofoam doughboys that encourage his madness, a wall that constantly needs a fresh coat of blood, and — oh, yeah — his victims in various states of torture. (STAR07025) SC, 168pgs, B&W SRP: $19.95 LENORE #11 (NEW PRINTING) by Roman Dirge The dark overlord of Heck has unleashed his dark minions to retrieve Lenore, and to destroy the AWOL bounty hunter, Pooty Applewater. Ragamuffin tries to recover from being eaten by mice and stuffed with goat poop, only to be maimed by birds, due to a slight misunderstanding via Lenore. (MAR042191) (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. 24pgs, B&W SRP: $2.95 ********************************************************************** OFFERED AGAIN O/A REX LIBRIS # 1 - 2 by James Turner Rex Libris, Head Librarian at Middleton Public Library, travels to the farthest reaches of the galaxy in search of overdue books. He must confront powerful alien warlords who refuse to pay their late fees. Wearing his super thick bottle glasses, and armed with weapons, he strikes fear into recalcitrant borrowers, and can take on virtually any foe from zombies to renegade literary characters! #1—24pgs, B&W SRP: $2.95 #2—24pgs, B&W SRP: $2.95 STAR OF THE MONTH SQUEE #1 (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. (STAR14181) 24pgs, B&W SRP: $2.95 ********************************************************************** AMERICANIME PRODUCTIONS BOUNTY KILLER #3 by Michael Westerman and Donny Hadiwidjaja BK's wife, Cayenne, desperately awaits his return from a long journey, which has passed the date predicted by her father, Silent Bear. His powers never having erred, Silent Bear embarks upon a spiritual trip to discover what has come to pass. His vision pulls him back through the decades, to the peak of the War of the Third Coalition, during the battle of Three Emperors in Austerlitz! MATURE THEMES 24pgs, B&W SRP: $3.95 ANARCHY STUDIOS/HARRIS COMIC VAMPIRELLA: INTIMATE VISIONS #1—JOE JUSKO by Jusko, Robinson, & Various Vampirella: Intimate Visions is your look inside the minds of the greatest artists in Vampirella's storied history. Over the years, Joe Jusko has endlessly thrilled Vampirella fans with his renderings of the character he was seemingly born to paint. This special tribute includes a large excerpt of Vampirella: Blood Lust Book 1 with all-new “DVD commentary” by Jusko; Vampi sketches from throughout his career; an in-depth interview, and much more! Features cardstock covers with the now classic cover from Vampirella: Blood Lust Book 2, and an all-new cover Jusko himself proclaims one of the best of his career! This remarkable collectible is a must-have for all Vampirella and Jusko fans! Deluxe Virgin Edition also available, limited to 500 copies! Also available signed by Joe Jusko! CLASSIC—24pgs, FC SRP: $3.95 REGULAR—24pgs, FC SRP: $3.95 VIRGIN—24pgs, FC SRP: $14.95 JUSKO SIGNED—24pgs, FC (C: 0-1-1) SRP: $19.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A VAMPI METAL TRADING CARD SET #1 by Various A new set of five Vampi trading cards produced using state of the art Metal-Tex technology. Featuring the artwork by Kevin Lau. Only 1,500 sets produced! Card Set (x5) SRP: $9.95 O/A VAMPIRELLA: BLOOD LUST # 1 & 2 SET by Robinson & Jusko This limited collector’s edition of Joe Jusko’s painted masterpiece, Vampirella: Blood Lust eatures a virgin covers. This set includes books 1 and 2 written by James Robinson with art by Vampirella #0 cover artist Joe Jusko. Set (x2), FC SRP: $6.95 ANTARCTIC PRESS BEOWULF #1 by David Hutchison In the staggering wreckage of Earth's future, the great King Hrothgar and his armies have known only victory after bloody victory. Now they have awakened the ancient evil of the Grendel and are powerless to defend themselves against the demon's wraith! Only with the aid of the young hero Beowulf and a cunning trap can they hope to kill Grendel and finally know peace. 48pgs, FC (1 of 3) SRP: $3.50 GOLD DIGGER #77 by Fred Perry Little Tifanny's first big adventure! Peebri discovers an access shaft to the old part of Gina's lab, a section that's sealed off for some mysterious reason. She's discovered the access codes, but the security protocols need actual living fingers to manipulate. No sweat! Peebri's newest adventuring buddy, Tifanny, is more than up for a little archeology! 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 GOLD DIGGER: END OF SUMMER SWIMSUIT SPECIAL 2006 by Various It’s back to the beach for the GD crew in this year’s End of Summer Swimsuit issue! See all the lovely ladies and gorgeous guys of the GD cast sporting about in the sand and surf! 48pgs, FC SRP: $4.50 GOLD DIGGER: THRONE OF SHADOWS #4 by Fred Perry Lydia is defeated. She is now Techninja's willing slave, an oracle of the greatest artifact in all of the underworld, the Throne of Shadows. With it, Lydia sees clearly through the darkests of shadows, the secrets of the blackest hearts. But in her vision, she also sees her allies moving to the rescue. 32pgs, B&W (4 of 4) SRP: $2.99 GOLD DIGGER: MOTHERLODE ART PACK Celebrating 15 years of GD! Fred Perry has unlocked the vault of his original Gold Digger art. Get two one-of-a-kind original pages of autographed artwork and two signed Fred Perry comics! Quantities are limited and allocations may occur. (C: 0-1-0) Pack PI KILLBOX POCKET MANGA VOLUME 1 GN "Killbox" is the military term for enemy territory that is target-rich. Deadly force is authorized for anything that moves inside "the box." Marine Corps tank commander Lalone leads his men into the heart of battle to deliver humanitarian supplies. When the enemy advances, his escape route is cut off. Trapped behind enemy lines and inside the killbox, the tankers must face off against brutal warlords, warring factions, snipers and wily female missionaries sabotaging their every move! SC, 128pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95 DUEL FOUR BARREL 4-PACK by Joseph Wight & Ted Nomura Indulge yourself in cover-to-cover action with this amazing four-pack of Duel, the series of one-on-one combat! See how a P-40 Warhawk stacks up against a Ki-43 Hayabusa (Zero), a Blackhawk chopper against a Hind-E, a Sea Harrier against a Skyhawk, and more! Pack (x4) SRP: $7.95 WINGS OF THE LUFTWAFFE #1 by Ted Nomura April 1945: Germany is losing the war, and in desperation the newly formed SS Air Guard (Luftsturm) launches militarized supersonic versions of the Messerschmitt Me-262 HGIII for a secret massive suicide air attack to destroy Washington, D.C., and kill the President of the United States on Hitler's birthday! 32pgs, B&W SRP: $3.50 LUFTWAFFE: 1946 TECHNICAL MANUAL TP (NEW PRINTING) Ted Nomura and Spain's Justo Miranda bring you the greatest collection ever known of flying objects that never flew! Rocket fighters, flying saucers, the Triebflügel, and Amerika Bombers make it appear that the drawing boards of the Third Reich were filled to overflowing with unfinished projects both bizarre and breathtaking. Collects issues #1- 6. SC, 288pgs, B&W SRP: $21.95 LUFTWAFFE POCKET MANGA 4-PACK by Ted Nomura Launch yourself on an epic journey of World War II that almost was a reality! Get all four volumes of the Luftwaffe: 1946 Pocket Manga for 50% off, sparing you the need to declare war on your wallet! Pack (x4), SC, B&W SRP: $19.99 NINJA HIGH SCHOOL #142 by Robby Bevard & Ben Dunn The first Quagmire young-ninja tournament has gone as badly as it possibly could. The infant heiress of a multibillion dollar ninja empire has been kidnapped by a sociopathic vampire, the tournament has been attacked by huge number of rogue android assassins, and one of the magically trained ninjas has unleashed their inner demon! 32pgs, B&W SRP: $2.99 STAR OF THE MONTH NINJA HIGH SCHOOL: HAWAII POCKET MANGA VOLUME 1 TP by Robby Bevard & Katie Bair Collecting the series! Most people travel to Hawaii to escape from the craziness of their lives for a while, but from the moment ninja-in-training Yumei Katana arrived at the airport, she knew this was no vacation. Klutzy assassins, philanthropist bullies, and even the landscape itself seem to be out to get her. Now she has to go to a school full of people who are trying to date her, kill her, or both, while still attempting to pass her next test! (DEC052800) SC, 5x7, 144pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95 ********************************************************************** OFFERED AGAIN O/A MISCHIEF & MAYHEM: FIELD TRIP TO HECK by David Hutchison From the twisted skull-sponge of David Hutchison (Dragon Arms, Oz the Manga)! Prepare yourself for the insanely bizarre antics of two cute little twerps with big heads and even bigger weapons as they carve and mutilate their way through non-stop, hilarious misadventure... to HECK! Can these twisted little demons kick the spleen out of the Devil himself? It's hacks and slashes, peppered with gloom and doom, sauteed with Goth- gore galore! MATURE THEMES 32pgs, B&W SRP: $3.50 NEOTOPIA POCKET MANGA 4-PACK The full collection of Eisner-nominee Rod Espinosa's fabulous tale of Neotopia, a world where Man, Myth, and Nature all live in endangered harmony. Thrill to the adventures of Nalyn, a commoner standing in for the Duchess of Mathenia who is kidnapped by an enemy country. Now the whole adventure, with all its brave allies, fearsome enemies, magnificent airships, and glorious vistas can be yours for over 1/3 off the cover price! Pack (x4), SC, FC SRP: $24.95 STAR OF THE MONTH WARRIOR NUN AREALA COLOR MANGA VOLUME 1 TP by Ben Dunn Once per generation, the Valkyrie-turned-angel Areala embodies herself in a worthy sister of the Warrior Nun order. This time, a promising young nun named Shannon Masters has been chosen as her newest incarnation. Now, "power of faith" takes on a whole new meaning. (APR052606) SC, 5x7, 168pgs, FC SRP: $9.99 ********************************************************************** APE ENTERTAINMENT ATHENA VOLTAIRE: FLIGHT OF THE FALCON #1—APE EDITION by Paul Daly & Steve Bryant As world powers escalate to the invevitabilty of World War II, another war is being fought between the forces of white and black magic. Nazi occultists race to unlock the secrets of the hollow Earth and a lost race of super-mortals. Can globetrotting aviatrix Athena foil the Third Reich and their insidious plan to conquer the free world? Collecting Speakeasy's first book, and a never-released second issue! (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Not available in Germany. 48pgs, FC SRP: $4.50 THE BLACK COAT: CALL TO ARMS #4 by Lichius, Cogan, & Francavilla The Black Coat finally uncovers the secret behind The Butcher’s depraved experiments and the evil organization that’s funding them. But when a trap set for the crazed killer backfires, these mortal enemies clash in a duel to the death that brings the first series to an unforgettable conclusion. 32pgs, B&W (4 of 4) SRP: $2.99 HORRORWOOD #3 by Brandon Terrell & Brent Schoonover The origin of The Father is revealed! As the homicidal hypnotist's evil agenda takes a shocking turn, Pierce and Bruno concoct a plan to rescue Sophia. Can Pierce muster the courage to confront The Father and save Sophia from his cruel grasp? MATURE THEMES 32pgs, FC (3 of 4) SRP: $3.50 U.T.F. : UNDEAD TASK FORCE #3 by Scott Reynolds & Tone Rodriguez The UTF has to take the hunt into the streets of Los Angeles when a group of Vampires manage to escape the horrors they created in the LA County Prison. But when another group of Vampire Soldiers enter the fray, Petras and her UTF Crew must decide how to move forward when they realize they both are after the same quarry. But will the UTF be able to stop the contagion from getting any larger when the hungry vampires end up outside a Kings/Wings game in Downtown Los Angeles? MATURE THEMES 32pgs, FC (3 of 3) SRP: $2.99 ARCANA STUDIO KADE: SUN OF PERDITION #1 by Sean O’Reilly & Stjepan Kade is the gothic demon hunter who doesn’t feel, but always hurts. As a Child of the Black Sun, Kade is the ageless balance that tips the dark scale back towards the light, as he hunts the demons and The Fallen. Kade and Ezra have been hunting demons for nearly a thousand years, and another Black Sun is on the horizon. With it comes one of the most powerful enemies known to man. MATURE THEMES 40pgs, FC (1 of 4) SRP: $3.95 ARCHAIA STUDIOS PRESS ARTESIA VOLUME 1 LIMITED EDITION HC by Mark Smylie Winner of ForeWord magazine’s "Best Graphic Novel of 2003." In the Highlands of the Middle Kingdoms, where witchcraft and warlords vie for power, a warrior-priestess named Artesia fights for her king against the rulers of rival citadels. Collecting all six issues of the first Artesia mini-series! Includes dustjacket. MATURE THEMES HC, 192pgs, FC SRP: $24.95 ARTESIA: BESIEGED #2 by Mark Smylie THE TRAITOR KING — The siege of Abenton begins in earnest as Euwen, King of Angowrie, sends rams against the gates and ladders onto the walls. Artesia leads a nighttime cavalry raid into the besiegers’ camps, which comes as a surprise to King Euwen and his men, and prompts a white flag of temporary truce. But the Traitor King has a surprise in store for her as well! MATURE THEMES 32pgs, FC (2 of 6) SRP: $3.95 MOUSE GUARD #4 by David Petersen THE DARK GHOST — After their violent visit to the hidden mouse city of Barkstone, guards Kenzie and Saxon are held captive by a mouse long presumed dead. Could this stranger be the mastermind of a treacherous secret plot targeting the Guard’s home of Lockhaven? With Lieam hiding amongst the armored mice of the Axe, finding the whereabouts of an ancient weapon may be the only chance the trio has to prevent the army’s attack on their home. 24pgs, FC (4 of 6) SRP: $3.50 STAR OF THE MONTH THE LONE & LEVEL SANDS HC by A. David Lewis, mpMann, & Jennifer Rodgers Pharaoh Ramses II hasn’t seen his long-lost cousin Moses in nearly forty years. Yet while pressed by the Hittites to the North and construction delays in the South, Ramses must make time for this ancient desert rascal, the long-ago mystery he represents, and the impossible demands of an alien deity. Drawing on the Bible, the Qur’an, and historical sources! (OCT052775) HC, 6x9, 160pgs, FC SRP: $17.95 ********************************************************************** ARCHANGEL STUDIOS THE RED STAR: SWORD OF LIES by Christian Gossett & Weta Workshop Design Team Archangel Studios brings back The Red Star with help from Weta Workshop, the New Zealand company that has worked on such theatrical hits as The Lord of the Rings trilogy, King Kong, and Narnia. In Sword Of Lies, the critically acclaimed series returns to reveal the rise to power of the sorceror Imbohl — The Red Star’s main villain. 40pgs, FC SRP: $4.50 ARCHIE COMIC PUBLICATIONS ARCHIE #569 by Various “How to Survive High School”: Archie’s got all the answers a teen needs to navigate through the tricky world of high school. It's too bad his answers don’t match the teachers’ questions! “Feeling Fuelish”: Archie and his friends imagine a world without fuel — and it’s a “gas”! “Come Blow Your Horn”: Deciding a “new sound” is needed for the band, Archie takes up the Alpine shepherd’s Alphorn. One note is all it will take to determine if his choice was good or baaaaa-d! 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.25 ARCHIE & FRIENDS #103 by Andrew Pepoy & John Workman Featuring supermodel Katy Keene! “Love in Blum”: Katy Keene lands a plum role in “Johnny the Pirate III,” but all her sister MacKenzie cares about is crashing the set so she can meet hunky heartthrob Oleander Blum! Along the way, MacKenzie spots other famous stars, ruins her dress, and literally crashes the set! Plus, hilarious hijinks with Archie and the gang, and musical manga mayhem with Josie & the Pussycats! 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.25 ARCHIE AMERICANA SERIES TP'S by Various Archie Andrews made his debut in Pep Comics #22 in 1942, and for over 60 years the light-hearted and comedic exploits of Archie and the gang have entertained generations of readers. More than simple high school high-jinx, Archie Comics also commented and reacted to the pop culture and fads of the various eras. The Archie Americana Series collects some of the best adventures of America’s oldest comic book teenager! BEST OF THE 40s (STAR11042)—SC, 7x10, FC SRP: $11.95 BEST OF THE 40s II (STAR16003)—SC, 7x10, FC SRP: $10.95 BEST OF THE 50s (STAR15493)— SC, 7x10, FC SRP: $10.95 BEST OF THE 50s II (STAR20101)—SC, 7x10, 96pgs, FC SRP: $10.95 BEST OF THE 60s (STAR01270)—SC, 7x10, 96pgs, FC SRP: $9.95 BEST OF THE 70s (STAR08202)—SC, 7x10, 96pgs, FC SRP: $9.95 BEST OF THE 80s (STAR13520)—SC, 7x10, 96pgs, FC SRP: $10.95 ARCHIE DIGEST #228 by Various The adventures of America's favorite teen continue with new stories and classic tales. Digest, 96pgs, FC SRP: $2.49 ARCHIE DOUBLE DIGEST #173 by Various Double your pages, double your Archie and double your fun in this double digest full of new stories and classic tales! Digest, 192pgs, FC SRP: $3.69 BETTY & VERONICA DIGEST #168 by Various Bright and brassy, bold and beautiful, blonde and brunette. teen dream queens Betty and Veronica romp through this collection of new stories and classic tales! Digest, 96pgs, FC SRP: $2.49 BETTY & VERONICA DOUBLE DIGEST #145 by Various What's better than a digest full of those teen dream queens Betty & Veronica? A double digest full of them! Featuring new stories and classic tales. Digest, 192pgs, FC SRP: $3.69 BETTY & VERONICA SPECTACULAR #75 by Dan Parent 75th Issue Anniversary Blow-Out! “Fashion Victims”: Ginger comes up with the best Sparkle Magazine Fashion Show theme yet: “Are you a Betty or you a Veronica?” As one famous model after another sports the latest Betty-centric outfit or flashy Veronica couture, the hottest act in pop music, The Veronicas, provide the tuneful accompaniment! 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.25 JUGHEAD #176 by Craig Boldman & Rex Lindsey “The Opinion Maker”: The balance of Riverdale High hangs on a string as a group of students decide that Betty and Veronica are fakers — no one can be as nice as Betty, and no one as conceited as Veronica! Can Jughead restore order to this upside-down dilemma? “Smooth Sale-ing”: Jughead proves that if you use psychology to make your first sale, the other sales will sell themselves! “All Fall Down”: It’s a gutter ball all the way when Jughead’s runaway bowling ball wrecks havoc and everything else in its path! 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.25 JUGHEAD'S DOUBLE DIGEST #124 by Various It's double-decker sandwiches and double-trouble as the irrepressible Jughead tilts the laugh-o-meter in this uproarious collection of new stories and classic tales! Digest, 192pgs, FC SRP: $3.69 SABRINA VOLUME 2 #78 by Tania del Rio "The Four Blades Return": It's time again for Four Blades Day, and to Sabrina's surprise, this year Shinji is actually interested. Meanwhile, Sabrina is tired of casting water- breathing spells on Llandra and taking her to the magic realm to visit her mer-boy crush, Narayan. Sabrina is determined to find a way to give Narayan legs so he can visit Llandra on earth for a change. 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.25 SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #166 by Various "Mobius: 25 Years Later Part 1": The most requested story ever is here with answers to the future the fans have demanded! Mobius is ruled with an iron fist by King Shadow and his chief enforcer, Knuckles. Can an old friend and kid locate the legendary Sonic, and if so, will he still be the same great hero all these years later? 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.25 SONIC THE HEDGEHOG: BEGINNINGS TP by Gallagher, Shaw & Manak Now you can enjoy his earliest comic book adventures with this special edition that reprints Sonic #0-#3. Collects the first appearance of Tails, Princess Sally, Antoine, Rotor, Uncle Chuck, and Muttski! (STAR19046) SC, 7x10, 96pgs, FC SRP: $10.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A SONIC "IN YOUR FACE" SPECIAL #1 by Various The blue blur’s first-ever 48-page special. The lead story defines Princess Sally as a true “freedom fighter” in her own right. Details of her origin and what happened to her parents are revealed as she continues her “test of honor.” Plus, a Tails solo story, the Freedom Fighters, and a pull-out insert poster! 48pgs, FC SRP: $2.25 O/A SONIC PRESENTS: KNUCKLES CHAOTIX SPECIAL #1 This issue introduces Vector the Crocodile, Espio the Chameleon, Mighty the Armadillo, and Charmy Bee — collectively known as The Chaotix! 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.25 O/A SONIC VS KNUCKLES BATTLE ROYAL SPECIAL (2ND PRINTING) by Taylor, Penders, Galan, & Maxwell Look out fight fans, it's the battle royal you never expected to see as Sonic and the Freedom Fighters face off against Knuckles and the Chaotix! 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.25 TALES FROM… RIVERDALE DIGEST #14 by Various "The Big Break": An injury during a football game leaves Archie's entire arm in a cast, but Archie's bad break becomes a "good break" for Betty, as she offers to help Archie with all the everyday tasks he can't perform with one arm. Of course, this leaves Veronica contemplating a few more breaks, as Betty is getting all the attention! Digest, 192pgs, FC SRP: $2.49 VERONICA #174 by Dan Parent "Go for the Gold": Betty has decided to run in the Riverdale Marathon, and Mr. and Mrs. Lodge decide that's a good way for Veronica to get exercise, too. It seems the only way Veronica can cover any distance is if she's running to get a latte... or a bagel... or the latest fashions. “Baker’s Half Dozen”: Veronica has finally baked a batch of cookies that didn’t burn… but can she get them to Archie in time to prove it? 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.25 ARSENIC LULLABY PUBLISHING ARSENIC LULLABY PRESENTS #1 If Doctor Seuss hated the whole world, this is the comic he would write. Dark, strange, and very funny with art that matches the stories in macabe charm. This deluxe edition is chuck full of brand new material from the Harvey Award-nominated maker of Arsenic Lullaby. Baron Von Donut, an alcoholic cereal mascot, flees to Cuba, falls in love, and is used as a raft to flee back to the United States. Also, one-time movie cowboy, Buckaroo Tex, becomes a guardian angel, and Voodoo Joe returns to play witch doctor. MATURE THEMES 64pgs, B&W SRP: $7.99 ASPEN MLT INC ASPEN SEASONS: SUMMER 2005 #1 by Hernandez, Evans, Steigerwald, and Nix Aspen Seasons returns with a sizzlin’ summer time edition! This installment contains two brand new stories showcasing both a Fathom and Soulfire tale! Complete with a brand new cover by artist Michael Turner! 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 SHRUGGED! #3 by Turner, Mastromauro, Gunnell, Gorder, Ho, and Sotelo Theo, Kiori and Thom set out to uncover the mystery behind their demonic looking adversaries. From the same creative team of Michael Turner, Frank Mastromauro, Micah Gunnell, Jason Gorder, and Beth Sotelo. The thrills continue in the next exciting installment of comic’s newest hit franchise, Shrugged! 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 SOULFIRE: CHAOS REIGN #1 by Turner, Krul, To, and Moran In a time long past, when the world was still young and primitive, magic thrived in this untamed land. However, a deadly new threat has emerged from the shadows looking to claim the planet’s raw magical power, and they won’t let anyone or anything stand in their way! It’s a brand new Soulfire tale unlike any other you’ve ever experienced, as only Aspen could deliver! 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 ATLANTIS STUDIOS PAULA PERIL #2 by Watson, Makinen, & Aranda Two complete ghostly adventures! Beautiful investigative reporter Paula Peril is on the trail of a notorious counterfeiter, but her arch-rival Veronica Vile is determined to do anything to steal the headlines, including spending the night in a haunted museum! Before long, Paula is fighting ruthless thugs. Also in this issue is “Disappearing Act,” in which Paula investigates a Magician who is being haunted by the ghost of his dead partner, only to learn that the peril is all too real! 32pgs, B&W SRP: $2.95 AVATAR PRESS INC Pulsar Press OFFERED AGAIN O/A FRANK MILLER'S ROBOCOP WRAPAROUND COVERS by Frank Miller & Juan Jose Ryp At long last, Frank Miller's never-before-seen full Robocop epic finally sees light of day! Robocop was one of the truly great bits of movie and pop culture magic from the 80s, and the cult of Robocop continues to grow strong to this day. In full-on action, the Robocop is told as Frank Miller always intended, composed straight from the master's original writings and scripts! The vast majority of Miller's insane ideas, vicious black humor, and robotic mayhem never made it to the screen, but every last bit is finally unleashed in this series. MATURE THEMES #1-5—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.50Ea. #6-9—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99Ea. STARGATE ATLANTIS: WRAITHFALL #1 by Stuart Moore & Mauricio Melo The first comics from the hit Sci-Fi Channel series! Stargate: Atlantis has just been renewed for a third sense-shattering season, and this three-part all-new epic comic book series is just what those millions of fans have been waiting for! Far from Earth, an intrepid team of explorers charts the secrets of the Pegasus Galaxy and the lost city of Atlantis. But Major John Sheppard blames himself for the re-emergence of the Wraith, a deadly race of energy-vampires plaguing the entire Pegasus Galaxy. Now, a backwater planet's bizarre deal with the Wraith may offer Sheppard a chance at redemption ... or lead to the utter destruction of the Atlantis team. This issue features Regular, Wraparound, and Leather covers by series artist Mauricio Melo, as well as photo covers of the team and Ronan, and two painted covers —one by Ryan Drake, the other by Lucio Rubira! REGULAR—32pgs, FC (1 of 3) SRP: $3.99 TEAM PHOTO—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 RONAN PHOTO—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 WRAPAROUND—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 DRAKE PAINTED—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 RUBIRA PAINTED—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 LEATHER—32pgs, FC SRP: $24.99 Avatar Press STAR OF THE MONTH WARREN ELLIS' DARK BLUE GN (NEW PRINTING) by Warren Ellis & Jacen Burrows Warren Ellis' critically acclaimed crime epic Dark Blue, illustrated by Jacen Burrows, is now back in print with this latest printing. Violent, disturbed cop Frank Christchurch has too many problems. He has a partner who's convinced he's mentally ill, a commanding officer on smack, and a killer whom no one else seems to want to catch. The pressure of his savage life is triggering murderous outbursts and hallucinations. Frank Christchurch is on the way down. And he might take everyone with him. Nothing is as it seems. MATURE THEMES SC, 72pgs, B&W SRP: $8.95 ********************************************************************** WARREN ELLIS' STRANGE KILLINGS: NECROMANCER TP by Warren Ellis & Mike Wolfer Finally, all six issues of the zombie epic Necromancer collected into one volume! Warren Ellis' cult hit Strange Killings is back with "combat magician" William Gravel's most gut-wrenching mission yet! Deployed to a steaming Philippine island, Gravel's assignment is to assassinate an investigative reporter about to expose a chemical weapon lab sanctioned by the British government. But double-crosses and political intrigue have marked Gravel for murder by his S.A.S. comrades as he realizes that he has been led into a trap by a vengeance-seeking superior. And it only gets worse. There're zombies: Scores of flesh-ripping, reanimated corpses seeking to shred and devour everyone and everything in their path. If Gravel is able to uncover the shocking truth hidden within the jungle on this island of the dead, can even his otherworldly powers help him escape from a madman, and army of the undead and four squads of heavily armed S.A.S soldiers out for his blood? MATURE THEMES SC, 144pgs, B&W SRP: $16.99 GEORGE R.R. MARTIN’S FEVRE DREAM PREVIEW by George R.R. Martin & Rafa Lopez New York Times best-selling author George R.R. Martin comes to Avatar to unleash his epic vampire masterpiece, Fevre Dream, as a ten-issue full-color comic book series! The story is set on the riverboats of the Mississippi in 1857 and the deep south of the USA as small groups of vampires quietly establish comfortable lives for themselves inside society. But they will never view humans as more than food. One vampire has found a way for humans and vampires to co-exist, their thirst under control. His mission puts him on a collision course with others in his race that have no need for such frivolity, all set against a rich background of the time period and the world of the river. This special Preview book features several of the finished pages from #1 of the series and gives you a full taste of the lush art of Rafa Lopez and the immersive environment of George R.R. Martin! MATURE THEMES 8pgs, FC SRP: $0.99 LADY DEATH: BLACKLANDS #1/2 by Brian Pulido & Gabriel Guzman Lady Death’s new four part epic story begins here! There are dire omens in the sky, and the air is full of fear as the long, cold shadow of Sagos stretches across the Blacklands, growing darker with each passing night. Hope has renounced her humanity and she’s sentenced to the labyrinth. Now forged into the cold, cruel and alluring warrior Lady Death, she joins forces with the mysterious and deadly Wargoth, and spellcaster Satasha. Together they dare the impossible: destroy Sagos, the realm shattering warlock who has kidnapped Lady Death’s mother’s soul. This issue introduced a major new villainess, Stygmata! She lives in the blood. Cutting edge epic dark fantasy as only Lady Death creator Brian Pulido can deliver it. As well as the standard cover by Juan Jose Ryp, this issue is available with a Wraparound and Witches cover by Ryp, a cover by Ron Adrian, a cover by Richard Ortiz, a Premium cover by series artist Gabriel Guzman, and a special Leather cover by fan-favorite Matt Martin, limited to just 600 copies! REGULAR—16pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 WRAPAROUND—16pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 ADRIAN—16pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 ORTIZ—16pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 WITCHES—16pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 PREMIUM—16pgs, FC SRP: $9.99 LEATHER—16pgs, FC SRP: $24.99 JOE R. LANSDALE'S THE DRIVE-IN 2 #4 by Joe R. Lansdale & Andres Guinaldo Lansdale lovers rejoice! The team that brought you The Drive-In is back for this sequel to one of horror's most beloved books, The Drive-In 2! Artist Andres Guinaldo returns to bring to life the next chapter of the story about a group of friends who wanted nothing more than to enjoy a day at the movies. The final showdown with Popalong is here and the casualties mount even higher This series continues the action, madness, and razor- sharp dialogue Lansdale fans the world over have been waiting for! Available in Regular and Wraparound covers by Guinaldo. MATURE THEMES REGULAR—32pgs, B&W (4 of 4) SRP: $3.50 WRAPAROUND—32pgs, B&W SRP: $3.50 WOLFSKIN #1—AUXILIARY EDITION by Warren Ellis & Juan Jose Ryp Don't miss this chance to grab the start of Warren Ellis' barbarian fantasy masterpiece with this special Auxiliary Edition, which is available for the special price of $3.99, and features an all-new cover by artist Juan Jose Ryp. Limited to just 1,500 copies! MATURE THEMES 32pgs, FC (1 of 3) SRP: $3.99 ESCAPE OF THE LIVING DEAD #2—GOLD FOIL COVER by John Russo & Dheeraj Verma Special warehouse find, never before available! Limited to 400 copies. All copies ship in a bag and board with a Certificate of Authenticity. MATURE THEMES 32pgs, FC (2 of 5) SRP: $5.99 ESCAPE OF THE LIVING DEAD #5—"HUNGRY FOR FLESH" COVER by John Russo & Dheeraj Verma You can’t stop eating ‘em: humans are the other, other white meat! Artist Jeremy Rock serves up the good food on this new cover limited to 1,000 copies. MATURE THEMES 32pgs, FC (5 of 5) SRP: $5.99 LADY DEATH/SHI PREVIEW—"FACE OFF" COVER by Brian Pulido & Juan Jose Ryp Lady Death and Shi are ready to take action on this sexy new cover from Matt Martin. Limited to 1,500 copies. 16pgs, B&W SRP: $5.99 LADY DEATH/SHI PREVIEW—TUCCI PENCIL ART CON EDITION by Brian Pulido & Juan Jose Ryp This special limited edition features Tucci’s cover in it’s original pencil state, and was previously only available at conventions! Limited to 500 copies. 16pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 LADY DEATH: FETISHES 2006—"SPECIAL MISTRESS" COVER by Various Richard Ortiz reminds us that we are slaves to Lady Death on this all-new cover! Limited to 1000 copies. 32pgs, FC SRP: $5.99 LADY DEATH: WICKED #1—"TASTY" COVER by Brian Pulido & Richard Ortiz Rafa Lopez serves up the luscious Lady Death on this all-new cover! Limited to 1,000 copies. 16pgs, FC SRP: $5.99 LADY DEATH: LOST SOULS #1—"FURIOUS" COVER by Brian Pulido & Richard Ortiz Lady Death and her allies are out for blood on this sexy new cover from Rafa Lopez! Limited to 1,000 copies. 16pgs, FC (1 of 2) SRP: $5.99 LADY DEATH: ABANDON ALL HOPE #4—"ON FIRE" COVER by Brian Pulido & Gabriel Guzman Paulo Siquiera renders this lovely pose of the hottest babe in comics is on this all-new cover! Limited to 1,000 copies. 32pgs, FC (4 of 4) SRP: $5.99 LADY DEATH: INFERNAL SINS—"ON EDGE" COVER by Brian Pulido & Richard Ortiz Matt Martin shows us a moment of introspection for the hottest babe in comics is on this all-new cover! Limited to 1,000 copies. 16pgs, B&W SRP: $5.99 LADY DEATH: INFERNAL SINS—PRISM FOIL COVER by Brian Pulido & Richard Ortiz Limited to 400 copies. All copies ship in a bag and board with a Certificate of Authenticity. 16pgs, B&W SRP: $12.99 MEDIEVAL LADY DEATH: WAR OF THE WINDS #2—"WAR WORN" COVER by Brian Pulido & Di Amorim Paulo Siquiera shows a restive Lady Death after a brutal fight. Limited to 1,000 copies. 32pgs, FC (2 of 8) SRP: $5.99 MORE THAN MORTAL: A LEGEND REBORN—RUBY RED CON FOIL EDITION by Sharon Scott & Wellington Alves These special Blood Red foils were previously only available at conventions, now you can get them here while supplies last! Limited to 1000 copies, all ship in a bag with a Certificate of Authenticity. 16pgs, B&W SRP: $4.99 HELLINA: X-MAS IN HELL #1—PLATINUM 10TH ANNIVERSARY PRINT SET by Patrick Fillion Exclusive new art print by artist Patrick Fillion! We offer here original first printing copies of Hellina X-Mas in Hell #1 Platinum with a commemorative tenth anniversary gold seal, packaged with a special all-new print by artist Patrick Fillion that has never before been available! Also available are original first printing copies of Hellina X-Mas in Hell #1 Nude A with a commemorative tenth anniversary gold seal, packaged with a special all-new print by artist Javier Aranda that has never before been available! Also available original first printing copies of Hellina X-Mas in Hell #1 Nude B with a commemorative tenth anniversary gold seal, packaged with a special all-new print by artist Patrick Fillion that has never before been available! This print set is limited to 250 copies, all of which ship bagged and boarded. (C: 0-1-1) MATURE THEMES PLATINUM—Print Set SRP: $9.99 NUDE A—Print Set SRP: $9.99 NUDE B—Print Set SRP: $9.99 HELLINA: HELLBORN #1—PLATINUM 10TH ANNIVERSARY PRINT SET by Patrick Fillion Exclusive new art print by artist Patrick Fillion! We offer here original first printing copies of Hellina Hellborn #1 with a commemorative tenth anniversary gold seal, packaged with a special all-new print by artist Patrick Fillion that has never before been available! This print set is limited to 250 copies, all of which ship bagged and boarded. Also available are original first printing copies of Hellina Hellborn #2 with a commemorative tenth anniversary gold seal, packaged with a special all-new print by artist Patrick Fillion that has never before been available! (C: 0-1-1) MATURE THEMES #1—Print Set SRP: $9.99 #2—Print Set SRP: $7.99 STARS OF THE MONTH WARREN ELLIS' STRANGE KILLINGS TP'S by Warren Ellis & Mike Wolfer Collecting the adventures of combat magician William Gravel! MATURE THEMES STRANGE KILLINGS (STAR17794)—SC, 7x10, B&W SRP: $9.95 BODY ORCHARD (SEP032087)—SC, 7x10, 144pgs, B&W SRP: $16.95 STRONG MEDICINE (MAY042360)—SC, 7x10, 72pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 ********************************************************************** THE HELLINA COMPANION RYP LITHOGRAPH by Juan Jose Ryp This lithograph is of Juan Jose Ryp's stunning cover to Hellina Companion. Printed on high-quality card stock with cutting edge technology for a perfect high-resolution print suitable for framing. Each is strictly limited to only 50 copies! Every copy of this digital art print ships in a special rigid sleeve with a seal of authenticity. Lithograph, 11x17, FC SRP: $29.99 LADY DEATH: ABANDON ALL HOPE #2 RYP LITHOGRAPH by Juan Jose Ryp This is a lithograph of Juan Jose Ryp's luscious cover to Lady Death: Abandon All Hope #2. 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 AWAKENING COMICS ORIGIN OF SPARKY ONE SHOT by Steve Peters, Dave Sim, Bob Burdon, Shannon Wheeler, and various This is a collection of jam comics telling different versions of the origin of the Awakening Comics mascot, a lovable half-angel, half-devil troublemaker named Sparky. Sparky is an entity that can travel between realities, and each reality has its own Sparky with his own origin story. With over 50 contributors, this comic is a “Who’s Who” of the independent comics community. One of the highlights included is a 4-page jam between Steve Peters and Cerebus creator Dave Sim. Along with contributions by Shannon, Wheeler, Bob Burdon, James Kochalka, and many others! MATURE THEMES 32pgs, B&W SRP: $2.99 BANG! ENTERTAINMENT AP HOW TO DRAW HENTAI ADVANCED INTERCOURSE 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: $4.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A AP HOW TO DRAW HENTAI (NEW PRINTINGS) SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL #1—32pgs, B&W SRP: $4.95 #2—32pgs, B&W SRP: $4.95 TWO-PACK—B&W SRP: $8.95 BANG THREE-WAY CD-ROM THREE-PACK SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL CD pack (x3) PI OFFERED AGAIN O/A KAMI TORA DOUJIN SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL #1—32pgs, B&W SRP: $4.95 #2—32pgs, B&W SRP: $4.95 TWO-PACK—B&W SRP: $8.95 BASEMENT COMICS / AMRYL ENTERT CAVEWOMAN: JUNGLE JAM SPECIAL EDITION by Paul Renaud To celebrate his new Cavewoman pinup book, Paul has painted a brand new cover for our special edition. This incredible cover is sure to get fans talking and is limited to 750 copies, including a Certificate of Authenticity. Bagged and boarded for protection. 24pgs, PC PI MIKE HOFFMAN'S SPACE GIRLS 50 SKETCHBOOK by Mike Hoffman Curvy, luscious spacegirls flow in endless variety from the inky pen of Spaceman Hoffman. In bikinis, blasters, a few space helmets, and not much else, they cavort on far- off alien planets. Allow yourself to be seduced by this master of fantasy pin-up art! 8x11, 40pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 TEENAGE MURDER BAIT ONE-SHOT SPECIAL EDITION Mike Hoffman paints this fantastic new cover for a special edition of TMB! Wasted youth, teen corruption, drugs, sex and horny teenage girls – tales of all can be found within these pages! This special edition issue is limited to 450 copies, comes with a Certificate of Authenticity, and is bagged and boarded for protection. 24pgs, B&W PI BLUE SKY PRESS BLACK BELT CLUB VOLUME 1: SEVEN WHEELS OF POWER GN by Dawn Barnes & Bernard Chang Illustrated by DC and Marvel Comics superstar artist Bernard Chang! In this high-drama action novel, four members of the elite Black Belt Club set off on a daring adventure to save the world from an evil force that can only be stopped if they use their martial arts skills and karate-spirit powers. Full of high-kicks, blocks, and intelligent problem- solving, here is a new series sure to pack a punch. (C: 0-1-2) SC, 6x9, 176pgs, B&W SRP: $4.99 BLACK BELT CLUB VOLUME 2: NIGHT ON THE MOUNTAIN OF FEAR GN by Dawn Barnes & Bernard Chang Max, Antonio, Maia, and Jamie are back in this fast-paced adventure that follows our heroes into a scary desert world controlled by the evil Hate Master, Heyoka. Together, these four karate students must overcome terrifying tarantulas, vampire bats, and the Hate Master who feeds off their fear. Only when they discover the true meaning of friendship will the Black Belt Club and the world be safe once more! (C: 0-1-2) SC, 6x9, 176pgs, B&W SRP: $4.99 BON-VUE ENTERTAINMENT OLIVIA'S DUNGEON FEMDOM EROTICA NOVEL 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, 5x8, 212pgs, B&W SRP: $24.95 BONGO COMICS BART SIMPSON COMICS #31 by Digerolamo, Dorkin, and Lloyd Bart wins a shopping spree at Krusty’s Land of Misfit Toys, but it doesn’t take long before all his friends and family members are asking him to score them some free toys. Then Maggie and Moe take a trip to Wall E. Weasel’s, stumble into a plot of international intrigue, and come face-to-face with another crimesolving babysitting duo––Gerald, the one-eyebrowed baby, and Titania! 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 SIMPSONS COMICS #121 by Ian Boothby and Phil Ortiz Does anyone really know what time it is? Not if you ask anyone in Springfield. Homer takes his beef with daylight saving time to Mayor Quimby. The mayor promptly rescinds the order but accidentally creates a loophole that allows everyone in town to set their own random time schedule. Be it Eastern, Central, or Pacific Standard Time, chaos ensues. 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 BOOM! STUDIOS DAVE JOHNSON FULL-COLOR SKETCHBOOK 2006 by Dave Johnson Emmy and Eisner Award-winning 100 Bullets cover artist Dave Johnson delivers 48 pages of full color artwork for this sketchbook crammed to the gills with never-before- seen designs and classic unpublished art for comics, TV, and motion pictures. Johnson sets his sights making this edition the best that it can be, in time for the summer convention season! Also available signed and in a signed hardcover edition, limited to 250 copies. REGULAR—48pgs, FC SRP: $9.99 SIGNED—48pgs, FC SRP: $14.99 SIGNED HC—48pgs, FC SRP: $29.99 WHISPER #1 by Grant & Cooper Steven Grant's legendary First Comics heroine is back as an all-new, all-different character! In New Orleans, on the eve of Katrina, a collection of privatized black ops agents gather to provide security for a special mission: a drugs-for-weapons swap. Into this gathering steps a woman — the new Whisper — who may or may not be the woman they think she is; a woman who's supposed to be dead, is very skilled and precise at violence, and seems to have useful gaps in her memory. Whoever she is, whatever her agenda may be, her skills make her invaluable to the man commanding the mission, and he's willing to use her until she runs out of uses! Cover by Kody Chamberlain. 24pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 BLVD SKETCHBOOK SC by Leon, Edwards, Chang, Chen, and Goring Featuring five all-new comic book stories and DVD-style commentary, this big, thick, hefty sketchbook contains the best of the best of the industry's top talents. John Paul (The Wintermen, Earth X) Leon, Tommy Lee (Bullet Points, The Question) Edwards, Bernard (Wizard Top Ten Artist) Chang, Sean (Iron Man, The Avengers) and Trevor (storyboard artist for Narnia and The Ring) Goring all contribute their own new original stories! Also available in a signed hardcover edition. SOFTCOVER—SC, 120pgs, B&W SRP: $14.99 HARDCOVER—HC, 120pgs, B&W SRP: $39.99 THE ENIGMA CIPHER ONE-SHOT by Cosby & Nelson & Scott During World War II the Nazis employed a machine known as The Enigma Cipher to decrypt and encrypt their communications. Now, when a grad student cracks the code she discovers that the Enigma Cipher is still in use. When her professor and classmates are suddenly killed, she is thrust into a global conspiracy involving members at the highest level of government! Cover by Jeff Johnson. (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Not available in Germany. 24pgs, FC (1 of 5) SRP: $3.99 SAVAGE BROTHERS #2 by Andrew Cosby & Johanna Stokes Two good ole boys, just trying to scratch out a living in a post apocalyptic world. These 'redneck' brothers have been hired to retrieve a scientist turned zombie who could very well hold the key to understanding the entire supernatural apocalypse. Now, if the brothers turn him over will they be selling out the human race? Cover by Eduardo Barretto. 32pgs, FC (2 of 3) SRP: $3.50 TALENT #3 by Golden, Sniegoski & Azaceta Nicholas Dane is running for his life. In this issue a shocking revelation: the men chasing him are somehow connected to the Vatican. Now only his ability to channel the dead is keeping him one step ahead of his shadowy pursuers. 32pgs, FC (3 of 4) SRP: $3.99 BROADSWORD COMICS JIM BALENT'S WITCH SISTERS RECLINED PRINTS by Jim Balent High quality art prints from Jim Balent will make your home more magical. The spellbinding sisters, Tarot and Raven Hex, recline on two seperate 11" x 17" prints that come on acid free thick boards, housed in crystal clear bags. Perfect for framing, these budior wall mates are offered alone, or as a signed and numbered pair. (C: 0-1-0) MATURE THEMES RAVEN RECLINED—Print, 11x17, FC SRP: $25.00 TAROT RECLINED—Print, 11x17, FC SRP: $25.00 S/N PRINT SET—Print, 11x17, FC SRP: $60.00 OFFERED AGAIN O/A TAROT WITCH OF THE BLACK ROSE by Jim Ballent The Skeleton Man descends into the putrid depths of the underworld to rescue his ex- girlfriend, Crypt Chick. Tarot, tortured by her actions, seeks guidance from an old friend. As always, this issue ships to the stores with two Jim Balent covers. MATURE THEMES 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.95 TAROT: WITCH OF THE BLACK ROSE SIGNED EDITION #36 by Jim Ballent Don't miss this provocative issue of Tarot signed by it's creator! As always this Issue ships with two Jim Balent covers. Includes COA embellished with Jim Balent's art! MATURE THEMES SIGNED—32pgs, FC SRP: $10.00 BROCCOLI INTERNATIONAL USA INC FRUITS BASKET CLEAR FILE SET An assortment of two clear files featuring art from the popular anime Fruits Basket. An officially licensed in North America. Perfect for holding and organizing loose papers for school and work! (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. Set (x2) SRP: $7.98 FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST CLEAR FILE SET An assortment of two clear files featuring art from the hit anime Fullmetal Alchemist. Officially licensed in North America. Perfect for holding and organizing loose papers for school and work! (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. Set (x2) SRP: $7.98 OFFERED AGAIN O/A FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST ZIP CHARMS Now you can pick up these collectible zip charms based on the hit anime Fullmetal Alchemist! Available is a mixed assortment of characters in a variety of styles that include all your favorite charactes! (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. NOTE: Not available Eastern Asia. Charm SRP: $74.25 KAMUI VOLUME 4 GN While Atsuma lies near death at the secret NOA hideout, Sumire and Kojomaru realize they have a common goal. Together, they return to the destroyed NOA headquarters to seek out Utsuho and find Okikurumi. Meanwhile, Yanagi and the reprogrammed Hyde hunt down Atsuma in an attempt to get rid of him once and for all. SC, 5x7, 208pgs, PC SRP: $9.99 BUD PLANT OFFERED AGAIN O/A WORLDS OF TOMORROW CELEBRATING SCI-FI ART HC Edited by Forrest J. Ackerman Sale! Was $39.95! Teeming with gigantic insects, spaceships, and scantily clad heroines, this contains more than 270 beautiful science fiction covers, grouped by theme, with informative text and commentary by lifetime fan and collector Ackerman. Includes some of the best-ever covers from Startling Stories and Thrilling Wonder, work by Virgil Finlay, Alex Schomberg and Bergey. Originally published by Collector's Press in 2004. (C: 0-1-2) HC, 9x11, 176pgs, FC SRP: $22.99 CENTURION PREMIERE 21ST CENTURIONS #2 by Stephanie Sanderson-Heike & Mark G. Heike Our teenage heroes in training get their trial by fire battling larcenous robots made of classic cars. Agent hero Devilbones pursues the enigmatic vigilante adventuress, Tigerlily, while Claire's band of rogues conspire to take down his boss, heroic mentor Tribune. Plus, what is the mysterious secret of Kid Victory? 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.95 CENTURY COMICS THE DICK AYERS STORY: THE ILLUSTRATED AUTOBIOGRAPHY COLLECTOR'S EDITION SIGNED HC by Dick Ayers Collecting all three volumes into one amazing, hardcover collection! This beautifully bound edition covers Ayers entire life, from his birth in 1924 to present day! Wonderfully illustrated and told in Dick’s own words, this book covers his early works at Marvel during the Marvel Age of Comics in the 1960s, as well as his current projects! Plus, an introduction by Stan Lee as only Stan Lee can write it! Includes tipped-in hand signatures by Dick Ayers! (C: 0-1-3) HC, 7x10, 360pgs, B&W SRP: $75.00 C'EST BON KULTUR C'EST BON ANTHOLOGY VOLUME 1 GN by various C'est Bon Anthology features artists from all over the world who create their comics with artistic ambition and a will to experiment rather than conform to what's already been done. Established artists such as Ho Che Anderson, R Kikuo Johnson, and Martin Tom Dieck join forces with new exciting talent to expand the boundaries of what can be done in the comics medium. MATURE THEMES SC, 8x10, 140pgs, PC SRP: $21.95 CHECKER BOOK PUBLISHING GROUP STARS OF THE MONTH ALEX RAYMOND'S FLASH GORDON VOLUME 3 HC by Alex Raymond Alex Raymond’s vivid imagination finds new life! This archival-quality re-issue collects the Flash Gordon Sunday strips from October 25th, 1936 to August 1st, 1937. Checker is proud to be involved in introducing a new generation of artists and writers to one of the most talented men in cartooning history. (JAN052572) HC, 9x12, 100pgs, FC SRP: $19.95 CLIVE BARKER'S HELLRAISER: THE COLLECTED BEST VOLUME 1 TP by Various Featuring short stories from some of the best in the comics industry, this series shocked and entertained fans across the country. Checker now collects the absolute best from this stellar series! (NOV042539) MATURE THEMES SC, 7x10, 232pgs, FC SRP: $22.95 MILTON CANIFF'S STEVE CANYON 1949 TP The third installment in Checker's reprinting of the Milton Caniff classic! These action- packed strips circa 1949 are among the best Caniff ever produced. A must for classic strip cartoon fans. (MAR042361) SC, B&W SRP: $15.95 STAR TREK: THE KEY COLLECTION VOLUME 3 TP by Various This third Key Collection features art by Alberto Giolitti, Transporting Captain Kirk, Mr. Spock, Dr. McCoy, Scotty, and Sulu into perilous adventures available nowhere else! Included here are the stories "The Cosmic Caveman," "The Hijacked Planet," and "The Haunted Asteroid," all originally published by Gold Key comics in the early '70s. (SEP042523) SC, 7x10, 232pgs, FC SRP: $22.95 CLAYPOOL COMICS DEADBEATS #79 by Richard Howell & Ricardo Villagran Christine's frightening descent into madness takes her to a vision of her own future — as a murderous, undead creature of the night! Hopefully, her friends can prevent her unknown attacker from killing her and transforming her into a vampire in "Lost, Lonely, and Wretched!" 32pgs, B&W SRP: $2.50 ELVIRA #160 by Various Elvira's remote moviemaking up a rainforest river lands her in danger from a local exotic evil goddess in "The Lady Elvira!" Also, Elvira's foray into graverobbing at gunpoint yields surprising results, complete with animated skeletons in Part Two of "The Good, the Bad... and the Even Worse!" Photo cover. 32pgs, B&W SRP: $2.50 COMIC CAVALCADE MORE THAN MORTAL: A LEGEND REBORN—GOLD FOIL COVER by Sharon Scott &Wellington Alves This special Gold Foil edition is limited to just 500 copies, and ships in a bag with a Certificate of Authenticity. Cover by Wellington Alves. 16pgs, B&W SRP: $5.99 LADY DEATH: BLACKLANDS #1/2—GOLD FOIL COVER by Brian Pulido & Gabriel Guzman This special Gold Foil edition is limited to just 500 copies, and ships in a bag with a Certificate of Authenticity. Cover by Juan Jose Ryp. 32pgs, FC SRP: $5.99 LADY DEATH: FETISHES 2006 SPECIAL—GOLD FOIL COVER by Various This special Gold Foil edition is limited to just 500 copies, and ships in a bag with a Certificate of Authenticity. Cover by Richard Ortiz. 32pgs, FC SRP: $5.99 ESCAPE OF THE LIVING DEAD FEARBOOK #1—GOLD FOIL COVER by Mike Wolfer This special Gold Foil edition is limited to just 500 copies, and ships in a bag with a Certificate of Authenticity. MATURE THEMES 32pgs, FC SRP: $5.99 STARGATE ATLANTIS: WRAITHFALL #1—GOLD FOIL COVER by Stuart Moore & Mauricio Melo This special Gold Foil edition is limited to just 500 copies and ships in a bag with a Certificate of Authenticity. Cover by Mauricio Melo. 32pgs, FC SRP: $5.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A FATHOM: KILLIAN'S TIDE #2—"BEACH BABE" COVER by Talent Caldwell Fathom is back, and Turner's protégé and breakout artist Talent Caldwell is burning up the charts on this rocking second issue! Talent shows he has the goods on this sexy exclusive cover! This edition is limited to just 4,000 copies, and comes bagged and boarded. 32pgs, FC SRP: $5.95 O/A TOMB RAIDER GALLERY—"LUCKY LARA" COVER Tomb Raider continues to burn-up the charts, as will this exclusive sexy Andy Park variant that's sure to please collector’s everywhere! Limited to just 4,500 copies. All copies ship in a bag and board. 32pgs, FC SRP: $5.95 CONUNDRUM PRESS NOG A DOD: PREHISTORIC CANADIAN PSYCKEDOOOLIA GN by Various Nog a Dod documents nearly a decade of work by a loosely affiliated group of primarily Vancouver artists who draw with and about each other. Nog A Dod focuses on some of their greatest self-published achievements and reads like a Canadian version of Kramer's Ergot. And while many of these artists are wildly popular in their native city, few have seen the greater extent of their work. Nog A Dod is the first book to document this vibrant scene, and should be of interest to anyone who has been seduced by their fellow “doodlers” Marcel Dzama and Paper Rad. Editor and designer Marc (Shrimpy and Paul and Friends, Worn Tuff Elbow) Bell is at the forefront of the movement that this book attempts to define. MATURE THEMES SC, 6x7.5, 288pgs, PC SRP: $25.00 COUNTERACTIVE COMICS SNOWYBROOK INN #1 by Reeves, Jackson, & Cifuentes When you run an inn in the backwoods of the world, you don’t have to go looking for adventure—the adventure will find you. After all, every quest has to stop somewhere for the night, right? In this issue, Snowybrook Inn gets very unwelcome, troublesome guests two nights in a row. 24pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 DABEL BROTHERS PRODUCTIONS LLC LAURELL K. HAMILTON'S ANITA BLAKE, VAMPIRE HUNTER #2 by Laurell K. Hamilton & Stacie M. Richie, & Brett Booth Anita escapes the powerful vampire Aubrey, but finds herself in a world of hurt. Unbeknownst to Anita, Jean-Claude transfers some of his stamina to her to help her heal more quickly, effectively making her immune to his powers. He and Aubrey take Anita to see the city’s master vampire, Nikolaos, but as Anita waits to see the master, she finds herself attacked by another creature of the night — a were-rat that hungers for human blood. CVR A—32pgs, FC (2 of 6) SRP: $2.95 CVR B—32pgs, FC SRP: $5.95 CVR C—32pgs, FC SRP: $5.95 MICHAEL LENT'S PREY: ORIGIN OF THE SPECIES #3 by Mike Raicht & Bong Dazo An ancient creature discovered in the depths of the ocean is loose, and it’s killing people in a California beach community with very little trouble. Can this new predator be stopped by humans… or is the only recourse the complete annihilation of everything around it? 32pgs, FC (3 of 4) SRP: $2.95 MONTE COOK'S PTOLUS #4 by Monte Cook & Cannan White In the crypts and tombs beneath the labyrinthe city of Ptolus, Sheva Callister and her companions find themselves locked in battle with a powerful Lich King named Narros who doesn’t appreciate being disturbed. If they can manage to escape, can Sheva complete her quest? And who is the mysterious “Iron Mage” who is following Sheva’s progress? 32pgs, FC (4 of 6) SRP: $2.95 ORSON SCOTT CARD'S WYRMS #4 by Orson Scott Card, Jake Black, & Adriano Batista Patience has traveled far in her journey to foil the plans of Unwyrm, but she has one problem: she doesn’t know why he’s calling her to Cranning. Fortunately, she has a special mindstone that contains the memories of all of the human and gebling rulers of the world throughout history, but using the mindstone could drive her mad. Can Patience unravel the mystery of Unwyrm’s origins before she loses her mind? CVR A—32pgs, FC (4 of 6) SRP: $2.95 CVR B—32pgs, FC SRP: $5.95 RAYMOND E. FEIST'S MAGICIAN: APPRENTICE #5 by Feist, Oeming, Glass, & Booth The simple world Pug and Tomas have known is shattered with the news that the Tsurani, a race of invaders from another world, are about to storm into Midkemia through a series of rifts. What’s more, the Castle of Crydee receives a special group of visitors: the elves, who have been tracking these strange armies for almost two years. Can Midkemia rally itself to defend against the coming threat of the Rifwar? CVR A—32pgs, FC (5 of 6) SRP: $2.95 CVR B—32pgs, FC SRP: $5.95 TALES OF ALVIN MAKER: RED PROPHET #6 by Orson Scott Card, Roland Brown, & Renato Arlem Alvin and his brother Measure have been rescued by the Shawn-Nee leader Ta-Kumsaw, but they’re not headed home yet. First, Ta-Kumsaw must bring them to see his brother, Tenskwa-Tawa, the RED PROPHET, so that Alvin can learn the truth of his destiny as a maker. But the Red Prophet makes another prophecy as well – that soon, White Man will rise up against Red, and the world will change forever because of it. Can Alvin stop this terrible thing from happening? ARLEM CVR A—32pgs, FC (6 of 6) SRP: $2.95 BUXTON CVR B—32pgs, FC SRP: $5.95 DAKUWAKA PRODUCTIONS INC FORCE 51 #1 by Shawn Lewis & Pietro The men and women of World War II were the greatest generation the world has ever seen. But when the war ended, the battles were just beginning. A super-powered race that would finish what Hitler started has appeared. Now a grizzled World War II veteran must take seven of the most powerful individuals of this generation and turn them into soldiers. What these soldiers faced would make them heroes, while what they did would make them legends. (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Not available in Germany. 32pgs, B&W SRP: $2.99 HELIOS: UNDER THE GUN #1 The team's mission to free the UN General Assembly has gone to hell. Shroud, the ruthless leader of the kidnappers, seems to hold all the cards. With Ashley AWOL, can the team hope to succeed before it's too late? Meanwhile, what will Ashley find as she delves into Jack's death? 32pgs, FC (1 of 4) SRP: $2.99 DEL REY ES: ETERNAL SABBATH VOLUME 2 GN by Fuyumi Soryo The adventure in an exciting new Del Rey manga series by the creator of the most popular manga Mars. ES (Eternal Sabbath) tells the tale of a man-made immortality gene that could doom mankind. MATURE THEMES SC, 5x7, 208pgs, B&W SRP: $10.95 GACHA GACHA VOLUME 5 GN by Hiroyuk Tamakoshi The hilarious Del Rey manga series featuring the misadventures of a hapless high school student in love. MATURE THEMES SC, 5x7, 208pgs, B&W SRP: $10.95 NEGIMA VOLUME 11 GN by CLAMP A boy wizard goes about his day in an all-girl high school. The latest volume in the best selling Del Rey manga series by the creator of Love Hina. MATURE THEMES SC, 5x7, 208pgs, B&W SRP: $10.95 SCHOOL RUMBLE VOLUME 3 GN by Jin Kobayashi In this major Del Rey manga release, high schooler Karasuma does not realize he’s the object of sweet quiet Tenma’s affections. And she’s oblivious to the amorous interest of class delinquent Harima. It’s a recipe for hilarity and heart break. SC, 5x7, 208pgs, B&W SRP: $10.95 SUZUKA VOLUME 1 GN A new Del Rey Manga series in thetradition of Love Hina begins as a country boy comes to Tokyo to beginhigh school — and finds himself incharge of an all-girls dorm. MATURE THEMES SC, 5x7, B&W SRP: $12.95 D. E. NOTE: All Dynamite projects will be supported by house ads, online ads through Newsarama, and prints ads in Comic Shop News! THE SAVAGE RED SONJA: QUEEN OF THE FROZEN WASTES #1 by Frank Cho, Doug Murray, & Homs The four-issue “Queen of the Frozen Wastes” mini-series features a story from Marvel Exclusive creator Frank Cho, who is joined by veteran comics writer Doug (The ‘Nam) Murray for this special series event! The two co-writers are joined by artistic sensation Homs, making his Hyborian debut! Sonja heads to the frozen north in a stunning first issue filled with action, drama and special cover artists (all three of whom will be providing covers for each issue of this mini-series event): Frank Cho (in a 50% ratio), Mark Texeira and Homs! It all starts in August! Don’t miss out — and don’t forget to ask your local retailer about special limited edition incentive covers! REGULAR—32pgs, FC (1 of 4) SRP: $3.50 FOIL COVER—32pgs, FC PI DARKMAN VS. THE ARMY OF DARKNESS #1 by Kurt Busiek with Roger Stern, & James Fry Dynamite presents the crossover no one thought they would ever see: Ash and Darkman as we present Darkman vs. The Army of Darkness #1! DMvsAOD is a new bi-monthly AOD mini-series featuring the creative team of the legendary Kurt (Superman) Busiek with Roger Stern, and artist James Fry! Joining this all-star creative team is DC Exclusive artist George (Infinite Crisis) Pérez and AOD favorite Nick Bradshaw, Who supply the covers for this awesome debut issue #1. Heck, we’ll even throw in a cool photo cover! It all begins in August, and wait until you see how these two get together... and what they’re going to do in this special mini-series event! Don’t miss out — and don’t forget to ask your local retailer about special limited edition incentive covers! Look for the issue #12 of the regular Army of Darkness series next month! 32pgs, FC (1 of 4) SRP: $3.50 BATTLESTAR GALACTICA #2 by Greg Pak & Nigel Raynor While fans wait for the Season to continue in the Fall, Dynamite Entertainment continues their ongoing comic book series featuring the cast and crew of the all-new Battlestar Galactica! Writer Greg (Hulk) Pak and artist Nigel Raynor are joined by cover artist Adriano (Witchblade, Red Sonja) Batista, “Cammo” Camuncoli, as well as a cover by Nigel Raynor and a new photo cover! After the shocking events of issue #1 — all spinning out of the best-selling Battlestar Galactica #0 — issue #2 continues the story of the “Returners” and the re-appearance of the “old school” Cylon Warriors! The adventures continue in August! Don’t miss out — and don’t forget to ask your local retailer about special limited edition incentive covers! REGULAR—32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 FOIL—32pgs, FC PI RED SONJA #14 by Michael Avon Oeming, Mel Rubi with Steve Sadowski In Red Sonja #14, we see more of young Sonja’s journey and the “present day” trials of Sonja, Sumarro, and Osin as they face the manifestations of the Borat-Na Fori, little realizing that the true evil behind the curtain is Kulan Gath. And he's growing stronger by the day! Can they contain his forces and preserve the Hyborian world? This issue features covers by J.G. (52) Jones (at a 50% ratio), Mel Rubi, and Claudio Catellini. 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 XENA, WARRIOR PRINCESS #2 by Layman, Neves, Garcia, & Isanove “Pantheon Pandemonium!” continues the GodWar story! Experience a royal rumble between the Greek and Egyptian Gods, with Xena, Gabrielle, Joxer and Autolycus caught in the middle! Plus, the return of Callisto! Don’t miss out—and don’t forget to ask your local retailer about special limited edition incentive covers! 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.50 ARMY OF DARKNESS MOVIE ADAPTATION JOHN BOLTON TP by Sam and Ivan Raimi, and John Bolton This trade paperback presents the complete adaptation of the Army of Darkness feature film! Featuring 88 pages of non-stop Ash action! Also features an interview with Bruce Campbell by writer Kurt Busiek, who also provides the foreward. Features two covers in an equal ratio. RES. from Previews Vol. XIV #5 (APR042617) Due to Scheduling. SC, 7x10, 88pgs, FC SRP: $14.99 RED SONJA VS THULSA DOOM TP by Peter David, Luke Lieberman & Will Conrad Writers Luke Lieberman and Peter David — along with artist Will Conrad — present this powerful four issue series that no Sonja or Conan fan can be without! Also includes the back-up story by the creative team originally published in Red Sonja #2, as well as a complete cover gallery featuring the work of Will Conrad. Will ship with two covers in an equal ratio. (C: 0-0-1) SC, 7x10, 112pgs, FC SRP: $14.99 BORDERLINE VOLUME 1 TP by Chris Truillo & Eduardo Risso Originally published in Italy, Borderline is a 600-page epic created by Risso and writer Chris Truillo. 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 & collaborator Brian (Superman, 100 Bullets) Azzarello! (C: 0-0-1) RES. from Previews Vol. XV #6 (JUN052908) SC, 160pgs, FC SRP: $19.99 DEVIL’S DUE PUBLISHING EBERRON: EYE OF THE WOLF (ONE-SHOT) by Keith Baker & Chris Lie Eberron is a sprawling fantasy realm fueled by magic-powered technology—a world DDP brings to comics for the first time, in an all-new tale written by Eberron’s creator, Keith Baker! What becomes of a patriot who fails her country? That is the curse of the young hero Greykell. But a conflict still rages – a secret struggle upon which her world’s fate hinges. COVER A: CHRIS LIE—FC, 48pgs $4.95 COVER B: LEE MOYER—FC, 48pgs (Cardstock UV Coating) $8.95 FORGOTTEN REALMS: THE CRYSTAL SHARD #1 Adapted by Andrew Dabb & Val Semeiks Adapting the fourth novel in R.A. Salvatore’s acclaimed “Legend of Drizzt” series! At long last, Drizzt Do’urden has found a home — in the secluded Icewind Dale. But his hard-fought peace is threatened by the awakening of the fabled Crystal Shard - an occult device of unimaginable destructive power… COVER A: TIM SEELEY—FC, 48pgs (1 of 3) $4.95 COVER B: TYLER WALPOLE—FC, 48pgs (Cardstock UV Coating) $8.95 FORGOTTEN REALMS: THE LEGEND OF DRIZZT BOOK III—EXILE HARDBACK EDITION Adapted by Andrew Dabb & Tim Seeley Compiling the second volume of R.A. Salvatore’s masterful Legend of Drizzt trilogy in a Hardback Collectors Edition! Drizzt Do’urden has fled the treacherous society of his people, abandoning his royal birthright to seek peace and justice in the wilderness of the Underdark. But even as he must confront fearsome new enemies, his family has sworn to destroy him—using the only person Drizzt ever loved—his father! Special features include a Glossary, Introduction by Forgotten Realms creator Ed Greenwood, a Fold Out Map/Poster, and Character Profiles. HC, 160pgs, FC $29.99 FORGOTTEN REALMS: THE LEGEND OF DRIZZT BOOK III—SOJOURN TP Adapted by Andrew Dabb & Tim Seeley Collecting the adaptation of R.A. Salvatore’s NY Times-bestselling novel! Drizzt DoUrden has forsaken his subterranean home for the harsh unknown of the surface. The young warrior begins a sojourn through a world utterly unlike his own – and finds that acceptance among the surface-dwellers will only come at a great price… Special Introduction by R.A. Salvatore! SC, 160pgs, FC $14.99 G.I. JOE: AMERICA’S ELITE #14 by Joe Casey & Josh Medors A brand-new squad of elite agents step into fray! Is G.I. Joe even needed any more? Two old friends are reunited with the team! The Baroness receives a shocking visitor! Stalker learns an unbelievable secret! There is so much happening in this issue, you can’t afford to miss it! Oh, and COBRA IS BACK! Cover by Phil Noto (Beautiful Killer, Danger Girl). FC, 32pgs $2.95 G.I. JOE: DECLASSIFIED #2 [OF 3] by Larry Hama, Pat Quinn & Valentine DeLandro The untold history continues! As Stalker, Rock ‘N Roll and company face severe danger in Sierra Gordo, the rest of the fledgling team continues to gather evidence and intelligence on a growing threat from within America! Can Cobra be far behind? More all-new tales from the very beginnings of America’s Real Heroes! COVER A: FRANCIS MANAPUL—FC, 48pgs (2 of 3) $4.95 COVER B: TIM SEELEY—FC, 48pgs (Cardstock Vintage Tribute) $8.95 G.I. JOE: AMERICA’S ELITE VOLUME II: THE TIES THAT BIND TP by Joe Casey, Stefano Caselli, Nelson Blake II, & Juan Barranco Snake-Eyes. Storm Shadow. Scarlett. The ties between these warriors are legendary, and span the history of G.I. Joe. When the unthinkable happens, can their bonds within G.I. Joe withstand the ultimate challenge that faces them all? Plus: Duke has gone AWOL, to pursue a secret mission that he’s not telling even the other G.I. Joe agents about… what does he find in the wilds of the Amazon? Its globe-spanning action and intrigue as only G.I. Joe can provide! Cover by Stefano Caselli. SC, 7x10, 176pgs, FC $15.95 FAMILY GUY VOLUME 3: BOOKS DON’T TASTE VERY GOOD, BY CHRIS GRIFFIN by Matt Fleckenstein & Benjamin Phillips Stewie shared his expansive knowledge, and then Peter took his turn. Now, the time has come to hear words of wisdom from… Chris?! Huh? “Wisdom?” Uhm… okay… More fun from the twisted world of The Family Guy writer Matt Fleckenstein! Don’t let anything—even evil monkeys—stop you from checking out this issue! SC, 48pgs, FC (3 of 3) $6.95 HOW TO SELF-PUBLISH COMICS …NOT JUST CREATE THEM TP by Josh Blaylock After ten years of self-publishing, Josh Blaylock has gone from back room small press exhibitor to the head of a top ten comic book company. He now shares his knowledge of the industry with anyone who has ever pondered doing the same. This mostly prose series is informative, entertaining, and a bit autobiographical. Features all new exclusive extras on the subject of self publishing! SC, 128pgs, B&W $14.95 STRONGHOLD #2 by Phil Hester & Tyler Walpole Michael Grey’s life is shattered by the revelation that an impossibly advanced worldwide organization has been manipulating every detail of his formerly drab existence. Equal parts covert agency and secretive cult, The Stronghold will stop at nothing to prevent Grey from learning the truth about his past. On the run with Claire, a former Stronghold agent, Grey comes face to face with an ancient enemy who holds the key to his forgotten history. Caught between The Adversary and The Stronghold, Grey must forge a new future before his past destroys him. B&W, 48pgs (2 of 3) $4.95 ELSINORE #9 by Ken Lillie-Paetz & Mark Sparacio This monkey’s gone to Heaven. Edgar enters the pearly gates. With his powers now fully evolved he faces the force of creation. Ophelia and Candra put aside their differences to complete the final part of the secret society’s master plan. Humanity will never be the same. THE END ends here. Final issue—with an ending you won’t be able to forget! Cover by Brian Denham. FC, 32pgs (9 of 9) $3.25 OFFERED AGAIN HACK/SLASH VOLUME 1: FIRST CUT TP by Tim Seeley, Stefano Caselli & Federica Manfredi In every slasher movie, there's one girl who makes it all the way to the end. She's the survivor...the last girl. Meet Cassie Hack, the lone survivor of an attack by a vicious slasher called The Lunch Lady. Now Cassie, along with her monstrous partner, Vlad, travel the country, hunting down other slashers before they can leave a trail of blood and terror. This collection includes the critically acclaimed one-shots Euthanized, Girls Gone Dead, and Comic Book Carnage. It also includes never-before-seen production art, sketches, and pin ups, as well as a new short story, Slashing Through the Snow. Also included is an introduction by award winning author, Craig Thompson (Blankets). SC, 7x10, 160pgs, FC $14.95 G.I. JOE: AMERICA’S ELITE #8 by Joe Casey & Stefano Caselli In light of what’s happened, a past member returns to pitch in during these dark days… but not in time to prevent an unthinkable theft. The hunt begins! PLUS: Duke continues to get closer to what he’s searching for… and he may end up paying with his life! FC, 32pgs $2.95 DIGITAL MANGA DISTRIBUTION DEAR MYSELF GN (YAOI) by Eiki Eiki One fateful morning, Hirofumi awakens to discover he has no memory of the previous two years. All he can recall is the car accident that caused his amnesia, but he can't remember his classmates or anything he learned in school. He's shocked to discover that he's been romantically involved with the tragic and handsome Daigo and finds a letter he's written to himself to explain their relationship! Can true love triumph over the loss of memory? And will Hirofumi be able to make Daigo smile again? MATURE THEMES SC, 6x8, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95 EDU MANGA BEETHOVEN GN by Takayuki Kanada & Naoko Takase A true genius, Beethoven stands as one of the greatest musical minds the world has ever seen with such famous works as his Symphony No. 9 ("Ode to Joy") and the classic "Fur Elise." The onset of deafness was only one of many hardships he had to face, but his strength and desire to do battle with his turbulent life led him to create the many musical masterpieces we cherish today. Celebrate Beethoven's amazing life with Astro Boy at your side! Astro Boy is ready to show you how Beethoven created some of the most beautiful music in history while struggling with his own personal highs and lows. Watch the story behind this genius and his amazing musical work come to life right before your eyes. SC, 6x8, 152pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 HYBRID CHILD GN (YAOI) by Shungiki Nakamura The Hybrid Child is an amazing android that can grow if it is lavished with enough love and care from its owner. Neither fully machine nor fully human, the various Hybrid Child models develop strong emotional bonds with their owners. This volume contains several short stories of love, sacrifice and drama: Young Kotaro learns the importance of responsibility when his Hybrid Child's lifespan runs out. The tragic swordsman Seya learns to love again with the help of his Hybrid child, Yuzu. The final tale tells the story of Kuroda, the creator of the Hybrid Child designs, and how his lost love inspired their creation. MATURE THEMES SC, 6x8, 184pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95 LA ESPERANCA VOLUME 4 GN (YAOI) by Chigusa Kawai Determined to find out more of Roberts past, Georges visits Alain, the dangerous upperclassmen who has a grudge against him. Alain tell Georges about Grace, the girl whom Robert loved - and whom Georges exactly resembles. Secrets are revealed and friendships are tested in this new installment of La Esperanca. MATURE THEMES SC, 6x8, 178pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95 LITTLE BUTTERFLY VOL 2 GN (YAOI) by Hinako Takanaga Having decided to apply for the same school as Nakahara, Kojima must study feverishly to pass the entrance exams! Nakahara helps Kojima with his studies, but is frustrated by his strong sexual feelings that have yet to be reciprocated. Things hit rock bottom when Nakahara gets a surprise visit from his Uncle Sugisaki. Trouble brews when Nakahara's father asks Sugisaki to assume responsibility for his son and mentally ill wife, who he's planning to divorce, in exchange for a sizeable loan that Sugisaki needs to save his founding business. MATURE THEMES SC, 6x8, 184pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95 DIGITAL WEBBING BLOODRAYNE: PLAGUE OF DREAMS #1 by Troy Wall & Mark A. Robinson The entire world has found itself under attack by a mysterious force known only to the Brimstone Society as "The Plague of Dreams." From the skyscrapers of New York to beneath the streets of Seoul, follow Rayne as she tears a bloody path across the globe in pursuit of a mysterious new enemy. But is Rayne truly prepared for the shocking secret behind "The Plague of Dreams"? COVER A—32pgs, FC (1 of 3) SRP: $3.99 COVER B—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 DISNEY PRESS DISNEY COMICS: THE CLASSICS COLLECTION VOLUME 1 HC Collected here for the first time are beautiful and rare Disney comic books that were first cherished and enjoyed nearly 70 decades ago. Whether it's a never-before-seen moment from the story of a classic Disney film (the capture of the Prince in Snow White), or a new tale featuring beloved Disney characters (The Seven Dwarfs and Dumbo), these classic comic reproductions are filled with surprises that are sure to delight readers of all ages! This first volume collects Walt Disney's Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (from Four Color Comics #49, 1944), Walt Disney's Bambi (from Four Color Comics Vol. 2 #12, 1942), Walt Disney's Dumbo (from Four Color Comics #17, 1941), Walt Disney's Alice in Wonderland (from Four Color Comics #331, 1951), and Walt Disney's Peter Pan (from Four Color Comics #442, 1953). All of these classics come bound in a foil- stamped matte case with a beautiful acetate jacket. (C: 0-1-2) HC, 6x9, 256pgs, FC SRP: $49.95 DISNEY JUNIOR GN #1: FINDING NEMO Nemo has ended up far from home on the reef. Now, as his dad searches the entire ocean for him, Nemo must find a way back... Or end up a captive clown fish forever! (C: 0-1-2) SC, 6x9, 96pgs, FC SRP: $4.99 DISNEY JUNIOR GN #2: LILO & STITCH When Stitch, an alien from another world, crash-lands on Earth, he is not prepared for the trouble — and fun — he gets into! But in order to stay on Earth, he must learn the importance of friendship — and family. (C: 0-1-2) 6x9, 96pgs, FC SRP: $4.99 DORK STORM PRESS NODWICK #34 by Aaron Williams The war for Krutzing Hollow is on! The armies of evil, previously trying to keep our heroes out, are now trying to get themselves in! And who will be there to save the day? Well, it looks like a cleric riding a hamster with the power to fly, among other things. How has a gazebo become the central focus in the war between light and dark? All this and more in Nodwick #34, as the final battle with Baphuma’al continues! 32pgs, B&W SRP: $2.99 DR MASTERS PUBLICATIONS INC IRON WOK JAN GN #20 by Shinji Saijyo It’s the seasoning battle at the Second Annual Chinese Cooking Competition, and Jan creates his original chili oil against Ganou Riku’s grey spotted grouper sauce. Also, trouble in the ranks! Will Celine’s rage and secret ingredient be enough to prove that “cooking is about abundance” against Ransei Koh’s sheer ingenuity? SC, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 SNK VS CAPCOM VOLUME 5: SVC CHAOS TP by Chi Wan Shum Successfully conning Ken into accepting a series of genetic enhancements ala M. Bison may tip the scales in Dark Arremer's favor! Genjuro and Demitiri also gain an incredibly powerful teammate, while Kusanagi faces the combined girth of Hugo and Earthquake. SC, 128pgs, FC SRP: $13.95 JUNK VOLUME 1 GN by Kia Asamiya One day high school student Hiro decides to apply as a monitor for a new gadget called JUNK. Soon he receives a strange looking device in the mail. Upon activation, Hiro is encased in a powered armor JUNK suit granting him incredible strength, speed, and agility. But Hiro's repeat abuse at the hands of the school bullies leaves him hungry for revenge…not super heroism. SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 STRAY LITTLE DEVIL VOLUME 2 GN by Kotaro Mori She made it! With the capture of a worth familiar, Pam is now officially a Devil in training. Pam's first full adventure as a Devil's apprentice begins with a danger-filled race where no powers or help from familiars is allowed. Will the little cutie with the new horns and designer wings be up to the challenge? SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 DRAWN & QUARTERLY ABANDON THE OLD IN TOKYO HC by Yoshihiro Tatsumi Abandon The Old In Tokyo is the second in a multi-volume series that collects the short stories of Japanese cartooning legend Yoshihiro Tatsumi. Designed and edited by Adrian Tomine, the first volume, The Push Man and Other Stories, debuted to much critical acclaim and rightfully placed Tatsumi as a legendary precursor to the North American graphic novel movement. Abandon The Old In Tokyo continues to delve into the urban underbelly of 1960s Tokyo, exposing not only the seedy dealings of the Japanese everyman but Tatsumi’s maturation as a storywriter. HC, 6x8, 208pgs, B&W SRP: $19.95 STARS OF THE MONTH PUSH MAN & OTHER STORIES HC by Yoshihiro Tatsumi Collecting legendary cartoonist Yoshihiro Tatsumi's short stories about Japanese urban life. Tatsumi is the grandfather of alternative manga for the adult reader, whose stories are simultaneously haunting, disturbing, and darkly humorous, commenting on the interplay between an overwhelming, bustling, crowded, modern society, and the troubled emotional and sexual life of the individual. (JUL052818) MATURE THEMES HC, 6x8, 309pgs, B&W SRP: $19.95 WIMBLEDON GREEN: GREATEST COMIC BOOK COLLECTOR IN THE WORLD HC by Seth Meet Wimbledon Green, the self-proclaimed world’s greatest comic book collector who brokered the world’s best comic book deal in the history of collecting. Comic book retailers, auctioneers and conventioneers from around North America, as well as Green’s collecting rivals, weigh in on the man and his vast collection of comic books. Are Green’s intentions honorable? Does he truly love comics or is he driven by the need to conquer? Lastly, is he really even Wimbledon Green? (SEP052912) MATURE THEMES HC, 6x8, 128pgs, FC SRP: $19.95 WAR'S END: PROFILES FROM BOSNIA—1995-96 HC by Joe Sacco How does an artist reconcile being forced to go to the front line of a brutal conflict that will change his life and homeland forever? What happens when a reporter finally comes face to face with an evil war criminal? Before his groundbreaking graphic novels Safe Area Gorazde and The Fixer, Palestine author Joe Sacco created two short stories of the characters from each side of the crossfire. Collected together for the first time in Wars¹ End: Profiles from Bosnia 1996-1996 are the acclaimed Soba and Christmas with Karadzic. In Soba, Joe Sacco captures the internal torment of the romanticized Sarajevo artist-warrior who captivated the western media with his guitar and hard partying ways. In Christmas with Karadzic, Sacco gives the reader an inside peek of the darkly humorous news process that doesn¹t make the headlines back home as he chases after one of the most hated and sought-after Bosnian Serb leaders and war criminals. Offered this month in Previews is Sacco's previous book, The Fixer, an excellent companion to this new title. (FEB052763) MATURE THEMES HC, 7x10, 80pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95 ********************************************************************** DREAM BUG PRODUCTIONS THUNDER MONKEY #3 by Lee Oaks The origin of Thunder Monkey! One Fateful night, July 7th, 1977, the strange events that occurred are unexplainable. Doctor Phazer was there and the proof exists, but who can believe? We flashback to the '70s when Thunder Monkey began. With a 99 cent cover price, this is the perfect moment to see what Thunder Monkey is all about. 24pgs, B&W SRP: $0.99 DYNAMIC FORCES STAR WARS: THE LOST HILDEBRANDTS LITHOGRAPH by The Bros. Hildebrandt The action, adventure and eye-popping brilliance of the Star Wars films is now captured in a very limited lithograph of the original Star Wars movie poster. Looking at it, do you have a feeling that something is missing? Back in 1977, when the Hildebrandt Brothers’ first version of the painting was presented to George Lucas, the creator felt that there weren’t enough characters on it. So when Greg and Tim arrived in New York to drop off their first draft of the movie poster, they were told of Lucas' concerns and that there was no time left — the deadline for the poster was that day! The brothers immediately left the agency, found the closest art store, picked up paint and brushes and went back to the agency where they painted in R2-D2 and C-3PO... and the rest, as they say, is history! Now after 30 years, this forgotten, and truly unique piece has been found! No Star Wars poster collection is complete with out this historically significant Star Wars piece, and Dynamic Forces is offering it in both Signed and Unsigned versions! UNSIGNED—Lithograph, FC SRP: $49.99 SIGNED—Lithograph, FC SRP: $69.99 DF DARKMAN VS. ARMY OF DARKNESS #1—DARK FOIL CVR DF presents an exclusive limited edition of Dynamite Entertainment’s first issue of the Darkman vs. The Army of Darkness, by Kurt Busiek with Roger Stern, and artist James Fry! (C: 0-1-1) 32pgs, FC SRP: $19.99 THE CREEPER #1—SIGNED Signed by writer Steven Niles! The Creeper returns for the first time in a new 6-issue mini-series written and signed by horror maven Steve Niles (30 Days of Night)! (C: 0-1- 1) 32pgs, FC SRP: $19.99 INFINITE CRISIS HC—SIGNED Signed by series cover artist Jim Lee! The 7-issue mini-series event that rocked the entire DC Universe is now collected in an amazing hardcover edition, featuring the entire saga as written by Geoff Johns, with art by Phil Jimenez, George Pérez, Jerry Ordway, and more! Advance Solicited—Shipping in November 2006. (C: 0-1-1) HC, 264pgs, FC SRP: $89.99 JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #1—SIGNED Signed by cover artist Michael Turner! It begins here — a bold new era for the "World's Greatest Heroes" by New York Times best-selling author Brad Meltzer and superstar artist Ed Benes! (C: 0-1-1) 32pgs, FC SRP: $29.99 JUSTICE VOLUME 1 HC—SIGNED Signed by painter Alex Ross with writer Jim Krueger! The Justice League of America is reimagined by fan-favorite painter Alex Ross and writer Jim Krueger (Earth X), with pencil art by Doug Braithwaite (Paradise X) painted by Ross in this fantastic new hardcover collecting the first four issues of the best-selling max-iseries! Advance Solicited—Shipping in November 2006. (C: 0-1-1) HC, 160pgs, FC SRP: $49.99 THE TRIALS OF SHAZAM #1—SIGNED Signed by artist Howard Porter! Acclaimed writer Judd Winick (Outsiders) redefines the mighty Captain Marvel in a 12-issue maxi-series featuring a stunning new art style for fan-favorite illustrator Howard Porter (The Flash, JLA)! (C: 0-1-1) 32pgs, FC SRP: $19.99 CLAWS #1—SIGNED Signed by writer Jimmy Palmiotti! Shanghaied and transported to a remote desert island, Wolverine and the Black Cat find themselves at the center of a deadly game in this mini- series brought to you by the team of Jimmy Palmiotti and Justin Gray, and superstar artist Joe (Dawn) Linsner! (C: 0-1-1) 32pgs, FC SRP: $22.99 HEROES FOR HIRE #1—SIGNED Signed by writer Justin Gray! As the Civil War rages, an unlikely group of heroes has formed to hunt down criminals who refuse to sign the Registration Act! Its action, adventure, beautiful women and Kung Fu chaos in this explosive new series from writers Justin Gray & Jimmy Palmiotti, and artist Billy (Shi) Tucci! (C: 0-1-1) 32pgs, FC SRP: $19.99 MARVEL ZOMBIES HC—SIGNED Signed by cover artist Arthur (Cholly & Flytrap) Suydam! On an Earth shockingly similar to the Marvel Universe's, an alien virus has mutated all of the world's greatest super heroes into flesh-eating ghouls! It took them only hours to destroy life as we know it — but what happens when they run out of "food"?! (C: 0-1-2) HC, 120pgs, FC SRP: $89.99 SPIDER-WOMAN: ORIGIN HC—SIGNED Signed by The Luna Brothers! Exploding from the pages of New Avengers, this epic series chronicled the intriguing secret history of Jessica Drew and her journey from child experiment to Hydra Agent, S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent to super-hero, private eye to Avenger! (C: 0-1-2) HC, 128pgs, FC SRP: $89.99 FANFARE / PONENT MON THE TIMES OF BOTCHAN VOLUME 3 GN by Natsuo Sekikawa & Jiro Taniguchi Soseki Natsume was established as a great author with the publication of the tales of Botchan. It is the 42nd year of the Meiji Period, a year in which the man who is considered the first modern author of Japan, Futabatei Shimei, dies, and the Surgeon General, Mori Ogai, holds poetry readings. This moral tale of Japan's awakening into the modern world shows the clash between an individual's person freedom and the traditional social conventions of the time. With the artistic talents of Taniguchi (The Walking Man), and a solid script by Sekikawa, this is a true insight of Japanese society towards the end of the Meiji Period. (C: 0-1-2) SC, 6x9, 160pgs, B&W (3 of 10) SRP: $19.99 STARS OF THE MONTH THE TIMES OF BOTCHAN: VOLUMES 1 & 2 GN by Natsuo Sekigawa & Jiro Taniguchi The Meiji era (1868-1912) was probably the most defining period in Japanese history. It was a time of massive change from the more traditional Tokugawa era to a positioning of Japan in the modern world. Contemporary writer, Soseki Natsume, suffered due to all the social and cultural changes, and expressed his feelings through his character Botchan, a classic in the vein of Mark Twain and Charles Dickens. This massive work, which is over 10 volumes in length, could have been but an informed text book. However, the solid script by Sekigawa explores the period through an adult point-of-view, whilst the art by Taniguchi portrays the material with exquisite and elegant detail. An internationally renowned work finally available in English. Presented in traditional Japanese format reading right to left. (C: 0-1-2) VOLUME 1 (FEB052829)—SC, 6x9, 152pgs, B&W (1 of 10) SRP: $19.99 VOLUME 2 (JUL052842)—SC, 6x9, 144pgs, B&W SRP: $19.99 ********************************************************************** FANTAGRAPHICS BOOKS BEASTS HC edited by Jacob Covey Beasts is a classic mythological menagerie comprised of creatures that were thought at one time to actually exist, depicted by about a hundred of the most acclaimed artists and cartoonists coming from the most avant-garde ambits of the art world. The Beasts project has fired the imaginations of luminaries such as Craig Thompson, Souther Salazar, Jeff Soto, Glenn Barr, Dave Cooper, Tim Biskup, Seonna Hong, Jeremy Fish and Jay Ryan, who will present never-before-seen art completely original to this book, superbly laid out in breathtaking, full-color two-page spreads. Beasts collects many of the best visual artists from the world of comics, skateboarding, rock graphics, science-fiction, children's books, and commercial and fine art. The book is conceived and designed by Jacob Covey, lead art director for Fantagraphics, a well-regarded designer and artist in his own right in the Northwest rock and arts community. Other contributors include: Anders Nilsen, Art Chantry, Brian Chippendale, Brian Ralph, Bwana Spoons, Colleen Coover, Jason Miles, Jesse LeDoux, Johnny Ryan, Jordan Crane, Keith Shore, Kevin Scalzo, Marc Bell, Martin Cendreda, Mat Brinkman, R. Kikuo Johnson, Richard Sala, Sammy Harkham, Stan Sakai, S. Britt, Steven Weissman, Ted Jouflas, Tom Gauld and many more! HC, 8x8, 200pgs, FC SRP: $28.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A FRED THE CLOWN GN by Roger Langridge The signature creation of New Zealand cartoonist Roger Langridge, Fred the Clown is the thinking man’s idiot. Fred has an eye for the ladies, as well as several other organs, but the only part of themselves that the ladies are willing to share with him is a carefully placed kneecap! Absurd and hilarious. SC, 6x8, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $16.95 THE ART OF PLAYBOY'S ELDON DEDINI HC Eldon Dedini has been one of Playboy's most recognizable full-page gag cartoonists. With a masterful watercolor technique that burlesques a broad range of subjects, from East and West Coast urban and suburban adult-hipster to classical Japanese erotic prints, Dedini’s most personal cartoons rely on mythology and legend. They evoke a bucolic sexually-liberated paradise that leaves his readers lingering over the imagery long after the gag registers. The Art of Playboy’s Eldon Dedini is the first retrospective collection of his work, and gathers in one volume the most sophisticated, elegant, and funny gag panels of the past six decades. MATURE THEMES HC, 8x11, 220pgs, FC SRP: $39.95 THE COMIC STRIP ART OF LYONEL FEININGER TP (NEW PRINTING) Known worldwide for his accomplishments as a painter, Lyonel Feininger began his career as a cartoonist, producing — all too briefly — two beautifully ambitious comic strips for the Chicago Sunday Tribune in 1906: The Kin-Der-Kids and Wee Willie Winkie's World, both of which remain high points in the history of strip cartooning. The Kin-Der-Kids is a rollicking comic opera of the ludicrous exploits of a group of young adventurers as they set off around the world in their bathtub with the oppressive Auntie Jim-Jam in hot pursuit. Wee Willie Winkie's World is a Little Nemo-esque visual tour-de- force of a little boy's charming fantasy world. Long considered an equal of Winsor McCay and George Herriman, Feininger's place in strip history is cemented with this beautiful, full-color, oversized collection, edited and featuring an introduction by historian Bill Blackbeard (Krazy & Ignatz). SC, 10x13, 56pgs, FC SRP: $16.95 THE COMICS JOURNAL #278 The Journal interviews two prominent DC writers: First, Dirk Deppey sounds out the Eisner-award-winning indy writer/artist Bill Willingham, whose Fables series has been embraced by both critics and fans worlwide! Then, in the second part of an interview too enormous to fit in one issue, Mike Catron gets the inside gossip on Silver Age DC from the prolific Bob Haney, creator of the Teen Titans and Metamorpho! Plus, rare 1940s comics by Little Brown Jug animator Orestes Calpini, and preeminent comics critic and historian Jeet Heer on the cartooning sensibilities of 20th-century renaissance man Guy Davenport. Magazine, SC, 200pgs, PC SRP: $9.95 THE COMICS JOURNAL LIBRARY VOLUME 7: HARVEY KURTZMAN TP The seventh volume in this distinguished series focuses entirely on one of comics’ most esteemed and influential creators: artist, writer and editor, Harvey Kurtzman, whose complete Comics Journal interviews are collected in this oversized, lavishly illustrated full-color edition. What makes this volume particularly noteworthy is the obscurities unearthed from Kurtzman’s solo freelance career from Children’s Digest, Pageant, U.S. Crime, Varsity and Why, most of which haven’t been seen since their original publication. All of which illustrate the most informative and compelling interviews with Kurtzman ever published! SC, 12x12, 124pgs, PC SRP: $19.95 DELPHINE #1 by Richard Sala A mysterious traveler gets off the train in a small village surrounded by a thick, sinister forest. He is searching for Delphine, who vanished leaving only a scrawled-out address on a scrap of paper as a trace. In his newest mystery, Richard Sala takes the tale of Snow White and stands it on its head, retelling it from Prince Charming’s perspective (the unnamed traveler). This twisted tale includes all the elements of terror from the original fairy tale with none of the insipid saccharine coating of the Disney animated adaptation. Be sure not to miss the first volume of what promises to be Sala’s best work! SC, 8x11, 32pgs, B&W SRP: $7.95 STAR OF THE MONTH THE FREEBOOTERS HC by Barry Windsor-Smith The Freebooters is a lively, character-driven graphic narrative set in a fantastic, ancient milieu. With similarities to Robert E. Howard’s Conan the Barbarian, The Freebooters is a riotous, unexpected and postmodern take on the genre. This volume collects the entirety of Windsor-Smith’s The Freebooters stories from the acclaimed BWS: Storyteller comic book series from the early 1990s, including a full-length chapter from the unpublished tenth issue, plus more than 50 pages of new story. Also available signed by Barry Windsor-Smith. (MAY052744) HC, 9x12, 184pgs, FC SRP: $29.95 ********************************************************************** HWY 115 HC by Matthias Lehman A road movie featuring two detectives, René and Agatha, on the tracks of Robert Illot, a serial killer whose modus operandi is to suffocate his victim with various objects (including chickens and lightbulbs) along the highways and byways of France. As they get closer and closer to catching up with him, seeking out and interrogating men and women from his past life at the insane asylum, he always stays one step ahead, and the row of corpses grows longer and longer… In this lengthy original graphic novel by Matthias Lehmann (released to great acclaim in his native France earlier this year), dreams and flashbacks converge with the ongoing narrative. Written in Lehmann’s hypnotic and insanely labor-intensive woodcut style to form a dark and disquieting vision of humanity. HC, 6x9, 240pgs, B&W SRP: $19.95 THE LOUCHE AND INSALUBRIOUS ESCAPADES OF ART D'ECCO TP by Roger Langridge In the late 1980s, long before his work on the Eisner and Harvey-nominated Fred the Clown, Roger Langridge worked with his brother Andrew on a comic called Art d'Ecco. At the core of Art d'Ecco is the dysfunctional relationship between Art and his idiot sidekick (and embryonic Fred the Clown prototype), the Gump. The stories casually use issues such as censorship, religious fundamentalism and even Marxist theories of capitalism as a skeleton around which to build a relentless series of verbal and visual gags, laced liberally with postmodernist winks and nudges. Also in this volume is a selection of newly produced material, marking Andrew Langridge's first new comics work in over a decade, and some rarely-seen early stories never before published in the USA. SC, 160pgs, B&W SRP: $16.95 INTERIORAE #2 by Gabriella Giandelli There’s a few days left until Christmas, and the characters from the apartment complex introduced in the first issue continue to casually cross and meet, as the ghostly rabbit follows and observes them, reporting back to his shadowy master in the basement. Chiara goes to work and Marco spies on her with his binoculars. Nico plays at home, while his mother, Giulia, chats and smokes with her friends. Lorenzo steals his mother’s earrings to buy some dope and get high. The children of the ghost family play in the garden. Meanwhile, Angela, the old woman, is excited about her new project: sending Irina to the library to pick up some books about hallucinatory mushrooms and pejote. She repeatedly phones her nephew, a research worker living and working in the USA. She has plans involving the rabbit and his master. Try your best to guide these hallucinations and intertwining storylines in this novel of bizarre circumstance! SC, 8x11, 32pgs, B&W SRP: $7.95 LOVE & ROCKETS VOLUME 2 #17 by Los Bros. Hernandez Another outstanding issue of one of the most celebrated comics series ever! This time around, Jaime provides the concluding chapter of Day by Day with Hopey, titled "Monday Ain't Just One Day". It's the first day of school for Hopey and the kids: Will she flunk like a skunk or soar to new heights? Be there, or you'll be tardy and the principal will tan your hide! Gilbert in turn continues his prolific tradition with three stories: cult film star Fritz faces her father over a question of child abuse; Fritz's motivational speaker ex-husband Mark Herrera is invited to a mysterious exclusive club which may resurrect his fallen career; and in “Julio's Day,” young Julio Juan discovers life in his new home isn't what you'd call comforting. We're counting down to issue 20 which will conclude the “Julio's Day” saga. Viva Los Bros! MATURE THEMES 32pgs, B&W SRP: $4.50 LUBA: THREE DAUGHTERS TP by Gilbert Hernandez Luba: Three Daughters is the final book in Gilbert Hernandez’s post-Palomar trilogy, continuing the story of matriarch Luba and her extended family’s travails in the United States after her Central American hometown is destroyed at the end of Palomar. It focuses on Luba and her two sisters, Fritz and Petra, exploring the complex relationships that form between family and how the experiences and actions of one generation influence the next. Renowned for his female characters, Hernandez intersperses his main narrative with “The Kid Stuff Kids,” a series of lighthearted and playful one-pagers starring the young children of the three sisters, richly juxtaposed against the complex family drama at work in Three Daughters. Hernandez’s mix of Latino soap opera, magic realist touches and rich naturalism speak to audiences about the changes that come with age and experience, and they are unparalleled in comics. SC, 8x11, 136pgs, B&W SRP: $16.95 STAR OF THE MONTH LOVE & ROCKETS: DICKS & DEEDEES HC by Jaime Hernandez This collection of Jaime’s famed “Maggie” stories contains the strangest left-turn in Maggie’s life. She’s getting divorced. What? You didn’t even know she was married? Neither did anyone else! (STAR18866) MATURE THEMES HC, 96pgs, B&W SRP: $18.95 ********************************************************************** MOVING ON: HOW ONE DAMNED THING LED TO ANOTHER HC by Ed Sorel For the first time in a career that has spanned half a century, one of America’s favorite satiric artists has gathered his favorite magazine covers, theater posters, illustrations, and caricatures into a single volume. The best from all of these undertakings are in Moving On, together with biographical material that includes amusing anecdotes about Milton Glaser, Clay Felker, Tina Brown, Graydon Carter, George Lois, Victor Navasky, and other figures in publishing. Sorel tells of his own experiences in trying to get his ideas published, and shows the process by which he does his drawings — from the first rough idea to the finished illustration many sketches later. Many of the pictures in this book will be part of a Sorel retrospective exhibit at the Museum of the City of New York in 2007. HC, 8x10, 180pgs, PC SRP: $24.95 NEW TALES OF OLD PALOMAR #1 by Gilbert Hernandez New Tales of Old Palomar returns us to where the first Heartbreak Soup story left off. All three chapters deal with the classic characters of Palomar, like Pipo, her sister Carmen, sheriff Chelo, and the gang of boys who help start it all: studious Heraclio, tall and fey Isreal, disfigured but good natured Vicente, and always horny Jesus and Satch. In book one, “Children of Palomar", there are mysterious thieves stealing food from wherever they can grab it the quickest, then they're off like lightning. Sheriff Chelo and some citizens do their best to solve the mystery, but nobody seems to be able to catch the bandits in action until Pipo puts her soccer-trained legs to work and goes after them herself. We are reintroduced to the classic style of the Palomar stories, in which everybody in town helps one another. That is, with the exception of a person or two, who decide to ignore that tradition. SC, 8x11, 32pgs, B&W SRP: $7.95 STARS OF THE MONTH SHEEP OF FOOLS: A BLAB STORYBOOK HC by Sue Coe & Judith Brody Sheep Of Fools describes the desperate and cruel economic phenomenon of “live transport” (sheep being transported across oceans to be slaughtered). Illustrated by Sue Coe’s powerful images, her true ‘yarn’ harkens back to the beginning of the "Wool Mart", through which the British refined their Parliamentary system, its rules, and dispersal of power. (MAY052756) HC, 10x10, 32pgs, FC SRP: $14.95 STRUWWELPETER & OTHER DISTRUBING TALES: A BLAB STORYBOOK HC by Bob Staake A visually stunning reinterpretation of the fairy tale classic! Mesmerized as a child by the nightmarish prose and haunting images contained in the book, noted author/illustrator Bob Staake gives a 21st century spin to these 14 stories — each more politically incorrect than the next. The nastiest things happen to children who disobey the wishes of their parents: thumb suckers have their digits cut off, the pyro-fascinated are set ablaze and, of course, picky eaters rot away and die prematurely. In other words, precisely the type of bedtime stories you'll want to read to a six-year-old... provided it's not your six-year-old! (NOV052937) MATURE THEMES HC, 10x10, 32pgs, FC SRP: $14.95 ********************************************************************** EROS COMIX ANAL INTRUDERS FROM URANUS #3 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 CAPT. HARDON 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, 128pgs, FC SRP: $16.95 STAR OF THE MONTH MEGAMANGA VOLUME 16: BEST OF SEXHIBITION TP SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (MAY042700) (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 7x10, 196pgs, B&W SRP: $16.95 ********************************************************************** OFFERED AGAIN O/A MEGAMANGA VOLUME 20: WINGDING ORGY 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, 204pgs, B&W SRP: $19.95 REAR ENTRY #13 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 TEENS AT PLAY: LIKE MOTHER, LIKE DAUGHTER GN SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-0-0) ADULT MATERIAL SC, 48pgs SRP: $9.95 FETICHE COLLECTION FETICHE COLLECTION VOLUME 1: JENNY TP SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, and Indonesia. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 7x10, 64pgs, B&W SRP: $5.95 FETICHE COLLECTION VOLUME 2: BIKER PIN-UPS TP SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, and Indonesia. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 7x10, 64pgs, B&W SRP: $5.95 FIERY STUDIOS INC OFFERED AGAIN O/A MOPED ARMY VOLUME 1 GN by Paul Sizer In the year 2277, gasoline is an illegal substance, aircars dominate the sky, and Rust City has become the "underground" infrastructure for the endless vertical construction of Bolt Harbor above. Those who live below must pave their own future, or decay like the environment around them. This is the story of young rich girl Simone, who has her world altered when she encounters the moped gangs that roam and patrol the lower regions of her city. MATURE THEMES SC, B&W SRP: $12.95 :01 FIRST SECOND O/A ALIEEEN SC by Lewis Trondheim Whichever galaxy you're from, these interwoven tales prove that some stories are indeed universal — and that others are well... weird, bizzare, and clearly not of this world! But no matter how many eyes, legs, or tentacles they have, its nice to know that aliens too can smile, cry, poop, make friends, be kind or cruel, fall prey to peer pressure, and sometimes make a total mess of things while trying to do good. (FEB063050) SC, 6x9, 96pgs, FC SRP: $12.95 O/A SARDINE IN OUTER SPACE SC by E. Guibert & J. Sfar The evil Supermuscleman, chief executive dictator of the universe, is determained to make every kid in the galaxy obey him. Who can outwit him and his wiked plans? Only Sardine, a little girl aboard the spaceship Huckleberry with her cousin Louie and her pirate uncle, the gruff Captain Yellow Shoulder. As they travel across the universe they encounter cosmic squids, masters of the universe, space leeches, talking clouds, and many other strange and sometimes evil beings. SC, 6x9, 128pgs, FC SRP: $12.95 FULL CIRCLE PUBLICATIONS SPRINGHEELED JACK #2 (NEW PRINTING) Seldom solved tales of abductions were deemed stuff of lurid penny dreadful pulp papers — to be kept between the newsprint pages and the overactive imaginations of those who read them. This was always the way... until Jack Rackham witnessed the bizarre and brutal kidnapping of his beloved Evelina. Emotionally embroiled in the case, he could not rest until she was found. Enlisting the help of his associate, Dr. Henry Jekyll, the two uncover a deadly threat to mankind. They race against time to find the strange visitor. Cover art by legendary Slaine and ABC Warrior’s artist, Simon Bisley . MATURE THEMES 28pgs, FC (2 of 3) SRP: $3.95 GEMSTONE PUBLISHING LIFE AND TIMES OF SCROOGE MCDUCK COMPANION SC You asked for them, and here they are... the pre-chapters and in-between-chapters of Don Rosa's 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!" Vintage prequel "Of Ducks and Dimes and Destinies" is here, too! SC, 7x10, 208pgs, FC SRP: $16.99 STAR OF THE MONTH THE LIFE AND TIMES OF SCROOGE MCDUCK TP 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! (APR052912) SC, 7x10, 256pgs, FC SRP: $16.99 ********************************************************************** DONALD DUCK AND FRIENDS #343 by Carl Barks, Pat and Carol McGreal, César Ferioli, and Vicar This Disney anthology book features various stories based on your favorite Disney characters, including Donald Duck and Mickey Mouse! In Carl Barks’ 1944 classic “Ten Cents Worth of Trouble,” Donald accidentally spends the rarest coin in his collection, as if it were a common dime. Then, in a long adventure by Pat and Carol McGreal, Donald becomes “The Duke of Dipp” only to face royal scandal and a forced marriage! Mickey Mouse rounds out the issue with “Quest for Rest,” by Sarah Kinney and César Ferioli. 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.95 MICKEY MOUSE AND FRIENDS #292 by Romano Scarpa It’s a thrilling booklength story by fan-favorite Romano Scarpa! Eega Beeva, Mickey’s pal from the future, visits Mouseton to warn him of “The Incredible Black Comet!” But even armed with the knowledge that a comet will strike the Earth, what can Mickey possibly do to stop it? And how might Goofy, alias “Missile Commander Z-413," make a bad situation worse? 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.95 MICKEY MOUSE ADVENTURES VOL 11 TP Presenting Romano Scarpa's 72-page epic sequel to Floyd Gottfredson's Sky Island! When fiendish Pegleg Pete threatens Mouseton with a poison hailstorm, Mickey and old pal Dr. Einmug can only fight him by entering "The Delta Dimension!" Next, Mickey outwits Dr. Triplex and the Phantom Blot in Don Markstein's "Quadruple Threat." Finally, in Stefan Petrucha's (The X-Files) "Back in the Box," Donald must keep Gyro Gearloose's secret weapon out of a crime syndicate's clutches. Cover by Michel Nadorp. SC, 128pgs, FC SRP: $7.95 WALT DISNEYS COMICS & STORIES by Daan Jippes, Floyd Gottfredson, Pat and Carol McGreal, Pat and Shelly Block, Noel Van Horn, & Gil Turne Daan Jippes sets Donald and Neighbor Jones on the trail of a dangerous missile in “Deep Un-Pact.” Mickey’s “Love Trouble” concludes in Floyd Gottfredson’s 1941 classic; then Pat and Shelly Block teach Donald to “Believe!” in famous legends. “Reverting Raptors,” a McGreal/Van Horn Mickey dino-thriller, is up next. Gil Turner’s Big Bad Wolf and Paul Murry’s "Panchito" are here, too! 64pgs, FC SRP: $6.95 UNCLE SCROOGE #357 by Don Rosa & Kari Korhonen This Disney anthology book features various stories based on your favorite Disney characters, such as Uncle Scrooge and Donald Duck, who are regulars in the book. In Don Rosa’s feature-length “Return to Xanadu,” Scrooge goes in search of Kubla Khan's treasure-laden valley! In Frank Jonker’s “Through a Lens Darkly,” Donald hypnotizes Duckburgians into electing him mayor. Finally, when Scrooge disappears in Kari Korhonen’s “Goodbye to All That,” Don and the kids vow to track him down. They find him with old enemy Magica De Spell, battling to save the Earth from interstellar danger! SC, 64pgs, FC SRP: $6.95 STARS OF THE MONTH DONALD DUCK AND UNCLE SCROOGE VOLUME 1: SOMEWHERE IN NOWHERE TP by Carl Banks, John Lustig & Pat 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 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! (SEP052951) SC, 11x13, 360pgs, FC SRP: $29.99 MICKEY MOUSE MEETS BLOTMAN GN by Pat and Carol McGreal & Juaquin This Disney one-shot features Mickey Mouse and a heroic version of the Phantom Blot. When Mickey Mouse is hurled into an alternate dimension by one of Doc Stat’s inventions, he discovers that everything in this new world is a little different. (MAY052776) SC, 7x10, 48pgs, FC SRP: $5.99 WALT DISNEY'S THE THREE MUSKETEERS GN by Various The official adaptation of Disney's The Three Musketeers, a direct-to-DVD movie starring Mickey, Donald, and Goofy! This adaptation stars Mickey, Donald, and Goofy in the title roles, with Minnie and Daisy as ingénues, and The Beagle Boys, Peg-Leg Pete, and Clarabelle (that's right!) as the villains! Prestige Format. (JUN042574) SC, 7x10, 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.95 WALT DISNEY'S WORLD OF THE DRAGONLORDS GN An epic adventure featuring Uncle Scrooge, Donald, and Huey, Dewey, and Louie in which the Ducks are thrust into an alternate dimension where humans lead a feudal existence and are the slaves of a barbarian race of dragon-riders. (JUN052988) SC, 7x10, 176pgs, FC SRP: $12.99 THEOVERSTREET COMIC BOOK PRICE GUIDE: VOLUME 36 Are you ready for all the changes in the 36th edition of The Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide? This edition is packed with new and exciting material about comics. It includes a brand new, fully-illustrated introduction, and an interview with All-Star Batman artist Jim Lee by Spies, Vixens and Masters of Kung Fu author Michael Kronenberg. Plus, a feature article on comics of the ‘70s by Back Issue editor Michael Eury, and more. The Guide remains the most complete listing of comics from the 1500s to the present. This year’s Guide features a choice of covers by John K. Snyder III (Thor) and superstar George Pérez (Wonder Woman). THOR SC (DEC053022)—SC, PC SRP: $25.00 WONDER WOMAN SC (DEC053024)—SC, PC SRP: $25.00 ********************************************************************** THE BIG BIG LITTLE BOOK BOOK This exhaustive, full-color pictorial guide features those miniature treasures that now command thousands of dollars in the collectibles market. Many of these books are presented for the first time in a unique, three-angle view. This volume includes historical overviews of the Big Little Books and their many publishers, a guide to grading Big Little Books with notes on storage and preservation, a wealth of trivia tidbits, and a Big Little Book market report for 2004. (OCT042747) SC, 9x12, 360pgs, PC SRP: $19.95 GIGANTIC GRAPHIC NOVELS STAR OF THE MONTH DEAD WEST VOLUME 1 GN by Rick Spears & Rob G. From the creative team that brought you Teenagers from Mars! During the Westward expansion, a small Indian village is wiped out. Years later, the soul survivor returns to claim his revenge, calling upon an ancient curse which causes the dead to rise from their graves and prey upon the living! Into this inferno wanders a bounty hunter on the trail of a fugitive; a man who could care less about this dusty town or its rotting problems. He has bounties to claim... and he'll fight the town if he has to! (APR052924) SC, 6x9, 144pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95 ********************************************************************** ROTTING IN DIRTVILLE GN by James Callahan Earth has been invaded and small town teen, Milton Bloom, comes face to face with an army of giant decaying Martians as his quiet Dirtville becomes the front line in a strange new war. Rotting in Dirtville is the first graphic novel by acclaimed underground artist James Callahan. MATURE THEMES SC, 6x9, 120pgs, B&W SRP: $13.95 STAR OF THE MONTH TEENAGERS FROM MARS TP by Rick Spears & Rob G. When Macon, a young comic book artist, is targeted by the local censors for obscenity, he targets back. With the help of Max, a grave robbing thirteen-year-old, and Madison, the strong and independent punk beauty, he forms the world’s first comic book liberation army. It’s a story about kids getting in trouble and falling in love. It’s about a rolled up comic book stuffed in one back pocket with a still warm slingshot crammed in the other. It’s about making comics dangerous again! (DEC042657) MATURE THEMES SC, 7x10, 272pgs, B&W SRP: $19.95 ********************************************************************** GIRL TWIRL COMICS JANE'S WORLD VOLUME 6 TP by Paige Braddock Jane's mom pays a surprise visit to Spud Point, and since she's not clued into Jane's "lifestyle, Ethan has to pretend to be Jane's longtime, fake boyfriend! Too bad they didn't have time to explain this whole plan to Jane’s new girlfriend, Skye. There are other speed bumps ahead for this budding romance between Jane and Skye, the biggest of which is Dorothy. She and Jane spend an unexpected night in the city after bad fortune cookies and too much wine. Meanwhile, Jill gets sent on assignment to the snowy Sierras, and after discovering how hot her female assignment is, decides to extend her stay for a few days. On the last day of her mountain getaway she has a hostile encounter with a strange man that she doesn’t even know is connected to her past... MATURE THEMES SC, 152pgs, B&W SRP: $15.00 GLASS SHORE PRESS WILDEREMERE #4 The fourth issue of the macabre horror/fantasy series Wilderemere from writer/artist CF. All trust is lost, so doe anyone even care for Eren? Or has he always been just a tool for a higher purpose? The Rag District is hunting him down, so who will he turn to? Eren is torn between the powers that be, the friends he sees as his family, and those who offer him straight answers, yet no solace. Meanwhile, a force far stronger than any other threatens to bring Wilderemere to its knees. MATURE THEMES 24pgs, B&W (4 of 10) SRP: $3.00 OFFERED AGAIN O/A WILDEREMERE #1 by CF A small seaside town is thrown into madness when a strange device falls on its shores. Melding 24 separate universes together, the town is reborn — a Frankenstien-esque reality of many odd and eccentric inhabitants. Amidst the fear and trepidation, a strange wraith-like being elects himself lord of Wilderemere, ushering in a new dark age. A resistance, aware that these events would occur one day, are ready to fight back, with the aid of an unlikely saviour: Eren. This frightened orphan seems to hold the answer to a place filled with prophetic ghosts, horrific deities, and amphibious humans. MATURE THEMES FC SRP: $3.00 GOAT HEAD PUBLICATIONS LIVING WITH ZOMBIES VOL 1 TP by Matthew Billman with Christopher Herndon Two average, zombie lovin’, guys' dreams come true when a zombie named Armageddon unfolds in their hometown of Evansville, IN. This edition collects the first 4 issues, plus a full bonus story: “Poop Dog’s Big Adventure!” MATURE THEMES SC, 152pgs, B&W SRP: $12.99 GRAPHIX GOOSEBUMPS GRAPHIX VOLUME 1: CREEPY CREATURES by Scott Morse, Greg Ruth & Gabriel Hernandez Creepy creatures are howling, growling, and stalking through the artwork of the first Goosebumps Graphix anthology when three hot, talented comic artists adapt the bestselling Goosebumps books into a cool, new graphic novel format! Scott Morse, creator of the popular comic The Magic Pickle, brings his quirky sense of humor and madcap illustrations to The Abominable Snowman of Pasadena, where two kids encounter an unlikely monster in sunny California. (C: 0-1-2) HARDCOVER—HC, 6x9, 144pgs, FC SRP: $16.99 SOFTCOVER—SC, 6x9, 144pgs, FC SRP: $8.99 HEAVY METAL MAGAZINE JULIE STRAIN'S ULTIMATE PENTHOUSE COLLECTION SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL DELUXE—HC, 224pgs, FC SRP: $49.95 REGULAR—HC, 224pgs, FC SRP: $39.95 LITTLE EGO GN (NEW PRINTING) 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, FC SRP: $10.95 TATTOOS PORTFOLIO by Luis Royo A portfolio containing 6 plates from world-renown artist Luis Royo. MATURE THEMES Portfolio, FC SRP: $21.95 HEROIC PUBLISHING INC FLARE ADVENTURES #17 Flare Adventures returns to the heroic publishing schedule with an all-new cover by Frank Brunner and a riotous 22-page, full-color retelling of Flare's very first encounter with the Savage Tigress! But the big news this issue is the long-awaited debut of Commander Fantastic and the All-Girl Hero League! This issue's six-page, full-color prologue, by Wilson Hill and Ruben Montecinos, features the very first comic book appearances of Commander Fantastic, Dynamo Girl, Mist Maiden, Cellular Girl, The Songstress, and Funny Bunny! 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.25 HEXAGON COMICS CLASH VOLUME 1 TP by Franco Frescura & Giorgio Trevisan When Earth is threatened, the United Nations calls on the Consortium for Law- Enforcement and the Security of Humanity – CLASH! Special agents Mister Song and Sara Kissinger, a.k.a. Miss Kiss, must overcome such deadly foes as Astaroth, mad master of Poseidonia, and the international crime cartel known as Crimen. As seen in Image Comics’ Strangers! Plus, a 40-page bonus story: "Silver Shadow", a forward by Stan Lee, and cover by Landrönn! (C: 0-1-2) SC, 5x8, 248pgs, B&W SRP: $20.95 HIPPY COMIX INC RABID ANIMAL KOMIX 5-PACK 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), B&W SRP: $8.85 CHERRY COMIX NEW PRINTINGS SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL DLX #1—32pgs, B&W SRP: $4.00 #19—32pgs, B&W SRP: $2.95 #20—32pgs, B&W SRP: $2.95 #22—32pgs, B&W SRP: $3.00 HK COMICS LTD KING OF KINGS #1 by Hoi-on SIU & Samuel SO The story takes place in the final stage of human history: in a hopeless era full of suffering. Ruhamah, a wise and pretty prostitute, is called to be an adorable missionary. With the outbreak of the final spiritual war between the Apostles, endowed with various talents and the Antichrist, a world-shaking doomsday legend thus commences. COVER A—32pgs, B&W SRP: $2.95 COVER B—32pgs, B&W SRP: $2.95 THIRD TESTAMENT VOLUME 1: MARK THE LION AWAKES LIMITED DELUXE EDITION HC by Andy Seto At the dawn of the fourteenth century, a disgraced inquisitor and his young disciple find themselves at the heart of a struggle for power between medieval Europe's occult powers. From the halls of Notre Dame to the most distant abbeys, they embark on a quest for the greatest mystery of all: the Third Testament. Limited to 2,000 copies. HC, 48pgs, FC SRP: $11.95 I BOX PUBLISHING THIEVES & KINGS PRESENTS: THE WALKING MAGE # 1 GN by Mark Oakley High adventure, low Comedy and some minor property damage resulting! One of the most popular characters from the Thieves & Kings universe, Quinton Zempfester sets off for the first time on his own adventure with his own title, The Walking Mage. Cast out of the royal palace through sour politics, Quinton flees with his Imp companion to a nearby town. Through inspired madness, bouts of genius and true insight into the human condition, Quinton sets out to build his own world-spanning empire, and he will use every Machiavellian ploy to achieve it! A satirical comedy has never been this exciting! This is I Box Publishing's first all-color book and it will be digest-sized printed on heavy bond stock with a matte lamination cover. Do not miss it! SC, 64pgs, FC SRP: $9.95 THIEVES & KINGS #49 by Mark Oakley Here begins Soracia's story of origin. The Shadow Lady must attempt to rescue her once- servant, Leahanna, from following a dark path, and from destroying the city of Oceansend! The illustrated "Sun Smith" storyline is continueD (part 2 of 4). Includes a 6- page back-up feature. 24pgs, B&W SRP: $3.50 ICARUS PUBLISHING 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 #41—80pgs, B&W SRP: $4.99 #42—80pgs, B&W SRP: $4.99 RELISH 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, 160pgs, B&W (1 of 1) SRP: $19.95 ICE KUNION FREAK VOLUME 1 GN by Dong-Eun Yi & Chung Yu Come and meet totally new bounty hunters who are nothing like anyone you've ever seen before: Tublerun, who could take away all your powers by simply putting his hand on your head; Verna, who can hack into almost anything; and Lorel, the hypnotist and leader of the group, who are called the “Nonblondes”. These guys will lead you to a world full of excitement and fun! There's nothing they won't do, and nothing they can't do! Come and join their fabulous adventures in this first book of the series. (C: 0-1-2) SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $10.95 BRING IT ON VOL 3 GN by Hye-Kyung Baek Mi-Ha, saddened by her grandmother's suffering from dementia, is having a hard time at everything. Watching this, Seung-Suh stops being so mean to her and is now actually trying to comfort her. Mi-Ha's hatred towards Seung-Suh is slowly turning into love, and Yoon-Jin certainly does not like it. Now let's see if those two can handle Yoon-Jin's plot to destroy their relationship. (C: 0-1-2) RES. from Previews Vol. XVI #2 (FEB063091) SC, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $10.95 STARS OF THE MONTH BRING IT ON! VOLUME 1 GN by Hye-Kyung Baek Tomboy Mi-Ha is an extremely active and competitive girl. She’s such a tomboy that all boys are scared of her, and that’s exactly what her brother wanted and trained her to be. It took him 6 long years to train her into pseudo-military style girl to protect her from anyone else. Bishonen Seung-Suh is a new transfer student who’s got the looks, the determination, and attitude to sweep Mi-Ha off her feet. Can this male beauty tame the female beast? Will Mi-Ha’s brother let them be together and live happily ever after? If you want it, you’ve got to bring it on! (AUG052968) SC, 5x7, 180pgs, B&W SRP: $10.95 BRING IT ON! VOLUME 2 GN by Hye-Kyung Baek Things seem to go from bad to worse between Mi-Ha, the tomboy, and her handsome admirer, Seung-Suh. Mi-Ha ends up breaking Seung-Suh's arm, and now, against her wishes, she has to take care of him everyday until his arm gets better. Could this be the start of their new relationship? Will the beautiful Seung-Suh finally be able to tame Mi- Ha, the wild beast? (NOV052980) (C: 0-1-2) SC, 5x7, 180pgs, B&W SRP: $10.95 ********************************************************************** CHOCOLAT VOL 3 GN by Ji-Sang Shin & Geo Kum-Ji just wants to get close to her idol, DDL. Unfortunately, her plan quickly backfires because it was exposed by Yo-I, their rival. Kum-Ji finally decides to resign from her official position in Yo-I's fan club. But before she is able to do so, E-Soh of Yo-I confesses that he has a crush on her. On top of that, even E-Wan of Yo-I also shows interest in her. What is she going to do now? (C: 0-1-2) RES. from Previews Vol. XVI #2 (FEB063092) SC, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $10.95 STAR OF THE MONTH CHOCOLAT VOLUME 1 GN by Ji-Sang Shin How far would you go to meet your favorite boy band? Keum-Ji is a little late getting into the club of her chart topping boy band DDL, but she develops a cunning plan to become a top member of their rival fan club for a brand-new boy group, named Yo-I (Chocolat). Not only will she always be near Yo-I at all of their concerts, but they always happen to play the same shows as DDL! It’s almost the perfect plan, except it’s really complicated being a super fan for one band when your heart lies with another. Follow the adventures of Keum-Ji in this full-blown romantic comedy as she tries to keep her scheme together. (AUG052971) SC, 5x7, 180pgs, B&W SRP: $10.95 ********************************************************************** OFFERED AGAIN O/A CHOCOLAT VOLUME 2 GN by Ji-Sang Shin/Geo Keum-Ji thought that she was willing to do anything to get closer to her favorite boy band, DDL, even if it meant that she had to join a fan club of their new rival group, Yo-I. But it is getting harder and harder to deal with E-Soh of Yo-I, the only member who knows about her little secret. And now, E-Soh drops a bomb on her when he admits that he likes her? What will Keum-Ji do when she finds out that the boy with her most cherished secret likes her? (NOV052981) (C: 0-1-2) SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $10.95 CYNICAL ORANGE VOL 2 GN by Ji-Un Yoon Hye-Min begins to show her true cruel and cynical sides once she realizes that her secret love, Jeong-Hyun, dislikes her. She doesn’t have to pretend to be a nice girl anymore. Strangely, however, it seems that Jeong-Hyun is actually attracted to the real malicious Hye-Min. On the other hand, Ma-Ha starts working at Shin-Bi’s Café and learns more about Hye-Min and Shin-Bi’s strange relationship. Read how this cynical love story unfolds in the second book of the series. (C: 0-1-2) RES. from Previews Vol. XVI #1 (JAN063074) SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $10.95 STAR OF THE MONTH CYNICAL ORANGE VOLUME 1 GN by Ji-Un Yoon Hye-Min Hwang is not a delicate damsel in distress. She knows that there is nothing more satisfying than sweet revenge. That is, if it were not for her secret crush, Jeung-Yun. He makes her want to hide her cynical dark side, put on an innocent pretty face, and endure all the backstabbing lies she often dishes out. What does she do when she finds out that Jeung-Yun is not interested in her? (OCT053027) SC, 5x7, 180pgs, B&W SRP: $10.95 ********************************************************************** IDW PUBLISHING CSI: DYING IN THE GUTTERS #1 Steven Grant (w) Stephen Mooney (A) Presenting an all-new storyline set firmly in the world of comic books, sure to appeal to comic book fans and CSI fans alike! Grissom and his CSIs take in a Las Vegas comic convention that ends in tragedy—the death of online gossip columnist Rich Johnston. The suspects are many—among them Marvel Comics E-I-C Joe Quesada, Ed Brubaker, Marc Silvestri, Robert Kirkman, Ben Templesmith, Peter David, Greg Rucka, and many other well-known comic creators! Can the CSIs solve the crime before “dead is dead” becomes commonplace at the con? FC, 32pgs $3.99 CSI CASE FILES: VOLUME ONE TP Max Allan Collins (W) Gabriel Rodriguez, Ashley Wood (A) CSI Case Files: Volume One collects three original IDW published CSI comic book miniseries CSI: Serial, CSI: Bad Rap and CSI: Demon House in one specially-priced volume. Presented in black & white and printed on newsprint, this first volume offers over 300 pages of CSI comics. SC, 7x10, 340pgs, FC $19.99 STARS OF THE MONTH CSI: DOMINOS TP SC, 7x10, 124pgs, FC (JAN052832) $19.99 CSI: MIAMI TP SC, 7x10, 132pgs, FC (DEC042689) $19.99 CSI: NEW YORK—BLOODY MURDER TP SC, 7x10, 120pgs, FC (DEC053079) $19.99 THE TRANSFORMERS: STORMBRINGER #2 Simon Furman (W) Don Figueroa (A/C) In part two of this cosmic epic from Furman and Figueroa, captives of a mysterious cult worship the once and former “weapon of mass destruction” known as Thunderwing, while Optimus Prime—the memory of the insane, tormented Decepticon scientist’s last near-apocalyptic rampage still uppermost in his anguished memory—unleashes his own last resort solution—the WRECKERS! Features a special wraparound cover from Figueroa as well as a variant character sketch cover from Fig, too. Note: Covers will be shipped in a 1-to-1 ratio. FC, 32pgs $2.99 TRANSFORMERS EVOLUTIONS: HEARTS OF STEEL #3 Chuck Dixon (W) Guido Guidi (A/C) Chuck Dixon and artist Guido Guidi continue their special look at the Industrial Age reign of the Transformers. In Hearts of Steel part 3, 19th Century scientist Tobia Muldoon has evidence of the existence of the Decepticons and their plans for the domination of Earth. But will anyone other than Mark Twain believe his fantastic story? Or will the Astrotrain roll into New York City and change history forever? This issue features two covers from Guidi, one a concept art cover. Note: Covers will be shipped in a 1-to-1 ratio. FC, 32pgs $2.99 TRANSFORMERS: GENERATIONS #6 Bob Budiansky (W) Don Perlin, Keith Williams (A) Ashley Wood, Nick Roche (C) IDW continues their look back at some of the most beloved Transformers comics from years past. Once again, this issue features brand-new cover art from Ashley Wood (Metal Gear Solid) and Nick Roche, both of which present recreations of the original cover art. This issue features the conclusion to “The Return to Cybertron” mini-arc with “The Bridge to Nowhere!” originally presented in Marvel Comics’ The Transformers #18!Note: Covers will be shipped in a 1-to-1 ratio. FC, 32pgs $2.49 TRANSFORMERS: BEAST WARS—THE GATHERING TP Simon Furman (W) Don Figueroa (A/C) The fan-favorite pairing of writer Simon Furman and artist extraordinaire Don Figueroa on a complete Beast Wars saga is here. In this special collection of the wildly popular miniseries, as one strand of the Beast Wars rages on, another is just beginning. Predacon general Magmatron is on a mission to capture the renegade Megatron, but his true intentions are far more terrifying and revolutionary; his ultimate aim—to bring Cybertron itself to its knees. All he needs… is an army. And he knows exactly where to find one! Contains a cover gallery and more bonus material from artist Figueroa! SC, 7x10, 104pgs, FC $17.99 THE TRANSFORMERS: INFILTRATION COVER GALLERY Don Figueroa, Guido Guidi, James Raiz, E.J. Su, Andrew Wildman, more (A) With the return of Transformers to the world of comic books, a number of fan-favorite artists were assembled to properly present “the robots in disguise,” including: Don Figueroa, Guido Guidi, James Raiz, E.J. Su, Nick Roche, Andrew Wildman, and more. This special collection offers up all the cover art from Transformers: Infiltration in one stunning volume–including rare exclusive and incentive wraparound cover images. FC, 48pgs $5.99 TRANSFORMERS: BEAST WARS THE GATHERING POSTER Don Figueroa (A/C) Here’s your chance to own Don Figueroa’s amazing gatefold wraparound image from issue 1 as an oversize poster! Poster, 36x21, FC $6.99 STAR OF THE MONTH TRANSFORMERS: GENERATION 1 VOLUME 2 TP SC, 7x10, 168pgs, FC $19.99 EDGAR RICE BURROUGHS’ A PRINCESS OF MARS #1 Dan Taylor (W) Ted McKeever (A/C) Presenting the very first tale of pulp hero John Carter's adventures on the Red Planet. A Princess of Mars represents the beginning of the very prolific career of legendary author Edgar Rice Burroughs. The first issue of this five-issue series opens with Civil War veteran John Carter finding himself mysteriously and unexpectedly transported to the planet Mars, where he is captured by the Thark–a horde of Green Martian warriors. Carter is forced to adapt to this strange and fantastic new world while trying to remain alive amidst its many dangers. Adapted by Dan Taylor (Hero Happy Hour) with out-of-this- world art by Ted McKeever (Little Book of Horror: War of the Worlds). FC, 32pgs $3.99 ANGEL SPOTLIGHT: CONNOR Jay Faerber (W) Bob Gill (A) David Messina, Russell Walks, Steph Stamb, Bob Gill (C) While working on a genealogy project for one of his college classes, Connor–the son of Angel–becomes increasingly torn between his conflicting sets of memories. What is his true nature? Is he the average son of a normal couple? Or is he the super-powered offspring of a pair of vampires? And what does this have to do with a vigilante that's killing suspected criminals all over town? Note: Covers will be shipped in a 1-to-1 ratio. FC, 32pgs $3.99 ANGEL SCRIPTBOOK #6: “SANCTUARY” Tim Minear, Joss Whedon (W) • Jeff Johnson (A/C) Continuing with monthly illustrated scriptbooks based on the very best Angel episodes pulled from its five-season run. This sixth script offered in this series was selected by series creator Joss Whedon as one of his favorites and is from the first-season episode “Sanctuary,” written by Tim Minear and Joss Whedon. Issue #6 features two covers: a photo cover and a cover featuring art by Jeff Johnson. Note: Covers will be shipped in a 1-to-1 ratio. B&W, 48pgs $3.99 FALLEN ANGEL #8 Peter David (W) J.K. Woodward (A/C) Jude faces the first major test of his power over Bete Noire as a religious war breaks out in the city. And with the Fallen Angel out of town and unable to help him, he turns to the only individuals who may be able to get things under control–the inimitable Sachs & Violens. Written by New York Times best-selling author Peter David (Spike vs. Dracula) with art by J.K. Woodward. FC, 32pgs $3.99 WORMWOOD GENTLEMAN CORPSE #2 Ben Templesmith (A/C) Ben Templesmith (30 Days of Night, Fell) continues with his new all-eerie and humorous series. The bodies continue to pile up as Wormwood and his oddball entourage continue their investigation into just what has been gestating inside many of the victims and who’s behind it. Well, at least they would be if you could get them out of the pub for more than five minutes. FC, 32pgs $3.99 STAR OF THE MONTH SPIKE: LOST AND FOUND SC, 7x10, 48pgs, FC $7.49 CHILDREN OF THE GRAVE TP Tom Waltz (w) Casey Maloney (A) Dan Brereton (C) Team Orphan, a U.S. Special Forces team made up of three hardened soldiers, has been tasked with assassinating a maniacal terrorist guilty of genocide on a massive scale. In their desperate quest to rid the world of the rogue terrorist, Team Orphan will soon learn they are not the only ones seeking his death. The terrorist's many small victims—the children he has destroyed—have returned from the dead, bent on revenge. Team Orphan is caught in the middle, wondering who they should fear most—the terrorists themselves, or the Children of the Grave? The artwork for the entire miniseries collected here has been given new greytone shading from artist Casey Maloney, and this special collection will also feature an all-new cover from artist Dan Brereton! SC, 7x10, 120pgs, B&W $14.99 METAL GEAR SOLID: SONS OF LIBERTY TPB, VOLUME 1 Alex Garner (w) Ashley Wood (A/C) Four years after former FoxHound hero Solid Snake saved the day on Shadow Moses Island, a new terrorist organization known as Dead Cell has hijacked the environmental cleanup facility known as the Big Shell and taken the President of the United States hostage. In response to their threat, FoxHound agent Raiden must join forces with a mysterious Navy Seal known as Pliskin to rescue the President and neutralize Dead Cell, whose leader is said to be none other than Solid Snake himself! Collecting issues 1-6 of Sons of Liberty, and featuring a new cover from artist Ashley Wood! SC, 7x10, 148pgs, FC $19.99 STAR OF THE MONTH METAL GEAR SOLID VOLUME 2 TP SC, 7x10, 144pgs, FC (OCT058365) $19.99 FALLEN ANGEL VOLUME 1 TP (IDW EDITION) Peter David (w) J.K. Woodward (A/C) Gliding through the streets of the fate-filled city of Bete Noire, the Fallen Angel has been a force both for good and evil. But her origins have remained as mystery-cloaked as the Angel herself... until now. See the truth of her background unfold for the first time as the most formidable opponent she's ever faced tracks her down with an offer that she may not be able to refuse... even though, in accepting it, the life she knows may well be over. This special trade paperback collects the first five issues of IDW's Fallen Angel mini-series, co-created and written by fan-favorite writer Peter David. SC, 7x10, 120pgs, FC $19.99 SUPER DELUXE HERO HAPPY HOUR: THE LOST EPISODE Dan Taylor (w) Chris Fason (A/C) Available at last–the long-lost episode, “The Fall and Rise of Kingfish”—with bonus material and special features! Return to every hero’s favorite watering hole, The Hideout Bar & Grill, and join Guardian, Night Ranger, Scout, Rusty the Bartender and the rest of the regulars as they defend First City from the marauding Shadow-Soldiers from Dimension Z. Happy hour turns sour as one of their own loses their life in the line of duty and the group has to come to terms with the loss of a colleague. This re-mastered “lost episode” includes never-before-seen specially enhanced scenes, interviews with the cast, outtake and blooper scenes, and additional bonus material. Written by Dan Taylor with art by Chris Fason. B&W, 64pgs $9.99 STARS OF THE MONTH SINGULARITY 7 TP SC, 7x10, 140pgs, FC (NOV042756) $19.99 SMOKE VOLUME 1 TP SC, 7x10, 156pgs, FC (SEP052982) $24.99 EASY WAY VOLUME 1 TP SC, 7x10, 104pgs, FC (SEP052995) $17.99 SWORD OF DRACULA TPB SC, 7x10, 164pgs, FC (DEC042696) $14.99 SUPER BAD JAMES DYNOMITE #3 Marlon Wayans, Shawn Wayans, Keenen Ivory Wayans, Xavier Cook & Mitchell Marchand (W) • Robert Reed & Darren Huang (A & C) Continuing the Supa-fly saga from the mind of Marlon Wayans! After having his drug deal disrupted by Super Bad James Dynomite, Kane seeks revenge on his arch-enemy by setting him up. Will Dynomite take the fall? Go to jail? Can this pretty soul brotha survive in the cruel prison system? Stay tuned! FC, 32pgs $3.99 ILLUSIVE ARTS ENTERTAINMENT DOROTHY #7 by Mark Masterson, Greg Mannino & Ray Boersig It's Fear and Loathing on the road of yellow bricks as Dorothy and crew find themselves haunted by a lurking menace. But is this beast all growl and no guts? The wicked, the wonderful, and all the rest find new expression in this marvelous photo-comic. Model Catie Fisher is unforgettable as the iconoclastic Dorothy Gale! MATURE THEMES RES. from Previews Vol. XVI #2 (FEB063152) 32pgs, FC SRP: $5.00 IMPERIUM COMICS PIERCE #3 by James Dracoules & Mark Layne The man called Pierce is forced to reflect on his past — and he doesn’t like what he sees. When Angel is kidnapped, will this newfound glimpse into his origin change his ways…or will he stick with the plan that’s always worked for him before — kill all your enemies? This issue of Pierce also ships with a special incentive cover by Marshall Rogers and Terry Austin. Ask your retailer how you can get this amazing variant cover by two of the classic comic artists of our time! Cover by Mark Sparacio. 32pgs, FC (3 of 4) SRP: $2.99 INFINITY STUDIOS ZERO VOLUME 2 GN by Sung-Woo Park & Dar-Young Ihm After being persuaded to join the ECS unofficially, Shuuichi and his sisters begin their new lives in Tokyo. Life seems to be calming down for Shuu, as he becomes the average high school student, which includes getting into fights with the school bullies. But these aren't the average bullies! These are espers with psychic powers that can blast concrete into powder with a single thought! To make things worse, these delinquents have taken one of Shuu's female classmates as a hostage! How will this clash of the espers turn out?! And will the ECS simply stand by and let this unfold?! Based on a popular PC Game! (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and the U.K. MATURE THEMES SC, 5x7, 202pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 BLOOD ALONE VOLUME 2 GN by Masayuki Takano The terrible ordeal Misaki endured in the past...Kuroe's missing sister and her past episodes in Europe...the true plot of Blood Alone finally appears in Volume 2 as all of these past events slowly become evident through various well planned mini-plots. Come and rejoin this heartfelt love story of a young man out for revenge, who slowly becomes more and more captivated by a young vampire, whose charms are delightful, to say the least. In the dark world of eternal nights, the only pure thing left is the innocent love of a young girl! (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and the U.K. SC, 5x7, 222pgs, PC SRP: $9.95 CHUN RHANG YHUR JHUN VOL 2 GN (OF 10) by Sung-Woo Park Having been branded a traitor, O’Rhang is barely able to escape his homeland while being pursued and nearly killed by hunters. On the brink of death, a maiden saves his life. But is she the true angel she appears to be? (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and the U.K. SC, 5x7, 240pgs, B&W (2 of 10) SRP: $10.95 JAY COMPANY FATHOM # 1 CONVENTION: LIMITED MICHAEL TURNER FOIL COVER The Fathom Classic #1, with NEW Michael Turner artwork and GOLD FOIL logo, made its debut at the 2006 Wizard World Philly. Two versions are available- a Sketch version featuring Turner’s lush pencils, and a digitally painted version; each comic comes with a certificate of authenticity, and sealed with bag and board. SKETCH FOIL COVER—32pgs, FC SRP: $24.99 DIGITALLY PAINTED FOIL COVER—32pgs, FC SRP: $24.99 JUNGLE BOY PRESS PAPER MUSEUM VOLUME 3 The Xeric grant-winning anthology returns! Paper Museum, hailed by CNN, the Miami Herald, and countless other news outlets, comes back bigger and better. Creators like Stoker Award-winner Jai Nitz (Heaven's Devils), Mark Smith (Amazing Joy Buzzards), and Kelley Seda (Rare Creature) contribute, with newcomers like Jim Pezzetti and cover artist Wes Wedman. SC, 8x11, 48pgs, B&W SRP: $4.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A PAPER MUSEUM VOLUME 2 by Various The Xeric grant-winning issue is offered again. Make sure to snag Paper Museum Volume 2 when you order Volume 3! Featuring talent from around the industry, like Stoker Award-winner Jai Nitz (Heaven's Devils), B. Clay Moore (Hawaiian Dick), and Tom Fowler (Green Arrow). Cover by industry luminaries like Kevin Nowlan, Dave Johnson, John Cassaday, and Steve Purcell. SC, 8x11, 32pgs, B&W SRP: $2.95 KENZER & COMPANY KNIGHTS OF THE DINNER TABLE #118 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 shineD 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 and features, and a wonderful celebration of the gaming culture — don’t miss it! 80pgs, B&W SRP: $4.99 KNIGHTS OF THE DINNER TABLE: BUNDLE OF TROUBLE VOLUME 1 TP (NEW PRINTING) by Jolly Blackburn & Various Available now! The newest printing of this always-in-demand trade paperback contains three full issues of classic strips from Knights of the Dinner Table #1-3, including nearly a dozen pages of bonus material! It’s a perfect introduction to the longest-running gamer comics magazine ever! SC, 96pgs, B&W SRP: $11.99 KING HELL STAR OF THE MONTH BRATPACK TP (NEW PRINTING) by Rick Veitch Veitch's no-holds-barred dissection of the hoary old sidekick phenomena is as harrowing as it is hilarious; subversively subtle yet completely over the top. Bratpack is an edgy and unforgettable dance macabre. Introduction by Neil Gaiman. (STAR18436) SC, 7x10, B&W SRP: $19.95 ********************************************************************** KINGLY BOOKS PRIMITIF TP by Ed Pinset Includes two new stories featuring the popular character of Primitif by small press legend Ed Pinsent. Pinsent weaves dreamlike imagery through a landscape that is open to numerous interpretations. (C: 0-0-4) SC, 64pgs, B&W SRP: $10.00 KOMIKWERKS LLC HEIR TO FIRE: GILA FLATS HC Comic creators Rob Worley (Young Ancient One, Advent Rising) and Mike Dubisch (Dungeons & Dragons) deliver an illustrated prose novel that tells the tale of Ryan Morales. When monstrous creatures overtake Ryan’s hometown, he must set aside his fears and unleash the secret power that burns within him. Pyrotechnics, giant spiders, overgrown scorpions, and mystical gila monsters abound in this action-packed coming- of-age story. HC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95 SPIRIT OF THE SAMURAI: OF SWORDS AND RINGS GN Veteran comics writer Gary Reed (Dead World, Red Diaries) and artist Rick Hoberg (Star Wars, Justice League, Batman) have created an illustrated prose novel that tells the tale of Kat Anderson. Grandfather and David are the only family Kat Anderson has ever known. But the book her brother finds reveals a secret family history and a hidden destiny — a future in which Kat is fated to become the last guardian against the evil Clan of Black Rings, and David to become her sworn enemy. Kat will need the power of the spirit of Toho — the famed Samurai warrior whose blood courses through her veins — and she’ll have to depend on the mysterious newcomer who claims to be her father, if she’s going to have any hope of defeating her foes. HC, 5x7, 160pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95 KYLE BAKER PUBLISHING NAT TURNER VOLUME 1 TP by Kyle Baker Collects the out-of-print first and second issues of the acclaimed comic series recounting the life of the leader of the famed 1831 slave revolt. Volume 1 depicts the Middle Passage, Nat Turner’s childhood in bondage, his secretly learning to read, and the inspiration for his historical fight for freedom. This new edition includes a bibliography and is perfect for classroom, library, and home education. RES. from Previews Vol. XV #12 (DEC053095) SC, 6x9, 96pgs, B&W SRP: $10.00 LINSNER.COM DAWN: "LEAP OF FAITH" DIGITAL PRINT — SIGNED This dazzling Dawn art is a fan favorite! “Leap of Faith” was the limited edition cover of Linsner’s Return of the Goddess, Issue #2. Ships in a sturdy clear acrylic sleeve. Each print is signed by the artist. (C: 0-1-2) Print, 11x17, FC SRP: $25.00 DAWN: "GRECO ROMANA" DIGITAL PRINT — SIGNED This open edition digital print features “Greco Romana” – Dawn at her most serene. Linsner’s Goddess appears clad in Greek or Roman-style draperies, with a labyrinth in the background completing this classic scene. Measures 11” x 17”, and will arrive in a tough, clear protective sleeve. Signed by artist. (C: 0-1-2) Print, 11x17, FC SRP: $25.00 DAWN: "ULTRAMARINE ANGEL" DIGITAL PRINT — SIGNED This art would be perfect for any Goddess worshipper. Presenting the Goddess Dawn as a deep-blue angel. Just like in Linsner’s famous “Big Face” painting, the simplicity of Dawn’s robes really draw focus to her exquisitely rendered face and hair. Both sensual and tasteful, her eyes blaze with fiery passion! Signed by the artist, the 11” x 17” digital print comes shipped in an acid-free, archival plastic sleeve. (C: 0-1-2) Print, 11x17, FC SRP: $25.00 THE PORTABLE DAWN TP: LINSNER DOT COM EDITION — SIGNED A Goddess for your pocket! This perfect, tiny little compilation of Linsner paintings was an instant smash when it first saw print back in 2000. We represent it to you — signed by the artist, Joseph Michael Linsner. This exquisitely tiny volume was JML’s first art-only paperback, and is perfect for having a little Goddess wherever you go. With art that stretches form the sensual to the sublime, “The Portable Dawn” is a must-have for Goddess-worshippers and pin-up fans everywhere. SC, 4x5, 64pgs, FC SRP: $10.00 DAWN: THE BEST OF THE CRYPT OF DAWN TP — SIGNED This collection of tales from Dawn’s crypt span a range of topics, from man’s dance with death to sex, drugs and rock-n-roll. A 168 page collection, featuring some of comics' greatest indie artists: Jason Alexander, Mark Crilley, Dark One, Kevin Taylor, and of course, Joseph Michael Linsner. An excellent collection which evokes a real feeling of black and white comics glory form “back in the day”. All copies of “The Best of Crypt of Dawn” will be signed by the artist. SC, 7x10, 168pgs, B&W SRP: $20.00 LOST IN THE DARK PRESS FRAGILE PROPHET GN by Jeff Davidson & Stephen R. Buell Born with the mysterious developmental disability Fragile-X Syndrome, Little Jake’s strange utterances are actually highly accurate prophecies of future events. With the world’s spotlight shining brightly on Jake as he makes a chilling prophecy, his older brother, Esau, is left to wonder if he’ll be strong enough to save his special little brother from a hideous fate. MATURE THEMES SC, 6x9, 112pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 MANIC D PRESS TOUGH LOVE: HIGH SCHOOL CONFIDENTIAL GN by Abby Denson Inspired by shounen-ai manga — melodramatic Japanese comics by girls about gay boys — Tough Love is a teen romance and coming-out story about a shy boy named Brian. This story centers on the relationships Brian develops with the boy he likes, Chris, and Julie, the girl who befriends him. Serious issues like gay-bashing, suicide, and coming to terms with one's own sexual identity are depicted with an honest, gentle touch. Sociall relevent, fun, immediately accessible, and a bit of a soap opera, Tough Love helps gay teenagers to be more comfortable with themselves and less troubled, especially when they're feeling alone and misunderstood. (C: 0-1-2) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops. MATURE THEMES SC, 6x9, 96pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95 MARKOSIA PROJECT EON #2 by Brett Thompson & Freddie Williams III, Shawn McGuan, & Jeremy Colwell In a matter of 48 hours, Cameron Williams' life has been turned upside down and flipped inside out. The cybernetic-mercenary organization called ‘The Cause" has captured Cameron's parents in an effort to draw him out for his capture; hoping to exploit him for his genetic make-up to create more "EON Soldiers". Will they succeed? What are Morrow's motivations for taking down "The Cause"? 36pgs, FC (2 of 2) SRP: $3.50 DONE TO DEATH #2 by Andrew Foley & Fiona Staples he vampire story for people who hate vampire stories continues! Serial-killing book editor Shannon Wade and Andy, the world's worst vampire, attend a party thrown by infamous novelist Shelley DeMornay. A good time won 't be had by anyone. Except the readers — they'll love every bloody page! MATURE THEMES 36pgs, FC SRP: $3.50 SMOKE & MIRRORS VOLUME 2 #1 by Chuck Satterlee & Dan Bradford A brand new series! When the timeline is repaired, Smoke realizes he has a thing for Mirror. Everything is going fine, until an old acquaintance of Silas’ shows up at his door. The problem is that he was supposed to have been dead for the past fifty years! It seems mistakes were made back in the forties that have ramifications to this day. Luke and Zoe set out to help this aging hero set things right. Thus begins a six issue story arc entitled Forgive Us Our Trespasses. BRADFORD/ COVER A—36pgs, FC SRP: $3.50 GREEN/ COVER B—36pgs, FC SRP: $3.50 STEGMAN/ COVER C—36pgs, FC SRP: $3.50 RISKE/ COVER D—36pgs, FC SRP: $3.50 THE LEXIAN CHRONICLES: FULL CIRCLE #11 by Harry Gallan & Chuck Satterlee, & Ryan Stegman The Phoenix tribe are attacked by their ferocious enemy, who will stop at nothing to wipe them out. Koss and his people battle bravely against the odds, and against warriors who seemingly cannot be killed. What forces are at play here? Have the Phoenix finally met their match? 36pgs, FC (11 of 14) SRP: $3.50 BRODIE'S LAW #8 by David Birchman with Daley Osiyemi UNEXPECTED VISITOR: Part 2 — Jack Brodie is framed for murder while stealing a hi-tech brain research disc. He becomes the guinea pig for the compound, and gains the ability to morph from one likeness to another. Now, he is seeking answers… and revenge. Unfortunately, he is no longer alone, as the voices within are getting louder. MATURE THEMES 36pgs, FC SRP: $3.50 OF BITTER SOULS VOLUME 2 #2 by Chuck Saterlee & Norm Breyfogle As the team gets back together for the first time in a year, the menace is great indeed. An outbreak of zombies has occurred in the Big Easy. The fact that it is the middle of Mardi Gras isn’t helping anything. The team has a new look and a new attitude as they try to come to terms with the reason that Secord has picked them. 36pgs, FC SRP: $3.50 STARSHIP TROOPERS: DEAD MAN'S HAND #2 by Tony Lee & Neil Edwards Back with the Tigers, a friend dies in an accident meant for Will. But who wants him dead, and who's leaving the aces and eights (the Dead Man's Hand) in his locker? As the bugs attack, who can he trust to be by his side? MATURE THEMES EDWARDS/ COVER A—36pgs, FC (2 of 4) SRP: $3.50 STEGMAN/ COVER B—36pgs, FC SRP: $3.50 SILENT GHOST #1 by George T. Singley & Thien Do, & Brett Weldele First amazing all-out Martial Arts issue! Kung Fu Master Qin embarks on a deadly journey to save the monks' sacred doctrine from the broken sects of the criminal Vaijian Confederacy. Jaina — a female monk from the confederacy — has other plans for Qin and his enlightened sect... mainly slaughter! Can Qin stop Jaing and her deadly monks before they steal the Tripitaka scriptures and destroy all that is? Qin’s only savior may be in a far off land where the Bushido reigns 36pgs, FC SRP: $3.50 MUTATION #2 by George T. Singley with Ethen Beaveus Mutation is in deep, deep trouble! What could be worse than possibly losing the love of your life? How about being hunted down by a group of Intergalactic Headhunters who are bent on his ultimate demise! The only hope he may have for survival lies in the hands of an unexpected ally. Can Mutation trust this new ally, or is he in deeper than he will ever know? 36pgs, FC SRP: $3.50 TWILIGHT MEN #3 by George T. Singley & Jim Mitchel, & EJ Su The team battles one of their deadliest foes yet…Dothtag the Destructor! As the team holds off this vicious new enemy, Blackbox, Deadbolt, and White Mantis travel through the inter-dimensional portal to track down one of the remaining Chaos Rhoumbus’. But what they find on the other side is anything but friendly! 36pgs, FC SRP: $3.50 MIDTOWN COMICS ASTONISHING X-MEN #13: MIDTOWN COMICS NYCC SKETCH VARIANT This issue marks the return of the best-selling fan favorite X-Men series by Joss Whedon (Buffy/ Serenity) and John Cassaday (Planetary). This exclusive Midtown Comics cover is a limited edition sketch variant of Astonishing X-Men #13. 32pgs, FC SRP: $6.99 MIRAGE STUDIOS TALES OF LEONARDO: BLIND SIGHT #3 by Jim Lawson This all-new 4-issue mini-series picks up immediately after the events of the fan-favorite (and sold-out) Tales of the TMNT #5! In this issue, Leo seems unable to put his troubles behind him, and therefore agrees to Splinter's request that he partake in a vision. When he comes to, Leo finds himself in16th century Japan, deeply involved in a power struggle that he can't understand. Adding to his confusion, Leo's swords are apparently causing him to violently lose control. Not to be missed! 32pgs, B&W (3 of 4) SRP: $3.25 TALES OF THE TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES #26 by Murphy & Diego Jourdan In Issue 26, The Value of Gold, Donatello enlists the aid of Raphael and Casey Jones to investigate an unusual New York City sweatshop… one that uses underpaid workers to create “Internet gold". Based on a true story! Bonus back-up short story by Murphy and Jim Lawson, and a frontispiece by George Flint. 32pgs, B&W SRP: $3.25 TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES #29 by Peter Laird, Jim Lawson, & Eric Talbot A diverse group of friends meets for drinks... Michelangelo schools some hornheads... and Leo's brain hurts! 28pgs, B&W SRP: $2.95 MOONSTONE WEREWOLVES: CALL OF THE WILD #3 by Mike Oliveri & Joe Bucco Werewolf vs Werewolf action! All bets are off in this spine-snapping thriller! Cole has found his brother, and now he's out for blood. Marcus, meanwhile, is still trying to cover his tracks, and he's only got one more loose end to tie up: a big one named Cole Tyler. The explosive finale to the three-issue arc by Stoker award-winning horror writer Mike Oliveri! MATURE THEMES 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.50 THE PHANTOM: MAN-EATERS GN by Rafael Nieves & Vatche Mevlian Continuing the year-long celebration of The Phantom’s 70-year Anniversary! The Phantom, en route to his beloved Bangalla to bury the remains of his childhood friend Mente Olalla, the victim of "zombification" (“Damnation Game”, The Phantom #5 & 6), receives an emergency call; a series of murders is taking place in the small village of Tsajaban, presumably the work of man-eating lions! With DEA agents Coughlin and Greaves at his side, The Phantom uncovers a deeper, more dangerous situation than even he could imagine, as he battles ancient gods and modern mercenaries to save the people of his homeland. Written by Eisner nominee Rafael Nieves (Vampire the Masquerade) and illustrated by Vatche Mavlian (Spiderman & Wolverine) in the exciting new wide- vision format (every page is a double-page spread, sandwiched by prose across the top and bottom)! SC, 7x10, 96pgs, FC SRP: $12.95 BUCKAROO BANZAI #3 by Mac Rauch & W.D. Richter, Stephen Thompson, & Keith Williams Writer Mac Rauch and director W.D. Richter return to their creation with a brand new story! Part 3 of this rollicking saga concludes as Banzai, along with his Hong Kong Cavaliers, think outside of the box to make sure our world can safely go to sleep at night! Hearts are broken, a birth of something strange, a photo with a sad memory, a road trip with Uzi’s, the Man in the Moon, an assault on a Lectroid stronghold, Tommy as Tarzan, unerring marksmanship, the taste of a good rope, and all that wrapped inside a riddle about an elephant! But when will they have the time to book the studio to record their next smash album? This “Mr Toad’s Wild-Ride” adventure screams (and then jumps with the world holding hands) to a conclusion that could only happen to our one of a kind scientist/hero/rock star…Buckaroo Banzai! Drawn by (Star Wars) Stephen Thompson, inks by (original Banzai inker!) Keith Williams! Covers by Dave Aikens and Michael Stribling are shipped in a 50/50 ratio. REGULAR COVER—32pgs, FC (3 of 3) SRP: $3.50 NESTLER SPECIAL EDITION COVER—32pgs, FC SRP: $4.50 STARS OF THE MONTH PAT NOVAK FOR HIRE GN Pat Novak, once San Francisco’s toughest PI, now wiles away his retirement on his houseboat under the watchful eye of his granddaughter. All that peace comes to a sudden end when a case from his past involving a dirty senator who ran a deranged sex cult comes back with a vicious vengeance! With enemies old and new to contend with, Novak must use his relentless crime solving skills to undue his greatest case. (DEC053113) MATURE THEMES 48pgs, B&W SRP: $4.95 THE PHANTOM VOLUME 1: THE GHOST WHO WALKS TP (NEW PRINTING) by Ben Raab, Fernando Blanco, Paul Mounts, Mike Collins & Ken Wolak This will be the only time this sold out trade will be reprinted! The legendary newspaper strip hero makes his triumphant return to comics right here! Thrill to three rollicking 48- page adventures of the “Man Who Cannot Die”and “the Ghost Who Walks”: The Phantom! This action-packed volume contains the first three graphic novels: The Ghost Killers, The Singh Web, and the sold out Treasures of Bangalla! Plus, extra features like pin-ups, sketches, and author/artist commentary tracks! Features a new cover by Doug Klauba. (NOV053041) SC, 7x10, 172pgs, FC SRP: $17.95 ********************************************************************** NARWAIN PUBLISHING GEI #1 by Xavier Morell & Felix Ruiz In Spain, there have always been paranormal phenomena. But now there is an answer: The G.E.I. (Gabinete Especial de Investigación), a Bureau created to face the unknown! They debut with a very special case: A creature called the Grotesque is terrorizing the most talented artists and musicians in the city, and it’s up to the misfits of the G.E.I. team to take it down. First issue of an all-new series!. Self contained story in the tradition of old-school Vertigo books, but with an European flair. This first issue has a special introductory price of $1.99! 32pgs, FC SRP: $1.99 FIENDISH FABLES ONESHOT — #1 by Various A collection of creepy short stories inspired by the classic horror comics that defined the genre! Marauding zombie kids, a bloodthirsty vampire horse, vengeance-seeking storybook creatures, a wild west monster, the debut of "Goth Ghost Girl," and a ghastly gallery. A great anthology introduced by Jeff Mariotte (Angel/ Desperadoes) . Cover by Billy Tucci (Shi/ Zombie Sama). MATURE THEMES 48pgs, B&W SRP: $3.49 THE APOCALYPSE PLAN #2 by Rafael Nieves & Roberto Castro The action continues in issue two as Mr. Abaddon and Theda continue their investigation into the mysterious deaths of a board room full of people. They discover the culprit, only to find out that the killer is not acting alone, but rather, in concert with others! Questions are answered, only to be replaced with more insidious mysteries, and an ally is revealed to be something more than first believed! This second part of the three issue series is a rollercoaster ride of betrayals and discoveries, with mankind as the prize to the victor! MATURE THEMES 32pgs, B&W (2 of 3) SRP: $2.99 NBM ANGEL SKIN GN by Christian Westerlund & Robert Herzig In a moment of bleak despair, Joshua Barker decides to take his own life, ending it with a bullet through his head. But nothing ends in death. Instead, he wakes up in a dead city that seems to consist of decayed factories, crumbled apartment buildings and very little else. There, he encounters the strange Elmer, a man who seems to know a great deal about him and finds that he may have a special calling. Together they set out on a journey through the fallen city, among prostitutes and rotten angels, trying to find an elusive God. The launch of two new exciting talents! SC, 6x9, 80pgs, FC SRP: $11.95 BROWNSVILLE TP by Neil Kleid & Jake Allen Now in paperback! In the 1930's, life in Brooklyn was murder. “Jewish gangster" isn't a term you hear much in post-Holocaust society... but back when the Dodgers played in the East and licorice cost a penny a bag, Brooklyn corners were lousy with young, Semitic toughs looking for adventure and excitement — none more so than in Brownsville. Follow the intertwined lives of Allie Tanennbaum, Abe Reles and scores of hoods organized by Louis Lepke Buchalter into the deadliest hit operation in Mafia history, "Murder, Inc.", as they escape the mean streets and lonely tenements of East New York. They make themselves into the most dangerous men in America, only to eventually send their best friends and closest allies up the river. Written by Xeric Award winner Neil Kleid, an exciting new author to watch closely. SC, 6x9, 208pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95 BONEYARD VOLUME 5 TP by Richard Moore Abbey, Michael and the Boneyard gang have to confront a two-pronged threat: a huge masked chainsaw -wielding uh, massacerist in a girl’s summer camp and the Pumpkinhead whose very presence puts all in the ‘yard into fevered sleep. Abbey barely survives the confrontation with the chainsaw brute, now it’s up to Michael to face the worst threat… with NoDoze and a baseball bat! Collects issues 16-20. SC, 7x10, 112pgs, B&W (5 of 9) SRP: $9.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A BONEYARD VOLUME 1 TP — COLOR EDITION by Richard Moore A great way to jump into this fun series! Boneyard is going to full-color in a handy size! Introducing Michael Paris and the band of monsters in the cemetery he inherited... an inheritance that he will learn to love and hate as dark forces vie for control of the land and its inhabitants. SC, 6x9, 96pgs, FC SRP: $10.95 BONEYARD VOLUMES 2 - 4 PACK by Richard Moore For the first time ever, Boneyard Volumes 2-4 are collected into one low-priced pack! Each book is 96 pages long and in black-and-white, but at the special price of $27.50, this is a great deal! A great way to catch up on the whole Boneyard storyline. Pack (x3) SRP: $27.50 STARS OF THE MONTH ORDINARY VICTORIES GN by Manu Larcenet This is the story of Marc, a photographer who's tired of banal horrors and his pain-in-the- neck cat. It's the story of his art-thrown-against-heavy-anxiety-attack, and of a really cute woman in his small town who seems to take to him against all odds. (JAN052876) SC, 7x9, 120pgs, FC SRP: $15.95 LUIS ROYO III MILLENNIUM SC One of the great classics by a master fantasy illustrator is back to press with an all-new cover! (STAR14304) MATURE THEMES SC, 9x12, 80pgs, FC SRP: $19.95 ********************************************************************** PILLOW FIGHT 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, 48pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 SIZZLE #31 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL 8x11, 64pgs, B&W SRP: $5.95 NETCOMICS PINE KISS VOLUME 3 by Eunhye Lee Dali and Sanghyung are in love with two different people, but they feel a strange chemistry between them. In an ironic twist of fate, the pair faces a crisis caused by Sebin's jealousy. Fortunately, Sebin's man Curly appears in the nick of time and they both manage a narrow escape. The handsome teacher Orion promises to consider dating Sebin under the condition that she works hard in high school and grows up to be a college student. But then Sebin's most vulnerable secret — that she's the daughter of an infamous gang leader — is revealed to the world and every one in school avoids her. Sanghyung is the only one who still wants to be her friend. This revelation has Orion's co-worker and late sister's friend urging him to leave the country. She fears that if he stays, Orion might share his sister's fate. What is she afraid of? What is the connection between White Snake and Orion? And what other secrets are waiting to be cast into the light? MATURE THEMES SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (3 of 8) SRP: $9.99 LAND OF SILVER RAIN VOLUME 3 GN by Mira Lee Sirius' nanny is thunderstruck when she finds out that the young prince has made a contract with the 10th sea witch to stay longer in the human world, so he can be with his beloved Misty-Rain. The anxious nanny tries everything she can think of to get Sirius back to the world of darkness, but all to no avail. Wildthorn, Misty-Rain's longstanding nemesis, comes down to Earth to make sure Sirius is okay, and in the process, she makes it a point to do everything in her power to make Misty-Rain's life a constant misery. Meanwhile, Misty-Rain recovers the memories of her past and Sirius risks his life to stay with her and protect her from the dangers that are sure to come. Amid the confusion, the schemes, and all the magic twists, will their love ever have a chance to bloom? SC, 5x7, 208pgs, B&W (3 of 7) SRP: $9.99 MADTOWN HOSPITAL VOLUME 3 GN by JTK To keep Dr. Woong-Dam alive, Madtown's staff must transplant someone else's head on to Dr, Woong-Dam's body to prevent the further spread of the dangerous Cuba Gooding Jr. disease. Head Nurse O, annoyed by all the noise the children are making, throws the kids into the recycle bin! Dr. Don Juan, enamored by the Cemetery Hospital's new doctor, checks himself in and is treated for incredible lewdness. But with Dr. Don Juan as a patient, no one is safe and manages to throw the Cemetery Hospital up in arms. The Madtown Hospital's Sex Education Class takes a wild ride when the doctors start discussing love motels and performing free vasectomies! And finally, the staff operates on a Yeti, only to find that they've killed the beautiful woman underneath all the hair! SC, 5x7, 168pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 EMPEROR'S CASTLE VOLUME 1 GN by Sungmo Kim Chunhoo Kang lives in a world of crime, sex and intrigue. He’s the Nihon Saikono Warrior, Japan’s greatest fighter in the yakuza underworld. However, he’s also Korean. He holds the title through Shi-Nan-Joo, a powerful and ancient martial arts from Korea. Haunted by past sins, Chunhoo abandons his crime life to search for the young woman and son he abandoned decades ago. His yakuza bosses are unforgiving. Assassins trail him all the way back to Korea and Chunhoo resolves that he’s not going to be anybody’s servant anymore. He’s going to become an Emperor, standing at the apex of his own empire. Meanwhile, his son Sukgi is a rising hotshot in the Baekhwa criminal organization in Korea. He’s got it all: money, women and power. But when the Baekhwas spark a national murder scandal, the mob boss forces Sukgi to take the fall by threatening his mother. To save her life, Sukgi must agree to take the fall, a certain death sentence. Will father and son find each other? And who is the Emperor that Chunhoo seeks to become? Will he be for good or evil? MATURE THEMES SC, 184pgs, B&W (1 of 8) SRP: $9.99 MANHWA NOVELLA COLLECTION VOLUME 1 GN by Youngran Lee Presenting the very first series of Netcomics' Manhwa Novella Collections — a monthly anthology of the most prominent Korean authors. In Volume 1: Lie to Me, Hyunjin pays the previous owner of her new apartment, Gangjae, a visit. Yet instead of getting him to pay for the overdue bills he’s been neglecting, she receives the cold shoulder. So when Gangjae later gets into a car accident, and loses two months’ worth of memories, thoughts of sweet revenge lead Hyunjin to pretend to be his girl friend. But what happens when Gangjae recovers his memories — will he never want to see her again, or will something else come of Hyunjin’s expert lies and acting skills? MATURE THEMES SC, 240pgs, B&W SRP: $11.99 NEW ENGLAND COMICS WW2 PRESENTS THE FLYING TIGERS #1 During the summer of 1941, 300 young American flyers were secretly transported to China. They were trained in the jungles of Southeast Asia to prepare to face the Japanese Air Force in combat over the skies of China and Burma. Within weeks of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, the daring exploits of the American Volunteer Group (AVG) captured the imagination of the world. The Chinese called them Fei Hu, for the shark's teeth painted on their planes. The world knew them as the legendary "Flying Tigers". WW2: The Flying Tigers #1 tells the story of how this hard-drinking brawling bunch of inexperienced airmen fought the Japanese in the skys over China, with a war record second to none... MATURE THEMES 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.95 OCTOPUS DEAR JOHN: THE ALEX TOTH DOODLEBOOK TP A new look inside the mind of one of comics' greatest creators! This collects 20 years worth of doodles, sketches and roughs from Space Ghost creator Alex Toth, never before in print. Also features "director's commentary" by the artist on some of his classic comics stories, and correspondence full of insights on storytelling. SC, 256pgs, B&W SRP: $19.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A INTERMAN VOLUME 1 GN by Jeff Parker What if you could adapt to any environment, like the Arctic Sea? What if you were secluded deep within a volcanic cave so that you could learn any language in hours? Chances are, you would be the type of person that could take on dangerous jobs that pay very well. But the international alliance that created you might eventually decide that you're a threat to world security. This happens to Van Meach. As hitmen pursue him around the globe, he must learn the secrets of his origin. The origin of Interman! MATURE THEMES SC, 128pgs, FC SRP: $19.95 ONI PRESS INC. WASTELAND #2 by Antony Johnston, Chris Mitten & Ben Templesmith Not all the cities that survived the Big Wet are like the town of Providens. Some are like Newbegin: burgeoning metropolises that combine pieces of past societies with the new status quo. Can Abi and Jakob make it to across the wastelands to this shining light of the dark future? From the writer and artist of Queen & Country: Declassified: Sons & Daughters comes a bold new ongoing series that bends genres and conventions in a way that only comics can! MATURE THEMES 24pgs, B&W SRP: $2.99 LEADING MAN #3 by B. Clay Moore & Jeremy Haun Things start to heat up for Nick Walker both onscreen and off. It seems Nick may not be the only one on the set with something to hide, but is this new mystery agent on the side of the angels, or a deep cover Code Black operative determined to bring our leading man down? MATURE THEMES 24pgs, FC (3 of 5) SRP: $3.50 NORTHWEST PASSAGE #3 by Scott Chantler Even though they have suffered horrific losses at the hands of their enemies, Charles Lord and his band try to unite the people of Rupert’s Land in the hopes of not only retaking the Fort, but also rescuing the remaining survivors that are still being held as prisoners. This two-fisted action series reaches new heights of pulse-pounding excitement in this bold climactic installment. MATURE THEMES SC, 6x9, 88pgs, B&W SRP: $8.95 EVERLASTING NOVEL by Jamie S. Rich It's 1999 in Portland, Oregon. Lance Scott has just turned 25 and has a pretty good life. Paul Weller is his god; music his constant companion. He has a great apartment, a spoiled cat, an easygoing roommate; only one thing is missing — the girl of his dreams. But reality rarely lives up to dreams. Three girls take turns with his heart, but can he commit to any one of them, or will he always be looking back at what he's left and forward at what might come? And then there's the blue haired girl. This sophomore novel by Jamie S. Rich takes a pop-culture filled look at the irony of a guy who is only able to be truly present in his relationship with his cat; and the accidents that happen when you try to reach forward toward a new love while simultaneously looking over your shoulder at the past. MATURE THEMES SC, 6x9, 520pgs, B&W SRP: $19.95 MY INNER BIMBO #4 Everybody hides something. Lo's "something" is a bubble-gum chewing, blonde bobmshell that sprung out of thi head and into his garage. Now the bimbo is wreaking havoc with Lo's life and putting all of his relationships, both personal and professional, in jeopardy. Will the Mysterious Trout and this Magic Box bring Lo's salvation, or his doom? MATURE THEMES 32pgs, B&W (4 of 5) SRP: $2.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A NORTHWEST PASSAGE by Scott Chantler Rupert’s Land, 1755. Follow famed adventurer, Charles Lord as he and a small band of survivors flee into the wilderness after a band of French mercenaries ambush England’s Fort Newcastle. Charles’ only hope for survival is to unite the various people of the land and of his past against this new threat. Set in the vast wooded expanses of Canada, Northwest Passage marks the beginning of an ongoing two-fisted historical-action series. #1—SC, 72pgs, B&W SRP: $5.95 #2—SC, 88pgs, B&W SRP: $8.95 O/A BORROWED TIME GN by Neal Shaffer & Joe Infurnari Taylor Devlin's life is the picture of perfect urban living. But when he agreed to go to the Bermuda Triangle for a writing assignment, he never knew what he would be leaving behind. Borrowed Time is the tale of a man returning from a mysterious accident at sea, only to face a bigger challenge of understanding exactly how and why his world has changed. It is a story about Taylor being out-of-synch with the physical world, his quest to return to the life he once knew, and the girlfriend he still loves. MATURE THEMES 80pgs, B&W SRP: $6.95 STARS OF THE MONTH CUT MY HAIR ILLUSTRATED NOVEL by Rich, Watson, Morse, Winick, French & Clugston-Major Mason hangs out with kids that are into bad music and bad haircuts. The two most important things in his life are the girl who makes his heart beat at erratic speeds and the band with the strange boy he knows from high school. But everything soon changes in a barrage of angry fists and stomping feet! (STAR16333) MATURE THEMES SC, 6x9, 248pgs, PC SRP: $15.95 COURTNEY CRUMRIN VOLUME 1: NIGHT THINGS TP by Ted Naifeh Presenting the initial Courtney Crumrin mini-series in a new digest-sized format. Courtney's parents have dragged her out to a high-to-do suburb to live with her creepy Great Uncle Aloysius in his spooky old house. She’s not only the new kid in school, but she also discovers strange things lurking under her bed. (STAR19412) SC, 5x7, 128pgs, B&W SRP: $11.95 LITTLE STAR TP by Andi Watson Simon Adams is certainly not one of those dead-beat dads. Watch him stagger through the pee, the poo, and the puke in a sleep-deprived haze. Observe as he becomes a second class citizen in his X-chromosome controlled domicile. And feel as Simon tries to juggle career ambitions and his family in an act worthy of the best circus performers. No, you're not alone; this is what it's like for everyone. (FEB063203) MATURE THEMES SC, 6x9, 160pgs, B&W SRP: $19.95 ********************************************************************** OFFERED AGAIN O/A SCOTT PILGRIM VOLUME 2 VS THE WORLD GN by Bryan Lee O’Malley Scott's life has taken a bit of a detour, but he's going to take steps to get everything back under control. There's Knives Chau, there's Ramona Flowers, there's his band, there's six or seven evil ex-boyfriends floating around, and there's a couple little things from out of Scott's past that might end up seeming a lot more important really soon. Too much! Can't deal! Must stop typing! MATURE THEMES SC, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $11.95 PAPERCUTZ THE LIFE OF POPE JOHN PAUL II IN COMICS GN by Alessandro Mainardi & Werner Maresta John Paul II was one of the most beloved popes in history. Here is his complete biography told in the graphic novel format. For the first time in beautifully illustrated comics, the entire story of his incredible life is told — from his youth and inspiration to join the church in his native Poland, through his heroic defiance of the communist regime which first brought him international attention, and to his leadership as Pope. His inspirational quest for peace and world understanding touched millions, reaching far beyond his faithful followers. Featuring a clothbound cover and introduction by His Eminence Cardinal Jose Saraiva Martins, Prefect of the Congregation for Saints' Causes. SC, 6x9, 96pgs, FC SRP: $16.95 NANCY DREW BOXED SET Includes a best-selling free Nancy Drew Computer Game from "Her Interactive"! A $20 value! 384 pages of color comics! Including her first 4 breath-taking mysteries in comics: The Demon of River Heights, Writ in Stone, The Haunted House and The Girl Who Wasn’t There. Specially priced! (C: 0-1-2) Set (x4), SC, FC SRP: $29.95 THE HARDY BOYS BOXED SET Includes their first 4 breathless adventures in comics: The Ocean of Osyria, Identity Theft, Mad House and Malled. 384 pages of color comics, specially priced! (C: 0-1-2) Set (x4), SC, FC SRP: $29.95 PHENOMENON COMICS BLACKPOOL VOLUME 1: SACRIFICE & BLOOD BROS TP Packaging the first two story arcs of the cult hit Blackpool, Phenomenon Comics' first trade features the classic Blackpool origin story Sacrifice, and for the first time in print, Blackpool: Blood Brothers. When doe-eyed coed Annabelle MacAleister arrives at Dunsany College, her nightmares come back, and worse, come true. But channeling the death throes of ritual human sacrifice victims was only the beginning. As Annabelle's bizarre visions evolve, her allies creep ever closer to the truth of the Evil slumbering in Blackpool Lake. Punk-rock scrapper Damian Crow has a bad feeling about his roommate's new fraternity, and a different feeling about its taboo relationship with Dunsany's exotic fencing coach and Russian professor Katarina Ahkmatova. But will he act in time to stop a brotherhood with a taste for more than beer? Meanwhile, rogue FBI agent Eleanna Sanchez teams up with the venerable Professor Hughes and discovers an ancient tome of unnatural lore: The History of Blackpool, penned by an anonymous immortal and reproduced here in its entirety! SC, 192pgs, FC SRP: $19.95 POISON PRESS CAVALCADE OF BOYS COMPLETE COLLECTION TP by Tim Fish Responding to the sold-out success of its three volume trade paperback, Cavalcade of Boys, Poison Press proudly re-prints Cavalcade, now as a single book and featuring some exclusive new material too! This gay romance series of creator Tim Fish (I ? Marvel, Strugglers) has received the attention of critics and fans alike. Cavalcade is both funny and painfully “real,” and Fish’s grounded dialogue and eye-pleasing art breathe life into the characters as they grow with each vignette and experience. Don’t be fooled by its gay-themed genre — Cavalcade has a loyal female readership too. MATURE THEMES SC, 552pgs, B&W SRP: $30.00 SOMETHING FISHY THIS WAY COMES TP by Tim Fish An off-beat collection of mini comics produced by Tim Fish (I Love Marvel, Strugglers) from 1989-2006. Fish fans will delight in seeing some of his early work in all its original glory (including “Utopian U.” from his college days!) and delight again when they see new work on an old favorite, “Hop to it!” an ode to hating work as told by frogs. And then there’s also indie rockers “the Cupcakes” in chase-scene trouble, and Matt Mishap who meets the “Mod Monsters of Marvy Manor.” More than a third of the Fish offerings are new and never seen before, including roommate envy in “Things Don’t Always Suck,” and true-friends-always “Tammi & Jimmy.” Each tale in this (Fish’s 5th) book supplies a chuckle purchased with campy, quirky humor. A fun sampler of all things Fishy. MATURE THEMES SC, 256pgs, B&W SRP: $18.00 PRIMA PUBLISHING PERFECT DARK: ZERO #1 by Eric S. Trautmann & Cold FuZion Studios Joanna Dark shows off her highly effective — and destructive — skills to her new employer. Is she a loose cannon, or just what they need? Written by Microsoft's own Eric S. Trautmann, and illustrated by Cold FuZion Studios, a production studio specializing in providing multimedia content for all levels within the entertainment field, this is the first of a six-issue series devoted to the world of Perfect Dark: Zero. 32pgs (1 of 6) SRP: $3.50 PURE IMAGINATION PUBLISHING THE JACK COLE READER VOLUME 1 TP by Jack Cole A tribute to one of the wildest brains in comics! The creator of Plastic Man, Cole worked on dozens of features over twenty years. Included in this volume are early stories from 1938, Midnight, Burp the Twerp, Angels O'Day, Wun Clu, Death Patrol, and others. Most of this material has not been previously reprinted. Due to revised publishing schedule. (C: 0-1-2) RES. from Previews Vol. XV #6 (JUN053114) SC, 8x11, 160pgs, B&W SRP: $25.00 RADIO COMIX FURRLOUGH #163 by Various Furrlough -- For 15 years, your only monthly source for anthropomorphics! Romance, intrigue, and epic romance in the latest installment of Christina Hanson's "Ebin and May", plus fast-paced, high-flying espionage in Rusty Haller's "Ace and Queenie". All this, wrapped in a beautiful cover by J. L. Anderson. 163 issues, and still going strong! 32pgs, B&W SRP: $3.50 FOXXXIES #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 48pgs, B&W SRP: $4.99 GENUS #79 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 RAW BOOKS AND GRAPHICS OFFERED AGAIN O/A LITTLE LIT: DARK AND SILLY NIGHT HC edited by Art Spiegelman & Francoise Mouly In this latest edition of the groundbreaking Little Lit series, Art Spiegelman, the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of MAUS and Francoise Mouly, the art editor of The New Yorker, asked contributors such as Neil Gaiman, Basil Wolverton, William Joyce, Joost Swarte, Gahan Wilson, David Mazzucchelli, Tony Millionaire, and many other luminaries, to start their story with “It was a dark and silly night…” The results are wild and silly imaginings — possibly the funniest and most ridiculous stories ever dreamt up! HC, 9x13, 48pgs, FC SRP: $19.99 STARS OF THE MONTH LITTLE LIT FOLKLORE & FAIRY TALE FUNNIES edited by Art Spiegelman & Francoise Mouly It's a treasure and a treasury - a Raw for kids and imaginative adults. Innovative cartoonists and renowned children's book artists from around the world have gathered to bring you the magic of fairy tales through the wonder of comics. The stories range from old favorites to new discoveries, from the profound to the silly. A treat for all ages, these picture stories unlock the enchanted door into the pleasures of books and reading! Those contributing include Art Spiegelman, William Joyce, Joost Swarte, Walt Kelly, Daniel Clowes, Lorenzo Mattotti, David Mazzucchelli, Chis Ware, Charles Burns, and many more! And as an added bonus, a story-telling board game is included. (Harper Collins Publishers) (0-06-028624-5) SC, 9x14, 64pg, FC (STAR14250)SRP: $19.95 LITTLE LIT: STRANGE STORIES FOR STRANGE KIDS HC edited by Art Spiegelman & Francoise Mouly The second groundbreaking anthology from the New York Times bestselling team of Art Spiegelman and Francoise Mouly! The everyday world is turned upside down and the ordinary becomes the extraordinary in this collection of strange tales featuring stories and games from celebrated, award-winning comics artists from around the world as Maurice Sendak (Where The Wild Things Are), Jules Feiffer, Kim Deitch, Kaz, Richard McGuire, Martin Handford (Where's Waldo?), plus a selection from Barnaby by Crockett Johnson, comics by literary giants Paul Auster and David Sedaris, and many others. (STAR14251) (C: 0-1-2) HC, 9x13, 64pgs, FC SRP: $19.95 ********************************************************************** REBELLION 2000 AD PROGS #1500-1503 by Various The Galaxy's Greatest Comic explodes into the Summer with a red-hot line-up of stories by a stunning selection of talent! Judge Dredd investigates a crime that will have deep repercussions for his world in "The Connection" by John Wagner (A History of Violence) and Kev Walker (Young James Bond); Russian rogue Nikolai Dante leads the assault on "Dragon's Island" courtesy of Robbie Morrison (The Authority) and John Burns; meanwhile, horror breaks out in Long Barrow Maximum Security Prison in the terrifying "Stone Island" by Ian Edginton and Simon Davis. All this plus much more! (C: 0-1-2) Magazine, 32pgs, PC SRP: $4.10 JUDGE DREDD MEGAZINE #249 Another monthly plunge into the mean streets of Mega-City One sees Judge Dredd trying to bring order to the South American city of Cuidad Barranquilla in ŒRegime Change¹ by Gordon Rennie and Inaki Miranda (The Chase). Elsewhere, there¹s more WWII horror in Fiends of the Eastern Front: Stalingrad by David Bishop and Colin MacNeil, blistering Bollywood action in Black Siddha III by Pat Mills (Marshall Law) and Simon Davis, and another tale from the notorious Black Museum. All this plus features, classic stories and much more! (C: 0-1-2) Magazine, 64pgs, PC SRP: $7.50 BEC AND KAWL VOLUME 1: BLOODY STUDENTS TP by Simon Spurrier & Steve Roberts Becky Miller and Jarrod Kawl are a pair of students sharing a flat in the less-than- salubrious Swineboil Apartments. He’s a stoner movie geek, she’s a power-crazed Goth artist — together, they’re a magnet for every demonic incursion and ectoplasmic event. They could be mankind’s last hope against the terrors from beyond — if they could only get off their arses… (C: 0-1-2) SC, 8x11, 144pgs, FC SRP: $23.99 ROGUE TROOPER: REALPOLITIK TP by Gordon Rennie & Various Rogue is dying due to a flaw in his genetic engineering and it’s up to a two Souther scientists to find the Genetic Infantryman before its too late. Meanwhile, in the enemy camp of the Norts a crazed War Marshal plots a bloody vengeance against Nu Earth for the death of his son, a death caused by the Rogue Trooper himself! (C: 0-1-2) SC, 8x11, 144pgs, B&W SRP: $23.99 RENAISSANCE PRESS AMELIA RULES! VOLUME 1: THE WHOLE WORLD'S CRAZY— BOOKSHELF EDITION Brand New - Re-Packaged, Re-Designed and Re-Mastered!New school, new friends, and a new life are what’s in store for 9-year-old Amelia McBride. Forced out of Manhattan and into small-town life after her parents’ divorce, Amelia struggles to keep her sanity among her new friends. Told with hip wit and charm, this book collects issues #1-5 of the acclaimed series. SOFTCOVER—SC, 6x9, 176pgs, FC SRP: $14.95 HARDCOVER—HC, 6x9, 176pgs, FC SRP: $24.95 SIGNED HARDCOVER—HC, 6x9, 176pgs, FC SRP: $40.95 AMELIA RULES! VOLUME 2: WHAT MAKES YOU HAPPY—BOOKSHELF EDITION by Jimmy Gownley Brand New — Re-Packaged, Re-Designed and Re-Mastered! Collecting issues #6-10, Amelia lives life, suffers loss, and kisses a ninja. Always entertaining, this 3 time Eisner and Harvey nominee is guaranteed to keep you laughing and get your kids/nieces/nephews/etc. hooked on comics! With smart writing and beautiful illustration, Amelia Rules! has been called the “Pixar” of comic books. Available is Softcover, Hardcover and signed Hardcover editions! SOFTCOVER—SC, 6x9, 176pgs, FC SRP: $14.95 HARDCOVER—HC, 6x9, 176pgs, FC SRP: $24.95 SIGNED HARDCOVER—HC, 6x9, 176pgs, FC SRP: $40.95 AMELIA RULES! VOLUME 3: SUPERHEROES—BOOKSHELF EDITION by Jimmy Gownley For the first time! This Harvey and Eisner-nominated series collects issues 11-16. Amelia McBride is facing more changes -Amelia may be moving again, new friend Trish is hiding a terrible secret, and superhero-wannabe Reggie has vowed to destroy the evil Legion of Steves. This first novel-length Amelia Rules! story masterfully combines drama and humor. Available is Softcover, Hardcover and signed Hardcover editions! SOFTCOVER—SC, 6x9, 176pgs, FC SRP: $14.95 HARDCOVER—HC, 6x9, 176pgs, FC SRP: $24.95 SIGNED HARDCOVER—HC, 6x9, 176pgs, FC SRP: $40.95 REVOLUTION COMICS PARIAH #3 Book 3 introduces King Eddie, a street preacher that is trying to do Gods work on Earth. However, King Eddie is unprepared for what Hell has to offer. Natasami arrives in Oakland in search of David but his arrival leaves the entire city with memories that they will not soon forget. David gets put in a predicament that he might never be able to recover from that ultimately spawn phase 1 of Hells plan. Hell has been listening, Hell has been waiting, Hell has been informed, Hell is coming! All Hell breaks out in book 3. FC SRP: $2.99 ROSEN PUBLISHING GROUP THE CREATION OF CAPTAIN AMERICA HC by Thomas Forget This book tells the story of Captain America, along with Superman, one of the most recognizable comic book superheroes. With enthusiasm that jumps off the page, the author introduces readers to the struggling writers and artists who created Captain America in the 1930s, when the United States was on the brink of World War II. The author explains how and why they infused Cap with American ideals, creating a hero unlike any others in the comic book pages. Readers will also see how the original twists and turns in the Captain America story lines have kept readers interested for nearly seventy years. Brave and bold, but also thoughtful and fallible, Captain America reflects the complex character of America itself. (C: 0-1-2) HC, 8x9, 48pgs, PC SRP: $21.95 THE CREATION OF IRON MAN HC by Adam Eisenberg A behind-the-scenes look at Iron Man, one of Marvel Comics’ most celebrated heroes; and its creators, Stan Lee and Jack Kirby—two of the most talented and celebrated people in the history of comic books. This title concentrates on the circumstances of Lee and Kirby’s early lives and how they each came to work at Marvel, and highlights the ups and downs of Marvel’s comic book successes and the evolution of Iron Man over the decades of its existence. The accessibility of Iron Man’s character (he was seen as a “real person” with real problems, not just as a superhero who didn’t have to deal with everyday life) is discussed, as well as the historical and political circumstances of the times—particularly the Cold War—and how they affected Iron Man (including a discussion of how these circumstances are pertinent to the depiction of Iron Man’s enemies). (C: 0-1-2) HC, 8x9, 48pgs, PC SRP: $21.95 THE CREATION OF SPIDER-MAN HC In the early 1960s, Marvel Comics introduced Spider-Man, a comic book superhero unlike any other. When in superhero mode, he had amazing powers like other heroes. In real life, however, he was a clumsy, geeky teenager! With this most original twist on the genre, creators Stan Lee and Steve Ditko wrote Spider-Man stories that have captivated millions of readers, right up to the present. In this book, popular DC Comics writer Paul Kupperberg relates the story behind the creation of Spider-Man and the reasons for the superhero’s immense popularity. For those who want to know more about the Spider-Man legend, this book is the perfect starting point. (C: 0-1-2) HC, 8x9, 48pgs, PC SRP: $21.95 THE CREATION OF THE FANTASTIC FOUR HC by Eric Fein During the Fantastic Four’s publication from the 1960s to the mid-1990s, America saw many changes, and its creators, Jack Kirby and Stan Lee, took note within the comic book’s pages. For instance, the first black superhero appeared on the pages of Fantastic Four, perhaps influenced by the civil rights movement happening in the real world. This book takes a comprehensive look at creators Jack Kirby and Stan Lee, from their techniques to their side projects, while examining the larger historical context in which the Fantastic Four was created and that of the comic-book industry itself during the comic book’s three-decades-long stint. (C: 0-1-2) HC, 8x9, 48pgs, PC SRP: $21.95 THE CREATION OF THE INCREDIBLE HULK HC by Eric Fein This is a look behind the scenes at the creation of Marvel’s Incredible Hulk. Students are taken on a journey covering all the influences — from the background of the creators to the social and political climate at the time of Hulk’s creation — that came to bear on the beginnings of this comic book hero. Indeed, there have been many highs and lows in the life of this temperamental Marvel hero, yet he has come to be a favorite of a broad spectrum of Marvel fans — even enjoying status as a revolutionary icon during the 1960s. This high interest story includes a look at the twists of fate in the lives of Stan Lee and Jack Kirby that brought them together to revolutionize the comic book industry--bringing about the Marvel Age of Comics. There is also a look at all of Hulks foes, friends, and the many talented writers and artists who helped create the superhero that comic book fans have come to love. (C: 0-1-2) HC, 8x9, 48pgs, PC SRP: $21.95 THE CREATION OF THE X-MEN HC by Danny Fingenoth Stan Lee and Jack Kirby’s creation of the X-Men continued the success of the Marvel approach to superheroes: the X-Men are complex characters with complex relationships to which a broad readership could relate. The creation of this team of superheroes was also a response to shifts in family life as well as social and political revolutions: from the rise of divorce in America to the Civil Rights Movement. Moreover, experiences to which anyone could relate were also intricate to the popularity of the X-Men: For example, feelings of exclusion and wanting to be recognized as special and unique among peers. This celebration of the X-Men includes the story behind key X-Men members, enemies, and the writers and artists who brought them to life, as well as the influence the X-Men continues to have on the entertainment industry. (C: 0-1-2) HC, 8x9, 48pgs, PC SRP: $21.95 SAF COMICS VLAD THE IMPALER HC by Yves H. & Hermann The legend of Dracula comes to life in this vivid depiction of Dracula's origin! (C: 0-1-2) HC, 64pgs, FC SRP: $12.95 SHANDA FANTASY ARTS EXTINCTIONERS: TALES OF THE ENDANGERED #3 by Shawntae Howard This tale of furry superheroes on a faraway world delivers fast-paced action and comedy that's not to be missed. The story is given from the perspective of new school independent artists and writers as well as seasoned pros like Fred Perry (Gold Digger) and J. Axer (Sonic the Hedgehog). 40pgs, B&W SRP: $4.99 SILENT DEVIL PRODUCTIONS DRACULA VS CAPONE #1 by Jim Krueger & Chris Moreno It's 1920s prohibition era Chicago, and Al Capone leads the largest mafia organization in the country. Business is so good that a Transylvanian bloodsucker looks for a piece of the pie. So Capone is now forced to join with Elliot Ness and The Untouchables to save the city from an even bigger threat! 32pgs, FC (1 of 3) SRP: $2.95 THE DEVIL'S PANTIES #7 by Jennie Breeden Jen's boy toy discovers a secret from her past while she goes on a bachelorette party at the historically worst strip club in Atlanta. There she witnesses "Blondie" crushing beer cans with her boobs. Throw in a pirate and some Twinkie-eating squirrels, and you've got a handle on this bizarre issue! 48pgs, B&W SRP: $4.95 THE LAST SIN OF MARK GRIMM #4 by M. Sean McManus & Chris Moreno Though his veins hae bled dry, Mark Grimm must make a final stand or lose his wife forever. The drug, Icor, mysteriously gives life when there is none. Grimm must pay a terrible price, though, to vanquish the evil that rots both the city and himself! 24pgs, B&W (4 of 4) SRP: $2.95 SIRIUS ENTERTAINMENT POISON ELVES: LOST TALES #7 by Aaron Bordner The latest gateway into the gothadelic weird-world of Aaron Bordner’s Lost Tales features Winston, the sexy supernatural bounty-hunter. Winston thinks her latest job is just another pesky werewolf infestation. But the reluctant training that she received from her father may be the only thing that saves her from the lycanthropic pest! 24pgs, B&W SRP: $2.95 POISON ELVES VENTURES #5: FLEECE by Keith Davidsen & Aaron Bordner After the Sanctuary Assassin Guild collapsed, Fleece made a fortune off his reputation as one if its few survivors. Now, an enemy from the past has returned, framing him for the murder of an Elvin dignitary. Hunted by the Elvin Black Guard, Fleece must now the mystery woman responsible for the manhunt! MATURE THEMES 32pgs, B&W SRP: $3.50 POISON ELVES: GOTHADELIC PORTFOLIO by Aaron Bordner From Lusiphur’s Lost Tales to the Poison Elves Ventures, Aaron Bordner has been blazing a unique new path through the world of Amrahly’nn. This remarkable collection includes 10 art plates from Bordner, which have never been seen before. Strictly limited to just 199 copies, this portfolio is printed on heavy, parchment-style bond paper, with each 8.5” x 11” print signed and numbered by the artist. Ready for framing! (C: 0-1-2) Portfolio, 9x11, FC SRP: $15.00 STARS OF THE MONTH AKIKO POCKET-SIZED TPS by Mark Crilley Now the debut story from the Akiko on the Planet Smoo is collected in manga-sized graphic novels! Join Akiko and her friends on the planet Smoo, where they must save the Prince from the clutches of both the Living Castle of Gamgor and the evil Alia Rellapor. VOLUME ONE (MAR042762)—SC, 6x9, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $11.95 VOLUME TWO—SC, 6x9, 128pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 VOLUME THREE (APR042866)—SC, 6x9, 128pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 VOLUME FOUR (NOV053106)—SRP: $11.95 VOLUME FIVE (NOV053107)—SC, 6x9, 144pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 AKIKO TPS by Mark Crilley Akiko finds that the Prince has been taken captive by Alia Rellapor, a villainess of incredible power and mystery. The resulting rescue mission reunites Akiko with her otherworldly pals and leads them on an adventure that’s literally out of this world! VOLUME 6—SC, 7x10, 136pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95 VOLUME 7—SC, 7x10, 144pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95 ********************************************************************** SKY DOG PRESS BUZZBOY: SIDEKICKS RULE! #1 by Gallagher, Faber, Various This revamped edition of the FCBD comic features a sensational variant cover by Spider- Man artist, Mike Wieringo! When the Earth’s greatest adult heroes disappear, Buzzboy and his other sidekick buddies must keep the world safe from alien invaders, time- traveling ducks… and evil robot wiener-dogs!? Issue #1 Also features comic tutorials for kids of all ages, and the return of Roboy Red! It’s thermonuclear-powered boy-robot fun! 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 BUZZBOY: SIDEKICKS RULE! #2 by John Gallagher & Various When Buzzboy is told that he needs to find a new super mentor, or give up his super powers, the auditions at the Buzzboy Diner begin. Becca, Zoomer, and Doc Cyber must help Buzzboy decide between the good, the bad, and the monkey. Plus, he must do all this with the added threat of Timequake, the malicious mallard! Cover by Howard Porter. 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 THRILL HOUSE (NEED SIGNED NVS) SHARK-MAN #1 by Ronald Shussett, Michael Town & Dave Elliot, & Steve Pugh From Ronald Shussett, writer/producer of Alien and Total Recall, and executive producer on Minority Report, and Steve Pugh, artist of Superman vs. Terminator and Star Wars, comes the new series, Shark-Man! This is the story of a death-row prisoner forced to protect a Utopian society from the cancer of organized crime. Imagine 1930s Chicago crossed with a futuristic Venice, Italy. Tom Gaskill was falsely convicted of his father's murder and the theft of the city's wealth. Now he must protect New Venice City, the ocean city his father built, with the help of a submarine designed to be the ocean's greatest weapon. Even from within the confines of the prison, Tom manages to battle the dark forces on the outside! 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 THRUD COMICS THRUD THE BARBARIAN #2 by Carl Critchlow In this second of his stand-alone adventures, Thrud embarks on a 'mammoth' quest through icy wastes and perilous peaks to discover the secret of eternal life. As bodyguard to the intrepid Professor Prometheus Pye and his hapless sidekick Bodkin, our hero encounters a phalanx of frosty foes before squaring up to immortal priest-king Kembaal- o. (C: 0-1-2) MATURE THEMES 24pgs, FC SRP: $3.95 TITAN PUBLISHING STARS OF THE MONTH JAMES BOND TPS by Ian Fleming & Various Here are rarely seen classic adventures that are adapted from Ian Fleming’s original James Bond novels! (C: 0-1-2) CASINO ROYALE—SC, 9x12, 96pgs, B&W SRP: $16.95 COLONEL SUN (OCT053195)—SC, 9x12, 112pgs, B&W SRP: $19.95 DR. NO—SC, 9x12, 112pgs, B&W SRP: $16.95 OCTOPUSSY—SC, 9x12, 96pgs, B&W SRP: $16.95 ON HER MAJESTY'S SECRET SERVICE—9x12, 128pgs, B&W SRP: $17.95 ********************************************************************** JAMES BOND: TROUBLE SPOT TP by Jim Lawrence & Yaroslav Horak Collects previously syndicated material. James Bond investigates a mysterious box, and tangles with the nefarious Baron Sharck! Also includes Isle of Condors, The League of Vampires and Die With My Boots On! Plus, it’s Bond in the bedroom with an introduction by Martine Beswicke (From Russia With Love) and an exclusive Bond Girls feature! (C: 0-1-2) SC, 9x12, 128pgs, B&W SRP: $19.95 STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION COMICS CLASSICS VOLUME 2: MAELSTROM TP by Michael Jan Friedman, Pablo Marcos & Various Collects the ongoing Star Trek: The Next Generation issues #13-18. A peace treaty is threatened when Chief O’Brien falls under the control of a telepath; Riker and La Forge are captured by Ferengi profiteers; and the Enterprise is launched into the sights of two Romulan Warbirds! Featuring rare interviews with LeVar Burton (Geordi La Forge) and Michael Dorn (Lt Worf)! (C: 0-1-2) SC, 7x10, 160pgs, FC SRP: $19.95 STARS OF THE MONTH BATTLESTAR GALACTICA VOLUME 1: SAGA OF A STAR WORLD TP by McKenzie, Colon, Simonson & Various This classic comic-strip adaptation tells the story of the very first episodes of the smash- hit sci-fi show, Battlestar Galactica. With an introduction by Apollo himself, Richard Hatch, an exclusive new cover by Garry Leach, and other amazing new features, this issue contains Battlestar Galactica # 1-5 & #15-16 (originally published by Marvel Comics). (APR053088) (C: 0-1-2) SC, 7x10, 160pgs, FC SRP: $19.95 BATTLESTAR GALACTICA VOLUME 2: MEMORY MACHINE TP by McKenzie, Janson, DeFalco, & Various Collects Marvel’s Battlestar Galactica #6-13. In this second of Titan’s collections of the 1970s Battlestar Galactic comic, Commander Adama submits himself to the Memory Machine to remember the coordinates of Earth. Features an exclusive introduction by Herb Jefferson! (C: 0-1-2) SC, 7x10, 144pgs, FC SRP: $19.95 ********************************************************************** WALLACE & GROMIT 2007 YEARBOOK by Various Wallace & Gromit, Oscar-winning stars of Curse of the Were-rabbit, now have their own amazing, extra-cheesy hardcover special that's chock full of new strips, games, and puzzles. This best-of compilation, with all-new material, makes a perfect gift for the holiday season! (C: 0-1-2) HC, 9x14, 64pgs, FC SRP: $9.95 WALLACE & GROMIT COMICS MAGAZINE The endearing duo are back, with some more never-before-seen comic strip adventures! Not content with a few grand adventures? This magazine also gives you exciting features, puzzling puzzles, cracking competitions, and a heaving sack of mail with readers’ art and crazy contraptions! (C: 0-1-2) #12—Magazine, 52pgs, FC SRP: $5.99 #13—Magazine, 52pgs, FC SRP: $5.99 TOKYOPOP RATINGS KEY: A = All Ages, Y = Youth 10+, T = Teen 13+, OT = Older Teen 16+, M = Mature 18+ STAR TREK: THE MANGA VOL. 1 GN by Shinsei Shinsei In celebration of Star Trek's 40th anniversary, here are five new episodes set in the Original Star Trek series: The last survivors of gender war live on as spirits in machinery and take control of Enterprise; a dying race unwittingly creates the ultimate resistance to disease; a small colony tries to cheat death by uploading its collective consciousnesses into a satellite; warring planets exchange peace offerings via the Enterprise, but one "gift" is turns deadly; a group of teen, warrior-robot pilots becomes restless in times of peace, turning to pillaging for thrills. Rating: T SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W $9.99 AGENT BOO VOL. 1 GN by Alex DeCampi & Edo Fuijkschot There are thousands and thousands of parallel universes out there, and it's the Agents' job to make sure you never see them! Three new trainees have just joined the Agents' ranks, including a surprise recruit: fourth grader Boo. The problem is that Boo is young and small, even for her age--not to mention a scaredy-cat. But Boo will learn that being small and quiet has great advantages, too! Rating: A SC, 5x7, 96pgs, B&W (1 of 3) $4.99 THE GROSSE ADVENTURES VOL. 1 GN by Annie Auerbach & Mike Norton Join Brothers Stinky and Stan Grosse as they embark on extraordinary -- albeit smelly -- adventures! From the dense jungle of the boys' imagination where they stumble upon a lost temple (psst: it's in their backyard), to a class trip at the science museum, you'll just have to follow your nose to find out where the boys will end up next. And, you may ask, how can you tell the brothers apart? Stinky is the silent-but-deadly type, while Stan blows 'em out loud and proud! Rating: A SC, 5x7, 96pgs, B&W (1 of 3) $4.99 PEACH FUZZ VOLUME 2 GN by Jared Hodges & Lindsay Cibos Show and Tell! The exciting day of "Show and Tell" has arrived and Amanda unveils Peach to applause and approval. Amanda is happy to receive the attention, but feels a twinge of jealously towards Peach; the kids are only interested in her ferret, not her. Will Peach become the new mascot for Amanda’s class? Rating: A SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (2 of 3) $9.99 ATOMIC KING DAIDOGAN VOL. 1 GN by Nathan Maurer In this hilarious spoof of all things mech—Gundam, Transformers, Voltron— businessmen combat one another for corporate supremacy with epic robot battles! Restaurateur Goto Onishi is broke and without hope… until he discovers the secret power hidden beneath the floorboards of his near-bankrupt restaurant! Rating: T SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (1 of 3) $9.99 BUS GAMER 1999-2001: THE PILOT EDITION by Kazuya Minekura Toki Mishiba, Nobuto Nakajyo, and Kazuo Saitoh are hired to play the Biz Game, a game much like capture the flag, only with company secrets and insane amounts of money involved. At first they think it’s a crazy but fun way to get some money, but as the game goes on, they hear stories about mysterious deaths on the news, and recognize the victims as members of the teams they’ve beaten in the game. When one of the losers of a game dies right in front of them, they realize what is really at stake — their very lives! Rating: OT SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W (1 of 1) $9.99 DEARS OFFICIAL FAN BOOK by PEACH-PIT & Various In this compilation based on the best-selling manga series, artists ranging from the famed Takagi Nobuyuki (Kokoro Toshokan and Pure Marionation) to Peach-Pit (creator of DearS) themselves have created hilarious stories featuring the hottest characters from DearS. Sometimes sweet and innocent, sometimes a little bit erotic, this is a must-have for fans of the popular manga. Rating: T SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (1 of 1) $9.99 INNOCENT W VOL. 1 GN by Kei Kusunoki Someone has assembled a group of high school girls – rumored to be witches – and dropped them off in the woods. Among them is Makoto, a private eye with an uncanny, almost otherworldly, ability to get his man. But one by one, the witches die a violent death – who could be behind the bloody carnage? Rating: OT SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (1 of 2) $9.99 KAMEN TANTEI VOL. 1 GN by Matsuri Akino Coincidentally, a pair of young aspiring mystery writers try to solve a number of bizarre and baffling incidents around them. Lucky for them, the Masked Detective always seems to show up in the nick of time to help. In this light-hearted comedy, it’s not always about solving the crimes – but you can be sure that the trail of clues always leads to a hoot and a holler! Rating: T SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (1 of 4) $9.99 LAYA, THE WITCH OF RED POOH VOL. 1 GN by Yo Yo Witness the riveting account of Puss, the loveable chain-smoking cat... Snowy, a spectator to the some of the village’s strangest scenes... Niky, a flagrant freeloader who shamelessly squats in Laya’s house... and Laya herself, the magical, mystical witch who has gathered all of these characters under her roof! Rating: T SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (1 of 2) $9.99 MITSUKAZU MIHARA’S R.I.P.: REQUIEM IN PHONYBRIAN GN by Mitsukazu Mihara Transylvania Rose is a bored angel who descends to Earth to clean a few souls. When she witnesses a depressed undertaker slitting his wrists, Rose attempts to take him up to heaven, only to discover that those who take their own life can’t go to heaven. Undaunted, Rose rips off one of her wings and gives it to the undertaker, trapping them both somewhere between heaven and hell–and life and death. Rating: OT SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (1 of 1) $9.99 VAMPIRE DOLL: GUILT-NA-ZAN VOL. 1 GN by Erika Kari Guilt-Nazan is a vampire aristocrat who was sealed into a cross by Kyouji’s ancestor more than 100 years ago. Now Kyouji has revived him–although he was resurrected as a doll and can only transform into his real figure when he sucks blood from Kyouji’s sister Tonae... But when you combine Goth clothes and hot vampires, slowly but surely everyone will start to feel like one big family! SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (1 of 1) $9.99 Rating: T YOUR EYES ONLY: CHOBITS ART BOOK by CLAMP Here is the much-anticipated art book from CLAMP, the world’s most popular manga studio–featuring work from their most popular manga series! The stunningly gorgeous artwork includes 10 removable poster spreads and pages of luscious, full-color art! If you love Chi from CLAMP’s manga Chobits, you will love this artbook. Chi in all her lovely dresses, interesting poses and her alternate personality! Rating: T SC, 7x10, 120pgs, PC $19.99 CHOBITS VOL 1 GN by CLAMP Hideki's just like every other guy in the 22nd century. He just wants a good job, a good car, and a sexy robot girlfriend to call his own. Until he lands the job, he'll never be able to afford his own "Persocom" companion. Hideki's luck changes when he discovers Chi -- an adorable but seemingly stupid Persocom -- tied up in a pile of trash. His first robot companion turns out to be a lot more responsibility than he expected, and she gets him into quite a few embarrassing situations. It's "boy meets girl" for the cyber age. SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (STAR15391) $9.99 CHOBITS VOL 2 GN by CLAMP Hideki's luck with girls seems to be turning around. First his sexy test-prep teacher asks to sleep over, then the landlady starts doing him favors, and even the really cute girl from work goes out with him. And then there's Chi. She's the artificially intelligent Persocom that Hideki found, and as she continues to grow and learn, she hopes that Hideki will be her one true love. She'll do anything thing for Hideki, so when he tells her he's low on money, she takes a job. But when Hideki finds out what she's been paid to do, he'll do anything to bring her home. SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (STAR16648) $9.99 CHOBITS VOL 3 GN by CLAMP In the future, boys will be boys and girls will be robots. Like every other guy, Hideki just wants a cool job, a hot ride, and a state of the art robotic girlfriend. But pretty Chobits don't come cheap, and Hideki is out of luck, until he finds a cute one in the garbage. But even in the future, you get what you pay for and he soon discovers that real women aren't the only ones who are high maintenance. SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (STAR16582) $9.99 CHOBITS VOL 4 GN by CLAMP When Hideki initially found Chi, his personal companion, he knew that her original owner might come looking for her. Now, that moment Hideki feared has finally come to pass, and what happens is completed unexpected. But even as he risks losing Chi, Hideki makes a new friend when he inherits another laptop persocom. Many questions are answered at last, and even more are posed, in the fourth volume of this international smash hit. SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (STAR17870) $9.99 CHOBITS VOL 5 GN by CLAMP Chi is kidnapped on her way to work and Hideki embarks on a frantic search for his missing persocom. Tracking Chi down is only a matter of time but Chi is not willing to wait, and reveals a defense mechanism that is linked to her mysterious past. SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (STAR18138) $9.99 CHOBITS VOL 6 GN by CLAMP Can a human be happy living with a machine? Hiroyasu Ueda truly believed he could when he married his persocom but one fateful day tragedy struck and Ueda was separated from his true love. It's often said that persocoms are more perfect than humans, better looking, better lovers, better thinking. Is it possible for someone who once loved the perfect, if artificial, woman go back to loving a mere human? SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (STAR18725) $9.99 CHOBITS VOL 7 GN by CLAMP Hideki's personal attachment to his one and only persocom is deeper than he ever thought imaginable and he must now come to grips with his true feelings for Chi. He always knew Chi was different than other persocoms, however, her past has remained a mystery until now. Chi's mysterious origins are finally exposed in the most revealing episode of Chobits yet! SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (STAR19197) $9.99 CHOBITS VOL 8 GN by CLAMP Last volume of the series! Chi has developed quite a bit since Hideki found her lying in the garbage one fateful morning. She's learned to speak, work in a pastry shop, go shopping and possibly love? After much soul searching, Chi comes to the realization that her feelings towards Hideki are nothing short of love. Her strong emotions prove to be a threat to persocoms everywhere and two outlaws are set on deactivating her before she can do any more damage. SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (STAR19732) $9.99 SEIKAI NOVEL SERIES VOL. 1: PRINCESS OF THE EMPIRE NOVEL by Morioka Hiroyuki Planet Martine is suddenly attacked! The alien invaders are known as the Abh—they are of human origin, but have been genetically modified so that each Abh has superior talent, skill, beauty, and longevity. In the face of the Abh’s awesome military power, Martine’s president surrenders without any resistance. Through a bizarre twist of fate, his son Jinto becomes a nobleman in the Abh’s vast, intergalactic empire. His new status thrusts him into a world of turmoil, political intrigue, and high-speed adventure. This pulse-pounding space opera is the first novel in the Seikai: Crest of the Stars series! Rating: T SC, 5x7, 192pgs (1 of 6) $7.99 SEIKAI TRILOGY VOL. 1 GN by Aya Yoshinaga & Toshirio Ono This manga sci-fi thrillogy, created by the team of Hiroyuki Morioka, Aya Yoshinaga, and Toshihiro Ono, inspired the hit anime TV series and will delight fans of Gundam. After his home world is ruthlessly taken over by the Abh ¾ a space-faring race that has conquered thousands of galaxies ¾ a boy named Jinto begins an unforgettable journey that stretches the boundaries of the final frontier. With a beautiful princess at his side, he will attempt to unlock the secret behind the Abh domination and discover that all's fair in love and interplanetary war. SC, 5x7, 248pg, B&W (MAR042818) $9.99 SEIKAI TRILOGY VOL. 2: BANNER OF THE STARS GN by Aya Yoshinaga & Toshihiro Ono Three years have past by since Lafiel and Jinto made their exodus from the planet Sufugnoff. Lafiel now commands her own assault ship, the Basroil. As she deals with the pressures of leading her crew, Jinto tries to prove his worth to the empire as the ship's supply officer. All the while, tensions mount as the Abh prepares to cut down the Triple Alliance and gather a huge swath of enemy territory. SC, 5x7, 192pg, b&w (MAY042948) $9.99 SEIKAI TRILOGY VOL. 3: BANNER OF THE STARS II GN by Aya Yoshinaga & Toshihiro Ono With the success of Operation Phantom Flame, the Abh Empire is now in control of vast amounts of territory once controlled by its enemy, the United Mankind. For their efforts, Lafiel and Jinto are made Territorial Ambassadors to the newly acquired planet, Lobnas II. When the United Mankind returns in an attempt to reclaim Lobnas, an angry revolt leaves Jinto stranded in the chaos. Lafiel must decide choosing rescuing the man who has been her advisor and friend or saving her ship from the oncoming enemy fleet. SC, 5x7, 192pg, b&w (JUL043188) $9.99 OPEN SEASON CINE-MANGA GN It’s the Cine-Manga adaptation of Sony Pictures’ animated film that’s one part oddball comedy and one part Boyz in the Wood! A deer buddies up with a domesticated grizzly bear when the two animals are alone in the woods during hunting season! Rating: A SC, 5x7, 48pgs, FC (1 of 1) $5.99 KINGDOM HEARTS BOXED SET—VOLUMES 1-4 Contains volumes 1-4 of the best-selling series! Rating: A Set $23.95 AVATAR CINE-MANGA BOXED SET—VOLUMES 1-3 Contains volumes 1-3 of the best-selling series based on Nickelodeon’s hit animated program! Rating: A Set $23.95 GERARD & JACQUES VOL. 1 GN (YAOI) by Fumi Yoshinaga It’s a thrilling and romantic tale of an erotic novelist and his formerly aristocratic footman, set just before the French Revolution! Gerard frees Jacques from a high-class brothel in order to teach the boy how hard it is to make a living as a commoner, only to end up hiring him to be his footman. But when Jacques discovers that Gerard really does want a footman, not a live-in lover, a friendship–and possibly something more–begins to form between the two. Rating: M SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (1 of 2) $9.99 MENKUI! VOL. 2 GN (YAOI) by Suzuki Tanaka Our lovers, Kotori and Akaiwa continuing to keep their relationship a secret from everyone, but their one confider, Chikage, is running out of patience. Before they can figure out what’s got their friend in such a bad move, Kotori finds himself captured by a beautiful ancient ghost in one of the school’s bathroom mirrors. On top of that, a special houseguest drops by to pay Kotori a visit when he gets sick. Rating: M SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (2 of 3) $9.99 +ANIMA VOL. 2 GN by Natsumi Mukai Cooro and his +ANIMA friends find themselves in the beehive forest. Cooro ends up doing a favor for people in a nearby town. His +ANIMA powers must help him stop a stinging foe! The +ANIMA band’s troubles never cease as their adventure continues. Rating: T SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (2 of 10) $9.99 ARK ANGELS VOL. 2 GN by Sang-Sun Park The adventures of Japheth, Hamu and Shem never end! The three sisters set out to save the sole survivor of the turtle world. Meanwhile, Japheth’s relations with that "pretty" boy begins to get serious. Secrets of his identity unravel after he collapses. Speaking about identities, the sisters discover the identity of the mysterious Cactus Three!?! Rating: T SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (2 of 3) $9.99 CONFIDENTIAL CONFESSIONS -DEAI- VOL. 2 GN by Reiko Momochi What will happen to the "Peace" crew after two of their members turn against them? Will they be able to raise the one million yen they owe for their astronomical bar tab? And will they be able to stop selling their bodies before they end up losing their souls? Find out in the final volume of Confidential Confessions-Deai! Rating: T SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (2 of 2) $9.99 DEATH JAM! VOL. 2 GN by Jeon Sang Young Muchaca starts out this volume by taking care of street thugs on "The Highway Where Killing’s Permissible." Muchaca Smoooth examines how the anarchist state of Soul City came to be, and what role the men-for-hire played. An old nemesis, Inspector Relax from the Investigative Bureau shows up with an interesting case for Muchaca. Meanwhile, a new drug called Game Addiction Hallucinations is buzzing through the city. Will Muchaca and Ssowori find out who is pushing it on the streets?!? Rating: OT SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (2 of 3) $9.99 ROZEN MAIDEN VOL. 2 GN by Peach-Pit Shinku gets a new servant in Hinaichigo, who, it turns out, belongs to Tomoe, Jun’s childhood friend. However, Hinaichigo’s insatiable need for companionship might prove harmful to the new doll owner. And when another Rosen Maiden, Suiseiseki, shows up exclaiming that her twin, Soseiseki, has been taken hostage by a bad human, it’s time for Shinku and Jun to find the missing doll. Rating: T SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (2 of 6) $9.99 SHRINE OF THE MORNING MIST VOL. 2 GN by Hiroki Ugawa Trouble seems to follow Tadahiro everywhere he goes, when during his admittance ceremony, the school is inundated with rampaging apparitions! After narrowly avoiding disaster, Kurako forms a student task force to combat the rampaging spirits. Tadahiro also makes and unexpected new friend, named Kusugi, a handsome student who comes to Tadahiro’s rescue during one of the attacks. However the fighting is never over, a pair of Yuzu’s classmates have pledged to destroy Tadahiro! Rating: T SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (2 of 4) $9.99 BATTLE VIXENS VOL. 9 GN by Yuji Shiozaki Ryomou Shimei is still at the little archer girl’s mercy. The archerette interrogates Ryomou about the whereabouts of the Gyyokuji. This girl’s magatama is viciously violent! Will Ryomou survive the archer girlâ™s torture? Ryomou flashbacks may be the only way she can escape this endless pain. Rating: M SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (9 of 10) $9.99 BECK: MONGOLIAN CHOP SQUAD VOL. 5 GN by Harold Sakuishi Beck plays its first gig as a five-piece – Koyuki, Ryusuke, Chiba, Taira, Saku. Will Beck ever be good enough to make the Dying Breed Tour in Japan? To add fuel to the fire, Eiji resurfaces with his new high-powered band, Belle Ame, rivaling BECK for rock supremacy. Koyuki shows his true talent with a new song about someone special. Is Beck ready for the big time!?! Rating: OT SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (5 of 19) $9.99 BLADE OF HEAVEN VOL. 8 GN by Yong-Su Hwang & Kyung-Il Yang Sachunsa, a petty thief, is the reincarnation of the legendary warrior Soma. Sachunsa accepts the quest to save a mute girl from peril death. His dedication to save this girl may cost him his life. He must face immeasurable odds to retrieve the heart of the Human Face Fire Dragon. Rating: T SC, 5x7, 196pgs, B&W (8 of 15) $9.99 BLAZIN’ BARRELS VOL. 6 GN by Min-Seo Park The Fire Bomber strikes and kills Sting. Tammy vows to revenge Sting’s death. The Fire Bomber taunts Tammy by announcing his next attack at Rumstein Museum. A familiar face greets Tammy in hot-pursuit of the Fire Bomber. Will Tammy be able to put an end to the Fire Bombers explosive terror?Rating: Y SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (6 of 18) $9.99 CHRONICLES OF THE CURSED SWORD VOL. 16 GN by Beop-Ryong Yeo & Hui-Jin Park JARYOON is on a pillaging mission and advancing quickly toward the Great Indigo Pavillion, killing his own people along the way. Yantai makes an offer to Jaryoon that he cannot refuse once they reach the Great Indigo Pavillion. Can REY and company stop JAYROON before he kills everyone in his path! ? ! Rey must learn to harness the Secret Techniques of the Five Elements of Heaven and Hell. Rating: OT SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (16 of 19) $9.99 DAZZLE VOL. 3 GN by Minari Endoh Rahzel, Alzeid, and Baroqueheat continue traveling together to look for the killer of Alzeid’s father. Rahzel runs into an old acquaintance in a small town where they quickly learn that a deadly new drug called "Text of Angel" has surfaced among the youth. They also meet Dewey, the very strange religious representative of Synchronic Century who takes a strong interest in Rahzel. Will they be able to stop his hidden agenda before it’s too late? Rating: T SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (3 of 7) $9.99 D.N.ANGEL VOL. 11 GN by Yukiru Sugisaki Daisuke and Dark are placed in-between a rock and a hard spot after an unknown enemy kidnaps Risa thinking she is the "Sacred Maiden." Daisuke torn by his feelings of anger and pain drives Dark further away from helping him rescue Risa. Will Daisuke turn to Satoshi for help or is Satoshi involved in the kidnapping? Daisuke must save Risa and bring Riku out of her coma.Rating: T SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (11 of 11) $9.99 DRAGON HUNTER VOL. 15 GN by Hong Seock Seo Seur-Chong and Myung-Ho reunite with Goong-Chun at the Chunjoo’s headquarters. Myung-Ho attempts to avenge his sister’s death when he encounters Goong-Chun...but vengeance will have to wait: the two suddenly come face to face with a vicious dragon! Rating: T SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (15 of 18) $9.99 FAERIES’ LANDING VOL. 14 GN by You Hyun Sino and Sindo have mysteriously changed bodies. Sindo quietly accepts his new fate and watches Sino enjoy Oran’s time. Oran in a fit desperation tries to kill herself. Sindo rescues Oran from his brother’s clutches. Sindo and Sino fight for Oran. Oranâ™s secret is revealed as the emotions between all three rise. Sindo and Oran must deal with their miserable destinies. Rating: T SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (14 of 18) $9.99 GIRLS BRAVO VOL. 5 GN by Mario Kaneda It’s a sizzling summer day, and Kirie, Miharu and Koyomi cool down in a kiddie pool in Yukinari’s backyard. But when a jealous Fukuyama gets wind of the girls gone wet ’n’ wild, he turns the poolside pleasure into a house of horrors. Later, the door slams shut on a trip into Fukuyama’s mansion, where a big erotic trap is set for the girls! But no need to fret about these lascivious ladies–it’s nothing that a sexy soak in the bathtub can’t fix. Rating: OT SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (5 of 10) $9.99 HANDS OFF! VOL. 7 GN by Katsumoto Kasane Everything is falling apart! After the horrifying events in Volume 6, Tatsuki and Kazumahave fallen out of touch with the world and are spiraling out of control. It’s up to all the characters to intervene, including old acquaintances and new ones–yet even *this* isn’t the end of their problems because new complications begin to appear. Can things get any worse? And why is Akira *still* always at the center of trouble? Rating: T SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (7 of 8) $9.99 HEAVEN ABOVE HEAVEN VOL. 6 GN by Kang-Suk Hyun & Joong-Won Jeon The evil creatures of the underworld take over the nine martial art schools. The warriors of the Heaven’s Gate must rescue Dan Sulha and kill Ivan. Ivan’s evil plans are on the brink of success. Will Dan Sulha fall to the evil powers around her? Rating: OT SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (6 of 6) $9.99 HYPER POLICE VOL. 7 GN by MEE (Minoru Tachikawa) Sakunoshin has lost his way to Toyama. He is desperately trying to find a cure for Sakura. As he journeys through Old China, a wild pirate adventure awaits him. In Japan, Natsuki is preparing for a huge international event. The Prince has arranged a wedding and she is the bride! This is Natsuki’s break into high society. Meanwhile, The Mice make a jail break and seek revenge on Natsuki. Natsuki is caught in a world full of drama and despair. Rating: OT SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (7 of 10) $9.99 MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM: ECOLE DU CIEL VOL. 4 GN by Haruhiko Mikimoto Hot on the heels of the last volume, Asuna is engaged in combat with Francis’ Rick Dom–but when she hesitates in her attack, Francis almost takes her down. Later, commander Toole discovers that Asuna is far more of a Newtype project than he realized. However, Ecole will not stop now: the testing shall continue, this time, with live combat! Rating: T SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (4 of 6) $9.99 RAVE MASTER VOL. 21 GN by Hiro Mashima A pivotal event is about to unfold in this volume of the Rave Master saga. Lucia finally has Haru on the verge of death. The Forgotten King, "Endless," has emerged from the Star Vestige and is now on a rampage. Will anyone be able to defeat Endless? Rating: T SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (21 of 32) $9.99 SAIYUKI RELOAD VOL. 5 GN by Kazuya Minekura A group of youkai advance upon Goku, Hakkai, and Gojyo. To stop the onslaught against Sanzo and company, Hazel and Gat show up to exterminate the attackers. Our heroes start to disagree with one another when youkai children join the fray! Is it morally wrong to slay those that are trying to kill you, even if they are children?Rating: OT SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (5 of 6) $9.99 SUIKODEN III VOL. 10 GN by Aki Shimizu At the very beginning, the mysterious Harmonian renegade troops start some secret ceremony that obviously is meant to bring about the end of the world. Meanwhile, Thomas’s Château secretly meets with Lord Sasarai. Hugo is torn by a sacred relic slowly devouring his soul. He is snatched away by those annoying Harmonian renegades. Hugo is later confronted by an unexpected acquaintance. While, Geddoe meets with the one of his dead friends. Rating: OT SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (10 of 10) $9.99 TSUKUYOMI: MOON PHASE VOL. 4 GN by Keitaro Arima The Earl of Kinkel makes Kouhei and Hazuki an offer they can’t refuse. He kidnaps Kouhei’s grandfather, which forces them to the mansion where Hazuki used to live with her mother. But when they arrive, Hazuki starts to recall some memories from the mansion–and learns more about her mysterious ability... Rating: T SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (4 of 8) $9.99 VAMPIRE GAME VOL. 15 GN by JUDAL Yujinn has been murdered by the King of Razenia. When this is discovered, Vord violently seeks out the murderer. But how can he possible avenge his friend when his killer is his own flesh and blood? Why did the King of Razenia murder Yujinn in the first place? Rating: T SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (15 of 15) $9.99 MY LITTLE PONY VOL. 4 CINE-MANGA All the lovely Ponies are back. The Ponies learn more lessons about life in a world of friendship and magic. Rating: A SC, 6x9, 24pgs, FC (4 of 6) $3.99 GREATEST STARS OF THE NBA VOL. 7 CINE-MANGA Dynamic Duos: Book One—Tracy McGrady and Yao Ming dynamice duos and will highlight their individual achievements and their achievements together. Book Two— Steve Nash and Amare Stoudemire highlights. Rating: A VOL. 7—SC, 5x7, 192pgs, FC (7 of 8) $7.99 VOL. 8—SC, 5x7, 192pgs, FC (7 of 8) $7.99 TONY RAIOLA DICK TRACY: "DUKE'S DECEPTION" & "THE MOLE'S GREED" SC Special Anniversary Edition—Now Featuring Color Sundays! This volume reprints Chester Gould's Dick Tracy dailies (and Color Sunday strips!) from 9/23/1941 to 12/9/1941, comprising the story arcs of "Duke's Deception" and "The Mole's Greed!" (C: 0-1-2) SC SRP: $9.95 DICK TRACY: "THE HIGH LIFE" & "BB EYES" SC This volume reprints Chester Gould's Dick Tracy dailies from 12/10/1941 to 2/26/1942, comprising the story arcs of "The High Life" and "BB Eyes!" (C: 0-1-2) SC SRP: $9.95 TOP SHELF PRODUCTIONS LOST GIRLS DELUXE SLIPCASED EDITION by Alan Moore & Melinda Gebbie For more than a century, Alice, Wendy and Dorothy have been our guides through the Wonderland, Neverland and Land of Oz of our childhoods. Now, like us, these three lost girls have grown up and are ready to guide us again, this time through the realms of our sexual awakening and fulfillment. Through their familiar fairytales they share with us their most intimate revelations of desire in its many forms, revelations that shine out radiantly through the dark clouds of war gathering around a luxurious Austrian hotel. Drawing on the rich heritage of erotica, Lost Girls is the rediscovery of the power of ecstatic writing and art in a sublime union that only the medium of comics can achieve. Exquisite, thoughtful, and human, Lost Girls is a work of breathtaking scope that challenges the very notion of art fettered by convention. This is erotic fiction at its finest. Lost Girls is presented in three, 112-page, deluxe, oversized clothbound hardcover volumes with dust jackets, sealed in a gorgeous slipcase (and shrinkwrapped). (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, and Indonesia. ADULT MATERIAL Set (x3), HC, 9x12, 264pgs, FC SRP: $75.00 STARS OF THE MONTH MIRROR OF LOVE HC by Alan Moore & José Villarrubia This epic poem recounts the history of same-sex love, revealing a hidden side of Western culture through the lives of its greatest artists. Sappho, Michelangelo, Shakespeare, Emily Dickinson, Oscar Wilde, and many others are woven into this rich, visceral piece. This hardcover book is illustrated with over forty full-color plates from acclaimed artist José Villarrubia, plus an essay about the poem and its previous incarnations, an index of characters and places, a selection of classic poems quoted in the text, and a bibliography. (OCT032748) MATURE THEMES HC, 8x8, 128pgs, FC SRP: $24.95 VOICE OF THE FIRE HC NOVEL by Alan Moore & José Villarrubia In a story full of lust, madness, and ecstasy, meet 12 distinctive characters that lived in central England in the span of 6,000 years. Their narratives are woven together in patterns of recurring events, strange traditions, and uncanny visions. (JUN032566) MATURE THEMES HC, 336pgs, PC SRP: $26.95 ********************************************************************** FROM HELL TP (NEW PRINTING) by Alan Moore & Eddie Campbell Finally, From Hell gets back in print, and with a brand new cover to boot! Alan Moore names Dr. Gull as Jack the Ripper, the most infamous serial murderer of all time. Together with artist Eddie Campbell, all of the conspiracies and cover-ups are considered and bound together in this vortex of terror that is the most compelling and terrifying psychological study ever undertaken! SC, 7x10, 572pgs, B&W SRP: $35.00 STARS OF THE MONTH GRAMPA & JULIE: SHARK HUNTERS GN by Jef Czekaj Join Julie and her world-famous Grampa in endless zany adventures as they search the high seas for Stephen, the largest shark in the world. Along the way they meet rapping squirrels, nerdy pirates, and entrepreneurial penguins as they travel from the bottom of the ocean to the furthest reaches of outer space. (JUN042868) SC, 128pgs, FC SRP: $14.95 OWLY TPS by Andy Runton Owly is a kind, yet lonely little owl who's always in search of new friends and adventure. With these graphic novels, Owly discovers the meaning of friendship, how it's okay to be different, and how sometimes you have to make sacrifices and work at things that are important—like friendship! VOL 1 (JUL043246)—SC, 6x9, 160pgs, B&W SRP: $10.00 VOL 2 (DEC042913)—SC, 5x7, 112pgs, B&W SRP: $10.00 VOL 3 (JUL053175)—SC, 5x7, 112pgs, B&W SRP: $10.00 MONKEY VS. ROBOT (NEW EDITION) by James Kochalka An all-new edition of James Kochalka's classic rumble-in-the-jungle! Sporting a new cover, new size, and new price! A factory of self-replicating robots is stripping the jungle of its natural resources, threatening the territory of a colony of nearby monkeys. A series of encounters between the two groups quickly escalates into all out war. For all the book's humorous and charming appearance, beneath this entertaining veneer runs a stirring examination of the dual nature of existence, the dichotomy within the human mind, and our profound effect on the ecological environment! (MAR053223) SC, 6x6, 160pgs, B&W SRP: $10.00 PINKY & STINKY GN by James Kochalka Packaged in a super-deluxe "Top Shelf" format! Pinky and Stinky are fat little piglets. But just because they're cuties doesn't mean they're not brave astronauts! They embark on a daring mission to be the first pigs on Pluto, but things go horribly wrong as soon as the journey begins. SC, B&W SRP: $17.95 SPIRAL BOUND GN by Aaron Renier With an ensemble cast straight from a box of Animal Crackers, this delightful tale of ambition, morality, and self-discovery is the first major work by extraordinary newcomer Aaron Renier. (JUN053272) SC, 10x8, 144pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95 ********************************************************************** TRIUMPH MEDIA ENT LLC CODENAME: BLACK DEATH #3 by Steve Zinngrabe & Bong Dazo After a near-fatal injury takes Marine Special Forces leader Marshall Ahrens out of combat, he turns his attention to the real dangers threatening the safety of the United States—and becomes the Black Death! 32pgs, FC (3 of 4) SRP: $2.99 TWOMORROWS PUBLISHING STARS OF THE MONTH THE COLLECTED JACK KIRBY COLLECTOR VOLUME 5 TP by Various Reprinting the sold-out issues #20-22 of The Jack Kirby Collector, this softcover includes “Kirby’s Women,” “Wackiest Work,” and “Villains” issues, featuring three unseen interviews with Jack Kirby, plus new ones with Jack’s daughter Lisa Kirby, and industry pros Dave Stevens, Gil Kane, Bruce Timm, Steve Rude, and Mike Mignola! Plus, see a complete ten-page unpublished Kirby story still in pencil! (FEB063353) SC, 8x11, 224pgs, B&W SRP: $24.95 SILVER STAR GRAPHITE EDITION by Jack Kirby Legendary artist Jack Kirby first conceptualized Silver Star in the mid-1970s as a movie screenplay, complete with illustrations to sell the idea to Hollywood. Too far ahead of its time for Tinseltown, Jack instead adapted his “Visual Novel” as a six-issue mini-series for Pacific Comics in the early 1980s, making it the last original creation of his career. King Kirby's final series is collected at last, this time reproduced from his powerful un- inked pencil art. SC, 8x11, 160pgs, B&W SRP: $19.95 ********************************************************************** UDON ENTERTAINMENT CORP STREET FIGHTER: "GOOD VS EVIL" POSTER by Alvin Lee & Espen Grundetjern Fans of the videogame and comic series will be delighted with this ferocious poster that shows the dynamic struggle between good and evil in full color. 24x30, FC SRP: $11.99 STREET FIGHTER II: RAW EDITION SPECIAL PACK by Various This is a special offer, featuring a full set (issue 1-6) of the SFII Raw Editions, which were only available as retailer incentives before. Included in this special offer is the hard to find convention only SFII Issue 0 Raw. So, you get all 7 books for the package price of only 49.99!! Limited qty available. Allocation might occur if orders exceed inventory. (C: 0-1-2) Pack (x7), FC SRP: $49.99 STREET FIGHTER LEGENDS #1: SAKURA by Ken Siu-Chong & Omar Dogan This is a brand new Street Fighter series focusing on particular characters in each issue. Issue one of four that will spotlight fan-favorite fighting school girl Sakura. DOGAN CVR A—32pgs, FC (1 of 4) SRP: $3.95 LEE CVR B—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A STREET FIGHTER ALL CAST POSTER Art by Aronold Tsang, featuring the whole cast from Street Fighter Alpha, Street Fighter II, and Street Fighter Third Strike, this 50-character jam poster is a must-have for the fans. Poster (C: 0-1-2) 36x24, FC SRP: $5.95 O/A STREET FIGHTER II WORLD WARRIOR POSTER by Alvin Lee & Gary Yeung Just in time for the upcoming holiday season, the stunning cover of last month's Street Fighter II #0 is now available as a jaw-dropping poster! Fan-favorite artist Alvin Lee renders the entire cast from the Street Fighter II plus Akuma! This incredible poster will make a great addition to any comic, game or anime fan's wall! 24 x30, FC SRP: $9.99 O/A DARKSTALKERS MORRIGAN & LILITH POSTER From the pages of Darkstalkers, UDON is proud to present a poster of Alvin Lee’s breathtaking cover from Darkstalkers #6 featuring fan-favorites Morrigan and Lilith! This incredible poster will make a great addition to any comic, game, or anime fan's wall! 24x36, FC SRP: $9.99 O/A STREET FIGHTER SUPERWIDE STREET JAM POSTER (NEW PTG) The combined covers of SF #10-12 are now available as a limited edition superwide poster! With a width of over 5 feet wide, this poster features every cast member from Street Fighter Alpha and Street Fighter 2! 55x18, FC SRP: $14.99 O/A STREET FIGHTER CHUN LI DOOR POSTER by Arnold Tsang Just in time for the holiday season, fan-favorite fighting female Chun-Li jumps from the pages of Street Fighter onto your walls! Arnold Tsang does the legendary Chun Li proud on this Street Fighter door poster! 20x55, FC SRP: $14.99 O/A STREET FIGHTER CAMMY DOOR POSTER by Alvin Lee & Susan Luo Just in time for the holiday season, fan-favorite fighting female Cammy jumps from the pages of Street Fighter onto your walls! Street Fighter veteran Alvin Lee renders Cammy in all her Delta Red glory! 20x55, FC SRP: $14.99 O/A DARKSTALKERS MORRIGAN DOOR POSTER by Alvin Lee Just in time for the holiday season, fan-favorite vicious vamp Morrigan jump from the pages of Darkstalkers onto your walls! Alvin Lee captures the sultry vampire in all her glory! 20x55, FC SRP: $14.99 O/A DARKSTALKERS FELICIA DOOR POSTER by Kevin Lau & Susan Luo Just in time for the holiday season, fan-favorite fighting female Felicia jump from the pages of Darkstalkers onto your walls! Darkstalkers artist Kevin Lau captures the sexy spunk of Felicia! 20x55 SRP: $14.99 VANGUARD PRODUCTIONS FAMOUS MONSTER MOVIE ART OF BASIL GOGOS SC NEW PTG 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 monster 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. His original Famous Monsters cover paintings are highly sought-after and are in the collections of many filmmakers and rock stars on whom he made a lasting impression. This long-overdue retrospective features high-quality, color reproductions of many of his most famous paintings as well as many previously unpublished works. Also features Gogos' men's adventure magazine, paperback book art, movie posters, album covers and a career-spanning interview. Intro by rock star, movie director and horror collector Rob Zombie. —SC, 8x11, 160pgs, FC SRP: $24.95 —HC, 8x11, 160pgs, FC SRP: $39.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A THE THRILLING COMIC COVER ART OF ALEX SCHOMBERG by Alex Schomberg Thrilling, Wonder, Captain America, America's Beast, Marvel, Exciting, Startling: Alex Schomburg produced the most dazzling array of high quality comic book covers in the Golden Age of American comics (1933-1955). This book collects, for the first time, a host of tantalizing Schomburg treasures in one volume. Super-heroes, jungle girls, robots, wild animals, and space travelers abound in these romantic and nostalgic pop art icons of the bygone WWII era. —SC, 8x11, 168pgs, PC SRP: $24.95 —HC, 8x11, 116pgs, PC SRP: $34.95 VEROTIK BLACK ANGEL VOLUME 2 TP by J. Casssone & Joe Chiodo Verotik offers more un-PC good girl stories from the World War II era about the sexy but dangerous "Black Angel." Featuring a gorgeous painted cover by Joe Chiodo this trade paperback makes a great addition to Verotik's Golden Age Reprint Series! (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Not available in Germany. RES. from Previews Vol. XVI #1 (JAN068209) SC, 7x10, FC SRP: $9.95 OFFERED AGAIN 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 O/A VALKYRIE GOLDEN AGE COLLECTION VOLUME 1 TP by Fred Kida & Joe Chiodo (cover) Continuing Verotik's Golden Age reprint series, comes Valkyrie, Airboy's Nazi Femme Fatale from the 40's. These stories would cost a collectors a fortune on the back issue market, if you could even find them! Now, all her appearances, here, in one volume in their full un-PC glory! (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Not available in Germany. SC, 7x10, FC SRP: $14.95 VIPER COMICS DAISY KUTTER VOLUME 1 TP (NEW PTG) by Kazu Kibuishi Daisy Kutter, notorious bandit of the New West, takes one last train heist before leading a normal life. But this job will alter her life more drastically than she realizes. Full of action and romance, this trade paperback collects the very first Daisy adventure into one complete volume. Features a new cover by Kazu Kibuishi. (NOV043012) SC, 6x9, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $10.95 A DUMMY'S GUIDE TO DANGER #2 by Jason M. Burns & Ron Chan Following a crumb trail of clues, Alan and Mr. Bloomberg arrive at the home of a platinum selling pop star, only to find her throat eviscerated and her body pinned to the wall like a piece of artwork. When a difficult detective begins to suspect Alan as the killer the case takes a dangerous turn! (C: 0-1-2) MATURE THEMES 32pgs, FC (2 of 4) SRP: $3.25 DEAD @ 17 VOLUME 2 #1 by Josh Howard Who are the undying and what do they want? What secrets lay buried beneath the abandoned estate of Abraham Pitch? What part will young and reckless Asia Black play in the upcoming conflicts between good and evil? The dead are rising, evil is spreading, and the citizens of Darlington Hills are about to face their greatest trial yet. With a brand new cast and a new direction, this is the perfect jumping on point for new readers! (C: 0- 1-2) MATURE THEMES 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.25 VIRGIN COMICS LLC DEVI #2 by Siddharth Kotian, Virigin Illustration Studios, & Horn To combat a world corrupted by demons and renegade gods and demons, the forces of Light have reincarnated the fierce and feminine warrior called Devi. However, the odds of Devi just surviving her rebirth get a whole lot worse when the world’s deadliest assassin arrives in Sitapur to kill her! Inserted into this issue will be a poster by cover artist Greg Horn! 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 SADHU #2 by Gotham Chopra & Jeevan Kang A maelstrom of violence results in the worst tragedy of all and opens a wound that not even eternity can heal. James Jensen takes the first step from being a simple soldier to becoming a true warrior. 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 SNAKEWOMAN #2 by Shekhar Kapur, Virigin Illustration Studios, & Mukesh Singh STUDENT…WAITRESS….MASS-MURDERER…JESSICA PETERSON IS THE SNAKE WOMAN. After a lifetime of being hunted by the Snakewoman, the reincarnated soul of Captain Jonathan Harker remembers the dark past of his previous lives, and the many times he has been murdered by the Snakewoman. Now the predator has become the prey, as Captain Harker hunts down the Snakewoman’s last incarnation, intent on revenge. 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 VIZ MEDIA LLC SHOJO BEAT VOLUME 2 #11 NOV 2006 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 only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands Magazine, 300pgs, PC SRP: $5.99 SHONEN JUMP #46 OCT 2006 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 only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 7x10, 328pgs, PC SRP: $4.99 BLACK CAT VOLUME 4 TP by Kentaro Yabuki Persuaded by the promise of a gourmet dinner, Train accepts coy cat burglar Rinslet's invitation to be her date at the birthday bash of a prominent socialite. But Train may have bitten off more than he can chew because among the guests at the party is a murderer who believes that killing is a fine art! Rating: T+ (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 5x7, 224pgs, B&W SRP: $7.99 DR. SLUMP VOLUME 9 TP by Akira Toriyama Is married life all that it's cracked up to be? For Senbei, the answer will have to wait, because his new bride, Midori Yamabuki, has been whisked away by some cats in a flying canoe. And they aren't the only ones after her. Will our star-crossed couple survive the honeymoon to end all honeymoons? Rating: T (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $7.99 KNIGHTS OF THE ZODIAC VOLUME 17 TP by Masami Kurumada At the Arctic Ocean Pillar, Hyoga faces Isaac, an old friend turned fearsome enemy. At the North Atlantic Pillar, Ikki is attacked by Sea Dragon. Could the evil Master of Sanctuary, whom the Knights defeated in their first epic battle, have returned to life? Seiya's beloved partner, Marin, confronts Poseidon and is overwhelmed by his godlike power. What happened 13 years ago to set the Battle of the Gods in motion? Rating: T (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 5x7, 184pgs, B&W SRP: $7.95 NARUTO VOLUME 11 TP by Masashi Kishimoto Now training for the finals of the third phase of the Chûnin Selection Exams, Naruto may have met his mischief-making match when he comes under the tutelage of naughty new mentor Jiraiya! Naruto begins to learn how to harness the fearsome power of the Nine- Tailed Fox chakra that lies within him. Meanwhile, secret alliances are exposed, revealing that other ninja villages are plotting against Konohagakure… Rating: T (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $7.95 PRINCE OF TENNIS VOLUME 15 GN by Takeshi Konomi At the Kanto Tournament, Hyotei Academy's Gakuto and Yushi's brilliant play drives Seishun's Momo and Eiji to assume the Australian formation, a technique they masterfully pulled off in a previous match. Meanwhile, the Seishun team of Kaoru and Sadaharu walk a landmine filled with "scud serves" and accurate, aggressive doubles play. But just when things look bleak, Sadaharu unleashes his well-planned counterattack… Rating: A (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 5x7, 176pgs, B&W SRP: $7.95 SHAMAN KING VOLUME 10 TP by Hiroyuki Takei Dumped unceremoniously in the middle of nowhere, Yoh and his friends must now find their way through the desert of the American Southwest to the Patch village, the site of the Shaman Fight! But will they be forced to change course when they meet a mysterious Native American shaman who says the Patch are evil and threatens to kill anyone who helps fulfill their plans? Rating: T (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $7.95 WHISTLE VOLUME 13 TP by Daisuke Higuchi In a practice game, Coach Saionji has the players take positions they aren't used to, and Shô comes to the painful realization that trying hard may not be enough. He must change his whole approach! Soon Shô is face-to-face with Takashi, his tough new rival for the position of forward. If Shô can't overcome his rival's domineering attitude, there's no place for him on the all-star team! Rating: A (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $7.99 ZOMBIE POWDER VOLUME 1 TP by Tite Kubo Elwood was a knife-thrower caught in a life of crime until he met Gamma Akutabi, class "S" criminal, a man with a 6-foot chainsaw and a metal hand. Soon, Elwood is caught up in Gamma's quest for the most precious objects in the world, the Rings that might give new life to Elwood's sister…or make Gamma even harder to kill than he is already. Rating: T+ (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $7.99 DEATH NOTE VOLUME 7 TP by Takeshi Obata After a high-speed chase, Light and the taskforce apprehend the newest Kira who was using the power of the Death Note to advance his career. Light regains his Death Note and his memories, and the depths of his cunning are revealed. His masterful manipulation of both humans and Shinigami lead him to the strongest position he's yet enjoyed. But the glow of his victory is marred when a new threat appears. Rating: T+ (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 5x7, 216pgs, B&W SRP: $7.99 HUNTER X HUNTER VOLUME 10 TP by Yoshihiro Togashi Gon's mighty adventure in search of his father continues, and this time he is forced to pawn his own Hunter license to raise some cash. Gon and his posse chance upon a silent auction bazaar along the way and meet a stranger named Zepile, who introduces them to the seedy world of rare item appraisal. But the real trickery lies in Nobunaga's effort to recruit Gon to join the Troupe! Rating: T+ (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 5x7, 208pgs, B&W SRP: $7.99 IS VOLUME 9 GN by Masakazu Katsura A new school year suddenly gets difficult for Ichitaka when he finds out that Izumi, the girl who has a mad crush on him, has transferred to his school. Izumi makes it clear that she wants Ichitaka and won't leave him alone unless he promises her a date on Christmas Eve. But Teratani has fixed up Ichitaka on a Christmas date with Iori. Now Ichitaka must figure out how to handle two dates on the same night! Rating: T+ (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $7.99 JOJO'S BIZARRE ADVENTURE VOLUME 5 TP by Hirohiko Araki Pursued by the deadly treads of "Wheel of Fortune," the heroes cross from India to Pakistan, where they spend the night in an ancient, fog-shrouded town. But little do they know that they have walked into the hands of their enemy…the twin right hands of Enyaba Geil, who wants bloody revenge on the men who killed her son! Invaded by Enyaba's stand "Justice," the heroes' own bodies turn against them, while an army of zombies slouches closer. Rating: T+ (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 5x7, 208pgs, B&W SRP: $7.99 ULTIMATE MUSCLE VOLUME 14 GN by Yudetamago Kid Muscle's rasslin' career has been one long string of ups and downs, but the Superhuman Olympics may be a new low. Kid Muscle is now competing with his fellow Muscle Leaguers in some of the silliest contests ever devised and he's competing against the weirdest rivals in superhuman history. Blame it all on Ikemen McMadd, the new head of the Justice Federation, who has it in for Kid Muscle in a big way. Rating: T+ (C: 1-0- 0) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 5x7, 232pgs, B&W SRP: $7.95 ALL-NEW TENCHI MUYO VOLUME 9 TP by Hitoshi Okuda There's one person who hasn't been a part of Tenchi's hectic life: his mother, who died when he was a little boy…or so he's always thought. Imagine Tenchi's shock when his mother comes walking up the road to the Masaki shrine! When Ryoko and Ayeka try to learn the full story behind this family reunion, they run into trouble. With Ayeka shut up in Washu's lab and Ryoko drifting through space, who will save Tenchi from a dose of not-quite-motherly love? Rating: T (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 5x7, 184pgs, B&W SRP: $8.95 CASE CLOSED: VOLUME 13 GN by Gosho Aoyama Conan and Rachel are invited to Serena's family beach house. Serena's sister has a fiancé with a family beach house next door, and the fiancé plans to introduce his bride-to-be to his father and brothers that weekend. But plans go awry when Conan witnesses the fiancé killing his father! It turns out the suspected murderer is one of three identical triplets! Can Conan figure out who the real killer is? Rating: T+ (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 5x7, 184pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 CHEEKY ANGEL VOLUME 14 GN by Hiroyuki Nishimori While competing with her rival Keiko for "The Ideal Woman's Cup," Megumi tangles with punk gang leader Yanagisawa and takes him down with a little help from Genzo. Yanagisawa is rarin' to retaliate, but he's stopped by a mysterious figure with plans of his own for Megumi and her friends. Rating: T+ (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 FIREFIGHTER DAIGO OF FIRE COMPANY M VOLUME 16 TP by Masahito Soda Sengoku Fire Department is afforded an opportunity to put their latest piece of firefighting technology to work when a blaze breaks out at a local parking lot. Daigo is ready to show everyone that he has what it takes to man Sengoku's powerful new tool, but when a bizarre explosion engulfs Daigo in flames, who will come to his rescue?! Rating: T (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST VOLUME 9 TP by Hiromu Arakawa Ed, Al and Winry return to Central Command, but only bad news greets the Fullmetal Alchemist and his friends. Lieutenant Colonel Maes Hughes has been murdered and Second Lieutenant Maria Ross is the prime suspect! While Maria awaits an uncertain fate in jail, the living suit of armor bearing the soul of serial killer "Barry the Chopper" breaks free of the military and goes on a rampage. Rating: T (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 MAR VOLUME 9 GN by Nobuyuki Anzai Ginta and the other members of Team MÄR visit the magical land of Kardia, the homeland of their teammate Dorothy. There, they learn about Dorothy's past and how her family history is tragically interlinked with that of MÄR Heaven. But Ginta is completely taken aback when he discovers the dreadful task that poor Dorothy has been sworn to fulfill! Rating: T (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $7.99 READ OR DIE VOLUME 4 GN by Hideyuki Kurata & Shutaro Yamada At the Manshu Academy, the secret underground library continues its feeding frenzy, while Yomiko struggles to make peace between the warring A and B level students. More chaos ensues when the Joker arrives with his squad of deadly commandos and a book called the True Diary that has the power to stop the underground library from eating students. Rating: T+ (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 5x7, 216pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 PRINCESS MONONOKE FILM COMIC VOLUME 1 GN by Hayao Miyazaki It was the Age of Iron, a war was brewing a war between a village of iron miners and the animal gods of the surrounding forest. Marked with the curse of a rampaging boar god, young Ashitaka sets off on a journey to cure his mysterious affliction. Little does he know that the fate of the entire world is now resting on his shoulders! Rating: T (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 5x7, 176pgs, FC SRP: $9.99 FROM FAR AWAY VOLUME 12 GN by Kyoko Hikawa With the evil Brunei brothers hot on their trail, Noriko and her doomed warrior Izark follow Clairgeeta to the rebel enclave in the fortified city of Ennamarna. But the reunion with old friends is quickly interrupted. Corrupt local officials plan to oust the fugitives and turn the walled city into an enemy military base. Rating: T (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 5x7, 184pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 HOT GIMMICK VOLUME 12 TP by Miki Aihara Normally, most teenage girls would be beside themselves with joy to have not one but three hot-as-they-want-to-be men in their lives. But such is not the case. Her hunky childhood friend has tried to ruin her life on several occasions, her dreamy adopted brother wants to run off with her, and her cute on-again, off-again ad infinitum boyfriend continues to be the world's biggest jerk. Who on earth will she finally choose? Rating: T+ (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 KARE FIRST LOVE VOLUME 9 TP by Kaho Miyasaka Blood proves to be thicker than water when Kiriya leaps straight into the path of danger to save his father from being hit by a speeding car. But will this selfless act be enough to mend the chasm-like rift between father and son? The situation intensifies when Karin learns a secret about Kiriya's dad that she is asked to keep from her beau! Rating: T (C: 1- 0-0) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 PLEASE SAVE MY EARTH VOLUME 18 TP by Saki Hiwatari Villainous Rin is wreaking havoc among the group of teenagers who remember a past life on the moon. In his quest to destroy the moon base, Rin will stop at nothing to learn the computer passwords of his former compatriots on the KK research team. To force Daisuke to reveal his password, Rin takes his younger brother hostage. The others desperately try to dodge Rin. But how long can they keep one step ahead of him? Rating: T+ (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 5x7, 184pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 RED RIVER VOLUME 14 GN by Chie Shinohara Queen Nakia decides to prevent Yuri from ever returning to Japan by destroying one of the seven springs of Hattusa. Yuri races to stop her, but an omen compels her to ride to Kail, who is fighting the Egyptians in Ugarit. Her action tips the balance in favor of the outnumbered Hittites, and Kail is thrilled that she has chosen to stay in his age so they can be together. However, Nakia has set an insidious scheme in motion to prevent that forever! Rating: T+ (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 W JULIET VOLUME 12 GN by Emura It's time for the Cultural Festival. Makoto's father has invited the toughest critics he could find to judge his son's acting talent. If they say he has the skills to become a professional actor, Makoto will not only get out of his obligation to run the family dojo, he will also be free of his arranged fiancée, Takayo. But his big audition may be ruined when Nobuko is taken hostage by bank robbers and the Festival is cancelled... Rating: T (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 BEAUTY POP VOLUME 1 TP by Kiyoko Arai Kiri's friend Kanako gives a present to one of the members of the Scissors Project. Her act of kindness is interpreted as a bribe to get a makeover, and they reject her out of hand for being too ugly. Kiri decides to help Kanako and give the boys a lesson in what true beauty is. Rating: T (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $8.99 OURAN HIGH SCHOOL HOST CLUB VOLUME 7 TP by Bisco Hatori Hunny's little brother, Chika, pays a visit to the Host Club and immediately starts attacking Hunny, using his martial-arts prowess against his older brother! Chika seems to be the absolute opposite of his sweets-loving, Bun-Bun-toting sibling, but why is he so angry with Hunny? Rating: T (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $8.99 SKIP BEAT VOLUME 2 TP by Yoshiki Nakamura After failing her audition, Kyoko has just about given up on her revenge until Sho shows up at the gas station where she works and doesn't even recognize her! With her desire for vengeance rekindled, Kyoko goes back to the talent agency and gets assigned to the new "Love Me Section." There, she can earn points for good behavior, and if she earns enough, the agency will back her debut! Rating: T (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $8.99 MEGAMAN NT WARRIOR VOLUME 10 GN by Ryo Takamisaki MegaMan is on the run! Thanks to the nasty work of a mega-imposter, he is Public Enemy No. 1. If he can escape to Netopian Special Intelligence Headquarters, he just might be able to make a stand and clear his name…or he could find himself in even more trouble! Through it all, MegaMan has warned Lan to stay in school and out of danger. But how can Lan stand by when his best friend is in trouble? Rating: A (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $7.99 POKEMON TALES VOLUME 2: COME OUT, SQUIRTLE!—2ND ED. by Imakuni, Toda, Himeno When Squirtle's friends convince the tiny turtle to overcome its fears and come out of its shell, Squirtle is just in time for a beautiful surprise! Rating: A (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands 16pgs, FC SRP: $4.95 POKEMON TALES VOLUME 4: PIKACHU’S DAY—2ND ED by Akihito Toda & Kagemaru Himeno Join Pikachu from dawn to dusk as the Pokémon star Pika-sleeps, Pika-eats, Pika-plays, and Pika-learns about its Pika-world! Rating: A (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands 5x7, 16pgs, FC SRP: $4.95 YAKITATE JAPAN VOLUME 1 TP by Takashi Hashiguchi The stakes are high and the competition is fierce, but Kazuma won't let anything prevent him from achieving his nation-changing, freshly baked goal. Relocating to Tokyo, Kazuma seeks to further his studies at Pantasia, a famous bakery chain. But will he rise to the challenge and pass the entrance examination, or will his best intentions fall flat? Rating: T+ (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 PHOENIX VOLUME 8 TP by Osamu Tezuka The everyman Benta has become an unwilling samurai who witnesses the senseless killings and the replacement of one brutal regime with another even more so. Civil War: Part 2 explores the folly of man's hunger for power, the futility of war and the desire for eternal life. Rating: T+ (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 5x7, 338pgs, B&W SRP: $15.99 WILDCARD INK GUMBY #2 by Burden, Geary, & Oliff Bob Burden and Rick Geary once again take the reader deep into Gumby's world, as only these two can. This time, Gumby hops a ride with some hobo's in search of his pal Pokey, only to land smack dab in the middle of "The Town With No Fun!" It is a guaranteed great time for everyone, young and old. (C: 0-0-2) 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 YAOI PRESS LTD STALLION GN by Kôsen Native American Stallion is out for revenge on the cowboy who ruined his life, but has competition from another of cowboy Bill's victims. Enemies at first, they unite and learn that they share a tragic bond due to what they both suffered in the past. MATURE THEMES SC, 5x7.5, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95 TREASURE GN by Studio Kawaii Two sailors have their romance shattered when one is abducted by pirates and forced to become a pirate himself. Now the lovers must face each other again, but this time as enemies, in the most exciting yaoi high seas romance seen since the Village People's classic, 'In the Navy.' MATURE THEMES SC, 5x7.5, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95 ZENESCOPE ENTERTAINMENT INC GRIMM FAIRY TALES #10 A retelling of the classic Brothers Grimm Story “The Frog King” offers yet another incredible twist from Zenescope! Alexandra has no problem making promises but she never seems to be able to keep them. It’s no big deal because her looks and charm always let her get away with it. But when she promises more than she can deliver to the wrong person she finds out that keeping her word may be a matter of life and death. A trip to the world of Grimm Fairy Tales makes her realizes that promises should never be made in vain. MATURE THEMES SC, 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 MAGAZINES SECTION COMIC MAGAZINE ALTER EGO #61 Alter Ego #61 uncovers Forbidden Adventures, a full-issue, definitive history of the American Comics Group (1946 to 1967) — including its roots in the Golden Age Sangor Art Shop and Ned Pine’s Standard/Nedor comics of the 1940s, as researched and written by Michael Vance! Behind a dynamic new cover by Dick Giordano (featuring Black Terror, Fighting Yank, Miss Masque, Hooded Horseman, Spirit of Frankenstein, John Force – Magic Agent, Nemesis, Magicman, and Herbie the Fat Fury!), there’s great ACG & Standard/Nedor art by Mort Meskin, Jerry Robinson, Al Williamson, Frank Frazetta, Kurt Schaffenberger, Chic Stone, John Buscema, Shelly Moldoff, Pete Costanza, John Rosenberger, Ogden Whitney, et al. — plus startling secrets of ACG’s amazing writer/editor Richard Hughes! Plus: ACG & Marvel artist Al Hartley, interviewed by Jim Amash! FCA (Fawcett Collectors of America) with Marc Swayze — Michael T. Gilbert and Mr. Monster’s Comic Crypt — and more! (Twomorrows Publishing) Magazine, 100pgs, B&W SRP: $6.95 ANIMATION