PREVIEWS VOL. XVI #10 PREVIEWS PUBLICATIONS DIAMOND SELECT TOYS SPECTRUM VOLUME 5 #3 Get the lowdown on the worlds of Diamond Select Toys (DST) with Spectrum! Each issue features the latest DST releases from the worlds of Marvel Comics, Star Trek, Buffy, Stargate: SG-1, Serenity, G.I. Joe, Transformers, Rocky, Minimates and more! (Sold in Bundles of 25) FC, 16pg PI PREVIEWS #12 (DECEMBER 2006) Previews is your ultimate source for all the merchandise available from your local comic book specialty retailer… approximately two months in advance! Hundreds of comics from a myriad of publishers, the coolest merchandise on Earth, plus exclusive items available nowhere else! This issue features items scheduled to ship from February 2007 through April 2007! Catalog, 8x11, 480+pg, PC $4.50 MARVEL PREVIEWS #40 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 December issue features items scheduled to ship in February 2007! FC, 96pg $0.99 (or Free with Purchase of Previews) PREVIEWS CONSUMER ORDER FORM #12 (DECEMBER 2006) Previews makes it easy for you to order every item in the catalog with this separate order form booklet! This issue ships in late November 2006 for items on sale in February 2007. Comic-sized, 62pg, PC PI PREVIEWS ADULT #12 (DECEMBER 2006) Previews Adult features Adult-oriented art, info, and related news not found in Previews. NOTE: Due to customs and international restrictions, Adult Material may not be available in some international markets. Please check with your local comic book specialty retailer for availability. ADULT MATERIAL Catalog, 24pg, b&w $0.95 COMICS SECTION PREMIER VENDORS DARK HORSE COMICS OUTER ORBIT #1 (OF 4) ZACH HOWARD (W/A), SEAN MURPHY (W/A), HANS RODIONOFF (W), and CHARLIE KIRCHOFF (C) On sale Dec. 13 FC, 32 pages $2.99 In space, no one can hear you scream . . . or belch, or swear, or cry like a little girl when you’re about to be taken down by merciless interstellar bounty hunters who want that mysterious idol you swiped from that hot chick who inexplicably gave you the tip of a lifetime (if you know what I mean) when you showed up at the wrong hotel room with the pizza delivery. This assumes that “you” are ne’er-do-well big-talker Quinn and explains—sort of—how “you” hooked up (not like that!) with a big badass of a former galactic cop (and current mama’s boy) by the name of Krunk, who is not your partner and not your buddy, got it? Oh, and by the way, the hot chick is hotter than ever (in the bad way) and she wants that idol back, and this time she’s probably going to give you a different kind of gratuity, like with a laser ax or a plasma grenade or something. Try talking your way out of that one, spacehole! Created by Zach Howard (Shaun of the Dead) and Sean Murphy (Scarecrow: Year One; Off Road), with screenwriter Hans Rodionoff, Outer Orbit is outrageous, rude, hilarious space fantasy that takes the time-honored traditions of this beloved genre and leaves them face-down in a filthy alley in a pool of their own sick. CONAN #35 TIMOTHY TRUMAN (W), PAUL LEE (P), DAVE STEWART (C), and TONY HARRIS (Cover) On sale Dec. 20 FC, 32 pages $2.99 The traitors are dead, but their treachery lives on . . . King Conan has foiled a plot to assassinate him and usurp his throne, but the intrigue runs deeper than even he can guess, drawing the barbarian king into a web of dark magics and darker deeds. Conan artist Cary Nord catches his breath as seasoned Conan veteran Paul Lee joins regular writer Tim Truman to spin this tantalizing tale of mystery, magic, and mayhem, set during Conan’s reign as king of Aquilonia. • Wizard Book of the Month—March 2005 • An oft-requested peek into Conan’s years as king, and a direct sequel to Robert E. Howard’s “The Phoenix on the Sword.” THE CHRONICLES OF CONAN VOLUME 11: THE DANCE OF THE SKULL AND OTHER STORIES ROY THOMAS (W), JOHN BUSCEMA (A), HOWARD CHAYKIN (A), ERNIE CHAN (A), and TONY DEZUNIGA (A) On sale Feb. 07 SC, 7x10, 168pgs, FC $16.95 From the savage swamps of Iskander to the burning wastes of Stygia, Conan battles mutated man-dragons and a corpse-devouring abomination in this most recent volume chronicling the legendary exploits of literature’s greatest fantasy hero! Before the bronzed Cimmerian can return to the arms of his lover Belit, Queen of the Black Coast, he must face deadly treacheries and the dark spells of a cunning sorceress. Once reunited, the two shall storm the serpent throne and its dark owner—Thoth-Amon! With wit and steel alone, Conan seeks victory and a prize without rival on destiny’s bloody road to kinghood! • Featuring nine more issues (#82-90) from the famed Roy Thomas/John Buscema run on Conan the Barbarian, stories showcasing Conan’s adventures with Belit the She-Pirate. ALSO AVAILABLE THE CHRONICLES OF CONAN VOLUME 4: RED NAILS AND OTHER STORIES TPB by Roy Thomas and Barry Windsor Smith 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 TPB by Roy Thomas and John Buscema 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 TPB by Roy Thomas, John Buscema, and Neal Adams 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 TPB by Roy Thomas and John Buscema Collects issues #43-#51 SC, 160pg, FC, 7" x 10" (DEC040017) . . . $15.95 THE CHRONICLES OF CONAN VOLUME 8: THE TOWER OF BLOOD AND OTHER STORIES TPB by Roy Thomas and John Buscema Collecting issues #52-#60 SC, 168pg, FC, 7" x 10" (APR050023) . . . $16.95 CHRONICLES OF CONAN VOLUME 9: RIDERS OF THE RIVER-DRAGONS AND OTHER STORIES TPB by Roy Thomas , John Buscema, and Val Mayerik Collecting Conan the Barbarian #60-63, #65, #69-71 SC, 160pg, FC, 7" x 10" (SEP050019) . . . $16.95 ************************************************************************ THE ESCAPISTS #6 (OF 6) BRIAN K. VAUGHAN (W), JASON SHAWN ALEXANDER (A), STEVE ROLSTON (A/Cover), EDUARDO BARRETO (A/Backcover), MATT HOLLINGSWORTH (C), and DAVE STEWART (C) On sale Dec. 13 FC, 32 pages $2.99 Wizard Top Ten writer and multiple Eisner Award winner Brian K. Vaughan (Y: The Last Man; Ex Machina; Runaways) reveals the fate of the Escapist and the plucky comic- bookers who brought this classic hero back to life! As if betrayal at the hands of his onetime ally and lover Luna Moth wasn’t enough, the Escapist reels from an even greater revelation—one that will undo everything he ever believed to be true! Jason Shawn Alexander (Damn Nation, The Secret) illustrates this watershed moment in the history of the Escapist. Meanwhile, artist Steve Rolston (Queen & Country, One Bad Day) captures equally stunning changes in the lives of the Escapist’s writer, artist, and letterer. When tragedy strikes, will the character that brought them together ultimately tear them apart? Find out in this fantastic final issue of the Escapist’s first miniseries! • Inspired by The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Michael Chabon! • 26 pages of story! No ads! THE BAKERS MEET JINGLE BELLE PAUL DINI (W) AND KYLE BAKER (A) On sale Dec. 6 FC, 32 pages $2.99 When two multi-Eisner-award-winning storytellers bring their funniest creations together, the result is nothing less than pure comics magic. This December, get ready for the wildest winter team-up since Frosty met Rudolph as Kyle Baker’s The Bakers meet Paul Dini’s Jingle Belle! As the Baker parents try to frantically finish their holiday preparations, they find themselves in dire need of a baby-sitter. Enter Jingle Belle, fresh from a Christmas Eve defection from her father, Santa, and looking for a place to hide out. Somewhat skeptical of Jingle’s heritage, the Baker kids demand proof so she obliges with a whirlwind sleigh ride to the North Pole. Meantime parents Kyle and Liz are dealing with the horrors of last-minute shopping and the now-stranded Santa is mistaken for a prowler as he searches suburbia for both his daughter and his missing sleigh. Drawn by Kyle Baker from a story by Paul Dini with gags contributed by the entire Baker family, The Bakers Meet Jingle Belle promises to be the must-have comics treat of the 2006 holiday season. HELLGATE: LONDON #2 (OF 4) IAN EDGINTON (W), STEVE PUGH (P), DAN JACKSON (C), and ALEKSI BRICLOT (Cover) On sale Dec. 13 FC, 32 pages $2.99 Future London was razed to the ground when the gate separating the human world from the demon world ruptured. Overrun by ungodly and ravenous creatures, the stinking remains of this dead city may hold the key to humanity’s survival—and so the quest for the secret of the Sigil continues! Templar Commander Jessica Sumerisle, Cabalist Crowe Jane, and Demon Hunter Saul Petrus have reluctantly teamed together in the hunt to decipher this arcane symbol. Now exploring an ancient labyrinth under London, they come face-to-face with an ocean of the undead, but the deadliest foe of all is one they least expect! Join us as Flagship Studios teams with Dark Horse to give you a tantalizing taste of their first groundbreaking game—an upcoming release that has the gaming world buzzing like mad! • This series leads up to the game’s highly anticipated release. • Check out hellgatelondon.com [and darkhorse.com] for the latest news and downloads. • The third issue of a four-issue series! THE PERHAPANAUTS: SECOND CHANCES #3 (OF 4) TODD DEZAGO (W) and CRAIG ROUSSEAU (A) On sale Dec. 27 FC, 32 pages $2.99 Have you ever written a story featuring a blood-thirsty Chupacabra, a Sasquatch, a Ghost, a Telepath, and a mysterious Outsider who work as agents for a vast secret organization dedicated to policing the borders of the unknown and protecting an unknowing populace from the strange and bizarre creatures that sporadically break through? Well, we have and we think you should buy it. Note: For optimum enjoyment, The Perhapanauts: Second Chances #3 is best read with a flashlight in a tent in your backyard on a dark summer night with a friend, a can of warm root beer, and a bag of pretzel rods. (Also, there is one mosquito in the tent. And it is the size of a small dog.) SAMURAI: HEAVEN AND EARTH VOLUME 2 #2 (OF 5) RON MARZ (W), LUKE ROSS (A), and ROB SCHWAGER (C) On sale Dec. 6 FC, 32 pages $2.99 The swashbuckling epic from Ron Marz (Ion) and Luke Ross (Jonah Hex) continues! The samurai Shiro pursues his lost love, Lady Yoshiko, by booking passage on a Mediterranean trader, intending to follow her to the New World. But when Shiro realizes Yoshiko has been captured and taken to the Egyptian coast, he finds himself trapped on a ship that will take him half a world away from her. Even Shiro’s sword might not be enough to best an entire crew with cutlasses drawn! USAGI YOJIMBO #99 STAN SAKAI (W/A) On sale Dec. 27 b&w, 24 pages $2.99 When the rabbit ronin Usagi Yojimbo agrees to escort a beautiful young woman to the next town, he unexpectedly involves himself in a situation that could have deadly consequences. Upon arriving at his destination, Usagi discovers the town may not be nearly as safe as it first appears. Should he let the woman go, or insist she remain with him because of the danger? If she stays with him, he may be exposing her to even greater peril, but can he really just leave her? It is a difficult decision, one made even more so by the fact that their relationship may be blossoming into something more than just business. Internationally acclaimed comics creator Stan Sakai presents our long-eared hero with one of his hardest challenges yet in “Bridge of Tears,” this month in Usagi Yojimbo! • Master storyteller Stan Sakai has won many industry awards over the past twenty years of Usagi, including a Parents’ Choice Award, an Inkpot Award, multiple Eisner Awards, a 2004 Young Adult Library Services Association award, and the prestigious National Cartoonists Society Comic Book Division Award. ALICE IN SUNDERLAND BRYAN TALBOT (W/A) On sale Feb. 07 HC, 8x11, 328pgs, FC $29.95 Sunderland! Thirteen hundred years ago it was the greatest center of learning in the whole of Christendom and the very cradle of English consciousness. In the time of Lewis Carroll it was the greatest shipbuilding port in the world. To this city that gave the world the electric light bulb, the stars and stripes, the millennium, the Liberty Ships and the greatest British dragon legend came Carroll in the years preceding his most famous book, Alice in Wonderland, and here are buried the roots of his surreal masterpiece. Enter the famous Edwardian palace of varieties, The Sunderland Empire, for a unique experience: an entertaining and epic meditation on myth, history and storytelling then decide for yourself—does Sunderland really exist? From Bryan Talbot, the acclaimed creator of The Adventures of Luther Arkwright and The Tale of One Bad Rat, comes Alice in Sunderland, a graphic novel unlike any before. Funny and poignant, thought-provoking and entertaining, traditional and experimental, whimsical and polemical, Alice in Sunderland is a heady cocktail of fact and fiction, a sumptuous and multi-layered journey that will leave you wondering about the magic that’s waiting to be unlocked in the place where you live. • “Alice in Sunderland is parochial in its focus—but not in content. I believe anyone interested in the way history is formed and, in itself, forms culture, character, and a sense of place will be entranced by it.”—John Tufail, Carrollian scholar EMILY THE STRANGE VOLUME 1 COSMIC DEBRIS (W/A) Available Now! SC, 7x10, 160pgs, PC (b&w w/red) $19.95 Emily the Strange is not your ordinary thirteen-year-old girl—she’s got a razor-sharp wit as dark as her jet-black hair, a posse of moody black cats, and famous friends in very odd places! She’s got a broodingly unique way of experiencing the world, and you’re invited along for the ride. Legions of fans worldwide have joined forces to make Emily a pop- culture phenomenon. • This volume collects the first three issues of the Dark Horse Emily comics series—“The Boring Issue,” “The Lost Issue,” and “The Dark Issue,” and includes one brand spankin’ new story that you’ve never seen before! • Dark Horse also offers a line of Emily products. LITTLE LULU VOLUME 14: QUEEN LULU JOHN STANLEY (W/A) and IRVING TRIPP (A) On sale Feb. 14 SC, 6x9, 240pgs, b&w $9.95 Happy times are here again with another laugh-riot volume of classic stories staring America’s suburban sweetheart—Little Lulu! Have a hoot at the silly circumstances and crazy conundrums Lulu and her pals get themselves into, the diminutive heroes and heroines of a place called Main Street. Whether it’s growing worms in her parents’ bedroom, coming up with creative uses for custard pies, or nabbing a jewel thief, Lulu and the gang fearlessly face some of the funniest fiascos ever concocted. • These all-ages tales are more than just an exceptional piece of comic-book history, they’re all-out gut-busting fun, perfect for both kids and their parents. • “Recommended for all libraries; appropriate for young readers, but it will also appeal to adults, both out of nostalgia and for its own charm.” —Library Journal, from a previous volume of Little Lulu THE MIGHTY SKULLBOY ARMY VOLUME 1 JACOB CHABOT (W/A) On sale Feb. 07 SC, 5x7, 88pgs, b&w $9.95 Brazen robots! Hostile corporate takeovers! Ill-fated interns! Criminally insane turnips! Distinctly unhelpful helper monkeys! And hats, dear God, hats aplenty! All this and more await any brave soul ready and willing to enlist in the ranks of the Mighty Skullboy Army! How do you sign up, you ask? Just purchase this book, absorb its nefarious bounty (we recommend using the eyes-to-brain method), and say hello to your new lord and master, Skullboy! If he’s not home from elementary school yet, be sure to pick up a handy pager. You will be called upon when needed. Oh, and be sure to beef up on that health insurance. • Get ready to wreak havoc on an unsuspecting world with Dark Horse’s New Recruits winner Jacob Chabot’s hilarious creation, The Mighty Skullboy Army! NEXUS ARCHIVES VOLUME 5 MIKE BARON (W) AND STEVE RUDE (A) On sale Feb. 14 HC, 7x10, 216pgs, FC $49.95 In this volume, the enigmatic executioner meets his match in the evil Clayborn. If that weren’t enough, Horatio’s uncle, a religious anti-technology zealot, arrives on the moon of Ylum with the mission of destroying the Gravity Well—the same well that Ursula X. X. Imada, spy and mother to Horatio’s twin daughters, hopes will soon suck in the 400 billion people of the Web! Uncle Lathe incites a riot and has his eye on a deadly, Head- designed battle cruiser to further his crusade. Judah takes on the task of training Scarlett, Nexus’s extremely powerful young daughter, and Dave and Nexus travel to the library at Alexandria . . . in 47 B.C.! Plus, Hellboy creator Mike Mignola kicks off a series of stories with guest artists, including Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez, Rick Veitch, Jackson Guice, and more. Vootie! • A multiple Eisner Award-winning series that defined the careers of acclaimed creators Steve Rude and Mike Baron, Nexus is a modern classic not to be missed. THE WORLD BELOW PAUL CHADWICK (W/A) and RON RANDALL (I) On sale Jan. 14 SC, 6x9, 192pgs, b&w $12.95 Fifteen years ago, from a hole in the ground in rural Washington, a tiny flying machine emerged and Charles Hoy found it. From all appearances, this small vehicle wasn’t built with any existing human technology and Hoy made a fortune selling that technology to the first eager customer. Now with his fortunes dwindling and his curiosity piqued with more than a decade of questioning, Hoy has hired a team of adventurers to enter this vast, underground realm in hopes of bringing back even greater discoveries. But while the team expects the unexpected and is prepared for danger, nothing they can imagine will prepare them for The World Below. With The World Below, Paul Chadwick—creator of the internationally acclaimed Concrete—delivers a fever-dream hybrid of classic rip-roaring science-fiction adventure and quirky, unsettling psychological drama. Chadwick’s unsurpassed storytelling skill and eye for detail and realism make The World Below a journey unlike any other. • Paul Chadwick is a multiple Eisner and Harvey award-winning writer and artist. GRENDEL: DEVIL BY THE DEED MATT WAGNER (W/A), RICH RANKIN (I), and CHRIS PITZER (C) On sale Feb. 14 HC, 7x10, 48pgs, FC $12.95 A seminal work by groundbreaking comics creator Matt Wagner (Batman: The Mad Monk; Sandman Mystery Theatre) returns to print in a new hardcover edition with an introduction by Alan Moore! When Wagner first serialized Grendel: Devil by the Deed as a backup in his critically acclaimed title Mage, its innovative storytelling techniques, philosophical undertones, and charismatic anti-hero ignited a devoted following. Introducing Hunter Rose as the brilliant, twisted assassin Grendel, it gave birth to what would become a centuries- spanning epic exploring the roots and consequences of violence. This influential tale has been collected only twice in the past twenty years, quickly selling out each time. Now, for the first time in hardcover, Dark Horse presents the book that brought one of the most popular alternative comics characters to life and marked the auspicious arrival of one of the greatest visionaries of modern comics! REX MUNDI #3 ARVID NELSON (W) AND JUAN FERREYRA (A) On sale Dec. 20 FC, 32 pages $2.99 Rex Mundi is a murder mystery set in a 1930s Europe where sorcerers stalk the streets at night and the Roman Catholic Church never lost its grip on power. Master Physician Julien Saunière must uncover the two-thousand-year-old secret of the Holy Grail before all the world is drenched in blood! In this issue, Julien and Genevieve join forces with a reclusive hermit in a remote French hamlet. The tiny village, it seems, was once the capital of the Merovingian kings, France’s ancient rulers, rumored to be descendants of Christ . . . Meanwhile, the Duke of Lorraine, having taken over France, is forced south to rally his troops, bringing him closer and closer to Julien and Genevieve. And at last, Genevieve’s motives in her dangerous double-agent role for Julien and the Duke are revealed. But she may have put Julien—and herself—in more danger than she thought! CRIMINAL MACABRE: TWO RED EYES #1 (OF 4) STEVE NILES (W), KYLE HOTZ (P), MICHELLE MADSEN (C), and TIM BRADSTREET (Cover) On sale Dec. 20 FC, 32 pages $2.99 This is the one Cal McDonald fans have been waiting for—the biggest, scariest, weirdest Criminal Macabre story of all time and the start of the new ongoing line of Criminal Macabre comics. Cal McDonald, boozer, druggie, private dick who hangs with dead dudes—welcome to Rock Bottom. Your only friend in the human world is dead, your girlfriend just dumped you and moved to another city, and the district attorney has a chip on his shoulder the size of a Chevy Nova with your name on it. When that chip turns into a nasty case of police brutality, Cal ends up fighting for his life in the intensive care unit and wakes up days later . . . sober. And what’s Cal been missing since he went under? Only the most horrifying convergence of sheer monster power ever to emigrate from the old world. Cal McDonald, meet Nosferatu. STAR WARS: DARK TIMES #3— THE PATH TO NOWHERE PART 3 (OF 5) WELLES HARTLEY (W), MICK HARRISON (W), DOUGLAS WHEATLEY (A), and RONDA PATTISON (C) On sale Dec. 27 FC, 32 pages $2.99 These are dark times indeed, when even the noblest of undertakings must rely on stealth, deception, and possibly the betrayal and abandonment of friends and loved ones. Events have led Jedi Dass Jennir and his companion Bomo Greenbark to the planet Orvax—slave marketplace to the galaxy. There they face not only danger from the slavers and the Empire, but they must confront the awful truth that their goal may be beyond their reach. Meanwhile, Darth Vader must deal with some unpleasant realities—and memories—of his own. Though he is a Dark Lord of the Sith, even he must bow before the power of the Emperor. STAR WARS KNIGHTS OF THE OLD REPUBLIC #12 JOHN JACKSON MILLER (W), BRIAN CHING (P), MICHAEL ATIYEH (C), and HOON (Cover) On sale Dec. 27 FC, 32 pages $2.99 Take fugitive Padawan Zayne Carrick, throw in a big-mouthed con artist, two mysterious refugees, and one grumpy droid and you’ve got the most unpredictable, fast-paced, just- plain-exciting take on the Star Wars universe since a scoundrel named Solo helped Luke Skywalker blow up the Death Star! For this misfit crew of unlikely heroes, life in the Old Republic is anything by idyllic. Scheming to scrounge up some scratch on the banking world of Telerath, they’ve run afoul of two bounty-hunting brothers as dangerous to the galaxy as they are to each other. It’s going to take more than a lightsaber to get Zayne and his friends out of this one— such as deceits, disguises, and a bit of the good ol’ fashioned Force! • The flagship series of Dark Horse’s exciting relaunch of its Star Wars publishing line, celebrating the company’s twentieth anniversary. • A great starting point for anyone interested in following the Star Wars saga beyond the films. • Every issue contains concise “story-so-far” information for first-time readers. STAR WARS LEGACY #7 JOHN OSTRANDER (W), JAN DUURSEMA (P), DAN PARSONS (I), BRAD ANDERSON (C), and ADAM HUGHES (Cover) On sale Dec. 13 FC, 32 pages $2.99 Lightsaber crashes against lightsaber in a battle between Jedi and Sith that marks a crucial turning point in the fate of the galaxy! The life of a central figure hangs in the balance, triggering Cade Skywalker to make a shocking choice that will challenge everything he’s fought so hard to protect, and start him down a path from which he can never return. The stakes are higher than ever before in the Star Wars universe—be there as the future of this epic saga is revealed! • This is the future of Star Wars, the continuation of the story that started in the original trilogy, and none of it has been seen before. STAR WARS: REBELLION VOLUME 1—MY BROTHER, MY ENEMY ROB WILLIAMS (W), BRANDON BADEAUX (A), and MICHEL LACOMBE (A) On sale Feb 14 SC, 7x10, 128pgs, FC $14.95 Imperial officer Janek “Tank” Sunber makes a critical choice between his duty to the Empire and his loyalty to childhood friend Luke Skywalker in an explosive tale of Rebel spies, Imperial ambushes, and the dreaded Darth Vader! Having rescued Rebel strategist Jorin Sol from the Empire, Luke Skywalker now leads X- Wing attack runs on Imperial convoys to rustle up much needed supplies for the Rebel fleet. Little does he know that within Sol lies a secret that will put the entire Alliance in danger. What’s worse, when Luke receives a coded message from Lt. Sunber, he must decide whether to trust his old friend or obey the orders of Princess Leia who believes Tank may be part of an Imperial plot to capture the Rebellion’s greatest hero! • A compelling new story set between the events of A New Hope and The Empire Strikes Back exploring the Rebel Alliance’s struggle against the Galactic Empire. THE PLAYBOY INTERVIEWS: MOVERS AND SHAKERS STEPHEN RANDALL (W), Edited by the Editors of Playboy Magazine On sale Feb. 14 SC, 6x9, 480pgs $22.95 Power. Control. Influence. In every business, in every area of professional achievement, only a handful of people have taken control of their industry or marketplace. With vision, determination, and passion, these people have bent the world to their will. Some were millionaires from birth, others have risen to the upper echelons of power by their bootstraps. From the computers you use, to the shoes you wear, to the cars you drive, their hands have shaped the fabric of your daily existence. In Movers and Shakers, fifteen of the most important people from the last forty-five years of American business speak candidly about their rise to power. M Press is honored to collect the historic Playboy Interviews with Donald Trump, Steve Jobs, Bill Gates Malcolm Forbes, and Hugh Hefner, among others. These entrepeneurs have moved America forward and have shaken the foundation of who we as Americans believe ourselves to be. • M Press title • Many of these interviews are being presented in this volume for the first time since their original publication. SCARFACE: POINT OF NO RETURN L. A. BANKS (W) On sale Feb. 14 SC, 4x7, 275pages $6.99 Released from prison, planning to set sail to America, the cruel yet honorable Tony Montana’s van explodes. But Tony and his fellows-in-crime survive, taking shelter in the multi-million-dollar headquarters of one of Cuba’s most vicious drug lords. Shrewd and intelligent, Tony watches and learns from Cuba’s best. He uncovers a plot to topple the most powerful crime families in Cuba, and masterminds a plan to escape from the carnage to come . . . Finally, with his bloody crimes trailing him wherever he goes, Tony Montana sets sail for America, and for a life more glorious, and more tragic, than he could have ever imagined. • DH Press title • Worldwide, Scarface the film has grossed $65 million in its original theatrical release in 1983, enjoying an unprecedented level of attention and devotion from a large and loyal fan base for more than 20 years. • The Scarface license is one of the most active at Universal Pictures with limited-edition statues, posters, action figures, apparel, and other merchandise targeted at new and established fans. Manga BLADE OF THE IMMORTAL #120: THE SPARROW NET PART 3 (OF 4) HIROAKI SAMURA (W/A) On sale Dec. 13 b&w, 32 pages $2.99 It’s almost funny, how Döa, the Ittö-ryü sparkplug, so brashly hurls herself into trouble. She’s in some serious danger now, though, and Edo’s angry police force has her and her friends cornered and outnumbered. With dexterous Döa swinging her daggers and Isaku showing off his heavy-handed fighting style, Rin is aghast, caught up in a senseless battle. Meanwhile, deranged Doc Burando stews in a jail cell, having failed his master too many times. However, that doesn’t mean that his twisted mind will stop thinking about Manji and the mysterious kessen-chu bloodworms that grant immortality to their hosts. This issue also features Stan Shaw’s final back cover “Seasons” illustration, which links up to issues 117 through 119 to complete a gorgeous color quadtych image! • 2006 Eagle Award winner for “Favourite Manga Title” GHOST IN THE SHELL 1.5: HUMAN-ERROR PROCESSOR #3 (OF 6) SHIROW MASAMUNE (W/A) On sale Dec. 20 FC, 32 pages $2.99 Cybercrime special-ops unit Section 9 has been mobilized to protect a key witness in a trial involving defective micro machines. And the witness definitely needs protection— from remote-controlled corpses packing serious hardware! And if the identity of these dead assassins’ pilots isn’t enough of a mystery for Section 9, how about the unexpected appearance of long-missing special agent Motoko Kusanagi! Ghost in the Shell 1.5: Human-Error Processor presents for the first time in America the “lost” Ghost in the Shell stories, created by Shirow Masamune after completing work on the original Ghost in the Shell manga and prior to his tour-de-force, Ghost in the Shell 2: Man-Machine Interface. This deluxe-format issue concludes “Fat Cat,” the first of four Ghost in the Shell tales. DOMINION: CONFLICT 1—NO MORE NOISE SHIROW MASAMUNE (W/A) On sale Mar. 14 SC, 8x6, 160pgs, PC $14.95 Welcome to the future of vast bio-constructed cities with crime so severe that the cops drive tanks! For top tank-cop Leona Ozaki (and her trusty tank, Bonaparte), the day-to- day is a tall order already, but when the villainous and sexy (and super-powered androids!) Puma sisters become duly deputized officers of the law and are assigned to “help” Leona catch Urushi-Maru, “The Skyscraper Pirate,” things are bound to get out of hand, especially in the midst of a full-on, tank-on-tank streetfight between Leona and a corrupt arms manufacturer bent on getting the city’s police tank contract! EDEN: IT’S AN ENDLESS WORLD! VOLUME 6 HIROKI ENDO (W/A) On sale Feb. 07 SC, 5x7, 240pgs, b&w $12.95 As the survivors of last volume’s bloodbath regroup, a pivotal character lies in a coma, and young Elijah is separated from Colonel Kahn’s freedom fighters and swept into another complicated whirlwind of trouble. He’s caught between two violent groups, beaten and harassed by revenge-hungry policemen, and hounded by a sadistic drug lord who may have ties to Elijah’s father. In Hiroki Endo’s post-pandemic world, humanity is quickly rebuilding its cities and returning to the comforts and conveniences of large urban environments—but reviving destructive, age-old habits as well. While exploring the crippling vices that have plagued humanity throughout history, Endo also serves up a volume of bittersweet reunions, shifting alliances, and surprising new settings. • Eden volume 6 also includes a bonus section featuring character studies and pinups by Hiroki Endo and Hiroaki Samura (Blade of the Immortal)!! • Each volume comes shrink-wrapped and carries an 18+ content advisory. GUNSMITH CATS OMNIBUS VOLUME 1 KENICHI SONODA (W/A) On sale Feb. 14 SC, 5x7, 464pgs, b&w $16.95 Gunsmith Cats is back! Kenichi Sonoda’s sexy stories about two bounty-hunting girls on the dangerous streets of Chicago have always been a favorite here at Dark Horse. So when the new, omnibus editions saw print in Japan, we just had to jump on them! Rally Vincent and Minnie-May Hopkins are experts in their respective fields of marksmanship and explosives, but they’re so cute you’d never know. Neither would the perps unlucky enough to be their hunted. Presented for the first time in the authentic Japanese format, these giant-sized volumes are action-packed, unretouched, and sure to please the gun-nuts, auto buffs, and manga maniacs! • Gunsmith Cats returns as big, affordable omnibus editions! • Unretouched, unflopped, unbridled! OH MY GODDESS! VOLUME 5 KOSUKE FUJISHIMA (W/A) On sale Feb. 14 SC, 5x7, 192pgs, b&w $10.95 Ever since a cosmic phone call brought the literal young goddess Belldandy into college student Keiichi’s residence, his personal life has been turned upside-down, sideways, and sometimes even into strange dimensions! When Belldandy learns that traditional Japanese custom dictates a woman make homemade chocolate for her love on Valentine’s Day, she vows to make this a V-Day to remember. When troublemakers extraordinaire, Urd and Mara toss themselves into the mix, it’s instant hot chocolate; but not as hot as the situation Keiichi is in when the Third Goddess splashes into his life—Urd and Belldandy's "genius" of a younger sister, Skuld! Plus notes and commentary, a message from creator Kosuke Fujishima, and your letters! • Dark Horse is proud to present the early stories of Oh My Goddess!—now in the much- requested affordable, Japanese-reading, right-to-left format! ONE MISSED CALL 1 + 2 YASUSHI AKIMOTO (W) and MAYUMI SHIHOU (A) On sale Dec. 27 SC, 5x7, 264pgs, b&w $14.95 It’s an epidemic of accidental death! Multiple college students receive odd voicemails from themselves, messages from the future, and all they contain are the screams of their own deaths. A few days later, at the date and time of the message’s posting, they die in mysterious accidents, and oddly enough, each have a candy in their mouths. Directed in Japan by the famed Takashi Miike, One Missed Call is coming to America. And to celebrate, Dark Horse is delighted to bring you the manga based on the movie. Full of mystery, horror, and suspense. Intensely drafted in Japan by Yasushi Akimoto and Mayumi Shihou, One Missed Call might make you think twice about pressing the answer button. • Presented in the authentic right-to-left manga format. • To be released as a major motion pictue in early 2007. OLD BOY VOLUME 4 GARON TSUCHIYA (W) and NOBUAKI MINEGISHI (A) On sale Feb. 7 SC, 5x7, 212pgs, b&w $12.95 Goto’s search to unearth the identity of his mysterious tormentor has led to one dead end after another, until he receives a tip that an old high school classmate may have orchestrated the kidnapping that began Goto’s ten years of isolation and imprisonment. But many years have passed since Goto’s seen his schoolmate, and he looks much different than Goto remembers. Has Goto found the true path to his final vengeance, or has he swallowed another piece of poisoned bait? Old Boy is an intense, bare-knuckled urban thriller in the tradition of Pulp Fiction and Payback and is the manga that inspired the critically acclaimed 2003 film from director Chan-wook Park that took the Grand Jury prize at the 2004 Cannes Film Festival. • Original Japanese format. • Translated into English for the first time. • Each volume comes shrink-wrapped and carries an 18+ content advisory. MAIL VOLUME 3 HOUSUI YAMAZAKI (W/A) On sale Feb. 21 SC, 5x7, 208pgs, b&w $10.95 Private detective Reiji Akiba has a theory about those awkward moments and weird coincidences we all encounter in life. They are actually encounters with the dead—their way of sending us a message. But you may not want to open such strange mail from beyond—not unless you can see the ghostly attachment, like Akiba can. And not unless you carry a tool that can kill what isn't alive, like Akiba's sanctified gun Kagutsuchi . . . digging a divine grave to lay to rest the evil dead! Volume Three opens with Detective Akiba taking a trip down memory lane, to his childhood, when as a young blind boy, he befriended a little girl in the woods near his house. In “Un-notifying,” Detective Akiba must help a young woman terrorized by the ghost of a lonely girl whose lifeline to the world of the living is an old cell phone. • Note this is the final installment of Mail, but Akiba's adventures continue in two months, when he crosses over to appear in The Kurosagi Corpse Delivery Service Vol. 4! TANPENSHU VOLUME 1 HIROKI ENDO (W/A) On sale Jan. 17 SC, 5x7, 232pgs, b&w $12.95 Heart wrenching and complex, Tanpenshu, Volume one, is the first of two collections of powerful, shorter works by manga master Hiroki Endo (creator of the critically acclaimed, long-running Eden manga series). The three stories in this first volume are mature explorations of humanity’s constant, fumbling attempts to find hope and meaning in a confusing, violent world. A disfigured misfit befriends a doomed yakuza outcast, a group of school kids fail to see the anger that’s about to boil over from one of their own, and members of an experimental theatre troupe embark on a project that will test both their friendships and the group’s grasp on reality. • By the creator of Eden, which AnimeOnDvd.com writer Jarred Pine deems, “one of the more riveting and gut-wrenching volumes of manga that I have not only read all year, but quite possibly ever.” • Each volume comes shrink-wrapped and carries an 18+ content advisory. PATH OF THE ASSASSIN VOLUME 5 KAZUO KOIKE (W) and GOSEKI KOJIMA (A) On sale Mar. 5 SC, 4x6, 312pgs, b&w $9.95 It’s a battle of ninja vs. ninja, with all the stops pulled out and every trick in the book. Well, almost every trick. Our protagonist/ninja, Hanzo’s young ninja wife, Tsukumo, must avenge her father’s death at the hands of another shadow warrior, but he’s as crafty as they come. This mystical, imaginative faceoff consumes all 300-plus pages of this action-stuffed volume. • Published in the popular pocket-sized manga format, Path of the Assassin packs historical fiction and fine art in yet another classic samurai series from Dark Horse. • Each volume comes shrink-wrapped and carries an 18+ content advisory. SHAMAN WARRIOR VOLUME 2 PARK JOONG-KI (W/A) On sale Feb. 28 SC, 5x7, 208pgs, b&w $12.95 Marked for death by a jealous king, master warrior-wizard Yarong entrusts the care of his child to Batu, a loyal servant. With Yarong’s child in tow, Batu seeks refuge in a nondescript hovel, ready to defend the youngster against the king’s sinister henchmen. Help comes from a surprising source—a violent, headstrong young warrior who’s also felt the harsh sting of betrayal. Forming an alliance, they pit their wits, sword skills, and brute strength against the king’s approaching troops and colorful, ruthless bounty hunters. • Translated by the mother/son team of Taesoon Kang and Derek Kirk Kim (Same Difference and Other Stories). Product HELLBOY ANIMATED HELLBOY ANIMATED PVC SET On sale Feb. 14 In the big, bold spirit of Hellboy, this figure is larger than our usual PVC figures, measuring 4.5" x 5." Liz and Abe are in proportion to the gigantic Hellboy, at 3.5" and 3" respectively. In poses taken straight from the animated series, the B.P.R.D. team is ready for action! PVC Set (x3) $17.99 HELLBOY ANIMATED SCULPTED MAGNETS On sale Jan. 24 We’re offering two sculptural magnets, one of Hellboy and one of the Right Hand of Doom. Hellboy measures 3" x 2.5" and the Right Hand of Doom is 2.5" x 1.25". Each sculpted icon is adhered to a sturdy magnet and placed on a backing card. Each comes packaged in a polybag with header card. Look for more magnets to follow as the series continues! HELLBOY—Magnet $7.99 RIGHT HAND OF DOOM—Magnet $7.99 CONAN BUST: JANISSA THE WIDOWMAKER On sale Feb. 14 Approximately 7" high, this limited-edition piece is packaged in a deluxe full-color box $54.99 One of the strongest characters of heroic fiction is back with a vengeance—Conan! One of Conan’s most exotic adversaries is the ferocious female warrior Janissa. Her skills were honed in a nightmare ordeal of training under the sadistic direction of the mysterious “Bone Lady,” who is pictured on the base. Sculptor Tony Cipriano, well-known for many projects for Dark Horse and others, has looked to illustrator Cary Nord’s art for his inspiration. Exacting in its detail and ornamentation, a’whirl with weaponry and animation, this piece brings forward a sculptural interpretation of the “fatal beauty” that delivers the goods. And then some. GACHA! NEW THIS MONTH! CURIOUS GEORGE BUILDABLE #2 KIM POSSIBLE CHARM FIGURE PEEK-A-POOH SERIES 7 DISNEY PIXAR CARS THE MOVIE COLLECTION Retailers! See your order form for details on ordering and a special offer! AVAILABLE NOW! MARVEL COMIC BUILDABLE FIGURES SIMPSONS BODY BOBBLE FIGURES PIXAR FIGURE COLLECTION HELLBOY MOVIE FIGURES ************************************************************************ BERNARD OF HOLLYWOOD STATUE On sale Feb. 14 Packaged in a full color box, limited to only 950 numbered pieces $145.00 Legendary glamour photographer Bruno Bernard was one of the people who catapulted Marilyn Monroe to superstardom with a memorable series of images, but he also turned his lens to many stars of the day. Dark Horse is proud to have been awarded the rights to create a three-dimensional sculpted piece of one of his best images, known colloquially as Got A Light. We engaged top sculptor Steve Kiwus to bring this 1950’s “bad girl” to life, and he has outdone himself. CLASSIC PEANUTS CHARACTERS #3: LINUS On sale February 14 5" tall, limited to 1200 pieces, includes booklet and button $39.95 Inspired by “syroco” sculptures that were popular in the 1930s and 1940s, the ten new Peanuts statuettes from Dark Horse are designed and manufactured in a style consistent with the earlier figures. This month we feature the third statue—Linus. Produced in a limited edition of hand-numbered copies, the figure is fully painted and ready to display. Each hand-numbered statuette comes carefully packaged in a custom-tooled, full-color, litho-printed tin box. Also included is a small booklet about each character and a vintage- style pinback button of the character. HORROR RELISTS THE BLACKBURNE COVENANT TPB by Fabian Nicieza and Stefano Raffaele SC, 104pg, FC, 7" x 10" (SEP030026) . . . $12.95 CRIMINAL MACABRE: A CAL MCDONALD MYSTERY TPB by Steve Niles and Ben Templesmith SC, 170pg, FC, 7" x 10" (JAN040023) . . . $17.95 THE CROW: FLESH & BLOOD TPB by James Vance and Alex Maleev SC, 96pg, FC, 6" x 9" (APR040105) . . . $9.95 THE CURSE OF DRACULA TPB by Marv Wolfman, Gene Colan, and Dave Stewart SC, 80pg, FC, 6" x 9" (JUL050018) . . . $9.95 DAMN NATION TPB by Andrew Cosby and J. Alexander SC, 104pg, FC, 6" x 9" (JUL050027) . . . $12.95 DARK HORSE BOOK OF THE DEAD HC by Mike Mignola, Jill Thompson, Kelley Jones, Eric Powell, Gary Gianni, and others HC, 96pg, FC, 6" x 9" (FEB050079) . . . $14.95 THE DARK HORSE BOOK OF HAUNTINGS HC by Mike Mignola, P. Craig Russell, Paul Chadwick, Evan Dorkin, Jill Thompson, and others HC, 96pg, FC, 6" x 9" (STAR19413) . . . $14.95 THE DARK HORSE BOOK OF WITCHCRAFT HC by Mike Mignola , Gary Gianni, Evan Dorkin, Jill Thompson, Scott Morse , and others HC, 96pg, FC, 6" x 9" (MAR040030) . . . $14.95 THE DEVIL’S FOOTPRINTS TPB by Scott Allie, Paul Lee. Brian Horton, and Dave Stewart SC, 144pg, FC, 6" x 9" (STAR20322) . . . $14.95 FREAKS OF THE HEARTLAND TPB by Steve Niles and Greg Ruth SC, 144pg, FC, 7" x 10" (FEB050074) . . . $17.95 FUSED: CANNED HEAT TPB by Steve Niles, Paul Lee, Ben Templesmith, and Brad Rader SC, 96pg, FC, 7" x 10" (MAR040054) . . . $12.95 FUSED: THINK LIKE A MACHINE TPB by Steve Niles, Josh Medors, Peter Repovski, and Eric Powell SC, 112pg, FC, 7" x 10" (JUN040044) . . . $12.95 THE GOON VOLUME 0: ROUGH STUFF TPB by Eric Powell SC, 88pg, FC, 7" x 10" (NOV030024) . . . $12.95 THE GOON VOLUME 1: NOTHIN’ BUT MISERY TPB by Eric Powell SC, 136pg, FC, 7" x 10" (STAR19740) . . . $15.95 THE GOON VOLUME 2: MY MURDEROUS CHILDHOOD (AND OTHER GRIEVOUS YARNS) TPB by Eric Powell SC, 128pg, FC, 7" x 10" (FEB040029) . . . $13.95 THE GOON VOLUME 3: HEAPS OF RUINATION TPB by Eric Powell SC, 120pg, FC, 7" x 10" (NOV040037) . . . $12.95 THE GOON VOLUME 4: VIRTUE AND THE GRIM CONSEQUENCES THEREOF TPB by Eric Powell SC, 144pg, FC, 7" x 10" (NOV050035) . . . $16.95 THE GOON ZIPPO® Chrome Zippo® with full color (MAY040064) . . . $29.99 THE GOON PVC SET Set of 4" PVC figures featuring: The Goon, Franky, Buzzard, and the Zombie Priest (AUG040170) . . . $14.99 GOON LUNCH BOX Full color, metal lunch box (SEP040224) . . . $14.99 THE ART OF HELLBOY TPB by Mike Mignola SC, 200pg, FC, 9" x 12" (DEC030029) . . . $29.95 HELLBOY: THE ART OF THE MOVIE TPB by Guillermo Del Toro, Mike Mignola, Wayne Barlowe, and Ty Ellingson SC, 200pg, FC, 9" x 12" (DEC030030) . . . $24.95 HELLBOY VOLUME 1: SEED OF DESTRUCTION TPB by Mike Mignola, John Byrne, and Mark Chiarello SC, 128pg, FC, 7" x 10" (NOV030025) . . . $17.95 HELLBOY VOLUME 2: WAKE THE DEVIL TPB by Mike Mignola SC, 144pg, FC, 7" x 10" (NOV030026) . . . $17.95 HELLBOY VOLUME 3: THE CHAINED COFFIN AND OTHERS TPB by Mike Mignola SC, 176pg, FC, 7" x 10" (NOV030027) . . . $17.95 HELLBOY VOLUME 4: THE RIGHT HAND OF DOOM TPB by Mike Mignola SC, 144pg, FC, 7" x 10" (NOV030028) . . . $17.95 HELLBOY VOLUME 5: CONQUEROR WORM TPB by Mike Mignola SC, 144pg, FC, 7" x 10" (NOV030029) . . . $17.95 HELLBOY JUNIOR TPB 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 TPB by Mike Mignola, Christopher Golden, and others SC, 216pg, 6" x 9" (STAR10486) . . . $14.95 HELLBOY: ODDER JOBS TPB by Frank Darabont, Charles De Lint, Kim Newman, Guillermo Del Toro, Mike Mignola, and more! SC, 216pg, 6" x 9" (JUL040043) . . . $14.95 HELLBOY: WEIRD TALES VOLUME 1 TPB 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 TPB 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" (JUL0400036) . . . $17.95 B.P.R.D. VOL. 1: HOLLOW EARTH TPB 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 TPB by Mike Mignola and others SC, 128pg, FC, 7" x 10" (MAY045376) . . . $17.95 B.P.R.D. VOL. 3: PLAGUE OF FROGS TPB 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 TPB 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 TPB by Mike Mignola, John Arcudi, and Guy Davis SC, 168pg, FC, 7" x 10" (APR060031) . . . $17.95 HELLBOY LUNCH BOX #2 FC, 8" x 7" x 3 3/4" (STAR19576) . . . $14.99 HELLBOY STICKER PACK Contains four, full color vinyl stickers in a poly bag with header card (SEP020081) . . . $6.99 HELLBOY BASEBALL CAP Black, embroidered hat (STAR09192) . . . $14.95 BPRD BASEBALL CAP Black, embroidered hat (NOV020040) . . . $17.99 B.P.R.D. EMBROIDERED PATCH 3" FC, embroidered patch . . . $4.99 BPRD STATIONERY 8 letter sheets (four different styles), 6 envelopes (4 different styles), and a set of stickers (MAR030050) . . . $4.99 HELLBOY JOURNAL 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" covered, spiral bound journal, 128pg (JAN030100) . . . $9.99 HELLBOY MOVIE COASTER SET Comes packed in printed tin and includes drink recipe book (DEC048080) . . . $12.99 HELLBOY ART COASTER SET Comes packed in printed tin and includes drink recipe book (DEC048079) . . . $12.99 HELLBOY TIN SIGN: HELLBOY IN PROFILE 12" x 16.7" full color tin sign (FEB040064) . . . $14.99 HELLBOY TALKING BOARD REGULAR EDITION 12" x 18", pressed paperboard, wood planchette, directions, packaged in a full-color box (AUG040095) . . . $24.99 HELLBOY TALKING DELUXE HARDWOOD BOXED LTD. ED. 12" x 18", wood board w/antiqued metal corner tabs, wood planchette, directions, certificate of authenticity, packaged in a velvet-lined wood box, limited to 500 (AUG040096) . . . $99.99 ABE SAPIEN QEE 2 1/2", articulated figure (APR060066) . . . $7.99 HELLBOY QEE 2 1/2", articulated figure (APR060065) . . . $7.99 THE IRREGULARS TPB by Steven-Elliot Altman, Michael Reaves, Bong Dazo, and Ben Templesmith SC, 128pg, b&w, 6" x 9" (OCT040039) . . . $12.95 KINGDOM OF THE WICKED HC by Ian Edginton and D’Israeli HC, 120pg, FC, 7" x 10" (SEP040059) . . . $15.95 LAST TRAIN TO DEADSVILLE: A CAL MCDONALD MYSTERY TPB by Steve Niles and Kelley Jones SC, 144pg, FC, 7"x10" (DEC040039) . . . $14.95 LAZARUS JACK TPB by Mark Ricketts and Horacio Domingues SC, 128pg, FC, 7" x 10" (JUN040029) . . . $14.95 MAN WITH THE SCREAMING BRAIN TPB by Bruce Campbell, David Goodman, Rick Rememder, and Hilary Barta SC, 104pg, FC, 7"x 10" (AUG050029) . . . $13.95 THE MILKMAN MURDERS TPB by Joe Casey and Steve Parkhouse SC, 104pg, FC, 6" x 9" (JAN050080) . . . $12.95 THE NAIL TPB by Steve Niles, Rob Zombie, Nat Jones, and Jay Fotos SC, 96pg, FC, 7"x10" (DEC040040) . . . $12.95 VAMPIRES HC featuring Mike Mignola, David Lloyd, Bryan Talbot, Gary Gianni, Tommy Lee Edwards, Joann Sfar & Yoann, Philippe Caza, and more HC, 48pg, FC, 9" x 12 1/2" (STAR15444) . . . $14.95 ZOMBIEWORLD: CHAMPION OF THE WORMS 2nd ED. TPB by Mike Mignola and Pat McEown SC, 80pg, FC, 6" x 9" (AUG050040) . . . $8.95 ZOMBIEWORLD: WINTER'S DREGS AND OTHER STORIES TPB by Bob Fingerman, Kelley Jones, Pat Mills, Gordon Rennie, Tommy Lee Edwards, J. Deadstock, and Gary Erskine SC, 240pg, FC, 7" x 10" (JUN050016) . . . $24.95 ************************************************************************ DC COMICS Batman BATMAN CONFIDENTIAL #1 Written by Andy Diggle Art and cover by Whilce Portacio & Richard Friend Learn where the Dark Knight first got “all those wonderful toys” as the superstar combo of writer Andy Diggle (ADAM STRANGE) and art team Whilce Portacio & Richard Friend (WETWORKS) go back to Batman's roots in a new monthly series! In this 6-issue tale, see exactly when Batman’s war on evil in Gotham City ramped up — and how he rose to meet the threat of Lex Luthor's plans to move in on both Bruce Wayne's and Batman's turf! On sale December 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US Edited by Mike Carlin BATMAN #660 & 661 Written by John Ostrander Art by Tom Mandrake Covers by Andy Kubert Don't miss a 4-part murder mystery by the acclaimed team of John Ostrander and Tom Mandrake (THE SPECTRE), starting with two chapters in December! Three horrific murders rock Gotham with only one gruesome connection: parts of the victim's faces have been carved away. Meanwhile, a brutal Russian gangster called Perun threatens Amina Franklin, a doctor working at Leslie Thompkins clinic, which brings in not only the Batman but his bizarre new foe: Grotesk! And as the mystery of Grotesk deepens, a vicious new player enters the game — a Japanese yakuza named Johnny Kareoke! Batman confronts Kareoke and his murderous Geisha Grrls while the monstrous Grotesk strikes once again! Issue #660 on sale December 14; #661 on sale December 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 DETECTIVE COMICS #826 Written by Paul Dini Art by Don Kramer & Wayne Faucher Cover by Simone Bianchi Series writer Paul Dini returns as an unexpected twist of fate places Robin directly in the clutches of Batman's archenemy, the Joker! Alone and incapacitated, Robin must summon every bit of his courage and ingenuity to free himself before the madman ends the Boy Wonder's life! On sale December 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US BATMAN: LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT #213 Written by Matt Wayne Art by Steven Cummings Cover by Walter Simonson A man who collects everything has begun collecting superhero memorabilia, and he’s after something that belongs to Batman! The Dark Knight must travel to Tokyo to track down “The Otaku!” On sale December 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US CATWOMAN #62 Written by Will Pfeifer Art by David Lopez & Alvaro Lopez Cover by Adam Hughes The big mysteries of Selina’s missing year are revealed! Learn the fallout from Catwoman’s murder of Black Mask, including the horrible price she paid for vengeance, and why she chose to bring a baby into the world. On sale December 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US NIGHTWING #127 Written by Marv Wolfman Art by Dan Jurgens & Norm Rapmund Cover by Ethan Van Sciver A new, vicious villain enters the picture! Raptor has been murdered, but Nightwing has been buried in his grave. Is this the Infinite Crisis claiming one of its lost victims, or can Dick Grayson find his way to freedom? On sale December 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US ROBIN #157 Written by Adam Beechen Art by Freddie E. Williams II Cover by Patrick Gleason & Prentis Rollins Guest-starring Klarion the Witch Boy from SEVEN SOLDIERS! The Boy Wonder battles to save the life of a stray cat...and the fate of the world just might hang in the balance. On sale December 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US BATMAN AND THE MAD MONK #5 Written by Matt Wagner Art and cover by Wagner As Julie Madison succumbs to the seductions of the Mad Monk, only a ferociously injured Batman stands to defend Gotham from the nefarious machinations of utter evil! On sale December 27 • 5 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $3.50 US BATMAN: SECRETS TP Written by Sam Kieth Art and cover by Kieth Collecting Sam Kieth’s acclaimed 5-issue miniseries! The Dark Knight faces off against his deadliest adversary, The Joker, after the Clown Price of Crime commits a heinous act that shows how heroes are treated by the media and viewed by the public. Advance-solicited; on sale January 31 • 128 pg, FC, $12.99 US BATMAN: YEAR ONE DELUXE TP Written by Frank Miller Art and cover by David Mazucchelli A new softcover edition of one of the most important and critically acclaimed Batman adventures eve! In addition to telling the entire dramatic story of Batman's first year fighting crime, this collection includes loads of reproductions of original pencils, script pages, promotional art, unseen Mazzucchelli Batman art and more! Advance-solicited; on sale January 10 • 144 pg, FC, $14.99 US BATMAN: YEAR ONE HUNDRED TP Written by Paul Pope Art and cover by Pope Collecting the acclaimed 4-issue miniseries by visionary creator Paul Pope (SOLO)! In Gotham City, 2039, a federal agent is murdered, leaving the Batman, a forgotten icon from the past, wanted for the murder. And as a special bonus, Pope’s “Berlin Batman” story set in 1939, from BATMAN CHRONICLES #11! Advance-solicited; on sale January 17 • 232 pg, FC, $19.99 US Superman ALL STAR SUPERMAN #7 Written by Grant Morrison Art and cover by Frank Quitely The best-selling, smash hit All Star Superman bursts into another issue by comics masterminds Grant Morrison and Frank Quitely! The world is flipped upside down when the Man of Steel encounters his topsy-turvy doppelganger Bizarro! Round and square Earths collide in all-out, All Star action as two mismatched Supermen go toe-to-toe. On sale December 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US ACTION COMICS #846 Written by Geoff Johns & Richard Donner Art and cover by Adam Kubert In Part 3 of the emotional story “Last Son,” written by Geoff Johns & Richard Donner with stellar art by Adam Kubert, get ready for new secret identities, new villains, and a new mystery hidden within the Fortress of Solitude! Superman’s life reaches a turning point as he confronts an evil power twenty times greater than his own in a battle that threatens not only his planet, but the boy from Krypton! On sale December 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US SUPERMAN #659 Written by Kurt Busiek Art by Rick Leonardi & Jesus Merino Cover by Carlos Pacheco & Merino Ever since the death of Superboy during the Infinite Crisis, fans have wondered what became of Krypto, and what those events meant for him. Now, writer Kurt Busiek is joined by sensational guest penciler Rick Leonardi (SUPERMAN RETURNS: LEX LUTHOR, BATGIRL, NIGHTWING) to tell a surprisingly touching tale of the Dog of Steel’s most tragic days, laying the groundwork for Krypto’s surprising future. On sale December 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US SUPERMAN CONFIDENTIAL #2 Written by Darwyn Cooke Art and cover by Tim Sale It’s Superman vs. a volcano! While the Man of Steel fights mother nature to save villagers from fiery doom, he's missing out on a date with Lois Lane. Who will swoop in to sweep LL off her feat? Don't miss the next chapter in this story of Superman's early years from superstar talents Darwyn Cooke and Tim Sale! On sale December 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US\ SUPERMAN/BATMAN #32 Written by Mark Verheiden Art by Matthew Clark & Andy Lanning Cover by Phil Jimenez Artists Matthew Clark (OUTSIDERS) & Andy Lanning (INFINITE CRISIS) join writer Mark Verheiden as the epic story arc unfolds! With every alien hero turning on Earth, it’s Batman vs. Superman — and Lex Luthor may be mankind’s only hope! Plus, the true threat is finally revealed! On sale December 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US SUPERGIRL #13 Written by Joe Kelly Art by Ian Churchill & Norm Rapmund Cover by Ken Lashley Look out! It’s a deadly night on the town for Supergirl and her new boyfriend, Power Boy! Plus, who’s monitoring Kara? On sale December 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US SUPERMAN: CAMELOT FALLS HC Written by Kurt Busiek Art and cover by Carlos Pacheco& Jesus Merino A new hardcover collection featuring the best-selling SUPERMAN #654-658! The Man of Steel has returned to Metropolis and must battle to rout Intergang out of Metropolis! He also faces trouble with Lois, looming problems involving Lana Lang, and a dangerous new discovery in Kazakhstan. Get ready for an action-packed saga that tears a swath across Eastern Europe! Advance-solicited; on sale February 14 • 128 pg, FC, $19.99 US SUPERMAN: UP, UP AND AWAY TP Written by Kurt Busiek and Geoff Johns Art by Pete Woods & Renato Guedes Cover by Terry & Rachel Dodson Reoffered to coincide with SUPERMAN: BACK IN ACTION, this collection features SUPERMAN #650-653 and ACTION #837-840. It’s One Year Later, and the Man of Steel has disappeared…but the need for the Man of Steel has remained as strong as ever — especially now that Lex Luthor has returned to Metropolis! On sale December 6 • 192 pg, FC, $14.99 US • Relist SUPERMAN: BACK IN ACTION TP Written by Kurt Busiek, Fabian Nicieiza, Len Wein and Gerry Conway Art by Pete Woods and José Luis García-López Cover by Dave Gibbons Collecting ACTION COMICS 841-843! An alien race is collecting unique specimens from Earth— and the Man of Steel is first on the list! Plus,Kurt Busiek introduces stories from DC COMICS PRESENTS #4, #17 and #24! Guest-starring Nightwing, Aquaman, Firestorm, the Metal Men, Deadman and more! Advance-solicited; on sale January 31 • 144 pg, FC, $14.99 US SUPERMAN: EMPEROR JOKER TP Written by Jeph Loeb, J.M. DeMatteis, Joe Kelly and Mark Schultz Art by Ed McGuinness, Doug Mahnke, Todd Nauck and others Cover by McGuinness Collecting an unforgettably twisted Superman story , originally presented in SUPERMAN #160-161, ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #582-583, SUPERMAN: MAN OF STEEL #104-105, ACTION COMICS #769-770 and SUPERMAN: EMPEROR JOKER #1! In this tale of a world gone wrong, a hunted Superman must struggle against the Joker, Emperor of the universe. Advance-solicited; on sale January 17 • 224 pg, FC, $14.99 US DC Universe 52: WEEKS 31-34 Written by Geoff Johns, Grant Morrison, Greg Rucka, Mark Waid Breakdowns by Keith Giffen Art by various Backup features by Waid and various Covers by J.G. Jones The story of the year continues in four more chapters of America’s only weekly super-hero adventure! WEEK 31: Art by Chris Batista & Ruy Jose. “Superman being out of the picture was the key. One of two keys, if you want to be cute about it.” Plus, The Origin of the Metal Men by Waid and Duncan Rouleau. WEEK 32: Art by Patrick Olliffe & Drew Geraci. “You wished to be with her again. Come closer, I will show you how.” Plus, The Origin of Blue Beetle by Waid and Cully Hamner. WEEK 33: Phil Jimenez & Andy Lanning illustrate a special Christmas issue featuring more on the Batwoman! “I have brought my family here today…to show to you that underneath the powers of gods long dead…we are as human as the rest of you.” Plus, The Origin of Two-Face by Waid and Mark Chiarello. WEEK 34: Art by Joe Bennett & Ruy Jose. It’s a deadly Countdown to the end of the year and the end of a life in the most heart-stopping cliffhanger yet! The New Year changes everything! 52: A year without Superman; a year without Batman; a year without Wonder Woman…but not a year without heroes. Week 31 on sale December 6 • Week 32 on sale December 13 • Week 33 on sale December 20 • Week 34 on sale December 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US THE ALL-NEW ATOM #6 Written by Gail Simone Art by Eddy Barrows & Trevor Scott Cover by Ladrönn The Atom faces the size-changing serial killer Dwarfstar in a battle to the death as he tries to stop his adopted home, Ivy Town, from being destroyed by the ultimate war between magic and science! On sale December 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US AQUAMAN: SWORD OF ATLANTIS #48 Written by Kurt Busiek Art by Phil Winslade & Butch Guice Cover by Guice The young Aquaman must contend with a foe from his namesake’s past in “The Way of the Fisherman.” But this villain is surprisingly different from the adversary of old! On sale December 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US THE BLUE BEETLE #10 Written by Keith Giffen & John Rogers Art and cover by Cully Hamner One road trip ends and another begins as Beetle’s best friend Brenda gets her hands on a Mother Box! Don’t miss the start of a cosmic arc destined to end Blue Beetle’s first year with a big bang! On sale December 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US BIRDS OF PREY #101 Written by Gail Simone Art by Nicola Scott & Doug Hazlewood Cover by Stephane Roux The new Birds of Prey pay a heavy price as one of their own becomes the target of a government sting designed to put Oracle out of business for good. Even with the added power of her new operatives, can Oracle prevent Manhunter’s true identity from being exposed? On sale December 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US CHECKMATE #9 Written by Greg Rucka Art and cover by Jesus Saiz The Black Queen deputizes the big guns in an all-out bid to keep Pawn 502’s mission alive! On sale December 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US THE CREEPER #5 Written by Steve Niles Art by Justiniano & Walden Wong Cover by Justiniano Don’t miss special guest villain The Joker! How does the Clown Prince of Crime figure into the bizarre origin of the Creeper? You must read this issue to discover the unexpected connection! On sale December 27 • 5 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US CRISIS AFTERMATH: THE BATTLE FOR BLUDHAVEN TP Written by Justin Gray & Jimmy Palmiotti Art by Dan Jurgens, Gordon Purcell and Palmiotti Cover by Daniel Acuña Collecting the acclaimed 6-issue miniseries! Blüdhaven becomes a battlefield for Robin, Green Lantern, Cyborg, the Atomic Knights and more! This volume features the introduction of the Freedom Fighters and the new Monarch, making this a must-have for DCU fans! Advance-solicited; on sale January 3 • 144 pg, FC, $12.99 US THE FLASH: FASTEST MAN ALIVE #7 Written by Danny Bilson & Paul DeMeo Art by Ron Adrian and Rob Lea Cover by Daniel Acuña Too powerful for just one city, the Flash goes west — only to be double-teamed by Inertia and Mota as “Speedquest” begins! On sale December 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US DCU INFINITE CHRISTMAS SPECIAL Written by Greg Rucka, Judd Winick, Bill Willingham, Joe Kelly, Kelley Puckett, Keith Champagne and Ian Boothby Art by Joe Bennett, John Byrne, Jerry Ordway, Ale Garza, Giuseppe Camuncoli and David Lopez. Cover by Howard Porter Time to celebrate the holidays with the greatest heroes and rising stars of the DCU! Join Superman, Supergirl, Batwoman, Shazam, Green Lantern, Flash and Shadowpact as they spread the joy of the new season in their own special ways. This giant sized 80-page Special features stories by Greg Rucka, Judd Winick, Bill Willingham, Joe Kelly, Kelley Puckett, Keith Champagne and Ian Boothby and art by Joe Bennett, John Byrne, Jerry Ordway, Ale Garza, Giuseppe Camuncoli and David Lopez. On sale December 6 • 80 pg, FC, $4.99 US A DC UNIVERSE CHRISTMAS TP Written by Various Art and cover by Various Reoffered in time for the holidays, this bookfeatures DC’s heroes and villains alike enjoying the Christmas season. Collecting 17 tales from the last 60 years, this timeless tome allows the reader to experience how the yuletide season affects Batman, Superman, Green Lantern, Green Arrow, Wonder Woman and more! On sale December 6 • 154 pg, FC, $19.95 US • Relist FIRESTORM: THE NUCLEAR MAN #32 Written by Stuart Moore Art by Jamal Igle & Keith Champagne Cover by Brian Stelfreeze The epic story “In My Father's House" concludes as Jason Rusch must deal with the catastrophic fallout from his own actions against the mystery villain. It's an ending and a new beginning for DC's Nuclear Man! On sale December 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US FALLEN ANGEL VOL. 2: DOWN TO EARTH TP Written by Peter David Cover by Brian Stelfreeze Art by David Lopez & Fernando Blanco Peter David’s creator-owned series gets a second collection with DOWN TO EARTH, reprinting issues #7-12. The mysterious Fallen Angel continues to protect the city of Béte Noire, but her nemesis Black Mariah is back in town, and she’s hunting for the Angel! Advance-solicited; on sale January 10 144 pg, FC, $14.99 US • Mature Readers FALLEN ANGEL VOL. 1 TP Written by Peter David Art by David Lopez & Fernando Blanco Cover by Brian Stelfreeze Reoffered to coincide with the release of FALLEN ANGEL VOL. 2, this collection features FALLEN ANGEL #1-6! Welcome to Bëte Noir, a mysterious city with an enigmatic inhabitant: the Fallen Angel, who helps people in need…but her help isn’t always what it seems! Plus, an introduction by author Harlan Ellison. On sale December 6 • 144 pg, FC, $12.95 US • Mature Readers • Relist HAWKGIRL #59 Written by Walter Simonson Art by Renato Arlem Cover by Howard Chaykin Blackfire has made her way to Earth to eliminate Hawkgirl — as she did Hawkwoman — bringing the Rann/Thanagar War very close to home! And worse... she has evidence that she’s already killed Hawkman as well. The story continues in January’s JSA CLASSIFIED #21! On sale December 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US JONAH HEX #14 Written by Justin Gray & Jimmy Palmiotti Art and cover by Jordi Bernet Part 2 of the 3-part “Legend of Jonah Hex.” As Hex continues his search for the Union Colonel who slaughtered his regiment during the Civil War, he’s reminded of his own upbringing and the events that led to his days as a slave to the Apache Indians — the same tribe that would one day scar his face with the mark of the demon. On sale December 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US GREEN LANTERN CORPS #7 Written by Keith Champagne Art by Patrick Gleason & Prentis Rollins Cover by Gleason & Wayne Faucher Part 1 of the 3-part “Dark Side of the Green,” written by Keith Champagne with art by Patrick Gleason & Prentis Rollins! What begins as a routine mission quickly spirals out of control for Guy Gardner and new recruit R’amey Holl, leading the duo to discover a secret that could shake the Corps to the core. Meanwhile, a lone Dominator has found the key to great power and plans to unleash it against the Earth! On sale December 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US ION #9 Written by Ron Marz Art by Greg Tocchini & Jay Leisten Cover by Kalman Andrasofszky Kyle confronts a major new DC threat that’s headed toward Earth! Meanwhile, someone very close to Kyle is dying. On sale December 20 • 9 of 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US ION: THE TORCHBEARER TP Written by Ron Marz Art by Greg Tocchini, Tom Grindbery and Jay Leisten Cover by Kalman Andrasofszky Collecting the first 6 issues of the acclaimed maxiseries! Kyle Rayner has become Ion, the living embodiment of the Green Lantern legacy, and only the Guardians of the Universe hold the secret to Kyle’s fate. Will Kyle accept his new role or rebel against everything he stands for? Advance-solicited; on sale January 31 • 144 pg, FC, $14.99 US GREEN LANTERN #16 Written by Geoff Johns Art by Ivan Reis & Oclair Albert Cover by Ethan Van Sciver Part 3 of “Wanted: Hal Jordan,” guest-starring Alan Scott, Green Arrow, Arsenal and more! On the run for murder, Hal Jordan must find the man who holds the key to his innocence: John Stewart. But what happens if John’s cover is blown? Retailers please note: This issue is resolicited. All previous orders are cancelled. Resolicited; on sale December 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US GUY GARDNER: COLLATERAL DAMAGE #2 Written by Howard Chaykin Art and cover by Chaykin The Prestige Format miniseries focusing on the edgy Green Lantern concludes! There may be peace in the galaxy, as the forces behind the Rann-Thanagar war unite with the Green Lantern Corps for one purpose: slaughtering Guy! On sale December 27 • 2 of 2 • Prestige Format • 48 pg, FC, $5.99 US CONNOR HAWKE: DRAGON’S BLOOD #2 Written by Chuck Dixon Art and cover by Derec Donovan The explosive new miniseries continues! The contest has begun, as archers from around the globe convene at a posh Chinese estate. Connor Hawke, son of Green Arrow, has come to test his mettle against the world’s best. But when the dangerous Shado appears, can death be far behind? Resolicited; on sale December 20 • 2 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US GREEN ARROW #69 Written by Judd Winick Art and cover by Scott McDaniel & Andy Owens Batman shows up in Star City…unfortunately, the Red Hood isn’t far behind! And Speedy is the Hood’s target — is she another sidekick to be destroyed despite Batman’s best efforts? On sale December 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US JUSTICE #9 Written by Jim Krueger & Alex Ross Art by Doug Braithwaite & Ross Cover by Ross The breathaking miniseries by Alex Ross, Jim Krueger and Alex Ross continues with plenty of surprises! Black Adam! The Marvel Family! And the Justice League’s plan to storm their adversaries’ stronghold! On sale December 27 • 9 of 12 • 40 pg, FC, $3.50 US JUSTICE VOL. 2 HC Written by Jim Krueger & Alex Ross Art by Doug Braithwaite & Ross Cover by Ross An extraordinary hardcover volume collecting JUSTICE #5-8, written by comics legends Alex Ross (KINGDOM COME) & Jim Krueger (Earth X) with art by Doug Braithwaite & Ross! In this volume, a conspiracy of villains has found a way to use Superman’s powers against him. He’s beyond control and there’s only one solution — which may kill him! Advance-solicited; on sale February 21 • 160 pg, FC, $19.99 US JUSTICE SOCTIETY OF AMERICA #1 Written by Geoff Johns Art by Dale Eaglesham & Art Thibert Cover by Alex Ross Variant cover by Eaglesham Get in on the ground floor as the world’s first and greatest super-team returns to usher in the DCU’s next age of heroes and villains! Writer Geoff Johns (52, Infinite Crisis), artists Dale Eaglesham (Villains United, Green Lantern) & Art Thibert (Outsiders, Superman) and cover artist Alex Ross (Kingdom Come, Justice) band together for the debut of the greatest incarnation of the super-team that inspired all the others. Determined to rebuild the Justice Society, founding members Green Lantern, Flash and Wildcat initiate an unprecedented recruitment program, tracking the bloodlines of heroes across the world and bringing in the new Starman, Damage, Liberty Belle and more! But just as the Society welcomes the rookies into their ranks, an evil force sets out to destroy them. Meet new legacies, solve a mystery stretching into the far future, witness the return of the world's greatest hero, and watch another one fall — all in the pages of this fantastic new series! Retailers: This issue will feature two covers that may be ordered separately. The Standard Edition cover is by Alex Ross; one copy of the Variant Edition, with a cover by Dale Eaglesham, may be ordered for every 10 copies of the Standard Edition ordered. Please see the Previews Order Form for further details. On sale December 6 • 48 pg, FC, $3.99 US Edited by Stephen Wacker JSA CLASSIFIED #20 Written by Scott Beatty Art by Rags Morales & Michael Bair Cover by Morales Endless Winter is upon Doctor Mid-Nite as the 2-part “Skin Trade” concludes! Using super-hero and super-villain body parts, she has made herself virtually immortal — and infinitely more powerful! On sale December 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US JSA CLASSIFIED: HONOR AMONG THIEVES TP Written by Jen Van Meter and Peter J. Tomasi Art by Patrick Olliffe, Don Kramer, Ruy Jose, Drew Geraci, and Keith Champagne Cover by Joe Bennett & Ruy Jose Reprints JSA: CLASSIFIED #5-9! The Injustice Society reforms with a crazy new mission: break into the JSA’s very own headquarters to steal the key of Prometheus! But a flurry of betrayals and the loss of a teammate might threaten any chance that the Injustice Society has. Advance-solicited; on sale January 24 • 128 pg, FC, $14.99 US JSA: GHOST STORIES TP Written by Paul Levitz Art by Rags Morales, George Pérez, Jerry Ordway and others Cover by Pérez A new volume collecting the story arc written by Paul Levitz (LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES), presented in JSA #82-87! The JSA has been targeted by the Gentleman Ghost and his undead army. How will they end a supernatural slaughter when the only being who can stop it is the ghost of Batman? Advance-solicited; on sale January 6 • 144 pg, FC, $14.99 US JLA CLASSIFIED #30 Written by Howard Chaykin Art and cover by Killian Plunkett & Tom Nguyen Part 5 of the 6-part “Sacred Trust.” The JLA’s cover’s been blown wide-open, and the team is at the mercy of the two rebel armies of Meta Humans! On sale December 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #5 Written by Brad Meltzer Art by Ed Benes & Sandra Hope Cover by Michael Turner Variant cover by Arthur Adams One of the hottest teams in comics — Brad Meltzer, Ed Benes and Sandra Hope — continues to heat things up in Part 5 of “The Tornado's Path.” Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman join Green Lantern, Black Canary and Arsenal against the unstoppable force of a villain reborn. Retailers: This issue will feature two covers that may be ordered separately. The Standard Edition cover is by Michael Turner; one copy of the Variant Edition, with a cover by Arthur Adams, may be ordered for every 10 copies of the Standard Edition ordered. Please see the Previews Order Form for further details. On sale December 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US THE JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA HEREBY ELECTS… TP Written by Gardner Fox, Dennis O’Neil, Len Wein and others Art by Mike Sekowsky, Dick Dillin and more Cover by TK Membership in the World’s Mightiest Super-Team is earned in these classic stories from JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #4, # 75, #105-106, 3146, #161 and #173-174 as Green Arrow, Black Canary, Elongated Man, Red Tornado, Hawkgirl, Zatanna and Black Lightning prove they have what it takes to join the JLA! On sale December 20 • 192 pg, FC, $14.99 US THE KAMANDI ARCHIVES VOL. 2 HC Written by Jack Kirby Art by Kirby, Mike Royer and D. Bruce Berry Cover by Kirby The incredible adventures of the Last Boy on Earth continue in this 228-page volume collecting KAMANDI #11-20! This volume features such classic doses of dystopian future-shock by Kirby as “Hell at Hialeah!”, “The Human Gophers of Ohio!” and “The Last Gang in Chicago” plus an introduction by KAMANDI inker Mike Royer. Advance-solicited; on sale February 28 • 228 pg, FC, $49.99 US MARTIAN MANHUNTER #5 Written by A.J. Lieberman Art and cover by Al Barrionuevo & Bit Cover by Barrionuevo Martian Manhunter has stopped at nothing to protect his fellow Martians. But his actions have riled some very important people — including Zatanna, Green Arrow, Black Canary, Vixen and Green Lantern! What side will J’onn choose, especially after he makes a harrowing discovery that threatens his life? On sale December 13 • 5 of 8 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US tMYSTERY IN SPACE #4 Written by Jim Starlin Art by Shane Davis & Matt “Batt” Banning and Starlin & Al Milgrom Cover by Davis & Banning What happens when the woman who killed you returns to finish the job? Captain Comet finds out the hard way in a cold confrontation with the galaxy-crushing power of Lady Styx! Featuring the unexpected and terrifying return of The Darkstars! Plus, the enigmatic Weird finds deeper mysteries in his search for meaning! On sale December 6 • 4 of 8 • 48 pg, FC, $3.99 US MANHUNTER VOL. 2: TRIAL BY FIRE TP Written by Marc Andreyko Art by Javier Pina, Jesus Saiz, Brad Walker and others Cover by Saiz Don’t miss this new volume collecting MANHUNTER #6-14! Prosecutor Kate Spencer is poised to take on the trial of the year, as the eyes of the nation are on her latest case: finding the Shadow Thief guilty of murdering the hero Firestorm. Advance-solicited; on sale January 3 • 224 pg, FC, $17.99 US MANHUNTER VOL. 1: STREET JUSTICE TP Written by Marc Andreyko Art by Jesus Saiz & Jimmy Palmiotti Cover by Jae Lee Reoffered to coincide with MANHUNTER VOL. 2 TP, this volume collects the acclaimed MANHUNTER #1-5! When a case she’s lost leads to the murder of innocents, prosecutor Kate Spencer rages into the night, tracking the perp who’s eluded justice in the courts. She’s found her true calling. She is the Manhunter. And she likes it! On sale December tk • 128 pg, FC, $12.99 US • Relist MANHUNTER #26 Written by Marc Andreyko Art by Javier Pina & Robin Riggs Cover by Arthur Adams Variant cover by Phil Jimenez Jump aboard for a new era of MANHUNTER with the start of the 5-part story “Unleashed,” guest-starring Wonder Woman! Manhunter Kate Spencer takes on her biggest case yet with Wonder Woman as the client, but the stakes are higher than anyone knows! Is the Amazon princess guilty of murdering Max Lord? That’s just the first in a series of “Warriors” mysteries that readers old and new will take an active role in answering — including what Kate Spencer’s next blockbuster case will be! Retailers: This issue will feature two covers that may be ordered separately. The Standard Edition cover is by Arthur Adams; one copy of the Variant Edition, with a cover by Phil Jimenez, may be ordered for every 10 copies of the Standard Edition ordered. Please see the Previews Order Form for further details. On sale December 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US THE NEXT #6 Written by Tad Williams Art and cover by Dietrich Smith & Walden Wong The incredible miniseries conclusion! It’s “Monika Wong vs. the End of Everything,” or Superman, the Next and Metron vs. the Oblivion Shadow, the most unimaginable threat to ever threaten our world! On sale December 6 • 6 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US OMAC #6 Written by Bruce Jones Art and cover by Renato Guedes Brother Eye nears total control over Mike Costner, the last OMAC. And as OMAC falls, so to will humanity, for Brother Eye is ready to begin the OMAC project anew and fulfill his mission to safeguard the world from super-heroes. On sale December 13 • 6 of 8 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US THE OMEGA MEN #3 Written by Andersen Gabrych Art and cover by Henry Flint Guest starring Superman! Embroiled in a universal power grab, the Omega Men will stop at nothing to protect their beliefs. With every being in the galaxy gunning for them, will the Omega Men also be able to survive a conflict from within? On sale December 20 • 3 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US RUSH CITY #6 Written by Chuck Dixon Art by Timothy Green II & Rick Magyar Cover by Jock Is this Diego’s final mission? And as our haunted hunter chases his quarry, who is targeting him? Find out in this rubber-burning, car-smashing series finale! On sale December 27 • 6 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US OUTSIDERS #43 Written by Judd Winick Art by Ron Randall & Art Thibert Cover by Matthew Clark What’s the only way to stop Sivana’s worldwide high-tech assault on science? How about the ancient way of the warrior? On sale December 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US OUTSIDERS: THE GOOD FIGHT TP Written by Judd Winick Art by Matthew Clark, Pop Mhan, Ron Randall and Art Thibert Cover by Daniel Acuña Collecting OUTSIDERS #34-41! With a new team in place, the Outsiders find themselves at odds with an entire nation, not to mention the super-hero community. Also, the Outsiders try to stop the Brotherhood of Evil in a plot that involves selling Metahumans to the underworld. Advance-solicited; on sale January 3 • 192 pg, FC, $14.99 US SUPERGIRL AND THE LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES #25 Written by Mark Waid Art by Barry Kitson & Mick Gray Cover by Kitson A longtime fan-favorite hero has escaped his centuries-long exile from the Phantom Zone and owes a tremendous debt to those who set him free. Too bad it’s not the Legion! On sale December 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US THE SPIRIT #1 Written by Darwyn Cooke Art by Cooke & J. Bone Cover by Cooke Acclaimed writer/artist Darwyn Cooke (DC: THE NEW FRONTIER) sets his sights on Will Eisner’s classic hero The Spirit in this all-new monthly series that maintains the “spirit” of Eisner’s creation while bringing a new sensibility to the character. The Spirit, a.k.a. Denny Colt, joins Commissioner Dolan and his daughter Ellen in this go-for-broke, shoot-the-lights-out crime story! When ace television reporter Ginger Coffee is abducted by a crimelord she was about to run an exposé on, The Spirit is called in to investigate. Finding her is tough enough, but getting out alive is a whole other matter! Don’t miss the first exciting issue, filled with action, adventure, humor and sexy girls! On sale December 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US Edited by Scott Dunbier SHADOWPACT #8 Written by Bill Willingham Art and cover by Shawn McManus Ragman is spotlighted in this conclusion to the Shadowpact’s war with the Congregation! Plus, Strega and Dr. Gotham! On sale December 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US SHOWCASE PRESENTS: THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD—THE BATMAN TEAM-UPS VOL. 1 TP Written by Bob Haney and Mike Sekowsky Cover by Bob Brown Art by Carmine Infantino, Ross Andru, Neal Adams, and others Collecting The Brave and The Bold #59, #64, #67, #69-71 and #74-87! Re- presented here are Batman’s earliest team-ups with Green Lantern, Flash, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, the Atom, Hawkman and more! Advance-solicited; on sale January 24 • 528 pg, B&W $16.99 US SHOWCASE PRESENTS: JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA VOL. 2 TP Written by Gardner Fox Art by Mike Sekowsky & Bernard Sachs Cover by Sekowsky & Murphy Anderson Presenting another jam-packed volume full of adventure, collecting JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #17-36! In this volume, the JLA battles Kanjar Ro, Despero, the Queen Bee, Amazo, Dr. Destiny, and their evil counterparts, the Crime Syndicate of America. Advance-solicited; on sale January 10 • 520 pg, B&W $16.99 US TALES OF THE UNEXPECTED #3 Written by David Lapham and Brian Azzarello Art by Eric Battle, Cliff Chiang and Prentis Rollins Cover by Matt Wagner The Spectre’s wrath targets the most unlikely of sinners — an everyman driven to murder by the circumstance of life! Plus, a mysterious boy promises the answers to the mounting impossibilities, and it will only cost Dr. 13 one thin dime! On sale December 13 • 3 of 8 • 48 pg, FC, $3.99 US WONDER WOMAN #4 Written by Allan Heinberg Art and cover by Terry Dodson & Rachel Dodson When the all-new Wonder Woman encounters the Cheetah, Giganta and Dr. Psycho, she discovers that Wonder Woman’s Rogues Gallery has undergone a radical transformation! Even Dr. Poison, Dr. Cyber and Osira are somehow more powerful and deadlier than ever before. But who is responsible for these magical makeovers? And will this army of revitalized rogues be too much for the gods’ newest champion? Find out as WONDER WOMAN goes bimonthly in Part 4 of the 5-part epic “Who Is Wonder Woman?” Retailers please note: This issue is resolicited. All previous orders are cancelled. Resolicited; on sale December 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US TEEN TITANS #42 Written by Geoff Johns Art by Peter Snejbjerg Cover by Tony Daniel Spotlight on Kid Devil as he finally confronts his mentor, Blue Devil! On sale December 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US UNCLE SAM AND THE FREEDOM FIGHTERS #6 Written by Jimmy Palmiotti & Justin Gray Art and cover by Daniel Acuña Miss America has returned — but why are there two of her? And which one will spell certain doom for the Freedom Fighters? Meanwhile, Phantom Lady and Black Condor are sent on a mission that could forever alter the future of the team. On sale December 27 • 6 of 8 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US TEEN TITANS GO! #38 Written by J. Torres Art by Chynna Clugston Cover by Todd Nauck Featuring art by indie comics superstar Chynna Clugston (Blue Monday, Queen Bee)! Mad Mod returns to offer the Teen Titans fame and fortune. Will their new superstar status distract the Titans from finishing off MM once and for all? On sale December 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US Johnny DC THE BATMAN STRIKES! #28 Written by Jai Nitz Art and cover by Christopher Jones & Terry Beatty It’s the most unlikeliest Dynamic Duo ever when Joker gets a new helper, Scarface! As if that wasn’t strange enough, Batman has to ask for help from the only person who can stop Scarface, the Ventriloquist! On sale December 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US JUSTICE LEAGUE UNLIMITED #28 Written by Mike McAvennie Art by Sanford Greene & Nathan Massengill Cover by Ty Templeton It’s Christmastime on the Watchtower, but all is not festive. Clayface is decorating Gotham with his victims, and the Flash and Batman seem ready to hang one another over a fire. Can the intervention of the Phantom Stranger and a visit to Christmas past raise everyone’s holiday spirits? On sale December 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US KRYPTO THE SUPERDOG #4 Written by Jesse Leon McCann Art by Min S. Ku & Jeff Albrecht Cover by Scott Jeralds What is the secret of Isis and the Orange Kryptonite? It’s going to take the help of Ace the Bathound and the Dog Star Patrol to find out! On sale December 20 • 4 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US CARTOON NETWORK ACTION PACK #8 Written by Sholly Fisch, Robbie Busch and Tom Warburton Art by Kim Arndt, Dan Davis, Maurice Fontenot and The Iguana Cover by Davis As if having to clean up her room wasn’t bad enough — now Juniper Lee has to clean up creepy creature cobwebs! On sale December 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US CARTOON NETWORK BLOCK PARTY #28 Written by Bobby London, Jesse Leon McCann and Frank Strom Art by Mike Kazaleh, Scott Underwood, Angus Bungay, Christopher Cook and Mike DeCarlo Cover by Robert Pope & DeCarlo Scoutmaster Lumpus has a tough lesson to teach the Bean Scouts – the law of the jungle. Plus, the Eds want to discover the joys of deep-sea exploration! On sale December 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US LOONEY TUNES #145 Written by Sholly Fisch, Frank Strom and Robbie Busch Art by Leo Batic, Neal Sternecky, Walter Carzon, Horacio Ottolini, Scott McRae and Ruben Torreiro Cover by Scott Gross Bugs and Daffy owe some money to Rocky and Mugsy, so they try their hand at being stage magicians! Viva Las Vegas! On sale December 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US SCOOBY-DOO #115 Written by Alex Simmons, Robbie Busch and John Rozum Art by Robert Pope, Jeralds & tk Cover by Scott McRae & tk It’s a Wonderful Fright for the Scooby gang! Terrified by constantly chasing ghosts and goblins, Shaggy & Scooby wish that Mystery, Inc. didn’t exist, only to find that monsters and villains are everywhere, because no meddling kids were around to stop them! Plus, Shaggy does his best Santa Claus impersonation, only to be kidnapped by evil elves! Ho-Ho-Horror! On sale December 20 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US MAD #473 Written and illustrated by The Usual Gang of Idiots It’s holiday hilarity in true MAD fashion! On sale December 6 • 48 pg, FC/B&W, $3.99 US MAD CLASSICS #12 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 December 13 • 96 pg, FC/B&W, $4.99 US CMX CIPHER VOL. 6 Written and illustrated by Minako Narita CMX. Siva tells the story of his life growing up with Cipher, and finally reveals the reason why the twins share a single identity! A death in the family leads to independence for the twins, but the pressure of their careers results in dangerous behavior for Cipher. And later, shocking events in the present propel the twins to finally embark on separate life paths. Advance-solicited; on sale January 3 • 5" x 7.375" 200 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN DENSHA OTOKO VOL. 2 Written by Hitori Nakano Illustrated by Wataru Watanabe CMX. The big day has come! “Train” is out on his date with “Hermess”! But now what? What does he say? What does he do? He’s on his own and doesn’t have his online support group to guide him through the event. Then “Train” has even more reason to fret when “Hermess” wants him to meet a friend of hers. Is the shy young man about to be “outed” as an “otaku”? Advance-solicited; on sale January 10 • 5" x 7.375" 174 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN FROM EROICA WITH LOVE VOL. 8 Written and illustrated by Yasuko Aoike CMX. The Major is delivering a secret document to NATO when his flight is hijacked. The plane also carries a famous painting that Eroica desires. Not even a hijacking can deter the world's most flamboyant art thief, but there's more to these terrorists than meets the eye. And Klaus may have to face his worst nightmare: joining forces (again!) with Eroica to stop the terrorists! Advance-solicited; on sale January 10 • 5" x 7.375" 192 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN KAMIKAZE KAITO JEANNE VOL. 7 Written and illustrated by Arina Tanemura CMX. It all comes down to this — the final volume! In the breathtaking finale, Maron goes to Heaven and meets God. She learns of the Devil, the Fall and finally has the fate of the world placed on her shoulders. Can our beloved Kamikaze Kaito Jeanne handle this immense responsibility? She’s spent years preparing herself for her final struggle against Satan and his minions…can she succeed against such incredible odds? Advance-solicited; on sale January 24 • 5" x 7.375" 176 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN KIKAIDER CODE 02 VOL. 6 Written by Shotaro Ishinomori Illustrated by MEIMU CMX. In this gripping final volume Saburo returns to battle Jiro! Mitsuko returns to her old family home where she is attacked by the conjoined SHADOW robots named Zadam. Zadam controls a huge weapon called the “Armageddon God,” whose purpose is to destroy all human life. But the machine is incomplete and Hinano appears to be the missing piece. Advance-solicited; on sale January 17 • 5" x 7.375" 194 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • MATURE PENGUIN REVOLUTION VOL. 2 Written and illustrated by Sakura Tsukuba CMX. Ryo’s making his big debut on stage — in the lead role! Yukari is doing her best to support him, but she’s been pretty busy trying to pull off her own performance as a guy. Her “role” might not be as convincing as she had hoped, but Ryo seems to be bringing down the house. In fact, the lines between acting and real life might be getting a little blurry. Advance-solicited; on sale January 24 • 5" x 7.375" 192 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN RECIPE FOR GERTRUDE VOL. 3 Written and illustrated by Nari Kusakawa CMX. Sahara stands alone and faces her brother — who is possessed by Gertrude’s creator! An injured Gertrude can’t help, so he recruits an old nemesis to come to his friend’s aid. Is the patchwork demon willing to pay the price of this bargain? “The Recipe” is within reach and they are about to find out just how Gertrude came to be and how he got his name! Advance-solicited; on sale January 17 • 5" x 7.375" 200 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • ALL AGES VERSUS VOL. 4 Written and illustrated by Keiko Yamada CMX. Reiji prepares for the big concert in New York and an anticipated reunion with his sister. Bartholomew, conductor for the New York Philharmonic, has taken a liking to Reiji and wants him to join the orchestra when they tour Europe. But when the young violinist learns that his would-be mentor played a key role in Hane’s past troubles, things get ugly! Advance-solicited; on sale January 3 • 5" x 7.375" 208 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN+ Wildstorm TRANQUILITY #1 Written by Gail Simone Art and cover by Neil Googe Variant covers by J. Scott Campbell From the incredible minds of Gail Simone (GEN13, BIRDS OF PREY) and Neil Googe (MAJESTIC) comes a unique new series that will change the way you think about super-heroes and villains! Tranquility is like any other small town in America, except for one fundamental difference: It’s the town where super-powered beings go in order to retire and raise families. From the Golden Age to the Modern Age, heroes and villains alike reside in Tranquility, and it creates a unique blend of personalities and conflicts that causes the local law enforcement nothing but headaches! As a camera crew is in town to film a news segment on this unique place, the town is turned upside down by a murder...and it becomes evident that everything isn’t as quaint as it seems! This issue will feature 3 covers that may be ordered separately. The Standard Edition cover is by Neil Googe; one copy of Variant Edition A, with a cover by J. Scott Campbell, may be ordered for every 10 copies of the Standard Edition ordered; one copy of Variant Edition B, with a pencil sketch cover by Campbell, may be ordered for every 50 copies of the Standard Edition ordered. Please see the Previews Order Form for further details. On sale December 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US Edited by Ben Abernathy THE AUTHORITY #2 Written by Grant Morrison Art and cover by Gene Ha Variant cover by Michael Golden Do you believe in superheroes? Something huge has been found in the waters of the North Sea, something from another reality where the supermen are real. Join marine salvage expert Kenny Kincaid as he meets astonishing beings both familiar and terrifyingly strange. Hawksmoor, Jenny Quarx, Apollo, The Midnighter, The Doctor, The Engineer and Swift. Who are The Authority, and what do they want with our world? Can the heroes of a parallel universe save Kenny’s marriage and end war forever? Retailers: This issue will feature 2 covers that may be ordered separately. The Standard Edition cover is by Gene Ha; one copy of the Variant Edition, with a cover by Michael Golden, may be ordered for every 10 copies of the Standard Edition ordered. Please see the Previews Order Form for further details. On sale December 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US GEN13 #3 Written by Gail Simone Art and cover by Talent Caldwell & Matt “Batt” Banning Variant cover by Adam Warren The kids have escaped I.O.’s clutches and are on the run! But when you have no money, no family and no clue where you're running, is survival even possible? Can five complete strangers learn to work as a team in time to avoid their aggressive pursuers, led by John Lynch? Retailers: This issue will feature 2 covers that may be ordered separately. The Standard Edition cover is by Talent Caldwell & Matt “Batt” Banning; one copy of the Variant Edition, with a cover by Adam Warren, may be ordered for every 10 copies of the Standard Edition ordered. Please see the Previews Order Form for further details. On sale December 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US STORMWATCH: PHD #2 Written by Christos N. Gage Art and cover by Doug Mahnke Variant cover by Trevor Hairsine The Walking Ghost is one of the most infamous crime bosses alive. His influence is felt around the world — and quite possibly off-world. His operation is as brutal as it is efficient — and PHD is going to take him down! It’s time to start making a difference against the meta-human crime lords, and Jackson King plans to start at the top! Retailers: This issue will feature 2 covers that may be ordered separately. The Standard Edition cover is by Doug Mahnke; one copy of the Variant Edition, with a cover by Trevor Hairsine may be ordered for every 10 copies of the Standard Edition ordered. Please see the Previews Order Form for further details. On sale December 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US MIDNIGHTER #2 Written by Garth Ennis Art and cover by Chris Sprouse & Karl Story Variant cover by Arthur Adams After being ambushed and forcibly taken off the Carrier with a bomb implanted into his chest, The Midnighter is made an offer he can’t refuse: accept the terms of a deadly mission or die. Faced with such a pleasant prospect he agrees, biding his time until he can eviscerate his tormentors. It’s not until he’s near completing his objective that things go all to Hell in this action-packed spectacular! Retailers: This issue will feature 2 covers that may be ordered separately. The Standard Edition cover is by Chris Sprouse & Karl Story; one copy of the Variant Edition, with a cover by Arthur Adams, may be ordered for every 10 copies of the Standard Edition ordered. Please see the Previews Order Form for further details. On sale December 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US WETWORKS #4 Written by Mike Carey Art and cover by Whilce Portacio & Richard Friend Variant cover by Eric Powell Featuring a stunning variant cover by The Goon’s Eric Powell! After the frantic events of last issue, Red has returned to the base in bad shape — and Dane and Mother- One are M.I.A. In the company of Detective Ashe, Dane and Mother-One travel to Thea Mater, Ashe's home, and discover the origins of Vascar, the vampire who so badly wants the Blood Box — and why they must keep it from him at all costs! Retailers: This issue will feature 2 covers that may be ordered separately. The Standard Edition cover is by Whilce Portacio; one copy of the Variant Edition, with a cover by Eric Powell, may be ordered for every 10 copies of the Standard Edition ordered. Please see the Previews Order Form for further details. On sale December 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US WILDSTORM FINE ARTS SPOTLIGHT ON: JIM LEE Pencils by Jim Lee; inks by Scott Williams and various Cover by Lee & Williams Celebrate the amazing career of comics icon Jim Lee in this 40-page Special shining a spotlight on his classic Wildstorm art! Containing beautiful covers and gorgeous pin-ups of both his best-known works and rarely seen gems, this is an affordable and indispensable collection for every Jim Lee fan! On sale December 13 • 40 pg, FC, $3.50 US ASTRO CITY: THE DARK AGE BOOK TWO #3 Written by Kurt Busiek Art by Brent Anderson Cover by Alex Ross The sorcerer Simon Magus and Grimoire take center stage as a new factor enters Astro City’s most turbulent decade: The Innocent Gun! Plus, while the gang war rages, guns of another sort spell disaster for the Williams family, as one brother seeks to kill and the other is targeted for death. On sale December 27 •3 of 4 •32 pg, FC, $2.99 US THE BOYS #6 Written by Garth Ennis Art and cover by Darick Robertson The Teenage Kix bring the fight to the Boys’ doorstep and learn immediately that they’ve taken on more than they can handle! The Boys are back in business, but is it all too much for Hughie to handle? On sale December 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS DESOLATION JONES #8 Written by Warren Ellis Art and cover by Danijel Zezelj DESOLATION JONES returns, featuring art by Danijel Zezelj (LOVELESS)! Investigating the apparent murder of a fellow ex-British spy, Michael Jones finds himself hip deep in both the town’s unique kind of corruption and the visions of Philip K. Dick. On sale December 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS A MAN CALLED KEV #5 Written by Garth Ennis Art by Carlos Ezquerra Cover by Glenn Fabry Kev has had enough of his mates dying while he’s miraculously survived every attempt on his life. It’s payback time, with no quarter asked and none given. In a hail of gunfire and explosions, Kev Hawkins is going to reclaim his life in the explosive conclusion to the series! On sale December 20 • 5 of 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS NINJA SCROLL #4 Written by Kelley Puckett Art by Jonboy Meyers Cover by Michael Chang Jubei finds a dying noblewoman lying in a field and promises to take her to a mountaintop temple. But as both ninja clans and samurai masters attempt to stop him, Jubei begins to suspect that all is not as it seems. On sale December 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US RED MENACE #2 Written by Danny Bilson, Paul DeMeo & Adam Brodie Art by Jerry Ordway & Al Vey Cover by Ordway Variant cover by Michael Wm. Kaluta Shunned by the public that once adored him — and even questioned by his own daughter — The Eagle thinks things can’t get worse...until he’s arrested as a Soviet spy. Retailers: This issue will feature 2 covers that may be ordered separately. Please see order form for details. On sale December 20 •2 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US EX MACHINA #26 Written by Brian K. Vaughan Art by Tony Harris & Tom Feister Cover by Harris “Power Down,” Part 1 of 4. Former super-hero and current mayor Mitchell Hundred faces the greatest challenge of either of his careers in an all-new adventure set during the 2003 blackout of New York City! On sale December 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS MAJESTIC VOL. 3: THE FINAL CUT TP Written by Dan Abnett & Andy Lanning Art by Neil Googe, Diego Olmos, Kevin West and others Cover by Googe Majestic makes his last stand to save the Earth in this collection featuring MAJESTIC #13-17, plus a story from the WILDSTORM WINTER SPECIAL! As the battle for possession of the Planet Engine heats up, Majestic must stand against an overwhelming enemy in a battle for their adopted planet! Advance-solicited; on sale January 10 • 128 pg, FC, $14.99 US RED SONJA/CLAW THE UNCONQUERED: DEVIL’S HANDS TP Written by John Layman Art by Andy Smith Cover by Jim Lee & Gabriele Dell’Otto Collecting the thrilling 4-issue miniseries! Red Sonja, legendary crimson-haired she-devil, and Claw, the cursed warrior, are thrown together as unlikely allies against a despotic evil sorcerer. The problem is, that enemy may be the only one who holds the key to unlocking the terrible curse Claw must endure! Co-published with Dynamite Entertainment. Advance-solicited; on sale January 24 • 112 pg, FC, $12.99 US ROKKIN #6 Written by Andy Hartnell Art and cover by Nick Bradshaw & Jim Charalampidis Rokkin finally comes face to face with the evil Lord Vulmax, but is he prepared for the confrontation? And what is the ominous curse behind his powers? Meanwhile, Evy grows closer to Arnes.and a major surprise is revealed in this thrilling series conclusion On sale December 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • Final Issue FRIDAY THE 13TH #1 Written by Jimmy Palmiotti & Justin Gray Art by Adam Archer Cover by Ryan Sook Variant cover by Tim Bradstreet The vaults of the New Line Horror library open further as one of the greatest horror icons returns in a mind-blowing new series! From the horrific minds of writing team Jimmy Palmiotti & Justin Gray (JONAH HEX) and monstrously-talented newcomer Adam Archer comes a new look at the legend of Crystal Lake: the hockey mask-clad Jason Vorhees! A beautiful young woman is found on the road leading to the mysterious Crystal Lake, covered in blood and rambling about a monster who slaughtered her group of friends. It’s a tale similar to other legends of the area, but as her story unfolds, it will be unlike anything anyone could have expected! This story of murder and atrocity goes much deeper than any one family. Retailers: This issue will feature 2 covers that may be ordered separately. The Standard Edition cover is by Ryan Sook; one copy of the Variant Edition, with a cover by Tim Bradstreet, may be ordered for every 10 copies of the Standard Edition ordered. Please see the Previews Order Form for further details. On sale December 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS Edited by Ben Abernathy A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET #3 Written by Chuck Dixon Art by Kevin West Cover by Tony Harris & Jim Clark Horror icon Freddy Krueger is murdering teenagers again — and one father has had enough! Taking the battle directly to Freddy in the dream realm, one man is willing to risk everything to protect his child. But will it be enough? On sale December 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US MATURE READERS TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE #2 Written by Dan Abnett & Andy Lanning Art by Wesley Craig Cover by Lee Bermejo The F.B.I. team sent to investigate the horrors of “The Texas Chainsaw Massacre” has made an amazing discovery: a warren of tunnels beneath Travis County! Could this be where Leatherface and his sinister family fled in the months following the murders? But what fresh horrors lie in the darkness? On sale December 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US MATURE READERS Vertigo SANDMAN MYSTERY THEATRE: SLEEP OF REASON #1 Written by John Ney Rieber Art by Eric Nguyen Cover by Tim Bradstreet A Vertigo classic returns — with a vengeance! The fertile mind of writer John Ney Rieber (BOOKS OF MAGIC, Captain America) and the dynamic pen of artist Eric Nguyen (Strange Girl) have created a Sandman tale that both honors the classic character and will stand as a classic in its own right. A new age of terror demands a new Sandman to quell its nightmares. This disturbing new miniseries follows the final days of Wesley Dodds and his lifelong love Dian Belmont as they encounter a harrowing fate while traveling in Afghanistan circa 1997. Ten years later, with American troops on the ground in that country, wartime photojournalist Kieran Marshall is forced to take on the mantle of Wesley’s former alter- ego, the terrifying crimefighter known as The Sandman. A dark and relevant tale that will appeal to new readers as well as fans of the classic Vertigo series, SLEEP OF REASON questions what it means to be human when confronted with evil. Marshall is a man in search of a career-making interview with master-terrorist Masad. When he confronts Masad face-to-face, he learns to his horror that this terrorist can teach him more about himself than he ever wanted to know. Becoming the new Sandman will be the only way Kieran can save his own life — but, possibly, at the cost of his humanity. On sale December 13 • 1 of 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS Edited by Jonathan Vankin 100 BULLETS #79 Written by Brian Azzarello Art by Eduardo Risso Cover by Dave Johnson The unforgettable conclusion to the 4-part storyarc, “Punch Line.” The Trust, Agent Graves and the Minutemen arrive in Mexico for a showdown that will mark the end for at least one major player. Also, the mystery behind the Atlantic City job is finally revealed. Loyal Bullets fans, this is the issue you’ve been waiting for! On sale December 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS AMERICAN SPLENDOR #4 Written by Harvey Pekar Art by Dean Haspiel, Gilbert Hernandez, Hilary Barta and others Cover by Hernandez Harvey Pekar is never at a loss for something to say about any topic. In the concluding issue of this groundbreaking miniseries, illustrated by an all-star roster of comics’ finest artists, Harvey visits Chicago, offers his thoughts on the World Cup, and returns to battle another renegade bathroom fixture, among other adventures. On sale December 6 • 4 of 4 • 32 pg, No ads, B&W, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS AMERICAN VIRGIN #10 Written by Steven T. Seagle Art by Becky Cloonan & Christine Norrie Cover by Joshua Middleton The explosive new story arc of AMERICAN VIRGIN gets off to a bang as youth minister and practicing virgin Adam Chamberlain prepares to meet his maker. It’s everything you ever wanted to know about Adam’s life to date, but were afraid to ask. Who was Adam’s first sexual experience with? How did Mamie and Earl meet? What was Cyndi’s summer job that led to her exile from the Chamberlain clan? Find out in this revealing new story. On sale December 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US MATURE READERS CROSSING MIDNIGHT #2 Written by Mike Carey Art by Jim Fern & Mark Pennington Cover by J.H. Williams III The shocking new horror series written by the critically acclaimed Mike Carey (LUCIFER, X-Men) and featuring the breakout art of Jim Fern (FABLES) and Mark Pennington (SHADE, THE CHANGING MAN) continues. In the heart of Japan, twins Toshi and Kai desperately try to stay one step ahead of their terrifying fates. But as Toshi finds herself crossing lines to protect their family, Kai will learn how far the curse that afflicts them really stretches. On sale December 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US MATURE READERS DEADMAN #5 Written by Bruce Jones Art and cover by John Watkiss Concluding the 5-part debut story arc in sweeping fashion, Brandon uses his deadly new powers in an attempt to rescue Sarah from the bomber-jacketed assassins. Then he stretches his abilities even further for a confrontation with his comatose father that leaves Brandon wondering where he stands on the plane of reality. On sale December 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS DMZ #14 Written by Brian Wood Art by Riccardo Burchielli Cover by Wood “Public Works” part 2 of 5. Matty has infiltrated a terrorist cell determined to disrupt any and all construction sites owned and operated by the shady Trustwell, Inc. In the process, he also develops a close friendship with a female member of the group. But when he discovers her plans — as well as who is funding them, Matty soon realizes he’s once again in over his head. On sale December 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS DOOM PATROL VOL. 5: MAGIC BUS TP Written by Grant Morrison Cover by Brian Bolland Art by Richard Case, Stan Woch, Ken Steacy, Philip Bond and Mark McKenna The collection of comics savant Grant Morrison's legendary run on DOOM PATROL continues in this fifth trade paperback volume reprinting issues #51-57. Featuring the final fate of the Brotherhood of Dada and the rise of the unstoppable Candlemaker, DOOM PATROL VOL. 5 also includes the delightful Jack Kirby tribute issue “And Men Shall Call Him -- HERO!” as well as a new cover by the incomparable Brian Bolland. Advance-solicited; on sale January 3 • 208 pg, FC, $19.99 US • MATURE READERS FABLES #56 Written by Bill Willingham Cover by James Jean Art by Mark Buckingham & Steve Leialoha It’s FABLES’ first-ever special Christmas issue, which seeks to answer a burning question: Does Santa Claus really exist? And if so, is he a Fable? Well, we’re not going to tell you here, or there wouldn’t be any reason for you to buy the issue now, would there? So don’t be naughty — be nice, and wait patiently for this extra-length issue to appear in your stocking. On sale December 13 • 40 pg, FC, $3.50 US • MATURE READERS JACK OF FABLES #6 Written by Bill Willingham & Matthew Sturges Art by Steve Leialoha Cover by James Jean Part 1 of the 2-part “Jack Frost,” featuring guest art by FABLES’ Steve Leialoha. Retrieval vans are scouring the hills and valleys of Idaho and Montana, scooping up escaped Fables and taking them back to captivity in the Golden Boughs retirement village. So far Jack has eluded them, but how long can he hold out? The secret might lie in one of his past misadventures – when he was none other than Jack Frost. Don’t miss this special 2-part story featuring Jack’s encounters with the illustrious Snow Queen, beautifully illustrated by FABLES veteran inker and noted artist Steve Leialoha. Also featured: the left side of an exquisite diptych cover by three-time winner of the Eisner Award for best painter, James Jean. On sale December 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US MATURE READERS THE EXTERMINATORS #12 Written by Simon Oliver Art by Mike Hawthorne Cover by Philip Bond Concluding the 2-part “Brother #38,” featuring skin-crawling guest art by Mike Hawthorne. A chance encounter with an old associate threatens to destroy Saloth’s romance with Professor Neal — and more importantly, his research into the world of vermin — by exposing painful truths about his past. To continue his life’s work, Saloth must confront this interloper from another era and silence him — permanently. On sale December 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS HELLBLAZER #227 Written by Denise Mina Art by Leonardo Manco Cover by Lee Bermejo Part 4 of the 5-Part “The Red Right Hand.” Constantine faces perhaps the most difficult task of his long career…for him, anyway. He must gather up all the happy people he can — and get them to Glasgow in a hurry. Otherwise, the tsunami of bad vibes from Steve Evans’ empathy plague will overwhelm the world. On sale December 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS LOVELESS #14 Written by Brian Azzarello Art by Danijel Zezelj Cover by Marcelo Frusin After all the blood spilled in issue #12, a new law man — or rather, law-woman — steps into a more prominent role in Blackwater. Meanwhile, Atticus begins his search for Boyd Johnson in his quest for money, fame and freedom. On sale December 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS LUCIFER VOL. 11: EVENSONG TP Written by Mike Carey Art by Peter Gross, Zander Cannon, Dean Ormston, Jon J Muth, Ryan Kelly and Aaron Alexovich Cover by Christopher Moeller The saga of Lucifer Morningstar comes to a close in EVENSONG, collecting LUCIFER #70-75. In the aftermath of the universe-shaking battle in Heaven, Lucifer and his cohorts return to pick up their lives and tie up their loose ends. As a special bonus, EVENSONG also includes the Prestige-format one-shot LUCIFER: NIRVANA, gorgeously painted by Jon J Muth. Advance-solicited; on sale January 24 • 224 pg, FC, $14.99 US • MATURE READERS TESTAMENT #13 Written by Douglas Rushkoff Art by Peter Gross & Gary Erskine Cover by Liam Sharp Chapter 1 of “Babel.” Aghast at the influence our heroes have had on their timeline, the gods summon a demon who will empower Fallow and his Biblical counterpart to rule the world. As Fallow maneuvers through the political minefield blocking passage of his Globo, he must decide where he stands on the Holy War. On sale December 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS TESTAMENT VOL. 2: WEST OF EDEN TP Written by Douglas Rushkoff Art by Peter Gross, Gary Erskine & Liam Sharp Cover by Liam Sharp “...a nimble yarn-spinner...” — Entertainment Weekly Novelist Douglas Rushkoff’s saga of Biblical stories occurring in the present day continues in this volume collecting issues #6-10 of the acclaimed ongoing series. A decade ago, in an echo of Genesis, young Alan Stern may have created life — inside his laptop. Now, he’s about to discover the terrible consequences of playing God. Advance-solicited; on sale January 17 • 128 pg, FC, $12.99 US • MATURE READERS THE OTHER SIDE #3 Written by Jason Aaron Art and cover by Cameron Stewart The miniseries that shows the real horrors of war continues. As Everette and Vo Dai soldier on towards their inevitable showdown against each other, both men begin to question their respective missions and, more importantly, their own sanity. On sale December 6 • 3 of 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS Y: THE LAST MAN #52 Written by Brian K. Vaughan Art by Pia Guerra & Jose Marzan Jr. Cover by Massimo Carnevale The jaw-dropping conclusion of the four-part “Motherland” story arc. Now that the mystery behind who (or what) has caused the gendercide has been solved, one member of Yorick’s crew will take her leave in the hopes of reversing the effects. But is it too late? On sale December 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS DC Direct 52 SERIES 1 ACTION FIGURES Each figure features multiple points of articulation and a base. Advance-solicited; on sale May 2, 2007 • Action Figures • PI * ANIMAL MAN (6.75”) * SUPERNOVA (6.75”) * ISIS (6.75”) * BATWOMAN (6.75”) * BOOSTER GOLD (6.75”) INFINITE CRISIS SERIES 2 ACTION FIGURES Each figure features multiple points of articulation and a base. Advance-solicited; on sale May 16, 2007 • Action Figures • PI BATMAN (6.75”) SUPERMAN (6.75”) FIRESTORM (6.5”) WONDER WOMAN (6.75”) DONNA TROY (6.5”) DONNA TROY as WONDER GIRL (6.75”) WONDER WOMAN VS SUPERMAN STATUE Designed by Terry Dodson Sculpted by Ray Villafane Packaged in a 4-color box, this limited edition, hand-painted cold-cast porcelain statue measures approximately 16” high x 7” wide x 7” deep. This statue includes a 4-color Certificate of Authenticity. (Some assembly required) Advance solicited; on sale May 30, 2007 Statue • $195.00 US MARTIAN MANHUNTER 13” DELUXE COLLECTOR FIGURE Sole survivor of an ancient Martian race, J'onn J'onzz is the newest addition to DC Direct’s line of realistically proportioned, super-heroic 1:6 scale figures! This deluxe collector figure comes clothed in an authentically detailed fabric costume and includes a display stand. Packaged in a deluxe 4-color window box with a 5th panel. Advance-solicited; on sale May 23, 2007 Collector figure • $69.99 US WOMEN OF THE DC UNIVERSE: BATGIRL BUST Designed by Adam Hughes Sculpted by John G. Mathews Continuing the stunning line of Women of the DC Universe busts designed by award- winning illustrator Adam Hughes! This limited edition, hand-painted, cold-cast porcelain bust measures approximately 5.5’’ tall 2.5’’ wide and 2.25” deep and is packaged in a 4- color box. Advance-solicited; on sale May 9, 2007 • Bust • $45.00 U.S. JLA COVER TO COVER STATUE: GREEN LANTERN Based on the art of Gil Kane Sculpted by Jonathan Matthews Continuing the series of statues bringing the best-loved JLA characters into 3-D! This beautifully sculpted Green Lantern statue based on the cover of GREEN LANTERN #166 stands approximately 9.875” high (including base) and is packaged in a 4-color box. Each statue in this series is based on the most iconic JLA covers, sharing a consistent base and figure scale throughout the series. Future statues in this series will feature Wonder Woman, The Flash and Batman. Advance-solicited; on sale May 2, 2007 • Statue • $59.99 US DC DIRECT POSTERS Decorate your walls with these four spectacular 24” x 36” posters! JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA #1 POSTER Art by Alex Ross Advance-solicited; on sale May 16, 2007 Poster • $7.99 US JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #1 POSTER Art by Ed Benes Advance-solicited; on sale May 16, 2007 Poster • $7.99 US EX MACHINA SPECIAL #1 POSTER Art by Tony Harris Advance-solicited; on sale May 16, 2007 Poster • $7.99 US WILDCATS #1 POSTER Art by Jim Lee & Scott Williams Advance-solicited; on sale May 16, 2007 Poster • $7.99 US BATMAN/ SCARECROW: FEAR GIFT SET Don’t miss this new Gift Set featuring two DC DIRECT updated and revised action figures! Also included is a 24-page comic reprinting a classic Batman/Scarecrow story and bases for each figure, all packaged in a 4-color window box! Advance-solicited; on sale January 10, 2006 • Action Figures • PI IMAGE COMICS SPAWN/BATMAN: INNER DEMONS story TODD MCFARLANE art TODD MCFARLANE & GREG CAPULLO covers TODD MCFARLANE 56 PAGES FC DECEMBER 28 $5.99 It’s been over a decade since their first meeting. The Dark Knight and the even darker one. But this time is perhaps the most dangerous meeting of all. A battle for our heroes’ very souls and sanity. Sure Batman knows how to fight The Joker, Spawn and The Clown, but what if Spawn had to deal with Batman’s legendary nemesis? And for that matter, is Batman really capable of fighting a TRUE DEMON from hell? Two great heroes must face each other’s greatest villains! Get ready for drama, mayhem and madness like you’ve never seen before from comics master TODD MCFARLANE! MELTDOWN #1 (OF 2) story DAVID SCHWARTZ art SEAN WANG cover CHRIS BACHALO 48 PAGES FC DECEMBER 28 $5.99 A hero on the verge of burning out. Literally. The Flare, a dying super-hero with a chip on his shoulder, attempts to set his life in order. In doing so, he comes to understand the number of lives that he touched, the number of people that look up to him, and that he was, in fact, much more of a hero than he ever dreamed himself to be. THE CRYPTICS’ SECOND ISSUE story STEVE NILES art & cover BEN ROMAN 32 PAGES FC DECEMBER 13 $3.50 “TO HECK AND BACK!”—The Cryptics are back with their biggest adventure yet! Follow the boys; Drac, Wolfy, Sea-Boy and Hyde as they combat unearthly forces which threaten to put a crimp in their summer vacation! Written by Steve (30 Days of Night) Niles with art by Ben (I luv Halloween) Roman, The Cryptics’ Second Issue is creepy, all- ages fun for the entire family! SUPERPATRIOT: WAR ON TERROR #4 (OF 4) (RES) written ROBERT KIRKMAN art E.J. SU cover A CORY WALKER cover B DAVE JOHNSON 32 PAGES FC DECEMBER 28 $2.99 The comic of the CENTURY, that’s taken a CENTURY to come out! Find out what all the fuss is about – what’s taken so long?! A fight so HUGE, so monumental it’s taken TWO YEARS to get to the stands! Move over BATTLE CHASERS, move over CIVIL WAR, take a hike Kevin Smith! KIRKMAN & SU are coming in LAST on the scheduling race! A comic that takes THIS LONG to come out can’t be anything short of DIVINE! WONDERLOST #1 story C.B. CEBULSKI art PAUL AZACETA, ETHAN YOUNG, ALINA GALLOWAY, JONATHAN LUNA & MARTIN MONTIEL cover LEINIL FRANCIS YU 64 PAGES B&W DECEMBER 13 $5.99 "THE UPS OF THE DOWNS"—Awkward kisses, nocturnal fumblings, broken hearts... Ah, to be a teenager in love! For most of us, these are things we'd prefer to forget, but in this autobiographical anthology, C.B. CEBULSKI shines the light on the romances of his past and shares some outrageous high school love stories! It's Fast Times at Ridgemont High meets Mean Girls as we're taken to bonfires, backseats and bedrooms in these touching and sometimes tragic tales. DRINK AND DRAW! VOLUME 1 HC art DAVE JOHNSON, JEFF JOHNSON, JOSH MIDDLETON, DAN PANOSIAN & LESEAN THOMAS cover DAN PANOSIAN 112 PAGES FC DECEMBER 6 $24.99 The DRINK AND DRAW SOCIAL CLUB VOL. 1 contains the scribblings and scratchings of a large group of artists strictly at pubs and taverns across the country. The pints and pencil shavings makes for some “good times” as they their best to “keep it real”! Check them out at http://www.myspace.com/drinkanddraw — What started out as just DAVE JOHNSON, DAN PANOSIAN, and JEFF JOHNSON has spread to over 1600 members with splinter groups popping up everywhere. Just recently they were filmed as part of the upcoming MySpace film documentary. THE WONDERFUL WIZARD OF OZ GN story L. FRANK BAUM adaptation DAVID CHAUVEL art & cover ENRIQUE FERNANDEZ 96 PAGES FC DECEMBER 6 $9.99 Rediscover this wonderful world of Oz, along with the fantastic and familiar characters who inhabit it, in this fresh adaptation of L. FRANK BAUM’s classic by DAVID CHAUVEL, featuring the breathtaking artwork of ENRIQUE FERNANDEZ. Originally published in France and winner of the prestigious 2005 Grand Prix de La Ville De Lyon Award of Illustration, this all-new adaptation of THE WIZARD OF OZ is presented here for the first time in English. MIKE CAREY’S ONE-SIDED BARGAINS (ONE-SHOT) story MIKE CAREY art MIKE PERKINS & P. J. HOLDEN cover MIKE PERKINS 64 PAGES B&W DECEMBER 28 $5.99 Two tales of dread. Two deals with the devil that can't end well. The original Faust legend rubs shoulders with a Victorian-era Gothic horror story about a little girl lost and the Satanists who choose her as their sacrifice. Watch what happens when you don't read the small print before you sign your soul away.... RETAILER WARNING: MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES ANGRY CHRIST COMIX TP story JOSEPH MICHAEL LINSNER art & cover JOSEPH MICHAEL LINSNER 176 PAGES B&W DECEMBER 13 $16.99 NOW IN PAPERBACK! Before Dawn, Before Claws, there was Cry For Dawn, Joseph Michael Linsner's short story anthology of dark modern nightmares. Angry Christ Comics collects these essential tales. First published in the early ‘90s, many fans consider these often feature-length horror stories to be Linsner’s best work. RETAILER WARNING: MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES DEADWORLD: REQUIEM FOR THE WORLD TP story GARY REED art VINCE LOCKE & DALIBOR TALAJIC cover DALIBOR TALAJIC & TOMISLAV TIKULIN 152 PAGES B&W DECEMBER 13 $16.99 The introduction of the classic horror series, Deadworld, to a new audience! Considered by many to be the original zombie comic, Deadworld ripped into the undead with intelligent zombies on a mission and the poor teens riding in a school bus desperately try to stay one step ahead of the King Zombie. Death, mayhem, and a touch of supernatural evil made Deadworld a classic and now here's your chance to get into the story! Collects Deadworld #1-6. RETAILER WARNING: MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES THE COMPLETE INVINCIBLE LIBRARY VOLUME 1 HC story ROBERT KIRKMAN art & cover RYAN OTTLEY & BILL CRABTREE 768 PAGES FC DECEMBER 6 $125.00/S&N edition $175.00 Collecting the Invincible Ultimate Collection Volume 1 & 2 into one massive volume, just in time for Christmas! Almost 800 pages of pure Invincible goodness! This is a can’t- miss for any Invincible fan and a perfect addition to any reinforced, sturdy bookshelf. This is a limited, one-time offer. This item will be limited to 2500 copies and will not be reprinted. Also available in a Signed & Numbered edition signed by Robert Kirkman, Ryan Ottley, and Cory Walker, and strictly limited to 150 copies! Collects Invincible #1- 24, #0, and the Free Comic Book Day 2004 story, plus over 150 pages of Extras! THE OFFICIAL HANDBOOK OF THE INVINCIBLE UNIVERSE #2 (OF 2) by MIKE WIERINGO, SAL BUSCEMA, HERB TRIMPE, DAVE JOHNSON, ANDREW ROBINSON, TY TEMPLETON, STEPHEN SILVER, ELIOT R. BROWN, RYAN OTTLEY, NICK BRADSHAW, ROB HAYNES & MANY, MANY MORE! cover DUSTY ABELL & KELSEY SHANNON 48 PAGES FC DECEMBER 28 $4.99 Anything you’ve ever wanted to know about the characters in Invincible but were afraid to ask. Power levels, hometowns, relatives, origins, shoe sizes... it’s all here. Written in the tradition of that other famous handbook and featuring drawings from some of the top talents in comics and animation. A must-have for any Invincible fan! INVINCIBLE POSTER art RYAN OTTLEY & BILL CRABTREE 24” x 36” FC DECEMBER 13 $6.99 Check out this sweet poster! This stunning rendition of the title character from Invincible is meticulously drawn and colored by series artists Ryan Ottley and Bill Crabtree. Reserve yours today! JACK STAFF, VOL. 3: ECHOES OF TOMORROW TP story PAUL GRIST art & cover PAUL GRIST 200 PAGES FC DECEMBER 28 $16.99 When the Freedom Fighters fight off an invasion of Castletown led by Nazi Super Soldier Kapitan Krieg in 1942, the repercussiions are felt in the present day as Jack Staff has to fight most powerful foe in a final battle. And he loses. Collects JACK STAFF #6-12. LIBERTY MEADOWS VOLUME 4: COLD, COLD HEART TP story FRANK CHO art & cover FRANK CHO 144 PAGE B&W DECEMBER 6 $14.99 NOW IN PAPERBACK! Jen is a woman on a mission. She has her eyes and claws set on Frank while Brandy helplessly watches from the side. This hot love triangle goes nuclear when new emotions emerge from all parties. To complicate matters, the Cow is released from jail and seeks terrible retribution from Ralph and Leslie who had him locked away years ago. Collects LIBERTY MEADOWS #28-36. OCCULT CRIMES TASKFORCE, VOL. 1 TP story DAVID ATCHISON & ROSARIO DAWSON art & cover TONY SHASTEEN 136 PAGES FC DECEMBER 6 $14.99 After narrowly surviving an encounter with a supernatural serial killer, N.Y.P.D. officer Sophia Ortiz (modeled after Rosario Dawson, star of Sin City and Clerks 2) is drafted into Manhattan's clandestine police unit: the Occult Crimes Taskforce. Versed in the black arts and armed with mystical weaponry, the O.C.T. keeps the streets of New York safe from the unholy creatures of the night. Can Sophia solve this case, or will she be the Soul-Ripper’s next victim? Collects O.C.T. #1-4. RETAILER WARNING: MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES THE PORTENT VOL. 1 TP Story PETER BERGTING art & cover PETER BERGTING 128 PAGES FC DECEMBER 13 $12.99 In a world set in its twilight days, the critically acclaimed series follows Milo, a deeply troubled warrior, on his quest for redemption through a land beset by demons and the spirits of the dead. COLLECTS THE PORTENT #1-4 PVP VOLUME 4: PVP GOES BANANAS! TP story SCOTT KURTZ art & cover SCOTT KURTZ 144 PAGES B&W DECEMBER 20 $12.99 Jade's sister Miranda seduces Brent, the gang try out live action role-playing, start a fake rock band, try to quit caffeine cold turkey and are the victim of death threats. It's the latest collection of the world’s second most popular online comic strip. Collects Pvp #19-24. SAVAGE DRAGON ARCHIVES VOLUME 1 TP story ERIK LARSEN art & cover ERIK LARSEN 616 PAGES B&W DECEMBER 13 $16.99 The earliest adventures of fandom’s favorite fin-head are collected for the first time in one volume as Savage Dragon defends Chicago from Overlord and the Vicious Circle! Considered by many to be the definitive Savage Dragon saga, this is the complete Overlord epic from start to finish, culminating in a battle that only end one way! Guest- starring WildC.A.T.s and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Collects Savage Dragon #1- 3 and Savage Dragon #1-21 AGE OF BRONZE #24 Story, art & cover ERIC SHANOWER 24 PAGES B&W DECEMBER 28 $3.50 “BETRAYAL”: Part Five—The Trojans seethe with suppressed panic while Helen fixes her hair and make-up. Pandarus’s web of lies tightens around Troilus and Cressida. Great Ajax and the King of Athens clash over army leadership. Can war be stopped? Hektor says yes, but no one else believes it. BOMB QUEEN II #3 story & art JIMMIE ROBINSON 32 PAGES FC DECEMBER 20 $3.50 "QUEEN OF HEARTS”: Part Three—Stripped and weaponless, cast out of her city, and her super computer stolen, Bomb Queen asks for help from the very citizens she has brutalized for years. But while New Port City goes into battle, will Bomb Queen regain her psychotic edge before all is lost to the Bomb King? RETAILER WARNING: MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES CASANOVA #7 story MATT FRACTION art & cover GABRIEL BÁ 24 PAGES 2C DECEMBER 13 $1.99 Double agents, go-go assassins, evil twins and errant plot threads collide and spin-kick the holy hell out of each other in this, the monkey-slaughtering finale to Casanova Volume 1 — which almost entirely takes place inside the head of a giant robot! Casanova: Blowing minds is our business. And business is good. RETAILER WARNING: MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES THE CROSS BRONX #4 (OF 4) story MICHAEL AVON OEMING & IVAN BRANDON art & cover MICHAEL AVON OEMING variant cover DAVID MACK 32 PAGES FC DECEMBER 6 $2.99 THE FINALE! The detectives face off with the killer as tragedy leads to horror in the stunning conclusion. Shots fired. Officer down. "WOW! Just amazing, this is hands down the best thing Oeming has ever done... Folks, do yourselves a favor and advance order this from your retailers, don't miss it."—Joe Quesada; "Crime comics are back in full force."—Ed Brubaker (Captain America, Daredevil, Criminal) RETAILER WARNING: MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES DEADWORLD #7 story GARY REED art DALIBOR TALAJIC cover DALIBOR TALAJIC & TOMISLAV TIKULIN 32 PAGES B&W DECEMBER 20 $ 3.99 “SLAUGHTERHOUSE”: Part 1—As the zombies start to take over the world, humanity fights back. Some are rovers, some form new cities, and some take a more medical approach. In a compound known as “The Slaughterhouse,” a group of scientists are determined to win the war against the dead, no matter what the cost. But can humanity absorb the price? RETAILER WARNING: MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES DRAIN #2 story C.B. CEBULSKI art & cover SANA TAKEDA 32 PAGES FC DECEMBER 20 $2.99 "BLEED WITH ME"—Chinatsu's all-consuming quest for vengeance against the vampire lord who murdered her family has lasted hundred of years... and you don't live that long without making a few enemies of your own. Now in New York, Chinatsu finds her own past, and mistakes, have finally caught up with her as Freya, a powerful vampire with a long-standing grudge has coming looking for payback. ELEPHANTMEN #5 story RICHARD STARKINGS art MORITAT cover LADRÖNN variant cover CHRIS WESTON 32 PAGES FC DECEMBER 20 $2.99 "EXODUS"—They were promised freedom. They had been trapped like monkeys in a barrel. Hunted Down. Shot. Drugged. And then they were herded away in cattle trucks. Like Animals. Our fifth issue picks up where our zero issue left off as the Elephantmen start to discover that freedom from MAPPO isn't much like freedom at all. Leg-breaking variant cover by Ministry of Space's Chris Weston! EMISSARY #7 story CHRISTOPHER E. LONG art & cover JUAN FERREYRA created & co-plotted by JIM VALENTINO 32 PAGES FC DECEMBER 28 $3.50 "REVELATIONS 2:3"—Tara's young son is kidnapped by government agents and all they want for the youngster's safe return is Emissary! But is Tara willing to do what she's being asked to get her son back safely? GIRLS #20 story JOSHUA LUNA art & cover JONATHAN LUNA 32 PAGES FC DECEMBER 13 $2.99 What’s a man’s greatest fear? RETAILER WARNING: MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES GØDLAND #15 story JOE CASEY art TOM SCIOLI cover TOM SCIOLI & RICHARD STARKINGS 32 PAGES FC DECEMBER 20 $2.99 BOOK FIFTEEN: O SISTER, WHERE ART THOU?—Neela Archer is lost somewhere in the cosmos… and her transformative experiences are just beginning! Meanwhile on Earth, the corridors of power are now conspiring against Adam Archer. Will they make a move against humanity’s evolutionary emissary? And who the hell is “The Savage Sting”?! Gødland Is The New Violence! IMPALER #3 story WILLIAM HARMS art & cover NICK POSTIC & NICK MARINKOVICH Vlad Tepes has spent the last 500 years in limbo, waiting for the vampires to re-emerge and unleash their brutal attacks against humanity. With New York City in ruins, Vlad has at last returned to fulfill his destiny—annihilate the vampires, no matter the cost. Everyone and everything is expendable. RETAILER WARNING: MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES INVINCIBLE #39 story ROBERT KIRKMAN art & cover RYAN OTTLEY & BILL CRABTREE 32 PAGES FC DECEMBER 20 $2.99 The Martian armada is headed for Earth — and Invincible is the only thing that stands in their way! Led by the parasitic Sequids, the Martians plan to invade Earth and provide the Sequids with a new slave race. If Invincible fails, it’s all over. Luckily he brought along some HELP! NEGATIVE BURN #8 by BRIAN BOLLAND, JAMES CHAMBERS, RON KASMAN, GEORGES JEANTY, DOVE McHARGUE, R.G. TAYLOR, STEVE RASNIC TEM, JASON WHITLEY, JOE KEATINGE, EVAN BRYCE cover KARL WALLER 64 PAGES B&W DECEMBER 28 $ 5.99 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. This issue we welcome Horror novelist Steve Rasnic Tem with his short story “Erased.” RETAILER WARNING: MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES THE NIGHT CLUB #4 (OF 4) story MIKE BARON art & cover ROBBI RODRIGUEZ 32 PAGES FC DECEMBER 6 $2.99 This is how the world ends: not with a bang, but with a viscous shrug, like a snake sloughing off its skin. The President has been murdered. The Vice President, Satan’s pawn, has taken control. Only five frail humans stand between humanity and the Great Cleansing. MIKE BARON and ROBBI RODRIGUEZ bring you the final issue of NIGHT CLUB! THE NIGHTLY NEWS #2 (OF 6) story JONATHAN HICKMAN art & cover JONATHAN HICKMAN 32 PAGES FC DECEMBER 6 $2.99 “THE VOICE”—While the brokers of information celebrate at a fundraiser in Washington D.C., a new member is recruited to join the war between the corporate news media and the cult of the VOICE. Also, drinks are on the Hand during an incendiary guys night out. PHONOGRAM #5 (OF 6) story KIERON GILLEN art & cover JAMIE McKELVIE 32 PAGES B&W DECEMBER 6 $3.50 “KISSING WITH DRY LIPS”—Finally, Phonomancer David Kohl discovers the fate of his old mistress Britannia. Without allies, resources or even most of his mind, Kohl drags himself across London to try and disrupt the black mass in the guts of Primrose Hill. He knows what he’s fighting. Does he realize what he’s fighting for? The critically acclaimed miniseries builds to its climax. THE PIRATES OF CONEY ISLAND #3 (OF 8) story RICK SPEARS art & cover VASILIS LOLOS variant cover BECKY CLOONAN 32 PAGES FC DECEMBER 6 $2.99 Patch and the Pirates are on the prowl hunting cars and tonight's prey is a sweet ‘66 Pontiac GTO. The Pirates attack and board the GTO in full-blown Pirate style, Arrgh!! Then after a quick stop at the chop shop it’s off to the Coney midway for more trouble. Ah, it’s the Pirate’s life for me! STRANGE GIRL #14 story RICK REMENDER art & cover NICK STAKAL 32 PAGES FC DECEMBER 20 $3.50 Bethany and crew break out from Hell to find God and the angels of heaven have returned to clean the Earth of all things wicked. The result is all out war between Belial and the house of blue demons. As the world is torn apart around her Beth discovers one last hope of safe passage to Europe. Well, maybe not so safe… SPAWN #165 story DAVID HINE art PHILIP TAN cover GREG CAPULLO 32 PAGES FC JANUARY 31 $2.95 “THE LODGERS”—Spawn moves into the apartment building from Hell. For someone who has faced off against Overtkill, The Redeemer, Urizen, Cy-Gor and Malebolgia, an infestation of cockroaches should be no problem. But these are cockroaches with a difference. One of Spawn’s greatest enemy’s returns and in the end our last best defense may be an old lady and her roach spray. TRUE STORY, SWEAR TO GOD #3 story TOM BELAND art & cover TOM BELAND 24 PAGES B&W DECEMBER 13 $2.99 "DOG DAY AFTERNOONS"—After days of hearing a small dog barking, Tom decides to find out where this canine lives, so he can leave the owners a note asking them to keep the dog quiet. What he finds there can only be described as stupefying. Also... the Magical Kingdom offers to marry Tom & Lily after living together for four months??!! It's all there in black ‘n’ white!! THE WALKING DEAD #35 story ROBERT KIRKMAN art & cover CHARLIE ADLARD & CLIFF RATHBURN 32 PAGES B&W DECEMBER 13 $2.99 The threat level rises. RETAILER WARNING: MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES Todd McFarlane Productions/McFarlane Toys HANNA-BARBERA SERIES 2 ACTION FIGURES Hot on the heels of our wildly popular Hanna-Barbera Series 1, we present seven new figures capturing the antics of Saturday morning TV’s most memorable characters! * Jonny Quest * Captain Caveman * Fred & Dino: “Welcome Home” * Yogi Bear: “Smarter Than Your Average Bear” * Penelope Pitstop & Muttley * Tom & Jerry: “The Mouse Gets the Cheese” * Magilla Gorilla This item ships 12 per case. No guarantee of mix. (C: 1-1-3) Figure PI HANNA-BARBERA SERIES 2: THE FLINTSTONES “AT THE DRIVE-IN” BOXED SET McFarlane Toys’ second Hanna-Barbera Boxed Set is a blast from the past. Finely detailed and articulated, this deluxe diorama captures the classic animation that made The Flintstones opening and closing segments so memorable! This item ships 6 per case. (C: 1-1-3) Set PI THE SIMPSONS: “THE ISLAND OF DR. HIBBERT” BOXED SET This all-inclusive boxed set re-creates a moment from a fan-favorite episode, “Treehouse of Horror XIII,” in a side-splitting Simpsons-esque tableau — the family has been turned into animals to parody The Island of Dr. Moreau. * Dr. Hibbert with Fox Mr. Burns Stole * Goat Comic Book Guy * Walrus Homer * Feline Marge * Eagle Lisa * Anteater Maggie * Spider Bart * PLUS: A detailed landscape base! This item ships 6 per case. (C: 1-1-3) Set PI MCFARLANE’S SPORTS PICKS: NHL LEGENDS SERIES 4 ACTION FIGURES NHL Legends 4 skates into stores featuring the greatest single-game scorer in league history: Philadelphia’s fearless (and toothless!) leader, one-third of Buffalo’s “French Connection,” Chicago’s offensive juggernaut, “The Great One” hoisting Lord Stanley’s Cup, and Bobby Orr defying the law of gravity. * Wayne Gretzky 7 (Edmondton Oilers) * Bobby Orr 2 (Boston Bruins) * Bobby Clarke (Philadelphia Flyers) * Bobby Hull (Chicago Blackhawks) * Gilbert Perreault (Buffalo Sabres) * Darryl Sittler (Toronto Maple Leafs) This item ships 12 per case. No guarantee of mix. (C: 1-1-3) Figure PI Top Cow Studios THE DARKNESS: LEVEL 1 (W) Paul Jenkins and David Wohl (A) Stejpan Sejic Celebrating the 10th anniversary of The Darkness, Top Cow launches an all new series featuring Jackie Estacado and his deadly little friends. The first five issues of this series are stories springing from the five different levels in the Xbox 360 and Playstation3 video game coming out in early 2007. They’re not adaptations from the game script but original stories and the stories are self contained so anyone foolish enough to not play the game will still understand what’s going on. This special series, brought to you by The Darkness video game/comic scribe Paul Jenkins and The Darkness co-creator David Wohl, will revisit the fateful day when Jackie Estacado became the Darkness, and will have Jackie embark on a new adventure that will span dimensions and, for the first time, show the inner workings of the power that is called The Darkness. Cover A) Stepjan Sejic painted cover Cover B) Video Game cover Cover C) Marc Silvestri cover Cover D) Michael Turner incentive cover Full Color 32 pages $2.99 THE DARKNESS: LEVEL 0 (W) Paul Jenkins Art by Mattias Snygg with layouts by Geraldo Borges The 10th Anniversary of The Darkness! A prequel story designed to lead directly into the video game, it also serves as a direct lead in for the new Darkness comic series. The story centers on Anthony Estacado manifesting the Darkness for the first time in the trenches of World War I. Written by The Darkness comic and game writer Paul Jenkins, with art by Mattias Snygg from Starbreeze. This book will ship before The Darkness Level 1 FC, 24pgs $2.99 THE DARKNESS SKETCH E3 EDITION A limited edition previously only available at conventions, this ultra-rare sketch cover edition by Marc Silvestri is being offered in extremely limited quantities. Allocations may occur. FC, 32pgs $5.00 THE DARKNESS 10TH ANNIVERSARY SILVESTRI LITHO (Art by) Marc Silvestri A 10th anniversary limited Lithograph of Marc Silvestri’s first seminal Darkness cover featuring both Witchblade and the Darkness (Witchblade 10/Darkness 0). A limited edition of 500 pieces reproduced at the highest quality possible at 12” x 18”! REGULAR—Lithograph, 12x18, FC $19.99 SIGNED—Lithograph, 12x18, FC $29.99 THE DARKNESS/PITT: FIRST LOOK (W) Paul Jenkins (Art) Dale Keown The 10th Anniversary of the Darkness! Paul Jenkins (Civil War, Wolverine) and Dale Keown (The Incredible Hulk) team-up two powerhouse characters in the long-awaited The Darkness/Pitt. This will be the first appearance of the Pitt in almost a decade so don’t miss out! This book leads directly into the four issue The Darkness/Pitt series scheduled for 2007 release. FC, 24pgs $2.99 THE DARKNESS 10TH ANNIVERSARY KEOWN LITHO (Art by) Dale Keown A 10th anniversary limited Lithograph of Dale Keown’s masterful first rendition of The Darkness. Limited to 500 pieces reproduced at the highest quality possible at 12X18 inches! Lithograph, 12x18, FC $19.99 THE DARKNESS VOLUNE 5 TP (W) Paul Jenkins Ron Marz Frank Tieri (P) Eric Basaldua, Martin Montiel, Mark Texiera The 10th Anniversary of The Darkness! Collecting The Darkness volume 2 issues #7- #16 plus the one shot The Darkness: Wanted Dead this trade paperback collection delivers new tales of The Darkness from some of the industries biggest names! Following the events from The Darkness: Resurrection Jackie has to reestablish his control over the mafia and does a final face off with his Uncle Paulie. With stories by Paul Jenkins (Wolverine: Origins, Civil War) and superstar Ron Marz (Green Lantern, Witchblade) this is a must have for any collection! SC, 7x10, 272pgs, FC $19.99 THE ART OF THE DARKNESS The 10th Anniversary of The Darkness! In the vein of most “Art of” books for video games and films, The Art of the Darkness oversized book will feature 96 pages of art, thoughts from the original artists and no ads or useless text in this glossy, thick-papered, beautifully designed book. Covers, splash pages, collectible cards, sketches--the best of the best The Darkness art and some iconic images from video game and other peripheral Darkness merchandise. See it here in its unadulterated form. With nearly one hundred issues and a decade of work to choose from, you can bet this is going to be the definitive Art of book for The Darkness! Featuring art by the top names in comics including Marc Silvestri, Michael Turner, Dale Keown, Jae Lee, Chris Bachalo, David Lapham, Dave Finch, Whilce Portacio and many more! SC, 10x12, 96pgs, FC $14.99 THE FRESHMEN II #2 Fundamentals of Fear x152: “Secrets” Part 2 (W) Hugh Sterbakov (P) Will Conrad (Col) Blond (Cov) Rodolfo Migliari A look into the life of the embattled Green Thumb, the die-hard vegan who now communicates with plants, leaving him nothing but vile tofu to eat. But plants see our every, and listen to our every conversation—they know our ever secret. And the Green Thumb has a secret of his own. Plus! What does The Puppeteer’s father want with the Ax-Cell-Erator, the machine that created the Freshmen? And what does that have to do with the mysterious Mr. Fiddlesticks, the childrens’ book character come to life? And then there’s the matter of that missing kid who was present when the team got their powers… Co-created by Austin Powers and Buffy the Vampire Slayer star Seth Green and written by the bipedal threat, Hugh Sterbakov! FC, 32pgs $2.99 WITCHBLADE #104 (W) Ron Marz (P) Adriana Melo (I) Mariah Benes Everything has changed! In the aftermath of last issue's stunning turn of events, Sara Pezzini has surrendered the Witchblade to a new bearer, Danielle Baptiste. But Dani might not even survive her first experience with the mystical artifact, as she learns that possessing the Witchblade and controlling it are two very different things. As for Sara, what chance does she have to live a normal life again? Full Color 32 pages $2.99 ongoing series THE ART OF THE WITCHBLADE SKETCH COVER Now you can have your favorite artist sketch YOUR Art of the Witchblade cover. Available for the 2006 Summer Conventions, there are less than 50 still available so allocations may occur. FC $5.00 CITY OF HEROES #17 (W) Sean Fish (P) David Nakayama ( C) Blond The Vindicators — sidekicks to the most powerful heroes in Paragon City… but when the Freedom Phalanx is not available it’s up to Ms. Liberty and the rag-tag band she has put together to prevent chaos from breaking out in the City of Heroes. Can this group, looking for a chance to prove themselves, find a way to keep mayhem off the streets? Or will they fail in their mission to keep things under control? Safeguard is a single issue story written by Sean Michael Fish and based on a major game feature from the upcoming expansion of the City of Heroes online game. FC, 32pgs $2.99 HUNTER-KILLER #6—CHICAGO CONVENTION VARIANT COVER The highly anticipated Hunter-Killer #6 hit shelves this summer, but the one cover everyone wanted is right here. The 2006 Chicago Convention cover can be yours now! Only 750 were printed and there are less than 100 left so allocations will occur. FC $10.00 COWBOYS & ALIENS: A GRAPHIC NOVEL EVENT Writers: Fred Van Lente & Andrew Foley Pencils: Luciano Lima Inks: Luciano Karsm J. Wilson, Silvio Spotti Color: Andrew Elder The Old West: Settlers and Native Americans wage a bloody battle for control of the land. But when the Earth is threatened by conquerors from the stars, these sword enemies must work together to save all humanity. Soon to be a Major Motion Picture! Online and mobile game premiering in December. SC, 112pgs, FC $4.99 OFFERED AGAIN THE DARKNESS #20—VARIANT RED FLAME CVR FC (SEP988501) $2.50 THE DARKNESS #21 FC (NOV980742) $2.50 THE DARKNESS & TOMB RAIDER #1 FC (JAN051654) $2.99 THE DARKNESS & TOMB RAIDER #1--B&W COVER #1 FC (JUL051706) $2.99 THE DARKNESS POSTER #3 Poster, FC (STAR07713) $4.99 THE DARKNESS & FRIENDS POSTER #4 Poster, FC (STAR09332) $4.99 THE DARKNESS: BLACK SAILS ONE-SHOT FC (DEC041577) $2.99 THE DARKNESS: STREETS RUN RED READER SET Set (JAN051641) $6.99 MARVEL COMICS DARK TOWER: THE GUNSLINGER BORN SKETCHBOOK Pencils & Cover by JAE LEE THE DARK TOWER: THE GUNSLINGER BORN is two short months away. Get a first look at the most eagerly anticipated comics release ever in this exclusive sketchbook featuring character designs, penciled pages, commentary, and a primer on the world of the Dark Tower. Best of all, much like CIVIL WAR: OPENING SHOT, this is FREE to get everyone prepared for the coming year’s biggest event! In 2007, a Gunslinger will be born; will you be ready? 16 PGS./Parental Advisory ...$0 JOHN ROMITA JR. 30TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL Featuring An All-New Short Story Written by NEIL GAIMAN Cover by JOHN ROMITA SR. Thirty years ago, a young John Romita Jr. walked into the Marvel Comics offices, looking for work as an artist. Despite his impressive legacy as the son of famed Spider- Man artist John Romita Sr., Romita Jr. faced a difficult entry into the intensively competitive field. But through the years, Romita Jr. proved without a doubt he possessed the rare skill, creativity and dedication to be a successful professional. Crafting a historic career that places him among the industry’s elite talents, he has illustrated nearly every Marvel character – from Spider-Man to the X-Men. In celebration of Romita Jr.’s illustrious body of work, this keepsake edition features a brand new story written by Neil Gaiman, an all-new interview with the acclaimed artist, a gallery of his most memorable covers and pinups, rare sketches, a comprehensive chronology, testimonials and congratulations from fellow writers and artists, and more! Also including Romita Jr.’s first Marvel work from AMAZING SPIDER-MAN ANNUAL #11! 64 PGS./No Ads/Rated T+ ...$3.99 ULTIMATE MARVEL-THE GOLD STANDARD ULTIMATE FANTASTIC FOUR #37 Written by MIKE CAREY Pencils & Cover by PASQUAL FERRY “GOD WAR” The fledgling F.F. have sought refuge on the slave world Pyx, pursued by Ronan the Public Accuser. And when it seems it can’t get worse, Ben Grimm, The Thing, is taken over—mind and body—by the ultimate evil...Thanos of Acheron! And what of the young members of Seed Nineteen? Will they meet their final fate? Part 5 (of 6). 32 PGS./Rated A ...$2.99 ULTIMATE POWER #3 (of 9) Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS Pencils & Cover by GREG LAND A battle beyond all expectations! It’s the alien invaders—the Squadron Supreme—versus the combined might of The Ultimates, Ultimate X-Men, Ultimate Fantastic Four and Ultimate Spidey...for the fate of the world! What more could you ask? 32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99 ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN #103 Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS Pencils & by Cover by MARK BAGLEY “CLONE SAGA” The record is broken for the longest continual run by a creative team in Marvel history! Bendis and Bagley—take a bow! And in this landmark issue learn the terrifying secret of who is behind the worst thing to ever happen to a beleaguered Peter Parker. The revelations just don’t stop coming. Part 6 (of 7). 32 PGS. /Rated A ...$2.99 ULTIMATES 2 #13 Written by MARK MILLAR Pencils & Wraparound Cover by BRYAN HITCH “GRAND THEFT AMERICA” The concluding chapter of the much-heralded Millar/Hitch tenure on Ultimates has finally arrived! All the running plot lines come to their cataclysmic end in these pages as the Team Supreme puts everything they’ve got into a grand finale that will take its place alongside the finest comics of the past decade. Alliances are made and relationships are severed in a tale you simply cannot miss. You have been warned! Part 7 (of 6) 48 PGS./Parental Advisory ...$3.99 ULTIMATE VISION #1 (of 5) Written by MIKE CAREY Pencils & Cover by BRANDON PETERSON Picking up directly from the events in the smash hit limited series Ultimate Extinction! The Earth was saved from the Ultimate threat—Gah Lak Tus. But scientist George Tarleton has captured a piece of that awesome entity and plans to reactivate it for his own evil purposes. The only hope for mankind against this mad scheme—the strange alien being called The Vision! 32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99 ULTIMATE X-MEN #77 Written by ROBERT KIRKMAN Pencils & Cover by BEN OLIVER “CABLE” Scores will be settled and lives hang in the balance. The X-Men versus Ultimate Cable in the brawl of the century—any century! Plus—more secrets revealed about this strange mystery man from the future. Don’t believe you really know what he’s all about. You don’t. Part 3 (of 4) 32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99 SPIDER-MAN FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD SPIDER-MAN #15 Written by PETER DAVID Pencils & Cover by SCOT EATON Watch out, you latté-sipping, bookmark-bending, literary snob! Spider-Man and the Vulture are bringing a whole new meaning to the term “Battle of the Books” as they duke it out in a bookstore! And stuck right in the middle, dodging hardcovers, is poor Deborah Whitman, author of a memoir detailing her tumultuous relationship with Peter Parker. Whoever invented that old saying about words not hurting as much as sticks and stones obviously hasn’t lived a day in the webslinger’s boots! 32 PGS./Rated A ...$2.99 SENSATIONAL SPIDER-MAN #33 Written by ROBERTO AGUIRRE-SACASA Penciled by SEAN CHEN Cover by CLAYTON CRAIN SPIDER-MAN UNMASKED Tie-In! "WOUNDS " She wiped his nose when he was a little boy and cleaned his cuts and scrapes whenever he got hurt... In the hour of their greatest tragedy, the death of Ben Parker, she was his rock, and he was hers... She is May Parker, aunt of Peter Parker, the Sensational Spider- man... After her nephew suffers a terrible beating at the hands of one of his most brutal foes, it’s up to her to take care of him... But with the whole world seemingly against them, how long can she bear to see someone she loves in so much pain and anguish? The second of three issues exploring women in Peter Parker’s life post-unmasking! 32 PGS./Rated A .$2.99 AMAZING SPIDER-GIRL #3 Written by TOM DEFALCO Pencils & Cover by RON FRENZ As the Hobgoblin tries to claim the lethal legacy of Wilson Fisk, the former Kingpin of crime, Spider-Girl is chilled to the bone by the new menace called Bitter Frost. 32 PGS./Rated A ...$2.99 SPIDER-MAN LOVES MARY JANE #13 Written by SEAN MCKEEVER Pencils by TAKESHI MIYAZAWA & RICK MAYS Cover by TAKESHI MIYAZAWA The series SpiderFan.org’s Patrick Gadrow calls “a breath of fresh air” continues! Gwen Stacy has a problem, and its name is Peter Parker. What’s with all his sudden disappearances and lame excuses? Too bad the only person she can go to for help is harboring secret feelings for Peter... 32 PGS./All Ages ...$2.99 SPIDER-MAN AND POWER PACK #2 (of 4) Written by MARC SUMERAK Pencils & Cover by GURIHIRU Featuring the Amazing Spider-KID?!? Power Pack has a brand-new member... and he’s not too happy about his current situation! Will the Power kids be able to help Spidey find a way to get himself back to normal before all heck breaks loose? Or will Jack’s desire to get Power Pack some more attention on the super hero scene get them all trapped in a very tangled web? 32 PGS./All Ages ...$2.99 SPIDER-MAN: REIGN #1 (OF 4) Written by KAARE ANDREWS Art & Cover by KAARE ANDREWS 50/50 Cover Split A searing vision of Spider-Man’s future, brought to you by superstar Kaare Andrews (INCREDIBLE HULK). They finally did it. Kicked them to the curb. The “capes and tights” crowd -- there’s no place for them in the Big Apple anymore. Peter Parker? He can’t even remember what it was like to don the red and blue and swing through the night sky. Doesn’t want to, anyway. After all, there’s nothing left to fight for, is there? That is until an old “friend” appears on Peter’s doorstep, bearing a package and a message -- and everything changes. If it’s not Peter’s responsibility, then whose is it? 48 PGS./Rated T+ ...$3.99 MARVEL ADVENTURES MARVEL ADVENTURES THE AVENGERS #8 Written by TONY BEDARD Penciled by SHANNON GALLANT Cover by SEAN CHEN The Wrecker. The U-Foes. The Juggernaut. What do these villains have in common? They all hate the mighty Avengers. Can our heroes survive the onslaught when they join forces? 32 PGS./All Ages ...$2.99 MARVEL ADVENTURES FANTASTIC FOUR #19 Written by ZEB WELLS Pencils & Cover by KANO Ever have one of those days when it seems that someone’s just out to get you? Well, MISTER FANTASTIC’s having one of those days...because ARCADE’s after him! Can the world’s smartest hero survive a fun house of horrors without the rest of his teammates? (Psst! We ain’t tellin’! Buy the book!) 32 PGS./All Ages ...$2.99 MARVEL ADVENTURESSPIDER-MAN #22 Written by FRED VAN LENTE Penciled by CORY HAMSCHER Cover by PATRICK SCHERBERGER When the Green Goblin swears to destroy the Hobgoblin for stealing his shtick, only Spider- Man can save the city from World War “G”-- but with his new black costume, crooks and citizens alike don’t know if he’s a new hero, a new villain or the same old Spidey! 32 PGS./All Ages ...$2.99 MARVEL HEROES ANNIHILATION #5 (OF 6) Written by KEITH GIFFEN Penciled by ANDREA DI VITO Cover by GABRIELE DELL’OTTO With the war lost, Ronan and the very, very angry Super-Skrull kill their way to the heart of the Kree Empire. VIVE LA KREE! 32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99 AGENTS OF ATLAS #5 (OF 6) Written by JEFF PARKER Penciled by LEONARD KIRK Cover by TOMM COKER Revelations show one of the team to be a double agent, and another something more horrific than their enemies. The Atomic Age alliance crumbles as the team has its own Civil War. The time to test the leadership of Jimmy Woo is here. 32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99 ALL-NEW OFFICIAL HANDBOOK OF THE MARVEL UNIVERSE A TO Z #12 Written by JOHN RHETT THOMAS Featuring Ultra-Girl, Umar, Union Jack, Urthona, Vegas, Vulcan, Warhawk, Warlock, Adam Warlock, Warpath, Wiccan, Wild Thing, Alex Wilder, Winter Soldier, Pete Wisdom, Witchfire, Wizard, Jimmy Woo, X-Babies, Yandroth, Young Allies, Zodiac and more! 64 PGS./No Ads/Rated T+ ...$3.99 AVENGERS: EARTH’S MIGHTIEST HEROES II #3 & 4 (of 8) Written by JOE CASEY Penciled by WILL ROSADO Cover by DAVE JOHNSON The newest untold tale of Marvel’s greatest super hero team continues! When Nick Fury sends them on a secret mission in the Philippines, it becomes the ultimate showdown between the Avengers and an uncontrollable army of Super-Adaptoids! And for Hank Pym, Goliath -- with his tenuous control over the team’s newest members -- things may be going from bad to worse! 32 PGS. (each)/Rated A ...$3.99 (each) THE IRREDEEMABLE ANT-MAN #3 Written by ROBERT KIRKMAN Pencils & Cover by PHIL HESTER Downtime! While grieving for the loss of friends and colleagues after a massive attack on the S.H.I.E.L.D. Helicarrier, ANT-MAN returns home to the small town he grew up in--where he gets into some small-time trouble with some small time crooks. Luckily, Ant-Man is just the right size for such an adversary. Also featuring some absolutely rotten things done by our titular hero--that’s where the “irredeemable” part comes in! 32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99 BEYOND! #6 (OF 6) Written by DWAYNE MCDUFFIE Pencils & Cover by SCOTT KOLINS The Conclusion! In the aftermath of last issue's shocking events, the winner of the game claims a reward from the cosmic entity behind it all, starting a tragic chain of events that will forever alter the Marvel Universe. THE WATCHER will be there, will you? 32 PGS./Rated A ...$2.99 AVENGERS NEXT #3 & #4 (OF 5) Written by TOM DeFALCO Penciled by RON LIM Cover by MIKE WIERINGO As the daughter of Thor joins the hunt for Kevin Masterson, Ultron returns, Ulik the Unconquerable reveals his plans to banish humankind from Earth and a mysterious new foe drains the Avengers of all their super-powers. 32 PGS. (each)/Rated A ...$2.99 (each) BLADE #4 Written by MARC GUGGENHEIM Penciled by HOWARD CHAYKIN Cover by MARKO DJURDJEVIC ‘Twas the night before Christmas, and all through Manhattan, not a creature was stirring ‘cause Blade had all stabbed ‘em! There’s one vampire Blade’s been dying to get his sword on: Santa Claus! And this is the year he’s vowed to do it. Plus: A story from Blade’s past. Howard (“Bite Club,” “New Avengers”) Chaykin and Marc (“Wolverine,” “Law & Order”) Guggenheim bring you a special Christmas issue. You won’t believe what’s coming down the chimney tonight! 32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99 DOCTOR STRANGE: THE OATH #3 (OF 5) Written by BRIAN K. VAUGHAN Pencils & Cover by MARCOS MARTIN As he searches every dimension of the Marvel Universe for a cure to save the life of his dying friend, Doctor Strange finally learns the shocking true identity of the shadowy villain who holds Wong’s life in his hands. 32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99 BLACK PANTHER #23 Written by REGINALD HUDLIN Penciled by TBD Cover by MIKE DEODATO CIVIL WAR TIE-IN “FOREIGN AFFAIRS” Part 1 (of 3) Alarmed by the Civil War that’s rocking the U.S., T’Challa and Storm decide to get off the sidelines and get involved. Whose side are they on? 32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99 BULLET POINTS #2 (of 5) Written by J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI Art & Cover by TOMMY LEE EDWARDS With military policeman Ben Parker killed during the assassination of Dr. Abraham Erskine (the developer of the Super Soldier serum), Peter Parker has become a disenchanted teen, angry at the world. After he wanders in front of the path of a gamma bomb test, how dangerous does the combination of a lonely, angry boy and the lethal power of a rampaging Hulk-ish monster become? Steve Rogers, the WWII hero known as Iron Man, is about to find out. 32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99 WINTER SOLDIER: WINTER KILLS ONE-SHOT Written by ED BRUBAKER Penciled by LEE WEEKS Cover by STEVE EPTING In the midst of the harsh division of the Civil War, James Buchanan Barnes, Captain America’s one-time partner Bucky, faces his first Christmas of the 21st century. And faces the truth of the terrible things he was forced to do as the Winter Soldier. And with Cap caught in a conflict he can neither take a side of - or understand - what moves can he make to try to redeem himself? And what do Hydra have planned for New York this Christmas? Featuring guest appearances by the Young Avengers and some of the original Invaders, this Special issue is an action-packed character study that defines the Winter Soldier’s future place in the Marvel Universe. By Wizard Top Ten writer Ed Brubaker, with dynamic art by Lee Weeks (Civil War Frontline) and a cover by Cap fan-fave Steve Epting. 48 PGS./Rated T+ ...$3.99 CIVIL WAR: WAR CRIMES ONE-SHOT Written By FRANK TIERI Pencils by STAZ JOHNSON Cover by SEAN SCOFFIELD Wilson Fisk, the incarcerated ex-Kingpin of Crime, has a deal to propose to Iron Man: he’ll use his underworld connections to help track down Captain America and his anti-Registration underground in exchange for consideration on his sentence. But can the Kingpin be trusted, or is he playing a deeper game? And how are the criminals of the Marvel Universe being forced to change the way they do business as a result of CIVIL WAR? 48 PGS/RATED T+... $3.99 DAREDEVIL #92 Written by ED BRUBAKER Penciled by MICHAEL LARK Cover by LEE BERMEJO Matt Murdock finally comes face-to-face with the person who’s been manipulating his life since he was thrown in jail, and you’ll be stunned by the revelation! Brubaker and Lark’s second arc rounds the corner toward the finish line! 32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99 FANTASTIC FOUR: THE END #3 (OF 6) Written by ALAN DAVIS Pencils & Cover by ALAN DAVIS As Johnny Storm and Ben Grimm meet on Mars to compare notes, in the deepest portions of the ocean’s depths Sue Richards makes a discovery that could change the future of their fractured family. 32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99 HEROES FOR HIRE #5 Written by JUSTIN GRAY& JIMMY PALMIOTTI Art by FRANCIS PORTELA & TOM PALMER Cover by WILLIAM TUCCI & MARK SPARACIO The thrilling conclusion to the Skrull organ story line pits the Heroes for Hire against Ricadonna’s cadre of villains and an army of the Corporation’s android assassins. Meanwhile, the recently fired Tarantula sets out to take revenge for the murder of her father by killing Ricadonna. Unfortunately for everyone involved, Ricadonna has undergone a physical transformation from crime lord to super-powered freak show! 32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99 GHOST RIDER #6 Written by DANIEL WAY Pencils & Cover by RICHARD CORBEN “HELL TO PAY”, PART 1 OF 2 How did Johnny Blaze end up in Hell, anyway? It’s simple, really: He died. And when he died, his eternal soul--long promised to Hell in exchange for “saving” Crash Simpson-- descended into the Pit, taking the Ghost Rider along with it. This is the story of how and why it all happened. Daniel Way is joined by horror comic legend RICHARD CORBEN for a special 2-part story. 32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99 MARVEL SPOTLIGHT: GHOST RIDER Written by JOHN RHETT THOMAS You keep that motor revved up and those tires burning, your blazing bike racing hot into the night. You’re Ghost Rider, and there’s no holding you back – because the devil has always got you on the run! MARVEL SPOTLIGHT brings fans of the demon with the flaming skull this special issue that covers Ghost Rider from all sides! We talk with the creative teams of the new GHOST RIDER ongoing series (Daniel Way, Mark Texeira and Javier Saltares) and the epic mini-series SPIRITS OF VENGEANCE (Garth Ennis and Clayton Crain). They’ve each staked a claim on a little piece of Ghost Rider’s soul, and we’ll be there for the full scoop! We’ll also have an in-depth look at Ghost Rider from throughout Marvel history, taking a hard look at the early days of Johnny Blaze through the Danny Ketch years of the nineties. And since Ghost Rider will hit the big screen in February, look for heavy coverage of the feature film – including interviews with the cast and crew that’ll get your motor primed and ready for the opening night! 40 PGS./No Ads/Rated T+ ...$2.99 INCREDIBLE HULK #101 Written by GREG PAK Penciled by CARLO PAGULAYAN Cover by LADRÖNN PLANET HULK: ALLEGIANCE, PART 2 Don’t miss the next installment of the comic that Wizard Magazine dubbed “Book of the Month”! In this issue: Accompanied by Caiera the Oldstrong and Hiroim the Shamed, the Hulk heads into the hold of the Shadow Elders to learn if he truly is the legendary savior known as the Sakaarson — or just another angry monster. Also — secrets revealed about the Great Portal! The final showdown with the Spikes! Elloe makes a shocking decision! And the Hulk smashes and smashes and smashes some more! Featuring pencils by the brilliant Carlo Pagulayan as well as a slew of pages by a surprise guest artist! 32 PGS./Rated A ...$2.99 THE IMMORTAL IRON FIST #2 Written by MATT FRACTION Pencils & Cover by DAVID AJA What has the Rand Corporation done to awaken the wrath of Hydra? Iron Fist kicks his way toward the truth as another piece of the puzzle comes crashing into his life—a living legend long- thought dead! Don’t miss the second action-packed issue of Marvel’s hottest new kung fu series! 32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99 IRON MAN/CAPTAIN AMERICA: CASUALTIES OF WAR ONE SHOT Written by CHRISTOS GAGE Penciled by JEREMY HAUN Cover by JIM CHEUNG 50/50 Cover Split In the midst of Civil War, Captain America and Iron Man meet secretly, one last time, to see if there’s any hope of working things out before further tragedy occurs. Don’t miss this oversized special that reveals how these two men, once the closest of friends and staunchest of allies, could end up leading opposing armies in the conflict tearing apart the Marvel Universe! 48 PGS./Rated A ...$3.99 MARVEL 1602: FANTASTICK FOUR #4 (OF 5) Written by PETER DAVID Penciled by PASCAL ALIXE Cover by GABRIELE DELL’OTTO At the end of the world is a man, NAMOR, King of Atlantis! But Atlantis is not under the sea in 1602. With both Doom and the Four from the Fantastick at his doorstep, what will King Namor do? 32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$3.50 MARVEL HOLIDAY SPECIAL Written by MIKE CAREY, ROGER LANGRIDGE, SCOTT GRAY & SHAENON GARRITY Penciled by MIKE PERKINS, ROGER LANGRIDGE & RON LIM Cover by FRAZER IRVING Join us in this year’s unbelievable follow-up to last year’s Harvey Award nominated Holiday Special! Thrill to the return of the Fin Fang Four! Enjoy the holidays with Thing and Annihlus! And much, much more! 48 PGS./Rated A ...$3.99 MOON KNIGHT #8 Written by CHARLIE HUSTON Pencils & Cover by DAVID FINCH “MIDNIGHT SUN: PART TWO: THE DEAD DON’T STAY” CASUALTIES OF WAR TIE-IN! Only three months back on the job, and they’re crawling out of the woodwork. The gangsters and hoods with old axes to grind -- them you expected, but not this guy: Someone who knows you, someone who wants your undivided attention and is willing to do anything to get it. And certainly not the fugitive Captain America, who shows up at your doorstep, wanting a word. Maybe he thinks he can harness all your excess energy into something useful...something that can aid him in his grudge match with Tony Stark in the CIVIL WAR tearing through the Marvel U? Maybe this war is worth winning at any cost? And you get to thinking... 32 PGS./Parental Advisory ...$2.99 NEW AVENGERS: ILLUMINATI #1 (OF 5) Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS & BRIAN REED Pencils & Cover by JIM CHEUNG The Illuminati is a secret organization comprised of several of the world’s most powerful heroes: Sorcerer Supreme Doctor Strange, Black Bolt, King of the Inhumans, Charles Xavier, founder of the X-Men and mutant rights activist, Reed Richards, founding member of the Fantastic Four, Namor the Sub-Mariner, King of Atlantis and Iron Man (Anthony Stark), founding member of the Avengers. These six men have worked together to mold and shape the status of the superhuman world and the world around it. How and what they have done together has remained a mystery... UNTIL NOW... Writers Brian Michael Bendis ( Avengers, Ultimate Spider-Man) and Brian Reed ( Ms. Marvel) have joined together with Jim Cheung (Young Avengers) to reveal this untold story of the Marvel Universe and the Illuminati’s actions affect today! 32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99 newuniversal #1 Written by WARREN ELLIS Penciled by SALVADOR LARROCA Planet Earth. Inhabited by six billion people. People leading ordinary lives, coping with everyday struggles. But on a night like any other, the Earth is rocked by the most startling celestial event ever witnessed by the human race. The White Event. And from its wake, a handful of humans emerge as something more. Acclaimed writer Warren Ellis (NEXTWAVE) and superstar artist Salvador Larroca (X- MEN) bring you this new universe — a universe witnessing superhuman power for the first time. 32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99 NEXTWAVE: AGENTS OF H.A.T.E. #11 Written by WARREN ELLIS Pencils and Cover by STUART IMMONEN "NOT A CIVIL WAR TIE IN" Freedom or safety? Secrets or celebrity? Iron Man or Captain America? WE DON’T CARE! What care we for freedom OR safety when there are things that need to be kicked and exploded! Yes, “explode” can now be used as a verb. DEAL WITH IT! 32 PGS./Parental Advisory ...$2.99 MS. MARVEL #10 Written by BRIAN REED Pencils & Cover by MIKE WIERINGO Carol Danvers must face herself and the terrible things she has done. Special guest X- Men Rogue and Beast appear, Carol finds a new romantic interest, and Ms. Marvel’s life begins a frightening new chapter... all in one issue! Special guest artist Mike Wieringo (Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man) joins writer Brian Reed for a very dark moment in the life of Ms. Marvel. 32 PGS./Rated A ...$2.99 ONSLAUGHT REBORN #2 (of 5) Written by JEPH LOEB Pencils & Cover by ROB LIEFELD Variant Cover by Joe Madureira The battle for the fate of the Marvel Universe has begun! The Fantastic Four are joined by Hulk, Thor, Captain America, and the Avengers—all going head-to-head against the most dangerous creature ever created: Onslaught! All-out action as only Jeph Loeb and Rob Liefeld can deliver! 32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99 PUNISHER WAR JOURNAL #2 Written by MATT FRACTION Pencils & Cover by ARIEL OLIVETTI CIVIL WAR Tie-In! Hey there, Marvel Universe. He’s back. Taking no prisoners. Literally. With Civil War in full throttle mode, Frank Castle decides to take a side. Question is, does it want him? Makes no difference for the Punisher. He’s a soldier and this is war. Get in line or get out of his way. Hop on board this star-studded Civil War tie-in brought to you by rising star Matt Fraction (Casanova), with eye-popping art by superstar artist Ariel Olivetti (Space Ghost). ITEM CODE-AUG062066 NEW FOC: 12/7/06 NEW ON SALE 12/27/06 32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99 SHE-HULK #14 Written by DAN SLOTT Penciled by RICK BURCHETT Cover by GREG HORN “Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Awesome Andy But Were Afraid to Ask.” Ever wonder how the Mad Thinker’s Awesome Android BECAME Awesome Andy? It’s the origin you never expected—complete with a bombastic battle against the MIGHTY THOR! And an ending that’ll knock your block off! Also, in the aftermath of CIVIL WAR, She-Hulk’s life takes one more life-altering turn, courtesy of a mysterious cast member from the pages of the INCREDIBLE HULK... Miss this issue at your own peril, gamma-fans! Because this builds into the start of next month’s... PLANET (w/o a) HULK! So spend $2.99 for it now... or a gazillion for it later on eBay. Just don’t say we didn’t warn ya! 32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99 RUNAWAYS #23 Written by BRIAN VAUGHAN Penciled by ADRIAN ALPHONA Cover by JO CHEN “LIVE FAST, Part Two of Three” As a new enemy turns Runaway against Runaway, the teen heroes must risk everything to prevent losing another teammate forever. 32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99 THUNDERBOLTS #109 Written by FABIAN NICIEZA Pencils & Cover by TOM GRUMMETT “Weight of the World” With the Thunderbolts decimated after the events of the Guardian Protocols, Songbird must try to salvage what is left of the team and prepare for a brand-new future. But a new direction hinges on the return of an old friend... who might be too crazy even for the T-Bolts! 32 PGS./Rated A ...$2.99 UNION JACK #4 (OF 4) Written by CHRISTIOS GAGE Pencils & Cover by MIKE PERKINS It all comes down to this -- the final battle between Union Jack, his allies and the terrorist forces of RAID in the heart of London! But could a victory bring about the worst moment of Union Jack’s career? Things change forever for Britain’s champion in this explosive final issue! 32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99 WHAT IF? X-MEN DEADLY GENESIS Written by DAVID HINE Pencils & Cover by DAVID YARDIN In the best-selling and history-making limited series X-Men: Deadly Genesis, Professor X sent a secret team of young mutants to rescue the X-Men from the living island, Krakoa, before he sent the now-famous All-New, All-Different team. This secret second team was destroyed and this eventually led to the deadly corruption of its powerful leader, Vulcan. But what if this second team HAD survived? Today, Vulcan is a celebrity hero who leads a new team of X-Men. But when Krakoa is found drifting in space, it holds a terrible secret that threatens the fate of this new generation of mutants. 48 PGS./Rated T+ ...$3.99 WHAT IF? X-MEN AGE OF APOCALYPSE Written by RICK REMENDER Penciled by DAVE WILKINS Cover by MARKO DJURJEVIC What if Legion killed Magneto and Xavier? With no leader to create any incarnation of X-Men to resist the onslaught of Apocalypse, the new world is a horrific finalized vision of Apocalypse’s dream. On the dawn of the twenty-year anniversary of the murders of Magneto and Xavier, we follow a small group consisting of Earth’s remaining heroes, led by Nate Summers as they stage a final offensive in an attempt to escape this twisted reality altogether. 32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99 WHITE TIGER #2 ( OF 6) Written by TAMORA PIERCE & TIMOTHY LIEBE Penciled by PHIL BRIONES Covers by DAVID MACK “A HERO’S COMPULSION” Angela del Toro, the new White Tiger, has exploded onto the superhero scene. During her costumed debut, Del Toro unleashed a wave of bone-shattering hurt. However she learned that the pain train goes both ways as she was left bleeding by Sano Orii and the new Cobra! Following the trail of a shadow syndicate known as Chaeyi, del Toro arrives at the doorstep of a nightspot known as the Genosha Club. Further complicating things are her strange relationship with the new Daredevil on the scene and visits from the webhead himself, Spider-Man. Good guys or bad guys---no one is going to stop del Toro from kicking crime in the teeth and getting answers. A new hero, new problems, and new, but deadly consequences---the grit is about to hit the fan! 32 PGS./Parental Advisory ...$2.99 WONDER MAN #1 (of 5) Written by PETER DAVID Pencils & Cover by ANDREW CURRIE “MY FAIR SUPER HERO” Meet Lady Killer—the dangerous assassin who comes head-to-head with the Avenger called Wonder Man! But Wonder Man doesn’t want to just stop her—he’s made a bet with a movie producer to rehabilitate her into a hero! Is this too much for even the mighty Simon Williams? Fortunately, he’s got Ms. Marvel and X-Men’s Beast in his corner... 32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99 X-MEN ASTONISHING X-MEN #20 Written by JOSS WHEDON Pencils & Cover by JOHN CASSADAY (50/50 COVER SPLIT) “UNSTOPPABLE” The secret is out! With the knowledge that Colossus is the mutant destined to destroy Breakworld, what will Ord’s next move be?! And what exactly has happened to Cyclops?! Part 2 (of 6)! 32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99 CABLE & DEADPOOL #35 Written by FABIAN NICIEZA Penciled by REILLY BROWN Cover by TOM RANEY The divorce is final, and now come the bitter recriminations. But where DEADPOOL is concerned, that means dredging up the ghosts of every person he’s ever KILLED -- and trying to understand WHY he did it and how he FELT about it -- that’s right, Wade must confront his MANLY FEELINGS of MAYHEM! The agony might very well prove too much... but what does Deadpool do if the only person capable of getting these ghosts out of his head is the person responsible for putting them there...? 32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99 EXILES #89 Written by TONY BEDARD Pencils & Cover by JAMES CALAFIORE “WALLFLOWER” Part 1 (of 1) A stand-alone issue focusing on an Exile that’s been out of action of late, Thunderbird! Comatose in a stasis wall, the fallen Exile is dreaming of a world where he had stayed with the team! What would have changed?! And would the team have been better off?! An Exiles issue fans cannot miss! 32 PGS./Rated A ...$2.99 EXILES ANNUAL #1 Written by TONY BEDARD Pencils & Cover by JIM CALAFIORE They’ve battled world-class threats of every kind imaginable and always won, but now the Exiles take on an unbeatable enemy: themselves! It’s the ORIGINAL Exiles versus the current team lineup in an impossible battle that cuts to the heart of Marvel’s most unpredictable series! 48 PGS./Rated A ...$3.99 NEW EXCALIBUR #14 Written by FRANK TIERI Pencils and Cover by JIM CALAFIORE “UNREDEEMED” The Juggernaut isn’t as unstoppable as he used to be, and he plans on changing that! The Juggernaut travels to Asia to recover the Cytorrak Gem! But does that mean that the Juggernaut of old will return?! New Excalibur is hot on his trail and may end up caught in Juggernaut’s path of destruction! Part 2 (of 3)! 32 PGS./Rated A ...$2.99 NEW X-MEN #33 Written by CHRISTOPHER YOST & CRAIG KYLE Pencils & Cover by PACO MEDINA “MERCURY FALLING” Part 1 (OF 4) New Arc! X-23’s past returns to haunt the New X-Men. Sure, the team needs a break after the horror and insanity of the last year, but TOO BAD! When Wolverine brought X- 23 back into the Institute, only Emma Frost tried to stop it. Here and now, you’ll find out why she was RIGHT. The fallout from X-23: TARGET X begins here! 32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99 UNCANNY X-MEN #481 Written by ED BRUBAKER Pencils & Cover by BILLY TAN “THE RISE AND FALL OF THE SHI’AR EMPIRE” The Shi’Ar Empire is crumbling at the hands of Vulcan! The X-Men, with Professor X captured, search for the one group of heroes that can save them and all of the Shi’Ar...the Starjammers! Part 7 (of 12)! 32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99 WOLVERINE #49 Written by ROB WILLIAMS Pencils & Cover by LAURENCE CAMPBELL SPECIAL DOUBLE-SIZED XMAS SPECIAL: “BETTER TO GIVE...” It’s Christmas Eve, and a heavily armed suicide cult–clad in elf outfits--has taken hostage a mid-Manhattan department store and is threatening to blow the place sky high. Among the shoppers: Logan, who’s just itching to sink his (Santa) claws into someone after enduring the Yuletide rush. Should be easy for a damn-near invulnerable force of nature to save the day, right? Think again. All is not as it seems, as a spoiled billionaire’s daughter is about to find out, and the true meaning of Christmas will be spelt out...in blood. 48 PGS./Parental Advisory ...$3.99 WOLVERINE: ORIGINS #9 Written by DANIEL WAY Penciled by STEVE DILLON Cover by JOE QUESADA 50/50 Cover by MARK TEXEIRA “SAVIOR”, PART 4 OF 5 Logan has to move fast. Dum-Dum Dugan is hot on his trail, Black Widow is being less than cooperative, and Omega Red is only hours away from obtaining what both he and Logan are after: The carbonadium synthesizer. It’s a breakneck race toward a sure-to-be bloody finish, with Jubilee’s life in the balance! 32 PGS./Parental Advisory ...$2.99 X-23: TARGET X #1 (OF 6) Written by CRAIG KYLE & CHRISTOPHER YOST Pencils & Cover by MIKE CHOI Variant Cover by Marko Djurdjevic Because you demanded it! Superstar Top Cow artist MIKE CHOI joins the team as X-23 returns, picking up the bloody pieces where her first mini-series left off. Having escaped the Facility that created her, X-23 struggles to create a real life for herself. But when your entire life has been about death and destruction, can you ever really escape the darkness? The rest of the story begins here, and won’t end until X-23 faces off with the one man most responsible for her life... WOLVERINE. 32 PGS./Parental Advisory ...$2.99 X-FACTOR #14 Written by PETER DAVID Pencils & Cover by PABLO RAIMONDI Five words to strike fear into the hearts of spies and evildoers everywhere: Jamie Madrox, Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D. Except Madrox has decided that it’s time to start gathering in the stray dupes that are still wandering around, the S.H.I.E.L.D. agent doesn’t especially want to go...and S.H.I.E.L.D. isn’t especially inclined to let him go. 32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99 X-MEN #194 Written by MIKE CAREY Pencils & Cover by CHRIS BACHALO “PRIMARY INFECTION” Part 1 (of 3)! Having barely survived their first mission as a team, Rogue’s squad immediately find themselves up against another new mysterious threat! What does the man called Pan want with the X-Men, and what is he willing to do to get it?! 32 PGS./Rated A ...$2.99 X-MEN: FIRST CLASS #4 (OF 8) Written by JEFF PARKER Penciled by ROGER CRUZ Cover by MARKO DJURDJEVIC What dark force concerns Professor X and his gifted students as well as Dr. Strange, Master of the Mystic Arts? The answer lies in the ruby reality of the entity known as Cytorrak! 32 PGS./Rated A ...$2.99 X-MEN: PHOENIX - WARSONG #4 (OF 6) Written by GREG PAK Penciled by TYLER KIRKHAM Cover by MARC SILVESTRI It’s the X-Men vs. the Cuckoos! Something in their heads has set the Cuckoos off to annihilate everything in their way! Is it the Phoenix?! Or something even more sinister?! Part 4 (of 5)! 32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99 MAX HELLSTORM: SON OF SATAN #3 (OF 5) Written by ALEXANDER IRVINE Penciled by RUSSELL BRAUN Cover by ARTHUR SUYDAM “EQUINOX,” PART 3 Demons have descended on New Orleans, harvesting body parts in a furious race to reassemble a being of unlimited power, a being whose resurrection is too terrible to contemplate. Daimon Hellstorm has got only one option to thwart the demons' plot: Locate just one piece -- one key body part without which the entity can never, ever, be whole -- and make sure no one finds it. Just how far is Daimon ready to go? Find out. He’s not called the Son of Satan for nothing. This is The Son of Satan as you’ve never seen him before, brought to you by acclaimed novelist Alexander Irvine (The Narrows), with searing art by Russell Braun (Animal Man) and Klaus Janson. 32 PGS./Mature/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 PUNISHER #42 Written by GARTH ENNIS Penciled by LEANDRO FERNANDEZ Cover by TIM BRADSTREET “MAN OF STONE,” CONCLUSION Despite being boxed in, outmanned and outgunned, Frank Castle stared down General Nikolai Alexandrovich Zakharov, “The Man of Stone,” ready to resolve unfinished business. Now, stranded in the mountains of Afghanistan, Frank contemplates the two promises he’s made to Kathryn O’Brien. One he’s already kept. The other, he’s about to. This is more than just punishment...it’s payback. 32 PGS./Mature/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 WISDOM #2 (OF 6) Written by PAUL CORNELL Pencils and Cover by TREVOR HAIRSINE People in Wiltshire are having nightmares. This wouldn’t be a problem if there weren’t soldiers from the nearby military base shooting the place up because of their bad dreams. It’s up to Pete Wisdom and MI 13 to get to the bottom of it. Little do they know that this threat threatens all of Great Britain and the whole world! 32 PGS./Mature/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. ZOMBIE #4 (OF 4) Written by MIKE RAICHT Pencils & Cover by KYLE HOTZ With a thousand zombies in front of him and two homicidal bank robbers behind him, Simon Garth has gone from innocent bystander to live zombie-bait in less than 24 hours. But will Simon have the guts -- and the brains -- to survive a no-win situation? With a mysterious zombie plague spreading like wildfire -- and threatening to consume all of New York -- he’d better! Good thing this is a MAX book! Don’t miss the stomach- wrenching conclusion to this flesh munching MAX limited series by Mike Raicht and Kyle Hotz 32 PGS./Mature/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 in GUILTY PLEASURES #1 (of 12) Written by LAURELL K. HAMILTON Adapted by STACIE M. RITCHIE Pencils & Wraparound Cover by BRETT BOOTH Variant cover by GREG HORN In a world where vampires and were-creatures are legal citizens of the United States, Anita Blake is an animator, raising the dead for a living. But she’s also known as the “Executioner,” a deadly hunter who slays vampires who have gone beyond their legal rights and become monsters in the eyes of society. For this reason, she avoids vampires whenever possible. But an impromptu bacherlorette party for a close friend brings her down into St. Louis’s vampire district. and into a vampire strip club known as “Guilty Pleasures.” But Anita senses that the place is more dangerous for her than it should be, and a surprise attack confirms her darkest suspicions! Adapted from the bestselling romantic horror novel by Laurell K. Hamilton, ANITA BLAKE: VAMPIRE HUNTER in GUILTY PLEASURES is an “Grown Up Buffy” adventure that is sure to seduce readers into picking up every issue! 32 PGS./Rated T+ .$2.99 ITEM CODE: JUL068379 GREG HORN VARIANT ITEM CODE: JUL068380 New FOC: 9/28 - New On Sale: 10/18 ANITA BLAKE: VAMPIRE HUNTER in GUILTY PLEASURES #2 (of 12) Written by LAURELL K. HAMILTON Adapted by STACIE M. RITCHIE Pencils & Cover by BRETT BOOTH Anita Blake tries to stay away from vampires whenever she can - after all, she’s known as “the Executioner” among her kind after killing so many of them when they’ve gone beyond their legal status. And yet she finds herself battling the vampire Aubrey in the “Guilty Pleasures” night club after a particularly poorly planned bacherlorette party. But Aubrey is the least of her worries when another vampire named Jean-Claude takes her to see Nikolaos, the vampire master of St. Louis. especially when Anita finds herself trapped in a dungeon that is swarming with were-rats! 32 PGS./Rated T+ .$2.99 ITEM CODE: JUL068382 - New FOC: 10/26 - New On Sale: 11/15 ANITA BLAKE: VAMPIRE HUNTER in GUILTY PLEASURES #3 (of 12) Written by LAURELL K. HAMILTON Adapted by STACIE M. RITCHIE Pencils & Cover by BRETT BOOTH Anita Blake has faced great horrors in her career as a vampire hunter and an animator of the undead, but being left in a dungeon with an army of were-rats is hardly her idea of a good time. Fortunately, she is able to escape when her vampire hosts intercede, but her good luck seems short-lived when she is brought before Nikolaos, the master vampire of St. Louis. What Nikolaos wants is unclear, but one thing is certain - even an experienced vampire hunter like Anita cannot stand against a being as powerful as this! But can she survive the night? 32 PGS./Rated T+ .$2.99 RED PROPHET: THE TALES OF ALVIN MAKER COLLECTED EDITION Written by ORSON SCOTT CARD Adapted by ROLAND BERNARD BROWN Pencils & Cover by RENATO ARLEM These are the tales of Orson Scott Card’s Alvin Maker, which takes place in an alternate American history where folk magic really works. And this is the story of the RED PROPHET, where Alvin finds himself caught in a war between the Red men and the Whites on the American frontier. Collects RED PROPHET: THE TALES OF ALVIN MAKER #1 & #2. 48 PGS./Rated T+ .$3.99 ITEM CODE: JUL068388 - New FOC: 9/21 - New On Sale: 10/11 RED PROPHET: THE TALES OF ALVIN MAKER #3 (of 12) Written by ORSON SCOTT CARD Adapted by ROLAND BERNARD BROWN Pencils & Cover by RENATO ARLEM Alvin Miller is a young boy with an incredible power – the ability to shape the world around him by “making.” But Alvin also had a powerful adversary known as the “Unmaker” that grows stronger every time he uses his ability to create death or destruction. And as the drunken Red man Lolla-Wossiky encounters Alvin for the first time, he realizes he must teach the boy of his great purpose and responsibility before the Unmaker can gain a foothold. But both Alvin and Lolla-Wossiky will be changed forever by the experience, and one of them will go on to become the RED PROPHET while the other will one day build a special place known as the Crystal City... 32 PGS./Rated T+ .$2.99 ITEM CODE: JUL068387 - New FOC: 10/12 - New On Sale: 11/1 RED PROPHET: THE TALES OF ALVIN MAKER #4 (of 12) Written by ORSON SCOTT CARD Adapted by ROLAND BERNARD BROWN Pencils & Cover by RENATO ARLEM In an alternate history of the American frontier where folk magic actually works, Hooch Palmer finds himself trapped in Carthage City, where things seem to have gone crazy since the rise of the man known as the “Red Prophet.” Governor William Henry Harrison throws Hooch in jail for trying to cheat him, but Hooch has a trick of his own up his sleeve - he’s a “spark,” with the ability to start fires wherever he likes. And Carthage City is going to burn! Adapted from the bestselling novel by Orson Scott Card, RED PROPHET: THE TALES OF ALVIN MAKER is a thrill ride through history that readers simply will not want to put down! 32 PGS./Rated T+ .$2.99 MAGICIAN: APPRENTICE COLLECTED EDITION Written by RAYMOND E. FEIST Adapted By MICHAEL AVON OEMING & BRYAN J.L. GLASS Pencils & Cover by BRETT BOOTH This special edition collects the sold-out issues MAGICIAN: APPRENTICE #1 and #2! The epic Riftwar Saga begins here! Adapted from the beloved bestselling novel by Raymond E. Feist, MAGICIAN: APPRENTICE is the beginning of an epic saga that critics have hailed as “second only to the Lord of the Rings!” 48 PGS./Rated T+ .$3.99 ITEM CODE: JUL068384 New FOC: 9/21 - New On Sale: 10/11 MAGICIAN: APPRENTICE #3 (of 12) Written by RAYMOND E. FEIST Adapted By MICHAEL AVON OEMING & BRYAN J.L. GLASS Pencils & Cover by BRETT BOOTH The magician’s apprentice Pug is infatuated with the Princess Carline, but he has difficulty enjoying her surly attitude as the two of them ride together on horseback during her leisure time. When the two stop for a picnic, however, they are attacked by trolls, who are far too much for the young teenagers to handle on their own! But Pug has a power inside himself unlike anything the world of Midkemia has ever seen, and when the crisis causes it to release, the trolls are the least of his worries! 32 PGS./Rated T+ .$2.99 ITEM CODE: JUL068383 New FOC: 10/19 - New On Sale: 11/8 MAGICIAN: APPRENTICE #4 (of 12) Written by RAYMOND E. FEIST Adapted By MICHAEL AVON OEMING & BRYAN J.L. GLASS Pencils & Cover by BRETT BOOTH The Riftwar is coming! Pug and Tomas have discovered the shipwreck of a strange group of foreign invaders, and the court of Crydee is alarmed as the mens’ strange armor and weapons are examined. But an even more peculiar twist reveals that these men are not from Midkemia at all - they have traveled through a magical rift to conquer worlds outside their own. Midkemia will soon be overwhelmed by the armies of the Tsurani - unless the rest of the kingdom can be warned in time 32 PGS./Rated T+ .$2.99 PTOLUS: City by the Spire #1 (2nd Printing) & 2 (of 6) Written by MONTE COOK Pencils & Cover by CAANAN WHITE Sheva Callister is a former adventurer and treasure hunter who is supposed to be retired after the death of her partner, Parnell. But a noble from the mysterious city of Ptolus meets her with a special task - he’ll give her something she desperately wants if she’ll retrieve a special brooch for him. Sheva takes the job, against her better judgment, and soon finds herself in a complex web of deception as some of Ptolus’s most infamous residents attempt to kill her and take her hungersword! Written by Monte Cook, one of the co-developers of the D20 gaming system and a major campaign contributor to the worlds of Dungeon & Dragons, PTOLUS: CITY BY THE SPIRE is an incredible adventure through Cook’s famous paper-and-pencil game, which is already turning heads for being “the most deluxe campaign set ever developed”! 32 PGS. (each)/Rated T+ .$2.99 (each) #1 : ITEM CODE: JUL068386 - New FOC: 10/5 - New On Sale: 10/25 #2: ITEM CODE: JUL068385 - New FOC: 11/2 - New On Sale: 11/22 PTOLUS: City by the Spire #3 (of 6) Written by MONTE COOK Pencils & Cover by CAANAN WHITE Sheva Callister is still mourning the disappearance of her dead partner, Parnell, but she won’t that stop her from getting revenge on Kevris Killraven, who is apparently behind the wild goose chase she has been sent on throughout the mysterious city of Ptolus. The best way to get back at him is to intrude on a private meeting on the site of an old church, and Sheva has no problem wading through the catacombs below to do so. But it also means heading through an ancient crypt, where a powerful Lich King is said to abide! 32 PGS./Rated T+ .$2.99 THE HEDGE KNIGHT PREMIERE HC Written by GEORGE R. R. MARTIN Adapted by BEN AVERY Pencils & Cover by MIKE MILLER Variant Cover by MIKE MILLER A century before the events of New York Times bestselling author George R. R. Martin’s epic series, A SONG OF ICE AND FIRE, a squire named Dunk picks up the sword and shield of his dead master and enters a tournament to begin his career as a knight. But ‘Ser Duncan’ has much to learn about this world of knights and nobles, and as he attempts to find a sponsor who will allow him to enter the tournament, he makes friends and enemies readily. Dunk is a capable fighter and has a strong sense of honor, but is that enough for him to become a true knight in the eyes of the others. or is he just a young man living a delusion and putting those he knows in grave danger? Adapted from the popular novella by George R. R. Martin, this special hardcover edition of THE HEDGE KNIGHT celebrates the original graphic novel, which was beloved by fans and critics alike for its deep storytelling and breathtaking visuals - so much so that the first edition it became one of the bestselling graphic novels of 2004! 164PGS./Rated T+ .$19.99 ITEM CODE: - New FOC: 11/2 - New On Sale: 12/6 ICON COMICS CRIMINAL #3 Written by ED BRUBAKER Art by SEAN PHILLIPS Top Ten writer Ed Brubaker (Daredevil, Cap, Uncanny X-Men) and best-selling Marvel Zombies artist Sean Phillips' CRIMINAL is the hottest creator-owned debut of the year, and the third part of their acclaimed first arc, "Coward" shows you why critics are already hailing it as the best new comic of the year! The heist has fallen to pieces, and Leo and Greta are hiding out, waiting for the smoke to clear. But they have half the take with them, and their "friends" are not happy about that. So while Leo helps Greta heal from her injuries, they plot their next move, knowing any wrong step could mean death for them and the people they care about. Bonus -- CRIMINAL promises more content than the average comic, with each issue packed from cover to cover with content, featuring a full length continuing story, as well as back-up stories and articles and DVD-style behind the scenes extras. 32 pages/no ads/Mature Content…$2.99 KABUKI: REFLECTIONS #7 Written by DAVID MACK Art & Cover by DAVID MACK This square-bound volume acts as a tie-in to the documentary on THE ALCHEMY OF ART: DAVID MACK DVD from Herovideoproductions.com, offered in the Video/DVD section of this month’s Previews. REFLECTIONS #7 includes details and commentary on the never-before-seen stories, and handmade books and paintings, from the DVD. Also featuring step-by-step art techniques, and loads of art and extras you’ve never seen before. Ever wonder how David Mack does his artwork? How his pages and covers go from sketches and drawings to finished art? How he uses models, and figure drawings? It’s all in here! 48 PGS./Rated T+ ...$5.99 OFFERED AGAIN: KABUKI #1-7 (including Alex Maleev, Adam Hughes, Mike Mignola & Jae Lee covers) & REFLECTIONS #5-6. POWERS: THE DEFINITIVE COLLECTION VOL. 2 HC Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS Art & Cover by MICHAEL AVON OEMING Following hot on the heels of the FIRST-EVER POWERS HARDCOVER comes – wait for it – THE SECOND POWERS HARDCOVER...EVER. It’s a hardcover collection of the entire second year of POWERS in chronological order! The first three epic POWERS stories, issues #12-24, are presented in order of publication – remastered, redesigned and reformatted! Also featuring all the POWERS bonus features you’ve come to know and love: sketchwork, scripts, interviews, galleries, original designs and another POWERS Best of the Letter Column, Year Two! This is the most celebrated year of this award-winning title! A must-have for your comic library! 488 PGS./Explicit Content ...$29.99 ISBN: 0-7851-2440-3 Trim size: oversized POWERS is TM & © 2006 Jinxworld Inc. All Rights Reserved. MARVEL HARDCOVERS AVENGERS DISASSEMBLED HC Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS Penciled by DAVID FINCH Cover by DAVID FINCH The powerhouse team of Brian Michael Bendis and David Finch take on Earth’s Mightiest Heroes! It begins with the return of a team member thought dead – and by the time it’s over, everything you know about the Avengers will have changed! The event that rocked the entirety of the Marvel Universe and set the stage for New Avengers is presented here for the first time as a deluxe, oversize hardcover with all-new extras! Collects AVENGERS #500-503 and the AVENGERS FINALE. 184 PGS./Rated T+ ...$24.99 ISBN: 0-7851-2294-X Trim size: Oversized MARVEL MASTERWORKS: THE AVENGERS VOL. 6 Written by ROY THOMAS Penciled by JOHN BUSCEMA, DON HECK & WERNER ROTH Cover by JOHN BUSCEMA Get ready for Earth’s Mightiest Heroes matched with two of comics’ mightiest talents, Roy Thomas and John Buscema, as the Marvel Masterworks take you on a trip through one of the most stellar creative periods in Avengers’ history! This baby’s full to the brim with an amazing array watershed Avengers moments—the Black Panther joins the team, a pitched battle between the Avengers and the X-Men, the debut of the new Masters of Evil, the details behind Cap’s fateful battle with Baron Zemo, a reality-bending battle between the current Avengers and the original Avengers, and the first appearance of the evil Ultron-5! Oh, and don’t worry, we didn’t forget—it all closes out on one heck of a high note with the first-ever appearance of the Vision and one of the most famous stories in all of Marveldom, “Even an Android Can Cry”. Bring your tissues, True Believer, ’cause this one’s gonna get ya right there. Collecting AVENGERS (Vol. 1) #51-58, ANNUAL #2 & X-MEN (Vol. 1) #45 256 PGS./All Ages ...$49.99 ISBN: 0-7851-2079-3 MARVEL MASTERWORKS: THE AVENGERS VOL. 6 – VARIANT EDITION VOL. 70 256 PGS./All Ages ...$54.99 ISBN: 0-7851-2080-7 MARVEL VISIONARIES: JOHN BUSCEMA HC Written by STAN LEE, ROY THOMAS, GERRY CONWAY, MARV WOLFMAN, LEN WEIN, ROGER STERN, CHRIS CLAREMONT & OTHERS Penciled by JOHN BUSCEMA Cover by JOHN BUSCEMA The Incredible Hulk, the devastating Dragon Man, the epic end of the gods themselves...none of it was too much for Big John! One of comicdom’s most acclaimed creators takes center stage in this genre-spanning gathering of greats! Nick Fury vs. Hydra! Thor vs. the Silver Surfer! The origins of Wolverine and Dracula! The twilight of the Masters of Evil! Includes crime, horror, romance and western work from the pre- Marvel era! Plus: rare Silver Surfer stories unseen for decades! Collects CRIME FIGHTERS #4; STRANGE TALES #22 & #150; TALES TO ASTONISH #85-87; AVENGERS #41-42, #75-76, #277 & ANNUAL #2; SILVER SURFER #4; MY LOVE #2; FANTASTIC FOUR #111-112; THOR #200; DRACULA LIVES #3; MARVEL SPOTLIGHT #30; WOLVERINE #10; and MARVEL SHADOWS & LIGHT #3. 368 PGS./Rated T+ ...$34.99 ISBN: 0-7851-2161-7 Trim size: oversized RUNAWAYS VOL. 2 HC Written by BRIAN K. VAUGHAN Penciled by TAKESHI MIYAZAWA, ADRIAN ALPHONA & SKOTTIE YOUNG All New Cover by ADRIAN ALPHONA This deluxe hardcover collects RUNAWAYS VOLS. 5-6, plus extras. In TRUE BELIEVERS, it’s an all-new beginning for the book that Wizard calls “the best original concept from Marvel in thirty years!” When a group of teenagers discovers that their parents are actually super-villains, they run away from home...but that’s only step one! Now that the evil Pride is gone, nearly every bad guy in the Marvel Universe is trying to fill the power vacuum in Los Angeles, and the Runaways are the only heroes who can stop them! Plus: What does a mysterious new team of young heroes want with the Runaways, and which fan-favorite Marvel characters are part of this group? And in ESCAPE TO NEW YORK, the Runaways embark on a coast-to-coast adventure, guest- starring Cloak and Dagger AND the New Avengers! When Cloak is accused of a crime he didn’t commit by the heroes of New York City, the vigilante is forced to turn to the teenage Runaways for help. This story will take our teens to a place they’ve never been: NYC! Collects RUNAWAYS (VOL. 2) #1-12 and the Runaways/X-Men team-up from FREE COMIC BOOK DAY 2006. 312 PGS./Rated T+ ...$24.99 ISBN: 0-7851-2358-X Trim size: oversized PUNISHER MAX: FROM FIRST TO LAST HC Written by GARTH ENNIS Penciled by JOHN SEVERIN, LEWIS LAROSA & RICHARD CORBEN Cover by TIM BRADSTREET Collecting three deadly one-shots! THE TYGER: Long before he waged a one-man vendetta against organized crime, long before he was young lieutenant waging war in the jungles of ‘Nam, Frank Castle was a 10-year-old boy growing up on the mean streets of Brooklyn. When a classmate commits suicide in the aftermath of an unspeakable act, young Frank uncovers a secret dark enough to blacken the purest of hearts. Thus begins his first journey on the road that will eventually turn him into the man known as the Punisher, a journey that will bring him face to face with the Tyger: a creature not made by God, but just as vital to the world as anything He created. THE CELL: From the darkest bowels of Riker’s prison, the old men preside over their empire. Nothing goes down without their say-so; no one draws a breath without their permission. And when a riot explodes, they need only fortify their defenses and ride it out. But someone else is weaving his way through the bloodstained halls, their newest neighbor: Frank Castle. THE END: Legendary artist Richard Corben joins definitive Punisher writer Garth Ennis for Frank Castle’s last stand! In a world gone mad, the Punisher just might be the sanest man on Earth. Now he’s heading home, to the place it all began, and heaven help anyone who stands in his path. Collects PUNISHER: THE TYGER, PUNISHER: THE CELL, PUNISHER: THE END. 152 PGS./Mature/Explicit Content ...$19.99 ISBN: 0-7851-2276-1 Trim size: oversized SUPREME POWER VOL. 2 HC Written by J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI Penciled by GARY FRANK & DAN JURGENS Cover by GARY FRANK This deluxe hardcover collects SUPREME POWER VOL. 3: HIGH COMMAND and SUPREME POWER: HYPERION, plus extras. In HIGH COMMAND, Hyperion, the Blur and Nighthawk -- in their first adventure as the newly formed Squadron -- have a long-overdue showdown with the super-powered serial killer who’s been terrorizing the nation! But will they live long enough to stop him? Plus: What does the most powerful being on the planet do when he finds out he’s been manipulated, and that his whole life is practically a lie? How will Hyperion react, and what does that mean for the rest of humanity – and the government that’s organized these deceitful machinations? And in HYPERION, Mark Milton suddenly finds himself both alone and hunted now that the world knows his dark secret. Four new super-powered individuals – each based on a character from the original Squadron Supreme -- are after his hide, and they’ve got the will and means to take him down! Collects SUPREME POWER #13-18 and SUPREME POWER: HYPERION #1-5. 264 PGS./Explicit Content ...$29.99 ISBN: 0-7851-2133-1 Trim size: oversized SUPREME POWER VOL. 1 HC STILL AVAILABLE! $29.99 (ISBN: 0-7851-1369-X) WOLVERINE BY CLAREMONT & MILLER PREMIERE HC Written by CHRIS CLAREMONT Penciled by FRANK MILLER & PAUL SMITH Cover by FRANK MILLER The master of mutants joins the master of ninjas in Wolverine’s first solo series – replete with romance, intrigue and mayhem! Our beleaguered berserker’s in Japan on a mission of the heart, if he can survive the Hand first! Plus: the introduction of everyone’s favorite riotous ronin, Yukio! Collects WOLVERINE #1-4, plus Uncanny X-Men # 172-172. 144 PGS./Rated T+ ...$19.99 ISBN: 0-7851-2329-6 Trim size: standard WOLVERINE BY CLAREMONT & MILLER PREMIERE HC – VARIANT EDITION VOL. 3 144 PGS./Rated T+ ...$19.99 ISBN: 0-7851-2572-8 MOON KNIGHT VOL. 1: THE BOTTOM PREMIERE HC Written by CHARLIE HUSTON Pencils & Cover by DAVID FINCH The Fist of Khonshu is back and badder than ever, courtesy of acclaimed novelist Charlie Huston (Caught Stealing, Six Bad Things) and red-hot, fan-favorite artist David Finch (NEW AVENGERS). Collects MOON KNIGHT #1-6. 152 PGS./Parental Advisory ...$19.99 ISBN: 0-7851-2186-2 Trim size: standard MOON KNIGHT VOL.1: THE BOTTOM PREMIERE HC VARIANT 152 PGS./PARENTAL ADVISORY...$19.99 ISBN: 0-7851-2542-6 MARVEL DIGESTS SPIDER-MAN LOVES MARY JANE VOL. 2: THE NEW GIRL DIGEST Written by SEAN MCKEEVER Penciled by VALENTINE DE LANDRO & TAKESHI MIYAZAWA Cover by TAKESHI MIYAZAWA There’s a new girl at Midtown High. Her name’s Gwen Stacy, and she has her sights set on Peter Parker! What’s a lovesick Mary Jane to do? Plus: Mary Jane Watson wasn’t always the girl she is today. How did she become the sort of person to push her problems away rather than face them? And how is it that Peter Parker, Spider-Man and Spidey’s origin itself all play pivotal roles? See the birth of the greatest modern super hero like you’ve never seen it before! Collects SPIDER-MAN LOVES MARY JANE #6-10. 120 PGS./All Ages ...$7.99 ISBN: 0-7851-2265-6 SPIDER-MAN LOVES MARY JANE VOL. 1: SUPER CRUSH DIGEST STILL AVAILABLE! $7.99 (ISBN: 0-7851-1954-X) MARVEL GRAPHIC NOVELS X-MEN: DEADLY GENESIS TPB Written by ED BRUBAKER Penciled by TREVOR HAIRSINE Cover by MARC SILVESTRI What happens when the skeletons in your closet finally break down the door and come looking for you? The X-Men are about to find out! In the wake of the tragic events of HOUSE OF M, the mutant community is in turmoil, and the X-Men are bearing the brunt of this New World Order. Amid the chaos, a new enemy awakens, one whose very existence will haunt the founding members of the X-Men like nothing has before. Who is this new threat? How is he tied to Professor X’s darkest secret? Cyclops, Wolverine and the others must find out soon, before they and those closest to them go mad! X-MEN: DEADLY GENESIS, by Wizard Top Ten creators Ed Brubaker and Trevor Hairsine, is a mysterious blend of horror and super-heroics, as well as a celebration of the 30th anniversary of GIANT SIZE X-MEN #1, that will have X-Men fans talking for years to come! Collects X-MEN: DEADLY GENESIS #1-6. 200 PGS./Rated T+ ...$19.99 ISBN: 0-7851-1830-6 NEW X-MEN: CHILDHOOD’S END VOL. 3 TPB Written by CRAIG KYLE & CHRISTOPHER YOST Penciled by PACO MEDINA & DUNCAN ROULEAU Cover by PACO MEDINA The New X-Men have been killed, blown up and absolutely decimated. Now, they’re on the offensive! But after all they’ve been through, will they have the strength to defeat their toughest enemy yet? Hey, maybe the New Avengers could help! Collects NEW X- MEN #28-31. 96 PGS./Rated T+ ...$10.99 ISBN: 0-7851-2025-4 These NEW X-MEN TRADE PAPERBACKS STILL AVAILABLE! NEW X-MEN: CHILDHOOD’S END VOL. 1...$10.99 (ISBN: 0-7851-1831-4) NEW X-MEN: CHILDHOOD’S END VOL. 2...$10.99 (ISBN: 0-7851-2024-6) WOLVERINE: ORIGINS & ENDINGS TPB Written by DANIEL WAY Art by JAVIER SALTARES & MARK TEXEIRA Cover by JOE QUESADA Left shaken at ground zero after the cataclysmic events of HOUSE OF M, Logan has no choice but to soldier on, as he done so many times before — but has the burden now become too great? In his lifetime, Logan has been both a hero and a villain, a player and a pawn...but what is he now? Don’t miss out on the beginning of an epic more than a century in the making. Collects WOLVERINE #36-40. 128 PGS./Parental Advisory ...$13.99 ISBN: 0-7851-1979-5 MARVEL COMICS PRESENTS: WOLVERINE VOL. 4 TPB Written by DWIGHT ZIMMERMAN & HOWARD MACKIE Penciled by PAUL RYAN & MARK TEXEIRA Cover by ROB LIEFELD The mayhem-loving mutant faces occult intrigue against Abdul Alhazred, while fallout from the Acts of Vengeance brings him face to facelessness with the ninjas of Deathwatch! Wolverine does it again, and he does it the best! Guest-starring Ghost Rider! Collects MARVEL COMICS PRESENTS #62-71. 104 PGS./Rated T+ ...$12.99 ISBN: 0-7851-2066-1 These MARVEL COMICS PRESENTS WOLVERINE TRADE PAPERBACKS STILL AVAILABLE! MARVEL COMICS PRESENTS: WOLVERINE VOL. 1...$12.99 (ISBN: 0-7851-1826-8) MARVEL COMICS PRESENTS: WOLVERINE VOL. 2...$12.99 (ISBN: 0-7851-1883-7) MARVEL COMICS PRESENTS: WOLVERINE VOL. 3...$12.99 (ISBN: 0-7851-2065-3) HEROES REBORN: AVENGERS TPB Written by ROB LIEFELD, JIM VALENTINO, JEPH LOEB & WALT SIMONSON Penciled by ROB LIEFELD, JOE PHILLIPS, JOE BENNETT & AL RIO Cover by ROB LIEFELD Cap, Thor, the Vision, Hawkeye, Hellcat, Mantis and more: The Avengers lineup is both new AND classic on an Earth that hits them with villains as fast as they can assemble! Revised versions of Ultron, the Radioactive Man, the Grim Reaper and many more prove their mastery of evil against Reborn Earth’s mightiest heroes! Plus, the Heroes Reborn Universe only got a piece of the Hulk – but, darn it, it may still be more than it can handle! Guest-starring Nick Fury and the Fantastic Four! Collects AVENGERS (VOL. 2) #1-12. 336 PGS./Rated A ...$29.99 ISBN: 0-7851-2337-7 These HEROES REBORN TRADE PAPERBACKS STILL AVAILABLE! HEROES REBORN: CAPTAIN AMERICA...$29.99 (ISBN: 0-7851-2339-3) HEROES REBORN: FANTASTIC FOUR...$29.99 (ISBN: 0-7851-2336-9) HEROES REBORN: IRON MAN...$29.99 (ISBN: 0-7851-2338-5) THOR: BLOOD OATH TPB Written by MICHAEL AVON OEMING Penciled by SCOTT KOLINS Cover by SCOTT KOLINS Travel back in Marvel history for a classic Thor adventure! Stepping out of the past of the glorious days of Kirby, Lee and Buscema, THOR: BLOOD OATH presents Thor in his prime, with your favorite cast -- including Odin, Balder, the Warriors Three and more! The Warriors Three are put on trial for murder. Standing beside his brothers-in-arms, Thor ties himself to their fate, as they are sent on an impossible journey by the Giants to pay their “weird” a blood price for the killing of a Giant’s son. Thor and his three allies will journey across the lands, through Greece, Midgard, Asia and Africa, and clash with gods, monsters, the dead and occasionally each other! Collects THOR : BLOOD OATH #1-6. 144 PGS./Rated T+ ...$14.99 ISBN: 0-7851-1852-7 WHAT IF? CLASSIC VOL. 3 TPB Written by GARY FRIEDRICH, DON GLUT, MARV WOLFMAN, DOUG MOENCH, STEVEN GRANT & PETER GILLIS. Penciled by HERB TRIMPE, JOHN BUSCEMA, WALT SIMONSON, CARMINE INFANTINO, ROSS ANDRU, GEORGE PEREZ, RICK HOBERG, TOM SUTTON & PAT BRODERICK. Cover by GENE COLAN It’s alternate-Earth anarchy as Doctor Strange, Captain Marvel, Ghost Rider, Spider- Woman, Nova and Shang-Chi are turned against humanity when fate is tossed a twist by that infamous question mark! Plus: The Howling Commandos fight for Earth, and Spider- Man fights for...ratings!? Featuring the Fantastic Four, Daredevil and Hellstorm! Collects WHAT IF? #14-15 and #17-20. 216 PGS./All Ages ...$24.99 ISBN: 0-7851-2081-5 These WHAT IF? CLASSIC TRADE PAPERBACKS STILL AVAILABLE! WHAT IF? CLASSIC VOL. 1...$24.99 (ISBN: 0-7851-1702-4) WHAT IF? CLASSIC VOL. 2...$24.99 (ISBN: 0-7851-1843-8) CAPTAIN AMERICA AND THE FALCON: NOMAD TPB Written by STEVE ENGLEHART & JOHN WARNER Penciled by SAL BUSCEMA, FRANK ROBBINS & HERB TRIMPE Cover by GIL KANE Disillusioned by government corruption, Steve Rogers lays down uniform and shield -- but it’s not as easy to set aside half a lifetime of heroics, so a new legend is born: Nomad, the man without a country? But who will take up the forsaken red-white-and-blue, and what will it cost him to hold onto it? Boss Morgan, the Viper and the Red Skull are on hand with enough villainy for any hero, old or new! Plus: the origin of the Falcon! Guest- starring Nick Fury and the agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.! Collects CAPTAIN AMERICA AND THE FALCON #177-186. 192 PGS./Rated T+ ...$24.99 ISBN: 0-7851-2197-8 CAPTAIN AMERICA AND THE FALCON: SECRET EMPIRE TPB STILL AVAILABLE! $19.99 (ISBN: 0-7851-1836-5) STAR BRAND CLASSIC VOL. 1 TPB Written by JIM SHOOTER Penciled by JOHN ROMITA JR. Cover by JOHN ROMITA JR. A New Universe is born as Pittsburgh mechanic Ken Connell is gifted with the strange superhuman abilities of the Star Brand! As he struggles to come to grips with his newfound powers in an all-too-real world without super heroes, Ken battles terrorists and paranormals, survives a point-blank nuclear explosion, blows up a mountain on the moon...and single-handedly attacks Libya! Collects STAR BRAND #1-7. 176 PGS./Rated T+ ...$19.99 ISBN: 0-7851-2352-0 ESSENTIAL DEFENDERS VOL. 2 TPB Written by LEN WEIN, CHRIS CLAREMONT, STEVE GERBER, BILL MANTLO, MARY SKRENES, TONY ISABELLA, JIM STARLIN, DON MCGREGOR, ROGER SLIFER, GERRY CONWAY & SCOTT EDELMAN Penciled by SAL BUSCEMA, KLAUS JANSON, VINCE COLLETTA, MIKE ESPOSITO, FRANK GIACOIA, JOHN TARTAGLIONE, SAM GRAINGER, JIM MOONEY, GIL KANE, JIM STARLIN, DAN ADKINS, DON NEWTON, DON HECK Cover by GIL KANE There’s nothing the non-team can’t handle when mutants, gods, demons and miscreants of the 1950s all get their crack at the sensational super heroes of the seventies! With Luke Cage! The Guardians of the Galaxy! The Son of Satan vs. the Sons of the Serpent! Brain transplants, foreign intrigue and the tumultuous terror of Tapping Tommy! Daredevil, Yellowjacket, Bambi! And introducing...an Elf!? Featuring the first appearance of the ever-reliable Wrecking Crew! Collects DEFENDERS #15-39 and GIANT-SIZE DEFENDERS #1-5. 616 PGS./Rated T+ ...$16.99 ISBN: 0-7851-2150-1 ESSENTIAL DEFENDERS VOL. 1 TPB STILL AVAILABLE! $16.99 (ISBN: 0-7851-1547-1) ESSENTIAL OFFICIAL HANDBOOK OF THE MARVEL UNIVERSE - UPDATE 89 VOL. 1 TPB Written by PETER SANDERSON, PETER WOHL, MARCUS MCLAURIN, GLENN HERDLING & LEN KAMINSKI Penciled by VARIOUS Cover by RON FRENZ Origins and updates of the eighties’ elite in one easy installment! Trace major revisions to major characters such as Archangel and Vision, the Red Skull and S.H.I.E.L.D., the Hulk and Hobgoblin – and who knows who else! Featuring the debut stats of Apocalypse, Sinister, Venom and more! Plus: Marvel’s first go-round of profiles for herodom’s best supporting casts! Collects OFFICAL HANDBOOK OF THE MARVEL UNVIERSE - UPDATE ‘89 #1-8. 496 PGS./Rated A ...$16.99 ISBN: 0-7851-1937-X These ESSENTIAL OHOTMU TRADE PAPERBACKS STILL AVAILABLE! 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MARVEL ADVENTURES FLIP MAGAZINE #20 MARVEL ADVENTURES SPIDER-MAN #20 MARVEL ADVENTURES FANTASTIC FOUR #16 MASKED MARVEL #2 72 PGS./All Ages ...$4.99 MARVEL HEROES FLIP MAGAZINE #20 NEW AVENGERS #20 YOUNG AVENGERS #7 HOUSE OF M #8 (PART 3) 72 PGS./All Ages ...$4.99 MARVEL SELECT FLIP MAGAZINE #20 ASTONISHING X-MEN #14 NEW X-MEN: ACADEMY X #15 HOUSE OF M #8 (PART 2) 72 PGS./Rated T+ ...$4.99 MARVEL TALES FLIP MAGAZINE #19 AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #48 RUNAWAYS #13 HOUSE OF M #8 (PART 1) 72 PGS./Rated T+ ...$4.99 ULTIMATE MARVEL FLIP MAGAZINE #20 ULTIMATE FANTASTIC FOUR #20 ULTIMATE X- MEN #20 ULTIMATE MARVEL TEAM-UP #5 (PART 1) 72 PGS./Rated T+ ...$4.99 ULTIMATE TALES FLIP MAGAZINE #20 ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN #38-39 ULTIMATE MARVEL TEAM-UP #5 (PART 2) 72 PGS./Rated T+ ...$4.99 MARVEL PREVIEWS #39 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. 104 PGS./MARVEL T+…JUST $0.99! (or FREE with a purchase of Diamond’s PREVIEWS!) IN STORES 11/22/06! DIAMOND SELECT TOYS GHOST RIDER ON WATER STATUE A Diamond Select Release! A Gentle Giant Sculpt! Get ready for next year’s blockbuster release with this Ghost Rider on Water Statue! Featuring the fiery vigilante’s intricately- designed Hell Cycle, this truly massive release measures over fifteen inches long and recreates a stunning scene from the movie! Sculpted by Gentle Giant and limited to 1000 pieces, each statue features a hand-numbered base with matching box and Certificate of Authenticity. Statue SRP: $350.00 GHOST RIDER ON BUILDING STATUE A Diamond Select Release! A Gentle Giant Sculpt! When Johnny Blaze becomes Ghost Rider for the first time, a whole new world opens up for the talented stuntman – but nothing could prepare him for this death-defying rooftop police chase! Right out of the upcoming feature film, this impressive 12” long by 14” tall piece showcases every detail of Ghost Rider’s powerful Hell Cycle as well showing off his fiery motorcycle moves! Sculpted by Gentle Giant and limited to 750 pieces, this statue features a hand-numbered base with matching box and Certificate of Authenticity. Statue SRP: $350.00 GHOST RIDER: MEPHISTOPHELES’ CANE PROP REPLICA A Diamond Select Release! When making a deal with the devil, always be sure to read the fine print… From next year’s blockbuster release comes this Ghost Rider prop replica of the sinister Mephistopheles’ cane! Measuring over three feet long, this crystal-skull- topped staff was created using digital scans of the actual prop from the film! Limited to 750 pieces, this latest prop replica is sure to add a touch of evil to any collection! Prop Replica SRP: $200.00 GHOST RIDER: DESERT STATUE A Diamond Select Release! A Gentle Giant Sculpt! Based on the upcoming feature film, this Ghost Rider Desert Statue showcases the unique talents of the Spirit of Vengeance. Standing twelve inches tall, Johnny Blaze is depicted with his deadly chains drawn, ready to punish the wicked and protect the innocent! Sculpted by Gentle Giant and limited to 1,500 pieces, each statue features a hand-numbered base with matching box and Certificate of Authenticity. Statue SRP: $99.00 MARVEL ICONS: THOR BUST A Diamond Select Release! Continuing the expanding Marvel Icons line, this latest bust features one of the most powerful beings in the universe – the Mighty Thor! This amazingly detailed and in-scale piece continues to deliver the very best heroes the Marvel Universe has to offer. Sculpted by Rudy Garcia and limited to 2,500 pieces, each bust features a hand-numbered base with matching box and Certificate of Authenticity. Window Box Package. Bust SRP: $45.00 MARVEL MILESTONES: ELEKTRA STATUE A Diamond Select Release! A Jean St. Jean Sculpt and Design! The beautiful yet deadly assassin known as Elektra can look death square in the eye and not miss a beat. This twelve inch Marvel Milestones release depicts the Greek warrior with sais at the ready, prepared for whatever danger the world has in store for her. Sculpted by Jean St. Jean and limited to 1,000 pieces, this statue features a hand-numbered base with matching box and Certificate of Authenticity. Statue SRP: $150.00 ULTIMATE CAPTAIN AMERICA MASK PROP REPLICA A Diamond Select Release! From the best-selling Ultimates series comes this beautifully- crafted wearable prop replica depicting Ultimate Captain America’s famous mask! Made using the highest quality stretchable leather, this fully lined prop replica ships complete with display form, freestanding name plaque, and museum-quality acrylic display case! Limited to only 1,000 pieces and featuring a hand-numbered Certificate of Authenticity, don’t miss your chance to get a piece of the world’s most famous member of the Avengers! Prop Replica SRP: $99.99 MARVEL MOUNT: HEROES AND VILLAINS BOOKENDS A Diamond Select Release! An Art Asylum Design and Sculpt! Now the greatest heroes and villains of the Marvel Universe can be added to your collection with these impressive bookends! Featuring the very best (and worst) the Marvel Universe has to offer, these seven inch bookends feature a unique Art Asylum design sure to catch the eye. Limited to 1,000 pieces, each bookend features a hand-numbered base with matching box and Certificate of Authenticity. Bookends SRP: $250.00 MARVEL UNIVERSE: NEW AVENGERS SPIDER-MAN BUST A Diamond Select Release! Straight from the Marvel Comics event of the decade comes this pre-Civil War-inspired New Avengers Spider-Man bust! Featuring the now- unmasked wall-crawler in his new costume, this six inch bust depicts everyone’s favorite web-head swinging into action on a sculpted Avengers base. Sculpted by Michael Locassio and based on the art of Joe Quesada, this piece is limited to 3,000 pieces, this piece also features a hand-numbered base with matching box and Certificate of Authenticity. Bust SRP: $60.00 MARVEL ORIGINS: SPIDER-MAN STATUE A Diamond Select Release! Every superhero had to begin somewhere and now those fateful moments can be commemorated with the all-new Marvel Origins series! Peter Parker may have been an ordinary student, but after a bite from a radioactive spider his life would never be the same again! Sculpted by Greg Millington and limited to 3,000 pieces, each eight inch statue features a hand-numbered base with matching box and Certificate of Authenticity. Statue SRP: $70.00 NEW AVENGERS SERIES: SPIDER-WOMAN STATUE A Diamond Select Release! An Art Asylum Sculpt and Design! From the best-selling New Avengers comic, this New Avengers Spider-Woman statue captures the seductive and mysterious hero in all her curvaceous glory. Perfect for individual display, this eight inch statue can also be combined with the companion pieces to recreate the Finch variant cover of New Avengers #1! Limited to 2,500 pieces and sculpted by Art Asylum, each statue features a hand-numbered base with matching box and Certificate of Authenticity. Statue SRP: $85.00 SPIDER-MAN VS. THE SINISTER SIX SERIES: VULTURE MEDIUM STATUE A Diamond Select Release! Fourth in the continuing line of Sinister Six releases comes one of Spider-Man’s greatest flying foes – the Vulture! Complete with deluxe rooftop base, each piece in this series can be displayed individually or combined to recreate Spider-Man’s deadliest battle yet! Sculpted by Jeff Feligno and limited to 2,500 pieces, this twelve inch statue features a hand-numbered base with matching box and Certificate of Authenticity. Statue SRP: $85.00 WIZARD ENTERTAINMENT WIZARD: THE GUIDE TO COMICS, ENTERTAINMENT AND POP CULTURE #183 ‘CIVIL WAR’ AFTERMATH One of comics most controversial events soldiers on into 2007! What happens to the Marvel Universe once the last shot is fired? Who lives, who dies and what lives will be altered forever? Find out, as Wizard reports straight from the frontlines. WIZARD’S BEST OF 2006 Wizard announces its selections for the Best of 2006! What publisher ruled the racks? What’s going to be the best series of the year? Who’s the best writer and artist of the past 12 months? Did Infinite Crisis take home the award for best mini-series? Did Civil War serve up the greatest moment in comics this year? Pick up this issue and let the great debates begin! MAN OF THE YEAR—2006 What single individual had the greatest impact on comics this past year? Was it Marvel’s Joe Quesada? DC’s Dan DiDio? Was it writers Brian Michael Bendis, Keith Giffen, Mark Millar or Geoff Johns who left the biggest stamp? Did John Cassaday, Steve McNiven, Jim Lee or Cary Nord make the biggest impact? We’ll bestow this impressive honor on only ONE creator! WIZARD HAS IT ALL! Just because we’re naming our best of 2006 doesn’t mean we’ve forgotten what’s hot in comics right now! We’re about to hit the halfway mark of DC’s nail-biting weekly series event 52, so we’ll take a look back at what’s already happened, and we’ll peek into the future to see what’s coming up! Also, we’ve got the latest reports on Marvel’s universe-fracturing event Civil War, a look at the upcoming “Ghost Rider” movie starring Nicolas Cage, as well as some holiday humor and gift guides just in time for the holidays! Whew! This ish is so jam-packed, you’ll need a wheelbarrow to cart it around! Cover (Upcoming Marvel Movie photo collage) $5.99 Cover (Civil War: Iron Man/Captain America) $5.99 INQUEST #14 THE BEST OF 2006 • The most anticipated issue of the year! Who were the biggest winners and losers of the last 12 months? Has Magic erased the ghosts of Kamigawa? Did Vs. hang on to its spot among the cardflopping elite? Did the five minis games sound the deathknell for CCGs? Can anyone contain the World of Warcraft TCG’s six-million player built-in fanbase? Analysis and commentary by the most important names in gaming. If you only read one magazine this year, this must be it. MAGIC’S GOLDEN YEARS…AND THE TIN ONES • Collectible card games have been around for more than 13 years, but only one has seen it all, Magic: The Gathering. From Alpha to Time Spiral, take the ultimate rollercoaster ride as we revisit the years that made Magic history and infamy. 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Assortment PI MILLENNIUM EDITION BUNDLE PACK Includes: Wizard Jim Lee Millennium Edition Limited Deluxe Hardcover, Wizard Michael Turner Millennium Edition Limited Deluxe Hardcover, and Wizard Marc Silvestri Millennium Edition Limited Deluxe Hardcover. Set (x3), FC PI TWISTED TOYFARE THEATRE VOLUMES 1-7 SUPER SAVE BUNDLE PACK Pack (x7), FC ************************************************************************ COMICS SECTION AAA POP COMICS THE VAULT OF MICHAEL ALLRED #4 by Mike Allred & Various This is the crown jewel of a career retrospective! This issue is jam-packed with never- before-seen pin-ups, commercial projects, and commissions. Also included is a sneak peek at pre-production art and storyboards for the Madman movie and hints of what is to come with the all-new Madman comic book series. This issue brings everything up to date. This is the ultimate intimate look into comic book creator Mike Allred's scrapbooks, sketchbooks, and secret files with commentary throughout! Plus, Flip Action Corners! 64pgs, FC (4 of 4) SRP: $6.99 ABSTRACT STUDIOS STRANGERS IN PARADISE #87 by Terry Moore With only four issues remaining, this series has never been hotter! Will the story of Francine and Katchoo turn out to be a romantic comedy or a tragedy? Will David live or die? What the heck was that flash forward business all about? Moore promises answers to all these questions as SIP approaches its final climax! 24pgs, B&W SRP: $2.99 STAR OF THE MONTH STRANGERS IN PARADISE BOOK 3 PART 7 HC by Terry Moore In the seventh of an eight-part volume, the story begins in Las Vegas, where Casey gets away from it all and finds herself in the middle of a seedy mystery. But Katchoo takes matters into her own hands, and takes everyone home to Houston. Later, as Katchoo's art career blossoms and Francine settles into married life, David devises a plan to reunite them, with Mary Midnight at the center of the plot! (JUN062765) HC, 7x10, 256pgs, PC SRP: $49.95 ********************************************************************** AC COMICS FEMFORCE #138 by Various Lured into battle, Ms. Victory finds the only way she can she can save the life of her daughter is to beat her in hand-to-hand combat. Nightveil learns her new adversary is the Blue Bulleteer! How can a pair of .44 caliber pistols stand up to the might of the Mystic Maiden? Finally, a young Tara Fremont finds a Siberian tiger more ally than adversary. 44pgs, B&W SRP: $6.95 MEN OF MYSTERY #63 by Various First, two of the biggest star features of the Golden Age — Bulletman in "Mysterious Coincidences" and Dollman in "Dragg, Master Criminal." Then, two of the rarest — Centaur in "Crime on the High Seas" and Shark in "Vacation Time." Plus, Dick Briefer's Frankenstein in "Frozen Alive!" 52pgs, B&W SRP: $6.95 SON OF ZORRO DVD This is an all-ages movie presentation for fans of vintage movies and serials. Attorney Jeff Stewart returns from the Civil War to find Box County has been taken over by crooked politicos. After every legal avenue fails to oust the bad apples, Jeff adopts the maked identity of his late father... and the legendary Zorro rides again! DVD SRP: $24.95 V IS FOR VAMPIRE DVD This is the first DVD in the "Crypt of Horror" series, hosted by Lon Madnight. It features over three hours of terror, including the rare 1958 film Return of Count Dracula and Carnage of Dracula, a previously-never-released 1964 color film written and directed by Bill Black! DVD SRP: $19.95 ACTIVE IMAGES OFFERED AGAIN O/A HIP FLASK: MYSTERY CITY by Starkings & Ladronn "The Big Here & The Long Now" begins here! A pulverized body sets Hip Flask on a trail that leads to The Eye of the Needle. Nikken, creator of the Elephantmen, believes that his imprisonment will soon end, and gang war erupts between the forces of Horn and Serengheti. 48pgs, FC SRP: $4.99 STAR OF THE MONTH HIP FLASK: UNNATURAL SELECTION HC — WIDESCREEN LIMITED EDITION by Starkings, Casey, & Ladronn Comicraft has put together a beautiful special edition of their smash-hit one-shot, Hip Flask: Unnatural Selection. This 48-page oversized hardcover is limited to 2,500 copies, and features cover-to-cover painted art by Ladronn, collecting the re-mastered and expanded "widescreen" art and story from Unnatural Selection and also pages and covers from Hip Flask: Elephantmen. (STAR19898) HC, 48pgs, FC SRP: $29.95 ********************************************************************** OFFERED AGAIN O/A HIP FLASK: ELEPHANTMEN #1 by Starkings, Ladronn, & Casey The story of Hieronymous, Hip Flask: Unnatural Selection continues. Twenty years after the genetic program that created them was brought to an end, Nikken's half-human creations struggle for survival and acceptance in the world of Man. 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.50 ADHOUSE BOOKS O/A SECRET VOICE #1 by Zack Soto Ignatz Award winner Zack Soto brings his unique world to you in the first issue of this new ongoing series. Thrill to the strange adventures of the Smog Emperor, Dr. Galapagos, The Spectre Girls, and more! MATURE THEMES 64pgs, PC SRP: $4.95 A. D. VISION ANNE FREAKS MANGA VOLUME 4 by Yua Kotegawa THE PARENT KILLING MANGA EVERYONE IS TALKING ABOUT! Inside the Kakusei Group, Yuri and Mitsuba learn that some truths are best left unknown. Women. Children. These are the faces of their enemy—of the lives they have already taken. As lines become blurred, the teens wonder if they’ve chosen the wrong side. “One of the most disturbing and violent comics seen in recent years. It’s also a very addictive story, with moments of surprising tenderness.” (Publishers Weekly) Rating: 16+ SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W $9.99 STARS OF THE MONTH CROMARTIE HIGH SCHOOL MANGA VOLS. 1-8 by Eiji Nonaka Japan's runaway hit comedy has finally arrived! Takashi Kamiyama is an average high school student who wouldn't hurt a fly. But as fate would have it, he's ended up at the notorious reform school, Cromartie High. After becoming friends with a motley crew of thugs, a gorilla, and a trashcan-shaped robot, Takashi won’t just learn his ABCs — he’ll learn everything there is to know about being a juvenile delinquent. And so will you! VOL. 1 (JAN052387)—SC, 5x7, 168pgs, B&W (1 of 8) SRP: $10.95 VOL. 2 (APR052527)—SC, 5x7, 168pgs, B&W (2 of 8) SRP: $10.95 VOL. 3 (JUN052666)—SC, 5x7, 168pgs, B&W (3 of 8) SRP: $10.95 VOL. 4 (AUG052614)—SC, 168pgs, B&W (4 of 8) SRP: $10.95 VOL. 5—SC, 168pgs, B&W (5 of 8) SRP: $10.95 VOL. 6 (MAR062876)—SC, 5x7, 176pgs, B&W (6 of 8) SRP: $10.95 VOL. 7 (MAY062774)—SC, 5x7, 176pgs, B&W (7 of 8) SRP: $10.95 VOL. 8—SC, 5x7, 176pgs, B&W (8 of 8) SRP: $10.95 LINE MANGA TP by Yua Kotegawa A high school girl finds a cell phone and soon begins receiving phone calls from a man who claims to see the future. For grins, he’s decided to share this knowledge with Chiko — specifically, he can see when and where people are going to commit suicide. He guilts Chiko into being his pawn, telling her the time and location of the next death so that she will race against time to try and save the person’s life. Rating: 16+ SC, 5x7, 184pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 YOTSUBA&! MANGA VOLS. 1-3 by Kyohiko Azuma From the nutty mind of Kyohiko Azuma (Azumanga Daioh) comes this story of Yotsuba, a green-haired, wide-eyed girl who doesn't have a clue about anything! With no knowledge of the world around her, and a fear of air conditioners, she sends her neighbor's heads spinning with her wild and hilarious exploits! VOL. 1 (APR052519)—SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W (1 of 2) SRP: $9.99 VOL. 2 (JUN052660)—SC, 5x7, 232pgs, B&W (2 of 2) SRP: $9.99 VOL. 3 (AUG052608)—SC, 5x7, 232pgs, B&W (3 of 3) SRP: $9.99 ********************************************************************** AFTER HOURS 7 DAYS TO FAME COMPLETE SET by Buddy Scalera, Dennis Budd, & Joe Caramagna The critically acclaimed complete 3-issue mini series about Reality TV Suicide is now available as a complete collector’s pack at the original retail price. Issues #1, #2, & #3 of the powerful mini series and an Exclusive Autographed Ashcan featuring never before seen art and sketches. Reality Television has finally gone too far when people go on live television to commit suicide. People are dying to get on. Literally. Two television producers realize the consequences of televising suicides. “It’s Your Life. It’s Your Death. And It Will Be Televised!” Set (x3), 32pgs, FC SRP: $11.99 AFTERBURN COMICS BLOOD & ROSES TIME LORDS SAGA After jumping through time Blood and Rose return to a familiar place filled with dinosaurs and the alien Huntaars. They find a young friend who is now a grown woman and an old enemy is now a helpful allie. COVER A—24pgs, B&W SRP: $2.99 COVER B—24pgs, B&W SRP: $6.99 AFTERSHOCK COMICS THE SIRE # 3 by Michael Dolce & Daniel Leister The senses-shattering conclusion! Cornered by the police, Sire must find a way to stop the evil Siphon's plans, and somehow save the world! But when presented with the opportunity to relinquish the powers he never wanted in the first place, will his decision mean the end of life as we know it forever? Featuring a stunning cover by rising Marvel superstar, Tyler (Amazing Spider-Man, The Darkness/Wolverine) Kirkham! 32pgs, FC (3 of 3) $3.50 AIRSHIP ENTERTAINMENT OFFERED AGAIN O/A GIRL GENIUS VOL 3 TP by Phil & K. Foglio, P. Foglio, Snoddy & McNabb Adventure! Romance! Mad Science! Meet Agatha Clay, Transylvania Polygnostic University student with the drive to create… and the worst luck in the world! Volume 1 collects issues #1-3; Volume 2 collects issues #4-6; and Volume 3 collects #7-10 of Phil & Kaja Foglio's "Gaslamp Fantasy" series, each with bonus color material! SC, 7x10, 128pgs, FC SRP: $20.95 O/A GIRL GENIUS VOL 4 TP by Phil & Kaja Foglio, Phil Foglio & Laurie E. Smith After escaping from the Airship fortress of Baron Wulfenbach, Agatha meets Master Payne’s Circus of Adventure and rescues the traveling players from a mechanical monster. Agatha is heading for Mechanicsburg, where she hopes to learn more about the legendary heroes who are said to have been her family; but pursuit is not far behind, and first she and her new friends must do their best to convince the Baron’s hunters that Agatha is dead. Unfortunately, the Baron has minions who are not so easy to fool… This collection reprints issues #11-14 of Phil & Kaja Foglio’s Eisner-award nominated gaslamp fantasy series, and includes six pages of bonus color material! (OCT052684) SC, 7x10, 128pgs, FC SRP: $20.95 AIT/PLANETLAR STAR OF THE MONTH 1000 STEPS TO WORLD DOMINATION VOLUME 1 GN by Rob Osborne Award-winning writer/artist Rob Osborne wants to conquer the world, and he wants to do it through comics! Delusions of grandeur or tyrannical genius? His wife just rolls her eyes. God provides divine insight. A monkey chimes in with unwanted feedback. Resistance is futile! (AUG042360) SC, 9x9, 136pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95 ********************************************************************** OFFERED AGAIN O/A THE BLACK DIAMOND: ON RAMP by Larry Young & Jon Proctor Fifty years from now, an elevated highway spans the nation. Initially a response to international terrorism, the U.S. government grounds commercial airline flights and builds The Black Diamond. The project leader and chief architect is named Jim Maddox. Years pass and Maddox’ daughter Kate becomes an engineering savant in her own right. Married to Dr. Don McLaughlin, DDS, they have an idyllic relationship; both are at the top of their fields and highly respected. But when the government decides to clean up The Black Diamond, and when Kate is kidnapped to be used as a hostage by forces loyal to the road, Dr. McLaughlin has to borrow his brother-in-law’s illegal 1973 Mercury Cougar to get on the highway and rescue his wife. 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.95 STARS OF THE MONTH SMOKE & GUNS GN by Kirsten Baldock & Fabio Moon When Scarlett, an overly ambitious cigarette girl — quick to break the rules and even quicker to pull the trigger — starts selling cigarettes outside of her district, tensions rise and the seeds of an all-out cigarette girl gang war are sown. When you're out on the street in the middle of the night wearing your little French Maid outfit, with the short skirt and the off-the-shoulder top, Jack Daniels isn't just your friend — it's your coat. (JUL052551) SC, 104pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95 TRUE STORY SWEAR TO GOD 100 STORIES TP by Tom Beland Life is funnier than fiction; at least it is for Tom Beland. 100 Stories follows the California-based cartoonist with a tumultuous childhood and a close family as he moves to Puerto Rico to be with the love of his life. Weaving tales of innocence and wit, Tom welcomes you into his life and you'll soon want another 100 stories from the Eisner- nominated master! (MAR042166) MATURE THEMES SC, 6x9, 136pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 ********************************************************************** AK ENTERTAINMENT INC AYA #8 by El-Nashar, Kareem, Raapack, & Kraz The Beginning, From Zero; Now that you have read the "Zero Tolerance" arc... learn how it all began! See what drives Aya, and find a clue to the mysterious identity of Number Zero! 24pgs, FC SRP: $2.95 JALILA #8 by Kandeel & Valdez Shape of the Chimera; Is it a freak of nature or experiment gone bad? Whichever, Jalila is up to her neck trying to defeat the deadly entity named Chimera! 24pgs, FC SRP: $2.95 RAKAN #8 by Fahim & Brandao Mirage; A beautiful vision appears within a sandstorm and lures the wanderers to an oasis with an island. Sea creatures and sorcery abound in this tale. 24pgs, FC SRP: $2.95 ZEIN #8 by El-Nashar, Gross, & Raapak Shadows of the Eclipse: Part 1 (of 2)—Zein really has his hands full in this villanous romp, as an evil scheme of The Scarab goes a bit awry. A total eclipse disrupts his plan to capture Zein, and brings him Ho-Raa, instead, who is an entirely different force to be reckoned with. Plus, the military, robots, and a reporter all in one temple! 24pgs, FC SRP: $2.95 ALIAS ENTERPRISES LLC THE 10TH MUSE VOLUME 2 #15 The catacombs under Athens hold the cruelest of intentions. The Gorgon Medusa haunts the Grecian underground looking to unleash her vengeance on the 10th Muse. Her attention turns to an old ally the Minotaur, but the Minotaur is dead — but his essence is very much alive. All Medusa needs is a patsy... 24pgs, FC SRP: $3.50 OFFERED AGAIN O/A THE 10TH MUSE: ODYSSEY GN by Various Four new stories of mythic proportions! The Tenth Muse embarks on an odyssey that finds her teaming up with many of the Blue Water universe characters. See the Muse fight alongside Isis and Judo Girl, as well as Trident! Some of her deadliest foes even re- emerge! Plus, Randy Green's The Dollz make an appearance! Cindy Margolis cover by David Moran. SC, 7x10, 96pgs, FC SRP: $9.99 THE LEGEND OF ISIS #11 by Ryan Scott Ottney & ROVE The exciting conclusion of the "Dogs of War" storyline, as Wosret undergoes a dramatic transformation for his battle with Isis! But will Isis be able to free the Council's enslaved followers along the way, or are they lost forever? RES. from Previews Vol. XVI #1 (JAN062802) 24pgs, FC SRP: $3.50 OFFERED AGAIN O/A THE LEGEND OF ISIS VOLUME 1: BEGINNINGS TP by Davis & Ottney, Valdez, Cruz, Mills, & Various Because some legends should never be forgotten; one of the hottest selling heroes of 2002 comes home to Blue Water Productions and Alias Enterprises in this special edition graphic novel! On the eve of her wedding night, the would-be Egyptian Goddess, Isis, is torn from her ancient home of pharaohs and dark gods, and thrust into a future that worships only technology, money, and power! Her gods are dead, and history has no record of her existence! This TP features three full stories — including the original one- shot and an all-new 22-page story, which gives the prelude to how Isis wound up on the doorstep of The Tenth Muse — plus lots of bonus material! This double-sized story is the introduction to Alias' upcoming The Legend of Isis ongoing series! Cover by Randy Green. SC, 7x10, 96pgs, FC SRP: $9.99 YENNY #10 by David Alvarez Somebody's pregnant... and it's not the lizard! 24pgs, FC SRP: $3.50 ORION THE HUNTER #3 by Scott Davis & Alex Sunder To tempt the Fates is one thing... to out-and-out steal from them is sheer lunacy! Yet Orion must pit his destiny against some of the fiercest and most dangerous forces Olympus has to offer. As he peels away another veil of the gods' deceit, Orion is forced to walk the precipice between myth and mystery only to find himself at the very mouth of Hades. RES. from Previews Vol. XVI #3 (MAR062891) 24pgs, FC (3 of 4) SRP: $3.50 SIXGUN SAMURAI TP by Miller, Jordan, & Edge When the teenage Sixgun Samurai's mother is killed, he sets off on a quest to find his last known living relative: a father he's never met. Trained by his sharp-shooting mother, and a ronin Samurai in exile from Japan, he runs into more trouble than he may be ready for in the form of a hot-headed red-head named Annabelle Rose and her quest to avenge the death of her family... starting with Sam's Samurai mentor! SC, 7x10, 120pgs, FC SRP: $14.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A ED'S TERRESTRIALS GN by Scott Christian Sava & Diego Jourdan Aliens have escaped from the Intergalactic Food Court and found their way to Earth. They crash land into Ed’s tree house, and are soon friends. Now they are trying to help the rest of their alien friends escape to Earth and follow their dreams. The only thing standing in their way are Ed’s classmate and nemesis Natalie, her new friend, and mall security from another planet — Maximus Obliterus. HC, 80pgs, FC SRP: $19.99 O/A OZF5: GALE FORCE ONE-SHOT by Madrigal, Ottley, Coker, & Beaulieu Dorothy Gale teams up with a master of Wing Chun Kung Fu (Scarecrow), a kilt-wearing Celtic-Warrior King of the Beasts (Lion), and an axe-wielding War Machine (Tin Man) that is composed of various automobile parts dropped into Oz by whirlwinds. With the ferocity of an F5 tornado, Dorothy and the Gale Force crew face rocket-powered Flying Monkeys, marauding Winkie War Machines, and the West Witch's murderous crows and wicked wolves as they attempt to free the strange land of Oz from the Witch's wicked reign. 48pgs, FC SRP: $4.99 AMAZE INK/SLAVE LABOR GRAPHICS TIKI ART NOW VOLUME III TP by Various Tiki Art Now Volume Three is the third installment of Otto von Stroheim's chronicle of contemporary Tiki art. Presented in full color are over 50 pieces of art by 18 of the top Tiki artists from around the world including Shag, Tim Biskup, Crazy Al Evans, veteran Wayne Coombs aka Mai Tiki, and more. Also included is a survey of vintage velvet paintings by the master, Tyree. Dating from the late 1940s and early 1950s, this is a rare glimpse into the history of a precursor of modern Tiki art. Introduction by Pop culturist Larry Reid. SC, 8x10, 64pgs, FC SRP: $14.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A BEACHBUM BERRY'S GROG LOG (NEW PRINTING) by Jeff Berry & Annene Kaye A 20-page introduction traces the history of Polynesian Pop Culture, and then teaches you everything you need to know about how to make the Log's 80 tropical drink recipes. Gathered over the course of seven years' research, many of these recipes have never before been published anywhere. This new printing is profusely illustrated with vintage Tiki menu graphics from the '50s and '60s, and features cover art by famed Exotica artist Bosko. SC, 6x9, 96pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 JOHNNY THE HOMICIDAL MANIAC: WALL OF MEMORY POSTER by Jhonen Vasquez This is a full-color poster/print featuring the unspeakable nightmare creatures from behind Johnny the Homicidal Maniac's blood-drinking wall. Printed on 100lb. Matte finish paper. Ships rolled. Poster, 39x12, FC SRP: $9.95 STAR OF THE MONTH JOHNNY THE HOMICIDAL MANIAC (NEW PRINTINGS) by Jhonen Vasquez Enter the dark corners of the human psyche in these hilarious and thought-provoking episodes in the life of one spindly, black-clad young homicidal maniac, as well as his terrified neighbor boy Squee, the unfortunately superior Wobble Headed Bob, a blood- drinking wall, cavernous basement torture rooms, and Johnny’s own comic, Happy Noodle Boy. #4 (STAR14547)—24pgs, B&W SRP: $2.95 #5—24pgs, B&W MSRP: $2.95 ********************************************************************** THE CEMETERIANS #4 by Gilgrim The holidays have come to The Cemeterians, and with them, a shadow from Jack's past. The very spirit of Christmas itself is threatened, and only Jack will be able to protect it — no matter how much he hates the holiday! Can The Cemeterians save Christmas? The Cemeterians issue #4, the un-Christmas Special. 24pgs, B&W SRP: $2.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A I FEEL SICK #1 (NEW PRINTING) by Jhonen Vasquez with Rikki Simons Not quite a cursing away at the rest of the human race, but more a testament to love and friendship's uncanny ability to make one buckle at the knees and purge their stomachs in the most violent projectile of manners. 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.95 EMO BOY #10 by Steve Emond Emo Boy once again upsets everyone when he denounces Christmas in this time of war and poverty. Determined not to partake in the celebrations, Emo Boy wanders off on his own and encounters none other than Santa himself, who must convince Emo Boy of the importance of family, tradition, and the Christmas holiday. 24pgs, B&W SRP: $2.95 TRON #3 by Landry Walker & Eric Jones Trapped in the digital realm, at war with the Master Control Program, and now plagued by nightmarish visions of talking rabbits, Jet Bradley fights for his sanity as his descent into cyberspace takes a turn for the bizarre. 24pgs, FC SRP: $3.50 URSA MINORS #4 by Neil Kleid, Paul Cote & Fernando Pinto Bollocks to the Future. Hell breaks loose when Richard returns from the future to stop the boys from selling their Suit technology to make rent. In the future, corporations harness the Bear Suits for consumer purposes until the Suits turn against their masters to make the world a cleaner, safer, duller place. Future-Richard convinces the guys to keep their goodies but things get tense when Harry's Future Suit, imbued with purity and decency, travels back in time to take Gene and Rena hostage! 24pgs, B&W SRP: $2.95 BEER WENCH PRINT Full color poster/print featuring a piratey young lady about to have a nice cold one. This is the first in a series of prints from Amaze Ink/SLG. Ships flat. Print, 11x17, FC SRP: $9.95 STAR OF THE MONTH LENORE VOLUME 3: COOTIES TP by Roman Dirge Collects issues #9-12 of Lenore, with issue #12 presented in full-color! (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. SC, 120pgs, PC SRP: $13.95 ********************************************************************** OFFERED AGAIN O/A LITTLE GLOOMY: MUMMY VINYL FIGURE From the pages of the Super-Scary Monster Show featuring Little Gloomy comes the newest toy from Monkey Fun Toys: The Mummy. Unlike the grim, shambling roll of wrappings that limps around a movie screen, this Mummy is rocking out on his spooky bass. Comes complete with injection molded bass amp and a stand. Mummy is a posable figure with a separate bass guitar. Sculpted by Mitch Martinez and based on a design by Eric Jones. (C: 0-1-2) Vinyl Figure PI O/A OUTLOOK GRIM: VOODOO VALERIE DOLL From the pages of Outlook comes Voodoo Valerie. Designed by series creator Black Olive, this is the perfect gift to give someone with an axe to grind. Pins not included. Packaged in a poly bag with a header card. Limited to 500 units. (C: 0-1-2) Doll MSRP: $18.00 O/A SOMETHING AT THE WINDOW IS SCRATCHING (NEW PRINTING) by Roman Dirge Roman Dirge (creator of Lenore) gives us this storybook of children's tales for disturbed children. Something at the Window is Scratching is perfect for people who love dark humor and great art! (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. SC, 118pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 O/A MILK & CHEESE'S LATEST THING [#7] by Evan Dorkin A carton of hate and a wedge of spite take on America! Milk & Cheese are the pop- culture equivalent of a neutron bomb. The latest issue of Milk & Cheese is being offered again because so many of you missed it the first time around. 24pgs, B&W SRP: $2.95 O/A TERRABELLA SMOOT AND THE UNSUNG MONSTERS HC by Jon Bean Hastings Separated from her family on the way to the "Monster of the Year" celebration, Terrabella Smoot finds herself on an adventure of goofy proportions. On the way, she will meet up with loose-lipped dips, sneezey sneeze weasels, and even the Monster of the Year, Lord Thonk the Ghastly. HC, 8.5x11, 48pgs, FC SRP: $10.95 AMERICAN MULE ENTERTAINMENT PUBLIC ENEMY #2 by Chuck D & Adam Wallenta The evil New World Order has manipulated a series of events that have lead to the arrest of Chuck D and Flavor Flav and the capture of a young boy named Vincent who wields a mysterious power that they plan on using against their enemies in their quest for wold domination. It is now up to Professor Griff and the S1W's to free the rest of Public Enemy! This issue features several guest appearances by rap artists R.A. ,the Rugged Man, and Paris. Plus this issue will contain a special coupon for a free limited edition CD featuring music by Public Enemy and their special guests. 40pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 ANARCHY STUDIOS/HARRIS COMICS VAMPIRELLA 2006 HALLOWEEN SPECIAL #1 Arthur Suydam, red-hot cover artist for the hit Marvel Zombies series, provides the stunning cover to what's sure to be one of the most sought-after collectibles of the year! This is the only time this art will be used on a cover, making it even more collectible! Strictly limited to only 500 copies! Also available signed and numbered! SUYDAM VIRGIN COVER—24pgs, FC SRP: $19.95 SUYDAM VIRGIN COVER SIGNED—24pgs, FC SRP: $29.95 VAMPIRELLA DELUXE ART PRINTS Harris Comics is proud to offer the first in its new line of high quality 11" x 17" art prints, featuring two of the best pieces in Vampirella's history! Rising star Eric “EBAS” Basaldua's (Magdalena, Tomb Raider) provocative cover piece was only previously available on a convention edition sold at WizardWorld Philadelphia and Harris' eBay auctions — where it broke bidding records! This is the first time this art is offered to the general public. “Death's Dark Angel” features one of legendary Vampirella artist SanJulian's most beloved covers. Each is printed on glossy stock, suitable for framing and is strictly limited to 1000 copies. An exclusive run of 75 “Angel” prints, signed by Vampirella creator Forrest J. Ackerman, is also available! BLOODBATH—Poster, 11X17, FC SRP: $19.95 DEATH'S DARK ANGEL—Poster, 11X17, FC SRP: $19.95 DEATH'S DARK ANGEL SIGNED—Poster, 11X17, FC SRP: $59.95 VAMPI COVER CHROME FLAT POSTERS These incredibly hard-to-find uncut chrome cover flats for Vampi #1 & #2, featuring the dynamic art of Kevin Lau (Iron Fist, XIN) and are suitable for framing. Strictly limited to 150. VAMPI # 1 UNCUT CHROME FLAT POSTER—Poster, FC SRP: $12.95 VAMPI # 2 UNCUT CHROME FLAT POSTER—Poster, 11x16, FC SRP: $12.95 ANGEL GATE PRESS RAY HARRYHAUSEN PRESENTS LIMITED EDITION POSTERS Angel Gate presents a series of limited edition posters from Ray Harryhausen's new comic book series from Bluewater Productions! Offered here are Sinbad: Rogue of Mars by Mike Maydak, and Wrath of the Titans by Nadir Balan. SINBAD—Poster, 5x7, FC SRP: $20.00 WRATH OF THE TITANS—11x16, FC SRP: $20.00 ANTARCTIC PRESS DINOWARS: JURASSIC WAR OF THE WORLDS #1 by Rod Espinosa & Lee Duhig Prepare for World War D! We thought the dinosaurs were all gone. We were dead wrong! 65 million years ago, a species of evolved dinosaurs left our Earth, and now they're back! It's the Jurassic War of the Worlds as these Neosaurs commence a massive invasion to reclaim their planet and make mankind extinct! Poster, 32pgs, FC (1 of 3) SRP: $3.50 GOLD DIGGER #80 by Fred Perry Celebrating 15 years of Gold Digger! Stryyp and Tifanny awake to a surprise on Christmas morning: Britanny! How did she return from Quasi-space? What happened to her inside Oblivion? When did she arrive inside the present box? All those questions and their answers can wait, though. Britanny is home for Christmas, and she wants the day to last forever! Well, not quite that long, but Brit' does have something else in mind. 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A GOLD DIGGER: 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-disk 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 ROM SRP: $39.95 THE GOLD DIGGER SOURCEBOOK: THE OFFICIAL HANDBOOK TO THE GOLD DIGGER UNIVERSE #1 Celebrating 15 years of Gold Digger! Get ready for the official Gold Digger (GD) info guide! This indispensable handbook series will tell you exactly who's who and what's what in the GD-verse! Get character stats (perfect for GD role-play gaming!), histories, aliases, allegiances and more! Issue one gets you started right at the top, bursting with info on everything from Abyssalisks to Atlantians, from "Ace" Koss to Amazon Breeders! Don't miss a single issue! 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.95 NINJA HIGH SCHOOL #145 by Robby Bevard & Ben Dunn A hundred and thirty-three issues ago, a cute, miniature monster crawled out from an alien fruit tree and threatened world destruction, but was convinced to let things be. However, the tree spirit swore it would come back one day, and now, in a plot thread no one ever thought we would return to, that no one demanded, the little monster has finally reappeared! Only this time... it's much bigger! And sleepier! Plus, evil ninjas! And romance! All this and more in the stand-alone story, "Blue Food 2: Electric Boogaloo!" 32pgs, B&W SRP: $2.99 MISCHIEF & MAYHEM WINTER FUN SPECIAL by David Hutchinson Hold onto your "slay" bells! The mental mire that is David Hutchison's brain has disgorged yet another engagingly disturbing adventure of everyone's favorite maniacal moppets, Mischief and Mayhem! The girls' dreams come true when they learn the secret location of Santa’s workshop! The fun then begins as the girls' trek north is blocked by everything from irate Christmas carolers and polar bears to a paranoid, solitude-seeking superhero! Together they learn a jolly ol' secret about Saint Nick and get to see special guest appearances by a host of other holiday icons! MATURE THEMES 32pgs, B&W SRP: $2.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A MISCHIEF & MAYHEM FIELD TRIP TO HECK by David Hutchison From the twisted skull-sponge of David Hutchison (Dragon Arms, Oz the Manga)! Prepare yourself for the insanely bizarre antics of two cute little twerps with big heads and even bigger weapons as they carve and mutilate their way through non-stop, hilarious misadventure... to Heck! Can these twisted little demons kick the spleen out of the Devil himself? It's hacks and slashes, peppered with gloom and doom, sauteed with Goth-gore galore! MATURE THEMES 32pgs, B&W SRP: $3.50 AP HOW TO DRAW MANGA: POCKET MANGA VOLUME 1 TP Antarctic's best-selling title ever is now more convenient than ever! Not only do you still get the benefit of six issues' worth of instruction and insight from the modern masters of American manga, now you can take it anywhere in Pocket Manga form! Fill your pockets full of portable artistic wisdom! SC, 5x7, 144pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95 BEOWULF 3-PACK by David Hutchison Antarctic Press is proud to offer all three issues of the incredible David Hutchison's (Dragon Arms) stunning new cyberpunk adaptation of one the oldest heroic sagas in the Western world. In the staggering wreckage of Earth's future, the great King Hrothgar has finally united the nations of the world, hoping to end their wars. But his victory celebration is cut short by the monstrous Grendel, and his men are powerless to defend themselves against the demon's wrath! Only with the aid of the young hero Beowulf and his mercenaries can they hope to kill Grendel and finally know peace. Pack (x3), FC SRP: $7.95 POCKET FANTASY CLASSICS 2-PACK by Rod Espinosa & David Hutchison Antarctic's new masters of fantasy illustration tip their hats to the old masters of children's fantasy, offering this pair collected volumes of two timeless tales at a $10.00 savings! Travel over the rainbow with Dorothy in David Hutchison's Oz: The Manga and down the rabbit hole with Alice in Rod Espinosa's Alice in Wonderland! Brighten the eyes of the young and young at heart this season with A.P.'s Pocket Fantasy Classics 2-Pack! Pack (x2), SC SRP: $24.95 NEOTOPIA STOCKING STUFFER 4-PACK by Rod Espinosa The full collection of Eisner nominee Rod Espinosa's fabulous tale of Neotopia, a world where Man, Myth and Nature all live in an endangered harmony, is now all available in one convenient package! Thrill to the adventures of Nalyn, a commoner standing in for the Duchess of Mathenia, as she is kidnapped by an enemy country and then must lead her own land to war against it! Now the whole adventure, with all its brave allies, fearsome enemies, magnificent airships and glorious vistas, can be yours for 1/2 off the cover price, making it a fantastic holiday gift for the whole family! Pack (x4), SC, FC SRP: $19.95 STAR OF THE MONTH JUNCTION 17 POCKET MANGA TP by David Hutchison In the near future, Black Wave is the ultimate in interactive gaming. Its champion players are admired and celebrated. Now they are under attack by the "Ghost," a mystery murderer who might be player or program. The only thing they know for sure is that people are playing — and people are dying. (MAY042280) SC, 5x7, 144pgs, FC SRP: $9.99 ********************************************************************** TWILIGHT X WAR VOLUME 1 TP — SIGNED EDITION by Joseph Wight Collects Twilight X: War #1-7. Get the perfect gift for that soldier or adventure fan in your life with a personally autographed copy of the Twilight X: War TP! Give them the latest thrill-packed adventures of ex-Special Forces soldier Jed Saxon and his small band of allies as they struggle to survive the last battle of World War Three. Caught in a military clash over a small island in the Caribbean between Neo-Nazi forces, the last remnants of Old America, and the mysterious group known as Elysium, Jed's group must also weather Nature's fury in the form of a tremendous hurricane! 224-pages of gorgeous, cinematic art with exceptionally detailed gear and weapons! See why they call Joseph Wight "the Tom Clancy of comics!" SC, 224pgs, FC SRP: $19.95 APE ENTERTAINMENT MAGNITUDE #1 by Waller, Gimenez, & Byrne Earth's greatest hero has gone rogue and launched a full-scale global war against mankind, and now the greatest hero in the war-ravaged future must travel back in time to stop him. Magnitude puts the 'Hero' in 'Superhero' and features a cover by the legendary John Byrne. 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.50 ATHENA VOLTAIRE: THE COLLECTED WEB COMICS TP by Steve Bryant & Paul Daly What mysteries lurk in a monastery hidden in the Himalayas, and who or what protects these secrets? Why is the daughter of Dracula after Athen Voltaire? This book collects the entire run of Eisner-nominated online adventures as well as sketches and pin-ups! SC, 96pgs, FC SRP: $13.95 THE BLACK COAT: A CALL TO ARMS TP by Ben Lichius, Adam Cogan, & Francesco Francavilla New York 1775 — The British have become desperate to maintain their control over the colonies and have secretly enlisted the services of a powerful and mysterious group of individuals who call themselves ‘The League.' The fledgling nation's only hope is the masked spy known as "The Black Coat". Now all 4 action-packed issues of this critically acclaimed Colonial adventure are collected in one volume featuring additional exclusive content. SC, 104pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95 ARCANA STUDIO KADE: SUN OF PERDITION #3 by Sean O'Reilly & Stjepan Kade and Ezra have been hunting Fallen Angels for the last 1,000 years and now the Black Sun is on the horizon. Kade and Ezra have captured a Fallen, and he knows the Beast's name! How far will Kade go to stop the Apocalypse? MATURE THEMES 32pgs, FC (3 of 4) SRP: $3.95 OUTLAW SCORN: 3030 AD #2 by Schley, Frizzell, & Martin Scorn and companions seek out her captive family. The firm grip of the empire begins to constrict them as Lord Maximus has found the previous taste of a moral defeat unsavory to the palette and now sends a more formidable praetorian to track our young outlaw. This issue ships with two covers in an equal ratio and is also available in a limited edition sketch version. REGULAR—32pgs, FC (2 of 6) SRP: $3.95 SKETCH COVER—32pgs, FC SRP: $15.00 ARCHAIA STUDIOS PRESS OKKO: CYCLE OF WATER #1 by Hub The Cycle of Water, Part One; Far from the fields of battle, Okko the ronin heads a small group of demon hunters, wandering the realms of the Pajan Empire. When a young fisherman's sister, Little Carp, is kidnapped by pirates, the man enlists the group's help in finding her. Every quest has its price, and this quest leads the four heroes much farther afield then they'd ever imagined. MATURE THEMES 32pgs, FC (1 of 4) SRP: $3.95 MOUSE GUARD #6 by David Peterson A Return to Honor; Midnight's army has reached Lockhaven's Gates as the Guardsmice inside try to stave off the invasion. Kenzie and Celanawe convince Saxon not to try attacking the army head on. Will the return of the Black Axe sway the odds back in the Guard's favor, or will Gwendolyn resolve the conflict at her doorstep? The conclusion of the first Mouse Guard mini-series is at hand! 24pgs, FC (6 of 6) SRP: $3.50 THE KILLER #2 by Matz & Luc Jacamon Long Fire: Part Two—His target hasn't shown up, and the waiting is getting to him. He is stuck, reminiscing over past hits and the accumulated blood on his hands. MATURE THEMES 32pgs, FC (2 of 10) SRP: $3.95 STAR OF THE MONTH THE LONE AND LEVEL SANDS HC by A. David Lewis, mpMann, & Jennifer Rodgers Pharaoh Ramses II hasn’t seen his long-lost cousin Moses in nearly forty years. Yet while pressed by the Hittites to the North and construction delays in the South, Ramses must make time for this ancient desert rascal, the long-ago mystery he represents, and the impossible demands of an alien deity. Drawing on the Bible, the Qur’an, and historical sources! (OCT052775) HC, 6x9, 160pgs, FC SRP: $17.95 ********************************************************************** OFFERED AGAIN O/A ARTESIA: BESIEGED by Mark Smylie The Calm Before—Following up on the last Artesia book, Artesia: Afire, and the release of the Artesia: Adventures in the Known World role-playing game, this series finds Artesia and her armies trapped in an odd stalemate at the city of Abenton. They are guests of the city’s ruler, Elizabeta, a baroness with a dark secret. The imminent arrival of barbarian enemies at their gates is only the least of her problems, as recalcitrant allies, mutinous captains, angry ghosts and spirits, lurking assassins, and jealous lovers begin to spring their traps and plots. NOTE: Contains strong sexual content, nudity, graphic violence, & mature content. MATURE THEMES #1—32pgs, FC (1 of 6) SRP: $3.95 #2—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.95 STAR OF THE MONTH ARTESIA: ADVENTURES IN THE KNOWN WORLD RPG by Mark Smylie Mark Smylie's award-winning graphic novel Artesia comes to life in the Adventures in the Known World RPG, using a modified Fuzion-based roleplaying system to plunge players into the realms of The Known World. It includes an expansive adaptation of R. Talsorian Games' LifePath character-generation system, and rules for talents and abilities accessible to characters through the Arcana, the Tarot-like system representing The Known World's archetypal paths of power. (OCT054046) MATURE THEMES HC, FC SRP: $39.95 ********************************************************************** ARCHANGEL STUDIOS THE RED STAR: SWORD OF LIES #2 by Gossett & Weta Workshop Design Team The rumors are true — The Red Star's new story arc not only continues the main storyline, but it also delves into the origin of the saga's main villain: The Summoner Imbohl. In this issue, Imbohl looks into the afterlife and sees the horrible fate that awaits his nation should he fail. Meanwhile, the heroes of the Red Star continue their quest to lay seige to the legendary Prison of Souls: The Fortress of Archangel. 52pgs, FC SRP: $4.50 ARCHIE COMIC PUBLICATIONS ARCHIE & FRIENDS #106 by Various “The Monster Museum”: Seeking inspiration for Chuck’s comic books, Archie and Chuck visit the town’s new “Monster Museum.” It is filled with monster movie memorabilia… or at least it was, as the boys find out when they arrive to find a real live crime scene there! Meanwhile, Nancy feels so neglected she starts wearing “goth” outfits! Can Chuck help recover the museum’s missing merchandise… and will he recover his original, non-goth girlfriend, too? Plus, supermodel Katy Keene in another all-new tale! “May I Have This Dance?”: Katy’s sister MacKenzie has a crush, but her crush has designs on Katy! Can MacKenzie find a way to swing the subject back around to herself? It’s love in the “fashion lane” as only Archie Comics can deliver! 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.25 ARCHIE DIGEST #231 by Various The adventures of America's favorite teen continue with new stories and classic tales. Bonus: Puzzles, games and your chance to “Find Your Name in Print!” Digest, 96pgs, FC SRP: $2.49 BETTY & VERONICA #223 by Kathleen Webb & Jeff Shultz "Working Hand in Glove": A famous designer asks Veronica to give him a hand… as a hand model modeling his high-fashion gloves! "Instrumental to the Story": Veronica would rather listen to classic rock than classical music… but the hunky new Riverdale High tenor may have her singing a different tune! "Offering Lip Service": Archie refuses a kiss from Veronica because of his chapped lips, but Betty offers to share the last of her lip balm with Archie. Problem is, it happens to be on her lips, and when Veronica finds out they’re smooching, guess who might get a fat lip?! "Don’t Miss This": Could it be true — an all-new love triangle between Midge, Moose, and… Betty?! You’ll have to read this story to find out! 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.25 BETTY & VERONICA DIGEST #171 by Various Bright and brassy, bold and beautiful, blonde and brunette — teen dream queens Betty and Veronica romp through this collection of new stories and classic tales! Bonus: Puzzles, games, and your chance to “Find Your Name in Print!” Digest, 96pgs, FC SRP: $2.49 BETTY & VERONICA DOUBLE DIGEST #148 by Various What's better than a digest full of those teen dream queens Betty and Veronica? A double- digest full of them, featuring new stories as well as classic tales. Bonus: Puzzles, games and your chance to "Find Your Name in Print!" Digest, 192pgs, FC SRP: $3.69 JUGHEAD #178 by Craig Boldman & Rex Lindsey "The Competition": Fed up with their feuding, rival restaurateurs Pop Tate and Segarini each take a break, and put Archie and Jughead respectively in charge! Will the teens bring new marketing strategies and less tension to the neighboring eateries, or will the fast food wars be as fierce as ever? "The Jughead Zone": Five years ago, Jughead agreed to spend one whole day with Ethel in exchange for a piece of her homemade pie. That one day is today! Will Jughead be able to go through with it, or did he bite off more pie than he can chew? "One Step Beyond": Jughead owes Reggie money, and it’s payback time. Only Jughead is broke! His solution: tail Reggie before Reggie can tail him! 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.25 JUGHEAD'S DOUBLE DIGEST #127 by Various Its double-decker sandwiches and double-trouble as the irrepressible Jughead tilts the laugh-o-meter in this uproarious collection of new stories and classic tales! Bonus: Puzzles, games, and your chance to “Find Your Name in Print!” Digest, 192pgs, FC SRP: $3.69 SABRINA THE TEENAGE WITCH VOLUME 2 #81 by Tania del Rio "Mortal Decision": After being imprisoned last issue for her unusual magical abilities, Sabrina decides to give up magic completely and live life as a normal mortal. Her decision causes quite a stir from her aunts, who believe her magic is something to be proud of and should be nurtured; to Llandra, who doesn’t believe Sabrina will go through with it; and especially Shinji, concerned that Sabrina’s anti-magic stance will put The Four Blades movement in jeapordy! All this opposition simply strengthens Sabrina’s resolve… but will she be happy with the results? 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.25 TALES FROM... RIVERDALE DIGEST #17 by Various "Monster-piece Theatre": It's a "comedy of terrors" for Chuck when he accidentally mixes up a monster drawing done for art school with the flattering portrait he intended to give Nancy for Valentine's Day! Also, more fun-filled stories highlighting the amazing supporting cast that have entertained generations… from Reggie and Moose to Sabrina and Josie, and every teen in between! Not to mention the hilarious group of adults in Riverdale! And of course, Archie, Betty, Veronica, and Jughead make the scene, too, in both all-new stores and classic tales! Bonus: Puzzles, games, and your chance to “Find Your Name in Print!” Digest, 192pgs, FC SRP: $2.49 SONIC THE HEDGEHOG ARCHIVES VOLUME 2 TP by Mike Gallagher, Angelo DeCesare, & Dave Manak The thrilling new series that lets fans relive classic Sonic stories continues! Volume 2 presents issues #5 through #8 of Sonic’s ongoing comic book series in a special 5" x 7" edition. Each story is meticulously restored and printed on high-grade paper-so you can feel like you're zipping right alongside the cobalt crusader as he saves Knothole Village! Stories include: “Olympic Trials & Error” and “Chomp on This, Chump!” (issue #5), “The Spin Doctor” (issue #6) and “Sonic’s Christmas Carol” (issue #6), “Uncle Chuck’s Treasure” and “Sorceress in Distress” (issue #7), “Bots All Folks!” and “A Little Music Goes a Long Way” (issue #8). SC, 5x7, 112pgs, FC SRP: $7.49 SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #170 by Various "Comings & Goings": The countdown to the milestone 175th issue kicks off in royal style. In recent battles, Sonic and the Freedom Fighters have suffered some devastating losses, but how can they possibly withstand much more? As the King lies at death's door, Sonic, Knuckles, and Tails go to the farthest reaches of the universe on a mission to save the day. Can anyone prepare them for the surprises they find there? Not to mention the new threat of diabolical tyrant Robotnik and the mysterious Shadow joining forces! Will evil rule the day, or will this new alliance simply pit Shadow and Eggman at each other's throats? "Island of Misfit Badniks": In a story inspired as supplemental to the new Sonic Archives paperback reprint series, original series writer Mike Gallagher and artist Dave Manak finally explain what happened to all of Robotnik’s old robots and Badniks and inadvertently re-awaken some of the deadliest villains from Sonic’s early days, a mistake that may spell out Sonic's doom! 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.25 VERONICA #177 by Dan Parent, George Gladir, & Kathleen Webb "The Secret of Veronica’s Diary": When Veronica’s diary accidentally ends up in Reggie’s hands, Veronica has a lot of explaining — and apologizing — to do! "The Art of Doing Nothing": Tired of being overscheduled, Veronica will do everything she can to do nothing! "Payback Time": The status quo of Veronica and Jughead’s tense relationship is upended, as Jughead rescues Veronica from a boorish boy, and Veronica feels obligated to return the favor! 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.25 STARS OF THE MONTH THE SHIELD: AMERICA'S FIRST PATRIOTIC COMIC BOOK HERO TP by Various Relive the early days of comics' first super-patriot — a hero with great power, strength, and courage who donned the colors of the American flag, lived for democracy, and protected the world from foes of freedom! No, it's not who you think... it's The Shield! Leaping from the pages of Pep Comics #1 in January, 1940, The Shield bested his better- known counterpart by over a year. (STAR16002) SC, 7x10, 96pgs, FC SRP: $12.95 THE ADVENTURES OF THE FLY VOLUME 1 TP by Various This historic edition highlights one of the pioneering superhero titles of the Silver Age: The Fly! Tommy Troy is a young boy whose world is turned upside down when he meets an emissary of the Fly World and is given a special ring that magically transforms him into the superhuman Fly! Considered an early prototype for Spider-Man, The Fly's earliest adventures were charted by some of the most legendary creative talent in comics: Jack Kirby, Joe Simon, Jack Davis, and Al Williamson! All of these artists and more are featured in this special edition that collects titanic tales from 1959 and 1960! Features a cover by fan-favorite, Joe Staton, painstaking restorations of all stories, faithful re- coloring and a foreword by Joe Simon! (AUG042451) SC, 7x10, FC SRP: $12.95 MIGHTY CRUSADERS VOLUME 1: ORIGIN OF A SUPER TEAM TP by Various The first entry in the Red Circle reprint series! It's a pop-art explosion as some of the wildest heroes in the history of comic books unite to form one of the most beloved super- teams of the sixties: The Shield! The Black Hood! The Comet! The Fly! Fly Girl! Relive the excitement as this intrepid team of heroes meet, fight super-villains as well as each other, come up with a name for their team and even recruit new members! It's all here in this colorful collection reprinting classic stories from originally appearing in Fly-Man #31-33 as well as Mighty Crusaders #1. These titanic 1965 tales are courtesy of such comic book legends as writer (and Superman co-creator) Jerry Siegal and artist Paul Reinman (Spider-Man). This trade features a cover by fan-favorite Joe Staton, painstaking restoration of all stories and faithful recoloring and a foreword by movie producer Michael Uslan and Robert Klein. (STAR20125) SC, 7x10, 96pgs, FC SRP: $12.95 ********************************************************************** ARES ENTERTAINMENT MARS ONE: SPECTACULAR PREVIEW ISSUE by Jeff Morris & Al Edeker The year is 2062. Rumors of conspiracy run rampant as cultures clash on the surface of Mars. Sabotage, unexplained accidents, and flaring tempers heat up the red planet. American and Chinese explorers are now pitted against one another by the actions of known and unknown forces. Go behind the scenes as the Ares team launches this new ground–breaking bi-monthly series in this special preview issue. This preview issue includes a spectacular pullout poster. 24pgs, FC SRP: $1.00 ASPEN MLT INC FATHOM: KIANI STATUE The first new Fathom statue has arrived! Showcasing Fathom’s fierce female warrior Kiani, this stunning work of art is truly a sight to behold! As deadly as she is beautiful, Kiani raises the bar to all-new heights on hand-sculpted creations! Measuring over 18” inches tall and over 7” wide at the base, this full size statue is sure to be the centerpiece of any collection. Designed by artist Michael Turner, and sculpted by Dene Mason, this is possibly one of the most intricately detailed statues ever produced! With Aspen’s previous Grace statue being an instant sell-out, we don’t expect Kiani to stick around long! The production run will be strictly set to orders received so please act fast, we want to ensure the demand will be met on this exquisite work of art! Kiani is here, and the world of collectible sculptures will never be the same again! (C: 0-1-2) Statue SRP: $349.99 FATHOM: THE DEFINITIVE EDITION VOLUME 1 by Various Your wait is finally over! There are two worlds, the one we know, and the one below… and Aspen is thrilled to bring you the most complete collection of Michael Turner’s first ever creator owned series, Fathom, with this amazing Definitive Edition! Just take a look at what’s inside: The rare Fathom Preview, Fathom #0 and #1/2, both of which have never been collected in a trade before now! Fathom issues #1 through #9, and the sold- out issues #10 and #11, also making their first trade debut! Plus: Excerpts from issues #12 through #14, focusing on Aspen and Cannon’s ordeal with Vana; both original Fathom Swimsuit issues, and a jam-packed Fathom cover gallery! And as if that’s wasn't enough, we’ll be including several more rare and seldom seen Fathom goodies as only Michael Turner and Aspen could deliver! Combine all that together, and you have 432 massive pages of everything that was Fathom Volume 1. This is Definitive Fathom collection is also available in a Signed Hardcover Edition (complete with a limited edition hand-signed dust jacket featuring brand new art by creator Michael Turner and colorist Peter Steigerwald, strictly limited to only 500 total copies), or as a special Sketch Hardcover Edition (featuring an original hand-drawn sketch by artist Michael Turner, signed & numbered and limited to a mere 50 copies)! TP—SC, 7x10, 432pgs, FC SRP: $39.99 SGN HC—SC, 7x10, 432pgs, FC SRP: $89.99 SKETCH HC—SC, 7x10, 432pgs, FC SRP: $249.00 SHRUGGED #6 by Turner & Mastromauro, & Gunnell Theo’s certainly been going through some changes lately, but none as extreme as this! With the Transferscending Chamber taking its toll on our hero, the world of Perspecta begins to spiral into total chaos. Who will step up and challenge Ember? Can anyone even stop her? All this and much more await you as the same great creative team of Michael Turner, Frank Mastromauro, Micah Gunnell, Jason Gorder, and Beth Sotelo bring you the next exciting installment of comic’s newest hit franchise, Shrugged! 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 SOULFIRE #9 by Michael Turner, J. T. Krul, & Peter Steigerwald, It’s the beginning of the end as Grace leads the charge against Ranier in the Everlands. As magic begins to find it’s way back into our world, who will be the one standing to welcome in its true power…the good of light or the forces of chaos? As we build to Soulfire’s climatic finale, now is the perfect time to find out why Soulfire has been one of the most talked about comics in years! From creator Michael Turner, scribe J. T. Krul, and colorist Peter Steigerwald, as only Aspen could deliver!! RES. from Previews Vol. XVI #5 (MAY062899) 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 STAR OF THE MONTH FATHOM: DAWN OF WAR VOLUME 1 TP by J. T. Krul, Talent Caldwell, Jason Gorder, & Christina Strain Collecting Fathom: Dawn of War #0, #1-3, this special trade paperback contains the entire tale of warfare and betrayal that led up to the battle between the humans and the Blue, and the unheralded surfacing of the Black! Find out for yourself why Dawn of War became one of the most pivotal storylines in Fathom history! Brought to you by the creative of J. T. Krul, Talent Caldwell, Jason Gorder and Christina Strain, and featuring a brand new cover by Fathom creator Michael Turner, this collection is a definite must for any Fathom fan! Includes an exclusive cover gallery and pin-up section! (JUL052657) SC, 7x10, 104pgs, FC SRP: $9.99 ********************************************************************** OFFERED AGAIN O/A FATHOM 2005 POSTER by Michael Turner & Peter Steigerwald The first Fathom poster from 2005! Showcasing the amazing cover art to Fathom #1 by Michael Turner and Peter Steigerwald, this incredible full size poster is a must for any fan! 24x36, FC SRP: $7.99 O/A CANNON HAWKE #1 by J.T. Krul, Marcus To, Jason Gorder, & Beth Sotelo A fugitive on the run from the Council, Cannon travels to Japan with Akiko in an attempt to secure the one person who may have divulged information that led to the destruction of the Blue city of Saba… the "Shark", Shalla Barnic. But, Shalla holds even more secrets, deadly secrets, and Cannon’s internal struggle with Taras continues… A struggle that Cannon may not be able to win. How can Cannon hope to defeat a new enemy when he cannot even defeat one within himself? Cover by Michael Turner and colorist Peter Steigerwald. 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 A-10 COMICS DAMAGED #2 by Various Just as things start to look up for our new heroes, cracks start to appear in Vissan's armor when the group defies his order to kill. Alliances change as this misfit group rebels against the man they once thought would be their savior. Join the struggle in The Damaged #2. 22pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 ATLANTIS STUDIOS THE LIBRARIAN: RETURN TO KING SOLOMON'S MINES GN by Watson, D'Elia, and Rosado From creator Dean Devlin (Stargate) comes a new kind of adventurer: Flynn Carson. Originally appearing in the hugely popular made-for-cable film The Librarian: Quest for the Spear, Carson is back and this time his mission is to prevent the powerful Key of Solomon from falling into the hands of a ruthless warlord! SC, 96pgs, FC SRP: $14.95 AVATAR PRESS INC GARTH ENNIS' 303 TP by Garth Ennis & Jacen Burrows All six full-color issues of Garth Ennis creator-owned epic are collected here for the first time! Deep in the mountains of Afghanistan, a dozen Russian special forces soldiers race their British opponents for a secret neither of them can imagine. The Russian leader, a war weary Colonel who knows no other life but conflict, carries old ghosts that refuse to let him be but the battle that awaits him deep in this ancient land will change his life forever, and send him on a violent journey no sane man would contemplate. The ultimate soldier meets his destiny, in 303! This epic tale features the astounding artistic talent of Jacen Burrows (Moore’s The Courtyard, Ellis’ Scars). (C: 0-1-2) SC, 7x10, 144pgs, FC SRP: $19.99 NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD: BEGINNING #3 by John Russo, & Sebastian Fiumura The zombie series fans have demanded comes to comics in this fully-authorized series from the original creators, director George A. Romero and co-writer John Russo, and the story everyone was dying to see: a prequel to the original film! Written by Russo and fully-approved by Romero, this is the horror series of the decade from the men who defined the genre! As the Night of the Living Dead draws nearer, Ben and a group of fellow survivors begin a last-ditch fight for survival against the horde of flesh-devouring ghouls that have trapped them within Beekman's Diner. With panic and distrust dooming them all to a gory death, can Ben rally the frantic patrons into an organized resistance against the zombies... Or will his own fear get the better of him, forcing him to make a drastic decision? This incredible, explosive finale of the Night of the Living Dead prequel is not for the weak of heart and serves as a direct introduction to the modern horror film classic! This incredible prequel to the blockbuster classic Night of the Living Dead gives new insight into many of the film's characters and locations, including horrific encounters at the farm house and Beekman's diner and introduces us for the first time to The Cemetery Zombie, Sheriff McClellan, and NOTLD hero, Ben! As well as the Standard cover by artist Jacen Burrows, this issue is available with Rotting, Terror, and Splatter Stock covers by series artist Sebastian Fiumara, a Gore cover by fan-favorite Tim Vigil, and a painted cover by Matt Busch! MATURE THEMES REGULAR—32pgs, FC (3 of 3) SRP: $3.99 ROTTING—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 TERROR—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 PAINTED—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 GORE—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 SPLATTER—32pgs, FC SRP: $6.99 NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD: BACK FROM THE GRAVE—PAINTED COVER by John Russo & Sebastian Fiumara Masterful painter Matt Busch serves up this tasty zombie treat! This all-new special edition is limited to just 1000 copies. FC SRP: $5.99 NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD: THE BEGINNING #1—BLOOD RED CONVENTION FOIL COVER by John Russo & Sebastian Fiumara Previously only available at conventions, this special red foil-enhanced cover is limited to 750 copies, all of which ship bagged with a certificate of authenticity. FC SRP: $4.99 PLAGUE OF THE LIVING DEAD SPECIAL #1 by John Russo & Dheeraj Verma Special super-sized full-color first issue! John Russo (co-writer of Night of the Living Dead) continues to horrify with his latest zombie epic with his Escape of the Living Dead artist Dheeraj Verma! Creeping through cemeteries, morgues and into the city streets, it reanimates the recently deceased, creating a horrifying army of the living dead, murdering and ravenously devouring the living. Nothing can stop it and no one is immune, as the uncontrollable plague begins to spread... The Plague of the Living Dead! Jessica Price and the other residents of Stone Mountain, Virginia have anxiously watched the nightly news broadcasts, awaiting some word that the war in Vietnam will soon end and that the men that they love will return home safely. But now, other more disturbing reports begin to fill the airwaves, detailing the bizarre phenomenon of cannibalistic ghouls rising from their graves, hungry for human flesh. And this unprecedented horror is now lurking outside the doors of Stone Mountain, waiting to rip into the unsuspecting residents and feast upon their blood-drenched remains. While the CDC tries in vain to contain the plague spreading throughout the eastern United States, Jessica's fiancé and his US Army platoon will face the same terror, rearing its head in the jungles of Vietnam... As well as the Standard cover by Mike Wolfer, this issue is available with Terror, Body Count, and Rotting covers by Wolfer and Wraparound and Gore by artist Jacen Burrows! REGULAR—40pgs, FC SRP: $4.99 WRAPAROUND—40pgs, FC SRP: $4.99 TERROR—40pgs, FC SRP: $4.99 ROTTING—40pgs, FC SRP: $4.99 GORE—40pgs, FC SRP: $4.99 BODY COUNT—40pgs, FC SRP: $4.99 ESCAPE OF THE LIVING DEAD FEARBOOK #1—ROTTING COVER by Mike Wolfer Dheeraj Verma produced this wonderfully disgusting cover of a zombie who is becoming worm food!. This edition is limited to just 1000 copies. FC SRP: $5.99 ESCAPE OF THE LIVING DEAD: AIRBORNE #1—BAD DAY COVER by Mike Wolfer & Dheeraj Verma Some days, you just don’t get a break from a zombie attack!. This edition features an all- new cover from superstar Jacen Burrows and is limited to just 1000 copies.SRP: $5.99 MISCHIEF NIGHT SPECIAL #1—LADY DEATH COVER by Brian Pulido & Juan Jose Ryp Lady Death makes a special guest appearance on this cover, and she’s being tortured by the evil Goth cutie Jill, all lusciously drawn by master Juan Jose Ryp! This special edition is limited to just 1000 copies.SRP: $5.99 WITCHMAN SPECIAL #1—PRIESTESS COVER by Mike Wolfer Artist Mike Wolfer calls into the darkness with this killer new cover featuring the evil of the Witchman! This special edition is limited to just 750 copies.SRP: $5.99 BAD MOON RISING SPECIAL #1—NO PRAYER COVER by Brian Pulido & Wellington Alves Artist Wellington Alves gives us no hope for being saved from the evil of Black Jack Hatchet! This special edition is limited to just 750 copies.SRP: $5.99 FEVRE DREAM PREVIEW—GOLD FOIL COVER SIGNED by George R.R. Martin & Rafa Lopez Here is your chance to get a signature from the legendary writer George R.R. Martin himself! These special Gold foil editions are only available as signed editions and are limited to just 500 copies! All copies ship in a bag and board with a certificate of authenticity.SRP: $14.99 LADY DEATH: PIRATE QUEEN SPECIAL by Brian Pulido & Wellington Alves Don’t miss this all-new, full-color, super-sized Lady Death epic from creator Brian Pulido and artist Wellington Alves! Long after her journeys in the Blacklands, Lady Death, along with her Skeleton crew, were merciless pirates who raided merchant ships during the black age of piracy on the blood red seas. But all that may be at an end as Lady Death robs the booty of captain Mad Morgan Flintlock: vampire pirate! So weight anchor and set sail for a tale of adventure and terror like likes of which you’ve never seen before! Featuring these stunning covers: Regular, Wraparound, and Attack covers from super-star Juan Jose Ryp, Lopez by Rafa Lopez, Amorim by Di Amorim, Seafarer, Premium and special Leather cover (limited to 600 copies) all by Daniel HDR. REGULAR—40pgs, FC SRP: $4.99 WRAPAROUND—40pgs, FC SRP: $4.99 LOPEZ—40pgs, FC SRP: $4.99 AMORIM—40pgs, FC SRP: $4.99 SEAFARER—40pgs, FC SRP: $4.99 ATTACK—40pgs, FC SRP: $4.99 PREMIUM—40pgs, FC SRP: $9.99 LEATHER—40pgs, FC SRP: $24.99 LADY DEATH BLACKLANDS #3 by Brian Pulido & Gabriel Guzman Lady Death is in far over her head as the vampire queen Stygmata and her forces attack! How can she defeat a foe that is made of liquid blood? The evil Sagos also launches new attacks aimed at bringing the Blacklands to its knees at the time when Lady Death is at her weakest. Can even the help of Wargoth and Satasha keep her alive? As well as the regular cover by series artist Gabriel Guzman, this issue is available with a Wraparound and Premium cover by Guzman, a Ryp cover by Juan Jose Ryp, and Alves and Last Stand covers by Wellington Alves. REGULAR—32pgs, FC (3 of 4) SRP: $3.99 WRAPAROUND—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 RYP—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 ALVES—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 LAST STAND—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 PREMIUM—32pgs, FC SRP: $9.99 LADY DEATH VS. WAR ANGEL #1—TOWERING COVER by Brian Pulido & Gabriel Guzman Regular series Lady Death artist Gabriel Guzman serves up this ominous cover of War Angel in trouble. This edition is limited to just 750 copies. 16pgs, FC SRP: $5.99 LADY DEATH: BLACKLANDS #1/2—SUNSET COVER by Brian Pulido & Gabriel Guzman Paulo (Birds of Prey) Siqueira provides this lovely cover of Lady Death at a moment of peace. This edition is limited to just 1000 copies. 16pgs SRP: $5.99 LADY DEATH: BLACKLANDS #1—PRISM FOIL COVER by Brian Pulido & Gabriel Guzman Limited to 400 copies. All copies ship in a bag and board with a certificate of authenticity. 32pgs SRP: $12.99 LADY DEATH ANNUAL #1—TRUE BEAUTY COVER by Brian Pulido & Daniel DHR Powerhouse artist Juan Jose Ryp serves up this luscious all-new cover. This edition is limited to just 1000 copies. 40pgs, FC SRP: $5.99 LADY DEATH/SHI PREVIEW—SLAYERS COVER by Brian Pulido & Rafa Lopez Rafa Lopez reminds us all that these ladies are bad to the bone on this kick-ass new cover. This edition is limited to just 1000 copies. 16pgs SRP: $5.99 LADY DEATH/SHI PREVIEW—ROYAL BLUE EDITION by Brian Pulido & Rafa Lopez Limited to 100 copies. All copies ship in a bag and a special protective case with a certificate of authenticity. 16pgs SRP: $75.00 LADY DEATH: FETISHES 2006 SPECIAL—CYBERBABE COVER by Various Lady Death as the Queen of cyberspace in all her beauty on this stunning all-new cover by maestro Juan Jose Ryp! Limited to 1000 copies. 32pgs, FC SRP: $5.99 MEDIEVAL LADY DEATH: WAR OF THE WINDS #4—FORT COVER by Brian Pulido & Di Amorim Wellington Alves unleashes Medieval Lady Death as the pillar of power she is on this all- new cover! Limited to 750 copies. 32pgs, FC SRP: $5.99 MORE THAN MORTAL: THE LEGEND REBORN—DEFENDER COVER by Sharon Scott & Wellington Alves Series artist Wellington Alves draws the powerful Brigid on this all-new cover! Limited to 750 copies. 32pgs, FC SRP: $5.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A WARREN ELLIS' STRANGE KILLINGS: NECROMANCER TP by Warren Ellis & Mike Wolfer Finally, all six issues of the zombie epic Necromancer collected into one volume! Warren Ellis' cult hit Strange Killings is back with "combat magician" William Gravel's most gut- wrenching mission yet! Deployed to a steaming Philippine island, Gravel's assignment is to assassinate an investigative reporter about to expose a chemical weapon lab sanctioned by the British government. But double-crosses and political intrigue have marked Gravel for murder by his S.A.S. comrades as he realizes that he has been led into a trap by a vengeance-seeking superior. And it only gets worse. There're zombies: Scores of flesh- ripping, reanimated corpses seeking to shred and devour everyone and everything in their path. If Gravel is able to uncover the shocking truth hidden within the jungle on this island of the dead, can even his otherworldly powers help him escape from a madman, and army of the undead and four squads of heavily armed S.A.S soldiers out for his blood? MATURE THEMES SC, 7x10, 144pgs, B&W SRP: $16.99 O/A WARREN ELLIS' DARK BLUE GN (NEW PRINTING) by Warren Ellis & Jacen Burrows Warren Ellis' critically acclaimed crime epic Dark Blue, illustrated by Jacen Burrows, is now back in print with this latest printing. Violent, disturbed cop Frank Christchurch has too many problems. He has a partner who's convinced he's mentally ill, a commanding officer on smack, and a killer whom no one else seems to want to catch. The pressure of his savage life is triggering murderous outbursts and hallucinations. Frank Christchurch is on the way down. And he might take everyone with him. Nothing is as it seems. MATURE THEMES SC, 7x10, 72pgs, B&W SRP: $8.95 O/A ESCAPE OF THE LIVING DEAD VOLUME 1 TP by John Russo & Dheeraj Verma The co-writer of the classic film Night Of The Living Dead brings his all-new, never- before-seen zombie masterpiece to comics! It is 1971, and it's been three years since the blood-soaked night that the dead rose from their graves, attacking and devouring the living. But this time, there may be no escape for those in the terrifying clutches of the cannibalistic living dead! As each member of a rural community dies in the grotesque feeding frenzy of the zombies, so does the nightmare army grow as half-eaten victims rise up to join the ranks of the undead. Can anything possibly contain the contagion being spread by the escape of the living dead? This full-color trade collects all five issues of the hit terror series of the year! (JUL062906) SC, 7x10 SRP: $15.99 LADY DEATH 2006 BIKINI LITHOGRAPH by Matt Martin This lithograph is of Matt Martin's luscious cover to Lady Death 2006 Bikini Special. Printed on high-quality card stock with cutting edge technology for a perfect high- resolution print suitable for framing. Each is strictly limited to only 150 copies! Every copy of this digital art print ships in a special rigid sleeve with a seal of authenticity. Lithograph, FC SRP: $29.99 LADY DEATH DEATH GODDESS COMM LITHO BY RAFA LOPEZ by Rafa Lopez This lithograph is of Rafa Lopez's luscious cover to Lady Death: Death Goddess Commemorative. Printed on high-quality card stock with cutting edge technology for a perfect high-resolution print suitable for framing. Each is strictly limited to only 150 copies! Every copy of this digital art print ships in a special rigid sleeve with a seal of authenticity. Lithograph SRP: $29.99 STARGATE: ATLANTIS—WRAITHFALL #3 by Stuart Moore & Mauricio Melo This is the action-packed conclusion to the first comics adventure from the acclaimed Sci-Fi series! Stargate: Atlantis has just been renewed for a fourth sense-shattering season, and this three-part all-new epic comic book series is just what those millions of fans have been waiting for! Teyla and Ford launch a dangerous mission to rescue Sheppard from the Wraith laboratory. But will their actions doom an entire world? This issue features regular and wraparound by series artist Mauricio Melo as well as photo covers of the Team and Dr. Weir, and two painted covers, one by Ryan Drake and one by Lucio Rubira! WRAITHFALL—32pgs, FC (3 of 3) SRP: $3.99 TEAM PHOTO—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 WEIR PHOTO—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 DRAKE PAINTED—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 RUBIRA PAINTED—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 WRAPAROUND—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 STARGATE: ATLANTIS—WRAITHFALL #1—BECKETT PHOTO COVER by Stuart Moore & Mauricio Melo Dr. Carson Beckett is now available on this never-before-offered special photo cover. Limited to 1000 copies. 32pgs, FC SRP: $5.99 STARGATE: SG-1 2006 CONVENTION SPECIAL—NOX ATTACK COVER by James Anthony & Mauricio Melo No one ever expected to have to be fighting the Nox on this new cover by Mauricio Melo. Limited to 750 copies FC SRP: $5.99 STARGATE: SG-1—RA REBORN PREVIEW—WOMEN OF SG-1 COVER by James Anthony & Jorge Correa We celebrate all the stunning women of Stargate on this new cover by Jorge Correa. Limited to 1000 copies. FC SRP: $5.99 BAD PRESS BYE BYE HARVEY: A GUN THEORY SHORT STORY by Daniel Way & Jon Proctor With the return of the critically-acclaimed miniseries Gun Theory (now completely uncensored, unedited and uncompromised) on the horizon, original series creators Daniel Way (Wolverine: Origins) and Jon Proctor (Batman: Black and White) offer up this black-and-white short story that explores the gray areas of human morality. While Gun Theory examines the last days of the hired killed known simply as “Harvey”, this prequel takes a cold, hard look at how he became that killer…and ceased to be anything else. This issue also features an exclusive preview of Heavier Than God #1, by Daniel Way and Ken Knudtsen. MATURE THEMES 24pgs, B&W SRP: $1.99 BANDAI ENTERTAINMENT INC EUREKA SEVEN VOLUME 1 GN by Jinsei Kataoka Renton Thurston’s a young 14-year-old who is tired of his monotonous life. The only thing that makes him happy is when he “lifts,” an extreme form of aerial hoverboarding. His feelings of frustration come from his life of toil in his grandfather’s garage, and being the son of an enigmatic yet legendary “hero.” One day, a large LFO (Light Finding Operation) craft called Nirvash falls from the sky and a beautiful young girl named Eureka emerges and asks for repairs. When a smitten Renton literally falls over himself to help her, the two begin a journey that will change both of their destinies. (FEB062908) (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. SC, 5x7, 180pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 SAMURAI CHAMPLOO FILM MANGA VOLUME 1 GN Fuu is working part-time at a teahouse when she meets two ronin, Mugen and Jin. After causing a great riot at the teahouse, Mugen and Jin are arrested by the magistrate and set to be executed. In exchange for helping them, Fuu makes them promise to help her find a "samurai who smells of sunflowers." The three unlikely companions begin a wild adventure through a funky hip-hop influenced reimagining of Edo period Japan. (FEB062909) (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Not available in the U.K. (May Purchase from U.K. Vendor) SC, 5x7, 200pgs, FC SRP: $10.99 STAR OF THE MONTH TOMB RAIDER VOLUME 1 TP (BANDAI) by Top Cow Productions The legendary Lara Croft returns in a new graphic novel. From the archives of Top Cow Productions, Bandai Entertainment is proud to release a new series of graphic novels featuring the best of Lara Croft’s adventures! (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Not available in the U.K. (May Purchase from U.K. Vendor) SC, 5x7, 220pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 ********************************************************************** WITCHBLADE VOLUME 1 TP (BANDAI) Top Cow Productions, one of the leading publishers of comic books in North America, opens its archives again and Bandai Entertainment is proud to unveil a new series of graphic novels featuring their legendary character Witchblade! In the Spring of 2006, a 26-episode Witchblade anime series will be broadcast from Gonzo studios. This is the first American comic book character to be turned into an authentic anime series and will generate enormous interest for this graphic novel series. 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! (APR063015) (C: 1-0-0) SC, 220pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 BANG! ENTERTAINMENT OFFERED AGAIN 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 ROM SRP: $24.95 BASEMENT COMICS/AMRYL ENTERTAINMENT CAVEWOMAN JUNGLE JAM #2 by Paul Renaud With issue one being extremely well received by Cavewoman fans, incredible talent Paul Renaud is back for issue two of the Jungle Jam series! Jungle Jam is a collection of brand new unpublished pin-up work by Paul, mixed in with his humorous Cavewoman shorts that have become fan-favorites! Paul Renaud is on the verge of super-stardom and he’s got Meriem on his mind! 24pgs, B&W SRP: $3.25 BUDD'S BEAUTIES & BEASTS #2—SPECIAL EDITION by Budd Root Budd paints this incredible new cover for the special edition of this second installment of Beauties & Beasts! This new issue has more never before seen pinups, new characters, a little Kong and lots of Cavewoman! Come join us for another spicy look at Meriem and her beauties (and beasts!) Our special edition is limited to 750 copies, comes with a certificate of authenticity and is bagged & boarded for protection. MATURE THEMES 24pgs, B&W SRP: $8.95 CAVEWOMAN: RENAUD POSE PRINT Wow, here’s yet another new Cavewoman art print by fan favorite Paul Renaud! This print is the second in a set of two that Paul has created (the first being offered last month) featuring Cavewoman front and center with an impressive background of dinosaurs, apes and even more Meriem! Limited to only 550, this ready to be framed print is 11” x 17” and comes with a collector’s envelope. Print, 11x17, FC SRP: $16.00 BEASTWOMEN FROM THE CENTER OF THE EARTH & MUSIC CD SET by Mike Hoffman This time it's Samson going up against a lost race of subterranean goddesses who hang at the core of this planet! This is a special package featuring the knockout old-school artwork comic by Hoffman plus his music CD of special tunes based on those same underground adventures. An earthshaking offer! Set (x2), 24pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 MIKE HOFFMAN'S RUBBER DISCIPLE ONE-SHOT SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, and Indonesia. ADULT MATERIAL 24pgs, B&W SRP: $2.95 BIG WOW ART DAN BRERETON'S DROP DEAD GIRL & OTHER DRAWINGS SC by Dan Brereton Dan Brereton's award-winning paintings have entertained comics fans for almost two decades, yet his pencil and monochromatic work are seldom seen in print. This fantastic art book showcases never-before-seen personal work and some familiar characters, including those from his acclaimed Nocturnals series. This soft-cover also includes an interview between Brereton and TV/screenwriter David Mandel. SC, 8x11, 48pgs, FC SRP: $20.00 BLOODFIRE STUDIOS THE UTOPIATES #1 In the near future, science is able to distill human personalities into a drug-form. Called Utopiates, these drugs allow users to swap personalities with the “mental imprints” of other people. Each is a user of Utopiates for their own reasons, but all learn the cost of soul swapping is extremely high. At its core, this series is an unflinching portrayal of human behavior at its most extreme. Issue #1, “A Moment of Clarity”, follows a street kid and his journey down a dark and slippery path. 32pgs, B&W (1 of 4) SRP: $2.95 BLUE LINE ART SKETCH MAGAZINE #31 Featuring Uncanny X-Men artist, Billy Tan! This issue takes a look at Uncanny X-Men aritst Billy Tan, examining his rise in the comic industry, and discussing how he handles the pressures of a monthly, high-profile series like the X-Men. Sketch continues to satisfy with numerous "how-to" instructional articles from tried-and-true industry talent, and is packed with penciling, computer-coloring, and marketing tips to help you become an artistic rising star. Great information, inspiration, and fun! (C: 0-1-2) Magazine, 64pgs, PC SRP: $5.95 BLURRED BOOKS BLURRED VISION VOLUME 2 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, 102pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95 BONGO COMICS BART SIMPSON COMICS #33 by Digerolamo, Lloyd, Ortiz, and Peyer Bart’s life appears to be ruined when Mrs. Krabappel moves in with the Simpsons. Then, Homer and Bart go head to head and burger to burger when they both enter a Krusty Burger competition. Finally, Bart discovers Groundskeeper Willie’s infamous past. 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 SIMPSONS COMICS #125 by Dixon, McCann, and Costanza Bart and Milhouse go camping with Milhouse’s mom and her new boyfriend, Bob the RV Salesman. Then, Homer’s bad behavior makes Marge a pariah at every bake sale and fundraiser in town, and much more. Stock the stuffing with Simpsons this December! 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 SIMPSONS SUPER SPECTACULAR #4 by Peyer, Lash, and Morrison Bartman meets his newest and perhaps least effective nemesis, the sinister genius known as The Science-ster. (Yeah, that’s the best we could come up with.) Then Radioactive Man becomes aware of the fallout from his nuclear powers and decides to give up super- heroing forever! 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 BOOM! STUDIOS CTHULHU TALES: "THE RISING" ONE-SHOT by Various A sequel to the sold-out Cthulhu Tales one-shot, featuring the same roster of writers: Eureka TV series creator Andrew Cosby; Eureka show writer Johanna Stokes; Second Wave writer Michael Alan Nelson; Transformers screenwriter John Rogers; Ninja Tales writer Chris Ward, and a new creative voice in the mix: Hans Rodionoff, the writer of Marvel's Werewolf By Night movie and the upcoming Tekken film! Featuring the best of the best of a brilliant roster of artists, Cthulhu Tales: The Rising is a primal journey into a dark arena of horror. 48pgs, FC SRP: $6.99 MR. STUFFINS #1 by Andrew Cosby & Lee Carter My teddy bear's a secret agent! In the tradition of Lions, Tigers, and Bears comes something completely different. When a scientist succeeds in creating an Artificial Intelligence, he discovers to his horror that the government plans on making it a weapon. On the run, he hides the program inside a mechanical toy bear. An unsuspecting family buys the toy bear and a little boy discovers a new best friend he never knew he had — a cute, cuddly toy bear who's got all the moves of James Bond! Chaos, fun, and mayhem ensues, from the creator of the SCI FI Network smash-hit TV show, Eureka! 24pgs, FC (1 of 3) SRP: $3.99 CTHULHU TALES (SECOND PRINTING) by Various The sell-out hit is available again in this second printing! Lovecraft lives! From the smash hit writing team behind Zombie Tales comes a collection of six different tales of dark, cosmic horror. Annihilation and 52's Keith Giffen pens a tale, writer of the Transformers Movie John Rogers writes his own. Creator of the Sci-Fi Network TV show Eureka, Andrew Cosby, pens one, with Eureka screenwriter Johanna Stokes creating "Love's Craft." Finally, Second Wave writer Michael Alan Nelson joins in on the fun with a stellar constellation of artists. A second helping of a completely new journey into classic horror from Wizard's Best New Publisher! 48pgs, FC SRP: $6.99 WARHAMMER 40K: DAMNATION CRUSADE #2 by Dan Abnett & Ian Edginton, Lui Antonio, & J.M. Ringuet Welcome to the 41st millennium — where vast armies wage bloody warfare across the galaxy in the name of humanity's supreme ruler. Countless souls upon billions of worlds whisper their supplication to the God Emperor — and those that oppose his sacred vision risk annihilation by his greatest warriors, the dread Space Marines. But how does one become a member of this most revered brotherhood? A simple man, from an obscure planet at the far end of the Imperium is discovering that to become a Space Marine will cost his family, his body — and quite possibly, his soul. Also available in a Previews Exclusive cover edition! REGULAR—32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE—32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 X ISLE #5 by Cosby, Nelson, Scott and Ray The series conclusion — with the most startling revelation of all! Why has this island evolved along a different path? Why is the flora and fauna of this place so hellish — and so lethal? What secret does the island hold? The stunning finale to the series described as Alien meets Jurassic Park! 24pgs, FC (5 of 5) SRP: $2.99 PLANETARY BRIGADE: ORIGINS #3 by Giffen, DeMatteis, & Bax The return of Mister Master! The first issue was a retro-early days of Marvel riff! The second issue brought back the go-go check era of DC! Now we're finally in the Bronze Age, as Mister Master returns for a third time, to a totally different Brigade from a totally different era! Great fun and mayhem ensues, from the Bwa-ha-ha Boys! 24pgs, FC (3 of 3) SRP: $3.99 ZOMBIE TALES—CHUD.COM EXCLUSIVE EDITION by Various Featuring a never-before-seen Keith Giffen cover and limited to only 500 copies! The hit one-shot that started it all! The very first book Boom! published, featuring work from Mark Waid, Keith Giffen, Ron Lim, Andrew Cosby (Eureka), Johanna Stokes (Eureka), Second Wave writer Michael Alan Nelson, Fallen Angel artist JK Woodward, Hero Squared artist Joe Abraham, and Marvel Team-Up artist Andy Kuhn! 48pgs, FC SRP: $6.99 DAVE JOHNSON FULL-COLOR SKETCHBOOK 2006—ISOTOPE EDITION by Dave Johnson An exclusive limited edition version of the Superman: Red Son and 100 Bullets artist's sketchbook limited to 500 copies, created exclusively for The Isotope. 48pgs, FC SRP: $9.99 STAR OF THE MONTH DAVE JOHNSON FULL-COLOR SKETCHBOOK 2006 by Dave Johnson Emmy and Eisner Award-winning 100 Bullets cover artist Dave Johnson delivers 48 pages of full color artwork for this sketchbook crammed to the gills with never-before- seen designs and classic unpublished art for comics, TV, and motion pictures. Johnson sets his sights making this edition the best that it can be, in time for the summer convention season! (JUN062970) 48pgs, FC SRP: $9.99 ********************************************************************** OFFERED AGAIN O/A BLACK PLAGUE ONE-SHOT by Joe Casey & Julia Bacellar A new one-shot villain book in the vein of Mark Waid's Empire, Mark Millar's Wanted, and DC's Villains United! The mob is going to war with super-villain organization S.L.A.S.H. while the mysterious super-villain known as The Black Plague goes to war with them both. It's a look into the criminal underworld in a super-powered reality as various factions battle for power. Available with a Dave Johnson or Previews Exclusive Mike Mayhew cover. REGULAR—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 PX COVER—32pgs, FC SRP: $6.99 BROADSWORD COMICS O/A ART OF JIM BALENT: MAGICK IN BLACK & WHITE — SIGNED EDITION An exquisite collection of Jim Balent's art featuring his creation, Tarot. This glossy perfect bound Art Book is a must for Balent fans and covers of the feminine form framed in fantasy! Never seen before pencil renditions of Tarot Covers and more will be an exciting gift for under the holiday tree! Artwork has been edited. (C: 0-1-1) #1—SC, 7x10, 48pgs, B&W SRP: $24.99 #2—SC, 7x10, 48pgs, B&W SRP: $24.99 JIM BALENT'S WARM WINTER WITCH PRINT Brighten your Yule with this Festive Holiday Portrait of Jim Balent's favorite Witch, Tarot. This 11" x 17" High Quality Art Print. Comes backed & housed in a crystal clear bag, signed by artist and numbered. Image has been edited. (C: 0-1-0) MATURE THEMES Print, 11 x 17, FC SRP: $30.00 OFFERED AGAIN O/A POOKA THE GOBLIN CAT PLUSH Holiday Hugs will abound with Pooka the Adorable, fuzzy feline familiar of Tarot. This cuddly companion sits 10" and is ready for snuggling. He has a hang tag featuring Jim Balent's art and has how to care for your Goblin Cat! Velvety plush body, black vinyl wings sooo cute! Plush MSRP: $19.95 O/A TAROT: WITCH OF THE BLACK ROSE #37 by Jim Balent Tarot reveals the mysterious double life that all Witches must secretly lead. Plus a Bonus mini story featuring the first appearance of Jim Balent's new character the lovable and hexy witch, Spellarella! She has become a big fan favorite! Makes a great jumping on point for new readers as well as another exciting read for her devoted fans! The signed edition comes with COA that features Jim Balent's Art. As always this Issue ships equally with 2 Jim Balent covers. MATURE THEMES (O/A) REG ED—32pgs, FC SRP: $2.95 SIGNED—32pgs, FC SRP: $10.00 BUBBLEHEAD PUBLISHING STAR OF THE MONTH LOST IN SPACE: VOYAGE TO THE BOTTOM OF THE SOUL TP by Bill Mumy & Michal Dutkiewicz The Jupiter 2 and its crew finally reaches its original destination, Alpha Centauri... and The Space Family Robinson will never be the same again! Join Prof. John Robinson, Dr. Maureen Robinson, their children Judy, Penny, and Will, pilot Major Don West, reluctant stowaway Dr. Zachary Smith, and The Robot as they finally arrive on the elusive, long- sought Proxima 4 in the Alpha Centauri star system. Theirs is a mission of peace and scientific exploration... however Aoelus 14 Umbra have other plans! This trade Comes with a foreword by Stan Lee and a painted cover by John Severin. (FEB062929) SC, 7x10, 360pgs, FC SRP: $37.95 ********************************************************************** BUD PLANT 100 YEARS OF COMIC STRIPS HC Edited by Bill Blackbeard, Dale Crain & James Vance. A superlative journey through the strips that captivated Sunday newspaper readers for 100 years. Features Flash Gordon, Krazy Kat, Tarzan, Li'l Abner, Little Nemo and lots of other classic Sunday pages, in color, plus daily strip sections including full stories. From the finest adventure strips of yesterday and the recent past, to classics of humor — they're all here. Barnes & Noble, 2004. HC, 9x12, 478pgs, PC SRP: $25.00 CARNAL COMICS DEMI & VAMPIROONI REGULAR COVER 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 CASTLE RAIN ENTERTAINMENT JACK THE LANTERN PRINT SET To commemorate five years of Jack the Lantern, Castle Rain is offering a special 5- limited edition print set. With a value of over $75.00, these amazing prints will feature the covers from Jack #0, #4, # 5, which were illustrated by Tim Vigil (Faust), and Jack: Ghosts # 1 by Jerry Beck (Something Wicked). As a bonus, the set will include a Black & White #4 — cover by Tim Vigil. All numbered prints are printed on heavy, glossy cardstock, and measure 10" x 14". Perfect framing! All prints will be inserted into a special anniversary envelope. Allocations may occur! (C: 0-1-2) Print Set (x5), 10x14, FC SRP: $39.95 CHECKER BOOK PUBLISHING GROUP ALEX RAYMOND'S FLASH GORDON: VOLUME 6 HC by Alex Raymond This archival-quality book features works a legend of cartooning; Alex Raymond , who is credited with inspiring generations of artists to try their hand at comic strips, including greats such as Frank Frazetta and Al Williamson. Flash Gordon: Volume 6 is presented in stunning full-color, in a landscape page-format that does much to highlight Raymond’s gorgeous, sprawling scenery and cinematic layout. Featuring the Flash Gordon Sundays strips which originally ran from August 1941 through May 1943. HC, 9x12, 100pgs, FC SRP: $19.95 STAR OF THE MONTH ALEX RAYMOND'S FLASH GORDON VOLUME 3 HC by Alex Raymond Alex Raymond’s vivid imagination finds new life! This archival-quality re-issue collects the Flash Gordon Sunday strips from October 25th, 1936 to August 1st, 1937. Checker is proud to be involved in introducing a new generation of artists and writers to one of the most talented men in cartooning history. (JAN052572) HC, 9x12, 100pgs, FC SRP: $19.95 ********************************************************************** A BIT OF MADNESS TP by Civiello A gorgeously painted work of high fantasy comics storytelling from the French bandes- dessines master, Civiello. Page after page of beautiful artwork entices the reader into a complex and breathlessly paced tale. (MAR052717) SC, 9x12, 200pgs, FC SRP: $24.95 JUDGMENT DAY TP by Moore, Liefield, and Kane Alan Moore (Superme: Story of the Year) gives readers more treatment of the awesome universe of characters. Featuring artwork by Rob Liefield and comics legend Gil Kane. SC, 7x10, FC SRP: $16.95 SUPREME: THE STORY OF THE YEAR TP by Alan Moore & Various The acclaimed Alan Moore run of Supreme collected in trade paperback at last! This is the first of two volumes, and contains Moore's groundbreaking "The Story of the Year" arc in its entirety. Alex Ross provides a stunning cover to create the supreme graphic novel of the season. Reprints Supreme issues #41-51, 52A, and 52B. (STAR17701) SC, 7x10, FC SRP: $26.95 THEODOR SEUSS GEISEL: EARLY WORKS VOLUME 2 HC by Theodor Seuss Geisel Before writing his first children's book And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street, published in 1937, Geisel worked as a political cartoonist, an advertising illustrator, and a documentary filmmaker. Checker collects some of the rarer, never before published cartoons created by Geisel. Volume 2 includes magazine and book illustrations, advertising illustrations, and other rare pieces. (SEP052846) HC, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $22.95 WINSOR MCCAY: EARLY WORKS VOLUME 8 TP by Winsor McCay With an unflagging work ethic, he drew thousands of cartoons and illustrations that appeared in newspapers around the country and gained him nationwide fame. But as popular as McCay was, his work was poorly preserved, and later generations have been unable learn about this cartooning legend. Checker brings McCay's work back into the public eye! (APR063039) MATURE THEMES SC, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $19.95 CLAYPOOL COMICS DEADBEATS #81 by Howell, Villagran, and Sinnott With Kirby gone, the campaign to protect the Mystic Grove from the looming disaster is a shambles. Neither the mortals nor the vampires can defuse the fearsome forces of destruction, leaving Radu, the White Wizard, as the town's only hope, in "Tear Up This Town!" 32pgs, B&W SRP: $2.50 ELVIRA #164 by Various Elvira's joyous holiday prep is threatened by the most cosmic bean-counter of all, here to add Earth to his tally,in "Heed the Harold of Abacus, Collector of Worlds!" Also,an axe- wielding maniac tries to spoil a females-only sorcery festival, in "Best Holiday Witches!" 32pgs, B&W SRP: $2.50 COMIC CAVALCADE ESCAPE OF THE LIVING DEAD: AIRBORNE #1—GOLD FOIL COVER There is no stopping the undead now that they have escaped! This special Gold Foil edition is limited to just 500 copies and ships in a bag with a certificate of authenticity. 32pgs, FC SRP: $5.99 LADY DEATH: BLACKLANDS #2 — GOLD FOIL COVER Lady Death is in for the fight of her life in this all-new 4 issue series! Can Lady Death and her allies survive the epic villainy of STYGMATA? This special Gold Foil edition is limited to just 500 copies and ships in a bag with a certificate of authenticity. 32pgs, FC SRP: $5.99 LADY DEATH: PIRATE QUEEN—COMMEMORATIVE EDITION Long after her journeys in the Blacklands, Lady Death, along with her Skeleton crew, were merciless pirates who raided merchant ships during the black age of piracy on the blood red seas. But all that may be at an end as Lady Death robs the booty of captain Mad Morgan Flintlock: vampire pirate! So weight anchor and set sail for a tale of adventure and terror like likes of which you’ve never seen before! This special cover by artist Di Amorim is limited to just 1000 copies. 40pgs, FC SRP: $5.99 DAKUWAKA PRODUCTIONS INC HELIOS: UNDER THE GUN #2 by Rand, Guinaldo, and Hyun Jack’s back, alive and…not well, but at least kicking. But with every member of the original NTF now AWOL, how will Strickland and his pawn, General Harlowe react? Who will be caught in the crossfire? 32pgs, FC (2 of 4) SRP: $2.99 PURITY #1 by Lewis, Guinaldo, and Salcedo The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse discover an element that will give each of them the power of God Himself, allowing them to not only bring about the end of the world, but to wage war on Heaven and Hell. Their threat is so great, that God and the Devil must set aside their differences and place the task of stopping the Horsemen with a man who believes in nothing; not God, the Devil...or even himself. MATURE THEMES 32pgs, B&W (1 of 4) SRP: $2.99 DEL REY GACHA GACHA: NEXT REVOLUTION VOLUME 1 GN by Hiroyuki Tamakoshi A gender-bending, teen romance humor series, in the tradition of the bestselling series, Negima. SC, 5x7, 224pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95 GACHA GACHA VOLUMES 1-4 by Hiroyuki Tamakoshi The first four volumes the hilarious ongoing Del Rey Manga series — featuring the misadventures of a hapless high school student in love with a girl who’s transformed from bookish to boy-crazy! MATURE THEMES VOLUME 1 (JUN052914)—SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $10.95 VOLUME 2 (OCT052912)—SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $10.95 VOLUME 3 (DEC052945)—SC, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $10.95 VOLUME 4 (MAR063132)—SC, 5x7, 208pgs, B&W SRP: $10.95 GHOST HUNT VOLUME 6 GN by Inado Shiho More spooky exploits in the Del Rey Manga series featuring a team of young investigators confronting paranormal phenomena. SC, 208pgs, B&W SRP: $10.95 GHOST HUNT VOLUMES 1-3 by Inado Shiho A group of young students gather in an empty school to trade ghost stories and investigate very real eerie occurrences in this hit horror manga from Del Rey! VOLUME 1 (JUL052780)—SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $10.95 VOLUME 2 (OCT052913)—SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $10.95 VOLUME 3 (JAN062973)—SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $10.95 KAGETORA VOLUME 1 GN Romance, action, comedy, ninjas! All in a light-hearted and exciting brand new Del Rey Manga series about star-crossed lovers. (JAN062974) SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $10.95 KAGETORA VOLUME 4 GN Romance, action, comedy, ninjas! All in a light-hearted and exciting Del Rey Manga series about star-crossed lovers. SC, 5x7, 208pgs, B&W SRP: $10.95 KUROGANE VOLUME 3 GN by Kei Toume One of Del Rey’s newest manga series continues the haunting adventures of a resurrected samurai in medieval Japan who has much to learn about both life and death. SC, 5x7, 208pgs, B&W SRP: $10.95 KOUGA NINJA SCROLLS NOVEL by Hiroyuki Tamakoshi An elegantly told ninja epic set in feudal Japan with blood feuds, doomed lovers, and X- Men-like ninjas with amazing powers. A translation of the thrilling, bestselling Japanese novel that forms the basis for the Del Rey manga Basilisk. The novel has been a bestseller in Japan since 1958 and is considered a classic of Japanese literature. MATURE THEMES SC, 5x7, 384pgs SRP: $13.95 PASTEL VOLUMES 1 & 2 by Toshihiko Kobayashi A lovestruck teenage boy meets the girl of his dreams, loses her, and finds her again…in his own home! The first two volumes in a romantic comedy series from Del Rey Manga! MATURE THEMES VOLUME 1 (OCT052917)—SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $10.95 VOLUME 2 (JAN062975)—SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $10.95 PASTEL VOLUME 5 GN by Toshihiko Kobayashi In this romantic comedy series from the unstoppable Del Rey Manga program, a lovestruck teenage boy meets the girl of his dreams, loses her, and finds her again — in his own home! MATURE THEMES SC, 5x7, 208pgs, B&W SRP: $10.95 SCHOOL RUMBLE VOLUME 4 GN by Jin Kobayashi In this major Del Rey Manga series, high-schooler Karasuma doesn’t realize he’s the object of sweet, quiet Tenma’s affections. And she’s oblivious to the amorous interest of class delinquent Harima. It’s a recipe for hilarity and heartbreak. MATURE THEMES SC, 5x7, 208pgs, B&W SRP: $10.95 SCHOOL RUMBLE VOLUME 1 GN by Jin Kobayashi In this major Del Rey Manga release, high schooler Oji does not realize he’s the object of shy Tenma’s affections. And she’s oblivious to the amorous interest of class delinquent Kenji. It’s a recipe for hilarity! (DEC052948) SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $10.95 WALLFLOWER VOLUME 10 GN by Tomoko Hayakawa Can teenage boys transform a brooding girl into a vivacious young lady? MATURE THEMES SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $10.95 WALLFLOWER VOLUMES 1-7 by Tomoko Hayakawa Four handsome, 15-year-old friends get free rent in a gorgeous mansion — if they can transform the owner's niece into a proper young lady. How hard can it be? Enter Sunako Nakaharo, the agoraphobic, frizzy-haired, fashion-illiterate recluse who has a tendency to break into explosive nose-bleeds whenever she sees anyone attractive. MATURE THEMES VOLUME 1 (AUG042632)—SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $10.95 VOLUME 2 (DEC042508)—SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $10.95 VOLUME 3 (JAN052608)—SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $10.95 VOLUME 4 (APR052791)—SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $10.95 VOLUME 5 (JUL052783)—SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $10.95 VOLUME 6 (OCT052919)—SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $10.95 VOLUME 7 (JAN062976)—SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $10.95 DENIS KITCHEN PUBLISHING CO. OFFERED AGAIN O/A MR. NATURAL POSTCARD BOOK The fly-by-night guru is Robert Crumb's most famous character, and now he offers glimpses into his private world, insights, and observations of modern life in a new set of 24 postcards. Guest appearances by Devil Girl and devotee Flakey Foont. Long out of print! Highly collectible! (C: 0-1-2)SRP: $11.95 READING COMICS POSTCARD BOOK Twenty-four different postcards. Vintage photos, all of people reading comic books including: leading men Humphrey Bogart (Blue Circle Comics), Alan Ladd (Archie) and James Dean (Classics Illustrated); child stars Jane Withers (Whiz #2 ash can!) and Arthur Trimble (Buster Brown) plus Jerry Garcia (Grateful Dead Comix), Harvey Kurtzman (Donald Duck) and an assortment of goofy-looking everyday folks. Tongue-in-cheek text on reverse sides by Denis Kitchen.. Heavy card stock and printed in rich Duotone with sepia ink. Quality you’ve come to expect from Denis Kitchen Publishing. (C: 0-1-2) Postcard Book (x24), 4x6 SRP: $11.95 D. E. RED SONJA #18 by Michael Avon Oeming, Mel Rubi, & Booch This is it! The world as you know it changes here! The villainy of Kulan Gath is revealed in the final issue of our most ambitious story arc as "The Return Of Kulan Gath" conclude. This issue — “Sacrifice for a God” reveals what the series has been leading up to and sends Sonja and her companions on a new quest, a quest to save the very world! But when you see where they end up, it’s going to be a long road home! Featuring covers by Gene Ha, Aaron (Planet Hulk) Lopresti, Lee Moder and series artist Mel Rubi! 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 RED SONJA #18—FIERY RED FOIL EDITION by Michael Avon Oeming, Mel Rubi, & Booch This issue is also available in a special "Fiery Red Foil" cover edition! 32pgs, FC PI RED SONJA #13 PREMIERE POSTER by Frank Cho Frank Cho’s wraparound cover to Red Sonja #13 is now available as a Dynamite Select Premiere Poster — the first-ever featuring Cho’s vision of the "She-Devil With a Sword!" Advance Solicited—Shipping in February 2007! (C: 0-1-2) Poster, 18x24, FC SRP: $10.99 RED SONJA: SHE DEVIL WITH A SWORD ANNUAL #1 by Michael Avon Oeming & Stephen Sadowski Our First Red Sonja Annual featuring series writer Michael Avon Oeming along with Red Sonja “flashback” artist Stephen Sadowski! In “Masks” the legend of Red Sonja is told from a different perspective as a mask maker enters a small village to present the wife of a brothel owner with a special mask to unleash the she-devil within. Plus: Dynamite presents a special 8 page guide to the world of Red Sonja, including a complete overview of her previous and legendary Marvel comic book series! 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.50 RED SONJA: ADAM HUGHES STATUE Designed by Adam Hughes The Adams Hughes incentive cover from Red Sonja #2 comes to life as this debut status from Dynamite Select! Presented in stunning White, Gray and Red (of course) just as seen on the original cover, this piece stands 9” tall, is 8” wide and 5” deep! Sculpted and paint-mastered by Shawn Nagle, every curve and detail of Adam Hughes’ vision of the "She-Devil with a Sword" is captured here! Strictly limited, order yours today! Also available is the extremely limited "Diamond Eye Edition" Red Sonja Statue, featuring real gems and a Certificate of Authenticity signed by aritst Adam Hughes! Advance Solicited—Shipping in February 2007! (C: 0-1-2) REGULAR—Statue SRP: $149.99 DIAMOND EYE—Statue SRP: $249.00 RED SONJA #4—SILVESTRI EXCLUSIVE LIMITED EDITION RED FOIL From the Dynamite Vaults comes this exclusive Foil edition of Red Sonja #4 featuring the stunning cover art of Marc Silvestri! This limited foil edition was never before offered for sale, so don’t miss out on the chance to add it to your collection thanks to this limited time offer! Features a Certificate of Authenticity. 32pgs, FC PI NEW BATTLESTAR GALACTICA #6 by Greg Pak & Nigel Raynor This issue continues the second storyline in our first “season” of all new adventures as Sharon arrives with her barbarian horde and yet another group of pirates attack the Galactica. Sharon and Adama come face-to-face once again. Of course Adama knows she’s a Cylon... one of the Sharon's shot him, after all. But this Sharon — loyal and ready to serve — is unaware of what previously transpired! Featuring another stunning group of cover contributors including: Nigel Raynor, Stjephan Sejic, and Jonathan Lau, plus a photo cover! 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 NEW BATTLESTAR GALACTICA #6—CYCLON FOIL COVER EDITION by Greg Pak & Nigel Raynor This issue is also available in a special, limited edition "Cylon Foil" cover edition! 32pgs, FC PI THE LONE RANGER #4 by Matthews, Cassaday, & Cariello The Lone Ranger continues from creators Brett Matthews, John Cassaday, Sergio Cariello, and colorist Dean White! John Reid and Tonto return home... and from its ashes unearth a hidden piece of inheritance. Will what they find amidst the hills it leads them to be enough to convince John to stop running, and to face the legacy thrust upon him? Will it even matter as Black Bart's murderous rampage continues, drawing ever-closer to the only family Reid has left in the world? 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 THE LONE RANGER #1—SECOND PRINTING VARIANT COVER EDITION by Matthews, Cassaday, & Cariello The Lone Ranger (#1) Rides Again! With issue #1 selling out in many stores first day in stores from Diamond, and re-orders gone as quick as Silver! Dynamite Entertainment announces for the first time, that we are going back to press with a limited edition 2nd print Variant Cover! Fans who missed out the first time can pick up this great new series from Dynamite, receiving critical acclaim. 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 HIGHLANDER #3 by Oeming, Jerwa, & Moder “The Coldest War” continues as Connor and his immortal allies continue their quest to stop the murderous Temnotiye agents from carrying out the deadly legacy of their master in the 1980s! And speaking of the Kurgan — bear witness to the sheer brutality of the deadliest Immortal as Connor faces down his eternal foe in the 1960s! This cross-time caper may be escalating beyond the control of everyone involved but you can be sure of one thing: heads will roll! Featuring covers by series cover artist Dave Dorman, Tony Harris, and special guest-artist Stephen (Red Sonja) Sadowski! 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 BATTLESTAR GALACTICA: ZAREK #2 by Brandon Jerwa & Adriano Batista As the first Cylon War draws to a close, Tom Zarek begins to walk the line between revolutionary and terrorist. Zarek's “Sagittaron Freedom Movement” will begin its rise to power, making him a hero to some and a menace to others; but his burgeoning empire might crumble from the inside if he's not careful! Passion, betrayal and violence all play their parts as the origin tale of this enigmatic Battlestar Galactica character continues! Written by Brandon Jerwa, illustrated by Adriano Batista and featuring stunning and cinematic covers by both Batista and Stjepan Sejic, Zarek is a must-read! 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.50 BATTLESTAR GALACTICA: ZAREK #2—PHOTO FOIL COVER EDITION by Brandon Jerwa & Adriano Batista The second issue of Battlestar Galactica: Zarek, is also available in a special “Photo Foil” cover edition! 32pgs, FC PI XENA, WARRIOR PRINCESS #5 by John Layman & Noah Salonga Part 1 of a new storyline launches! Writer John Layman returns, joined by artist Noah Salonga, as they present the return of Dark Xena! Taking place some time after the series’ finale of Xena: Warrior Princess (and before the events of the “Contest of Pantheons” featured in Dynamite’s Xena #1-4), “Dark Xena” finds Gabriele making a request of the Gods and learning that you must be very, very careful, what you wish for, and how you wish for it! Xena is Dead. Long Live Xena… er, Dark Xena that is. And by “Dark,” we mean just plain Nasty… Mean… and Evil! 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.50 XENA, WARRIOR PRINCESS #5—PHOTO FOILCOVER EDITION by John Layman & Noah Salonga The fifth issue of Xena, Warrior Princess is also available in a special “Photo Foil” cover edition! 32pgs, FC PI RED SONJA #0—BLACK & WHITE EDITION SIGNED From the Dynamite Vaults comes this exclusive and rare Red Sonja #0 Black & White Edition — Signed by Red Sonja artist Mel Rubi! This limited signed edition was never before offered for sale, don’t miss out on the chance to add it to your collection thanks to this limited time offer! Features a certificate of authenticity. (C: 0-1-1)SRP: $29.99 CLASSIC BATTLESTAR GALACTICA #4 by Rick Remender & Carlos Rafael Our opening mini-series from writer Rick Remender, artist Carlos Rafael, cover artist Dave Dorman, and the classic crew of the great Battlestar Galactica, concludes! Issue #4 features more pulse-pounding action as Starbuck, Boomer, and a band of rag-tag colonial survivors work desperately to defeat the Cylon menace and make their way back to the Galactica! Featuring two covers, one by the legendary Dave Dorman, the other by interior artist Carlos Rafael! 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.50 DARKMAN VS. THE ARMY OF DARKNESS #3 by Busiek, Stern, and Fry The Deadqueen decides that Ash and Darkman are becoming a royal pain in her dead @$$, so she sets out to create her own special “Army of Darkness!” And she calls forth from one particular gravesite, the burned and battered body of Robert G. Durant. Whoo- Boy, Darkman isn’t going to like that! All the mayhem is brought to you by writers Kurt Busiek and Roger Stern, artist James Fry, and series cover artists George Pérez and Nick Bradshaw! 32pgs, FC (3 of 4) SRP: $3.50 ARMY OF DARKNESS: CAMPBELL'S ASHES TO ASHES STATUE — ARTIST PROOF & MASTER PROOF EDITIONS From the cover of the smash Army of Darkness series, Ashes to Ashes, comes artist J. Scott Campbell's rendition of Ash, now available as a “Groovy” Dynamite Statue! Sculpted by Anthony Colella and standing a full 13” tall, this piece captures every bit of the essence of Campbell's fan-favorite cover. Editions of this very first Ash statue were limited to just 50 pieces each, and only a handful remain! Orders will be filled randomly with either Artist Proof or Master Proof Editions! (C: 0-1-2) Statue SRP: $149.99 DEVILS DUE PUBLISHING G.I. JOE: AMERICA’S ELITE #18 Format: Standard Comic, 32 pgs, FC, Saddle Stitched. Retail Price: $2.95 Author: Joe Casey (Fantastic Four: First Family, X-Men) Artist: Josh Medors (The Gift) Cover Artist: Tim Seeley (G.I. Joe Special Missions: Tokyo, Forgotten Realms) All of COBRA COMMANDER’S manipulation causes an unbelievable confrontation between all factions: PHOENIX GUARD! BARONESS! GENERAL REY! DUKE! And caught in the middle is the G.I. JOE team members that are still standing! One of the most ambitious G.I. JOE stories ever told comes to its violent conclusion! G.I. JOE SPECIAL MISSIONS: ANTARCTICA Format: Standard Comic, 48 pgs, FC, Saddle Stitched. Retail Price: $4.95 Author(s): Andrew Dabb (Sigma 6, Forgotten Realms), Mike O’Sullivan (Data Desk Handbook, The Hunt for Cobra Commander, Special Missions: Tokyo) Artist(s): Tim Seeley (G.I. Joe Special Missions: Tokyo, Forgotten Realms), Mike Bear Cover Artist: Francis Manapul (Witchblade, Tomb Raider, Necromancer) When COBRA’S illegal oil harvest activities threaten global economy and environmental stability, the G.I. JOE team is called in to get them out! SNOW JOB, ICEBERG & FROSTBITE team up with SCARLETT, SNAKE-EYES & DUKE to deal with squads of arctic enemies in the most inhospitable location on earth! FORGOTTEN REALMS BOOK III: SOJOURN HC Format: Graphic Novel, 160 pgs, FC, Hardback with dust jacket Retail Price: $29.99 Author: R.A. Salvatore Adapted by: Andrew Dabb (Dragonlance Chronicles) Artist: Tim Seeley (G.I. Joe Special Missions: Tokyo, Forgotten Realms, Hack/Slash) Cover Artist: Tim Seeley Collecting the adaptation of R.A. Salvatore’s NY Times-bestselling novel! Drizzt Do’Urden has forsaken his subterranean home for the harsh unknown of the surface. The young warrior begins a sojourn through a world utterly unlike his own — and finds that acceptance among the surface-dwellers will only come at a great price… SPECIAL FEATURES INCLUDE: * Featuring an original comic story by Forgotten Realms author; R.A. Salvatore! * Protective dust jacket. * Cover Gallery FORGOTTEN REALMS BOOK IV: THE CRYSTAL SHARD #3 (OF 3) Format: Standard Comic, 48 pgs, FC, Saddle Stitched. Retail Price: Cover A—$4.95 Retail Price: Cover B—$8.95 (Cardstock UV Coating) Author: R.A. Salvatore Adapted by: Andrew Dabb (Dragonlance Chronicles) Artist: Val Semeiks Cover Artists: A – Tim Seeley (G.I. Joe Special Missions: Tokyo, Forgotten Realms, Hack/Slash); B – Tyler Walpole (Dragonlance) The final chapter in R.A. Salvatore's acclaimed story! Hated and feared by those he’s sworn to protect, Drizzt Do’urden must stand against the limitless power of the Crystal Shard and the demon Errtu! But even with Wulfgar and Bruenor at his side, the destruction of Drizzt’s adopted home seems inevitable… D.D.P. QUARTERLY (WINTER 06) Format: Standard Comic, 16 pgs, FC, Saddle Stitched. Retail Price: $0.25 Author & Artists: Various Cover Artist: Tim Seeley (G.I. Joe Special Missions: Tokyo, Forgotten Realms, Hack/Slash) A sneak peek into all things Devil’s Due for only a quarter! Get the low-down on all sorts of upcoming cool projects, including UNANNOUNCED ’07 PROJECTS! G.I. JOE: AMERICA’S ELITE! SPECIAL MISSIONS: ANTARTICA! DUNGEONS & DRAGONS! HACK/SLASH! And many more! Tons of exclusive previews - ALL FOR A QUARTER! FORGOTTEN REALMS DRIZZT DO’URDEN POSTER Format 18” x 24”, Full Color Retail Price: $5.95 Artist(s): Tyler Walpole One of the most compelling and popular characters in modern fantasy – come to full color life on your walls! Drizzt Do’Urden, as interpreted by artist Tyler Walpole, now available in this amazing poster! Direct from CRYSTAL SHARD #1, right into your home! DRAGONLANCE CHRONICLES DRAGON POSTER Format 18” x 24”, Full Color Retail Price: $5.95 Artist: Tyler Walpole The world of Dragonlance Chronicles is rife with dangerous adventures, loyal companions, and filled with some of the most feared creatures known to all – dragons! Artist Tyler Walpole’s incredible image featuring the dragon, Skie, and the Dragon Lord from DRAGONLANCE CHRONICLES #1 is now available in poster format to adorn your walls! OFFERED AGAIN G.I. JOE SPECIAL MISSIONS: MANHATTAN FC, 48pgs $4.95 FAMILY GUY VOL 2 FC, 48pgs $6.95 LOST SQUAD #1 FC, 32pgs (1 of 6) $2.95 EBERRON: THE EYE OF THE WOLF ONE-SHOT COVER A—FC, 48pgs $4.95 COVER B—FC, 48pgs $8.95 (Cardstock Cover) ************************************************************************ DIGITAL MANGA EDU-MANGA: ALBERT EINSTEIN At the age of 26, Einstein published his "Theory of Relativity," revolutionizing the world of physics. Today is name is synonymous with genius. From his boyhood quest for an answer to the riddles of light, his lifelong search for the answers to the mysteries of the universe ultimately led to the formulation of his many notion-shattering theories. Today, he is often regarded as the greatest scientist of the twentieth century. Einstein, Astro Boy and friends invite you to discover the mysteries of the universe! SC, 6x8, 152pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 LA ESPERANÇA VOLUME 5 (YAOI) Author/Artist: Chigusa Kawai As Georges determines to get his rosary back, he hears Alain's last name, finally learning that Alain was Grace's brother, in name only. As the tragedy of the past is brought to light, Georges must practice the piano for the school festival and music recital, but he cannot concentrate. As Georges practices in the music room, he is suddenly visited by celebrated pianist, Laurent Onyx - the second of Robert's brothers. SC, 6x8, 208pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95 LITTLE BUTTERFLY VOLUME 3 (YAOI) Author/Artist: Hinako Takanaga “I need to see him… Right now!” Kojima can't take spending so much time away from Nakahara and decides to visit his home. Upon their reunion, Nakahara finally makes his decision... and the two spend an unforgettable night together. The conclusion of a popular series! Where is this budding, youthful love headed? SC, 6x8, 184pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95 PASSION VOLUME 3 (YAOI) Author: Shinobu Gotoh Artist: Shoko Takaku Shima, a high school teacher, and Hikaru, now a college student, are currently lovers in a long-distance relationship. Burdened with preparations for the upcoming school festival, Shima can spare no time for a date, until he happens to hear a rumor that Hikaru, working part-time in a cafe, is being approached by an older co-worker there! Will the thought of an unknown rival competing for Hikaru's affection stir feelings of jealousy in Shima's heart?! SC, 6x8, 184pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95 THE DAY OF REVOLUTION VOLUME 2 Author/Artist: Mikiyo Tsuda Having undergone gender reassignment from a boy to a girl, Megumi Yoshikawa now finds herself inundated with romantic advances from the four guy-pals she used to hang out with as the boy “Kei.” And pulling the strings from behind the scenes is the mastermind of romance, Makoto… Finally, the follow-up to the fan-favorite The Day of Revolution series has arrived! Includes the original new episode “365-Step March,” chronicling events after the original story! SC, 6x8, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95 DIGITAL NOIXE THE OMEN NEGATIVE ISSUE by Robert Walker From the pages of the groundbreaking title Delete comes Digital Noixe's new title, The Omen! The Omen are a highly unique and powerful team unlike any that the world have ever witnessed before in history. Be the first to pick this issue up in your hands because it’s bound to be a hot title for years to come. This comic has the most edge, power, story, plot, and the most amazing and realistic characters in comic book History. Checkout the beginning of a most powerful unique team. A Spin off from the pages of Delete, The Omen have their own title. RES. from Previews Vol. XIV #11 (NOV042607) 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 DIGITAL WEBBING BLOODRAYNE: PLAGUE OF DREAMS #3 by Troy Wall This is it! The final showdown! Rayne vs Garek! The Brimstone Society vs an entire vampire army! Don't miss the climactic desert showdown that features an ending you were not expecting! The shocking mini-series concludes as the relationship between Rayne and the Brimstone Society is changed forever! This issue's covers by Robinson connect to form a single image. COVER A—32pgs, FC (3 of 3) SRP: $3.99 COVER B—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 DIGITAL WEBBING PRESENTS #32 by Mike Imboden & Dario Carassc A giant-sized menace causing chaos and destruction? Just another typical day in Charm City. The question is, what — or who — is he after? Can Fist of Justice defeat a monster twice his size while still recovering from last issue's events? Is this how you celebrate a 5th anniversary issue or what? 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 DORK STORM PRESS DORK TOWER #36 by John Kovalic Christmastime is here, happiness and cheer...unless you're Ken Mills, trying to find the perfect gift for your non-gaming girlfriend! It's a hilarious Dork Tower Christmas special, and a self-contained story that's also a great place for new readers to jump onboard! Plus, Dr. Blink: Superhero Shrink. See why the series was nominated for TWO prestigious Harvey Awards this year, "Special Award for Humor in Comics" and "Best Cartoonist"! 40pgs, FC SRP: $3.49 DR BLINK SUPERHERO SHRINK VOLUME 1: ID. EGO. SUPEREGO! TP by John Kovalic, Christopher Jones, and Melissa Kaercher Dr. Blink, psychologist to the superheroes, is the breakout smash that's become both a critical and fan favorite. See what all the fuss is about with this, the good doctor's first trade paperback! Including the sold-out issue #1, along with the introductory issue #0 — now in color for the first time!s the Onion said, "Dr. Blink is a witty, fast-paced, intelligent spoof that pokes eruditely into superhero psyches." Now with tons of extra material, including a Dr. Blink short story by John Kovalic. The doctor will see you now! SC, 7x10, 120pgs, FC SRP: $14.99 NODWICK #36 by Aaron Williams It’s the last battle with Baphuma’al, so we’re going out with… a wedding? Have our heroes finally met their match as this god of dark magic wrests victory from the forces of good? Will Piffany have any bridesmaids at her nuptials? And just who is she marrying, anyway? Pick up Nodwick 36 as this epic story arc comes to something resembling an end: you won’t want to miss this one! 32pgs, B&W SRP: $2.99 DR MASTER PUBLICATIONS INC IRON WOK JAN #22 GN by Shinji Saijyo Shark meat is the most difficult to cook. However Jan, Kiriko, Kou, and Juliano battle on to make the best shark meat dish ever! Juliano has a turkey in the oven and Kiriko's dish smells heavenly. Jan? Where did he go? He's gone into the freezer! What is he doing in there, and what is with all the syringes? 200pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 JUNK VOLUME 1 GN by Kia Asamiya One day high school student Hiro decides to apply as a monitor for a new gadget called JUNK. Soon he receives a strange looking device in the mail. Upon activation, Hiro is encased in a powered armor Junk suit granting him incredible strength, speed, and agility. But Hiro's repeat abuse at the hands of the school bullies leaves him hungry for revenge… not super heroism. RES. from Previews Vol. XVI #6 (JUN063077) SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 DRAWN & QUARTERLY ALINE & THE OTHERS GN Women literally lose their heads as they swap limbs and lovers in Aline and the others, a collection of 26 sublimely perverse wordless strips by Guy Delisle, best known for his internationally successful books from D+Q, Pyongyang and Shenzhen. Arranged alphabetically, the strips are named after their 26 vivacious female protagonists who stretch, shrink, disappear into one another's orifices and jump off the page in stories that are as hilarious as they are utterly bizarre, dynamically brought to life by Delisle's skillful hand as an animator. MATURE THEMES SC, 72pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 ATLAS #3 by Dylan Horrocks Noted New Zealand cartoonist and former Batgirl writer returns with another new issue of Atlas. Here we find Leonard Batts arriving in Cornucopia, only to find soldiers in the streets and cartoonists facing mass arrest. And in 'The Magic Pen,' Sam Zabel's lands himself in a compromising situation with none other than the moonlit mistress, Lady Night! MATURE THEMES 32pgs, B&W SRP: $2.95 DRIPPYTOWN MANUFACTURING CONCERN DRIPPYTOWN COMICS & STORIES #5 by Various Drippytown #5 is the fifth in an annual anthology series featuring the incredible talents of some of today’s most exciting comic book artists and writers. Features include absurdist humor from Tony Millionaire (Maakies), Marc Bell (Fantagraphics), Jason McLean, and Ted Dave part three of the gripping Drippy’s Mama by Julian Lawrence (Degrassi: The Next generation), an article on the history of Christian Archie comics, and plenty more! MATURE THEMES 40pgs, B&W SRP: $4.00 DYNAMIC FORCES DF SIN CITY LEGENDS: THAT YELLOW BASTARD BUST Following up their highly successful Marv Bust, DF presents the vilest villain of Sin City — That Yellow Bastard! Standing 5” tall and the perfect complement to the sold-out Marv Bust, That Yellow Bastard is brought to you by William Paquet, who magnificently sculpted and meticulously painted this piece under the ever-watchful eye of Sin City creator, Frank Miller! Painted and ready to display. (C: 0-1-4) Bust SRP: $49.99 DF SIN CITY LEGENDS: "BLOODY" MARV BUST They say that in life, there are no second chances. Well, DF emphatically says that is simply not true! In fact, here's your second chance to add the sold-out, Marv Bust, to your Sin City collection! Of course, the previous edition sold out long ago. But DF is now producing a limited edition of 250 “Bloody” Marv Busts, featuring a special "beat to a pulp" paint scheme, and sculpted by the one-and-only William Paquet. This special limited edition has been approved by Sin City creator Frank Miller! Painted and ready to display. (C: 0-1-4) Bust SRP: $59.99 DF X-23: TARGET X #1—SIGNED Signed by artist Mike Choi! Superstar Top Cow artist Mike Choi joins the team as X-23 returns, picking up the bloody pieces where her first limited series left off! The rest of the story begins here, and won’t end until X-23 faces off with the one man most responsible for her life…Wolverine! (C: 0-1-1) 32pgs, FC SRP: $19.99 DF JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #5—SIGNED Signed by cover artist, Michael Turner! One of the hottest teams in comics — Brad Meltzer, Ed Benes and Sandra Hope — continues to heat things up as Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman join Green Lantern, Black Canary and Arsenal against the unstoppable force of a villain reborn in Part 5 of “The Tornado's Path!” 32pgs, FC SRP: $49.99 DF ULTIMATE VISION #1—SIGNED Signed By Artist Brandon Peterson! Picking up directly from the events in the smash hit limited series Ultimate Extinction! The Earth was saved from the Ultimate threat of "Gah Lak Tus"... but scientist George Tarleton has captured a piece of that awesome entity and plans to reactivate it for his own evil purposes! The only hope for mankind lies with a strange alien being called The Vision! (C: 0-1-1) 32pgs, FC SRP: $19.99 DF NEW AVENGERS: ILLUMINATI #1—SIGNED Signed By Artist Jimmy Cheung! The Illuminati is a secret organization made up of the world's most powerful heroes. Brian Michael Bendis and Brian Reed (Ms. Marvel) have joined together with Jimmy Cheung (Young Avengers) to reveal this untold story of how the Illuminati’s actions steered the course of the Marvel Universe for years! Also available as a CGC-graded edition of 9.6 or better! (C: 0-1-1) SIGNED—32pgs, FC SRP: $19.99 CGC-GRADED—32pgs, FC PI DF JUSTICE #6 (FIRST PRINTING)—DOUBLE-SIGNED Signed by painter Alex Ross and writer James Krueger! First printings of Justice #6 are available here signed by both Alex Ross and Jim Krueger — along with the most current printings of Justice #1-5 as an exclusive DF bonus! (C: 0-1-1) 32pgs, FC SRP: $49.99 DF JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA #1—SIGNED Signed by cover artist, Alex Ross! The World's Original Super-Team is back, and they've brought some of the world's greatest talent with them! Writer Geoff Johns, artists Dale Eaglesham and Art Thibert, and cover artist Alex Ross, band together for the debut of the greatest incarnation of the super-team that inspired all the others. (C: 0-1-1) 32pgs, FC SRP: $29.99 DF BATMAN CONFIDENTIAL #1—SIGNED Signed by Richard Friend! Learn where the Dark Knight first got “all those wonderful toys” as the superstar combo of writer Andy Diggle and art team Whilce Portacio and Richard Friend go back to Batman's roots in this new monthly series! (C: 0-1-1) 32pgs, FC SRP: $19.99 DF FRIDAY THE 13TH #1—SIGNED Signed by co-writer Jimmy Palmiotti! The vaults of the New Line Horror library open further as one of the greatest horror icons returns in a mind-blowing new series! From the horrific minds of writing team Jimmy Palmiotti and Justin Gray, and monstrously- talented newcomer, Adam Archer, comes a new look at the legend of Crystal Lake: the hockey mask-clad Jason Vorhees! (C: 0-1-1) MATURE THEMES 32pgs, FC SRP: $19.99 EVIL TWIN COMICS ACTION PHILOSOPHERS! GIANT-SIZED THING VOLUME 2 TP by Fred Van Lente & Ryan Dunlavey Karl Marx: The People's Hero! Jacques Derrida: The Deconstructonator! St. Thomas Aquinas: The Scholastic Spastic! Isaac ben-Luria: Rabbi of the Mystic Arts! They're not just great thinkers, folks, they also make great comics! This trade collects issues #4-6 of the Xeric-winning, Ignatz-nominated Action Philosophers series, detailing in hip and humorous fashion the lives and thoughts of Machiavelli, Sartre, Descartes, Kierkegaard, Wittgenstein and more. SC, 7x10, 96pgs, B&W SRP: $8.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A ACTION PHILOSOPHERS GIANT-SIZED THING VOLUME 1 TP by Various Plato! Nietzsche! Bodhidharma! Ayn Rand! Thomas Jefferson! St. Augustine! Freud! Jung! Joseph Campbell! They're not just history's greatest thinkers... they also make great comics! Collects the sold out Action Philosophers #1-3 into one mega-econo-size edition. SC, 7x10, 96pgs, B&W SRP: $6.95 FANTAGRAPHICS BOOKS STAR OF THE MONTH ART SCHOOL CONFIDENTIAL TP by Dan Clowes Art School Confidential follows Jerome, an art student who dreams of becoming the greatest artist in the world. The short comic story by Dan Clowes was originally published in his comic book series Eightball, but it is presented here with an entirely new narrative only tangentially resembling the original comic. For this book, the strip will be presented in full-color for the first time. This scrapbook/screenplay also features the shooting script for the film adaptation, including several scenes edited out from the final cut. It also boasts two full-color sections jammed with photos, artwork, and many other surprises. (JAN063031) MATURE THEMES SC, 6x6.5, 204pgs, PC SRP: $14.95 ********************************************************************** CASTLE WAITING VOLUME 2 #4 by Linda Medley With the first printing of the first Castle Waiting collection selling out almost instantaneously, the second volume of the series continues the humorous, solid storytelling Linda Medley is known for. A fable for modern times, Castle Waiting is a fairy tale that's not about rescuing the princess, saving the kingdom, or fighting the ultimate war between Good and Evil — but about being a hero in your own home. Chapter four concludes as Henry's brothers Dane and Tolly make a surprising discovery about Pindar, and finally reveal the reason for their journey to the castle. Medley’s sharp pen and even sharper storytelling create a delightfully adventurous universe. 24pgs, B&W SRP: $3.95 THE GRAVE ROBBER'S DAUGHTER GN by Richard Sala The Grave Robber’s Daughter is another fast-paced, delirious ride from the author of the critically acclaimed The Chuckling Whatsit. It marks the return of Judy Drood, Girl Detective, last seen thwarting the murderous plans of a group of demented college professors in Sala’s 2005 epic mystery-thriller Mad Night. In this original graphic novel, when the carnival comes to town, parents in the town of Obidiah’s Glenn began to get sick, followed by the teachers, doctors, and the sheriff’s department. The children of Obidiah’s Glenn become suddenly wild, roaming about at night with crazed looks in their eyes. Sixteen-year-old Paisley Curtain realizes she has to do something to stop what she sees is happening — but there isn’t anyone left in town that seems to be able to help. So she sends a letter to someone she hoped might listen, someone who would know what to do — a friend of her late sister’s from college, a self-styled “girl detective” with a questionable reputation named Judy Drood. Her only hope is that Judy will arrive in time to save her town, and to prevent her from ending up as yet another exhibit in the dark carnival’s Hall of Embalmed Abominations! The Grave Robber’s Daughter is filled with Sala’s unique blend of horror and whimsy that will please his many fans and new readers alike. SC, 6x8, 96pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A PECULIA GN by Richard Sala Sala has developed a distinctive narrative and visual style that can best be described as gothic humor. Peculia, the intrepid heroine, is a precocious and rebellious adventurer who fearlessly wanders through a world filled with zombies, monsters and more, assisted only by her trusty butler. The Peculia collection is an excellent introduction to Richard Sala’s idiosyncratic universe of noir-ish mystery, suspense, and occasional whimsy. SC, 7x10, 104pgs, PC SRP: $12.95 O/A PECULIA & THE GROON GROVE VAMPIRES GN by Richard Sala The book follows five college students, survivors of the dark force of a powerful evil, when they are summoned by someone seven years after a dastardly event, to defeat the evil again. Sala has gained a devoted following over the years as a master of a unique brand of quirky horror and dark humor. This book features several characters from his Peculia tales — stories which revolve around a mysterious waif-like girl, her very strange acquaintances, and her tendency, through no fault of her own, to find herself facing a variety of awful creatures and ghastly goings-on. For years, Sala has promised his readers a full-length Peculia novel that would shed some light on the background of the intrepid young wanderer, and they won’t be disappointed. No previous exposure to any of Sala’s stories is necessary, however. In fact, anyone who likes a little chuckle with their chills, anyone who enjoys curling up with tales of vampires and other things that go bump in the night, will want to get their claws on this book. 6x8, 80pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 KRAZY & IGNATZ 1939-1940: BRICK STUFFED WITH MOOMBINS SC by George Herman; designed by Chris Ware; edited by Bill Blackbeard George Herriman integrated full, spectacular color into Krazy Kat in June, 1935. The gorgeous evolution continues in this third color volume, which includes the Sunday strips from all of 1939 and 1940. The color format opens the floodgates for a massive amount of spectacular, rare color art from series editor Bill Blackbeard and designer Chris Ware's files. Included are an unpublished Herriman painting from the 1920s and other surprises. Most of these strips in this volume have not seen print since originally running in Hearst newspapers over 70 years ago. SC, 9x12, 120pgs, FC SRP: $19.95 STAR OF THE MONTH KRAZY & IGNATZ 1935-1936: A WILD WARMTH OF CHROMATIC GRAVY SC by George Herman; designed by Chris Ware; edited by Bill Blackbeard This volume includes all the Sunday strips from the latter half of 1935 and all of 1936, including one supremely rare instance of a page shot from an original syndicate proof sheet, all reproduced in sparkling, digitally cleaned-up color. Includes a color self-portrait by Herriman, several Kat watercolors, watercolored non-Krazy Kat material, a period spoof of Krazy Kat by Minute Movies' Ed Wheelan, and a revelatory essay that addresses Herriman's racial origins. (JUN052966) SC, 9x12, 120pgs, FC SRP: $19.95 ********************************************************************** OFFERED AGAIN O/A KRAZY & IGNATZ 1937-1938: SHIFTING SANDS DUSTS CHEEK POWDERED SC by Herriman, Ware, & Blackbeard George Herriman integrated full spectacular color into Krazy Kat in June, 1935. The gorgeous evolution continues in this second color volume, which includes the Sunday strips from all of 1937 and 1938. The color format opens the floodgates for a massive amount of spectacular rare color art from series editor Bill Blackbeard and designer Chris Ware's files. Most of these strips in this volume have not seen print since originally running in Hearst newspapers over 70 years ago. Never-before-seen Herriman memorabilia is included as a bonus! SC, 9x12, 120pgs, FC SRP: $19.95 LOVE & ROCKETS VOLUME 2 #18 by Los Bros Hernandez The brothers that Time magazine called the next great storytelling innovators of this century are back with another captivating issue of Love & Rockets. In the last installment of Gilbert’s “Dumb Solitaire” (the Mark Hererra saga), Mark makes a last ditch attempt to resurrect his career as a hip motivational speaker by hoping to re-marry his 4th ex-wife, Fritz (the now has-been B-movie star). Will she say yes? Or will she prefer to stay in her second marriage to Scott the Hog? In the second to last chapter of “Julio's Day,” Young Julio Juan lives out his gay dreams the way old Julio could never live out his own. On Jaime’s side: Ray spends the day with the abominable Frogmouth and (along with you, dear reader) learns a few new things about her cockeyed life in “Tampas Pero No Trampan” ? Guest starring Angel of Tarzana. MATURE THEMES 32pgs, B&W SRP: $4.50 NEUROTIC HC by John Cuneo Like Emily Dickinson, master illustrator John Cuneo has spent years generating a huge oeuvre of work that has never been published anywhere. Unlike Ms. Dickinson, however, Cuneo’s consists of stacks and stacks of weird, perverse, erotic, hilarious, and disgusting images delineated in his sketchbooks. But make no mistake? These full-color sketchbook drawings are as lushly finished as his prize-winning illustration work for such magazines as Esquire (where he illustrates the sex column), Rolling Stone, Mother Jones, Entertainment Weekly, and The Atlantic. nEuROTIC is a sharply designed little full-color hardcover that collects the very best of Cuneo’s humorous erotica. MATURE THEMES HC, 6x8, 96pgs, FC SRP: $19.95 THE PIN-UP ART OF BILL WARD SC by Alex Chun & Jacob Covey The Pin-Up Art of Bill Ward continues Fantagraphics’ dedication to showcasing the best of the classic pin-up artists. Culling through thousands of images, editor Alex Chun has selected the best of Ward’s Conte crayon pin-ups, including many of his infamous telephone girls, many of which have not seen print in almost half a century. In those countless cheap and long forgotten men’s humor magazines, Ward’s voluptuous “girly” drawings shared the pages with photos of Bettie Page and Mamie Van Doren, and pin-up cartoons by the likes of Archie’s Dan DeCarlo and Playboy magazine’s Jack Cole. Thumbing through those digests, it quickly becomes evident that Ward was Humorama’s dominant pin-up cartoon artist. His mastery of the Conte crayon allowed him to produce unparalleled textures, including the wonderful sheen on satiny curve-hugging dresses and on black thigh-high stockings that became Ward trademarks. The Pin-Up Art of Bill Ward is presented in the same accessible sotfcover format as The Pin-Up Art of Dan DeCarlo and The Pin-Up Art of Bill Wenzel. MATURE THEMES SC, 5x7, 256pgs, PC SRP: $19.95 THE SANCTUARY #2 Nate Neal (Hoax) crafts another bizarre exploration of Paleolithic life. When a mysterious nomad girl is offered up as an item of trade by her own tribe, she seeks refuge by forming a tenacious friendship with the local cave painter turned outcast. The revelation of the girl’s secret talent climaxes in a dazzling display of visual acrobatics and prehistoric pyrotechnics. Winner of the 2006 Xeric Grant, this provocative issue reads as a stand alone story, yet ties into the ongoing plotline, galvanizing new and continuing readers alike. Featuring a unique Paleolithic language and spellbinding drawings, The Sanctuary invites you straight into the heart of a disturbing and primal odyssey. MATURE THEMES 40pgs, B&W (2 of 6) SRP: $3.95 EROS COMIX BLOWJOB #20 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 HOUSEWIVES AT PLAY: LOVE LETTERS GN SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-0-0) ADULT MATERIAL SC, 48pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 STARS OF THE MONTH HOUSEWIVES AT PLAY MOTHERS & DAUGHTERS TP (NEW PRINTING) SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (STAR18398) (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 48pgs SRP: $9.95 HOUSEWIVES AT PLAY TIES THAT BIND GN SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (MAR052910) (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 ********************************************************************** OFFERED AGAIN O/A CAPTAIN HARDON GN SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 128pgs, FC SRP: $16.95 FREQUENCY PRESS LLC BRIAN KEENE'S FEAR GN by Keene, Southard, Aprea, Amado, and Zumel From the mind of best-selling author Brian Keene come three stories of absolute terror... as you’ve never seen them before! Deep in LeHorn’s Hollow, something evil is waking up. Eight reality show contestants find a challenge they never prepared for. Somewhere in Baltimore, a play is making people do awful things. Brian Keene has been called the new Master of the horror genre, and now, for the first time, his short stories have been adapted into one graphic — and we do mean graphic — novel. MATURE THEMES SC, 88pgs, B&W SRP: $11.95 GEMSTONE PUBLISHING DONALD DUCK AND FRIENDS #347 by Carl Barks, Pat & Carol McGreal, Cesar Ferioli, and Vicar Duck Smash! After a gamma ray mishap, Donald’s famous temper turns him into the giant-sized, city-wrecking “Incredible Duck!” It’s a marvel of a spoof from fan favorites Pat and Carol McGreal, who also provide part two of the long-awaited Mickey Mouse epic, “The Protector of Shambor!” Then Carl Barks brings us “Donald Learns the Ropes”: when Donald turns cowpuncher, the cows punch back! 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.95 MICKEY MOUSE AND FRIENDS #296 by Bill Wright, Fred Milton, & Don Markstein Re-live a much-requested long adventure by fan favorite Bill Wright! It’s piracy on the Caribbean when Mickey and Goofy set sail for “Spooks’ Island,” only to be captured there by a scientist vigilante! Will Mickey starve in this madman’s self-built prison, or will arch-enemy Pegleg Pete make the nightmare worse? 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.95 MICKEY MOUSE ADVENTURES VOLUME 13 TP by Various When Mickey, Horace, and Atomo Bleep-Bleep unearth a perfectly preserved leather pouch thousands of years old, it leads them to Romano Scarpa's "Sacred Spring of Seasons Past," where a vast Inuit treasure is guarded by an ancient and treacherous ghost! Then Donald commands the Tolkien-like "Sourron" in Terry Laban's "Quacked Quest" Finally, in "Watch Your Step," Mickey trespasses in a goddess' temple and is banished to the depths of Hades! SC, 128pgs, FC SRP: $7.95 UNCLE SCROOGE #361 by Carl Barks, John Lustig, Gorm Transgaard, Wanda Gattino, and Stefan Petrucha Follow Scrooge on Carl Barks’ “Oddball Odyssey”: a Greek treasure quest that leads the Ducks into Magica De Spell’s clutches! Next, John Lustig pits Donald and Scrooge against the terrible Beagle Boys in “Filthy Rich!” And in Gorm Transgaard’s “Trailblazing Tale,” Scrooge battles a Klondike thug in a no-holds-barred sled race. The cold winds blow, and the dirty tricks fly fast and furious! SC, 64pgs, FC SRP: $6.95 WALT DISNEY'S COMICS & STORIES #676 by Floyd Gottfredson, Marco Rota, Pat & Carol McGreal, and Cesar Ferioli 2006 Eisner Hall of Fame winner Floyd Gottfredson is back with more of “Mickey Mouse in the Foreign Legion,” and the return of Mickey’s murderous foe, Pegleg Pete! Then Donald, Mickey, and Scrooge battle Meringue the Malevolent in the pulse- pounding climax of the McGreals’ and Ferioli’s “Orb Saga!” Donald Duck by Marco Rota and Brer Rabbit’s outrageous “Judgment Day” wrap up the book. SC, 64pgs, FC SRP: $6.95 STARS OF THE MONTH CARL BARK'S GREATEST DUCKTALES STORIES VOLUME 1 TP by Carl Barks A collection of Carl Barks adventures that were adapted to the popular Duck Tales cartoon show. The first volume features "Back to the Klondike," "Land Beneath the Ground," "Micro-Ducks from Outer Space," "Lemming With the Locket," "Lost Crown of Genghis Khan," and "Hound of the Whiskervilles." The second volume wraps "The Giant Robot Robbers," "The Golden Fleecing," "The Unsafe Safe" and more with a previously unpublished Barks cover design, inked by Andrew Pepoy. Scholarly texts by Chris Barat and Joe Torcivia ground the stories and TV show in Disney history. VOLUME 1 (MAR063223)—SC, 5x7, 144pgs, FC SRP: $10.95 VOLUME 2 (MAY063151)—SC, 7x10, 144pgs, FC SRP: $10.95 ********************************************************************** MICKEY AND THE GANG: CLASSIC STORIES IN VERSE by Various From 1934 to 1944, Good Housekeeping magazine transformed Disney’s latest Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, and Goofy cartoons into rollicking, rhyming short stories, each masterfully illustrated by watercolor artists Tom Wood and Hank Porter. Now, all 124 of these legendary features are finally collected in one coffee-table size book — and grounded in history, via a wealth of contemporary Disney animation art and ephemera! This book is available in Soft Cover and Limited Edition Hard Cover versions. SOFTCOVER (SEP052951)—SC, 11x13, 360pgs, FC SRP: $29.99 LIMITED EDITION HARDCOVER (SEP052952)—HC, 11 x 13, 360pgs, FC SRP: $149.99 THE LIFE AND TIMES OF SCROOGE MCDUCK TP by Don Rosa All twelve chapters of Don Rosa's celebrated Eisner Award-winning series that details the history of the "World's Richest Duck" are presented in an affordable trade paperback edition! (APR052912) SC, 7x10, 256pgs, FC SRP: $16.99 STAR OF THE MONTH WALT DISNEY TREASURES VOLUME 1 — 75 YEARS OF DISNEY COMICS TP by Various It's a chronological celebration of Disney comics' 75th anniversary! Enjoy never-before- reprinted Mickey tales by Floyd Gottfredson ("Mickey Mouse Music") and Romano Scarpa ("a.k.a. Cormorant Number Twelve"), then Donald sagas by Carl Barks ("Race to the South Seas"), Don Rosa ("Fortune on the Rocks"), and Al Taliaferro (the seminal "Donald's Nephews," complete in English for the first time!). We've got ducks by Daan Jippes, Dick Kinney, William Van Horn, and Daniel Branca; mice by Byron Erickson, César Ferioli and Paul Murry; even Gil Turner's Big Bad Wolf and Renato Canini's José Carioca. All this and much, much more! (MAY063159) SC, 7x10, 160pgs, FC SRP: $12.99 ********************************************************************** EC ARCHIVES: TALES FROM THE CRYPT VOLUME 1 HC Written by Bill Gaines. Al Feldstein, & Johnny Craig; Art by Wally Wood, Jack Kamen, Johnny Craig, Al Feldstein, Harvey Kurtzman, & Graham Ingels Reprints the first six complete issues (24 stories) of the comic book Tales From the Crypt, originally published in 1950, and the inspiration for the hit movie and HBO series. (C: 0-1-2) HC, 8x11, 212pgs, FC SRP: $49.95 POP CULTURE WITH CHARACTER: A LOOK INSIDE GEM HC by Dr. Arnold T. Blumberg Geppi’s Entertainment Museum is the culmination of a long-held dream, the embodiment of the desire to see pop culture entertainment in the setting it deserves, designed to preserve, promote and present comic character collectibles in their proper historical context. Now in book form you can take the tour through the ages yourself. Cover by Mark Wheatley. (C: 0-1-2) HC, 7x10, 272pgs, FC SRP: $24.95 STAR OF THE MONTH THE BIG, BIG LITTLE BOOK, BOOK This exhaustive, full-color pictorial guide features those miniature treasures that now command thousands of dollars in the collectibles market. Many of these books are presented for the first time in a unique, three-angle view. This volume includes historical overviews of the Big Little Books and their many publishers, a guide to grading Big Little Books with notes on storage and preservation, a wealth of trivia tidbits, and a Big Little Book market report for 2004. (OCT042747) SC, 9x12, 360pgs, PC SRP: $19.95 ********************************************************************** THE OVERSTREET COMIC BOOK PRICE GUIDE VOLUME 36: WONDER WOMAN COVER SC Are you ready for all the changes in the 36th edition of The Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide? This edition is packed with new and exciting material about comics. It includes a brand new, fully-illustrated introduction and an interview with All-Star Batman artist Jim Lee by Spies, Vixens and Masters of Kung Fu author Michael Kronenberg. Plus, a feature article on comics of the ‘70s by Back Issue editor Michael Eury, and more. The Guide remains the most complete listing of comics from the 1500s to the present. This year’s Guide is available in the Standard Softcover edition (featuring a George Pérez Wonder Woman cover), or in the spiral-bound Big, Big edition, with a Jim Lee Batman cover. WONDER WOMAN COVER (DEC053024)—SC, PC SRP: $25.00 BIG, BIG EDITION/JIM LEE BATMAN COVER (JAN063058)—SC, 8x11, B&W SRP: $37.00 GIRL TWIRL COMICS JANE'S WORLD OMNIBUS VOLUME 1 SC by Paige Braddock This 432-page book collects the first three volumes of Jane’s World into one handy size. This book will give readers a full introduction to the cast and crew of the Eisner Nominated, comic series, Jane’s World. See the characters and story lines evolve and get ever more humorous and complicated. Alien abductions, vegan Amazons, Elvis impersonators, Jane Bond, and feisty ex-girlfriends all collide to make this a collection not to be missed. MATURE THEMES SC, 432pgs, B&W SRP: $19.95 GLASS SHORE PRESS WILDEREMERE #6 by CF From rising UK horror comic artist CF comes the sixth chapter of the macabre fantasy horror Wilderemere. With Eren now dead, his counterpart, Calamity, is finally free. She carries with her a need to avenge Eren's death. Many will die in the face of this new presence, and those who stand dominant will fall from their pedestals. Wilderemere is at war. MATURE THEMES 24pgs, B&W (6 of 10) SRP: $3.95 GO MEDIA ENTERTAINMENT LLC AFTER SCHOOL NIGHTMARE VOLUME 2 GN by Setona Mizushi Mashiro's still getting used to the nightmareish class he must attend every week, but the confusion and frustration over his unwhole body only spurs him on to overcome his weaknesses. This turmoil of emotion isn't helping his relationship with the unstable Kureha, especially when Sou is advancing on him more than ever. With the event of the first graduate of the class, the goal of the class seems startingly simple, but just what lurks behind those heavy doors, and should the students be so willing to find out? MATURE THEMES SC, 200pgs, B&W (2 of 5) SRP: $10.99 TRAIN PLUS TRAIN VOLUME 1 GN by Hideyuki Kurata & Tomomasa Takuma On the distant planet of Deloca, teenagers are enrolled in either the standard School Train, or the Special Train, an exclusive education system,that takes them across the planet to develop them into above-average adults. Shy and meek Reiichi finds himself onboard the Special Train when a run-in with a rebellious spirit, Arena, turns his life upside-down and forces him to face dangers and situations that make him learn the true meaning of living. SC, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $10.99 NIGHT OF THE BEASTS VOLUME 2 GN by Chika Shiomi Aria's life will never be the same now that she's met Sakura, the kind young man whose body houses a vengeful demon. Our heroine falls deeper into the web of darkness when she learns the details behind how this curse befell poor Sakura and who is now out to kill him. It only gets worse when Aria realizes her enemies are closer than she'd thought! With a surprising betrayal and life-threatening kidnapping, the climactic battle against Sakura's foe is only the beginning. MATURE THEMES SC, 200pgs, B&W (2 of 6) SRP: $10.99 GOODBUM STUDIOS HARD BOILED COMICS #2 by Steve Earnhart & Rudolf Montemayor Los Angeles 2024: Swimmin' with sharks is nothin’ new to Private Eye Billy Blackburn, but when he finds himself laid-out in a filthy alley, courtesy of a ticked-off Hammerhead, the concept takes on a whole new meaning. Just wait ‘til he meets heiress-slash-hedonist Crystal Torchsong, a maniac actor who likes to use sledgehammers to swat flies, and the shark-man's boss. Looks like another sizzling day in LA for Blackburn. Too bad it’s his tail on the griddle. Get those letter column ideas in (and die on-panel in issue #4 if you go blue ribbon), and as a special treat for retailers and customers, every 15th copy will be a special Black as Noir variant edition, featuring an all-new artistic and editorial take on the HBC #2. Crack it today! MATURE THEMES 32pgs, B&W SRP: $2.95 GRAHAM CRACKERS COMICS RED SONJA #12 — JIM LEE GOLD FOIL GRAHAM CRACKERS EXCLUSIVE COVER Graham Crackers has teamed up with our friends at Dynamite Entertainment to offer you this exclusive Gold Foil Jim Lee cover to Red Sonja #12. Created exclusively for Graham Crackers Comics, this exquisite Jim Lee cover is adorned with beautiful gold foil stamping and is limited to less than 500 copies! One of the lowest print runs for any Red Sonja book. Order yours now! Allocations may occur. (C: 0-1-2) FC SRP: $14.99 XENA, WARRIOR PRINCESS #1 — BILLY TAN GOLD FOIL GRAHAM CRACKERS EXCLUSIVE COVER Xena #1 was a sell out for Dynamite Entertainment and Graham Crackers has an Exclusive Gold Foil cover of the Billy Tan variant! Strictly limited to less than 500 copies this one is sure to go fast! Allocations may occur! (C: 0-1-2) FC SRP: $14.99 GUARDIAN LINE GENESIS FIVE #1 by Michael Davis The Guardian Line is here! Cab driver, Walter, meets a mysterious figure known only as the Messenger, who happens to be the most kickin’ back seat driver ever. This prophet pays his fare and then gives Walter an unexpected tip: He opens Walter’s eyes to see the angelic forces that have been called to protect New Hope City High School, not exactly within walking distance of Mayberry. Five angels who look like teenagers are stepping into Walter’s world to battle the evil of Steven Dark. Together they will battle Dark, lend an ear to their teenage friends, kick it at the mall and hopefully make curfew! 24pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 JOE & MAX #1 by Michael Davis The Guardian Line is here! Meet Joe, a feisty, 11-year-old, and Max, his battle-ready Guardian Angel. An evil has settled into Hell’s Gate and that will spread out from there, unless Joe walks in his destiny. Warrior Angel Max must protect Joe from those who want to destroy him. It’s like the coolest dude in the school shows up in the nick of time to protect Joe from the worst bully of all time, spawn-of-Satan, Steven Dark. Unfortunately Max speaks in Scripture straight out of the Good Book, an understandable communication barrier for any 11-year-old who is more versed in talking smack than verses. 24pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 CODE #1 by Michael Davis The Guardian Line is here! Code never got the memo that only the bad guys can be cool. He is powerful and wealthy, a technological sage, and has a comprehensive knowledge of sacred writings. He wears a Fedora, dark shades, a trench coat, and European cut suits that show he means business. He is all that and has it all. What he doesn't have is a past, at least not one he can remember. Stephen Dark knows the mystery of Code’s past and wants to make him beg for it. However, Dark didn't get the memo: That ain't Code's style. Code is a new warrior against the evil of Dark. This is the first day of the rest of his life, and evil had best sit down and shut up. 24pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 HAMMOCK ENTERTAINMENT INC ESTANCIA #3 by Various As the fugitives (or what’s left of them) continue their journey out of the desert and into a dark cave, we catch a glimpse of Joe’s past and learn why he hopped on board this train of death. What turned him into a corrupt cop? Just what is he trying to forget so hard? The twisted tale of Estancia has only begun to unravel! This issue features a wraparound cover. (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available only in the United States, U.S. Territories, Canada, and the U.K. MATURE THEMES 32pgs, FC (3 of 17) SRP: $3.50 HEAVY METAL MAGAZINE LUIS ROYO: WILD SKETCHES VOLUME 2 SC by Luis Royo Wild Sketches # 2 is the middle part of a new trilogy by Luis Royo. Featuring a collection of never-before-seen sketches, with 200 black-and-white images in each volume, all full of strength and sensuality. This collection is presented in a new format, similar to that of Japanese manga. With a new low price, it will encourage a new generation of fantasy fans to be able to enjoy Royo's thrilling world! (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, and Indonesia. MATURE THEMES SC, 208pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 HEAVY METAL MARCH 2007 This is the fantasy comic for adults, paralleled by none. All the over-the-top graphic sci- fi/fantasy madness you always expect in each and every issue of Heavy Metal. New short stories by some of Europe's greatest masters of modern fantasy and science fiction comics! MATURE THEMES 120pgs, FC SRP: $5.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A CONCEPTIONS BY LUIS ROYO by Luis Royo A look inside the mind of one of today's most acclaimed adult fantasy artists, featuring many never-before-seen works as well as concept sketches for some of his most provocative and recognized pieces. MATURE THEMES VOLUME 1—SRP: $14.95 VOLUME 2—SRP: $14.95 VOLUME 3—HC, 7x10, 80pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95 HEROIC PUBLISHING INC STAR OF THE MONTH ALTER EGO GN by Roy Thomas, Ron Harris, & Various If you missed it before, don't miss it now. Offered again, the classic Alter Ego comic book series by Roy Thomas and Ron Harris, collected for the first time in trade paperback format as a full-color graphic novel. When Rob Lindsay dons the mystic mask of Alter Ego, he's drawn into a fabulous world of four-color adventure, where he soon finds himself the only hero who can stand against an ancient and evil power that threatens not only that word, but ultimately his own! (DEC042671) SC, 7x10, 128pgs, FC SRP: $17.95 ********************************************************************** ICARUS PUBLISHING COUNCIL OF CARNALITY UNLIMITED 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, 184pgs, 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 #49—80pgs, B&W SRP: $4.99 #50—80pgs, B&W SRP: $4.99 STAR OF THE MONTH 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 ********************************************************************** ICE KUNION GOONG VOLUME 1 GN by SoHee Park Monarchy ended long ago in Korea, but there are still other countries with kings, queens, princes, and princesses. What if Korea had continued monarchism? What if all the beautiful palaces which are now only historical relics were actually filled with people? What if the glamorous royal family still maintained the palace customs? Welcome to a world where Korea still has the royal family, and high school girl Che-Kyung has to marry the prince — who apparently is a total bastard! RES. from Previews Vol. XVI #3 (MAR063257) SC, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $10.95 ANGEL DIARY VOLUME 5 GN by Lee YunHee With the help of the demon Se-In, Ryung plots to kidnap Dong-Young, the princess of heaven. As always Bi-Wal stands in his way, but does he now have some kind of ulterior motive? What is the secret shared by Bi-Wal and Ryung? What happens to the princess when this mystery unravels? 200pgs, B&W SRP: $10.95 STARS OF THE MONTH ANGEL DIARY GNS The only Angel Princess of Heaven is betrothed to the Emperor of the Underworld. Unable to accept her future with the Demon King, she realizes that her only choice is to run away. Her plan is to join the human world disguised as a schoolboy! Now all of the Gods from Heaven and Hell are searching high and low on the earth trying to make sure that a wedding happens. This is a fantastical gender-bending, romantic comedy about an Angel Princess and the King of Hell, learning to live among us. VOLUME 1 (AUG052970)—SC, 5x7, 180pgs, B&W SRP: $10.95 VOLUME 2 (NOV052979)—SC, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $10.95 VOLUME 3 (APR063198)—SC, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $10.95 VOLUME 4—SC, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $10.95 ********************************************************************** BRING IT ON VOLUME 4 by Hye-Kyung Baek How can this be? Seung-Suh is trapped in Yoon-Jin’s brilliant plot, and it seems like there’s no way to escape. Thinking it might be better to face the problem rather than run from it, Seung-Suh goes and apologizes to Mi-Ha, only to be flattened by her mighty punch! Will this really be the end between the two of them? Will the plot of Yoon-Jin’s really work? SC, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $10.95 STARS OF THE MONTH BRING IT ON GNS by Hye-Kyung Baek Tomboy Mi-Ha is an extremely active and competitive girl. She’s such a tomboy that all boys are scared of her, and that’s exactly what her brother wanted and trained her to be. It took him 6 long years to train her into pseudo-military style girl to protect her from anyone else. Bishonen Seung-Suh is a new transfer student who’s got the looks, the determination, and attitude to sweep Mi-Ha off her feet. Can this male beauty tame the female beast? Will Mi-Ha’s brother let them be together and live happily ever after? If you want it, you’ve got to bring it on! VOLUME 1 (AUG052968)—SC, 5x7, 180pgs, B&W SRP: $10.95 VOLUME 2 (NOV052980)—SC, 5x7, 180pgs, B&W SRP: $10.95 VOLUME 3 (JUN063173)—SC, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $10.95 ********************************************************************** CYNICAL ORANGE VOLUME 3 by Ji-Un Yoon After finding out Ma-Ha's reputation, Hye-Min is determined to win this battle. However, Ma-Ha is still so sweet, and really seems to be into her. Is this all just a game to make her believe in him, or can it be true? The love battle has just begun in this third volume of the series! SC, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $10.95 STARS OF THE MONTH CYNICAL ORANGE GNS by Ji-Un Yoon Hye-Min Hwang is not a delicate damsel in distress. She knows that there is nothing more satisfying than sweet revenge. That is, if it were not for her secret crush, Jeung-Yun. He makes her want to hide her cynical dark side, put on an innocent pretty face, and endure all the backstabbing lies she often dishes out. What does she do when she finds out that Jeung-Yun is not interested in her? VOLUME 1 (OCT053027)—SC, 5x7, 180pgs, B&W SRP: $10.95 VOLUME 2 (JUN063179)—SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $10.95 ********************************************************************** IDW PUBLISHING SCARFACE: SCARRED FOR LIFE #1 John Layman (w); Dave Crosland (a), Crosland, Photo (c) Say hello to IDW’s gun-toting, profanity-spewing, law-breaking, drug-peddling leeeetle friend. Tony Montana, is back, you stinking cock-a-roaches, in the savage sequel to the legendary ‘80s-era Miami gangster movie, Scarface. Our blood-soaked tale picks up where the movie left off, as Tony survives—just barely—and has to claw and kill his way back to the top of the sun-drenched Florida underworld. It ain’t gonna be pretty… and a whole lot of $#@&% #%$*ers are gonna die! Brought to you by John Layman and Dave Crosland, the twisted team between the wickedly depraved and seriously funny comic series, Puffed. Covers will be shipped in a 1-to-1 ratio. FC • $3.99 • 32 pages SCARFACE: SCARRED FOR LIFE #1 UNCUT COVER PRESS SHEET For the first time ever, you can own a rare comic book collectible without having to be an editor attending a press check! IDW Publishing is offering up a rare collectible—a four- up, uncut press sheet of the Dave Crosland cover for Scarface: Scarred For Life #1. Strictly limited to 500 numbered copies, this unique item will look great in any game room or den. FC • $19.99 • 21” x 30” STARS OF THE MONTH THE UNAUTHORIZED PUFFED MOVIE ADAPTATION $16.99 B&W 132 pages ISBN: 1-932382-94-1 EASY WAY TPB TPB $17.99 Duotone 104 pages ISBN: 1-933239-25-5 SMOKE TPB TPB $24.99 FC 156 pages ISBN: 1-933239-28-X ************************************************************************ TRANSFORMERS SPOTLIGHT: SIX SHOT Simon Furman (w), Rob Ruffolo (a) Raiz, Ruffolo (c) Continuing a series of one-shots focusing on some of the best-loved (or loathed) characters from the TRANSFORMERS Universe. This month, the spotlight falls on SIXSHOT, as the DECEPTICONS’ living weapon—teetering on the edge of a potentially catastrophic mental breakdown—goes in search of the TERRORCONS, the mysterious Reapers and, perhaps, redemption. Written by Simon Furman and featuring pencils, inks, and colors by Rob Ruffolo. James Raiz once again provides a variant cover. Covers will be shipped in a 1-to-1 ratio. FC • 32 pages • $3.99 THE TRANSFORMERS: ESCALATION #2 Simon Furman (w), E.J. Su (a) Su, Scherwinski (c) The shocking events of last issue leave the AUTOBOTS reeling. Their number diminished by one, they struggle to come to terms with the whys and wherefores of the Lebanon interception. Similarly, the two humans still standing want answers… and action! And, as if this wasn’t enough to contend with, the true, staggering scope of the DECEPTICON Infiltration gambit is revealed! The The Transformers: Infiltration team of Simon Furman and E.J. Su continues the ongoing tale. Artist Klaus Scherwinski will provide a variant cover for each issue, too. Covers will be shipped in a 1-to-1 ratio. FC • 32 pages • $3.99 THE TRANSFORMERS ANIMATED MOVIE ADAPTATION #3 Bob Budiansky (w), Don Figueroa (a & c) 20th Anniversary Celebration! In Part 3 of the 4-part adaptation of the classic 1986 TRANSFORMERS movie, the AUTOBOTS must survive two worlds of terror—one planet made entirely of junk and another where only the innocent are sentenced to death! Written by long-time GEN ONE scribe Bob Budiansky and illustrated by TRANSFORMERS fan-fave Don Figueroa. Together, they continue this four-part adaptation, adding in extra scenes and little touches for fans of all ages. FC • 32 pages • $3.99 TRANSFORMERS: EVOLUTIONS—HEARTS OF STEEL TPB Chuck Dixon (w), Guido Guidi (a & c) Ever wondered what form your favorite TRANSFORMERS would take if they existed in different eras? Wonder no more, as IDW’s new Evolutions line debuts with “Hearts of Steel,” writer Chuck Dixon and artists Guido Guidi transplant the ‘bots to the Industrial Revolution, where a charismatic hammer-man named John Henry discovers that a steam drill is really an alien robot named BUMBLEBEE. Before he can process this information, the pair are attacked by DECEPTICONS disguised as tanks, trains and walking engines. Is this all part of a larger scheme by STARSCREAM? And if so, will the other AUTOBOTS arrive in time to stop his nefarious plans? TPB • Color • 120 pages • $19.99 • ISBN: 1-60010-055-4 TRANSFORMERS: GENERATIONS #10 Bob Budiansky (w), Don Perlin (a), Nick Roche (c) IDW continues their look back at some of the most beloved Transformers comics from years past. This special monthly series continues to present classic hard-to-find stories from the past two decades of Transformers comics. Nick Roche (Transformers Spotlight: Shockwave) once again presents a new cover recreation of the original cover art. This issue features the story “Crater Critters” originally presented in Marvel Comics’ The Transformers #29! FC • 32 pages • $2.99 TRANSFORMERS: GENERATIONS VOL. 1 TPB Bob Budiansky, Len Kaminsky (w), William Johnson, Don Perlin (a), Nick Roche (c) A look back at some of the most beloved Transformers comics from years past. This special collection presents classic hard-to-find stories from the past two decades of Transformers comics. And to top off this special release, there will be two cover galleries, presenting new interpretations of the classic cover from artists Ashley Wood (Zombies Vs. Robots) and Nick Roche (Transformers Spotlight: Shockwave). TPB • Color • 160 pages • $19.99 • ISBN: 1-60010-024-4 THE TRANSFORMERS: SHOCKWAVE RETAIL SUMMIT GOLD FOIL EDITION UNCUT COVER PRESS SHEET—CERTIFIED COOL! One of the rarest Transformers covers is now available as a four-up, uncut press sheet. Strictly limited to 1,000 numbered copies, this is one of the most collectible Transformers items to ever be offered to the general public—Nick Roche’s 2006 Diamond Retailer Summit-only Shockwave cover. FC • $19.99 • 21” x 30” STARS OF THE MONTH THE TRANSFORMERS: INFILTRATION TPB TPB • FC • 160 pages • $19.99 • ISBN: 1-60010-010-4 TRANSFORMERS, BEAST WARS: THE GATHERING TPB FC • 104 pages • $17.99 • ISBN: 1-60010-006-6 TRANSFORMERS: INFILTRATION COVER GALLERY FC • 48 pages • $5.99 ************************************************************************ 30 DAYS OF NIGHT: SPREADING THE DISEASE #1 Dan Wickline (w); Alex Sanchez (a); Jones, Sanchez (c) Crawling from the wreckage of 30 Days of Night: Dead Space is this latest five-part continuation of the 30 Days of Night saga. In part one of Spreading The Disease, Agent Michael Henson had all the evidence he needed to prove to the world that vampires exist… until the government took it all away. Now, urged on by a mysterious “friend,” Henson must follow a path of carnage and gore in hopes of finding the answer to why anyone would want to put a vampire into space, with his only lead being to follow the fangs. Dan Wickline (30 Days of Night: Dead Space), Alex Sanchez (Doomed) and Jay Fotos (Clive Barker’s The Great and Secret Show) bring you this stunning tale of mystery and horror, with alternate covers provided by Nat Jones (30 Days of Night 2005 Annual). Covers will be shipped in a 1-to-1 ratio. FC • $3.99 • 32 pages STARS OF THE MONTH 30 DAYS OF NIGHT TPB TPB • FC • 104 pages • $17.99 • 0-9719775-5-0 DARK DAYS TPB TPB • FC • 144 pages • $19.99 • 1-932382-16-X 30 DAYS OF NIGHT: RETURN TO BARROW TPB TPB • FC • 144 pages • $19.99 • 1-932382-36-4 30 DAYS OF NIGHT: BLOODSUCKER TALES TPB TPB • FC • 200 pages • $24.99 • 1-932382-78-X 30 DAYS OF NIGHT: THREE TALES TPB TPB • FC • 132 pages • $19.99 • ISBN: 1-933239-92-1 ************************************************************************ 24: NIGHTFALL #2 Mark Haynes, J.C. Vaughn (w); Jean Diaz (a); Diaz, Joe Corroney (c) The clock continues to tick for Jack Bauer in the second chapter of this all-new, five-part miniseries! The mass murderer Victor Drazen was the target of Jack Bauer’s elite Special Ops team, but now the hunters have become the hunted in a war-torn land in this dynamic prequel to Season One of the mega-hit Fox-TV series 24. Joe Corroney (Spike vs. Dracula) provides a special variant Jack Bauer cover, too. Covers will be shipped in a 1- to-1 ratio. FC • $3.99 • 32 pages STARS OF THE MONTH 24 TPB TPB $24.99 • FC • 156 pages • ISBN: 1-932382-71-2 ************************************************************************ ANGEL: AULD LANG SYNE #2 Scott Tipton (w); David Messina (a); Messina, Stephen Mooney (c) A quiet night out for Spike turns into a nightmarish trip through his past, as he’s repeatedly confronted by familiar, long-departed faces. How will Spike react to meeting the sins of his past up close and personal? And where’s Angel in all of this? Written by Scott Tipton (Spike: Lost and Found) with full art and colors provided by David Messina (Angel: Old Friends). Stephen Mooney (CSI: Dying in the Gutters) provides a variant cover, too. Covers will be shipped in a 1-to-1 ratio. FC • $3.99 • 32 pages SPIKE: ASYLUM #4 Brian Lynch (w), Franco Urru (a); Urru, Matt Busch (c) Things were bad enough when every inmate in the asylum wanted Spike dead. But now, the asylum staff has joined the cause. It's Spike vs. pretty much everyone. Poor, poor everyone. Spike’s latest adventure, courtesy of screenwriter Brian Lynch and artist Franco Urru! Covers will be shipped in a 1-to-1 ratio. FC • 32 pages • $3.99 ANGEL: SPOTLIGHT TPB Peter David, Jay Faerber, Dan Jolley, Jeff Mariotte, Scott Tipton (w), Robert Gill, David Messina, Mike Norton, Mark Pennington, Nicola Scott (a); Joe Corroney (c) This special collection compiles five one-shots focusing on different members of Angel’s supporting cast, each from a different creative team—Peter David and Nicoloa Scott focus on Illyria; Dan Jolly and Mark Pennington handle Gunn; Scott Tipton and Mike Norton feature Wesley; Jeff Mariotte and David Messina present Doyle; And Jay Faerber and Bob Gill offer up a tale of Conner. TPB • Color • 120 pages • $19.99 • ISBN: 1-60010-023-6 ANGEL: OLD FRIENDS COVER GALLERY Zach Howard, David Messina, Tone Rodriquez, Neil Vokes, more (a); David Messina (c) When Joss Whedon’s Angel’s adventures continued within the comics scene, he didn’t come alone. Carrying on his continuing new adventures were some of the best artists in comics, including Dustin Evans, Zach Howard, Lee Kohse, series artist David Messina, Sean Phillips, Tone Rodriquez, Neil Vokes, Russell Walks, and many more. This special collection offers up all the cover art, including hard-to-find variants and photo covers, from all five issues of Angel: Old Friends in one beautiful volume. FC • 32 pages • $3.99 *Retailer Incentives: Order 10 copies, get one free copy of Angel: The Curse Cover Gallery STARS OF THE MONTH ANGEL: THE CURSE TPB FC • 120 pages • $19.99 • ISBN: 1-933239-79-4 ANGEL: THE CURSE COVER GALLERY FC • 32 pages • $3.99 ************************************************************************ DOOMED #4 Robert Bloch, Richard Matheson, David J. Schow, F. Paul Wilson (w); Dario Bruzuela, Toby Cypress, Rufus Dayglo, Ashley Wood (a); Jeremy Geddes, Ashley Wood (c) Ms. Doomed presents four more tales of the macabre in IDW’s Eisner-nominated horrific b&w horror magazine. In this one, Bloch’s “Ego Trip,” Wilson’s “Faces,” Schow’s “Coming Soon To A Theater Near You,” and Matheson’s “Legion of Plotters,” featuring horrific art from Ashley Wood, Toby Cypress, Rufus Dayglo, and Dario Bruzuela. Plus DVD and book reviews, a Richard Matheson retrospective, and words of loathing from Ms. Doomed, of course. Spectrum Award-winning artists Ashley Wood and Jeremy Geddes provide macabre covers. Covers will be shipped in a 1-to-1 ratio. $9.99 • B&W • 8-1/2 x 11 • 72 pages CLIVE BARKER’S THE GREAT AND SECRET SHOW #8 (OF 12) Chris Ryall (w), Gabriel Rodriquez (a & c) “In Secrets, Most Revealed.” Tommy-Ray has been rechristened Death-Boy, and thanks to his new Nuncio-imbued abilities, is doing everything to live up to the name. And what of the Jaff’s gathering forces assembled for the party at Coney Eye? The battle for the Art takes a grim turn as the Secret Show threatens to overwhelm all reality. FC • 32 pages • $3.99 ZOMBIES VS. ROBOTS #2 Chris Ryall (w); Ashley Wood (a &c) In a world overrun with zombies, the robot population was left alone to care for a lone surviving human baby. But their plans to clone the infant and re-start the human race are threatened once the zombies catch the human scent and the flesh-feeding frenzy hits them! In the concluding chapter of this special two-parter, the Eisner Award-nominated team of artist Ashley Wood (Popbot) and writer Chris Ryall (The Great and Secret Show) show just how wrong things can go in a world filled with unpredictable, mindless zombies. It’s tech vs. dreck in a fight to the undeath! FC • 32 pages • $3.99 STARS OF THE MONTH DOOMED #2 $7.99 • B&W • 8-1/2 x 11 • 72 pages DOOMED #3 $7.99 • B&W • 8-1/2 x 11 • 72 pages CLIVE BARKER’S THIEF OF ALWAYS TPB TPB $19.99 • FC • 144 pages • ISBN: 1-933239-38-7 ************************************************************************ CSI: DYING IN THE GUTTERS #5 Steven Grant (w), Stephen Mooney (a) As the CSIs circle in on Rich Johnston’s killer, new evidence comes to light that might change everything. Does Joe Quesada mean it when he says “dead is dead”? Which comics industry professional is really guilty of murder? All will be revealed in the concluding chapter of this latest CSI mystery. *Retailers: See your order form for a special incentive FC • $3.99 • 32 pages *Retailer Incentive: Order 15 copies, get one additional copy free ZOMBIES: ECLIPSE OF THE UNDEAD #2 El Torres (w), Yair Herrera (a & c) The huge LA refugee camp, home to the desperate survivors of the zombie outbreak, has been abandoned by their protectors in the armed forces. As wave after wave of flesh- hungry zombies pour into the camp, it’s every man and woman for themself. This could be the end of them all, but a small, mismatched group is determined to make it out alive… if they don’t kill each other first. FC • $3.99 • 32 pages *Retailer Incentive: LORE VOL. 2 TPB T.P. Lousie, (w), Ashley Wood (a) In times past, the world was full of mythical creatures—creatures long since banished and held at bay by the secret society of Shepherds. But when the generational line of Shepherds is broken, a reluctant hero finds her life threatened from every quarter. And the creatures are coming back… this second volume from Spectrum Award-winner Ashley Wood collects issues 4 and 5 as well as the never-before-released complete issue 6, along with an assortment of bonus sketches, paintings, and covers. TPB • Color • 154 pages • $24.99 • ISBN: 1-933239-89-1 STARS OF THE MONTH LORE TPB TPB • $19.99 • FC • 148 pages • ISBN: 1-932382-37-2 THE LEGEND OF GRIMJACK: VOLUME ONE TPB • $19.99 • FC • 128 pages • ISBN: 1-932382-51-8 Signed & Numbered HC • $50.00 • FC • 128 pages • ISBN: 1-932382-82-8 THE LEGEND OF GRIMJACK: VOLUME TWO TPB • $19.99 • FC • 160 pages • ISBN: 1-932382-56-9 HC • $39.99 • FC 160 pages • ISBN: 1-933239-48-4 THE LEGEND OF GRIMJACK: VOLUME THREE TPB • $19.99 • FC • 160 pages • ISBN: 1-932382-92-5 THE LEGEND OF GRIMJACK: VOLUME FOUR TPB • $24.99 • FC • 184 pages • ISBN: 1-933239-22-0 THE LEGEND OF GRIMJACK: VOLUME FIVE TPB • $24.99 • FC • 184 pages • ISBN: 1-933239-63-8 ************************************************************************ ILLUSIVE ARTS ENTERTAINMENT TONY LOCO #1 by Mark Teague & Derek McCaw One day, he can save his people, but first, he has to save himself. Corruption spreads through an innocent town while their best hope rots in a mental institution plagued by doctors and demons. So begins the legend of Tony Loco, a thrilling tale of Western justice, unquiet ghosts, and stuffed elephants, told by Mark Teague (Superguy) and Derek McCaw (Fanboy Planet). 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.50 DOROTHY NECKLACE "It looks like a teardrop made of mercury, but it's also like a diamond..." Own a genuine replica of the Silver Star necklace Dorothy received from the Good Witch in lieu of slippers! Light refraction changes this Labradorite tear-drop pendant from a pale green to bright blue. Wrapped by hand on a sterling silver box-link style necklace chain with adjustable clasp. Great for fans of Dorothy and lovers of powerful jewelry. Necklace SRP: $35.00 INFINITY STUDIOS NOW VOLUME 2 GN by Park Sung Woo Desperate to find lodging for the night, Ah-Rin and her group decide to stay at the first Inn they come across. Their only problem is that the Inn keeper isn’t really the Inn keeper and the chef there likes to cook their customers! Return to the world of now as Bi-Ryu fights the notorious monk, Ah-Ghi, to protect Ah-Rin and Cho-Ryung from becoming dinner! SC, 190pgs, B&W SRP: $10.95 A KISS FOR MY PRINCE VOLUME 2 GN by Hee-Eun Kim Slowly yet surely, it’s becoming evident that each of the three Princes has feelings for Sei-Ann. The only question now is which of the three Princes does Sei-Ann truly love. The decision becomes harder when each of the three Princes won’t admit to themselves how they really feel, and each of them have secrets and hidden agendas isn’t helping either. To make things worse for Sei-Ann, she now has a rival, a childhood lady friend of the Princes'. As the daughter of the most powerful retainer to the royal family, she most certainly is going to get first choice out of the Princes. What’s Sei-Ann to do? SC, 180pgs, B&W SRP: $10.95 JEWISH LIGHTS THE ADVENTURES OF RABBI HARVEY: JEWISH WISDOM & WIT IN THE WILD WEST GN by Steve Sheinkin After finishing school in New York, Rabbi Harvey traveled west in search of adventure and, hopefully, work as a rabbi. His journey took him to Elk Spring, Colorado, a small town in the Rocky Mountains. When he managed to outwit the ruthless gang that had been ruling Elk Spring, the people invited Harvey to stay on as the town’s rabbi. In Harvey’s adventures in Elk Spring, he settles disputes, tricks criminals into confessing, and offers unsolicited bits of Talmudic insight and Hasidic wisdom. (C: 0-1-2) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops. SC, 6x9, 144pgs, B&W SRP: $16.99 KENZER & COMPANY KNIGHTS OF THE DINNER TABLE #122 by Various Knights of the Dinner Table (KoDT) is the longest running comic on the subject of games ever! Though B.A., Brian, Bob, Dave, and Sara may play different characters in different games, their personalities always shine through. KoDT also features "d20," "HackMaster" and other articles for gamers, from a gamer’s perspective. A hilarious and hysterical slice of (fantasy) life in strips, features, and a wonderful celebration of the gaming culture! 80pgs, B&W SRP: $4.99 LADY DEATH STORE.COM MEDIEVAL WITCHBLADE / LADY DEATH PRINT Lady Death Store.com and Top Cow Productions are proud to present this landmark high- quality full color digital print featuring astounding artwork by fan favorite Top Cow founder and artist Marc Silvestri. The virgin art is printed without type or logos making it suitable for framing. Each 11" x 17" print comes packaged in a clear, protective plastic sleeve and comes with a Certificate of Authenticity. This print is also available signed! (C: 0-1-2) REGULAR—Print, 11x17, FC SRP: $20.00 SIGNED—Print, 11x17, FC SRP: $30.00 LAST GASP GOODNIGHT, IRENE GN by Carol Lay Goodnight, Irene is a comprehensive collection of Carol Lay’s Irene strips from Good Girls comics. Included are 23 pages which have not yet been published. Irene is a satire of women of the Romance Comics, who are constantly in a state of heartbreak and falling in love. However, Irene has a lip plate that always gets in her way. MATURE THEMES SC, 7x10, 132pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95 TOWN OF EVENING CALM, COUNTRY OF CHERRY BLOSSOMS GN by Carol Lay What impact did World War II and the dropping of the atomic bomb have on the common people of Japan? Through the eyes of an average woman living in 1955, Japanese artist Fumiyo Kouno answers these questions. This award-winning manga appears in an English translation for the first time. Fumiyo Kouno’s light, free style of drawing evokes a tender reflection of this difficult period in Hiroshima’s postwar past. As the characters continue with everyday life, the shadow of the war and the atomic bombing linger ghostlike in the background. Kouno’s beautiful storytelling touches the reader’s heart but is never overly sentimental. SC, 104pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 LINSNER.COM DARK IVORY: "MY CONFESSION" DIGITAL PRINT — SIGNED Dark Ivory flaps her little bat wings into the picture, just in time to meet you for the holidays. My Confession is a sultry, classic piece of pinup art, depicting JML and Eva Hopkins’ co-creation, teen vamp Dark Ivory. An elegant border surrounds this smokin’ art. Like all digital prints from Linsner.com, 11” X 17” My Confession will ship to you in a sturdy clear acrylic sleeve, and each print is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity signed by JML and Eva Hopkins. (C: 0-1-2) Print, 11x17, FC SRP: $25.00 DAWN: "NIGHT & DAY" DIGITAL PRINT — SIGNED Wow, this is a great month for Linsner.com! All three prints are dazzling and sexy, but this one has a bit of a cosmic spin to it as well. The goddess Dawn exercises balance with Darrian, her lover. You can almost hear JML’s beloved “Kashmir” playing in the background when viewing “Night & Day.” This print ships with an exclusive Linsner.com Certificate of Authenticity, signed by Joseph M. Linsner. All 11” x 17” digital prints from Linsner.com come shipped in an acid-free archival plastic sleeve. (C: 0-1-2) Print, 11x17, FC SRP: $25.00 MARTIAN MAIDEN DIGITAL PRINT — SIGNED A luscious visitor from another planet turns her smoldering gaze on you, as she sits in regal repose. One of the sweetest pieces of cheesecake to ever leave the Linsner.com studios, this proves that they just build ‘em better on Mars. A nifty signed (by JML) Certificate will accompany each print that ships form Linsner.com, safely packaged with the print in a sturdy acrylic print sleeve. (C: 0-1-2) Print, 11x17, FC SRP: $25.00 LOBRAU PRODUCTIONS INC TOUPYDOOPS #5 by Kevin McShane Tensions run high between roommates when Teetereater wins a role in a hip new comic book over Toupydoops. Can Toupy learn to deal with his jealousy, or will he sabotage his long-time friend for the sake of his career? Find out in "Everybody Loves Teetereater." MATURE THEMES 32pgs, B&W SRP: $3.50 LUDOVICO TECHNIQUE THE RED LINE #1 by Thorne, Harris, & Starkings What do you do when you get control of an extra-dimensional weapon that seems to grant your every wish (provided that wish is to transform into a godlike engine of destruction)? If you're Sudra Jones, recently orphaned resident of the high crime area known as The Red Line, you open a can of apocalyptic whoopass on the gangsters and drug dealers that treat the city streets like their personal kingdom. 24 pages of vengeance, mayhem, and teenaged angst from science fiction writer Geoffrey Thorne (Star Trek: Voyager: Distant Shores), artist Todd Harris (God Of War II), and Fontographer Supreme, Richard Starkings (Elephant Men). MATURE THEMES 24pgs, FC (1 of 4) SRP: $2.95 MAERKLE PRESS LOVE AND CAPES #2 by Thom Zahler Love and Capes is back and asks the question: What do you get your girlfriend for Christmas when she knows you can crush coal into Diamonds? And what does she get you? 24pgs, FC SRP: $3.95 MARGINALIZED PUBLICATIONS HARD TO SWALLOW SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, and Indonesia. ADULT MATERIAL 56pgs, B&W SRP: $7.99 MARKOSIA GOLLY #1 by Phillip Hester & Brook Turner What if they threw an Apocalypse and nobody came? The End times are upon us, but to be honest, Heaven and Hell have lost all enthusiasm for anything resembling a Final Judgment. Earth's guardian angel selects Golly Munhollen, part time race car driver, part time carny, and full time dumb ass to become humanity's defender against the remaining elements of Hell still bent on starting some crap come Judgment Day. By day Golly repairs rides on the midway, by night he stumbles ass backwards into the weird menaces that seem to pop up in every town on the carnival's route. Golly is aided in his quest by his carny pals: Vaughn, the 6'6" tattooed man; Pig, former freak show fat lady turned strong woman; Miguel, the genius dog-faced boy acrobat; and Satan, former monarch of Hell now down on his luck and working the midway for cigarette money. This series is strongly recommended for immature mature readers due to strong language and coarse humor. MATURE THEMES REGULAR COVER—36pgs, FC SRP: $3.50 SKETCH COVER—36pgs, FC SRP: $4.95 STARSHIP TROOPERS: DAMAGED JUSTICE #2 by Tony Lee & Shanth Enjeti As the survivors of Tamari's Tigers fight for their lives half a system away, Will Tanner, his brother Max, and Drill Sergeant Zim start a war on Terra against Sergeant Lock. But how much does he know, and who are Hell's Belle and Lady Vas? This issue features artwork from the highly talented, Shanth Enjeti. You don't want to miss this series! MATURE THEMES ENJETI COVER A—36pgs, FC (2 of 4) SRP: $3.50 KIT WALLIS COVER B—36pgs, FC SRP: $3.50 BRODIE'S LAW #10 by David Bircham & Daley Osiyemi Jack finally finds himself and starts to get some answers from Tomokai's grandfather…but now the penny drops as to why Kenzo agreed to bring him to Tokyo. Realizing Jack's power, Kenzo needs him to infiltrate a rival family business who is involved in the raging pharmaceutical company war that threatens to destroy the Yoshida family. MATURE THEMES 36pgs, FC SRP: $3.50 LEXIAN CHRONICLES FULL CIRCLE MIRANDA by Harry Gallan, Chuck Satterlee, & Inaki Miranda The Phoenix tribe is attacked by their ferocious enemy, who will stop at nothing to wipe them out. Koss and his people battle bravely against the odds, and against warriors who seemingly cannot be killed. What forces are at play here? Has the Phoenix finally met their match? RES. from Previews Vol. XVI #6 (JUN063254) 36pgs, FC (11 of 12) SRP: $3.50 SILENT GHOST #3 by Singley, Do, & Wedele Kung Fu Master Qin and Ronin Toshiro are plagued by assassins trying to keep them from reaching the Triptika! As Qin and Toshiro battle their way closer to the Triptika with a couple of new found allies, Samurai Lord Dogan makes a pact with the villainess Jiang. With the might of Dogan on her side will she be unstoppable? Kung Fu Master Qin is about to find out the hard way! 36pgs, FC SRP: $3.50 MARSHMALLOW FUN COMPANY JOHNNY BLASTER'S M-FORCE #1 by Jason M. Burns & Dustin Evans Marshmallowville may be just another spec on the map, but lurking beneath the surface of this tiny marshmallow-manufacturing town is a "Marshun" menace that threatens the very safety of our planet! Will the Marshun invaders drain the energy ore of Earth, leaving it uninhabitable, or can Johnny Blaster and M-Force send them scurrying back to Mars with the help of Professor Fluffernutter's marshmallow-firing inventions? SC, 24pgs, FC SRP: $1.99 MARSHMALLOW BLASTER TOY When a mini-marshmallow doesn't pack the punch you need, get the Marshmallow Blaster! Firing one regulation-sized marshmallow at a time, you can peg your friends with big marshmallows from 40 feet away! Open tray packaging. (C: 0-1-2) Blaster SRP: $29.99 MASTERPIECE COMICS OFFERED AGAIN O/A RUSHMORE GN by Masters, Nichx, & Fiorucci It is the year 2115 AD and on the Earth colony of Mercourt, Johnathan Rushmore has become Public Enemy #1, hunted by the military for reasons no one knows. In a race against time can he discover the truth behind his persecution — and will it do him any good? SC, 7x10, 56pgs, B&W SRP: $6.95 MIRAGE STUDIOS TALES OF THE TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES #30 by Murphy, Brizuela, and Dwyer “The White Worm” Michelangelo recounts this solo adventure as he researches the Manhattan haunts of author Herman Melville, only to encounter demonic forces from 19th century New York and a gigantic, otherworldly Leviathan! 32pgs, B&W SRP: $3.25 MOONSTONE THE PHANTOM ANNUAL #1 by Various A Phantom tale like no other, told by ten top talents, and only a giant-size Annual could hold it! "Five Days of the Dragon" spans five centuries, as five different generations of The Phantom battle the dreaded pirates of the Singh Brotherhood to control a powerful artifact from feudal China. But even if the Ghost Who Walks defeats his cutthroat enemies, can he hope to withstand the ancient, mystic power that will be unleashed? All this, plus a superstar pin-up gallery! If you've never read an issue of The Phantom, this is the place to start! 64pgs, FC SRP: $6.50 INFINITEENS #3 by Zeu Following the heroic rescue of the Sagitarius crew, the eyes of the world turn to New England, and the Infiniteens hit the spotlight. As reporters and cameras rush to meet the four youngsters, so does something dark and insidious who threatens to destroy the days of peace in the tiny coastal village of Cape Ruseur; Evil has come to town. RES. from Previews Vol. XV #10 (OCT052997) 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.50 REVISIONARY DOUBLE VISION 2-PACK by Paul D. Storrie & Erik J Arguably the most famous psychic in the world, he was a respected advisor to celebrities and politicians, with a top-rated show on cable TV. His continued success was assured, so long as his subjects never learned the truth: Randall Gordon was a fraud. Not that he lost any sleep over it. He was perfectly happy running his all-too-legal scam and raking in the money that the gullible were more than willing to fork over. Life was good. Until the day he was cursed with actual visions of the future. Now the man without a conscience is haunted by glimpses of tragedies that are going to happen and by nightmares of the ones he doesn’t try to prevent. So when Randall "sees" a beautiful woman shot down in the desert, he doesn't have much choice but to hit the Las Vegas Strip and ante up for a high stakes game of life and death. See for yourself how cool this is in this complete 2 issue thriller! Pack (x2), B&W SRP: $3.99 THE SPIDER CHRONICLES by Various More Just than the Law; more dangerous than the Underworld…hated, feared, and wanted by both. One cloaked, fanged, borderline-crazy denizen of the dark, force-feeding hard justice with a pair of .45’s! Moonstone is proud to present 20 new short stories of searing, white-hot prose starring pulpdom’s most violent and ruthless crime fighter ever: The Spider! Here you will find relentless, two-fisted action that remains true in tone to his mythic-proportioned adventures. If you crave against-all-odds breathless thrill rides, seeing great evils smashed beyond recognition, and dangers met by true heroes at break- neck speed, then this book a must-buy! Take a look at this great line up of authors: stories by John Jakes (North and South, Kent Family Chronicles), Mort Castle, Bill Crider, Shannon Denton, Chuck Dixon, Steve Englehart, Ron Fortier, Joe Gentile, Rich Harvey, John Helfers, CJ Henderson, Howard Hopkins, James Anthony Kuhoric, Elizabeth Massie, Christopher Mills, Will Murray, Rafael Nieves, Ann Nocenti, Martin Powell, and Robert Weinberg. Interior illustrations by Tom Floyd, cover by Doug Klauba. Featuring an introduction by classic Batman writer, Denny O’Neil! Available in Softcover and a Previews Exclusive Signed Hardcover edition! SOFTCOVER—SC, 6x9, 304pgs, B&W SRP: $16.95 PX LIMITED SIGNED HC—SC, 6x9, 304pgs, B&W SRP: $39.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A BUCKAROO BANZAI #2 by Mac Rauch, Stephen Thompson, Keith Williams, & Dennis Calero “RETURN OF THE SCREW” Part 2 — Part two continues as Banzai, along with his Hong Kong Cavaliers, protect our way of life as we know it! Meanwhile they must contend with: remembering where they parked the Jet Car, a huge electro-magnetic pulse, the Widow’s buttocks, Lectroids, a misplaced syringe, and the World Crime League! Also available is a special limited edition cover by acclaimed artist, Dave Dorman. REGULAR COVER—32pgs, FC (2 of 3) SRP: $3.50 DORMAN SPECIAL EDITION COVER—32pgs, FC SRP: $4.50 O/A WEREWOLVES: CALL OF THE WILD #2 by Mike Oliveri & Joe Bucco Werewolves, corrupt cops, and revenge equals a volatile mix! Cole investigates the scene of a murder and discovers there's more at work in Sunset than he first imagined. Marcus keeps a close eye on Cole, and he will do anything to protect his own secrets. Even commit murder. Join Stoker Award-winning writer Mike Oliveri and The Phantom’s Joe Bucco for this howling thriller! MATURE THEMES 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.50 VAMPIRE 666 PACK by Various This six-pack of books features one each of the six 48-page color graphic novels: Toreador, Nosferatu, Ventrue, Theo Bell, Beckett, and Giovanni. Pack (x6) SRP: $10.99 WEREWOLF FOUR FINGER DISCOUNT PACK by Various This four pack features one each of the four 48-page color graphic novels: Bone Gnawers, Black Furies, Get of Fenris, and Fianna. Pack (x4) SRP: $6.99 MOONSTONE SPECIAL HOLIDAY SALE Just in time for the holidays. Moonstone presents a special sale on three of their backlist titles. Sale pricing is only for initial orders. SILENCERS TP was $14.95, for this month it is on sale at $8.95. WORLD OF DARKNESS COMPENDIUM VOL 1 tp was $16.95, for this month it is on sale at $4.95. And WEREWOLF APOCALYPSE FANG AND CLAW VOL 2 TP was $15.95, For this month it is on sale at $7.99. Pick them up for the holidays at these prices! SILENCERS TP—SRP: $8.95 VAMPIRE/WEREWOLF COMPENDIUM—SRP: $4.95 WEREWOLF VOLUME 2—SRP: $7.99 STAR OF THE MONTH CYCLONE BILL AND THE TALL TALES TP by Dan Dougherty At the height of his popularity, Bill Czynkowski, guitarist and band leader for Cyclone Bill and the Tall Tales, is shot dead in front of a packed house. In piecing together what happened that night, the remaining Tall Tales wonder if a supernatural force was behind the murder. Only filmmaker Maggie Bloom has the footage to solve the mystery, but she may have lost her mind in her search for fame. It seems she's being haunted by a man whose soul is one with rock and roll itself. Who is this man, and with what power does he confront the players in this tale? From stardom's dizzying heights to midnight's darkest crossroads, the answer will terrify all who seek quick deals for fame and immortality. (NOV053038) MATURE THEMES SC, 7x10, 232pgs, B&W SRP: $16.95 ********************************************************************** MRCLEMENT.COM YEAH KOU PHOBIA GN by Mr Clement Mr Clement re-built the city of London where he lives. He uses his new character "Mr Yeah Kou" as a delivery man to explain what he has seen, and who he has met in this modern city. As in Mr Clement's daily life, it is a new challenge for Mr Clement, who encountered a lot of fighting scenes with a lot of cutie characters. SC, 44pgs, FC SRP: $14.99 NBM GLACIAL PERIOD GN by Nicolas De Crecy For the first time in the US, ComicsLit brings over the latest enfant terrible of European comics, a mad genius, and for the first time, The Louvre museum is involved in a co- edition of a series of graphic novels. There will be four and each will be a vision of this great museum by a different artist. De Crecy, at the sight of the incredible richness of the museum’s collection, was overwhelmed and felt small and ignorant. The result is a story set thousands of years hence in a glacial period where all human history has been forgotten and a small group of archeologists fall upon the Louvre, buried in age-old snow. They cannot begin to explain all the artifacts they see. What could they have meant? Their interpretations are nonsense, absurd, and farcical. MATURE THEMES SC, 80pgs, FC SRP: $14.95 THE TREASURY OF VICTORIAN MURDER VOLUME 8: MADELEINE SMITH by Rick Geary Now available in paperback and hardcover! A scandalous secret affair in 19th century Scotland between an upper-class woman and a gentleman of lower standing ends in his murder by poison. SOFTCOVER—SC, 6x9, 80pgs, B&W SRP: $8.95 HARDCOVER—HC, 6x9, 80pgs, B&W SRP: $15.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A THE TREASURY OF VICTORIAN MURDER VOLUME 3: THE BORDEN TRAGEDY by Rick Geary Back to press for a 5th printing! The famous Lizzie Borden double murder by axe of her father and mother as chronicled, tongue-in-cheek, Geary style! SC, B&W SRP: $8.95 ROOM MATES VOLUME 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, 8x11, 48pgs, FC SRP: $10.95 STARS OF THE MONTH ROOM MATES VOLUME 1 GN SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (APR053025) (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 8x11, 48pgs, FC SRP: $10.95 HORNY TAILS SC SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (STAR12964) (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 8x11, 96pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95 ********************************************************************** NETCOMICS AEGIS VOLUME 3 by Jinha Yoo Jino and Izare's happiness at being adopted by the same parents is short-lived. They are thrust from the warm arms of new family into the desolate and de-humanizing training camp: Aegis. Izare's life is illuminated through a series of childhood flashbacks. What truths were hidden in the identity of Izare and Jino's "sister,” those many years ago? Were Jino's anguished attempts to teach Izare to stand on his own successful? Was he able to keep his promise to protect Izare? Find out in this Sci-Fi epic of life and death! MATURE THEMES SC, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 CAN'T LOSE YOU VOLUME 4 GN by Wann After the assassin's attack at her engagement party in Volume 3, Lida awaits her death in a hospital. She learns that she will only survive with a blood transfusion, but that she has a rare blood type and time is running out. Given her daughter's critical condition, Lida's mother reveals the truth about her daughter’s fate-determining prophecy. The same prophets now tell Gaon to avoid his love, Yooi, because she is destined to lead him to his ruin. But just when Gaon thinks that he's convinced her, Yooi flees with Nao, her landlord's son. Nao, ever faithful to protect her, takes Yooi to hide in a remote island village. As a year passes with his love nowhere to be found, Gaon still can't forget Yooi, but will the dreadful prophesies and a year apart close her heart forever? SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (4 of 6) SRP: $9.99 GREAT CATSBY VOLUME 4 GN by Doha The fourth and most wrenching Catsby yet starts with an ominous dream — featuring some all-too-literal “mixed signals”—and only grows more intense from there, as Catsby and his buddy Houndu find themselves navigating the deeper waters of love, whether requited or unrequited. See abject poverty force Catsby into a new role as housekeeper, and find out whether the warmth of a beating heart can turn a humble offering of spicy rice cakes into the richest meal imaginable. MATURE THEMES SC, 6x9, 272pgs, FC (4 of 6) SRP: $19.99 DOKEBI BRIDE VOLUME 4 GN by Marley Now the jealous dokebi, Gwangsoo, visits Sunbi at any time calling her his bride. Sunbi, however, suddenly asks her classmate Taehoon out for no apparent reason. Evil spirits begin to cling to her, weighing her down. Gwangsoo gathers other dokebis to try to unglue the spirits. A chance meeting with the eccentric Professor Kim may reveal help she never expected. But now a mysterious 19-year-old girl and her assistant are visiting Sunbi's house, demanding her grandmother's armories, claiming that they are the girl's. Who are they? Find out in the most chilling volume of this mind-boggling thriller! SC, 5x7, 216pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 YOUR LOVER VOLUME 2 GN by Seungwon Han Marie struggles with her lost love and the new life she faces alone every day. Gangbin continues his desperate courtship of Marie, seducing her with the eyes of his late brother whom she loved dearly. Unable to resist for long, she feels herself drawn to his starving passion. But, Professor Woo introduces her nephew Joongyu to Marie, and Auntie plays matchmaker, as well. Celebrity Lee Chaeryun starts filming at Gangbin's university with her sights set on him. Haehyun won’t give him up either. Marie confides to Dongja about her dilemma, but when they both suffer a car accident, Gangbin's world reels again from the uncertainties of life. One by one, secrets are leaking out. Who will live, who will love? Hearts are going to break in Your Lover, Volume 2! SC, 5x7, 176pgs, B&W (2 of 4) SRP: $9.99 NEW DIMENSION COMICS NEW DIMENSION COMICS: AMAZING SPIDER-GIRL #1 — FIRST DAY SIGNED EDITION by Ron Frenz Amazing Spider-Girl #1 Day-of-Issue Autographed Edition - Signed by series artist and co-creator Ron Frenz on the day it is released. Limited to just 299 copies, these will be the first from the release of this clamored-for series to be signed in the world! Comes complete, bagged, boarded, and with a Certificate of Authentication. Quantities are limited. Allocation may occur. 32pgs, FC SRP: $14.99 ONI PRESS INC. THE DAMNED #3 by Cullen Bunn & Brian Hurtt The body count keeps rising as Eddie continues his search for the bookkeeper sent to broker the peace between the warring demonic families. Things would go so much smoother if Eddie could just stop getting himself killed. It’s a curse, but there are worse curses to have in this dark and crazy world. MATURE THEMES 32pgs, B&W SRP: $3.50 LOVE THE WAY YOU LOVE #3 by Jamie S. Rich & Marc Ellerby Things aren’t getting any easier for Tristan as his band, his new love, and the dastardly Marcus Lee all seem to be set on a course for disaster! Don’t miss this rock romance that Comics Waiting Room called “...a comic that not only has a twinge of real heart to it, but also makes you feel like the coolest kid in the room for reading it.” MATURE THEMES SC, 64pgs, B&W SRP: $5.95 MAINTENANCE #1 by Jim Massey & Robbi Rodriguez You think your job is bad? Doug and Manny have you beat! These guys are janitors! But they’re not your typical custodial crew — no, sir! They’re the guys who keep things shiny and clean at TerroMax, Inc., the world’s biggest and best evil science think tank! When they’re not dealing with toxic spill monsters and talking man-sharks, they still have to worry about mad scientists, crazy would-be dictators, and the cute girl who works at reception! Fresh talent Jim Massey and Robbi Rodriguez have created the funniest, most outlandish Oni Press series since Barry Ween! MATURE THEMES 32pgs, B&W SRP: $3.50 WASTELAND #5 by Antony Johnston & Chris Mitten More is revealed about the nature and history of New Begin, as Abi and Jakob are forced to ask themselves if they really know anything at all about their mysterious traveling companion, Michael. Hop on board the comic that G4-TV called “Part Deadwood, part Dune, and all kick-a$$!” MATURE THEMES 24pgs, B&W SRP: $2.99 LEADING MAN #1—ALTERNATE COVER by B. Clay Moore & Jeremy Haun There’s more to the world’s hottest actor than sexy starlets, tabloid gossip, and primo parts, because Nick Walker isn’t just a Hollywood hunk, he’s also the world's greatest super spy! When a routine investigation off the coast of France turns up a terrorist training facility, Nick Walker must juggle espionage and screen time in the first installment of this sexy, action-packed, full-color mini-series! MATURE THEMES 24pgs, FC (1 of 5) SRP: $3.50 OFFERED AGAIN O/A LOVE THE WAY YOU LOVE #2 by Jamie S. Rich & Marc Ellerby Tristan knows there are issues with his band "Like a Dog" that should have his attention, but they don’t. Ever since he kissed Isobel, his mind has been zeroed in on one thing — seeing her again! Lucky for him, Isobel *might* just be thinking the same thing. Unlucky for him, she’s already engaged to Marcus Lee, a record exec with his sights set on "Like a Dog"! MATURE THEMES SC, 64pgs, B&W SRP: $5.95 STARS OF THE MONTH ARMAGEDDON & SON GN by John Layman & Dave Dumeer Welcome to the world of intenational intrigue, Doon Feeney, courtesy of your long lost dad — an evil spy with plans to destroy the world. Yesterday, your biggest problem was how to pay for a pizza. Today, you're defending against assassins, and trying to prevent a nuclear apocalypse! (AUG053058) MATURE THEMES SC, 96pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 EVERLASTING NOVEL by Jamie S. Rich It's 1999 in Portland, Oregon. Lance Scott has just turned 25 and has a pretty good life. Paul Weller is his god; music his constant companion. He has a great apartment, a spoiled cat, an easygoing roommate; only one thing is missing — the girl of his dreams. But reality rarely lives up to dreams. Three girls take turns with his heart, but can he commit to any one of them, or will he always be looking back at what he's left and forward at what might come? And then there's the blue haired girl. This sophomore novel by Jamie S. Rich takes a pop-culture filled look at the irony of a guy who is only able to be truly present in his relationship with his cat; and the accidents that happen when you try to reach forward toward a new love while simultaneously looking over your shoulder at the past. (JUN063301) MATURE THEMES SC, 6x9, 520pgs, B&W SRP: $19.95 ********************************************************************** OFFERED AGAIN O/A NORTHWEST PASSAGE #3 by Scott Chantler Even though they have suffered horrific losses at the hands of their enemies, Charles Lord and his band try to unite the people of Rupert’s Land in the hopes of not only retaking the Fort, but also rescuing the remaining survivors that are still being held as prisoners. This two-fisted action series reaches new heights of pulse-pounding excitement in this bold climactic installment. MATURE THEMES SC, 6x9, 88pgs, B&W SRP: $8.95 O/A SIDE SCROLLERS GN by Matthew Loux Brian, Brad and Matt are good guys with no direction and zero motivation. They play video games, eat junk food, and kick around town without a care in the world. But their serene laziness disappears when Matt’s crush, Amber, announces her intention to accompany Matt’s nemesis, Richard the jock, to the big rock show. Determined to steer her away from the jerk, the boys must overcome an irate football team, a vengeful troop of Girl Scouts, and a seriously evil cat... in a giant rock 'n' roll videogame adventure! MATURE THEMES SC, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $11.95 OCTOPUS STAR OF THE MONTH DEAR JOHN: ALEX TOTH DOODLEBOOK TP A new look inside the mind of one of comics' greatest creators! This collects 20 years worth of doodles, sketches and roughs from Space Ghost creator Alex Toth, never before in print. Also features "director's commentary" by the artist on some of his classic comics stories, and correspondence full of insights on storytelling. (JUN063296) SC, 256pgs, B&W SRP: $19.95 ********************************************************************** PAPERCUTZ NANCY DREW VOLUME 8: GLOBAL WARNING by Stefan Petrucha & Sho Murase Nancy Drew battles the Abominable Snowman! It happens at a new Bio-Dome facility in River Heights, where Nancy, Bess, and George get swept up in a mystery involving five different world environments encased within giant domes, animals and all. It's founded and funded by famed environmentalist billionaire, Cheri Goale. However, before the Bio- Dome officially opens, Sasquatch appears within the Arctic dome creating havoc and endangering the future of the facility. Nancy Drew investigates, but is soon trapped within the dome with the legendary Bigfoot. This storyline is tied into characters and events appearing in an all-new Nancy Drew PC game coming from Her Interactive. SOFTCOVER—SC, 5x7, 112pgs, FC SRP: $7.95 HARDCOVER—HC, 5x7, 112pgs, FC SRP: $12.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A THE LIFE OF POPE JOHN PAUL II IN COMICS by Alessandro Mainardi & Werner Maresta Now in Softcover! John Paul II was one of the most beloved popes in history. Here is his complete biography told in the graphic novel format. For the first time in beautifully illustrated comics, the entire story of his incredible life is told — from his youth and inspiration to join the church in his native Poland, through his heroic defiance of the communist regime which first brought him international attention, and to his leadership as Pope. His inspirational quest for peace and world understanding touched millions, reaching far beyond his faithful followers. SOFTCOVER—SC, 6x9, 96pgs, FC SRP: $9.95 CLOTHBOUND—SC, 6x9, 96pgs, FC SRP: $16.95 O/A HARDY BOYS VOLUME 7: OPPOSITE NUMBERS GN by Scott Lobdell & Daniel Rendon Traveling across the country on the maiden voyage of a sleek new modern train, the Hardy Boys find themselves framed for murder! But they can't depend on A.T.A.C. to help them — because every indication is that it is a super secret spy organization that framed them! SOFTCOVER—SC, 96pgs, FC SRP: $7.95 HARDCOVER—HC, 96pgs, FC SRP: $12.95 O/A NANCY DREW VOLUME 7: CHARMED BRACELET GN by Stefan Petrucha & Vaughn Ross Ned Nickerson arrested for shoplifting! Nancy Drew threatened with a lawsuit! A rare computer chip stolen from Rackham Industries! It all gets even more exciting when Nancy receives a mysterious charm bracelet in the mail...and soon a crime is committed for each charm! Will Nancy, even with the help of Bess and George, be able to find the real culprit before Ned is convicted? SOFTCOVER—SC, 96pgs, FC SRP: $7.95 HARDCOVER—HC, 96pgs, FC SRP: $12.95 O/A TOTALLY SPIES VOLUME 3: EVIL JERRY by Marathon Team “Evil Jerry”: Jerry’s sinister brother Terence is at it again, and this time, with the help of Tim Scam, he’s created a crazy device that has the ability to gather half of the evil from him and transfer it directly into Jerry! Can the spies save Jerry before it’s too late? From the top Cartoon Network show! SOFTCOVER—SC, 96pgs, FC SRP: $7.95 HARDCOVER—SC, 96pgs, FC SRP: $12.95 PENNY FARTHING PRESS O/A DECOY: MENAGERIE VOLUME 1 GN by Various A unique graphic anthology featuring over one hundred full-color pages of stories and art by Eisner Award-winning writers and artists, industry top dogs, and newcomers frothing at the bit to give their own spins on the Decoy story. HC, 7x10, 144pgs, FC SRP: $19.95 DECOY: MENAGERIE VOLUME 2 GN by Various What do medieval field trips, Thanksgiving dinners, psychotherapy, and gas leaks have in common? Why, a little, shape-shifting alien named Decoy, of course! This much- anticipated follow-up to 2005’s popular anthology, Decoy: Menagerie, follows the antics and heartaches of Decoy and his symbiotic buddy, Bobby Luck. With a hardcover and twenty pages more than its predecessor, Volume 2 is a full-color bargain! HC, 7x10, 162pgs, FC SRP: $19.95 PICTUREBOX ME A MOUND HC by Trenton Doyle Hancock This first monograph and storybook from a major young African-American artist describes an ancient conflict: the peaceful, organic Mounds may have been created by the same father, Homerbuctas, who made up their violent, nightmarish enemies the Vegans, but the two clans have been caught up in a tragic-comic struggle. Me A Mound combines biblical allusions, gags, food, and sex as it describes their saga in Hancock’s laconic prose and lays it out in his explosively colorful paintings. (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Not available in Germany. HC, 9x12, 160pgs, FC SRP: $65.00 COLD HEAT #1 by BJ & Frank Santoro This twelve-issue, semi-monthly comic book is a unique collaboration, applying surreal and biting writing with elegant yet dynamic art. The result is an action comic like no other. Over the course of the series, Castle, the 18 year old hero of the story, embarks on a life altering adventure through Prozac, corporate rock, globalization, and, of course, sex. Along the way she will meet Howard Stern, Barry McGee, and a well-preserved Adolf Hitler! SC, 6x9, 24pgs, FC SRP: $5.00 PRIMA PUBLISHING PERFECT DARK: JANUS TEARS #4 by Eric Trautmann & Cold FuZion Studios Joanna Dark, deadly covert operative for the mysterious Carrington Institute, moves closer to her target, a mole hidden within the Institute’s own ranks. Her hunt is complicated by the arrival of Detective Max Conroy, an L.A.P.D. detective who is investigating Joanna’s battle with the shadowy mercenary commandos known as “Hawk Team.” On the surface, Conroy seems like a good cop, frustrated by the increasingly free hand that the sprawling, omnipresent hypercorporations are allowed — and by just how far above the law the hypercorps have become. As Joanna carves a swath through the local criminal underworld, seeking a lead on Roarke, a Hawk Team shooter who has targeted her for elimination, she soon realizes that Conroy isn’t on the side of the angels, and is instead leading her into a deadly ambush. 32pgs, FC (4 of 6) SRP: $3.50 REBELLION 2000 AD EXTREME EDITION #20 by Various Classic stories from the 2000 AD archives, reprinted complete and uncut! This issue contains skysurfing action with Chopper in "Soul on Fire" and "Song of the Surfer" by John Wagner and Colin MacNeil! (C: 0-1-2) 116pgs, FC SRP: $5.99 2000 AD #1517 by Various Explosive climaxes abound in this issue of Britain¹s award-winning cult SF title! Chilling horror series Chiaroscuro comes a double-length conclusion, courtesy of Simon Spurrier (Gutsville) and Smudge; the poker championships descend into utter chaos in "Robo- Hunter: Casino Royal" by Alan Grant (Batman) and Ian Gibson (The Ballad of Halo Jones); and hitmen Sinister Dexter face a life behind bars, by Dan Abnett (Majestic) and Simon Davis. Meanwhile, the revelations continue in the comics event of the year "Judge Dredd: Origins" by John Wagner (A History of Violence) and Carlos Ezquerra (War Story: Condors)! (C: 0-1-2) 32pgs, PC SRP: $4.10 2000 AD PROG 2007 — BUMPER SPECIAL by Various Celebrate the festive season with another bumper helping of Thrill-power, featuring stories by some of the best writers and artists in the business! Relive the ABC Warriors war memories in "Book One of The Volgan Wars" by Pat Mills (Charley's War) and Clint Langley; there's beast wars in "Kingdom" by Dan Abnett and Richard Elson; Russian rogue Nikolai Dante goes to prison in "Road of Bones" by Robbie Morrison and John Burns; and new character Stickleback makes his debut, courtesy of Ian Edginton and D'Israeli (Scarlet Traces). Plus, there's new stories for Harry Kipling, Sinister Dexter, and The 86ers, and of course, the story of the year continues in "Judge Dredd: Origins" by Wagner and Ezquerra! (C: 0-1-2)SRP: $10.99 JUDGE DREDD MEGAZINE #253 by Various Winner of the Eagle Award 2006 for Best British Colour Comic, the Megazine goes from strength to strength! All-new stories start, with the returns of both camp vamp Devlin Waugh in "Innocence and Experience" by John Smith (Vampirella) and Peter Doherty (Shaolin Cowboy) and undercover Judge Jack Point aka "The Simping Detective" by Simon Spurrier and Frazer Irving (Iron Man). Plus, there's the debut of nautical series "Black Atlantic" by Dan Abnett and Steve Roberts, and a complete seasonal tale in "Judge Dredd." All this plus interviews, reviews, and much more! (C: 0-1-2) Magazine, 64pgs, PC SRP: $7.50 XTNCT HC by Paul Cornell & D’Israeli The setting is Earth, in the far future. Only a few hundred humans survive, and they are locked in combat, using vast numbers of genetically-modified animals and plants to execute their war. Homo Sapiens are dying out, and in true human fashion, they are going to take the rest of the world with them! Now a small group of these battle animals have decided that for the good of the planet, it is time to find the remnants of humanity and make them XTNCT! (C: 0-1-2) HC, 48pgs, B&W SRP: $19.99 SALT PETER PRESS DORIS DANGER IN OUTER SPACE by Chris Wisnia and Various Outer space in the "Jack Kirby giant monster" tradition, featuring your favorite giant- monster-seeking Tabloid journalist, Doris Danger, as well as space-robots, a Fez-wearing astronaut, the origin of the "Monster Liberation Army," and more! Also contains giant monster pin-ups by your favorite, most cosmic artists! SC, 16pgs, B&W SRP: $2.50 SCHOLASTIC INC. THE BLACK BELT CLUB VOLUME 3: BEWARE OF THE HAUNTED EYE by Dawn Barnes & Bernard Chang In the third book in the series, follow Max and the three other members of the top-secret Black Belt Club on another action-packed, exciting adventure in the fight against evil. In this book, they go to a Celtic-based world where the "Haunted Eye" has overtaken all who make the seasons change and life thrive. Learning about balance, nutrition, aikido, and judo, they defeat the "Haunted Eye" and learn the importance of having balance in their lives. (C: 0-1-2) SC, 5x7, 128pgs, B&W SRP: $4.99 SEVEN SEAS ENTERTAINMENT LLC BOOGIEPOP DUAL VOLUME 2 by Kohei Kadono & Masayuki Takano The thrilling conclusion! Hot on the trail of the person responsible for a rash of unexplained events, the all-new Boogiepop finds himself at ground zero as a group of students blow up the school chemistry lab... with themselves in it! (C: 0-1-2) SC, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $10.99 KASHIMASHI VOLUME 1 GN by Satoru Akahori & Yukimaru Katsura Being a girl is harder than it looks. For Hazumu, this couldn't be truer, because just the other day, she... was a he! Shunned by the girl of his dreams, Hazumu loses himself in the mountains and is promptly squashed by an oncoming spaceship. The alien inside, feeling guilty, rebuilds Hazumu's body... but as the wrong gender! Now Hazumu must learn how to be the girl his parents always wanted while dealing with the trials and tribulations of being caught in a love triangle between two girls — his childhood friend, Tomari, and Yasuna, the girl who rejected him… but is now strangely attracted to him/her! (C: 0-1-2) SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $10.99 AOI HOUSE VOLUME 2 GN by Adam Arnold & Shiei The off-the-wall harem comedy antics continue! Having narrowly lost the Dance Dance Revolution showdown for control of Aoi House, Alex finds himself over his head as he's forced to endure an awkward date with club founder and resident transvestite Carlo. Also, contains the fan-favorite side-story "Fruit Cake Fantasy" and a special Christmas story. As seen in Newtype USA! (C: 0-1-2) SC, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $10.99 STAR OF THE MONTH AOI HOUSE VOLUME 1 GN by Adam Arnold & Shiei Alex and Sandy are two normal guys just trying to get through college. That is, until their troublemaking hamster, Echiboo, gets them thrown out of their dorm rooms. With nowhere else to turn, the boys move into an anime clubhouse with five crazed fangirls calling the shots! (MAR063363) (C: 0-1-2) SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $10.99 ********************************************************************** DIVA V. POE by Kurt Hassler & Spiro Diva and Poe want to know which of them is their parent's favorite, and no matter what it takes, they intend to have their answer! Whimsically illustrated, Diva v. Poe sends up the issue of sibling rivalry to the nth degree and demonstrates uproariously that two very different children can be not only equally beloved by parents, but equally infuriating as well! (C: 0-1-2) HC, 48pgs, FC SRP: $16.95 SHANDA FANTASY ARTS KATMANDU #35 by Carole Curtis, Jerry Loomis, & Shawntae Howard In the culmination of a long running storyline, Liska finally becomes Chief of her people. But it's not that easy, as she has a challenger in her old giant enemy Rakon. Carole Curtis dishes up the script, illustrated by new Katmandu artist Jerry Loomis, as longtime Kat artist Shawntae Howard returns for the cover. MATURE THEMES 40pgs, B&W SRP: $4.99 SILENT DEVIL PRODUCTIONS THE DEVIL'S PANTIES #10 by Jennie Breeden & Lauren Perry Jen has to survive yet another Black Friday adventure with Will's family in issue ten of The Devil's Panties. Then it's Jen vs. the baby as she determines that babies are "the other white meat" and attempts to sauté one for Thanksgiving dinner. The baby is triumphant and goes on to drool another day. As if that's not a big enough blow, Will's mother says the most dreaded words ever: "You have baby now!" Does Jen manage to escape the weekend without spawning? Make sure you pick up issue ten to find out. 48pgs, B&W SRP: $4.95 SIRIUS ENTERTAINMENT POISON ELVES: LOST TALES #11 by Aaron Bordner Lusiphur and Jace thought they could get away for a little R&R by the lake, so when they head out on a fishing trip, the last thing they expect to find is a death defying adventure! Enter Winston, on the hunt for a deadly, monstrous lake creature intent on dragging our heroes down to the bottom for good. Loch Ness it isn’t! 24pgs, B&W SRP: $2.95 SKY DOG PRESS BUZZBOY: SIDEKICKS RULE! #3 by John Gallagher, Rich Faber, & Various Featuring a sensational cover by Frank Cho! Alien invaders have defeated Earth's adult heroes, and now it's up to Buzzboy, the "World's Coolest Super Sidekick!" and his friends to save the day. But what about the evil robot wiener dog? Buzzboy: Sidekicks Rule! features all-new full-color fun, comic how-to's for kids of all ages, and more! Find out why the critics call Buzzboy "... One of the best independent superhero books!" 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 SQUID WORKS THE WANG: WHO’S YOUR DADDY? GN by Stan Yan This coming of age story recounts Eugene's transition from college to the corrupt world of unscrupulous sales people, con artists, and cults. Meanwhile, he attempts to deal with the loss of his girlfriend... to his mom. As the two women in his life discover themselves, and each other, Eugene searches for his identity, uncovering secrets of our corrupt world along the way, with his strange new friend, Sue Anne Potts. MATURE THEMES SC, 96pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 3 FINGER PUBLICATIONS THE 3 GEEKS: JIM'S JERKY! by Rich Koslowski The 3 Geeks have returned in a hilarious, full-color "boutique" sized comic book called "Jim's Jerky!" that actually comes with a free chunk of delicious beef jerky! Only creator Rich Koslowski could concoct such a crazy comic/beef jerky combination! The story goes like this: Jim and Keith have worked some time for the German sausage-maker, Helmut. Jim takes it upon himself to tinker with Helmut's sausage recipes. Helmut's incensed until he realizes Jim's recipes are superior and that Jim seems to have a certain knack for this. What follows is a hilarious romp as Jim finagles ways to get super rare ingredients. The result? Some really friggin' good beef jerky! (C: 0-1-2) 5x5, 20pgs, FC MSRP: $2.00 THRILL HOUSE SHARK-MAN #2 by Shusett, Town, Elliot, & Pugh Alan Gaskill, architect of New Venice City and secretly its protector, Shark-Man, is dead, murdered by the criminal known as Jonah, the Shadow-King. But Alan's son Tom is arrested at the crime scene as a suspect in his father's death. One year later, Tom Gaskill has been convicted for killing his father and as an accessory in the theft of billions of dollars from his father's own bank. He is jailed for life in STYX, the Island based prison between New Venice City and the California coast. Meanwhile, the Sea-Witch, a new enforcer for a powerful crime syndicate, is making her presence felt, something that many are not happy about on both sides of the law. 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 SHARK-MAN #1: DIRECTOR'S CUT by Shusett, Town, Elliott, & Pugh The sold-out first issue is back in print as a new edition. As well as the original story from issue #1, this "director's cut" features interviews, comments, and artwork from all of Shark-Man's creators, giving an inside look to how Shark-Man was developed and clues to where he is heading. 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 TITAN PUBLISHING STAR TREK COMICS CLASSICS VOLUME 4: RETURN OF THE WORTHY TP by Peter David, Bill Mumy, J. Michael Straczynski, Howard Weinsten, & Others Collects DC Star Trek Series 2 #13-18. Can Captain Kirk persuard a long-thought-dead team of explorers to become heroes again? Also features a haunting tale by Bablyon 5's J. Michal Straczynski, and a Federation-Klingon team-up by Star Trek: The Animated Series writer Howard Weinstein! Plus: rare interviews with William Shatner (Captain Kirk) and George Takei (Mr. Sulu)! (C: 0-1-2) SC, 7x10, 160pgs, FC SRP: $19.95 STAR TREK COMICS CLASSICS TPS by Peter David, James W. Fry, & Gordon Purcell In Volume 1, the crew of the Enterprise must discover the secret of Klingon cloaking technology. Collects Every issue of DC's Star Trek Series One #1-6. In Volume 2, the Klingons are after Captain Kirk — with a vengeance! Includes interviews with Leonard Nimoy and the late James Doohan — both never-before published in the U.S.! Collects DC Comics' Star Trek Series 2, #1-6. In Volume 3, Captain Kirk has a price on his head... and a deadly bounty hunter aiming to collect! But Kirk’s problems are just beginning, as he faces the death penalty for crimes against the Federation! (C: 0-1-2) VOL.1: TO BOLDLY GO—SC, 7x10, 160pgs, FC SRP: $19.95 VOL. 2: DEATH BEFORE DISHONOR (OCT053199)—SC, 7x10, 160pgs, FC SRP: $19.95 VOL. 3: THE TRIAL OF JAMES T. KIRK (MAR063384)—SC, 7x10, 160pgs, FC SRP: $19.95 STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION COMICS CLASSICS TPS by Various This collection marks the debut of Titan’s new Star Trek: The Next Generation Comics Classics range! Volume 1 reprints DC's Star Trek: The Next Generation #1-6, plus bonus interviews with Patrick Stewart and Brent Spiner! Volume 2 collects issues #7-12 and features bonus interviews with Jonathan Frakes (Commander Riker) and Marina Sirtis (Deanna Troi), never before seen in the U.S.! Volume 3 collects issues #13-18 and features rare interviews with LeVar Burton (Geordi La Forge) and Michael Dorn (Lt Worf)! (C: 0-1-2) VOL. 1: HERO FACTOR (JUL053070)—SC, 7x10, 160pgs, FC SRP: $19.95 VOL. 2: THE BATTLE WITHIN—SC, 7x10, 160pgs, FC SRP: $19.95 VOL. 3: MAELSTROM—SC, 7x10, 160pgs, FC SRP: $19.95 WALLACE & GROMIT MAGAZINE #17 The penguin with a criminal record and a chicken costume is back to cause more trouble for our intrepid duo in the special bumper-sized Christmas issue! That’s right, Feathers McGraw is back in an all-new adventure! Plus, make your own feathers with the free fantastic modeling clay, available with each issue. (C: 0-1-2) Magazine, 52pgs, FC SRP: $5.99 WALLACE AND GROMIT: A PIER TOO FAR SC by Abnett & Hansen Curse of the Were-Rabbit stars Wallace and Gromit take a vacation in their fourth original comic strip adventure! At the beach, Wallace decides to save a run-down pier by staging a talent contest. Can his inventive wizardry compete with the suspicious entertainment complex on the other side of the bay? (C: 0-1-2) RES. from Previews Vol. XV #12 (DEC053211) SC, 9x12, 48pgs, FC SRP: $8.95 TOKYOPOP MY DEAD GIRLFRIEND GN Author: Eric Wight Art By: Eric Wight When Finney arrives at the first day of 8th grade, he meets the new girl in school–a ghost named Jenny! The shy and somewhat awkward Finney summons all of his courage and asks Jenny to the Dead Day Dance, and to his surprise she accepts. The only problem is she’s a ghost and he’s not, meaning they can’t actually dance, hold hands, or even share a kiss! What’s a boy to do? Go to the school’s witch for a magic potion, of course! SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W $9.99 KILALA PRINCESS GN Author: Rika Tanaka Art By: Nao Kodaka UPC: 6-45573-00999-1-16767 ISBN: 1-59816-767-7 Price: $5.99 Format: Manga, 96 pgs. Volume Number: 1 of 4 Dimensions: 5” x 7.4375” Category: Fantasy, Romance Rating: A (All Ages) Product Synopsis: When Kilala awakens a sleeping prince named Rei, she magically gains the power of the princesses! But when her friend Erika is kidnapped, she and Rei must set off on a quest to rescue her! Filled with the most popular Disney princesses–Ariel, Cinderella, Jasmine, Snow White, Belle–TOKYOPOP’s Kilala Princess is the much anticipated Manga Reader series! SC, 5x7, 96pgs, FC (1 of 4) $5.99 BIZENGHAST: FALLING INTO FEAR ARTBOOK Art By: M. Alice LeGrow Bring home more of Bizenghast’s gothic beauty! This limited-edition art book has art from the manga as well as brand new illustrations by M. Alice LeGrow! It also comes with stickers and sleeved pinup pages so you can beautify anything you own. SC, 5x7, 72pgs, FC $14.99 PRINCESS AI: ROSES & TATTOOS ARTBOOK Art By: Misaho Kujiradou Beautify your surroundings with gorgeous art from Princess Ai! This limited edition art book has art from the manga as well as never-before-seen illustrations. Also included are stickers and mini-posters that you can use anywhere. Bonus content - an exclusive sneak preview for an upcoming Princess Ai project! SC, 5x7, 72pgs, FC $14.99 CHIBI VAMPIRE: THE NOVEL VOLUME 1 GN Author: Tohru Kai Art By: Yuna Kagesaki It’s the manga novel based on the hit manga series from TOKYOPOP! Karin isn’t like all the other teenage girls. Once a month, she experiences an intense bleeding–from her nose! Karin is from a family of vampires who love to suck blood. But she prefers to give blood to her "victims." If done right this act of giving can be extremely positive. The problem is that Karin seems to never do things right! SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (1 of 7) $7.99 CALLING YOU (KIMI NI SHIKA KIKOENAI) GN Author: Otsuichi Art By: Tsuzuki Setsuri In this beautifully drawn collection of stories, a girl creates a cell phone in her imagination, from which she can communicate with others... A young boy discovers his new friend has the power to heal others–and learns about true friendship and sacrifice... The healing power of love confronts the tragedy and horror of a deadly train accident. SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W $9.99 GOOD LUCK VOLUME 1 GN Author: E-Jin Kang Art By: E-Jin Kang Shi-Hyun is a girl who has nothing but bad luck–at least that’s what everyone believes. In some ways, Shi-Hyun herself believes this and tries to stay away from the people she loves the most. As a result, she has developed an outer shell, making her look tough and indifferent even with the constantly bullying. But when she transfers to a different high school, a fresh start brings unfamiliar characters–and new challenges–into her life. SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (1 of 5) $9.99 HIBIKI’S MAGIC GN Author: Jun Maeda (Key), Rei Idumi Art By: Jun Maeda (Key), Rei Idumi Hibiki is a student in a magic school. Try as she might, her only real skill seems to be making a pot of delicious tea... Or is it? ! This heartwarming fantasy story from the artist behind the .hack manga will have you believing in the power of magic! SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W $9.99 MITSUKAZU MIHARA: IC IN A SUNFLOWER GN Author: Mitsukazu Mihara Art By: Mitsukazu Mihara The Gothic Lolita queen delivers breathtakingly beautiful art in this collection of stories that range from the tragic and romantic to the bizarre and unforgettable...and everything in between. These seven short stories intertwine chilling themes involving sex, abuse, murder, and cloning, all with Mihara-sensei’s unique perspective on the human condition. SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W $9.99 MUGEN SPIRAL VOLUME 1 GN Yayoi, a spunky high school girl, has inherited spiritual powers from her mother–she uses these powers to protect people. During a fight with the devil Ura, Yayoi’s power turns the devil into a black kitten. Now, even though Ura doesn’t hide his desire to "eat" Yayoi’s power when he gets the chance, they develop an interesting relationship: The two begin living together, and Yayoi takes her new feline "friend" on her adventures. SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (1 of 2) $9.99 PEARL PINK VOLUME 1: PEARL PINK GN Author: Meca Tanaka Art By: Meca Tanaka Here is a cute, young shojo series that takes place at a cutting-edge talent agency, where an actress’ daughter falls in love with the son of the head of the agency. In the world of Pearl Pink, unpredictable romance–and boundless chaos–ensue! SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (1 of 4) $9.99 PHANTOM VOLUME 1 GN Author: Ki-Hoon Lee, Seung-Yup Cho Art By: Ki-Hoon Lee, Seung-Yup Cho Kay fights terrorists using his powerful mechs (robots) and machines–but after he gets pulled into a covert plot to thwart a conspiracy, the plan backfires and Kay’s partner is shot in the line of duty and has permanent brain damage. Kay is disillusioned by his counter-terrorist organization’s lack of support him–he has given everything to the cause, but decides to finally withdraw from the perpetual fight. But once Kay meets a private group committed to stopping at nothing to confront true evil wherever it lurks, he returns to fighting the good fight! SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (1 of 5) $9.99 SEIKAI: CREST OF THE STARS VOLUME 2 Author: Morioka Hiroyuki Jinto and Lafiel escape from Baron Febdash’s orbital palace only to fall into the clutches of the Human Unification Army. Thrust into the middle of an ugly battle for intergalactic supremacy, the lander noble and the Imperial princess must learn to work together if they want to survive. Experience the unfolding space opera adventure in Seikai: Crest of the Stars 2: A Modest War. SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (2 of 3) $9.99 KAMEN TANTEI VOLUME 2 Author: Matsuri Akino Art By: Matsuri Akino The Masked Detective is back. Haruka and Masato finally published their first novel! Without missing a beat, they head into writing their second novel. They are distracted when a fellow writer begs for help — he’s receiving hate mail from a crazed fan! After one case comes another, famous actress, Nanami Seto is being stalked. The stalker seems to be closer than even the Masked Detective knows. SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (2 of 4) $9.99 VAMPIRE DOLL: GUILT-NA-ZAN VOLUME 2 GN Author: Erika Kari Art By: Erika Kari Kyouichi finally faces the monster that forced him to leave the Yotobari family. While Kyouichi is busy fighting, Kyouji reveals an important secret to Guilt-Na. Kyouji’s life continues in its downward spiral when an old acquaintance asks for his assistance. Kyouji knows that helping this guest could be the last time to help someone. SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (2 of 3) $9.99 ROADSONG VOLUME 2 GN Author: Allan Gross Art By: Joanna Estep Simon and Monty head to the South to start their career in playing country music in Nashville. With the arrest of Monty’s father, things get increasingly complicated. How will the boys deal with this chaos and at the same time, manage to stay alive with the real killers are tracking their every move? Prepare for an adventure that will keep you at the edge of your seat! SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (2 of 3) $9.99 INNOCENT W VOLUME 2 GN Author: Kei Kusunoki Art By: Kei Kusunoki Makoto the uncanny super-sleuth is sent on a witch-hunt. Makoto’s identity is still unknownâ”could he be a warlock? Scattered throughout the woods, Makoto and the girls must escape the merciless witch hunters. Makoto and Mahiro run into one another and share a moment. Meanwhile, Rinko has met her match in the form of a hooded man. SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (2 of 3) $9.99 +ANIMA VOLUME 3 Author: Natsumi Mukai In a new town, Cooro befriends Shadow, a young man who dreams of flying to help provide for his family. Igneous and his army show up again and create new problems for the +ANIMA. Could Cooro and his companions have finally found a place where they will be accepted or will they remain wanderers and outcasts forever? SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (3 of 10) $9.99 ARCANA VOLUME 5 GN Author: So-Young Lee Art By: So-Young Lee As the snow continues to fall upon the kingdom of young Inezâ™s homeland, the situation becomes increasingly dire by the day. The being who can bring peace and stability to the land is âœThe Oneâ who resides within the corporeal form of Inez. But now wise Kaager struggles with the weight of the decision he must make, and the consequences that may result once the savior is returned to the land⦠SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (5 of 9) $9.99 RG VEDA VOLUME 8 GN Author: CLAMP Art By: CLAMP Yasha and Shara share a moment over the death of Rasetsu. Shara assist Yasha in escaping from Koumokuten’s army. Koumokuten army will stop at nothing to kill Yasha. The only thing standing between Yasha and Koumokuten is Shara. Will Shara’s respect for Yasha be enough to protect her him? SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (8 of 10) $9.99 VISITOR VOLUME 5 GN Author: Yee-Jung No Art By: Yee-Jung No Hyo-Bin’s reoccurring dream slowly gets her closer to the truth. Her father cannot keep the truth from her any longer and she quickly learns Hyo-Ri’s final birthday was the worst day of her life. Jae-Gyu and Heung-Chul kidnap Hyo-Bin, with the plan to silently kill her. Who will save Hyo-Bin from these thugs? SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (5 of 5) $9.99 BATTLE VIXENS VOLUME 10 GN Author: Yuji Shiozaki Art By: Yuji Shiozaki The eyepatch still sits in mystery⦠Now, we will finally find out the truth that lurks behind the patch. With a plethora of new characters to hit the scene, the action is sure to make this story too hot to handle. So, someone call the fan-service to come and make it cool enough to read! SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (10 of 11) $9.99 LUPIN III: WORLD’S MOST WANTED VOLUME 8 GN Art By: MONKEY PUNCH Lupin tries everything imaginable to learn Zenigata’s motives in finding a gold figurine. While enjoying all the sexy women in the hot spring bath, Jigen drops his gun to find a cold-blooded killer! Meanwhile, Fujiko and Goemon are on the hun for a gold figurine. Lupin is truly the only one slick enough to get the figurine back. SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (8 of 17) $9.99 ULTRA CUTE VOLUME 5 GN Author: Nami Akimoto Art By: Nami Akimoto Ami and her boyfriend, Tamon, are enjoying their lovelife after they succeeded in fulfilling the School Trip Legend of love. Meanwhile, Noa falls into a deep depression after breaking up with Tomohiro. Just then, the dashing and sexy Miymura (teacher Miyamura’s little brother) busts onto the scene, and asks Noa to be his! SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (5 of 9) $9.99 BATTLE CLUB VOLUME 3 GN Author: Yuji Shiozaki Art By: Yuji Shiozaki At the bottom of a massive ravine, Tamako plays a game of "cat and mouse" with a naughtly little, pixie-like girl. She holds the key to the sacred scroll and feels joy in tormenting Tamako. A monk keeps them company while admiring Tamako’s "personal attributes." Meanwhile, Tondemon and Taki continue to relieve themselves in the bushes. Trust us... don’t ask. SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (3 of 4) $9.99 KARE KANO VOLUME 21 GN Author: Masami Tsuda Art By: Masami Tsuda The conclusion to Kare Kano is finally here⦠Yukino and Soichiro announce the pregnancy to their friends while graduation slowly creeps up. Their friends also solidify plans for the future, some plan for college while others plan for work. Hopes, dreams and ambitions lead them down separate paths. Only time will tell if their friendships grow or diminish… SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (21 of 21) $9.99 KARE KANO MANGA GNs by Masami Tsuda Straight A's, athlete, and overall "Ms. Popularity," Yukino, is the perfect student. Or at least that's how she appears to the outside world. But when the curtains are drawn, a lazy young egomaniac lurks who will do anything and everything to be the top student in her school. Yukino finds her resolve put to the test, as after years as the idol of her class, a threat emerges in the more perfect Soiichiro. A good-natured, studious, and athletic boy he is her equal in every way but one -- that behind the act is a genuine heart driven to succeed. Yukino is desperate to regain her status anyway she can, but through embarrassing flub-ups at every turn, Soiichiro remains untouched even as they find respect for one another, and maybe, after all the dust has cleared, something more. MATURE THEMES VOL. 1 (STAR17631)—SC, 5x7, 192pg, b&w (1 of 21) SRP: $9.99 VOL. 4 (STAR20012)—SC, 5x7, 192pg, b&w (4 of 21) SRP: $9.99 VOL. 5 (STAR19480)—SC, 5x7, 192pg, b&w (5 of 21) SRP: $9.99 VOL. 6 (STAR20223)—SC, 5x7, 192pg, b&w (6 of 21) SRP: $9.99 VOL. 7 (OCT032724)—SC, 5x7, 192pg, b&w (7 of 21) SRP: $9.99 VOL. 9 (FEB042656)—SC, 5x7, 192pg, b&w (9 of 21) SRP: $9.99 VOL. 12 (AUG042966)—SC, 5x7, 192pg, b&w (12 of 21) SRP: $9.99 VOL. 14 (DEC042837)—SC, 5x7, 192pg, b&w (14 of 21) SRP: $9.99 VOL. 15 (FEB053062)—SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (15 of 21) SRP: $9.99 VOL. 16 (APR053118)—SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (16 of 21) SRP: $9.99 VOL. 17 (JUN053191)—SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (17 of 20) SRP: $9.99 VOL. 18 (SEP053126)—SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (18 of 20) SRP: $9.99 VOL. 20 (MAY063408)—SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W (20 of 21) SRP: $9.99 ************************************************************************ CHRONICLES OF THE CURSED SWORD VOLUME 17 GN Author: Beop-Ryong Yeo Art By: Hui-Jin Park Rey is back in this thrilling sword & sorcery adventure. Jayroon was the least of their problems. They must fight the minions of the Demon Emperor before they bring him back. Or, is it already too late? SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (17 of 26) $9.99 SHRINE OF THE MORNING MIST VOLUME 3 GN Author: Hiroki Ugawa Art By: Hiroki Ugawa The Priestess Committee are having a hard time finding the perfect contribution to the Culture Festival. This is only a small part of Yuzu’s troublesâ”Ayatchi and Kusugi, her class nemesis are out to get her. Tadahiro is making their lives even more difficult by not giving enough effort to honor his promise of the Morning Mist. Will Tadahiro and Yuzi prevail in strengthening the shrine? SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (3 of 4) $9.99 BLADE OF HEAVEN VOLUME 9 GN Author: Yong-Su Hwang Art By: Kyung-Il Yang Sachunsa is forced to leave the only home he knows, or at least, remembers, as he begins his search for the legendary hero. The Hero Competition draws Sachunsa closer to discovering who he really is, especially with the Mystical Sword awaiting his return. Sachunsa must now defeat Demon in order to get the opportunity to draw the sword out of the stone wall! SC, 5x7, 196pgs, B&W (9 of 15) $9.99 DAZZLE VOLUME 4 GN Author: Minari Endoh Art By: Minari Endoh Dewey kidnaps Rahzel while Baroqueheat and Alzeid are fighting his followers. Dewey is planning to transfer his soul in her body to unlock the Angel! A mysterious figure stands between Dewey and his sacrificial lamb, Rahzel. Will Baroqueheat and Alzeid have trouble defeating Dewey and this mysterious figure? SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (4 of 9) $9.99 PHD: PHANTASY DEGREE VOLUME 8 GN Author: Son Hee-Joon Art By: Son Hee-Joon Sang comes full circle as she recovers from amnesia. Her past has led her to the ’latency mirror.’ Sang must learn to accept her nature, even though it is a violent one. Chun-lang has come across the ’latency mirror.’ Chun-lang must face himself if he plans to face the Order Rank. SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (8 of 10) $9.99 ROZEN MAIDEN VOLUME 3 GN Author: Peach-Pit Art By: Peach-Pit Jun is stuck watching over Jade Star, one of the twin Rozen Maiden dolls. And, Jade hates humans, especially Jun. Jun has never figured out why Jade has such a hate toward humans. He wants Jade to like him, so he offers Jade help. Nonetheless, what Jade has set for Jun is more than life-threatening. SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (3 of 7) $9.99 LIGHTS OUT VOLUME 6 GN Author: Myung-Jin Lee Art By: Myung-Jin Lee Gun is forced to leave Lucky Strike and return to his hometown. Your average person would be happy to return to a plush lifestyle, but not Gun. He misses his friends and is not exactly on good terms with his mother. Gun is wishing for some excitementâ”it seems the old street gang is going to grant him his wish. Will the street life be the only life for him? SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (6 of 9) $9.99 HYPER POLICE VOLUME 8 GN Author: MEE (Minoru Tachikawa) Art By: MEE (Minoru Tachikawa) The scheming mice of the rats revolution are determined to damage Natsuki’s reputation with their copycat robot wreaking havoc on the city! Batanen’s dragged into the mess when a duplicate robot is made of him, too! When the two suspects take refuge in the company of the sweet and sexy Miharu, will her help be enough to wipe the slate clean for our furry heroes? SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (8 of 11) $9.99 DEATH JAM VOLUME 3 GN Author: Jeon Sang Young Art By: Jeon Sang Young Ssowori continues to fight Kumbarajaya and his gang. While Ssowori is busy bashing heads, Muchaca is plugging into the highly addictive video game, "Natural Rhythmical." Is there a connection between the video game and the axe murderer? It is ride-or-die for Muchaca to take down this cold-blooded killer. SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (3 of 3) $9.99 DRAGON HEAD VOLUME 5 GN Author: Minetaro Mochizuki Art By: Minetaro Mochizuki A severely injured Teru and exhausted Ako stumble unto a helicopter manned by two soldiers, who rescue them. Teru wonders about home as the helicopter cuts through the flames and clouds of black ash. Flying toward Tokyo, the helicopter starts malfunctioning, thus forcing them to land. Surviving the landing may be the worst thing to happen to Teru and Ako! SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (5 of 10) $9.99 CHAIN MAIL: ADDICTED TO YOU NOVEL Author: Hiroshi Ishizaki Four disillusioned Tokyo teenagers who have never met are suddenly drawn together by a mysterious chain mail message sent to their cell phones. In the tradition of classical Japanese tanka poetry, each teen takes on a role in the intriguing and absorbing narrative: the schoolgirl stalked by an older boy; her mysterious stalker; the schoolgirl’s boyfriend; and the female detective. Written from each character’s point of view, Chain Mail carries the reader on a suspenseful adventure juxtaposing teenage angst against a colorful Tokyo backdrop in an unforgettable tale that blurs the boundaries between reality and fantasy. SC, 5x7, 224pgs $7.99 SCRAPPED PRINCESS VOLUME 2: SONG OF THE FORGIVEN NOVEL Author: Ichiro Sakaki The myth of the Scrapped Princess lives on in volume 2 of the Pop Fiction series! Shannon and his siblings are squabbling as they travel–until they reach a frontier town, where an assassin follows their every move... SC, 5x7, 192pgs (2 of 13) $9.99 THE GROSSE ADVENTURES VOLUME 2: STINKY & STAN BLAST OFF! SC Author: Annie Auerbach Art By: MikeNorton Back at school, Stan is floating a musical medley of melodious malodor. But when aliens get to Earth, what will Stinky and Stan to do make sure everyone plays nicely? They go on a moonwalk, of course! Can everyone say, "Cheese? ! " SC, 5x7, 96pgs, B&W (2 of 3) $4.99 AGENT BOO VOLUME 2 SC Author: Alex de Campi Art By: Edo Fuijkschot Boo is young and small, even for her age–not to mention she’s a scaredy-cat who always jumps when people say "Boo! " But she is there to make sure you never see the thousands and thousands of parallel universes out there. Because if you did, you might do something silly...such as use your Parallel’s superior technology to become rich and famous in another Parallel...or you might go really crazy like they did in the Arachnoverse (Parallel 88) when they invaded the Jungleverse (Parallel 1,029)! SC, 5x7, 96pgs, B&W (2 of 3) $4.99 KAT & MOUSE VOLUME 2 GN Author: Alex de Campi Art By: Federica Manfredi TRIPPED. The English class takes a day trip to the local museum. Mouse is convinced something is going to go down on the trip. Nick, Peter and Ollie pick on Kat and Mouse for enjoying the museum. An alarm sounds and one of the most popular art pieces is stolen! Will Kat & Mouse be able to solve the mystery of the missing painting. SC, 5x7, 96pgs, B&W (2 of 3) $5.99 MY LITTLE PONY VOLUME 5: A VERY PONY PLACE CINE-MANGA Timed to release with Hasbro’s DVD release of "A Very Pony Place," which will be available early Spring 2007 (Feb/March), comes the next Jr. Cine-Manga featuring the hit My Little Pony franchise. Join the fun in Ponyville with the Pegasus Ponies, who love to dance, play and have fun together! SC, 6x9, 96pgs, FC (5 of 6) $3.99 AVATAR VOLUME 4 CINE-MANGA Author: Bryan Kanietzko, Michael Dante DiMartino Aang and his companions fly to the Island of Kyoshi, where Aang is revered by all the townfolks. While Aang is caught up in his new celebrity status, the Fire Nation attacks and they need the help of the town’s female warriors — including a brave girl named Suki — to rescue the village from going up in flames. SC, 5x7, 96pgs, FC (4 of 6) $7.99 LOVE PISTOLS VOLUME 1 GN Author: Tarako Kotobuki Art By: Tarako Kotobuki Certain people have evolved from animals other than monkeys, and they can sense each other’s animal souls! Filled with love, romance, and even male pregnancy, this boys’ love series is too crazy to be believed...which is why you’ll be coming back for more! SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (1 of 4) $9.99 MENKUI! VOLUME 3 GN (YAOI) Art By: Suzuki Tanaka Kotori and Akaiwa are having a romantic night on the town. Cute girls gawk as the two tear-up the town. A familiar "girl" friend approaches Akaiwa. Kotori does not seem jealous about girls or boys approaching Akaiwa, but that is not the case for Akaiwa. Akaiwa must get over his jealous nature in order to make their relationship work. Bonus: Contains "At the End of a Gaze" and "Muddy Stream," two extra short stories by Suzuki Tanaka. SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (3 of 3) $9.99 TOP SHELF PRODUCTIONS LONE RACER GN by Nicolas Mahler From the cartoonist of Van Helsing's Night Off, comes another quirky introspective. Lone Racer is the story of a down-and-out racecar driver whose days of success are long gone. After a misguided attempt at a bank robbery, where he was supposed to drive the getaway car, Lone Racer decides that the days of downhill racing are over. Will Lone Racer get back on track? Intriguing and humorous, this book is illustrated in a whimsical, yet weighted, sketchy style. (C: 0-1-2) SC, 6x7, 98pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95 LOST GIRLS DELUXE SLIPCASED EDITION (2ND PRINTING) SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL HC, 9x12, 264pgs, FC SRP: $75.00 OFFERED AGAIN O/A OWLY PLUSH TOY by Andy Runton Top Shelf is proud to announce the production of their very first toy — the OWLY Plush Toy! This large and loveable toy, based on the popular graphic novel series of the same name, was co-designed by Andy Runton and his mother. And the hand-sewn prototype received so many hugs and squeezes on the convention circuit it was decided it was time to actually manufacture the toy. Get ready to hug and squeeze, as now you'll be able to take Owly and Wormy on your very own adventures! (C: 0-1-2) Plush SRP: $19.95 STARS OF THE MONTH BOX OFFICE POISON COMPLETE NEW EDITION TP by Alex Robinson Sporting a brand new cover, the award-winning and long-out-of-print Box Office Poison is back! This 608-page epic story of Sherman, Dorothy, Ed, Stephen, Jane, and Mr. Flavor is a true comics masterpiece. Alex Robinson's completely natural and inspiring knack for dialogue makes this story of dreary jobs, comic books, love, sex, messy apartments, girlfriends, undisclosed pasts, and crusty old professionals is one of the most delightful and whimsical graphic novels to hit the stands in years. (STAR13562) SC, 6x9, 608pgs, B&W SRP: $29.95 SPIRAL BOUND GN by Aaron Renier With an ensemble cast straight from a box of Animal Crackers, this delightful tale of ambition, morality, and self-discovery is the first major work by extraordinary newcomer Aaron Renier. (JUN053272) SC, 10x8, 144pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95 ********************************************************************** TWOMORROWS PUBLISHING MODERN MASTERS VOLUME 10: KEVIN MCGUIRE In 1987, a year after Watchmen and Dark Knight Returns turned comics grim and gritty, artist Kevin Maguire proved that comics could still be fun, with the release of the “all- new” Justice League. His style was the perfect match for the humorous dialogue and character-driven stories, and the unlikely series quickly developed a large following. But the glue that held the series together was Maguire’s ability to convey emotion on the page. He has an uncanny knack for capturing just the right facial expression and body language in his figures. The Justice League, Captain America, the X-Men, the Defenders... they are all actors on Maguire’s stage, and he directs them with the ability of a true Modern Master. This new volume in the Modern Masters series, by George Khoury and Eric Nolen-Weathington, features a career-spanning Kevin Maguire interview and tons of artwork, including a large gallery section featuring many rare and unpublished sketches and finished pieces. This 128-page volume presents the ultimate look at the work of a true Modern Master: Kevin Maguire! (C: 0-1-2) SC, 8x11, 128pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A COMIC BOOK ARTIST #10 Comic Book Artist #10 is the perfect companion to Modern Masters Volume 8, with its focus on Walter Simonson! It features a career-spanning Simonson interview, from Manhunter and Thor to Orion and beyond. Also, John Workman is interviewed about his work (often with Walter) as letterer, artist, and art director! There’s also a special section on women in comics, with a Trina Robbins interview, a roundtable discussion between Trina, Marie Severin, and Ramona Fradon about their days in the comics biz, a separate Marie Severin interview, and more! Magazine, B&W SRP: $6.95 STARS OF THE MONTH MODERN MASTERS VOLUME 8: WALT SIMONSON SC Out of the back pages of Detective Comics came the surprise hit of 1973, Manhunter, and its illustrator, Walter Simonson! The series garnered awards and accolades, and the artist quickly became a star sensation. Ten years later he cemented his name among the legends of the comic book field with his epic run on Thor. From Fantastic Four and X-Factor, to Battlestar Galactica and Star Wars, to Conan and Elric, Simonson can handle any genre with ease, and his stylized, dynamic artwork is an influence on many of today’s top artists. The latest volume in the Modern Masters series looks at his life and work, and features an extensive, career-spanning interview lavishly illustrated with rare and unpublished art from his files! Plus, it features an enormous sketchbook section with some of the most amazing illustrations Walt has ever produced. One look and you’ll agree — Walt Simonson is a true Modern Master! (MAY063444) SC, 8x11, 128pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95 BEST OF DRAW! MAGAZINE VOLUME 2 TP The Best of Draw! Volume Two compiles material from the sold-out issues #3 and #4 of Draw!, the professional “How-To” magazine on comics and cartooning! Featured here are tutorials by, and interviews with, the top artists in the comics industry, including: Erik Larsen, Dick Giordano, Bret Blevins, Kevin Nowlan, Mike Manley, Dave Cooper, and more! Includes over 25 pages of new, never-before published material! Cover by Kevin Nowlan! (APR063421) SC, 8x11, 156pgs, PC SRP: $17.95 ********************************************************************** UDON ENTERTAINMENT CORP STREET FIGHTER II #6 by Ken Siu-Chong Pencils, Alvin Lee, & M3TH Titans clash in the riveting finale of the first arc of Street Fighter II as Bison and Rose wage a bitter battle for the fate of Cammy, revealing their mysterious connection to the agent of MI-6. Meanwhile, Ryu faces an equally fierce battle as he wrestles with the opposing forces within him. How will he utilize what he has learned from Gen and Dhalsim, and how will they effect the ultimate decision he must make… to honor his master by upholding his teachings, or avenging him by using a power he had expressly forbidden? It is a decision that Ryu will need to make soon as the long awaited Street Fighter II Tournament begins! RES. from Previews Vol. XVI #3 (MAR063457) CVR A—32pgs, FC SRP: $2.95 CVR B—32pgs, FC SRP: $2.95 POWERFOIL CHOI CVR C—32pgs, FC SRP: $12.50 STREET FIGHTER LEGENDS VOL 1 SAKURA TP The most action-packed, out-of-control martial arts adventure blasts off as everyone’s favorite fighting schoolgirl, SAKURA, leaps from the pages of Street Fighter into her own limited series! Taking her reluctant master’s advice after returning to Japan, 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, the Street Fighter Legends: Sakura TPB promises to have a little something for every fan with equal parts martial arts thrills and zany, over-the-top spills! The TPB 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. SC, 5x8, 128pgs, FC SRP: $11.95 STREET FIGHTER AKUMA DOOR POSTER And by popular demand, the jaw-dropping door poster featuring the master of the Dark Hadou, AKUMA, is now available in comic stores! Pin up this poster to your door and bask in the aura of Akuma’s Dark Hadou! 26x55, FC SRP: $14.99 STREET FIGHTER KEN DOOR POSTER Yin and yang. Peanut butter and jelly. Ken and Ryu. At last Ryu’s hot-headed sparring partner is available in his own ass-kicking door poster. Shoryuken! 26x55, FC SRP: $14.99 VANGUARD PRODUCTIONS OFFERED AGAIN O/A THE FANTASTIC ART OF ARTHUR SUYDAM SC by J. David Spurlock & Arthur Suydam Arthur Suydam is a Renaissance man who is equally adept as a prose writer, fantasy painter, children's book illustrator, folk musician, and visual storyteller. Suydam hides himself away in the confines of one room, married to his art, shunning the "popular" projects, preferring to grow and create on the fringe. Fantastic Art of Arthur Suydam explores the many sides of the artist's work. Suydam reveals new, rare and classic images featuring Wind in the Willows, Tarzan, Fireflies, Br'er Rabbit, Predator, Giants, Aliens, Batman, recent Image projects, and his definitive Heavy Metal character, the Mudwog. (C: 0-1-2) SC, 8x11, 128pgs, PC SRP: $24.95 STAR OF THE MONTH SPIES, VIXENS, & MASTERS OF KUNG FU: THE ART OF PAUL GULACY SC by Michael Kronenberg & J. David Spurlock Star Wars, Batman, 007, The Terminator and Catwoman: Gulacy has proven a master who populates his surreal designs with Bruce Lee, Brando, Hendrix and Dietrich. Gulacy's work inspired Quentin Tarantino to say, "Master of Kung Fu is hands-down my favorite comic book." Spies, Vixens, and Masters of Kung Fu is the first book to fully examine Gulacy's comic book art, posters, book covers, and paintings, all beautifully reproduced in this eye-catching package. (MAR053232) (C: 0-1-2) SC, 8x11, 128pgs, PC MSRP: $24.95 ********************************************************************** VIPER COMICS DEAD@17 VOLUME 2 #4 by Josh Howard The fight is on as evil begins to take form in the streets of Darlington Hills. Meanwhile, Asia's erratic and abnormal behavior continues, pushing her farther away from her friends and into the arms of her enemy. And signs in the sky point to drastic changes ahead! (C: 0-1-2) MATURE THEMES 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.25 VILLAINS VOLUME 1: THICK AS THIEVES TP by Adam Cogan & Ryan Cody Nick Corrigan just hit bottom. He lost his job, he's behind on the rent, and his girlfriend may be having an affair with her boss. But when Nick discovers that his aging upstairs neighbor is secretly the retired supervillian known as "Hardliner," he sees an opportunity to turn his luck around. SC, 5.5x8.5, 112pgs, FC SRP: $11.95 STAR OF THE MONTH THE ART OF JOSH HOWARD VOLUME 2 SC by Josh Howard Hot on the heels of the sold-out first volume, Josh is back with a brand new collection of punk rock and goth pin-up girls to keep you company on those long rainy days. If you thought Volume 1 was hot, you ain't seen nothing yet! (APR063433) MATURE THEMES SC, 7x7, 80pgs, FC SRP: $12.95 ********************************************************************** YOU'LL HAVE THAT VOLUME 2 TP by Wes Molebash In the second volume of the popular webcomic strip, You'll Have That, Andy defaces the celing with a golf club, Steve falls in love, and Katie won't open her Christmas presents early. Forward by Bruce Blitz, host of the Emmy-nomiated TV series Cartooning With Blitz. SC, 5.5x8.5, 64pgs, B&W SRP: $4.95 VIRGIN COMICS LLC WALK-IN #1 by Stewart, Parker, Padlekar, & Calle Do you experience missing time? Predict strangers' dreams? Do twins seem to follow you wherever you go? And to you sometimes see cephalopods attached to other people without their knowledge? Don't worry, you're not going mad... yet! You're simply a Walk- In! 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 DEVI #6 by Samit Basu & Aditah Chari It's been a month since Devi desappeared. In hiding, Tara tries hard to understand whether or not she wants to be a goddess or if she has a choice anyway. Meanwhile, Kratha launches a desperate attempt to break Iyam out of Durapasya captivity to help her finish what she started, and another power that seeks to shape the future of the world emerges. 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 END OF STORY: MITRABHED #2 by Samit Basu & P.C. Vikram Vishnu Sharma's really not having a good day. Accosted by animal heroes from forgotten fables, beaten up, shot at, and tossed around buildings. His list of woes is growing by the second, and the fun's just begun. The arrival of the charismatic and completely unreliable Jack, with news, views, and abuse to spare, alters the plans of the Panchatantra heroes. Now they must undertake a dangerous journey into the flawed Tome that is the key to their world's survival. 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 RAMAYAN 3392 AD #4 by Shamik Dasgupta & Abhishek Singh The rag-tag team of Rama, Vishwamitra, Laksham, and Guha has to go up against the ruthless Asura general Tataka and her brood to find Mithila and the enigmatic key to the future of the world that lies over there. Who will find the coveted one? Can Mithilda be saved from the vicious onslaught of the Asuras? What was the true reason behind the Asura attack on Janasthan? Answers and revelations await in this action-packed episode! 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 JOHN WOO'S SEVEN BROTHERS #3 by Garth Ennis, Jeevan King, cover by Yoshitako Amano The brothers fight their first battle together, but all does not go according to plan. The Son of Hell explores his new empire, as Zheng the assassin makes his opening moves. More than one family connection is revealed as Seven Brothers continues! AMANO COVER—32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 HORN COVER—32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 SADHU #6 by Gotham Chopra, Ashok Banker, R. Manikandan, & Jeevan Kang Unable to destroy James through conventional weaponry, Townsend deploys a secret weapon — a British necromancer! Is James a match for this new opponent? A battle to the death commences, with the life of little Jack and the future of millions depending on the outcome. 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 THE SNAKEWOMAN #6 by Shekar Kapur, Zeb Wells, Dean Ruben Hyrapiet, & Greg Horn Jessica Peterson is hounded by 68 individuals, all reincarnations of the 18th Century British soldiers that killed her serpentine brethren. In this stand-alone one-shot (and perfect jumping on point!) we see the saga of the Snake Woman through one of their eyes. Mr. Robinson is trapped in the domestic cage he's created for himself. But when strange dreams of the Indian jungle begin to manifest themselves as dark impulses in his daily life, Mr. Robinson discovers his dark past, and embraces his murderous future! 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 VIZ MEDIA LLC Magazines SHOJO BEAT FEB. 2007 VOLUME 3 VIZ Media's monthly manga magazine, Shojo Beat, offers vast quantities of serialized shojo manga appearing in the United States for the first time. In addition to tons of beautiful artwork and compelling storylines from well-known manga creators, Shojo Beat offers quality editorial on Japanese trends, art, news, fashion, and culture, plus interviews, how-tos, and more! Shojo Beat is a hip, fun, informative read that will appeal to newbies and manga fans alike. (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available worldwide. Magazine, 300pgs, PC SRP: $5.99 SHONEN JUMP FEB. 2007 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! (C: 1-0-0) SC, 328pgs, PC SRP: $4.99 Shonen Jump Graphic Novels BLACK CAT VOLUME 6 TP by Kentaro Yabuki After hearing that Black Cat is the "ultimate gunman," metal-mouthed menace Durham Glaster vows to claim that title for himself. Desperate to learn of his rival's whereabouts, Durham beats the information out of Train's friends. When the two finally duel, how far will Train go to exact revenge? Rating: T (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available worldwide. SC, 5x7, 208pgs, B&W SRP: $7.99 BLEACH TRADE PAPERBACKS by Tite Kubo It's a fact that 15-year-old high school student Ichigo Kurosaki has always been able to see ghosts. But this ability doesn't change his life nearly as much as his close encounter with Rukia Kuchiki, a shinigami, and member of the mysterious Soul Society, charged with capturing rogue ghosts! Rating: T (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available worldwide. VOLUME 1 (MAR042869)—SC, 5x7, B&W SRP: $7.95 VOLUME 2 (MAY042988)—SC, 5x7, B&W SRP: $7.95 VOLUME 3 (JUL043278)—SC, 5x7, B&W SRP: $7.95 VOLUME 4 (SEP043000)—SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $7.95 VOLUME 5 (NOV043017)—SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $7.95 VOLUME 6 (JAN053047)—SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $7.95 VOLUME 7 (MAR053242)—SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $7.95 VOLUME 8 (MAY053071)—SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $7.95 VOLUME 9 (JUL053219)—SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $7.95 VOLUME 10 (SEP053232)—SC, 5x7, 208pgs, B&W SRP: $7.95 VOLUME 11 (NOV053252)—SC, 5x7, 208pgs, B&W SRP: $7.95 VOLUME 12 (JAN063381)—SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $7.95 VOLUME 13 (MAR063477)—SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $7.95 VOLUME 14 (MAY063459)—SC, 5x7, 208pgs, B&W SRP: $7.95 DR. SLUMP VOLUME 11 TP by Akira Toriyama In yet another naughty volume of Dr. Slump, Senbei and old man Tsun Tsuru-Ten head to the local public bathhouse sporting X-ray specs, not realizing that everyone there is already naked. And when Senbei is forced to explain Arale's existence to his grandfather, he pretends she was a free toy in a box of caramels. Rating: T (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available worldwide. SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $7.99 ONE PIECE VOLUME 13 TP by Eiichiro Oda No sooner have Luffy and crew escaped the bounty hunters of Whisky Peak than they become the target of a sinister criminal outfit known as Baroque Works. But the Straw Hat Pirates have bigger worries, now that they've agreed to protect a very important person in return for untold riches. Rating: T NOTE: Available worldwide. SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $7.95 PRINCE OF TENNIS VOLUME 17 GN by Takeshi Konomi It's Seishun's laid-back master versus Yamabuki's crazy ace! Shusuke and Jin's match continues, and it looks like it won't be the easy win Seishun expected. Jin uses his skills as a loose cannon to volley unpredictable shots, bringing the game to a tie. Jin's aggressive play dominates the court until Shusuke unleashes the third of his triple counter shots. But will the Haku Gei (White Whale) be enough to save the day? Rating: T (C: 1- 0-0) NOTE: Available worldwide. SC, 5x7, 184pgs, B&W SRP: $7.95 SHAMAN KING VOLUME 10 TP by Hiroyuki Takei Still searching in the American West for clues to the location of the Shaman Fight, Yoh and his friends travel through a mountain range toward the site of the old Patch Village. Then Horohoro suffers a setback when Kororo runs away, leaving him in the lurch! And the crew may be in over their heads when they face Hao's evil minions. But help is on the way! Rating: T (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available worldwide. SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $7.95 WHISTLE VOLUME 15 TP by Daisuke Higuchi Shô uses a newfound technique in the match that will determine the roster for the special select team. Will this new technique, along with his famous drive and spirit, be enough to win the match? Uncertainty iies ahead for Shô when what should be a blessing turns out to be a great hardship. Rating: A (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available worldwide. SC, 5x7, 208pgs, B&W SRP: $7.99 YU-GI-OH! MILLENNIUM WORLD VOLUME 5 TP by Kazuki Takahashi A battle from 3,000 years ago is repeated, as Yu-Gi-Oh and Mahado, the original Dark Magician, fight Bakura and the dreaded Diabound! Can they beat the mad tomb-robber in his underground domain, protected by the darkness and the ghosts of the restless dead? But if Yu-Gi-Oh changes the past, will the present change too? Or is something even stranger than time travel at work? Rating: T (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available worldwide. SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $7.95 Shonen Jump Advance Graphic Novels DEATH NOTE VOLUME 9 TP by Tsugumi Ohba & Takeshi Obata L's protégés are proving to be more of a challenge than anticipated. The more Light mentally maneuvers, the tighter the net around him becomes. And now Near and Mello are working to break the taskforce apart and expose Kira from within! Light has always held up under pressure in the past, but will the stress of this new line of attack and maintaining three different personalities be the beginning of his end? Rating: T+ (C: 1-0- 0) NOTE: Available worldwide. SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $7.99 HUNTER X HUNTER VOLUME 12 TP by Yoshihiro Togashi The Spiders unravel the clues that will bring them ever closer to Kurapika's identity. Meanwhile, Kurapika's desire for revenge is rekindled when he learns that the Spiders are still alive. And though the bounty on the Spiders has been withdrawn, Gon persuades Killua to help Kurapika awhile longer, if only to bring the cycle of killing to an end. Rating: T+ (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available worldwide. SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $7.99 IS VOLUME 11 GN by Masakazu Katsura The winds of change are blowing for Ichitaka, with high school graduation and college entrance exams fast approaching. And against all odds, he might finally be able to get together with Iori. After an awkward Christmas Eve date, Ichitaka hears from a friend that Iori wants to see him again. But Iori's new talent agency forbids her to have a boyfriend. And Izumi is still as determined as ever to get Ichitaka for herself. Rating: T+ (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available worldwide. SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $7.99 REBORN VOLUME 2 GN by Akira Amano Reborn has set his sights on a new recruit for the Vongola Famiglia and prepares a rigorous initiation rite. But when deadly beauty Bianchi fixes Reborn in her romantic crosshairs and swears to kill anyone who stands in the way of their impending romance, it's Tsuna whose life is in danger! Rating: T+ NOTE: Available worldwide. SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $7.99 Studio Ghibli Library PRINCESS MONONOKE FILM COMIC VOLUME 5 GN by Hayao Miyazaki The battle continues with no easy resolution in sight. Still fighting to bring peace to both sides, Ashitaka walks a fine line between the two warring factions. First, he has to convince Princess Mononoke to trust him. Secondly, he's got to reach Lady Eboshi before she single-handedly eliminates the revered god of life and death. Rating: T (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available worldwide. SC, 5x7, 184pgs, FC SRP: $9.99 FROM FAR AWAY VOLUME 14 GN by Kyoko Hikawa The End is here! The darkness that has pursued Noriko and her tortured warrior Izark descends full force as their corrupt enemies in the government stage a last coup. With Noriko bedridden, Izark must fight alone, but help may come from an unexpected source. Will Noriko truly be the death of her first and only love? Find out all the answers and much more in the incredible conclusion to this epic manga. Rating: T (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available worldwide. SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 PLEASE SAVE MY EARTH VOLUME 20 TP by Saki Hiwatari Rin is finally face to face with Alice again, and he is determined to get the computer password she used in her past life on the KK moon base. But even in the face of his vicious threats, Alice steadfastly refuses¯unless he'll tell her why he needs it. It turns out that Rin's motives are more complicated than his former moon compatriots could imagine. Rating: T+ (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available worldwide. SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 RED RIVER VOLUME 16 GN by Chie Shinohara Kail's trusted commander Rusafa has made off with Yuri and turned her over to Nakia's henchman Urhi. Kail is not fooled. His suspicions land squarely on Nakia, and he has her placed under house arrest. Kail then prepares to perform a public prayer, promising the Queen Dowager that she will be put to death if Yuri does not appear by the end of the ceremony. Rating: T+ (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available worldwide. SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 W JULIET VOLUME 14 GN by Emura It's finally graduation time! Having fulfilled all of his father's conditions, Makoto no longer has to disguise himself as a woman. Unfortunately, all the trouble hasn't ended for he and Ito. Her family is having a hard time accepting her as an adult who can make her own decisions. And will they accept Makoto as a man?! Rating: T (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available worldwide. SC, 5x7, 208pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 Shojo Beat Graphic Novels LA CORDA DORO VOLUME 2 TP by Yuki Kure Kahoko may have a magic violin that gives her some technical ability, but the violin's true magic is only unlocked when Kahoko "feels" the music, something she's having trouble doing in the midst of all the new tension in her life. She's supposed to be getting to know her fellow competitors, but the first stage of the competition is coming soon, and she barely has time to pick her music, let alone make new friends. Rating: T NOTE: Available worldwide. SC, 5x7, 184pgs, B&W SRP: $8.99 OURAN HIGH SCHOOL HOST CLUB VOLUME 8 TP by Bisco Hatori The first-years in class 1-A are taking part in a test of courage, where the loser will receive the dubious honor of being dubbed "Best of Cowards." Kazukiho Souga, the class president and a fraidy-cat at heart, is happy to be on a team with the levelheaded Haruhi, but will he be able to stomach the antics of his other teammates, the twins Hikaru and Kaoru Hitachiin? Rating: T (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available worldwide. SC, 5x7, 184pgs, B&W SRP: $8.99 PUNCH VOLUME 2 GN by Rie Takada Elle has her first date with the young street fighter named Kazuki, who has recently started training at her grandfather's renowned gym, but the date may be ruined when she burns her face while cooking! Meanwhile, Elle's fiancé has secretly been dating Kazuki's blind sister in a twisted attempt to get revenge. With his first real boxing match on the line, how will Kazuki react when he finds out? Rating: T+ (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available worldwide. SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $8.99 SKIP BEAT VOLUME 4 TP by Yoshiki Nakamura Kyoko helps the LME president's granddaughter heal from a childhood tragedy, and in return she should have earned a free ride through the LME training school. But the other students throw a fit, and now she still has to pay. Rating: T (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available worldwide. SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $8.99 VAMPIRE KNIGHT VOLUME 1 TP by Matsuri Hino Yuki Cross has no memory of her past prior to the moment she was saved from a vampire attack 10 years ago. She was adopted by the headmaster of Cross Academy, and now works alongside Zero to guard the Academy's secret. Yuki believes that vampires and humans can coexist peacefully, but her partner has different ideas. Rating: T+ (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available worldwide. SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $8.99 Viz Kids POKÉMON TALES: DIGLETT'S BIRTHDAY PARTY (2ND EDITION) Come join Diglett's Pokémon friends as they celebrate the Mole Pokémon's birthday underground and in the dark! Rating: A (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available worldwide. SC, 16pgs, FC SRP: $4.95 POKÉMON TA