PREVIEWS VOL. XVII #7 PREVIEWS #9 (SEPTEMBER 2007) Previews is your ultimate source for all the merchandise available from your local comic book specialty retailer… approximately two months in advance! Hundreds of comics from a myriad of publishers, the coolest merchandise on Earth, plus exclusive items available nowhere else! This issue features items scheduled to ship from November 2007 through January 2008! Catalog, 8x11, 480+pg, PC $4.50 MARVEL PREVIEWS #49 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 September issue features items scheduled to ship in November 2007! FC, 96pg $0.99 (or Free with Purchase of Previews) PREVIEWS CONSUMER ORDER FORM #9 (SEPTEMBER 2007) Previews makes it easy for you to order every item in the catalog with this separate order form booklet! This issue ships in late August 2007 for items on sale in November 2007. Comic-sized, 62pg, PC PI PREVIEWS ADULT #9 (SEPTEMBER 2007) Previews Adult features Adult-oriented art, info, and related news not found in Previews. NOTE: Due to customs and international restrictions, Adult Material may not be available in some international markets. Please check with your local comic book specialty retailer for availability. ADULT MATERIAL Catalog, 24pg, b&w $0.95 HALLOWEEN MINI-COMICS Sold in bundles of 25 and shipped weeks before Halloween, these mini-comics are small in size but big in fun, and make the perfect alternative to candy! LITTLE ARCHIE HALLOWEEN 2007 MINI-COMIC by Dexter Taylor; Cover by Bob Bolling The Little Archie gang stars in “The House That Wouldn’t Move!” When the mayor of Riverdale announces that he plans to tear down a spooky old house to make way for his new highway, Little Archie and Little Betty decide to take one last stroll through their favorite childhood “haunt.” Could what they discover there be the key to saving the old house, or are they in for more than just a fright!? Find out in this full-color, 16-page mini-comic from Archie Comics! Bundle (25) $3.00 UNCLE SCROOGE 60TH ANNIV HALLOWEEN MINI-COMIC by Carl Barks Presenting a Carl Barks tale from the crypt: “The Hound of the Whiskervilles!” Generations ago, a fearsome monster dog drove Scrooge’s ancestors away from Castle McDuck. Now Scrooge must return to his legendary stomping grounds — to battle the evil that dares not bark its name! A haunting Gyro Gearloose classic rounds out this 16-page, full-color Halloween special from Gemstone Publishing and Disney Comics! Bundle (25) $3.00 MARVEL ADVENTURES: IRON MAN HALLOWEEN MINI-COMIC by Fred Van Lente & James Cordeiro More delicious than any candy bar, and just in time for Halloween, Iron Man blasts into action with this brand-new, all-ages origin story! Featuring a cover by comics legend, Michael Golden, this full-color, 16-page mini-comic is the perfect tale to get readers new and old excited for next year’s major motion picture featuring the invincible Iron Man! Bundle (25) $3.00 COMICS SECTION PREMIER VENDORS DARK HORSE COMICS CONAN #44 TIMOTHY TRUMAN (W), CARY NORD (P/Cover), and RICHARD ISANOVE (C/Cover) On sale Sept. 19 FC, 32 pages $2.99 The captivating conclusion of Timothy Truman and Cary Nord’s adaptation of the classic Robert E. Howard story! A favorite of fans and critics alike, the seminal Conan story “Rogues in the House” first appeared in Weird Tales. Now, writer Timothy Truman and artist Cary Nord bring you the tale of the Red Priest, as you’ve never seen it before. Trapped in the labyrinthine halls of the Red Priest’s house, and stalked by a mysterious horror, Conan and Murillo have made a wary alliance with the Priest himself. CHRONICLES OF CONAN VOL.13: WHISPERING SHADOWS AND OTHER STORIES ROY THOMAS (W), JOHN BUSCEMA (P), SAL BUSCEMA (P), ERNIE CHAN (I), PETER DAWES (C), IAN SOKOLIWSKI (C), DENNIS KASHTON (C), and WIL GLASS (C) with ALL THUMBS CREATIVE (C) On sale Nov. 7 SC, 7x10, 168pgs, FC $16.95 A new era begins for Conan the Barbarian, as he sets out, once more alone, into the savage heart of Hyboria— his wit, his strength, and his blade his only allies against a flood of foes both human and super-human! Presenting more of the celebrated Roy Thomas/John Buscema Conan the Barbarian run, as well as a special guest artist appearance by Sal Buscema! All featuring completely re-mastered color; all proving once again why Conan is the greatest and most savage Epic Fantasy character of all time. Collects Marvel’s Conan the Barbarian #92 and #101-108. FEAR AGENT: THE LAST GOODBYE #4 RICK REMENDER (W), TONY MOORE (P), ANDE PARKS (I), and LEE LOUGHRIDGE (C) On sale Sept. 5 FC, 32 pages $2.99 The last stand of Heath Huston and the fighting Fear Agents! After uncovering the Dressites’ horrible secret motivation, Earth’s last defenders are forced to travel to the moon in a desperate final fight for the survival of our species. Forced to somehow win an impossible battle, Heath must make the most terrible choice of his life-setting the stage for all that follows. DOCTOR SOLAR, MAN OF THE ATOM VOLUME 4 PAUL S. NEWMAN (W) and FRANK BOLLE (A) On sale Nov. 21 HC, 7x10, 240pgs, FC $49.95 After his debut in October of 1962, Doctor Solar swiftly rose to join Magnus, Robot Fighter as one of Gold Key’s most popular original heroes. Stunning painted covers sucked in even the most casual comics reader, and the source of Solar’s astounding powers—nuclear radiation—addressed one of the biggest fears of the day. While the character has been reinvented in the decades since, his adventures in this archive of Gold Key and Wilson comics completes the body of work that formed his foundation. This collection restores and reprints issues twenty-three through thirty-one of the original Doctor Solar comic-book series—the revolutionary science-fiction adventure that gave birth to one of comics’ most distinctive and beloved superheroes—for the first time in over forty years. His guest appearance in The Occult Files of Dr. Spektor #14 is also included, making this the biggest Doctor Solar volume of them all! USAGI YOJIMBO #104 STAN SAKAI (W/A) On sale Sept. 26 b&w, 24 pages $2.99 Boss Bakuchi, eager to avenge the death of his son, has placed an extraordinarily large reward on the head of Inazuma. By doing so, he has signed the death warrant for more than a few greedy bounty hunters, as Inazuma is actually possessed by the terrible demon Jei, The Black Soul! Wounded and relentlessly pursued, Inazuma has retreated to a peasant’s hut. It is there that Gen and Stray Dog encounter the mysterious samurai, along with a band of competing bounty hunters. Desperate to win their reward, and none too interested in sharing it, Gen and Stray Dog soon find themselves at the heart of a heated battle. Rarely impressed by the skills of other warriors, the two bounty hunters are nothing short of awestruck upon witnessing Inazuma’s skills. Then, just as this deadly brawl is about to escalate out of control, the rabbit ronin Usagi arrives! GROO: HELL ON EARTH #1 (OF 4) MARK EVANIER (W), SERGIO ARAGONÉS (A), and TOM LUTH (C) On sale Sept. 19 FC, 32 pages $2.99 Groo is back… and oddly enough, that may not be the biggest disaster looming over the world. It seems to be getting hotter everywhere . . . that is, in those places where it isn’t getting colder than ever before. The usual suspects—Sergio Aragonés and Mark Evanier —bring you the first chapter of what will eventually be four issues. That is, if the planet in the comic survives that long! Groo is back and and celebrating 25 years of laughs! SPEAK OF THE DEVIL #2 (OF 6) GILBERT HERNANDEZ (W/A) On sale Sept. 26 b&w, 24 pages $3.50 The peeping Tom is still on the loose. And now word is out that the Tom is a girl . . . Val Castillo continues her secret nocturnal excursions as the neighborhood peeper. But her future as a promising star gymnast is jeopardized when she twists her ankle during a night of spying. Her chances of winning the local high school gymnastics championships appear to be gone forever. But more disturbing to Val is the reaction of her boyfriend Paul to the mystery which lies in her dresser drawer . . . THE ESCAPISTS HC BRIAN K. VAUGHAN (W), JASON SHAWN ALEXANDER (A), STEVE ROLSTON (A), PHILIP BOND (A), EDUARDO BARRETO (A), MATT HOLLINGSWORTH (C), DAVE STEWART (C), PAUL HORNSCHEMEIER (C), and DAN JACKSON (C) On sale Nov. 28 HC, 7x10, 160pgs, FC $19.95 Wizard Top Ten and multiple Eisner Award-winning writer Brian K. Vaughan tells the tale of three aspiring comics creators with big dreams, small cash, and publishing rights to one forgotten Golden Age hero—The Escapist! Inspired by Michael Chabon’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay, this is Vaughan’s love letter to his chosen medium, a story about what it takes to start out with nothing in Cleveland, Ohio and end up with a comic so hot a major corporation wants to steal it from you! Brilliantly interweaving the lives of the creators with the world of their creation, artists Steve Rolston and Philip Bond bring the comic-booking trio Maxwell Roth, Case Weaver, and Denny Jones to life, while the inimitable Jason Shawn Alexander and Eduardo Barreto illustrate the thrilling trials and exciting extrications of the new—and old—Escapist! This high-end hardcover features new introduction by Michael Chabon! SERENITY: THOSE LEFT BEHIND HC JOSS WHEDON (W), BRETT MATTHEWS (W), WILL CONRAD (A), LAURA MARTIN (C), and ADAM HUGHES (Cover) On sale Nov. 14 HC, 9x12, 96pgs, FC $19.95 Dark Horse’s biggest hit of 2006 is now available in a special-edition hardcover! Joss Whedon, the pop-culture mastermind behind Buffy the Vampire Slayer, bridged the gap between his cult-hit Firefly TV series and his Serenity motion picture with this three-issue miniseries. Penned by Whedon and Brett Matthews, a Firefly show writer, the ragtag crew takes on a scavenger mission with the promise of a big payoff. Only too late do they realize the gig is orchestrated by an old enemy eager to remake their acquaintance. Sporting a new cover by Adam Hughes, this oversized collection shows off the work of penciller Will Conrad and colorist Laura Martin, and the array of pinups by phenomenal guest artists. In addition, over a dozen backup pages delve into the work and art behind the scenes—original material assembled especially for this hardcover edition. ZERO KILLER #2 (OF 6) ARVID NELSON (W), MATT CAMP (A), and DAVE STEWART (C) On sale Sept. 19 FC, 32 pages $2.99 Decades after a devastating nuclear war, New York City is mostly underwater, and its once-proud corporate skyscrapers are now looted, skeletal husks inhabited by hostile crime lords and their vicious thugs. The remnants of humanity try to survive at the water’s edge, while these brutish gangs and the mysterious paramilitary forces of JOCOM terrorize them. One of the toughest survivors, the bounty hunter known only as Zero, inadvertently saves a young woman named Stark while he’s on one of his “trash collecting” missions. Whether Zero likes it or not, Stark’s determined to stay by his side. Traveling with him to one of his hideouts, she risks her life when she stumbles onto a closely guarded secret. Elsewhere in this wounded city, an incident with a JOCOM helicopter sparks a series of events that will bring more complications—and danger—to Zero’s life! Working for anyone while pledging allegiance to none, Zero is a bounty hunter who hunts the dregs of a ruined society . . . he is the Zero Killer. LOBSTER JOHNSON: THE IRON PROMETHEUS #1 (OF 5) MIKE MIGNOLA (W/Cover), JASON ARMSTRONG (A), and DAVE STEWART (C) On sale Sept. 5 FC, 32 pages $2.99 “Beware my claw, for I’ve come to inflict justice!” As America hovers on the brink of World War II, the Lobster and his allies must race against the clock as they fight their way through cannibals, yetis, and the machinations of a mysterious villain bent on fulfilling a deadly prophecy. After years of captivating fans from the pages of Hellboy and B.P.R.D., the pulp-style adventures of Lobster Johnson take the limelight in the Lobster’s first solo series. Written and with covers by Hellboy creator Mike Mignola, and drawn by Jason Armstrong (Ferro City, The Sensational Spider-Man), Lobster Johnson: The Iron Prometheus is a wild ride full of fearsome monsters, mad scientists, and threats from the world beyond. CRIMINAL MACABRE: MY DEMON BABY #1 (OF 4) STEVE NILES (W), NICK STAKAL (A), MICHELLE MADSEN (C), and TIM BRADSTREET (Cover) On sale Sept. 19 FC, 32 pages $2.99 To say that Cal’s been through hell and back would be a misstatement. He’s been to hell, all right, and he seems to be stuck there for good. When we last checked in on Cal, he and Mo’Lock had just witnessed the vile, horrifying transformation of Cal’s lovely ex, Sabrina Lynch, into a minion of the vampire Nosferatu. After that Cal disappeared for a bit, and at the start of our new series, Mo’Lock finds him just in time to lure him off the filthy couch in an abandoned house with an offer he can’t refuse—either he gets up and takes a new case, or Mo’Lock will kill him before the drugs can. And what a case it is. Devil worshippers in sunny SoCal are doing their best to bring Satan into the world, and by the looks of things, Cal’s already too late. What does one feed a bouncing baby Beezelbub, anyway? CRIMINAL MACABRE: THE COMPLETE CAL MCDONALD STORIES STEVE NILES (W) On sale Nov. 28 SC (Novel), 6x8, 576pgs $12.95 The world has two faces. The natural and the supernatural. The face we see every day, people filing past us in an almost zombie-like stupor, numb to the horrors of everyday life or driven to madness by the pain and agony of modern-day existence. And those are the people who aren’t zombies or monsters! Cal McDonald is a detective with one foot in the real world, and one in the world of magic. For Cal, the horrors we all dream about in the fevered darkness of the night are all-too real, kept at bay through an almost constant influx of drugs to numb the pain, but never erase it. Cut from the same mold as Sam Spade, Jake Gittes, and the famous detectives of Chandler, Hammett and Spillane, Cal McDonald, whether he likes it or not, is all that stands between us and the nightmare world just outside our vision. • Collected for the first time in one book are the long-out-of-print prose adventures of the most unconventional detective of all time. THE SECRET TP MIKE RICHARDSON (W) and JASON SHAWN ALEXANDER (A) On sale Nov. 21 SC, 7x19, 112pgs, FC $12.95 “I know your secret.” Tonight is Tommy Morris’s big chance: he’s been invited to party with the social elite of Franklin High and maybe even hook up with Pam, the girl of his dreams. But when a prank call turns sour, Pam goes missing, and Tommy gets sucked into her disappearance deeper than he bargained for. The Secret is a chilling coming-of-age mystery from Dark Horse founder Mike Richardson and Eisner-nominated artist Jason Shawn Alexander (Damn Nation; The Escapists). Fully-painted interiors and cover from rising star Jason Shawn Alexander. Collecting the four-issue miniseries. BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER #6 BRIAN K. VAUGHAN (W), GEORGES JEANTY (P), ANDY OWENS (I), DAVE STEWART (C), and JO CHEN (Cover) On sale Sept. 8 FC, 40 pages $2.99 The second arc of our bestselling Season Eight starts here. Top creator Brian K. Vaughan (Y: The Last Man; Pride of Baghdad; Lost) takes over writing duties and dives headlong into what Faith is up to—infiltration, assassination, and nonstop Cleveland. The fugitive Slayer is given the assignment that could change her life . . . if Giles’s specialized training doesn’t make her want to end it first. Artist Georges Jeanty (The American Way) remains at the top of his game—and Joss Whedon stays on as Executive Producer—in this first part of “No Future for You.” Buffy creator Joss Whedon brings Buffy back to Dark Horse in this direct follow-up to season seven of the smash-hit TV series. BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: THE LONG WAY HOME JOSS WHEDON (W), GEORGES JEANTY (A), ANDY OWENS (C), and JO CHEN (Cover) On sale Nov. 14 SC, 7x10, 136pgs, FC $15.95 Since the destruction of the Hellmouth, the Slayers—newly legion—have gotten organized and are kicking some serious undead butt. But not everything’s fun and firearms, as an old enemy reappears and Dawn experiences some serious growing pains. Meanwhile, one of the “Buffy” decoy slayers is going through major pain of her own. Buffy creator Joss Whedon brings Buffy back to Dark Horse in this direct follow-up to season seven of the smash-hit TV series. The bestselling and critically acclaimed issues 1-5 are collected here for the first time, as are their covers by Jo Chen and Georges Jeanty. Collecting the first five issues of Season Eight. Only available in comics! BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: PANEL TO PANEL VARIOUS (W/A) On sale Nov. 14 SC, 9x12, 192pgs, FC $19.95 Buffy the Vampire Slayer, captivating cult phenomenon and one of the most critically acclaimed TV series of the last decade, burst into the comics realm in August of 1998. Nearly every year since, the rich thematic material of good vs. evil, Slayer vs. vampire, friendship vs. isolation, and black vs. the new black has been explored at Dark Horse in over a hundred different issues—and by the biggest luminaries in the business. The stunning visuals unachievable on a small-screen budget have come to life, realized by Chris Bachalo, J. Scott Campbell, Jeff Matsuda, Mike Mignola, Terry Moore, Eric Powell, Cliff Richards, Tim Sale, and Ryan Sook, among others. Take a look back at the most dynamic and memorable line art and paintings from the first ten years of the Slayer in comics. Featuring the best Buffy art to be found anywhere in comics . . . cherry-picked from the Slayer’s first decade at Dark Horse! B.P.R.D.: KILLING GROUND #2 (OF 5) MIKE MIGNOLA (W), JOHN ARCUDI (W), GUY DAVIS (A/Cover), and DAVE STEWART (C) On sale Sept. 12 FC, 32 pages $2.99 Something wicked has come to the B.P.R.D. as Liz’s apocalyptic visions escalate and Daimio continues to withdraw from his teammates. B.P.R.D.: The Killing Ground immediately follows B.P.R.D.: Garden of Souls. Written by John Arcudi and Hellboy and B.P.R.D. creator Mike Mignola, and drawn by acclaimed series artist Guy Davis, The Killing Ground will leave the Bureau for Paranormal Research and Defense and its members forever altered. HELLBOY: DARKNESS CALLS #6 (OF 6) MIKE MIGNOLA (W/Cover), DUNCAN FEGREDO (A), and DAVE STEWART (C) On sale Sept. 26 FC, 32 pages $2.99 Hellboy’s epic battle with the immortal warrior Koshchei reaches its climax in the thunderous conclusion to this six-issue arc. The long-awaited follow-up to 2005’s The Island, Calls sees Mike Mignola pushing his greatest creation, Hellboy, toward the next major turning point in his life, with haunting art by Duncan Fegredo (Enigma, Ultimate Adventures). THE GOON #20 ERIC POWELL (W/A) On sale Sept. 19 FC, 32 pages $2.99 Eric Powell has clawed his way out of Albatross’s basement and back into the hearts of horrified readers everywhere with the return of his flagship character in a new (or at least only gently used) ongoing series. The diabolical magician Draxton Entity and his saucy avian sidekicks are back—with a mission! Can Goon and Franky’s resolve withstand the charms of these tartish harpies? Does Franky even have resolve? Do we even care? THE GOON: CHINATOWN GN ERIC POWELL (W/A) On sale Nov. 21 SC, 7x10, 128pgs, FC $16.95 Dark Horse is very proud to present the first original graphic novel from Eisner Award-laden swami Eric Powell. Powell has been sowing the seeds of Chinatown and the Mystery of Mr. Wicker for years in his award-winning bimonthly series The Goon, and salivating fans may now feast their eyes on the Goon’s formative backstory of love, loss, and extortion—a lengthy tale that demanded to be told in this uninterrupted format. Spiritual leader of Tennessee and hero to the Great Unwashed, Powell escaped catastrophic death and mother-shaming scandal to bring this work to fruition. He’s a sensitive man in insensitive times. But be warned: this book ain’t funny. HARLAN ELLISON’S WATCHING TP HARLAN ELLISON (W) and Introduction by LEONARD MALTIN On sale Nov. 14 SC, 6x9, 248pgs $12.95 Harlan Ellison’s Watching documents twenty-five years of this award-winning author’s writings on his obsession with motion pictures. Includes over fifty essays! Most overviews of film are written from some high, sunlit mountaintop. In this first collection of Harlan Ellison’s cinema criticism come from the darkened interiors of a thousand movie houses where this most peculiar of all Observers of the Passing Scene has spent much of his life. The view is guaranteed to make you grind your teeth in anger, nod your head in blessed agreement, and open your eyes in a manner of judging films that is definitely not plebeian. Harlan Ellison’s love affair with movies is obvious. As an essayist, he has no equal; as a film critic he has no friends. Take care. JOHN NORMAN’S GOR OMNIBUS VOLUME 1 JOHN NORMAN (W) On sale Nov. 21 SC (Novel), 6x8, 768pgs $14.95 When Tarnsman of Gor was first published in 1966, author John Norman introduced the world to Tarl Cabot, a man ripped from his homeland and cast across space to the savage world of Gor, where thousands of kidnapped prisoners toiled as slaves for the all-powerful Priest-Kings. Part science fiction, part adventure novel, the stories in the world of Gor would unfold to show Tarl Cabot’s growth from a novice to a man whose fate might determine the course of every man, woman, and child on Gor. John Norman’s Gor Omnibus 1 collects the first three novels in the series. Prepare to take a journey to a land of passion and sorcery. • The first of a series of affordable omnibus editions collecting the longest-running science fiction action/adventure series of all time. LEROY NEIMAN: FEMLIN LEROY NEIMAN (W/A) On sale Nov. 14 HC, 9x12, 186pgs, FC $49.95 DLX-HC, 9x12, 186pgs, FC $100.00 When LeRoy Neiman and Hugh Hefner met in the early 1950s, while Neiman was doing women’s high fashion drawings and Hefner was a copywriter in a Chicago department store, neither could have predicted that a twelve-inch woman called Femlin was waiting in the wings. But Femlin is mischievous. She’s spunky. And she knows how to strike while the iron is hot. Fifty years later, Femlin is still going strong and sassy. Neiman has drawn her for every issue of Playboy for the last half-century, showing her at play, at sport, and at her ease. Wearing her trademark heels, stockings, and gloves—and not much else—Femlin has become a beloved icon of Playboy…and a celebrity in her own right. This book features text and images by Neiman, and an afterword by Playboy founder and publisher Hugh M. Hefner. • Playboy will celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of the Femlin with a special feature in the August 2007 issue of Playboy magazine. • In addition to the regular edition M Press will be releasing a slipcased, limited edition, numbered at only 250 copies and signed by LeRoy Neiman. STAR WARS: DARK TIMES #7— PARALLELS PART 2 (OF 5) MICK HARRISON (W), DAVE ROSS (P), and ZACH HOWARD (Cover) On sale Sept. 26 FC, 40 pages $2.99 As the crew of the Uhumelé heads for what they hope will be a big payday, Bomo Greenbark learns the reasons why pilot Crys Taanzer hates not just the Republic and the Empire, but even the Jedi. Events during the Clone Wars forced her to make a decision that she has lived to regret. And, though she cannot know it, her decision has had ramifications for Jedi Master K’Kruhk, as well. But the real danger still lies ahead, as betrayal is piled upon betrayal. In the dark times, putting your trust in anyone, it seems, means putting your life on the line! STAR WARS: KNIGHTS OF THE OLD REPUBLIC #21 JOHN JACKSON MILLER (W), BONG DAZO (P), MICHAEL ATIYEH (C), and CHRIS WARNER (Cover) On sale Sept. 26 FC, 40 pages $2.99 Negotiations between the Republic and the Mandalorians come to a head in this unthinkable conclusion to the compelling “Daze of Hate” story arc! Aboard his massive flagship the Arkanian Legacy, Lord Adasca believes his plan to become nothing less than the most powerful being in the galaxy is about achieve fruition. If he is to be stopped, fugitive Padawan Zayne Carrick must risk it all with a quickly conceived and untested scheme that requires help from none other than his arch-nemesis and former teacher—Jedi Master Lucien! Yet as these two former enemies spring into action amidst Adasca’s carefully controlled meeting of the Republic and the Mandalorians, another plot is set into motion—one that will seal the fate of several major players forever! STAR WARS: LEGACY #16— DRAGON PART 3 (OF 6) JOHN OSTRANDER (W), JAN DUURSEMA (P), DAN PARSONS (I), BRAD ANDERSON (C), and TRAVIS CHAREST (Cover) On sale Sept. 12 FC, 40 pages $2.99 Much has been told about the legacy of the Skywalker family, but until now little has been said of the legacy of Obi-Wan Kenobi! If you think you know the whole story, prepare yourself for a shock. In the wake of the Clone Wars, Obi-Wan fought a lonely battle—the outcome of which rocks the future of the Star Wars galaxy! STAR WARS: REBELLION #10 ROB WILLIAMS (W), MICHEL LACOMBE (P), WIL GLASS (C), and RYAN SOOK (Cover) On sale Sept. 12 FC, 40 pages $2.99 One of the Empire’s most valuable secrets is about to be compromised unless Darth Vader can get to it in time! This is the all-action conclusion to “The Ahakista Gambit”! Deep inside an Imperial stronghold, a team of spies led by Wyl Tarson fight for their lives. Loyal to the Rebel cause, each is willing to make the ultimate sacrifice to complete the mission, none realizing that Tarson marches to the orders of someone far more sinister than the Alliance. For Tarson, this is the moment of truth—will he betray those who trusted him with everything? One thing is certain, once Vader arrives, few will be left alive.  STAR WARS: 30TH ANNIVERSARY COLLECTION VOLUME 9— BOBA FETT: DEATH, LIES, AND TREACHERY JOHN WAGNER (W), CAM KENNEDY (A), and MATHIEU LAUFFRAY (Cover) On sale Nov. 7 HC, 7x10, 144pgs, FC $24.95 Throughout the vast reaches of the galaxy, wherever fugitives meet or lawbreakers conspire, one name is always uttered in hushed tones, a name guaranteed to strike fear into the stoutest heart—Boba Fett. His prices are exorbitant, but if you’re looking for revenge, or if you’re looking for protection, he’ll get the job done. Of course, if you’re looking to reclaim your kidnapped fiancé, the heiress to a Hutt’s fortune, no price is too exorbitant. Navigating a web of villainy and deceit, Fett will go above and beyond the call to do what he does best—get it done and get paid! STAR WARS EPISODE III: REVENGE OF THE SITH PHOTO COMIC On sale Nov. 21 SC, 5x7, 96pgs, FC $9.95 Experience the fall of the Jedi and the rise of the Sith with this manga-sized adaptation of Revenge of the Sith comprised of images from the film! Anakin Skywalker becomes the dreaded Darth Vader in this final chapter of the Star Wars prequel trilogy. Desperate to calm his nightmarish visions of his lover Padmé Amidala’s death, Skywalker falls under the thrall of Supreme Chancellor Palpatine and his promises of power beyond all imagining. Once a slave to the dark side, Skywalker helps carry out a tragic conspiracy against the Jedi that will see the Republic transformed into an Empire. BLADE OF THE IMMORTAL #129: BADGER HOLE PART 2 (OF 4) HIROAKI SAMURA (W/A) On sale Sept. 12 b&w, 32 pages $2.99 Samura’s “Badger Hole” story arc continues, as Rin and Döa begin to explore the network of tunnels that wind below Edo Castle. One of these dank, dangerous tunnels may lead them to Kagimura and Doc Burando’s blasphemous “immortality workshop,” where they hope to find their missing friends. However, before they face the horrors of this demented bangashira’s operating room, they’ll have to get past more of Kagimura’s foot soldiers. If Döa has her way, they’ll be cutting a bloody path right to Isaku and Manji! Readers will also enjoy a flashback that sheds some light on hotheaded Döa’s past, detailing an early encounter with her beloved leader (and Rin’s nemesis), Anotsu Kagehisa. This issue will also feature a full-color pinup by rising star Rob Guillory! BERSERK VOLUME 20 KENTARO MIURA (W/A) On sale Nov. 21 SC, 6x8, 232pgs, B&W $13.95 The Black Swordsman Guts’ former captain and lover, Casca, has been taken by the Holy Iron Chain Knights to the “Tower of Conviction” of the fanatic torturer of the Holy See, Mozgus, who plans to treat the rumored witch to the proper agonies of the damned. And Guts is on his way to rescue Casca and dish out some chastisement of his own on any who get in his way. But forces in the demonic realms are in motion and are being drawn to the torture tower in what may be a prelude to a second Eclipse and an unprecedented release of malign spirits into the world! • Each volume comes shrink-wrapped and carries an 18+ content advisory. THE KUROSAGI CORPSE DELIVERY SERVICE VOLUME 5 EIJI OTSUKA (W) and HOUSUI YAMAZAKI (A) On sale Nov. 21 SC, 5x7, 208pgs, B&W $10.95 The corpses whose last wishes Kurosagi delivers usually died not too long ago . . . for reasons that are gruesomely obvious. But when the ominous Mr. Nire returns to the scene with a re-animated mummy in tow, what they’re gonna do is go back . . . way back, as the kids kick it Egyptian Old Kingdom school! Then, travel from the past into the future of death, as the Kurosagi crew unlocks the cold business behind some cryogenically frozen heads! • Each volume comes shrink-wrapped and carries an 18+ content advisory. EDEN: IT’S AN ENDLESS WORLD! VOLUME 9 HIROKI ENDO (W/A) On sale Nov. 7 SC, 5x7, 232pgs, B&W $12.95 The Closure virus, responsible for wiping out about one-third of the world’s population, begins to mutate, and victims in India are found undergoing strange metamorphoses. This volume also finds Hiroki Endo moving Eden in new directions, with new characters, settings, and technology mixing with the old. Sophia and Kenji are back, going head-to-head with Propator forces in Eastern Asia, including Propator’s cyborg killers—the vicious Aeon soldiers! Elijah’s father flexes some political muscle, and Kenji uses some real muscle to protect an important political figure, the leader of a minority group in China still fighting for their human rights. This is another fast-paced, roller-coaster Eden volume, with explosive action, science fiction twists, incredibly violent surprises, and morsels of philosophical debate. • Each volume comes shrink-wrapped and carries an 18+ content advisory. GUNSMITH CATS REVISED EDITION VOLUME 4 KENICHI SONODA (W/A) On sale Nov. 28 SC, 5x7, 480pgs, B&W $16.95 This fourth and final omnibus volume of the original Gunsmith Cats series is probably the single best GSC-related item available. Not only does it comprise the super-exciting “Mr. V” story line, with the usual gun-and-auto action and and special plot twist, but for extra punch, creator Kenichi Sonoda added a bunch of exclusive gag strips and a few issues of his left-to-right reading Riding Bean stories from way back in 1989. Also included are some “making of Riding Bean” comics and sketches and notes from the early days. See the beginnings of Sonoda’s awesome Gunsmith Cats series! • Featuring over 480 pages of sexy action in every super-thick volume, the Gunsmith Cats Revised Edition series is a must for every manga collection! • Each volume comes shrink-wrapped and carries an 18+ content advisory. OH MY GODDESS!: FIRST END YUMI TOHMA (W) On sale Nov. 28 SC (Novel), 5x7, 208pgs $14.95 Keiichi Morisato was a typical college student, a failure with women, struggling to get through his classes, and in general living a pretty nondescript life. That is, until he dialed the wrong number and accidentally summoned the Norse goddess Belldandy. Not believing Belldandy was a goddess and that she could grant his every wish, Keiichi wished for her to stay with him forever. As they say: Be careful what you wish for! Now bound to Earth and at Keiichi’s side for life, the lives of this most un-normal goddess and most lucky human will never be the same again. Based on the internationally successful manga, film, and television series, Oh My Goddess!: First End is the first novel in the franchise’s history and is sure to be a sensation to all its English-speaking fans around the world! VAMPIRE HUNTER D VOLUME 9: THE ROSE PRINCESS HIDEYUKI KIKUCHI (W) and YOSHITAKA AMANO (A) On sale Nov. 14 SC, 5x7, 208pgs, B&W $8.95 In Sakuri, a young woman is about to be sacrificed to the vampiric Noblewoman who reigns over the village. But before the princess can drain the life from the woman, a young man tries to slay the vampire. He fails and manages to escape, but in doing so incurs the wrath of the entire town. The citizens of Sakuri have entered into a pact with the Undead princess and her monstrous bodyguards. With the ritual offering disrupted, the vampire’s armored bodyguards vow to murder the villagers one by one until the would-be hero is captured. When Vampire Hunter D learns of the villagers’ bargain he knows he faces several almost impossible challenges—can he rid the town of the parasitic demons that plague it? What if Sakuri’s inhabitants don’t want to be rescued? And can he uncover the secret that even the vampire Noble is afraid to speak? ALSO AVAILABLE: VAMPIRE HUNTER D by Hideyuki Kikuchi and Yoshitaka Amano VOLUME 1—SC, 5x7, 300pg, B&W (FEB050056) . . . $8.95 VOLUME 2—SC, 5x7, 300pg, B&W (MAY050054) . . . $8.95 VOLUME 3—SC, 5x7, 300pg, B&W (OCT050044) . . . $8.95 VOLUME 4—SC, 5x7, 300pg, B&W (APR060051) . . . $8.95 VOLUME 5—SC, 5x7, 300pg, B&W (JUN060028) . . . $8.95 VOLUME 6—SC, 5x7, 300pg, B&W (AUG060048) . . . $8.95 VOLUME 7—SC, 5x7, 300pg, B&W (DEC060051) . . . $8.95 COFFIN: THE ART OF VAMPIRE HUNTER D by Yoshitaka Amano SC in HC slipcase, 200pg, b&w w/FC, 14" x 11" (JUN060027) . . . $39.95 ************************************************************************ HANAMI: INTERNATIONAL LOVE STORY VOLUME 3 PLUS (W) and SUNG JAE PARK (A) On sale Nov. 28 SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W $9.95 Joonho had stumbled his way into every teenage boy’s dream. He was surrounded by sweet, cute girls on all sides . . . Hanami, his magnetic next-door neighbor from Japan; Joori, his spunky coworker at the fast-food restaurant; and Sae-un, his longtime crush from back home in Suwon. But when Joori makes a pass at him—with a kiss!—Joonho is thrown into emotional turmoil! It’s hard to stay true to Sae-un when temptation gets this aggressive. And to make matters worse, Hanami is thinking about moving back to Japan. It’s time for Joonho to make a decision, and fast. SHAMAN WARRIOR VOLUME 5 PARK JOONG-KI (W/A) On sale Nov. 28 SC, 5x7, 208pgs, B&W $12.95 Yaki strives to survive in the nightmarish Butcher Camp for assassins, left in the desert by Genji in order to both “toughen her up” and protect her from the leaders in Kugai who want her dead. Yaki is the daughter of Kugai’s former military commander, Yarong, the powerful Shaman Warrior who was betrayed by his own general and king. With Yaki somewhat safe, Batu searches for Yarong’s killer, the heartless Death Lord Yuda, and plots to bring the rulers of Kugai to their knees. Batu and the young Shaman Warrior Horakaan seek counsel with the desert renegade Aragorn, who may be building an army against Batu’s former homeland. Back in the brutal Butcher Camp stronghold, Yaki considers a daring escape when she gains a few allies of her own. HELLBOY 8" QEE On sale Aug 15 8" tall Limited to 1,500 $79.99 On sale Aug 15 8" tall, Tara McPherson variant Limited to 450 $79.99 We began our Qee line with the classic 2.5 inch Hellboy Qee. Next up, the much-coveted large size 8" Qee. Only 1,500 will be sold worldwide, making this an instant collectible. Hellboy and Qee fans can rejoice and unite in toy heaven! We asked Mike Mignola to pick an artist to design an 8" Hellboy variant and he chose one of our favorite people: the talented Miss Tara McPherson! Tara was happy to comply, and has designed a magnificent Hellboy, turning it into a unique creation all her own! This piece is limited to 450, worldwide, so place your orders now! CLASSIC COMIC BOOK CHARACTERS #8: GRENDEL On sale Nov. 17 6" tall Limited to 550 $49.99 Dark Horse continues its series of vintage-style statuettes featuring the best characters from comic books. The sculpting and packaging design is inspired by the original “Hunter Rose” version of one of the modern era’s most interesting heroes, Matt Wagner’s Grendel. Produced in a limited edition of only 550 hand-numbered copies, making this a significant component in our celebration of Grendel’s 25th anniversary. Sculpting by Yoe! Studio from original designs by Wagner. Each hand-numbered statuette comes packaged in a custom-tooled, full-color, litho-printed tin box. Also included is a small booklet about each character and a vintage-style pinback button of the character. ELFQUEST BUST: CUTTER On sale Oct. 14 6" tall Limited to 1,500 (Comes numbered with a certificate of authenticity) $49.99 One of the true modern classics of the graphic story medium is undoubtedly Elfquest. Since its debut in 1978, this fantasy saga by Wendy and Richard Pini has won a worldwide legion of fans. Dark Horse Deluxe is proud to announce the first in a series of three limited-edition busts of the primary characters. Sculptor Tim Bruckner will bring these fictional beings to life, and to say he has been successful is probably an understatement. The figure will be offered as a pre-painted bust, with unique “pivot” feature allowing the owner to adjust the display angle at their pleasure. Although each bust stands alone, when viewed as a set the relationship between the characters is obvious. GACHA! NEW THIS MONTH: * TOMICA CARS SERIES 12 * THE SIMPSONS DIORAMA FIGURE SERIES 2: CAMP FIRE DISNEY PEEK-A-POOH #11 * ZODIAC EDITION * DISNEY PEEK-A-POOH #10 CHRISTMAS EDITION Retailers! See your order form for details on ordering and a special offer! AVAILABLE NOW! Figures based on COMIC BOOK HEROES are here! * MARVEL COMIC BUILDABLE FIGURES * SIMPSONS BODY BOBBLE FIGURES * PIXAR FIGURE COLLECTION * HELLBOY MOVIE FIGURES ************************************************************************ MIKE MIGNOLA RELISTS HELLBOY JOURNAL 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" covered, spiral bound journal, 128pg (JAN030100) . . . $9.99 HELLBOY ART COASTER SET 4 full color coasters, 1/8" thick, packaged in a printed circular tin case (DEC048079) . . . $9.99 HELLBOY MOVIE COASTER SET 4 full color coasters, 1/8" thick, packaged in a printed circular tin case (DEC048080) . . . $9.99 HELLBOY LICENSE PLATE 12" x 6", embossed tin, and shrink-wrapped (AUG040214) . . . $14.99 HELLBOY LUNCH BOX #2 FC, 8" x 7" x 3 3/4" (STAR19576) . . . $14.99 HELLBOY ORNAMENT 3 1/4" ornament, fully-painted (STAR17066) . . . $19.95 HELLBOY MOVIE PVC SET: GOOD GUYS Contains Hellboy, Liz Sherman, and Abe Sapien. Each figure is approximately 4 inches tall, full-color window box packaging (DEC030027) . . . $14.95 HELLBOY MOVIE PVC SET: BAD GUYS Contains Grigori/Rasputin,_Kroenen, and Sammael. Each figure is approximately 4 inches tall, full-color window box packaging (DEC030028) . . . $14.95 HELLBOY PVC SET Seven piece set, packaged in a full color window box (STAR13684) . . . $39.99 HELLBOY TALKING BOARD Regular edition, 12" x 18", pressed paperboard, wood planchette, directions, packaged in a full-color box (AUG040095) . . . $24.99 HELLBOY IN PROFILE TIN SIGN 12" x 16.7" full color tin sign (FEB040064) . . . $14.99 HELLBOY ZIPPO® LIGHTER Three-color chrome Zippo® lighter (STAR06649) . . . $29.95 HELLBOY AND ABE SAPIEN QEES Hellboy Qee, 2 1/2", articulated figures (APR060065) . . . $7.99 Abe Sapien Qee, 2 1/2", articulated figures (APR060066) . . . $7.99 HELLBOY VOLUME 1: SEED OF DESTRUCTION SC, 128pg, FC, 7" x 10" (NOV030025) . . . $17.95 HELLBOY VOLUME 2: WAKE THE DEVIL SC, 144pg, FC, 7" x 10" (NOV030026) . . . $17.95 HELLBOY VOLUME 3: THE CHAINED COFFIN AND OTHERS SC, 176pg, FC, 7" x 10" (NOV030027) . . . $17.95 HELLBOY VOLUME 4: THE RIGHT HAND OF DOOM SC, 144pg, FC, 7" x 10" (NOV030028) . . . $17.95 HELLBOY VOLUME 5: CONQUEROR WORM SC, 144pg, FC, 7" x 10" (NOV030029) . . . $17.95 HELLBOY VOLUME 6: STRANGE PLACES SC, 128pg, FC, 7" x 10" (JAN060079) . . . $17.95 ART OF HELLBOY SC, 200pg, FC, 9 1/4" x 12" (DEC030029) . . . $29.95 HELLBOY: THE ART OF THE MOVIE by Guillermo del Toro, Mike Mignola, Wayne Barlowe, and Ty Ellingson SC, 200pg, FC, 9" x 12" (DEC030030) . . . $24.95 HELLBOY JUNIOR by Mike Mignola, Bill Wray, Dave Cooper, Stephen Destefano, Pat Mceown, Hilary Barta, Glenn Barr, and Kevin Nowlan SC, 120pg, FC, 7" x 10" (OCT030023) . . . $14.95 HELLBOY: ODD JOBS by Mike Mignola, Christopher Golden, and others SC, 216pg, b&w, 6" x 9" (STAR10486) . . . $14.95 HELLBOY: ODDER JOBS by Frank Darabont, Charles De Lint, Kim Newman, Guillermo Del Toro, Mike Mignola, and more! SC, 216pg, b&w, 6" x 9" (JUL040043) . . . $14.95 HELLBOY: WEIRD TALES VOLUME 1 by John Cassaday, Joe Casey, Jason Pearson, Mike Mignola, and others SC, 128pg, FC, 7" x 10" (SEP030025) . . . $17.95 HELLBOY: WEIRD TALES VOLUME 2 by John Cassaday, P. Craig Russell, J. H. Williams, Scott Morse, Evan Dorkin, Jill Thompson, Gene Colan, Jim Starlin, Kia Asamiya, Craig Thompson, Mike Mignola, and more SC, 144pg, FC, 7" x 10" (JUL040036) . . . $17.95 B.P.R.D. VOL. 1: HOLLOW EARTH by Mike Mignola and others SC, 120pg, FC, 7" x 10" (STAR17945) . . . $17.95 B.P.R.D. VOL. 2: THE SOUL OF VENICE AND OTHER STORIES by Mike Mignola and others SC, 128pg, FC, 7" x 10" (MAY045376) . . . $17.95 B.P.R.D. VOL. 3: PLAGUE OF FROGS by Mike Mignola, Guy Davis, and Dave Stewart SC, 144pg, FC, 7" x 10" (OCT040022) . . . $17.95 B.P.R.D. VOL. 4: THE DEAD by Mike Mignola, John Arcudi, and Guy Davis SC, 152pg, FC, 7" x 10" (JUN050015) . . . $17.95 B.P.R.D. VOL. 5: THE BLACK FLAME by Mike Mignola, John Arcudi, and Guy Davis SC, 168pg, FC, 7" x 10" (APR060031) . . . $17.95 BPRD BASEBALL CAP Black, embroidered hat (NOV020040) . . . $17.99 B.P.R.D. EMBROIDERED PATCH 3" FC, embroidered patch (STAR16058) . . . $4.99 B.P.R.D. STATIONERY 8 letter sheets (four different styles), 6 envelopes (4 different styles), and a set of stickers (MAR030050) . . . $4.99 B.P.R.D. ZIPPO® LIGHTER Black Ice chrome zippo® lighter, packaged in tin box (MAR030053) . . . $29..99 CONAN RELISTS THE CHRONICLES OF CONAN VOL. 1: TOWER OF THE ELEPHANT & OTHER STORIES Collects issues #1-#8 SC, 144pg, FC, 7" x 10" (STAR19686) . . . $15.95 THE CHRONICLES OF CONAN VOL. 2: ROGUES IN THE HOUSE & OTHER STORIES Collects issues #9-#13 and #16 SC, 160pg, FC, 7" x 10" (STAR20379) . . . $15.95 THE CHRONICLES OF CONAN VOL. 3: THE MONSTER OF THE MONOLITHS AND OTHER STORIES TPB Collects issues #14, #15, and #17-#21 SC, 156pg, FC, 7" x 10" (OCT030031) . . . $15.95 THE CHRONICLES OF CONAN VOLUME 4: RED NAILS AND OTHER STORIES Collects issues #23-#26 and material from the second and third issues of Savage Tales SC, 160pg, FC, 7" x 10" (DEC030015) . . . $15.95 THE CHRONICLES OF CONAN VOLUME 5: THE SHADOW IN THE TOMB AND OTHER STORIES Collects issues #27-#34 SC, 160pg, FC, 7" x 10" (MAY040034) . . . $15.95 THE CHRONICLES OF CONAN VOLUME 6: THE CURSE OF THE GOLDEN SKULL AND OTHER STORIES Collects issues #35-#42 SC, 160pg, FC, 7" x 10" (AUG040018) . . . $15.95 THE CHRONICLES OF CONAN VOLUME 7: THE DWELLER IN THE POOL AND OTHER STORIES Collects issues #43-#51 SC, 160pg, FC, 7" x 10" (DEC040017) . . . $16.95 THE CHRONICLES OF CONAN VOLUME 8: THE TOWER OF BLOOD AND OTHER STORIES Collecting issues #52-#60 SC, 168pg, FC, 7" x 10" (APR050023) . . . $16.95 THE CHRONICLES OF CONAN VOLUME 9: RIDERS OF THE RIVER-DRAGONS AND OTHER STORIES SC, 160pg, FC, 7" x 10" (SEP050019) . . . $16.95 THE CHRONICLES OF CONAN VOLUME 10: WHEN GIANTS WALK THE EARTH AND OTHER STORIES Collecting issues #72-77, and #79-81 SC, 168pg, FC, 7" x 10" (DEC050016) . . . $16.95 CONAN VOLUME 1: THE FROST GIANT’S DAUGHTER AND OTHER STORIES by Kurt Busiek, Cary Nord, and Thomas Yeates SC, 176pg, FC, 7" x 10" (DEC040016) . . . $15.95 CONAN VOLUME 2: THE GOD IN THE BOWL AND OTHER STORIES by Kurt Busiek, Cary Nord, and Thomas Yeates SC, 124pg, FC, 7" x 10" (JUL050035) . . . $15.95 CONAN VOLUME 3: THE TOWER OF THE ELEPHANT AND OTHER STORIES by Kurt Busiek, Cary Nord, and Michael Wm. Kaluta SC, 168pg, FC, 7" x 10" (FEB060059) . . . $15.95 CONAN: BOOK OF THOTH by Kurt Busiek, Len Wein, and Kelley Jones SC, 192pg, FC, 7" x 10" (AUG060015) . . . $17.95 CONAN AND THE DEMONS OF KHITAI by Akira Yoshida, Paul Lee, and Pat Lee SC, 96pg, FC, 7" x 10" (APR060013) . . . $12.95 CONAN AND THE JEWELS OF GWAHLUR by P. Craig Russell and Lovern Kindzierski SC, 88pg, FC, 7" x 10" (SEP050030) . . . $13.95 JANISSA THE WIDOWMAKER STATUE Stands 6" tall Item #14-109 $54.99 THOTH-AMON CHOP Stands 5-1/2" tall and has a stone texture finish Item # 14-196 $24.99 CONAN ZIPPO® LIGHTER Limited edition of 1,000 pieces SEP060049 $39.99 THOTH-AMON MINI-BUST Stands 10.75" tall Limited to 2,500 pieces NOV050102 $49.99 CONAN THE SLAYER MINI-BUST JUN030070 $44.99 Limited to 3,500 pieces CONAN THE CONQUEROR MINI-BUST 9" tall SEP030066 $49.99 Limited to 3,500 pieces CONAN THE AVENGER MINI-BUST SEP050067 $54.99 VALERIA MINI-BUST APR040138 $49.99 Limited to 3,500 pieces CONAN LUNCH BOX NOV030120 1-59307-225-2 $ 14.99 CONAN PVC SET: THE FROST GIANT’S DAUGHTER Set features: Conan, the Frost Giant’s Daughter, and two giants. Ranges from 4" to 8" JAN040081 $44.99 ************************************************************************ DC COMICS Special Events COUNTDOWN 34-31 Story by Paul Dini Breakdowns by Keith Giffen 34 script by Jimmy Palmiotti & Justin Gray; art by Jesús Saiz 33 script by Adam Beechen; art by Carlos Magno 32 script by Tony Bedard; art by Al Barrionuevo 31 script by Sean McKeever; art by Manuel Garcia Covers 34-31 by Talent Caldwell The Countdown to the end is on! Karate Kid battles Equus! Jimmy Olsen visits Infinity Inc. for answers! Mary Marvel falls under the spell of Eclipso! Kyle Rayner joins the Challengers from Beyond! Piper and Trickster encounter the villainy of Poison Ivy and Deathstroke! Plus, Black Canary’s bachelorette party! Guest-starring Steel, Starlight, the Flash, Zatanna, the Atom, Buddy Blank and more! Plus, more DC VILLAINS backup origin stories by Scott Beatty! COUNTDOWN 34 on sale September 5 • COUNTDOWN 33 on sale September 12 COUNTDOWN 32 on sale September 19 • COUNTDOWN 31 on sale September 26 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US COUNTDOWN TO MYSTERY #1 Written by Steve Gerber and Matt Sturges Art by Justiniano & Walden Wong and Stephen Segovia Cover by Justiniano Get ready for two incredible features in new stories that shine a light on the dark places in the DCU! The Helmet of Fate has landed…on Kent Nelson — a man so far down on his luck, he doesn’t know what luck is! The transformative nature of the helmet grants him powers he can’t begin to comprehend…but will they make his life better, or even worse? Plus, Eclipso becomes the temptress of the DCU, bribing its heroes to the dark side in more ways than one! She succeeds…and the results will shock you! On sale September 19 • 1 of 8 • 48 pg, FC, $3.99 US Edited by Joey Cavalieri COUNTDOWN TO ADVENTURE #2 Written by Adam Beechen and Justin Gray Art by Eddy Barrows & Julio Ferrera and Fabrizio Fiorentino Cover by Ivan Reis & Oclair Albert Meet Champ Hazard, the hero of Rann. But what happened to Adam Strange? And in the backup story, Forerunner travels to Earth-10, the universe where the Nazis won World War II, to recruit superpowers for her master’s cause. On sale September 26 • 2 of 8 • 48 pg, FC, $3.99 US COUNTDOWN PRESENTS THE SEARCH FOR RAY PALMER: WILDSTORM #1 Written by Ron Marz Art by Paco Herrera Cover by Arthur Adams The Search for Ray Palmer truly kicks into high gear, as Kyle Rayner, Donna Troy and Jason Todd scour the Multiverse for the former Atom, who just might hold the key to saving reality from a crisis of unparalleled proportions. The trio's first stop: the Wildstorm Universe, where they come face-to-face with an entirely different -- and entirely more lethal -- brand of heroes. Wildstorm's finest are all here, including The Authority and Gen13, and they don't prepare a warm welcome for their visitors! The tour of the new DC Multiverse begins here! On sale September 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US THE ALL-NEW ATOM #15 Written by Gail Simone Art by Mike Norton & Trevor Scott Cover by Ladrönn The Search for Ray Palmer is interrupted as the Atom is literally plucked from the Nanoverse by the mastermind behind all of the problems in Ivy Town — and the man who may or may not hold some answers for Ryan Choi about his fallen idol Ray Palmer! On sale September 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US SUPERGIRL #21 Written by Tony Bedard Cover by Bernard Chang Art by Renato Guedes A COUNTDOWN tie-in! For Supergirl, the scars of AMAZONS ATTACK remain. Now she’s unable to come to terms with her guilt, dreading crossing paths with Superman, and facing off against a foe straight from the pages of COUNTDOWN: the Karate Kid! On sale September 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US BOOSTER GOLD #2 Written by Geoff Johns & Jeff Katz Art and cover by Dan Jurgens & Norm Rapmund Variant cover by Arthur Adams Booster Gold’s bizarre timequest to prevent an evil force from unraveling the origins of the world’s greatest heroes continues in Part 2 of “52 Pickup!” Journeying years back in the past, Booster is forced to team up with an egomaniac that rivals even himself — the world’s greatest Green Lantern – Sinestro! Plus, what does Dan Garret have to do with any of this? Retailers please note: This issue features two covers that maybe be ordered separately. For every 10 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by Jurgens & Rapmund), retailers have the option of ordering one Variant Edition (with a cover by Arthur Adams). On sale September 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US BLACK ADAM: THE DARK AGE #2 Written by Peter J. Tomasi Art by Doug Mahnke & Christian Alamy Cover by Mahnke As Teth-Adam’s epic journey to resurrect the love of his life and find the magic word that will transform him back to Black Adam continues, the Justice Society of America, along with Batman and Superman, are hot on Adam’s trail as the world’s most wanted villain is pursued at all costs! On sale September 12 • 2 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US GREEN ARROW: YEAR ONE #5-6 Written by Andy Diggle Art and cover by Jock The pulse-pounding miniseries by Andy Diggle and Jock concludes! After a year trapped on the savage island, Oliver Queen unexpectedly stumbles across a way to escape and return to his pampered life of luxury…but it would mean leaving behind someone who risked everything to save him. The new Oliver Queen is no longer a man who runs away from his responsibilities. This time he takes a stand to fight the power — or die trying! Issue #5 on sale September 5; issue #6 on sale September 19 5 & 6 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US THE BLACK CANARY WEDDING PLANNER Written by J. Torres Art by Lee Ferguson, Christine Norrie and Karl Story Cover by Stephane Roux If you think a regular wedding is hard to plan, try to plan a superhero wedding! There’s crime to fight, robberies to thwart…and a banquet hall to book! Follow us on a journey with Dinah, Ollie and Oracle as we plan the wedding of the year! On sale September 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US JLA WEDDING SPECIAL #1 Written by Dwayne McDuffie Art by Mike McKone & Andy Lanning Cover by Ed Benes Dwayne McDuffie (Justice League Unlimited animated series) begins his run on the Justice League of America here! As a wedding looms and bachelor parties are thrown, the new Injustice League forms. Find out who will be on this deadly team! For a signed edition, please see the Dynamic Forces section of Previews. On sale September 12 • 48 pg, FC, $3.99 US JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #13 Written by Dwayne McDuffie Art by Joe Benitez & Victor Llamas Cover by Ian Churchill Don’t miss the debut of the new JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA creative team! The “Injustice League Unlimited” story continues from the JLA WEDDING SPECIAL as a hero is severely beaten by the new Injustice League, forcing the JLA to fight back! Retailers please note: this issue features two covers that may be ordered separately. Cover A features the left half of the art above; Cover B features the right half of the art above. Please see the Previews order form for more details. On sale September 26 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US THE GREEN ARROW/BLACK CANARY WEDDING SPECIAL #1 Written by Judd Winick Art by Amanda Conner & Jimmy Palmiotti Cover by Conner Everyone will have seen Black Canary's response to Green Arrow's proposal from GREEN ARROW #75 and the BLACK CANARY miniseries…now see why that response may have been the biggest mistake for both of them in this landmark special issue! On sale September 19 • 48 pg, FC, $3.99 US WONDER WOMAN ANNUAL #1 Written by Allan Heinberg Art by Terry Dodson & Rachel Dodson and Gary Frank & Jonathan Sibal Cover by Terry Dodson & Rachel Dodson At long last, the climactic, extra-length chapter of “Who is Wonder Woman?”, the story that launched the WONDER WOMAN monthly! In this arc's conclusion, the combined forces of Wonder Woman's transformed rogues gallery declare an all-out war on the amazing Amazon, compelling Wonder Woman to mend fences and join forces with Donna Troy and Wonder Girl if she's going to survive to answer the question: “Who is Wonder Woman?” And if the return of Allan Heinberg and Terry Dodson isn't enough, there's also an all-new backup by Heinberg and the upcoming art team of ACTION COMICS, Gary Frank & Jonathan Sibal, featuring the secret origins of Wonder Woman, Donna Troy, Wonder Girl, Sarge Steel and Nemesis! All questions will be answered, all secrets revealed! On sale September 26 • 48 pg, FC, $3.99 US WONDER GIRL #1 Written by J. Torres Art and cover by Sanford Greene & Nathan Massengill Exploding out of the pages of the WONDER WOMAN ANNUAL #1 and AMAZONS ATTACK! J. Torres (WONDER WOMAN, BLUE BEETLE) and Sanford Greene (BATMAN STRIKES, LEGION OF SUPERHEROES IN THE 31ST CENTURY) bring a six-issue miniseries starring DC’s mightiest teen! After the disastrous events of AMAZONS ATTACK, Wonder Girl strikes out to tie up some particularly monstrous loose ends. But with the rift between her and Wonder Woman, she’s going to need the help of the last man on Earth she ever wanted to see again! WONDER GIRL will take Cassie Sandsmark to all corners of the DCU, from the dangers within WONDER WOMAN to TEEN TITANS to COUNTDOWN, and will change Wonder Girl forever! On sale September 12 • 1 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US INFINITY INC. #1 Written by Peter Milligan Art and cover by Max Fiumara From the twisted mind of Lex Luthor comes the 52 spin-off that will change everything you know about the members of Infinity Inc. When Lex Luthor and his Everyman project was taken down by John (Steele) Henry Irons, it appeared the story of Infinity Inc was over. But one year-plus later, it seems that life hasn't been kind to Starlight, Fury, and Nuklon. John suspects the problems may lead back to their experience as on the Everyman Project, opening doors that can never be shut! Written by Peter Milligan (X-Statix, HUMAN TARGET) and illustrated by Max Fiumara (Black Gas), INFINITY INC. #1 will take readers on a tortured trip to the dark side of the superhero dream. On sale September 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US Edited by Matt Idelson SUICIDE SQUAD: RAISE THE FLAG #1 Written by John Ostrander Art by Javier Pina & Robin Riggs Cover by John K. Snyder When original Suicide Squad member Rick Flag Jr. returned from the dead in the pages of CHECKMATE, it blew open a brand-new espionage mystery for the DC Universe! In this eagerly awaited miniseries by legendary Squad writer John Ostrander (WORLD WAR III), it’s revealed how Flag survived a nuclear blast while battling terrorism in Qurac — as his hard path home takes him from Skartaris to Dubai and into the hands of dueling commanders Amanda Waller and General Wade Eiling. Their power struggle reveals surprising secrets from their pasts — even as a new Suicide Squad is created to play a key role in the DCU’s ever-evolving future! On sale September 12 • 1 of 8 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US Edited by Joan Hilty GREEN LANTERN #23 Written by Geoff Johns Art and cover by Ivan Reis & Oclair Albert Fear spreads across the universe as “The Sinestro Corps War” continues! Hal Jordan! John Stewart! Guy Gardner! Kyle Rayner! Trapped in the depths of the Sinestro Corps' Citadel and face-to-face with the Guardian of Sinestro's army of fear! What it means will change the entire tide of the war. And as Oa prepares for the ultimate attack, the Guardians come to a terrifying conclusion. On sale September 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US GREEN LANTERN CORPS #16 Written by Dave Gibbons Art and cover by Pat Gleason & Prentis Rollins “The Sinestro Corps War” continues as Mogo is attacked by the Sinestro Corps. Can the largest Green Lantern of all defend itself from a squadron of Sinestro Corps members? On sale September 26 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US TALES OF THE SINESTRO CORPS PRESENTS PARALLAX #1 Written by Ron Marz Art by Adriana Melo & Marlo Alquiza Cover by Mike McKone & Andy Lanning Get ready for a new series of specials focusing on members of the Sinestro Corps and tying into the “Sinestro Corps War” crossover! In this initial installment, the writer who introduced Kyle, Ron Marz, dissects what led Kyle to his downfall and explains the Parallax entity. On sale September 19 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US UNCLE SAM AND THE FREEDOM FIGHTERS #1 Written by Justin Gray & Jimmy Palmiotti Art by Renato Arlem Cover by Dave Johnson Because you demanded it...Uncle Sam and the Freedom Fighters return! Fan-favorite writers Justin Gray & Jimmy Palmiotti (Countdown, Jonah Hex) are joined by rising superstar artist Renato Arlem (Hawkgirl, Annihilation: Silver Surfer) and acclaimed cover artist Dave Johnson (100 bullets, superman: red son) for a new miniseries that promises even more action and surprises than last year’s UNCLE SAM AND THE FREEDOM FIGHTERS! Spinning out of events in Amazons Attack, Uncle Sam finds himself faced with a changing world and a country torn to pieces. How will he and his Freedom Fighters fit in as part of this new world order?. On sale September 26 • 1of 8 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US Edited by Tom Palmer Jr. 52 AFTERMATH: THE FOUR HORSEMEN #2 Written by Keith Giffen Art by Pat Olliffe & John Stanisci Cover by Ethan Van Sciver The dead walk as the 6-issue miniseries continues! Azraeuz, the pale rider (Death, to the uninitiated) raises Bialya's dead to serve the Four Horsemen's deadly agenda. And when Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman find themselves facing down an entire nation of the living dead while the world watches, you'll never guess who shows up to lend a helping hand. On sale September 26 • 2 of 6 • FC, 32 pg, $2.99 52: THE COMPANION TP Written and illustrated by various Cover by J.G. Jones The super-powered stars of 52 are featured in this volume collecting the best of their solo stories. Included here are stories from MYSTERIOUS SUSPENSE #1, GOTHAM CENTRAL #40, ANIMAL MAN #16, DETECTIVE COMICS #350, METAL MEN #45, SUPERMAN: THE MAN OF STEEL #97, STRANGE ADVENTURES #226, RIP HUNTER: TIME MASTER #97, SECRET ORIGINS #35 and JSA: SAVAGE TIMES! Advance-solicited; on sale October 17 • 224 pg, FC, $19.99 US THE QUESTION: ZEN AND VIOLENCE VOL. 1 TP Written by Dennis O’Neil Art by Denys Cowan & Rick Magyar Cover by Cowan & Bill Sienkiewicz A new trade paperback collecting the 1980s adventures of The Question, the faceless, morally conflicted avenger based in corrupt Hub City! A martial arts master, The Question delved into Eastern philosophy as he battled crime and the crooked politicians of his hometown. This volume, collecting issues #1-6, features appearances by Batman and many of DC’s martial arts heroes. Advance-solicited; on sale October 3 • 176 pg, FC, $19.99 US SHOWCASE PRESENTS: THE GREAT DISASTER FEATURING THE ATOMIC KNIGHTS AND HERCULES VOL. 1 TP Written by John Broome, Gerry Conway, Jack Kirby and others Art by Murphy Anderson, Jack Kirby, Walter Simonson and others This thrilling volume collects futuristic tales from Strange Adventures, First Issue Special, Hercules Unbound, Kamandi, Weird War Tales, House of Mystery, Superman, Amazing World of DC Comics, and House of Secrets! Advance-solicited; on sale October 24 • 576 pg, B&W, $16.99 US SHOWCASE PRESENTS: METAL MEN VOL. 1 TP Written by Robert Kanigher Art and cover by Ross Andru & Mike Esposito From the 1960s comes this volume collecting BRAVE AND THE BOLD #55, METAL MEN #1-16 and SHOWCASE #37-40, starring one of the strangest super-hero teams ever, now featured in a new miniseries! Created by Dr. Will Magnus, the team includes six robotic heroes: noble Gold, powerful Iron, loyal Lead, hot-headed Mercury, timid Tin and lovely Platinum! Advance-solicited; on sale October 10 • 528 pg, B&W, $16.99 US ALL STAR BATMAN AND ROBIN, THE BOY WONDER #7 Written by Frank Miller Art and cover by Jim Lee & Scott Williams Variant cover by Miller A study in revenge unravels deep in the Batcave and the young Dick Grayson is about to explode! Batman hands over the triggerman behind the Flying Graysons’ murder, but when the killer fingers the criminal mastermind pulling the strings, the Dark Knight and his orphaned aerialist sidekick don’t like what they hear. They don’t’ like it one bit. Retailers please note: This issue will feature two covers that may be ordered separately. For every 10 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by Jim Lee & Scott Williams), retailers may order one Variant Edition (featuring a cover by Frank Miller). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information. On sale September 26 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US Batman BATMAN #669 Written by Grant Morrison Art and cover by J.H. Williams III Concluding a 3-part story by Grant Morrison and J.H. Williams III! Batman’s reunion with the Club of Heroes turns into a deathtrap as Robin and the Squire are kidnapped by the Black Glove! And with the Club of Villains lurking in the shadows, can good possibly triumph? On sale September 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US BATMAN/LOBO: DEADLY SERIOUS #2 Written by Sam Kieth Art and cover by Kieth The riveting conclusion of the epic 2-part team-up! Batman and Lobo, now back on Earth, fight to save the world from the deadly plague that threatens to infect the populace. But what happens when one of our heroes is exposed to it? On sale September 19 • 2 of 2 • 48 pg, FC, $5.99 US Prestige Format BATMAN CONFIDENTIAL #9 Written by Michael Green Art and cover by Denys Cowan & John Floyd Part 3 of a 6-part Joker tale written by Michael Green (TV’s Heroes)! Before he was the Joker, he and Batman crossed paths… just how responsible is Batman for what he becomes? The joke may be on all of Gotham City when Batman crosses a line very early in his career as the Dark Knight. On sale September 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US DETECTIVE COMICS #836 Written by John Rozum Art by Tom Mandrake Cover by Simone Bianchi Concluding the 2-part story written by John Rozum (MIDNIGHT, MASS)! Scarecrow’s Arkham Asylum prison break and subsequent rampage through Gotham City has Batman and Robin up against the wall! Will Scarecrow dethrone the Dark Knight as the most intimidating person in all of Gotham? On sale September 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US NIGHTWING #136 Written by Marv Wolfman Art by Jon Bosco Cover by Ryan Sook Nightwing is being set up, but by whom and for what reason? Is it Metal Eddie? If so, what does he want from WayneTech? Is it the new Vigilante? If not, why did he kidnap and torture Dick? Also, why has the unknown assassin returned to New York? Questions are answered as Nightwing’s past returns to destroy him. On sale September 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US CATWOMAN #71 Written by Will Pfeifer Art by David Lopez & Alvaro Lopez Cover by Adam Hughes An AMAZONS ATTACK tie-in! Catwoman’s actions have put her in the bull’s-eye of a rogue Amazon who will stop at nothing to get revenge! If Catwoman can save Gotham City from a terrorist attack, will she be able to escape a hunting warrior? On sale September 19 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US ROBIN #166 Written by Adam Beechen Art by Freddie E. Williams II Cover by Patrick Gleason & Wayne Faucher Guest-starring Zatara and Ravager! What’s up with Dodge’s team of misfit villains — and what’s Robin doing about them? On sale September 19 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US Superman ACTION COMICS #856 Written by Geoff Johns & Richard Donner Art and cover by Eric Powell The 3-part story “Bizarro World,” with art by Eric Powell (The Goon) continues! Thanks to Superman's intervention, the denizens of Bizarro World have turned on the ersatz Superman, and Bizarro is murderously vexed! But Bizarro has Pa Kent as a hostage, which means Superman's just painted himself into a corner — one without a window! On sale September 26 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US SUPERMAN #667 Written by Kurt Busiek Art and cover by Carlos Pacheco & Jesus Merino Part 1 of the action-packed 2-part finale of “Camelot Falls,” by Kurt Busiek, Carlos Pacheco & Jesus Merino! With the whole world watching, Superman's on the hunt for Arion. But Subjekt-17 stands in his path — and he's out for blood! It's the first of two no-holds-barred slamdowns that will shake Superman's world to its core, as the biggest Superman epic in years hits its explosive climax! On sale September 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US SUPERMAN CONFIDENTIAL #8 Written by Jimmy Palmiotti & Justin Gray Art and cover by Koi Turnbull & Sandra Hope Art sensation Koi Turnbull and the writing team of Jimmy Palmiotti & Justin Gray wrap up this early adventure of Superman featuring Lex Luthor, Lois Lane and Lori Lemaris! On sale September 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US SUPERMAN/BATMAN #40 Written by Alan Burnett Art and cover by Dustin Nguyen & Derek Fridolfs Will Batman and Orion’s wife, Bekka, give in to their desire for one another? Find out as Darkseid’s plan begins to come to fruition in “Tormet” part four! On sale September 19 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US DC Universe AQUAMAN: SWORD OF ATLANTIS #56 Written by Tad Williams Art by Shawn McManus Cover by Butch Guice Further revelations abound concerning the murky past of the new Aquaman as he steps forward to embrace his future. He’d better get used to people calling him “Aquaman,” because it seems he’ll be around for a long time in the DCU! Find out why in this issue! On sale September 19 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US BIRDS OF PREY #110 Written by Tony Bedard Art by Nicola Scott & Doug Hazlewood Cover by Stephane Roux In the aftermath of her new team’s first mission Oracle is reminded of how, sometimes, a smaller task force is needed even on some big assignments. On sale September 19 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US BLUE BEETLE #19 Written by John Rogers & Keith Giffen Art by Rafael Albuquerque & David Baldeon Cover by Cully Hamner The Beetle’s truce with crimelord La Dama is put to the test when someone puts a Giganta-ic price on her head! On sale September 26 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US CHECKMATE #18 Written by Greg Rucka Art by Joe Bennett & Jack Jadson Cover by Kalman Andrasofszky Amanda Waller’s unauthorized Black Ops game is exposed! “The Fall of the Wall” begins here! On sale September 19 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US THE FLASH #232 Written by Mark Waid Art & cover by Daniel Acuña What alien menace lies beneath the Flash’s own home? And what’s his dark, dark family secret — the one that’s helping him keep the peace in Keystone? On sale September 19 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA #9 Written by Geoff Johns Art by Dale Eaglesham & Ruy Jose Cover by Alex Ross Variant cover by Eaglesham & Jose Don't miss this important prologue to an event that will rock the world's first and best super-team! In this issue, a fight between Wildcat and Wildcat; a firehouse pancake breakfast; Power Girl's quest to unlock the secret's behind her cousin's death; Citizen Steel's new family and the fate of Starman! And that's just the beginning as we prepare the Justice Society for their newest and most surprising member to date... Retailers please note: This issue will feature two covers that may be ordered separately. For every 10 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by Alex Ross), retailers may order one copy of the Variant Edition (with a cover Eaglesham & Jose). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information. On sale September 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US METAL MEN #2 Written by Duncan Rouleau Art and cover by Rouleau “Whenever one body exerts force upon a second body, the second body exerts an equal and opposite force upon the first body.” —Newton’s Second Law of Physics Unaware that he is a pawn in a ruthless war that spans both time and space, Magnus attempts to rescue his Metal Men from certain destruction while wondering at the same time if he should even create them. Can the greatest robot-maker of all time discover his true path to the future, or is he doomed to wander “Inside In the Inside Out.” On sale September 5 • 2 of 8 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US JLA CLASSIFIED #42-43 Written by Justin Gray Art by Rick Leonardi & Sean Phillips Covers by Walter Simonson JLA CLASSIFIED ships twice in September, kicking off “The Ghosts of Mars!” The Martian Manhunter struggles with the memories of his long dead family…but when the memories fight back, the Manhunter’s position among the Justice League of America is shaken!Issue #42 on sale Sept. 12; #43 on sale Sept. 26 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US JSA CLASSIFIED #30 Written by Arvid Nelson Art and cover by Alex Sanchez “Mr. Horrific” Part 2 of 3, guest-starring the JSA! Mr. Terrific stumbles onto a conspiracy in the U.S. Senate with its roots in the earliest days of the Cold War. Forced into the shadows, Terrific must stalk his prey to a desolate, frigid island where the horrific truth is revealed! On sale September 26 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US JLA/HITMAN #1 Written by Garth Ennis Art and Cover by John McCrea Tommy Monaghan, the long-lost hero of HITMAN, returns in part one of this two-issue miniseries! There's a problem on the JLA moonbase, and not even the World's Greatest Heroes can cope by themselves. Can Tommy help them out? Will he? Unpleasant secrets from the past return... on the Darkside. On sale September 19 • 1 of 2 • 48 pg, FC, $3.99 US OUTSIDERS #50 Written by Tony Bedard Art by Matthew Clark Cover by Manuel Garcia A new era dawns for the Outsiders! Batman makes a stunning last-minute change to the Outsiders’ new roster — but there’s a bigger surprise in store as the team uncovers a worldwide upheaval within the supervillain community! For a signed edition, please see the Dynamic Forces section of Previews. On sale September 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • FINAL ISSUE JONAH HEX #23 Written by Justin Gray & Jimmy Palmiotti Art and cover by Jordi Bernet Featuring the phenomenal art of Jordi Bernet! Abandoned in the wilderness with two warring armies both out for his blood, Jonah Hex will have to make peace by shooting and talking to make it out alive. On sale September 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US SHADOWPACT #17 Written by Matt Sturges Art and cover by Doug Braithwaite It’s Shadowpact vs. a horde of zombies in an issue written by Matthew Sturges (JACK OF FABLES) and illustrated by Doug Braithwaite (JUSTICE)! Plus, a new villain hits the team at its weakest point! And it’s training day for the Warlock’s daughter; and her tutor is the team member she hates the most! On sale September 19 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US THE SPIRIT #10 Written by Darwyn Cooke Art by Cooke & J. Bone Cover by Cooke The Spirit becomes embroiled in a high-profile murder case that is at the center of a swirling media feeding frenzy. To make matters worse, the victims are the TV personalities who usually fan the flames of discord! But all is not as it seems… On sale September 19 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US SUPERGIRL AND THE LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES #34 Written by Tony Bedard Art and cover by Dennis Calero The “Quest for Cosmic Boy” continues! Why is Cosmic Boy wanted for War Crimes? Why is his biggest rival, Mekt Ranzz, defending him? Will special prosecutor Tenzil Kem be forced to eat his own words? And what is the Cult of Validus? There are shocking developments on the lightning world of Winath! On sale September 26 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US TEEN TITANS #51 Written by Sean McKeever Art by Alé Garza & Marlo Alquiza Cover by Alé Garza & Scott Williams The Titans of Tomorrow are here today! The super-popular future Titans are arrive in our present time , and they’ve already taken out the Justice League. What crucial historical event are they here to stop — or contribute to? On sale September 26 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US BATMAN: RULES OF ENGAGEMENT HC Written by Andy Diggle Art and cover by Whilce Portacio & Richard Friend Writer Andy Diggle (THE LOSERS) joins forces with the acclaimed art team of Whilce Portacio & Richard Friend (WETWORKS) in this hardcover volume collecting the first six issues of BATMAN CONFIDENTIAL! Go back to Batman’s roots and learn where the Dark Knight got the weapons he uses in his war on crime. Discover when Batman first developed his arsenal of technological weapons to combat Lex Luthor's evil plans to move in and take over Gotham City! Advance-solicited; on sale November 28 • 160 pg, FC, $24.99 US BATMAN CHRONICLES VOL. 4 TP Written by Bill Finger Art by Bob Kane, Jerry Robinson and others Cover by Kane Collecting the adventures of the Dark Knight in chronological order! In this volume, containing DETECTIVE COMICS #51-56, BATMAN #6-7 and WORLD'S FINEST COMICS #2-3, the Dynamic Duo battle the twin menaces of the Scarecrow and the Joker and more! Advance-solicited; on sale October 3 • 224 pg, FC, $14.99 US BATMAN ARCHIVES VOL. 7 HC Written by Bill Finger Art by Bob Kane, Dick Sprang and others Cover by Kane The early adventures of the Dynamic Duo continue with this volume collecting mysteries from DETECTIVE COMICS #136-154, published in the late 1940s. Batman and Robin battle the evil schemes of the Joker, meet the Riddler for the first time, and more! Advance-solicited; on sale November 14 • 256 pg, FC, $49.99 US THE CREEPER: WELCOME TO CREEPVILLE TP Written by Steve Niles Cover by Justiniano & Wong Art by Justiniano, Steve Scott, Walden Wong and Dan Green Collecting the 6-issue miniseries written by horror master Niles (30 Days of Night)! TV pundit Jack Ryder is transformed him into the Creeper, a superhuman with incredible strength, agility, stamina and an enhanced healing factor. Ryder dispatches his opponents and now calls forth his bestial alter ego in Gotham’s war on crime. Advance-solicited; on sale October 31 • 160 pg, FC, $19.99 US THE FLASH: WONDERLAND TP Written by Geoff Johns Art by Angel Unzueta & Doug Hazlewood Cover by Brian Bolland Collecting the debut story arc by superstar comics writer Geoff Johns from THE FLASH #164-169! Wally West finds himself without his super speed in a darker, mirror version of Keystone City. Can a powerless Flash defeat Captain Cold and Mirror Master to save the city he loves? Advance-solicited; on sale October 31 • 144 pg, FC, $12.99 US JACK KIRBY’S FOURTH WORLD OMNIBUS VOL. 3 HC Written by Jack Kirby Art by Kirby & Mike Royer Cover by Kirby The third of four volumes collecting Jack Kirby’s classic 1970s classic “Fourth World” magnum opus! In this volume collecting THE NEW GODS #7-10, THE FOREVER PEOPLE #8-10, SUPERMAN’S PAL JIMMY OLSEN #146-148, MISTER MIRACLE #7-10, Darkseid’s deadly schemes reach Earth as Orion of the New Gods battles Kalibak, son of Darkseid, the Forever People run afoul of the DC Comics hero Deadman and more! Advance-solicited; on sale November 21 • 396 pg, FC, $49.99 US JUSTICE LEAGUE ELITE VOL. 2 TP Written by Joe Kelly Art and cover by Doug Mahnke & Tom Nguyen In this volume collecting the final 8 issues of the hit miniseries, the JLA splinter team burrows deeper into the inner circle of an alien drug cartel…that is, until their cover is blown! Meanwhile, in the farthest reaches of the galaxy, a new villain has risen from the Source Wall. Her name is Eve, and the only thing she’s looking to create is the destruction of the Elite . . . and the world! Advance-solicited; on sale October 24 • 192 pg, FC, $19.99 US JUSTICE LEAGUE ELITE VOL. 1 TP Written by Joe Kelly Art and cover by Doug Mahnke & Tom Nguyen Reoffered to coincide with JUSTICE LEAGUE ELITE VOL. 2, this volume collects ACTION COMICS #775, JLA #100, JLA SECRET FILES 2004 (lead story), and JUSTICE LEAGUE ELITE #1-4! Several Leaguers go undercover to work with Vera Black and her super-powered team, the Elite. On sale September 5 • 208 pg, FC, $19.99 US • Relist THE HELMET OF FATE TP Written by Gail Simone, Steve Niles, Steve Gerber, Bill Willingham and Tad Williams Art by Scott Hampton, Shawn McManus, Duncan Rouleau, Peter Snejbjerg, Phil Winslade and others Cover by Brian Bolland Collecting the five specials that determined who will be the new Dr. Fate! Advance-solicited; on sale October 3 • 128 pg, FC, $14.99 US MYSTERY IN SPACE VOL. 1 TP Written by Jim Starlin Art by Shane Davis, Starlin, Matt Banning and others Cover by Davis Discover the origin of the new Captain Comet and find out how he is connected to his predecessor who was killed in the pages of the critically acclaimed series 52. This volume collects MYSTERY IN SPACE #1-5. Volume 2, due in 2008, will collect issues #6-8 plus the original THE WEIRD miniseries. Advance-solicited; on sale October 10 • 208 pg, FC, $17.99 US NIGHTWING: LOVE AND WAR TP Written by Marv Wolfman Art by Dan Jurgens, Jamal Igle and others Cover by Ryan Sook In this volume collecting issues #125-132, Nightwing faces off against Raptor, a powerful new foe wanted by the police for murder. Nightwing finds himself in the uncomfortable position of trying to save the villain from the law and the mysterious people who are trying to kill him after he discovers the possibility that this criminal didn’t kill anyone. Advance-solicited; on sale October 10 • 192 pg, FC, $14.99 US SUPERMAN: THE BOTTLE CITY OF KANDOR TP Written by Edmond Hamilton and others Art by Curt Swan and others Don't miss this Silver Age collection of the best of the Kandor stories, in which Superman and Jimmy Olsen shrink down to battle as Kandor’s own costumed heroes, Nightwing and Flamebird! This volume collects stories from ACTION COMICS, SUPERMAN and more!Advance-solicited; on sale October 17 • 200 pg, FC, $14.99 US WONDER WOMAN: LOVE AND MURDER HC Written by Jodi Picoult Art by Terry Dodson, Drew Johnson and others Cover by Terry Dodson & Rachel Dodson Best-selling author Jodi Picoult (Nineteen Minutes, The Tenth Circle, My Sister's Keeper), takes Wonder Woman on a collision course with the Amazons in this hardcover volume collecting WONDER WOMAN #6-10! The action begins when Wonder Woman, in her disguise as Special Agent Diana Prince of the Department of Metahuman affairs, is assigned to capture Wonder Woman. How can she accomplish this impossible job without revealing her secret identity? This is just the start of the Amazon Warrior’s problems as Diana must relearn how to exist as a human being while a deadly foe begins to close a net on her, leading to a catastrophic outcome! Advance-solicited; on sale November 14 • 128 pg, FC, $19.99 US Johnny DC THE LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES IN THE 31ST CENTURY #6 Written by J. Torres Art and cover by Alex Serra In brightest day, in blackest night, beware their power…Teen Lantern’s light! It’s an all-out battle as the Legion face the combined might of the universe’s bravest! Can the Legion convince them to join forces against an even greater threat, or will the original teen super-heroes be replaced? On sale September 19 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US THE BATMAN STRIKES! #37 Written by Russell Lissau Art by Christopher Jones & Terry Beatty Cover by Sanford Greene & Nathan Massengill Poison Ivy’s out for a night out on the town, but don’t worry — Batman and Robin are hot on her tail! What can the Dynamic Duo do when no one in Gotham City has seen Ivy committing a crime? On sale September 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US JUSTICE LEAGUE UNLIMITED #37 Written by Matt Wayne Art by Min S. Ku & Jeff Albrecht Cover by Zach Howard JLU show writer Matt Wayne sends Batman and Hawkgirl through a long dark night of the soul! On sale September 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US TEEN TITANS GO! #47 Written by J. Torres Art by Christine Norrie & Michael Chang Cover by Todd Nauck Finally, the origin of Robin can be told! Plus, witness a day in the lives of Starfire and Raven. Which one of them will stop Gizmo's latest crime spree? On sale September 26 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US CARTOON NETWORK ACTION PACK #17 Written by Ivan Velez Jr., Tom Warburton and Robbie Busch Art by Scott Cohn, Dan Davis, Mike DeCarlo and the Iguana Cover by Scott Jeralds. Avast! Ben faces a nautical nuisance! Plus, Codename: Kids Next Door and Samurai Jack! On sale September 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US CARTOON NETWORK BLOCK PARTY #37 Written by Scott Cunningham, Amy Rogers and Robbie Busch Art by Robert Pope, Christopher Cook and Mike DeCarlo Cover by Pope & DeCarlo. A super flu is threatening Foster’s, and Mr. Herriman is going crazy trying to guard against it! Plus, the Powerpuff Girls and the Eds! On sale September 26 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US LOONEY TUNES #154 Written by Earl Kress Art by Leo Batic, Walter Carzon, Pablo Zamboni, Horacio Ottolini and Ruben Torreiro Cover by Scott Jeralds Special issue! The Evil Scientist has kidnapped the Looney Tunes and is going to show them their ancestors. Find out why when you play the Looney Tunes: Acme Arsenal video game! On sale September 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US SCOOBY-DOO #124 Written by Scott Cunningham Art by Scott Neely Cover by Robert Pope & Scott McRae What’s cooler than being cool? Being a Scoob! Follow the Scoobs to the tops of the coldest mountaintop in the Himalayas on the trail of none other than the Abominable Snowman, in this special companion to the upcoming all-new Scooby movie! On sale September 19 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US MAD #482 Written and illustrated by The Usual Gang of Idiots The Usual Gang of Idiots deliver the late-summer laughs, with a bevy of spoofs and parodies! On sale September 5 • 48 pg, FC/B&W, $3.99 US MAD CLASSICS #18 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 September 12 • 96 pg, FC/B&W, $4.99 US THE MAD ARCHIVES VOL. 2 HC Written by Harvey Kurtzman Art by Will Elder, John Severin, Kurtzman, Wallace Wood, Jack Davis, Basil Wolverton and Bernard Krigstein Cover by Kurtzman This second volume collecting the early issues of MAD COMICS features classic material from issues #7-12, including “Shermlock Sholmes,” “Dragged Net,” and “Little Orphan Melvin”! Advance-solicited; on sale November 28 • 224 pg, FC, $49.99 US THE MAD ARCHIVES VOL. 1 HC Written by Harvey Kurtzman Art by Kurtzman, Jack Davis, John Severin, Wallace Wood and Will Elder Cover by Kurtzman Reoffered to coincide with THE MAD ARCHIVES VOL. 1, this volume collects issues #1-6 of the comic book that threw the rulebook out the window and redefined comedy and satire for generations to come. On sale September 5 • FC, 224 pg, $49.99 US • Relist CMX PRESENTS VOL. 1 Written and illustrated by Kanako Inuki CMX. Just in time for Halloween, CMX enters the horror genre with the debut of this chilling series in a new, larger, mature readers format. Young Kurumi has never received presents on her birthday. Over the years, she has also never aged and credits her longevity to the fact that she has never opened a present. Now it is her role to travel the world, bestowing gifts on others. But these presents never turn out to be what the recipients desired; there’s always a dark side and a high price to pay. Author Inuki is known as “The Queen of Horror” in Japan. Advance-solicited; on sale October 3 • 5.5” x 8” • 200 pg, B&W, $12.99 US MATURE READERS VARIANTE VOL. 1 Written and illustrated by Iqura Sugimoto CMX. A murderous entity controls the arm of an innocent girl in this new horror and suspense series presented in a new, larger format. After seeing her family slaughtered, Aiko is surprised to wake up on a laboratory table, apparently intact. But when she notices the horribly disfigured arm grafted onto her body, she soon realizes that life as she knew it before the attack is now over. Infused with the DNA of a mysterious monster known as Chimera, the arm acts on the urges of its master — leaving Aiko powerless to stop it. Alone and frightened, how will she deal with this horrible fate? Advance-solicited; on sale October 3 • 5.5” x 8” • 196 pg, B&W, $12.99 US MATURE READERS GON VOL. 2 Written and illustrated by Masashi Tanaka CMX. In this volume, Gon rides a shark (from the inside), is tormented by a tick, shakes up a forest and marches with the penguins. Told entirely without words, these stories highlight the amazingly detailed art and visual storytelling genius of creator Masashi Tanaka. Advance-solicited; on sale October 31 • 5” x 7.375” 148 pg, B&W, $5.99 US • TEEN CANON VOL. 3 Written and illustrated by Chika Shiomi CMX. Canon’s feelings for the half-vampire Sakaki may be clouding her from the truth about Rod, the vampire she blames for her situation. Is Sakaki merely using her for his own quest for vengeance and is Rod not quite the evil entity she believed him to be? In fact, she may owe him her life! She must find out the truth before Sakaki persuades her to destroy the wrong vampire. Advance-solicited; on sale October 10 • 5" x 7.375" 194 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN CIPHER VOL. 9 Written and illustrated by Minako Narita CMX. In New York, Anise — the twins’ best friend — wants to contact Cipher, but neither he nor Siva knows exactly where in Los Angeles Cipher is. Then, when Siva is attacked by a group of punks, Cipher feels a pain in his stomach and knows his brother is in trouble. But now he can’t get through! And what connection do the attackers have to Alex, Siva’s new roommate? Advance-solicited; on sale October 10 • 5" x 7.375" 200 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN I HATE YOU MORE THAN ANYONE VOL. 2 Written and illustrated by Banri Hidaka CMX. Though she didn’t react well when Sugimoto stole a kiss (a first for her!), Kazuha begins to wonder if maybe she really does have feelings for him. But her friend Senko really seems to be in love with Sugimoto. Should Kazuha step aside for her friend or follow her feelings and try to win over Sugimoto herself? Advance-solicited; on sale October 17 • 5" x 7.375" 192 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN VS. VOL. 7 Written and illustrated by Keiko Yamada CMX. Simmering emotions boil over in this final volume! Will Mitsuko choose the younger Reiji or her former lover, the mercurial conductor named Bartholomew? Reiji is finally on the verge of attaining the recognition he’s always coveted. But will he gain professional success only to lose his personal happiness? Advance-solicited; on sale October 24 • 5" x 7.375" 192 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN+ SAMURAI COMMANDO: MISSION 1549 VOL. 2 Art by Ark Performance Story by Harutoshi Fukui Original idea by Ryo Hanmura CMX. In the conclusion of this two-part story, time is running out for Kashima to thwart the potential plans of his former leader — the megalomaniacal Colonel Matoba — to conquer Japan. The doorway to the present is about to close, leaving Kashima stuck in the past and the history of the world permanently altered. Advance-solicited; on sale October 31 • 5” x 7.375” • 224 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN+ Wildstorm ASTRO CITY: THE DARK AGE BOOK TWO #4 Written by Kurt Busiek Art by Brent Anderson Cover by Alex Ross The gangwar erupts, embroiling the city's crimelords and crimefighters in a firestorm of violence — and when the dust settles, there'll be a new power in the Astro City underworld. Plus, one of the Williams brothers lies near death — and the only way to save him is with a secret from their past. On sale September 26 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US ALBION TP Plot by Alan Moore; Written by Leah Moore and John Reppion Art by Shane Oakley & George Freeman Cover by Dave Gibbons Reoffered to coincide with ALBION ORIGINS, solicited in the Titans Books section of this Previews. Discover how legendary writer Alan Moore resurrects the lost heroes of Britain's yesteryear in this volume collecting the acclaimed ALBION miniseries! On sale October 3 • 176 pg, FC, $19.99 US • Relist DEATHBLOW #7 Written by Brian Azzarello Art and cover by Carlos D’Anda At war not with just the enemy but with his allies, Deathblow finds himself challenged for the title of “World's Deadliest Man.” The challenger is less than a man — but more than human! Half machine, half dinosaur — 100% Osamasaurus! On sale September 26 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US EX MACHINA #30 Written by Brian K. Vaughan Art by Tony Harris & Jim Clark Cover by Harris Part 1 of the 4-part “Ex Cathedra.” When a powerful international leader summons Mayor Hundred, the superhero-turned-politician must decide if he can risk leaving New York City and traveling to another country for the first time ever. On sale September 19 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US MATURE READERS GEN13 #12 Written by Gail Simone Art and cover by Carlo Barberi & Drew Geraci I.O. finally catches up with the rogue Gen13 kids and they send in the heavy hitters to bring them down: the all-new, all-exciting Authori-teens! Do the kids stand a chance against this glamorous group? On sale September 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US HIGHWAYMEN #4 Written by Adam Freeman & Marc Bernardin Art by Lee Garbett Cover by Brian Stelfreeze Now that The Highwaymen have unearthed the details of the dormant government program that turned Grace Anderson into a walking, talking WMD, they're ready to bring this deadly game to a close. But Jacob Sterne, Deputy Director of the government's National Clandestine Service, has a different, deadlier plan for Grace…. On sale September 19 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US MIDNIGHTER #11 Written by Keith Giffen Art and cover by Chris Sprouse & Karl Story Midnighter continues to delve deeper into his mysterious past! But he’s interrupted by the unexpected appearance of a new adversary, a sultry siren who has avarice on her mind — is the timing a coincidence or something more? On sale September 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US THE PROGRAMME #3 Written by Peter Milligan Art and cover by CP Smith The storm clouds darken over the Middle East as the Spirit of Lenin fights the American military to locate the beautiful and powerful “Pravda.” While the Russian Dolls gather strength, the CIA have trouble keeping their super-hero under wraps...but the Americans might have a solution: the revelation of a second super-powered being! On sale September 19 • 3 of 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US RED MENACE TP Written by Danny Bilson, Paul DiMeo and Adam Brody Art and cover by Jerry Ordway & Al Vey Actor Adam Brody, star of TV’s The OC, makes his writing debut in this volume collecting the critically acclaimed 6-issue miniseries RED MENACE, co-authored by THE FLASH writing team of Danny Bilson & Paul DiMeo with art by Jerry Ordway (SUPERMAN) & Al Vey (BIZARRO WORLD)! Advance-solicited; on sale October 24 • 144 pg, FC, $17.99 US WELCOME TO TRANQUILITY #10 Written by Gail Simone Art and cover by Neil Googe Secrets will be revealed in this ground-breaking issue! Sheriff Lindo finally learns the truth of why her grandfather left her family, just as some dead residents start appearing in town — feasting upon residents! Zombies! On sale September 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US WETWORKS #13 Written by J.M. DeMatteis Art by Billy Dallas Patton & Trevor Scott Cover by Whilce Portacio The original Wetworks team is back together and, augmented by new members such as Ab-Death and Ashe, stronger than ever. But even that looks like it might not be enough, as the enhanced Night Tribes take over eastern Europe. On sale September 26 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US WETWORKS VOL. 1 TP Written by Mike Carey Art by Whilce Portacio and various Cover by Portacio Collecting issues #1-5 plus the two short stories that reintroduced the Wetworks team to the Wildstorm Universe! The original team leader of Wetworks, Dane, assembles a new team to continue the fight against vampires, werewolves and other nasty creatures in order to keep the world safe. Advance-solicited; on sale October 3 • 136 pg, FC, $14.99 US STORMWATCH: PHD #11 Written by Christos Gage Art by Andy Smith Cover by Mike McKone After their disastrous confrontation with Slaughterhouse Smith, the PHD team retraces its steps to find the real assassin—what are they missing? And will they be able to stomach the reality of what they’ll uncover? On sale September 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US NEW LINE CINEMA’S TALES OF HORROR #1 Written by Christos Gage and Peter Milligan Art by Stefano Raffaele and Tom Feister Cover by Darick Robertson The horror of A Nightmare on Elm Street and The Texas Chainsaw Massacre continue in two stories by stellar creative teams! When Freddy learns that there’s a new killer in town, he must put a vicious stop to it — but it may be more than he bargained for! And a chainsaw salesman makes a stop over in a small west Texas town... On sale September 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS FRIDAY THE 13TH : HOW I SPENT MY SUMMER VACATION #1 Written by Jason Aaron Art by Adam Archer & Peter Guzman Cover by Dustin Nguyen Teenager Davie Falkner was born with a skull deformity that makes him the butt of nearly every joke. When his parents send him to camp, he learns that being different might just save your life at Camp Crystal Lake! On sale September 12 • 1 of 2 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS SUPERNATURAL: ORIGINS #5 Written by Peter Johnson Art by Matthew Dow Smith Cover by Tony Harris John Winchester’s journey nears its conclusion as he and the Hunter travel to the legendary destination the “Four Corners,” in the American Southwest. It’s at the mysterious Fore Inn where he’ll confront his wife’s killer — but could he possibly be prepared for what he’ll find and what secrets are revealed. On sale September 26 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US Vertigo CAIRO HC Written by G. Willow Wilson Art and cover by M.K. Perker Written by breakout talent G. Willow Wilson, a Cairo-based journalist, and drawn by renowned illustrator M.K. Perker, the original hardcover graphic novel CAIRO is action-adventure that brings the ancient and modern Middle East together with a Vertigo twist! A stolen hookah, a spiritual underworld, and a genie on the run change the lives of five strangers forever in this modern fable set on the streets of the Middle East’s largest metropolis! This magical-realism thriller interweaves the fates of a drug runner, a down-on-his luck journalist, an American expatriate, a young activist, and an Israeli soldier as they race through bustling present-day Cairo to find an artifact of unimaginable power, one protected by a dignified jinn and sought by a wrathful gangster-magician. But the vastness of Africa’s legendary City of Victory extends into a spiritual realm — the Undernile — and even darker powers lurk there… Advance-solicited; on sale November 7 • 7” x 9” • 160 pg, B&W, $24.99 US MATURE READERS ARMY@LOVE VOL. 1: THE HOT ZONE CLUB TP Written by Rick Veitch Art and cover by Veitch & Gary Erskine “An amazingly racy and ruthless satire/critique of a never-ending war in Afghanistan.” — Entertainment Weekly Comics iconoclast Rick Veitch, the creator of CAN'T GET NO, writes and illustrates this volume collecting the critically acclaimed first six issues of the new series that is equal parts blistering battle action, sensuous soap opera and pitch-black satire that fans of PREACHER and TRANSMETROPOLITAN will love. Comedy collides head on with tragedy when a New Jersey National Guard unit is deployed indefinitely to a never-ending series of wars in the Middle East. These citizen soldiers range from kids fresh out of high school to middle-aged corporate managers — and the modernized military has gone into take-no-prisoners marketing mode in order to motivate them. And you won’t believe what it takes to become a member of the Hot Zone Club! Advance-solicited; on sale October 17 • 128 pg, FC, $9.99 US MATURE READERS ARMY@LOVE #7 Written by Rick Veitch Art and cover by Veitch & Gary Erskine Watch where you step! Switzer and company must save a herd of circus elephants from being turned into king-sized suicide bombers. Meanwhile, Healey is having second thoughts about dumping Allie in the wilds of Outer Mongrolia, where something strange and monstrous lurks. On sale September 19 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS 100 BULLETS #85 Written by Brian Azzarello Art by Eduardo Risso Cover by Dave Johnson Father and son are reunited, but with a woman in the middle of the two, how can this be a good thing? The "other" woman knows for true it's not. Retailers please note: This issue is resolicited; all previous orders are cancelled. Resolicited; on sale September 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US MATURE READERS AMERICAN VIRGIN #19 Written by Steven Seagle Art by Becky Cloonan & Jim Rugg Cover by Celia Calle Concluding the 5-part “Around the World.” Paris: the city of lights…the city of love…the city of sex. And Adam Chamberlain has not one, not two, but three shocking revelations for the new woman in his life. One involves a question, one involves his future, and one involves changing the title of the book from American Virgin to something else. On sale September 26 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS CROSSING MIDNIGHT #11 Written by Mike Carey Art by Eric Nguyen Cover by J.H. Williams III There’s a supernatural serial killer out there, slicing his twisted way through teenage date girls — including Kai’s new friends. And with no other choices, the boy who’s seen bloody decapitations and mystical abductions finds himself in a role he’s never played before: detective. On sale September 26 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS THE EXTERMINATORS #21 Written by Simon Oliver Art by Darick Robertson & John Lucas Cover by Philip Bond The Bug-Bee boys go to war in Part 3 of “Crossfire and Collateral!” The Mutated Mayan Hissers are somewhere in the bowels of L.A., ready to unleash their assault on our civilization. But the Exterminators discover that tracking an enemy with 3,000 years of practice hiding from humans is their most difficult out-call yet. On sale September 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS THE EXTERMINATORS VOL. 3: LIES OF OUR FATHERS TP Written by Simon Oliver Art by Tony Moore, Mike Hawthorne and John Lucas Cover by Phillip Bond In this volume collecting issues #11-16, the Bug-Bee-Gone boys bury one of their own while another member of the team remains missing, but the business of bug-killing must go on. Advance-solicited; on sale October 3 • 144 pg, FC, $12.99 US • MATURE READERS DMZ #23 Written by Brian Wood Art by Riccardo Burchielli Cover by Wood In the aftermath of the Day 204 trials, Matty Roth turns his attention to “the hidden war” — the thousands of ordinary people living under fire inside the DMZ. His first subject is the underground arts scene — and one guerrilla artist in particular planning a huge stunt unseen in the city since the 1970s graffiti days. On sale September 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS FAKER #3 Written by Mike Carey Art and cover by Jock When the question is "Why is my best friend melting?" the answer is bound to take you to some strange and unsettling places. Jessie and her friends search for the truth —about Nick and about themselves — in their own different ways. But someone already knows all the answers, and it may be someone much closer to home than they ever suspected. On sale September 5 • 3 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US MATURE READERS HELLBLAZER #236 Written by Andy Diggle Art by Leonardo Manco Cover by Lee Bermejo "Joyride," Part 3 of 4. The sleepy village of Lychgate is seemingly a model of Middle-England charm. But dig a little deeper, and you'll find there's something rotten under the surface. And that's what brings John Constantine calling... On sale September 19 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS FABLES #65 Written by Bill Willingham Art by Mark Buckingham & Steve Leialoha Cover by James Jean Flycatcher is in trouble. He hasn’t had food or water for more than a month and the power he’s been drawing from his magic armor is running out. If Flycatcher falls, his army perishes with him. At the same time, everyone in Fabletown is able to watch his trials and tribulations reality-show style via the Magic Mirror. On sale September 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS JACK OF FABLES #15 Written by Bill Willingham Art by Tony Akins & Andrew Pepoy Cover by Brian Bolland In the conclusion of “The Bad Prince,” our hard-luck group of crash survivors try to find a way out of the wilderness. And along the way we learn more about Wicked John, and our boy Jack doesn’t like a bit of it. But it does give him an idea of how he might possibly get fabled Excalibur removed from his chest. In the story of the Sword in the Stone, Jack hates playing the stone. On sale September 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS JACK OF FABLES VOL. 2: JACK OF HEARTS TP Written by Bill Willingham & Matthew Sturges Art by Tony Akins & Andrew Pepoy Cover by James Jean In this volume collecting issues #6-11, Jack reveals the secret of his former relationship with the illustrious Snow Queen — when he took her powers and became known as Jack Frost. And in present times, he lands in Las Vegas and meets his lovely new bride, a directionless heiress. Could it possibly be “happily ever after” at last? Advance-solicited; on sale October 24 • 144 pg, FC, $14.99 US MATURE READERS SCALPED #9 Written by Jason Aaron Art by R.M. Guera Cover by Jock “Casino Boogie” part 4 of 6. SCALPED gets spiritual in this issue when the focus turns to Catcher, the mysterious rider glimpsed in previous issues, who has foreseen the murder of someone on The Rez. Now he must saddle up one last time to try to save their life, and perhaps his own soul in the process. On sale September 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS TESTAMENT #20 Written by Douglas Rushkoff Art and cover by Liam Sharp Part 2 of "Exodus." Alec stabs Fallow in the heart — but killing the man doesn't kill the AI coursing through this Pharaoh's veins. Dinah gets a tag, Jake finds his mojo, and Alec meets God. Retailers please note: This issue is resolicited; all previous orders are cancelled. Resolicited; on sale September 19 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US MATURE READERS THE UN-MEN #2 Written by John Whalen Art by Mike Hawthorne Cover by Tomer Hanuka Vertigo’s aberrant new monthly continues in Part 2 of “Get Your Freak On.” Cranius’s hideous experiment on Lobster Boy leads to a discovery that stuns even the Living Brain himself. Kilcrop investigates the corruption at UnCorp’s highest levels with traditional gumshoe methods and gets a surprise of his own. But angel-winged Niko delivers the biggest shock of all to an uninvited evening visitor. On sale September 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US MATURE READERS Y: THE LAST MAN #58 Written by Brian K. Vaughan Art by Pia Guerra & Jose Marzan Jr. Cover by Massimo Carnevale "Whys and Wherefores,” Part 4 of 5. In the first of three final issues, Yorick Brown's journey draws to a close. On sale September 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US MATURE READERS DC Direct UNI-FORMZ: BATMAN (MODERN) DC Direct begins the vinylization of the DC Universe! BATMAN is the first in a new line of large format and stylized vinyl UNI-FORMZ™ inspired by the red-hot “designer toy” phenomenon. DC Direct joined forces with a leader in the contemporary toy movement, Monster 5, to create this powerfully built and unique vision of Batman for the first time. This bold new take on Batman is a must-have for collectors of contemporary toy design as well as traditional fans of superheroes! Advance-solicited; on sale February 27, 2008 • Vinyl • $49.99 US JLA TROPHY ROOM: MULTI-COLORED KRYPTONITE REPLICA DISPLAY For the first time, DC Direct brings together the different forms of deadly Kryptonite. Displayed in a special protective case are the four primary forms: Red, Gold, Blue and Green Kryptonite. Each “meteorite” lights up and is permanently housed in the unique glass-domed JLA Trophy Room Display. Packaged in an upscale box, the prop replica measures 7.25” h x 10.75”w x 9.5” d and includes a 4-Color Certificate of Authenticity s well as the brochure “Guide to the Trophy Room” written by best-selling author and JLA scribe Brad Meltzer. Advance-solicited; on sale February 6, 2008 • Prop Replica • $250.00 US DC Direct brings the JLA Trophy Room to the public in 3-D for the first time ever, with a brand new prop replica program for 2008! The JLA Trophy Room is the heart of the Justice League of America headquarters. This mini-museum holds memorabilia from past members, as well as villainous weapons from various cases. Look For More Trophy Room Props in 2008! Joker’s Cane • Superman’s Cape • Starro • Phantom Zone Projector • Batcuffs • Jimmy Olsen Signal Watch • Metal Power Battery • Golden Age Flash Helmet • Batman’s Pouch-Style Utility Belt • Bat-Signal • Mother Box... The possibilities are endless! Suggest your favorite on dcdirectonline.com SUPERMAN/BATMAN SERIES 5: VENGEANCE 2 The best-selling action figure line continues! Designed by: Ed McGuinness Each figure features multiple points of articulation and a base. * Supergirl (6.5”) * Power Girl (6.5”) * Batman/Superman (6.75”) * The Joker & Mr. Mxyzpltk 2-pack (6.75” h & 4.5”h approx.) Advance-solicited; on sale February 13, 2008 • Action Figures • PI SUPERMAN/BATMAN Series 2: The Return of Supergirl (NOV050336) SUPERMAN/BATMAN Series 3: Public Enemies 2 (JUL060272) SUPERMAN/BATMAN Series 4: Vengeance (SEP060322) ROBIN 13” DELUXE COLLECTOR FIGURE Robin, The Boy Wonder, is the newest addition to DC Direct’s line of realistically proportioned, super-heroic 1:6 scale figures! This latest hero in the 1:6 scale figure line is the first of DC Direct’s accurately scaled “teen” style figure, and has all the detail and articulation that collectors have come to expect. The ROBIN 13” DELUXE COLLECTOR FIGURE comes clothed in an authentically detailed fabric costume, includes a display stand and is packaged in a deluxe 4-color window box with a fifth panel. Advance-solicited; on sale February 6, 2008 • Collector figure • $69.99 US DC Unlimited WORLD OF WARCRAFT SERIES 2 ACTION FIGURES WORLD OF WARCRAFT is the massively multiplayer online role-playing game with over 8.5 million devoted subscribers, and now its characters are captured in 3-D by DC Unlimited! * Human Warrior: Archilon Shadowheart * Troll Priest: Zabra Hexx * Gnome Warrior: Sprocket Gyrospring * Night Elf Druid: Broll Bearmantle Advance-solicited; on sale February 20, 2008 • Action Figures • PI SERIES 1 COMING IN OCTOBER! * Orc Shaman: Rehgar Earthfury * Blood Elf Rogue: Valeera Sanguinar * Dwarf Warrior: Thargas Anvilmar * Undear Warlock: Meryl Feldstorm WORLD OF WARCRAFT SERIES 2: DRAENEI PALADIN: VINDICATOR MARAAD DELUXE COLLECTOR FIGURE Advance-solicited On sale February 20, 2008 Action Figures • PI THE SECOND WAVE BEGINS! America’s #1 selling PC game since 2004 continues its incredible showing in the collectible action figure arena with WORLD OF WARCRAFT Series 2 action figures and the second of the WORLD OF WARCRAFT DELUXE Collector action figures! COMING IN DECEMBER! * Illidan Stormrage BATMAN: ALL STAR POSTER Art by Jim Lee & Scott Williams From the cover of ALL STAR BATMAN & ROBIN, THE BOY WONDER #5 Advance-solicited; on sale February 20, 2008 • Poster • $7.99 NIGHTWING: REFLECTIONS POSTER Art by Ryan Sook From the cover of NIGHTWING #133 Advance-solicited; on sale February 20, 2008 • Poster • $7.99 IMAGE COMICS THE MICE TEMPLAR #1 story BRYAN J.L. GLASS & MICHAEL AVON OEMING art MICHAEL AVON OEMING cover MICHAEL AVON OEMING colors WIL QUINTANA 52 PAGES FC SEPTEMBER 5 $3.99 For the young mouse Karic, legends of the Mice Templar have merely been fantastic stories to hear and exciting games to play, as he envisions himself as a mythical warrior of old. Yet the Templar were real, and brought about their own destruction in a vicious civil war that left all mouse culture in the grip of brutal rat masters. But when Karic’s family are taken captive into slavery, he realizes that their only chance of freedom lies in his own paws, if he can only find the courage and strength to become a legendary Templar himself. Thus begins an extraordinary adventure of magic and wonder, of faith and valor, and of one small mouse whose destiny may change the entire world. Created by BRYAN J.L. GLASS (Magician: Apprentice) & MICHAEL AVON OEMING (POWERS, Omega Flight) SPAWN: ARCHITECTS OF FEAR #1 story ARTHUR CLAIRE art ALEKSI BRICLOT cover ALEKSI BRICLOT 56 PAGES FC SEPTEMBER 26 $6.99 Ethaan, one of the five Angels of the dreaded caste of the Architects, seeks the help of Hellspawn Al Simmons to restore one of their oldest and most secret of weapons, the Horsaak-El. This living trap hidden in the dark alleyways of the Big Apple has kept for centuries the souls of the damned, preventing them from joining the armies of Hell. But lately, the Horsaak-El has started to prey on innocent humans to quench its unbounded thirst for souls. Only a soul already marked with the seal of Hell can enter the trap to stop it. This is at least what Ethaan tells Spawn, whom she wants to use as a Trojan horse to enter and destroy the mad creature. To make sure Spawn won't thwart her plan, Ethaan manages to attract one of Al Simmons’ closest relatives in the heart of the Horsaak-El: his own brother Marc Simmons. LUCHA LIBRE #1 story JERRY FRISSEN art BILL, WITKO, TANQUERELLE cover BILL 48 PAGES FC SEPTEMBER 5 $5.99 The first issue in an ongoing anthology series based on the successful wrestler-themed designer toy line. Includes three ongoing series: THE LUCHADORES FIVE are masked wrestlers protecting Los Angeles from tiki warriors and werewolves. The incompetent PROFESOR FURIA teaches his life “lessons” to aspiring wrestlers. The LUCHADORITOS is part “Peanuts,” part “Dennis The Menace,” and lots of Lucha Libre! PARADE (WITH FIREWORKS) #1 (OF 2) story and art by MICHAEL CAVALLARO 32 PAGES FC SEPTEMBER 12 $3.50 In 1923, Italy was pulling itself from the wreckage of one World War while unknowingly plummeting towards another. The Nation seemed to be holding its breath, and the slightest perceived transgression could result in violence. On the evening of The Feast of the Epiphany, it did. Young Paolo is caught between a rowdy group of local Fascist Party members and his family. And the choice he’s about to make will change his life forever! SUBURBAN GLAMOUR #1(OF 4) story JAMIE MCKELVIE art JAMIE MCKELVIE colors GUY MAJOR 32 pages FC SEPTEMBER 12 $3.50 Astrid and Dave are teenagers stuck in a dead-end suburban town living uneventful lives - until Astrid gets a visit from her childhood imaginary friends, who tell her something big is about to happen. Are they real or is she crazy? Life is about to get a lot more interesting for the pair - interesting and very, very dangerous. From the co-creator of PHONOGRAM comes this tale of magic, mystery and underage drinking. NEW TRADES & OGNS! AFTER THE CAPE VOL. 1: HOW FAR TO FALL TP created and scripted by HOWARD WONG plotted by JIM VALENTINO art by MARCO RUDY and MANNY TREMBLEY 128 PAGES B&W SEPTEMBER 19 $12.99 Ethan Falls had it all! He was a respected super-hero, part of a world-renowned team from which he pulled a handsome stipend. He had a beautiful young wife and two loving children. He also had a problem… alcohol. A problem that would cause him to lose everything he held dear. MADMAN & THE ATOMICS VOLUME 1 TP story MIKE ALLRED cover & art MIKE ALLRED 184 PAGES FC SEPTEMBER 26 $16.99 From pop art wizard Mike Allred comes straight-up superhero good times! The Atomics are a group of fun-lovin’ hipster heroes trying to make a difference. They fight crime, befriend monster aliens and find love in Snap City! Spun off from the pages of Madman, Frank "Madman" Einstein also appears alongside the Mutant Street Beatniks turned Super-Heroes. THE NIGHTLY NEWS story JONATHAN HICKMAN cover & art JONATHAN HICKMAN 184 PAGES FC SEPTEMBER 19 $16.99 Collecting the critically-acclaimed miniseries from Image Comics. As an act of violence spirals out of control to encompass the entirety of the news media, a cult has emerged from the errors and retractions that have ruined careers, marriages and even lives. Under direction from his cult master, The Hand leads an army of followers committed to revolution, willing to die for their cause. THE PRO (ONE-SHOT) NEW PRINTING story GARTH ENNIS art & cover AMANDA CONNER & JIMMY PALMIOTTI BACK IN PRINT! Reintroducing the outrageous story of THE PRO in a paperback version of the deluxe hardcover edition. Just when you think GARTH ENNIS has gone too far, just when you thought no one would go near the idea of the world’s first superhero prostitute… here comes THE PRO! Plus, in “The Pro Meets the Ho,” our plucky heroine faces a super-powered “soiled dove” whose powers of perversion exceed her own! THE WALKING DEAD, VOL 7: THE CALM BEFORE story ROBERT KIRKMAN art & cover CHARLIE ADLARD & CLIFF RATHBURN 136 PAGES B&W SEPTEMBER 26 $12.99 Lori’s pregnancy has come to term--the birth is near. After everything they’ve been through--nothing can compare Rick and the other survivors for what they are about to experience. A major turning point in the series is reached. Collects THE WALKING DEAD #37-42 THE WALKING DEAD POSTER art CHARLIE ADLARD & CLIFF RATHBURN 24x36 FC SEPTEMBER 19 $6.99 This stunning rendition of the cast is meticulously drawn and colored by series artists Charlie Adlard and Cliff Rathburn. ONGOING SERIES! THE AMORY WARS #4 (OF 5) story CLAUDIO SANCHEZ art M.S. MILLER cover TONY MOORE 32 PAGES FC SEPTEMBER 19 $2.99 It's a bloodbath in space, as Coheed and Cambria battle Wilhelm Ryan's troops for control of the Gloria Vel Vessa. But will the ship stay on course to Paris: Earth, or will the vengeful Inferno track it down and blow it out of the sky?  The Priest's deadly shape-shifting continues to make Patrick's life a living hell, and we meet Admiral Vielar Crom -- who may be the most dangerous man on Heaven's Fence.  What does he have in store for Mayo Deftinwolf...and where is Claudio?  It's all leading up to a star-spanning battle royale, as the action-packed conclusion to the Second Stage Turbine Blade, Part 1 begins!  THE ASTOUNDING WOLF-MAN #3 written by ROBERT KIRKMAN art by JASON HOWARD cover by JASON HOWARD 32 PAGES FC SEPTEMBER 5 $2.99 After the cataclysmic, status quo altering events of last issue, Gary Hampton is left to pick up the pieces of his life. After everything he’s been through, things are about to get worse. Could The Astounding Wolf-Man’s career as a crime-fighter be over before it’s even truly begun? Also in this issue: WEREWOLF FIGHT! BAD PLANET #4 story STEVE NILES & THOMAS JANE art JIM DALY & TIM BRADSTREET cover BERNIE WRIGHTSON & MARK SCHULTZ 32 PAGES FC SEPTEMBER 19 $2.99 The world is being consumed an inch at a time as the DeathSpiders (TM) spread from the two crash spots! The mysterious FrogMan starts to eat himself in a top-secret hermetically sealed facility! Strange cults start to form, worshipping the aliens! The Convict and the Boy discover a strange connection, despite the Convict's shitty attitude! The sickening, bladder-weakening FLYING BLOWFISH continue to spread DeathSpider eggs across the globe. And Crighton and Veronica make a horrific revelation… PLUS no less than 14 pages of FULL COLOR 3D done by the MASTER of STEREOSCOPIC imaging, RAY ZONE! SUPER-TERROR 3-D GLASSES included! RETAILER WARNING: MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES BOMB QUEEN IV # 2 (OF 4) story and art by JIMMIE ROBINSON 32 PAGES FC SEPTEMBER 26 $3.50 "SUICIDE BOMBER-PART 2”—Bomb Queen’s plans to terrorize the Nation are ready to launch. New powers. New headquarters. New weapons. But the government is ready with a few surprises of their own. Unknown to both sides, a third party is pulling the strings – and Bomb Queen flips when she figures it out! RETAILER WARNING: MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES BRIT #2 story BRUCE BROWN art & cover CLIFF RATHBURN editor ROBERT KIRKMAN 32 PAGES FC SEPTEMBER 19 $2.99 She’s indestructible, super-strong and unstoppable. Thank god she fights for the good guys. Who is she? Why is she so pissed? Where did she come from? Who knew Brit had a SISTER? And where exactly IS Brit? CASANOVA #9 story MATT FRACTION art FABIO MOON cover GABRIEL BA 24 PAGES 2C SEPTEMBER 12 $1.99 Heyyy CASANOVA! This issue: Kubark Benday-- The man you'll love to love.  Valomilk Chocolates — what God would taste like if He had a flowing center candy cup.  Zephyr Quinn — brutal, beautiful, and BACK with ten thousand sinister secrets.  X.S.M. Island: what if Dr. Moreau knocked up an issue of POPULAR MECHANICS?  And who’s that six-armed space-vixen daring to ask the question that melts men’s minds: WHEN IS CASANOVA QUINN?  What does that even MEAN, anyway? THE CHEMIST #2 story JAY BOOSE art & cover JAY BOOSE 32 PAGES FC SEPTEMBER 26 $3.50 With Alex in tow, Vance’s simple life is becoming more complicated. He tries to return to his normal routine, assuming that his identity has not been compromised. He is soon to learn that his assumption is very wrong. COMPASS #2 written C.B. CEBULSKI & AKIHIDE YANAGI art & cover RYUSKE HAMAMOTO 32 PAGES FC SEPTEMBER 5 $2.99 Alone and abandoned, Mei, Aiyana, Anneli and Lola find themselves on the run from an unknown mystic enemy. To try and get their bearings, Mei leads the other three young witches to Chinatown in Kobe, where she thinks she will find friends sympathetic to their plight. But when giant robots stand in their way, help comes from a most unexpected source! Magic takes the forefront in this all-ages manga series as C.B. Cebulski teams with writer Akihide Yanagi and renowed Japanese manga artist Ryusuke Hamamoto (Neon Genesis Evangelion, Sea Sir Sun) for this new full-color series, debuting first in the United States. DYNAMO 5 #7 story JAY FAERBER art & cover MAHMUD A. ASRAR & RON RILEY 32 PAGES FC SEPTEMBER 5 $3.50 Dynamo 5 vs. Chrysalis vs. Whiptail vs. .… Captain Dynamo? What the --? ELEPHANTMEN: WAR TOYS #2 (OF 3) story RICHARD STARKINGS art MORITAT cover BOO COOK variant pencil cover LADRÖNN 32 PAGES B&W SEPTEMBER 26 $2.99 RESISTANCE! France has fallen to MAPPO... but even the Elephantmen have sustained heavy casualties. As Africa's forces advance into the North of Europe, Hip Flask, Ebony Hide and Obadiah Horn find that their way forward is not as easy as they thought it would be. At last, Starkings & Moritat tell the story of the war to end all wars in this special three-issue miniseries. FRANK FRAZETTA’S DEATH DEALER #6 (OF 6) story JOSHUA ORTEGA art NAT JONES & JAY FOTOS covers FRANK FRAZETTA, NAT JONES & JAY FOTOS 32 PAGES FC SEPTEMBER 512 $3.99 Frank Frazetta’s legendary creation is brought to life in this epic, ages-spanning tale of dark fantasy, magic, and horror. Critically acclaimed novelist and comics writer Joshua Ortega (THE NECROMANCER, STAR WARS) teams up with cult-favorite artists Nat Jones (SPAWN: THE DARK AGES, ROB ZOMBIE’S THE NAIL) and Jay Fotos (SPAWN, ‘68) to bring you the first DEATH DEALER tale worthy of Frank Frazetta’s blessing–this one’s been approved every step of the way by the Master himself! A new era for the DEATH DEALER begins here–don’t miss out on the definitive story of Frazetta’s most famous creation! GUTSVILLE #5 (OF 6) story SIMON SPURRIER art & cover FRAZER IRVING 32 PAGES FC SEPTEMBER 26 $2.99 With the leader of the rebellion rotting in a Jonahkin cell, Albert struggles to fill the void: drawn ever-closer to the narcotic delusionist, Mary. But how will Emelia – newly married, immersed in the horror of the Jonahkin set – react when she discovers them together, and what terrible secret has the High Priest been guarding, even from his clerical minions? HIDING IN TIME #3 (OF 4) STORY CHRISTOPHER E. LONG ART & COVER RYAN WINN 32 PAGES FC SEPTEMBER 26 $3.50 Nathan Crew is an accidental tourist in Colonial America who is swept up in the events unfolding before him, including having Benjamin Franklin coax him into being an unwitting participant in the Boston Tea Party. But his vacation comes to an abrupt end when the three killers from the future arrive to settle accounts! KILLING GIRL #2 (OF 5) story by GLEN BRUNSWICK art & cover by FRANK ESPINOSA 32 PAGES FC SEPTEMBER 5 $2.99 Sara has uncovered the truth:  Her sister is, in fact, alive. Just one quick kill...Then, Sara will slip away to spend some needed quality time with her long lost sibling. Unfortunately, her current target may complicate matters. The FBI agent she's been ordered to kill is also her sister's fiancee. MADMAN ATOMIC COMICS! #5 story MICHAEL ALLRED art & cover MICHAEL ALLRED colors LAURA ALLRED 32 PAGES FC SEPTEMBER 5 $2.99 Frank "Madman" Einstein is LOST IN SPACE and SPACED AND LOST, but friends are on the way! This nail-biting cosmic adventure has old and new members of THE ATOMICS to the rescue! You're not gonna miss the galactic events of this issue along with the usual grab bag of choiceness in the Madman universe. PVP# 38 story & art SCOTT KURTZ cover CLAIRE HUMMEL 24 PAGES B&W SEPTEMBER 19 $3.50 Who is Sam and what secrets will she reveal about Jade's checkered past? It all leads up to the GREAT PVP CAPER! REPO #4 (OF 5) story RICK SPEARS art & cover ROB G 32 PAGES FC SEPTEMBER 19 $3.50 KD and Emil get their butts to the moon and hit New Vegas, which is a lot like the old one, with casinos, booze and crappy magicians in no short supply.  There, the boys track down the clone and Emil and Lola have a one hell of a knock down, drag out fistfight to end all fistfights! SORROW #2 (OF 4) story RICK REMENDER & SETH PECK art FRANCESCO FRANCAVILLA cover FRANCESCO FRANCAVILLA & EUAN MACTAVISH 32 PAGES B&W SEPTEMBER 5 $2.99 Things get worse as Danni is introduced to the residents of Sorrow, Nevada and Dalton comes face-to-face with the unspeakable evil responsible for Mike's recent transformation. The sheriff continues his relentless pursuit of the escaped girls with the help of the monster known as Black Dog. In Sorrow, neither secrets nor the dead can stay buried forever... SPAWN #174 story DAVID HINE art BRIAN HABERLIN cover GREG CAPULLO 32 PAGES FC OCTOBER 31 $2.95 As Spawn continues to explore the past, he finds that Mammon’s influence on the Simmons family goes back further than he has imagined. Al Simmons’ great-great-grandfather was a Buffalo Soldier, but what happened when this hero of the Old West crossed paths with an emissary from Hell? Two words: Gunslinger Spawn! SPAWN: GODSLAYER #5 story BRIAN HOLGUIN art PHILIP TAN cover JAY ANACLETO 32 PAGES FC SEPTEMBER 19 $2.99 DROMO’S TALE—He’s a thief, a rogue, a drunk and a liar. Now, as he sails with Bairn and Neva to the fallen kingdom of Endra-La, Dromo at last tells his story. It is a soaring tale of lust and revenge that spans nations. A tale of feuding kingdoms, jealous gods, mistaken identities and armies of assassins. The only question is, is any of it true? SPECIAL FORCES #2 (OF 6) story KYLE BAKER art & cover KYLE BAKER 24 PAGES FC SEPTEMBER 26 $2.99 We meet all the characters, they earn their nicknames. Who will be nicknamed “Hummer” and why? Characters die in gruesome ways, and it’s just the basic training issue! Either you buy this book or you’re against us! HARDER THAN NAT TURNER! The war comedy that makes Dr. Strangelove look like Dr. Strange! We don’t even know what that means! All we know is you either buy this book or you support terrorism! And we can find you! It’s a Kyle Baker book! What! STRANGE EMBRACE #5 story DAVID HINE art & cover DAVID HINE color ROB STEEN 32 PAGES B&W SEPTEMBER 12 $2.99 Why does the discovery of his wife's mutilated body seem to bring comfort to Anthony Corbeau? What is it that prevents Alex from discovering the dark secrets behind their doomed romance? SPAWN and DISTRICT X writer David Hine continues his gothic masterpiece. THE WALKING DEAD #43 story ROBERT KIRKMAN art & cover CHARLIE ADLARD & CLIFF RATHBURN 32 PAGES B&W SEPTEMBER 19 $2.99 Living safely among the dead for so long can make you let your guard down. You forget how dangerous they truly are. Mistakes are made... lives are lost. McFarlane Toys MCFARLANE’S SPORTS PICKS: DAVID ORTIZ COLLECTOR’S FIGURE McFarlane Toys salutes one of the baseball’s biggest hitters! Boston designated hitter David Ortiz has not only given the Red Sox a dominant presence in their lineup, but he’s also revolutionized the “walk-off home run.” Time and again, “Big Papi” ends games with a thunderous home run, followed by a salute to the Fenway faithful and a trot around the bases. (Item #71274-2) 4 items per case Figure PI SPAWN 3-INCH TRADING FIGURES SERIES 2 Small in stature, HUGE in detail. 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Writer Ron Marz (ION, SAMURAI: HEAVEN & EARTH) and digital painter Stjepan Sejic (THE DARKNESS: LEVEL 1, WITCHBLADE) deliver the ultimate conclusion and set up events for the next thrilling year to come including THE DARKNESS ongoing series. FIRST BORN #3 features covers by series artist Stjepan Sejic. Cover A) Stjepan Sejic Cover B) Stjepan Sejic Full Color 32 pages $2.99 Limited Series FIRST BORN #3 STJEPAN SEJIC LITHO (Art by) Stjepan Sejic Bring the beautiful painted image from FIRST BORN #3 by Top Cow exclusive artist Stjepan Sejic home as a limited edition lithograph of 500 pieces reproduced at the highest quality possible at 11X17 inches! Each lithograph will ship in a clear protective sleeve with a certificate of authenticity. Limited Edition Lithograph $29.99 VELOCITY: PILOT SEASON #1 (W) Joe Casey (A)Kevin Maguire (Cov) Kevin Maguire CYBERFORCE'S resident speedster, Velocity, finally gets her groove on in this one-shot brought to you by Joe Casey (UNCANNY X-MEN, AVENGERS: EARTH’S MIGHTIEST HEROES) and Kevin Maguire (JUSTICE LEAGUE, SUPERMAN/BATMAN)! How does a young heroine find love when she's the target of an all-new batch of super-villains?! Pure pop superheroics unlike anything Top Cow fans have ever experienced! Full Color 32 pages $2.99 pilot issue VELOCITY PILOT SEASON #1 CGC GRADED EDITION (W) Joe Casey (A)Kevin Maguire (Cov) Kevin Maguire For the diehard member of the Herd, looking to capture a pristine copy of Top Cow’s speedster’s Pilot Season issue for their collection. CGC Graded 9.8 $69.99 CYBLADE: PILOT SEASON #1 (W) Joshua Hale Fialkov (A)Rick Mays (Cov) Rick Mays Cyblade - she's training to be an elite super-spy and assassin, but who is she working for? A cereberal action thriller in the vein of ALIAS and LA FEMME NIKITA, this is a whole new portrayal of CYBERFORCE’S electromagnetic warrior. Written by Harvey Award Winner Joshua Hale Fialkov (ELK’S RUN, PUNKS: THE COMIC) with stunning art by Rick Mays (KABUKI, ZATANNA), the true origin of Cyblade begins here. Full Color 32 pages $2.99 pilot issue CYBLADE PILOT SEASON #1 CGC GRADED EDITION (W) Joshua Hale Fialkov (A)Rick Mays (Cov) Rick Mays For the diehard member of the Herd, looking to capture a pristine copy of Cyblade Pilot Season #1 for their collection. CGC Graded 9.8 $69.99 MADAME MIRAGE #3 (W) Paul Dini (A) Kenneth Rocafort (Cov) Rocafort With the answer to the most asked question of the summer answered – “Who is Madame Mirage?”, award winning author Paul Dini (COUNTDOWN, LOST) and hot new artist Kenneth Rocafort (HUNTER-KILLER) turn the excitement up to eleven. Mirage cuts loose in this issue and stretches her powers to the limit as she unleashes an all out assault on Aggressive Solutions International’s headquarters! Mirage is through toying with the villains of ASI… or is she? Full Color 32 pages $2.99 continuing series WITCHBLADE TAKERU MANGA #8 (W) Yasuko Kobayashi (A) Kazasa Sumita (C) Blond (Cov) Sumita, Kirkham The second jaw-dropping chapter of WITCHBLADE TAKERU MANGA launches here! MORE DESCRIPTIVE TEXT HERE. Originally serialized in Japan's popular magazine, CHAMPION RED and written by WITCHBLADE ANIME head writer, Yasuko Kobayashi, this issue also features an alternate cover by Top Cow star Tyler Kirkham (NEW AVENGERS/TRANSFORMERS, PHOENIX WARSONG). Cover A) Kazasa Sumita Cover B) Tyler Kirkham Full Color 32 pages $3.99 continuing series FRESHMEN VOLUME 2 FUNDAMENTALS OF FEAR TRADE PAPERBACK (W) Hugh Sterbakov (A) Will Conrad, Jorge Correa (Creator) Green, Sterbakov The super-powered college drama is back with all of your favorite characters including Wannabe, The Puppeteer, The Seductress, The Intoxicator, and of course The Beaver! The group returns for their second semester at Freese College and they soon learn what’s at stake when you don a costume. While the young heroes struggle with the inherent problems their powers cause, they must also deal with the mysterious Mr. Fiddlesticks. Plus secrets and lies surface that threaten to rock the team to their core! Co-created by Seth Green (ROBOT CHICKEN, THE ITALIAN JOB) and Hugh Sterbakov (ROBOT CHICKEN) with art by Will Conrad (SERENITY, RED SONJA) and Jorge Correa (STARGATE SG-1). Featuring bonus behind the scenes material and a cover gallery with art by Rodolfo Migliari, Randy Green, Scott Benefiel, Phil Hester, and Eric Basaldua! Full Color 160 pages $14.99 THE DARKNESS 15-INCH POLYSTONE STATUE (Sculptor) Dave Cortes (Painter) Eddie Wires Springing to life from THE DARKNESS video game released in late June by 2K Games and Starbreeze, this gorgeous three dimensional piece captures Jackie Estacado as he begins his transformation from deadly mafia hitman to the unstoppable bearer of The Darkness! Jackie wears his signature trenchcoat from the video game and stands atop a menacing base of clamoring Darklings eager to join in the fight! A MUST HAVE for any The Darkness fan! This statue is sculpted by renowned sculptor Dave Cortes and hand painted by Eddie Wires and is a highly detailed resin piece measuring a massive 15 inches in height! Quantities are very limited! (C: 0-1-3) Statue $199.99 THIS SUMMER’S HOTTEST LIMITED CONVENTION EXCLUSIVES! THE DARKNESS WIZARD WORLD PHILADELPHIA EXCLUSIVE T-SHIRT Capturing the wicked graphic symbols from THE DARKNESS video game, this t-shirt let’s the world know you are a proud member of The Brotherhood of The Darkness. Limited to 500 copies, allocations may occur. T-Shirt (SM-XL) $17.99 THE DARKNESS: LEVEL 3 PITTSBURGH COMICON EXCLUSIVE VARIANT (W) Paul Jenkins, David Wohl (A) Eric Basaldua (Cov) Eric Basaldua The incredibly limited black and white edition of the third issue of THE DARKNESS LEVEL series by Top Cow superstar artist Eric Basaldua. Limited to 500 copies, allocations may occur. Full Color 32 pages $10.00 limited series MADAME MIRAGE #1 WIZARD WORLD PHILADELPHIA EXCLUSIVE VARIANT (W) Paul Dini (A) Kenneth Rocafort (C) Blond (Cov) Rocafort The smash sold out first issue of MADAME MIRAGE is available as a limited edition Top Cow/Fantastic Realm shared exclusive variant cover by hot new artist Kenneth Rocafort. Limited to 2000 copies, allocations may occur. Full Color 32 pages $10.00 continuing series FIRST BORN FIRST LOOK WIZARD WORLD PHILADELPHIA EXCLUSIVE VARIANT (W) Ron Marz (A) Stjepan Sejic (Cov) Michael Broussard The summer’s most explosive event launched with this First Look. Now available as a limited edition original variant cover by rising Top Cow exclusive artist Michael Broussard. Limited to 1000 copies, allocations may occur. Full Color 32 pages $10.00 limited series ************************************************************************ Spacedog JOHNNY DELGADO IS DEAD #1 Written by JOHN LEEKLEY & MICHAEL D. OLMOS Art by CHRIS MORENO Color by JM RINGUET Cover by CHRIS MORENO & JM RINGUET This modern day Zorro ballad, where the stallions are now Harley horsepower, explores the spirit of brotherhood, family, crime and revenge. Witness a tale of corruption and murder along the US/Mexican border, where the mysterious world of Latin mythology collides with organized crime. Johnny Delgado, a US District Attorney, is caught in a drug ring of deadly meth labs on both sides of the border. Betrayed, Johnny’s life is sold to the crime lords. He calls upon his childhood friend, Victor Reyes, now a special forces commando. Closer than brothers, their bond will be put to the ultimate test… in which a life is given for a life. From John Leekley, the Emmy Award-winning Executive Producer/Writer of Spawn: The Animated Series, and Michael D. Olmos, director of the Dark Horse feature film, Splinter, and featuring art by Chris Moreno and JM Ringuet. Full Color 40 pages $3.99 limited series Platinum Studios THE WEAPON #4 (OF 4) Writer: Fred van Lente Art: Scott Kublish Colors: Paul Mounts Tommy Zhou, The Weapon, has to rescue his partner Megan, before the forest demons Lin Kui, find the secrets of the sacred scroll of Bohidharma and kill her off. But, does Tommy know everything about his new partner, or is she hiding a secret that could be more dangerous than the traps in the Shan-Tao temple? Find out all this and more when you spend your $2.99 for this heart-stopping conclusion! Full color 32 pages $2.99 KISS 4K #4 writer: Ricky Sprague art and color: Kevin Crossley guest-artist: Bob Hall cover: Rodolfo Migliari She, the Destroyer Cult’s second-in-command, puts into motion her campaign to kill off KISS 4K in every dimension they exist. Meanwhile, the KISS 4K team, Demon, Starchild, Chikara and Celestial learn they have been betrayed by someone they thought they could trust, and their families have been put in danger. Plus, we get to see the KISS 4K secret headquarters. ‘nuff said. FC, 32pgs $2.99 BLOOD NATION TP writer & layouts: Rob Moran pencils & inks: James Devlin & John Keane color: Tom Smith cover: Zach Pennington & Christian Gossett This volume collects the four-issue mini-series by Rob Moran. In 2026, the world has been ravaged by a brutal war between humans and vampires. The vampires have been beaten back to the borders of the old Soviet Union, where that have established a soverign “Blood Nation.” Now that the vamps have unearthed old Soviet nuclear weapons, the United States has sent Ethan Cutter and his Red Death Commandos into the Blood Nation to take the fight to the bloodsucker’s leader, the immortal and vampiric Genghis Khan. SC, 7x10, 96pgs, FC $12.99 CONSUMED #3 Writer: Asa Shumskas-Tait Art: Dennis Budd and Joe Caramanga Colors: Stu Chaifetz Cover: Joseph Michael Linsner Kavaleth ha staken over Casey’s mind, but Oliver is hoping that it isn’t too late to save his new girlfriend’s life before Kavaleth takes hr over completely and she consumes the planet. However, to stop her, Oliver, Alan and Danica must infiltrate the cultists’ secret lair and stop the bonding ritual. Nobody said love was easy. FC, 32pgs (3 of 4) $2.99 GHOSTING #2 (OF 4) writer: Fred van Lente art: Charles Carvalho color: Tom Smith cover: Marc Wolfe Maggie, Sarah, Warren, and Josh learn that Ghosting may not just be a prank by the fraternities and sororities, but a real ghost. But to learn this, one of the group may have to pay the ultimate price. Do you believe in ghosts? More importantly, do ghosts believe in you? Full color 32 pages $2.99 MARVEL COMICS HALO: UPRISING #3 (of 4) Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS Pencils and Cover by ALEX MALEEV The Earth is burning!!! Humans are running for their lives, caught in a war they did not start. How can two star-crossed lovers find their way to happiness when everything and everyone they knew is being destroyed around them?? And will the Master Chief discover the mysterious “key” that could end the war in time to save what is left of humanity? The story---bridging blockbuster video game Halo 2 and the highly anticipated sequel Halo 3---is here courtesy of Eisner Award winning team of Brian Michael Bendis and Alex Maleev (New Avengers, Daredevil). 40 PGS./17 and Up/$3.99 © 2007 Microsoft Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Microsoft, Bungie, the Bungie logo, Halo, the Halo logo, the Microsoft Game Studios logo, Xbox, Xbox 360, Xbox LIVE, and the Xbox logos are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies. LAST OF THE MOHICANS #5 (of 6) Written by ROY THOMAS (BASED ON THE NOVEL BY JAMES FENIMORE COOPER) Penciled by STEVE KURTH Cover by JOHN WATSON The treacherous guide, Magua, kidnaps the beautiful Cora, much to the dismay of the lovestruck Uncas who responds with a war ritual that will ultimately bring his forces into open combat with the enemy—the hated Huron tribe. It’s the penultimate chapter in this rousing adaptation of a true American classic. Plus: Another chapter in the life of the young Hawkeye. 32 PGS./Parental Advisory …$2.99 TREASURE ISLAND #4 (of 6) Written by ROY THOMAS (BASED ON THE NOVEL BY ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON) Penciled by MARIO GULLY Cover by GREG HILDEBRANDT While the mutineers are ashore on Treasure Island, young Jim Hawkins climbs aboard the near-deserted ship, the Hispaniola…but, there is one last mutineer who has stowed aboard the vessel and stalks Jim with a very long, very sharp knife. 32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99 THE MAN IN THE IRON MASK #3 (of 6) Written by ROY THOMAS (BASED ON THE NOVEL BY ALEXANDER DUMAS) Penciled by HUGO PETRUS Cover by MARKO DJURDJEVIC The daring scheme to place Philippe on the French throne in place of his brother, Louis, comes undone. Fouquet, the tax collector, learns of the plot and frees Louis from the Bastille—and the angry king orders Philippe incarcerated on an island. There, his face will be covered by an iron mask…for the rest of his life. 32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99 ULTIMATE MARVEL ULTIMATE FANTASTIC FOUR #46 Written by MIKE CAREY Pencils & Cover by PASQUAL FERRY SILVER SURFER The F.F. are forced into an uneasy alliance with the alien known as the Silver Surfer to combat the Psycho-Man, who has six billion fanatical followers…all kidnapped from their home planet—Earth. Despite their power, how can even the Fantastic Four rescue a populace from itself? The answer will shock you. Part 5 (of 5) 32 PGS./Rated A …$2.99 ULTIMATE POWER #8 (of 9) Written by JEPH LOEB Pencils & Cover by GREG LAND A new player has been thrown into this cosmic game of survival, upsetting the plans of S.H.I.E.L.D. Director Nick Fury. The Ultimates suddenly find themselves at the lowest point in their struggle against the Squadron Supreme. And that’s very bad news for our Earth. 32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99 ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN #113 & #114 Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS Penciled by STUART IMMONEN Cover by STUART IMMONEN & RICHARD ISANOVE DEATH OF A GOBLIN Norman Osborn, the Green Goblin, has escaped the maximum security facility in the Triskelion, once home to the Ultimates. Because Norman knows young Peter Parker is Spider-Man, Peter must rush to protect his Aunt May from this madman’s vengeance. But Norman isn’t the only enemy of the web-spinner to have been loosed on New York. Electro, master of electricity, also plans to fry Spidey on sight. This is the Goblin arc no Ultimate reader can afford to miss! Part 2 and 3 (of 6) 32 PGS.(each)/Rated A …$2.99(each) ULTIMATE X-MEN #86 Written by ROBERT KIRKMAN Pencils & Cover by YANICK PAQUETTE SENTINELS The All-New, All-Different Ultimate X-Men team continues their cataclysmic war with the newly reinstated Sentinels. Twists and turns abound as the men pulling the strings are finally revealed. Also in this issue, Cable reveals a dark secret to Charles Xavier--one that could change everything. Part 3 (of 5) 32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99 SPIDER-MAN AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #544 Written by J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI Pencils & 50/50 Cover by JOE QUESADA 50/50 Cover by MARKO DJURDJEVIC "One More Day," Part 1 of 4 Get ready for what will be the most talked–about and controversial comic event of the year -- brought to you by J. Michael Straczynski and Joe Quesada. The stakes have never been higher for Peter Parker. At his darkest hours -- and he's had plenty -- Peter has always had one shoulder to lean on, one person who'd remind him who he is, who he was, and who he can be. Now he's about to lose that person. What would he do...what would you do, if you only had "One More Day?” PLUS: Director's Cut style extras! 48 PGS./Rated A …$3.99 FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD SPIDER-MAN #24 Written by J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI Pencils & 50/50 Cover by JOE QUESADA 50/50 Cover by MARKO DJURDJEVIC "One More Day," Part 2 of 4 One More Day continues as J. Michael Straczynski and Joe Quesada present Part 2 of what will be the most talked–about comic event of the year. The stakes have never been higher for Peter Parker. At his darkest hours -- and he's had plenty -- Peter has always had one shoulder to lean on, one person who'd remind him who he is, who he was, and who he can be. Now he's about to lose that person. What would he do...what would you do, if you only had "One More Day?” PLUS: Director's Cut style extras! 48 PGS./Rated A …$3.99 SPIDER-MAN/RED SONJA #2 (of 5) Written by MICHAEL AVON OEMING Penciled by MEL RUBI Cover by MICHAEL TURNER Look out, Spidey, the She-Devil with a Sword is out for your blood! Two legendary heroes come together at the command of the sinister sorcerer Kulan Gath–so you know it won't be for tea and crumpets! Oh, and did we mention that Venom has entered the fray? No man can defeat Red Sonja in battle–but what about a symbiote? It's more web-slinging and sword-swinging, courtesy of Michael Avon Oeming (OMEGA FLIGHT) and Mel Rubi (Red Sonja)–plus another killer cover by Michael Turner! 32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99 RED SONJA TM & © 2007 RED SONJA LLC. DYNAMITE ENTERTAINMENT TM & © 2007 DFI. www.dynamiteentertainment.com AMAZING SPIDER-GIRL #12 Written by TOM DEFALCO Pencils and Cover by RON FRENZ It's crisis time as Spider-Girl realizes that Carnage will only be stopped if she destroys someone she truly loves! 32 PGS./Rated A …$2.99 ANNIHILATION: CONQUEST ANNIHILATION: CONQUEST –– QUASAR #3 (of 4) Written by CHRISTOS GAGE Penciled by MIKE LILLY Cover by MATT WILSON The daughter of Captain Marvel continues her desperate quest to end the Conquest! With two super hero legacies and the fate of her entire race on her shoulders, can Phyla-Vell–the new Quasar–even control the powerful bands on her wrists? Can Quasar trust the mysterious voice that has sent her on her quest? What is she searching for…and what in the world has happened to her lover Moondragon? Wizard's "2007 Writer to Watch" Christos Gage (WORLD WAR HULK: X-MEN) and artist Mike Lilly (Nightwing, Vampirella) supply answers–and introduce even more questions–in the latest installment of this fantasy epic! 32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99 ANNIHILATION: CONQUEST –– STAR-LORD #3 (of 4) Written by KEITH GIFFEN Penciled by TIMOTHY GREEN III Cover by NIC KLEIN ANNIHILATION: CONQUEST's answer to Sgt. Fury and his Howling Commandos is outgunned, outnumbered and on the run for their lives! On a no-win, no-tech suicide mission, Star-Lord and his rag-tag band of cosmic cult favorites struggle to recover from a huge loss–but they have no time to rest and reflect as their vicious foes unleash hell! What shocking decision will they have to make–and can writer Keith Giffen (ANNIHILATION) and new superstar Timothy Green make you love Bug and Rocket Raccoon? Believe it! 32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99 ANNIHILATION: CONQUEST –– WRAITH #3 (of 4) Written by JAVIER GRILLO-MARXUACH Penciled by KYLE HOTZ Cover by CLINT LANGLEY Marvel's new gothic gunslinger makes a decision that will rock his already chaotic life! Last issue you learned Wraith's horrific origin–now find out how he'll enter a collision course with one of ANNIHILATION's major players! Writer Javier Grillo-Marxuach (TV's Lost and Medium) and artist Kyle Hotz (THE HOOD, ZOMBIE) continue the twisted saga of this cosmic newcomer–and they've brought familiar faces like Super-Skrull and Ronan along for the ride! 32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99 NOVA #6 Written by DAN ABNETT & ANDY LANNING Penciled by SEAN CHEN & BRIAN DENHAM Cover by ADI GRANOV ANNIHILATION: CONQUEST continues here–but where is Richard Rider? Okay, we didn't say who the woman on last month's cover was, but everyone knows that this issue's cover features the deadliest woman in the entire universe! Yes, Gamora is back–so what does that mean for her former lover Nova? Find out when writers Dan Abnett & Andy Lanning (ANNIHILATION: NOVA) and artists Sean Chen (IRON MAN) & Brian Denham (IRON MAN: HYPERVELOCITY) rocket Nova into the heart of the latest sci-fi event! 32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99 MARVEL KNIGHTS CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE CHOSEN #1 & 2 (of 6) Written by David Morrell Pencils & 50/50 Cover by Mitch Breitweiser 50/50 Cover by TRAVIS CHAREST New York Times best-selling novelist and creator of Rambo, David Morrell, takes on Captain America in CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE CHOSEN—a six-issue Marvel Knights limited series in the tradition of SPIDER-MAN: REIGN! Super-star-to-be Mitch Breitweiser provides the finest art of his career as he chronicles the last days of Captain America.. 32 PGS. (each) CARD STOCK/Rated T+ …$3.99 (each) MARVEL HEROES AVENGERS CLASSIC #4 Written by STAN LEE & DWAYNE MCDUFFIE Penciled by JACK KIRBY & MICHAEL AVON OEMING Cover by ART ADAMS Captain America may be dead, but witness his classic rebirth into the Marvel Universe in “Captain America Joins…the Avengers!” -- a tale destined to become a magnificent milestone in the Marvel Age of Comics! Witness the tragic death of Bucky and the triumphant return of the Golden Age’s greatest hero in an instant classic that could only be told by legends Stan Lee and Jack Kirby! Plus: take a new look at the ultimate man out of time, as writer Dwayne McDuffie (FANTASTIC FOUR) and artist Michael Avon Oeming (POWERS) craft an all-new 9-page story starring the one-and-only Captain America! 32 PGS./Rated A …$2.99 AVENGERS: THE INITIATIVE #6 Written by DAN SLOTT Penciled by STEVE UY Cover by STEFANO CASELLI The Gauntlet, the Initiative's top drill instructor, has been beaten and left for dead. And all the evidence points towards his attacker being someone on the base. Who did it? A spy? A recruit? An instructor? This looks like a job for Camp Hammond's MPs. And by the time this is over, more than one important mystery will be revealed. Featuring JUSTICE, CLOUD 9, and... THE SCARLET SPIDERS! 32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99 CAPTAIN AMERICA #30 Written by ED BRUBAKER Penciled by STEVE EPTING & MIKE PERKINS Cover by STEVE EPTING The best-selling Captain America series continues its most shocking story ever! It's the Winter Soldier versus everyone in this senses-shattering conclusion to the first arc of the EPIC "*Death of Captain America*" storyline. Winter Soldier versus Crossbones - the man who sniped Cap! Winter Soldier versus S.H.I.E.L.D. and Tony Stark's hand-picked Mighty Avengers operative! Winter Soldier versus the Red Skull! And finally - the Winter Soldier versus himself! You'll have to be there to see it! By Brubaker, Epting, and Perkins. 32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99 DAREDEVIL #101 Written by ED BRUBAKER Penciled by MICHAEL LARK Cover by MARKO DJURDJEVIC Things couldn't be going worse for Matt Murdock. Everything he thought he'd gotten back teeters on the edge of a precipice, ready to shatter all around him, as he fights a battle on both fronts of his life–in the courtroom and on the rooftops of Hell's Kitchen! The searing second chapter of "Without Fear!” 32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99 DAREDEVIL: BATTLIN' JACK MURDOCK #4 (of 4) Story by CARMINE DI GIANDOMENICO & ZEB WELLS Written by ZEB WELLS Pencils and Cover by CARMINE DI GIANDOMENICO This is it fight fans. Grab your ringside seats for the fourth and final round of Battlin’ Jack Murdock’s life. Don’t miss the three minutes that changed the Marvel Universe forever and helped forge Matt Murdock into the Man Without Fear. 32 PGS. /CARD STOCK/Parental Advisory …$3.99 FANTASTIC FIVE #5 (of 5) Written by TOM DEFALCO Penciled by RON LIM Cover by CLAYTON HENRY With the Earth already conquered and his teammates dying, Reed Richards faces his final battle with Doctor Doom--and only one will survive! 32 PGS./Rated A …$2.99 FANTASTIC FOUR AND POWER PACK #3 Written by FRED VAN LENTE Pencils and Cover by GURIHIRU DR. DOOM has captured FRANKLIN RICHARDS and brought him back to Latveria to use the boy as a pawn in his latest fiendish plot against the FF – but he's accidentally captured POWER PACK along with Frank! Alex, Julie, Jack and Katie have to fight their way through Castle Doom to rescue their friend and defeat their most formidable foe yet ... but ... could that be exactly what Doom wants? 32 PGS./All Ages …$2.99 FANTASTIC FOUR #550 Written by DWAYNE MCDUFFIE Penciled by PAUL PELLETIER Cover by MICHAEL TURNER Reed and Sue team up with the New FF in a desperate gambit to find the source of the disease wracking the fabric of spacetime itself. Only one being can follow such an ineffable trail but a resentful Silver Surfer is in no mood to help King T'Challa. Plus Dr. Strange, The Watcher, and the awesome destiny of Gravity! 32 PGS./Rated A …$2.99 CIVIL WAR CHRONICLES #3 Written by PAUL JENKINS Penciled by RAMON BACHS & STEVE LIEBER Cover by MICHAEL TURNER Experience CIVIL WAR and its major tie-ins from CIVIL WAR: FRONT LINE in chronological order! The landscape of the Marvel Universe is changing, and it's time to choose: Whose side are you on? In “Embedded”: There’s a truth buried deep in the heart of every war, and reporters Sally Floyd and Ben Urich will be there, uncovering that truth in the midst of the biggest conflagration in the Marvel Universe! And in “The Accused”: The lone survivor of the team that caused the Stamford tragedy has been found. But living through one of the worst superhuman disasters in history may be the worst thing that could happen, as this vilified hero is placed under arrest for the deaths of an entire town. Unfortunately, the trouble’s just beginning. Collecting CIVIL WAR: FRONT LINE (Embedded/Accused) #2-4. 72 PGS./Rated T+ …$4.99 FRANKLIN RICHARDS: MONSTER MASH Written by MARC SUMERAK & CHRIS ELIOPOULOS Cover and Art by CHRIS ELIOPOULOS Things get frightful this Fall as Franklin Richards returns to explore the deepest, darkest corners of his father's lab. Join Franklin and H.E.R.B.I.E. as they unleash all kinds of monstrous adventure! It's five brand new tales that will be so much fun it's downright scary! 32 PGS./All Ages …$2.99 GHOST RIDER #15 Written by DANIEL WAY Art by JAVIER SALTARES & MARK TEXIERA Cover by MARK TEXIERA “Revelations,” Part 2 (of 6) With Lucifer’s remaining avatars dwindling in numbers, the stakes ratchet up as Johnny struggles to get the last few pieces of his plan into place. Meanwhile, Vraniel and Emmael, rogue agents of Heaven, are also working on something…but what? And whose side are these guys on, anyway? This is the ground floor of what will be undoubtedly be the most shocking development in the history of the Ghost Rider—don’t miss out! 32 PGS./Parental Advisory …$2.99 HEROES FOR HIRE #14 Written by ZEB WELLS Penciled by ALVIN LEE Cover by FRANCIS TSAI Sure, WORLD WAR HULK is awesome. But you know what’s missing? CATFIGHTS! TARANTULA VS SCORPION! Can the Heroes For Hire pull the ladies off one another in time to figure out what the HECK is going on with Humbug? 32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99 IMMORTAL IRON FIST ANNUAL #1 Written by ED BRUBAKER & MATT FRACTION Painted Art & Cover by DAN BRERETON & HOWARD CHAYKIN THE BOOK OF THE IRON FIST, written on parchment made from the dragon scales of Shou-Lao the Undying, tells the life stories and kung fu secrets of every man and woman to hold the mantle of the Immortal Iron Fist -- except two. One, Danny Rand, the current Iron Fist, is the possessor of this most remarkable book. The other is Orson Randall, the Golden Age Iron Fist, and all his life he remained an enigma, even while trying to outrun the Iron Fist legacy. If Danny hopes to unlock the last mysteries of the Iron Fist, he'll have to track down Orson's long-lost life story and learn his secrets before it's too late. This unique annual both enriches the current Iron Fist storyline THE SEVEN CAPITAL CITIES OF HEAVEN and serves as a perfect jumping-on point for new readers. 48 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99 IRREDEEMABLE ANT-MAN #12 Written by ROBERT KIRKMAN Art by PHIL HESTER & ANDRE PARKS Cover by PHIL HESTER FINAL ISSUE!  The story of Eric O'Grady comes to an end--or does it?  Who lives, who dies, who gets double-crossed?  The answers to these questions and many more in this final issue of the series everyone who read loved!  So get your 'Save Irredeemable Ant-Man' campaigns ready. Hey, it worked for Runaways and She-Hulk. Why not Ant-Man? 32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99 IRON MAN #22 Written by DANIEL KNAUF & CHARLES KNAUF Penciled by ROBERTO DE LA TORRE Cover by GERALD PAREL Haunted by the memory of his dead friend, besieged by political forces both within and without S.H.I.E.L.D., Tony Stark has a murder mystery to solve, a trio of newly-licensed super heroes to shepherd and a confrontation to face with the thoroughly-demented Graviton! 32 PGS./Rated A …$2.99 IRON MAN: ENTER THE MANDARIN #1 (of 6) Written by JOE CASEY Pencils & Cover by ERIC CANETE Warming up for the movie event of 2008 -- find out exactly how Iron Man's deadliest nemesis came to be. A tale from the early days of the Marvel Universe, this mini-series contains secrets never-before-revealed of the first-ever meeting between the Golden Avenger and the global terrorist known only as the Mandarin! What really happened during that first encounter? Even if you've read the original comics, you only know HALF of the story! 32 PGS./Rated A …$2.99 MARVEL ADVENTURES FANTASTIC FOUR #28 Written by FRED VAN LENTE Penciled by CORY HAMSCHER Cover by PAUL SMITH The populace of Earth hates and fears the stranded SILVER SURFER. But he falls in with a TV self-help guru who encourages him to win the planet over to his side -- by solving all the world's problems! Wielding the Power Cosmic, the Silver Surfer single-handedly wipes out famine, poverty and war, becoming the most popular super hero ever -- as well as the greatest threat to Earth's continued existence! Why does the Fantastic Four have to stop the Surfer from…saving the world? 32 PGS./All Ages …$2.99 MARVEL ADVENTURES SPIDER-MAN #31 Written by PETER DAVID Penciled by POP MHAN Cover by PATRICK SCHERBERGER HOT HOT HEAT!!! Spidey gets caught in the crossfire of the Human Torch AND Pyro! ONE hothead would be rough enough…but TWO? It’s Spidey flambé, brought to you by the one-two punch of David and Mhan!!!! 32 PGS./All Ages …$2.99 MARVEL ADVENTURES THE AVENGERS #16 Written by JEFF PARKER Penciled by CAFU Cover by TOM GRUMMETT Look, sorry pal- ow- but this isn't Robin Hood and the Merry Men- ow-ow-, this is The Avengers- ow! Hey, watch it with those thi- ow, ow, OW! Fine. What did you say your name was, Hawk-something? 32 PGS./All Ages …$2.99 MARVEL ADVENTURES HULK #3 Written by PAUL BENJAMIN Penciled by DAVID NAKAYAMA Cover by DAVID WILLIAMS What do you do when you’re a gamma–irradiated monster on the run from the authorities? ROAD TRIP!! Bruce Banner hits the open highway with his best buddies, Rick Jones, Monkey and... Radioactive Man? Rick’s not too happy with Bruce’s new pal, but how does an ordinary guy get rid of a nuclear–powered super–villain who might be the key to saving Banner from the curse of the Hulk? 32 PGS./All Ages …$2.99 MARVEL ADVENTURES IRON MAN #5 Written by FRED VAN LENTE Penciled by RAFA SANDOVAL Cover by SKOTTIE YOUNG Starting this issue, we kick off an arc spotlighting the many different armors of Iron Man! First up: Avast, ye swabs! COMMANDER KRAKEN and his TECHNO-PIRATES have captured Iron Man, stripped him of his DEEP-SEA ARMOR ... and are attacking HYDROBASE with it! Unarmed and unarmored, can Tony Stark take out Kraken's scurvy crew all by himself? Do pirates like booty? Arrrh! 32 PGS./All Ages …$2.99 MARVEL TWO-IN-ONE #3 MARVEL ADVENTURES AVENGERS #3 X-MEN: FIRST CLASS #3 64 PGS./All Ages …$4.99 MARVEL ADVENTURES TWO-IN-ONE #3 MARVEL ADVENTURES FANTASTIC FOUR #25 MARVEL ADVENTURES SPIDER-MAN #29 64 PGS./All Ages …$4.99 MARVEL COMICS PRESENTS #1 Written by Marc Guggenheim, STUART & KATHYRN IMMONEN, STUART MOORE, RICH KOSLOWSKI Penciled by STUART IMMONEN, CLAYTON HENRY & DAVE WILKINS Wraparound Cover by J. SCOTT CAMPBELL Classic heroes! Top talent! All-new stories! Jump on board the landmark first issue of MARVEL COMICS PRESENTS! 4—count ‘em 4—brand new stories with a landmark wrap-around cover by J. Scott Campbell! Inside, you’ll find these incredible mysteries: Who is DAMIEN CROSS? Why will his murder shake the very foundations of the Marvel Universe? Why is SPIDER-MAN needed in outer space? Patsy Walker is HELLCAT. But then who’s the other HELLCAT? What is the SYSTEM? And what does it mean for the future of super heroes? Extra-sized first issue! 48 PGS./Rated A …$3.99 MARVEL ZOMBIES: THE BOOK OF ANGELS, DEMONS & VARIOUS MONSTROSITIES Written by JEFF CHRISTIANSEN, MICHAEL HOSKIN, STUART VANDAL, CHAD ANDERSON, MADISON CARTER, DAVID WILTFONG, RONALD BYRD, ERIC J. MOREELS, ANTHONY FLAMINI & AL SJOERDSMA Cover by GREG LAND Think you know everything there is to know about the things that go bump in the night? Think again! Discover the events that led to the infectious Marvel Zombies. What does Belasco have in store for the X-Men? What is lurking in the unknown? Is it the Lurking Unknown or something worse? Think Set and Seth are one and the same? What is the most powerful black magic tome on Earth? What are the Azazel, Brain, Lord of Death and Voyager? Find out all of this and more as we explore the dark depths of the Marvel Universe and beyond – featuring Demons (a massive eight-page profile), Angels, Werewolves, Vampires, death gods Damballah and Pluto, and much more! Oh yeah, and did we mention Marvel Zombies? 48 PGS. CARD STOCK/Parental Advisory …$3.99 NEW AVENGERS #34 Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS Pencils & Cover by LEINIL FRANCIS YU WOLVERINE VERSUS THE HOOD!! LUKE CAGE VERSUS JESSICA JONES!! What?? The New Avengers try to learn to live and love each other now that they know they cannot trust each other. And baby Cage's name is revealed!! 32 PGS./Rated A …$2.99 MOON KNIGHT #13 Written by CHARLIE HUSTON Pencils & Cover by TOMM COKER Special Double–Sized issue The Initiative. Membership has its privileges. Backed into a corner, Marc Spector does what they least expect him to. He's here for his registration card, and he's willing to do whatever it takes to get one. Repeat: Whatever it takes. 48 PGS./Parental Advisory …$3.99 MS. MARVEL #19 Written by BRIAN REED Penciled by AARON LOPRESTI Cover by GREG HORN It's Ms. Marvel vs. Tigra…cat fight! Why is the leader of the Mighty Avengers battling a host of female heroes? What craziness are new Initiative teammates Machine Man and Sleepwalker up to? And who is pulling all of their strings? Find out as writer Brian Reed (NEW AVENGERS: ILLUMINATI) and artist Aaron Lopresti (PLANET HULK) continue their acclaimed and back-to-back-to-back sell-out run! 32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99 MYSTIC ARCANA: SISTER GRIMM Written by C. B. CEBULSKI & DAVID SEXTON Penciled by PHIL NOTO & ERIC NGUYEN Cover by MARKO DJURDJEVIC Bestowed with powers she barely understands, how does one of Marvel's youngest magic users, Sister Grimm from Runaways, deal with her newfound mystic abilities... when all she wants to do is be a normal teenager?! As her parents' past comes back to haunt her, Nico Minoru learns that there may be more to her magical lineage than even she could have imagined. One look in the sacred Black Mirror sends Nico looking for answers she may not like discovering. PLUS: The final chapter of Ian McNee’s quest. Will he possess the four cornerstones of the magic? What shocking revelation does he learn about his past and what does this mean to the Marvel Universe? 40 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99 NEW AVENGERS/TRANSFORMERS #3 (of 4) Written by STUART MOORE Penciled by TYLER KIRKHAM Cover by ED MCGUINNESS Assemble and rollout as the dream team-up continues! Hey, what's up with that giant Iron Man on the cool cover by Ed McGuinness? How has Dr. Doom turned the confrontation of the Earth's greatest teams upside-down? And how long until Megatron blows the Avengers and the Autobots to smithereens? Writer Stuart Moore (WOLVERINE) and artist Tyler Kirkham (X-MEN: PHOENIX–WARSONG) up the ante as Optimus Prime, Captain America, Bumblebee, Spider-Man and more of your favorites stare down Armageddon! 32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99 HASBRO and its logo, TRANSFORMERS, and all related characters are trademarks of Hasbro and are used with permission. Copyright 2007 Hasbro. All Rights Reserved. NEW WARRIORS #4 Written by KEVIN GREVIOUX Pencils by PACO MEDINA Cover by NIC KLEIN THE INITIATIVE is in trouble and the New Warriors come to their rescue against the all-new ZODIAC! Back at S.H.I.E.L.D. headquarters, Tony Stark may be forced to take a harder stance on the New Warriors at the request of a high-ranking government official. Meanwhile, Detectives Sykes and Givens come ever closer to solving the mystery of Night Thrasher and the mastermind behind the New Warriors. And Sofia makes perhaps the biggest decision of her young life, but is it the right one? 32 PGS/Rated T+…$2.99 PENANCE: RELENTLESS #1 (of 5) Written by PAUL JENKINS Pencils and Cover by PAUL GULACY From the pages of Civil War: Front Line and Thunderbolts! Once he was a hero, now only a shell of Robbie Baldwin remains. As Penance, he begins a slow descent into madness: the most hated man in America, blamed for the disaster at Stamford, tortured by visions of his failure and obsessed with strange, seemingly meaningless numbers. A relentless pursuit begins... 32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99 PUNISHER WAR JOURNAL #11 Written by MATT FRACTION Pencils by LEANDRO FERNANDEZ Cover by ARIEL OLIVETTI A handful of survivors and victims of our first year of stories converge for three wildly different confrontations, all setting in motion the explosive second year of PUNISHER WAR JOURNAL: In Washington DC, someone wants to have words with Frank about his recent patriotic costume change-- the Winter Soldier himself, Bucky Barnes! On a houseboat in the Florida Everglades, G.W. Bridge goes head-to-head with Tony Stark to negotiate the terms of his return to S.H.I.E.L.D.... or is it his surrender? And in a psychiatric hospital, Ian the Fake Cop Hero of Times Square has an epically strange chat with his epically unconventional therapist about... HEROES AND VILLAINS. 32 PGS./Parental Advisory …$2.99 SHANNA THE SHE-DEVIL: SURVIVAL OF THE FITTEST #2 (of 4) Written by JIMMY PALMIOTTI & JUSTIN GRAY Pencils & Cover by KHARI EVANS The jungle action continues as Shanna the She-Devil squares off against gangsters, raptors and Neanderthal Nazi apes! But will Shanna be able to protect her new guests on the island–including Dirk and his pirate crew–or will the swashbucklers be raptor food? 32 PGS./Parental Advisory …$2.99 SUB-MARINER #4 (of 6) Written by MATT CHERNISS & PETER JOHNSON Penciled by PHIL BRIONES Cover by MARKO DJURDJEVIC The U.S. government is after Namor–public enemy #1! A terrorist attack perpetrated by an Atlantean sleeper cell has killed 800 innocent civilians…but who gave the order? While the Sub-Mariner scours the surface for answers, Tony Stark, Director of S.H.I.E.L.D., tries to prevent a seemingly inevitable war between Atlantis and the surface world…but even Iron Man can’t stop the government from unleashing their secret weapon on Namor–the Thunderbolts! With extreme prejudice! 32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99 THE ORDER #3 Written by MATT FRACTION Pencils & Cover by BARRY KITSON You are a member of the Order. You've been given extraordinary powers and a mandate to save the world. You've got one year. What do you do? "Calamity" James Wa was a baseball player with his whole future bright and perfect in front of him, when a drunk driver took it all away. What does HE do with extraordinary powers and a mandate to save the world? He goes looking for a little payback. Also: They're half zombie! Half hobo! ALL TERROR! The ZOBOS run roughshod on Rodeo Drive! Celebutantes and debutards beware–Botox is like ketchup to these flesh-eating, homeless weirdos, and they find your waxed and tanned skin DELICIOUS! Somebody call THE ORDER! 32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99 SUPER-VILLAIN TEAM-UP/M.O.D.O.K.'S 11 #3 (of 5) Written by FRED VAN LENTE Penciled by FRANCIS PORTELA Cover by MARKO DJURDJEVIC M.O.D.O.K.'s team executes its heist, penetrating the impenetrable fortress of THE INFINICIDE. And it goes off without a hitch! Psych! Actually, no. Pretty much everything that could go wrong does. Another traitor is revealed in their ranks. One of the 11 is stripped of his powers. A heretofore unknown mystery villain shows up out of nowhere to rip off their score. And did we mention the wave upon wave of unstoppable killer androids? No? Well, there are waves of them. 32 PGS./Rated A …$2.99 THE LONERS #6 (of 6) Written by C. B. CEBULSKI Penciled by KARL MOLINE Cover by JASON PEARSON Attempting to put their costumed pasts behind them, the Loners have learned that super hero life can be hell, even in the City of Angels. In this final issue of the acclaimed series, the spandex self-help group is attacked from within -- as one of their members betrays them! Shaken to the core, a Loner departs for good... in a way you never saw coming! Be here for the finale of the series IGN.com calls "an absolutely fascinating and ambitious concept." 32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99 THOR #3 Written by J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI Pencils & 50/50 Cover by OLIVIER COIPEL 50/50 Cover by ED MCGUINNESS The Armored Avenger squares off against The God of Thunder! Tony Stark, the new Director of S.H.I.E.L.D., comes to Oklahoma to verify the rumors that his old friend and teammate is alive and in town…but Thor isn’t rolling out the welcome mat for Iron Man! The God of Thunder would have words with the man who cloned him…and you know what that means! 32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99  MARVEL SPOTLIGHT: THOR Written by JOHN RHETT THOMAS For honor! For glory! For ASGARD! Thor makes his triumphant return to the Marvel scene in THOR #1, a new series by all-star writer/artist team J. Michael Straczynski and Olivier Coipel. Fans of the Norse God have been waiting for this moment since the son of Odin and his Asgardian pals got rolled over by a little thing called Ragnarok in the classic "Thor Disassembled," and SPOTLIGHT will be bringing the happy reunion home with this special issue, full of exclusive interviews, preview art and overviews of the best of 45 years of Thor stories! Whosoever buyeth this issue of MARVEL SPOTLIGHT, if he be worthy, shall possess the power of....Thor! 32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99 THUNDERBOLTS #117 Written by WARREN ELLIS Penciled by MIKE DEODATO Cover by MARKO DJURDJEVIC “Caged Angels” continues as we delve into the psyche of the Thunderbolts’ most elusive member, Penance, the man formerly known as Speedball. While Thunderbolts Mountain remains in a perpetual state of discord, the greater chaos might be within Robbie Baldwin’s own mind! 32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99 WORLD WAR HULK WORLD WAR HULK #4 (of 5) Written by GREG PAK Penciled by JOHN ROMITA JR. Cover by DAVID FINCH Variant Cover by JOHN ROMITA JR. Everyone GOES! TOO! FAR! in this penultimate chapter of the Mighty Marvel Monsterpiece which is World War Hulk. The Incredible Hulk and his Warbound companions? They go too far! Dr. Strange? He goes WAY too far! Iron Man and Mr. Fantastic? They learn the precise definition of "too far" as the Hulk delivers his final judgment from his stone throne in the Great Arena! 48 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99 INCREDIBLE HULK #110 Written by GREG PAK Penciled by CARLO PAGULAYAN Cover by GARY FRANK Boy genius Amadeus Cho pulled together a team of Renegades to side with his big green hero during World War Hulk--but what will happen to his faith in the Hulk's heroism when he discovers the horrors lurking beneath Madison Square Garden? The Hulk takes center stage with a terrifying confrontation and a stunning revelation that lays bare the central question of whether the Hulk is a hero -- or a monster. 32 PGS./Rated A …$2.99 WORLD WAR HULK: FRONT LINE #5 (of 6) Written by PAUL JENKINS Penciled by RAMON BACHS, SHAWN MARTINBROUGH & CHRIS MORENO Cover by JOHN WATSON The tension rises in your street-level look at World War Hulk! In the third chapter of "Embedded," will reporter Sally Floyd cover the story of the century–or crawl back into the bottle? Meanwhile, in the next installment of "Costume Division," the odd couple of Detective Danny Granville and alien Korg scramble to uncover a killer before Danny's own life is forfeited! Finally, don't miss the final side-splitting and spleen-quaking edition of "War is Heck!" 32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99 WORLD WAR HULK: GAMMA CORPS #3 (of 4) Written by FRANK TIERI Penciled by CARLOS FERREIRA Cover by STEPHANE ROUX This is it -- the battle you've been waiting for! The Hulk VS The Gamma Corps! With an outcome so shocking, so earth shattering -- it absolutely must be seen to be believed! Plus: There's no one in the entirety of World War Hulk that has it in for ol' Greenskin like General Ryker. Find out why as we take a trip through the shared history these two characters possess-- including a surprising connection Ryker has to a key event in Hulk history! Don't miss the issue that everyone will be talking about! 32 PGS./Rated A …$2.99 XMEN UNCANNY X-MEN #490 Written by ED BRUBAKER Pencils & Cover by SALVADOR LARROCA "EXTREMISTS" Why are the Morlocks terrorizing innocent people? What is their endgame? That’s what Storm and the X-Men are trying to find out. All the while, Professor X and Nightcrawler are on the trail of Magneto! Part 4 (of 5) FEATURING ENDANGERED SPECIES CHAPTER 10 Beast heads to mutant town with BISHOP! Looking for samples of mutant DNA, Beast turns to drug dealers selling MGH—mutant growth hormone. And he does NOT like what he finds! 40 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99 X-FACTOR #23 Written by Peter David Pencils & Cover by Pablo Raimondi "The Isolationist" Part 3 of 4. Layla Miller is in over her head, and her survival hinges on the one man who wants to see her dead.  The plan of Josef Huber, the Isolationist, is revealed, but X-Factor may not be around to stop it.  And Monet and Siryn take an elevator. FEATURING ENDANGERED SPECIES Chapter 11 Guest starring FORGE, Beast examines the effect that M-Day had on alternate futures via Forge’s technology. And the future looks bleak! 40 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99 NEW X-MEN #42 Written by CHRISTOPHER YOST & CRAIG KYLE Pencils & Cover by SKOTTIE YOUNG “CHILDREN OF X-MEN” Mutants are now an endangered species, and the New X-Men realize that they may well be the LAST X-Men! After the events of “Quest for Magik,” several of the kids have been changed forever, and the Astonishing X-Men are finally taking some time to get to know their students. But after everything the team has been through… who even wants to be an X-Man? New powers, new relationships, new team members, all on the road to the X-event of the decade! Part 1 (of 2) FEATURING ENDANGERED SPECIES Chapter 12 Tired of dead ends with current mutants, Beast turns to the family that has sired the most mutants on Earth—the Guthries. The family that produced two X-MEN and may hold the key to save the mutant race. 40 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99 X-MEN #203 Written by MIKE CAREY Pencils & Cover by HUMBERTO RAMOS As the Xavier Academy reels from Exodus's attack and the Marauders' true goals emerge, the X-Men finally find themselves in a position to take the offensive.  But only if Iceman and Cannonball deliberately walk into an ambush from which they may not emerge alive. FEATURING ENDANGERED SPECIES Chapter 13 Beast’s alliance with Dark Beast is put to the test as scientific inquiry turns into cold-blooded murder! 40 PGS./Rated A …$2.99 X-MEN: EMPEROR VULCAN #1 (of 5) Written by CHRISTOPHER YOST Penciled by PACO DIAZ Cover by BILLY TAN It’s brother versus brother and the outcome could decide the fate of billions. UNCANNY X-MEN’S “Rise and Fall of the Shi’Ar Empire” continues here! Vulcan is the Shi’Ar Emperor and Havok is leading the rebellious Starjammers. But who is really right and who is really wrong? 32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99 CABLE & DEADPOOL #45 Written by FABIAN NICIEZA Penciled by REILLY BROWN Cover by SKOTTIE YOUNG A living legend. A super soldier. A horrible tragedy that continues to rock the Marvel Universe. Would Deadpool hold any of these things sacred? CAPTAIN AMERICA is about to find out! But wait, isn't Cap dead, you ask? Of course he is, but then... how can he be teaming up with our favorite Merc With A Mouth and his trusty sidekick, BOB, Agent of Hydra...? Maybe Bucky can provide a clue... 32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99 X-MEN: FIRST CLASS #4 Written by JEFF PARKER Penciled by ROGER CRUZ Cover by ERIC NGUYEN All the custom-made oversized shoes are missing. Someone's cleaned out the pantry of all the candy. Warren is missing one of his cars. Cerebro, what do your calculations say? ROAD TRIP... HANK AND BOBBY-STYLE. 32 PGS./Rated A …$2.99 EXILES #98 Written by CHRIS CLAREMONT Penciled by RONAN CLIQUETTE Cover by TOM COKER While Psylocke and Kitty Pride are fighting off an army of intruders, the team is faced with the shocking truth of the rivalry between this Earth’s Victor Von Doom and Reed Richards. Plus, Miguel O’Hare (Spider-Man 2099) and Gwen Stacy’s relationship is taken to the edge. 32 PGS./Rated A …$2.99 NEW EXCALIBUR #23 Written by CHRIS CLAREMONT Penciled by JEREMY HAUN Cover by BILLY TAN “BATTLE FOR ETERNITY”—Everything is at stake. The country. The world. The universe. The multi-verse. Captain Britain and the remains of New Excalibur are alone to stop Albion and his forces. But if this cover says anything about our heroes’ chances, all of reality is in big trouble. 32 PGS./Rated A …$2.99 WOLVERINE #57 Written by MARC GUGGENHEIM Penciled by SCOTT KOLINS Cover by ARTHUR SUYDAM Marc Guggenheim returns to the title that launched his Marvel Comics career with an arc whose title says it all: "The Death of Logan." Following up on plot threads left over from Marc's blockbuster "Vendetta" arc, this new story promises to take Marvel's feral mutant to the limit -- and beyond! He's aided and abetted by none other than Scott Kolins, using the groundbreaking new style he's employed in the sold-out OMEGA FLIGHT series! 'Nuff said! 32 PGS./Parental Advisory …$2.99 WOLVERINE: ORIGINS #17 Written by DANIEL WAY Art by STEVE DILLON Cover by MARKO DJURDJEVIC “Our War,” Part 2 (of 5) The greatest story never told continues! It’s 1942 and Logan has traveled to occupied France to take Cap up on his offer—problem is, Cap already has a partner. Needless to say, Bucky isn’t exactly thrilled to find out that he wasn’t Cap’s first choice. Who is this scruffy outlaw, anyway? And why is he here, now? What’s his stake in all this? All very good questions… 32 PGS./Parental Advisory …$2.99 MAX PUNISHER #51 Written by GARTH ENNIS Penciled by GORAN PARLOV Cover by TIM BRADSTREET “LONG COLD DARK,” Part 2 (of 5) It’s the grudge match of the century. In this corner, the 6’4”, 220-pound force of nature known as the Punisher . . . And in this corner, the 6’ 6”, 300-pound engine of destruction know as Barracuda . . . The prize? A 7-pound, 10-ounce bundle of joy. 32 PGS./Explicit Content …$2.99 THERE IS A STRICT NO OVERPRINT POLICY ON ALL MAX TITLES PLEASE CHECK YOUR ORDERS AND PLACE THEM BY THE FOC TERROR, INC. #2 (of 5) Written by DAVE LAPHAM Penciled by PATRICK ZIRCHER Cover by JELENA DJURDJEVIC Mr. Terror is in over his head–lucky for him, he can rip it off with his bare hands and replace it with a tougher one! This is one private investigator/assassin who’s seen and done a lot in his 1,500+ years of life, but the mess he’s in now is new to him–someone’s made off with his left arm, the enchanted arm of his true love that houses both the curse that keeps him alive, and the soul that keeps him good. As he loses control of his darker impulses, it’s only a matter of time until he literally falls to pieces…but someone won’t even let him live that long! Now it’s a race against the rapidly decomposing clock to find the arm, the people who took it…and the people trying to kill him! Don’t miss this brutal, blood-soaked, high-stakes mystery by David Lapham (Stray Bullets) and Patrick Zircher (IRON MAN)! 32 PGS. CARD STOCK/Explicit Content …$3.99 THERE IS A STRICT NO OVERPRINT POLICY ON ALL MAX TITLES PLEASE CHECK YOUR ORDERS AND PLACE THEM BY THE FOC MARVEL/DABEL BROTHERS ANITA BLAKE, VAMPIRE HUNTER: GUILTY PLEASURES #7 (of 12) Written by LAURELL K. HAMILTON Adapted by Jess Ruffner Pencils & Cover by Brett Booth Guilty Pleasures is back! After a short hiatus, the hit adaptation of Laurell K. Hamilton’s Anita Blake series continues! What price will Anita pay in order to save her friend’s life and solve the Vampire Murders? Will she actually kiss Phillip? How far will Edward go in order to find out where the daytime resting place of the Master Vampires truly is? Where is Jean-Claude? And most importantly, who is behind the Vampire Murders? What’s next for Anita Blake, you ask? The answers to all of those questions begin here! 32 PGS./Parental Advisory …$2.99 HEDGE KNIGHT II: SWORN SWORD #4 (of 6) Written by GEORGE R.R. MARTIN Adapted by Ben Avery Pencils & Cover by Mike S. Miller Drought has engulfed the land, and with tempers getting hotter, war is on the horizon. The Red Widow has lost the blood of one of her men to Ser Eustace. Ser Eustace has lost water to the Red Widow. Can Dunk, a hedge knight who has sworn his sword to Ser Eustace, and Egg, Dunk’s squire and also a prince, negotiate an end to the escalation of war? Or is the price of blood and water too high? 32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99 MAGICIAN APPRENTICE #11 (of 12) Written by RAYMOND E. FEIST Adapted by Bryan J.L. Glass Penciled by Ryan Stegman Cover by Koi Pham Tomas and Dolgan fight for their lives! The pair quickly realize there is far more to Rhuagh’s final gifts than either of them first thought. Meanwhile in Salador, Pug and Duke Borric’s party learn from Lord Kerus that treachery has taken root in the kingdom, and civil war may soon follow. 32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99 RED PROPHET: THE TALES OF ALVIN MAKER #11 (of 12) Written by ORSON SCOTT CARD Adapted by Roland Bernard Brown Penciled by Rodney Buchemi Cover by RODNEY BUCHEMI The Prophet has established the land west of the “Mizzipy” as Red man’s land. Meanwhile, Governor Harrison and his soldiers must endure a terrible curse until they confess to the murder of the Prophetstown Indians to every stranger that comes their way! 32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99 MARVEL MASTERWORKS: THE FANTASTIC FOUR VOL. 5 (II) Written by STAN LEE Penciled by JACK KIRBY Cover by JACK KIRBY Stan “The Man” called it the “World’s Greatest Comic Magazine” and he wasn’t kidding. If Lee and Kirby set the comics world on fire in 1961 with the debut of The Fantastic Four in 1965 they burnt the house down. Releasing an unmatched burst of rapid-fire creativity, they gave birth to the Frightful Four, the Inhumans, Galactus, the Silver Surfer and even pulled off the first super-hero wedding while they were at it, and all in just 11 issues. With incomparable embellishment by Joe Sinnott, guest-appearances by everyone in the Marvel Universe, there’s no denying that this is the essential volume for any and every Marvel fan! Collecting FANTASTIC FOUR #41-50 and ANNUAL #3 ISBN: 0-7851-1184-0 Use this order code: NOV031617 FOC - 8/9, On-Sale - 9/19/2007 MARVEL MASTERWORKS: THE FANTASTIC FOUR VOL. 5 – VARIANT EDITION VOL. 25 240 PGS./All Ages …$54.99 ISBN: 0-7851-1291-X Use this order code: APR035096 FOC - 8/9, On-Sale - 9/19/2007 AMAZING SPIDER-MAN OMNIBUS VOL. 1 HC Written by STAN LEE & STEVE DITKO Penciled by STEVE DITKO with JACK KIRBY Cover by JACK KIRBY & STEVE DITKO Collecting AMAZING FANTASY #15, AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #1-38 and ANNUAL #1-2, STRANGE TALES ANNUAL #2, and FANTASTIC FOUR ANNUAL #1. 1088 PGS./All Ages …$99.99 Use This Order Code: FEB072183 ISBN: 0-7851-2402-0 FOC - 8/9, On-Sale - 11/7/2007 AMAZING SPIDER-MAN OMNIBUS VOL. 1 HC – VARIANT EDITION New Cover by ALEX ROSS 1088 PGS./All Ages …$99.99 Use This Order Code: FEB072184 ISBN: 0-7851-2509-4 FOC - 8/9, On-Sale - 11/7/2007 FANTASTIC FOUR OMNIBUS VOL. 1 HC Written by STAN LEE & JACK KIRBY Cover & pencils by JACK KIRBY Collects FANTASTIC FOUR – issues #1-30 and Annual #1 848 pgs/ All Ages…$99.99 Use This Order Code: APR051953 ISBN: 0-7851-1870-5 FOC - 8/9, On-Sale - 11/7/2007 FANTASTIC FOUR OMNIBUS VOL. 1 HC – VARIANT EDITION New Cover by JACK KIRBY & ALEX ROSS 848 pgs/ All Ages…$99.99 Use This Order Code: FEB058041 ISBN: 0-7851-1892-6 FOC - 8/9, On-Sale - 11/7/2007 UNCANNY X-MEN OMNIBUS VOL. 1 HC Written by CHRIS CLAREMONT & LEN WEIN Penciled by JOHN BYRNE & DAVE COCKRUM Cover by GIL KANE Collects UNCANNY X-MEN #94-131 and ANNUAL #3, and GIANT-SIZE X-MEN #1. 848 PGS./Rated T+…$99.99 Use This Order Code: FEB062071 ISBN: 0-7851-2101-3 FOC - 8/9, On-Sale - 11/7/2007 UNCANNY X-MEN OMNIBUS VOL. 1 – VARIANT EDITION New Cover by JOHN WATSON 848 PGS./Rated…$99.99 Use This Order Code: FEB062072 ISBN: 0-7851-2102-1 FOC - 8/9, On-Sale - 11/7/2007 MARVEL MASTERWORKS: NICK FURY, AGENT OF S.H.I.E.L.D. VOL. 1 HC Written by STAN LEE, JACK KIRBY, ROY THOMAS & DENNIS O’NEIL Penciled by JACK KIRBY, JIM STERANKO, JOHN SEVERIN, JOE SINNOTT, DON HECK, HOWARD PURCELL & OGDEN WHITNEY Cover by JACK KIRBY Having revolutionized everything from war to Westerns to good ol’ super heroes, in 1965 Stan Lee and Jack Kirby set their sights on the spy game. With Cold War covert ops snagging headlines and James Bond topping the box office, Marvel’s greatest minds unveiled a whole new wild world upon the comic book faithful. So break out your Priority A-1 Clearance, and get ready to dive into the world of Nick Fury, Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D.! Featuring more amazing gadgets and world-dominating baddies than you can shake a Heli-Carrier at, this Masterworks collects, for the first time ever, the complete early S.H.I.E.L.D. extravaganzas. With guest stars including Tony Stark, Captain America, and Nick’s trusty team of Dum Dum Dugan, Gabriel Jones, and Jasper Sitwell, not to mention the Marvel debut of comics visionary, Jim Steranko, this book is truly a watershed of Silver Age wonder! You know it. We’re not going to hold you back, so say it loud, say it proud, “Don’t yield, back S.H.I.E.L.D.!” Collecting STRANGE TALES #135-153, TALES OF SUSPENSE #78 and FANTASTIC FOUR #21. 288 PGS./All Ages …$54.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-2686-7 MARVEL MASTERWORKS: NICK FURY, AGENT OF S.H.I.E.L.D. VOL. 1 HC – VARIANT EDITION VOL. 83 288 PGS./Rated A …$54.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-2687-4 CAPTAIN AMERICA BY ED BRUBAKER OMNIBUS VOL. 1 HC Written by ED BRUBAKER Penciled by STEVE EPTING, MIKE PERKINS, MICHAEL LARK, MARCOS MARTIN & LEE WEEKS Cover by STEVE EPTING Collecting Eisner Award-nominated Best Writer Ed Brubaker's first twenty-five landmark issues of Captain America in one titanic tome, plus the Captain America 65th Anniversary Special and Winter Soldier: Winter Kills one-shots! This deluxe hardcover, fat-packed with extras, features the story that stunned readers worldwide and sent shockwaves through the entire Marvel Universe: the death of Captain America! Also including the return of Cap's wartime partner, Bucky Barnes, as the Winter Soldier; the death and life of his greatest enemy, the Red Skull; and the emergences of a new threat, General Aleksander Lukin, the head of one of the most powerful corporations in the world! Collecting CAPTAIN AMERICA #1-25, CAPTAIN AMERICA 65TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL and WINTER SOLDIER: WINTER KILLS. 720 PGS./Rated T+ …$74.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-2866-3 Trim size: oversized MARVEL ZOMBIES/ARMY OF DARKNESS HC Written by JOHN LAYMAN Penciled by FABIANO NEVES & JUNE CHUNG Cover by ARTHUR SUYDAM This is it true believers, the cross-over of the century begins here! The Marvel Zombies come face-to-face with Dynamite Entertainment's Ash from the Army of Darkness! Ash has faced legions of the undead before, but never like this…as he lands in the heart of New York just as the Zombie outbreak begins! See how his actions help turn more heroes and villains into Zombies! Under the watchful eye of Marvel Zombie guru Robert Kirkman, this might just be the comic event of 2007! Plus: Classic “homage” covers from painter Arthur Suydam! Collecting MARVEL ZOMBIES/ARMY OF DARKNESS #1-5. 120 PGS./Parental Advisory …$19.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-2743-7 Trim size: oversized ARMY OF DARKNESS TM & © 1993-2006 Orion Pictures Corporation. DYNAMITE ENTERTAINMENT TM & © 2006 DFI. THUNDERBOLTS BY WARREN ELLIS VOL. 1: FAITH IN MONSTERS PREMIERE HC Written by WARREN ELLIS, PAUL JENKINS & MARC GUGGENHEIM Penciled by MIKE DEODATO, STEVE LIEBER, MARC SILVESTRI & LEINIL YU Cover by MARKO DJURDJEVIC Venom, lethal protector! The enigmatic Moonstone! Bullseye, the man who never misses! Songbird, mistress of sound! Chen Lu, the Radioactive Man! Swordsman, master of the blade! The mystery man called Penance! And Norman Osborn, the Green Goblin! They’re America’s newest celebrities, ready to take to the skies at a moment’s notice in pursuit of those secret, unregistered superhumans hiding among us! They’re the All-New, All-Deadly Thunderbolts -- making the world a safer place for ordinary people one would-be costumed hero at a time! In the wake of Civil War, Warren Ellis and Mike Deodato present a dark and disturbing take on Marvel’s Most Wanted, where the line between hero and villain is difficult to find -- if it exists at all! Collecting THUNDERBOLTS #110-115 and DESPERATE MEASURES, and T-Bolts stories from CIVIL WAR: THE INITIATIVE and CHOOSING SIDES. 184 PGS./Rated T+ …$24.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-2568-6 Trim Size: Standard GHOST RIDER: TRAIL OF TEARS PREMIERE HC Written by GARTH ENNIS Penciled by CLAYTON CRAIN Cover by CLAYTON CRAIN Here it is–the prequel to Garth Ennis and Clayton Crain’s smash hit GHOST RIDER: ROAD TO DAMNATION! Travis Parham thought he’d seen hell. As a lieutenant in the Confederate Army, he stood neck-deep in muck and blood, surrounded by the whistle of hot shrapnel and men’s screams. Two years later, Parham has carved a new life for himself, doing his best to forget the depravity that lurks in the pits of men’s souls. Now, Parham’s tranquil world is about to be rudely interrupted. Up from the depths comes a force of nature that transcends his wildest dreams–a fiery wraith that knows a thing or two about evil and even more about vengeance. Collecting GHOST RIDER: TRAIL OF TEARS #1-6. 144 PGS./Parental Advisory …$19.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-2003-2 Trim size: standard GHOST RIDER: ROAD TO DAMNATION TPB STILL AVAILABLE! $14.99 (ISBN: 0-7851-2122-6) AVENGERS/DEFENDERS WAR PREMIERE HC Written by STEVE ENGLEHART Penciled by BOB BROWN & SAL BUSCEMA Covers by SAL BUSCEMA & JOHN ROMITA SR. Captain America. Iron Man. Thor. Doctor Strange. Namor. The Sub-Mariner. The Hulk. The world's greatest heroes at the forefront of its two most titanic teams! But when the dread Dormammu and the lying Loki manipulate the Defenders and Avengers in an effort to obtain the awesome Evil Eye, the groups' first team-up is almost their last! Hero vs. Hero across the world, with world-destroying power as the stake! Guest-starring Sunfire and Prester John, later of Cable and Deadpool fame! Collecting AVENGERS #115-118 and DEFENDERS #8-11. 136 PGS./All Ages …$19.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-2759-8 Trim size: standard AVENGERS/DEFENDERS WAR PREMIERE HC VOL. 6 (DM ONLY) 136 PGS./All Ages …$19.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-2760-4 MARVEL ADVENTURES SPIDER-MAN VOL. 7: SECRET IDENTITY DIGEST Written by CHRIS KIPINIAK Penciled by PATRICK SCHERBERGER Cover by PATRICK SCHERBERGER All-new, all-ages, all-action fun featuring the Circus of Crime, Night Thrasher, Jester and the Green Goblin! Plus: Can the web-slinger survive a close encounter of the Spider-Slayer kind? Collecting MARVEL ADVENTURES SPIDER-MAN #25-28. 96 PGS./All Ages …$6.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-2385-9 These MARVEL ADVENTURES SPIDER-MAN DIGESTS STILL AVAILABLE! MARVEL ADVENTURES SPIDER-MAN VOL. 1: THE SINISTER SIX…$6.99 (ISBN: 0-7851-1739-3) MARVEL ADVENTURES SPIDER-MAN VOL. 2: POWER STRUGGLE…$6.99(ISBN: 0-7851-1903-5) MARVEL ADVENTURES SPIDER-MAN VOL. 3: DOOM WITH A VIEW…$6.99 (ISBN: 0-7851-2000-9) MARVEL ADVENTURES SPIDER-MAN VOL. 4: CONCRETE JUNGLE…$6.99 (ISBN: 0-7851-2005-X) MARVEL ADVENTURES SPIDER-MAN VOL. 5: MONSTERS ON THE PROWL…$6.99(ISBN: 0-7851-2309-1) MARVEL ADVENTURES SPIDER-MAN VOL. 6:THE BLACK COSTUME DIGEST …$6.99 (ISBN: 0-7851-2310-5) SPIDER-MAN FAMILY: BACK IN BLACK DIGEST Written by SEAN MCKEEVER, PAUL TOBIN & FRED VAN LENTE Penciled by TERRELL BOBBETT, PIERRE ALARY & LEONARD KIRK Cover by MARCELO DICHIARO The action begins with a feature-length tale starring Spider-Man's alien costume and guest-starring the Sandman! Peter Parker would love nothing more than to get a good night's sleep, but his sleek, symbiotic suit has plans of its own...and no one is gonna get in its way! Next, Venom is back in town, and he's on a rampage...but it has nothing to do with his vendetta against Spidey? What could be so important that Venom doesn't have the time to torture his nemesis? Peter Parker is determined to find out, but first he'll have to match journalistic wits with none other than Eddie Brock! And finally, remember back in the day, when super heroes would fight other super heroes? What? That still happens? Civil…what? Well, ANYway…we’re taking you back in time, when Spidey was pretty new at all this super hero stuff, and would make silly mistakes, like, oh, say...knocking out the Invisible Girl! I think her friends might want to have a talk with the web-crawler. Plus: backup stories featuring the Lizard and TWO Scorpions! Collecting SPIDER-MAN FAMILY #1-3 112 PGS./Rated A …$8.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-2626-3 ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN VOL. 18: ULTIMATE KNIGHTS TPB Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS Penciled by MARK BAGLEY & STUART IMMONEN Cover by MARK BAGLEY Ultimate Daredevil attempts to enlist Spider-Man in a crusade to bring down the Kingpin -- permanently. But with his Aunt’s life hanging by a thread, and his serious girl problems with MJ and Kitty Pryde, crimebusting may be the last thing on young Mr. Parker’s mind. Collecting ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN #106-111. 144 PGS./Rated A …$15.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-2136-7 THESE ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN TRADE PAPERBACKS STILL AVAILABLE! ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN VOL. 1: POWER & RESPONSIBILITY...$14.95 (ISBN: 0-7851-0786-X) ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN VOL. 2: LEARNING CURVE...$12.99 (ISBN: 0-7851-0820-3) ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN VOL. 3: DOUBLE TROUBLE...$17.95 (ISBN: 0-7851-0879-3) ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN VOL. 4: LEGACY...$14.99 (ISBN: 0-7851-0968-4) ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN VOL. 5: PUBLIC SCRUTINY...$11.99 (ISBN: 0-7851-1087-9) ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN VOL. 6: VENOM...$15.99 (ISBN: 0-7851-1094-1) ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN VOL. 7: IRRESPONSIBLE...$12.99 (ISBN: 0-7851-1092-5) ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN VOL. 8: CATS & KINGS...$17.99 (ISBN: 0-7851-1250-2) ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN VOL. 9: ULTIMATE SIX...$17.99 (ISBN: 0-7851-1312-6) ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN VOL. 10: HOLLYWOOD...$12.99 (ISBN: 0-7851-1402-5) ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN VOL. 11: CARNAGE...$12.99 (ISBN: 0-7851-1403-3) ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN VOL. 12: SUPERSTARS...$12.99 (ISBN: 0-7851-1629-X) ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN VOL. 13: HOBGOBLIN...$15.99 (ISBN: 0-7851-1647-8) ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN VOL.14: WARRIORS...$17.99 (ISBN: 0-7851-1680-X) ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN VOL.15: SILVER SABLE...$15.99 (ISBN: 0-7851-1681-8) ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN VOL.16: DEADPOOL...$19.99 (ISBN: 0-7851-1927-2) ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN VOL. 17: CLONE SAGA TPB…$24.99 (ISBN: 0-7851-1928-0) DAREDEVIL: HELL TO PAY VOL. 1 TPB Written by ED BRUBAKER Penciled by MICHAEL LARK & LEE WEEKS Cover by MARKO DJURDJEVIC The second big year of award-winning creators Ed Brubaker and Michael Lark's explosive run on DAREDEVIL is here, and if you think Matt Murdock's life is going to start getting simpler, think again! As Matt tries to deal with the changes in his life, and find a way to move forward, a threat from his past begins to creep toward daylight. And with the post-Civil War fallout all around him, the price of being Daredevil just got even higher. The next mystery begins here! Plus: Milla and Matt have been reunited, but the things he's been through–prison and then life on the run–have changed him. And now, in the days after the Marvel Civil War, being Daredevil is even more dangerous than it was before Matt got taken down. Can their relationship survive the new obstacles that have been placed in their way? Can 'Blind Love' conquer all? DAREDEVIL #94-99. 144 PGS./Rated T+ …$14.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-2484-9 THESE DAREDEVIL TRADE PAPERBACKS STILL AVAILABLE! DAREDEVIL: THE DEVIL, INSIDE AND OUT VOL. 1 …$14.99 (ISBN: 0-7851-1988-4) DAREDEVIL: THE DEVIL, INSIDE AND OUT VOL. 2 …$14.99 (ISBN: 0-7851-2241-9) PUNISHER WAR JOURNAL VOL. 1: CIVIL WAR TPB Written by MATT FRACTION Penciled by ARIEL OLIVETTI Cover by ARIEL OLIVETTI Hey, there, Marvel Universe. He’s back – with a vengeance. Taking no prisoners. Literally. With CIVIL WAR in full throttle mode, Frank Castle is feeling the heat. His safe houses have been raided and his munitions seized, and he’s square in the crosshairs of a Marvel Universe big gun who always gets his man. Until now, this wasn’t Frank’s war. But when Spandex-clad baddies start carrying badges – well, let's just say that’s something the Punisher can’t abide. Brought to you by rising star Matt Fraction (The IMMORTAL IRON FIST), with eye-popping art by superstar Ariel Olivetti (LAST AVENGERS STORY). Collecting PUNISHER WAR JOURNAL #1-4, plus the black-and-white edition of issue #1. 144 PGS./Rated T+ …$14.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-2315-6 MS. MARVEL VOL. 2: CIVIL WAR TPB Written by BRIAN REED Penciled by ROBERTO DE LA TORRE, MIKE WIERINGO & GUISEPPE CAMUNCOLI Cover by DAVID MACK Ms. Marvel enlists in the Civil War! With the Super Human 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's a traitor in their midst – someone who is undermining the registration movement and endangering everyone! Plus: BECAUSE YOU DEMANDED IT! Rogue appears in the pages of MS. MARVEL! But if Rogue is a friend, why is Carol attacking? And finally, a child with the ability to turn anything he imagines into reality has begun to read Carol’s sci-fi epic “Binary,” based loosely on her own life among the stars. Within minutes, the library is overrun with visions from Carol’s book – and soon, all of New York City is threatened! Collecting MS. MARVEL #6-10 and the MS. MARVEL SPECIAL. 144 PGS./Rated T+ …$14.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-2305-7 MS. MARVEL VOL. 1: BEST OF THE BEST TPB STILL AVAILABLE! $14.99 (ISBN: 0-7851-1996-5) SILENT WAR TPB Written by DAVID HINE Penciled by FRAZER IRVING Cover by JOHN WATSON SON OF M told how Quicksilver stole the precious Terrigen Mists from the Inhumans and how Black Bolt retaliated by declaring war on humanity. Now that war is about to break loose as Gorgon leads a terrorist attack on New York. Old friends become deadly enemies when the Fantastic Four are forced to defend their city against the Inhumans. Collecting SILENT WAR #1-6 144 PGS./Rated T+ …$14.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-2425-2 IRON MAN: HYPERVELOCITY TPB Written by ADAM WARREN Penciled by BRIAN DENHAM Cover by BRIAN DENHAM A single, grueling night of high-speed, mechanized mayhem finds Tony Stark and a new, uniquely improved version of the Iron Man armor caught in the crossfire between the bleeding-edge technology of an insurgent mecha subculture and the massed hardware of an elite “cape-killing” paramilitary force. Besieged by ballistic missiles, supersonic jihadi LMDs, seductive viral avatars and cyberdrug-addled roboravers, Iron Man must push himself far beyond his technological and biological limits to survive the onslaught of ultra-tech war machinery... Collecting IRON MAN: HYPERVELOCITY #1-6. 144 PGS./Rated T+ …$14.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-2083-4 WOLVERINE: ORIGINS VOL. 2 - SAVIOR TPB Written by DANIEL WAY Penciled by STEVE DILLON Cover by MIKE DEODATO JR. Completely shattered by recent revelations, Logan must now ask himself some hard–almost impossible–questions, such as whether he can continue on his quest...or if he even should. Though he now remembers who he was, the more pressing question becomes who–and what–is he now? Answering these questions will take the help of one of Logan’s closest friends and one of his deadliest enemies: Omega Red! Collecting WOLVERINE: ORIGINS #6-10 128 PGS./Parental Advisory …$13.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-2288-3 WOLVERINE ORIGINS VOL. 1 – BORN IN BLOOD TPB STILL AVAILABLE! $13.99 (ISBN: 0-7851-2287-7) WOLVERINE CLASSIC VOL. 5 TPB Written by PETER DAVID & JO DUFFY Penciled by GENE COLAN, JOHN BUSCEMA, KLAUS JANSON, BARRY KITSON & BILL JAASKA Cover by JIM LEE He's the best there is at what he does…but what if he doesn't remember how to do it? Investigation of an eerie agenda leaves Wolverine without even his altered memories, but could the loss of his old life be his only hope for peace? Plus, secrets of Wolverine's past are revealed in Madripoor, Japan and an adventure in baby-sitting that hints at a stranger Wolverine origin than any seen before! Guest-starring the New Mutants! Collecting WOLVERINE #24-30. 168 PGS./Rated T+ …$14.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-2739-0 THESE WOLVERINE CLASSIC TRADE PAPERBACKS STILL AVAILABLE! WOLVERINE CLASSIC VOL. 1...$12.99 (ISBN: 0-7851-1797-0) WOLVERINE CLASSIC VOL. 2...$12.99 (ISBN: 0-7851-1877-2) WOLVERINE CLASSIC VOL. 3...$14.99 (ISBN: 0-7851-2053-X) WOLVERINE CLASSIC VOL. 4…$14.99 (ISBN: 0-7851-2054-8) WHITE TIGER: A HERO'S COMPULSION TPB Written by TAMORA PIERCE & TIMOTHY LIEBE Penciled by PHIL BRIONES Cover by DAVID MACK Roaring out of the pages of DAREDEVIL, the new White Tiger makes a ferocious debut, courtesy of the dynamic scripting of New York Times best-selling fantasy author Tamora Pierce (TRICKSTER’S QUEEN, THE WILL OF THE EMPRESS) and masterful penciling of rising star Phil Briones (LA GESTE DES CHEVALIERS-DRAGONS, LES SEIGNEURS D’AGARTHA). Angela del Toro knows pain: Her uncle -- Hector Ayala, the former White Tiger -- killed. Her FBI partner, murdered. Her career, ruined. Her mentor, Matt Murdock, jailed. And the hurt is just beginning. The Yakuza’s bloodthirsty Sano Orii returns, a genocidal shadow organization appears, and a new-but-old super-powered madman is looking to put the squeeze on White Tiger. Armed with mystical amulets -- and finally in costume -- White Tiger demands answers! But will she survive long enough to ask the right questions? Collecting WHITE TIGER #1-6. 144 PGS./Parental Advisory...$14.99 ISBN: 0-7851-2273-7 CAPTAIN AMERICA: RED: WHITE & BLUE TPB Written by PAUL DINI, BRUCE JONES, PAUL POPE, PETER KUPER, MAX ALLAN COLLINS, MARK WAID, EVAN DORKIN, DAN JURGENS, JEN VAN METER, JOHN RHETT THOMAS & MORE! Penciled by ALEX ROSS, BRUCE TIMM, PAUL POPE, PETER KUPER, FRANK QUITELY, DEAN HASPIEL, DAVID LLOYD, PASCUAL FERRY, EVAN DORKIN, MIKE DEODATO, STUART IMMONEN, KEVIN MAGUIRE & MORE! Cover by BRIAN STELFREEZE AVAILABLE FOR THE FIRST TIME IN TRADE PAPERBACK! In this thought-provoking original graphic novel, a world-class collection of top comic-book creators from around the globe presents a series of uniquely personal visions of the heroic icon that is Captain America! RED: WHITE & BLUE roams between the humorous and the serious, the farcical and the personal invoking the power people give over to Captain America. In all, more than fifty creators have crafted timeless stand-alone stories each told with a color palette limited to Cap's signature colors of red, white and blue! In addition to these original short stories, this anthology reprints the back-up stories in CAPTAIN AMERICA #50 (2002) and MARVEL SPOTLIGHT: CAPTAIN AMERICA REMEMBERED. 200 PGS./Rated T+...$19.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-2897-7 LOKI TPB Written by ROBERT RODI Penciled by ESAD RIBIC Cover by ESAD RIBIC In this surprising tale, writer Robert Rodi views Asgard from a most unexpected perspective: that of Loki himself. After a lifetime of disgrace and humiliations, Loki has finally won his most cherished prize: command of all Asgard. With Odin overthrown, Thor held helpless in chains and Sif imprisoned, Loki is at long last master of the realm. With the kingdom in his hands, Loki at last discovers the truth about himself and his destiny. Featuring lushly painted pages by artist Esad Ribic, LOKI presents a never-before-told version of classic Asgardian mythology. Acclaimed by critics and fans alike, this startling story will shock and surprise even the most ardent Thor reader. 104 PGS./Parental Advisory …$12.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-2891-5 EARTH X COMPANION TPB Written by JIM KRUEGER & ALEX ROSS Penciled by RICHARD CASE & ALEX ROSS Cover by ALEX ROSS The Earth X Saga revealed secrets of the Marvel Universe, but what were the secrets of the Earth X Saga? See for yourself in more than one hundred pages of sketches, background notes and incredible insights! Plus: The story behind Nighthawk's demonic visions starts here! Featuring Daredevil and Mephisto! Collecting EARTH X #1/2, NIGHTHAWK #1-3, plus more than 100 pages of background and sketch material. 200 PGS./Rated T+ …$29.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-2417 PUNISHER MAX VOL. 8: WIDOWMAKER TPB Written by GARTH ENNIS Penciled by LAN MEDINA Cover by TIM BRADSTREET Five women linked by tragedy and obsession. The Punisher killed their husbands -- put them down like dogs -- and shattered their lives. Now, they want payback, and they’ve hatched the perfect plan to get it. To bring the wolf to their door, all they need is bait. Collecting PUNISHER #43-49. 168 PGS./Explicit Content …$17.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-2454-2 PUNISHER PRESENTS: BARRACUDA MAX TPB Written by GARTH ENNIS Cover & Pencils by GORAN PARLOV What? You didn’t actually think that a load of buckshot to the chest in shark-infested waters was gonna put him down for good, did you? The Punisher’s wildest foe is back ? give or take a few boy parts ? this time he’s embarking on a solo mission: playing bodyguard to the son of a dangerous mob boss. Should be a breeze for a guy who went toe-to-toe with Frank Castle and lived to tell about it, right? Guess again. Junior is a hemophiliac ? and every crime syndicate in the country can’t wait to take a shot at him as payback to his dad. To survive, Barracuda will have to navigate hitmen, corrupt cops, black ops, a Central American strongman and rescue a damsel in distress. No kidding. Collecting PUNISHER PRESENTS: BARRACUDA MAX #1-5. 120 PGS./Explicit Content …$17.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-2465-8 ESSENTIAL PUNISHER VOL. 2 TPB Written by MIKE BARON, ROGER SALICK, ELIOT R. BROWN & ANN NOCENTI Penciled by KLAUS JANSON, DAVID ROSS, WHILCE PORTACIO, MARK TEXEIRA, MIKE VOSBURG, ELIOT R. BROWN & JOHN ROMITA JR. Cover by KLAUS JANSON Mobsters, terrorists, neo-Nazis, religious fanatics, armored killers; no one's too tough for the Punisher! Follow the trail of blood as Frank Castle's war on crime takes him across the country, south of the border, back to school and Down Under! Plus: The Man With Lots Of Guns vs. the Man Without Fear in a crossover with Daredevil! And who will live and die when the Punisher leads what might be the world's shortest-lived crime-fighting team against the Kingpin of Crime? With Typhoid Mary and a cameo by the X-Men! Collecting PUNISHER #1-20 and ANNUAL #1, and DAREDEVIL #257. 536 PGS./Rated T+ …$16.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-2734-5 ESSENTIAL PUNISHER VOL. 1 TPB STILL AVAILABLE! $16.99 (ISBN: 0-7851-2375-X) MARVEL POSTERS CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE CHOSEN BY TRAVIS CHAREST POSTER 24X36 Color Poster...$6.99 Final Order Cut-off 8/16/07 (On-Sale 9/5/07) MARVEL COMICS PRESENTS J. SCOTT CAMPBELL POSTER 24X36 Color Poster...$6.99 Final Order Cut-off 8/30/07 (On-Sale 9/19/07) WORLD WAR HULK BY JOHN ROMITA JR. 55X20 Color Poster...$15.99 FINAL ORDER CUT-OFF 8/16/07, (ON-SALE 9/05/07) NEW FROM MARVEL! The “MONTHLY” DAILY BUGLE In the tradition of the recent Civil War Daily Bugle and the Pulse House of M, Marvel is pleased to offer to retailers a monthly Daily Bugle. Chock full of interviews, solicits, a monthly checklist of on-sale titles, updated images, variant covers, all the info you need about Marvel Comics! This is a must for all True Believers, so pick one up before J. Jonah Jameson blows his lid! DAILY BUGLE OCTOBER NEWSPAPER (BUNDLE OF 50) (NET) FOC 7/26 - On-Sale 8/15 8 PGS./RATED T+ (each) MARVEL PREVIEWS #48 Each issue of MARVEL PREVIEWS is a comic-book-sized, 112-page, glossy full-color guide to all of Marvel's upcoming releases! Marvel Previews also includes special previews of upcoming or sold-out projects. 112 PGS./RATED T+…JUST $0.99! (or FREE with a purchase of Diamond’s PREVIEWS!) IN STORES 7/25/2007 DIAMOND SELECT TOYS & COLLECTIBLES MARVEL UNIVERSE: “CIVIL WAR” SPIDER-MAN BUST A Diamond Select Release! A Dig Deep Entertainment Design & Sculpt! Continuing the all-star Civil War line, this six-inch bust captures everyone’s favorite wall-crawling web-head — Spider-Man! He’s unmasked, unrestrained… and unregistered — making this one-time hero a vigilante, as far as S.H.I.E.L.D. is concerned! Sculpted by Dig Deep Entertainment and limited to 2,000 pieces, each bust features a hand-numbered base with matching box and Certificate of Authenticity. Bust SRP: $55.00 KOTOBUKIYA OF JAPAN PRESENTS SPIDER-MAN VS VENOM STATUE A Diamond Select Release! A Kotobukiya Creation! Fresh from Japan comes this original stylized piece featuring the stars of the world record-breaking motion picture Spider-Man 3, Venom and Spider-Man! Sculpted by Kotobukiya of Japan, this 12” statue features a unique balanced design bringing these superstar icons to life as never before. Limited to 1,500 pieces, each statue features a hand-numbered base with matching box and Certificate of Authenticity. Statue SRP: $250.00 ALEX ROSS THOR MINI-HEAD BUST A Diamond Select Release! An Alex Ross Design! With the return of the Mighty Thor, big changes are in store for the Marvel Universe! Perfect for any display environment, this scaled-down head bust features the classic Norse god elegantly featured with a nameplate base. Limited to 2,000 pieces, this 4 ½” head bust features a hand-numbered base with matching box and Certificate of Authenticity. Mini Head Bust SRP: $45.00 MARVEL ZOMBIES: WOLVERINE STATUE A Diamond Select Release! Continuing the best-selling line of Marvel Zombies pieces is this grotesque and gruesome statue featuring none other than Zombies Wolverine! He’s the best he is at what he does, bub… even if what he does now is eat brains… Also included with each statue are interchangeable magnetic arms featuring varying degrees of zombie decay from “freshly infected” to “mangled tendons”! Measuring 10” tall and sculpted by Rudy Garcia, this imposing piece is limited to 2,500 pieces and features a hand-numbered base with matching box and Certificate of Authenticity. Statue SRP: $125.00 MARVEL SELECT BEST OF ASST #2 A Diamond Select Release! Back by popular demand comes this latest assortment of the most popular Marvel Select figures ever to be released! Featuring Ultimate Venom, New X-Men Phoenix, Emma Frost and the limited Diamond Emma Frost and Fiery Phoenix variants! Standing from 7 to 10 inches tall, each figure features multiple points of articulation and a highly detailed display base. Figure SRP: $19.99 PREMIERE COLLECTION SUE STORM STATUE A Diamond Select Release! Featuring the woman who single-handedly took down the Hulk, this Premiere Collection Sue Storm Statue is ready to become a permanent addition to your collection! Sculpted by Sam Greenwell and standing twelve inches tall, this imposing piece shows off the Invisible Woman’s raw power as she unleashes her invisible force fields. Limited to 1,500 pieces, each statue features a hand-numbered base with matching box and Certificate of Authenticity. Statue SRP: $150.00 WIZARD ENTERTAINMENT WIZARD: THE GUIDE TO COMICS, ENTERTAINMENT AND POP CULTURE #192 WIZARD’S FALL TV PREVIEW • Whether you’re a hardcore couch potato or a wanna-be boob tube fanboy, Wizard has the full scoop on all your favorite TV shows in our spectacular Fall TV Preview! Get all the up-to-date info and sneak peeks on everything from “Heroes” to “Lost” to the latest new series and animated hits debuting this fall! TV’S 50 HOTTEST LEADING LADIES • Who are the most sought-after, downloaded and drool-worthy females to ever grace the television screen? Wizard runs down its list of the 50 hottest TV actresses in fanboy-dom, from “Battlestar’s” Six to Kate Austin from “Lost” to Gillian Anderson (“The X-Files”) and “Wonder Woman’s” Lynda Carter! Find out who’s No. 1, and let the water cooler chatter begin! ‘SPIDER-MAN: ONE MORE DAY’ EVENT • When superstar creators like J. Michael Straczynski (Amazing Spider-Man) and Marvel Editor-in-Chief Joe Quesada team up for a blockbuster Spider-Man special, what’s it mean for the Friendly Neighborhood Wallcrawler? An event that Marvel promises will shake up Spidey’s status quo forever! Not hyperbole, not a hoax, not a What If?—get the 4-1-1 on Spider-Man: One More Day here. ‘JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA’ GOES UNLIMITED! • “Justice League Unlimited” writer/producer Dwayne McDuffie joins current Justice League of America artist Ed Benes as the new series writer, and we’ve got the full story on how this animation master plans to make over the DCU’s premier superteam. NAIL-BITING ‘COUNTDOWN’ • Another week…another major revelation for the DC Universe! Writer Paul Dini and his all-star Countdown team chronicle the latest weekly mega-event that promises to rock the DCU to its core, as an organization of Monitors set their sights on threats to the Multiverse. Get the latest Countdown updates right here! Magazine (Heroes Photo/Fall TV Preview Cover) $5.99 Cover (Spider-Man: One More Day / Joe Quesada Cover) $5.99 INQUEST #150 SPECIAL 150th ISSUE! THE TOP 100 GAMES OF ALL TIME • Cards, minis, roleplaying, dice, boards, broads…okay, maybe less of the latter. You name it; in the last 13 years, we’ve played it. Now help us celebrate our 150th issue by counting down the 100 best games ever made. How will your favorite pastime fare against the greatest gaming masterpieces? Tune in and you just might find 100 new hobbies. PLUS: A FREE BOARD GAME IN EVERY ISSUE! 75 might be the diamond anniversary, but 150 belongs to games! WORLD PREMIERE: MAGIC ‘LORWYN’ • The return of merfolk! The first new card type since Alpha! Can this block really outshine 2007’s all-star block? Find out for yourself when we go behind the scenes of the block that will take Magic beyond Time Spiral. WORLD OF WARCRAFT: MASTER THE ‘FIRES OF OUTLAND’ • Whether you choose to defend Azeroth or play the Burning Legion trying to capture the Stair of Destiny, this issue will have everything you need to know to conquer Outland and rule the World of Warcraft. AND MORE! • Halo ActionClix, the 24 TCG, HeroClix; Justice League, Vs. System: Marvel Legends and the Mutant Chronicles CMG! See them all in this giant, jam-packed issue. Magazine (Magic: Lorwyn Cover) $2.99 TOYFARE: THE TOY MAGAZINE #123 THE FUTURE OF STAR WARS • Think the Star Wars franchise’s 30 best years are behind it? Not a chance! We’ll take a look at the upcoming “Star Wars” cartoon, the “Force Unleashed” video game and 18 other things to look forward to involving Star Wars! One of them, Gentle Giant’s upcoming Animated Han Solo Maquette, will appear on the cover to this issue. HALO 3 MAMAJAMA • Halo 3 is coming in September, so we’re giving you an insider’s look at the new game! Plus, you’ll get a sneak peek at the toys coming out from Gentle Giant and the statues coming out from Kotobukiya! RALPH McQUARRIE SPEAKS! • We talk to the legendary Star Wars concept artist about his career, his influences and Hasbro’s new toy line based on his designs. Gas masks for everybody! HEY! HO! LET’S GOBOTS! • Mighty robots! Mighty vehicles! We’ll take a look at the Gobots phenomenon, from their Japanese origins to their early days of U.S. domination to their eventual defeat and assimilation by the Transformers. INCOMING! • Pictures of hundreds of yet-to-be-released toys, months before you can get them in your grubby little paws! Star Wars, Transformers, Marvel Legends, Legendary Comic Book Heroes, DC Direct, DC Superheroes, Super Friends, Justice League, G.I. Joe, Ninja Turtles, Star Trek, Battlestar Galactica, South Park, Family Guy, WWE Classic Superstars, TNA Wrestling and more! TWISTED TOYFARE THEATRE! • Each month is an insane trip inside our toy library as classic toy lines of yesterday and today come to life…and have to deal with all of the same junk we do. What crazy adventure will the toys of “TTT” go on next? Magazine (Han Solo Animated Maquette Cover) $4.99 ANIME INSIDER #49 PUMPKIN SCISSORS War’s End leads to military secrets with a dash of magic! Nerds go nuts in Welcome to the NHK! LUS: * News straight from Japan * Spooky anime marathons * Manga preview * And so much more! Magazine (Cover: Pumpkin Scissors) $4.99 WIZARD AUTHENTIC MERCHANDISE 1) Thor #1 Olivier Coipel Cover CGC 9.8 PI 2) Thor #1 Michael Turner Variant Cover CGC 9.8 PI 3) WA Civil War #2-5 Lot of 4 Signed by Steve McNiven PI * WA Civil War #2 Signed by Steve McNiven (McNiven Cover) * WA Civil War #3 Signed by Steve McNiven * WA Civil War #4 Signed by Steve McNiven) * WA Civil War #5 Signed by Steve McNiven 4) Marvel Zombies: Dead Days #1 CGC 9.8 PI 5) WA Wolverine: Origins #2 Signed by Bryan Hitch CGC Signature 9.8 PI 6) WA Soulfire #6 WWLA EX Signed by M.Turner CGC Signature 9.8 PI 7) WA House of M #2 Variant Cover 1-in-20 Signed by Terry Dodson CGC Signature 9.8 PI 8) Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter: The First Death #1 Laurell K. Hamilton CGC 9.8 PI 9) Convention Exclusives CGC Graded Lot of 4 PI * Soulfire: Dying of the Light #3 WW Texas Variant Sketch Cover by Michael Turner CGC 9.8 * Soulfire: Dying of the Light #1 WWC VIP Variant ‘Red Negative’ Sketch Cover CGC 9.8 * Soulfire: Chaos Reign #0 WW Philadelphia VIP Variant ‘Brown Negative’ Sketch Cover Michael Turner CGC 9.8 * Red Sonja #4 WW Texas VIP Marc Silvestri ‘Blue Foil’ Variant Cover CGC 9.8 10) Twisted ToyFare Super Saver Pack Volumes 1-8 PI ************************************************************************ COMICS SECTION AARDVARK VANAHEIM STAR OF THE MONTH CEREBUS VOLUME 1 TP by Dave Sim Intellectual, entertaining, and though-provoking, Cerebus was the longest running independent b&w comic of all time! Available exclusively in North America through Previews! (STAR00070) SC, 7x10, B&W SRP: $30.00 ********************************************************************** AARDWOLF PUBLISHING UNCANNY DAVE COCKRUM TRIBUTE EXPANDED HC Originally published as a paperback in 2004, this deluxe hardcover completely revamps the original with all-new material in tribute to the legendary Dave Cockrum, the man who designed the X-Men. Includes new artwork and written tributes from Alan Moore, Dave Gibbons, Neil Gaiman, John Cassaday, Joe Quesada, Jim Lee, Harlan Ellison, Neal Adams, Stan Lee, Roy Thomas, Chris Claremont, John Romita Sr., Len Wein, Joe Kubert, George Perez, Walt Simonson, Dave Sim, Marv Wolfman, Marie Severin, Herb Trimpe, Sergio Aragones, Kia Asamiya, Terry Austin, Frank Brunner, Travis Charest, Gene Colan, Mike Grell, Matt Haley, Alex Horley, Michael Kaluta, Sam Keith, David Mazzuchelli, Danny Miki, Ben Templesmith and others. Plus, 36 pages of never-before seen art. Limited to 1,000 signed and numbered copies. Also available is a Remarque Edition. Each copy of the numbered Remarque Edition contains an original drawing by the late Dave Cockrum. EXPANDED HC—HC, 8x11, 128pgs, PC SRP: $40.00 REMARQUE HC—HC, 8x11, 128pgs, PC SRP: $125.00 ABERRANT PRESS SUPER #1 by Justin Newberry & Gilbert Cuevas Explore how confining the word "hero" can be in this new limited series that follows a super-powered being born into today's cultural climate. Paying homage to the standards of the genre while simultaneously panning them, Super is a book for readers who want a little thought with their Saturday morning cartoons. MATURE THEMES 32pgs, FC (1 of 6) SRP: $2.99 ABOUT COMICS STARS OF THE MONTH 24 HOUR COMICS TP'S by McCloud, Gaiman, Bissette, Davison & Various With the September release of Scott McCloud’s Making Comics and the October 7th international celebration of "24 Hour Comics Day," now is the time to read McCloud’s book that launched the holiday. Talented creators try to create 24-page stories—normally months of work— in 24 straight hours! MATURE THEMES VOLUME 1 TP (FEB042025)—SC, 6x8, 240pgs, B&W SRP: $11.95 ALL STARS TP (FEB052440)—SC, 6x8, 240pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95 ********************************************************************** ABSTRACT STUDIOS STRANGERS IN PARADISE VOLUME 6 POCKET BOOK TP by Terry Moore The final book in the SiP Pocket Book series, and a must-have to complete the collection. Contains issues #77-90, the final story arc and heart-warming conclusion of one of the most popular independent comics ever produced. SC, 6x9, 272pgs, B&W (6 of 6) SRP: $17.95 STARS OF THE MONTH STRANGERS IN PARADISE POCKET BOOK TP'S by Terry Moore Complete the series! These pocket-sized trade paperbacks collect the Strangers In Paradise story with Katchoo, Francine, David, and the gang! Each pocket book features new cover art by Terry Moore, and special spine art that gives this manga-sized collection a distinctive look on the shelf! VOL 1 (MAY042161)—SC, 6x9, 344pgs, B&W (1 of 6) SRP: $17.95 VOL 2 (JUL042493)—SC, B&W SRP: $17.95 VOL 3 (SEP042268)—SC, 6x9, 372pgs, B&W SRP: $17.95 VOL 4 (NOV042277)—SC, 6x9, 360pgs, B&W SRP: $17.95 VOL 5 (SEP052639)—SC, 6x9, 360pgs, B&W SRP: $17.95 ********************************************************************** AC COMICS MEN OF MYSTERY #69 by Various In this issue, Gardner Fox and Dick Ayers present the Commie-smashing origin of The Avenger, one of the 1950's first original costumed heroes. This Golden Age reprint continues with an early Spy Smasher adventure from Whiz Comics, the return of Airboy as drawn by Ernie Schroeder, The Heap, Dollman, Frankenstein, and more! This issue kicks off a new series of covers illustrated by Mike Machlan (All-Star Squadron, West Coast Avengers, Infinity, Inc.). 68pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 FEMFORCE #141 by Various Fighting a bizarre team of super villains in an antediluvian jungle, the Femforce have "Nothing To Fear"...but death comes calling nonetheless as the team loses a member. Storyline architect Chris Irving crafts this thoughtful and poignant drama, as Femforce deals with its first real, permanent loss to its ranks. Meanwhile, Paragon and Tara stay behind to deal with a separate menace. Plus, an untold WWII adventure of the Blue Bulleteer! 44pgs, B&W SRP: $6.95 BLUE BULLETEER: CAPTURED BY THE CLOAK DVD Smarty Pants Entertainment, the filmmaking arm of AC Comics, brings us an all-new live-action DVD double feature! Fresh from the pages of Femforce, the Blue Bulleteer (Maria Paris) fights the mysterious cowled criminal mastermind, The Cloak (Mike Acord, "Lon Madnight" of the Crypt of Horror film series). Then, a space pilot crash lands on a forbidden world where he is terrorized by a beautiful giantess in "Planet of the Damned," a sci-fi fantasy romp that would have fit perfectly as 1950's drive-in fare. DVD SRP: $24.95 CRYPT OF HORROR PRESENTS: CURSE OF THE FACELESS MAN DVD A 1950's classic, written by science fiction author Jerome Bixby! The body of Quintillis, son of Etruscan gods, lies buried for 2,000 years in Pompeiian lava until unearthed by Dr. Paul Mallon (Richard Anderson). Soon, occult forces bring the unstoppable monster back to life. As the fearsome Faceless Man, Quintillis mistakes Mallon's fiancé Tina (Elaine Edwards) for his long-dead mistress, and menace ensues! Featuring a sizable DVD extra, the inclusion of "The Curse of the Scorpion" from the 1940's adventure serial The Adventures of Captain Marvel. DVD SRP: $19.95 ADHOUSE BOOKS ZIG ZAG #2 by Chris Campbell Kooky cartoonist Chris Campbell fills it to the brim in this jumbo-sized issue of Zig Zag. It's a barmy brew of businessmen, clerks, clowns, robots and especially bugs. Things have spiraled out of control for hapless friends, the Attic Bugs. Follow these lovable scamps as they get lost in the woods, battle monsters, and find a new friend. MATURE THEMES 6x9, 48pgs, B&W SRP: $4.95 STAR OF THE MONTH PROJECT ROMANTIC SC by Various The trilogy is complete. With Project: Romantic, AdHouse Books follows up their smash hit of Superior and Telstar with a book about love and ... love stuff. The contributors range from well-known comic superstars to up-and-coming indy peeps and illustrators. (AUG062903) (C: 0-1-1) MATURE THEMES SC, 6x9, 256pgs, FC SRP: $19.95 ********************************************************************** OFFERED AGAIN O/A SKYSCRAPERS OF THE MIDWEST #3 by Joshua W. Cotter Once again, Joshua W. Cotter puts the “crap” in Skyscrapers. This issue is about love and bloody noses, lost toys, broken toys, more giant robots, a chili supper, an elderly man and his dog, and the fall of Nova Stealth. Find out why critics and the Internet is a buzz about this comic series! MATURE THEMES 56pgs, B&W SRP: $5.00 ADV FILMS GUNSLINGER GIRL MANGA VOLUME 5 by Yu Aida MANGA’S ANSWER TO THE PROFESSIONAL IS BACK! The Social Season Welfare Agency lies hidden beneath Italy’s ancient ruins, where it conditions an elite group of children to kill on command. But some of these cold-blooded killers still have the heart of a young girl… Rating: 16+ SC, 5x7, 178-184pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 STARS OF THE MONTH ORPHEN MANGA VOLUMES 1-6 by Yoshinobu Akita & Hajime Sawada BASED ON THE HIT ANIME SERIES! The sorcerer Orphen is on a magic-for-hire mission, and along with his wand-wielding understudy and bone-headed companion, he must retrieve a magical ring from the mansion of a beautiful young woman. Rating: 13+ VOLUME 1—SC, 5x7, 160pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 VOLUME 2—SC, 5x7, 160pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 VOLUME 3—SC, 5x7, 160pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 VOLUME 4—SC, 5x7, 160pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 VOLUME 5—SC, 5x7, 160pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 VOLUME 6—SC, 5x7, 160pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 MABURAHO MANGA VOLUMES 1 & 2 by Miki Mishiyata Kazuki Shikimori may be at the bottom of his class at wizard school, but his future child is destined to be the greatest wizard of all time. Enter three conniving classmates determined to bear his child… Rating: 13+ VOLUME 1—SC, 5x7, 160pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 VOLUME 2—SC, 5x7, 160pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 CHRONO CRUSADE VOLUMES 1-8 MANGA By Daisuke Moriyama NUNS WITH GUNS. It's not too late to see why Chrono Crusade is one of the most popular series in years. Join Sister Rossette and her sidekick Chrono on a cross-country demon-dropping thrill ride! Rating: 13+ VOLUME 1—SC, 5x7, 184-200pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 VOLUME 2—SC, 5x7, 184-200pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 VOLUME 3—SC, 5x7, 184-200pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 VOLUME 4—SC, 5x7, 184-200pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 VOLUME 5—SC, 5x7, 184-200pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 VOLUME 6—SC, 5x7, 184-200pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 VOLUME 7—SC, 5x7, 184-200pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 VOLUME 8—SC, 5x7, 184-200pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 ********************************************************************** AFTER HOURS FOXWOOD FALCONS #2 by Darren Sanchez & Mathew Tow When seventh grader, Robbie Wise loses his father in a plane crash, the burden of the family secret falls squarely on his shoulders. As the new "Vault Guardian," Robbie has the awesome responsibility of keeping scores of ancient and powerful relics safely locked away; a job filled with hidden danger and fantastic powers. With a neighborhood football grudge match to play, and the girl of his dreams going steady with his arch nemesis, can Robbie learn to use the power of the Vault Guardian in time to reign in the Egyptian God of Death? 32pgs, FC (2 of 3) SRP: $3.99 AIRSHIP ENTERTAINMENT STAR OF THE MONTH GIRL GENIUS OMNIBUS EDITION #1 by Various Adventure, Romance, Mad Science! Agatha Clay is a student at Transylvania Polygnostic University, and a complete klutz. But when the University is overthrown and a mechanical monster stalks the streets, it begins to look as though Agatha may carry a spark of mad science after all! This convenient backpack-sized, black and white edition contains the first three volumes of the Girl Genius collection, and is a perfect gift for anyone new to the series. (SEP062991) SC, 5.5x8, 312pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95 ********************************************************************** OFFERED AGAIN O/A BUCK GODOT VOLUME 1: ZAP GUN FOR HIRE GN by Phil Foglio The original four short stories that introduced Buck Godot, the futuristic gun for hire who is always available, but never free. This collection is an excellent introduction to Buck and the controlled anarchy that is Hong Kong, a planet where the only law is that there is no law. MATURE THEMESSRP: $14.95 O/A WHATS NEW WITH PHIL AND DIXIE COLLECTIONS by Phil Foglio These volumes collect Phil Foglio's popular What's New with Phil and Dixie comic strips originally began as a strip in Dragon Magazine in the early '80s. Each volume collects classic strips, mostly in color, along with new, never-before-seen strips! nineteen-eighties. Fans of Dork Tower and Knights of the Dinner Table should check these out! MATURE THEMES VOLUME 1—SC, 7x10, PC SRP: $5.95 VOLUME 2: SEX AND D&D—SC, 7x10, PC SRP: $8.95 VOLUME 3: MAGIC YEARS—SC, 7x10, PC SRP: $10.95 AIT/PLANETLAR BLACK DIAMOND #4 by Larry Young & Jon Proctor Everybody thinks he's some kind of bad guy. But what he learned early on is that the naysayers will always say even the most reliable businessmen are scum and can't be trusted. How do you fight in public? You can't. So embrace the image of being a greedy bastard, and troddin' on the little guy. Become a polarizin' force, be happy about your government contacts and blind luck, and use all of it to have country-wide control of the go-juice! 32pgs, FC (4 of 6) SRP: $2.95 ALTERNATIVE COMICS PICTURES OF YOU One year before their chance encounter, Miles and Anna lived parallel lives only a few miles apart. Miles is both jealous and overprotective when Sarah — his best friend since junior high — starts spending more time with her new boyfriend. And it seems Anna's family is ending in divorce, and her only solace is with the boy next door Ethan, a college-bound musician who is not returning Anna's romantic feelings for him. The prequel to A Strange Day, Hurd and Gill's graphic novella of teenage alienation, kinship, and romance sees both Miles and Anna experience the changes that shape them into two misfits who skipped school, and look for the latest Cure album. 200707, SC, 6x9, 96pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A A SORT OF HOMECOMING by Damon Hurd & Pedro Camello From the Eisner-nominated creators of My Uncle Jeff comes this serialized graphic novel about friendship, brotherhood, and a bond that even death can't break. Owen has just received a phone call informing him of his best friend's death. As he begins the journey from his home in Boston to their old hometown, he drifts back and forth in his memory of their friendship. #1—24pgs, B&W (1 of 3) SRP: $3.50 #2—24pgs, B&W SRP: $3.50 #3—32pgs, B&W SRP: $3.50 O/A STRANGE DAY ONE-SHOT by Damon Hurd & Tatiana Gill Skipping school to buy the latest Cure album, Miles arrives at the deserted Media Play parking lot waiting for the store to open. Here he meets Anna, who skipped her own classes for the same agenda. A free spirit, Anna takes it upon herself to bring introverted Miles out of his black-clad shell. A Strange Day is an original graphic novella about alienation, kindred spirits, and two Cure-heads' serendipitous friendship. 48pgs, B&W SRP: $3.95 O/A WHITE ELEPHANT GN by Damon Hurd & Christopher Steininger Damon Hurd, the Eisner-nominated writer of My Uncle Jeff and A Sort of Homecoming, and emerging talent Christopher Steininger, present The White Elephant, a play staged on paper. Through an insomniac's waking dream we witness a surreal therapy session in which he finally confronts the manifestation of his anger and lament; a demon that has plagued both his days and dreams for far too long. The White Elephant is the third in a series of graphic novels by Damon Hurd, with an overarching title, "beta." SC, 7x10, 64pgs, B&W SRP: $8.95 STARS OF THE MONTH MY UNCLE JEFF ALTERNATIVE COMICS EDITION by Damon Hurd & Pedro Camello Nominated for the 2003 Eisner Award for "Best Single Issue"! A young man encounters his favorite uncle for the first time in 10 years and reflects on a childhood hero through adult eyes. Resonating with emotion, pain, love, and true sentiment. (STAR19971) 32pgs, B&W SRP: $3.95 MOTHER'S MOUTH GN by Dash Shaw The startling new comic/tragedy book from the artist The Comics Journal describes as “the scarily young and skillful Dash Shaw.” In a pre-Katrina New Orleans, a woman starts dating a younger man who reminds her of her deceased ex-boyfriend. They begin re-enacting scenes from her previous relationship as a psychodrama to correct her haunting past. Replete with Pac-Man ghost spirits, Michael Jackson, children’s drawings and deathtrap sandboxes, The Mother’s Mouth is a smarter, unsentimental Blankets that will be the weirdo romance book of 2006. (JUL062829) MATURE THEMES SC, 7 x 7, 128pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95 PIZZERIA KAMIKAZE TP by Etgar Keret & Asaf Hanuka Wildly popular Israeli author Etgar Keret and laureate illustrator Asaf Hanuka present the English version of their brilliantly written and gorgeously illustrated Pizzeria Kamikaze graphic novel, a gripping account of a guy with a broken heart who committed suicide only to find himself at Pizza Kamikaze, the afterworld destination of all suicides. Serialized in the award winning Bipolar comic, and previously translated into 13 languages, Pizzeria Kamikaze is a worldwide bestseller. (SEP052687) MATURE THEMES SC, 7 x 7, 100pgs, PC SRP: $14.95 ********************************************************************** AMAZE INK/SLAVE LABOR GRAPHICS GARGOYLES #7 by Greg Weisman & David Hedgecock What's a gargoyle to do when Xanatos is on the job for the Illuminati? Here's the deal: Coldsteel's in town; Thailog's breaking in new assistants, and Macbeth needs a favor? Well, what else can you do except take a road trip? As Goliath and Elisa attempt to repair their relationship, the rest of the clan contemplates a change of scene. But how far should they go to save a slab of stone? 24pgs, FC SRP: $3.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A GARGOYLES #4 by Greg Weisman & Gordon Purcell Thailog’s back in town! In an adventure that takes us from the Labyrinth to the Eyrie to the White House, the evil clone of Goliath is determined to collect on his debts. Can the scattered clan come together in time to stop Thailog and save Goliath? And does Goliath want to be saved, now that Elisa has broken his heart? 24pgs, FC SRP: $3.50 STAR OF THE MONTH AGNES QUILL: AN ANTHOLOGY OF MYSTERY GN by Roman, Ho, Wang, Zornow, & Telgemeier Agnes Quill is the story of a teenage detective, the haunted city she lives in, the strange cases she solves, and the ghosts who help, hinder, or annoy her. Set in Legerdemain, a congested fog-filled cobblestone-paved Victorian city built around a cemetery the size of Central Park, Agnes' adventures include confrontations with trapped spirits, cursed souls, possessed relatives disappearing pets, decapitated scientists, ambitious zombies, and a mess of supernatural oddities. (AUG062936) SC, 6x9, 120pgs, B&W SRP: $10.95 ********************************************************************** OFFERED AGAIN O/A ANNABELLE STUFFED DOLL designed by Serena Valentino & FSc Annabelle, the adorable-but-eerie doll from the pages of Nightmares & Fairy Tales by Serena Valentino and FSc can now be yours to love and cherish… and to frighten icky people away! The doll measures 19" long, wears a tattered white dress, striped stockings, faux-patent leather shoes, and wears a pretty red bow in her purple hair. Comes packaged in her very own coffin-shaped box!MSRP: $19.95 STAR OF THE MONTH CLARENCE PRINCIPLE GN by Fahed Said & Shari Chankham Embark on a surreal voyage into an unconventional vision of the afterlife. Clarence wakes to the aftermath of his own suicide and a hidden message spawns his journey beyond. Follow Clarence’s twisted tale, as he meets whimsical characters whose fates are destined to intertwine with his. (MAR073095) SC, 224pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95 ********************************************************************** OFFERED AGAIN O/A DORK VOLUME 2: CIRCLING THE DRAIN TP by Evan Dorkin The second collection from Evan Dorkin's award-winning humor anthology Dork! includes all the non-Eltingville material from issues #7-10, plus extras — with 16 pages in color! Highlighted by Dork! #7's acclaimed "Cluttered Like My Head" autobio tour-de-force, this is Dorkin's strongest work to date! SC, 112pgs, B&W SRP: $13.95 EMO BOY VOLUME 2: WALK AROUND WITH YOUR HEAD DOWN by Steve Emond Collecting issues #6-12 of the Emo Boy comic book series! Emo Boy has finally found the love of his life...and loses her in about 10 pages.Thus starts the downward spiral of emo that carries Emo Boy through therapy. Prepare for an emo-zombie plague! See Emo Boy as he gets the Christmas spirit beat into him, loses friends, and writes a school play! SC, 176pgs, B&W SRP: $13.95 STARS OF THE MONTH EMO BOY VOLUME 1: NOBODY CARES TP by Steve Emond Poor Emo Boy! He's unpopular, and unloved. He has no family. Not only does he need to deal with things like pondering suicide and questioning his sexual identity, but on top of that he's got these emo super powers that only seem to bring destruction and disaster, causing everyone to hate him more than they already do! (SEP063017) SC, 5.5x8.5, 176pgs, B&W SRP: $13.95 LENORE VOLUME 2: WEDGIES TP (NEW PRINTING) by Roman Dirge Wedgies! collects issues #5-8 of the triple-Eisner nominated series Lenore, plus an all-new eight page full-color Lenore tale by Roman Dirge. Witness the adventures of everyone's favorite cute little dead girl once again as lots o' killin' and accidental brutal mayhem run rampant in this collection of wholesome goodness! (STAR12524) (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. SC, 7x10, 104pgs, PC SRP: $13.95 JOHNNY THE HOMICIDAL MANIAC: DIRECTORS 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! SC, 7x10, 168pgs, B&W SRP: $19.95 ********************************************************************** SLOW NEWS DAY by Andi Watson Andi Watson's Slow News Day stands out as some of the cartoonist's best work, and to take advantage of the Andi Watson groundswell created by his DC/Minx and Image comic series Slave Labor is re-releasing this collected edition in a smaller, manga-friendly format. SC, 160pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95 WONDERLAND #5 by Tommy Kovac & Sonny Liew Maryanne goes on a dusting rampage, and we meet a cult of animals who have started an Alice cult. Yes,Wonderland is a strange place, and it just got stranger. The work of Eisner-nominated Sormy Liew joins with the wild imagination of Tommy Kovac to form this new classic, based on the Disney Animated feature. 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.95 STAR OF THE MONTH WRETCH VOLUME 1 TP (NEW PRINTING) by Phil Hester Somewhere in America lies a small town haunted by every manner of bizarre horror. The only thing weirder than the dangers threatening Glass City is the silent hero who protects it. This volume collects every story from Phil Hester's original Amaze Ink series, plus previously unpublished material. This is the first in a three-volume series collecting the entire Eisner-nominated series. SC, B&W SRP: $13.95 ********************************************************************** AMERICAN MULE ENTERTAINMENT PUBLIC ENEMY #5 by Adam Wallenta & Chuck D Marking the 20th anniversary of Public Enemy! The "Welcome to the Terrordome" story arc concludes in this action packed issue! Public Enemy must race against time to save Vincent from the evil Executives and stop their plot for world domination. With the world at war and the draft reinstated, Chuck D must slug it out with the President of the United States for the freedom of the American people. Join Chuck D, Flavor Flav, Professor Griff, and the S1W’s as they fight for their Truth, Justice, and the International Way. 24pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 ANARCHY STUDIOS/HARRIS COMICS VAMPIRELLA DELUXE ART PRINT: " PREY" by Matthew Clarke This high quality 11" x 17" Vampirella art print features Matthew Clarke's dynamic cover art for Vampirella #17! One of the must-have collectibles for any hardcore Vampirella fanatic. Printed on glossy stock, suitable for framing and strictly limited to 1,000 copies. Print, 11x17, FC SRP: $19.95 VAMPIRELLA QUARTERLY SUMMER 2007: LIMITED RIO EDITION by Fialkov, Segovia, Goodwin, & Gonzalez Vampirella returns in an ongoing quarterly series! Get in on the excitement with this Deluxe Virgin Edition featuring spectacular cover art by Al Rio (Gen 13, World War Hulk). This rare collectible is limited to just 500 copies. 40pgs, FC SRP: $19.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A VAMPIRELLA: CRIMSON CHRONICLES TP'S by Various Collecting the first 13 issues of the classic Vampirella Magazine series in one trade! Featuring artwork by the legendary Jose Gonzales, and contributions by Tom Sutton, Mike Royer, Archie Goodwin, and Vampirella creator, Forrest J. Ackerman! Also includes a cover gallery and special editorial. All-new painted covers by Jim Silke. VOL 1—SRP: $19.95 VOL 2—SRP: $19.95 VAMPIRELLA QUARTERLY SPRING 2007 SET by Fialkov, Segovia, Goodwin, & Gonzalez Get this incredible set of hot rarities from Vampirella's new series! Includes: Vampirella Quarterly Spring 2007 #1 Regular Segovia Edition, Vampirella Quarterly Spring 200 7 #1 Limited B&W Segovia Edition, and Vampirella Quarterly Spring 2007 #1 Limited Jusko Virgin Edition. An original total value of $45.00! set (x3), 40pgs, FC SRP: $34.95 ANGEL GATE PRESS STAR OF THE MONTH FAIRIES OF BLADDERWHACK POND VOLUME 1 HC by Debbie Bishop & Andy Park Angel Gate is proud to present this first book in a delightful new brand of titles for the whole family. The fun-filled adventure of three misfit fairies from the wrong side of the pond are certain to warm the hearts of readers worldwide! (STAR20385) HC, 96pgs, FC SRP: $19.99 ********************************************************************** ANTARCTIC PRESS FINAL GIRL #5 by David Hutchison Who will be the Final Girl? You have made the choice — you, the reader, have voted to determine who lives and who dies! The withering gauntlet of the last four issues ends here. The girls have escaped their tormentors and plan on bringing the massacre to the doorstep of those responsible. But the masters of Castle Falls are more than ready to welcome the girls home one last time! When the red mist clears, who will be left to mourn the dead in this world of unimaginable horror? MATURE THEMES 32pgs, FC (5 of 5) SRP: $3.50 GOLD DIGGER SOURCEBOOK: THE OFFICIAL HANDBOOK TO THE GOLD DIGGER UNIVERSE #9 by Fred Perry & Doug Dlin This indispensable handbook series will tell you exactly who's who and what's what in the Gold Digger-verse. Get character stats (perfect for role-play gaming), histories, aliases, allegiances and more! Issue #9 keeps the ball rolling, bursting with info on everything from Monty to O'Lura, from Night Flight to the Northern Edge Guard! 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A GOLD DIGGER 15-YEAR ANNIVERSARY SPECIALS Celebrating 15 years of FRED PERRY'S beloved and acclaimed Gold Digger! Take a unique tour through the history of Gold Digger, spanning 15 years, over 150 issues, specials, and even animation! Trace the roots of how it all began and discover where GD is heading in this retrospective tribute to a truly groundbreaking series that has captivated fans the world over! #1—48pgs, FC SRP: $4.95 #2—48pgs, FC SRP: $4.95 GOLD DIGGER ANNUAL 2007 Fred Perry has over 15 years of Gold Digger issues under his belt, giving his readers even more to appreciate. This year, his fans and pros alike can show that appreciation with their own takes on their favorite GD characters! 48pgs, B&W SRP: $4.50 GOLD DIGGER II: POCKET MANGA VOLUME 2 by Fred Perry Collects Gold Digger Color #9-15! Gina and crew set out to find the home of the Djinn by traveling to Uhm di Turrok, the Halls of the Extremely Dead. There they must confront Fauntleroy, a dragon trapped in human form that seeks the power of the Djinn's Magic Sun! SC, 136pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95 GOLD DIGGER SWIMSUIT: END OF SUMMER SPECIAL 2007 by Various It’s back to the beach for the Gold Digger crew for this year’s "End of Summer" Swimsuit issue! See all of the lovely ladies and gorgeous guys of the GD cast havin' fun in the summer sun! 48pgs, FC SRP: $4.50 GOLD DIGGER: TANGENT #3 by Fred Perry Continuing the printed collection of Fred Perry's online Gold Digger adventures! Cheer, jeer, wince, and grin as Ayane "Mistress" Anno tricks all her enemies into a noisy, nasty fight, and the new members of the Northern Edge Guard find themselves caught between giant spiders, sneaky kobolds, a deceitful dragon, and a collective guilty conscience! 32pgs, B&W SRP: $2.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A GOLD DIGGER: THE ULTIMATE COLLECTION TWO-DISC DVD-ROM VOLUME 1 by Fred Perry Antarctic Press brings you every single issue of Gold Digger material Fred Perry has ever done to date in one convenient, two-disc DVD-ROM archive collector's set! That's every issue since the first mini-series, cover-to-cover, including all those wacky, vintage ads, and all the Fred-drawn specials and short stories! NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, & the U.K. DVD SRP: $39.95 O/A HOW TO DRAW MANGA THE FRED PERRY WAY DVD directed by Paul Gonzales III; animated by Fred Perry The ultimate instructional DVD! Peer over the shoulder of Gold Digger's celebrated creator, Fred Perry, as he puts pencil to paper and creates characters, weapons and backgrounds before your very eyes. Listen as Fred explains his creative process and drawing techniques, all the while offering valuable insights. Loaded with special features and an in-depth interview! DVD SRP: $19.95 NINJA HIGH SCHOOL: HAWAII POCKET MANGA VOLUME 5 by Katie Bair & Robby Bevard Collects Ninja High School #122 -126! Teenage ninja girl Yumei has gotten used to surviving havoc in Hawaii. On a daily basis she has to cope with a blind ninja samurai, an overly talkative bully, an overbearing buxom wrestler, and the mischievous daughter of a Norse god. Ex-bully Michael finally works up the nerve to ask Yumei to the prom, but on the porch of her house, he sees ninja-samurai Yoji being stabbed with a poisoned knife! SC, 144pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95 NINJA HIGH SCHOOL YEARBOOK 2007 by Ben Dunn & Various Celebrating 20 years of Ninja High School! Join fans and pros alike as they celebrate this very special Yearbook! Ninja High School has the distinction of being one of the longest-running (20 years and counting!) and most diverse independent comics ever. 48pgs, B&W SRP: $4.50 PIRATES VS NINJAS II: UP THE ANTE by Perry, Hartman, Bevard & Babiar Yaarr Keep yer tongue behind your teeth and listen up, ya landlubber! As hapless Kinneas flees for his life, the pirates and ninjas are in hot pursuit, both groups eager for revenge. All that's sparing Kinneas from their immediate wrath is that he's on the verge of finding an even greater treasure, and ninja and pirate alike are out to gain it first! Of course, with the treasure being firmly inland, the ninjas have a distinct advantage — or did until now. Determined not to let his silent, sinister adversary Ryusei gain the upper hand ... and Captain Mako takes his crew where no pirate has gone before — across the ground on a Land Boat! 32pgs, FC (3 of 8) SRP: $3.50 SKY SHARKS #2 by Wes Hartman & Fred Perry From the creators of such hit series as Gold Digger and Pirates vs. Ninjas comes Sky Sharks, ushering in a whole new era of high-speed, low-drag, brain-boiling, head-exploding action! Forced to refuel among the lowlifes of the high skies, Frank Derringer and his cadre of cohorts find themselves face-to-face with the outrageous Lance Operkuht and his goons, Sardonicus and Jeff — all supreme sore losers. And if that weren't enough, a blast from the past has set her sights on the Sharks, and aims to ground them once and for all! NOTE: Not available in Germany. 32pgs, FC (2 of 5) SRP: $3.50 APE ENTERTAINMENT ATHENA VOLTAIRE: THE LEGEND OF MU-KING #4 by Paul Daly & Steve Bryant The pulse pounding finale! Can Athena Voltaire stop a Japanese warlord from animating the statue army of Emper Qin?! Learn why Tim Bradstreet calls Athena Voltaire "…the most dangerous woman in the genre." (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Not available in Germany. 32pgs, FC (4 of 4) SRP: $3.50 SUBCULTURE #3 by Kevin Freeman & Stan Yan Jason, Noel, and über-fanboy Arthur head to SuperCon ’07 for a weekend of filling want lists, attending panels, and visiting the hotel bar. But will Jason’s friendly attempt to introduce the shoot-from-the-hip Noel to the convention scene, with all its tempting targets, backfire? Count on it, true believers! MATURE THEMES 32pgs, B&W (3 of 4) SRP: $3.50 ARCANA STUDIO CLOCKWORK GIRL #1 by O'Reilly, Hanna, and Bond A nameless robot girl has recently been given the gift of life from her creator. While exploring the wonders of an ordinary world, she meets an amazing mutant boy and they share a friendship that must overcome their warring families. Arcana’s Sean O’Reilly and Disney’s Kevin Hanna have created a wonderful fairy tale, beautifully illustrated by Revere’s Grant Bond. Perfect for readers of all ages! 32pgs, FC (1 of 4) SRP: $0.99 BANZAI GIRLS #3 by Jinky Coronado This is a big one…there’s an event that will shake the girls right to their foundations! All this plus bonus photo and art features, too! Never have schoolgirl adventures been this much fun! 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.95 ARCHAIA STUDIOS PRESS MOUSE GUARD WINTER 1152 #2 by David Petersen In the midst of a bitter cold winter storm, the party of Guard mice headed toward Lockhaven with supplies and medicine is split apart. Saxon, Kenzie, and Sadie find themselves below the snowy surface in dark and menacing tunnels mice rarely escape from, while Celanawe and Lieam continue the push towards home and cement their mutual respect for one another. 8x8, 24pgs, FC (2 of 6) SRP: $3.50 PRIMORDIA #1 by John R. Fultz & Roel Wielinga In a world of primeval fantasy, a wood nymph adopts a pair of human infants abandoned in the ancient forest of the woodfolk, and they grow to exhibit mysterious powers of sorcery. Driniel is the night-wanderer, summoning demons for his arcane pleasures, while his brother Alleyr is the flame of valor, rising to esteem in the ranks of the woodfolk hunters. The Woodking’s daughter, Vega, finds herself torn between them, yet even her love for them cannot sway her father when their brutal natures manifest, and his judgment is severe: exile back into the savage world of Man! MATURE THEMES 32pgs, FC (1 of 3) SRP: $3.95 STARS OF THE MONTH THE LONE & LEVEL SANDS HC by Lewis, mpMann, & 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 ROBOTIKA HC by Alex Sheikman & Joel Chua Niko, the Steampunk Samurai, is in Her Majesty’s service. But is he a faithful royal bodyguard, or a for-hire yojimbo? Is Niko a perfect warrior or a soulless weapon? Follow him on his journey of self-discovery with Uri Bronski and Cherokee Geisha, as the Three Yojimbo discover a world populated by silent samurai, fast talking geisha, deadly mecha-betsushikime, digital djihits, and morphing butterflies. (AUG063012) (C: 0-0-1) MATURE THEMES HC, 128pgs, FC SRP: $19.95 ARCHANGEL STUDIOS THE RED STAR TP'S by Christian Gossett, Bradley Kayl, & Snakebite Mixing historical fact with science fiction and fantasy elements, the five-time Eisner-nominated saga of The Red Star is collected in these three handsome softcover volumes, telling an ongoing epic saga of love, loss, and conflict in the world of "Mythic Russia," inspired by both Russian folklore and military history. VOL 1: BATTLE OF KAR DATHRAS GATE (STAR17840)—SRP: $24.95 VOL 2: NOKGORKA (STAR16481)—SRP: $24.95 VOL 3: PRISON OF SOULS—SRP: $24.95 ********************************************************************** ARCHIE COMIC PUBLICATIONS ARCHIE & FRIENDS #113 by Mike Pellowski & Stan Goldberg "DangerousCurves": After showing just what a girl can do behind the wheel of a race car in Archie #572 and Archie & Friends #112, Betty is ready to take on the guys again... except this time, she finds herself pitted against another female race driver! Can Betty defeat both super-slick Carla Bonita and favored champion Speedy Spencer in the same race? 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.25 ARCHIE DIGEST#238 by Fernando Ruiz & Various "Nerd is The Word": Archie implores Dilton to be less nerdy — until he reflects upon his own career prospects as a klutzy snowboarder and mediocre rock star! Of course, it doesn't hurt to see all the girls asking Dilton to tutor them in science! Plus, new and classic tales, puzzles, games and pin-ups! Digest, 96pgs, FC SRP: $2.49 BETTY #168 by Various "Drawing on Experience?": When Betty enters a teen horror story contest, she reaches into her memory bank for a terrifying tale of a foreboding mansion and eerie tiki keychain! "The Problem": So many love triangles, so little time is the stuff of high school dating! "Who Knows Best?": Betty's attempts to learn more about healthy snacking give her a lot of food for thought! "Friday Night Fever": Riverdale has its own "Friday Night Lights" action with plenty of football fever! 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.25 BETTY & VERONICA #230 by Various "What's in Store?": For a change of pace, Mr. Lodge suggests that Veronica do the grocery shopping instead of the servants...and he sends Betty along to make sure she does it right! "The King & Us": A trip to the museum inspires Veronica and Betty to imagine what it would be like to rule ancient Egypt! "What's in a Name?": Veronica swoons over the new hunk in school. .. until she learns his last name! "Unexpected Results": As they await the results of their career day tests, Veronica insists Betty and Midge won't qualify for the glamour jobs. Wait until she sees her own results! 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.25 BETTY & VERONICA: BOY TROUBLE VOLUME 1 TP by Melanie J Morgan & Steven Butler Now, together under one cover for the very first time, the complete "Bad Boy Trouble" saga! The ground-breaking story that began in Betty & Veronica Double Digest #151 and concluded in issue #154 caused quite a stir as it featured Riverdale's teens in a whole new look! That's right, the flagship characters of Archie Comics got an extreme makeover, and the buzz was deafening! Not only due to months and months of debate and media coverage surrounding Betty and Veronica's new looks, but also because of the intriguing story that brought a new "edge" to Riverdale. When Nick St. Clair rides into Riverdale on his motorcycle, Veronica is smitten. She likes Nick's air of assurance and his knack for getting noticed. The only problem is Nick gets noticed for all the wrong things! Nick quickly alienates all of Ronnie's friends, especially Betty. Is this handsome rebel the boy of Veronica's dreams,or just plain trouble? (C: 0-1-2) SC, 5x7, 112pgs, FC SRP: $7.49 BETTY & VERONICA DIGEST #178 by Various "The Big Secret": Veronica is harboring a deep, dark secret, and it's in her shoe cabinet! Can Betty help her get back on the "light foot?" Plus: Other new and classic tales, puzzles, games, and pin-ups! Digest, 96pgs, FC SRP: $2.49 BETTY & VERONICA DOUBLE DIGEST #155 by Various It's a Halloween Spooktacular! "Lodge of Terror": Mr. Lodge buys a run-down ski lodge in hopes of renovating it, but not before Veronica can hold a mega-Halloween party there! But is it possible that the spooky old building is haunted for real? The gang's all here for a horrifically fun time, and don't miss the special pin-up pages with all their creepy, creative costumes! Plus: other new and classic tales, puzzles, games and pin-ups! Digest, 192pgs, FC SRP: $3.69 JUGHEAD AND FRIENDS DIGEST #23 by Various "The Real World?": Finally, a scientific invention that can truly aid the entire free world : Dilton's "infinite closet!" Once Jughead sees it, the possibilities his mind conjures are infinite, too, and he falls right in before Dilton's warnings reach his ears! Hurtling through the void, Jughead lands smack dab in the middle of a comic book company — Archie Comic Publications, to be exact! What will all the writers and artists do when they find their 2-D creation has literally broken through the "fourth wall" and entered their 3-dimensional world? It's a story that could only be told in, you guessed it, a comic book! Plus: Other new and classic tales, puzzles, games and pin-ups! Digest, 96pgs, FC SRP: $2.49 JUGHEAD'S DOUBLE DIGEST #134 by Various "Wheel Deal": Do you think you know the perfect vehicle for Jughead and Jellybean to motor around town in? Read all about Jughead's search for the perfect set of wheels and find out for yourself! Digest, 192pgs, FC SRP: $3.69 ARCHIE'S PALS 'N' GALS DOUBLE DIGEST by Various "Fright Sight": It's frightful fun when the Archies play a benefit gig for the town's orphans, decked out in festive Halloween garb. Mr. Lodge can't decide what 's scarier, the band's costumes or their music! Plus, new and classic tales, puzzles, games and pin-ups! Digest, 192pgs, FC SRP: $3.69 SABRINA THE TEENAGE WITCH VOLUME 2 #88 by Tania del Rio A spell-binding Halloween issue with a shocking twist ending! "A Frightful Night": It's Halloween again, the one night of the year that magical beings are allowed to use their power in public. Gathering for a party at the same "Haunted House" as last year, the mortals are in awe of the "special effects" that are really magic! Pleased to learn that Sabrina completed her mission retrieving the fallen Mana Tree leaf, Shinji's delight soon turns to displeasure and disbelief as Sabrina recounts the suspicious activities of Shinji's girlfriend, Hemlock. 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.25 SONIC THE HEDGEHOG ARCHIVES VOLUME 6 TP by Various The thrilling new series that lets fans relive classic Sonic stories continues! Volume 6 presents issues #21-24 of Sonic’s ongoing comic book series in a special 5 x 7 & ½ inch edition. Each story is meticulously restored and printed on high-grade paper; so you can feel like you're zipping right alongside the cobalt champion as he saves Knothole Village! This action-packed edition features the return of Anti-Sonic and the first glimpse of Antoine and Bunnie’s budding romance! Stories include: “The Three Phases of E.V.E.” (issue #21), “The Return” and “Tails’ Knighttime Story” (issue #22), “Ivo Robotnik, Freedom Fighter” and “The Vol-Ant-Teer” (issue #23), and the epic, “When Hedgehogs Collide” (issue #24). (C: 0-1-2) SC, 112pgs, FC SRP: $7.49 SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #180 by Flynn, Yardley, & Amash "Preparations for War": Enerjak, the ultimate evil is reborn! His return may result in an unlikely alliance as Sonic and Eggman consider a truce, at least one long enough to prevent the destruction of the entire planet! Plus:"Sonic Rush Adventure"! Straight from the thrilling new Sonic video game of the same name, Sonic and Tails embark on an action-packed adventure and face a mysterious new threat! 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.25 SONIC X #24 by Flynn, Yardley, and Austin "Camera Hog": Sonic, Knuckles, Amy and Tails give an entertaining and astonishing demonstration of their amazing abilities on Station Square TV, Eggman is watching! A mysterious new robot he has created downloads all of their abilities, along with a few extra talents it witnesses. Of course, Eggman plans to send the souped-up robot out to destroy our star-struck heroes. Can Knothole Village's media darlings possibly defeat an enemy that does all they can do and more? 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.25 STAR OF THE MONTH SABRINA VOLUME 1: MAGIC REVISITED TP by Tania del Rio Relive the first four issues of Sabrina the Teenage Witch’s “manga makeover” in this special edition trade paperback. Here are the continuing tales of Sabrina’s awakening powers and the various love triangle combinations. Stories include “Spellfreeze” (issue #58), “Blue Ribbon Blues” (issue #59), “Councils & Concerts” (issue #60), and “The Magic Within” (issue #61). (AUG063027) SC, 5x7, 112pgs, FC SRP: $7.49 ********************************************************************** ASPEN MLT INC IRON AND THE MAIDEN #2 by Rubin, Manapul & Gomez Aspen Comic's first ever created-owned property continues! Michael Iron awakens from unconsciousness to discover an Angel, and complete Hell, too! Learning the true meaning of sacrifice, Iron begins to adapt to his new "enhancement," courtesy of the brilliant Dr. Lubicus. Iron soon realizes, however, the one thing he cannot sacrifice is his past life, as Big Daddy and his "chain" gang attempt to prove to him that once you join the Syndicate, there's no turning back! Created by Jason Rubin, world-renowned video game developer and creator ofthe multi-million selling Crash Bandicoot franchise! Iron and the Maiden also features character designs by industry heavyweights, Joe Madureira and Jeff Matsuda! REGULAR—40pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 MANAPUL SIGNED ED—40pgs, FC SRP: $19.99 TURNER SIGNED SKETCH ED—40pgs, FC SRP: $29.99 IRON AND THE MAIDEN #2 FRANCIS MANAPUL SIGNED PRINT This incredible signed print features the stunning cover art by Francis Manapul printed on a high quality heavyweight matte paper. Each print measures 13" x 19" and is ready to be framed and displayed for all to see! All prints are hand-signed by Francis Manapul and will be strictly printed to initial orders. FRANCIS MANAPUL SIGNED PRINT—13x19, FC SRP: $34.99 MICHAEL TURNER SIGNED PRINT—13x19, FC SRP: $34.99 SOULFIRE: NEW WORLD ORDER #2 by J T Krul & Francisco Herrera Shifting from high gear to hyper-drive, magic continues to surface, spilling out across the futuristic landscape of the world. After Cole's murder spree in San Francisco, Heather finds herself standing next to him on the Most Wanted List, just because they both happen to have wings! While she manages to hide away thanks to the help her new friend,Cruz, the maniacal Cole isn't as lucky, as the Bounty Hunters zero in on him! 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A SOULFIRE COLLECTED EDITION #1 by Loeb, Turner, & Steigerwald Magic is no longer a myth. From the best selling team behind the red-hot Superman/Batman series, writer Jeph Loeb, artist Michael Turner, and colorist Peter Steigerwald are proud to offer you the first ever Soulfire Collected Edition. Gathering together the first two sold-out issues of Soulfire and the hard to find Soulfire Preview issue, this edition includes a special cover gallery as well as a stunning new cover by series creator Michael Turner. SC, 7x10, 64pgs, FC SRP: $6.99 O/A SOULFIRE: DYING OF THE LIGHT TP by Krul, Gunnell, & Sotelo In celebration of Soulfire month, Aspen is proud to offer the complete Soulfire: Dying of the Light TP. Collecting issues #0-5, this stunning tale introduces readers to a world full of wonder, dragons, deception, and the fall of magic! As an added bonus this special trade contains a 7-page tale which sets the stage for the events that occur within Dying of the Light. (JUL062899) SC, 7x10, 176pgs, FC SRP: $14.99 A-10 COMICS BOMB #2 by Steve Mannion Join Fearless Dawn in her further adventures as she battles zombie Nazis and school bullies. Steve Mannion crafts a humorous tale of sci-fi horror, populated by bad girls and the living dead! MATURE THEMES 32pgs, B&W SRP: $3.99 ATOMIC BOOK COMPANY I KEEE YOU!!: A COLLECTION OF OVERHEARDS GN by Benn Ray & Various A collection of overheard snippets of bizarre real-life conversations illustrated by many of the finest indie comic artists, including Jeffrey Brown, Nick Bertozzi, Martin Cendreda, Emily Flake, Allison Cole, Peter S. Conrad, Patrick Tianen, Joshua W. Cotter, Joel Orff, Cole Johnson, Tim Winkelman, and many more! MATURE THEMES SC, 6x4, 112pgs, B&W SRP: $7.95 AVATAR PRESS INC BLACK SUMMER #2 by Warren Ellis & Juan Jose Ryp Warren Ellis’ masked hero masterpiece continues it’s monthly run right here! The American military machine is mobilized in pursuit of John Horus — and his one-time comrades. Withheld information and misplaced anger leads to open fire in the streets of the city that the Seven Guns came from, and the hammer of the wrath of the government and the people is about to come down on five people who, just twenty four hours ago, were at best forgotten heroes.With art by the genius Juan Jose Ryp, no fan of The Authority or Wanted will want to miss this bleeding-edge eight issue masterpiece. This issue is available with a Regular or Wraparound cover, and also a rare 1-in-25 cover featuring the Angel One design sketch ... all by series artist Juan Jose Ryp! MATURE THEMES REGULAR—32pgs, FC (2 of 7) SRP: $2.99 WRAPAROUND—32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A BLACK SUMMER #0 by Warren Ellis & Juan Jose Ryp This summer, the world goes black as Warren Ellis unveils his all-new super-powered heroes and villains epic that promises to be the biggest event of 2007! With art by the genius Juan Jose Ryp, no fan of The Authority or Wanted will want to miss this bleeding-edge eight issue masterpiece. When the political situation in the USA becomes more than Horus can stand, he moves to take matters into his own hands. But since not all his other team-mates aren’t so eager to throw the world into chaos, an epic conflict starts to form. And no one will be safe as the bodies start to fall. MATURE THEMES 16pgs, FC (0 of 7) SRP: $0.99 BLACK SUMMER: "HORUS" T-SHIRT By Juan Jose Ryp Celebrate Warren Ellis’ masked hero epic with this new shirt featuring the luscious art of Juan Jose Ryp. Available in Large, Xtra Large, and XX large, all at special low prices! LG-XL—SRP: $10.99 XXL—SRP: $12.99 BLACK SUMMER SHOTGLASS When the full weight of the US Military is hunting you down, time for a stiff drink in smooth style. Limited to just 500 units.MSRP: $5.99 DOKTOR SLEEPLESS #3 by Warren Ellis & Ivan Rodriguez Heavenside is heaving under a slow-motion eruption, as Doktor Sleepless consolidates his position. But how many enemies did he make as John Reinhardt before he left on his world tour? And what happens when he's finally confronted by the lover he left behind — the lover who knows he had a massive mental breakdown? Who is Doktor Sleepless, broadcasting strange pirate radio from the weird mansion-laboratory overlooking Heavenside? What does he really intend to do to the future? If you feel cheated out of your flying car, the third issue of Warren Ellis' new satirical-political science fiction novel is just what the Doktor ordered! The issue is available with a Regular cover by series artist Ivan Rodriguez, or Wraparound cover by Raulo Caceres, and also a rare 1-in-15 Future Warning Sign cover. MATURE THEMES REGULAR—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 WRAPAROUND—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 DOKTOR SLEEPLESS: "GRINDERS" T-SHIRT By Ivan Rodriguez All the fashionable Grinders are going to be wearing the new line of Doktor Sleepless shirts this summer. This one features the logo Of Dok’s disenfranchised youths, the Grinders. Available in Large, Xtra Large, and XX large, all at special low prices! LG-XL—SRP: $10.99 XXL—SRP: $12.99 STAR OF THE MONTH FRANK MILLER'S ROBOCOP TP by Frank Miller & Juan Jose Ryp Frank Miller's original Robocop epic is finally available in one massive tome collecting all nine issues of the series! Robocop was one of the truly great bits of movie and pop culture magic from the 80's, and Frank Miller wanted to deliver a masterpiece with his original movie script — but Hollywood massively edited his work. In full-on action, the Robocop story 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! (SEP063096) MATURE THEMES SC, 216pgs, FC SRP: $29.99 ********************************************************************** MARK MILLAR'S THE UNFUNNIES: FIRST FOLLIES by Mark Millar & Anthony Williams The first two issues of Mark Millar’s disturbed horror/comedy are available again right here, collected with a new cover by series artist Anthony Williams! Welcome to the most depraved comic book of the 21st century, a disturbing, mini-series that blends traditional animation with photo strip storytelling to produce one of the most compelling horror/comedies in years. The Unfunnies is a journey through the dark side of the human soul like Magnolia or Happiness, but told in the style of your favorite animated cartoon strips. Undoubtedly, the most uncompromising work Mark Millar has ever produced. MATURE THEMES 48pgs, FC SRP: $4.99 MARK MILLAR'S THE UNFUNNIES #3 by Mark Millar, Anthony Williams, & Cully Hamner It’s finally here! OK, it’s really, really been a while, but now that he’s gotten all the Civil War stuff out of his system, Mark Millar has finished up the sickest book he’s ever written. Millar's animated insanity continues as the blending of the human and cartoon worlds continue. Poor Pussywhisker gets diagnosed with testicular cancer. The trouble is, Pussywhisker's wife wants a big family, and if he can't deliver the goods he has to trawl bars and find guys with more potent sperm than he's got. Yoikes! Plus, the mystery of the human Troy Hicks and the spate of child murders in the town takes a sinister supernatural turn as we find out where cartoon animals go when they die. Certain to be the most disturbed series of the year, don’t miss it! This issue is available with both Regular and Offensive covers drawn by Jacen Burrows. MATURE THEMES RES. from Previews Vol. XIII #12 (DEC032195) REGULAR—32pgs, FC (3 of 4) SRP: $3.99 OFFENSIVE—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 MARK MILLAR'S THE UNFUNNIES #4 by Mark Millar & Anthony Williams It’s finally here! This is the concluding issue with all the bizarre answers, none of which you expect! Poor Moe the Crow’s family has been through Hell, and the worst is in this issue! Mark Millar’s most insane series ever wraps up with the final solution to the bleeding together of the human and cartoon worlds, and more offensive insanity as Millar proves once-and-for-all he has lost his mind. This issue is available with both Regular and Offensive covers drawn by Jacen Burrows. MATURE THEMES RES. from Previews Vol. XIV #1 (JAN042160) REGULAR—32pgs, FC (4 of 4) SRP: $3.99 OFFENSIVE—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 PLAGUE OF THE LIVING DEAD #6 by John Russo & Dheeraj Verma They fought in the jungles of Vietnam and witnessed, first-hand, undead US Army soldiers decimating the enemy. They returned to Stone Mountain, Virginia to find that same, sickening horror has overtaken their home town and devoured their families. And now, trapped within a school gymnasium, a trio of Vietnam veterans must make the ultimate choice: Stay in the questionable safety of the gym and pray for rescue, or run before the building is overtaken by the army of zombies waiting outside its doors. But running means leaving behind the other survivors with whom they have taken refuge, a terrified group who look to the heavily armed soldiers to defend them from the plague. The nerve-shattering climax, the fate of the soldiers, and their ultimate decision will leave you breathless. And if you think you've guessed the ending of this 6-issue terror-thon, think again! It's a shocker that you won't soon forget! As well as the standard cover by super-star Jacen Burrows, this issue is available with a Wraparound, Terror, Rotting, and Gore cover by series artist Dheeraj Verma and a painted cover by Lucio Rubira. MATURE THEMES REGULAR—16pgs, FC (6 of 6) SRP: $2.50 GORE—16pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 PAINTED—16pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 ROTTING—16pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 TERROR—16pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 WRAPAROUND—16pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 LADY DEATH: ABANDON ALL HOPE #1/2 ROYAL BLUE COVER By Brian Pulido & Ron Adrian Special warehouse find, never-before-offered edition limited to 100 copies. All copies ship in a bag and a special protective case with a Certificate of Authenticity. 16pgs, FC SRP: $75.00 LADY DEATH: THE ART OF JUAN JOSE RYP "BIKINI" COVER By Juan Jose Ryp The legendary Juan Jose Ryp delivers this succulent Lady Death in a bikini all-new cover. Limited to 750 copies. 40pgs, FC SRP: $5.99 LADY DEATH: DARK HORIZONS "UNDER ATTACK" COVER By Brian Pulido & Gabriel Guzman Lady Death and Satasha fight off the forces of Hell on this new cover by Daniel HDR! Limited to 1000 copies. 16pgs, B&W SRP: $5.99 LADY DEATH: MASTERWORKS "RUBY RED FOIL" COVER By Felipe Massafera All copies come packaged in hard plastic shell with a Certificate of Authenticity. Limited to 200 copies. 16pgs, FC SRP: $19.99 LADY DEATH: QUEEN OF THE DEAD "CRACKLING" COVER By Brian Pulido & Gabriel Guzman Lady Death’s energy is electric on this new cover by Rafa Lopez! Limited to 750 copies. WRAPAROUND—16pgs, B&W SRP: $5.99 LADY DEATH: SACRILEGE #1 "HARD BODY" COVER By Brian Pulido Series artist Gabriel Guzman delivers this sultry Lady Death piece. Limited to 750 copies. 32pgs, FC SRP: $5.99 LADY DEATH/SHI #0 DIVINE COVER By Brian Pulido & Juan Jose Ryp Lady Death and Shi look as heavenly as always on this sexy new cover by Rafa Lopez. Limited to 1,000 copies. 16pgs, FC (0 of 2) SRP: $5.99 LADY DEATH VS PANDORA #1 "PRISM FOIL" COVER By Brian Pulido & Gabriel Guzman All copies come packaged in a bag and board with a Certificate of Authenticity. Limited to 400 copies. 16pgs, FC SRP: $12.99 LADY DEATH: MASTERWORKS CANVAS ART PRINT by Felipe Massafera This art print is the second in a series of canvas prints of Felipe Massafera’s beautiful works for Lady Death Masterworks. Printed on high-quality canvas 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. Print, 11x17, FC SRP: $29.99 BANDAI ENTERTAINMENT INC EUREKA SEVEN: GRAVITY BOY AND LIFTING GIRL VOLUME 1 GN Following up the hit Eureka Seven anime and manga series! The origins of Sumner and Ruri, the main characters from the popular video game Eureka Seven: New Wave are revealed in this all-new prequel series that sets the stage for not only the video game series, but the anime series as well! SC, 164pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 WITCHBLADE: TAKERU VOLUME 2 GN The story continues! Takeru is a young Japanese girl who lives in a convent, raised by Buddhist nuns. The convent holds a dark secret: a chamber houses a box and locked inside is the Witchblade, a powerful artifact that has existed throughout the ages. Takeru suffers nightmares of the Witchblade, not understanding their meaning. But when demons attack the convent, Takeru discovers the Witchblade, and unwittingly becomes its bearer! A prequel story to the hit Witchblade anime series from Japanese animation powerhouse Gonzo, and coming soon from Funimation! SC, 5x7, 184pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 STAR OF THE MONTH WITCHBLADE VOLUME 3 TP (BANDAI) This is the story of Sara Pezzini, a New York street Detective, and how she came to wield the most powerful artifact in the universe… the Witchblade! Her journey will take you through the murder-filled alleys of New York to the highest towers of society as a supernatural war is waged within her own soul. (JAN073460) SC, 5x7, 220pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 ********************************************************************** BANG! ENTERTAINMENT OFFERED AGAIN O/A FRED PERRY'S SEXCRAFT COLLECTION VOLUME 1 CD-ROM SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL DVD SRP: $19.99 O/A KAMI TORA PENATRATOR COLLECTION VOLUME 1 CD-ROM SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL DVD SRP: $19.95 O/A MAGMA ERUPTOR CD-ROM SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL DVD SRP: $24.95 BASEMENT COMICS / AMRYL ENTERTAINMENT CAVEWOMAN: PANGAEAN SEA #10 GOLD FOIL COVER by Budd Root Meriem the Cavewoman faces off against Bruce the troll, but whose head will roll? This special collector's item limited to only 450 copies features a beautiful gold foil logo and comes with a Certificate of Authenticity, and is bagged and boarded for protection. 24pgs, B&W PI CAVEWOMAN: MAMMOTH PROTECTOR PRINT Cavewoman is one tough girl, but against five or six Sabretooths, even she needs a friend! Budd's beautiful painting of Cavewoman shows her being protected by a mighty Mammoth against some really big cats! Limited to only 550 copies, this ready-to-be-framed print measrues 11" x 17" and comes with a collector's envelope. Print, 11x17, FC PI BERKLEY BOOKS DARK HUNGER GN by Christine Feehan Based upon the New York Times bestselling Carpathian series. Riordan is an immortal Carpathian male, trapped and caged, his honor compromised by his captors, and none can withstand his desire for revenge. Juliette is an activist devoted to liberating animals from a secret jungle lab, only to stumbles upon a prisoner like no other. She will release him from his bonds, he will release her from her inhibitions. (C: 0-1-2) SC, 5x7, 208pgs, B&W SRP: $10.00 BLOODFIRE STUDIOS INTERGALACTIC #3 by Matt Olson With her history slowly becoming more clear, Alyssia and Klaff fight their way off of Cyburg and make their way to help a stranded Gene-Dyne sci-tech. When they arrive, Alyssia's purpose and true origins become clear as she finally faces her destiny. 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.95 BLATANT COMICS LAST BLOOD #3 by Bobby Crosby and Owen Gieni The humans are getting killed in the game of life, with the zombies winning six billion to thirty. Luckily for humanity they have fifty vampires ready to join the fight and preserve their blood supply, but their chances are still looking slim to none, and Slim just got his brain eaten. MATURE THEMES 24pgs, B&W SRP: $2.99 BLUEWATER PRODUCTIONS RAY HARRYHAUSEN PRESENTS: SINBAD, ROGUE OF MARS #1 by Greg Thompson & Jeff Cruz He's sailed the seven seas and explored unknown lands, fought countless monsters and battled evil wizards, but Sinbad's newest adventure may be the greatest, and most dangerous, he's ever had! Eight years have passed since the assassination of the benevolent Zhar Dadgar and the curious disappearance of his heir. Akhdar, Dadgar's villainous nephew, has usurped the Dozhakian throne and enslaved the Azurian people, igniting a civil war within the once peaceful kingdom. A prophecy foretells the coming of a stranger from a distant land who will vanquish the false king and restore the rightful ruler to the throne. Could Sinbad be that stranger, or is he merely a pawn in Akhdar's treacherous game? 22pgs, FC (1 of 5) SRP: $3.50 RAY HARRYHAUSEN PRESENTS: 20 MILLION MILES MORE #4 by Scott David and Alex Garcia To the naked eye, Venus is a bright pinpoint of light in the morning sky. Twenty million miles closer, the enigmatic planet is hidden beneath a thick cloud layer obscuring deadly secrets shrouded in mystery for millennia. In this final chapter of the Ray Harryhausen-inspired epic, man returns to Venus for the first time in 50 years. What awaits them is something as deadly as it is astonishing. What they find will change the future of humanity as they pierce the veil of secrecy that blankets the planet! Prepare for the frightening legacy of the Ymir! 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.50 VSS: NEMESIS RISING #5 by Terrence Greip & Nadir Balan All stories have a "Once upon a time," and VSS is no different. Scarlet is about to learn about the surprising twists and turns that launched VSS. We follow the olde-tyme adventures of the original swashbuckling ladies in waiting! 24pgs, FC (5 of 5) SRP: $3.50 THE LEGEND OF ISIS #3 by Derek Ruiz & Dawid Strauss The shocking conclusion of the "Rise of Darkness" storyline! The battle between light and darkness comes to a shocking conclusion as Isis learns that even in victory there can be defeat. Granted the powers of Ra, and returned to the land of the living, Isis must use her new-found powers to defeat the combined forces of Apophis and Set. Can even she survive the Rise of Darkness? 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.50 BLURRED BOOKS BLURRED VISION VOLUME 3 GN by Various Blurred Vision is an anthology of new narrative art that blurs the line between fine art and comics. Ten artists from the worlds of alternative comics and contemporary art have been brought together in this collection that explores new intersections of image and text, art like comics, and comics like art. MATURE THEMES SC, 8x11, 124pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95 BONGO COMICS FUTURAMA COMICS #33 by Boothby & Valenti It’s a comic of gargantuan proportions when Amy accidentally spritzes herself with a less than refreshing enlarging spray. Soon Amy is an unstoppable and unfashionable behemoth unceremoniously destroying New New York City. Not to mention that Bender bites off more bit torrents than he can chew as a video pirate, and the 50-foot Amy is soon on a collision course with his classic film-inspired flights of fancy. 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 SIMPSONS COMICS #134 by Boothby and Ortiz Homer saves the day and his friends during a work-related cruise by proving to be “unsinkable.” Then, Mr. Burns looking for a way to assure the public that the Springfield Channel — his personal nuclear waste dumping site — is perfectly safe, he tricks Homer into swimming the channel as a publicity stunt. But what’s a dip in the water without a little childhood trauma and a killer whale out to settle an old score? 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 BART SIMPSON'S TREEHOUSE OF HORROR #13 by Various Comedians Patton Oswalt (King of Queens, Ratatouille), Brian Posehn (Just Shoot Me) and Gerry Duggan, and Thomas Lennon (Reno 911) join with Bongo’s Ian Boothby and his life partner and gal pal Pia Guerra (Y: The Last Man), along with humor faves Hillary Barta and Tone Rodriguez to become Stand-Up Comics of Comics in the unluckiest and unlikeliest horror book of all-time…Bart Simpson’s Treehouse of Horror the 13th! From ravenous fishy mutations to pygmy youth-making libations, it’s a comic congregation that will stir the humours and put a horrifically happy smile on your face. 56pgs, FC SRP: $4.99 BOOM! STUDIOS WARHAMMER 40K: INQUISITOR #1 by Dan Abnett & Ian Edginton, & Greg Boychuk In the 41st Millenium, the enemies of mankind are legion, omnipresent and utterly deadly. While the warriors of the Imperium fight with firepower and faith, the Inquisition moves amongst mankind like an avenging shadow, striking down the enemies of humanity with uncompromising ruthlessness. The Inquisitors are the ultimate defenders of man, and only the Emperor himself is above their authority. They scour the Imperium searching for threats without and within... COVER A—32pgs, FC (1 of 5) SRP: $2.99 COVER B—32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 WARHAMMER 40K: BLOOD AND THUNDER #2 by Dan Abnett & Ian Edginton, & Daniel Lapham Trapped behind Ork lines without any hope of rescue, a lone Imperial Guard General struggles to survive, witnessing firsthand the violent and bloody power struggle that charts the rise to power of a new leader from within the slaughterhouse ranks of the Blood Axe clan... COVER A—32pgs, FC (2 of 5) SRP: $3.99 COVER B—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 WARHAMMER: FORGE OF WAR #5 by Dan Abnett & Ian Edginton, & Rahsan Ekedal In the devastating onslaught by the hordes of Chaos, the mighty armies of the Empire were shattered and routed, the survivors scattered and hunted. Now, a small contingent of men, mages and dwarfs rally a united force to assault the armies of Chaos in one final, great battle! COVER A—32pgs, FC (5 of 6) SRP: $2.99 COVER B—32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 FOUNDATION #3 by John Rozum & Chee What secrets does The Foundation hold? Using the lost texts of Nostradamus, the knowledge of the future is theirs. But who's to say that their interpretation of the future is sacred, or even correct? What if the secret organization that fights to protect the earth is wrong? A vibrant new thriller with the action of 24 but with the tone of The X-Files! 24pgs, FC (3 of 5) SRP: $3.99 THE FALL OF CTHULHU #8 by Michael Alan Nelson & Jean Jacques Dzialowski Boom!'s horror hit continues to make waves with this war in the Lovecraftian universe! Mr. Arkham sees the machinations of the Dreamlands and continues to gather his forces. A self-contained story that focuses on yet another horrific denizen that will be added to Mr. Arkham's growing list of forces, this is an excellent entry point for new readers as well as another must-have chapter of this ongoing epic horror series! Available in two different cover versions! COVER A—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 COVER B—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 HUNTER'S MOON #4 by James L. White & Sebastian Cardoso Lincoln Greer finds himself fending for his life in the woods of Menifee. Chased by the corrupt citizens, he must figure out how to escape, and get his son back alive. From award-winning screenwriter James L. White comes this tense drama that examines racism in the hidden comers of America. 32pgs, FC (4 of 5) SRP: $3.99 NORTH WIND #3 by David DiGillio From the creator of the new ABC TV show Traveler! An Ice Age Mad Max that's a blockbuster action story in widescreen style! Civilization itself is at risk as a new hero is born into a futuristic barbaric time period. A tyrant has risen, and his reign will clash with the arrival of The North Wind! 32pgs, FC (3 of 5) SRP: $3.99 POTTER'S FIELD #2 by Mark Waid & Paul Azaceta Legendary comic writer Mark Waid teams up with the critically-acclaimed artist of BOOM!'s own hit, Talent! The mystery unravels. Meet a man without a name who works to solve the riddle of the unnamed dead inside Potter's Field, filling in one gravestone at a time. This time, he's approached by a woman in jeopardy who has a past that needs answers! A new pulp-fueled thriller with dark, moody art and a whip-smart script. 32pgs, FC (2 of 3) SRP: $3.99 BOYSENBERRY BOOKS PET ON DUTY VOLUME 1 GN SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 208pgs, B&W SRP: $11.99 BROADSWORD COMICS TAROT: WITCH OF THE BLACK ROSE #46 by Jim Balent "The Witch Key" Part 3: Left to die under the ice of a frozen lake, Tarot's thoughts of saving her Witch Sisters from the prison temple is the only thing keeping her struggling for life. But before she can save the others, can she first save herself from a cold, dark, watery grave? As always, Tarot ships with two Jim Balent covers in a 50/50 ratio. Also available in a Deluxe Edition signed by Jim Balent. This deluxe lithograph plate edition comes bagged and boarded, and includes a black-and-whitt 6.5" x 10" lithograph of Tarot entitled "Magickal from Head to Toe." Limited to 500 copies. MATURE THEMES REGULAR—32pgs, FC SRP: $2.95 DELUXE EDITION—32pgs, FC SRP: $19.99 HALLOWEEN FULL COLOR PORTFOLIO by Jim Balent This is your chance to fill in any of Jim Balent's hauntingly beautiful, full-color Halloween art prints that you've missed in the past. Each pack contains four 11" x 17" unsigned stunning full-color art prints featuring Jim Balent's Tarot, Raven, or Boo Cat celebrating the 31st of October. Also, a bonus full-color 11" x 17" Tarot mystery print will be included! Five prints in all, a $100 value for onl y $60! MATURE THEMES 11x17, FC SRP: $60.00 BROCCOLI INTERNATIONAL USA MURDER PRINCESS VOLUME 2 GN by Sekihiko Inui The continuing drama! The world of politics is treacherous enough, but in Forland, it's deadly confusing. When her royal father is murdered by a greedy drug manufacturer, Princess Alita must step forward to take over the kingdom. Unfortunately, a freak magical mishap has trapped her in the body of Falis, the bounty hunter. Now Alita must stay disguised as a servant while the battle-savvy Falis sits on the throne in her body! (C: 0-1-2) MATURE THEMES SC, 224pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 BUD PLANT THE ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN RADIO SHOW AUDIO CD SET Superman took to the airwaves in 1940 in what would become the greatest adventure serial of the Golden Age of Radio! The legendary crime-fighting duo of Batman and Robin also join the Man of Steel in this thrilling l l-part serial from 1948. See an impersonator masquerading as the Caped Crusader trying to undermine American aid to Europe! Join Bud Collyer (famed host of Beat the Clock and To Tell the Truth) as Superman, Matt Crowley as Batman, and Ronald Liss as Robin as they fight "the never-ending battle for truth and justice!" CD SRP: $14.99 BUENAVENTURA PRESS COMIC ART MAGAZINE #9 The Eisner-nominated and 2004 Harvey Award-winning Comic Art Magazine returns! Issue #9 features an essay by novelist Tom De Haven on Dick Tracy creator Chester Gould; a career-spanning profile of Kaz; a visual biography of Abner Dean; an exploration of Jesse Marsh with Gilbert Hernandez and Adrian Tomine; a visual autobiography by Jerry Moriarty; and an essay on the early cartoons of Lyonel Feininger. This 208 page square bound magazine is shrinkwrapped with a separate 80-page booklet titled“Cartooning” by Ivan Brunetti. (C: 0-1-2) 208pgs, FC SRP: $19.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A COMIC ART MAGAZINE #8 This first double-sized annual issue includes a wraparound cover by featured artist Richard McGuire; "Drew Friedman: We Can't All Be Movie Stars" by Ben Schwartz; "Cartoonists in Navajo Country" by Jeet Heer, “The Dark Mirrors of Jim Starlin’s Warlock” by Douglas Wolk, and more. The magazine comes with "40 Cartoon Books of Interest," an additional exclusive booklet beautifully illustrated by the cartoonist Seth. (C: 0-1-2) #8—160pgs, FC SRP: $19.95 INJURY COMICS #1 by May, Wilson, and Robards May's misanthropic cyborg Manleau returns in the hot-rod premiere issue of Injury. In a post-apocalyptic dystopia, Manleau is attacked by the Fighting Cock, a member of the feared gang The Barnyard Animals. Can Manleau resist striking a bionic blow against this vicious gang member as laughing street urchins look on? Also in this issue, May draws punk artist Jeff Wilson's tender story of his junior-high attempt to score his first joint and listen to some heavy metal, with hilarious consequences! Plus, find out what happens when Hercules gets cloned! MATURE THEMES 32pgs, B&W SRP: $4.95 BURLYMAN ENTERTAINMENT THE MATRIX COMICS TP'S These volumes collect original stories set in the world of The Matrix. Read tales that expand the universe of The Matrix, written and illustrated by many of today's top comic book luminaries, including Larry and Andy Wachowski (writers/directors of The Matrix), Geof Darrow, and more! NOTE: Not available in the U.K. (May Purchase from U.K. Vendor) VOLUME 1—SC, 160pgs SRP: $21.95 VOLUME 2 (SEP042497)—SC, 7x10, 160pgs, FC SRP: $21.95 CARNAL COMICS DEMI'S PIN-UP DIARY ALTERNATE COVER GN SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 100pgs, B&W SRP: $15.95 DJUSTINE: TALES OF THE TWISTED WEST 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: $5.95 CBLDF ANANSI BOYS: MR. NANCY FRAGRANCE Introducing the first in a series of fragrances based on the unforgettable character of Neil Gaiman. Mr. Nancy emerges from the pages of Gaiman's bestselling novel Anansi Boys. This five milliliter bottle of perfume oil bears the scent of sugar cookies with bay rum, tobacco, and lime! Created by the Black Phoenix Alchemy Lab to benefit the Comic Book Legal Defense. 5 ml bottle SRP: $25.00 AMERICAN GODS: BILQUIS FRAGRANCE Bilquis emerges from the pages of Neil Gaiman's American Gods as a unique perfume oil capturing the essence of the beloved character! This five milliliter bottle of perfume oil bears the scent of honey,myrrh, lily of the valley, roseotto, fig leaf, almond, ambrette, red apple, and warm musk! Created by the Black Phoenix Alchemy Lab to benefit the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund! Bottle presented in an amber apothecary glass vial. 5 ml bottle SRP: $25.00 CHECKER BOOK PUBLISHING GROUP NEGATION VOLUME 4 TP by Tony Bedard & Paul Pelletier Trapped in a twisted universe, Javi used to hang with Kaine's crew — but now the ex-surgeon has his own super powered team, and he intends to use to destroy his former mends! This edition collects issues #19-24 ofthe original series. SC, 172pgs, FC SRP: $17.95 SIGIL VOLUME 6: PLANETARY UNION TP by Chuck Dixon & Scott Eaton After centuries of interstellar warfare, the humans of the Planetary Union have a new weapon: Samandahl 'Sam' Rey, a galactic mercenary, who wields a world changing power — the glowing sigil burned into his chest! This edition collects issues #33-38 of the fantastic original series. SC, 7x10, 172pgs, FC SRP: $17.95 ALEX RAYMOND'S FLASH GORDON HC'S by Alex Raymond These archival-quality volumes feature the work of legendary cartoonist, Alex Raymond, who was credited with inspiring generations of artists to try their hand at comic strips. These volumes are presented in stunning full-color, in a landscape format that does much to highlight Raymond’s gorgeous, sprawling scenery and cinematic layouts. Volume 1 collects the introductory 1934 to early 1935 period of the strip; Volume 2 collects Sunday strips originally published in 1935 and 1936; and Volume 4 collects strips from June 12, 1938 to January 21, 1940. VOL 1—HC, 9x12, 100pgs, FC SRP: $19.95 VOL 2—HC, 8x11, FC SRP: $19.95 VOL 3 (JAN052572)—HC, 9x12, 100pgs, FC SRP: $19.95 VOL 4 (JUN052873)—HC, 7x10, 100pgs, FC SRP: $19.95 CINEBOOK THORGAL, CHILD OF THE STARS VOLUME 2 GN by Jean Van Hamm e & Grzegorz Roskinsky After marrying the beautiful Aaricia and announcing the birth of their first child, life seems good for Thorgal and his newly crowned Queen. However their world is turned upside down by the jealous actions of Shaniah, a teenager rejected by Thorgal. This second volume also includes "The Black Galley." SC, 8x11, 96pgs, FC SRP: $14.99 STAR OF THE MONTH THORGAL, CHILD OF THE STARS VOLUME 1 GN by Van Hamme & Rosinski In seventh century Scandinavia, Viking warriors discover a child in a space capsule and name him Thorgal Aegirsson after Thor, the Norse God of thunder, and Aegir, the ruler of the sea, because they consider Thorgal to be a gift of the Gods. Thorgal is in fact a survivor from a group of space-farers that come from a highly advanced civilisation. When his adoptive father dies, Thorgal is ostracized by the new Viking leader, Gandalf the Insane, and is only saved from Gandalf's hatred by his daughter Aaricia, who he loves dearly. (JAN073495) SC, 8x11, 96pgs, FC SRP: $14.99 ********************************************************************** CLASS COMICS INC MARK OF AEACUS SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL 28pgs, FC SRP: $9.00 CLASSICS ILLUSTRATED/JRS FAMILY OF NORTH AMERICAN CLASSICS ILLUSTRATED COVERS POSTER Historically the first North American Classics Illustrated covers poster created to honor the beautiful painted cover artwork from the 325 titles produced under the Classics Illustrated banner. A must for all fans and collectors. Introduction by William B. Jones Jr, author of Classics Illustrated: A Cultural History with Illustrations. 36x24, FC SRP: $24.99 CONUNDRUM PRESS HELLO, ME PRETTY GN by Line Gamache The first of many underground Quebecois graphic novels artists published by Conundrum Press, Hello, Me Pretty is the English translation of Te malade, toi! (Les 400 coups), which received an honorable mention "for exceptional work" from the Quebec Library Association in 2004. It tells the story of the author's mentally disabled sister and their adventures growing up in a small community just outside Montreal while dealing with people's intolerance and lack of understanding. It is also a valuable glimpse into one family's personal trials and tribulations, woven into the tapestry of Quebec's rich culture and history. SC, 7x10, 62pgs, B&W SRP: $15.00 CRUSADE ENTERTAINMENT ZOMBIE-SAMA #1 COLOR EDITION by Billy Tucci & John Broglia Twenty-something slacker Jim Okami's day couldn't get any worse. The Sushi shop's delivery boy lost a tip due to a flat bicycle tire, got dumped by his girlfriend for rich, blonde surfer, and now the entire world is being eaten alive by biologically infected zombies! As Hell breaks loose around him, Jim witnesses the great sushi master Sanjiro, armed only with a vast array of filleting knives, heroically overtaken while defending the strip mall. Like Arthur pulling Excalibur from the stone, Jim instinctively grabs a lone katana honorably stationed above the restaurant's cash register and delivery boy Jim Okami is reborn as Zombie-Sarna! Outfitted with Sanj iro's beloved cash register katana and chain mail armor lifted from a local scuba shop, "Yo Jimbo!" will set out on a quest to save one small town from the monstrous multitudes of flesh-eating freaks! 48pgs, FC SRP: $4.99 ZOMBIE-SAMA ENGRAVED SLAYER SWORD SET Now you can own the official limited edition Zombie-sama! sword set to protect your loved ones from the monstrous multitudes of flesh eating freaks! Based on the traditional elegance of the Shirisaya, the katana, wakisashi, and tanto all bear stainless steel blades that are individually and numerically engraved with a heat temper finish. The handle and scabbard of each are hardwood construction also emblazoned with the Zombie-sama! logo on one side and the classic Shirisaya symbols on the other. The set also includes a three-tiered hardwood display stand. Katana measures 36 1/2" overall (with 25 1/2" blade), wakisashi.measures 27 1/2" overall (l8" blade), and tanto measure 18 1/8" overall (10 1/2" blade). (C: 0-1-2) Set SRP: $169.99 ZOMBIE-SAMA SIGNED & NUMBERED PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE LITHOGRAPH Creator and fan favorite Billy Tucci illustrates the katana clad zombie slasher Jim Okami and his beautiful but bitchy ex-girlfriend Suzie amidst a ghastly pile of undead in this 11"x 17" lithograph offered exclusively through Previews. All lithographs are printed on high quality Howard linen paper, numbered to only 199 editions and signed by Tucci. (C: 0-1-2) 11x17 SRP: $34.99 D. E. ARMY OF DARKNESS: FROM ASHES #2 by James Kuhoric & Fernando Blanco Dynamite proudly presents the return of Ash and the Army of Darkness! Continuing the undead action and excitement from issue #1 (following the crossover of 2007, Marvel Zombies vs. the Army of Darkness), Ash continues to explore the Deadite-infested wastes of Detroit as he attempts to wrestle control of the world back from Evil Ash and his Deadite minions! Featuring another stunning script by James Kuhoric, awesome art by Fernando Blanco, and sure-to-be coveted covers by Arthur Suydam (75%) and a vicious variant chance cover by Fabiano (Marvel Zombies vs. the Army of Darkness) Neves, this is destined to be the most talked about AOD series yet! Also available in a special Foil Cover edition! REGULAR—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.50 FOIL COVER—32pgs, FC PI THE BOYS #10 by Garth Ennis & Darick Robertson The most talked-about comic of the year continues from Dynamite Entertainment, writer/co-creator Garth Ennis, and artist/co-creator Darick Robertson! Hughie has pieced together the mysterious death of a young man, and a super-human is to blame... but is apprehension of the culprit going to be possible? Can a murderer who wears a cape be punished? MATURE THEMES RES. from Previews Vol. XVII #2 (FEB070333) 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 RED SONJA #27 by Michael Avon Oeming & Brian Reed, & Homs Stunning sword and sorcery continues featuring the "She-Devil with a Sword" — Red Sonja — from Dynamite Entertainment! In “World on Fire,” Red Sonja and crew are back in Hyboria, now subjugated under the iron hand of Kulan Gath. Along with a small, but determined band of resistance fighters, Sonja struggles to make a dent in Gath’s proverbial armor. But can she save the very world from the tyranny and evil of Gath? Featuring the tag-team writing duo of Michael Avon Oeming and Brain Reed, along with interior artist Homs, and covers artists for this issue: Mel (Spider-Man vs. Red Sonja) Rubi, Homs, Joe Prado and Dan Panosian! This issue is also available in a Fiery Red Foil edition by Ron Adrian! REGULAR—32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 FOIL COVER—32pgs, FC PI RED SONJA: TRAVELS TP by Various The She-Devil-With-A-Sword has had many incredible adventures during her "Travels," and Dynamite has brought them to you in a series of incredible one-shot specials! Now Dynamite collects all of these one-shots into a single "Travels-Log," including: Red Sonja: One More Day, Red Sonja: Monster Isle, Red Sonja: Vacant Shell, and Red Sonja Goes East, presented by an all-star cast of writers and artists! Featuring a complete cover gallery from all of the one-shots, this collected edition includes a new cover illustration by Liam Sharpe! SC, 7x10 SRP: $14.99 RED SONJA VOLUME 2: ARROWSMITHS HC by Michael Avon Oeming & Various Collecting issues #8-12 of the fan-favorite Red Sonja series, the Arrowsmiths story arc features the return of Kulan Gath and was created by the team of writer Michael Avon Oeming, and artists Mel Rubi, Pablo Marcos, Lee Moder, and Stephen Sadowski! Presented in a stunning hardcover edition, this collection also includes a complete cover gallery plus bonus materials! In addition to the collector's edition hardcover, we're also offering the softcover edition, featuring a standard cover by Adam Hughes, and a Previews Exclusive cover by superstar artist, Jim Lee! (C: 0-1-2) HARDCOVER—HC, 7x10, 112pgs, FC SRP: $19.99 HUGHES COVER—SC, 7x10, 112pgs, FC SRP: $14.99 LEE COVER—SC, 7x10, 112pgs, FC SRP: $14.99 ADVENTURES OF RED SONJA VOL 1 TP (NEW ED) by Various An all-new printing of the best-selling Adventures of Red Sonja Volume 1 featuring the classic Marvel Comics adventures of the She-Devil with a Sword — with newly re-mastered interior color art! Containing the Red Sonja tales from Marvel Feature #1-7, these tales are where it all began, and help set the stage for the current Red Sonja series from Dynamite! Colorist Jose Villarrubia specifically re-mastered Neal Adams' story for this collection! Plus, legendary Red Sonja writer and former Marvel Editor-in-Chief, Roy Thomas, provides the introduction! RES. from Previews Vol. XVI #12 (DEC063479) SC, 7x10, FC SRP: $19.99 THE ADVENTURES OF RED SONJA VOLUME 2: SHE-DEVIL WITH SWORD TP by Roy Thomas, Frank Thorne, & Various This volume collects the Red Sonja tales from Marvel's Red Sonja #1-7, presented in glorious, fully re-mastered color! These tales are where it all begins, and help set the stage for the current Red Sonja series. This is a must-have collection of never-before-reprinted material, featuring cover art by Frank Thorne! Plus, legendary Red Sonja writer and former Editor-in-chief, Roy Thomas provides an introduction! Ships with two covers in an equal ratio. RES. from Previews Vol. XV #9 (SEP052870) SC, 7x10, 196pgs, FC SRP: $19.99 SAVAGE TALES #4 by Various The smash series from Dynamite continues with an all-new series of the most brutal and savage comic stories ever told! This issue features the debut of a two-part Red Sonja tale from Death Dealer writer Joshua Ortega (and artist Walter Geovanni)! It’s a Savage Sonja tale you won’t find anywhere else! Also this month, the debut chapter of writer Doug Murray’s “Sellsword” (featuring artist Diego Bernard) — starring a mysterious stranger who rides into town and sets two families at each other’s throats, but with a twist you won’t see coming! Also look for “The Art of War” by writer Brandon Jerwa and artist Joe Prado, and the first installment of “The Ripper,” featuring a shocking tale of brutal murder among the royal court of a most mysterious land (art by Pere “Savage Tales: Elder Things” Perez)! All under two more stunning covers from artists Richard (Dark Tower) Isanove and Stjepan (The Darkness) Sejic!SRP: $4.99 NEW BATTLESTAR GALACTICA VOLUME 1 HC by Greg Pak & Nigel Raynor A Previews Exclusive! Issues #0 through #5 of Dynamite’s New Battlestar Galactica series are collected here in one exclusive hardcover printing! Written by Greg (Incredible Hulk) Pak and illustrated by Nigel Raynor, New Battlestar Galactica features an “unseen” season of the all-new Sci-Fi series Battlestar Galactica. In this opening story arc, the dead have returned… but are they part of a prophecy, or a deadly Cylon plot? Plus: A complete cover gallery, “DVD Commentary” from the creative team, behind-the-scenes materials, and more! Available in a Previews Exclusive cover edition, plus a Photo Cover edition! (C: 0-1-2) RES. from Previews Vol. XVI #11 (NOV063463) PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE—HC, FC SRP: $24.99 PHOTO COVER—HC, FC SRP: $24.99 NEW BATTLESTAR GALACTICA: SEASON ZERO #3 by Brandon Jerwa & Jackson Herbert This brand-new series features the very first missions of the Battlestar Galactica and her crew, including Commander Adama, Starbuck, Apollo, and more! In issue #3, a series of terrorist attacks takes place across the colonies, and the crew of the Galactica is in charge of the investigation. During the action, we see the BSG debuts of Sharon and Dualla, as they come aboard. Featuring four stunning covers by Stjepan (The Darkness) Sejic, Adriano (Jungle Girl, Red Sonja) Batista, and Stephen Segovia, plus another great Photo Cover! Also available in a special Foil Cover edition! REGULAR—32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 FOIL COVER—32pgs, FC PI WITCHBLADE: SHADES OF GRAY #3 by Leah Moore, John Reppion, & Stephen Segovia Shrouded in mystery, the Witchblade has known many friends and many foes in its long history, but it has never faced such a mystery as the troubled Dorian Gray! Now, the two meet in a special Dynamite/Top Cow crossover event! Dorian and Sara continue their dance, each of them searching for clues as to the other’s motivations and past secrets, while the past history of Gray and the Witchblade continues to be reveleaed! Plus, the look at Gray’s portrait and the Count makes his move! This issue is also available in a special foil-enhanced cover edition! RES. from Previews Vol. XVII #2 (FEB073335) REGULAR—32pgs, FC (3 of 4) SRP: $3.50 FOIL COVER—32pgs, FC PI WITCHBLADE: SHADES OF GRAY #4 by Leah Moore, John Reppion, & Stephen Segovia Shrouded in mystery, the Witchblade has known many friends and many foes in its long history, but it has never faced such a mystery as the troubled Dorian Gray! Now, the two meet in a special Dynamite/Top Cow Crossover Event! In “The Final Curtain,” all of the players have been assembled — Sara, The Witchblade, Gray, and the Dread Count — and mysteries are revealed… including Gray’s fate and his history with Sara and the Witchblade! Writers Leah Moore and John Reppion are joined by interior artist Stephen Segovia, plus cover artists E-Bas, Adriano Batista and Stephen Segovia! This issue is also available in a special foil-enhanced cover edition! RES. from Previews Vol. XVII #3 (MAR073351) REGULAR—32pgs, FC (4 of 4) SRP: $3.50 FOIL COVER—32pgs, FC PI THE LONE RANGER #10 by Brett Matthews & Sergio Cariello The Eisner Nominated ("Best News Series" and "Best Cover Artist") series continues from Dynamite, writer Brett Matthews, artist Sergio Cariello and art director/cover artist John Cassaday! The Lone Ranger #10 concludes the explosive story arc that began in issue #7 of the all-new ongoing series! Can the Ranger and Tonto fulfill there mission and successfully transport a man accused of murder through the very land owned by the relatives of the man he allegedly killed? Or will they — and the accused — meet their ends? This issue is also available in a special foil cover edition! (C: 0-0-1) REGULAR—32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 FOIL COVER—32pgs, FC PI HIGHLANDER #12 by Brandon Jerwa & Carlos Rafael The first year of Dynamite’s all-new Highlander series concludes here with a BANG! It’s all been leading up to this moment as series writer Brandon Jerwa concludes his most explosive Highlander story yet, and Dunacan MacLeod wrestles with the fate of the entire world — and that of his cousin Connor’s very existence! Featuring four stunning covers from such diverse talents as Michael Avon Oeming, Fabio Laguna, Jean Dias, and Alecia Rodriguez! 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 TERMINATOR 2: INFINITY #4 by Simon Furman & Nigel Raynor As Dynamite's first Terminator 2 comic book ever comes racing towards its explosive conclusion, John Connor and his newfound army continues to attack Skynet under the guidance of "Uncle Bob," a T-800 loyal to John and his human companions. But, what will they do when Uncle Bob faces the T-Infinity in a battle in which only one of the deadly killing machines is able to walk away from in one piece? Dynamite’s all new T2 comics are again brought to you by the first and last name of all things robotic, writer Simon Furman, along with artist Nigel (Battlestar Galactica) Raynor, and cover artists Raynor, Stjepan (The Darkness) Sejic, and Pat Lee! This issue is also available in a special "Cyberdyne Silver" foil cover edition! REGULAR—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.50 FOIL COVER—32pgs, FC PI PAINKILLER JANE VOLUME 1 TP—PHOTO COVER EDITION by Jimmy Palmiotti, Joe Quesada & Lee Moder First time in Previews! A new printing of the exciting trade featuring a photo cover of SCI FI’s Painkiller Jane, Kristanna Loken! Collecting all three issues of the Dynamite return of Jane, this new limited edition collection also features a complete cover gallery courtesy of Joe Quesada, Jimmy Palmiotti, Amanda Connor and Lee Moder, a production diary from Palmiotti (when he visited the set of the all-new series on SCI FI) and an interview with the creators! NOTE: Previously offered in Previews Plus #764! SC, 7x10, 112pgs, FC SRP: $9.99 STARS OF THE MONTH THE ESSENTIAL PAINKILLER JANE TP by Quesada, Palmiotti, Conner, & Augustyn This trade reprints the classic 1999 zero issue of Painkiller Jane (now available from new series publisher, Dynamite Entertainment) in this essential collection! Features issues #0-6, by the creative team of Joe Quesada, Jimmy Palmiotti, Amanda Conner and Brian Augustyn, this new edition features a striking cover by Joe Quesada and Jimmy Palmiotti along with a classic cover gallery! (FEB062967) (C: 0-1-1) SC, 7x10, FC SRP: $19.99 ARMY OF DARKNESS VOLUME 3: ARMY OF DARKNESS VS. REANIMATOR TP by James Kuhoric, Nick Bradshaw, & Sanford Greene The Army of Darkness story that features the crossover no one ever expected to see: Army of Darkness vs. Re-Animator! Ash Vs. West! The Ultimate battle! Ash finds himself committed to Arkham Asylum, and it's here that he runs afoul of a rather ghoulish and creepy Dr. Herbert West, Re-Animator! This book features the four issues of the titanic team-up, as well as a complete cover gallery (J.G. Jones, Sanford Greene, Gabriele Dell'Otto) and a Nick Bradshaw Monster Gallery Sketchbook! Two covers shipping in equal ratio featuring J.G. Jones and and Gabriele Dell’Otto! (APR063079) SC, 7x10, 112pgs, FC SRP: $14.99 ARMY OF DARKNESS VOLUME 4: OLD SCHOOL TP by James Kuhoric & Kevin Sharpe, & Various Return to the grueling horror of the Army of Darkness movie trilogy with this explosive new collection of the Old School story arc from the ongoing Army of Darkness series by writer James Kuhoric and artist Kevin Sharpe! Plus: this special trade paperback collection also includes the Tales of the Army of Darkness Monster-Sized Annual, featuring 48 pages of all-out horror and action from the Army of Darkness — five fantastic and terrible tales by the following creative teams: Shawn Spurlock & Paul Azaceta, James Kuhoric & Nick Bradshaw, James Kuhoric & Filip Sablik, and Robert Napton & Michael O'Hare. Plus: special guests Robert Kirkman… and Ryan Ottley! Also included is a cover gallery from Old School and the Tales Annual! SC, 7x10, 136pgs, FC SRP: $14.99 ********************************************************************** OFFERED AGAIN O/A BATTLESTAR GALACTICA: ZAREK #1—SEJIC VARIANT COVER EDITION by Brandon Jerwa, Adriano Batista & Stjepan Sejic A reprint to the debut issue with a variant cover by Stjepan Sejic! Dynamite’s mini-series focusing on the life and beginnings of Tom Zarek — as portrayed by original Galactica star Richard Hatch — begins here! Inside is content from Zarek's own novel, The Revolution Within, which tells the untold origin of the author and the Sagittaron colony. 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.50 O/A HIGHLANDER #2—CAMMO VARIANT COVER EDITION by Michael Avon Oeming, Brandon Jerwa & Lee Moder A new printing featuring a "Cammo" variant cover! 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 O/A THE LONE RANGER #3—CASSADAY VARIANT COVER EDITION by Brett Matthews, John Cassaday, Sergio Cariello & Dean White A new printing of the red-hot series’ third issue, with a variant cover by John (Astonishing X-Men) Cassaday! 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 O/A RED SONJA #17—JIM BALENT VARIANT COVER EDITION by Michael Avon Oeming, Mel Rubi & Stephen Sadowski A new printing featuring a special variant cover by Jim (Tarot) Balent! 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 DAYSTAR STUDIOS ENTERTAINMENT THE QUEST #4: EVIL'S DAWN by Brown & Vasquez With both Romdomin and Mephisto dead, and Timarkee in bondage, Asmodeus was able to destroy the Martonian village with ease. His long awaited victory is complete, as he now sets his eyes on the rest of the world! 24pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 DEL REY DRAGON EYE VOLUME 2 GN by Kairi Fujiyama Ten years ago, a terrible virus swept the globe. It turned its victims into bloodthirsty monsters called Dracules, and the only cure is death. New Virus Squad recruit Leila Mikami is one of the humanity's most promising young warriors, but she has another agenda: her parents were killed by a Dracule, and she's determined to take revenge. To do this, she has to find the Dragon Eye — a magic weapon that will make her the most powerful warrior in the world. SC, 208pgs, B&W SRP: $10.95 GHOST HUNT VOLUME 9 GN by Shiho Inada & Fuyumi Ono It's Buffy meets The Ring in manga form! For fans of xxxHOLiC! SC, 208pgs, B&W SRP: $10.95 KAGETORA VOLUME 7 GN by Akira Segami The young ninja Kagetora has been given a great honor: to serve a renowned family of skilled martial artists. But on arrival, he's handed a challenging assignment: teach the heir to the dynasty — the charming but clumsy Yuki — the deft moves of self-defense and combat. Yuki's inability to master the martial arts is not what makes this job so difficult for Kagetora. No, it is Yuki herself. Someday she will head her family dojo , and for a ninja like Kagetora to fall in love with his master is a betrayal of his duty, the ultimate dishonor, and strictly forbidden! SC, 208pgs, B&W SRP: $10.95 LE CHEVALIER D'EON VOLUME 2 GN by Kiriko Yumeji and Tau Ubukata With a hot anime on the way that Wizard called "one to watch," this genre-bending, visually arresting gothic fantasy is sure to be hot, hot, hot! (C: 0-1-2) MATURE THEMES SC, 5x7, 208pgs, B&W SRP: $10.95 PASTEL VOLUME 8 GN by Toshihiko Kobayashi A twist on the romantic comedy genre where a teenage boy is in love with a girl ... who happens to be like an adopted sister! MATURE THEMES SC, 224pgs, B&W SRP: $10.95 SCHOOL RUMBLE VOLUME 7 GN by Jin Kobayashi A big hit in Japan, School Rumble is funny, and very true to the Japanese high school experience! (C: 0-1-2) MATURE THEMES SC, 208pgs, B&W SRP: $10.95 THE WALLFLOWER VOLUME 13 GN by Tomoko Hayakawa The Wallflower is consistently one of the top ten manga in Japan, according to NewType magazine! The 16 volumes of the series have sold more than 4 million copies in Japan thus far! (C: 0-1-2) MATURE THEMES SC, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $10.95 XXXHOLIC VOLUME 10 GN by CLAMP A gorgeously illustrated series by CLAMP, the all-female Japanese mangaka group, creators of the bestselling Tsubasa, Chobits, and Cardcaptor Sakura. SC, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $10.95 DEMENTIAN COMICS NOTHING BETTER VOUME 1: NO PLACE LIKE HOME TP by Tyler Page Xeric Grant Winner! Freshman roommates Katt and Jane,quickly learn there's more tocollege than just going to class. They struggle to find their place not only as rommates, but as individuals trying to construct their adult conception of relationships, education, religion, sex, secrets, family, home, and themselves. SC, 7x10, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $15.00 DESPERADO PUBLISHING ABANDONED COLOR EDITION GN by Pruett & Gaydos Presented for the first time in full color, this deluxe edition of the critically-acclaimed long out-of-print graphic novella features beautifully rendered painted artwork by fan-favorite Michael Gayos. This story of physical and spiritual abandonment shows the archangel Adriel becoming involved in a lost child's plight. He must surmount temptation and overwhelming danger to reunite this forsaken child with his estranged mother. A sketchbook section and gallery are included. SC, 64pgs, FC SRP: $5.99 ATOMIK MIKE VOLUME 1 TP by Nilson, Cruz, DeGano, & Bonilla Collecting Atomik Mike #1-4! Atomik Mike has everything; a fast ship, a great girlfriend, and even a cool nickname. The only thing he doesn't have is his human body because he was transformed into a monkey by his jealous arch-rival Captain Tariq. Now, Mike and his loyal crew search for a means to reverse his condition while maintaining his reputation as the fastest cargo hauler in the universe! Includes a pin-up gallery and additional concept art SC, 7x10, 112pgs, FC SRP: $15.99 ATOMIK MIKE #1 by Nilson,Cruz, & Bonilla A human Atomik Mike claiming to be the future version of his monkey self has come back in time to ask for help stopping Mr. Peck from taking control of the galaxy. But can two Atomik Mikes stop a power hungry madman that can control time? (1 of 4) SRP: $3.99 CHERUB'S: PARADISE LOST #3 by Bryan Talbot & Mark Stafford The Cherubs get drunk and experience the joys of physical existence, including hangovers, puking -and attraction to the opposite sex . It's not all fun, though, as the vampire bruiser Boris — Frankie Dracula's enforcer — attacks Mary and the guys. Meanwhile, the angel cops hunting them as suspects for the murder in Heaven relentlessly close in for the kill. 32pgs, B&W (3 of 4) SRP: $3.99 DEADWORLD: FROZEN OVER #2 by Mike Raicht & Federico Dallachhio With New York snowed in, the survivors attempt to escape the city before the thaw comes. But not only must they deal with the harsh weather and the thousands of zombies wandering the streets of NewYork, they will have to deal with the baddest zombie of the mall — King Zombie. But why is the King searching for Kolin Fleet and his band? And what deal did the King strike with the terrifying zombie known as the Giant in order to find them? MATURE THEMES 32pgs, B&W (2 of 4) SRP: $3.99 THE LOOKING GLASS WARS: HATTER M HC From the New York Times bestselling novel The Looking Glass Wars by Frank Beddor! Nominated for two Eisner Awards ("Best Limited Series" and "Best Painter") comes this most-talked about original limited series of the year! Like a violent birth, Royal Bodyguard Hatter Madigan explodes through a puddle on the Champs Elysées from his world in the year 1859, shockingly separated from the future Queen of Wonderland he had been entrusted to protect. Pursued by the police, taunted by nationalistic Frenchmen and challenged by an evil black magician, Hatter must evade the authorities while simultaneously searching for lost princess Alyss. The myth of Hatter M begins here! HC, 168pgs, FC SRP: $24.99 NEGATIVE BURN #14 by Various The Eagle, Eisner, and Harvey Award nominated anthology returns this month with yet another issue packed with today's top creators and tomorrow's brightest talents. MATURE THEMES 64pgs, B&W SRP: $5.99 THIRTEEN STEPS #2 by Hester, Satterlee & Mellon Justin is a werewolf who knows he has a problem, and so he joins a support group for monsters like himself. But between militant "werewolf pride" movements, a vampiric sponsor, a succubus ex-girlfriend, and a killer pimp, will Justin survive long enough to work the program? From the imagination of writer Phil Hester (The Darkness)! MATURE THEMES 40pgs, B&W SRP: $3.99 DEVIL’S DUE PUBLISHING DRAFTED #1 Author: Mark Powers Artist: Chris Lie Cover Artist: Chris Lie It begins as a day like any other. However, in a heartbeat, everything changes… Today, we learn we aren’t alone in the universe. Governments cease to exist. Borders disappear. Old hatreds are forgotten -- and the people of earth, finally united as one, are drawn into a conflict of unimaginable proportions – Today, WE HAVE BEEN DRAFTED! 32pgs, FC $3.50 HACK/SLASH #5 Author: Tim Seeley Artists: Emily Stone & Courtney Via Cover Artists: A – Crank! B – Tim Seeley It’s the dream of every man to date a beauty queen, right? The fantasy of pressing flesh with a real-life supermodel can be hard to resist... Would it matter to him if the flesh being pressed was no longer attached to a body, though? Uhm… Ew? Plus: Cassie… the night nurse?! 32 pgs, FC $3.50 XOMBIE #6 Author: James Farr Artist: Nate Lovett Cover Artists: A – Tim Seeley B – James Farr The series conclusion! The last bastion of humanity is being swarmed by a tidal wave of zombies! Can Dirge, Nephthys, Zoe and Co. even hope to save the last of the human race? Do they even stand a chance against Gallows, the sentient zombie? When the dust settles, will anyone be left among the living? 32pgs, FC $3.50 SHEENA #4 Author: Robert Rodi (Rogue, Loki, Elektra) Concept by Steven E. De Souza (Die Hard screenplay writer) Artist: Matt Merhoff Cover Artists: A – Joe Linsner; B – Frazer Irving; C – Tim Seeley With forces pursing her from every side, Sheena makes a run for the only place she knows she’ll be safe – and once she makes it into the embrace of the jungle, her pursuers will come to know firsthand what the call of the wild really sounds like! All-out steamy jungle action issue! Don’t miss the unbelievable twist on the last page of this issue! 32 pgs, FC $3.50 G.I. JOE: STORM SHADOW #5 Author: Larry Hama (G.I. Joe, Wolverine) Artist: Michael Bills Cover Artist: Kalman Andrasofszky When his travels take him to Germany, Storm Shadow finds himself stuck in a situation with an angry, fanatical patriot and his army of incredible – and deadly – battle androids! Seems that not everyone was happy when the wall came down… It’s ninjitsu vs. technology! 32 pgs, FC $3.50 G.I. JOE: AMERICA’S ELITE VOL. 4: TRUTH AND CONSEQUENCES Authors: Mike O’Sullivan, Mark Powers Artist: Tim Seeley, Javier Sicilia, Mike Bear Cover Artist: Clement Sauve Two intense quests, each with drastically different goals in mind: General Philip Rey — a man desperate to get answers for the lies of his life; The Baroness — a woman driven to gain bloody revenge on all the enemies that have wronged her. Two quests that will rock the G.I. Joe team once the Truth and Consequences of each come to light… Collecting G.I. JOE: AMERICA’S ELITE #19-24 into one handsome volume! SC, 7x10, 160pgs, FC $18.99 G.I. JOE: AMERICA’S ELITE #27 Author: Mark Powers Artist: Michael Shoyket Cover Artist: Kalman Andrasofszky WORLD WAR III: Part 3 (of 12)—The G.I. Joe team’s intentional campaign against Cobra rages on! Their current target: the deadly Skull Buster! A man who seems to have nature on his side! Plus: we’ve known him for years, but still know so little – Duke’s personal life gets the spotlight in a surprising way! All this amidst the deadly machinations of Cobra Commander! 32 pgs, FC $3.50 G.I. JOE SPECIAL MISSIONS: …THE ENEMY Authors: Andrew Dabb, Mike O’Sullivan Artists: Vincente Cifuentes, Mike Getty Cover Artist: Kalman Andrasofszky The war has been raging for years – G.I. Joe vs. the seemingly endless army of men wearing Cobra blue. Who are those men? How do they come to don the symbol of Cobra and fight against democracy? What can be gained from knowing the other side? Plus: A deadly back-up story featuring Blackout, the G.I. Joe traitor! A unique look at a greenshirt and a blueshirt, featuring original team member Grunt! 48 pgs, FC $5.50 G.I. JOE: STORM SHADOW SERIES POSTER Artist: Sean Murphy Out of his solo tales and onto your wall! The incredible image from the STORM SHADOW series is now available in poster format! This striking image by artist Sean Murphy is perfect for any frame! Poster, 18x24, FC $5.99 SHEENA: QUEEN OF THE JUNGLE POSTER Artist: Mike Huddleson Right out of the jungle and into your room! Sheena, the ever-sexy queen of the jungle erupts from the pages of her steamy hot series onto this amazing poster – perfect for any wall! Poster, 18x24, FC $5.99 DRAGONLANCE CHRONICLES VOL. III: DRAGONS OF SPRING DAWNING #7 [OF 12] Writers: Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman Adapted by: Andrew Dabb Artist: Julius Gopez Cover Artists: A – Julius Gopez, B – Tyler Walpole As the War for Krynn escalates to undreamed levels, the mysterious mage Fizban returns! But is he an ally — or an unstable element that could destroy the last remnants of hope? Meanwhile, the Companions embark on their most dangerous mission yet: to penetrate the Dark Queen’s stronghold in Neraka! COVER A—32pgs, FC $3.50 COVER B—32pgs, FC (Prestige Cardstock Cover) $5.50 DIGITAL MANGA PUBLISHING FREEFALL ROMANCE GN (YAOI) by Hyouta Fujiyama Reni and Youichi were nothing more than drinking buddies. But when a night of imbibing goes a little too far, they find themselves drinking buddies with "benefits!" What begins as a drunken lark soon becomes a passionate affair. But Renji and Youichi aren't really gay... or are they? MATURE THEMES SC, 6x8, 184pgs, B&W $12.95 INVISIBLE BOY VOLUME 1 GN (YAOI) by Hotaru Odagiri At the Ouka Academic Institute, an elite all-male private school for the nation's most gifted, exists a student council with some extraordinary members. Among them is Yuushi Satou, the student council president admired by every student. Despite his cool, elegant demeanor, he is a passionate leader. In fact, unbeknownst to him, his concealed passion is what makes him attractive to the rest of the students. Backed by a beautiful bouquet of boys to round off the council, this all-boys school is ready to burst. MATURE THEMES SC, 6x8, 208pgs, B&W $12.95 MANIC LOVE GN (YAOI) by Satomi Yamagata During the summer of his second year in high school, Maki Sonoda found love for the first time in the arms of his cram school teacher, Haruji Shirai. Blinded by the illusions of his first love, Maki can think only of getting to know Haruji more. But, things become complicated when Maki realizes that Haruji is really in love with high school teacher Mr. Mizuguchi. Three men find themselves intertwined in this tantalizing love triangle full of emotion. MATURE THEMES SC, 6x8, 168pgs, B&W $12.95 MELTED LOVE GN (YAOI) by You Takumi Professional male model Juuzou has a sweet, sweet lover. Juuzou used to be the kind of guy who had an eye for beautiful men, but after meeting his doctor friend Mitsuya, it turns out the tables are turned. It's that men seem to melt over him. Mitsuya pampers Juuzou constantly, he isn't jealous and is never over protective. He is the perfect lover, but lately it simply is not enough. Is Juuzou losing his charisma that causes most men to melt at his feet? MATURE THEMES SC, 6x8, 196pgs, B&W $12.95 SPELL GN (YAOI) by Hyouta Fujiyama When second-year college student Takamasa Natori gets dragged to a double date by his friend, Takeda, he meets Junpei Kisugi. The two hit it off instantly, and they are soon getting along as if they have known each other for years. But when Natori hears that Kisugi is bisexual, he doesn't know what to think. The two remain friends but things heat up when Natori runs into Kisugi's current and slightly jealous lover Tohru... MATURE THEMES SC, 6x8, 184pgs, B&W $12.95 STAR GN (YAOI) by Keiko Konno Hoshimi Sudou is known as a lady-killer at the office. But Sodou leads a double life - lady-killer office man by day, awkward yet charming singer in an amateur band at night. His co-worker Hirokawa stumbles upon Sodou late one night on the street and is taken by his true face. At work Hirokawa finds himself becoming more and more attracted to Soudou and sets out to seduce him. MATURE THEMES SC, 6x8, 200pgs, B&W $12.95 STOLEN HEART GN (YAOI) by Maki Kanamaru & Yukine Honami The son of a rich and conceited aristocratic family leads an easy life of luxury. With servants to wait on him hand and foot and his every wish granted with the right amount of money, life is easy. But, what happens when a mysterious thief steals something very important and irreplaceable from that young boy? MATURE THEMES SC, 6x8, 184pgs, B&W $12.95 DIGITAL WEBBING DIGITAL WEBBING PRESENTS #35 by Dustin fee & Casey Maloney The evil Illuminati have decided humanity has grown boring and wish to replace them with an all-new species. It's up to our Crypo-All-Stars to protect the human race! Big Foot, Loch Ness Monster, Abominable Snowman and the alien survivor of the Roswell incident jump into action, but is it enough? 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 E-MAN: DOLLY by Nicola Cuti & Joe Staton E-Man and the gang return for another all-new self-contained story! On a mission in outer space, E-Man finds a little girl stranded in the fabled area known as Null Space. Once on earth, he and Nova discover Dolly's uncanny ability to control dolls, but who's controlling Dolly? It's all-out action, adventure and fun in the proud E-Man tradition. 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 E-MAN RECHARGED CLASSIC TRIBUTE COVER SIGNED by Nicola Cuti & Joe Staton Signed by co-creator and artist Joe Staton! If you missed the first E-Man one-shot, now's your chance to grab a copy. Originally offered as a retailer exclusive bonus, now a limited supply is available. In this issue, the original creators reunite E-Man with his girlfiiend Nova Kane and their arch-nemesis, The Brain from Sirius. (C: 0-1-2) 32pgs, FC SRP: $14.99 BLOODRAYNE LYCAN REX—ROBINSON COVER SIGNED by Troy Wall & Mark A. Robinson Signed by G.I Joe : Storm Shadow artist Mark A. Robinson! If you missed the Lycan Rex one-shot, now's your chance to own an exclusive cover variant! Agent Rayne goes up against an army of werewolves all being controlled by the mysterious Lycan Rex. Their mission: to bring the Brimstone Society to its knees! (C: 0-1-2) 32pgs, FC SRP: $14.99 DO GOODER PRESS PS238 #27 by Aaron Williams One minute, Tyler was in quarantine with a virus that could lead to the extinction of mankind. The next minute, he's the President of the United States? Why doesn't he seem to be in complete control of his actions? And why does everyone keep calling him 'President Cranston'? Learn some of the secrets of how PS238 came to be in this Oval Office issue! 32pgs, B&W SRP: $2.99 DR MASTER PUBLICATIONS INC IRON WOK JAN #26 GN by Shinji Saijyo Judging begins for the final dishes! There is Kiriko's ostrich meat and salt millefeuille baked in salt, and Ransei's stuffed lotus roots for the 21st century. With Jan's survival-style ostrich carpaccio to be judged last, will his dish retain the magic until the judges try it? SC, 208pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 JUNK VOLUME 4 GN by Kia Asamiya Ryoko is rescued, but what happened during her captivity will scar her for the rest of her life. Hiro is filled with resentment for not being able to rescue her earlier, but as if to rub salt in the wound, a tabloid exposes Ryoko's mother's affair with Hiro, tearing her family apart. Witness Junk's punishment as Hiro's rage and frustration explodes against the mass media. SC, 208pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 KEY PRINCESS STORY: ETERNAL ALICE RONDO VOLUMES 1 & 2 SET by Kaishaku Aruto Rirhara is a student who spends his free time reading the book about Alice, of Wonderland fame, and is even writing his own sequel. After meeting a girl who bears a striking resemblance to his heroine, he is pulled into a world where girls with strange powers and bunny ears battle to recover the true sequel, which has been lost for generations. What Aruto learns is that he has creative powers of his own, and he must use them to recover the lost book. Set (x2), SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $15.95 LUNAR LEGEND TSUKIHIME VOLUMES 1-4 SET by Sasakishonen A childhood accident has left young Shiki Tohno with a very special ability. He can now see the hidden lines or weak points in all things — be they organic or inorganic. By striking or cutting along these lines, Shiki can slice through virtually anything, like a hot knife through butter. But the gift also comes with an unquenchable thirst to kill! Set (x4), SC, 5x7, 224pgs, B&W SRP: $29.95 DRAMA QUEEN 10K YEN LOVER 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, 5x8, 184pgs, B&W SRP: $12.99 BROTHER 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, 5x8, 184pgs, B&W SRP: $12.99 EMPTY HEART 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, 5x8, 184pgs, B&W SRP: $12.99 INVOKE 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, 5x8, 184pgs, B&W SRP: $12.99 STARS OF THE MONTH AUDITION GN'S by Kye Young Chon Ever dream of being in a rock band? Ever dream of being in a genius rock band? Could there be such a thing? For Chul, Dal Bong, Mickey, and Rae-young, it's not a matter of "if," but of "when" for these four genius musicians! (FEB073409) SC, 5x7, 176pgs, B&W SRP: $11.99 VISION OF THE OTHER SIDE GN'S by Yu-Chin Lin Princess Nan-Fan of the Tang Dynasty finds herself coerced into a political marriage with the rival Li Kingdom. Not one to accept her fate, she makes a grand escape from the imperial palace! Can she find her true destiny now that she's free? VOL 1 (FEB073419)—SC, 5x7, 176pgs, B&W SRP: $11.50 VOL 2 (FEB073420)—SC, 5x7, 176pgs, B&W SRP: $10.99 DRAWN & QUARTERLY 32 STORIES: THE COMPLETE OPTIC NERVE MINI-COMICS (CURRENT PRINTING) by Adrian Tomine Over 20,000 copies sold, this landmark perennial best-seller is back in a new fifth printing! 32 Stories is Adrian Tomine's first book, collecting his remarkably prodigious mini-comics. This book serves as an excellent introduction to Tomine's work and provides an early glimpse at his development over the past decade. (STAR14282) MATURE THEMES SC, 6x9, 100pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95 ********************************************************************** SHORTCOMINGS HC by Adrian Tomine From the author of Optic Nerve, the most anticipated graphic novel of 2007! Ben Tanaka has problems. In addition to being rampantly critical, sarcastic, and insensitive, his long-term girlfriend, Miko Hayashi, suspects that Ben has a wandering eye, and more to the point, a wandering eye in the direction ofwhite women. This accusation (and its various implications) becomes the subject of heated debate, setting in motion a story that pits California against New York, devotion against desire, and truth against trust. By confusing their personal problems with political ones, Ben and Miko are strangely alone together and oddly alike, even as they fly apart, failing to see that what unites them is their shared hypocrisies and double standards. This gray zone between the personal and the political is a minefield that acclaimed cartoonist Adrian Tomine navigates boldly and nimbly. An insightful reflection of human shortcomings! MATURE THEMES HC, 7x9, 112pgs, B&W SRP: $19.95 SLEEPWALK AND OTHER STORIES TP by Adrian Tomine Collecting the first four issues of Adrian Tomine's acclaimed comic series Optic Nerve, this book offers sixteen concise, haunting tales of modern life. The characters here appear to be well-adjusted on the surface, but Tomine takes us deeper into their lives, subtly examining their struggle to connect with friends and lovers. MATURE THEMES SC, B&W SRP: $15.95 STARS OF THE MONTH SUMMER BLONDE TP by Adrian Tomine With a deft and romantic touch, Adrian Tomine portrays the emotional ambivalence of drifting, urban twenty-somethings in stunning black and white. His stories are appealingly naturalistic, stylishly cinematic, and emotionally rich. His fans accuse him of eavesdropping on their most intimate moments, exhibiting their insecurities with both forensic detachment and surprising compassion. (STAR20186) MATURE THEMES SC, B&W SRP: $16.95 SCRAPBOOK: UNCOLLECTED WORK 1992-2004 TP by Adrian Tomine Adrian Tomine's Optic Nerve proved he was a preeminent cartoonist. The best of his extracurricular work is in Scrapbook, including rare and unpublished strips, album covers, posters, advertisements, private sketchbook pages, and illustrations for magazines like The New Yorker. A visually impressive document of an artist's versatility and evolution! (MAY042591) MATURE THEMES SC SRP: $24.95 ********************************************************************** WHITE RAPIDS GN Pascal Blanchet's acclaimed graphic novel is a compelling account of the rise and fall of the small northern Quebec town of White Rapids. Founded in 1928 in an isolated region of Quebec forest, the town was constructed by the Shawinigan Water & Power Company to function as a fully-equipped, self-contained living community for workers at the nearby dam and their families. White Rapids provided its residents with all the luxuries of middle-class modem life in a pastoral setting until the town was abruptly shut down in 1971 when the company changed hands. In this English translation of his work, Blanchet seamlessly blends fact and fiction as he weaves together the official history of the town. SC, 7x9, 156pgs, PC SRP: $19.95 DYNAMIC FORCES DF SPIDER-MAN ORIGINAL DAILY COMIC STRIP ART—SIGNED BY STAN LEE Every piece of art is original! Every piece of art is different! Every piece of art is framed and signed by Stan "The Man" Lee from his personal archives! Face Front, True Believers! The most limited edition collectible of all — one-of-a-kind original art — is brought to you by Dynamic Forces! The highest end original art, one-of-a-kind pieces of art from the man who co-created Spider-Man! From the long-running and fan-favorite newspaper strip — written by Spider-Man co-creator Stan Lee — starring everyone's favorite wall-crawler comes a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own a piece of comics history! Featured is original three-panel art from the daily strips — each a one-of-a-kind gem from Stan's personal collection! Each autographed by Lee himself and (in our opinion) possibly the single greatest collectible ever! With the release of these pieces of original Spider-Man strip art, you can hang a piece of the legend in your own home or office! Such pieces as these have been previously offered at a price of up to $479.99, but through a special promotion with Dynamic Forces, they are now offered at the introductory price of only $299.99 — framed and ready to hang! Due to the limited number of available strips — and the fact that each one is a one-of-a-kind piece of original art — orders will be filled with randomly selected art. This initial offer is good for a limited time only, and as supplies shrink and demand increases, so will the prices! You're part of the first group to be told of this incredible offer, so take advantage today! (C: 0-1-2) Framed Strip Art, 14x18, B&W SRP: $299.99 DF AMAZING SPIDER MAN #544—SIGNED Signed by artist and Marvel Editor-in-Chief, Joe Quesada! This is it True Believers, Marvel editor-in-chief Joe Quesada tackles Spider-Man! “One More Day” Part 1 is his biggest and best mainstream book ever, and Dynamic Forces is bringing you the limited signed edition! (C: 0-1-2) 32pgs, FC SRP: $19.99 DF SPIDER-MAN: ONE MORE DAY SIGNED SET Also available the entire set of the four issues making up the Spider-Man event, "One More Day," each signed by Marvel EIC and writer Joe Quesada! (C: 0-1-3) Set (x4), FC SRP: $89.99 DF CIVIL WAR SKETCHBOOK—SIGNED Dynamic Forces is bringing a Civil War Sketchbook that will have an MSRP at $19.99 at the end of the summer, but for a limited time they're bringing you the Civil War Sketchbook — featuring Spider-Man signed by colorist Morry Hollowell (and the guy who compliments Steve McNiven's dynamic pencils so well!)! To celebrate Spider-Man's success we're bringing this in at a $5.00 "Spidey Special" for a limited time! Act now, as this baby is really special — and it's been a very long time time since they offered any special Spider-Man book at a $5.00 introductory price! Spider-Fan's "spider-senses" will be tingling for this special. Pass the word, True Believers! (C: 0-1-2) PC, 32pgs SRP: $5.00 DF CAPTAIN AMERICA OMNIBUS VOLUME 1 HC—SIGNED Signed by Captain America co-creator, Ed Brubaker! Collecting Eisner Award-nominated "Best Writer" Ed Brubaker's first twenty-five landmark issues of Captain America in one titanic tome, plus the Captain America 65th Anniversary Special and Winter Soldier: Winter Kills one-shots! (C: 0-1-2) HC, 7x10, 688pgs, FC SRP: $499.99 DF DC CRISIS #1 STARTER SET Out of the pages of every DC Crisis — our heroes have fought their greatest foes, and Dynamic is bringing you a starter set with ten number one DC characters! Leading off with Infinite Crisis #1 signed by Phil Jimenez, plus Justice League of America #1 "A" cover and "B" cover first printings, plus seven additional number one DC characters, this is a "perfect 10" starter set all at the price $19.85 — the year the first Crisis began in the DC Universe! (C: 0-1-2) Set (x10), FC SRP: $19.85 DF JLA WEDDING SPECIAL #1—SIGNED Signed by writer Dwayne McDuffie, whose run on the Justice League of America begins here! As a wedding looms and bachelor parties are thrown, the new Injustice League forms. Find out who will be on this deadly new team! (C: 0-1-2) 48pgs, FC SRP: $19.99 DF MARVEL COMICS PRESENTS #1—SIGNED Signed by Mark Guggenheim! Classic heroes! Top talent! All-new stories! Jump on board the landmark first issue of Marvel Comics Presents! 4 — count ‘em 4 — brand new stories with a landmark wraparound cover by J. Scott Campbell! (C: 0-1-2) 32pgs, FC SRP: $19.99 DF MARVEL ZOMBIES VS. ARMY OF DARKNESS HC—SIGNED Signed by cover artist extraordinaire, Arthur Suydam! This is it True Believers, the crossover of the century begins here! The Marvel Zombies come face-to-face with Dynamite Entertainment's Ash from The Army of Darkness in this hardcover edition collecting the entire five-issue series! (C: 0-1-2) HC, 7x10, 120pgs, FC SRP: $69.99 DF SIN CITY LEGENDS SERIES: "BLOODY" MARV MP EDITION BUST They say in life there are no second chances, but with the Marv Bloody Bust, collectors have been demanding more... and Dynamic is happy to provide! With the original "bloody" bust allocated, sold-out and with not enough to go around, DF is releasing their MP editions to help satisfy the demand! Marv is one of the baddest characters from Sin City, and we’re bringing him to you in an edition of less than 250 pieces — sculpted and paint-mastered by William Paquet, under the ever-watchful eye of Sin City creator, Frank Miller! (C: 0-1-2) Bust SRP: $69.99 801 MEDIA INC LOVE IS LIKE A HURRICANE VOUME 2 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, 166pgs, PC SRP: $15.95 803 STUDIOS KNOWLEDGE IS POWER: THE WORLD ASKEW #2 By Stephen Prouse, Rob Hicks & Keith Barnett Part 2 (of 4) — An ancient text exists containing forgotten knowledge that will reshape the world. What would you do to get it? Following the gruesome murder of Dr. Xavier Rose at the hands of Kasdeja, Jennifer Meaus sets out to avenge her lover and reclaim the Book of Legends. Joining her are the secretive Enlil and his new employee, Marduk. This amazing second issue comes with a phenomenal cover by Ty Romsa! 24pgs, B&W (2 of 4) SRP: $2.95 EIGHTY EIGHT MPH STUDIOS GHOSTBUSTERS: LEGION TP by Clavet, Dabb, Kurth, LaPointe & Blond Who you gonna call? Now is your chance to own this special, softcover edition of the Ghostbusters' first new adventure! Packed with bonus material, this collections contains all 4 issues of the Legion mini-series, the 12-page San Diego Comic-Con 2004 Exclusive "The Zeddemore Factor" (never before published in color!), never-before-seen character case studies, and more! Features a smashing cover by famed artist Steve Kurth! This may be the only time this collection is offered, so don't miss out! SC, 7x10, 136pgs, FC SRP: $19.95 EUROTICA HONEY LICKERS SORORITY VOLUME 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 VOL 1—SC, 8x11, 48pgs, FC SRP: $10.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A BANANA GAMES SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL VOL 1—SC, 8x11, 48pgs, FC SRP: $10.95 VOL 2 (OCT053123)—SC, 8x11, 48pgs, FC SRP: $10.95 VOL 3 (NOV063785)—SC, 48pgs, FC SRP: $10.95 ExPRESS PUBLISHING THE RING OF THE NIBELUNG COMPLETE GRAPHIC NOVEL by Roy Thomas and Gil Kane Originally published by DC Comics, this graphic novel brings to visual life Richard Wagner's Ring operas: Das Rheingold, Die Walküre, Siegfried, and Götterdämmerung. So faithful to Wagner's original is this adaptation that readers familiar with the operas will "hear" the music in their heads while following the narrative through the colorful artwork. Voluptuous women and muscular men populate Wagner's fantasy world, and they appear here as they never could in an operatic stage production. (C: 0-1-2) SC, 7x10, 200pgs, FC SRP: $24.95 FANFARE / PONENT MON AWABI GN by Kan Takahama Love takes many forms: sometimes sweet but often cruel, sometimes simple but mostly complicated, sometimes blind but always inevitable. Kan Takahama takes us through a myriad of emotions as we strive to understand this love. She leads us to the edge but whether we look over is up to us. "Awabi" is Japanese for abalone, a dish best served cold. But in a unique play on kanji, Takahama turns it around to reveal a hotter meaning of "fragile days, volatile as the foam." Her work has twice appeared in The Comics Journal Winter Special who voted her first collection Kinderbook in the "Best Short Stories of the Year for 2004." This, her second collection, will resound even more than the first. (C: 0-1-2) MATURE THEMES RES. from Previews Vol. XVI #9 (SEP063292) SC, 6x8, 144pgs, PC SRP: $19.99 ICE WANDERER GN by Jiro Taniguchi Lost in the Great North, two men are saved by the appearance of an old hunter who divulges a strange legend to them: Surrounded by wolves and fighting for their survival, two explorers head for Alaska to bury their companion. In 1920's Japan a man sets out to find the bear that killed his son. A marine biologist begins a quest to find the mythical graveyard of whales. Six shorts with as many stories of men confronted with a savage nature which is sometime cruel, sometimes forgiving but always vast. Through tales filled with respect for animal life, this splendid collection, which lies at the crossroads of poetry and adventure, shows master story-imager Taniguchi at his award-winning best. (C: 0-1-2) RES. from Previews Vol. XVI #8 (AUG063288) SC, 6x9, 240pgs, B&W SRP: $21.99 STAR OF THE MONTH JAPAN AS VIEWED BY 17 CREATORS TP by Various Ever thought about how you really picture Japan? Is it from her history advancement? From the teaming day-to-day life of her booming metropolises? Or from the tranquility of her mountain shrines and temples? Well, we asked 17 creators to give us their view, and so they did, each in their own individual hallmark manner. This massive gathering of talent from Europe and Japan has given rise to this anthology of incredibly different stories which will keep you enthralled from beginning to end. (SEP052929) MATURE THEMES SC, 256pgs, B&W SRP: $25.00 ********************************************************************** OFFERED AGAIN O/A MONOKURO KINDERBOOK GN (NEW PRINTING) by Kan Takahama Kan Takahama's scripts are very clever and very subtle, even when her words are very direct. These are complemented by a range of art that twists and turns with the dialogue, adding an extra dimension to the stories. She tackles subjects as diverse as suicide pacts, mermaids, and barroom chat with a robust-yet-delicate grace. This collection of 10 stories was taken from this productive opening period in the creator's career and has been adapted by Kan herself to read in the western style of left-to-right. (C: 0-1-2) MATURE THEMES SC, 6x8, 212pgs, B&W SRP: $19.99 O/A WALKING MAN GN by Jiro Taniguchi Who recalls the simple pleasures of stopping to watch a bird fly by? Climbing a tree in bare feet? Or the cool of the shade on a really hot day? Join The Walking Man as he strolls through life in modern Japan, often silent and alone, and share his vivid dreams that let time stand still. Jiro Taniguchi most recently completed the two-volume epic adventure Icaro, scripted by Mobius. Witness Taniguchi's versatility creativity with The Walking Man! MATURE THEMES SC, 6x9, 156pgs, B&W SRP: $16.99 FANGORIA COMICS BUMP #4 by Mark Kidwell & Jay Fotos It’s the terror-filled finale to the first ever Fangoria Comics series! The slaughterfest reaches it’s bloody climax as the resurrected serial killer Eddie Dill and his growing legion of flesh-eating Tree Huggers move in for the final kill. Will Sheriff Lundy and the surviving kids find some way to escape? Or will Eddie “clean” the girls and feed Lundy to his “angels”? MATURE THEMES 32pgs, FC (4 of 4) SRP: $3.99 ROBERT KURTZMAN'S BENEATH THE VALLEY OF THE RAGE #4 by Robert Kurtzman, John Bisson, Stephen Thompson & Jason Jensen The prequel to From Dusk 'Til Dawn creator Robert Kurtzman’s grindhouse horror film rages to a savage conclusion! Dr. V and his cohorts have found the hellborn plant whose sap turns men into murderous mutants, and now plan to use it to create a serum with which to infect the world! But can they escape both the jungle, and the KGB agents that hunt them? MATURE THEMES 32pgs, FC (4 of 4) SRP: $3.99 FOURTH HORSEMAN #2 by Jeffrey Nodelman, Tommy Castillo & Milen Parvanov The beautifully rendered prequel to the upcoming animated horror movie from Fangoria Films continues! This issue focuses on Magog, the Red Rider, from his life as a Chinese slave to his bloodthirsty role in the approaching apocalypse. This is a savage tale of how the righteous become the wicked, and how intoxicating true evil can be. Cover by John Van Fleet. MATURE THEMES 32pgs, FC (2 of 4) SRP: $3.99 DEE SNIDER'S STRANGELAND: SEVEN SINS #2 by Jesse Blaze Snider, Stephen Mooney & Jason Jensen The prequel to the Twisted Sister frontman Dee Snider's cult classic film Strangeland continues! His transformation is almost complete, and soon Carleton Hendricks will be no more! It’s the true birth of Captain Howdy, as he begins his campaign of horrific vengeance against the seven individuals who left him a bloody, broken mess last issue! MATURE THEMES 32pgs, FC (2 of 4) SRP: $3.99 FANTAGRAPHICS BOOKS ACKROYD GN by Jules Feiffer He solved the case of the missing parakeets. Now if he could only figure out who he was! Jules Feiffer works his easy-going wit and biting social satire into his second novel Ackroyd, which begins as a parody of the Raymond Chandler school of detective fiction, but ultimately asks the age-old question: Is identity merely a metaphysical conceit? Originally published in 1977, and out of print for over 25 years, Fantagraphics Books is proud to reissue Ackroyd in a completely redesigned edition. SC, 6x9, 180pgs, B&W SRP: $16.95 EXPLAINERS HC By Jules Feiffer In 1956, a relatively unknown cartoonist by the name of Jules Feiffer started contributing a strip to the only alternative weekly published in the US, a small radical newspaper called The Village Voice. It was the first time the American public had been subjected to a weekly dose of comics that so uncompromisingly and wittily confronted individuals' private fears and society's public transgressions. Explainers is the first of four volumes collecting Feiffer’s entire run of weekly strips from The Village Voice. This edition contains approximately 500 strips originally published between 1956 and 1966 in a gigantic landscape hardcover format. HC, 9x5, 528pgs, B&W SRP: $28.95 DEVILISH GREETINGS: KRAMPUS POSTCARDS ARTBOOK by Monte Beauchamp This sequel to 2004’s hugely popular The Devil in Design, which featured 18th- and 19th-century Krampus postcards, is a fascinating, full-color compendium of extremely rare devil postcards — over 150 — culled from key postcard collections from around the world, spanning approximately from 1898 through the 1950s. SC, 5x8, 168pgs, FC SRP: $18.95 RAISIN PIE #5 by Rick Altergott & Ariel Bordeaux Ariel Bordeaux's "Maple Valley Public Library" and "Queen of the Geeks" are both concluded, as Ariel bids a fond farewell to Raisin Pie. Rick Altergott continues with "Blessed Be" Episode 5, wherin Doofus is drawn into the dangerous and deadly plot involving his missing friend, Henry Hotchkiss, and a young woman's missing boyfriend. MATURE THEMES RES. from Previews Vol. XVI #12 (DEC063570) 32pgs, B&W SRP: $3.50 MOME VOLUME 9 GN by various artists; edited by Gary Groth & Eric Reynolds The acclaimed quarterly comics anthology welcomes several new artists along with returning regulars Sophie Crumb, Gabrielle Bell, Andrice Arp, and Kurt Wolfgang. Among the newcomers are rising stars Eleanor Davis Tom Kaczynski, Joe Kimball and Ray Fenwick. Also, the return of Al Columbia! Also, a ballpoint treasure from Built to Spill cover-master, Mike Scheer. Plus, this volume contains the second part of a 45-page Jim Woodring graphic novella, "The Lute String." SC, 7x9, 120pgs, FC SRP: $14.95 USAGI YOJIMBO VOL 3 SC (NEW PTG) by Stan Sakai Perhaps the best samurai rabbit story ever told, Usagi Yojimbo Book 3 collects full-length stories from the original Fantagraphics series including: "The Tower" (which introduces Usagi's traveling companion, Spot the Wonder Lizard), "Return of the Blind Swordspig," and the hilarious Groo tribute, "The Tea Cup." Plus, the little-seen team-up with the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: "Turtle Soup and Rabbit Stew"! A must-have for adventure lovers of all ages! SC, 7x10, 144pgs, B&W SRP: $15.95 MINESHAFT #20 by various artists Don’t miss Mineshaft’s big 20th anniversary issue with a special Billy Childish woodblock two-color front cover! Sketchbook drawings and comics by Robert Crumb, Art Spiegelman, Spain, Mary Fleener, Jay Lynch, and Ed Piskor. New “Nard n’ Pat,” and Frank Stack's Dirty Diana is back and full of surprises! Plus, Kim Deitch, Simon Deitch, Jay Kinney, Penny Van Horn, William Crook, Jr., back issues index, letters from around the globe, and much more! MATURE THEMES 52pgs, B&W SRP: $6.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A MINESHAFT #19 by Various Mining the depths for unpredictable visual and literary ore! Featuring a two-color front cover by Peter Bagge! Back cover art and new drawings by R. Crumb. Autobiographical adventures continue with “Ink & Anguish” by Jay Lynch and Ed Piskor and “Stealing Youth” by Andrei Codrescu, with art by Justin Green. Plus, travel sketches by Bill Griffith, Simon Deitch delves into dinosaurs, and exciting new work by Peter Poplaski, Frank Stack, and much more! MATURE THEMES 52pgs, B&W SRP: $6.95 O/A MINESHAFT #18 by various Mineshaft has been manfully filling the counter-cultural magazine niche since 1999 when counter-cultural magazines were supposed to no longer exist. Don’t miss this issue featuring “Rubber Suit Monsters of the Drive-In Era” and a spine-tingling two-color front cover by Simon Deitch. Sketchbook drawings by R. Crumb and Peter Poplaski. Circus and Amazon strong women photos by Orrin J. Heller. Autobiographical comics by Jay Lynch & Ed Piskor. Plus amazing new work by Billy Childish, Kim Deitch, KRK Ryden, plus more! MATURE THEMES 64pgs, B&W SRP: $6.95 O/A HARRY, THE RAT WITH WOMEN NOVEL by Jules Feiffer This satirical novel follows the humorous, existential rise and fall of a narcissistic lothario, Harry, from his family's endless bounty of love and hope. Feiffer's brilliant modern fable comments less on the anomie of narcissism, and more on the insecure desire of the world to find a charismatic messiah. Originally published in 1963, this scathing satirical tour de force touts America's love for chiselers and rats! SC, 6x9, 180pgs SRP: $12.95 STAR OF THE MONTH PASSIONELLA AND OTHER STORIES HC by Jules Feiffer Jules Feiffer has had one of the most varied and illustrious careers of any 20th century cartoonist. For over 40 years he contributed strips to The Village Voice, and has long been a regular contributor to the London Observer and Playboy. Passionella and Other Stories collects Feiffer’s finest extended graphic narratives of the late ’50s and early ’60s. (APR063158) HC, 6x8, 180pgs, B&W SRP: $19.95 ********************************************************************** OFFERED AGAIN O/A THE DEVIL IN DESIGN KRAMPUS POSTCARDS ARTBOOK Edited & Designed by Monte Beauchamp This compendium of late 19th and early 20th-century Krampus postcards, with over 150 full-page examples traces the character's origin in Europe. Krampus is Saint Nick's dark servant, a horned, supernatural beast whose slithering tongue gave misbehavers the creeps! SC, 5x8, 168pgs, FC SRP: $18.95 EROS COMIX HOUSEWIVES AT PLAY: LEZ BE FRIENDS 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 48pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 STAR OF THE MONTH HOUSEWIVES AT PLAY: LOVE LETTERS GN SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (OCT063415) (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 48pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 ********************************************************************** MILK MAMA 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, 212pgs SRP: $18.95 AUNTS IN YOUR PANTS 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 OFFERED AGAIN O/A DOMIN-8 ME 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, 212pgs, B&W SRP: $18.95 O/A PINK SNIPER 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, 212pgs, B&W SRP: $18.95 O/A WHEELA 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 FARRAR, STRAUS AND GIROUX THE WALL: GROWING UP BEHIND THE IRON CURTAIN HC by Peter Sis Through annotated illustrations, journals, maps and dreamscapes, Caldecott honored artist Peter Sis shows what life was like for a child who loved to draw, stood guard at the giant statue of Josef Stalin, and believed as he was told to believe in communist Czechoslovakia. But adolescence brought questions as cracks began to appear in the Iron Curtain. Sis learned about beat poetry, rock 'n' roll, blue jeans, and Coca-Cola; he grew out his hair, secretly read banned books, and joined a rock band. Then came the Prague Spring of 1968, and for a teenager who wanted to see the world and meet The Beatles, this was a magical time. It was short-lived, however, brought to a brutal end by the Soviet-led invasion. But this brief flowering had provided a glimpse of new possibilities: creativity could be discouraged, but not easily killed. By joining memory and history, Sis takes us on his extraordinary journey, from infant with paintbrush in hand to young man borne aloft by the wings of art. (C: 0-1-2) HC, 9x12, 56pgs, FC SRP: $18.00 FENICKX PRODUCTIONS LLC ARCHAIC #9 by James Abrams & Brett Marting A young girl asks spiders to guide her friends to the Techno-church where she is being held. Witness multiple stabbings, a face-shot, the impalement of the last of the Elves, and a neck-breaking tumble down a flight of stairs. And there's zombies, too! 24pgs, FC SRP: $3.50 :01 FIRST SECOND STAR OF THE MONTH KLEZMER SC by Joann Sfar A musical saga begins in Klezmer, a wild tale of love, friendship, survival, and the joy of making music in pre-World War II Eastern Europe. Five misfits come together to play music — and the music they create is something entirely new. See how creator Joann Sfar explores his Ashkenazi roots with this artistic and literary triumph painted in startling, loose watercolors. SOFTCOVER (JUL063152)—SC, 144pgs, FC SRP: $16.95 COLLECTOR'S EDITION HC—HC, 144pgs, FC SRP: $25.00 ********************************************************************** LAIKA GN by Nick Abadzis Laika was an abandoned puppy destined to become Earth's first space traveler. This is her journey. Nick Abadzis masterfully blends fiction and fact in the intertwined stories of three compelling lives. Along with Laika, there is Korolev, once a political prisoner, now a driven engineer at the top of the Soviet space program, and Yelena, the lab technician responsible for Laika's health and life. This intense triangle is rendered with the pitch-perfect emotionality of classics like Because of Winn Dixie, Shiloh, and Old Yeller. Abadzis gives life to a pivotal moment in modern history, casting light on the hidden moments of deep humanity behind history. Available in Softcover and a Collector's Edition Hardcover. SOFTCOVER—SC, 6x8, 208pgs, FC SRP: $17.95 COLLECTOR'S EDITION HC—HC, 6x8, 208pgs, FC SRP: $29.95 GEMSTONE PUBLISHING DONALD DUCK: THE CASE OF THE MISSING MUMMY TP by Various Presenting Gemstone's first-ever "Disney Choose-Your-Own Adventure"! It's an all-new Egyptian thriller by fan-favorites Pat and Shelly Block, in which you decide the fate of Donald Duck and Huey, Dewey and Louie! Next, discover Carl Barks' 1943 epic, "The Mummy's Ring"! When a mystery man kidnaps one of Donald's nephews, the trail leads the Ducks to Cairo's Bey of El Dagga! SC, 7x10, 64pgs, FC SRP: $8.99 UNCLE SCROOGE #370 by Giorgio Cavazzano, Lars Jensen & Carl Barks When Scrooge swaps places with Giorgio Cavazzano’s “Brother From Another Earth,” he winds up in a scary parallel Duckburg! Magica sics a spook on Scrooge in Frank Jonker’s “Spirit of Fear”; then Scrooge battles a giant robot in Lars Jensen’s “Synthezoid from the Deepest Void!” Finally, in Carl Barks’ “That Small Feeling,” Gyro Gearloose meets the witch doctor, and gets his head shrunk before you can say ooh-ee-ooh-ah-ah! SC, 7x10, 64pgs, FC SRP: $7.99 WALT DISNEY'S COMICS AND STORIES #685 by Carl Barks, Romano Scarpa &Marco Rota It’s time for Halloween! Fan favorite Marco Rota strands Donald and Daisy at “The Hada House,” a mansion owned by a very rich vampire! Next, Romano Scarpa confronts Mickey with shape-shifting “Transmutant Gifts”; then Carl Barks transforms Donald into a “Jet Witch!” Finally we shift gears to celebrate Huey, Dewey and Louie’s 70th anniversary with Pat and Carol McGreal’s “Happy Birthday... Times Three!” SC, 7x10, 64pgs, FC SRP: $7.99 STARS OF THE MONTH 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 MICKEY MOUSE AND BLOTMAN: BLOTMAN RETURNS! GN by Various By popular demand, fan favorites Pat and Carol McGreal offer another alternate universe Disney adventure! Once again Mickey Mouse battles alongside Blotman, the otherworldly superhero equivalent of Mouseton's evil Phantom Blot, while the evil Doctor Stat attacks Goofy’s otherworldly double, billionaire Goofus D. Dawg! Then Joe Torcivia and Jack Bradbury present a backup Super Goof saga: “Now Museum, Now You Don’t.” (SEP063314) SC, 7x10, 48pgs, FC SRP: $5.99 WALT DISNEY'S WORLD OF THE DRAGONLORDS GN by Byron Erickson & Giorgio Cavazzano 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. The Ducks must assist the humans in winning their freedom and find their own way back to Duckburg. (JUN052988) SC, 7x10, 176pgs, FC SRP: $12.99 ********************************************************************** ANTIQUES: THE COLLECTED COMIC STRIP HC by J.C. Vaughn, Brendon & Brian Fraim A Harvey Award nominee! The death of billionaire Jackson Reynolds throws his impossibly high-grade collection of pop culture artifacts into the most comprehensive auction the world has ever seen and attracts competitors from around the globe, including a colorful cast of interested parties who are not what they seem. The complete first story in one book! (C: 0-1-2) HC, 5x10, 80pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95 EC ARCHIVES: SHOCK SUSPENSTORIES VOLUME 1 HC — LIMITED LEATHER-BOUND EDITION by Various This leather-bound edition reprints the first six complete issues of the classic EC comic book Shock SuspenStories, originally published in 1952. Includes stories by Bill Gaines and Al Feldstein with art by Jack Kamen, Jack Davis, Joe Orlando, Graham Ingles, and Wally Wood. Several of these stories went on to be adapted for HBO's series Tales from the Crypt! With a foreword by Steven Spielberg, every copy of this limited edition of 300 will be signed by EC editor and writer Al Feldstein! (C: 0-1-2) HC, 8x11, 212pgs, FC SRP: $150.00 STARS OF THE MONTH EC ARCHIVES: SHOCK SUSPENSTORIES VOLUME 1 HC by Various This beautifully bound hardcover reprints the first six complete issues of the classic EC comic book Shock SuspenStories, originally published in 1952. Includes stories by Gaines and Feldstein with art by Jack Kamen, Jack Davis, Joe Orlando, Graham Ingles, and Wally Wood. Featuring a foreword by Steven Spielberg, this book looks back at some of the edgiest and best written stories in comic history. (SEP063328) HC, 8x11, 212pgs, FC SRP: $49.95 EC ARCHIVES: TALES FROM THE CRYPT VOLUME 1 HC by Various Reprints the first six complete issues of the comic book Tales From the Crypt, originally published in 1950, and the inspiration for the hit movie and HBO series. (OCT063431) HC, 8x11, 212pgs, FC SRP: $49.95 EC ARCHIVES: TWO-FISTED TALES VOLUME 1 HC by Kurtzman, Feldstein, Craig, Wood, Davis, Feldstein, Severin, & Elder Reprints the first six complete issues of EC's ground-breaking war comic Two-Fisted Tales, originally published in 1950 and 1951. (NOV063594) HC, 8x11, 212pgs, FC SRP: $49.95 EC ARCHIVES: WEIRD SCIENCE VOLUME 1 HC by William Gaines & Various Star Wars creator George Lucas kicks off the full-color, chronological, hardcover presentation of the EC Comics line with a foreword introducing readers to the wonders of Weird Science. Included are stories by Al Feldstein, Bill Gaines, and others, with art by legendary illustrators such as Wally Wood, Harvey Kurtzman, Joe Orlando, Jack Kamen, Feldstein, and others from the first six issues of this pivotal comic book title! (AUG063318) HC, 8x11, 212pgs, FC SRP: $49.95 EC ARCHIVES: WEIRD SCIENCE VOLUME 2 HC by Various The second volume of Weird Science features classic stories written by Al Feldstein, and illustrated by such master artists as Wally Wood, Joe Orlando, Jack Kamen, Harvey Kurtzman and Feldstein himself. This stunning collection reprints issues Weird Science #7 – 12, a total of 24 complete breathtaking EC science fiction stories, originally published in 1951 and 1952. (DEC063587) HC, 8x11, 212pgs, FC SRP: $49.95 EC CRIME AND CRIME PATROL: EC LIBRARY COMPLETE SET by Various While their other works may get the glory, EC's War Against Crime and Crime Patrol were the first fruit of the team of Bill Gaines and editors Johnny Craig and Al Feldstein. These "pre-Trend" titles present the skewed EC version of crime comics and the last issues, respectively, introduce The Crypt-Keeper and The Vault-Keeper! Each annotated, smythe-sewn library volume contains the complete issues of their respective series including text pages and ads. This is an excellent way to add some of the greatest comics of all time to your collection! (STAR01384) Set SRP: $130.00 ********************************************************************** THE OFFICIAL GUIDE TO DISNEY COLLECTIBLES SC (2ND EDITION) by Ted Hake From comic books and movie cels to music boxes and snow globes, this book is the most complete guide to everything Disney. From "Steamboat Willie" to The Nightmare Before Christmas this extensive resource includes thousands of collectibles depicting hundreds of beloved Disney characters. Features over 28,000 items listed within more than 125 categories, with every listing including a full-color photograph and current values. Also includes characters from classic Disney animated features, Disney/Pixar collaborations, live-action films, and TV series. (C: 0-1-2) SC, 7x10, 800pgs, FC SRP: $29.95 OVERSTREET'S INDIAN ARROWHEADS PRICE GUIDE VOLUME 10 SC Although in our market he's much better known for comic books, the world of Indian arrowhead collectors has a familiar pricing guru: Robert M. Overstreet. For the last twenty years, the man who founded The Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide has also produced the bible for enthusiasts of this form of history, a thoroughly researched compendium of arrowheads in the United States. (C: 0-1-2) SC, 6x9, 1200pgs SRP: $29.95 STARS OF THE MONTH THE OVERSTREET COMIC BOOK PRICE GUIDE VOLUME 37 by Various The 37th edition of The Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide is packed with new and exciting material about comics, including articles on Daredevil and Captain America, the return of the "Overstreet Hall of Fame," a brand new color section, and much more. The Guide remains the most complete listing of comics from the 1500s to the present, and this year’s edition features a choice of covers: New Avengers by Mark Sparacio (Heroes For Hire, Shi) and Supergirl by Billy Tucci (Shi, Heroes For Hire). NEW AVENGERS HC (DEC063586)—HC, 6x9, 1120pgs, PC SRP: $35.00 NEW AVENGERS SC (DEC063585)—SC, 6x9, 1120pgs, PC SRP: $29.95 SUPERGIRL HC (DEC063584)—HC, 6x9, 1120pgs, PC SRP: $35.00 SUPERGIRL SC (DEC063583)—SC, 6x9, 1120pgs, PC SRP: $29.95 BIG, BIG VOLUME 37 (JAN073644)—SC, 8x11, B&W SRP: $37.00 ********************************************************************** GO MEDIA ENTERTAINMENT LLC A.I REVOLUTION VOLUME 1 GN by Yuu Asami Like everyone else in the future, Sui's used to having useful robots around, until her father brings one home that looks like a hot guy! Sui names him Vermillion and sets about teaching him all she knows about humans and their lives. Robot-hating girls, jealous hot guys, amnesia, lost jewels, a fire and a fall from a cliff are just the beginning! MATURE THEMES SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W (1 of 17) SRP: $10.99 DEVIL WITHIN VOLUME 1 GN by Rio Takagi Rion's convinced that men are devils and only little boys, angels. And just when she's found the boy of her dreams, she finds herself forced into an engagement to a trio of suitors! While fighting off their advances and trying to win over the heart of her reluctant young love, Tenshi, she discovers the shocking secret of the handsome trio...and something sinister about herself! MATURE THEMES SC, B&W (1 of 2) SRP: $10.99 DEVIL WITHIN VOLUME 2 GN by Ryo Takagi As the count-down to choosing a husband draws near, Rion gets to know the trio better -- but not voluntarily! Their alternate forms threaten to take her by force, but she's still ardently devoted to her extremely young love, Tenshi. And if the perplexed Tenshi doesn’t figure out his feelings for her, it could mean the end of them all! MATURE THEMES SC, 200pgs, B&W (2 of 2) SRP: $10.99 KANNA VOLUME 1 GN by Takeru Kirishima Kagura is perfectly happy living a normal, leisurely life… until an adorable little girl shows up in his house one day and starts calling him “Daddy”! As his once-normal life turns upside down around him, he sets off to unravel the child’s mystery, embarking on a journey which will change everything… SC, B&W (1 of 4) SRP: $10.99 KANNA VOLUME 2 GN by Takeru Kirishima As Kagura delves deeper into the mystery behind Kanna, he gets a little more than he bargained for. Shinto training, shapeshifting monsters, wacky haircuts and demon-possession are just a few of the obstacles they face along the way! SC, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $10.99 LOVE MASTER A VOLUME 1 GN by Kyoko Hashimoto Determined to start a new life away from all the rumors and nicknames, Aria transfers to a new school, only to find that thanks to the nosey boys of the student council, her reputation preceded her! Ironically nicknamed "The Love Master" due to her bad luck with romance, Aria nevertheless decides to turn over a new leaf, helping other couples overcome their problems, whether they like it or not! MATURE THEMES SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W (1 of 2) SRP: $10.99 GRAHAM CRACKERS COMICS ARMY OF DARKNESS VS MARVEL ZOMBIES #3 — GCC EXCLUSIVE VARIANT COVER by Layman, Kirkman, Neves & Chung Wow! What's hotter than Marvel Zombies? Marvel Zombies vs. Army of Darkness, that's what! Limited to only 3000 copies this exclusive variant cover pays homage to the immortal Death of Captain Marvel graphic novel as only Arthur Suydam can! (C: 0-1-2) 32pgs, FC SRP: $19.99 RED SONJA #13 — GCC EXCLUSIVE "HOLY HAREM" SIGNED EDITION This ultra-limited signed edition of the now sold-out "Holy Harem" Graham Crackers exclusive cover features Red Sonja running through a harem of scantily-clad women! The regular edition is sold out, but we did have a number of these for our loyal Previews fans, signed by artist Mel Rubi! (C: 0-1-2) 32pgs, FC SRP: $14.99 GRIOT ENTERPRISES HORSEMEN VOLUME 1: DIVINE INTERVENTION TP (NEW EDITION) by Jiba Molei Anderson & Patrick Brower The gods have chosen them to protect humanity from themselves — whether humanity wants them to or not! They have been chosen to combat those who control the fate of the planet. The New Mythology begins here! This collection features a new cover and new content, not found in the Dirt Mug Collection. Offered at a low price, this is sure to be a hit for Horsemen fans, as well as newcomers to the title! MATURE THEMES SC, 7x10, 120pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95 HORSEMEN VOLUME 2: BOOK OF OLORUN TP by Anderson, Ras, Lucero, Broggard, Goffinski, Kaufman, Foster, Meissen, & Sithimorada The Horsemen return! Time has passed since the return of the Orisha. Others with extraordinary abilities have appeared. They are not Orisha, not Deitis, but something else. Which side will they choose? The next chapter of The New Mythology begins here! MATURE THEMES SC, 7x10, 64pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 HARPER COLLINS PUBLISHERS BEOWULF GN — HARPER TROPHY EDITION by Stefan Petrucha & Kody Chamberlain For a dozen years no man in Denmark has been able to stop the terrifying attacks of the godless monster Grendel until the coming of Beowulf. But while Beowulf may succeed in besting Grendel, he must face an even more horrifying creature living in the marshes, one who is smarter, bigger, and more dangerous than any other monster: Grendel's mother. Written more than a thousand years ago, Beowulf, the first epic work in English, is a timeless tale of heroism in the face of a wild and unknowable evil. This graphic novel adaptation for young readers delivers all the action and excitement of the original saga! (C: 0-1-2) SC, 6x9, 176pgs, B&W SRP: $8.99 MIKI FALLS VOLUME 3: AUTUMN GN by Mark Crilley In this thrilling third book of a four-part manga series, our high-school heroine is now fully entwined in a forbidden romance, and the stakes couldn't be higher. After finally winning the new senior's attention and trust, young Miki is slowly becoming part of his mysterious, and magical, world. But when a vindictive rival vows to expose them, the devoted couple has two choices: break up, or run! Dynamic art, a touch of magic, and loads of high-school drama bring this vivid graphic novel to life! (C: 0-1-2) SC, 6x9, 176pgs, B&W SRP: $7.99 THE HERO INITIATIVE THE ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN 100 PROJECT TP You’ve seen the amazing art. You’ve seen the original covers sell for up to $6700! Now you can get your very own copy of all 100 Hero Initiative Ultimate Spider-Man #100 covers! This stellar artbook includes great Spidey art from Mark Bagley, J. Scott Campbell, Frank Cho, Neil Gaiman, Adam and Andy Kubert, George Pérez, Joe Quesada, John Romita Sr. and Jr. and many more! And would you believe it has in introduction by Stan “The Man” Lee himself? NOTE: Through special arrangement with Marvel Comics, there will be only one printing of this book ever! Order it now so you don’t blow your chance, True Believers! 104pgs, FC SRP: $10.00 HEROIC PUBLISHING INC CHAMPIONS #40 by Various There are three adventures in the 40th issue of Champions! First, the all-new Tigress crosses paths with Flare's friendliest enemy, the winsome Whipperette, in an all-new adventure by Wilson Hill and Dick Giordano. Then, for the first time in color, Captain Thunder and Blue Bolt star in "At Last, the Secret," by Roy & Dann Thomas, Howard Simpson, and E. R. Cruz. Finally, Flare herself makes a surprise Champions appearance in the all-new adventure, "Flare's Lost Costume," by Wilson Hill and Duval Stowers. 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 HYPERION BOOKS ARTEMIS FOWL VOLUME 1 GN by Colfer, Donkin & Rigano In 2001 readers first met and fell in love with Eoin Colfer's twelve-year-old criminal mastermind Artemis Fowl. Since then, the series has sold over eight million copies in the United States alone. Now, this phenomenally successful series is being translated into a graphic-novel format. For the first time, fans will be able to see the underground fairy world, examine Foaly's incredible inventions, look inside Fowl Manor, and of course, follow Artemis as he plots and connives, in glorious full-color panels! (C: 0-1-2) SC, 6x9, 128pgs, FC SRP: $9.99 W.I.T.C.H. VOLUME 8: AN UNEXPECTED RETURN GN by Elisabetta Gnone With their powers still missing in action, the five guardians are struggling to stay together as a team. But just when it looks as if it could really be the end of W.I.T.C.H., The magic of friendship pulls through, and not a moment too soon! With the return of an enemy, the Guardians are about to face their greatest challenge yet! (C: 0-1-2) SC, 6x9, 128pgs, FC SRP: $4.99 ICARUS PUBLISHING SWING OUT SISTERS GN SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 6x9, 176pgs, B&W SRP: $19.95 A-G SUPER EROTIC ANTHOLOGY SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL #67—80pgs, B&W SRP: $4.99 #68—80pgs, B&W SRP: $4.99 STARS OF THE MONTH ANZU: THE SHARDS OF MEMORY TP SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (NOV063631) (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 232pgs, B&W SRP: $19.95 SLAVE CONTRACT GN SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (DEC053045) (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 6x9, 160pgs, B&W SRP: $19.95 ********************************************************************** IDW PUBLISHING 30 DAYS OF NIGHT: BEYOND BARROW #1 Steve Niles (w); Bill Sienkiewicz (a & c) After years of attacks, and several without, the citizens of Barrow have become united against random attacks on their city by the undead. Unfortunately the same does not apply outside of Barrow or the rest of the mysterious Arctic Circle. Co-creator Steve Niles and legendary artist Bill Sienkiewicz take the 30 Days of Night mythos and turn it on its head in a terrifying new graphic series. Forget everything you ever thought you know about 30 Days of Night. FC • 32 pages • $3.99 THE TRANSFORMERS: DEVASTATION #1 Simon Furman (w); E.J. Su (a); Su, Nick Roche (c) In the aftermath of Escalation’s thundering showdown in Brasnya, factions on Earth stir into bold and demonstrative action. With both the Machination and Skywatch poised to strike, each possessing CYBERTRONIAN tech and inside knowledge of the alien enemy they face, the AUTOBOTS have no choice but to relocate. But the arrival on Earth of the DECEPTICONS’ living super-weapon, SIXSHOT, promises only one thing… Devastation. 2 regular covers will be shipped in a 1-to-1 ratio. FC • $3.99 • 32 pages THE TRANSFORMERS: MEGATRON ORIGIN #4 Eric Holmes (w); Alex Milne (a); Milne, Marcelo Matero (c) Perhaps there is no end to their war… but this is the beginning. MEGATRON begins his fateful march on the road of conquest, flanked by STARSCREAM and SOUNDWAVE. A final, devastating showdown with SENTINEL PRIME seals the origin of MEGATRON, sees the naming of THE DECEPTICONS and unleashes the opening shots of the war without end! By Eric Holmes and the artist of the TRANSFORMERS MOVIE ADAPTATION, Alex Milne. Marcelo Matero once again provides a variant cover. 2 regular covers will be shipped in a 1-to-1 ratio. FC • $3.99 • 32 pages THE TRANSFORMERS: BEAST WARS: THE ASCENDING #2 Simon Furman (w); Don Figueroa (a); Figueroa, Nick Roche (c) Meet… THE PACK! On post-civil war CYBERTRON, in the strained lull in hostilities between the MAXIMALS and the PREDACONS, they are the team of hard-hitters that does not exist, is not sanctioned officially by any part of the MAXIMAL HIGH COMMAND. They are also MAGMATRON’s last hope and currently en route to Earth to find RAZORBEAST’s time-displaced MAXIMALS. If they fail, nothing can prevent the rise of ‘the nemesis’ and the end of CYBERTRON! By the fan-favorite team of Simon Furman and Don Figueroa. 2 regular covers will be shipped in a 1-to-1 ratio. FC • $3.99 • 32 pages THE TRANSFORMERS: BEST OF THE UK: DINOBOTS #1 Simon Furman (w); Barry Kitson (a); Nick Roche (c) “The Icarus Theory!” A long lost mystery surfaces only to become the pawn of a man bent on revenge and a threat to the AUTOBOTS. The threat... SWOOP, now under the control of another and out of control. OPTIMUS PRIME has no choice but to gather the troops and order a hunt for the rest of the DINOBOTS! Nick Roche once again provides an all-new cover re-creating a classic scene from the issue! 2 regular covers will be shipped in a 1-to-1 ratio. FC • 32 pages • $3.99 THE ART OF TRANSFORMERS HC Don Figueroa, Guido Guidi, Ed McGuinness, Alex Milne, James Raiz, Nick Roche, Klaus Scherwinski, E.J. Su, Andrew Wildman, Ashley Wood, more (a); Don Figueroa (c) THE TRANSFORMERS have featured some of the best, most technically proficient comic book art to ever grace the printed page. Some have been hard-to-track-down variant cover images, others only saw limited runs, but all of them deserve to be showcased. And now they will, in this deluxe hardcover-with-dustjacket volume. Inside, you’ll find cover images and pin-ups and rare sketches from the best of the best. HC, 9x12, 216pgs, FC $50.00 THE ART TRANSFORMERS SIGNED & NUMBERED LIMITED EDITION HC This special edition, limited to 250 copies, comes with a tip-in plate signed by artists Don Figueroa, Guido Guidi, Nick Roche, Klaus Scherwinski, E.J. Su, and Andrew Wildman. HC, 9x12, 216pgs, FC $100.00 THE ART OF TRANSFORMERS SKETCH EDITION HC If the signed & numbered version isn’t limited enough for your tastes, here comes an even more rare—strictly limited to 100 copies—edition, featuring a hand-drawn sketch by artist Don Figueroa in every copy! HC, 9x12, 216pgs, FC $150.00 30 DAYS OF NIGHT: RED SNOW #2 Ben Templesmith (w & a & c) Amid the growing horror surrounding what's left of the village, awkward alliances are formed, hatred flows and Charlie Keating watches a boy become a man in the worst way possible. Friend becomes foe as even SS officer Hoeppner learns that, unfortunately for him and his Nazi rhetoric, he might not be part of the master race at all. Being part of the food chain was not in the Fuhrer's book. 2007 Eisner Award nominee Ben Templesmith (Fell) continues his horrific tour-de-force here. FC • 32 pages • $3.99 IDW FOCUS ON… 30 DAYS OF NIGHT Ben Templesmith (c) Next month, the big-screen 30 Days of Night movie hits movie theaters everywhere. Before that happens, get the low-down on the entire 30 Days universe with this specially priced comic magazine offering up interviews with the creators, character profiles, movie stills, a set visit discussion between Ben Templesmith and Chris Ryall, and previews of all the 30 Days comics. As an added bonus, Ben Templesmith also provides exclusive 30 Days of Night: Red Snow pages that only appear here! FC • $2.99 • 24 pages GENE SIMMONS’ DOMINATRIX #2 Sean Taylor (w); Flavio Hoffe (a); Alex Garner (c) Gene Simmons' cleavage-laden series of government conspiracies and sexy superheroines continues. Hot on the heels of her first battle as a fetish superhero, Dominatrix gets no chance to recover before she is forced into a confrontation with an enigmatic woman who wants to kill her just to get rid of the competition. And if she can manage to survive that battle, there's still the matter of rescuing the only man who can help her get her old life back. Written by Sean Taylor, with art by Flavio Hoffe and a sexually charged cover by Alex Garner. FC • $3.99 • 32 pages SPIKE: SHADOW PUPPETS #4 Brian Lynch (w); Franco Urru (a); Urru, David Messina (c) He's been kicked, beaten, stabbed, blown up, and worst of all, turned into a puppet. Now Spike has to battle Smile Time for the fate of every child in Japan! But Smile Time has one more trick up their adorable, murderous felt-covered sleeves—puppet versions of ALL of Spike's friends and foes! It's a battle royale, puppet-style, courtesy of the Spike: Asylum team of Brian Lynch and Franco Urru! 2 regular covers will be shipped in a 1-to-1 ratio. FC • 32 pages • $3.99 STAR TREK ALIENS SPOTLIGHT: GORN Scott & David Tipton (w); David Messina (a); Messina, Zach Howard (c) In the vast Star Trek universe, many diverse alien races abound, and now they finally get their due! Presenting a series of one-shots, each by a different creative team and featuring a different Star Trek alien race. In the debut issue, the spotlight shines on the Gorn, courtesy of the Klingons: Blood Will Tell team of Scott & David Tipton and artist David Messina. After their shuttlecraft crash-lands on an uncharted planet, Captain Terrell and Commander Chekov calculate that their odds of survival are somewhat decreased when they find themselves facing off against an army of Gorn warriors. Zach Howard (Star Trek: The Next Generation: The Space Between) provides covers for the entire series, and this issue’s artist, David Messina, contributes a variant cover, too. 2 regular covers will be shipped in a 1-to-1 ratio. FC • $3.99 • 32 pages STAR TREK: YEAR FOUR #3 David Tischman (w); Steve Conley (a); Conley, Joe Corroney (c) Captain James T. Kirk becomes suspicious of his crew after returning from the devastated colony on Phi-11. Mr. Spock and Dr. McCoy try to reassure him that nothing's wrong—unless Kirk's two most trusted friends are in on the plot, too. What has infected the crew, and how—and who's left to help Kirk regain control of the ship? The Original Crew’s return to comic book greatness continues here with this standalone tale written by David Tischman (Star Trek: The Next Generation: The Space Between) and illustrated by Steve Conley, with an additional cover by Joe Corroney. 2 regular covers will be shipped in a 1-to-1 ratio. FC • $3.99 • 32 pages STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION—THE SPACE BETWEEN TP David Tischman (w); Casey Maloney (a); Joe Corroney (c) Celebrate the 20th Anniversary of Star Trek: The Next Generation with this all-new relaunch of the Star Trek franchise in comics. In the first collection of this special miniseries, travel to Tigan-7, Kandom 9, uncharted space, and more—each leading the dedicated crew of the Starship U.S.S. Enterprise into unexpected adventures. If you enjoyed watching Star Trek: The Next Generation on television, get ready for the comics adventure you’ve been waiting for. SC, 144pgs, FC $19.99 ZOMBIES VS. ROBOTS VS. AMAZONS #1 Chris Ryall (w); Ashley Wood (a &c) When last we visited the Zombies vs. Robots world, nuclear war had decimated the population of the entire globe, including zombies and robots alike. So who is left to fight? And how is an island of Amazon warrior-women involved this time around? Ryall and Wood answer some questions, leave you with more, and generally make sense out of nonsense for your amusement in this first issue of an all-new, three-part tale. Retailers: see your order form for a special incentive FC • $3.99 • 32 pages UNO TARINO: THE LATEST ART OF ASHLEY WOOD TP Ashley Wood (a) Continuing in the tradition of Uno Fanta, Dos Fanta, Tres Fanta, Grande Fanta, Grande Finale, and Sencilla Finale, Uno Tarino presents the latest and greatest from artist Ashley Wood. This special volume will feature 5” cover flaps and be printed in an 11” x 11” format. SC, 11x11, 140pgs, FC $35.00 SPARROW: PHIL HALE, VOL. 2 Phil Hale (a) Sparrow offers up its first sequel in the form of Sparrow: Phil Hale, Vol. 2. Fans of graphic arts or of Mr. Hale can now collect 48 pages of his work in this unique 6” x 6” hardcover format. With art that has been in print ranging from comics to Playboy Magazine, Phil Hale is a modern illustration powerhouse, as this collection will prove again. HC, 6x6, 48pgs, FC $11.99 METAL GEAR SOLID: SONS OF LIBERTY #12 Alex Garner (w); Rufus & Ashley Wood (a); Wood (c) The startling conclusion to the Metal Gear Solid: Sons of Liberty saga! Alex Garner and Ashley Wood deliver the action-packed final issue, with Snake and Raiden facing off against Solidus Snake in a battle that will most decidedly be to the death, while the mighty Arsenal Gear launches a devastating attack on New York City. See who emerges victorious when the smoke of war clears! FC • $3.99 • 32 pages FALLEN ANGEL #20 Peter David (w); Dennis Calero (a); J.K. Woodward (c) Presenting a special standalone Fallen Angel tale, "The Five Stages of Jude"—Jude, the new magistrate of Bete Noire, is faced with the hard truth that being in charge of the city that shapes the world is not remotely what he expected, and the five stages of grief are played out in a single, traumatic day. This special story is written as always by Peter David (Stephen King’s The Dark Tower), and features art by Dennis Calero (28 Days Later: The Aftermath). FC • $3.99 • 32 pages SCARFACE: DEVIL IN DISGUISE #3 Joshua Jabcuga (w); Alberto Dose (a & c) Now AWOL from Castro's assassin squad, Tony Montana goes into business for himself, with partner-in-crime Manny by his side. Has the young entrepreneur with a powder keg for a soul just become a marked man without a country? Someday the world will be his, but in this Year One-style issue set in the ‘70s, Tony Montana learns that war on the streets means there's money to be made, and while the body count may be high, the return on investment is even higher. It's gonna get a hell of a lot hotter in Havana as the outlaw team of writer Joshua Jabcuga and artist Alberto Dose strike a match and try to burn the mother@#$% place down! FC • 32 pages • $3.99 DESPERADOES: BUFFALO DREAMS TP Jeff Mariotte (w); Alberto Dose (a & c) Desperadoes ride again! Bestselling novelist Jeff Mariotte's critically acclaimed, historically authentic horror/western series returns in this tale about buffalo, the past, the future, and the mysteries of the universe. As the Desperadoes regroup after their adventures from Banners of Gold, they quickly come at odds with the local “law” before a mysterious series of dreams leads them to the legendary Apache Geronimo, who sends them on an epic quest to save the buffalo, and ultimately all Native Americans. With brilliant art by Alberto Dose (Scarface: Devil in Disguise), Desperadoes: Buffalo Dreams is a ride through the wild American past you don’t want to miss. SC, 7x10, 104pgs, FC $17.99 THE COMPLETE JON SABLE, FREELANCE VOL. 8 TP Mike Grell (w); Mike Grell, Judith Hunt (a); Grell (c) He hunts down men, loves women, and writes children’s books? Jon Sable is a true renaissance man—for hire! Catch his ongoing adventures as IDW continues to present the entire saga of Mike Grell’s classic character, Jon Sable, Freelance. This eighth collection delves deeper into the First Comics run, including issues 40–45, among them “The Fan,” “The Hard Way.” SC, 7x10, 168pgs, FC $24.99 INFINITY STUDIOS BLOOD ALONE VOLUME 4 GN by Masayuki Takano Enter Misaki, perhaps the most innocent and most sincere young lady there ever was. It's almost inconceivable that she could be a vampire. And with her powers as a vampire, she could easily entice any human to do her biding... but she chooses not to. Especially when it comes to Kuroe, a young author who has a deep running past with vampires. (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and the U.K. SC, 218pgs SRP: $9.95 KYOHAKU DOGS VOLUME 1 GN By SHAA When you’re the most notorious delinquent at school you have one hell of an image to maintain. The last thing you need is to be seen taking orders from an innocent puppy-eyed girl. But unfortunately for Keiji Sendai, he finds himself in this exact predicament when, Setsuna Yatsusaki, the shyest girl in school (as well as being the biggest klutz) finds out about Keiji’s deepest and darkest secret, that he’s a hardcore otaku! With her new trump card, Setsuna blackmails Keiji into becoming her slave. But just how long can a weak naïve young girl keep such a dangerous young man as her pet dog? Join in on Setsuna’s secret as she sets out to “train” a notorious thug in this unorthodox love story. (C: 1-0-0) MATURE THEMES SC, 210pgs, PC SRP: $10.95 STARS OF THE MONTH NININ GA SHINOBUDEN VOLUME 2 GN by Ryoichi Koga Shinobu, a ninja apprentice, is attempting to pass her ninja exams while Kaede, a normal schoolgirl, is studying for her own school exams. As a part of her exam, Shinobu is ordered to break into Kaede's room to steal her panties, but unfortunately Kaede is in the room. Despite Shinobu's attempt to use an invisibility technique, Kaede notices her presence immediately. However, Kaede takes pity on the ninja girl and gives her a set of her panties. Soon afterwards, Shinobu invites Kaede to visit the Ninja Village, and the two become friends while Kaede adjusts to the incredible amount of strangeness that has suddenly entered her life as a result. (AUG063404) SC, 5x7, 160pgs, PC SRP: $9.95 SWEETY VOLUME 2 GN by Jae-Sung Park & Ju-Ri Kim Myung-Ho may have been going over his head when he wished for a girlfriend. Now, with both the daughter of a local mafia boss and a cute younger sister-like neighbor both after his love, he must make a decision before he ends up hurting both girls. But while Myung-Ho sets his mind on choosing between Yu-Ri and Ji-Hae, he finds his heart hurting more and more. What will be his decision? (SEP063424) (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and the U.K. SC, 5x7, 194pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 ********************************************************************** INSTANT PRESS COMICS DISTANT #1 by Manuel Preitano In a miserable world not far in the future, the people have one gleaming hope: a legend that a better life and future can be found inside the tower off in the distance. First issue of this four-part science-fiction odyssey! MATURE THEMES 24pgs, B&W (1 of 4) SRP: $2.99 JAY COMPANY THE DARKNESS: LEVEL 1 — MICHAEL TURNER GOLD FOIL COVER EDITION by Jenkins & Wohl and Sejic Top Cow relaunches the fan-favorite title The Darkness, just in time for this summer's XBox 360 and PlayStation 3 video game! With this special edition of The Darkness: Level 1, Michael Turner's fabulous cover comes in a new Gold Foil edition, direct from Jay Company. With a print run of less than 500 books, each copy comes complete with bag and board. 32pgs, FC SRP: $14.99 FATHOM #1 — TOP COW CLASSIC TURNER SIGNED B&W COVER EDITION By Michael Turner The Fathom Classic #1 was produced with a Black and White cover. As a special offer through Jay Company Comics and ASPEN MLT, Fathom creator Michael Turner has autographed a selected number. Each signed comic comes with a Certificate of Authenticity, and is sealed with bag and board. 32pgs, FC SRP: $19.99 KEN STEACY PUBLISHING TWISTED WORLDS TP by Bruce Jones & Ken Steacy Along with baby werewolves, slavering aliens, cyber-warriors, giant rats, and radioactive chimps, this collection of short stories from Pacific Comics’ Alien Worlds, Twisted Tales, and Silverheels, includes the misadventures of FLAN, a wild ‘n crazy little janitor-bot, whose ineptitude is matched only by his obsession with 1950’s technology! When FLAN gains the ability to morph into any form he desires, stand back as nothing will stop him, not even a pot roast! Anthologized here for the first time! (C: 0-1-2) SC, 7x10, 72pgs, FC SRP: $19.95 VICTOR VECTOR & YONDO TP by Ken Steacy This action-packed all-ages anthology bursts at the seams with creepy cyborgs, ravenous aliens, and psychotic superguys! Join Victor Vector, his canine sidekick Yondo, and the lovely but dangerous Delta Mode as they battle fiendish Ram Axis for possession of Nikola Tesla’s teleforce ray, a wonder-weapon so potent it could spell mankind’s end! Hang onto your lunch, ‘cause this senses-shattering story’s gonna be a rough ride for heroes, villains, and bystanders alike! (C: 0-1-2) SC, 7x10, 80pgs, FC SRP: $19.95 KENZER & COMPANY KNIGHTS OF THE DINNER TABLE #131 by Jolly Blackburn & Various Knights of the Dinner Table is a multiple award-winning periodical featuring the gaming industry’s most popular comic strip, as well as being a full-fledged gaming magazine. That's right, more than half of each issue is devoted to reviews, adventure ideas and tips, maps, monsters, NPCs, magic items, and many other articles for a wide variety of games and game systems, written from a gamer's perspective. A hilarious and hysterical slice of (fantasy) life in strips, features and a wonderful celebration of the gaming culture! 80pgs, B&W SRP: $4.99 KNIGHTS OF THE DINNER TABLE: BUNDLE OF TROUBLE VOLUME 21 TP by Jolly Blackburn & Various This new perfectbound trade paperback contains all four issues worth of classic strips from Knights of the Dinner Table #69 to #72, crammed between two sturdy covers! It’s always a great time to pick up these hysterically funny strips, so don't miss out on this incredible addition to any gamer's bookshelf! SC, 7x10, 96pgs, B&W SRP: $11.99 LAST GASP SUITS MADE TO FIT: TATTOOS FROM THE NEWSKOOL TATTOO COLLECTIVE SC (NEW EDITION) by NewSkool, edited by Adrian Lee A collection of bodysuit tattoos, tattoos that cover the entire body as one intricate piece of work, by members of the NewSkool Tattoo Collective. Published jointly by Last Gasp and NewSkool, this fourth edition features new back piece designs that were originally done for the project but didn’t make the original book deadline. Includes work by Grime, Jason Kundell, Paco Excel, Tsukasa, and more. We tracked down many of those and have included them with new pages in the new edition! (C: 0-1-2) SC, 8x11, 104pgs, FC SRP: $29.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A THE SADDEST PLACE ON EARTH: THE ART OF CAMILLE ROSE GARCIA HC Camille Rose Garcia's world is a beautiful place. It is the ballroom of an Empire, a forest of aquamarine jewels, a place where cream layered cakes and crystal castles sedate the masses. As the telescope retracts, the glossy veneer of privilege falls away to reveal another reality, one of machine guns and machetes that decorate the landscape alongside exploding poppies while deer and princesses hang suspensefully in a cloud of malaise, and disbelief becomes the ether of the living. Garcia draws inspiration for her creepy dystopias from her upbringing in the generic suburbs of Orange County. Her disenchantment with society brought her into a world of subversive art and music. Garcia's work has been featured in Juxtapoz, Paper, Flaunt, and Blab. (C: 0-1-2) HC, 11x11, 128pgs, FC SRP: $39.95 O/A CELINE: FULL-TIME SLAVE GN SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 46pgs, B&W SRP: $10.95 O/A TWENTY GN SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL MATURE THEMESSRP: $14.95 LINSNER.COM DAWN: "FISHNETS" DIGITAL PRINT by Joseph Michael Linsner Sexy redhead Dawn is many things; a goddess, a temptress, an innocent and a nurturer, but sometimes she's just a pin-up goddess, the sexy culmination of the desire for beauty by artist Joseph Michael Linsner. Here, Dawn lounges saucily, displaying her curvy, sexy legs encased in fishnet. Sultry tones of burgundy & black compliment the look of knowledge in Dawn's eyes, this is a mature and sophisticated Goddess. The "Fishnets Dawn" print ships in a sturdy plastic sleeve, accompanied by a postcard certificate, signed by the artist. (C: 0-1-2) Print, 11x17, FC SRP: $25.00 LINSNER: "AURORA VERDE" DIGITAL PRINT by Joseph Michael Linsner One of Joseph Michael Linsner's most popular paintings ever, "Aurora Verde" is finally available as an open edition digital print. The rich greens, crisp whites & silver tones that dominate this classic fantasy pin-up art play up well against Dawn's peachy face & fiery hair. All the Linsner elements we love are in full force here. Sexy goddess? Check. Big damn sword? Oh yeah. Crazy details? You know it! This is one image that all pin-up collectors and fantasy art lovers would be proud to own! "Aurora Verde" will come in a tough acrylic sleeve, with a postcard certificate signed by the artist. (C: 0-1-2) Print, 11x17, FC SRP: $25.00 DAWN: "PINUP GODDESS" DIGITAL PRINT by Joseph Michael Linsner Red is such a primal color, the color of blood, of redheads, of passion. Pin-up maestro Joseph Michael Linsner makes good use of that crimson hue in this luscious slice of richly printed cheesecake called simply, "Pinup Goddess." Dawn, Joe's sexy Goddess tribute character, strikes a pose befitting a modern-day Aphrodite. This art was the cover of the smash hit "Pinup Goddess" comic book. This dazzling "Pinup Goddess" print ships in a tough protective sleeve, and will be accompanied by a postcard certificate, signed by the artist. (C: 0-1-2) Print, 11x17, FC SRP: $25.00 LINSNER: "LIL' RED" DIGITAL PRINT SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL Print, 11x17, FC SRP: $25.00 LINSNER: "LA CHICA" DIGITAL PRINT SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL Print, 11x17, FC SRP: $25.00 LINSNER: "DARK BEAUTY" DIGITAL PRINT SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL Print, 11x17, FC SRP: $25.00 LITTLE BROWN AND COMPANY TINTIN HARDCOVER BOXED SET by Hergé Soon to be the subject of an animated film trilogy from directors Steven Spielberg and Peter Jackson, Hergé's adventures of Tintin and his loyal terrier Snowy have been translated into 38 languages and sold millions of copies, enthralling readers for nearly eighty years! This new hardcover box set contains all twenty-four of Hergé's stories of Tintin and Snowy in eight volumes in a lavishly designed collection. A great gift for Tintin lovers and first-time fans everywhere! (C: 0-1-2) Boxed Set, HC, 9x12, FC SRP: $150.00 MARC HANSEN STUFF! RALPH SNART ADVENTURES COMIC COLLECTION by Marc Hansen The sawed-off, beer-guzzling runt is at it again in this collection reprinting Ralph Snart Adventures Volumes 4 and 5 from 1992-93! Also included are two "lost" and previously unpublished issues from 1993, plus four unpublished covers! It's Ralph Snart at his peak of insanity! All of it by Marc Hansen, and all of it crazed and hilarious! SC, 7x10, 152pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95 MARKOSIA THE HILL TP by Sal Cipriano & Jok Jill is a failed assassin, Jack is a failed experiment. Both were created by the same evil company, and both want out! Jill has lost everything she has ever cared for, and has lost the will to live, but her employers won't let her die until she completes one last mission, to kill the monster Jack! But when Jack finally steps into the Jill’s crosshairs everything they’ve ever known becomes a question mark sending them into a bloody downward spiral to their fates! (C: 0-1-2) SC, 7x10, 128pgs, FC SRP: $14.95 THE LEXIAN CHRONICLES: FULL CIRCLE VOLUME 2 TP by Gallan, Satterlee, Miranda, Stegman, de la Cruz & Oats Reena and the Phoenix tribe continue to struggle with the consequences surrounding the re-emergence of the dreaded Leopard tribe. As Reena struggles to come to terms with her betrothal to the Leopard heir she studies the ancient runes in secret, in an attempt to unravel the mysteries surrounding her ancestors. The key to the Phoenix tribe’s future could be held in the mysteries of the past, and Reena is determined to find out what they are. Concludes the stunning series based on the best-selling novel by Harry Gallan. (C: 0-1-2) SC, 160pgs, FC SRP: $16.95 THE LEXIAN CHRONICLES: FULL CIRCLE SIGNATURE PACK #3 by Gallan, Satterlee, Miranda & de la Cruz Featuring issues nine to twelve of The Lexian Chronicles, which concludes the critically-acclaimed series based on Harry Gallan’s best-selling novel. Once again all issues signed by Harry Gallan. (C: 0-1-2) Pack (x4), FC SRP: $10.00 MICROCOSM PUBLISHING CROADCORE: THE ARTWORK OF CHRISTY ROAD SC by Cristy Road Basking in the trenches of leftover teen angst, punk rock, and brutal honesty, Cristy Road romanticizes the underdog like it's nobody's business! Here is the first collection of five years of her artwork. Her work has appeared in the pages of Jane Magazine, Bitch and Bust, as well as doing artwork for Green Day, Plan-it X Records, and Esther Bell! Cristy is creating the visual voice of angry DIY punk rock youth. Recently featured on the Sister Spit tour! SC, 7x9, 160pgs, B&W SRP: $16.00 INVINCIBLE SUMMER: AN ANTHOLOGY SC by Nicole Georges For years Nicole Georges has recorded her thoughts and adventures in beautifully illustrated journal entries and published them in her 'zine, Invincible Summer. Now, the first 10 issues of this beloved publication (including unpublished work) are collected here. Overflowing with personality and wit, drama and art, this anthology presents five years of Nicole's low-paying jobs, heartbreaking romances, inspiring friendships, vegan recipes, dog motherhood, and endless trips to the corner coffee shop. Recently featured on the Sister Spit tour! SC, 7x9, 160pgs, B&W SRP: $14.00 MIRAGE STUDIOS TALES OF RAPHAEL: BAD MOON RISING #3 by Murphy, Jim Lawson and Eric Talbot This all-new 4-issue mini-series picks up immediately after the events of the werewolf-filled pages of Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #7! Raphael, Shadow, Lulu and the resurrected Sloane find themselves at the mercy of strange undersea beings and beautiful vampire girls! Cover by Wet Moon’s Ross Campbell! 32pgs, B&W (3 of 4) SRP: $3.25 TALES OF THE TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES #38 by Murphy and Dario Brizuela. “Triptyche.” Before they were Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, they were Toddler Mutant Ninja Turtles! Armed only with their wooden training bokken, the toddlers get lost in the sewers and come face-to-face with one very unique alligator! Bonus pin-up by Ross Campbell! Cover by Dario Brizuela and Ryan Brown. 32pgs, B&W SRP: $3.25 TALES OF THE TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES: THE COLLECTED BOOKS VOLUME 4 TP by Various The fourth volume in Mirage’s new quarterly trade paperback series collects stories from Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. This volume reprints issues 3, 4, 13, 14, and 33, the critically acclaimed 4-issue story arc featuring the return of the Shredder, and the "Adventure of the 4 Leos!" New wraparound cover by Diego Jourdan and Eric Talbot. SC, 144pgs, B&W SRP: $13.00 MOONSTONE BUCKAROO BANZAI VOLUME 1: RETURN OF THE SCREW TP by Rauch, Thompson, Williams & Wolak Everyone’s favorite adventurer/surgeon/rock star is back again in this trade paperback reprinting the super-seller 3-issue mini-series! Along with his Hong Kong Cavaliers, Buckaroo Banzai must battle more than one surprise arch enemy, each with their own motives, but all acting in concert to bring Banzai, and the universe as we know it, to their knees! This volume also includes a TON of extra goodies, including character files, unused covers, alternate ending, production designs from the unfilmed TV Movie, and a brand new interview with Banzai’s creator Mac Rauch! It just doesn’t get more fun than this! (C: 0-1-2) SC, 120pgs, FC SRP: $16.95 DOC SAVAGE: THE LOST RADIO SCRIPTS OF LESTER DENT SC by Lester Dent, with Art by Tom Roberts Doc Savage: to the world at large, he is a strange, mysterious figure of glistening bronze skin and exotic, gold-flecked eyes. To his unique band of associates — Renny, Monk, Ham, Long Tom, Johnny, and occasionally, his cousin Pat — he is a man of superhuman strength and protean genius, whose life is dedicated to the destruction of evil-doers. Now, Moonstone Books is proud to announce the first printing of new Doc Savage tales in more than 35 years! Written in the late 1940’s by Doc Savage’s creator, Lester Dent, many of these radio scripts have never been seen before. Their background shrouded in mystery, these incredible adventures have been virtually forgotten for more than half a century! Now, for the first time ever, these astonishing radio scripts are available to his legions of fans across the globe! Assembled together in this single, amazing volume, they are a rare treat for Doc Savage fans everywhere! Cover by Bob Larkin. (C: 0-1-2) SC, 6x9, 352pgs, B&W SRP: $18.95 DOC SAVAGE: THE LOST RADIO SCRIPTS OF LESTER DENT S&N LIMITED HC by Lester Dent, with Art by Tom Roberts This is a special, limited and signed hardcover edition, limited to just 300 numbered copies, and featuring a stunning, pulp-era Doc Savage cover by Douglas Klauba! This limited hardcover edition will be signed by both the artist and the interior illustrator, Tom Roberts, and best of all, will also include special color plates by Dave Dorman, Joe Prado, and Ruben Procopio, not available in the softcover edition! (C: 0-1-2) SC, 6x9, 352pgs, B&W SRP: $49.99 THE PHANTOM: "GET BACK ON THAT HORSE" PACK by Various Looking for a way to "get back on that horse" of digging The Phantom, or just wanting to know what he’s all about? This is the special intro pack for you, with 3 complete stories of over 150 color pages containing The Phantom #14, 15, 16 and The Phantom: Man Eaters graphic novel! See why The Phantom is one of a kind cool! (C: 0-1-2) 150pgs, FC SRP: $14.95 C.L.A.S.H. #2 by Greg Karras, Cory Hamscher, Barry Williams & Lori Johnsen For years, the super-humans of the Protectorate have turned a blind eye to the veiled activities of C.L.A.S.H., but no longer! Back-to-back acts of terrorism, committed by former C.L.A.S.H member Wrath rouse the Protectorate’s fury. Wrongfully blaming C.L.A.S.H., they unleash the monstrous, homicidal Mutants upon an unsuspecting public. Now C.L.A.S.H. must not only stop Wrath’s latest terror attack, but also find a way to end the Mutant’s murderous rampage. Ships with variant cover by Ron Frenz (Spider-Girl)! 32pgs, FC (2 of 5) SRP: $3.50 ZOMBIE-PROOF #1 by J.C. Vaughn & Vincent Spencer For 20 years, the denizens of San Rosina, Texas have thought locksmith Billy Bob Driwahl was at least a little crazy... because he offered the rather unusual service of "zombie-proofing" in his Yellow Pages ad. Now that the world's being overrun by zombies, though, he's ready for them. But how did he know beforehand?! 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.50 NASCAR COMICS NASCAR HEROES #2 by Jeremy Diamond & Matt Cassan Comic Book Readers..NASCAR Fans...Collectors - Start your engines and get ready for Issue 2 of NASCAR Heroes Following the overwhelming success of the NASCAR Comics Premier Issue, NASCAR Heroes Issue 2 slams us into gear with the announcement of the sponsorship of Jimmy Dash’s Team Flatstock by Hasbro GI Joe with Kung Fu Grip. Jimmy Dash is now the hottest driver on the NASCAR race circuit, but Jack Diesel has other plans to short circuit the Flatstock team. Read as Astor Shockington, Team Flatstock Operations Manager, transforms for the FIRST time into her superhero status as Shoque. Will ISSUE 2 mark the end of Team Flastock, or will Shoque and Jimmy Dash be able to survive the Jack Diesel attack. Read and see, who will make it to Victory Lane. 24pgs, FC SRP: $3.95 NBM BONEYARD #26 by Richard Moore When royal guards show up to take Lita back to the realm of Faerie by force, the Boneyard gang meets them head-on. But muscle won't help when Paris is sucked through the portal after Lita and the guards, and finds himself in a very hostile world with no way back! 28pgs, B&W SRP: $2.95 BONEYARD VOLUME 6 TP by Richard Moore Abbey must attend the Illuminary’s Ball, a posh affair where a good impression with the Illuminary, head of all fantastic creatures, is crucial. But heading with Michael into her private meeting, arch-rival Lilith slips her a mickey that makes her act uncontrollably badly! Collects issues 21-24. SC, 7x11, 96pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 HOUSE OF CLAY GN by Naomi Nowak From the author of Unholy Kinship comes this tale of a girl whose family used to be wealthy amd has a life-altering experience when she starts work in a sweat shop. Soon, hard work is the least of her problems as she finds herself in the middle of a love tangle with no confidantes but a rude old card-reading lady with an eerily similar romantic past and a mute girl. The small seaside town offers nothing but a salty breeze to soothe her, or could it be that there is just a little bit of magic in the air, too? SC, 5x7, 144pgs, FC SRP: $12.95 STARS OF THE MONTH BONEYARD VOLUME 4 TP by Richard Moore As Abbey the vampire recovers from her showdown with the much more powerful Lilith, Swamp girl Nessie starts taking the upper hand in her pursuit of Michael Paris. Meanwhile, Glump continues his farcical schemes to rule the world, launching the "Doomsday Frog!" However, all are quickly brought back together to face a new threat: zombies sprouting up from the cemetery! Collects issues #12-16. MATURE THEMES SC, 7x10, 104pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 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. (JUN063282) SC, 7x10, 112pgs, B&W (5 of 9) SRP: $9.95 ********************************************************************** OFFERED AGAIN O/A UNHOLY KINSHIP GN by Naomi Nowak Luca thinks she knows her sister, her history and her friends, but very few things are what they seem. What do you do if your world falls apart, when your only living relatives are mentally unstable and you're a disaster in relationships? This story of confusion, love, and the past is an exciting debut from artist Naomi Nowak. SC, 112pgs, FC SRP: $9.95 O/A DARK LABYRINTH HC by Luis Royo An artist admirer of a master is fascinated by his increasingly dark visions and seeks to meet him. The trip becomes a voyage into the depth of dreams and nightmares! In an exciting new hardcover format and featuring almost all-new work! MATURE THEMES HC, 8x11, 64pgs, FC SRP: $24.95 STAR OF THE MONTH EVOLUTION SC by Luis Royo A beautiful collection of scintillating fantasy art by the best-selling illustrator, back to press for a 4th printing! (STAR13617) MATURE THEMES SC, 8x11, FC SRP: $19.95 ********************************************************************** NETCOMICS 10 20 & 30 VOLUME 2 GN by Morim Kang Three extraordinary women in three age groups and three unforgettable lives intersect in Morim Kang’s fascinating 10, 20, and 30. Krumb is a clumsy, scatterbrained widow in her 30’s whose teenaged daughter, Rok, is forced to take care of. Meanwhile, Rok’s jaded, twenty-something cousin Belle suffers a messy breakup with her boyfriend. Finally, Rok, who dreads the thought of growing up and its attendant responsibilities, hates men and is sure to complicate matters. Get ready for one wild ride with 10, 20, and 30. (C: 0-1-2) MATURE THEMES SC, 5x7, 184pgs, B&W (2 of 7) SRP: $9.99 ALMOST HIGHLY CLASSIFIED VOLUME 2 GN by JTK When the Almost Highly Classified Team members settle in a remote beachside village, it’s total chaos! Tom Anjery, vice-chief of the Almost Highly Classified Team at the GIS (Global Intelligence Services) has been slapped with a budget reduction and receives an order to relocate the team's office and operate it independent of the GIS. The team opens up a new office in the boondocks, but to appropriate the necessary operational funds on their own, they decide to open up a bar on the side! (C: 0-1-2) SC, 200pgs, FC (2 of 3) SRP: $17.99 BOY PRINCESS VOLUME 9 GN by Seyoung Kim Desperate to save Nicole from the Crown Prince, Jed rallies his loyal soldiers and throws the nation into civil war. He knows it’s a trap, but Nicole’s fate and that of his nation rests on his shoulders and he resolves to bear the brunt of Derek’s treasonous forces. But when Jed’s life hangs by a thread, Nicole must finally prove himself to be the man he’s always doubted within. Having forgotten his humanity, the old king watches the struggle from afar, scheming to cause the death of both of his sons. Only the distant past contains the key to his heart. Love must conquer or all will fall into blood and chaos. (C: 0-1-2) MATURE THEMES SC, 208pgs, B&W (9 of 9) SRP: $9.99 IN THE STARLIGHT VOL 2 GN by Kyungok Kang Ever since Shinhye was young, sitting on a hill watching the night sky with her father, she has admired the stars and dreamt of what is out there in the universe. But she never expected that her dreams — and nightmares — would come true! As a beautiful and intelligent 17-year-old, she attracts the attention of Donghoon, whose uncle works with the Ministry of Science. As it happens, Donghoon's uncle is in charge of finding a home for a visiting foreigner... who has ESP! Shinhye has barely come to terms with the existence of ESP when a UFO lands near her home! The shocks just keep coming as she learns the truth about Sarah and Redion, who the aliens are after. Will Shinhye survive the alien invasion? (C: 0-1-2) SC, 224pgs, B&W (2 of 10) SRP: $9.99 CLICK VOL 3 GN by Youngran Lee Joonha, the transgender head case, and Taehyun, the hotshot rich kid, are actually becoming buddies—so much so that they even team up to take down a card shark at the casino Taehyun’s family runs. Is the friendship about to turn into something… more? Meanwhile, figures from Joonha’s past keep popping up—and stirring up real trouble. His old friend Jinhoo, now a star piano player, is back in Seoul and not going anywhere. And former nice girl Huiwon: is she really as nasty as she acts, or is it all a front? Could she be the reason why brainy Jihan suddenly isn’t wearing his glasses anymore? The twists keep coming in the fastest, funniest installment yet of this head-spinning take on young love! (C: 0-1-2) SC, 5x7, 184pgs, B&W (3 of 8) SRP: $9.99 KINGDOM OF THE WINDS VOLUME 1 GN by Kimjin Against the backdrop of the ancient Kingdom of Goguryeo, Kingdom of the Winds brings back the murkiest periods in Korean history, the drama and mystique of the ancient land of Goguryeo unfolds. The main plot surrounds the romantic and tragic entanglements of the Kingdom’s Royal Family, as its ambitious King bravely takes on his powerful neighbors. Spirits, demons, and imaginary beings lurk within, for those daring enough to open its pages and submerge themselves into the captivating world of the Kingdom of the Winds. (C: 0-1-2) MATURE THEMES SC, 200pgs, B&W (1 of 25) SRP: $9.99 LET DAI VOLUME 9 GN by Sooyeon Won Dai learns the hard way that even someone as powerful as he is can know the fear of losing a loved one. His grandma’s health teeters on the edge of a knife and pushes him further into nihilism. Only Jaehee can still reach him, but he’s got his own family to deal with. His overworked mother closely watches his relationship with Dai and a sudden misstep will break Jaehee’s family apart. Suppressing her secret love for Jaehee, Yooneun finally reaches her breaking point. And after nearly dying at the beach, Eunhyung continues her steady upward progress basking in the flirty attentions of Naru and Goohee. However, dark secrets have a life of their own and hers is about to squirm into the light and shatter her world. (C: 0-1-2) MATURE THEMES SC, 192pgs, B&W (9 of 15) SRP: $9.99 LAND OF SILVER RAIN VOLUME 7 GN by Mira Lee The soul of Sirius desperately clings to a fragile limbo between life and death, struggling to keep out of Medusa’s grasp. One step across the river of death and his soul will be lost to her forever. The evil witch’s attack leaves Misty-Rain unconscious. When she finally awakens, the young girl must seek out the truth to her origins and uncover a secret that even the gods are blind to. Even the Great King of Darkness will lose his soul to the underworld unless that secret is revealed. The fate of all now hangs in delicate balance around Misty-Rain. (C: 0-1-2) SC, 5x7, 184pgs, B&W (7 of 7) SRP: $9.99 NEW RADIO, THE POISON THE CURE VOLUME 1 GN By Jad Ziade & Alex Cahill Poison the Cure is a comic book adventure about interstellar explorers who find a dead, desolate planet and try to piece together how life there ceased to exist. The explorers begin to find clues that tell the story of a world being destroyed by greed and political corruption, and of a group of companions in search of hope and justice. SC, 7x10, 104pgs, B&W (1 of 4) SRP: $9.00 NICKELODEON AVATAR, THE LAST AIRBENDER MAGAZINE SEP/OCT 2007 Writers’ and Artists’ Names: Written by the writers of the Avatar TV show. Illustrated by some of today’s hottest comic artists, including Amy Kim Ganter, Reagan Lodge, Johane Matte, and Brian Ralph. Synopsis: The official Avatar magazine! Over 30 pages of all-new comics, featuring adventures that take place between seasons 2 and 3. Exclusive season 3 preview. Fandom pages, interviews, behind the scenes articles, puzzles, and more! (C: 0-1-2) Magazine, 8x11, 52pgs, FC SRP: $4.99 NOVARIS ENTERTAINMENT ROADKILL ZOO #6 by Nicole Jones, Buddy Setiawan, Derek Fridolfs With the body count rising, it’s hard to guess which of our heroes, if any, will make it out of the swamp alive! You won’t want to miss the shocking conclusion to Roadkill Zoo! Cover by Jeff Rebner. MATURE THEMES 24pgs, B&W (6 of 6) SRP: $2.50 ONI PRESS INC. WASTELAND #12 by Antony Johnston & Chris Mitten Abi and Michael are facing certain death when the sudden arrival of a wetstorm offers a chance for escape. While they take refuge in a safehouse, Watchman Dexus tries to further his own plans. And as the rain beats down, a chance meeting has disastrous consequences for the Sunners! MATURE THEMES 32pgs, B&W SRP: $3.50 MAINTENANCE VOLUME 2 TP by Jim Massey & Robbi Rodriguez Doug and Manny are off on their most sensational, incredible, uncanny, and amazing adventure yet, you might even call it “fantastic”! When super-intelligent, teensy-weensy creatures claim the TerroMax sewers as their own personal fiefdom, it’s up to our intrepid heroes, err, janitors, to hit the drain pipes and clean up these micro-invaders once and for all! MATURE THEMES SC, 6x9, 96pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 JUMPER JUMPSCARS #2 by Nunzio DeFilippis, Christina Weir & Brian Hurtt A prequel to the upcoming Hayden Christiansen and Samuel L. Jackson feature film from director Doug Liman (Mr. & Mrs. Smith), Jumpscars continues to expose the covert war being waged by the "Paladins" against the teleporting "Jumpers." But what happens when a Paladin's target is revealed to be merely a small child? MATURE THEMES 24pgs, FC (2 of 4) SRP: $3.99 QUEEN & COUNTRY VOLUME 8 — OPERATION: RED PANDA by Greg Rucka & Chris Samnee Operation: Red Panda has the Minders being deployed to the war-torn streets of Iraq to investigate and potentially "terminate" an Iraqi bureaucrat who is suspected of giving allied secrets to local insurgents. As the old saying goes, all plans goes out the window once the first bullet is fired. And when things go from bad to worse for Tara, years of trauma and abuse come violently forward. Available in Softcover and Hardcover editions! SOFTCOVER—SC, 7x10, 120pgs, B&W SRP: $11.95 HARDCOVER—HC, 7x10, 120pgs, B&W SRP: $25.00 LOVE THE WAY YOU LOVE #6 by Jamie S. Rich & Marc Ellerby Old flames are snuffed, situations misinterpreted, and brothers reunited as Jamie S. Rich and Marc Ellerby’s rock ‘n’ roll romance wraps up its first set. Maria is back in Tristan’s life but is she an invited guest or an unwelcome intruder? Does Tristan even know for sure? MATURE THEMES SC, 64pgs, B&W SRP: $5.95 STAR OF THE MONTH SCOTT PILGRIM VOLUME 1: SCOTT PILGRIM'S PRECIOUS LITTLE LIFE GN by Bryan Lee O'Malley Scott Pilgrim's life is totally sweet. He's 23-years-old, in a rock band, "between jobs," and dating a cute high school girl. Everything's fantastic, until a seriously mind-blowing, dangerously fashionable, rollerblading delivery girl named Ramona Flowers starts cruising through his dreams and sailing by him at parties. (MAY042851) MATURE THEMES SC, 6x9, 168pgs, B&W SRP: $11.95 ********************************************************************** OFFERED AGAIN O/A GRAY HORSES GN by Hope Larson Noémie has left her home in France to study abroad. In Onion City there are new friends, new environments, and new loves. There are also vivid visions of life in a different time and in a different place, but more than that, of a different existence. In Noémie's sleep she's not a woman, but a horse. MATURE THEMES SC, 7x9, 112pgs, PC SRP: $14.95 O/A LOVE THE WAY YOU LOVE #1 by Jamie S. Rich & Marc Ellerby Tristan has two things to his name, a band and a broken heart. "Like A Dog" is a band on the verge of blowing up and with Tristan finally back from an overseas trip, they think tonight’s gig might just light that fuse! But when Tristan spots his dream girl in the crowd, will she fix his lack of love or send his band’s career down in flames? MATURE THEMES SC, 6x9, 64pgs, B&W SRP: $5.95 STAR OF THE MONTH MADMAN: THE ODDITY ODYSSEY TP — 10TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION by Mike Allred Over ten years ago, Madman hit the comics scene like a quick, Three Stooges-style jab to the eye. Armed with a yo-yo and a slightly left-of-center attitude, Frank Einstein is Snap City's most impressive masked crime fighter. In fact, he's kind of the only one! In this wacky debut, meet the whole eccentric cast of characters from the goofy genius, Dr. Flem to the despicably evil Mr. Mondstadt. And, of course, don't forget Joe, the love of Frank Einstein's life. This fearless beauty is the only one who sees past Madman's hideously disfigured face to the person within, and wants to know the true story of how Frank Einstein became Madman! Long out-of-print, Madman: The Oddity Odyssey is a seminal work of graphic literature, bridging the gaps of mainstream superhero mythos and the no-holds-barred world of independent, creator-driven comics. Oni Press is proud to celebrate the 10th anniversary of this amazing comic book by returning it to its original glory. (STAR15203) SC, 7x10, FC SRP: $15.95 ********************************************************************** OFFERED AGAIN O/A QUEEN & COUNTRY: DECLASSIFIED VOLUME 1 TP by Greg Rucka & Brian Hurtt In the mid-1980s, Crocker wasn't the decisive and cantankerous head of section he is today. Back then he was just a young agent whose future in the espionage business was about to be sealed tighter than Lenin's tomb. MATURE THEMES SC, 7x10, 96pgs, B&W SRP: $8.95 STARS OF THE MONTH BLUE MONDAY VOLUME 1: THE KIDS ARE ALRIGHT TP (NEW PRINTING) by Chynna Clugston-Major Relive the adventures of Bleu, Clover, and the gang as they go from prank war to karaoke to the concert of all concerts, the pinnacle of Bleu’s adolescent hero worship, Adam Ant. In addition to the first mini-series, this expanded collection contains the hard-to-find short stories from various indie anthologies in an all new printing. (NOV063803) MATURE THEMES SC, 136pgs, B&W SRP: $11.95 THREE STRIKES TP by Nunzio DeFilippis, Christina Weir, & Brian Hurtt Every action has an equal reaction. Or that's what we're taught. Rey just learned different. Noah already knew. Rey's a good kid whose made a terrible mistake. Noah's an ex-cop who became a bondsman in a failed attempt to salvage his marriage. One choice is about to send both their lives into chaos. (JAN042611) MATURE THEMES SC, B&W SRP: $14.95 ********************************************************************** OSPREY GRAPHICS GRAPHIC HISTORY: HITLER'S LAST GAMBLE GN by Dan Abnett & Dheeraj Verma Planned down to the last detail by Hitler himself, the Battle of the Bulge was the last major German attack on the Western Front. On December 16, 1944, 30 German divisions roared through the Ardennes. The battle that ensued nearly proved disastrous for the Allied forces, with some of the harshest fighting conditions of the war. Under-strength, under-equipped and operating in freezing temperatures, the U.S. Army — notably the 101st stationed in Bastogne — fought back, extinguishing German hopes for victory. Featuring first-hand accounts that give the narrative a profoundly human element, this action-packed comic strip provides readers of all ages with a vivid re-creation of the attack, remembered as the biggest and bloodiest single battle ever to be fought by the U.S. Army in World War II. (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Not available in Germany. SC, SC, 7x10, 48pgs, FC SRP: $9.95 PAPERCUTZ NANCY DREW VOLUME 11: MONKEY WRENCH BLUES GN by Petrucha, Kinney & Murase When Bess and George help Nancy pick out a dress for Deirdre's big party, little do they suspect it's the identical dress Deirdre will be wearing! After a minor altercation with the perturbed hostess, Nancy leaves the party only to be grabbed by a dark figure, tossed into a van and kidnapped! That leaves Bess and George, with some help from Ned, to try and solve the mystery of exactly what happened to Nancy. Things get complicated further when Bess and George's number one suspect, Deirdre, is kidnapped, too! SOFTCOVER—SC, 112pgs, FC SRP: $7.95 HARDCOVER—HC, 112pgs, FC SRP: $12.95 POCKET BOOKS THE FOG MOUND BOOK 2: FARADAWN GN by Susan Schade & Jon Buller After living on the Fog Mound for quite some time, Thelonius Chipmunk and his friends are ready to continue their travels in search of answers and adventure. With new friends Bill the Human and Cluid Chipmunk, the animals sail off down the river. In the City of Ruins they find the dangerous ratminks threatening to conquer the region, perhaps the whole planet! Could this be a repeat of events that brought about the end of the Human Occupation? How can one small group of talking animals help? Why is Bill so anxious to get to the mysterious island of Faradawn? And will Olive find her lost sister Ruby? As in the first book of the Fog Mound trilogy, the intrepid chipmunk pursues his personal quest to uncover the differences between history and legend, and to answer the most troubling question of all — what happened to the humans? (C: 0-1-2) HC, 6x9, 208pgs, B&W SRP: $15.99 RADIO COMIX FURRLOUGH #176 by Various Your monthly source for anthropomorphics! Hilarious spooky hijinks courtesy of Phil "Poinko" Gibson in "Lancaster: The Ghost Detective", plus another chapter of "Treasure Hunters" fantasy adventure silliness by Remi Perron. David Davis turns up the fun in "Cosmic Dash", wrapped in a cover by Sara Palmer. 32pgs, B&W SRP: $3.50 MILK #61 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 PORNDEXTERS #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 40pgs, B&W SRP: $5.99 REBELLION 2000 AD #1553-1556 Britain's award-winning cult British SF anthology comic surges into September with a stunning line-up of stories! Nate Slaughterhouse is a killing machine that can¹t be stopped in the eagerly awaited sequel to Judge Dredd thriller 'Mandroid' by John Wagner (A History of Violence) and Simon Coleby; vengeance from the past is coming to destroy the Caballistics team in 'Ashes' by Gordon Rennie and Dom Reardon; the ABC Warriors reveal more hidden secrets of the Volgan War, by Pat Mills (Marshal Law) and Clint Langley; Harry Exton can't escape the Voices in Button Man: The Hitman¹s Daughter by John Wagner and Frazer Irving (Gutsville); and a dangerous trip into another dimension must be taken in Stone Island: The Harrowers by Ian Edginton (The Great Game) and Simon Davis! (C: 0-1-2) Magazine, 32pgs, PC SRP: $4.10 JUDGE DREDD MEGAZINE #263 by Various Enter the brutal world of law enforcer Judge Dredd every month! Dredd must catch the murderous 'Gingerbread Man' in the thrilling final episode by John Wagner and Henry Flint (The Omega Men); destruction rains down on Psi-Judge Anderson in 'Big Robots' by Alan Grant (Batman) and Dave Taylor; Dredd plunges deeper into the depths of Hell in 'Blood of Satanus III: The Tenth Circle' by Pat Mills and John Hicklenton; and the half-human Fink Angel takes his turn in the spotlight in new story 'Pizzen: Impossible' by Simon Spurrier (Gutsville) and Steve Roberts. Plus interviews, reviews and much more! (C: 0-1-2) Magazine, 64pgs, PC SRP: $7.50 STRONTIUM DOG: SEARCH/DESTROY AGENCY FILES 03 GN by Alan Grant & John Wagner, Carlos Ezquerra & Simon Harrison Following the Atom Wars in the 22nd century, many of the survivors were mutated by the Strontium 90 fallout. Unable to get regular jobs, forced into ghettoes and considered an underclass by the 'norms,' the only work open to them was bounty hunting. These Search Destroy Agents, better known as Strontium Dogs, hunt the criminals too dangerous for the Galactic Crime Commission. One such S/D Agent is Johnny Alpha, whose eyes enable him to see through solid objects. Book 4 collects together such classic stories as "Max Bubba" and "Rage." (C: 0-1-2) SC, 384pgs, B&W SRP: $28.99 THE SIMPING DECTECTIVE by Simon Spurrier & Frazer Irving Mega-City One, 2129 AD. Simped-up private eye Jack Point is an undercover ‘Wally Squad’ Judge – ‘cos only a clown would want to walk the street of Angeltown, the arse-end of City Bottom. He’s got two friends in this world, one’s long and hard, and makes your ears ring after every shot; the other’s his gun. In fact, Jack’s got enemies on both sides of the Law, and he’s in deep trouble! This trade paperback presents a series of stories exploring the dark underbelly of Mega-City One, the home of Judge Dredd! (C: 0-1-2) SC, 144pgs, FC SRP: $24.99 RORSCHACH ENTERTAINMENT MESS ONE-SHOT by Sean Dietrich A mentally challenged woman gives birth to a baby fathered by her pill-popping orderly. Her son grows up to be the greatest whiskey drinkin’ piano bar player/television jingle singer, who’s always hidden behind a curtain so the patrons can’t see his deformities. But that's all about to change! MATURE THEMES SC, 7x10, 32pgs, B&W SRP: $2.99 ROSEN PUBLISHING GROUP ALAN MOORE: ON HIS WORK AND CAREER HC Veteran comics journalist Bill Baker presents an interview with Alan Moore. Moore, creator of the landmark graphic novels Watchmen and From Hell, shares insights about his past, present and future in the comics industry. (C: 0-1-2) HC, 6x9, 96pgs, B&W SRP: $22.95 GEORGE PÉREZ: ON HIS WORK AND CAREER HC With a career spanning several decades, George Pérez has worked on high-profile characters such as Superman, Wonder Woman, the Avengers, and the Fantastic Four. Comics journalist Bill Baker’s interview with Pérez will leave the reader with a broader understanding of both the artist and his outstanding body of work. (C: 0-1-2) HC, 6x9, 96pgs, B&W SRP: $22.95 MIKE OEMING: ON HIS WORK AND CAREER HC Bill Baker, veteran comics journalist and host of WorldFamousComics.com’s “Baker’s Dozen”, interviews Mike Oeming (Powers, Bulletproof Monk) and discusses the artist’s craft and career. (C: 0-1-2) HC, 6x9, 96pgs, B&W SRP: $22.95 NEIL GAIMAN: ON HIS WORK AND CAREER HC Neil Gaiman (Sandman, Neverwhere, American Gods, Marvel 1602) sits down for a series of interviews with veteran comics journalist Bill Baker. Gaiman discusses his work on comics such as The Sandman, as well as his prose work including American Gods and Stardust. (C: 0-1-2) HC, 6x9, 96pgs, B&W SRP: $22.95 RUDE DUDE PRODUCTIONS NEXUS #101 by Mike Baron and Steve Rude SPACE OPERA: Act 3 (of 4) — “The Past Swung Up and Hit Me Like a Rake” will leave you breathless. Can it really be Kreed, the most lethal Quatro of all time? But how? He killed himself! The answer will blow your mind. The situation with the Elvonics is at boiling point. Elvon Supreme leads the greatest fleet ever launched on Ylum. Nexus travels to Earth to address the United Planets. His speech is not well received. Ylum will be embargoed, if it survives Elvon’s assault force. Old friends return, and old enemies, in the most shocking climax of any comic this year! REGULAR COVER—32pgs, FC MSRP: $2.99 SIGNED & NUMBERED—48pgs, FC SRP: $19.95 NEXUS' GREATEST HITS ONE-SHOT by Mike Baron and Steve Rude “Space Opera,” the four-part Nexus story beginning this month, is an ideal jumping-on spot for new readers. Deftly combining back story with Nexus’ present, Baron and Rude take the readers into the heart of ageless human drama and conflict. Cataclysmic events will forever change the Nexus universe; Major characters will die; New characters will emerge. Nexus is one of the most honored comic books of all time and this new adventure will thrust Nexus to the forefront of graphic literature! Just keep telling yourself: it’s only a comic book... 7x10, 32pgs, PC MSRP: $1.99 RUMBLE CITY GRAPHICS OFFERED AGAIN O/A RAVENOUS GN by Edgar Allan Poe & Dawn Brown Inspired by the classic works of Edgar Allan Poe, writer, artist and creator Dawn Brown presents Ravenous, a new 100-page new work that draws from the master while offering a startling new mystery of its own! A serial killer is ravaging a sleepy little town, leaving his victims sliced in two. It's up to a young detective to piece together the puzzle before the killer can strike again. Also presented in this 152-page collection are select offerings by Poe (The Pit & The Pendulum, William Wilson, The Mask of the Red Death, The Tell-Tale Heart, The Raven), reprinted in their entirety and featuring accompanying illustrations by Brown. MATURE THEMES SC, 7x10, 152pgs, FC SRP: $14.99 SAF COMICS THE WEDNESDAY CONSPIRACY VOLUME 3: RESTLESS PEOPLE GN by Sergio Bleda Brother Pablo sacrificed a girl to his unholy gods. Now, in the present, the reincarnated Pablo has brought his evil back with him. Who can resist him now that "The Wednesday Conspiracy" no longer exists and the group's leader, Dr. Richard, has died? (C: 0-1-2) MATURE THEMES HC, 9x12, 48pgs, FC SRP: $12.95 SCHOLASTIC INC. THE ARRIVAL GN by Shaun Tan In a heartbreaking parting, a man gives his wife and daughter a last kiss and boards a steamship to cross the ocean. He's embarking on the most painful yet important journey of his life — he's leaving home to build a better future for his family. In this wordless graphic novel Shaun Tan captures the immigrant experience through clear, mesmerizing images allowing the reader to experience the main character's linguistic isolation and his ultimate joy. Enter the world that Jeff Smith, author of Bone, calls "Shockingly imaginative... One of the best graphic novels of the year!" (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. HC, 8x11, 128pgs, B&W SRP: $19.99 SCRAP PICTURES BLAZIN' BRANDY #3 by Leslie Kainsel & Stephanie Lesniak Nothing compare to the life of Blazin’ Brandy, the fiery redhead marooned on a hostile island filled with adventure, legends, and unspeakable horrors! After rescuing a strange creature from the gruesome Hyrogi Shaman and a legion of Hyrogi Warriors, Blazin’ Brandy discovers that being a hero really draws a “crowd.” But not everyone is a fan when the Hyrogi Shaman summons a higher power to destroy her! Though Brandy still has much to learn to survive on the mysterious island, can she trust Waif the worm and his warnings? 28pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 SEVEN SEAS ENTERTAINMENT LLC HE IS MY MASTER VOLUME 2 GN by Mattsu & Asu Tsubaki Summertime arrives and that can only mean one thing — Yoshitaka and his trio of lovely maids are hitting the beach! But for a pervert like Yoshitaka, having just three ladies at his side can never be enough. So when the voluptuous Alicia enters the picture with her pet alligator Ellen, both Yoshitaka and Pochi are making the moves to wine and dine their new objects of affection. Get ready for sun, fun and ample of amounts of juicy fan service in this hilarious second volume! MATURE THEMES SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 SILENT DEVIL PRODUCTIONS THE DEVIL'S PANTIES #14 by Jennie Breeden After discovering that porn can actually be boring, Jen decides to say "screw it!" to diets, embraces her fat roles, and ponders cannibalizing her boyfriend for his "bacon." With a little vampire action, a handcuffed half-naked man, and the Dark Sith making a cameo; reality has never been so much fun! 48pgs, B&W SRP: $4.95 SILVER PHOENIX ENT INC WAYNE SEALY'S MYSTERY MANOR HAUNTED THEATRE #1 by Various Harkening back to the classic EC horror comics, Mystery Manor is a new take on the genre, brought to the page by a stable of hot young artists and writers who pay homage to the masters of suspense while bringing a hip, 21st century sensibility to the horror comic. The narrators are based upon the characters portrayed by the actors of "Wayne Sealy's Mystery Manor Haunted Theatre" in Omaha, Nebraska. This former Victorian bordello has been the scene of untold horrors — now the ghouls of the real "Mystery Manor" are ready to follow you home! Gruesome deaths and curious encounters are found within, and these are not lackluster morality tales or spoofs, but genuine explorations of the dark corners of the human psyche. But of course, there is always room for just a touch of graveyard humor as no horror tale is complete without a few giggles! 24pgs, FC SRP: $2.95 SIRIUS ENTERTAINMENT STAR OF THE MONTH SCARY GODMOTHER: SPOOKTAKULAR STORIES TP by Jill Thompson The whimsical Scary Godmother books are not just for Halloween anymore, so join the lovable monsters in their adventures throughout the year! First, Hannah Marie and her spooky friends quest for the magical Last Autumn Leaf and the mysterious dragon Mr. Boogey Legs. Then the gang helps Ruby and Max, the vampire lovers, rekindle the eternal passion of their undead relationship, just in time for Valentine's Day! Jam-packed with adventure and activities, fun for all ages! Collects the Bloody Valentine special, the Activity Book, and the Holiday Spooktacular! (MAY042892) SC, 96pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 ********************************************************************** SPARKPLUG COMIC BOOKS TALES TO DEMOLISH #2 by Eric Haven The second issue of this groundbreaking series presents the story "I Killed Dan Clowes": a surreal account of Eric Haven's accidental murder of comic artists Dan Clowes and Adrian Tomine. The reader follows Clowes and Tomine into the afterlife, where they are transformed by a higher power into vengeance-crazed superheroes with one thing on their minds: Haven's demise. This dark comedy showcases Haven's art at its best, and the sense of humor makes the book an addictive read. MATURE THEMES SC, 24pgs, FC SRP: $3.00 STORMBRINGER STUDIOS INC STORMBRINGERS #3 by Korby Marks & John Stinsman Stepson the Heartthrob and Dr. Lydia grant infiltrate a metropolis mental asylum to free an unstable Force the Molotov. But when they are attacked by a vivisector strike team Force the Molotov has to unleash her devastating powers of psychic explosion to save them! 32pgs, FC (3 of 4) SRP: $3.00 STUDIO E3 GODS OF ASGARD GN by Erik Evensen Journey to the frozen lands of northern Europe, where mighty gods battle fearsome monsters for control of the earth and the worship of mankind. But tragedy strikes as the Gods of Asgard fall not to their mortal foes, but the enemy within. Drawing from the original Norse legends, award-winning illustrator Erik Evensen gives us a glimpse into the legendary adventures of Thor, Odin, Loki, and the rest of the Norse gods with his graphic novel adaptation of the classic myths. Winner of the 2007 Xeric Award. SC, 6x9, 164pgs, B&W SRP: $14.99 FREE GODS OF ASGARD GN INCENTIVE by Erik Evensen Journey to the frozen lands of northern Europe, where mighty gods battle fearsome monsters for control of the earth and the worship of mankind. But tragedy strikes as the Gods of Asgard fall not to their mortal foes, but the enemy within. Drawing from the original Norse legends, award-winning illustrator Erik Evensen gives us a glimpse into the legendary adventures of Thor, Odin, Loki, and the rest of the Norse gods with his graphic novel adaptation of the classic myths. Winner of the 2007 Xeric Award. SC, 6x9, 164pgs, B&W PI SUNDAY PRESS BOOKS SUNDAYS WITH WALT AND SKEEZIX VOLUME 1 HC by Frank King; Edited by Peter Maresca For the first time ever, a collection of Gasoline Alley Sundays from the first fifteen years of Frank King’s undiscovered masterpiece — printed in the original colors and full broadsheet size! Enjoy in detail the artistic innovation and warm, human stories of this genuinely classic American comic strip. Designed by Chris Ware, with an introduction by Jeet Heer, and special material by Donald Phelps and Tim Samuelson, this is the latest in a series of full-sized reprints from Sunday Press Books, producers of the critically acclaimed Little Nemo in Slumberland: So Many Splendid Sundays. (C: 0-1-2) HC, 16x21, 96pgs, FC SRP: $95.00 TH3RD WORLD STUDIOS OMEGA CHASE #1 by Dallas, Molina-Muscara & Cummings A horde of zombie gunslingers swarms an old west town and Sheriff Mack Baron is the only lawman willing to put up a fight. The townsfolk don't have faith in him and the living dead, armed with pistols, just want to kill him. Plagued by distant memories of the future, it's a bad time to be Mack Baron. Can Mack unravel the mystery of his existence and defeat the zombie hordes? 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.50 THE COMIC.COM KING LEAR GN by Gareth Hinds & William Shakespeare One of the greatest tragedies of English literature is now a full-color graphic novel by the creator of Beowulf and Bearskin. An old king seeks to set aside his crown and divide his realm among his three daughters. But treachery and madness lie ahead for King Lear. SC, 128pgs, FC SRP: $15.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A BEOWULF TP by Gareth Hinds & Francis Gummere The critically-acclaimed Beowulf trilogy collected in a single volume! The greatest warrior of his time, Beowulf confronts monsters, including the swamp-fiend Grendel, Grendel’s amphibious mother, and the legendary firedake. This book includes a prologue and features several pages of new artwork, depicting the rise of the Geatish clan and the funeral of their first great king, Beow. Fully painted. MATURE THEMES SC, 120pgs, FC SRP: $15.95 TITAN PUBLISHING NEMI VOLUME 1 GN by Lise Myhre Meet Nemi Montoya — the vegetarian, cynical/romantic, hilariously honest twenty-something goth — in this brand new collection from artist Lise Myhre! A superstar in her native Norway this gorgeous hardcover collects for the first time over 200 Nemi newspaper strips in the English language and is perfect for goth-tinged fans of Emily the Strange and Ruby Gloom! (C: 0-1-2) HC, 7x9, 160pgs, FC SRP: $16.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A TANK GIRL GNS by Alan Martin & Jamie Hewlett, et al. From the depths of the outback comes a wildly anarchic, in-your-face heroine for a new age of madness... Tank Girl! Join everybody's favorite beer-swilling, chain-smoking, kangaroo-worrying lunatic as she blasts her way through a dazzling array of bizarre adventures, including bounty hunting, delivering colostomy bags to the Australian president, appearing on the Dame Edna TV show, a short-lived career in the bloody and vicious world of kangaroo boxing... and many more outrageous and mind-warping thrills! (C: 0-1-2) MATURE THEMES VOL 1—SC, 7x10, 128pgs, FC SRP: $16.95 VOL 2—SC, 7x10, 128pgs, FC SRP: $14.95 VOL 3—SC, 7x10, 80pgs, FC SRP: $16.95 APOCALYPSE (STAR19928)—SC, 7x10, 104pgs, FC SRP: $16.95 THE ODYSSEY—SC, 7x10, 104pgs, FC SRP: $16.95 SHAUN THE SHEEP COMIC #7 by Various From the Oscar-winning Wallace & Gromit film A Close Shave comes the latest comic star — a mischievous, woolly sheep named Shaun! Join Shaun the Sheep and his friends Bitzer, the naughty pigs and Timmy down on the farm for ba-a-a-a-army adventures, puzzling puzzles, and fantastic free gifts in the all-new Shaun the Sheep Comic! (C: 0-1-2) Magazine, 52pgs, FC SRP: $4.99 WALLACE & GROMIT MAGAZINE #27 by Various More side-cracking adventures featuring the dynamic duo of Wallace and his dog Gromit, including an all-new story by Tony Lee (Doctor Who, Starship Troopers). Prepare for more wacky adventures in Wallace & Gromit Comic. It’s cracking good fun! (C: 0-1-2) Magazine, 52pgs, FC SRP: $5.99 TOKYOPOP TOKYOPOP BATTLE ROYALE ULTIMATE EDITION VOLUME 1 Author: Koushun Takami Art By: Masayuki Taguchi Rating: M (Mature Age 18+) for: Explicit Sexuality, Sexual Full Body Nudity, Intense Violence, Explicit Sexual Violence, Excessive Gore Revisit the chilling vision of children coming of age in a cold and uncaring world in this gorgeous collector's bind-up of Battle Royale! * A gorgeous hardcover bind-up of the cult classic, featuring: * New premium cover; the spines of all five editions will create one cohesive image * New content includes creator foreword, character sketches, original color covers, articles on weapons used in the series, "2nd opinion" articles on whether real people could sustain characters’ injuries, and "On the Couch" articles on the mental stress endured by the characters * Shrinkwrapped with Parental Advisory sticker on the front cover MATURE THEMES HC, 672pgs, B&W (1 of 5) $24.99 WARCRAFT: THE SUNWELL TRILOGY ULTIMATE EDITION HC Author: Richard A. Knaak Art By: Kim Jae-Hwan Rating: T (Teen Age 13+) for: Mild Violence, Mild Gore Eight color pages of new material from the creator, preliminary sketches from the artist, and an afterward from Chris Metzen of Blizzard Entertainment are included in this gorgeous compilation of the Sunwell Trilogy! A stunning hardcover of the entire Sunwell Trilogy featuring: * Premium hardcover bind-up that includes all three volumes at a larger trim size. * Exclusive new prelude by Jae-Hwan Kim and Richard Knaak! Artist sketchbook will also be included. New introduction by Chris Metzen - creator of Warcraft! HC, 592pgs, PC (1 of 1) $29.99 FRUITS BASKET SPECIAL EDITIONS FRUITS BASKET ULTIMATE EDITION HC Author: Natsuki Takaya Must-have hardcover bind-ups for every Fruits Basket collector! * Features a premium hardcover treatment with spot uv, foil, etc.; no dust jacket * Includes interior color art, a new foreword, and creator autograph HC, 6x9, 416pgs, B&W (1 of 4) $14.99 FRUITS BASKET BOXED SET Author: Natsuki Takaya A gorgeous shrinkwrapped box set featuring Fruits Basket volumes 1–4… 832 pages of manga! Set (x4), B&W $29.99 KINGDOM HEARTS: CHAIN OF MEMORIES BOX SET Rating: A (All Ages) On the heels of the hugely successful Kingdom Hearts Box Set and right in time for the holidays comes this box set of Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories. Box Set, B&W $14.99 FLCL VOLUME 1—PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE COVER EDITION Author: Gainax Art By: Hajime Ueda Rating: T (Teen Age 13+) Naota’s life isn’t simple. He lives with his eccentric father and grandfather in a city distinguished by a gigantic hand-iron shaped factory perched on a hill. His brother’s ex-girlfriend is making passes at him. And to top it off, an impish, playful alien has run him over with her Vespa and smacked him in the head with a bass guitar! Little does he know that this is only the beginning of his involvement in an interplanetary ideological war. SC, 5x7, 176pgs, B&W (1 of 1) $9.99 PRINCESS AI: ULTIMATE EDITION Author: Courtney Love & D.J. Milky Art By: Misaho Kujiradou Rating: T (Teen Age 13+) for: Mild Sexuality, Mild Violence, Mild Fanservice, Tobacco Use The fans can’t get enough of the diva of Ai-Land whose story unfolds in a gorgeous three-volume bind-up with bonus content! Features a new cover and bonus color! SC, 5x7, 580pgs, PC (1 of 1) $19.99 RETURN TO LABYRINTH VOLUME 2 Author: Jake T. Forbes Art By: Chris Lie Rating: T (Teen Age 13+) Still reeling from the announcement that Jareth has handed over control of the Labyrinth to Toby, the Goblin Kingdom is in an uproar. Panjan Spittledrum, the Goblin Mayor, had assumed that he would be Jareth’s successor, as had the coldly beautiful Mizumi, Queen of the Moraine Kingdom. Both vow to assist Toby in his preparation for assuming the Goblin throne, but can such a power-hungry pair be trusted? SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (2 of 3) $19.99 GTO: THE EARLY YEARS—SHONAN JUNAI GUMI VOLUME 5 Creator: Tohru Fujisawa Rating: M (Mature Age 18+) Makoto’s old girlfriend thinks she’s pregnant; will Eikichi have to pound some responsibility into him? And when spring break is over and the boys show up for their new school year, the principal has a little surprise—they’re being held back! But no worries, that just means it’ll be easier for them to score some freshman girls, right? SC, 5x7, 356pgs, B&W (5 of 15) $12.99 ELEMENTAL GELADE VOLUME 5 Creator: Mayumi Azuma Rating: T (Teen Age 13+) Rasati is battling two Class Fighters—a queen and a king fighter. After barely defeating the queen, Rasati may be obliterated by the king fighter. Her only chance for survival is to react with Lilia. Meanwhile, Coud is itching to join the fight, but his interference may be his downfall! SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (5 of 11) $9.99 AI YORI AOSHI VOLUME 17 Creator: Kou Fumizuki Rating: OT (Older Teen Age 16+) All great harem stories must come to a close! Aoi finally acknowledges for whom her heart pants — Kaoru. She doesn’t want to marry his evil younger brother. So Kaoru must figure out what to do with his brother and the harem if he really wants to share his life with Aoi. To make things more complicated, Tina also has feelings for Kaoru. Will this story have a happy ending? SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (17 of 17) $9.99 RURE VOLUME 1 Creator: Da-Mi Seomoon Rating: T (Teen Age 13+) for: Nonsexual Nondescript Nudity, Mild Violence, Mild Gore Ha-Ru is the daughter of a family that rules a remote island—she is also the heiress to this secluded land, something that Ha-Ru’s half sister, Mi-Ru, resents. When Mi-Ru becomes upset and runs away, Ha-Ru follows her—and magically they are ushered into a foreign desert! And in this magical land, it’s survival of the fittest. SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (1 of 6) $9.99 NABI THE PROTOTYPE Creator: Yeon-Joo Kim Rating: T (Teen Age 13+) for: Mild Gore, Mild Sexuality/Sexual Themes, Mild Violence In this collection of cute shojo stories Ryu-Sang is a tough boy who gets in fights and, although he doesn’t want to admit it, cares for the girl he’s suppost to protect. SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (1 of 1) $9.99 AQUA VOLUME 1 Creator: Kozue Amano Rating: T (Teen Age 13+) for: Mild Language After 150 years of terraforming, Aqua, the planet formerly known as Mars, now has over 90% of its surface now covered by water. A young girl named Akari Mizunashi arrives at the city of Neo-Venezia, an exact replica of the old Italian city of Venice, hoping to become an Undine, the most coveted job on Aqua. Follow Akari’s adventures as she discovers the wonders of Aria in this prequel to the popular Aria anime and manga series. SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (1 of 2) $9.99 SHINSHOKU KISS VOLUME 1 Creator: Kazuko Higashiyama Rating: OT (Older Teen Age 16+) for: Moderate Sexuality, Aggression, Tobacco Reference/Use From the creator of tactics! Aspiring teen dollmaker Kashiwagi Kotoko runs into her favorite doll designer, Fool. He curses her with a shinshoku kiss. Now Kashiwagi has to make dolls for her or else Fool will turn her into an old lady! SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (1 of 2) $9.99 BAKU Creator: Mizuki Hakase Rating: OT (Older Teen Age 16+) for: Moderate Sexuality, Moderate Violence, Moderate Gore, Moderate Language, Mild Sexual Language In this collection of paranormal short stories, Takeshi Uesugi finds out that he is the reincarnation of the “Baku,” a spirit that devours people’s nightmares, while Mephist “helps” ghosts, demons, and other supernatural spirits. Everyone has a past or memory they can’t forget... SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (1 of 1) $9.99 MISSILE HAPPY VOLUME 1 Creator: Miki Kiritani Rating: T (Teen Age 13+) for: Mild Sexuality Mikako, our over-zealous heroine, has a sister-complex so strong, she won’t settle for just any man to wed her sister. On an undercover investigation to learn more about the newest bachelor, she ends up moving in with him! And thus begins an angsty, hilarious story full of misunderstandings, wackiness, and every other shojo cliche you can think of, including love! SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (1 of 5) $9.99 ANGEL CUP VOLUME 5 GN by Dong Wook & Jae-Ho Youn The chance for a woman’s Championship Cup draws near! The journey has been long awaited for So-Jin and Shin-bee, but they need to finish off Gai Leung and his team or else their dreams may end before they even really begin! See why IGN.com says "Read this book or be red carded"! SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (5 of 5) SRP: $9.99 ARCANA VOLUME 6 GN by Lee So-Young From the creator of Model! In the forest of Eloam, the energy is so lethal that Yulan and Kyrette fall unconscious with high fevers. Meanwhile, Irez gets caught in a labyrinth of memories. Can either Yulan or Kyrette recover from their sickness and save her? SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (6 of 9) SRP: $9.99 ARCHLORD VOLUME 3 GN by Jin-Hwan Park Based on the MMORPG! In this action fantasy full of swords and sorcery, three friends find themselves up against the most powerful warriors in the land. On their way to face the wrath of the warriors, they are separated and their gallantry is put to the test. Will they face defeat at the hands of their nemeses? SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (3 of 4) SRP: $9.99 ARM OF KANNON VOL 9 GN (OF 9) by Masakazu Yamaguchi Still 700 years in the past, Ryo Kanmu accompanied by monk Daikaku are making their way to the Akasaka Castle. The demonic Mikami-Danjo waits for his guest to come and try to take the Arm of Kannon. Ryo and Daikaku must find a way to take it from this horrific monster. Fast-forward to the present, Garama Heavy Industries seek the Magician of 5th Street for answers — answers that may lead to chaos. MATURE THEMES RES. from Previews Vol. XVI #12 (DEC063917) SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (9 of 9) SRP: $9.99 BIRD KISS VOLUME 5 GN by Eyn Ah Park Heerack, once the “ugly duck,” has plenty on his plate now that he has blossomed into a gorgeous chick-magnet. Heerack must now pay the price for his new “Prince Charming” looks as girls pay more attention to him: his old friend Miyoul confesses her love to him and her boyfriend plots to make his life a living hell. Heerack will have to learn to live with his newfound fate! SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (5 of 5) SRP: $9.99 BLOOD SUCKER: LEGEND OF ZIPANGU VOLUME 5 GN by Aki Shimizu From the creator of Suikoden III and Qwan comes this manga with vampires, vampires, and more vampires! Yusuke and Hikage finally have their chance to take down Migiri, a battle that will cost Yusuke dearly. Meanwhile, Yusuke is also hiding a mysterious young vampire girl in his apartment. Does she have something to do with his beloved Kikuri? Not even the police department’s Counter-Magoraka Task Squad is ready to take down the most devious vampire in existence! MATURE THEMES SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (5 of 9) SRP: $9.99 BRAVE STORY VOLUME 2 GN by Miyuki Miyabe & Yoichiro Ono Now available as a full-length anime from Warner Bros! Mitsuru has turned up missing and Wataru tracks him down to the construction site with monsters hot on Mitsuru’s tail! In pursuit of an apparently wounded Mitsuru, a new adversary is confronted. He is also the one responsible for the monster-mayhem. But who is he, really? MATURE THEMES SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (2 of 6) SRP: $9.99 DRAGON HEAD VOLUME 8 GN by Minetaro Mochizuki Survivors of a horrifying train derailment, Teru and Ako hold to the hope of one day returning to their homes in Tokyo. As the two get closer to their goal, new challenges await them as the after effects of the natural disaster that changed their world continue. Will they be able to stay alive long enough to reach Tokyo? And what terrifying new revelations await them there? Experience the manga that IGN.com calls "Gritty, harrowing and blood-soaked!" (C: 1-0-0) SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (8 of 10) SRP: $9.99 DRAGON VOICE VOLUME 9 GN by Nishiyama Yuriko Put a song in your heart and a spring in your step! The Beatmen need lyrics to produce a full album, and Yuhgo can’t come up with any. After hearing the undisputed underground champions of sound, “Nobody Snafkin,” the Beatman asks for a little writing assistance. Little do they know that “Nobody Snafkin” want to wear the celebrity crown. Will the Beatman fade away in pop music history? SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (9 of 11) SRP: $9.99 DUAN SURK VOLUME 3 by Mishio Fukazawa & Takao Otokita Based on the famous Fortune Quest RPG world, Duan Sark tells of an ambitious but struggling 16-year-old level-2 fighter who travels with an old short sword and a curious little flying lizard named Check. In "Black Knights of the Silver-Gray Castle," the three adventurous fighters — Duan, Olba, and Agnis — are on a quest through a magical forest to find a friend, Agnisa, only to be captured by the Black Knights and accused of a crime they did not commit! SC, 5x7, 352pgs, B&W (3 of 11) SRP: $10.99 HEAVEN ABOVE HEAVEN VOLUME 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? MATURE THEMES RES. from Previews Vol. XVI #6 (JUN063427) SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (6 of 6) SRP: $9.99 HYPER POLICE VOLUME 10 GN by Minoru Tachikawa Natsuki has been released from the Underworld court system with two vital bits of information. First, she’s the mixed daughter of the Egyptian Sun Deity Bastet and her human father. Second, a grave fate may befall Batanen! Who is the shadowy “count” figure Natsuki saw through a space-time rift, and does the future have to turn out as she saw it? (C: 1-0-0) MATURE THEMES SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (10 of 11) SRP: $9.99 ID_ENTITY VOLUME 9 GN by Hee-Joon Son & Youn-Kyung Kim From the creator of PhD: Phantasy Degree comes iD_eNTITY, the story of four friends in the virtual reality world of "Lost Saga!" Adol and Boromid are nearing defeat before Il-Ban decides to unleash the power of the Hella’s Chris dagger and stabs Capri to give him enough power to take down the wicked Muriah. Now, they must face Neogia, one of the four Devas. Will this diabolical mind-riding spirit be too much for them? SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (10 of 13) SRP: $9.99 JUDAS VOLUME 3 GN by Suu Minazuki Mizuki has been sent back in time by Simon to witness the truth of Judas: Judas’ betrayal of Jesus was out of love, as his love for Eve was greater than that of Jesus. It seems that all this time, the demon that Jesus had alluded to was not Judas, but actually John, who reveals he has the "Eye of the Serpent." Mizuki has solved the puzzle, twisted around one single truth! Read the manga that Comicbookbin.com calls "Exceptionally creepy and strange!” MATURE THEMES SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (4 of 5) SRP: $9.99 JUNJO ROMANTICA VOLUME 4 GN SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (4 of 7) SRP: $9.99 JUST MY LUCK GN SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 KAMI-KAZE VOLUME 6 GN by Satoshi Shiki An IGN.com Must Read! The battle is waged and the Kegai no Tami are measurably stronger, but the sheer number of Beasts may be too much for them. Misao and Higa deliberate over their ability to defeat the Beasts and a way to reach the Mizu no Tamii torii, which lies deep below the sea. It seems that Zen may be the key to defeat the beasts! (C: 1-0-0) MATURE THEMES SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (6 of 7) SRP: $9.99 KING OF THORNS VOLUME 2 GN by Yuji Iwahara From the creator of Chikyu Misaki! Kasumi and Shizuku have narrowly escaped their island prison into a half-submerged tunnel! The watery path may look serene, but evil lurks in the inky depths with a mysterious girl watching their every move and monstrosities waiting to devour them. A shocking revelation will shatter the group to the core, ensuring that not all will continue onward to freedom... and answers. Find out in this hard-core boys’ series loaded with suspense and die-hard action! MATURE THEMES SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (2 of 6) SRP: $9.99 LILING-PO VOLUME 6 GN by Ako Yutenji Liling-Po, Bu-cho, and Mei-toku continue their search for the eight great treasures. Liling-Po’s party is attacked by members of Kafukabu tribe while crossing the desert but is saved by the Vice Chief of the Majaato tribe. Liling-Po finds out that one of the tribes has a great treasure. Getting the treasure without getting caught in the feud is the name of the game! Discover for yourself the manga that Newtype USA calls "Captivating!" SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (7 of 9) SRP: $9.99 MAGIC MOON VOLUME 2 NOVEL by Barbara Guggemos & Stafford Hemmer Children from Magic Moon are entered the real world. Kim, realizing something terrible is happening, returns to Magic Moon where he makes a shocking discovery. The residents of Magic Moon have become vengeful and greedy while wild beasts and giant iron robots have replaced the magical animals. Will Kim be able to choose between helping Prince Primwinn save Magic Moon and adhering to Themistockles’ request to not kill the creatures? Based on the classic German novel! SC, 5x7, 356pgs, B&W (2 of 3) SRP: $10.99 MAGICAL X MIRACLE VOLUME 5 GN by Yuzu Mizutani Merleawe has returned to a peaceful civilian life and is looking forward to graduating from wizard school. She has planned a life as a peacemaker since the death of Sylthfarn, but her peace is about to be rudely interrupted by the King of Caldia. Merleawe must put her master’s wizardry to work one last time — or so we think! SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (6 of 6) SRP: $9.99 MBQ VOLUME 3 GN by Felipe Smith Here’s the knuckle-busting conclusion to manga-ka Felipe Smith’s tale of talent finding recognition in Los Angeles! Omario still doesn’t have a comic book contract, which means he still doesn’t have money, which means that he will die of starvation if he doesn’t do something quick! Find out how everything turns out! See why Publisher's Weekly calls MBQ "a wonderful glimpse into the future of original English manga." MATURE THEMES SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (3 of 3) SRP: $9.99 METAMO KISS VOLUME 3 GN by Sora Omote Newtype USA says it best: “This is one ambiguously, yet deliciously, twisted comic.” Koharu, while in her cat Kojiro’s body, is captured — first by the art teacher, and then by someone who had lost their cat in a tragic accident. Will she be able to escape before sundown? A hilarious romantic manga that will have fans asking, "Did that woman just turn into a cat?" SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (3 of 3) SRP: $9.99 MY-HIME VOLUME 4 GN by Hajime Yatate, Noboru Kimura & and Sato Kenetsu Developed from Bandai's popular My-HiME anime! The Fuuka Academy Culture Festival is under new management and may fly off without a hitch, but Yuuichi is down in the dumps about school. While searching for trouble in some ruins, the Anti-Orphan Squad find an old gate that holds a mystic power. Could the creatures sealed behind the gate be the Anti-Orphan Squad’s new enemy? (C: 1-0-0) MATURE THEMES SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (4 of 5) SRP: $9.99 NECK AND NECK VOLUME 7 GN by Sun-Hee Lee Dabin, caught up in boy trouble, must learn the value of patience to figure out who is best for her. Her notorious crime boss father, however, doesn’t believe that anyone is good enough for "daddy’s little girl." And Eugene thought winning Dabin’s heart would be easy. It may just cost him his life! SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (7 of 8) SRP: $9.99 PIXIE POP: GOKKUN PUCHO VOLUME 3 GN by Ema Toyama On Valentine’s Day, Mayu’s long time love Amamiya requests some romantic help for his friend Ryouta. Mayu may succeed in playing Cupid for others, but what about for herself? And what exactly are Pucho’s plans for Mayu? The juicy stories in the exciting conclusion of Pixie Pop will leave you thirsty for more! SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (3 of 3) SRP: $9.99 PLATINUM GARDEN VOLUME 5 GN by Maki Fujita After forcing Kazura to go back to her family, an embarrassed Mizuki invites her back. Meanwhile, Yae, the head of the Magahara family, tricks Kazura into meeting her in secret and makes a shocking proposition that will surely change everything! SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (5 of 10) SRP: $9.99 RATATOUILLE CINE-MANGA GN By Disney/Pixar A Cine-Manga adaptation of this summer's Pixar hit! An ambitious French rat named Remy dreams of becoming a great chef. Because of his passion for cooking, Remy accidentally uproots his family from the French countryside to the sewers of Paris and finds himself ideally situated beneath a restaurant made famous by his culinary hero, Auguste Gusteau. Will Remy become just as famous? Releases with the DVD. SC, 5x7, 48pgs, FC SRP: $5.99 ROZEN MAIDEN VOLUME 6 GN by Peach-Pit From the bestselling creators of DearS! As the adventures continue, Jun is still in a deep sleep. In her dream world, Suiguintoh sees Jun and mistakes him for her father, the doll maker Rozen. The mysterious girl in Jun’s dream seems to be the seventh maiden, who manipulates people in their dreams. What does she want from him? (C: 1-0-0) SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (6 of 7) SRP: $9.99 SCRAPPED PRINCESS VOLUME 5: WALTZ OF THE CASTAWAY GIRL NOVEL by Ichiro Sakaki & Yukinobu Azumi Shannon gave a girl his umbrella to protect her from the rain. It was nothing out of the ordinary, and men make chivalrous gestures like this all the time, right? It should have ended with a simple “thank you.” But the girl turns into a stalker! What will Shannon do now? SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (5 of 13) SRP: $7.99 SEA PRINCESS AZURI VOLUME 2 GN by Erica Reis The decorations are being strung. The cake is being baked. The date has been set. It seems nothing will stand in the way of Prince Unagi and Princess Azuri’s wedding — except for Azuri herself! A case of cold fin has hit our betrothed Princess, and suddenly she realizes that life without love isn’t much of a life at all. SC, 5x7, 96pgs, B&W (2 of 2) SRP: $4.99 THE TAROT CAFE VOLUME 6 GN by Sang-Sun Park From the creator of Les Bijoux and Ark Angels. A three-headed fortuneteller tells Alecto a dark prophecy. Alecto must face the consequences if he wants to tell Pamela the truth about his feelings. And while Pamela and Belus search for Alecto, Berial has decided to play a game of chess with their lives! Alecto and Pamela will face a disaster from which neither can run. SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (6 of 7) SRP: $9.99 TRAMPS LIKE US VOLUME 13 GN by Yayoi Ogawa Hasumi has a hard time getting over Sumire, but Fukushima offers him comfort. Meanwhile, Sumire worries about Momo's new status as her lover, especially since he’s moving to Belgium! Will her former pet leave her behind for his career? And will Rumi take advantage of the distance to move in on Momo? MATURE THEMES SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (13 of 14) SRP: $9.99 WILD ADAPTER VOLUME 3 GN SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (3 of 5) SRP: $9.99 ULTRA CUTE VOLUME 8 GN by Nami Akimoto Two good friends find themselves in a tight spot. On Christmas Eve, Sana ends up in a hospital with a broken leg and Tamon is blamed for it. Is Sana trying to steal Tamon from Ami? Will Ami and Tamon be able to keep a loving relationship? (C: 1-0-0) SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (8 of 9) SRP: $9.99 VAMPIRE DOLL: GUILT-NA-ZAN VOLUME 4 GN by Erika Kari A bestseller! Guilt-Na explains to Vincent who he really is and why she keeps him as a servant. Meanwhile, Shizuka finds an impostor of Guilt-Na and Vincent. These impostors seem to be linked to Kyoichi and Kyoji. Kyoji has an unusual request for Guilt-Na on his birthday. Will she be able to do it for him? SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (4 of 4) SRP: $9.99 YONEN BUZZ VOLUME 3 GN by Christina Plaka The rehearsal at GMB did not exactly produce the best results. The producer, Ryan, seems to have a completely different objective other than supporting Plastic Chew. While Atsushi and Jun stick to their purist style, Sayuri and Keigo may fall into temptation. Will the group be able to withstand all of these challenges? SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (3 of 3) SRP: $9.99 WELCOME TO THE NHK NOVEL by Tatsuhiko Takimoto This is the novel that spawned the popular manga! Satou is a 22-year-old college dropout who has become a hikikomoro, a paranoid recluse. That is, until he meets Misaki, a mysterious young girl who invites him to join her special "project." Slowly Satou comes out of his reclusive shell, and his hilarious journey begins, filled with mistaken identity, Lolita complexes, and an over-protective mother! SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $7.99 TOOL PUBLICATIONS INTO THE DUST #2 by Jesse Rubenfeld Judy continues her journey across the deadly desert of Arizona in her 1964 Ford Mustang convertible. Outside Flagstaff, she picks up a mysterious hitchhiker whose past is shrouded in mystery. But what is this man's connection to the strange poppy field hidden in a deep valley? Meanwhile in Hollywood, the family of Judy's accidental murder victim plots their revenge! 24pgs, FC (2 of 12) SRP: $2.99 TOP SHELF PRODUCTIONS ELFWORLD VOLUME 1 TP by Various The long-awaited indy-comics fantasy anthology is here! Elfworld brings together an amazing mix of alternative comics stars and up-and-coming creators to tackle the fantasy comic. At turns hilarious, mysterious, surprising, and action-packed, these 16 stories breathe new artistic life into one of comics' most popular genres! Features 128 pages of work from Jeffrey Brown (Unlikely), Martin Cendreda (Dang!), Liz Prince (Will You Still Love Me if I Wet the Bed?), Kazimir Strzepek (Mourning Star), K. Thor Jensen, Ron Regé, Jr., and many more! (C: 0-1-2) MATURE THEMES SC, 6x9, 128pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95 ESSEX COUNTY VOLUME 2: GHOST STORIES by Jeff Lemire "Ghost Stories" is the second volume in the acclaimed trilogy of graphic novels set in a fictionalized version of Jeff Lemire's hometown of Essex County, Ontario. This story follows the lives of brothers Lou and Vince Lebeuf over the course of nearly seven decades. Eldest brother Lou, now a deaf and lonely man, lives out his final days on his farm full of guilt and regret for the decisions he made that tore his family apart. From their childhood on the farm to Toronto in the 1950's — where both played professional hockey — Lou revisits his life, haunted by his memories. (C: 0-1-2) SC, 6x9, 224pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95 STAR OF THE MONTH ESSEX COUNTY VOLUME 1: TALES FROM THE FARM TP by Jeff Lemire Xeric Award-winning cartoonist Jeff Lemire illustrates the tale of Lester, an orphaned 10-year-old who goes to live on his Uncle's farm. Their relationship grows increasingly strained and Lester befriends the town's gas station owner, damaged former hockey star, Jimmy Lebeuf. The two escape into a private fantasy world of superheroes, alien invaders, and good old-fashioned pond hockey. This is the first volume in a trilogy of graphic novels set in a fictionalized version of Lemire's hometown of Essex County, Ontario. (JAN073894) MATURE THEMES SC, 6x9, 112pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 ********************************************************************** AEIOU GN (NEW PRINTING) by Jeffrey Brown The final chapter of Jeffrey Brown's so-called "Girlfriend Trilogy" explores the subtleties of relationships explored in Clumsy and Unlikely, concentrating on the differences between knowing and loving someone. Told with Brown's trademark expressive drawings AEIOU invokes the reader's relationship with the book as a parallel to being involved with someone. (APR053183) SC, 4x6, 224pgs, B&W SRP: $12.00 STARS OF THE MONTH CLUMSY GN (NEW PRINTING) by Jeffrey Brown From the bittersweet story of a year-long, long-distance relationship, told through snippets of everyday life, to the excruciating detail and intimacy of how Jeffrey Brown lost his virginity, these graphic novels feature a close look into the author's life through an awkward style that both disarms and heightens the emotional impact of each work. (STAR18186) MATURE THEMES SC, 5x7, 232pgs, B&W SRP: $10.00 UNLIKELY GN by Jeffrey Brown The follow-up to Clumsy, the graphic novel Unlikely continues to explore the nature of relationships in this story of how Jeffrey Brown lost his virginity. Excruciating detail and intimacy, drawn in an awkward style that both disarms and heightens the emotional impact of the work. MATURE THEMES SC, 5x7, 256pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95 ********************************************************************** TWOMORROWS PUBLISHING MEGO 8" SUPER HEROES: WORLD'S GREATEST TOYS HC by Benjamin Holcomb An obsessive examination of legendary toy company Mego and the extraordinary line of super-hero action figures that dominated the toy industry throughout the 1970's, Mego 8" Super-Heroes: World's Greatest Toys is a lavishly history illustrated with thousands of charts, checklists and color photographs. Featuring a chronological history of Mego, interviews with former employees and Mego vendors, fascinating discoveries never revealed elsewhere, and thorough coverage of each figure and packaging variant, this full-color hardcover is the definitive guide to Mego! (C: 0-1-2) HC, 9x12, 256pgs, FC SRP: $49.95 SILVER AGE SCI-FI COMPANION SC by Mike W. Barr In the Silver Age of Comics, space was the place, and the Silver Age Sci-Fi Companion critiques and lovingly recalls the classic DC Comics science-fiction series edited by Julius Schwartz and written by Gardner Fox and John Broome! The pages of DC’s science-fiction magazines of the 1960s, Strange Adventures and Mystery In Space, are opened for you, including story-by-story reviews of complete series such as Adam Strange, Atomic Knights, Space Museum, Star Rovers, Star Hawkins and others! Learn which series crossed over with each other, behind-the-scenes secrets, and more! Features rare art by Carmine Infantino, Murphy Anderson, Gil Kane, Sid Greene, Mike Sekowsky, and many others, plus a glorious new cover by Alan Davis and Paul Neary! (C: 0-1-2) SC, 8x11, 160pgs, PC SRP: $19.95 STARS OF THE MONTH BRUSH STROKES WITH GREATNESS: THE LIFE & ART OF JOE SINNOTT SC by Tim Lasiuta A true living legend, Joe Sinnott has worked in every genre, and for almost every publisher during his 56-plus-year career in comic books. Brush Strokes With Greatness celebrates the career of the versatile artist, as he demonstrates his passion for his craft. Joe shares his experiences working on Marvel's leading titles, memories of working with Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, and rare and unpublished artwork from his personal files. Also, dozens of colleagues and co-workers pay tribute to Joe and his amazing body of work. Don't miss this once-in-a-lifetime celebration of all things Sinnott, which includes a Foreword by Stan Lee, and an Afterword by Mark Evanier. (MAR073744) SC, 8x11, 136pgs, PC SRP: $17.95 IMAGE COMICS: THE ROAD TO INDEPENDENCE SC by George Khoury In 1992, seven artists shook the comic book industry when they left their top-selling Marvel Comic titles to jointly form a new company named Image Comics. They formed a home that would allow themselves and other artists the opportunity to tell stories without any censorship or editorial restraints. Even more importantly, Image would finally give creators full ownership of their properties. Image Comics: The Road to Independence is an unprecedented look at the history of this important comic book company, featuring interviews and art from popular Image founders Erik Larsen, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, Whilce Portacio, Marc Silvestri, and Jim Valentino. Also featured are many of the finest creators who over the last fifteen years have been a part of the Image family, offering behind-the-scenes details of the company’s successes and failures. (C: 0-1-2) SC, 8x11, 280pgs, PC SRP: $34.95 WORKING METHODS: COMIC CREATORS STORYTELLING PROCESS SC by John Lowe Professional comic artists interpret scripts every day as they successfully transform the written word into the visual form. Rarely do we get to examine the process that is unique to each artist. Unlike any other “how-to” book, Working Methods puts the minds of comic artists under the microscope, highlighting the intricacies of the creative process step by step. For this book, three short scripts are each interpreted in different ways by professional comic artists to illustrate the varied ways in which they “see” and “solve” the problem of making a script succeed in comic form. (MAR073747) SC, 8x11, 176pgs, PC SRP: $21.95 ********************************************************************** UDON ENTERTAINMENT CORP STREET FIGHTER II MANGA VOLUME 2 GN by Masaomi Kanzaki Street Fighter fans can enjoy this classic manga faithfully adapted, uncut and unedited! Popular Japanese artist Masaomi Kanzaki brings you 200 pages of pulse-pounding action. The best fighters from around the world meet to face off in the ultimate martial arts tournament. But behind the scenes of this glorious contest, an evil crime boss has a hidden agenda — to use the world's greatest warrior as his next living weapon! SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95 STAR OF THE MONTH STREET FIGHTER LEGENDS VOLUME 1: SAKURA TP by Ken Siu-Chong & Omar Dogan Taking her reluctant master’s advice after returning to Japan, everyone's favorite fighting schoolgirl Sakura vows to emulate Ryu and learn from as many different fighters as she can — leading to explosive encounters with the likes of E. Honda, Zangief, Rainbow Mika and her fiercest rival, Karin!  But perhaps her greatest challenge lies in the pink-garbed wonder himself… the ever-determined and hopelessly over-confident, Dan Hibiki! Based on Capcom’s smash hit Street Fighter Alpha videogame series, Street Fighter Legends: Sakura has a little something for every fan with equal parts martial arts thrills and zany, over-the-top spills! Collects all four issues of the mayhem-packed mini-series as well as the bonus prequel story that was previously published in the pages of Street Fighter II and Rival Schools. (OCT063730) SC, 5x8, 128pgs, FC SRP: $11.95 ********************************************************************** UDON'S THE ART OF CAPCOM SC by Various One of the most popular video game developers in the world, The Art of Capcom celebrates the art and artistry of franchises like Resident Evil, Street Fighter, Onimusha, Devil May Cry, and more! Over three hundred pages of full-color artwork for video game fans everywhere! SC, 8x11, 304pgs, FC SRP: $39.99 VANGUARD PRODUCTIONS STARS OF THE MONTH NEAL ADAMS' MONSTERS by Neal Adams Collected into an English-language graphic novel for the first time, this graphic novel featuring the Frankenstein Monster, Count Dracula, and the Werewolf was originally serialized in Adams' groundbreaking anthology Echo of Future Past. This edition has been digitally re-colored, And a special section offers rare paintings, sketches, and drawings of monsters that captured his imagination. Available in both hardcover and softcover editions. SOFTCOVER—SC, 8x11, FC SRP: $12.95 HARDCOVER (OCT032763)—HC, 8x11 SRP: $24.95 ********************************************************************** VERTICAL INC ARANZI MACHINE GUN VOLUME 3 TP by Aranzi Aranzo Continuing in the vein of the two previous volumes of Aranzi Machine Gun, the third volume brings you the continued adventures of all the Aranzi characters, familiar and new. Follow Sprite to Vietnam, follow the bunnies on their hunt for cute things, and learn how to make totes, coin purses, and appliqués for every occasion! (C: 0-1-2) SC, 5x7, 80pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 TEZUKA'S MW GN by Osamu Tezuka Yuki is a young bank employee, charismatic but devoid of morality. Garai is the guilt-ridden priest who atones for Yuki's sins. Fifteen years ago they witnessed and survived the chemical decimation of a seaside village rumored to have been the hiding place of an experimental psychotic drug, called MW, used by American soldiers. The Japanese and American governments are jointly covering up all knowledge of the drug, leaving Yuki and Garai with no one to turn to. Driven by nothing but his desire to inflict evil upon the world, Yuki's salvation can only come from Garai's negotiation of the guilt-ridden torment of their forbidden love, and his responsibility to stop the vicious killer the MW chemical created. This is Osamu Tezuka's controversial testament to the art of character, one that redefines both sin and salvation. (C: 0-1-2) MATURE THEMES HC, 6x9, 600pgs, B&W SRP: $24.95 VIRGIN COMICS SNAKE WOMAN: TALE OF THE SNAKE CHARMER #4 Created by: Shekhar Kapur Written by Zeb Wells Art by Vivek Shinde Cover by Michael Gaydos As things come to a head in the hot, humid Kabini jungles of India, the events surrounding Jessica and her new guide Sari are temporarily put on hold while Raj gets to tell his side of the tale: his assistance to Harker, his betrayal of Jess, and a secret agenda that nobody sees coming. There is much more to Raj than meets the eye, but he's not the only one who's got a card or two up his sleeve. Don't miss this latest installment of Virgin Comics' pioneer Director's Cut series! MATURE THEMES 32pgs, FC $2.99 JOHN WOO’S SEVEN BROTHERS SERIES 2 #1 Created by: John Woo Written by: Ben Raab & Deric A. Hughes Art by: Edison George Cover by: Celia Calle First, they were strangers. Individuals from all across the globe linked by an unlikely destiny and an unknown blood tie. Now, they're a family. And like all families, they've got their issues. So when a mysterious figure from a past Rachel Kai thought she put behind her comes gunning for all their blood, the 7 Brothers must join forces once again to save the life of one of their own! Written by the creators of the acclaimed Living in Infamy miniseries, Benjamin Raab and Deric A. Hughes, and with pencils by Virgin Illustration's newest talent Edison George (Devi), this next chapter in the saga of an unlikely band of brothers charts a bold new course for these heroes that promises to thrill fans both old and new! MATURE THEMES 32pgs, FC $2.99 WESTON CAGE & NICOLAS CAGE’S VOODOO CHILD #3 Created by Weston Cage and Nicolas Cage Written by Mike Carey Art by Dean Hyrapiet Cover by Ben Templesmith; Variant Cover by Dean Hyrapiet As Detective Robert Julien uncovers links between New Orleans' corporate and criminal overlords, Gabriel Moore takes his quest for vengeance onto the streets of the city—and into his enemies' dreams.  But the dreams of a voodoo bokor are a treacherous place, and the Voodoo Child is up against magics far stronger than the ones that raised him from the dead. MATURE THEMES 32pgs, FC $2.99 SHEKHAR KAPUR’S DEVI #14 Written by: Saurav Mohapatra Art by: Saumin Patel Cover by: Luke Ross She is Tara Mehta, current Devi incarnate, a normal woman hosting the essence of a celestial warrior created by the gods themselves. But as Tara decides to walk a path of her own choosing, away from the mandates of the pantheon, the gods decide to take matters into their own hands. Betrayed by her makers, bereft of allies, and tormented by her inner demons, Devi faces off with Kratha, the clawed apsara assassin, in a deadly duel to death. 32pgs, FC $2.99 DEEPAK CHOPRA PRESENTS: INDIA AUTHENTIC #5—SHIVA Created by: Deepak Chopra Written by: Saurav Mohapatra Art: Abhishek Singh Cover by: Abhishek Singh "Satyam—I am the truth that remains when you peel away the material facade from all existence. Shivam—I am the essence of all matter in the universe. Sundaram—I am the ultimate order that underlies the chaos your senses perceive." Deepak Chopra and Virgin Comics present as part of INDIA AUTHENTIC, a look at one of the most enigmatic and iconic deities in the Indian Pantheon: Lord Shiva, The Great Destroyer—The God of Gods. When the Gods and the Demons sign an uneasy truce to churn the primordial ocean for ambrosial nectar that bestows immortality, they discover a deadly toxin which threatens to destroy all life in the universe. Only Shiva is powerful enough to withstand the effects of the toxin, but can he save the others from certain death? 32pgs, FC $2.99 THE SADHU: THE SILENT ONES #3 Written by: Saurav Mohapatra Art by R. Manikandan Cover by: Jeffrey Spokes The journey continues for James Jensen, once a soldier in the British Army in 19th century India and now The Sadhu, spiritual warrior seeking a shelter from the storm that rages in his soul. Somewhere in his journey from Limbo onto the corporeal world, James seems to be trapped in a place where the distinction between dreams and reality are blurred. This Dreamtime is a manifestation of a collective unconscious, where nothing is as it seems. Seeking to rescue a someone he loves from the clutches of the evil Silent Ones, James encounters a being who alters his perception of reality forever. Can James face his own darkest fears and desires, and find a way out of this place before it claims his sanity? MATURE THEMES 32pgs, FC $2.99 RAMAYAN 3392AD: RELOADED #3 Created by Deepak Chopra & Shekhar Kapur Written by To be Announced Art by Jeevan Kang Cover by Jeevan Kang; Variant Cover by David Petersen The retelling of the epic continues! The hero Rama and his companions, Lakshman and Seeta, are on the run in the rough-and-tumble city of Panchvati, pursued by a vengeful mob. If they're caught, the gladiator pits and certain death await. But even amidst such danger ... the first flickering of romance blossoms between Rama and Seeta. Inlcudes a back-up story by Ron Marz and Brandon Peterson. 32pgs, FC $2.99 EAT THE DEAD ONE-SHOT Written by: Siddharth Kotian Art by: Siddharth Kotian Cover by: Ashwin Chikerur Five teenagers plagued by nightmares journey to a legendary temple rooted in bloody myth. What they find there is not any ordinary haunted house, but rather ghosts of their own karmic past, or simply put, themselves. "You are your own worst enemy," now has a whole new meaning. MATURE THEMES 56pgs, FC $4.99 THE LEAVES ONE-SHOT Written by: Kevin J. Walsh Art by: Ashwin Chikerur Cover by: Ashwin Chikerur Doctor Max Mellick seems to have the universe at his fingertips – a world-renown heart surgeon with a striking girlfriend and extravagant New York lifestyle. When he travels halfway across the world for a friend’s funeral in Bombay, India, however, something changes within him. An obscure Indian fortune-teller identifies Max as an evil being and Max is suddenly forced to escape the country -- to save his own life, but more importantly, to preserve his destiny. Inspired by the real-life Naadi fortune-tellers of India and one man's visit to them. MATURE THEMES 64pgs, FC $5.99 SNAKE WOMAN TRADE PAPERBACK VOL. 2 (COLLECTS ISSUES 6-10) Created by: Shekhar Kapur Written by: Zeb Wells Art by: Vivek Shinde Cover by: Michael Gaydos Jessica Petersen has grown accustomed to her “snake-ish” ways—that is, turning into a half-woman, half-snake. As the reincarnated Snake Goddess, Jess has wreaked a path of vengeance against the “68”, those who had ruthlessly desecrated the sacred temple of the Snake God in the eighteenth century. Harker, head of the 68, is pleased with the arrangement he’s made with Jess, and is determined to end the cycle of reincarnation he faces by helping her kill those he is meant to lead—even if that means destroying The Faithful, the secret society within the 68 created to protect its members from any harm. As the blood count gets thicker, Jess finds herself amidst a labyrinth of duplicity. Between the Faithful, Harker and those closest to Jess, who can she trust, and who will pay the price of the Snake Woman’s blood bath? Collects issues 6-10. MATURE THEMES SC, 7x10, 144pgs, FC $14.99 GUY RITCHIE’S GAMEKEEPER TRADE PAPERBACK VOL. 1 Created by: Guy Ritchie Written by: Andy Diggle Art by: Mukesh Singh; Cover by: John Cassaday Patience is the virtue of the gamekeeper. Waiting for the right moment to strike anything that threatens the balance between man and nature. He is nature’s remedy to man’s disease. Brock lives a quiet existence as Gamekeeper on a secluded Scottish estate, until paramilitary mercenaries storm the estate and kill Jonah Morgan—the owner and Brock’s friend. Now, Brock faces his dark past and the events he had sworn he’d forget. Obliged to avenge Jonah’s death, Brock must leave his tranquil life and journey deep into an unfamiliar, urban underworld. But as he gets pulled in deeper, it’s difficult to tell who has more power, Brock, the man, or the animal within. Collects issues 1-5. MATURE THEMES SC, 7x10, 144pgs, FC $14.99 SHEKHAR KAPUR’S DEVI VOLUME 2 TP Created by: Shekhar Kapur Written by Samit Basu Art by Aditya Chari and Saumin Patel Cover by Mukesh Singh She is Tara Mehta, current Devi incarnate, a normal woman hosting the essence of a celestial warrior created by the gods themselves. But as Tara decides to walk a path of her own choosing, away from the mandates of the pantheon, the gods decide to take matters into their own hands. Betrayed by her makers, bereft of allies, and tormented by her inner demons, Devi faces off with Kratha, the clawed apsara assassin, in a deadly duel to death. Collects issues 6-10. SC, 7x10, 144pgs, FC $14.99 VIPER COMICS BORDERLAND ONE SHOT by Jason M. Burns & Paul Tucker Inspired by the true cult killings upon which the feature film is based, Borderland tells the story of two police officers on opposing sides of the US/Mexican border who strike a tenuous pact in order to locate a missing tourist suspected to have been kidnapped by the Mexican cult responsible for a series of gruesome slayings. MATURE THEMES 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.25 DEAD AT 17 VOLUME 2 #6 by Josh Howard It's Hell on Earth and war rages in the streets of Darlington Hills. As Nara and Hazy unravel the mystery of Ebru Labadon, they discover a few things about themselves, including the true meaning behind their unbreakable bond. (C: 0-1-2) MATURE THEMES 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.25 KARMA INCORPORATED VOLUME 1: POOR MR. WILSON GN by David Hopkins & Tom Kurzanski Ever have a bad day? What if it's not coincidence? Karma Incorporated is the story of two con artists, two hackers, and a retired hit man who go into business, turning a profit on minor sabotage. These mischief-makers wreck havok on everyone from the average Joe to the corporate CEO. No one is safe, if the money is right. With an introduction by Scott Hinze of Fanboy Radio. SC, 6x9, 112pgs, FC SRP: $11.95 VISIBLE LIGHT ENTERTAINMENT HERC BROWN #1 by Antczak, Craig, & Craig From the creators of Nightwolf! Herc Brown is the son of Zeus, and an African-American blues singer. He has to accomplish the modern day urban equivalent of the 12 labors…starting with Joe “The Lion” Nemean, a notorious gang-leader in the fictional city of Troyton. 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 VIZ MEDIA LLC SHOJO BEAT NOV. 2007 VOLUME 3 #11 by Various 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-to's, 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) SC, 300pgs, PC SRP: $5.99 SHONEN JUMP NOVEMBER 2007 #59 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! Comes packaged with a rare "Wicked Avatar" card from the collectible Yu-Gi-Oh! card game! Rating: T (C: 1-1-0) SC, 368pgs, PC SRP: $4.99 BEET THE VANDEL BUSTER VOLUME 12 GN by Riku Sanjo & Koji Inada With the Beet Warriors separated, Beet is left alone with two of the world's most powerful Vandels. The gentlemanly Sir Baron and the vicious Hystario square off for the ultimate prize: the chance to destroy Beet! Before long, only one Buster stands between Sir Baron and the innocent villager of Sankmeel. Is Kissu ready to fight to the limit? Rating: A (C: 1-0-0) SC, 184pgs, B&W SRP: $7.99 BLEACH VOLUME 21 TP by Tite Kubo Ichigo and his friends return to the World of the Living, where life goes on as usual. But the arrival of a new transfer student raises disturbing questions, for outside school he carries a zanpaku-to, and wears the mask of a Hollow. Rating: T (C: 1-0-0) SC, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $7.95 DRAGON DRIVE VOLUME 4 TP by Kenichi Sakura Reiji and friends learn of a terrible prophecy. Within the mystical Jinryu stone lives a destructive dragon called Shinryu. If this dragon is released it could mean the end of the world. When the stone is stolen, the thief summons a horde of dragons to take him to Earth. Can Reiji and his pals stop this madman before he rains destruction upon the unsuspecting planet? Rating: A (C: 1-0-0) SC, 216pgs, B&W SRP: $7.99 HOSHIN ENGI VOLUME 3 TP by Ryu Fujisaki Taikobo gets more than he bargained for when he takes over the protection of two young princes prophesized to be part of a much larger master plan. As he unearths more of the truth of The Hoshin Project, Taikobo finds that he may never be able to trust anyone again. Rating: T (C: 1-0-0) SC, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $7.99 KNIGHTS OF THE ZODIAC VOLUME 21 TP by Masami Kurumada Seiya and his friends have often put their lives on the line to defend humanity and the goddess Athena. But when the deathless army of Hades invades the mortal world, mere human life may not be enough to stop it. To survive the Battle of the Gods, Athena's Knights will need the power of Heaven itself. Rating: T (C: 1-0-0) SC, 5x7, 184pgs, B&W SRP: $7.95 MUHYO & ROJI'S BUREAU OF SUPERNATURAL INVESTIGATION VOLUME 1 TP by Yoshiyuki Nishi When the ghost of a tormented schoolgirl starts terrorizing subway passengers, can Muhyo and Roji resolve the paranormal crisis before it totally derails? Rating: T (C: 1-0-0) SC, 5x7, 208pgs, B&W SRP: $7.99 THE ART OF NARUTO UZUMAKI by Masashi Kishimoto Relish Masashi Kishimoto's artwork in all its colorful glory in this new hardbound collection of images from the Naruto manga! All your favorite characters appear in over a hundred pages of full-color images. The book also includes an interview with creator Masashi Kishimoto, details on the process of creating a Naruto illustration, 20 pages of notes from the author about each image in the book, and a beautiful double-sided poster! (C: 1-0-0) HC, 148pgs, FC SRP: $19.99 NARUTO: MISSION—PROTECT THE WATERFALL VILLAGE NOVEL by Masatoshi Kusakabe & Masashi Kishimoto Naruto and the gang return home after a stint protecting Shibuki, the leader of Takigakure. But there's danger back in the Village Hidden in the Leaves. Sasuke and Sakura are quickly captured and the tow-headed ninja-wannabe finds himself in a desperate situation. Turning to Shibuki for help, Naruto discovers the revered leader is actually a coward and false hero. Alone, Naruto must protect his home, his friends, and the Takigakure's secret potion — the Water of Heroes. (C: 1-0-0) SC, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 NARUTO TP'S by Masashi Kishimoto In volume 19 it's all-out shinobi war as Naruto, Tsunade, Jiraiya and Shizune take on Orochimaru and Kabuto in battle…with the final fate of Tsunade hanging on the outcome! Will her darkest fears finally become reality?! Volume 20 has ninja vs. ninja, with Sakura caught in the middle! And volume 21 has Tsunade send a team to hunt down the conflicted Sasuke. Are Naruto, Neji, and others capable of beating the Sound Four? Rating: T (C: 1-0-0) VOL 19—SC, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $7.95 VOL 20—SC, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $7.95 VOL 21—SC, 216pgs, B&W SRP: $7.95 YU-GI-OH! DUELIST VOLUME 23 TP by Kazuki Takahashi Yugi and Kaiba fight their final duel! One will lose, and the other will go to meet the greatest Egyptian God, the Sun Dragon Ra! But can anyone defeat the ultimate God Card in the hands of its master, the mad Marik? Or will they fall victim to the terrible prophecy "In an instant Ra shall become a phoenix…and the enemies of Ra shall return to the earth." Rating: T (C: 1-0-0) SC, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $7.95 YU-GI-OH! MILLENNIUM WORLD VOLUME 6 TP by Kazuki Takahashi In the pharaoh's empty tomb, Yugi fights Bakura for the most powerful magic of all: Yu-Gi-Oh's forgotten Egyptian name! But can Yugi win a life-or-death match of Duel Monsters without his partner's help? Meanwhile, massive earthquakes shake the World of Memories, and the pharaoh and the forces of Egypt fight a last stand against the undead armies of Zorc Necrophades. Rating: T (C: 1-0-0) SC, 5x7, 208pgs, B&W SRP: $7.95 YUYU HAKUSHO VOLUME 13 TP by Yoshihiro Togashi This is it folks — the final moments of the long-running Dark Tournament. It's the conclusion to one of the greatest fights ever! Toguro's at his terrifying 100 percent power level, which is so strong it's melting the audience members! Watching one of his closest friends die, Yusuke is fired up too, and ready to bet it all on one last blast. But will it be enough? Rating: T (C: 1-0-0) SC, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $7.95 BUSO RENKIN VOLUME 8 TP by Nobuhiro Watsuki Kazuki and Tokiko are on the run from the hunters of the Alchemist Warriors! Tokiko, now reduced to the size of a doll, fights alongside Kazuki and Gouta as they take on three of the hunters and Captain Bravo himself, whose past is finally revealed! As Kazuki and Captain Bravo's battle draws to a close, another Warrior Chief appears, as well as a man calling himself the Great Warrior Chief. Rating: T+ (C: 1-0-0) SC, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $7.99 CLAYMORE VOLUME 10 TP by Norihiro Yagi Clare and a group of Claymores are sent to the north to battle a group of Yoma that have banded together under the command of Isley, a powerful Awakened Being. When the warriors arrive, they find their new enemies to be unusually dangerous. They are incredibly strong, well-organized, and seem to have a plan to dominate the entire region. Rating: T+ (C: 1-0-0) SC, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $7.99 EYESHIELD 21 VOLUME 16 TP by Riichiro Inagaki The Devil Bats pull out all the stops in their game against the Seibu Wild Gunmen, but the Gunmen's offense proves to be unshakeable. Without a kicker, the Devil Bats don't stand a snowball's chance in hell — or do they? Rating: T+ (C: 1-0-0) SC, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $7.99 PRETTY FACE VOLUME 2 TP by Yasuhiro Kano Rando struggles to be a good "big sister" to Rina as fate conspires to put him in one disastrous situation after another. When pants start coming off, and half-naked women start crawling all over him for the thinnest of reasons, Rando must use all his karate wiles to avoid being exposed as a complete weirdo. Rating: T+ (C: 1-0-0) SC, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $7.99 REBORN VOLUME 5 GN by Akira Amano Tsuna becomes the protector of a master statistician and his book of statistics, which supposedly holds the key to Mafia control of the world! Naturally, other gangs would like to have this book, but that isn't Tsuna's biggest challenge. He also gets embroiled in the snowball fight to end all snowball fights, and finds himself on a zoo date with Kyoko! Rating: T+ (C: 1-0-0) SC, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $7.99 STRAWBERRY 100 % VOLUME 2 TP by Mizuki Kawashita Junpei ends up alone with his girlfriend Tsukasa…in her bedroom! Could this be his shot at happiness? Rating: T+ (C: 1-0-0) SC, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $7.99 THE ART OF ANGEL SANCTUARY 2: LOST ANGEL by Kaori Yuki A second art book featuring even more stunning artwork from Kaori Yuki, creator of the shojo/goth manga hit Angel Sanctuary. Along with the full-color, full-page illustrations, Lost Angel presents highly detailed character and series information indexed to help fans navigate the knotty Angel Sanctuary universe. In addition to all this, Kaori Yuki sits down for a nine-page interview. Highly recommended for angels and devils! (C: 0-1-2) SC, 100pgs, FC SRP: $19.99 BOYS OVER FLOWERS VOLUME 26 TP by Yoko Kamio Tsukushi struggles to understand her feelings for Tsukasa, her on-and-off boyfriend, and he struggles to try and not destroy Tokyo. Will the man who came between them step aside? The meddlesome F4 try their hand at forcing Tsukushi and Tsukasa together. All the while Tsukasa's mother's spies are hot on their trail! Rating: T (C: 1-0-0) SC, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 HANA KIMI VOLUME 20 GN by Hisaya Nakajo Nakatsu's mom is in town, and she has plans for her son: she wants him to go home after graduation to take care of the family business! Will Nakatsu give up his dreams of becoming a star soccer player? Meanwhile, another student at Osaka High School prepares to risk everything for his dreams. Nakao confesses his love to upperclassman Minami, but can Minami really have feelings for a boy? Rating: T+ (C: 1-0-0) SC, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 RED RIVER VOLUME 19 GN by Chie Shinohara Nakia's henchman has arranged to sabotage the ship on which Yuri and her aides are sailing to Karkemish, and in the resulting chaos Yuri and her deputy Rusafa are cast adrift. Kail, overcome by anguish, mishandles his campaign against the Egyptians and enables them to cross the Orontes River and enter Ugarit. Yuri and Rusafa, meanwhile, have been rescued by a passing ship and must hide their identities from a group of Egyptian soldiers on board. Rating: T+ (C: 1-0-0) SC, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 STAR OF THE MONTH BACKSTAGE PRINCE VOLUME 1 TP by Kanoko Sakurakoji Drawn into the world of kabuki theatre, young Akari spends her time after school assisting the actor Shonosuke Ichimura, who’s actually a high school cutie by the name of Ryusei Horiuchi. Akari is totally clueless about kabuki and boys, but she's eager to learn about both. Her first encounter with Ryusei doesn't go very well, but with the help of a cat named Mr. Ken, the two teenagers quickly become prince AND princess of kabuki. Love was never so dramatic! Rating: T (DEC063988) (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available worldwide. SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $8.99 ********************************************************************** FALL IN LOVE LIKE A COMIC VOLUME 1 TP by Chitose Yagami Rena asks Tomoya to be her boyfriend, hoping that gaining some experience in dating will help her improve her manga. Rena is positive that Tomoya is only dating her to help her out, but that doesn't stop her from falling in love. Rating: T+ (C: 1-0-0) SC, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $8.99 STAR OF THE MONTH THE GENTLEMEN'S ALLIANCE VOLUME 1 TP by Arina Tanemura In return for a business loan of 50 million yen, the Kamiya family gave their daughter Haine away for adoption to the Otomiya family. Haine, now an Otomiya, is appointed to the student council of the Imperial Academy, a private school for the aristocracy. Even though Haine is of proper lineage to be on the council, she finds herself struggling to find her place among the many secrets of its elite members, especially those of the president who holds her heart: Shizumasa Togu, aka "the Emperor." Rating: T+ (DEC063990) (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available worldwide. SC, 5x7, 182pgs, B&W SRP: $8.99 ********************************************************************** LA CORDA DORO VOLUME 5 TP by Yuki Kure The much-anticipated Second Selection has begun! With two students from outside the music school now in the competition, the entire campus is abuzz. And when Len's musician parents show up as special guests, Len feels special pressure to turn in a powerful performance. Will Len outdo himself…or succumb to backstage sabotage? Rating: T (C: 1-0-0) SC, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $8.99 NANA VOLUME 7 TP by Ai Yazawa Nana K. was happy to be Blast's biggest cheerleader, but now that the band is taking off she's discovering that there are hordes of fans eager to take her place. At the same time, her involvement with Trapnest hottie Takumi is turning into a romantic entanglement. When a chance for another kind of happiness presents itself, will Nana K. be strong enough to face the difficult choices that result? Rating: T+ (C: 1-0-0) SC, 5x7, 208pgs, B&W SRP: $8.99 TAIL OF THE MOON VOLUME 7 TP by Rinko Ueda Hanzo is waiting for Usagi to qualify as a ninja before marrying her, but Usagi doesn't seem to be getting any closer to achieving her goal. Frustrated by the long wait, her great-grandfather decides to call off the engagement! Rating: T+ (C: 1-0-0) SC, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $8.99 VAMPIRE KNIGHT VOLUME 3 TP by Matsuri Hino Kaname, the pureblood vampire, has kept to his room since learning of Yuki and Zero's forbidden act. However, the arrival of Ichijo's grandfather brings the entire Night Class together to greet one of the oldest vampires on the senate. Ichijo's grandfather says he's there merely to visit his grandson, but he's out for Kaname's blood. Rating: T+ (C: 1-0-0) SC, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $8.99 CHEEKY ANGEL VOLUME 19 GN by Hiroyuki Nishimori Caught up in Takao Gakusan's game of revenge, Megumi and her friends have to battle through a gauntlet of enemies in order to rescue Miki from the tower in which she is being held. Ichiro and Yasuda, gauging themselves next to useless in a fight, bail out early — gone but not forgotten — leaving the field to Megumi, Genzo, Hitomoji, and a surprising new ally they've gained along the way. Rating: T+ (C: 1-0-0) SC, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 THE ART OF FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST VOLUME 2 by Hiromu Arakawa A second art book featuring the characters from the top-selling and award-winning manga series, Fullmetal Alchemist. Includes original color artwork from creator, Hiromu Arakawa — each illustration presented in sequential order with commentary from Arakawa himself. Also included are nine pages of detailed character designs for the FMA PlayStation 2 video game, plus two pages of brand new manga. (C: 1-0-0) SC, 8x11, 112pgs, FC SRP: $19.99 FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST VOLUME 3 NOVEL by Makoto Inoue & Hiromu Arakawa Sidelined with a fever in a remote village, Edward is unexpectedly reunited with a childhood friend. Even though he's become a valuable member of his country's military organization, Edward can't help feeling a pang of jealousy. While he and his brother's fate are inexorably bound to recent life-altering events, his friend is busy studying to become a doctor and making his dreams come true. Suddenly, Edward starts questioning the purpose of his life. (C: 1-0-0) SC, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 INUBAKA: CRAZY FOR DOGS VOLUME 5 TP by Yukiya Sakuragi Suguri is able to bond with Henry, a volatile German shepherd that everyone else is afraid of, and helps the dog to overcome the painful memories of its owner's near-death experience. Suguri and Henry are put to the test in a televised agility contest, but can they really show 'em who's top dog? Rating: T+ (C: 1-0-0) SC, 216pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 INU-YASHA VOLUME 31 TP by Rumiko Takahashi The search for the final shard of the Shikon Jewel leads Inu-Yasha and the gang to a mountain fortress. But the gate is guarded by two giant statues and a force that will only allow the dead to enter! Seeking a path to the underworld, Naraku meanwhile teams up with a new demon, Abi Hime. Inu-yasha and friends step in to stop them when they find that Kikyo may be involved! Rating: T+ (C: 1-0-0) SC, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $8.95 INU-YASHA ANI MANGA VOLUME 23 GN by Rumiko Takahashi Kagura has long sought to be free of her evil master's grasp, and when it appears that Naraku's powers have weakened, she plans her escape. But, afraid to take such a dangerous gamble alone, she tries to enlist Sesshomaru's help by offering him the jewel shards she stole from Koga's legs. Meanwhile, Naraku's newest incarnation is slaughtering humans and stealing their faces! Rating: T+ (C: 1-0-0) SC, 216pgs, FC SRP: $11.99 THE LAW OF UEKI VOLUME 8 TP by Tsubasa Fukuchi Welcome to Dogura Mansion—amusement park of the underworld! Ueki and his allies have entered a deadly game against five members of Robert's 10 in a mini-battle tournament! Set in five funky fields, two bouts have already been fought, with one win for Ueki's team and one draw. And for some reason, Ueki's old pal Seiichiro Sano is fighting for the other side in this one. What's a tree-loving do-gooder like Ueki to do? Rating: T (C: 1-0-0) SC, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 O PARTS HUNTER VOLUME 6 TP by Seishi Kishimoto To defeat the legendary O-Part Mexis, Jio was forced to make a dangerous pact with the evil spirit that dwells deep within his heart. Now that the time has come to resume his battle with the man responsible for shattering his old O-Part — Wise Yury, the Crimson Magician — will Jio's newfound strength a