PREVIEWS VOL XVII #12 (DEC07) PREVIEWS PUBLICATIONS PREVIEWS #2 (FEBRUARY 2008) Featuring covers by Marvel and DC ComicsPreviews 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 April 2008 through June 2008! Catalog, 8x11, 480+pg, PC $4.50 MARVEL PREVIEWS #54 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 February issue features items scheduled to ship in April 2008! FC, 96pg $0.99 (or Free with Purchase of Previews) PREVIEWS CONSUMER ORDER FORM #2 (FEBRUARY 2008) Previews makes it easy for you to order every item in the catalog with this separate order form booklet! This issue ships in late January 2008 for items on sale in April 2008. Comic-sized, 62pg, PC PI PREVIEWS ADULT #2 (FEBRUARY 2008) 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 THE PREVIEWS TOY CHEST 2008 If you’re looking for some of the coolest figural items on the face of the planet, look no further than the Previews Toy Chest, a specialty catalog jam-packed with new and upcoming action figures, die-casts, plush toys, and statues aplenty! Plus: A plethora of backlist items all in-stock now and ready to order from your local comic shop! Comic-sized, 80pg, FC $0.99 FCBD 2008 PROMOTIONAL POSTER Free Comic Book Day 2008 is coming in May, and Diamond has a promotional poster, measuring 11" x 18", perfect for advertising the event in your store! Printed in full-color and double-sided, this poster features the FCBD 2008 logo and is ideal for hanging in a side window or around the store. FREE to retailers who plan on participating in FCBD '08. Retailers may order additional FCBD 2008 Promo Posters at 50 cents each! 11"X18", FC FREE FCBD 2008 WINDOW CLING Announcing the FCBD 2008 event, the FCBD 2008 Window Cling is perfect for hanging on windows or display cases, without leaving tape or sticker residue. Measuring 5" x 6" and featuring the FCBD 2008 logo, the window cling also states that yours is a participating store. FREE to retailers who plan on participating in FCBD '08. Additional window clings may be ordered at $1.25 each. FC FREE FCBD 2008 STORE BAGS BOX OF 500 A box of 500 bags, the FCBD Store Bags are perfect for sending customers on their way, on Free Comic Book Day or any day. A generic bag bearing the FCBD logo, these plastic bags with reinforced handles measure 12" x 16" and feature a 3 1/2" gusset at the bottom. These bags can be used year-round, and will be offered again throughout the year as a stock item. 12"X16", FC $30.00 FCBD 2008 SHELF TALKERS Call out the FCBD 2008 event in your store with these shelf-talkers bearing the FCBD 2008 event logo. Hang these on your racks, or keep these by the counter, and build the customer interest in the event. FC $0.70 FCBD 2008 BUTTONS BUNDLE OF 50 Bearing the FCBD 2008 logo, these cardboard and plastic buttons, with a needle clasp, measure 1" x 1" and can be used as giveaways to customers at or before the FCBD 2008 event to build excitement or be worn by store staff to promote the event. FC $12.00 FCBD 2008 BOOKMARKS BUNDLE OF 50 Customers will not lose their places in their favorite graphic novels with these FCBD 2008 Bookmarks! Bearing the logo of FCBD 2008, these bookmarks make ideal giveaways to promote the event to customers and your library partners. FC $2.50 FCBD 2008 POSTCARDS BUNDLE OF 50 Promote Free Comic Book Day 2008 with this pack of fifty postcards, bearing two different designs of 25 each. Telling customers to "Save the Date" and bearing the FCBD 2008 logo, these postcards are ideal for alerting customers to the exciting event. FC $5.50 FCBD 2008 MINI-POSTER BUNDLE OF 50 Bearing the same message and design as the FCBD 2008 Promo Poster, these Mini-Posters that measure 6 1/2" x 10", packaged in bundles of 50, make the ideal bag-stuffers to promote the event, or creative retailers can give these away to local retailers to build excitement and traffic for the event. 6 1/2"X10", FC $4.50 COMICS SECTION PREMIER VENDORS DARK HORSE COMICS ABE SAPIEN: THE DROWNING #1 (of 5) MIKE MIGNOLA (W/Cover), JASON SHAWN ALEXANDER (A), and DAVE STEWART (C) On sale Feb 6 FC, 32 pages $2.99 Miniseries A century ago, paranormal investigator Edward Grey fought and destroyed a powerful warlock off the island of Saint Sebastian. In the early 1980s, the B.P.R.D.’s newest agent was sent to retrieve the warlock’s remains. But Abe Sapien is ill prepared for the supernatural forces that block his way. Written by Hellboy creator Mike Mignola, and featuring the haunting art of Jason Shawn Alexander (Damn Nation, The Secret, The Escapists), Abe Sapien: The Drowning’s the story of Hellboy and B.P.R.D. mainstay Abe Sapien’s first solo adventure. B.P.R.D.: 1946 #2 (OF 5) MIKE MIGNOLA (W/Cover), JOSHUA DYSART (W), PAUL AZACETA (A), and NICK FILARDI (C) On sale Feb 13 FC, 32 pages $2.99 Miniseries The first case of the fledgling Bureau for Paranormal Research and Defense—a post-WWII investigation into the Nazis’ occult research—turns deadly for U.S. forces as Professor Bruttenholm probes deeper into Project Vampir Sturm. With lives at stake, Bruttenholm enters an uneasy alliance with the leader of the Russian occult team—uncovering a secret as terrible as any plot of the Third Reich. Adventure, horror, and mystery in the finest Hellboy tradition. ALSO AVAILABLE B.P.R.D. COFFEE MUG SEP020080 $9.99 B.P.R.D. PATCH STAR16058 $4.99 B.P.R.D. STATIONERY MAR030050 $4.99 B.P.R.D. ZIPPO MAR030053 $29.99 ************************************************************************ HELLBOY LIBRARY EDITION VOLUME 1: SEED OF DESTRUCTION / WAKE THE DEVIL HC MIKE MIGNOLA (W/A) with JOHN BYRNE (W) On sale Apr 9 HC, 9x12, 288pgs, FC $49.95 Since Mike Mignola’s Hellboy first hit the stands in 1993, it has become a cultural sensation, racking up a dozen Eisner Awards and inspiring numerous spinoffs, from a novel line, to video games, to feature films. Now, Dark Horse is pleased to present the comics that started it all, collected in deluxe hardcover editions. Sized at a generous 9" x 12", and handsomely bound to match The Art of Hellboy, each volume contains two complete story-arcs—the equivalent of two full trade-paperbacks. Each volume of the Hellboy Library Edition also includes extensive supplemental materials, including previously unreleased sketches and designs. • Hellboy Volume 1 collects the first two story-arcs—Seed of Destruction and Wake the Devil—with the original introductions by Robert Bloch and Alan Moore. • Expanded Mignola sketchbook sections. BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER #11 JOSS WHEDON (W), GEORGES JEANTY (P/Cover), ANDY OWENS (I), MICHELLE MADSON(C), and JON FOSTER (Cover) On sale Feb 6 FC, 40 pages $2.99 Ongoing An ill-prepared Buffy comes face to face with the new Big Bad in the form of an old- fahioned death match in this standalone issue titled A Beautiful Sunset. Buffy Season Eight continues to entertain longtime Buffy fans and newcomers alike with Joss Whedon at the helm and Georges Jeanty serving as series artist. ALSO AVAILABLE BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER #8 by Brian K. Vaughan, Georges Jeanty, Andy Owens, Dave Stewart, and Jo Chen FC, 40pg (SEP070077) . . . $2.99 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER #7 by Brian K. Vaughan, Georges Jeanty, Andy Owens, Dave Stewart, and Jo Chen FC, 40pg (AUG070014) . . . $2.99 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER #6 by Brian K. Vaughan, Georges Jeanty, Andy Owens, Dave Stewart, and Jo Chen FC, 40pg (JUL070027) . . . $2.99 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER #5 by Joss Whedon, Paul Lee, Andy Owens, Dave Stewart, and Jo Chen FC, 40pg (MAY078363) . . . $2.99 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER #4 by Joss Whedon, Georges Jeanty, Andy Owens, Dave Stewart, and Jo Chen FC, 32pg (JUN078198) . . . $2.99 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER #3 by Joss Whedon, Georges Jeanty, Andy Owens, Dave Stewart, and Jo Chen FC, 32pg (JUN078197) . . . $2.99 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER #2 by Joss Whedon, Georges Jeanty, Andy Owens, Dave Stewart, and Jo Chen FC, 32pg (FEB070070) . . . $2.99 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER #1 by Joss Whedon, Georges Jeanty, and Jo Chen FC, 32pg (APR078146) . . . $2.99 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER OMNIBUS VOLUME 1 by Joss Whedon, Fabian Nicieza, Christopher Golden, Dan Brereton, Scott Lobdell, Paul Lee, Paul Lee, Eric Powell, Joe Bennett, Cliff Richards, Hector Gomez, and Will Conrad SC, 320pg, FC, 6" x 9" (MAR070019) . . . $24.95 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER OMNIBUS VOLUME 2 by Scott Lobdell, Fabian Nicieza, Christopher Golden, Doug Petrie, James Marsters, Dan Brereton, Andi Watson, Jeff Matsuda, Cliff Richards, Brian Horton, Ryan Sook, Luke Ross, and more SC, 296pg, FC, 6" x 9" (MAY070031) . . . $24.95 ************************************************************************ EVIL DEAD #2 (OF 4) MARK VERHEIDEN (W) and JOHN BOLTON (A) On sale Feb 13 FC, 32 pages $2.99 Miniseries “Cheryl was floating in mid-air, growling like a ’68 Mustang, muttering something about her ancient slumber . . . “ Relive the blood-soaked experience of the classic horror film The Evil Dead—from Ash’s point of view and with extra scenes! Mark Verheiden (Battlestar Galactica, My Name Is Bruce) scripts this EXPANSION on Sam Raimi’s first full-length feature film, putting us right inside Ash’s brash mind and giving Evil Dead fans Raimi-approved dialogue and scenes that didn’t appear in the original gore-fest. Mark writes, “With permission from Sam Raimi and Rob Tapert, we’ve expanded the movie, meeting our characters back in their pre-deadite lives and opening up the story to see what happened between the events seen on screen.” John Bolton (Army of Darkness, Harlequin Valentine) returns to the Evil Dead universe to paint some of the best horror pages of his career—and he’s having red bucketfuls of fun in the process! CRIMINAL MACABRE: MY DEMON BABY STEVE NILES (W), NICK STAKAL (A) and TIM BRADSTREET (Cover) On sale Apr 9 SC, 7x10, 104pgs, FC $12.95 To say that Cal’s been through hell and back would be a misstatement. He’s been to hell, all right, and he seems to be stuck there for good. When we last checked in on Cal, he and Mo’Lock had just witnessed the vile, horrifying transformation of Cal’s lovely ex, Sabrina Lynch, into a minion of the vampire Nosferatu. After that Cal disappeared for a bit, and at the start of our new series, Mo’Lock finds him just in time to lure him off the filthy couch in an abandoned house with an offer he can’t refuse—either he gets up and takes a new case, or Mo’Lock will kill him before the drugs can. And what a case it is. Devil worshippers in sunny SoCal are doing their best to bring Satan into the world, and by the looks of things, Cal’s already too late. What does one feed a bouncing baby Beelzebub, anyway? • From the creator of this fall’s biggest box office horror buzz, 30 Days of Night! • Collecting the four-issue miniseries. LIVING WITH THE DEAD MIKE RICHARDSON (W), BEN STENBECK (A), and RICHARD CORBEN (Cover) On sale Apr 2 SC, 6x9, 88pgs, FC $9.95 Two survivors of a global catastrophe disguise themselves as corpses to survive in a land of the walking dead. Soon the two friends save a lovely young gun-crazy woman named Betty, who becomes a source of rivalry between them. With hundreds of zombies out for a snack, the three try their best to blend in so as not become the next item on the menu. From the mind of Mike Richardson, creator of The Mask and The Secret, comes this hilariously frightening tale of Straw and Whip who have lived through a plague that’s left the world with seven billion brain-hungry zombies. • Collecting the three-issue miniseries. THE GOON Zombies, mayhem, and more! Monthly from the Goon! Can’t wait for the next pulse pounding issue of The Goon? Well, wait no more! The Goon will now go monthly starting with issue #20 due out in January! Due to scheduling conflicts and the Herculean effort of finalizing the Goon’s first full-length original graphic novel Chinatown, the series will now go monthly beginning with issue #20 (shipping Jan. 2), instead of #21 (now shipping Feb 6) which was originally announced. Look for Chinatown on shelves this December and a year full of The Goon! REX MUNDI #10 ARVID NELSON (W) and JUAN FERREYRA (A) On sale Feb 20 FC, 32 pages $2.99 Ongoing Following a narrow escape from death, Julien finds himself in a tiny hamlet in the remote part of the Pyrenees mountains. He doesn’t realize it, but he’s closer than he’s ever been to his goal of finding the Holy Grail! Meanwhile, Julien himself is being sought by none other than the Duke of Lorraine’s banished daughter, Isabelle! Isabelle is a powerful sorceress with nothing left to lose, a free agent, her motives unclear. Isabelle follows Julien’s tracks to Rennes-le-Chateau, where a deadly nighttime encounter yields a tantalizing clue about the truth of her family history. And the Duke of Lorraine’s fortunes continue to rise, to the point where he can openly defy the Church. But as his power grows, his grip on sanity weakens... CONAN #49 TIMOTHY TRUMAN (W), TOMÀS GIORELLO (P/Cover), and JD METTLER (C) On sale Feb 20 FC, 40 pages $2.99 Ongoing In this penultimate chapter of Timothy Truman and Tomàs Giorello’s epic adaptation of the Robert E. Howard fragment “The Hand of Nergal” Conan must fight for his very life against a foe unlike any other. But how do you kill an enemy that’s already dead? The only hope for Conan and his comrades is to destroy the gateway to the demonic underworld and stop the spawn of the evil god Nergal before it’s too late! ALSO AVAILABLE JANISSA THE WIDOWMAKER STATUE OCT060062 $54.99 CONAN ZIPPO® LIGHTER SEP060049 $39.99 THOTH-AMON MINI-BUST NOV050102 $49.99 CONAN THE SLAYER MINI-BUST JUN030070 $44.99 CONAN THE CONQUEROR MINI-BUST SEP030066 $49.99 CONAN THE AVENGER MINI-BUST SEP050067 $54.99 VALERIA MINI-BUST APR040138 $49.99 CONAN LUNCH BOX NOV030120 $14.99 CONAN PVC SET: THE FROST GIANT’S DAUGHTER JAN040081 $44.99 ************************************************************************ THE END LEAGUE #2 RICK REMENDER (W), MAT BROOME (P/Cover), SEAN PARSONS (I), and WENDY BROOME (C) On sale Feb 27 FC, 32 pages $2.99 Ongoing Lobotomized and insane with rage, Thor returns from the dead with one goal—the annihilation of his former teammates. The fate of the world once again rests on the shoulders of The Miraculous Astonishman, the only man living with the power to stop a God of Thunder gone mad. Meanwhile, the mysterious man known only as Black uncovers the truth behind mastermind Dead Lexington’s renewed interest in the demise of the last remaining heroes on Earth. FEAR AGENT #20: HATCHET JOB #4 (OF 5) RICK REMENDER (W), JEROME OPEÑA (A), and MICHELLE MADSEN (C) On sale Feb 27 FC, 32 pages $2.99 Miniseries Abandoned in deep space, near death, and with no hope of rescue, Heath learns the cost of crossing the nefarious pirates of the Centurion Nebula. Back on the moon base, a mysterious figure from Heath’s past arrives as a harbinger of more hard days for humanity. THE SCREAM #4 (OF 4) PETER DAVID (W), BART SEARS (P/Cover), RANDY ELLIOTT (I), and MICHELLE MADSEN (C) On sale Feb 20 FC, 32 pages $2.99 Miniseries Intrepid reporter Sian Ferguson has tracked down Danny, but landed a trip to the emergency room in the process. The pair, freshly escaped from the hospital after a close encounter with a Belle Foux operative, now set out to find Antoine Payne. Known as “The Trashman,” Payne was the former employer of Danny’s crush, Celeste Crane, who herself was formerly alive and well. And if the human head in his mail was any indication, this intimidating businessman is in a dirty, dirty line of work. EMILY THE STRANGE #4: THE ALONE ISSUE ROB REGER (W), JESSICA GRUNER (W), BUZZ PARKER (P), RYAN HILL (P/I), and COSMIC DEBRIS (W/I) On sale Feb 27 b&w, 32 pages $3.50 Ongoing Cult favorite Emily the Strange brings her unique brand of dark, dry wit to comics! Emily has often been a lone voice of sanity in a completely wacky and confusing world, but this time, she seeks and finds the true nature of solitude. With or without her posse of clever black cats, strange spirits, and hip and unexpected guest stars, Emily’s got what it takes to truly go it alone. ALSO AVAILABLE EMILY THE STRANGE HEAT-SENSITIVE MUG 11 oz. Mug SEP050056 $14.99 EMILY THE STRANGE RUBBER STAMP KIT SEP060056 $24.99 ************************************************************************ CHICKENHARE VOLUME 2: FIRE IN THE HOLE CHRIS GRINE (W/A) On sale Apr 9 SC, 6x9, 200pgs, b&w $10.95 Things are going from bad to worse for our feathered and furry friend Chickenhare and his partner in hijinks Abe! Their narrow escape from the evil taxidermist Klaus is going to seem like a cakewalk compared to the dangers they’ll face in the sequel to the Eisner- nominated graphic novel, Chickenhare: The House of Klaus. Magic and mayhem are about to collide, along with some pointy pitchforks, a few unexpected relatives, and more laughs than a barrel full of wet shromph as the Chickenhare and Abe learn the origins of their mysterious fellow escapees Meg and Banjo—and what this means to our friends is nothing but trouble! ALSO AVAILABLE CHICKENHARE: HOUSE OF KLAUS by Chris Grine SC, 152pg, b&w, 6" x 9" (JUN060040) . . . $9.95 ************************************************************************ THE UMBRELLA ACADEMY: APOCALYPSE SUITE #6 (OF 6) GERARD WAY (W), GABRIEL BÁ (A), DAVE STEWART (C), and JAMES JEAN (Cover) On sale Feb 20 FC, 32 pages $2.99 Miniseries Welcome to the jaw-dropping, action-packed, dramatic conclusion to The Umbrella Academy: Apocalypse Suite. As the world lingers on the brink of complete annihilation, this dysfunctional fighting team must put their issues aside as they attempt to save planet Earth. Created by Gerard Way of My Chemical Romance, The Umbrella Academy features interior art by Eisner Award-nominated artist Gabriel Bá (De:TALES), colors by Eisner Award-winning colorist Dave Stewart, and covers by multiple Eisner Award-winning painter James Jean (Fables). GRENDEL: BEHOLD THE DEVIL #4 (OF 8) MATT WAGNER (W/A) On sale Feb 20 b&w w/red, 24 pages $3.50 Miniseries The Korean mob move against Grendel’s criminal empire in this explosive new chapter in the life of Hunter Rose. A presence is haunting Hunter Rose—ubiquitous, ethereal, maddening. As Grendel becomes increasingly obsessed with his unseen pursuer, his grip on the New York underworld loosens. For the man who assassinates his victims with the same precision that he writes his bestselling novels, this ignorance and weakness is unacceptable. He will uncover what hunts him, and he will show his rivals that the city is his alone! GRENDEL: DEVIL CHILD HC DIANA SCHUTZ (W), TIM SALE (A/Cover), and MATT WAGNER (Cover) On sale Apr 9 HC, 7x10, 56pgs, FC $14.95 Joining the highly successful Grendel Archives and Grendel: Devil by the Deed as part of Dark Horse’s new library of Grendel hardcovers, Grendel: Devil Child features superstar artist Tim Sale as he teams with colorist Teddy Kristiansen and Grendel editor-turned-writer Diana Schutz to tell the story of Stacy Palumbo, adopted daughter of Hunter Rose, and the tragic role she played in passing his legacy onto her daughter Christine Spar—the legacy of Grendel! Collecting an unforgettable part of the Grendel saga unseen for nearly ten years! THE TERMINATOR OMNIBUS VOLUME 1 JOHN ARCUDI (W), JAMES ROBINSON (W), IAN EDGINTON (W), CHRIS WARNER (A), MATT WAGNER (A), PAUL GULACY (A/Cover), VINCE GIARRANO (A), and others On sale Feb 20 SC, 6x9, 352pgs, FC $24.95 They came from another time to ensure that the future would belong solely to the machines. They are Terminators—indestructible killing engines hiding inside shells of flesh and blood. Tireless, fearless, merciless, unencumbered by human emotion, dedicated to the complete eradication of mankind. But despite the frailty of human flesh, nothing is as immortal as the human spirit, and even the strongest metal will bend by the will of a mother fighting for the future of her children. Dark Horse Comics has long been regarded as the heavyweight champion of adapting film blockbusters to graphic fiction, and The Terminator is one of the finest examples of bringing top comics talents to the expansion of a premier action/adventure mythos. Featuring work by fan-favorite creators James Robinson, Matt Wagner, John Arcudi, Paul Gulacy, Ian Edginton, and more, The Terminator Omnibus Volume 1 features over three hundred story pages in a full color, high-quality, value-priced edition. THE COMPLETE GREEN LAMA FEATURING THE ART OF MAC RABOY On sale Apr 30 HC, 7x10, 208pgs, FC $49.95 Chanting “Om Mani Padme Hum,” the wealthy Jethro Dumont transformed into the Green Lama—a flying freedom fighter made famous in comics by the distinguished and imaginative artist Mac Raboy (Captain Marvel Jr., Flash Gordon). A unique 1940s Buddhist superhero, the Green Lama used special powers gained in a pilgrimage to Tibet to fight master criminals, monstrous dictators, and inequality across the globe. He made his debut in April 1940 in the pulp fiction anthology Double Detective, but he is most well known in his comic book incarnation—especially the stories drawn by Raboy in the eight-issue Green Lama series. Dark Horse Archives presents the entire Green Lama run in two high-quality hardcovers, starting with these first four issues. In addition to Raboy’s classic covers and stories, these issues contain entertaining and adventurous bonus stories following the adventures of Lieutenant Hercules, Rick Masters, Angus McErc, and others! Our first volume also features an introduction by free speech activist and patron saint of comics collecting Chuck Rozanski! OH MY GODDESS! VOLUME 29 KOSUKE FUJISHIMA (W/A) On sale Apr 16 SC, 5x7, 160pgs, b&w $10.95 When Belldandy races Stringfellow against Hild’s, er, broom, to win the secret of curing Velsper’s magical mange, she learns it’s really such a simple matter—so simple, only her sister goddesses Urd and Skuld could possibly mess it up! Thoughts on the power of names run alongside the chase through the streets and alleyways of town in this volume of Oh My Goddess! BLOOD+ VOLUME 2: CHEVALIER NOVEL RYO IKEHATA (W) and CHIZU HASHII (A) On sale Apr. 13 SC, 5x7, 256pgs, b&w $8.95 Following the traces of Diva, the leader of the Chiroptera, Saya and her group make their way to Russia. But awaiting their arrival is Diva’s powerful protector Chiroptera, “The Chevalier.” In the middle of the battle against this new threat, Saya is told a horrible truth—“It is because you are one of us.” Is Saya a human, or something more sinister…? Featuring sixteen pages of illustrations by series character designer Chizu Hashii. STAR WARS: THE FORCE UNLEASHED HADEN BLACKMAN (W), BRIAN CHING (A), and DAVID ROSS (A) On sale Apr 2 SC, 7x10, 104pgs, FC $17.95 LucasArts’ game The Force Unleashed, is poised to be the Star Wars event of the year. The game-play promises to be stunning, but we think it’s the story that will blow you away. Revealed here are the origins of Darth Vader’s secret apprentice, the deadly missions on which he was sent to track down and destroy Jedi, and the awesome decision he is forced to make that will, literally, change the way you look at the Star Wars saga! Scripted by the game’s author, Haden Blackman, this graphic novel can be enjoyed alone, or as a companion to the amazing new game. STAR WARS LEGACY #21 JOHN OSTRANDER (W), OMAR FRANCIA (P), BRAD ANDERSON (C), and DOUG WHEATLEY (Cover) On sale Feb 20 FC, 40 pages $2.99 Ongoing The conclusion of a shocking two-part tale pitting the Sith Empire against the Galactic Alliance in an all-out space battle! The Sith have lured outlaw Admiral Gar Stazi into a trap to destroy the Alliance once and for all. Yet Stazi is no fool—he may have agreed to play the Sith’s game, but not with the cards they expect! Meanwhile, forces loyal to the deposed Emperor Roan Fel wait on the sidelines. Are they here to help, to hurt, or simply make off with whatever’s left when the dust settles? STAR WARS: KNIGHTS OF THE OLD REPUBLIC #26—VECTOR PART 2 JOHN JACKSON MILLER (W), SCOTT HEPBURN (P), MICHAEL ATIYEH (C), and DUSTIN WEAVER (Cover) On sale Feb 27 FC, 40 pages $2.99 Ongoing The second part of the biggest Star Wars story of 2008 begins with Mandalorians galore and ends with the arrival of a seemingly unstoppable threat! Fugitive Padawan Zayne Carrick and his con-artist companion Gryph have fallen into a situation even more dangerous than the one they escaped on wartorn Taris — surrounded by enemies and trapped in close-quarters with a deadly agent of the group who framed Zayne for killing his fellow Jedi-in-training! STAR WARS: EPISODE VI—RETURN OF THE JEDI PHOTO COMIC On sale Apr 16 SC, 5x7, 96pgs, FC $9.95 High above the forest moon of Endor, the Empire is building another Death Star. If the Rebel Alliance hopes to bring its vision of peace to the galaxy, Emperor Palpatine and his unflinching enforcer Darth Vader must be stopped! Experience the climax of one of the most beloved sagas in history as Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, Han Solo, and all the rest reach their ultimate destinies in this photo comic that fits perfectly into your pocket! This manga-sized volume adapts Star Wars: Return of the Jedi into a comic made up entirely of images from the film! STAR WARS: TALES OF THE JEDI OMNIBUS VOLUME 2 TOM VEITCH (W), KEVIN J. ANDERSON (W), and VARIOUS (A) On sale Apr 9 SC, 6x9, 464pgs, FC $24.95 Learn the fate of the ancient Jedi Order’s most legendary heroes in this huge collection! In a time when Jedi were numerous and the Sith Empire but a bitter memory, an ancient evil rose again, corrupting one of the Jedi’s finest and igniting a war that ravaged worlds. The Sith were reborn, ties of friendship and family were betrayed, and the lives of Jedi Nomi Sunrider and Ulic Qel-Droma were changed forever. This gargantuan omnibus completes the epic Tales of the Jedi saga with “The Freedon Nadd Uprising,” “Dark Lords of the Sith,” “The Sith War,” and “Redemption.” REELART STUDIOS: THE SPIDER STATUE On sale Apr 30 10" tall Strictly Limited Packaged in full color box with certificate of authenticity Statue $150.00 Pulpdom’s The Spider is the most violent vigilante crime fighter of all time and he’s back and bigger than ever in 2008! Licensed by Argosy Communications, Inc., sculptor William Paquet has designed and sculpted a stunning rendition capturing the very essence of The Master of Men. The sculpt includes two interchangeable heads; one of crime fighter Richard Wentworth and one of his alter ego, The Spider. Produced by ReelArt Studios. ALSO AVAILABLE GOING APE STATUE 10" tall Features a signed base by both Neal and Jason Adams, limited to 500 pieces NOV060050 $175.00 ELVGREN’S SUZANNE STATUE 7" tall and 7" wide Limited to 500 pieces and individually numbered NOV060056 $175.00 TARZAN & THE GOLDEN LION STATUE 10" tall Features certificate of authenticity, limited to 1,000 pieces APR070066 $189.00 ************************************************************************ GLENN BARR’S JANES FIGURE: TIKA On sale May 14 TIKA: MUSE OF DESTRUCTION Limited to 500 pieces $150.00 In the past ten years, an exciting new world of limited-edition “designer toys” has exploded worldwide. Tracing its roots to the Hong Kong toy scene in the late 1990s, this phenomenon refers to unique figures, produced in very limited editions, that are three-dimensional works inspired by contemporary artists. One of the best of these artists is Glenn Barr. A primary theme in Glenn’s work is his “Janes” series, which are stylized young women in retro-looking space ships. We have gone to great lengths to reproduce these in 3D, and are proud to announce the result—four different pieces, our first offering is Tika. Tika’s fiery red hair, green eyes, and deep red lips speak of anarchy and confusion. Bombs away! The manufacturing process involved includes roto-cast vinyl, injected plastic, and “blow-molding”, making these figures some of the most ambitious produced to date. Sculpted by Steve Kiwus, painted by Kat Sapene, with personal participation from Glenn Barr. ALSO AVAILABLE GLENN BARR HELL'S PROPRIETOR VINYL FIGURE BROWN Only 1,000 produced for worldwide distribution JUN070069 $74.99 GLENN BARR HELL'S PROPRIETOR VINYL FIGURE BLUE Only 500 produced for worldwide distribution, allocation may occur JUN070070 $74.99 LISA PETRUCCI’S KICK-ASS CUTIES VINYL: LIL’ LEONA LEOPARD 7" tall APR070089 $24.99 LISA PETRUCCI’S KICK-ASS CUTIES VINYL: PENNY THE PIRATE 7" tall MAY070069 $24.99 LISA PETRUCCI’S KICK-ASS CUTIES VINYL: LIL’ MISS MONSTER 6 ¾” tall FEB070106 $24.99 LISA PETRUCCI’S KICK-ASS CUTIES VINYL: DEVILISH DOLLY 6 ¾” tall FEB070105 $24.99 AMY AND JORDAN BENDABLE FIGURE SET Set of two 8" posable figures MAR060060 $29.99 SKULLBOY VINYL FIGURE 6" tall DEC060068 $17.99 ************************************************************************ GLOOMY BEAR T-SHIRTS On sale Feb 13 Women’s M-XL $29.99 Men’s M-XXL $29.99 Gloomy Bear creator, Mori Chack, is designing two new T-shirts for Dark Horse! More Gloomy, more Pity, and more blood! These high-quality super-soft T-shirts will be a prized possession for any Gloomy fan. Both designs come in women’s and men’s styles. Our last round of Gloomy Bear T-shirts flew off the rack, so get yours while you can! ALSO AVAILABLE GLOOMY BEAR JOURNAL 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" spiral-bound journal DEC060097 $9.99 GLOOMY BEAR STATIONERY 8 letter sheets, 6 envelopes, 5 3/4" x 8 3/4", comes with a sticker set DEC060096 $4.99 GLOOMY BEAR HEAT-SENSITIVE MUG 11 oz. Mug JAN070129 $14.99 GLOOMY BEAR WOMEN’S T-SHIRT Blue, American Apparel T-shirt Black, American Apparel T-shirt Medium / NOV060057 $29.99 Large / NOV060058 $29.99 X-Large / NOV060059 $29.99 GLOOMY BEAR MEN’S T-SHIRT Camo, Adult Green, Adult Medium / NOV060063 $24.99 Large / NOV060064 $24.99 X-Large / NOV060065 $24.99 XX-Large / NOV060066 $24.99 ************************************************************************ CLASSIC COMIC BOOK CHARACTER #12: THE ROCKETEER On sale July 16 5" tall Each comes hand-numbered Includes a booklet and vintage-style pin Limited to 500 $49.95 One of the best comics of all time is surely The Rocketeer by Dave Stevens! The year is 1938, and in the midst of a crime wave a hero soars into the stratosphere propelled by a high-powered backpack, armed with his wits, guts, and a deadly mauser pistol. Cliff Secord, take a bow! Modeled after products that were popular in the 1930s and 1940s, this character surely fits the line. These new statuettes being produced by Dark Horse are designed and manufactured in a deliberately rough-hewn style. Produced in a limited edition of only five hundred hand-numbered copies, it is fully painted and ready to display. ALSO AVAILABLE CLASSIC COMIC BOOK CHARACTERS #3: MAGNUS, ROBOT FIGHTER 5" tall, fully-painted, packaged in a special litho-printed full-color tin box with a vintage-style pinback button $49.95 CLASSIC COMIC BOOK CHARACTERS #4: MARV 7" tall, fully-painted, packaged in a special litho-printed full-color tin box with a vintage-style pinback button $49.95 CLASSIC COMIC BOOK CHARACTERS #5: CONAN 5" tall, fully-painted, packaged in a special litho-printed full-color tin box with a vintage-style pinback button $49.95 ************************************************************************ GACHA! NEW THIS MONTH: * Disney Princess Heart Tins * Disney Pixar Blister Figure Collection #2 * Nintendo Animal Crossing Charm Figure #2 GACHA! AVAILABLE NOW: * Hello Kitty Charm Figure #2 Retro Collection * The Simpsons Movie Diorama Figure * Disney Pirates of the Caribbean Pins * Disney Ratatouille Figures ************************************************************************ UNCLE CREEPY STATUE On sale Apr 16 12.25" tall Limited edition Comes with certificate of authenticity and title logo plate on base $150.00 The graphic story medium’s favorite moldering corpse is none other than Uncle Creepy. Exhumed from his crypt by Warren magazines in 1964, the titular host of Creepy magazine has cheerfully introduced many a scary story. As rumored in dark corridors, the stage is being set for his revival. Dark Horse has finally reanimated the grisly old coot with a statue by none other than top sculpting talent Tony Cipriano. Using himself as a model, Tony has captured every detail—warts and all! Painstakingly (and painfully!) talon-crafted by the claws of demon slaves of the netherworld, this knock-out statue is more fun than a coffin full of maggots. Get one before it gets you! APAK JOURNAL AND STATIONERY SET On sale Feb 13 STATIONERY SET 8 letter sheets, 6 envelopes—5 ¾” x 8 ¾” $4.99 JOURNAL Spiral bound journal—5 ½” x 8 ½” $9.99 Ayumi and Aaron Piland are the fantastical magical duo known as APAK. When they combine forces all things are possible. Since they first started collaborating, their goal has always been to inspire fascination. This stationery set and journal does just that. Much of this artwork was taken from APAK’s acrylic paintings originally done on wood. Featuring their Happy Hermits characters frolicking in a colorful fantasyland, it is perfectly cute! FAVOLE PORTFOLIO #2 On sale Feb 13 Six 13 1/2"x 10 3/8" color prints in folder $19.99 The dark images of Victoria Francés emerge as if secret thoughts . . . and these pictures resonate with an ever-growing following of admirers. We were taken with the strange, beautiful, and somewhat dangerous images that pervade Francés’ work, and are delighted to discover that a handsome new oversized collection of unseen images is ready for publication. From a snowy graveyard with inexplicable butterflies to a madly macabre Venetian carnival, the haunting and beautiful work will fascinate forever. RELISTS CASPER FISHING FIGURINE DEC058168 $24.99 CASPER THE FRIENDLY GHOST 3D KEYRING AUG040145 $4.99 CASPER SNOW GLOBE DEC058169 $7.99 KRAZY KAT JOURNAL Spiral bound journal, 128 pages—5 ½” x 8 ½” JAN030101 $9.99 CORNELIUS VINYL FIGURE 7 ½” tall, full color SEP050052 $14.99 SUGAR POPS PETE VINYL FIGURE 6 ½” tall, full color SEP050054 $14.99 TONY THE TIGER VINYL FIGURE 7" tall, full color, comes with a Tony Junior vinyl figure SEP050051 $14.99 TOUCAN SAM VINYL FIGURE 6" tall, full color SEP050053 $14.99 SNAP! CRACKLE! POP! PVC SET FEB060104 $8.00 LITTLE LULU by John Stanley and Irving Tripp VOLUME 1: MY DINNER WITH LULU SC, 200pg, b&w, 6" x 9" (JAN050061) . . . $9.95 VOLUME 2: SUNDAY AFTERNOON SC, 208pg, b&w, 6" x 9" (MAR050048) . . . $9.95 VOLUME 3: LULU IN THE DOGHOUSE SC, 200pg, b&w, 6" x 9" (MAU050023) . . . $9.95 VOLUME 4: LULU GOES SHOPPING SC, 200pg, b&w, 6" x 9" (AUG040033) . . . $9.95 VOLUME 5: LULU TAKES A TRIP SC, 200pg, b&w, 6" x 9" (NOV040024) . . . $9.95 VOLUME 6: LETTERS TO SANTA SC, 200pg, b&w, 6" x 9" (JUL050049) . . . $9.95 VOLUME 7: LULU’S UMBRELLA SERVICE SC, 200pg, b&w, 6" x 9" (SEP050022) . . . $9.95 VOLUME 8: LATE FOR SCHOOL SC, 200pg, b&w, 6" x 9" (NOV050020) . . . $9.95 VOLUME 9: LUCKY LULU SC, 200pg, b&w, 6" x 9" (JAN060069) . . . $9.95 VOLUME 10: ALL DRESSED UP SC, 200pg, b&w, 6" x 9" (MAR060034) . . . $9.95 VOLUME 11: APRIL FOOLS SC, 208pg, b&w, 6" x 9" (MAY060029) . . . $9.95 VOLUME 12: LEAVE IT TO LULU SC, 208pg, b&w, 6" x 9" (JUN060041) . . . $9.95 VOLUME 13: TOO MUCH FUN SC, 208pg, b&w, 6" x 9" (AUG060024) . . . $9.95 VOLUME 14: QUEEN LULU SC, 240pg, b&w, 6" x 9" (OCT060029) . . . $9.95 VOLUME 15: THE EXPLORERS SC, 240pg, b&w, 6" x 9" (DEC060038) . . . $9.95 VOLUME 16: A HANDY KID SC, 216pg, b&w, 6" x 9" (MAR070068) . . . $9.95 VOLUME 17: THE VALENTINE SC, 232pg, b&w, 6" x 9" (JUN070034) . . . $9.95 LITTLE LULU COLOR SPECIAL SC, 208pg, FC, 7" x 10" (MAY060030) . . . $13.95 LITTLE LULU VINYL FIGURE JUN070110 $14.99 MAGNUS, ROBOT FIGHTER 4000 A.D. by Russ Manning, Robert Schaefer, and Eric Freiwald VOLUME 1 HC, 200pg, FC, 6 1/4" x 10 1/4" (JUL040030) . . . $49.95 VOLUME 2 HC, 200pg, FC, 6 1/4" x 10 1/4" (DEC040019) . . . $49.95 VOLUME 3 HC, 176pg, FC, 6 1/4" x 10 1/4" (DEC050017) . . . $49.95 MARY JANE VINYL FIGURE Stands 8" tall AUG060071 $17.99 MOVIE ICONS: CHARLES CHAPLIN 7" tall MAR068012 $12.99 MOVIE ICONS: OLIVER HARDY 7" tall MAR068013 $12.99 MOVIE ICONS: STAN LAUREL 7" tall MAR068014 $12.99 MOVIE ICONS: STEVE MCQUEEN 7" tall MAR068015 $12.99 NANCY VINYL FIGURE Stands 7" tall JUN060052 $17.99 SLUGGO VINYL FIGURE Stands 8" tall JUN060053 $17.99 SHMOO VINYL FIGURE Stands 8" tall, sporting a bright red ribbon FEB060131 $14.99 THE SPIRIT LUNCH BOX 8" x 7" x 3 3/4" STAR19582 $14.99 TUBBY VINYL FIGURE Stands 8" tall MAY050089 $14.99 ************************************************************************ DC COMICS Events COUNTDOWN TO FINAL CRISIS #12-9 Story by Paul Dini Story consultant: Keith Giffen 12 script by Adam Beechen; art by Carlos Magno & Rodney Ramos 11 script by Sean McKeever; art by Jesus Saiz & Jimmy Palmiotti 10 script by Justin Gray & Jimmy Palmiotti; art by Ron Lim & Mark McKenna 9 script by Adam Beechen; art by Al Barrionuevo & Art Thibert Covers by Stephane Roux With the recent devastation behind them, the new Challengers return to our universe to face their next challenge. Also this month: a returning hero, a surprising future for Pied Piper, and Karate Kid fulfills his destiny. COUNTDOWN 12 on sale February 6 • COUNTDOWN 11 on sale February 13 • COUNTDOWN 10 on sale February 20 • COUNTDOWN 9 on sale February 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US COUNTDOWN TO ADVENTURE #7 Written by Adam Beechen & Justin Gray Art by Allan Goldman & Julio Ferreira and Fabrizio Fiorentino & Adam DeKraker Cover by Eddy Barrows & Oclair Albert Strange, Starfire and Animal Man have been reunited, but will their combined powers be enough to stop the Lady Styx virus that has infected the planet Rann? Plus, the continuing adventures of Forerunner! On sale February 27 • 7 of 8 • 48 pg, FC, $3.99 US COUNTDOWN TO MYSTERY #6 Written by Steve Gerber and Matt Sturges Art by Justiniano & Walden Wong and Stephen Segovia Cover by Mario Alberti Bruce Gordon didn’t ask to become the new Eclipso, but the force of evil incarnate is his responsibility to control now — with the help of the otherworldly Crispus Allen! Plus, Dr. Fate’s demons are within as well as without, as he too needs the aid of others to help tame them. On sale February 20 • 6 of 8 • 48 pg, FC, $3.99 US COUNTDOWN PRESENTS: LORD HAVOK AND THE EXTREMISTS #5 Written by Frank Tieri Art by Liam Sharp & Rob Hunter Cover by Sharp As Monarch turns his multiversal army’s attention to Lord Havok’s outer defenses, what type of stand will the Extremist make in order to save his world? Meanwhile, Havok may soon face mutiny as Dr. Diehard, Tracer and Dreamslayer start making plans to oppose their Extremist leader! Plus, the origin of Dr. Diehard! On sale February 27 • 5 of 6 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US CRIME BIBLE: THE FIVE LESSONS OF BLOOD #5 Written by Greg Rucka Art by Manuel Garcia & Jimmy Palmiotti Cover by John Van Fleet The miniseries concludes with the Parable of the Faceless, as the Question confronts the Dark Faith head-on in a battle that will teach her all of the Lessons of Blood. On sale February 27 • 5 of 5 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US DEATH OF THE NEW GODS #6 Written by Jim Starlin Art and covers by Starlin & Matt “Batt” Banning Orion recognizes the New Gods’ killer — as he stares into the face of death himself! Can even the son of Darkseid withstand the might of this murderer? Plus, Mr. Miracle is driven to the brink of insanity as the Anti-Life Equation threatens to erase all the progress that he and Superman have made! On sale February 20 • 6 of 8 • 40 pg, FC, $3.50 US GOTHAM UNDERGROUND #5 Written by Frank Tieri Art by J. Calafiore & Jack Purcell Cover by Calafiore A special flashback tale featuring the secret origin of Johnny Stitches — the mysterious member of Intergang who’s recently made his presence felt in Gotham. Additionally, secrets surrounding Penguin’s underground railroadand the construction of his “gang army” are revealed! On sale February 13 • 5 of 9 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US SALVATION RUN #4 Written by Matthew Sturges Art and cover by Sean Chen & Walden Wong Grodd’s on the rampage! Villains will die as alliances form on the planet of deadly exile! On sale February 13 • 4 of 7 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US BATMAN AND THE OUTSIDERS #4 Written by Chuck Dixon Art by Julian Lopez & Bit Cover by Doug Braithwaite Green Arrow joins the Outsiders! But is the Emerald Archer’s induction into Batman’s new squad cause for celebration…or destruction? And with Green Arrow’s recent run-ins with the League of Assassins, how will he react to having their former leader — Batgirl — as his teammate? On sale February 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US TEEN TITANS: YEAR ONE #2 Written by Amy Wolfram Art by Karl Kerschl & Serge Lapointe Cover by Kerschl The origin story of the Teen Titans continues as the focus falls on Aqualad, who must overcome his many phobias and get help above the waves when Aquaman goes rogue! Things aren’t any better on land, as both Kid Flash and Speedy must confront the madness of the Flash and Green Arrow. On sale February 6 • 2 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US TEEN TITANS #56 Written by Sean McKeever Art by Eddy Barrows The new and deadly Bolt descends upon Titans Tower! When your soul is due to become forfeit in just a few short years, what do you do? If you're Kid Devil, you throw a super hero party! One Teen Titan will fight to stop it, and another consider a life of crime because of it! On sale February 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US BOOSTER GOLD #0 Written by Geoff Johns & Jeff Katz Art and cover by Dan Jurgens & Norm Rapmund An issue over ten years in the making! An official ZERO HOUR crossover kicks off the second time-traveling story arc of "the greatest hero the world will never know" with “Blue and Gold,” Part 1! Witness the secret origin of Booster Gold as he journeys through the time line, lost, in an attempt to return home...with a good friend in tow. But there's an evil out there waiting for him; one of the greatest villains of the DC Universe: Hal Jordan, a.k.a. Parallax! On sale February 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US GREEN ARROW/BLACK CANARY #5 Written by Judd Winick Art by Amanda Conner Cover by Cliff Chiang Variant cover by Conner With a recent tragedy hanging over their heads, Green Arrow and Black Canary realize that they may not have actually gotten married. But will they try again or drift apart in the wake of all that’s happened to them? Featuring art by Amanda Conner (GREEN ARROW/BLACK CANARY WEDDING SPECIAL)! Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. For every 10 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by Cliff Chiang), retailers may order one copy of the Variant Edition (with a cover by Amanda Conner). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information. On sale February 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US BAT LASH #3 Written by Peter Brandvold & Sergio Aragones Art by John Severin Cover by Walter Simonson Bat Lash faces frontier justice! Or, as it’s more commonly known, he attends a necktie party…as the guest of honor, of course. On sale February 13 •3 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US SUICIDE SQUAD: RAISE THE FLAG #6 Written by John Ostrander Art by Javier Pina & Robin Riggs Cover by John K. Snyder The Squad hits the kingdom of Dubai — where the corporate makers of Scarlet Tears have hired Carapax to defend their deadly business! Meanwhile, one member gets religion, and another prepares to pull a double-cross that could doom the whole mission! On sale February 13 • 6 of 8 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US DCU: Batman ALL STAR BATMAN AND ROBIN, THE BOY WONDER #9 Written by Frank Miller Art and cover by Jim Lee & Scott Williams Variant cover by Neal Adams The Dynamic Duo: yellow-bellied? Green Lantern tries to convince Batman & Robin to fall in line, but the pair takes him to school…in color theory! Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. For every 10 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by Jim Lee & Scott WIlliams), retailers may order one copy of the Variant Edition (with a cover by Neal Adams). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information. On sale February 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US BATMAN #674 Written by Grant Morrison Art by Tony Daniel & Jonathan Glapion Cover by Daniel More secrets of Batman are revealed! Batman finds himself in a torture chamber facing the last and deadliest of the three Batman replacements…and finally learns the tragic story of how they came to be! With a shocking appearance by Bat-Mite, this tale leads to more revelations about the young Batman’s participation in a bizarre isolation experiment as we learn how the terrifying consequences of his actions will alter the Dark Knight’s life in the months to come. On sale February 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US DETECTIVE COMICS #841 Written by Paul Dini Art by Dustin Nguyen & Derek Fridolfs Cover by Nguyen Scarface and the new Ventriloquist make their deadly return to DETECTIVE COMICS in a story destined to surprise readers! Plus, Zatanna guest-stars in this special tale! On sale February 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US ROBIN #171 Written by Chuck Dixon Art by Chris Batista & Cam Smith Cover by Tony Daniel Violet’s shady spoils are piling up as fast as Robin’s girl troubles…and he’s dealing with some spoils of his own. His all-nighters are sending his relationship with Zoanne off the rails — literally — and his visions of Stephanie around every corner have to be just that…right? Meanwhile, two of Gotham’s finest want to get in on the super-hero racket with Robin’s help, when Robin likes it or not! On sale February 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US NIGHTWING #141 Written by Peter Tomasi Art and cover by Rags Morales & Michael Bair As the mystery of the disappearing bodies of heroes and villains continues, Superman pays Nightwing a visit. Meanwhile, Dick Grayson's personal life takes a few surprising turns, and a new base of operations for Dick gets under way with a little help from his super friends. On sale February 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US CATWOMAN #76 Written by Will Pfeifer Art by David Lopez & Alvaro Lopez Cover by Adam Hughes In the underbelly of the Hell Planet from SALVATION RUN, Catwoman will have to fight through her turbulent past, her nightmarish present and a doom-filled future. The only person who can save her is the last person she'd expect to see this far from home: the Batman! On sale February 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US BATMAN CONFIDENTIAL #14 Written by Tony Bedard Art and cover by Rags Morales & Mark Farmer The secret of the Wrath's return is revealed as he demonstrates just how much he knows about Bruce Wayne's life — and his parents' deaths! On sale February 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US SIMON DARK #5 Written by Steve Niles Art and cover by Scott Hampton The most action-packed issue yet, as Simon rampages through Gotham to learn who killed his friend! Many a poor naïf has had to learn the facts of life the hard way, but our unfortunate hero is brought up short when he learns the facts of death. On sale February 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US DCU: Superman ACTION COMICS ANNUAL #11 Written by Geoff Johns & Richard Donner Art and cover by Adam Kubert Variant cover by Kubert The extra-length conclusion to “Last Son” is here! Superman and the new Superman Revenge Squad — Lex Luthor, Bizarro, the Parasite and Metallo — take on General Zod, Ursa and Non in a battle for Metropolis, the future of Krypton and Christopher Kent! Retailers please note: This issue will feature two covers that may be ordered separately. For every 10 copies of the Standard Edition (featuring a cover by Adam Kubert), retailers may order one Variant Edition (featuring a cover by Kubert). See the Previews Order Form for more information. On sale February 13 • 64 pg, FC, $4.99 US ACTION COMICS #862 Written by Geoff Johns Art by Gary Frank & Jonathan Sibal Cover by Frank Variant cover by Keith Giffen The penultimate chapter of "Superman and the Legion of Super-Heroes!" Crushed by the Justice League of 3008 A.D., Superman and the Legion uncover the horrific secret behind the conspiracy against the Man of Steel. But with the League of Legion Rejects a step ahead of Superman's every move, who can finally turn the tide of the battle? Retailers please note: This issue will feature two covers that may be ordered separately. For every 10 copies of the Standard Edition (featuring a cover by Gary Frank), retailers may order one Variant Edition (featuring a cover by Keith Giffen). See the Previews Order Form for more information. On sale February 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US SUPERMAN #673 Written by Kurt Busiek Art by Peter Vale & Jesus Merino Cover by Vale & Wellington Dias The action-packed final battle on the Moon, with the fate of Earth in the balance! Plus, major repercussions for LexCorp and Lana Lang, and Superman discovers what's happened to Chris and Lois, beginning a series of changes that will turn the Metropolis Marvel's life upside down! On sale February 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US SUPERMAN/BATMAN #46 Written by Michael Green & Mike Johnson Art and cover by Shane Davis & Matt Banning A new color of Kryptonite is introduced as Superman’s quest sends him after Metallo! But is Superman willing to ignore everything he stands for and rip out Metallo’s heart? What strange places will Batman venture to in order to save the day? Zatanna guest stars in this tale constructed by Michael Green (Heroes) & Mike Johnson with art by emerging superstar Shane Davis (MYSTERY IN SPACE)! On sale February 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US SUPERGIRL #26 Written by Kelley Puckett Art and cover by Drew Johnson & Ray Snyder Supergirl's battle with Neutron explodes out onto the streets of Metropolis,and Neutron doesn't care what happens to innocents! And as civilians fall, Supergirl makes a vow so impossible and startling, even Superman doubts she can keep her word! On sale February 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US SUPERMAN CONFIDENTIAL #12 Written by B. Clay Moore Pencils by Phil Hester Inks by Ande Parks Cover by Hester & Parks B. Clay Moore teams with Phil Hester & Ande Parks to shed light on the origins of the Jimmy Olsen/Superman relationship in the first of a three-part story, in which Superman invents a way for Jimmy to signal him, and Metropolis deals with giant murderous...toys? On sale February 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US DCU THE ALL-NEW ATOM #20 Written by Gail Simone Art by Mike Norton & Trevor Scott Cover by Ladrönn Secrets of Ivy Town revealed at last! What is Dwarfstar willing to do for revenge on the Atom? Plus, Wonder Woman asks Ryan to make a life-changing decision — he isn't answering anyone’s questions just now, because the Black Mercy has returned to Earth! On sale February 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US BIRDS OF PREY #115 Written by Sean McKeever Art by Nicola Scott & Doug Hazlewood Cover by Stephane Roux Black Alice flies alongside the Birds of Prey, much to the frustration of Misfit, who's still not been allowed to operate as an official member of the team. Oracle has her hands full with these two volatile teens, and things are about to get worse! On sale February 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US BLUE BEETLE #24 Written by John Rogers Art and cover by Rafael Albuquerque Lost in space! The Reach brings its Scarab home — and Jaime Reyes is about to die far from his, while knowing that his family and allies will be next. His salvation lies deep within the Blue Beetle legacy; it’ll take a hero’s efforts to find it. Don’t miss the shocking ending to this issue! On sale February 27• 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD #10 Written by Mark Waid Art by George Pérez & Bob Wiacek Cover by Pérez The Book of Destiny has cracked open wide...and wild team-ups spill out! Featuring Superman! The Shining Knight! Aquaman! And the Teen Titans! On sale February 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 COUNTDOWN SPECIAL: OMAC Written by Jack Kirby, Jim Starlin and Len Wein Art by Kirby, Mike Royer, Starlin, Romeo Tanghal, George Pérez and Pablo Marcos Cover by Kirby Witness the origins of OMAC in this spectacular 80-page giant collecting O.M.A.C. #1 (1974), WARLORD #37-39 (1980), and DC COMICS PRESENTS #61 (1983)! On sale February 6 • 80 pg, FC, $4.99 US THE FLASH #237 Written by Keith Champagne Cover by Freddie Williams II Art by Koi Turnbull & Art Thibert Wally West is at a crossroads — now that he’s got a family, how does he provide for them when he’s never wanted to be anything else but The Flash? The question dogs him throughout an adventure high above Metropolis in this moving stand-alone tale by guest team Keith Champagne (GREEN LANTERN CORPS) and Koi Turnbull (SUPERMAN CONFIDENTIAL). On sale February 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US CHECKMATE #23 Written by Greg Rucka & Eric Trautmann Art by Joe Bennett & Jack Jadson Cover by Kalman Andrasovfsky “Castling” begins here! It's been over a year since Pawn 502 went deep undercover inside the cult of Kobra. Now he's resurfaced, warning of a plot that will cost hundreds of thousands of lives and ignite a holy war across the planet, a plot that the Royals may not be able to stop in time. But can Pawn 502 still be trusted? This 3-part epic lays bare the workings of the DC intelligence community worldwide — and threatens to destroy it altogether! On sale February 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US GREEN LANTERN #28 Written by Geoff Johns Art by Mike McKone & Andy Lanning Cover by McKone The bizarre introduction of the Alpha Lanterns concludes as the trial of the Lost Lantern ends! But what does the induction of the Alpha Lanterns mean to the future of the Corps? What fate awaits the rest of the Lost Lanterns? Plus, Hal has a startling revelation about the "Blackest Night!" On sale February 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US GREEN LANTERN CORPS #21 Written by Peter J. Tomasi Art and cover by Patrick Gleason & Prentis Rollins It’s a desperate race to prevent Sinestro Corps rings from finding new masters! Kyle, Guy and the rest of the GL Corps discover a horrible plan that may affect their own Power Rings when Mongul learns what his recently acquired Sinestro Corps Ring can do! On sale February 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #18 Written by Dwayne McDuffie & Alan Burnett Art by Ed Benes & JonBoy Meyers Cover by Ethan Van Sciver WITNESS THE JLA’S BATTLE WITH THE SUICIDE SQUAD! The Justice League Vs. the Suicide Squad for the salvation of the Earth’s villains! Plus, more on Vixen’s power flux. On sale February 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA #13 Written by Geoff Johns & Alex Ross Art by Dale Eaglesham & Ruy Jose Cover by Alex Ross Variant cover by Eaglesham & Jose “Thy Kingdom Come” continues! The Justice Society has been tracking the “Heartbreak Slayer” — a mysterious serial killer targeting super-villains — for months. Now, as new members are welcomed into the fold and the Society expands, the JSA will come face-to-face with an evil that threatens the future they stand for. Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. For every 10 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by Alex Ross), retailers may order one copy of the Variant Edition (with a cover by Eaglesham & Jose). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information. On sale February 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US JLA CLASSIFIED #52-53 Written by Roger Stern Art by John Byrne & Mark Farmer Covers by Joshua Middleton "That was Now, This is Then" continues as the legendary team of writer Roger Stern & artist John Byrne depict two separate battles with the same villain years apart in the JLA's long and storied history! Issue #52 on sale February 13; issue #53 on sale February 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US JSA CLASSIFIED #35 Written by B. Clay Moore Art by Ramon Perez Cover by Sean Chen "Forward Through the Past," Part 1 of 3. Wildcat returns to his old Gotham stomping grounds to investigate strange happenings in a gym he once owned. But after so many years relying on the JSA, can he rediscover the solo street fighter within? And how long can he prowl the streets of Gotham without attracting the attention of other Gotham heroes? On sale February 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US JONAH HEX #28 Written by Justin Gray & Jimmy Palmiotti Art and cover by John Higgins Jonah Hex comes across a young man looking for revenge. But when that man’s quest spills the blood of innocents, Hex is going to spill some blood himself! On sale February 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US METAL MEN #6 Written by Duncan Rouleau Art and cover by Rouleau The terrors of Oolong Island are revisited as The Metal Men go toe to toe with Chemo and the other monstrous Board of Trustees at Magna-Tech Inc. The alchemical creature known only as The Nameless uses his stone-like Gogoloths to steal Magnus’ secrets for the elemental controlling Responsometers in a literal bid for earthly domination! Plus, the return of the Robot Renegades! On sale February 6 • 6 of 8 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US THE LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES #39 Written by Jim Shooter Art and cover by Francis Manapul & John Livesay The fortunes and status of the famed Legionnaire Princess Projectra are forever gone. But in the wake of the most devastating moment of her young life, Projectra gains an unexpected ally. Plus, Timber Wolf’s inner fury is unleashed — and another Legionnaire’s life may hang in the balance! On sale February 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US THE SPIRIT #15 Written by Sergio Aragones & Mark Evanier Art by Mike Ploog Cover by Paul Smith Are diamonds really a girl’s best friend? It sure seems that way when the Spirit tracks a diamond smuggling ring through a beauty pageant! On sale February 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US SHADOWPACT #22 Written by Matt Sturges Art and cover by Phil Winslade The Shadowpact loses a member to the Nightshade Dimension’s world of Myrra! Have the underground won at long last? The finale’s a free-for-all in a far-off land, but someone won’t be coming home! On sale February 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US WONDER GIRL #6 Written by J. Torres Art and cover by Sanford Greene & Nathan Massengill The explosive conclusion guest-starring Robin, Supergirl, Wonder Woman, Arrowette and more! Wonder Girl must uncover the truth behind Hercules’ lies and the fate of her father, Zeus, plus save her mother’s life. On sale February 13 • 6 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US WONDER WOMAN #17 Written by Gail Simone Art and cover by Terry Dodson & Rachel Dodson The finale of “The Circle” pits Wonder Woman against the secret sect formed solely to prevent her birth! But to take down this ancient threat, Wonder Woman must find a way to return to Paradise Island, from which she was banned! Meanwhile, Nemesis is left alone to face the rampaging army of Captain Nazi! On sale February 13 • 6 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US Collections/Hardcovers/Trades BATMAN: LOVERS AND MADMEN HC Written by Michael Green Art and cover by Denys Cowan & Prentis Rollins Michael Green, writer/producer of NBC’s smash-hit series HEROES, teams with classic Batman artist Denys Cowan for a tale set early in the career of the Dark Knight that sheds light on who the Joker was before he became the Clown Prince of Crime. In this volume, collecting BATMAN CONFIDENTIAL #6-12, discover how Batman first crossed paths with the punk who was destined to become his deadliest foe, and see just how far he’ll go in order to bring down the new criminal insanity that's inspiring Gotham City’s underworld. Advance-solicited; on sale April 2 • 144 pg, FC, $24.99 US GREEN ARROW: YEAR ONE HC Written by Andy Diggle Art and cover by Jock Oliver Queen has been a faithful member of the Justice League of America and defended Star City with his trusty bow and an arsenal of deadly arrows for years — now thrill to the definitive tale of how he became Green Arrow in this hardcover volume collecting the acclaimed 6-issue miniseries by Andy Diggle and Jock! Advance-solicited; on sale April 9 • 160 pg, FC, $24.99 US JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA VOLUME 2: “THY KINGDOM COME” PART ONE HC Written by Geoff Johns & Alex Ross Art by Dale Eaglesham, Ruy Jose, Fernando Pasarin and Rodney Ramos Cover by Ross A stunning new volume collecting JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA #7-12, featuring the prelude to and the first three parts of “Thy Kingdom Come,” the sequel to the classic KINGDOM COME! Welcome the newest member to the Justice Society of America: the Kingdom Come Superman! Coming from an Earth plagued by heroes-gone-extreme, how will this Superman react to an incarnation of the Justice Society he never knew? Advance-solicited; on sale April 16 • 160 pg, FC, $19.99 US LOBO: PORTRAIT OF A BASTICH TP Written by Keith Giffen & Alan Grant Art by Simon Bisley & Christian Alamy Cover by Bisley Don’t miss this new volume collecting both the 4-issue LOBO and LOBO’S BACK miniseries that helped make the Last Czarnian a legend, co-written by 52’s Keith Giffen! First, Lobo is sent to capture a crotchety old teacher who, along the way, makes life miserable for her captor. Then, Lobo must take in the most dangerous being in the universe — and is promptly killed. But heaven doesn’t want him and hell can’t handle him, so Lobo is reincarnated — as a woman with big guns and a very bad attitude! Advance-resolicited; on sale March 12 • 208 pg, FC, $19.99 US HAWKGIRL: HATH-SET TP Written by Walter Simonson Cover by Simonson Art by Renato Arlem and Dennis Calero Collecting HAWKGIRL #61-66! In this volume, Hawkman and Hawkgirl search for Hath-Set, the Egyptian priest who, like them, has been reincarnated throughout time, always finding new ways to torment them. After centuries, can they destroy Hath-Set, thus breaking the curse and freeing them to be together? Advance-solicited; on sale March 5 • 144 pg, FC, $17.99 US NIGHTWING: THE LOST YEAR TP Written by Marv Wolfman and Marc Andreyko Cover by Ryan Sook Art by Joe Bennett, Jamal Igle, Keith Champagne and others This volume, collecting NIGHTWING #133-137 and NIGHTWING ANNUAL #2, explores the lost year of Dick Grayson's life, after he quit being the Dark Knight’s partner and before he joined the New Teen Titans. It's the year a friend, a foe, and a love from the past returned from the darkness to haunt him and changed his life forever. Advance-solicited; on sale March 26 • 160 pg, FC, $14.99 US OUTSIDERS: FIVE OF A KIND TP Written by G. Willow Wilson, Marc Andreyko and others Art by Freddie Williams II, Koi Turnbull, Joshua Middleton and others Cover by Matthew Clark & Karl Story In this volume collecting OUTSIDERS: FIVE OF A KIND #1-5 and OUTSIDERS #50, Batman has once again assumed the leadership role of the Outsiders. And to take control of his former team, the Dark Knight is using five adventures to pick his new lineup! Find out who makes the cut! Advance-solicited; on sale March 19 • 160 pg, FC, $14.99 US ROBIN: THE BIG LEAGUES TP Written by Brandon Thomas and Adam Beechen Art by Freddie Williams II Cover by Patrick Gleason & Wayne Faucher Collecting ROBIN #163-167! Robin goes solo to battle a group of villains who take an entire hospital ward hostage. The only problem is that the gang is led by his former friend Dodge. Can Tim save the day and turn his friend from the dark side? Advance-solicited; on sale March 12 • 128 pg, FC, $12.99 US SHAZAM: THE GREATEST STORIES EVER TOLD TP Written by Bill Parker, Dennis O’Neil, Elliot S! Maggin and others Art by C.C. Beck, Jack Kirby, Gil Kane, Barry Kitson and others Cover by Alex Ross An earth-shattering volume collecting stories from Whiz Comics #2,Captain Marvel Adventures #1,137,148, Marvel Family #21, 85, Shazam! #1, 14, DC Comics Presents Annual #3, Superman #276, L.E.G.I.O.N. '91 #31, Power of SHAZAM! #33 and Adventures in the DC Universe #5. Advance-solicited; on sale March 26 • 224 pg, FC, $24.99 US SHAZAM: THE MONSTER SOCIETY OF EVIL DELUXE HC Written by Jeff Smith Art and cover by Smith Reoffered to coincide with SHAZAM: THE GREATEST STORIES EVER TOLD, this volume collects the award-winning 4-issue miniseries by Jeff Smith (Bone)! Billy Batson must use his extraordinary abilities to face an invasion of alien creatures as well as stop mad scientist Dr. Sivana and his Monster Society of Evil from taking over the world! On sale February 6 • 240 pg, FC, $29.99 US • RELIST SUPERMAN/BATMAN VOL. 6: TORMENT HC Written by Alan Burnett Art and cover by Dustin Nguyen & Derek Fridolfs Collecting SUPERMAN/BATMAN #37-42, written by Alan Burnett (Superman/Batman Adventures and Batman Beyond animated series) and illustrated by BATMAN art team Dustin Nguyen & Derek Fridolfs! This volume presents an epic tale that takes the Dark Knight and Superman from the streets of Gotham to the outer reaches of Apokolips in a quest that pits them against the terrifying galactic villain Darkseid, Scarecrow, Killer Croc, and more! Advance-resolicited; on sale April 23 • 160 pg, FC, $19.99 US SUPERMAN: THE MAN OF STEEL VOL. 6 TP Written by John Byrne, Jim Starlin and Dan Jurgens Art by Byrne, Jurgens, Arthur Adams, Ron Frenz, and others Cover by Byrne The series collecting the 1980s origin of Superman continues in this volume collecting SUPERMAN #12, SUPERMAN ANNUAL #1, ACTION COMICS #594-595, ACTION COMICS ANNUAL #1, ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN ANNUAL #1, and BOOSTER GOLD #23! Advance-solicited; on sale March 5 • 208 pg, FC, $19.99 US SUPERMAN: 3-2-1 ACTION TP Written by Kurt Busiek and Mark Evanier Art by Steve Rude, Rick Leonardi and Brad Walker Cover by Rick Leonardi & John Livesay Will Jimmy Olsen become Superman’s new partner in the battle for justice? The secrets of Jimmy's past are revealed in this volume collecting Superman #665, Action Comics #852-854 and Legends of the DC Universe #14! Advance-solicited; on sale March 26 • 160 pg, FC, $14.99 US SHOWCASE PRESENTS: BOOSTER GOLD VOL. 1 TP Written by Dan Jurgens and John Byrne Art by Jurgens, Byrne, Al Vey, Ty Templeton and others Witness the 1980s adventures of the time-traveling Booster Gold in this action-packed Showcase edition collecting BOOSTER GOLD #1-25, and ACTION COMICS #594! Over 600 pages of comics for less than $17 bucks! Advance-solicited; on sale March 26 • 624 pg, B&W, $16.99 US SHOWCASE PRESENTS: BATMAN AND THE OUTSIDERS VOL. 1 TP Written by Mike W. Barr and Marv Wolfman Art by Jim Aparo, George Pérez, Bill Willingham and others Cover by Aparo Reoffered to coincide with SHOWCASE PRESENTS: BOOSTER GOLD VOl. 1, this hard-hitting, value-packed volume features Batman's formation of the original Outsiders in stories from BATMAN and THE OUTSIDERS #1-19, BRAVE and BOLD #200 and NEW TEEN TITANS #16! On sale February 6 • 552 pg, B&W, $16.99 US SHOWCASE PRESENTS: PHANTOM STRANGER VOL. 2 TP Written by Bob Haney, Len Wein, Marv Wolfman and others Art by Jim Aparo, Dick Dillin, Ross Andru, Mike Grell and others The adventures of the Phantom Stranger continue in this volume collecting stories from Phantom Stranger #22-41, Justice League of America #103, House of Secrets #150, Brave and the Bold #8 and #98! Advance-solicited; on sale March 12 • 496 pg, B&W, $16.99 US SHOWCASE PRESENTS: PHANTOM STRANGER VOL. 1 TP Written by Bob Kanigher, Dennis O'Neil, Len Wein and others Art by Carmine Infantino, Curt Swan, Neal Adams, Jim Aparo and others Cover by Aparo, Adams and Bill Draut Reoffered to coincide with SHOWCASE PRESENTS: PHANTOM STRANGER VOL. 2, this volume reprints Showcase #80 and spooky tales from The Phantom Stranger #1-21! Over 500 pages of supernatural phenomena with tales from the Phantom Stranger and his skeptical counterpart Dr. 13! On sale February 6 • 544 pg, B&W, $16.99 US Johnny DC TINY TITANS #1 Written by Art Baltazar & Franco Art and cover by Baltazar & Franco Awwww yeah, Titans! Join us for the exciting first issue of Tiny Titans written and drawn by the amazing Art Baltazar and Franco! See what life is like at Sidekick Elementary and meet the new staff! Follow the madness that ensues when Beast Boy gets a puppy friend! Witness what happens when the girls meet a pink stranger with a melted ice cream cone! Find out what makes Cassie such a trendsetter! All your favorite Titans, in their cutest possible form, are here and waiting for you! On sale February 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US THE BATMAN STRIKES! #42 Written by Stephen Nilson Art by Andie Tong & Rob Stull Cover by Andie Tong There’s a new superhuman in Gotham City, and Batman has to find her before she gets squashed by Bane! On sale February 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US JUSTICE LEAGUE UNLIMITED #42 Written by Dan Raspler Art and cover by Christopher Jones & Mark Propst Untold tales of the Justice League! Before they were Unlimited, the League had their individual tales to tell. Wonder Woman has faith the Queen of the Royal Flush Gang can really make her parole stick. Will the Queen let her down or live up to new expectations? On sale February 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US TEEN TITANS GO! #52 Written by J. Torres Art by Alexander Serra Cover by Joe Quinones The Teen Titans thought they were the only game in town…so who are all these new teen superheroes popping up all over Jump City? With some of the Titans experiencing some problems with their own super powers, maybe it's a good thing! On sale February 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US THE LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES IN THE 31ST CENTURY #11 Written by Matt Manning Art and cover by Alexander Serra With the Man of Steel a thousand years away, Brainiac 5 takes the time to complete his records of Superman’s time with the Legion, including a never-before-seen adventure on Mars. One of Superman’s future allies has a legacy at stake — can the Legion help Superman set it right? On sale February 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US THE LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES IN THE 31ST CENTURY VOL. 1: TOMORROW’S HEROES TP Written by J. Torres, Jai Nitz, Christine Boylan and others Cover by Steve Uy Art by Chynna Clugston-Flores, Steve Uy, Ethen Beavers and others Collecting the first six issues of the explosive new comics series based on the hit Kids WB! cartoon! Don’t miss these exciting adventures, as the Legion takes on the Fatal Five and more! Advance-solicited; on sale March 19 • 144 pg, FC, $14.99 US LOONEY TUNES #159 Written by Scott Cunningham and Robbie Busch Art by by Dave Alvarez, Leo Batic, Scott Roberts, Mike DeCarlo and Horacio Ottolini Cover by Scott Gross Duck Dodgers and Bugs Bunny have been invited to dinner. Er…that is, to be dinner. Attendance is mandatory! On sale February 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US SCOOBY-DOO #129 Written by John Rozum, Keith Champagne, and Robbie Busch Art by Scott Neely, Roberto Barrios and Karen Matchette Cover by Ropert Pope & Scott McRae With school back in session, take a class in some horrific history with Professor Scoob and the gang! Plus, longing for the blockbuster days of summer movies? No worries, Scoob’s got the scoop on Snacks on a Plane and it’s deelish! On sale February 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US CARTOON NETWORK ACTION PACK #22 Written by Jason Hall, Sholly Fisch, Jim Alexander and Robbie Busch Art by Min S. Ku, Ethen Beavers, Scott Cohn, Mike DeCarlo and Scott McRae Cover by Travis Kotzebue & DeCarlo On a camping trip, Ben’s all set for scary stories, not scary monsters! Plus, Samurai Jack! On sale February 20 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US CARTOON NETWORK BLOCK PARTY #42 Written by Robbie Busch and Scott Cunningham Art by Robert Pope, Christopher Cook, Mike DeCarlo and Jeff Albrecht Cover by Stephanie Gladden A new dance craze is shaking up Camp Kidney! But the prizes may be more trouble than they’re worth. Plus, the Powerpuff Girls and Johnny Bravo. On sale February 27 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US MAD #487 Written and illustrated by The Usual Gang of Idiots Kick off the year in style with more Mad hilarity! On sale February 6 • 48 pg, FC/B&W, $3.99 US MAD KIDS #10 Written and illustrated by The Usual Gang of Idiots MAD’s new magazine for younger readers is back with more fantastic features, including Spy Vs. Spy Jr, puzzles, mazes, games, cartoons and more! On sale February 20 • 96 pg, FC/B&W, $4.99 US THE SPIRIT ARCHIVES VOL. 24 HC Written by Will Eisner Art by Eisner and Wally Wood Cover by Eisner Don’t miss this massive final volume of Eisner’s weekly Spirit stories. This volume collects adventures from the early 1950s, including the lushly illustrated series that took The Spirit from Central City to the surface of the moon, with art by Wally Wood! Advance-solicited; on sale April 30 • 294 pg, FC, $59.99 US THE SPIRIT ARCHIVES VOL. 23 HC Written by Will Eisner Art and cover by Eisner Reoffered to coincide with SPIRIT ARCHIVES Vol.24! The volume collects classic Spirit Sections from late 1951 and featuring such classic stories as "Heat," "The Counterfeit Killer" and "The Man from Mars." On sale February 6 • 204 pg, FC, $49.99 US • Relist CMX TERU TERU X SHONEN VOL. 1 Written and illustrated by Shigeru Takao CMX. Before she left her rural village to go to school in the big city, 6-year-old Shinobu told her friend Saizou to grow up strong so he could someday come and protect her. Now 16, Shinobu’s enjoying life at the Tokyo Private Imperial Academy. But when a male exchange student comes to the school, it turns out to be none other than Saizou! Although his appearance hasn’t changed much, he is now a skilled ninja. And his arrival couldn’t be more timely: Someone is out to get Shinobu, but no one knows who or why. Saizou wants to be more than a protector to his old friend — but he may have a rival. Advance-solicited; on sale March 5 • 5” x 7.375” • 200 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN+ LEADER’S HIGH VOL. 1 Written and illustrated by Arashi Shindoh CMX/FLEX COMIX. Eleven-year-old Daichi’s father is the principal at a school for budding young magicians. Daichi doesn’t have much in the way of magical powers and has even less interest in the subject. But one day, his parents abruptly take off for vacation and Daichi finds himself appointed to take his father’s place! Complicating his life further is the fact that Yozora — the beautiful student council President — is convinced that she’s destined to be with Daichi. Daichi also has to contend with a student council and a resentful teacher. Magic and comedy combine in this funny and fast-paced stand-alone volume from CMX/Flex Comics. Advance-solicited; on sale March 26 • 5” x 7.375” • 170 pg, B&W, $7.99 US • TEEN EMMA VOL. 7 Written and illustrated by Kaoru Mori CMX. The saga of Emma and William comes to its dramatic conclusion in this expanded volume. Emma’s been shipped off to America by the Viscount, the father of William’s jilted fiancée, and William’s in pursuit. In England, Emma’s employer has plans that could elevate Emma’s social standing. Meanwhile, the Jones family must deal with their societal blackballing, courtesy of the Viscount. Advance-solicited; on sale March 12 • 5" x 7.375" • 280 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN+ THE EMPTY EMPIRE VOL. 7 Written and illustrated by Naoe Kita CMX. FINAL VOLUME! From the moment his existence was revealed, Rose became the target of Idem, the current occupant of the throne. Both were cloned from Idea, the late and beloved emperor. Now they are about to team up…to find Idea! Is Idea really still alive? If so, what possible explanation can there be for the public story of his alleged death? The answers are revealed in this dramatic series finale. Advance-solicited; on sale March 26 • 5" x 7.375" • 224 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN FROM EROICA WITH LOVE VOL. 12 Written and illustrated by Yasuko Aoike CMX. “The Laughing Cardinals” concludes! Eroica has to rescue Iron Klaus from the KGB while trying to regain control of his newly purchased monastery. Find out what happens when Klaus finally makes good on his threat to send his underlings to Alaska — it’s no laughing matter. Then the Major finds himself stuck with Lawrence, his bumbling counterpart from the British SIS, in “From Lawrence With Love.” Advance-solicited; on sale March 12 • 5" x 7.375" • 192 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN GO GO HEAVEN!! VOL. 5 Written and illustrated by Keiko Yamada CMX. After a misunderstanding, Green — one of Prince’s servants — is banished from Hell. Despondent, he finds himself in Japan where, through the help of Shirayuki, he becomes the newest singing sensation! Not bad for a guy who’s dead! Then Shirayuki gets taken to Heaven — only to discover she’s to be put on trial. Is she really going to have to be saved from Heaven by the Prince of Hell? Advance-solicited; on sale March 5 • 5" x 7.375" • 200 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN MOON CHILD VOL. 10 Written and illustrated by Reiko Shimizu CMX. Teruto has conspired to cause a nuclear disaster in Chernobyl. His siblings Benjamin and Seth share premonitions of the disaster, and travel to Kiev to stop him. As they tour the Russian countryside with Art’s ballet troupe, Teruto tries to interfere in Art and Benjamin’s friendship. And now even Seth can’t decide whether to save Benjamin, or let her disappear into the foam of the sea! Advance-solicited; on sale March 19 • 5" x 7.375" • 192 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN MUSASHI #9 VOL. 14 Written and illustrated by Miyuki Takahashi CMX. Ultimate Blue Agent 19 opens up to Shingo and tells him of Musashi #9’s early days. Shingo discovers some of the reasons Nine is so cold and aloof, including the genesis of the falling out between Nine and Agent 21. That secret goes back to their first days together fighting the Russian mafia and learning what it truly takes to be an Ultimate Blue agent. Advance-solicited; on sale March 19 • 5" x 7.375" • 200 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN TOWER OF THE FUTURE VOL. 10 Written and illustrated by Saki Hiwatari CMX. One of the Seven Stars of the Hoku’itsu shows himself in Takeru's classroom! His goal: unleash the memories of the ancient monk Hotsuma, locked deep inside Takeru's head. This leads Takeru to climb the “Tower” once more, making another leap through space and time. At his final destination, he confronts the Master of the Seven Stars and learns of this mysterious figure’s own tragic story. Advance-solicited; on sale March 26 • 5" x 7.375" • 192 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN THE YOUNG MAGICIAN VOL. 11 Written and illustrated by Yuri Narushima CMX. “The Aethnici Incident” continues, with Ark — the Magician King whose rumored, impending death has set off shockwaves — revealing his true master plan. He has decided to choose a successor and make him a virtual god. Provoked by Ark and awakened by the true power of his Aetherial Eye, will Ibuki really be the one he will use to fulfill this goal? And if so, will even Carno and Levi be able to stop him? Advance-solicited; on sale March 19 • 5" x 7.375" • 208 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • MATURE READERS Wildstorm WILDSTORM: REVELATIONS #3-4 Written by Scott Beatty with Christos Gage Art by Wes Craig Cover by Ivan Reis & Richard Friend The hottest team-up in WildStorm history continues as Nemesis, Backlash, and Savant are on the trail of Armageddon! The pieces of the puzzle are coming into focus, but are leading them in directions they didn’t expect — like to the town of Tranquility and a reunion of Backlashes, as Jodi contacts her father, Marc Slayton — the original Backlash! But will he have any clues to the coming destruction, despite being the head of I.O.? Issue #3 on sale February 6; issue #4 on sale February 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US ASTRO CITY: THE DARK AGE SPECIAL #2: BEAUTIE Written by Kurt Busiek Art by Brent Anderson Cover by Alex Ross Beautie, the life-size super-powered fashion-doll member of Honor Guard, doesn't know who she is, where she came from or where she belongs. In this extra-length, decades-spanning Special, she searches for answers — answers of history and answers of the heart. On sale February 13 • 48 pg, FC, $3.99 US EX MACHINA #34 Written by Brian K. Vaughan Art by Tony Harris & Jim Clark Cover by Harris In the comics, Batman's closest ally is Commissioner Gordon, but in the real world, the vigilante known as The Great Machine finds that his relationship with law enforcement is much more complicated. Mayor Mitchell Hundred's storied past (and shocking present) with the NYPD is brought to life in this perfect jumping-on point for new readers! On sale February 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US MATURE READERS THE AUTHORITY: PRIME #5 Written by Christos Gage Art and cover by Darick Robertson The combined might of The Authority and StormWatch Prime have breached the defenses of Henry Bendix’s bunker...and what they find is mind-boggling! What secrets does this remote location hold — and could this be where Apollo and Midnighter were “born”? On sale February 27 • 5 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US DEATHBLOW #9 Written by Brian Azzarello Art and cover by Carlos D’Anda It ends here. The dream, the nightmare, the war. The good, the bad…all of it comes crashing down. There's not a damn thing Deathblow can do about it, and even if there was, why would he? He didn't start it. Ending it, however… On sale February 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • Final Issue MIDNIGHTER #16 Written by Keith Giffen Art by Lee Garbett & Rick Burchett Cover by Lee Garbett & Trevor Scott The new art team of Lee Garbett (HIGHWAYMEN) & Rick Burchett (BATMAN/HUNTRESS) debuts! There’s a new guy in town: Assassin8, a contract killer so deadly he’ll even give the Midnighter a run for his money — and his target this time is the Midnighter himself. On sale February 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US THE PROGRAMME #8 Written by Peter Milligan Art and cover by C.P. Smith Max’s attempt at tackling the Soviet super-humans head-on meets with disastrous results as the Dolls prepare for their next strike on American soil. The chaos of their assault is starting to spread through the country, as a race war in the South is about to ignite. Will the presence of Senator Joe further complicate things? On sale February 20 • 8 of 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US GEN13 #17 Written by Simon Oliver Art and cover by Carlo Barberi & Drew Geraci All the cards are on the table about the infamous “15 Minutes” project — and Caitlin’s the only one who can save her teammates from death...or worse! But will she be too late? Is New York City too big a place to locate and rescue them all? On sale February 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US THE HIGHWAYMEN TP Written by Marc Bernardin and Adam Freeman Art by Lee Garbett Cover by Brian Stelfreeze Collecting the high-octane 5-issue miniseries! In their prime, Able "Speed" Monroe and Ichabod McQueen were couriers capable of ferrying anything, anywhere, anytime. Now almost obsolete, they’re called out of retirement to deliver some very dangerous cargo for a dead President. If only they knew what is was — and why everyone else wants to kill them for it. Advance-solicited; on sale March 5 • 112 pg, FC, $17.99 US STORMWATCH: PHD VOL. 2 TP Written by Christos Gage Cover by Mike McKone Art by Andy Smith & Matthew Dow Smith Collecting issues #5 and 8-12 of the acclaimed series! In this volume, Jackson King takes his motley PHD team to pay StormWatch Prime a visit to see what they can learn from their super-powered, superstar brethren. But when a key cast member is left for dead, the PHD team must discover who is responsible. Will the investigation tear StormWatch apart from within? Advance-solicited; on sale March 26 • 144 pg, FC, $17.99 US STORMWATCH PHD VOL. 1 TP Written by Christos Gage Cover by Doug Mahnke Art by Doug Mahnke & Matthew Dow Smith Reoffered to coincide with STORMWATCH: PHD VOL. 2, this volume collects the first six issues of the series from writer Christos Gage! Former Weatherman Jackson King has a near impossible mission: develop new methods of superpowered-being apprehension and containment…on a shoestring budget! On sale February 6 • 160 pg, FC, $14.99 US • Relist FREDDY VS. JASON VS. ASH #5 Story by Jeff Katz Written by James Kuhoric Art by Jason Craig Cover by Richard Friend The Necronomicon’s demonic passages freed Freddy from the black hole of Jason’s subconscious and granted him the power to manipulate reality just like the dreamscape. Jason is being dragged down by hundreds of zombies — victims — from his reign of slaughter. And Ash is stuck in the middle trying desperately to get the book, say the words, and send the two monsters back to hell. It’s the non-stop battle royal horror fans have clamored for between the immovable object, the unstoppable force, and the wiseass retail clerk! The horror movie cross-over event of the century rages on! Co-published with Dynamite Entertainment. On sale February 27 • 5 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US MATURE READERS FRIDAY THE 13TH: BAD LAND #2 Written by Ron Marz Art by Mike Huddleston Cover by Mike McKone The tragic “Bad Land” comes to a conclusion in this blood-soaked finale! Will the snow-bound hikers survive the night as Jason prowls in the darkness? And what historic significance does the isolated Camp Crystal Lake hold? Answers will be revealed! On sale February 13 • 2 of 2 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US MATURE READERS WORLD OF WARCRAFT #4 Written by Walter Simonson Art by Ludo Lullabi & Sandra Hope Covers by Jim Lee and Samwise Didier Lo’Gosh remembers more secrets from his past as he and Broll fight alongside the Night Elves in Warsong Gulch. Will Lo’Gosh’s gladiator prowess and Broll’s druidic rage be enough to ensure their success? Plus, Valeera uncovers an assassin's plot while in Thunder Bluff, and must warn Lo’Gosh of the danger headed his way. Retailers please note: This issue will feature two covers that will ship in approximately 50/50 ratio. Cover A is by Blizzard Art Director Samwise Didier, and Cover B is by Jim Lee. Please see the Previews Order Form for more details. On sale February 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US Vertigo 100 BULLETS #88 Written by Brian Azzarello Art by Eduardo Risso Cover by Dave Johnson The mysterious Mr. Branch finds himself on the boardwalk in Atlantic City for a shadowy reunion with his “old friend” Cole Burns. Are they there to live it up, or is it simply time to pay the check? On sale February 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS ARMY@LOVE #12 Written by Rick Veitch Art and cover by Veitch & Gary Erskine Like any good prime-time soap, Army@Love reaches its explosive season finale with Allie taking on Batskuh, Royden taking on the monstrous Mother of Mountain and Loman and Flabbergast coming to a reconciliation…of sorts. Find out who lives, who dies and in what shape they survive as they head into Season 2 of Army@Love, debuting in a few months! On sale February 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS CROSSING MIDNIGHT #16 Written by Mike Carey Cover by J.H. Williams III Art by Jim Fern, Gabriel Hernandez, Matteo Guerrero, J.H. Williams III, and Jose Villarrubia Special anthology issue. With Kai’s surprise discovery last issue, Kai and his allies regroup to collect themselves. And while it starts with each of them sharing a memory with the others, the outcome will lead Kai to a decision that will change the course of his quest. On sale February 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS FAKER TP Written by Mike Carey Art and cover by Jock Collecting the 6-issue miniseries by the Eisner-nominated team of Mike Carey (LUCIFER, CROSSING MIDNIGHT) and Jock (THE LOSERS). Four friends party hard one night, like there’s no tomorrow. The next morning, they are five. Don’t miss this compelling psychological horror story! Advance-solicited; on sale March 26 • 160 pg, FC, $9.99 US MATURE READERS DMZ #28 Written by Brian Wood Art by Riccardo Burchielli Cover by Wood Early in the war, a Free States Soldier went AWOL in a botched attempt to defect to the other side. He was presumed K.I.A., but Soames is alive and leading the Ghosts in Central Park. So how did a rogue insurgent fighter become the city's most infamous eco-warrior? On sale February 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS DMZ VOL. 4: FRIENDLY FIRE TP Written by Brian Wood Cover by Wood Art by Riccardo Burchielli, Vikto Kalvachev and Nathan Fox Collecting issues #18-22 of the acclaimed series by Brian Wood! Matty Roth reluctantly lands an interview for Liberty News with an enlisted U.S. solider who's found guilty of a massacre within the DMZ. What follows is a look at how the DMZ came to be, from the perspective of a kid who came from the Midwest and walked right into a nightmare. Advance-solicited; on sale March 12 • 128 pg, FC, $12.99 US • MATURE READERS JACK OF FABLES #20 Written by Bill Willingham & Matthew Sturges Art by Russ Braun & Andrew Pepoy Cover by Brian Bolland We don't want to alarm you, but this issue of Jack of Fables is so explosive, so astonishing, and SO DAMN SEXY, that it may not be appropriate for pregnant women or those with fragile constitutions. This issue contains violent death, hot sex, heartbreak and betrayal, astonishing revelations, and delusional oxen. It's the dramatic, heart-stopping, pulse-pounding conclusion to the “Americana” storyline. On sale February 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US MATURE READERS FABLES #70 Written by Bill Willingham Art by Niko Henrichon Cover by James Jean Guest art by the Eisner-nominated Niko Henrichon (PRIDE OF BAGHDAD)! Before his final battle, King Ambrose, also known as Flycatcher, invited all of the Animal Fables currently trapped on The Farm to move back to their lost Homelands by coming to live in his kingdom of Haven. Boy Blue, determined to fulfill Fly’s last command, brings the news to the Farm — which starts a debate among the Farm Fables. Will they remain imprisoned at the Farm — keeping in mind that it’s a very comfortable prison — or will they journey back to the Homelands to take up residence in Haven? On sale February 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US MATURE READERS FABLES: 1,001 NIGHTS OF SNOWFALL SC Written by Bill Willingham Art by Charles Vess, Brian Bolland, John Bolton, Michael Wm. Kaluta, James Jean, Tara McPherson, Derek Kirk Kim, Esao Andrews, Mark Buckingham, Mark Wheatley and Jill Thompson Cover by James Jean Don’t miss a new softcover edition of the acclaimed hardcover graphic novel from FABLES creator Bill Willingham and a star-studded array of artists! This volume, set in the early days of Fabletown, long before the FABLES series began, featuring sequences illustrated by Charles Vess, Brian Bolland, John Bolton, Michael Wm. Kaluta, James Jean, Mark Buckingham, Jill Thompson and more, 1,001 NIGHTS OF SNOWFALL is both an entry point to the critically acclaimed series and an essential part of Willingham's enchanting and imaginative FABLES mythos. Traveling in Arabia as an Ambassador from the exiled FABLES community, Snow White is captured by the local sultan who wants to marry her (and then kill her). But the clever Snow attempts to charm the sultan instead by playing Scheherazade, telling him fantastic stories for a total of 1,001 nights. Running the gamut from horror to dark intrigue to mercurial coming-of-age, FABLES:1,001 NIGHTS OF SNOWFALL reveals the secret histories of familiar FABLES characters through a series of compelling and visually illustrative tales. Advance-solicited; on sale March 15 • 144 pg, FC, $14.99 US • MATURE READERS THE EXTERMINATORS #26 Written by Simon Oliver Art by Ty Templeton Cover by Philip Bond & David Hahn Laura learns an age-old lesson in how power corrupts — and how the only thing worse than power is finding out you never really had any. When she realizes that the Koribati Islanders have been manipulating her all along, Henry’s wayward ex-girlfriend begins a harrowing descent into madness. On sale February 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS LOVELESS #22 Written by Brian Azzarello Art by Danijel Zezelj Cover by Marcelo Frusin The year is 1927. In the hills and back roads of Missouri, two fugitives are about to experiance how little times change, as they come across secrets from a not too distant past, and a local legend gaurding them closely. . On sale February 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS HELLBLAZER #241 Written by Andy Diggle Art by Leonardo Manco Cover by Glenn Fabry "The Laughing Magician" Part 2 of 3. As bloodthirsty war-mage Mako carves a bloody swath through London's occult underworld, John Constantine tries to rally his former allies. But he has burned a lot of bridges lately, and he's starting to look like a man with a target on his back. On sale February 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS SCALPED #14 Written by Jason Aaron Art by R.M. Guera Cover by Jock “Dead Mothers” Part 2 of 5. The murder mystery heats up when Dash Bad Horse finds himself between a rock and a hard place after learning the shocking secret behind the suspect he's been chasing. Plus, Chief Red Crow greets a most unwelcome visitor. On sale February 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS NORTHLANDERS #3 Written by Brian Wood Art by Davide Gianfelice Cover by Massimo Carnevale Variant cover by Dave Gibbons Sven's one-man guerilla campaign to unseat his corrupt Uncle Gorm kicks off, with Sven exploiting Gorm’s superstitions and reverence for the “old gods.” Meanwhile, the Hunter's Daughter and Sven grow closer, but not as close as the enemy slave girl sharing Sven's bed nightly! Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. For every 10 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by Massimo Carnevale), retailers may order one copy of the Variant Edition (with a cover by Dave Gibbons). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information. On sale February 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS SANDMAN MYSTERY THEATRE VOL. 6: THE HOURMAN AND THE PYTHON TP Written by Matt Wagner Cover by Gavin Wilson & Richard Bruning Art by Guy Davis & Warren Pleece This volume follows Wesley Dodds on two chilling new cases. In “The Hourman,” the Sandman meets an unusual private detective who leaves felons hospitalized. “The Python” features The Sandman’s hunt for a mysterious strangler. Advance-solicited; on sale March 19• 200 pg, FC, $19.99 US • MATURE READERS THE VINYL UNDERGROUND #5 Written by Si Spencer Art by Simon Gane & Cameron Stewart Cover by Sean Phillips Armed with a recent photograph of his long-vanished mother, Morrison goes head to head with a ghost from his past on an explosive journey to rattle the skeletons in his family closet. On sale February 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS THE UN-MEN #7 Written by John Whalen Art by Mike Hawthorne Cover by Tomer Hanuka Part 1 of “Children of Paradox,” an anomalous new story arc. Agent Kilcrop reluctantly returns to the deviant dystopia known as Aberrance. As the city’s new security chief. Now, when an UnCorp employee is stricken by a grotesque illness, Kilcrop must face temptations he never could have imagined — in the form of a seductive sexpot with a sickening secret. On sale February 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS DC Direct JLA TROPHY ROOM: THE JOKER CANE PROP REPLICA UNLIKE ANYTHING PRODUCED BEFORE! The JLA Trophy Room is the heart of the Justice League of America’s headquarters. This mini-museum holds memorabilia from past members, as well as weapons from the team’s greatest foes! DC Direct opens the JLA Trophy Room for public viewing in 3-D for the first time ever as the prop replica program continues for 2008! This life-sized, high-quality, mixed-media replica features a metal Joker head handle! The two-piece solid wood staff section features varnished card suits, and the metal tip hides a Joker “gas nozzle,” activated by a twist of the wrist! Packaged in an upscale box, this prop measures 37.25” long and includes a metal wall display shelf (measuring approximately 5.5” long x 2.25” high x 2.75” deep) and a certificate of authenticity. Minor assembly is required. Advance-solicited; on sale July 30, 2008 • Prop Replica • $295.00 US. AME-COMI: WONDER WOMAN VINYL FIGURE Designed by UDON STUDIOS Don’t miss out as the world’s greatest superheroine goes from Amazonian princess to Ame-Comi warrior! The WONDER WOMAN VINYL FIGURE is a limited-edition, hand-painted piece in a 9” scale. This non-articulated plastic display figure comes with a base, is packaged in a 4-color window box with J-hook and is manufactured to order. Advance-solicited; On sale July 23, 2008 • Vinyl Statue • $49.99 US AME-COMI: CHEETAH VINYL FIGURE Designed by UDON STUDIOS Wonder Woman’s number one nemesis joins her in the world of Ame-Comi! The CHEETAH VINYL FIGURE is a limited-edition, hand-painted piece in a 9” scale. This non-articulated plastic display figure comes with a base, is packaged in a 4-color window box with J-hook and is manufactured to order. Advance-solicited; on sale July 23, 2008 • Statue • $49.99 US GREEN LANTERN SERIES 3 ACTION FIGURES The popular Green Lantern action figure line continues with a brand-new third series! The series features Cyborg Superman, Batman as a Green Lantern, Sinestro and Star Sapphire, all from Geoff Johns’ historic run on GREEN LANTERN and featured prominently in the popular “Sinestro Corps War” story arc! * STAR SAPPHIRE (6.5”) * SINESTRO (6.75”) * CYBORG SUPERMAN (6.75”) * BATMAN AS A GREEN LANTERN (6.75”) Advance-solicited; on sale July 9, 2008 • Action Figures • PI BATMAN: BLACK & WHITE STATUE: NEAL ADAMS BASED ON THE ART OF NEAL ADAMS SCULPTED BY JASON “SPYDA” ADAMS The popular BATMAN: BLACK & WHITE line of artist-inspired statues continues! Fans have been anxiously awaiting this design by Neal Adams, one of the most famous Batman artists of all time! This statue, which is a near-replica of the cover of BATMAN ILLUSTRATED BY NEAL ADAMS VOL. 1 (and the pose that first appeared in “The Joker’s Five-Way Revenge”), is sculpted by Adams’ son, first-time DC Direct contributor Jason “Spyda” Adams! It is certain to be another sought-after addition to DC Direct’s line of BATMAN: BLACK & WHITE statues. The statue measures approximately 6.75” tall x 8” wide x 6.5” deep and is painted in monochromatic tones. It features a logo-shaped base and is packaged in a black-and-white box. Advance-solicited on sale July 16, 2008 •Statue • $75.00 US WOMEN OF THE DC UNIVERSE SERIES 2: WONDER GIRL BUST Designed by Terry Dodson Sculpted by Jack Mathews The popular WOMEN OF THE DC UNIVERSE line of cold-cast porcelain busts continues with Terry Dodson’s Wonder Girl! Seen here standing atop Titans Tower, this fearless teen wonder has Ares’ lasso twined at her side. Collect all of the Women of the DCU: Series 2 busts in 2008! Wonder Girl joins Wonder Woman, Starfire, Cheetah, Batwoman and more! This WONDER GIRL BUST measures approximately 5.5” tall x 2.5” wide x 2.5” deep and is packaged in a 4-color box. Advance-solicited; on sale July 2, 2008 • Bust • $55 US IMAGE COMICS THE PERHAPANAUTS ANNUAL #1 Story TODD DEZAGO art & cover CRAIG ROUSSEAU variant cover MIKE ALLRED NOW FROM IMAGE! Making the leap to Image with an all-new, easily accessible, over-sized annual is THE PERHAPANAUTS, the most popular book you've never heard of! This annual is the perfect jumping-on point for any reader, providing a great introduction to The Perhapanauts in a self-contained tale that leads directly into the all-new ongoing series, beginning next month! Don't miss this chance to make THE PERHAPANAUTS the special treasure in your store! FEBRUARY 6 • 32 PAGES • FC • $3.50 SCUD, THE DISPOSABLE ASSASSIN #21 Story ROB SCHRAB Art ROB SCHRAB Cover ASHLEY WOOD After ten years, Scud the Disposable Assassin RETURNS! The series ended on a cliffhanger with our robot hit man agreeing to destroy the world. Creator ROB SCHRAB (MONSTER HOUSE, THE SARAH SILVERMAN PROGRAM) vows to conclude this indie gem in a four-part mini-series. Everyone comes back, but does everyone survive? FEBRUARY 6 • 32 PAGES • BW • $3.50 GUTWRENCHER #1 (OF 3) story SHANNON ERIC DENTON, STEVE NILES & KEITH GIFFEN cover KEITH GIFFEN art ANTHONY HIGHTOWER In rural New England, a hiker is infected with an ancient curse days before his 10-year high school reunion. If his soul is pure he will be able to resist its bloodlust, if not… nothing will be able to stop him! TAG: An all-new three-issue miniseries from STEVE NILES, KEITH GIFFEN, SHANNON ERIC DENTON & ANTHONY HIGHTOWER! FEBRUARY 13 • 32 PAGES • FC • $3.50 URBAN MONSTERS #1 story WILL WILSON art & cover TONE RODRIGUEZ “ROAD TRIP FROM HELL”—3000 miles of Highway. A 72-hour deadline. One American Dream. Four monster buddies have hijacked a classic T-Bird and are high-tailing it from New York to Hollywood on a quest for fame and fortune. And nothing is gonna stand in their way...except the Road Trip from Hell!! FEBRUARY 27 • 32 PAGES • FC • $3.50 HAZED OGN story MARK SABLE art & cover ROBBI RODRIGUEZ Casual sex. Eating Disorders. Bizarre hazing rituals. All horrible, slanderous stereotypes associated with sorority sisters. And all sadly true. Modern sorority life deserves a serious, sensitive and mature depiction. Thankfully, that’s not what HAZED is about. HAZED is a dark comedy about three young girls’ perilous journey through the world of sororities and eating disorders. From the creator of the critically acclaimed GROUNDED, HAZED is to comics what “Heathers” and “Mean Girls” are to film, only smarter, meaner and funnier. FEBRUARY 20 • 160 PAGES • BW • $14.99 RETAILER WARNING: MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES KRASH BASTARDS OGN story JOE CASEY art & cover AXEL#13 AN ORIGINAL ADVENTURE MANGA BROUGHT TO YOU BY IMAGE COMICS! They weld the dreaded shredders – shining atomic shark teeth biting through the scum of society! Their name is acid on the tongue of KAU DEATH! Cruising into the metro-sprawl via the grand ol’ Melody Maker, the KRASH BASTARDS take no stick – and give no quarter! THE TIME HAS FINALLY COME FOR TRUE BASTARD ACTION! GRAB YOUR STRINGS AND PULL! FEBRUARY 27 • 144 PAGES • BW • $9.99 LOADED BIBLE 3: COMMUNION (ONE-SHOT) story TIM SEELEY art MIKE NORTON, CHRIS JOHNSON & BEN GLENDENNING cover TIM SEELEY Jesus Christ is on the run, a rebel clone hunted by a merciless cyborg mercenary with ties to his past! Can he survive the onslaught long enough to help Sistine Centuria save the Mother of All Vampires, Lilith, from execution? It's more satire, blood and relentless Christ-on-Vampire action in the final Chapter of LOADED BIBLE: BOOK ONE, with art by ALL-NEW ATOM artist MIKE NORTON. FEBRUARY 20 • 48 PAGES • FC • $4.99 MIXTAPE, VOL. 1: FOOD ONE/JIM MAHFOOD ART HC art JIM MAHFOOD cover JIM MAHFOOD & JOSE GARIBALDI Fan-favorite and cult artistic sensation JIM MAHFOOD (CLERKS, GRRL SCOUTS, STUPID COMICS) releases his first classy, full-color, hardcover art book! Features never before seen art, album covers, sketches, flyer art, animation pitches and more! Must-have for MAHFOOD fans and art lovers everywhere! Very sweet. Also available as a signed and numbered edition limited to just 100 copies. FEBRUARY 27 • 48 PAGES • BW • $24.99/$39.99 LTD S&N ED PRINCESS AT MIDNIGHT OGN story ANDI WATSON art & cover ANDI WATSON Holly Crescent leads a sheltered life as a home-schooled girl by day. By night she's Princess of Castle Waxing where she wages a dangerous turf war with the Horrible Horde. First published in the Best New Manga anthology, reformatted here with ten new pages. All-ages, self-contained story. FEBRUARY 13 • 64 PAGES • BW • $5.99 THE NEARLY COMPLETE ESSENTIAL HEMBECK ARCHIVES OMNIBUS TP story FRED HEMBECK art & cover FRED HEMBECK Finally: a single massive collection, covering cartoonist Fred Hembeck's past three decades of work! All seven of his early ‘80s collections - Bah, Hembeck, The Hembeck Files, et al - are included, as well as rarely seen strips, personal commissions, online pieces, holiday cards, assorted oddities, and over a dozen stories ranging up to ten pages in length! A massive collection featuring the superhero industry's most revered humorist! Foreword by industry legend and creator of Spider-Man and The Fantastic Four, STAN LEE! FEBRUARY 13 • 900 PAGES • BW • $24.99 BRIT VOL. 2 TP story BRUCE BROWN art & cover CLIFF RATHBURN edited by ROBERT KIRKMAN Brought out of retirement, Brit is faced with a failing marriage, a new boss, an insecure partner and the return of... his sister? A new threat looms on the horizon that threatens to destroy the world. Brit will take it down, or die trying. Collects BRIT #1-5 FEBRUARY 6 • 144 PAGES • FC • $14.99 LIBERTY MEADOWS 10TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION HC story FRANK CHO art & cover FRANK CHO See how it all began from the very beginning in this all-new hardcover collection of the first issues of FRANK CHO’s fan-favorite humor series! Plus a special introduction by ERIK LARSEN and never-before-seen college strips than started it all and bonus sketch gallery. All the comic strips are completely re-mastered and uncensored! Collects LIBERTY MEADOWS #1-9. FEBRUARY 27 • 176 PAGES • BW • $24.99 LIONS, TIGERS & BEARS VOL. 2 TP story MIKE BULLOCK art JACK LAWRENCE & Joey and his stuffed animal guardians must thwart the evil schemes of the Beasties n this all-ages series. Joey and Courtney’s winter wonderland is shattered when the Big Cats of the Night Pride arrive with terrible news from the Stuffed Animal Kingdom. Now all that stands between the horrible Beasties and children everywhere are Joey, Courtney, and their imaginations. FEBRUARY 6 • 128 PAGES • FC • $14.99 NOBLE CAUSES ARCHIVES VOL. 2 TP story JAY FAERBER art VARIOUS cover CORY WALKER Collecting the rest of the early adventures of the world-famous Noble family, as the Nobles are re-introduced to the Blackthornes, a family of super-villains! Behind the glamour and wonder lie dark secrets, ruthless ambition, and twisted desires. Collects NOBLE CAUSES #12-31 and NOBLE CAUSES: EXTENDED FAMILY SECRETS #1-2. FEBRUARY 27 • 598 PAGES • BW • $19.99 PVP VOL. 5: PVP TREKS ON TP story SCOTT KURTZ art & cover SCOTT KURTZ In this collection of side-splitting strips, Brent and Skull swap bodies, the boss puts everyone through sexual harassment training, the gang travels through time to medieval England…and is somebody PREGNANT? Collects PvP #25-30 JANUARY 9 • 144 PAGES • FC • $14.99 SPAWN VOL. 5 TP story TODD MCFARLANE & BRIAN HOLGUIN art TODD MCFARLANE & GREG CAPULLO cover TODD MCFARLANE Classic TODD MCFARLANE and GREG CAPULLO at the top of their game in both art and story! Spawn, the archetypal anti-hero, returns – featured in pivotal confrontations with many classic villains. Complete your SPAWN library! Twenty issues of pulse-pounding sequentials! Collects SPAWN #76-96 FEBRUARY 27 • 144 PAGES • FC • $14.99 TRUE STORY, SWEAR TO GOD ARCHIVES, VOL. 1 TP story TOM BELAND art & cover TOM BELAND “YOU CAN'T LOVE TOO MUCH ONE PART OF IT”—They met at a bus stop at Disneyworld, by chance: A cartoonist from Napa, California and a radio personality from Puerto Rico. Read about how two people survive a long-distance relationship, a Cat-5 hurricane, a brother's wedding, leaving home to a new world and a protest nightmare to come together and achieve their wildest dreams. It's all here folks, the ENTIRE self-published run of the SIX-TIME EISNER NOMINATED SERIES, TRUE STORY, SWEAR TO GOD. Collecting all SEVENTEEN issues of BELAND's endearing romance/comedy/autobio series in one great book. Makes a GREAT VALENTINE'S DAY GIFT for the one you love. Collects TRUE STORY, SWEAR TO GOD, VOL. 1 #1-17. FEBRUARY 6 • 510 PAGES • FC • $19.99 IMAGE COMICS 2007 CONVENTION PRINTS FELL art BEN TEMPLESMITH FEBRUARY 6 • 11 x 17 • FC • $29.99 INVINIBLE DEAD art RYAN OTTLEY FEBRUARY 6 • 11 x 17 • FC • $29.99 LIBERTY MEADOWS art FRANK CHO FEBRUARY 6 • 11 x 17 • FC • $29.99 YOUNGBLOOD art ROB LIEFELD FEBRUARY 6 • 11 x 17 • FC • $29.99 ************************************************************************ ’76 #2 (OF 8) story B. CLAY MOORE & SETH PECK art ED TADEM & TIGH WALKER cover ED TADEM In 1976 New York, Jackie Karma reconnects with his sixties street-fighting partner Marcus King, and the two consider a return to kicking ass. In the second chapter of “Cool,” LA bounty hunters Pete Walker & Leon Campbell begin the hunt for a runaway stripper and we meet Jimmy Length, porn star turned hit man. FEBRUARY 13 • 32 PAGES • BW • $2.99 RETAILER WARNING: MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES BRIT #7 story BRUCE BROWN art NATE BELLEGARDE & ANDY KUHN cover RYAN OTTLEY & KELSEY SHANNON edited by ROBERT KIRKMAN GUEST-STARRING INVINCIBLE! It’s “Invulnerable” versus “Invincible” in a knockdown, drag-out brawl to end them all! Two heroes – one old enough for social security, one not old enough to drink – forced against each other. It's a story of strip clubs, giant robots and the terror from a transdimension! FEBRUARY 13 • 32 PAGES • FC • $2.99 CASANOVA #13 Story MATT FRACTION Art FABIO MOON Cover GABRIEL BÁ Time sure flies when you're killing people. Over on the E.M.P.I.R.E. side of things, the surviving cast members do a head-count, bury the dead, mourn a little and plan on avenging an awful lot-- all of which screams BAD NEWS for Zephyr Quinn. Who, speaking of, enters into phase 2 of Newman Xeno's sinister plan over on the X.S.M. side of things. Just what the hell are they building on X.S.M. Island? And what does that have to do with Casanova Quinn's disappearance? FEBRUARY 20 • 24 PAGES • 2C • $1.99 RETAILER WARNING: MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES CEMETERY BLUES #2 story RYAN RUBIO art & cover by THOMAS BOATWRIGHT “THE HAUNTING OF HERNESBURG,” Part Two—The terror of Hernesburg is revealed as the monstrous Huntsman, a legendary spirit that controls the beasts of the forest and harvests the souls of his prey! Completely ill equipped to deal with this threat, Ridley and Falstaff seek aid from the most unlikely of sources and, as usual, buffoonery ensues! FEBRUARY 20 • 32 PAGES • FC• $3.50 THE CIRCLE #4 story BRIAN REED art & cover IAN HOSFELD “THE GOLIATH TRAP,” Part Four—The new series from best-selling writer BRIAN REED (NEW AVENGERS: ILLUMINATI, MS. MARVEL) and artist IAN HOSFELD continues! As the history between The Circle and the murderous CIA Agent Y is revealed, MI-6 Agent Wallace Christopher and an unlikely ally chase the Goliath missile train through the wilds of Kazakhstan! FEBRUARY 20 • 32 PAGES • FC • $2.99 DYNAMO 5 #12 story JAY FAERBER art & cover MAHMUD A. ASRAR & RON RILEY A group of Dynamo 5’s most powerful enemies has taken control of Tower City. Now Dynamo 5 has to retake their city… starting with their own underwater headquarters! FEBRUARY 13 • 32 PAGES • FC • $2.99 ELEPHANTMEN #14 story RICHARD STARKINGS art MORITAT & STEVE BUCCELLATO covers TIM SALE & BOO COOK FUNGICIDE! The spore war is over, but not without casualties. Plus – STILL LIFE – STEVE BUCCELLATO illustrates the introduction of Vanity Case; Hip Flask's life will never be the same again. Special flip cover by HEROES artist, TIM SALE! FEBRUARY 27 • 40 PAGES • FC • $2.99 FEARLESS #4 (OF 4) story MARK SABLE & DAVID ROTH art & cover P.J. HOLDEN The hero known as Fear has lost everything: his armor, his mentor and the addictive anti-fear drug that allowed him to overcome his crippling anxiety disorder. Now, he must battle withdrawal as well as his arch-nemesis, who is giving the dangerous drug out for free. 32 FULL PAGES OF STORY! FEBRUARY 6 • 32 PAGES • FC • $2.99 GØDLAND #21 story JOE CASEY art & cover TOM SCIOLI BOOK TWENTY-ONE: UNSPEAKABLE! The showdown in Las Vegas (or what’s left of it) between Adam Archer and the Triad takes a decidedly deadly turn! You will all bow down before the terror of the ZARATHUSTRA BEAST! The future of humanity – its very survival – is decided here! 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MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI & MARK MILLAR Penciled by RON GARNEY & STEVE MCNIVEN Cover by RON GARNEY Experience CIVIL WAR and its major tie-ins from AMAZING SPIDER-MAN. The landscape of the Marvel Universe is changing, and it's time to choose: Whose side are you on? In CIVIL WAR #5, get ready for villains, villains, villains! Sides change and chaos reigns as the evildoers of the Marvel Universe make their presence felt in a new and shocking way! But when the underworld gets involved, can the Punisher be far behind? And in AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #535-536, Peter Parker contemplates a move that will mean new friends and new foes. In a conflict of this magnitude, there is no middle ground – Spider-Man’s move will cast him as either George Washington...or Benedict Arnold. Collecting AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #535-536 and CIVIL WAR #5. 72 PGS./ Rated T+ …$4.99 AVENGERS: THE INITIATIVE #10 Written by DAN SLOTT & CHRISTOS GAGE Pencils & Cover by STEFANO CASELLI "KILLED IN ACTION" Part 3 of 4 "Confirmed Kills" For some time you've known the secret of the SCARLET SPIDERS. Now here's what happens when CLOUD 9 finds out! Just how will the Initiative's resident headcase react to Michael, Van, and Patrick? And if that wasn't bad enough, just wait till you see what happens to another of our longstanding cadets! More death! More mayhem! No mercy! 32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99 BLACK PANTHER ANNUAL #1 Written by REGINALD HUDLIN Penciled by LARRY STROMAN & KEN LASHLEY Cover by JUAN DOE “BLACK TO THE FUTURE”: A special double-sized issue to commemorate Black History Month. It’s 2057 and the Watcher’s prediction came true: Wakanda is an Imperial Power steering the course for humanity’s future. As T’Challa prepares the next Black Panther for the great responsibility ahead, he must first reflect on the road traveled–a long and winding journey filled with surprises. 48 PGS./Rated T+…$3.99 CAPTAIN AMERICA #35 Written by ED BRUBAKER Penciled by STEVE EPTING & BUTCH GUICE Cover by STEVE EPTING THE NEW CAPTAIN AMERICA FIGHTS FOR THE HEART OF HIS COUNTRY IN A CITY GONE INSANE! Last issue was just the tip of the iceberg, as the Red Skull's master plan kicks into motion, and chaos begins to take hold of the US, with only one man to stand in its way, but is he up to the task? By Harvey and Eisner Award-Winning Best Writer Ed Brubaker with art by master storytellers Steve Epting and Butch Guice! 32 PGS./Rated T+…$2.99 CAPTAIN MARVEL #4 (of 5) Written by BRIAN REED Penciled by LEE WEEKS Cover by ED MCGUINNESS SECRET INVASION: INFILTRATION is underway and Captain Marvel is in the middle of it! What is the truth about Captain Marvel's trip through time? The Kree are here to find out! Brian Reed (NEW AVENGERS: ILLUMINATI) and Lee Weeks (DAREDEVIL) continue the epic return of the Universe's finest soldier! 32 PGS./Rated A…$2.99 CLANDESTINE #1 (of 5) Written by ALAN DAVIS Pencils & Cover by ALAN DAVIS Alan Davis’ freaky family returns! They’ve existed, hidden among mankind for centuries, a mysterious bloodline of superhumans, eternal and apart. And all they’ve desired is to be left alone, to pursue their individual interests in peace. But now, the existence of their hidden clan is threatened with exposure by the activities of one of their youngest siblings, Rory Destine, who aspires to be the costumed crimefighter called the Crimson Crusader! And now that the cat’s been let out of the bag, who or what is going to come calling at the Destine family’s Ravenscroft doorway? 32 PGS./Rated T+…$2.99 DAREDEVIL #105 Written by ED BRUBAKER Penciled by MICHAEL LARK Cover by MARKO DJURDJEVIC Daredevil faces Mr. Fear in the shocking conclusion to “Without Fear" by award-winning creators Brubaker and Lark! How far will Matt Murdock go to save his wife? What is Milla's fate? And what is Mr. Fear's final secret? All the answers are here! 32 PGS./Rated T+…$2.99 FANTASTIC FOUR #554 Written by MARK MILLAR Pencils & Cover by BRYAN HITCH MARK MILLAR! BRYAN HITCH! Need we say more? All right, we will! Who is Mrs. Fantastic? And how will her return into Reed’s life rock comicdom’s First Family? Also, get ready to meet the Invisible Woman’s brand NEW super-team! This issue kicks off a year-long storyline that will make FANTASTIC FOUR “The World’s ULTIMATEST Comic Magazine!” Promise! 32 PGS./Rated A…$2.99 FANTASTIC FOUR: THE LOST ADVENTURE Written by STAN LEE Pencils & Cover by JACK KIRBY IT’S THE COMIC BOOK EQUIVALENT OF A LOST BEATLES TRACK! Together, Stan Lee and Jack Kirby produced 102 consecutive issues of FANTASTIC FOUR. But there was a 103rd story they’d begun in 1970, but never finished—until now! Working from copies of Jack’s penciled pages, Stan Lee and Joe Sinnott have reunited, to complete the work they started almost four decades ago! Plus, this super-sized issue includes reproductions of Kirby’s unlinked penciled pages, with border notes and analysis by John Morrow, and a complete reprint of FANTASTIC FOUR #108 by Stan Lee and John Buscema, which incorporated some of the material from the lost story as a flashback. 64 PGS./Rated A …$4.99 GHOST RIDER #20 Written by JASON AARON Art by ROLAND BOSCHI Cover by MARKO DJURDJEVIC HEAVEN BOUND, HELL TO PAY, PART ONE Following the startling revelations of the previous arc, writer Jason Aaron (WOLVERINE, Scalped) and artist Roland Boschi take Ghost Rider down a blazing new road! Over the years, Johnny Blaze has lost everything to the curse of the Ghost Rider -- his family, his life, even his soul. But now, at long last, Johnny finally knows who's responsible for turning him into a flame-headed horror-show on wheels, and he's hitting the road, looking for vengeance and answers…but mostly just vengeance. 32 PGS./Rated T+…$2.99 HOUSE OF M: AVENGERS #5 (of 5) Written by CHRISTOS GAGE Pencils & Cover by MIKE PERKINS The action-packed conclusion! Thunderbird and the Brotherhood begin their purge of Sapien Town, backed by the authority of the House of M! Only Luke Cage and The Avengers stand in their way! But will there be anything left of Sapien Town when the smoke clears...? 32 PGS./Rated T+…$2.99 THE IMMORTAL IRON FIST: ORSON RANDALL AND THE GREEN MIST OF DEATH Written by MATT FRACTION Art by MITCH BREITWEISER, CHRIS BRUNNER, RUSS HEATH & LEWIS LAROSA Cover by KAARE ANDREWS Mothers, lock up your daughters when we revisit the continuing adventures of that dashing rogue, Orson Randall, the Golden Age Iron Fist! The last time we flashed back to the life and times of Orson Randall, in the much fan-loved and critically acclaimed IMMORTAL IRON FIST ANNUAL, readers unlocked several secrets affecting Danny Rand, the Iron Fist of today. Now get ready for more! We promise you spine-tingling chills, ass-kicking action and pulp-fiction adventure like you’ve never seen, featuring gorgeous flashback art by Mitch Breitweiser, Chris Brunner, Russ Heath and Lewis LaRosa! Orson Randall goes head-to-head again and again versus none other than…the endlessly mystifying and unstoppably powerful Prince of Orphans! How will their battle through the ages echo in the life of Danny Rand?! You bet your kicked butt it has everything to do with the kung fu tournament of death unfolding in the pages of IMMORTAL IRON FIST!! 48 PGS./Rated T+…$3.99 INCREDIBLE HERCULES #114 Written by GREG PAK & FRED VAN LENTE Penciled by KHOI PHAM Cover by ART ADAMS In the wake of WORLD WAR HULK, the Mighty Avengers are hot on the heels of unrepentant renegades Hercules and Amadeus Cho. Driven into a mindless berserker rage by Ares, Herc has become the critical piece of Cho's plan to utterly destroy S.H.I.E.L.D. What is Cho's master plan to wipe out the spy agency...and is he willing to get Herc killed to do it? Guest-starring the Champions of Los Angeles! Yes, seriously. 32 PGS./Rated A…$2.99 HULK #2 Written by JEPH LOEB Pencils & Cover by ED MCGUINNESS 50/50 Variant Cover by TBA Who is The Red Hulk? Part II. After last issue's shocking murder, there's evidence on the S.H.I.E.L.D. Helicarrier that will bring down the killer. So...The Hulk is going after it — and might bring down the Helicarrier instead! The one person standing in the Hulk's path — Iron Man! Also, the return of the LAST person you ever expected to see! Game on! 32 PGS./Rated A…$2.99 WWH AFTERSMASH: DAMAGE CONTROL #2 (of 3) Written by DWAYNE MCDUFFIE Penciled by SALVA ESPIN Cover by JOHN ROMITA JR. While an overworked Damage Control struggles to stay on the job, the Chrysler Building is on a rampage. That's right, the actual building. Meanwhile, the all-new Goliath joins Damage Control's Search and Rescue team, and Gene repairs a broken robot who may be the secret to survival in post-World War Hulk Manhattan. 32 PGS./Rated T+…$2.99 WWH AFTERSMASH: WARBOUND #3 (of 5) Written by GREG PAK Penciled by LEONARD KIRK Cover by JIM CHEUNG When the Hulk's deadliest enemy takes the lead, only the Warbound can defend the puny humans from his wrath. But can our heroes' oath to stand by each other to the end survive — when one of the Warbound themselves threatens to become the biggest monster under the deadly dome of Gammaworld? 32 PGS./Rated T+…$2.99 IRON MAN #26 Written by DANIEL KNAUF & CHARLES KNAUF Penciled by ROBERTO DE LA TORRE Cover by GERALD PAREL All paths have led to this: the inevitable showdown between Iron Man and the Mandarin! As the man behind the mask, Tony Stark’s life has hit rock bottom. His plans for the super hero Initiative have hit a tragic snag. His former flame, believed dead, is being manipulated by one of his deadliest enemies. Even to his strongest allies, Stark appears to be descending into a mental breakdown while everything around him swirls out of control. Now, with the lives of millions hanging in the balance, Iron Man must fight his way out of the darkness and prevent the Mandarin from releasing a plague that would change humanity as we know it! 32 PGS./Rated A…$2.99 IRON MAN AND POWER PACK #4 (of 4) Written by MARC SUMERAK & CHRIS GIARRUSSO Penciled by MARCELO DICHIARA & CHRIS GIARRUSSO Cover by GURIHIRU Iron Pack Assemble! Iron Man suits the Power kids up in style for the series finale. And how do they repay the golden Avenger for the cool new costumes? By destroying all of the hero's classic armors...and then turning the fight against Iron Man himself! Geez...kids these days! It's hero vs. hero...as a sinister super-villain secretly pulls the strings! Part 2 of 2. Plus…MINI MARVELS!!!! 32 PGS./All Ages…$2.99 IRON MAN: ENTER THE MANDARIN #6 (of 6) Written by JOE CASEY Pencils & Cover by ERIC CANETE THE FINAL BATTLE! The clock is ticking as next summer’s metallic movie star, IRON MAN, must stop the plans of his arch-foe, the megalomaniacal MANDARIN! How did their first battle REALLY end? Find out here as Joe Casey and Eric Canete bring you the senses-shattering conclusion! 32 PGS./Rated A…$2.99 MARVEL ADVENTURES HULK #8 Written by PAUL BENJAMIN Penciled by DAVID NAKAYAMA Cover by JUAN ROMAN CANO SANTACRUZ Hulk! Dr. Strange! Silver Surfer! The Sub-Mariner! For the first time ever in Marvel Adventures, the Defenders assemble! But can they stop arguing with each other long enough to save the world? If the monstrous Nameless One gets his way, the Defenders first mission together could be their last!! 32 PGS./All Ages…$2.99 MARVEL ADVENTURES FANTASTIC FOUR #33 Written by PAUL TOBIN Penciled by DAVID HAHN Cover by TOM GRUMMETT It's all fun and games when Ben tells a group of schoolchildren a rather fanciful account of a battle against the Rhino, but when the real life Abomination shows up, things turn deadly serious for the Fantastic Four. 32 PGS./All Ages…$2.99 MARVEL ADVENTURES THE AVENGERS #21 Written by MARC SUMERAK Penciled by IG GUARA Cover by LEONARD KIRK The Russians are coming! The Russians are coming! Get ready to cry "Wolverine!" at the top of your lungs, 'cause Avengers Tower is about to go all "Red Dawn" when the Crimson Dynamo invades! But who is the super-spy on the armored villain's trail...and can she be trusted? 32 PGS./All Ages…$2.99 MARVEL ADVENTURES IRON MAN #10 Written by FRED VAN LENTE Penciled by GRAHAM NOLAN Cover by FRANCIS TSAI Tony Stark has hired the world's greatest private investigator, Jessica Drew, to help him find his long-lost father. But when the Chameleon infiltrates Stark International under the guise of dear ol' Dad, Iron Man will need the help of Jessica's alter ego...the spectacular SPIDER-WOMAN! 32 PGS./All Ages…$2.99 MARVEL ADVENTURES SPIDER-MAN #36 Written by FRED VAN LENTE Penciled by CORY HAMSCHER Cover by DAVID NAKAYAMA Norman Osborn has bullied his son Harry into donning the guise of the Green Goblin to bust him out of prison. But when Peter Parker and J. Jonah Jameson get caught in the middle of the jailbreak, will Harry help Spider-Man...or destroy him? 32 PGS./All Ages…$2.99 MARVEL ADVENTURES TWO-IN-ONE #8 MARVEL ADVENTURES FANTASTIC FOUR #30 MARVEL ADVENTURES SPIDER-MAN #34 64 PGS./All Ages …$4.99 MARVEL TWO-IN-ONE #8 MARVEL ADVENTURES AVENGERS #8 X-MEN: FIRST CLASS #8 64 PGS./All Ages …$4.99 OMEGA: THE UNKNOWN #5 (of 10) Written by JONATHAN LETHEM WITH KARL RUSNAK Penciled by FAREL DALRYMPLE & PAUL HORNSCHEMEIER Omega gets a job in a fast-food joint, the Unparalleled Mink loses a family member and a body part, and Alex discovers that when you run away from home it's probably better not to retrace your steps, in the fifth chapter of the future-award-winning reprisal of Steve Gerber and Mary Skrenes "Omega The Unknown" by Jonathan Lethem, Karl Rusnak, Farel Dalrymple and Paul Hornschemeier 32 PGS./Rated T+…$2.99 MARVEL COMICS PRESENTS #6 Written by MARC GUGGENHEIM, CHRISTOS GAGE, ROBERT VENDITTI, RICH KOSLOWSKI Penciled by DAVE WILKINS, JOYCE CHIN, JEREMY HAUN, ANDREA DIVITO Cover by DAVE WILKINS CAPTAIN AMERICA leaps into action in WWII—and the Sentinel of Liberty’s actions affect not just the fighting troops—but even a man judged unfit for combat! Plus—KA-ZAR and SHANNA bring together the tribes of the SAVAGE LAND to fight a common foe…but how long can they stay united? Meanwhile, Detective STACY DOLAN tracks down a wanted terrorist—one she thought she already put behind bars—and an unexpected guest star reveals his link to the mystery of the VANGUARD. And finally—Michael Pointer, the GUARDIAN, has been hearing things…things he does not want to hear…in WEAPON OMEGA. 40 PGS./Rated A …$3.99 MARVEL ZOMBIES 2 #5 (of 5) Written by ROBERT KIRKMAN Penciled by SEAN PHILLIPS Cover by ARTHUR SUYDAM This is it, the brain-eating, limb-wrenching climax to the sinister sequel of the runaway hit series! The fate of what's left of the human race hangs in the balance as the Civil War between the Marvel Zombies comes to its shattering—and sickening—conclusion! 32 PGS./PARENTAL ADVISORY …$2.99 MS. MARVEL #24 Written by BRIAN REED Penciled by AARON LOPRESTI Cover by GREG HORN Brian Reed and Aaron Lopresti break the record set by Ms. Marvel's original series by reaching the twenty-fourth issue (cue fireworks)...and they do it in style! On Monster Island, surrounded by thousands of Brood, Carol Danvers regains her long lost Binary abilities...but the price may be her life! 32 PGS./Rated T+…$2.99 MOON KNIGHT #15 Written by MIKE BENSON Art by MARK TEXEIRA & JAVIER SALTARES Cover by ARTHUR SUYDAM Award-winning TV writer Mike Benson (Entourage) takes over the reins, with co-plotter Charlie Huston! “GOD AND COUNTRY,” PART 2 With Moon Knight leaving a trail of broken bodies in his wake, Tony Stark has one question on his mind: How the hell did this psycho get a Registration Card? But by the time Stark uncovers the truth, it might very well be too late. For Khonshu has great expectations of his avatar -- he wants the streets washed with blood, and what Khonshu wants, he usually gets. 32 PGS./Parental Advisory…$2.99 MIGHTY AVENGERS #9 Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS Pencils & Cover by MARK BAGLEY DOCTOR DOOM!! The Avengers invade Latveria to take down Doctor Doom for his chemical attack on America. Only maybe it wasn't Doom exactly. It’s wall-to-wall mayhem as Mark Bagley joins Avengers writer Bendis in this globe–trotting spectacle filled with hints about next year’s SECRET INVASION! 32 PGS./Rated A…$2.99 NEW AVENGERS #38 Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS Penciled by MICHAEL GAYDOS Cover by MARKO DJURDJEVIC The break up! CONSPIRACY, PARANOIA, BETRAYAL may have taken their toll on the Avengers newlyweds Jessica Jones and Luke Cage. After the shocking turn of events at the end of last month's NEW AVENGERS ANNUAL, has Jessica Jones turned her back on THE AVENGERS? Who better to help tell this story than Alias artist Michael Gaydos returning to Marvel for this special issue. Guest-Starring the Mighty Avengers. WHO DO YOU TRUST? 32 PGS./Rated A…$2.99 YOUNG AVENGERS PRESENTS #2 (of 6) Written by BRIAN REED Penciled by HARVEY TOLIBAO Cover by JIM CHEUNG Teddy Altman thought he was just an average teenager with super strength and the ability to shapeshift. Then he discovered he was the son of a Skrull Princess and the Kree's most famed hero - Captain Marvel. Writer Brian Reed (CAPTAIN MARVEL, NEW AVENGERS: ILLUMINATI) and Harvey Tolibao (IRON MAN ANNUAL, STAR WARS) bring you the tale of the Hulkling's first meeting with the father he never knew. 32 PGS./Rated T+…$2.99 THUNDERBOLTS: INTERNATIONAL INCIDENT Written by CHRISTOS GAGE Art by BEN OLIVER Cover by MARKO DJURDJEVIC The Thunderbolts work for the American government...but the Radioactive Man and the Swordsman are foreign citizens. When a mission goes against the interests of their home countries, where will their loyalties lie -- with their team, their homeland...or themselves? 32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99 NOVA ANNUAL #1 Written by DAN ABNETT & Andy Lanning Penciled by MAHMUD ASRAR, KLEBS JR. & wellinton alves Cover by NIC KLEIN The repercussions from ANNIHILATION: CONQUEST rocket Nova into his first Annual! As Nova desperately races to find the key to defeating the Phalanx, the tyrannical techno-fiends make one last attempt to enslave him—in an act that will unravel Richard Rider’s life right back to the moment where he first became the man called Nova – and possibly reveal his future! Ongoing NOVA writers Dan Abnett & Andy Lanning team with new NOVA artist Wellinton Alves and Dynamo 5’s Mahmud Asrar for huge action, shocking drama, and unmissable revelations for the book that Comixtreme.com calls “one of the very best Marvel books currently being published.” 48 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99 THE ORDER #8 Written by MATT FRACTION Pencils & Cover by BARRY KITSON With last issue’s near-disastrous attempted assault on California averted and citizens once again safe, it's back to business as usual for the Order and not a minute too soon. Two team members stranded in the desert are hunted by gamma beasts under the thrall of a mysterious government agency, and another has been de-powered and kidnapped by the vicious girl gang the Black Dahlias -- everybody's favorite California super-group that isn't the Eagles seems to be getting torn apart piece by piece. Because they are. But by who? Why? And to what end? The answers start coming hard and fast for the newest heroes in the Marvel Universe! By Matt Fraction (THE IMMORTAL IRON FIST, PUNISHER WAR JOUNAL, Casanova) and Barry Kitson (Legion of Super-Heroes, Empire). 32 PGS./Rated T+…$2.99 NEW WARRIORS #9 Written by KEVIN GREVIOUX Penciled by PACO MEDINA Cover by NIC KLEIN Now officially a member of the team, former X-Man Sofia Mantega undertakes her first mission as a New Warrior! But when things don’t quite go as planned, the Warriors are left to wonder: Did one of their teammates have an ulterior motive for pulling this job? 32 PGS./Rated T+…$2.99 PUNISHER WAR JOURNAL #16 Written by MATT FRACTION Penciled by HOWARD CHAYKIN Cover by ALEX MALEEV The Punisher isn't known for taking prisoners–so what's life like for those rare few that DO survive their run-ins with Frank Castle? When we last saw The Gibbon, he'd been poisoned and blown up by the Punisher and left to roast alive in a bar full of his D-List cohorts. And today? He lives in hiding with a fellow survivor, plotting his revenge against the man that took his life away, every tick of the clock bringing him closer to an inevitable explosion of violence. Fandom has spoken, and it has said "Gibbon." We listened. You're welcome. By Matt Fraction (THE IMMORTAL IRON FIST, THE ORDER, Casanova) and the legendary Howard Chaykin (WOLVERINE, Howard Chaykin's American Flagg!)! 32 PGS./Parental Advisory …$2.99 SHE-HULK #26 Written by PETER DAVID Penciled by SHAWN MOLL Cover by GREG LAND THE WHOLE HERO THING Conclusion! As the battle between an Alien Bounty Hunter and an Intergalactic Fugitive rages on around them, She-Hulk and her new partner must try to defend the innocent lives caught in the crossfire. Finally, Jen will re-learn what it means to be a hero – at a terrible cost. 32 PGS./Rated T+…$2.99 SILVER SURFER: IN THY NAME #4 (of 4) Written by SIMON SPURRIER Art and Cover by TAN ENG HUAT The Surfer resorts to desperate measures in his cosmic quest to avert galactic war. But, with patience running low and tempers burning bright, his one hope of restoring peace…is the threat of total annihilation. This one’s got it all, folks: turmoil, tragedy, and Terror From Beyond the Stars! Spurrier and Huat’s alien extravaganza roars to its sky-shaking finale, with the fate of worlds hanging in the balance! 32 PGS./Rated A…$2.99 THE TWELVE #2 (of 12) Written by J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI Penciled by CHRIS WESTON Cover by KAARE ANDREWS The Twelve time-lost Mystery Men of World War II adjust to the reality of life in the 21st century. But where do you go, what do you do, when everybody you knew is either dead and buried or in old-age homes, and the future you thought you were fighting for turned out to be radically different from what you imagined? 32 PGS./Rated T+…$2.99 THOR #7 Written by J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI Art and Cover by MARKO DJURDJEVIC 50/50 Cover by OLIVIER COIPEL & MARKO DJURDJEVIC We say thee HELL YEAH! After the events of the mega-blockbuster, multiple-issue-sellout, critically acclaimed first arc that restored the mighty God of Thunder and Asgard to full glory, Thor is back in action with a vengeance! And joining J. Michael Straczynski…fan-favorite DAREDEVIL cover artist Marko Djurdjevic comes on board to provide amazing painted interiors for an explosive two-issue arc! Thor’s never been more intense! 32 PGS./Rated T+…$2.99 RUNAWAYS #30 Written by JOSS WHEDON Penciled by MICHAEL RYAN Cover by JO CHEN The jaw-dropping conclusion to Joss Whedon (ASTONISHING X-MEN, Buffy) and Michael Ryan’s (NEW X-MEN) time-traveling saga! A HUGE shakeup to the Runaways comes as the kids try and find a way out of 1907. But can they escape a super-powered war on the streets of New York? 32 PGS./Rated T+…$2.99 GIANT-SIZE ASTONISHING X-MEN #1 Written by JOSS WHEDON Pencils & Wraparound Cover by JOHN CASSADAY Too big to be contained in a normal issue, the grand finale of Joss Whedon (Buffy, Firefly) and John Cassaday’s (CAPTAIN AMERICA, Planetary) landmark run is right here! The powerlords of Breakworld bring the fight to Earth. Can the X-Men stop them from destroying the whole planet? Will the Avengers join their fight? What we do know is this: one of the X-Men won’t walk away from this fight. Plus spotlight interviews with Whedon and Cassaday! 64 PGS./Rated T+ …$4.99 UNCANNY X-MEN #495 Written by ED BRUBAKER Pencils & Cover by MICHAEL CHOI “DIVIDED WE STAND” Reeling from the events of Messiah Complex, the surviving mutants reassess Xavier’s dream amidst the rubble of the mansion. Betrayed by one of their own, and mourning the loss of former allies, is peaceful coexistence still an option? The only thing that’s certain is an uncertain future for mutantkind. Is anyone safe in a world without X-Men? 32 PGS./Rated T+…$2.99 X-MEN: LEGACY #208 Written by MIKE CAREY Penciled by SCOT EATON Cover by DAVID FINCH “LEGACY” CLASSIFIED UNTIL THE END OF MESSIAH COMPLEX. 32 PGS./Rated A…$2.99 X-FORCE #1 Written by CRAIG KYLE & CHRISTOPHER YOST Art and Cover by CLAYTON CRAIN (Also Bloody Variant Available) Variant Cover by TRAVIS CHAREST “ANGELS AND DEMONS” Part 1 (of 6) There are lines that the X-Men have sworn never to cross. But after the shocking events of “Messiah Complex,” Cyclops realizes that some enemies need to be dealt with permanently… and the X-Men can never know about it. Enter WOLVERINE, WARPATH, X-23 and WOLFSBANE…X-FORCE. 32 PGS./Parental Advisory ...$2.99 X-FACTOR #28 Written by PETER DAVID Penciled by PABLO RAIMONDI Cover by GLENN FABRY A DIVIDED WE STAND tie-in! Following the events of MESSIAH COMPLEX, X-Factor Investigations is in shambles. Jamie is a basketcase from his trip to a nightmarish future, Layla’s fate is completely in the air, and Wolfsbane has to leave the team to join X-FORCE, though none of her friends can know about it. What will Wolfsbane tell the X-Factor team? What are they going to do about Layla? How is Jamie coping with his guilt? Get onboard here for X-Factor’s brand-new direction! 32 PGS./Rated T+…$2.99 WOLVERINE #62 Written by JASON AARON Pencils & Cover by RON GARNEY “GET TOP SECRET PART 1 Writer Jason Aaron (Scalped) and artist Ron Garney (AMAZING SPIDER-MAN) bring you a searing 4-part epilogue to the biggest X-Men Event in a decade. In the searing aftermath of “Messiah CompleX,” Wolverine has just one thing on his mind: revenge. But who is the focus of his rage, and what dark secret does he share with them? And how far over the edge is Wolverine willing to go to get what he wants? 32 PGS./Parental Advisory…$2.99 WOLVERINE: ORIGINS #22 Written by DANIEL WAY Penciled by STEVE DILLON Cover by SIMONE BIANCHI "The Deep End," Part 2 (of 5) Deadpool has something to prove—and if he can take down Wolverine, he'll do just that. Easier said than done, though, bub. Also, is it possible that there's something in Deadpool's past—something pertaining to Weapon X—that Wolverine was never meant to know? All we can say is, with the Merc With a Mouth on the case, nothing is what it seems! 32 PGS./Parental Advisory…$2.99 X-MEN: FIRST CLASS #9 Written by JEFF PARKER Penciled by ROGER CRUZ & JULIA BAX Cover by ROGER CRUZ No longer with Magneto's Brotherhood, Wanda Maximoff is at a crossroads. Should she become a super hero like her friend Marvel Girl? Or will the Black Widow succeed in her goal of Scarlet Witch - Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D.! 32 PGS./Rated A…$2.99 CABLE & DEADPOOL #50 Written by REILLY BROWN with FABIAN NICIEZA Penciled by REILLY BROWN Cover by SKOTTIE YOUNG SERIES FINALE! Alien symbiotes plus dinosaurs equals what? A threat unlike anything you've ever seen! The dreaded VENOM SYMBIOTE has multiplied, and made some new friends of the prehistoric variety, giving the Merc with a Mouth his final opportunity to prove himself the ultimate hero -- or the ultimate villain! Guest staring SPIDER-MAN! The FANTASTIC FOUR! The MIGHTY AVENGERS! And of course, those lovable goons from AGENCY X! 48 PGS./Rated T+…$3.99 NEW EXILES #2 Written by CHRIS CLAREMONT Penciled by TOM GRUMMETT Cover by MICHAEL GOLDEN The Exiles have barely arrived in a new dimension before they’re struck by disaster! Sabretooth, Psylocke and Mystiq find themselves in the middle of a long-running conflict between the two most powerful figures on the African Continent, the Black Panther and Ororo. As for Rogue, her fate ends up in the hands of a young man who calls himself Gambit — but if you think that tells you what to expect from this character and this story, try again! He needs Rogue to help him save his parents — Oh, and did we mention he breathes water? 32 PGS./ Rated A…$2.99 THE ZOMBIE: SIMON GARTH #4 (of 4) Written by KYLE HOTZ Art and Cover by KYLE HOTZ Two crashed cars and a downed helicopter in the middle of wooded mountains made for one baaaad day for everyone involved. Before anybody knew what was happening, the zombie infection contained within that army chopper spread like wildfire…and the uninfected aren’t any better off! An innocent is lost in the woods, and everyone’s racing the undead plague and each other to find her. Now, in the final issue of this gory re-imagining of one of Marvel’s most unique horror heroes, it all comes down to one man…the only man who can stand between the would-be victims and a horde of the flesh-eating living dead, a raging forest fire and the monstrous local folk. And that one good man is…the Zombie: Simon Garth! 32 PGS./Cardstock Cover/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. DEAD OF NIGHT FEATURING MAN-THING #1 (of 4) Written by ROBERTO AGUIRRE-SACASA Art by KANO Cover by KAARE ANDREWS Biochemist Ted Sallis and his team are on a mission: To recreate the serum that spawned the world's first super-soldier. But like the swamp itself, there are dangers lurking beneath the surface...Ted's partner Eric, his girlfriend Ellen, the government, terrorists...everyone wants what Ted has, but what Ted doesn't realize is...the swamp itself may want him! A radical re-imagining of the Man-Thing's origin begins here, in a horror-tinged tale narrated by Digger, keeper of the Tower of Shadows! 32 PGS./Cardstock Cover/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: FORCE OF NATURE ONE-SHOT Written by DUANE SWIERCZYNSKI Penciled by MICHAEL LACOMBE Cover by MIKE DEODATO Hot crime author Duane Swierczynski (The Blonde) and artist Michel Lacombe (Star Wars) unleash a “Force of Nature.” There’s nothing like chillin’ with your closest buds on a weekend fishing trip, especially when you’re about to launch the biggest criminal deal of your careers. Out here on the high seas, life is sweet. That is, until your engine explodes. And your boat sinks. And there’s no food or water. And the puking starts. And the backstabbing begins. And the only life preserver is in the hands of a man who wears a black shirt with a skull on it! 48 PGS./Explicit Content…$4.99 THERE IS A STRICT NO OVERPRINT POLICY ON ALL MAX TITLES PLEASE CHECK YOUR ORDERS AND PLACE THEM BY THE FOC. POWERS ANNUAL 2008 Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS & MICHAEL AVON OEMING Art & Cover by MICHAEL AVON OEMING ALL NEW! A crime in the present opens up clues to another chapter in Walker's colorful epic past! Award-winning writer and POWERS co-creator Mike Oeming steps out from behind the drawing table and joins Brian Bendis as writer of this epic self-contained story that also fits as a piece of the large puzzle being unveiled in the ongoing series! 48 PGS./Explicit Content …$4.95 POWERS is TM & © 2008 Jinxworld Inc. All Rights Reserved. KICK–ASS #1 Written by MARK MILLAR Pencils & Cover by JOHN ROMITA JR. Variant Cover by TBA Sketch Variant by JOHN ROMITA JR. The greatest super hero comic of all-time is finally here. WOLVERINE: ENEMY OF THE STATE's team of MARK MILLAR (CIVIL WAR) and JOHN ROMITA JR. (WORLD WAR HULK) reunite for the best new book of the 21st century. Have you ever wanted to be a super hero? Dreamed of donning a mask and just heading outside to some kick-ass? Well, this is the book for you--the comic that starts where other super hero books draw the line. KICK-ASS is realistic super heroes taken to the next level. Miss out and you're an idiot! 32 PGS./Explicit Content …$2.99 THE INCREDIBLE HULK VOL. 1 OMNIBUS HC Written by STAN LEE & GARY FRIEDRICH Penciled by JACK KIRBY, STEVE DITKO, MARIE SEVERIN, GIL KANE, BILL EVERETT, JOHN BUSCEMA, JOHN ROMITA, DICK AYERS, MIKE ESPOSITO & BOB POWELL Cover by JACK KIRBY Variant Cover by ALEX ROSS Dr. Robert Bruce Banner may have the appearance of a mild-mannered scientist, but after being caught in a gamma bomb explosion, he became the unstoppable engine of destruction know as the Incredible Hulk! Marvel is proud to present the tales of everyone’s favorite man-monster from the very beginning: From the earliest Stan Lee and Jack Kirby issues that put an irradiated angle on the Dr. Jekyll/Mr. Hyde complex to the Steve Ditko’s psychological slobbernockers in TALES TO ASTONISH and the Jade Giant’s return to his solo series, this Hulk-sized collection is the foundation for every purple-pants’d adventure ever! Featuring artwork by a who’s who of Marvel Age luminaries and scripts by Stan “The Man” Lee, they’ll introduce you to General Thunderbolt Ross; the tortured woman who loves both the man and the monster, Betty Ross; the Leader; the Abomination; and a series of earth-shaking fights between the Hulk and the Silver Surfer, Thor, Giant-Man, Namor, Hercules and more! Collecting the first adventures of the Jade Giant in one painstakingly restored volume with every page, every pinup and every letters column. Not to mention unused covers, critical essays and bonuses galore! Collecting INCREDIBLE HULK #1-6, TALES TO ASTONISH #59-101 and INCREDIBLE HULK #102. 752 PGS./All Ages …$99.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-2938-7 Trim Size: Oversized THE INCREDIBLE HULK OMNIBUS VOL. 1 HC – MOVIE VARIANT 752 PGS./All Ages …$99.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-3057-4 THE INCREDIBLE HULK OMNIBUS VOL. 1 HC – ROSS VARIANT 752 PGS./All Ages …$99.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-3056-7 HOWARD THE DUCK OMNIBUS Written by STEVE GERBER Penciled by GENE COLAN, VAL MAYERIK, FRANK BRUNNER, JOHN BUSCEMA, CARMINE INFANTINO & MORE Cover by FRANK BRUNNER Variant cover by MARKO DJURDJEVIC Get down, America! Vote Howard the Duck in 2008! That’s right, folks. It’s an election year, and what better way to celebrate than to cast your vote for the one candidate who’ll really tell it like it is. Born on a planet populated by talking waterfowl, Howard the Duck found himself trapped in a world he never made: ours! Howard was the archetypal outsider, able to see through the absurdities of human society in the 1970s with uncanny accuracy and an acerbic wit. His adventures presented writer Steve Gerber with a platform from which to engage in an ongoing critique of contemporary fools and pretenders, from power-mad capitalist wizard Pro-Rata to cult leader Reverend Joon Moon Yuc to the dreaded Doctor Bong! Experience for yourself the complete comic adventures of Howard in this Omnibus collection, reprinting his first appearances and the entire run of his first series. Collecting stories from ADVENTURE INTO FEAR #19, MAN-THING #1, GIANT-SIZE MAN-THING #4-5, HOWARD THE DUCK #1-33, MARVEL TREASURY EDITION #12 and MARVEL TEAM-UP #96. 800 PGS./Rated T+ …$99.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-3023-9 Trim size: oversized HOWARD THE DUCK OMNIBUS – DIRECT MARKET ONLY 800 PGS./Rated T+ …$99.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-3143-4 MARVEL MASTERWORKS: ANT-MAN/GIANT-MAN VOL. 2 HC Written by STAN LEE, LARRY LIEBER, LEON LAZARUS & AL HARTLEY Penciled by DICK AYERS, DON HECK, STEVE DITKO, LARRY LIEBER, CARL BURGOS & BOB POWELL Cover by JACK KIRBY Hank Pym and his ladylove, Janet Van Dyne, make their highly requested return to the Marvel Masterworks in the concluding volume of Ant-Man/Giant-Man’s Silver Age adventures! Penned by no less than “The Man” himself, Stan Lee, and illustrated by an unmatched cadre of Bullpen embellishers from “Dazzling” Dick Ayers and “Sturdy” Steve Ditko to Golden Age greats Carl Burgos and Bob Powell, you’ll need high pockets to hold onto the action and adventure that’s in store for you. Giant-Man and the winsome Wasp have the decks stacked against them as they go up against an array of antagonists from the wild and weird Human Top, Porcupine, Colossus and the Wrecker to the Incredible Hulk, Attuma and Spider-Man! Also presenting the debut of the world’s tallest Avenger’s new look and the Wasp’s own solo feature! You don’t need to be one of the smartest minds in the Marvel Universe to know it’s time to reserve your copy today! Collecting TALES TO ASTONISH #53-69. 304 PGS./All Ages …$54.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-2911-0 MARVEL MASTERWORKS: ANT-MAN/GIANT-MAN VOL. 2 HC – VARIANT EDITION VOL. 91 304 PGS./All Ages …$54.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-2912-7 MARVEL MASTERWORKS: ATLAS ERA HEROES VOL. 2 HC Featuring Captain America, Human Torch & Sub-Mariner Penciled by JOHN ROMITA, DICK AYERS, BILL EVERETT, MORT LAWRENCE & BOB POWELL Cover by JOHN ROMITA The Atlas Era Hero Revival continues with the adventures of the comics’ most famous trio of Communist conquering heroes: Captain America, the Human Torch and the Sub-Mariner! Beginning with the Big Three’s anthology adventures in Men’s Adventures, we then dive headlong into Captain America’s complete 1954 solo series. Illustrated by Bullpen legend John Romita in some of his very first super hero stories, you’ll see Cap and Bucky fight Fifth Columnists, Commie spies and even the Soviet Electro! Next up, it’s the Human Torch and Toro! Returned from his slumber by an atomic bomb, the Torch has rejoined his young sidekick in a battle to clean up threats as amazing and entertaining as vampires, killer robots and his 1950s nemesis, the Vulture. Their crime-fighting adventures even take on a global purchase, stretching all the way to the 38th Parallel and Communist Korea! And finally, for a quick taste of what’s to come in Atlas Era Heroes’ next volume, comes an assortment of Bill Everett’s lavishly drawn tales of the lord of the Atlantis, Namor the Sub-Mariner. Considered by many to be the definitive take on the character, Everett’s ’50s Sub-Mariner is nothing less than treasure from the deep! We’d be remiss to leave you without a bevy of historical bonuses, including a rare Human Torch tale that went unprinted for more than a decade, original artwork, Atlas Era house ads and an introduction by Hero Revival scholar extraordinaire Roy Thomas. Collecting MEN’S ADVENTURES #27-28, CAPTAIN AMERICA #76-78, HUMAN TORCH #36-38 and MARVEL SUPER-HEROES #16. 240 PGS./All Ages …$59.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-2460-3 MARVEL MASTERWORKS: ATLAS ERA HEROES VOL. 2 HC – VARIANT EDITION VOL. 92 240 PGS./All Ages …$59.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-2461-0 MARVEL MASTERWORKS: UNCANNY X-MEN VOL. 2 HC Written by CHRIS CLAREMONT & BILL MANTLO Penciled by DAVE COCKUM, JOHN BYRNE, BOB BROWN & TONY DEZUNIGA Cover by DAVE COCKRUM Back-to-press and fully restored by popular demand! Setting a new standard for Marvel super heroes wasn’t enough for mssrs. Claremont and Cockrum. In their second Marvel Masterworks outing with the Uncanny X-Men, they aren’t just aiming for All-New and All-Different, they’re shooting for the stars! But before they can reach those heights, Jean Grey must fall from the heavens in order to save her teammates lives — and to emerge from the ashes as the Phoenix! While they’ve been able to save one of their family, the X-Men must next face a fight from within the family. The Juggernaut and Black Tom Cassidy drive the Children of Atom to the edge of disaster, pushing Storm into the depths of childhood horrors, and testing the mettle of Colossus and Wolverine to their utmost. And then, at the breaking point, comes the return of Magneto! Then it’s off to the stars and to the Shi’Ar Empire to meet the Starjammers, Lilandra, Deathbird and the Imperial Guard — not to mention a certain John Byrne! Also featuring the first appearance of Weapon Alpha, the cornerstone of both Alpha Flight and Wolverine’s storied past in Weapon X, and a baseball game so wild it could only be the X-Men! Collecting X-MEN #101-110. 192 PGS./All Ages …$54.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-3139-7 MARVEL MASTERWORKS: UNCANNY X-MEN VOL. 2 HC – VARIANT EDITION VOL. 12 192 PGS./All Ages …$54.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-3140-3 LAURELL K. HAMILTON'S ANITA BLAKE, VAMPIRE HUNTER: THE FIRST DEATH HC Written by LAURELL K. HAMILTON & JONATHON GREEN Penciled by WELLINTON ALVES Covers by BRETT BOOTH Her fans have been asking for it; now, Laurell K. Hamilton delivers a look into Anita Blake's past. Written by Laurell K. Hamilton herself, along with Jonathon Green, THE FIRST DEATH takes place almost a year before the events being chronicled in GUILTY PLEASURES. Witness the first meeting of Anita and Jean-Claude, Anita's first time inside Guilty Pleasures, her first serial-killer case, and an early encounter with Edward. Prepare to be thrilled by this original story produced especially for comics! Collecting LAURELL K. HAMILTON'S ANITA BLAKE, VAMPIRE HUNTER: THE FIRST DEATH #1-2, plus the ANITA BLAKE, VAMPIRE HUNTER: GUILTY PLEASURES HANDBOOK. 96 PGS./Parental Advisory …$19.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-2941-7 Trim size: standard LAURELL K. HAMILTON'S ANITA BLAKE, VAMPIRE HUNTER: THE FIRST DEATH HC – DIRECT MARKET ONLY 96 PGS./Parental Advisory …$19.99 MARVEL ILLUSTRATED: LAST OF THE MOHICANS PREMIERE HC Written by ROY THOMAS (based on the novel by JAMES FENIMORE COOPER) Penciled by STEVEN KURTH & DENIS MEDRI Cover by JOHN WATSON The very first MARVEL ILLUSTRATED story, The House of Ideas’ new foray into classic literature, featuring an adaptation of James Fenimore Cooper’s renowned novel! Adapted by writer Roy Thomas, who’s a Marvel classic himself (AVENGERS, X-MEN, CONAN) with stunning art by Marvel newcomer Steve Kurth. LAST OF THE MOHICANS tells the seminal story of a race on the brink of disappearance due to the inexorable push of civilization into the wilderness of the New World. It’s a tale that will touch readers of every age with both its timeless realization of an important historical period — and with its powerful action and adventure! This isn’t your father’s classic comics! Collecting MARVEL ILLUSTRATED: LAST OF THE MOHICANS #1-6. 188 PGS./Parental Advisory …$19.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-2443-6 Trim size: standard MARVEL ILLUSTRATED: THE MAN IN THE IRON MASK PREMIERE HC Written by ROY THOMAS (based on the novel by ALEXANDER DUMAS) Penciled by HUGO PETRUS Cover by MARKO DJURDJEVIC Alexander Dumas’ brilliant follow-up to The Three Musketeers, brought to vivid life as only Roy Thomas and Hugo Petrus can! Deep inside the French prison known as the Bastille resides prisoner number 12, Philippe…who is none other than the twin brother of King Louis XIV. He was incarcerated to prevent him from setting off a civil war in his quest for the kingship itself. But there are forces who will work tirelessly to free this man in the iron mask — and put Philippe on the throne! It’s an adaptation that will draw you in with political intrigue so timely it will shock you. Collecting MARVEL ILLUSTRATED: THE MAN IN THE IRON MASK #1-6. 144 PGS./Rated T+ …$19.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-2592-1 Trim size: standard MARVEL ILLUSTRATED: TREASURE ISLAND PREMIERE HC Written by ROY THOMAS (based on the novel by ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON) Penciled by MARIO GULLY Cover by GREG HILDEBRANDT Robert Louis Stevenson’s seafaring adventure is brought to graphic life by scrivener Roy Thomas (X-MEN, AVENGERS, CONAN) and a new penciling sensation Mario Gully! This is a classic tale that has thrilled generations of readers, taken in by the allure of the sea — as only Stevenson could present it! Don’t dare miss this limited adaptation of the entire novel, me hearties, or walkin’ the plank ye’ll be! Collecting MARVEL ILLUSTRATED: TREASURE ISLAND #1-6. 144 PGS./ Rated T+ …$19.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-2594-5 Trim size: standard ULTIMATE POWER HC Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS, JEPH LOEB & J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI Penciled by GREG LAND Cover by GREG LAND The Fantastic Four’s leader, Reed Richards, has accidentally punched a hole into an adjacent universe in a desperate bid to gain the knowledge he needs to cure his friend Ben Grimm — a.k.a. the Thing. But something has come through the aperture from a realm known as the Supremeverse: the Squadron Supreme! They are angry and here to arrest young Reed for high crimes against their world. You must not miss the crossover of the decade! Collecting ULTIMATE POWER #1-9. Plus handbook bios and other extras. 232 PGS./Rated T+ …$34.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-2366-8 Trim size: oversized ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN VOL. 9 HC Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS Penciled by MARK BAGLEY Cover by MARK BAGLEY This deluxe hardcover collects ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN VOL. 17: CLONE SAGA and ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN VOL. 18: ULTIMATE KNIGHTS, plus extras. In CLONE SAGA, Spider-Man comes face-to-face with the most unexpected foe of all: Peter Parker! But Peter Parker is Spider-Man…isn’t he? Who’s who becomes a dangerous guessing game as a sinister series of clones turns Peter’s life upside-down and forces Spider-Man into a devastating confrontation with one of his oldest foes. Guest-starring the Fantastic Four, Nick Fury, the Ultimates, the X-Men and the all-new, all-different Spider-Woman! And in ULTIMATE KNIGHTS, Daredevil attempts to enlist Spider-Man in a crusade to bring down the Kingpin – permanently. But with his Aunt’s life hanging by a thread, and his serious girl problems with MJ and Kitty Pryde, crimebusting may be the last thing on young Mr. Parker’s mind. Collecting ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN #97-111. 400 PGS./Rated A …$39.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-3081-9 Trim size: oversized These ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN HARDCOVERS STILL AVAILABLE! ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN VOL. 1…$29.99 (ISBN: 0-7851-0898-X) ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN VOL. 2…$29.99 (ISBN: 0-7851-1061-5) ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN VOL. 3…$29.99 (ISBN: 0-7851-1156-5) ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN VOL. 4…$29.99 (ISBN: 0-7851-1249-9) ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN VOL. 5…$29.99 (ISBN: 0-7851-1401-7) ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN VOL. 6…$29.99 (ISBN: 0-7851-1841-1) ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN VOL. 7…$29.99 (ISBN: 0-7851-2148-X) ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN VOL. 8…$29.99 (ISBN: 0-7851-2604-X) WOLVERINE: ORIGINS VOL. 4 – OUR WAR PREMIERE HC Written by DANIEL WAY Penciled by STEVE DILLON & KAARE ANDREWS Cover by ED MCGUINNESS Wolverine’s history with Captain America revealed! In the early days of WWII, before America’s “official” involvement in the war, Captain America, still wet behind the ears, embarked on a clandestine mission to the island nation of Madripoor. Guess who he met there? And guess what? It wasn’t a coincidence. Collecting WOLVERINE: ORIGINS #16-20 and ANNUAL #1. 160 PGS./Parental Advisory …$19.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-2638-6 Trim Size: Standard These WOLVERINE: ORIGINS TRADE PAPERBACKS STILL AVAILABLE! WOLVERINE ORIGINS VOL. 1 – BORN IN BLOOD TPB…$13.99 (ISBN: 0-7851-2287-7) WOLVERINE: ORIGINS VOL. 2 – SAVIOR TPB…$13.99 (ISBN: 978-0-7851-2288-3 WOLVERINE: ORIGINS VOL. 3 – SWIFT AND TERRIBLE TPB…$13.99 (ISBN: 978-0-7851-2613-3) PUNISHER MAX VOL. 4 HC Written by GARTH ENNIS Penciled by LEANDRO FERNANDEZ & LAN MEDINA Cover by TIM BRADSTREET This deluxe hardcover collects PUNISHER MAX VOL. 7: MAN OF STONE and PUNISHER MAX VOL. 8: WIDOWMAKER, plus extras. In MAN OF STONE, two new players arrive to work out a lethal grudge as British Special Forces and Taliban insurgents face off in the Afghan highlands. One is Frank Castle, the man they call the Punisher. The other is General Nikolai Alexandrovich Zakharov, Soviet war criminal, known as the Man of Stone. Neither will stop until the other is dead – and Zakharov has brought not only a platoon of elite shock troops, but CIA traitor Rawlins, blackest of black operators. Castle has allies of his own, but this is old, bad, bloody country. You go to war in Afghanistan...and everybody dies. And in WIDOWMAKER, five Mafia widows are going to try what so many of their menfolk failed at: They're going to take the Punisher down. But they're not the only ones out for revenge. You spend your life married to organized crime, you end up with things in your past you'd rather forget. And for these women, the past is coming back in the worst way possible. Armed. Deadly. And hungry for justice. Collecting PUNISHER #37-49. 320 PGS./Explicit Content …$29.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-2867-0 Trim size: oversized These PUNISHER MAX HARDCOVERS STILL AVAILABLE! PUNISHER MAX VOL. 1…$29.99 (ISBN: 0-7851-1840-3) PUNISHER MAX VOL. 2…$29.99 (ISBN: 0-7851-2022-X) PUNISHER MAX VOL. 3…$29.99 (ISBN: 0-7851-1981-7) MS. MARVEL VOL. 4: MONSTER SMASH PREMIERE HC Written by BRIAN REED Penciled by AARON LOPRESTI Cover by GREG HORN The ongoing team of writer Brian Reed and artist Aaron Lopresti knock it out of the park with stories that will have fans of female heroes buzzing! Ms. Marvel drafts two recruits from the Initiative…Machine Man and Sleepwalker?! When Araña is kidnapped, it's time for Carol Danvers to use her newly expanded strike force to squash an evil that's hit too close to home! Plus: This is it – one of the biggest mysteries of Ms. Marvel's life is revealed. Carol Danvers heads to Monster Island, where the very fate of the planet Earth – and possibly the galaxy – hangs in the balance. Collecting MS. MARVEL #18-24. 160 PGS./Rated T+ …$19.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-3018-5 Trim size: standard These MS. MARVEL TRADE PAPERBACKS STILL AVAILABLE! MS. MARVEL VOL. 1: BEST OF THE BEST TPB…$14.99 (ISBN: 0-7851-1996-5) MS. MARVEL VOL. 2: CIVIL WAR TPB…$14.99 (ISBN: 978-0-7851-2305-7) MS. MARVEL VOL. 3: OPERATION LIGHTNING STORM TPB…$14.99 (ISBN: 978-0 7851-2890-8] ONSLAUGHT REBORN HC Written by JEPH LOEB Penciled by ROB LIEFELD Cover by ROB LIEFELD Marvel’s greatest heroes sacrificed themselves to save the world from the deadliest threat they had ever faced: Onslaught! The lives of the Fantastic Four and the Avengers were saved only when Franklin Richards created a parallel universe, where we found those heroes, reborn! But this world has long since merged back into our own, and the evil Onslaught -- forged from the most vile parts of Magneto’s and Professor X’s psyches -- has been presumed long dead. But now, he, himself, is reborn -- and he’s bringing fragments of the other universe with him! Join comics superstars Jeph Loeb and Rob Liefeld in this no-holds-barred, all-out action extravaganza -- celebrating the 10th anniversary of the event that changed Marvel history -- as Onslaught, the Marvel Universe and the Heroes Reborn Universe collide in this massive crossover! Collecting ONSLAUGHT REBORN #1-5. 120 PGS./Rated T+ …$19.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-2191-6 Trim Size: Oversized FINAL ORDER CUT-OFF 1/3, (ON-SALE 2/6/08) Order Using this Code: NOV072221 IRON MAN: DEMON IN A BOTTLE PREMIERE HC Written by DAVID MICHELINIE & BOB LAYTON Penciled by JOHN ROMITA JR., BOB LAYTON & CARMINE INFANTINO Cover by BOB LAYTON Iron Man faces his most untouchable foe in criminal industrialist Justin Hammer and his literal army of super-villains! But can the Armored Avenger overcome an even more implacable personal demon, invulnerable to technology or wealth? Guest-starring Ant-Man and the Sub-Mariner! Collects IRON MAN #120-128. 176 PGS./Rated T+ …$24.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-3095-6 IRON MAN: DEMON IN A BOTTLE PREMIERE HC – DIRECT MARKET ONLY 176 PGS./Rated T+ …$24.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-3096-3 ALL-NEW OFFICIAL HANDBOOK OF THE MARVEL UNIVERSE A TO Z VOL. 1 PREMIERE HC Written by JEFF CHRISTIANSEN, MIKE FICHERA, STUART VANDAL, MARK O'ENGLISH, SEAN MCQUAID, MADISON CARTER, MICHAEL HOSKIN, RONALD BYRD, ERIC J. MOREELS, DAVID WILTFONG, CHAD ANDERSON, ANTHONY FLAMINI, JACOB ROUGEMONT, GABRIEL SHECHTER, RICH GREEN, CHRIS BIGGS, AL SJOERDSMA, DAVID SEXTON, BILL LENTZ, BARRY REESE, JONATHAN COUPER-SMARTT, MIKE RAICHT & STEPHEN FAULKNER. Cover by TOM GRUMMETT The most exciting and comprehensive Marvel handbook is finally here! Beginning a twelve-volume guide to the Marvel Universe with more than 100 huge entries in each tome! This issue – from 1602 to Blackwulf! Spotlighting people (Angel, Annihilus, Ant-Man, Apocalypse, Arachne, Ares, Aurora, Banshee, Baron Zemo, Beast, Beta Ray Bill, Bishop, Black Bolt, Black Knight, Black Panther, Black Widow), places (Atlantis), teams (AIM, Acolytes, Agents of Atlas, Alpha Flight, Avengers), species (Badoon), alternate realities (2020, 2099, the Age of Apocalypse) and more! 240 PGS./Rated T+ …$24.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-3028-4 Trim Sized: Standard CLANDESTINE CLASSIC PREMIERE HC Written by ALAN DAVIS Penciled by ALAN DAVIS Cover by ALAN DAVIS For centuries they have lived among us – mysterious, elusive, unknowable...so what are they doing with brightly colored costumes and codenames?! Teenagers Rory and Pandora want to pull Alan Davis's family of extra-normal outsiders into the world of heroes and villains, little knowing that M.O.D.O.K. and A.I.M. are waiting for them! Centuries-old patriarch Adam Destine knows the disastrous duo has a lot to learn about power and responsibility...and we all know who's the web-spinning specialist on that, don't we? Plus Adam and his super-powered scions join the X-Men in a demonic debacle against the sinister Synraith! Also guest-starring Doctor Strange, the Silver Surfer and the Invaders! Collecting CLANDESTINE #1-8, MARVEL COMICS PRESENTS #158 and X-MEN & CLANDESTINE #1-2. 312 PGS./Rated T+ …$29.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-2742-0 Trim Sized: Standard MAGICIAN APPRENTICE VOL. 2 HC Written by RAYMOND E. FEIST Adapted by BRYAN J.L. GLASS Pencils by RYAN STEGMAN Covers by RYAN STEGMAN Adapted from the novel by New York Times Best-Selling author Raymond E. Feist, MAGICIAN APPRENTICE is an exhilarating ride through a rich fantasy world that is hailed by fans and critics alike as "second only to the 'Lord of the Rings." The journey from Crydee to Krondor is wrought with peril, and an ambush by the dark elves known as the Moredhel has decimated Duke Borric's company of men. With the help of the Dwarven Chief Dolgan, what remains of the party must travel through the mines of Mac Mordian Cadal to find a new path to their destination. But the mines are anything but safe, and Tomas will discover something in them that will change his own path forever... Collecting MAGICIAN APPRENTICE #7-12. 144 PGS./Rated T+ …$19.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-2588-4 Trim size: standard MAGICIAN APPRENTICE VOL. 2 HC – DIRECT MARKET ONLY 144 PGS./Rated T+ …$19.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-3144-1 RED PROPHET: THE TALES OF ALVIN MAKER VOL. 2 HC Written by ORSON SCOTT CARD Adapted by ROLAND BERNARD BROWN & RODNEY BUCHEMI Pencils by MIGUEL MONTENEGRO & HARVEY TOLIBAO Covers by MIGUEL MONTENEGRO In an alternate history of the American frontier where folk magic actually works, young Alvin Smith and his older brother Measure have been rescued from a violent tribe by Ta-Kumsaw, the leader of the Shaw-nee. And now Ta-Kumsaw and the man known as the "Red Prophet" have presented Measure with a difficult prophecy: he must leave his brother with the Shaw-Nee and return to their family alone or Alvin will die in three days. But the white men of Vigor Church aren't going to be happy when they hear that one of their own is in the charge of a man who may one day lead the war against them... Adapted from the novel by New York Times Best-Selling author Orson Scott Card, this special collection continues Card's epic story of American fantasy, weaving magic, history, and unparalleled storytelling together into an amazing and unique adventure! Collecting RED PROPHET: THE TALES OF ALVIN MAKER #7-12. 144 PGS./Rated T+ …$19.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-2584-6 Trim size: standard RED PROPHET: THE TALES OF ALVIN MAKER VOL. 2 HC – DIRECT MARKET ONLY 144 PGS./Rated T+ …$19.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-3145-8 FRANKLIN RICHARDS: COLLECTED CHAOS DIGEST Written by MARC SUMERAK & CHRIS ELIOPOULOS Penciled by CHRIS ELIOPOULOS Cover by CHRIS ELIOPOULOS Move over, Mr. Fantastic – the progeny of Marvel's First Family has a brand-new digest! Franklin Richards returns with this collection of four critically acclaimed FRANKLIN RICHARDS: SON OF A GENIUS one-shots! Join Franklin and his robot pal H.E.R.B.I.E. as they head into Reed’s lab for all kinds of fantastic fun, amazing adventures and more trouble than you can shake an Ultimate Nullifier at! This compilation is bound to bring out the kid in every reader! Collecting FRANKLIN RICHARDS: MARCH MADNESS, WORLD BE WARNED, MONSTER MASH and FALL FOOTBALL FIASCO. 112 PGS./All Ages …$8.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-2787-1 FRANKLIN RICHARDS: LAB BRAT DIGEST STILL AVAILABLE! $7.99 (ISBN: 0-7851-2322-9) MARVEL ADVENTURES IRON MAN VOL. 2: IRON ARMORY DIGEST Written by FRED VAN LENTE Penciled by RAFA SANDOVAL, JAMES CORDEIRO & GRAHAM NOLAN Cover by SKOTTIE YOUNG The Armored Avenger blasts through the second arc of his solo title in the critically acclaimed, best-selling Marvel Adventures line! Tony Stark shows off some of the various incarnations of his armor, including the Deep Sea Armor and Space Armor as he fights the Techno-pirates, the Living Laser and more! Collecting MARVEL ADVENTURES IRON MAN #5-8. 96 PGS./All Ages …$7.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-2645-4 MARVEL ADVENTURES IRON MAN VOL. 1: HEART OF STEEL DIGEST STILL AVAILABLE!! $6.99 (ISBN: 978-0-7851-2644-7) ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN VOL. 19: DEATH OF A GOBLIN TPB Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS Penciled by MARK BAGLEY& STUART IMMONEN Cover by STUART IMMONEN The artistic baton is passed from longtime penciler Mark Bagley to stunning new ongoing artist Stuart Immonen, of ULTIMATE X-MEN and ULTIMATE FANTASTIC FOUR fame! Peter and his Aunt May have perhaps the most important conversation of Peter’s life. It’s a gut-wrenching, emotional roller coaster you’ll never forget. And Spider-Man is on the call when there is a huge explosion in the side of the Triskelion — the side housing superhuman criminals. From the acrid smoke emerges a man seething with vengeance — a man who wants Peter Parker dead! That man is Norman Osborn, the Green Goblin! And for the web-spinner, things are about to get out of control. Collecting ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN #112-117. 144 PGS./Rated A …$14.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-2137-4 These ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN TRADE PAPERBACKS STILL AVAILABLE! ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN VOL. 1: POWER & RESPONSIBILITY...$14.95 (ISBN: 0-7851-0786-X) ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN VOL. 2: LEARNING CURVE...$12.99 (ISBN: 0-7851-0820-3) ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN VOL. 3: DOUBLE TROUBLE...$17.95 (ISBN: 0-7851-0879-3) ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN VOL. 4: LEGACY...$14.99 (ISBN: 0-7851-0968-4) ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN VOL. 5: PUBLIC SCRUTINY...$11.99 (ISBN: 0-7851-1087-9) ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN VOL. 6: VENOM...$15.99 (ISBN: 0-7851-1094-1) ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN VOL. 7: IRRESPONSIBLE...$12.99 (ISBN: 0-7851-1092-5) ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN VOL. 8: CATS & KINGS...$17.99 (ISBN: 0-7851-1250-2) ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN VOL. 9: ULTIMATE SIX...$17.99 (ISBN: 0-7851-1312-6) ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN VOL. 10: HOLLYWOOD...$12.99 (ISBN: 0-7851-1402-5) ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN VOL. 11: CARNAGE...$12.99 (ISBN: 0-7851-1403-3) ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN VOL. 12: SUPERSTARS...$12.99 (ISBN: 0-7851-1629-X) ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN VOL. 13: HOBGOBLIN...$15.99 (ISBN: 0-7851-1647-8) ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN VOL.14: WARRIORS...$17.99 (ISBN: 0-7851-1680-X) ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN VOL.15: SILVER SABLE...$15.99 (ISBN: 0-7851-1681-8) ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN VOL.16: DEADPOOL...$19.99 (ISBN: 0-7851-1927-2) ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN VOL. 17: CLONE SAGA TPB…$24.99 (ISBN: 0-7851-1928-0) ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN VOL. 18: ULTIMATE KNIGHTS…$13.99 (ISBN: 978-0-7851-2136-7) SPIDER-MAN: BACK IN BLACK TPB Written by J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI & PETER DAVID Penciled by RON GARNEY & TODD NAUCK Cover by ANGEL MEDINA The Civil War has ended: One side has won, another has lost, and all the rules have changed. With Spider-Man’s identity revealed to the world, he has exposed himself to the treachery of his oldest enemies. Peter Parker’s life has been turned upside down – and along with it, the lives of his dearest friends and family members. As this nightmare spins a treacherous web from which he cannot escape, Spider-Man embraces the darkness and finds he must make a stand – maybe his LAST stand – against some of his fiercest foes, including the Sandman, the mysterious “Other” and the deadly Kingpin. Collecting AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #539-543, and FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD SPIDER-MAN #17-23 and ANNUAL #1. 336 PGS./Rated A …$24.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-2996-7 THE ORDER VOL.1: THE NEXT RIGHT THING TPB Written by MATT FRACTION Penciled by BARRY KITSON & KHARI EVANS Cover by BARRY KITSON A team of long-dormant Soviet super-weapons is awake, angry and heading straight at the heart of Los Angeles ready to finish World War III! The front line of defense is a team that’s been together since just before nine this morning! The queen of PR starts her spin! A dead body hides more than just a murder mystery! AND AND AND – a super-sex tape! What on Earth could justify the use of that many exclamation points? Surely, it could only be The Order, written by Matt Fraction (IMMORTAL IRON FIST, PUNISHER WAR JOURNAL) with art by the amazing Barry Kitson. Collecting THE ORDER #1-7. 168 PGS./Rated T+ …$14.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-2795-6 SUB-MARINER: REVOLUTION TPB Written by MATT CHERNISS & PETER JOHNSON Penciled by PHIL BRIONES Cover by MICHAEL TURNER The King has returned! Fresh off of his key appearances in CIVIL WAR and WOLVERINE, Marvel’s first mutant returns in his own series that will forever change the way we look at Namor and Atlantis. A horrendous terrorist attack has struck the U.S., and all clues point to an Atlantean sleeper cell’s involvement. Now, Namor and Atlantis find themselves in the crosshairs of S.H.I.E.L.D. But is Namor to blame for the attack? Or is this just the first strike in a dark coup orchestrated by those within Atlantis who would see Namor stripped of his title and his kingdom? The half-human, half-Atlantean son of two worlds must now race between the sea and the surface to track down those responsible for the attack before Tony Stark, Director of S.H.I.E.L.D. – a.k.a. Iron Man – takes him down! Written by Matt Cherniss and Peter Johnson (POWERLESS) with art by the internationally acclaimed Phil Briones (WHITE TIGER)! Collecting SUB-MARINER #1-6. 144 PGS./Rated T+ …$14.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-2747-5 SUPER-VILLAIN TEAM-UP:MODOK'S 11 TPB Written by FRED VAN LENTE Penciled by FRANCIS PORTELA Cover by MARKO DJURDJEVIC While the heroes are away fighting World War Hulk, the villains can play...M.O.D.O.K., sick of being hunted and hounded by A.I.M., gathers together an eclectic team of Marvel's Most Wanted to pull off one last, big score. But news travels fast along the grapevine of villainy – and pretty soon, every bad guy in the Marvel Universe is gunning for the Big-Headed One's unspeakably powerful prize. Executing their heist may be the easy part, because getting away with their loot alive is going to be the real challenge for M.O.D.O.K.’s 11! Collecting SUPER-VILLAIN TEAM-UP/M.O.D.O.K.'S 11 #1-5. 120 PGS./Rated A …$13.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-1992-0 EXILES VOL. 16: STARTING OVER TPB Written by CHRIS CLAREMONT & MIKE RAICHT Penciled by CLAYTON HENRY, STEVE SCOTT, TOM GRUMMETT, ARNOLD PANDER, ZACH HOWARD, WAYNE NICHOLS, MARIO GULLY & RONAN CLIQUETTE Cover by TOMM COKER The team comes back from a mission that couldn't have turned out more bizarre, but this time Heather's missing and the Crystal Palace is void of any signs of life. Where did the Exiles' trusted arm-chair general disappear to? Why is the Palace empty? What new doom awaits them in the next dysfunctional dimension? Welcome new penciler Clayton (UNCANNY X-MEN) Henry and cover artist Tomm (AGENTS OF ATLAS) Coker as they join X-MEN legend Chris Claremont on a story that will change the team forever. Plus: The team may have finally found the perfect world: An Earth with no crime, hate or fear—ruled by one the most diabolical villains of the Marvel universe: Victor Von Doom! Is this some twisted façade or have the Exiles finally stumbled on to utopia? Find out in “The Dream of Two Good Men.” And finally, it’s adios, Exiles! They’ve left their footprints across the multiverse for a hundred issues, but what threat will make Blink and Co. close up shop for good? It’s not what you expect! Collecting EXILES #95-100 & EXILES: Days of Then and Now. 176 PGS./Rated A …$14.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-2391-0 ALSO AVAILABLE EXILES TRADE PAPERBACKS VOL. 1-15! WOLVERINE: EVOLUTION TPB Written by JEPH LOEB Penciled by SIMONE BIANCHI Cover by SIMONE BIANCHI Superstar Jeph Loeb (BATMAN: HUSH) is joined by future superstar Simone Bianchi for the biggest, best and, quite possibly, last battle between Wolverine and Sabretooth! These sworn foes have been locked in an endless grudge match that goes back longer than either can remember – or even imagine. The key to victory is eons old, and it’s certain to rock their world. Think you’ve seen Marvel’s fiercest go toe-to-toe before? Those were just warm-ups. Collecting WOLVERINE #50-55. 152 PGS./Parental Advisory …$14.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-2256-2 X-MEN: SUPERNOVAS TPB Written by MIKE CAREY Penciled by CHRIS BACHALO Cover by CHRIS BACHALO A new direction for the X-Men, or at least what’s left of them! As old threats are put to rest, more deadly threats emerge from the unlikeliest of places. Threats that spell doom for the X-Men. Plus: What could possibly strike terror into the heart of...Sabretooth?! And who are the Children of the Vault? This is the book you’ve been waiting for! A perfect starting point for any new reader! Collecting X-MEN #188-199 and ANNUAL #1. 328 PGS./Rated A …$29.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-2319-4 MOON KNIGHT VOL. 2: MIDNIGHT SUN TPB Written by CHARLIE HUSTON & DUANE SWIERCZYNSKI Penciled by DAVID FINCH, MICO SUAYAN, TOMM COKER & JEFTE PAOLO Cover by DAVID FINCH Three months back on the job, and they’re already coming out of the woodwork. The bad guys you expect. The gangsters and the hoods with old axes to grind. They all come with the territory. But the heroes – them, you don’t expect. Popping up to give you the eyeball and make sure you’re toeing the line. Their line. Spider-Man and his wisecracks...Frank Castle, the angel of death himself, telling you he’ll be keeping an eye on you...even the fugitive Captain America, with a word to say about crashing aircrafts into the sides of buildings in New York City. And now, this other thing. Someone is out there. Someone hitting the old haunts, scenes of the old crimes. Leaving messages. Leaving bodies. Someone who knows you. Someone who crushes steel and pulls off limbs. All to get your attention. Someone out of your league! Plus: Some people come to New York City looking for a knight in shining armor. Or just a warm body who can help you through the lonely hours. Be careful what you look for. Hot crime novelist Duane Swierczynski (The Blonde) and Jefte Paolo bring you the story of three women whose lives intersect in strange and deadly ways, two predators who stalk the city streets at night, and one shock ending you won’t see coming. No matter how many bad dates you’ve had. Collecting MOON KNIGHT #7-13 and ANNUAL #1. 224 PGS./Parental Advisory …$14.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-2290-6 MOON KNIGHT VOL. 1: THE BOTTOM TPB STILL AVAILABLE! $14.99 (ISBN: 0-7851-1907-8) SHANNA THE SHE – DEVIL: SURVIVAL OF THE FITTEST TPB Written by JUSTIN GRAY & JIMMY PALMIOTTI Penciled by KHARI EVANS Cover by KHARI EVANS Shanna the She-Devil returns in an all-new series jam-packed with jungle action, Hong Kong gangsters, dinosaurs, diamonds and cavemen! Justin Gray and Jimmy Palmiotti reunite with super-hot artist Khari Evans (DAUGHTERS OF THE DRAGON) to bring you the story of modern-day pirates shipwrecked on the Marvel Universe's deadliest island, where only Shanna can protect them from hordes of man-eating monsters! Collecting SHANNA THE SHE DEVIL: SURVIVAL OF THE FITTEST #1-4. 96 PGS./Parental Advisory …$10.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-2412-2 IRON MAN: MANY ARMORS OF IRON MAN TPB (NEW PRINTING) Written by ROY THOMAS, DAVID MICHELINIE, BOB LAYTON & DENNY O’NEIL Penciled by BARRY WINDSOR-SMITH, JOE BROZOWSKI, JOHN ROMITA JR., MARK BRIGHT & BOB LAYTON Cover by LUKE MCDONNELL Constantly revamping and improving his suits of armor through the years to meet new adversaries and environmental conditions, Tony Stark is a modern man of science and technology, yet also an Old World man of integrity and discipline. Now, journey into the past and relive comicdom’s greatest invention, Iron Man’s armors: the Space Armor, the Stealth Armor, the Deep Sea Armor and more! Collecting IRON MAN #47, #142-144, #152-153, #200 and #218. 208 PGS./All Ages …$24.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-3029-1 MARVEL FANFARE VOL. 1 TPB Written by CHRIS CLAREMONT, ROGER MCKENZIE, CHARLIE BOATNER, DAVID ANTHONY KRAFT, DAVID WINN, DAVID MICHELINIE, SANDY PLUNKETT, MIKE W. BARR, ROGER STERN, STEVEN GRANT & BILL MANTLO Penciled by MICHAEL GOLDEN, PAUL SMITH, TREVOR VON EEDEN, DAVE COCKRUM, MARSHALL ROGERS, P. CRAIG RUSSELL, LUKE MCDONNELL, SANDY PLUNKETT, CHARLES VESS, JOE BARNEY& GEORGE FREEMAN Cover by MICHAEL GOLDEN One of Marvel's most unique anthology titles had a strong start with a classic Spider-Man/X-Men team-up saga in the Savage Land, presented here in its entirety, with more than a half-dozen additional tales! Mister Fantastic, alone against Annihilus! Captain America faces a forgotten wartime legacy! The Hulk vs. the circus! Christmas with Daredevil! Deathlok, Hawkeye, Iron Man, Ian McNee of MYSTIC ARCANA fame and more! Collecting MARVEL FANFARE #1-7. 240 PGS./Rated T+ …$24.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-2702-4 ORSON SCOTT CARD'S WYRMS TPB Written by ORSON SCOTT CARD Adapted by JAKE BLACK Pencils by ADRIANO BATISTA Cover by ADRIANO BATISTA Fusing high science fiction with the classical mythological archetype of the quest, New York Times best-selling author Orson Scott Card's WYRMS is a must-read for any fan of science fiction and fantasy. Featuring a world settled by humans from a crashed starship who have built their own unique society, WYRMS is a story full of many themes and ideas, crafted by the writer responsible for such masterpieces as ENDER'S GAME and SPEAKER FOR THE DEAD. And with stunning artwork by Adriano Batista that brings these characters to life, WYRMS is a can't miss event! Collecting WYRMS 1-6. 144 PGS./Parental Advisory …$14.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-2661-4 ESSENTIAL AVENGERS VOL. 6 TPB Written by STEVE ENGLEHART, ROY THOMAS, JIM STARLIN & GERRY CONWAY Penciled by BOB BROWN, JOHN BUSCEMA, DON HECK, DAVE COCKRUM, JOE STATON, GEORGE TUSKA, TOM SUTTON, JIM STARLIN, RICH BUCKLER & JOE GIELLA Cover by GIL KANE Changes in the Marvel Universe are nothing new – as seen when heroes are reborn, slain and more in this startling selection of seventies sagas! The search for the Celestial Madonna is on, and all the candidates are under the Avengers' roof! After reviving heroes and villains to set a Legion of the Unliving against Earth's Mightiest Heroes, will Kang the Conqueror be divided against himself in deciding the fate of the woman who could alter the universe's destiny? Cap, Iron Man, Thor and Avengers both well-remembered and near-forgotten face off against the lethal likes of Dormammu, Thanos and Ultron! Golden Age glories revisited! The secret of Mantis and the sacrifice of the Swordsman! Resurrections, origins and THREE Marvel marriages! Plus: the Zodiac, the Titanium Man, the Stranger, Klaw Master of Sound and more! Guest-starring the Fantastic Four and Captain Mar-Vell! Collecting AVENGERS #120-140, GIANT-SIZE AVENGERS #1-4, CAPTAIN MARVEL #33 and FANTASTIC FOUR #150. 576 PGS./All Ages …$16.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-3058-1 These ESSENTIAL AVENGERS TRADE PAPERBACKS STILL AVAILABLE! ESSENTIAL AVENGERS VOL. 1…$16.99 (ISBN: 0-7851-1862-4) ESSENTIAL AVENGERS VOL. 2…$14.95 (ISBN: 0-7851-1076-3) ESSENTIAL AVENGERS VOL. 3…$14.95 (ISBN: 0-7851-0787-8) ESSENTIAL AVENGERS VOL. 4…$16.99 (ISBN: 0-7851-1485-8) ESSENTIAL AVENGERS VOL. 5…$16.99 (ISBN: 0-7851-2087-4) THOR BY COIPEL & DJURDJEVIC POSTER 24x36 Color Poster…$7.99 FINAL ORDER CUT-OFF 1/10, (ON-SALE 2/6/08) GIANT-SIZE ASTONISHING X-MEN POSTER 24x36 Color Poster…$7.99 FINAL ORDER CUT-OFF 1/10, (ON-SALE 2/6/08) FANTASTIC FOUR BY ART ADAMS POSTER 24x36 Color Poster…$7.99 FINAL ORDER CUT-OFF 1/24, (ON-SALE 2/20/08) MARVEL PREVIEWS #53 Each issue of MARVEL PREVIEWS is a comic-book-sized, 112-page, glossy full-color guide to all of Marvel's upcoming releases! Marvel Previews also includes special previews of upcoming or sold-out projects. 112 PGS./RATED T+…JUST $0.99! (or free with a purchase of Diamond’s Previews!) IN STORES 12/26/2007 WIZARD ENTERTAINMENT WIZARD: THE GUIDE TO COMICS, ENTERTAINMENT AND POP CULTURE #197 ‘FINAL CRISIS’ COUNTDOWN Superstars Grant Morrison (All Star Superman) and J.G. Jones (52 covers) team up for the highly anticipated blockbuster event, Final Crisis! Get your crisis counseling here to find out what’s in store for the DC Universe. ‘SECRET INVASION’: SKRULL WATCH! The New Avengers team of Brian Michael Bendis and Leinil Yu architect an alien invasion of the Marvel Universe by the shape-shifting Skrulls. We continue to peel back the layers of secrecy to uncover what these two superstars have planned with this mega miniseries event. ALEX ROSS’ ‘AVENGERS/INVADERS’ The superstar painter turns über-fanboy with this time-travel event series, as the World War II heroes—led by Captain America—come to the present and meet up with the post-Civil War Avengers! What will happen when these two titanic teams collide? We’ve got the 4-1-1! EXPLORING ‘DARK SECTOR’ The latest video game craze arrives, and we uncover the secrets of D3’s latest hit. Go behind the scenes as secret agent Hayden Tenno battles a Cold War bio-weapon that grants him superhuman powers! RED HULK! Get the full poop on what’s going on with Jeph Loeb and Ed McGuinness’s Hulk, why he’s turned red, what he wants, and who this mysterious crimson goliath really is. Magazine: (Cover: Final Crisis by J.G. Jones) $5.99 Magazine: (Cover: TBD) $5.99 Magazine: (Cover: Dark Sector) $5.99 TOYFARE: THE TOY MAGAZINE #128 TRANSFORMERS ANIMATED BEHIND-THE-SCENES To paraphrase Doug E. Fresh, the Transformers are back and they’re all brand-new! We interview Hasbro and Cartoon Network about bringing these totally redesigned Transformers to television and what challenges they faced in creating toys that captured the stylized look of the show while still transforming into trucks. The new Optimus Prime will appear on the cover of this issue. WOMEN OF ACTION! We run down our 50 favorite females in fiction, including the characters who have action figures, the ones who look like action figures, and the ones who need action figures! From She-Ra to Ripley to Wonder Woman, it’s an estrovaganza! RETRO: M.U.S.C.L.E. Remember those little pink guys that came in garbage cans? They were intergalactic wrestlers, and they were awesome. We look at their sordid history, their failed comeback bid and the awesome toys we never got in America! A DECADE OF DC DIRECT The comic toy makers turn 10, and we’re celebrating along with them! We’ll talk to them about their 10 years in toys, and we run down our 10 favorite DC Direct toys from the last 10 years! TWISTED TOYFARE THEATRE! Each month is an insane trip inside our toy library, as classic toy lines of yesterday and today come to life…and have to deal with all of the same junk we do. What crazy adventure will the toys of “TTT” go on next? Magazine (Cover: Transformers Animated by Hasbro) $4.99 ANIME INSIDER ISSUE #54 EVIL EXPOSED! The surprise villain of Bleach is unveiled as the Soul Society arc comes to a dramatic close ADDICTED TO… The long-awaited xxxHOLiC arrives and casts a very witchy spell THE FIRST TIME CLUB We track down the first appearances of anime’s most beloved clichés, from transforming robots to magical girl transformation scenes Magazine (Cover: Bleach) $4.99 PREMIUM EXCLUSIVES AVAILABLE FROM WIZARD ENTERTAINMENT 1.) Captain America #34 Alex Ross Cover ‘Captain America Lives Again’ CGC 9.8 PI 2.) Captain America #34 Steve Epting Cover ‘Captain America Lives Again’ CGC 9.8 PI 3.) The Hulk #1 CGC 9.8 PI 4.) Ultimate Origins #1 CGC 9.8 PI 5.) X-Men: Messiah Complex #1 WWTX Marc Silvestri Variant Sketch Cover PI COMICS SECTION AAM MARKOSIA KONG: KING OF SKULL ISLAND #4 by Chuck Satterlee & Dan O’Connor The story of the rise of Kong continues! Jack comes close to finding Vincent, who has almost fully recovered and is back on his feet. Carl asks Storyteller about his father. Is Carl Denham alive? Join Markosia in the 75th Anniversary of the real king — King Kong! Kong: King of Skull Island #4 is available with two covers, by Tommy Castillo and Joe DeVito. (C: 0-1-2) TOMMY CASTILLO COVER A—32pgs, FC (4 of 5) SRP: $3.99 JOE DEVITO COVER B—32pgs, FC SRP: $4.50 HOPE FALLS #4 by Tony Lee & Dan Boultwood "Resurrection Blues." With Papa holding her mortal remains and McClusky immune to her powers, Helen's mission of revenge is on the rocks. But as Michael learns McClusky's family secret, he realizes that it was a mission she could never hope to win! Hope Falls #4 is available with two covers, by Szymon Kudranski and Dan Boultwood. (C: 0-1-2) MATURE THEMES SZYMON KUDRANSKI COVER A—28pgs, FC (4 of 5) SRP: $3.50 DAN BOULTWOOD COVER B—28pgs, FC SRP: $4.50 STARSHIP TROOPERS #6 by Cy Dethan & Paul Green Starship Troopers blasts into overdrive as the mysterious alien Lo’Phon swears vengeance on his brother‘s killers. Pinned down in the midst of a generations-long blood feud, Vanauken’s Vandals risk it all to defend a Federation outpost from two powerful alien aggressors as “Bad Blood” rampages on! (C: 0-1-2) 28pgs, FC SRP: $3.50 OFFERED AGAIN O/A PROJECT EON TP by Thompson, Williams II, & McGuan At birth, Cameron Williams was part of a genetic resequencing experiment to correct his birth defects. Nineteen years later, the creators of the technology that gave Cameron a new lease on life — as well as his super human abilities — want him back, dead or alive! Cameron's childhood daydreams of being a super-hero were never like this. He never imagined he could lose the girl, lose his parents, or lose his good friend! SC, 7x10, 100pgs, FC SRP: $14.95 AARDVARK VANAHEIM STAR OF THE MONTH CEREBUS VOLUME 6: MELMOTH TP by Dave Sim Dave Sim's Cerebus began as a parody of Conan, but expanded and grew into much, much more! Intellectual, entertaining, and thought provoking, Cerebus was one of the longest running independent black-and-white comics published! (STAR00431) SC, 7x10, B&W SRP: $20.00 ********************************************************************** ABBANE INK KIDS OF LOWER UTOPIA VOLUME 1 GN by Toc Fetch Discover a contemporary story of a 10-year old girl living in the Catskill Mountains, born with a talent for being awake inside her own Dreams — a tribal dreamer without a tribe in an age blind to the effulgence of life. Through the innate echoes of ritual, she draws her beloved friend closer to her own inner world and the old religion of Dreaming. These two friends live saturated with the mighty powers of insight, awareness, and love in a paradise called Lower Utopia. From the first-ever two-time winner of the Xeric Foundation grant! SC, 90pgs, B&W SRP: $21.00 ABSTRACT STUDIOS STARS OF THE MONTH STRANGERS IN PARADISE TP'S by Terry Moore Passions run high when the SIP gang find themselves in Hawaii surrounded by sun, sand, and a cornucopia of sexy choices in the trade winds paradise! A riveting storyline about love and friendship featuring two of the comic industry¹s most unlikely heroes. Volume 10: Tropic of Desire collects issues #39-43, and Volume 11: Brave New World collects #44-45 and 47-48. VOL 10: TROPIC OF DESIRE (STAR14138)—SC, 7x10, 144pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95 VOL 11: BRAVE NEW WORLD (STAR16218)—SC, 7x10, 88pgs, B&W SRP: $8.95 ********************************************************************** AC COMICS FEMFORCE #143 by Various What's changed with She-Cat, that she no longer has her edge? Can a potential paternity suit undercut Ms. Victory's capacity to fight crime? Why is Nightveil acting so strangely? And remember the Gammzons from Galaxy G? They're back in an issue of "Good girl" art, action, Silver Age-style storytelling, and fun! 44pgs, B&W SRP: $6.95 CRYPT OF HORROR PRESENTS: FIEND WITHOUT A FACE DVD North of the US-Canadian border, Air Force Major Jeff Cummings (played by Marshall Thompson) must solve a terrible mystery — an invisible force seems bent on destroying human life. Little does he suspect that the fast-multiplying horrors are giant, mutated life-sucking brains that leap from victim to victim. A memorable 1957 classic of drive-in science fiction thrills, remastered for a new generation! DVD, B&W SRP: $19.95 CRYPT OF HORROR PRESENTS: DIARY OF A MADMAN DVD The 1960's horror king Vincent Price plays a man possessed by an invisible creature known as the Horla, recently evicted from the body of an executed killer. Price's full-time magistrate and part-time sculptor goes on a violent, monstrous rampage. This lost classic is based on a story by Guy De Maupassant. DVD, B&W SRP: $19.95 THE GIRL HUNTERS DVD See the creator portray his most famous character when writer Mickey Spillane stars as tough-as-nails detective Mike Hammer! When Velma goes missing, Mike must shake off an alcoholic stupor to parry the police and other searchers while battling the sinister Dragon to learn the fate of his lovely girl Friday. Also starring Shirley Eaton of Goldfinger fame! The Girl Hunters also includes a full 1959 episode of Mike Hammer starring Darren McGavin. DVD, B&W SRP: $19.95 ADV FILMS YOTSUBA&! MANGA VOLUME 6 TP by Kiyohiko Azuma It's the end of an endless summer, and Yotsuba is out to make the most of it. First, she'll go toe-to-toe with a cardboard robot, then help out the neighbors by eating their grapes and spearheading an impromptu trip to the beach. But when her ice cream is stolen by Yanda, Koiwai's understudy, Yotsuba may have to admit she's finally met her match! SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W $9.99 CROMARTIE HIGH SCHOOL VOLUME 12 GN by Eiji Nonaka Summer has descended upon Cromartie High, and the students are lining up to take off their clothes…to join the school sumo club. Masked Takenouchi becomes the club’s rising star, and the Four Great Ones (all five of them!) find themselves impromptu goodwill ambassadors, explaining the finer points of loincloths to a series of foreign guests. You know you’re curious. Despite the teaser text, no one’s doing anything dirty! Except for Hayashida, who’s having an affair with a married woman. Again. SC, 5x7, 160pgs, B&W $10.99 GUNSLINGER GIRL MANGA VOLUMES 1-5 TP by Yu Aida Girls With Guns. Imagine The Professional with girl cyborgs, and it’s easy to see why Gunslinger Girl became an instant classic. With Volume 2 on its way, A.D. Vision is re-releasing Volume 1! A moody, sophisticated sci-fi story featuring beautiful artwork and morally ambiguous characters. SC, 5x7, 178-184pgs, B&W $9.99Ea. FULL METAL PANIC MANGA VOLUMES 1-9 TP by Shouji Gatou & Retsu Tateo Atie-in to the smash-hit anime series, the Full Metal Panic! manga is the story of gung-ho secret agent Sosuke Sagara, assigned to go undercover and protect high school honor student Kaname Chidori from a band of international terrorists. Needless to say, Sosuke's background as a counterinsurgent guerrilla isn't the best possible preparation for the "jungles" of high school! Traditional Japanese Right-to-Left format. SC, 5x7, 168-184pgs, B&W $9.99Ea. A FINE LINE AFTERDEAD 1.2: THE DESERT PEACH CROSSES OVER TP by Donna Barr The Desert Peach — back in a "real" world, thousands of years after his first death — is asked accompany the half-horse officer Stinz, who has been chosen for the high honor of breeding for the Reich — and is terrified! The Peach finally learns why "Nobody cares if you're gay." MATURE THEMES 64pgs, B&W (1 of 2) SRP: $16.95 A FIRST SALVO DANGER'S DOZEN: OMENS TP by Branco, Cannonier, Madeiros & Breyfogle The whopping 128-page Danger's Dozen: Omens collects the sold-out issue #1, issue #2, plus additional behind-the-scenes content including previews of upcoming titles Wild Days and Contract by Kevin Sharpe, Tony DeZuniga, Mike Baron, Peter Brandvold, and Jason Armstrong! Boss Aman, mysterious man of action! Following WWII, this RAF pilot was ready for his next mission — leading the Danger's Dozen to defend the Earth in the wake of a terrible storm shattering the walls of reality! Will he succeed? Better call the Dozen! Featuring the spectacular artwork of industry legend Norm Breyfogle! SC, 7x10, 128pgs, FC SRP: $19.95 AIT/PLANETLAR STARS OF THE MONTH SKY APE TP'S by Amara, McCarney, Russo, & Jenkins Fed up with saving the world, Kirk Madge — also known as Sky Ape, millionaire gorilla and freelance detective — doffs his jetpack to become a certified public accountant. But as the malevolent force known only as O'Donnelly's Roofing sets the world teetering on the brink of destruction, you can bet it won't be long till Kirk stops crunching numbers and starts bustin' heads! WAITING FOR CRIME (STAR14669)—SC, 7x10, 56pgs, B&W SRP: $6.95 ALL THE HEROES (STAR17778)—SC, 7x10, 56pgs, B&W SRP: $6.95 KING OF GIRLS (JAN062801)—SC, 7x10, 48pgs, B&W SRP: $4.95 ********************************************************************** ALTERNA COMICS INC BIRTH GN by Michael Bracco Two doomed alien species, the Aquans and the Terans, stand at the brink of extinction, their only solace in blaming the other for their own evolutionary shortcomings. Blame quickly turns to hatred which escalates to a devastating war, decimating the two great cultures. Now all but dead, their only chance is to find peace and hope where only resentment has ever existed — in each other. SC, 88pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 ALTERNATIVE COMICS MAGIC WHISTLE VOLUME 11: BODY ARMOR FOR YOUR DIGNITY TP by Sam Henderson Praised for finding new ways of being funny while simultaneously panned for lacking the draftsmanship skills of his peers, Henderson continues what he’s been doing all along for nearly twenty years! Magic Whistle #11 features the return of Monroe Simmons, a re-coloring of a story previously published in the childrens’ anthology Measles, tons of previously unpublished strips, and the high-low-brow humor audiences have come to expect from this cartoonist who has been nominated multiple times for a Harvey award and once for an Emmy. MATURE THEMES SC, 6x9, 96pgs, B&W SRP: $11.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A MAGIC WHISTLE TP'S by Sam Henderson Sam Henderson comes out of seclusion with the new “annual” format for his long-running series! He's added a few sketchbook pages and some longer pieces, such as a full-color 24-page story. If you've never read this title before, find out why it's beloved by intellectual lowlifes and lowlife intellectuals alike. MATURE THEMES VOL.UME 9—SC, 96pgs, PC SRP: $11.95 VOLUME 10 (DEC052765)—SC, 8x6, 96pgs, PC SRP: $11.95 O/A HUMOR CAN BE FUNNY TP by Sam Henderson The cult classic is back in print! Sam Henderson’s 1996 collection of his early mini-comics is finally available once again. See what his work liked like back when he was poor(er). Introduction by Mark Martin. MATURE THEMES SC, 6x9, 128pgs, B&W SRP: $11.95 AMAZE INK/SLAVE LABOR GRAPHICS UBU BUBU #1 by Jamie Smart From the creator of Bear! When an innocent cat is possessed by a brutal, malevolent demon, they become UBU BUBU, reaper of human souls and destroyer of innocents! Turning an ordinary home into Hell Headquarters and imprisoning the terrified children who live there, UBU BUBU begins his horrific rampage of slaughter and destruction under the command of mysterious ringmaster Stig. For this is only the beginning — the Apocalypse edges closer and much evil will be done by UBU BUBU before it arrives! MATURE THEMES 32pgs, B&W SRP: $3.50 STARS OF THE MONTH BEAR TP'S by Jamie Smart Holy nuts, giggle like a kidney! The trials of Bear are rammed together in a squeezy flush of tittering and "aughh, that's my leg!" Laugh at his misfortunes! Cheer his mortal foe Looshkin! Flick through the other rubbish! Bear: Immortal collects "Bear Hurts," "Bear Trips," "Bear B," "Bear Rawks," and "Bear Vengeance" in one fine lump of chuzz! Bear: Demons squeezes the horror of "Bear: Silence," the love of "Bear: Heart," the frenzy of "Bear: Looshkin," and the world-weary "Bear B*stards," crashing towards the series twisting conclusion with "Bear: X." This much fun usually involves prosecution! MATURE THEMES VOL 1: IMMORTAL—SC, 7x10, 144pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95 VOL 2: DEMONS (MAR062904)—SC, 7x10, 152pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95 ********************************************************************** CONTRABAND GN by Thomas Behe & Phil Elliott Toby picked the wrong person to turn his cell phone camera upon. A self-styled "citizen journalist," he is documenting a group of underground video journalists who look for violent acts to film on their phones when he is discovered by agents for a cell-phone channel called "Contraband." Forced to work for them, Toby is assigned the difficult task of finding a female activist bent on sabotaging Contraband and must navigate a difficult path where he must choose between his own safety and the greater good. SC, 144pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95 DEAD EYES OPEN GN by Matthew Shepherd & Roy Boney, Jr. Read the comic book recommended by Wil Wheaton (Star Trek: The Next Generation) on his blog! The dead are rising — but they aren't your garden variety zombies. Dr. John Requin becomes the center of a cultural zeitgeist, the unwilling eye of a cultural and social hurricane in a book that redefines the undead in a bizarre cocktail of black humor, political satire, and family drama! SC, 160pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95 GARGOYLES: BAD GUYS #3 by Greg Weisman & Karine Charlebois While Hunter, Dingo, Matrix, and Yama are in Manhattan, trying to uncover why Doctor Sevarius freed Fang from prison, Hunter takes a break from the team to make peace with her wayward brothers — Jason Canmore and John Castaway! 24pgs, B&W SRP: $3.50 OFFERED AGAIN O/A GARGOYLES #6 by Greg Weisman Thailog’s new executive assistant keeps him busy with a tale of World Tour’s past, as Goliath, Angela, Elisa, and Bronx journey to Tibet and encounter an old friend — or perhaps a foe! PRODUCT UPDATE (110707): Gargoyles #6 shipped with a misprint. Customers who ordered the book will receive corrected replacements at no cost. 24pgs, FC SRP: $3.95 MILK T-SHIRTS And the Milk stands alone. From the House of Fun comes the new Milk & Cheese shirt, but without the Cheese! A screen-printed, five-color design, illustrated by Evan Dorkin and colored by Sarah Dyer is available in both men's and women's sizes. You need this shirt more than anything! (C: 0-1-2) MENS LG-XL—T-Shirt PI LADIES SM-MED—T-Shirt PI OFFERED AGAIN O/A MILK & CHEESE VINYL FIGURE SET It's Milk and Cheese, Dairy Products Gone Bad, stylin' in glorious rotocast and injection-molded plastic vinyl! Designed by Evan Dorkin and Sarah Dyer, and sculpted by Mitch Martinez, Milk and Cheese are ready, willing, and more than able to kick the living crap out of your pathetic junky little action figures and designer urban vinyls. The Carton of Hate stands at 8" tall, while the Wedge of Spite is no-less intimidating at 6" tall. Featuring articulation at the arms, wrists, legs and feet, the little monsters also come equipped with three interchangeable Mayhem Accessories: the cranium-cracking 'Hammer Time' Hammer, the ever-trusty Stick-With-A-Nail-In-It, and the classic Broken Gin Bottle. All this greatness comes packaged as a complete set in a four-color windowless cartoon-festooned box designed by Dorkin and Dyer. (C: 0-1-2)SRP: $69.95 O/A FUN WITH MILK & CHEESE TP (NEW PRINTING) by Evan Dorkin A carton of hate, a wedge of spite, and satire and mayhem combine in a brand new printing of Fun with Milk & Cheese. This book collects the first four issues of the Eisner Award-winning series from Evan Dorkin. MATURE THEMES SC, 7x10, 60pgs, B&W SRP: $11.95 NIGHTMARES & FAIRYTALES #22 by Serena Valentino & Camilla d'Errico The story of a beautiful mermaid ensnared by Lucas, a sideshow charlatan and put on display in his traveling carnival is inspired by H.P. Lovecraft's "Shadow over Innsmouth." The carnival is forced to move to another town after two of Mea's girls are murdered by religious zealots. Meanwhile, the horrible tale behind the mermaid's capture and the grizzly consequences to Lucas are revealed. MATURE THEMES 24pgs, B&W SRP: $3.50 STARS OF THE MONTH NIGHTMARES & FAIRYTALES VOLUME 3: 1140 RUE ROYALE by Serena Valentino & Various This tale belongs to the dead and the house they dwell in. Madame Lalaurie inflicted unspeakable acts upon her slaves at 1140 Rue Royale, and now their tortured souls seek revenge on the house's new occupants — elderly Victoria, and her young niece Rebecca. Rebecca must fight for their lives as she learns of the house's horrifying past, encounters monstrous nuns with a deadly secret in the attic, and becomes possessed by one of the spirits in her new home. SC, 7x10, 176pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95 THE CLARENCE PRINCIPLE GN by Fahed Said & Shari Chankham Embark on a surreal voyage into an unconventional vision of the afterlife. Clarence wakes to the aftermath of his own suicide and a hidden message spawns his journey beyond. Follow Clarence’s twisted tale, as he meets whimsical characters whose fates are destined to intertwine with his. (MAR073095) SC, 224pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95 EATING STEVE GN by J. Marc Schmidt Jill doesn't understand why she tried to eat her boyfriend's brain, and it pretty much killed their relationship. She moves to the countryside to free herself of her past, hoping to discover a new way of life and new people. But she can't leave behind that odd incident. When her new neighbors begin turning into zombies, Jill realizes that she has to get involved. Can she escape her destiny? SC, 80pgs, B&W SRP: $5.95 ********************************************************************** OFFERED AGAIN O/A EGG STORY GN by J. Marc Schmidt Eggs talk. And in their conversations they decide that sitting in a cold, dark refrigerator waiting to get gobbled up is definitely not for them, and so they stage a daring escape. But life takes a grim turn when one of them turns into a suicidal maniac who yearns to become a soufflé, and it all ends up tragically (and messily) on the kitchen floor. What can an egg do after witnessing pointless, random death and destruction? SC, 64pgs, B&W SRP: $3.95 STAR OF THE MONTH IGOR: FIXED BY FRANKENSTEINS GN by Chris Reilly & Chris Grine Everyone's favorite deaf, mute hunchback finds himself in another series of odd predicaments and laughs can only ensue in this hilarious, gross, weird, unexpected and quite possibly the Citizen Kane of baled, mute, mutant hunchback comics. Introduction written by Batton Lash. (AUG073321) SC, 72pgs, B&W SRP: $5.95 ********************************************************************** OFFERED AGAIN O/A LENORE VOLUME 1: NOOGIES TP (NEW PRINTING) by Roman Dirge Lenore is America's favorite little dead girl. Part humor, part pathos, Lenore is a combination of cuteness and creepiness that tackles everyday life with a perverted innocence that make you want to hug her, then stand back and make sure all your body parts are still attached. (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. SC, 7x10, 112pgs, B&W SRP: $11.95 O/A LENORE DOLL KEYCHAIN Designed by Roman Dirge, this keychain depicts a scaled-down version of the Lenore Doll, as seen in Dirge's Lenore. Measures approximately 4" with a metal chain and clasp. (C: 0-1-2) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. Keychain MSRP: $5.95 AMBROSIA PUBLISHING SMUGGLING SPIRITS #1 by Ben Fisher & Mike Henderson Set in an alternate vision of the Prohibition-era, Smuggling Spirits: Book One introduces Al Stone, a bootlegger who himself on the run from an unrelenting horde of creatures that believe he holds the key to their destruction! Fans of Hellboy and The Walking Dead will want to take a trip down the highway with Smuggling Spirits! MATURE THEMES SC, 6x9, 80pgs, B&W (1 of 2) SRP: $6.95 ANARCHY STUDIOS/HARRIS COMICS BEST OF VAMPIRELLA: THE LOST TALES TP by Various Some of the biggest and best names in comics have done short stories in long sought-after but hard-to-find Vampirella specials. Now these great lost tales are gathered in one place! Warren Ellis, Bruce Timm, James Robinson, Ray Lago, Mark Texeira, Christopher Priest, Alan Davis, Ty Templeton, Archie Goodwin, Jose Gonzales — they're all here! Includes a rare Dracula story by Alan Moore and Gary Frank, with an exclusive interview with Moore! Cover by Arthur Suydam (Marvel Zombies). SC, 7x10, 160pgs, FC SRP: $24.95 VAMPIRELLA QUARTERLY: WINTER 2008 #1—MATT HALEY LIMITED EDITION by Fialkov, Segovia, Goodwin & Gonzalez Get your hands on this special limited edition of Vampirella Quarterly: Winter 2008 #1 featuring spectacular cover art by Matt Haley (Superman, Batgirl)! Only 500 copies have been made so don't miss out! 40pgs, FC SRP: $19.99 STAR OF THE MONTH VAMPIRELLA: BLOOD LUST TP by James Robinson & Joe Jusko Arguably the greatest Vampirella story of her modern era is finally collected in softcover! This epic tale of love and vengeance redefined Vampirella for a new generation. Her homeland torn apart by civil war, Vampirella is forced to make an impossible choice — choose between her mother, Lilith, and the love of her life, Adam Van Helsing. One will live and one will die. This trade features the complete Blood Lust: Books I & II, plus the epilogue only previously available in the sold-out hardcover collection. Also includes a sketch gallery, making-of, and introduction by Robinson. (SEP063035) SC, 7x10, 72pgs, FC SRP: $9.95 ********************************************************************** OFFERED AGAIN O/A VAMPIRELLA: NOWHERESVILLE DELUXE HC by Mark Millar & Mike Mayhew This deluxe hardcover includes the first three issues of the all-new Vampirella series, featuring the critically-acclaimed "Nowheresville" story arc. Also included is another rare Vampirella story written by Mark Millar as an added bonus! Comes wrapped in a dustjacket featuring a new cover painting by Mike Mayhew. (C: 0-1-2) MATURE THEMES HC, 7x10, 88pgs, FC SRP: $19.95 STAR OF THE MONTH VAMPIRELLA: REVELATIONS VOLUME 1 TP by Carey, Lilly, Almond, & Jusko Follow Vampirella on a journey to Hell and back, deep into the murky waters of her real past. What she finds brings her face to face with her mother, her home, and the very moment of her birth. Includes Vampirella Revelations #0-3, Carey's complete first issue script, creator interviews, and a complete cover gallery featuring art by Jose Gonzalez, Joe Jusko, Mark Texeira and more! (FEB062832) SC, 7x10, 88pgs, FC SRP: $12.95 ********************************************************************** OFFERED AGAIN O/A VAMPI VOL 2: UNDERWORLD/TAINTED LOVE by David Conway & Kevin Lau Recovered from the last attempt on her life, Vampi must plunge once more into the heart of darkness to challenge a nightmare world of slavery, degradation, and systematic slaughter. Collecting Vampi #7-12, Vampi: Underworld/Tainted Love features Vampi's new hi-tech costume and the deadly array of devastating weapons at her disposal! MATURE THEMES SOFTCOVER—SC, 7x10, 128pgs, FC SRP: $14.95 HARDCOVER—HC, 7x10, 128pgs, FC SRP: $24.95 ANIME WORKS PUBLICATIONS EIKEN VOL 8 GN by Seiji Matsuyama The latest volume in the fan-favorite sexy Comedy series. MATURE THEMES SC, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $10.99 ANTARCTIC PRESS BEOWULF COLOR VOLUME 1 TP by David Hutchison In the staggering wreckage of Earth's future, the great King Hrothgar and his armies have known only victory after bloody victory. Now, on the brink of uniting the battling lands and bringing the long wars to an end, Hrothgar's rule is threatened. His actions have awakened the ancient evil of Grendel, and his men are powerless to defend themselves against the demon's wrath! Only with the aid of the young hero Beowulf and a cunning trap can they hope to kill Grendel and finally know peace. Previously presented in a black-and-white manga format, this cyberpunk adaptation of the Old English epic is now available at full-size and in full-color! SC, 7x10, 100pgs, FC SRP: $14.95 GOLD DIGGER #93 by Fred Perry At long last, Gina takes her first step into the reaches of quasi-space, the next major hurdle in saving her sister Britanny. That first step's a doozy, though, and the realm's ethereal currents nearly sweep her away! Gina is ready to give up hope, but finds inspiration in little Tiffany and Charlotte's preparation for an afternoon at the local water park — a space-time "inner tube"! 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 GOLD DIGGER SOURCEBOOK #14 by Fred Perry & Doug Dlin The ultimate Gold Digger information guide continues! This indispensable handbook series will tell you who's who and what's what in the Gold Digger universe! Get glorious character stats (perfect for role-playing), histories, aliases, allegiances, and more! This issue bursts at the seams with information on everything from Techninja to Tyr! It's GD, A to Z! 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.95 AP HOW TO DRAW MANGA POCKET MANGA VOLUME 3 by Ben Dunn & Various Get all the bountiful benefit of Antarctic's How to Draw Manga series, now in a more portable, ready-to-use format! Antarctic Press brings you the collective experience of its stable of manga artists in this newly arranged edition. Every section presents a drawing lesson, with the final page set up like a sheet of blank bristol so you can practice your lesson, wherever you are! Take How to Draw on the road, in the air — anywhere! SC, 144pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95 I LOVE HEAVEN SENT 2-PACK by Espinosa, Hartman & Babiar Just in time for Valentine's Day, Antarctic Press offers a sweetheart of a deal! Get both volumes of Heaven Sent! A young man is brought back from the brink of death to play a key role in the timeless war between Good and Evil, and Samantha, the guardian angel who has fallen in love with him. Make a gift of it to your own angel and find out how love conquers all! Pack (x2), SC, B&W SRP: $15.95 NINJA HIGH SCHOOL #158 by Robby Bevard & Ben Dunn Tetsuo Rivalsan, once a spoiled billionaire boy ninja, now travels the world as a repentant, penniless vagabond along with his partner Nanashi, a girl from the streets. Tetsuo quests to find his place in life, and after scaling an impassable mountain and defying all odds, he is attacked by ninja mimes! 32pgs, B&W SRP: $2.99 NINJA HIGH SCHOOL: SHIDOSHI POCKET MANGA VOLUME 2 by Ben Dunn & Robby Bevard Having survived the initial chaos of a new school term and a Battle Royale (with Cheese), ninja teen Ricky Feeple learns that all his natural talent may not be enough to face a new-yet-ancient threat — the Shidoshi. Dormant for centuries, this extremely dangerous ninja clan has vowed to absorb all worthy young ninjas into its ranks — and kill the rest! Ricky has already faced their most dangerous agent, the ninja vampire Kyonshi, and tasted his first true defeat. Can he survive accelerated training under his mother long enough to stand a chance against this monster? SC, 5x7, 152pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95 PIRATES VS NINJAS II: UP THE ANTE #8 by Perry, Hartman, Bevard & Hutchison Pirates and Ninjas, eternal enemies, fated to battle whenever they meet! At last, they approach the monumental conclusion to their battle, an age in the making! Armed with the monstrous weapons of the gods, the implacable ninja Ryusei, drunken pirate captain Mako, mad half-god Viking Odin, and their crews face off in a final showdown of colossal, earth-cracking, grandiose, apocalyptic proportions! And no matter who wins, the world loses! 32pgs, FC (8 of 8) SRP: $3.50 ROD ESPINOSA'S PRINCE OF HEROES #2 by Rod Espinosa Young Ronen confronts bullies led by a spoiled noble out of bilk helpless townsfolk of their money. But these small acts of heroism pale compared with the challenges ahead. Could a promising but troubled young warrior find his destiny and be the next savior of the universe? Prince of Heroes is an epic story filled with fabulous worlds and creatures, the hallmarks of creator Rod Espinosa. With martial-arts action, poignant drama in grandiose settings, and a building online presence, this story is certain to attract readers of classic science-fiction and fantasy. 32pgs, FC (2 of 3) SRP: $3.50 STARS OF THE MONTH NEW ALICE IN WONDERLAND COLOR MANGA VOLUME 1 TP by Rod Espinosa Get ready for Rod Espinosa’s incredible adaptation of the timeless classic as he applies his visionary hand to this time-honored tale of an adventurous young girl who is swept into a strange magical fantasyland. Is it real or a dream? Journey down the rabbit hole in this amazing, lavishly illustrated, full-color rendition that is destined to become a new classic! (MAY062843) SC, 7x10, 128pgs, FC SRP: $14.95 THE COURAGEOUS PRINCESS TP by Rod Espinosa Antarctic is proud to present Rod Espinosa's Eisner- and Ignatz-nominated fairy-tale adventure, now in a handy paperback-size edition! Thrill to all the first exploits of Princess Mabelrose, the princess who has to save herself from the dragon, and her companion Spiky the talking porcupine! SC, 7x10, 240pgs, FC SRP: $15.95 ********************************************************************** NEOTOPIA POCKET MANGA 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 to war against it! Now the whole adventure, with all its brave allies, fearsome enemies, magnificent airships and glorious vistas, can be yours for over 1/3 off the cover price! Pack (4), SC, 5x7, FC SRP: $24.95 APE ENTERTAINMENT GOBLIN CHRONICLES #1 by Troy Dye, Tom Kelesides & Collin Fogel An all-ages fantasy epic in the vein of Shrek meets The Lord of the Rings! Magic, monsters, and mayhem lead four young heroes on a quest to stop the evil Dark Queen from destroying just about everything! It's classic fantasy fun! COVER A—32pgs, FC (1 of 3) SRP: $3.50 COVER B—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.50 THE MISADVENTURES OF CLARK & JEFFERSON #4 by Jay Carvajal & Marc Borstel The dynamite is set and the fuse is burning down as the remaining survivors try to make it off of the spaceship before it blows sky high. But, the "creatures from the sky" have other plans — dinner plans! And our gang is the main course! 32pgs, FC (4 of 4) SRP: $3.50 ARCANA STUDIO EVE: VAMPIRE DIVA #3 by Frank J. LaPerch & Ash Jackson Eve, a vampire adopting the guise of pop diva singer and actress Jessica Evelyn, must work with the wizard Girdron to stop the werewolf Devon's rampage through Hollywood. They then learn of Sylvania’s plans — and how the fate of the world rests on Barbie Moore’s new single! 32pgs, FC (3 of 4) SRP: $3.95 KADE: SHIVA'S SUN #3 by O’Reilly, Niklovitch & Sejic The epic journey of the gothic demon hunter continues! Kade realizes that one of the Fallen is in India, but the relationship between the Fallen and Kali prove to be a mystery that the demon hunter needs to figure out quickly. Alex Niklovitch (Spawn) provides his unique writing insights defining the historical world that Kade is traveling and Stjepan Sejic (Witchblade) graces the book with his painted style throughout the interiors and cover. 32pgs, FC (3 of 4) SRP: $3.95 STAR OF THE MONTH THE ART OF REBOOT HC by Dave Roberts & Gavin Blair This comprehensive collection of art from the ground-breaking animated series, ReBoot, includes the original character and production drawings from UK comic book legend Brendan McCarthy as well as Scott Lee, Dean Ormstrom, and many others, plus a forward and anecdotes by ReBoot co-creator, Gavin Blair, and additional anecdotes from DC executive editor, Dan Didio. Also includes a 10-page "ReBoot Re-Imagined" section featuring brand new pin-ups from leading industry artists such as Jim Su, Alex Chung, Rob Ruffolo, Craig Yeung, Lisa Lubera, Jimbing!, and Ezra's Master Rove. (APR073377) HC, 104pgs, FC SRP: $23.99 ********************************************************************** ARCHAIA STUDIOS PRESS THE MANY ADVENTURES OF MIRANDA MERCURY #295 by Brandon Thomas & Lee Ferguson Now available in this dimension, leading directly into the oversized, monumental 300th anniversary issue! In less than one year, a lifetime of heroism will come to a premature end; Miranda Mercury, the greatest adventurer in this or any other galaxy, will die. Her greatest adversary, Cyrus Vega, will succeed in causing her death where so many others have failed. So why have Miranda and her partner Jack Warning gone through so much trouble to secure the legendary Riddle of Rebel Ronin? It might have something to do with extra-dimensional terrorists and the secret auction of the Eighth Day. Or it just might be that Jack knows something he isn’t supposed to. Something that will change their relationship forever and endanger the legacy Miranda hopes to leave behind. Everything changes from this point forward — and in the next issue, it all changes again! 32pgs, FC (295 of 300) SRP: $3.95 AWAKENING #4 by Nick Tapalansky & Alex Eckman-Lawn Answers satisfy questions, but not always those who ask them. The truth about Cline Pharmaceuticals and its hand in the horrific events taking place within Park Falls is revealed, but will the answers clarify the mystery or deepen it? As Derrick and Daniel struggle with this information, Sandra follows another line of thinking by visiting someone she's not seen in many years! MATURE THEMES 24pgs, FC (4 of 10) SRP: $3.50 INANNA'S TEARS #4 by Rob Vollmar & mpMann The dawn rises over an occupied city. As a new power takes the throne of Ruling, those once favored by the goddess Inanna find themselves faced with impossible choices. Who lives? Who dies? Whose betrayal will haunt them forever? Only Inanna knows — and she's not talking! MATURE THEMES 32pgs, FC (4 of 5) SRP: $3.95 THE KILLER #8 by Matz & Luc Jacamon "Blood Ties," Part 2. Mariano delivers to the Killer the men who beat up his girlfriend, and the Killer is surprised by his own thirst for revenge. He begins to piece together the clues surrounding the hit that went wrong in Paris, but his pursuit of the truth leads him and Mariano right into an ambush! MATURE THEMES 32pgs, FC (8 of 10) SRP: $3.95 KILLING PICKMAN #4 by Jason Becker & Jon Rea Convicted child killer Richard Pickman now rots in a cell at Heorot maximum security prison. Has the evil been contained? All who have come into contact with Pickman are plagued with nightmares, paranoia, and thoughts of suicide. Pickman himself claims that he can simply "walk out" of his prison whenever he chooses. Fearing for his life and the lives of all those whom he holds dear, Detective William Zhu does the unthinkable — he bribes a guard at the prison to make sure that Pickman's life comes to an end! MATURE THEMES 24pgs, FC (4 of 6) SRP: $3.50 THE LONG COUNT #2 by Jason L. Blair & Leanne Buckley The great serpent-god Quetzalcoatl has much to say to his beloved girl but she is battered and bloodied from her conflict with an old enemy and must first be mended. Carmen believes her return to el Barrio to be justified but she will soon learn why she was called back so suddenly — and the reason will shake the faith she has in herself and her mentor. Meanwhile, a plot against Carmen begins to slowly unfurl that will put her mentor and her future in peril. It is 2012 AD, the end of the Long Count. MATURE THEMES 24pgs, FC (2 of 6) SRP: $3.50 THE SECRET HISTORY BOOK SEVEN by Jean-Pierre Pécau & Igor Kordey The Corsican ogre died on St. Helena. Nearly a century passes, and the four families of the runestones clash, always in the shadows. The red monks and the Archon Dyo seem to pursue a common goal, but whose — Dyo’s or the fifth Archon’s? Then in Sarajevo, on the 28th of June, 1914, a soldier of the House of Cups exchanges his life for that of Franz Ferdinand, Archduke of Austria-Este, and Europe is plunged into Hell! MATURE THEMES 48pgs, FC (7 of 7) SRP: $5.95 ROBOTIKA: FOR A FEW RUBLES MORE #2 by Sheikman & Moran When all you're after is "A Few Rubles More," nothing but trouble awaits! Hallucinogenic tadpoles, Black Legion mercenaries, Beppe the Gangster, the Queen, Digital Djhitis, and the Three Yojimbos caught in the middle of two rival gangs and a drug deal gone very bad. Just when his fighting skills are needed the most, Niko is confronted with his equal, and maybe his even better — the enigmatic Mister Saint Just! Plus a Robotika back-up tale "Once Upon A Time..." by David Moran, Brian Churilla (The Engineer: Konstrukt), and Jeremy Shepherd (The Engineer: Konstrukt)! MATURE THEMES 32pgs, FC (2 of 4) SRP: $3.95 THE SISTERHOOD #1 by Golden, Sniegoski & Alves The Order of the Holy Sepulchre is an elite group of specially trained nuns, the world's most powerful exorcists. But they don't just get rid of the demons they exorcise — the Sisters draw the demons into themselves, using their own bodies as cages of flesh. If they die a natural death, the demons die with them, small pieces of the world's evil gone forever, but if the Sisters should die violently then the demons are released into the world again! Now someone has sent assassins to kill the oldest of the sisters, releasing the captive demons out into the world. Eden Parish is assigned the task of discovering who is behind this massacre, and why. In her journey she will uncover dark secrets about the Order, and about their enemies — and the real reason behind all this murder! MATURE THEMES 24pgs, FC (1 of 3) SRP: $3.50 SOME NEW KIND OF SLAUGHTER #2 by mpMann & Lewis The Warnings have been seen. Now Preparations must be put in place for the Great Flood that threatens more than four distinct eras of mankind. The award-winning creative team of the Lone and Level Sands brings you what The Pulse calls "a step forward for the comics medium." MATURE THEMES 32pgs, FC (2 of 4) SRP: $3.95 STARKWEATHER: IMMORTAL #4 by Dave Rodriguez & Patrick McEvoy The day of the Trials approaches and Alex Starkweather must make a simple choice. He can accept the Council’s offer of status without earning it and become the closest thing the covens have to royalty. Or he can take his Trials, risk tearing the covens apart with his failure and, even worse, hurting people around him when he loses control. Unable to trust his power and unwilling to deal with the events of his past, Alex is put to the biggest test of his life — and all of reality is resting on the outcome. MATURE THEMES 32pgs, FC (4 of 4) SRP: $3.95 ARCHANGEL STUDIOS OFFERED AGAIN O/A RED STAR: SWORD OF LIES by Christian Gossett & Weta Workshop Design Team Archangel Studios brings back The Red Star with help from Weta Workshop, the New Zealand company that has worked on such theatrical hits as The Lord of the Rings trilogy, King Kong, and Narnia. In Sword Of Lies, the critically acclaimed series returns to reveal the rise to power of the sorcerer Imbohl — The Red Star’s main villain. #1—40pgs, FC (1 of 5) SRP: $4.50 #2—52pgs, FC SRP: $4.50 ARCHIE COMIC PUBLICATIONS ARCHIE #582 by Angelo DeCesare & Stan Goldberg “A Calculated Risk.” The timely topics of feeling pressured to excel academically and cheating to do so are addressed in this issue-length epic, filled with drama, intrigue, and of course the warmth and humor Archie Comics fans have come to expect. Which students will succumb to temptation? Will honesty and integrity triumph? There’s a lesson to be learned for everyone in this important yet entertaining tale. 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.25 ARCHIE & FRIENDS #116 by Gladir, Pellowski, Ruiz & Goldberg When a big-budget movie shoots on location in Riverdale, Reggie, ever seeing dollar signs, is determined to be the prince of the "Teen Paparazzi." His big break comes when Veronica reveals her mansion is being used for the movie, but little does he know he has competition from Archie! Who will win this battle of the shutterbugs? Also, get set for more racing action as Riverdale’s #1 female racecar driver, Betty Cooper, gets behind the wheel and "Back on Track"! 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.25 ARCHIE DOUBLE DIGEST #186 by Pellowski, Kennedy & Scarpelli It's a “Bird Brainer” for Archie when he installs a birdbath near his bedroom window so he can hear their delightful singing — until a viewing of a vintage horror film casting his feathered friends as fiends leads to a nightmare most “fowl!” Then when Archie and Betty have a day to themselves, they discover it's a "Company Picnic." Plus, other new and classic tales, puzzles, games, and more! Digest, 192pgs, FC SRP: $3.69 BETTY #172 by Gladir, Webb, Slate & Goldberg The girls promote "The Green Scene" when they decide to give a trophy to the boy who does the most to help reduce global warming, in this amusing tale filled with useful environmental tips. Betty has the perfect recipe to cheer everyone up on a gloomy day — "Let Them Eat Cake." bake a cake! When Betty wants "A Friend Indeed" and demos a robo-dog, Carmel the cat does everything she can to remind her owner she’s “the cat’s meow!” You’ll “bust a gut” reading this “mad as a March hare” tale where ridiculous thoughts and "Idiomatic Expression" are used to express everyone’s feelings! 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.25 BETTY & VERONICA #234 by Gladir, Webb & Shultz After “A Battle Royal” it looks like the damage is irreparable and Betty and Veronica’s friendship is over for good. But then again, appearances can be deceiving! Then, it's the return of Cricket O’Dell, the girl who can sniff out money – and just in time, as Veronica has lost her first-ever $100 bill. With Cricket "On the Trail of the Scent," it literally has “scent”-imental value! And now, let’s pause for a word from Riverdale’s teens, as the girls enter a homemade commercial contest with "Ads That Add Up!" 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.25 BETTY & VERONICA DIGEST #182 by Dan Parent Riverdale’s newest couple, Cheryl Blossom and Reggie, are drawing more and more attention as Archie and company wonder if the two lovebirds sappy for each other, or if they’re just playing everybody else for saps in the third part of "Love is Nasty!" Then, taking a job at the Riverdale Gazette as a second-string reporter, Betty’s friend Tomoko makes her bid for first string by searching for the human stories behind thrilling headlines in "That's News To Me." Digest, 96pgs, FC SRP: $2.49 BETTY & VERONICA SPECTACULAR #81 by Dan Parent Led by Tomoko and her brother Akira, the kids at Riverdale High ask “How Green Can You Go?" in a big way, by having an eco-friendly winter dance, but the only “green” Veronica is willing to commit to is money! Will she change her mind when her father offers to host the dance in the new solar-powered wing of his estate? Or will it take one hunky enviro-boy to make her see the light? Don’t miss this exciting story loaded with off-the-grid environmental tips and off-the-chart laughs! 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.25 JUGHEAD & FRIENDS DIGEST #27 by George Gladir & Bill Galvan It's “A Sign of the Times” when fresh from subbing for Archie as a sign twirler, Jughead gives a new “spin” to the business by becoming a recruiter. But how long will Riverdale High’s cheerleaders stand for the school’s star athletes being too busy twirling signs to date them? Plus, other new and classic tales, puzzles, games, and pin-ups! Digest, 96pgs, FC SRP: $2.49 JUGHEAD'S DOUBLE DIGEST #138 by Various It’s another walk down memory lane, only this time it’s Jughead doing the walking! Presenting 1949’s Jughead #1 in its entirety, along with a brand-new tale of Jughead meeting his own earlier incarnation! Enjoy the crowned one’s antics in hysterical tales as he gets mixed up with weird science experiments, football foul-ups, and his cousin, Souphead! All this, plus the first-ever appearance of Moose, too! Plus, “When Jughead Meets Jughead ” — When Jughead accidentally wanders down “Memory Lane,” the same street where Archie found himself meeting himself in Archie Digest #236, it’s déjà vu all over again! The Jug of the past is fascinated by the modern Jug’s gadgets, while the Jug of today can’t believe how many hours of entertainment a quarter could buy in a 1940s movie theater! Digest, 192pgs, FC SRP: $3.69 PALS-N-GALS DOUBLE DIGEST #119 by Fernando Ruiz & Various To show his parents that his interest in filmmaking is a positive thing, Raj offers to film the school play and sell the DVDs as a school fund raiser in a “Filmmaking Frenzy.” With Archie and his friends involved, there are sure to be enough bloopers and outtakes for a special edition! Plus, puzzles, games, and other classic Archie tales! Digest, 192pgs, FC SRP: $3.69 SABRINA THE TEENAGE WITCH VOLUME 2 #92 by Tania Del Rio & Jim Amash Sabrina has turned evil and is running wild! Llandra is so desperate to find a way to return Sabrina back to normal that she's even asked Sabrina's magical tutor Bartholomew for help. Will embracing the dark side of magic be Sabrina's final choice, and if so, can the magic realm and mortal realm combined possibly be strong enough to deal with this new dark power? 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.25 SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #185 by Various Life's been good for Sonic and his friends, but that can't possibly last for long! That's because the once super-powerful villain Mammoth Mogul threatens to revive the Fearsome Foursome — from behind bars! How can he accomplish that, and how will his plan put Sonic’s closest friends in the greatest danger? It's a fistful of mystery and shocking revelations as only Sonic the Hedgehog can deliver! Plus, the classic Sonic team of Mike Gallagher and Dave Manak are back for a brand-new, modern-day Sonic classic loaded with some of the most popular classic Sonic villains including the original version of Metal Sonic known as Pseudo-Sonic! 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.25 SONIC X #30 by Ian Fleming, James Fry III, and Terry Austin Step right up for the scariest show on earth as Sonic and his friends find themselves the unwilling star attractions in Ringmaster Eggman’s circus! It’s three rings of trouble for the heroes with Chris and his family their (literally) captive audience! Will Sonic’s keen sense of showmanship rise to the occasion to help save the day, or will there be a heroic rescue from offstage? 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.25 TALES FROM RIVERDALE DIGEST #27 by Fernando Ruiz When Mr. Weatherbee’s niece lets one of her critters loose in school, her uncle gives her detention, where she learns all about how her father and uncle — twin brothers — were two very different sides of the same coin! Plus, new and classic tales, puzzles, games, and more! Digest, 192pgs, FC SRP: $2.49 VERONICA #187 by Parent, Gladir, Slate & Slate When even Cheryl Blossom takes Veronica to task for being rotten to her, Veronica makes a demands of the Archie writers and editor — tell the "Story of My Life." From now on, she wants to be nice, but the editor has something else in mind! Can the writer stall Veronica long enough for her to come back to her senses, or has she exited her own tale halfway through? This story doesn’t just break the fourth wall, it obliterates it! Then, break out the props and costumes, there’s a new trend in town — "Over the Top" theatrical prom proposals! “The Make-Over”: Veronica thinks "The Make-over" is just what Smithers needs to win the girl of his dreams, but true love doesn’t always come with a designer logo attached! 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 MIGHTY CRUSADERS VOLUME 1: ORIGIN OF A SUPER TEAM TP by Various 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! It's all here in this colorful collection reprinting classic stories originally appearing in Fly-Man #31-33 and Mighty Crusaders #1. These titanic 1965 tales are courtesy of such comic book legends as writer (and Superman co-creator) Jerry Siegel and artist Paul Reinman (Spider-Man). (STAR20125) SC, 7x10, 96pgs, FC SRP: $12.95 THE ADVENTURES OF THE FLY VOLUME 1 TP by Various 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 and one of the pioneering superhero titles of the Silver Age, 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! 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, 96pgs, FC SRP: $12.95 ********************************************************************** ASPEN MLT INC ASPEN SHOWCASE: GRACE #1 by Vince Hernandez & Sana Takeda Aspen's newest anthology series, Aspen Showcase, combines some of today’s finest creators with several of comics best loved properties. Journey throughout history with Soulfire’s preeminent heroine, Grace, as she embarks on a personal quest to discover the return of a magical age lost to her long ago. Take a glimpse into Grace’s life during the Crusades, World War II, and a futuristic Egypt, all in this very special look at one of Aspen Comic’s flagship characters in a unique stand-alone story that expands upon the vast Soulfire universe, setting a new precedence for what great comic books are all about. Ships with two covers in 50/50 ratio, by Sana Takeda and Marcus To! 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 ASPEN SHOWCASE: GRACE #1 LIMITED SIGNED PRINT by Marcus To & Beth Sotelo Aspen Showcase: Grace #1 arrives with this incredible signed print featuring the stunning cover art by Marcus To and Beth Sotelo! Printed on a high quality heavyweight matte paper, each print measures 13” x 19” and is ready to be framed and displayed for all to see! All prints are hand signed by artist Marcus To and colorist Beth Sotelo, and will be strictly printed to initial orders. (C: 0-1-2) Print, 13x19, FC SRP: $34.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A FATHOM: KIANI STATUE 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! The production run is strictly limited to 1,200 produced pieces. Statue SRP: $349.99 O/A FATHOM: KIANI MINI-BUST Showcasing Fathom’s deadly female warrior Kiani, this alluring mini-bust was designed by artist Michael Turner, sculpted by Erick Sosa, and measures over 5 1/4” inches tall from base to top. Fully painted and perched upon a clear resin bust with added bubble effects, each base creates a unique look all to its own! This is the first ever Kiani mini-bust ever produced and is sure to be a treasured part of your collection. Each mini-bust comes hand-numbered and will be strictly limited to the quantities ordered. (C: 0-1-2) Mini-Bust SRP: $59.99 O/A FATHOM: MINI-BUST SIGNATURE SERIES SET Here's your chance to obtain all three of the brand new Aspen mini-busts, all signed by Fathom artist and creator, Michael Turner! That’s right, you’ll receive the beautiful Aspen Matthews, the stoic Cannon Hawke, and the captivating Kiani mini-busts, each hand-signed and numbered by Michael Turner! Also, each bust will be accompanied by a special Certificate of Authenticity containing never-before-seen art created especially for this first ever Signature Series Set! These signed mini-bust sets will be strictly limited to quantities ordered! (C: 0-1-2) Mini-Bust Set SRP: $219.99 ASYLUM PRESS DTOX: SPECIAL BIOHAZARD EDITION #0 by Frank Forte & Nenad Gucunja In a post-Armageddon future, a lone biohazard warrior fights to cleanse the Earth of a rising toxic mutant population. Killvixen, a knife-wielding femme fatale, soon joins him. Together, armed with the mobile arsenal code-named DTANK, they travel the ravaged mid-west in search of rogue monstrosities and fuel. This 12-page action packed story introduces the world of DTOX, Killvixen and the biogeneticist, Scourge who is creating an army of disease carrying mutants. Also features concept art, unused penciled pages, and character designs. MATURE THEMES SC, 24pgs, FC SRP: $2.95 ATOMIC POP ART ENT LLC POWER OF THE VALKYRIE TP by Davis, Schley, Rebmann, Yeung & Comtois As an Elysian war rages onward and spills upon the Earth, an ethereal gift, bequeathed to a mortal, is all that stands between the dark minions of Hell and their malignant conquest of the Heavens. Suzanne Bancroft is a single nurse at a small Colorado hospital, her life is tight knit, friends are few and her craving for adventure is all but nonexistent. However she will soon hold the key to both heaven and hell in the palm of her trembling unsure hands — yet will she accept it. From the pages of The 10th Muse! SC, 7x10, 128pgs, FC SRP: $15.95 THE 10TH MUSE VOLUME 3 TP by Darren G. Davis Greek mythology has documented the nine Muses, the inspirational daughters of the almighty Zeus. But history forgot one — the Tenth Muse. Emma, Brett and Dawn were the best of friends — until Emma disappeared, leaving only a note saying goodbye. Now, eight years later, Emma has returned, without answers. What happened to Emma? What is her connection with Grayson Bishop, and, most of all, how did ordinary Emma Sonnet become the mysterious Tenth Muse? Introducing The 10th Muse, a super-hero saga unlike anything seen before! SC, 7x10, 128pgs, FC SRP: $15.95 REDBALL 6 #3 by Miller Bros., Jok & Estudio Haus Out of the past! The reappearance of a figure from his earthly life sends Albert Valentine on a trip down memory lane. But will Valentine’s hand in overturning the laws of Near Dis prove to be his undoing? 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.50 AUAD PUBLISHING OFFERED AGAIN O/A JORDI BERNET'S THE BEST OF CLARA HC by Jordi Bernet Loved and lusted after all over Europe, the legendary Clara finally comes to the U.S.A. in her own volume of hilarious nocturnal adventures — many appearing here fore the first time in English! Known in her native Spain as Clara De Noche (Clara After Dark), she’s a cute, carnal combination of Bettie Page and Julia Roberts from Pretty Woman. Drawn by comics maestro, Jordi Bernet, this sexy seductress with a golden heart will have you smitten and in in stitches! There is some nudity and sexual situations in this book. MATURE THEMES HC, 8x11, 98pgs, PC SRP: $24.95 AURORA PUBLISHING INC NIGHTMARES FOR SALE VOLUME 2 GN by Kaoru Ohashi Welcome once again to “Shadow’s Pawnshop,” where Love and Dreams are sold in the form of mysterious magical items. But buyers beware, for nothing comes without a price! Containing six all-new disturbing tales of horror that delve into the deepest, darkest realm of human nature, Nightmares for Sale shows the price you must pay when you bargain with the Devil. For, as the saying goes, “when you strike a deal with the Devil, there’ll be Hell to pay!” MATURE THEMES SC, 5x7, 208pgs, B&W (2 of 2) SRP: $10.95 REAL LOVE GN SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95 STARS OF THE MONTH KISS ALL THE BOYS GN SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95 FLOCK OF ANGELS VOLUME 1 GN by Shoko Hamada The members of the number one pop band Angelaid wear wings on their backs when they perform. This inspires their multitudes of fans to wear wings in public. But among the people with costume wings, people with real wings secretly exist! Typical teenager Shea suddenly grows wings, goes public, and becomes a celebrity. Can Shea adjust to being a new kind of human? (JUN073277) SC, 5x7, 208pgs, B&W (1 of 3) SRP: $10.95 SPRING FEVER GN by Yugi Yamada Yusuke Onishi easily gets crushes on everybody and anybody, but never succeeds in love. That is, until the day he meets and falls in love with his new neighbor — a mature single parent. Yusuke has finally met his match. But his match happens to be a guy! This is a classic oyaji-uke (passive-older-guy story). Also included is "Wildman Blues," the story of two childhood friends who become reunited and become torrid lovers. (JUN073278) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. MATURE THEMES SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95 ********************************************************************** AVATAR PRESS INC NARCOPOLIS #1 by Jamie Delano & Jeremy Rock Jamie Delano returns with this new science-fiction masterpiece! The British writing maestro, who helped usher in Vertigo with his launch of Hellblazer, returns to comics with his radical new vision of the future. The citizens of Narcopolis lead blessed lives, enriched by sucking down delicious MamaDream and fulfilling their tasks to enrich society. But Gray Neighbor just isn’t sure that is all life has to offer, and maybe there is more beyond the daily sluice. But when a psychestryke horrorist attack brings carnage to his life, he is thrust deeper into the edges of this Utopian society and into conflict with the agents of T.R.U.S.T. who keep order. Crafting whole new chunks of language, and stunning concepts of a bizarre new world, Delano delivers a masterful new series that must be seen to be believed! New artist Jeremy Rock provides stunningly-detailed sequential pages that fully compliment this truly revolutionary book. Each issue is available with a regular and wraparound cover by Jeremy Rock, and also a rare 1-in-15 Design Sketch Cover Edition by Rock. MATURE THEMES #1 REGULAR—32pgs, FC (1 of 4) SRP: $3.99 #1 WRAPAROUND—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 BLACK SUMMER #7 by Warren Ellis & Juan Jose Ryp Warren Ellis' masked hero masterpiece goes nuclear in the cataclysmic final issue! John Horus has brought the weight of the world down upon himself, yet he is far from defeated. As the body count rockets skyward, desperate attempts are made to bring down the President's killer. Not even the combined might of the last few living members of the Seven Guns seems to be enough. Do not miss this shock ending that will cement this work as a high-water point for the genre. With insane illustration by series artist Juan Jose Ryp and colors from Mark Sweeney, this final issue will deliver a killer punch! This issue is available with a regular or wraparound cover and also a rare 1-in-25 cover featuring a Tactical Guns design sketch, all by series artist Ryp. Also, to celebrate this final issue, don't miss the Zombies cover, featuring the Undead Seven Guns team, also by Ryp. MATURE THEMES #7 REGULAR—32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 #7 WRAPAROUND—32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 #7 ZOMBIES COVER—32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 BLACK SUMMER AUXILIARY EDITIONS by Warren Ellis & Juan Jose Ryp Every issue of Black Summer has been selling out fast, but now you can get these special Auxiliary editions of the first printings of Black Summer #2 and #3, each limited to just 2,000 copies, with new covers by series artist Juan Jose Ryp, still at the original cover price of $2.99! MATURE THEMES #2 AUXILIARY—32pgs, FC (2 of 7) SRP: $2.99 #3 AUXILIARY—32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 DOKTOR SLEEPLESS #8 by Warren Ellis & Ivan Rodriguez Bodies are starting to pile up. People are starting to get sick. Things are starting to not work. It's getting so the only constant in people's lives is the nightly Doktor Sleepless broadcast — which is just how he wants it, and just what Sing fears! Warren Ellis' satirical-political science-fiction novel continues its ongoing run! This issue is available with a regular cover by series artist Ivan Rodriguez, or a wraparound cover by Raulo Caceres, and also a rare 1-in-15 "Future Warning Sign" cover. MATURE THEMES #8 REGULAR—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 #8 WRAPAROUND—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 DOKTOR SLEEPLESS #2 AUXILIARY EDITION by Warren Ellis & Ivan Rodriguez For those folks who missed out on the second issue of Warren Ellis' new on-going series, this is your lucky day! Now you can get this special Auxiliary edition of the first printing of Doktor Sleepless #2, limited to 1,500 copies, with a new cover by series artist Ivan Rodriguez still at the original cover price of $3.99! MATURE THEMES 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 STREETS OF GLORY #5 by Garth Ennis & Mike Wolfer Garth Ennis' powerhouse saga of the Old West continues! As Dunn returns as one of the few survivors of the battle with Red Crow, he begins to learn some unpleasant truths about the wealthy industrialist who has been taking over Gladback, Montana. The times are changing, and Colonel Joseph R. Dunn may be a relic of a past no longer welcome. Ennis teams with Mike Wolfer for this epic full-color series that promises to thrill every fan of Ennis' powerful storytelling and brutal violence. This issue is available with a regular or wraparound cover by series artist Mike Wolfer. MATURE THEMES #5 REGULAR—32pgs, FC (5 of 6) SRP: $3.99 #5 WRAPAROUND—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A STREETS OF GLORY by Garth Ennis & Mike Wolfer Joe Dunn is one of the last bastions of the old guard drifters, those men that could be trusted to defend the common man with integrity, honor, and if need be, hot steel of death. Dunn has been away from Montana for more than 15 years, lost to all who knew him. Now he comes riding into a small town, still representing an era quickly fading. The way things are done is changing, the future is coming. But before he is done making things right, the bodies will pile up while the streets run red with blood! MATURE THEMES #1—32pgs, FC (1 of 6) SRP: $3.99 #2—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 STARS OF THE MONTH GARTH ENNIS' 303 TP by Garth Ennis & Jacen Burrows 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 along. However, 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! (OCT063166) (C: 0-1-2) SC, 7x10, 144pgs, FC SRP: $19.99 GARTH ENNIS' CHRONICLES OF WORMWOOD TP by Garth Ennis & Jacen Burrows Wormwood is the anti-Christ, his dad is Satan, and his demonic powers help him fit right into New York. His best friend is Jesus, a black mentally-challenged man that just isn’t performing many miracles these days. The pesky Armageddon is coming up, and it doesn’t look like Pope Jacko is going to be any help in stopping it. Ennis drags the whole world into the gutter with his trademark razor-sharp dialogue, biting wit, and the stunning art of Jacen Burrows, all in full-color. (AUG073418) MATURE THEMES SC, 7x10, 144pgs, FC SRP: $19.99 ********************************************************************** OFFERED AGAIN O/A ALAN MOORE'S ANOTHER SUBURBAN ROMANCE GN (NEW PRINTING) by Alan Moore & Juan Jose Ryp Not to be missed, Alan Moore's performance works that make up the play Another Suburban Romance are collected and lavishly illustrated as full sequential stories in this graphic novel. Comprised of three major pieces, adapted from Moore's original presentations by frequent collaborator Antony (The Courtyard) Johnston, this original graphic novel is completely illustrated by the Spanish sensation Juan Jose Ryp. Running from the 1920's Chicago-style killings in Old Gangsters Never Die, to the ruminations on modern life in the namesake piece Another Suburban Romance, this powerful work is one that no Alan Moore fan will want to miss! MATURE THEMES SC, 7x10, 64pgs, B&W SRP: $7.95 STAR OF THE MONTH ALAN MOORE'S WRITING FOR COMICS GN (NEW PRINTING) by Alan Moore & Jacen Burrows The master of comic book writing shares his thoughts on how to deliver a top notch script! The main essay was originally written in 1985 and appeared in an obscure British fanzine, right as Moore was reshaping the landscape of modern comics, and has been tragically lost ever since. Now Avatar brings it back in print, collected for the first time as one graphic novel, and heavily illustrated by Jacen Burrows, along with a brand new essay on how Moore's thoughts on writing have changed in the two decades since he first wrote it. (STAR18707) SC, 7x10, 48pgs, B&W SRP: $5.95 ********************************************************************** MEDIEVAL LADY DEATH: WAR OF THE WINDS #1-6 SET by Brian Pulido & Di Amorim This special set has all 6 issues comprising the entire series of Medieval Lady Death: War of the Winds. Each of the 6 issues randomly has one of the covers previously offered. (C: 0-1-0) Set (x6), FC SRP: $22.99 LADY DEATH 2007 SWIMSUIT SPECIAL—GOLDEN COVER by Various The Lady Death has never looked hotter than on this sexy new cover from Rafa Lopez that is limited to just 750 copies. 16pgs, FC SRP: $5.99 LADY DEATH: SACRILEGE #2 — UPPER HAND COVER by Brian Pulido & Daniel HDR Lady Death is on the cusp of victory on this all-new cover by series artist Gabriel Guzman. Limited to 750 copies. 32pgs, FC (2 of 2) SRP: $5.99 LADY DEATH: BLACKLANDS #1/2 — ROYAL BLUE COVER by Brian Pulido & Gabriel Guzman This special warehouse find, a never-before-offered Royal Blue edition, is limited to a mere 100 copies. All copies ship in a bag and special protective case with a Certificate of Authenticity. 16pgs, FC SRP: $75.00 OFFERED AGAIN O/A LADY DEATH: MASTERWORKS — CANVAS COVER by Felipe Massafera This fully-painted book is the ultimate Lady Death collectible with the lowest total print-run ever! No ads and every page is fully-painted by amazing cover artist Felipe Massafera. This stunning "Canvas" cover, limited to only 200 copies, ships in a special hard case protector. Allocations on this edition are likely. 16pgs, FC SRP: $100.00 BANG! ENTERTAINMENT O/A HOW TO DRAW HENTAI: ADVANCED INTERCOURSE #1 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL 32pgs, B&W SRP: $4.95 O/A BLUE GRIND ONE-SHOT SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL 32pgs, B&W SRP: $4.95 BASEMENT COMICS/AMRYL ENTERTAINMENT CAVEWOMAN: PANGAEAN SEA #11 by Budd Root The omnipotent Harmonzilla has come to obliterate a city with a death rate so high the corpses are left out on the curb like garbage, and Cavewoman (with the adorable face of evil), with her friends, are there to mop up whatever's left in the wake of the great monster! Meanwhile, another Cavewoman(?!) enters the den of the sexually stunning blonde witches, whose beauty is only eclipsed by their bloodthirsty lust for power, violence, and human flesh! All this, not to mention the immense, unconquerable King Klyde, make this, hands down, the greatest nail-biter in the history of Basement Comics! We recommend gloves! 24pgs, B&W SRP: $3.50 CAVEWOMAN: RELOADED #6—SPECIAL EDITION by Budd Root Reloaded comes to an end in this giant sized issue #6 and Budd gives us the final new cover to this historic run! In this final issue, new pages, new pin-ups and a special final scene for Cavewoman and Bruce come together with the original pages from the debut series over 10 years ago! this special edition is limited to 750 copies, comes with a Certificate of Authenticity, and is bagged and boarded for protection. 40pgs, B&W PI CAVEWOMAN: "TROLL BEATER" PRINT by Budd Root A defiant and always sexy Cavewoman stands victorious over a huge troll she has finished off in this incredible new painting! This beautiful 11” x 17” print is limited to only 550 copies, comes with a collector's envelope, and is ready to be framed. Print, 11x17, FC PI BIG CITY COMICS ANT UNLEASHED #3 by Mario Gully & Marco Turini Ant faces off with Cockroach! MATURE THEMES 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 DRAGON CROSS #4 by Rob Richardson & Jeff Kaufman "Hell Hath No Fury!" The destruction of Berohaven has captured the attention of "The Brotherhood of the Wing," an army mounted on Griffins created to battle the Dragons. Talon much chose between fighting against his childhood friend Vashti or the brotherhood, with the survivors of Berohaven caught in the crossfire! MATURE THEMES 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.25 OMEGA ONE #2 by Jeff Kaufman & Elvin Cintron “The Continent Killer,” Part 2. Elvin Cintron’s labor of painted love continues as Omega One continues their adventures to keep “The Continent Killer” from ever being reassembled. Billy Tucci’s Shi joins Charlie Echo in Japan. Ant and Coldburn battle Red Star and Black Russian in Moscow while Rundown and Caliente are attacked by the Femme Fatale in Panama. MATURE THEMES 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.25 TEMPEST #4 by Kaufman, Doria, Greenhalgh & Guimond "Hairy Business!" If being a vampire weren't enough, Tempest now must deal with a furry friend! Werewolves make their debut in this issue. Vlad’s belief system is pushed to the limit when he discovers the true origin of these creatures. MATURE THEMES 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.25 TOTEM #4 by Kaufman, Savory, Ponder & Brown "Ties That Bind." Left on a rooftop out-cold, we find Totem dead to rights. A mysterious cult has taken interest in Ian’s life — or rather, death! New enemies, football practice, gang activities and a potential girlfriend light up this issue. MATURE THEMES 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.25 BLOODFIRE STUDIOS DIARY OF NIGHT #2 by Will Allred A trap sprung, Catherine and Anne quickly handle the situation. There is something oddly familiar to Catherine as she probes the origins of this ambush. Suspicions, visions, feelings begin to point to Andre. Catherine’s past begins to see the light. 32pgs, FC (2 of 4) SRP: $2.99 HOUSE AT THE EDGE OF NOWHERE #2 by Jamison Kasain Lisa is lost deeper into the house — and deeper into herself! What is real? What is now? As more questions are answered, the mystery deepens. The shadows get longer, and the house tightens the noose! 32pgs, FC (2 of 4) SRP: $2.99 BLUE FEATHER PRESS STAR OF THE MONTH EVENFALL VOLUME 1: LAY ME DOWN TP by Pete Stathis Torn apart by the loss of her mother to cancer, Phoebe Shankar breaks with reality and falls into a perilous fantasy world populated by bizarre and menacing creatures. Is Phoebe's journey a descent into madness, or has she opened a gateway to another realm? (SEP078043) MATURE THEMES SC, 7x10, 104pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 ********************************************************************** BLUEWATER PRODUCTIONS BLACKBEARD LEGACY #2 by Eric Arvin & Nicolas Giacondino The only thing of any worth to Hanna amongst the wreckage of an unlucky vessel is its sole survivor, who tells the captain about a secret treasure only he knows how to obtain. But he has reasons of his own to employ her aide. And with zombies, threatening weather, and the ever-gaining Captain Purloin, it's going to be a difficult task for the crew to even get off the island. quest for gold, adventure and her fathers head on a stick. 32pgs, FC (2 of 4) SRP: $3.99 TIGER AND CRANE #1 by Alex Leung & Randall Zamcheck The famous martial arts folk hero, Wong Fei Hung, teams up with America’s greatest spy, Foster Dulles, to find the ancient Staff of the Monkey King before a highly ruthless team of super-ninjas can exploit it and help the Japanese win World War II! Tiger and Crane is a fresh new take on a classic Chinese hero, a kinetic blend of kung-fu comedy with the amazing high adventure of Indiana Jones and the thrilling espionage of James Bond! 32pgs, FC (1 of 4) SRP: $3.99 JASON & THE ARGONAUTS: KINGDOM OF HADES #4 by David McIntee & Rantz Armies march into battle, the dead rise from the earth's embrace, and even the gods are not immune from the perfidy of man's betrayals. The Argo's fate is in the hands of Poseidon, but the destiny of its crew depends on the outcome of Circe and Medea's attempts to settle their differences. As for the Argo's captain: Jason is already dead! 32pgs, FC (4 of 4) SRP: $3.50 BODEGA DISTRIBUTION LLC OFFERED AGAIN STAR OF THE MONTH O/A MOURNING STAR GN by Kazimir M. Strepek Less than a year ago the world was destroyed. The celebrated comet "Heaven Star" collided with the Earth, leaving few survivors. Now humanity begins work on rebuilding life, post-impact! And so the last vestiges of humanity hang perilously from a thin thread. It may seem hopeless, but the one supply that the survivors aren't short on is determination. "The world is dead but we will not die!" (AUG063123) SC, 100pgs, B&W SRP: $13.00 ********************************************************************** BONGO COMICS BART SIMPSON COMICS #40 by Barta, Bates, DiGerolamo, Lloyd, and Trainor Bart finds himself living the dream after landing a gig as the new Radioactive Man comic book writer; alas Comic Book Guy finds himself living his worst nightmare. Also, when Professor Frink’s Embigulator goes missing, it is all but certain the culprit is Bart Simpson. The only question is — Who will be embiggened! Also this ish, the debut of the Li’l Krusty comic strip! Be smart, buy Bart this February! 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 SIMPSONS COMICS #139 by Bates and Ortiz After watching one infomercial too may, Homer comes up with the bird-brained idea of raising ostriches to supplement his income. But when it's time to sell his feathered friends at the meat market, Homer would rather hide his head in the sand. The Simpsons will leave you in 'striches this February! 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 STARS OF THE MONTH THE SIMPSONS VOLUME 5: BIG BOUNCY BOOK OF BART SIMPSON TP by Matt Groening Bart Simpson puts the spring in Springfield with a brand-new collection of comics and stories brimming with delicious donuts, derring-do, water balloons, warm milk, sidekicks, spy rings, moviemakers, Molemen, zip lines, and zombies! Soar above rooftops with three generations of Simpson superheroes. Dive in as Bart and Nelson go head to head in an all-you-can-eat battle royale, and Milhouse and Martin spend a potentially exciting day without Bart. All this and more! SC, 7x10, 120pgs, FC SRP: $13.95 SIMPSONS COMICS VOLUME 14: JAM-PACKED JAMBOREE TP by Matt Groening & Various It’s a wham-bam thank you ma’am of hilarity; a hommina-hommina-hommina of humor! Marge takes to the bench and dispenses justice with a firm hand — and a plateful of homemade fudge! The Simpsons win an all-expenses-paid trip to Bosqueverde, a remote Latin American country, only to find themselves in the middle of military coup! And when Homer captains a “Love Boat” of adventure and romance, his passengers will soon be “Cruisin’ for a Bruisin’.” Add in a 10,000 packets of irradiated seeds, a very bad case of hayfever, Hank Scorpio, one prodigal son, Dr. Colossus, and an epic search for kitchen curtains, and you’ve got one gut-bustin’, side-splitting, spine-bursting, page-turning collection of Simp-sational comedy! (DEC052892) SC, 7x10, 176pgs, FC SRP: $14.95 FUTURAMA TP'S by Matt Groening & Various Just in time for the DVD release of Bender's Big Score, grab these Futurama collections while they're hot! Follow Fry, Leela, Bender, and the cosmically comic crew of Planet Express as they fend off hostile takeovers, risk life and limb on a no-holds-barred game show, protect New New York City from the Santa Robot's annual slay ride, save the world from the fiendish machinations of the Robot Devil, and more! VOLUME 2: ADVENTURES (MAY042405)—SC, 7x10, 144pgs, FC SRP: $14.95 VOLUME 4: CONQUERS THE UNIVERSE (MAY073277)—SC, 7x10, 128pgs, FC SRP: $14.95 ********************************************************************** BOOM! STUDIOS FALL OF CTHULHU #10 by Michael Alan Nelson & Greg Scott As tensions between the cultists and followers of the Old Ones rise, the mysterious Mr. Arkham welcomes the arrival of the final member of his war counsel. But as the players move into place, Connor struggles with his role in Mr. Arkham's plan. COVER A—24pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 COVER B—24pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 UNCLE CTHULHU: "I WANT YOU" POSTER Cthulhu calls, yet again, this time taking on the guise of the iconic Uncle Sam, poster boy for liberty. Featuring art by Fall of Cthulhu cover artist Patrick McEvoy, this 13" x 19" print features a never before seen take on Cthulhu, this time in the style of the classic U.S. Army recruitment poster. Limited to just 1,000 copies, enlist today and show your support for the coming darkness! 13x19, FC SRP: $11.99 FOUNDATION #3 by John Rozum & Chee What secrets does The Foundation hold? Using the lost texts of Nostradamus, the knowledge of the future is theirs. But who's to say that their interpretation of the future is sacred, or even correct? What if the secret organization that fights to protect the earth is wrong? A vibrant new thriller with the action of 24 but with the tone of The X-Files! RES. from Previews Vol. XVII #7 (JUL073377) 24pgs, FC (3 of 5) SRP: $3.99 JENNY FINN: DOOM MESSIAH TP by Mike Mignola, Troy Nixey, & Farel Dalrymple Finally collected in one volume for the first time! From the mind of Mike Mignola, creator of Hellboy, comes this Lovecraftian tale of a mysterious girl who arrives in Victorian England leaving carnage in her wake. Is she evil incarnate or a misled child? Jenny Finn: Doom Messiah hits the shelves ready to take advantage of the Hellboy 2 film release! SC, 6x9, 128pgs, FC SRP: $14.99 NORTH WIND #3 by David DiGillio & Brett Weldele An Ice Age Mad Max that's a blockbuster action story in widescreen style! Civilization itself is at risk as a new hero is born into a futuristic barbaric time period. A tyrant has risen, and his reign will clash with the arrival of The North Wind! RES. from Previews Vol. XVII #7 (JUL073381) 32pgs, FC (3 of 5) SRP: $3.99 STARDUST KID VOLUME 1 TP by J.M. DeMatteis & Mike Ploog From the best-selling creative team behind Abadazad comes the collection of their conceptual sequel! Last night, when Cody DiMarco went to bed, life was the same as it's always been. This morning, when he woke up, the world he knew... was gone. A magic older than time. An ancient evil. And four children whose only chance to restore their families, and their world, is to solve the mystery of The Stardust Kid. This edition collects this hard-to-find mini-series! RES. from Previews Vol. XVII #4 (APR073508) SC, 128pgs, FC SRP: $14.99 TAG: CURSED TP by Mike Leib & Chee Keith Giffen's horror epic continues! When Ed was tagged, he found himself cursed to become a literal member of the walking dead. Terrified, he found the next victim he had to tag to pass along the curse. Years later, Ed can't live with the guilt of passing along the curse. So he decides to stop it! How can one ordinary man hope to halt the advance of a curse that crosses centuries? This descent into hard-edged darkness and despair has recently been optioned by Universal Studios. SC, 6x9, 128pgs, FC SRP: $14.99 STARS OF THE MONTH TAG VOLUME 1 TP by Keith Giffen & Kody Chamberlain After a fight with his girlfriend, a young man meets a random stranger who tags him, handing off an ancient curse! He literally begins to die — and rot — as his body begins to decompose every day before his very eyes. Cursed, he must either surrender, or find the next victim to tag! Collects the three issue mini-series from Keith Giffen and 30 Days of Night Bloodsucker Tales artist Kody Chamberlain! As a bonus, Keith Giffen's "10" one-shot — in the dark, horrific tradition of Battle Royale! (NOV063400) SC, 7x10, FC SRP: $14.99 X ISLE VOLUME 1 TP by Cosby, Nelson, Scott, & Imaginary Friends A team of researchers drift on the ocean, lost, in their quest for an enigmatic island that's never been explored. Washing on its shores, they find a dense, terrifying jungle populated with animal and plant life that has evolved along a completely different path. What secret does this isle hold? Why are the life forms there so dangerous — and so alien? (JUN073358) SC, 6x9, 128pgs, FC SRP: $14.99 ********************************************************************** WARHAMMER 40,000 COVER GALLERY by Various Collecting the stunning cover art from the hit mini-series Warhammer 40,000: Damnation Crusade and Warhammer 40,000: Blood And Thunder, the Warhammer 40,000 Cover Gallery Special features 30 savage full-page, text-free images of Space Marines, Dreadnoughts, Imperial Guardsmen, Orks and other war-driven inhabitants of the bloody 41st Millennium. In the grim darkness of the far future, there is only war! Available in both a regular edition and a special limited edition created exclusively for Ironorc.Com limited to only 500 copies. REGULAR EDITION—SC, 7x10, 32pgs SRP: $3.99 IRONORC.COM LIMITED EDITION—SC, 7x10, 32pgs SRP: $6.99 WARHAMMER 40,000: DAMNATION CRUSADE #1 LIMITED INCENTIVE COVER by Dan Abnett, Ian Edginton, Lui Antonio & JM Ringuet This extremely limited cover for Warhammer 40,000: Damnation Crusade #1 was previously only available as a 1-in-10 retailer incentive. It features art by Ed McGuinness, the artist for Marvel's Hulk #1! SC, 32pgs, FC (1 of 6) SRP: $14.99 WARHAMMER: FORGE OF WAR #1 LIMITED INCENTIVE COVER by Dan Abnett, Ian Edginton & Rahan Ekedal This extremely limited variant cover for Warhammer: Forge of War #1 was previously only available as a 1-in-10 retailer incentive. It features art by EA Mythic, makers of the highly-anticipated video game Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning! SC, 32pgs, FC (1 of 6) SRP: $14.99 WARHAMMER: FORGE OF WAR by Dan Abnett, Ian Edginton & Rahsan Ekedal From the wind-scoured North they've come — The Hordes Of Chaos, ruthless warriors raised in battle and fanatically devoted to their dark gods. On a hundred-mile front across the Northern fringes of the Empire, the defenses of man and his dwarf allies are crumbling, fear threatens to become panic, and the blood of martyrs runs ankle-deep. Here begins the hopeless quest of a ramshackle band led by a mere Greatsword Sergeant Franz Vogel. Vogel must unite his disparate band of men, mages and dwarfs to take the battle to the forces of Chaos that routed them — but first they must first survive the secrets, both sacred and profane, lurking within the primordial forest to which they fled! Will Vogel and his band find deliverance or eternal damnation? Available in both softcover and limited edition hardcover editions. SOFTCOVER—SC, 6x9, 128pgs, FC SRP: $14.99 LIMITED EDITION HARDCOVER—HC, 7x10, 128pgs, FC SRP: $49.99 BOYCHILD PRODUCTIONS IRAQ: OPERATION CORPORATE TAKEOVER GN by Sean Michael Wilson & Lee O'Connor An engaging documentary comic book made with campaigning charity War On Want. In the vein of work by Joe Sacco or Marjane Satrapi, Iraq: Operation Corporate Takeover exposes covert corporate goals in the Iraq War through the personal story of one young Iraqi man. SC, 6x9, 76pgs, B&W SRP: $10.00 BROADSWORD COMICS LOVE & BEAUTY FULL-COLOR PORTFOLIO by Jim Balent This is the perfect opportunity to fill in any of Jim Balent full-color art prints featuring Tarot and Raven Hex that collectors have missed in the past. Each pack contains four 11" x 17" unsigned stunning full-color prints that feature the two Witch Sisters. In addition, a bonus 11" x 17" mystery print will be included. With five prints in all, this $100 value is a bargain for lovers of Balent's artwork! (C: 0-0-2) MATURE THEMES Portfolio, 11X17, FC SRP: $60.00 OFFERED AGAIN O/A TAROT: WITCH OF THE BLACK ROSE #35 by Jim Balent Tarot, with revenge in her heart, sets off to kill the one who brought pain into the life of her and her loved ones, Azure the Dark Elf. But the one question that haunts her is whether or not she is fulfilling the three fold law — or is it murder? MATURE THEMES 32pgs, FC (35 of 4) SRP: $2.95 O/A TAROT: WITCH OF THE BLACK ROSE #34 by Jim Balent Suffering severe wounds from their enemies, Tarot, Raven Hex, and the Skeleton Man face a long road of painful recovery. As their lives take a twisted path, The Shadow Witch takes diabolical pleasure in their torment! MATURE THEMES 32pgs, FC (34 of 4) SRP: $2.95 O/A TAROT: WITCH OF THE BLACK ROSE #32 by Jim Balent As a sinister shadow envelopes Tarot, Raven Hex, and the Skeleton Man, they find themselves under the spell of an old enemy. An arena of warring witches, a deadly affliction, and a new cemetery guardian reveal themselves in this issue, entitled "The Gathering!" MATURE THEMES 32pgs, FC (32 of 4) SRP: $2.95 BUD PLANT O/A ALL THINGS OZ HC edited by Linda Sunshine Sale! Was $29.95! There's no place like Oz! And, All Things Oz is a glorious showcase of the world's most extraordinary collection of Oz euphoria with more than 350 pages of classic book illustrations, vintage greeting cards, advertisements, photographs, movie stills, sheet music covers, and posters, including four never-before-collected original short stories by L. Frank Baum, all from the Willard Carroll Collection of Oz memorabilia. (C: 0-1-2) HC, 7x7, 352pgs, FC SRP: $14.99 O/A COMIX: THE UNDERGROUND REVOLUTION TP by Dez Skinn Sale! Was $24.95! This traces the underground comix movement, from 1967 to its decline in the time of punk and disco. Profiles Robert Crumb, Gilbert Shelton, Bill Griffith, Vaughn Bodé, Spain Rodriguez, Art Spiegelman, Harvey Pekar, Chris Ware, Dan Clowes, and others, with more than 300 full-color illustrations. Includes a comprehensive directory of more than 1,500 U.S. and U.K. comics. SC, 8x8, 288pgs, PC SRP: $12.99 CAPSTONE PRESS GRAPHIC LIBRARY: BESSIE COLEMAN, DARING STUNT PILOT GN by Trina Robbins & Ken Steacy Elizabeth 'Bessie' Coleman, popularly known as "Queen Bess," was the first African American woman to become an airplane pilot, and the first American woman to hold an international pilot license. Witness her life and struggles in early 20th-century Chicago, and her air show prowess inspired generations of pilots! (C: 0-1-2) SC, 6x9, 32pgs, FC SRP: $7.95 GRAPHIC LIBRARY: BOOKER T. WASHINGTON, GREAT AMERICAN EDUCATOR GN by Eric Braun & Cynthia Martin Born into slavery, Booker T. Washington became a respected teacher in Virginia, then transformed Tuskegee University from a small teachers college into a respected institution of higher education. Scholar, philanthropist, and civil rights activist, Washington was the friend to Presidents and industrial titans. (C: 0-1-2) SC, 6x9, 32pgs, FC SRP: $7.95 GRAPHIC LIBRARY: HARRIET TUBMAN AND THE UNDERGROUND RAILROAD GN by Michael Martin, Dave Hoover & Bill Anderson Born into slavery and knowing first-hand its evils, Harriet Tubman worked her entire life to free slaves from bondage. She was one of the pioneers of the Underground Railroad, helping to free slaves from the south and smuggling them into the north and Canada to free them. (C: 0-1-2) SC, 6x9, 32pgs, FC SRP: $7.95 GRAPHIC LIBRARY: JACKIE ROBINSON, BASEBALL'S GREAT PIONEER GN by Jason Glaser & Bob Lentz Only one jersey number is retired throughout baseball — Jackie Robinson's #42. The man who broke baseball's color divide joined the Brooklyn Dodgers, becoming the first black major league baseball player of the modern era. (C: 0-1-2) SC, 6x9, 32pgs, FC SRP: $7.95 GRAPHIC LIBRARY: MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. GN by Jennifer Fandel & Brian Bascle The Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s had a charismatic and literate speaker in its leader, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. From his pulpit as a Baptist minister to meetings with Presidents, Dr. King spoke forcefully for the need for every American to be equal, regardless of creed or color. (C: 0-1-2) SC, 6x9, 32pgs, FC SRP: $7.95 GRAPHIC LIBRARY: NAT TURNER'S SLAVE REBELLION GN by Michael Burgan & R. Domingeuz Nat Turner was a slave in Southampton, Virginia. Fiercely intelligent, Turner had religious visions, and his charisma was such that he could sway people with his words. In 1831 he led the bloodiest slave rebellion in United States history when he took a solar eclipse as a sign from God that he, and his fellow slaves, deserved their freedom by any means necessary. (C: 0-1-2) SC, 6x9, 32pgs, FC SRP: $7.95 GRAPHIC LIBRARY: ROSA PARKS AND THE MONTGOMERY BUS BOYCOTT GN by Connie Colwell Miller & Dan Kalal An avalanche begins with a pebble, and the "pebble" for the Civil Rights Movement was an unassuming woman named Rosa Parks. After a long day at work, she was told to move to the back of the city bus because of her skin color, but Rosa Parks refused because she was tired. Her defiance of the bus line's rules led to a boycott of public transportation system until the bus line changed their discriminatory policies. (C: 0-1-2) SC, 6x9, 32pgs, FC SRP: $7.95 GRAPHIC LIBRARY: WILMA RUDOLPH, OLYMPIC TRACK STAR GN by Lee Engfer & Cynthia Martin They called her "the Fastest Woman on Earth." Wilma Rudolph was an American athlete, and in the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome, Italy, she became the first American woman to win three gold medals in track and field during a single Olympic Games, despite running on a sprained ankle, inspiring millions. (C: 0-1-2) SC, 6x9, 32pgs, FC SRP: $7.95 CARTOON BOOKS RASL #1 by Jeff Smith Jeff Smith, the visionary writer and artist behind the epic fantasy Bone and Shazam: Monster Society of Evil, unveils his newest series, the stark sci-fi series, Rasl! Meet Rasl, an art thief searching for his next big score — and trying to escape his past! Where other thieves plan their heists with breathtaking precision, Rasl has an ace up his sleeve — he can travel through the light between dimensions, affording him access to museums that no ordinary thief could access! In this issue Rasl faces an assassin’s bullet and stumbles across a mystery that not only threatens to expose his own illicit activities, but could also uncover one of the world’s most dangerous and sought after secrets. Smith’s first major independent work since the critically acclaimed and award-winning Bone will be 32 pages long. 32pgs, B&W SRP: $3.50 STAR OF THE MONTH BONE ONE VOLUME EDITION SC by Jeff Smith The biggest, coolest Bone book of all is back, featuring an all new Jeff Smith cover! The complete 1300+ page epic adventure from start to finish in one deluxe trade paperback! Three modern cartoon cousins get lost in a pre-technological valley, spending a year there making new friends and out-running dangerous enemies! (MAR058205) NOTE: Available only in the United States, U.S. Territories, Canada, Australia, New Zeland, and the U.K. SC, 7x10, 1344pgs, B&W SRP: $39.95 ********************************************************************** OFFERED AGAIN O/A FONE BONE PLUSH TOY Cartoon Books announces the release of the Fone Bone Plush! This adorable 12" tall stuffed toy will be covered with an extra soft plush fabric and will be wearing his trademark backpack that can be opened and closed. (C: 0-1-3) Plush SRP: $12.95 CHECKER BOOK PUBLISHING GROUP SUPREME: THE RETURN/THE STORY OF THE YEAR PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE LEATHERBOUND HC SET by Alan Moore & Various Alan Moore's groundbreaking stories of Supreme — The Story of the Year and The Return — are packaged together as a limited edition, leatherbound set. Warehouse finds, these are the last of a highly-collectible print run! (C: 0-1-2) Set (2), HC, FC SRP: $150.00 OFFERED AGAIN O/A SUPREME: THE RETURN PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE LEATHERBOUND HC by Alan Moore & Various A Previews Exclusive! This deluxe edition with a white leather cover and 30 bonus pages from the original Supreme comics — not included in the paperback — also features hilarious stories, a pin-up gallery, and pencil pages! (C: 0-1-2) HC, 7x10, 322pgs, FC SRP: $67.50 STARS OF THE MONTH ALEX RAYMOND'S FLASH GORDON HC'S by Alex Raymond Presented in stunning full-color, in a landscape page-format that highlights Alex Raymond's gorgeous, sprawling scenery and cinematic layout, these archival-quality books feature his work on the famous Flash Gordon comic strip! Volume 6 features the Flash Gordon Sundays strips which originally ran from August 1941 through May 1943, and Volume 7 collects Flash Gordon Sundays strips which originally ran from May 1943 through February 1945. VOLUME 6 (OCT063271)—HC, 9x12, 100pgs, FC SRP: $19.95 VOLUME 7 (NOV063431)—HC, 9x12, 100pgs, FC SRP: $19.95 ********************************************************************** CINEBOOK LUCKY LUKE VOLUME 9: WAGON TRAIN TP by Rene Goscinny A wagon train of pioneers drives through Nothing Gulch en route to California. Its ill-tempered driver is sent away by the passengers and Lucky Luke is asked to step in and replace him. He accepts, amused by this fun group. When the wagon train moves off again, the trouble begins — a mystery vandal keeps trying to sabotage the expedition. But Lucky Luke needs a lot more than that to make him turn back! (C: 0-1-2) SC, 8x11, 48pgs, FC SRP: $11.95 RUGGER BOYS VOLUME 2: SPOONFULL OF STYLE TP by Beka & Poupard In the south of France, leave the motorway and go over the fields and you'll soon see the belltower of Paillar. In this village where rugby is king, even the roundabouts are oval! The Paillar team is afraid of only one thing — that some Englishmen with bad intentions will turn the local pub into a tea salon! When the All Blacks look for a sparring partner in order to prepare for the World Cup, Paillar's players — Lightbulb, Fat Neck, the Anaesthetist, Trumpeter and Romeo — can’t resist the call of the southern hemisphere. Cauliflower ears, broken noses, and black eyes aplenty! (C: 0-1-2) SC, 8x11, 48pgs, FC SRP: $11.95 THORGAL VOLUME 3 GN by Van Hamme Taken aback by Aaricia’s disappearance, Thorgal is but a shadow of his former self. Consumed by remorse, the young Shania begs his pardon and accompanies him, protecting him. Approached by two strangers, Worgan and Galathorn, they discover that Aaricia is still alive but held captive in the court of Brek Zarith. Ready to do anything to keep himself in power, the illegitimate master of this kingdom, Sharder, uses and abuses his evil sorcerer powers. Despite all this, Thorgal will try, alone, to penetrate the impregnable fortress of Brek Zarith to save his wife and his son, Jolan! (C: 0-1-2) SC, 8x11, 96pgs, FC SRP: $19.95 CLASS COMICS INC DEIMOS #1 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 7x10, 24pgs, FC SRP: $9.00 RAINBOW COUNTRY #2 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 7x10, 24pgs, FC SRP: $9.00 COMIC CAVALCADE LADY DEATH 2007 SWIMSUIT SPECIAL: SWORDPLAY EDITION by Juan Jose Ryp, Matt Martin & Various The luscious queen of the dead is back on the beach! This sultry new cover is by artist Daniel HDR and is limited to just 750 copies. 16pgs, FC SRP: $5.99 CREATIVE IMPULSE PUBLISHING JFH: JUSTICE FOR HIRE #2 by Childress, Lucanus, Rojo, Barovilla & Saarfield Superstar heroes Ebony and Ivory’s first live broadcast mission was a complete success — almost. The Retribution industry is at its height of popularity. New mercenary/security/whatever-you-need-for-hire teams are popping up everyday. But as Justice-For-Hire, Inc. carries on with business as usual, another competitor arises, The Acela Fight Team. And with the recent addition of Esaya, a young master of the martial arts, they could be unstoppable! Every issue is packaged with a Live-Action Martial Arts DVD, which includes fight scenes, interviews, and more with the writers, artists, and the JFH Martial Arts creative team. (w/ DVD), 32pgs, FC (2 of 12) SRP: $3.99 CRITICAL MASS THE AGE OF INSECTS: NOT HUMAN #1 by Greene & Pieper A newly engineered species is on the rise, one that possesses insect characteristics and whose maltreatment at the hands of Homo sapiens has caused them to rebel against the death squads that hunt them down! The rebellion has escalated as the Hybrids, working under the direction of a reclusive yet powerful leader, embark on a campaign to destroy all humanity with the aid of the entire insect kingdom. Caught in the middle of the conflict is Flynn Morgan, a reluctant savior for the new species, who resists his biology and his destiny. To the Hybrids who seek him out, he is their future. For the Humans, he is an enemy to be exterminated at all costs! SC, 8x11, 52pgs, FC SRP: $5.99 D. E. ZORRO #1 by Matt Wagner & Francesco Francavilla Dynamite presents the return of yet another Legend as Matt Wagner unveils the all-new Zorro! Writer, Art Director and cover artist Matt Wagner is in command of this all-new “year one” Zorro comic series. Similar in tone and scope to Dynamite’s acclaimed Lone Ranger series, Zorro features artist Francesco Francavilla who complements Wagner’s pulp-action writing! Created in 1919 by pulp writer Johnston McCulley, Zorro made his first appearance in "The Curse of Capistrano," serialized in the pulp magazine All-Story Weekly. From there Zorro has been the star of countless films and has been noted by Bob Kane as a main influence on Batman — Bruce Wayne even went to see The Mark of Zorro the evening his parents were killed! — and recently featured in a best-selling novel by Isabel Allende! Joining Wagner — who also provides covers for the series (50%) — and Francavilla for the return of the legendary Zorro are cover artists Mike Mayhew and Dean White (25%) and Lone Ranger cover artist John Cassaday (25%)! 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.50 THE BOYS #15 by Garth Ennis & Darick Robertson "Good For The Soul," Part 1. The most talked about comic of the year continues from Dynamite Entertainment, writer/co-creator Garth Ennis and artist/co-creator Darick Robertson! Hughie visits The Legend, determined to find out more about The Boys — their history, their personalities, and their mysterious hidden agenda! Meanwhile, Annie January (alias Starlight) has her own doubts about membership of The Seven. This storyline also reveals a little more about the other members of the team — beginning with Butcher, and his relationship with CIA director Susan Rayner! MATURE THEMES 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 SUPERPOWERS #2 by Alex Ross, Jim Krueger & Carlos Paul The story of Superpowers continues here! Can the modern world handle the greatest heroes ever lost to history as Yank, the Lama and the Black Terror are on the run from the Dynamic Family? Also, this issue narrows its focus on two heroes: The Death Defying 'Devil and The Flame! This powerful series is overseen by Alex Ross who has redesigned every hero within these pages, along with writer Jim Krueger and artist Carlos Paul! This is the most powerful comic book event of the year, and each issue of the series features original character design art from Alex Ross himself! Cover by Alex Ross! Look for the Michael Turner variant incentive editions, see your local retailer for more information! 40pgs, FC (2 of 6) SRP: $2.99 SUPERPOWERS #2 by Alex Ross, Jim Krueger & Carlos Paul The story of Superpowers continues here! Can the modern world handle the greatest heroes ever lost to history as Yank, the Lama and the Black Terror are on the run from the Dynamic Family? Also, this issue narrows its focus on two such heroes, The Death Defying ‘Devil and Samson, along with a new hero — the Scarab! This powerful series is overseen by Alex Ross who has redesigned every hero within these pages, along with writer Jim Krueger and artist Carlos Paul! This is the most powerful comic book event of the year, and each issue of the series features original character design art from Alex Ross himself! Cover by Alex Ross! Look for the Michael Turner variant incentive editions, see your local retailer for more information! 40pgs, FC (2 of 6) PI THE BOYS VOLUME 2: GET SOME TP by Garth Ennis & Darick Robertson The second volume of Garth Ennis and Darick Roberston’s acclaimed series The Boys is here! Bigger! Thicker! Uncut! (Not that Garth would ever allow this gang of idiots to cut anything!) Get Some collects issues #7-14 of the critically acclaimed series and is an excellent companion to Dynamite’s best-selling Volume 1 trade, The Name of the Game! These issues feature the “legend” the story of the Tek-Knight and the team’s journey to frozen Russia! (C: 0-0-2) MATURE THEMES SC, 7x10, FC SRP: $19.99 STAR OF THE MONTH THE BOYS VOLUME 1: THE NAME OF THE GAME TP by Garth Ennis & Darick Robertson Collecting the first six issues of the controversial new series from Preacher writer Garth Ennis and artist Darick Robertson (Transmetropolitan)! Don’t miss this dark, twisted look at superpowers, super-people, and the men and women who make sure the world’s “heroes” never go too far. (APR073555) MATURE THEMES SC, 7x10, 144pgs, FC SRP: $14.99 ********************************************************************** ARMY OF DARKNESS: THE LONG ROAD HOME #7 by James Kuhoric & Michael Raicht, & Fernando Blanco The adventures of Ashley J. Williams continue in the Army of Darkness #7 from writers James Kuhoric and Mike Raicht, along with artist Fernando Blanco! As “The Long Road Home” races towards its conclusion, Ash is once again back in his role as the @$$-kicking “Chosen One” and once again has to risk it all to save Sheila! Featuring a cover by fan-favorite artist Fabiano Neves and a special variant cover by Stjepan Sejic! 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.50 ADOLESCENT RADIOACTIVE BLACK BELT HAMSTERS #2 by Keith Champagne & Tom Nguyen Under the watchful eye of original series creator Don Chin, writer Keith Champagne (Countdown: Arena) is joined by artist Tom Nguyen for a comic book series unlike the world has ever seen! Ninjas! Barbarians! Huns! Monks! Hamsters! This one’s got it all! Issue #2 continues the frantic pace set by our team in issue #1 as Gengis Khann wreaks havoc among the monks and takes a few Hamsters hostage along the way! Can the team put their differences aside and come back together to take him down! We’ll find out! Look for the special Hamsters alternate cover by Michael Avon Oeming (25%)! 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.50 RED SONJA #31 by Christos Gage & Pablo Marcos The next Red Sonja event begins here! Beginning last month with issue #30, Red Sonja features a new, different and special creative team each and every month as Dynamite heads towards issue #35! This month, Christos (X-Men) Gage and artist Pablo Marcos continue to explore the world of the She-Devil as she makes her way down the river Styx en route to Hades itself! While in the company of Charon, ferryman of the damned, Sonja recalls an offer made once by a handsome king and how her oath to the Goddess was tempted, with disastrous results! Also, look for the special Paul Renaud cover (50%), as well as alternates by Fabiano Neves (25%) and Pablo Marcos (25%)! 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 NEW BATTLESTAR GALACTICA: SEASON ZERO #8 by Brandon Jerwa & Jackson Herbert Now a full “season” of 12 issues thanks to fan support! In this issue — There's more than one conspiracy afoot, with the humans and human-model Cylons both finding dissent in their ranks. The big picture is coming into sharper focus and the closer Adama looks, the uglier it gets. Meanwhile, at least one Galactica crew member starts down a path of inevitable destiny! 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 BATTLESTAR GALACTICA: ORIGINS #4 by Kevin Fahey & Jonathan Lau Dynamite Entertainment continues their successful run of Battlestar Galactica Origins with an all-new series focusing on the characters and events of the award-winning Sci Fi series! Kevin Fahey concludes the story of Gaius Baltar before the events of the second Cylon War. Events continue to spiral beyond the good doctor’s control as the Cylons move their ultimate plan to deadly action! Jonathan Lau provides the interior art, while Fabio Laguna provides the cover, with a a photo cover from the re-imagined, Emmy-Award nominated show shipping in equal quantities! 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.50 TERMINATOR 2: INFINITY #7 by Jimmy Palmiotti & Nigel Raynor The most unexpected cross-over of the year continues here as Painkiller Jane meets the world of the Terminators! Dynamite’s first inter-company cross-over continues in part 4 of 4, the stunning conclusion! As Jane and the Terminator continue their show-down, the Terminator’s mission parameters have altered and Jane herself — along with her incredible powers — has become the target! The conclusion is brought to you by writer Jimmy Palmiotti and artist Nigel Raynor — who also provides this issue's two connecting covers! MATURE THEMES 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.50 DARKMAN #3 by Ford Little Gilmore & Tommy Smith Dynamite Entertainment presents an all-new Darkman comic book event, inspired by the original Sam Raimi film and featuring the classic cast of Darkman! Writer Ford Lyttle Gilmore and artist Tommy Smith continue the Darkman adventures as Peyton continues to turn criminal against criminal as he heads towards an epic battle with the re-animated Durant! Featuring covers by Fabiano Neves (Army of Darkness vs. the Marvel Zombies) and a variant cover by Tommy Smith! 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.50 HIGHLANDER: THE WAY OF THE SWORD #4 by JT Krul & Carlos Rafael An all-new Highlander mini-series event spans the ages as Connor MacLeod searches for the lost sword of his mentor, Ramirez! It all ends here as Fathom writer JT Krul, penciller Carlos Rafael and colorist Carlos Lopez, complete the way of the sword! As with all things in Connor’s life, victory comes with great sacrifice and the quest for Ramirez’s long-lost sword is no exception! Features connecting covers by Jean Diaz! 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.50 HIGHLANDER VOLUME 1 HC by Brandon Jerwa & Michael Avon Oeming, & Lee Moder From Dynamite Entertainment, writers Brandon Jerwa and Michael Avon Oeming, artist Lee Moder, and a host of cover talent, comes the first hardcover collection of the all-new Highlander comic book series! In The Coldest War, Connor and a band of companions race to prevent the legacy of the Kurgan from destroying the present day, while in the past, the same group faces the Kurgan himself as the dreaded immortal works to create a race of Soviet Super-Soldiers! This hardcover collection features issues # 0-5, a complete cover gallery (featuring Tony Harris, Gabrielle Dell’Otto, Stephen Sadowski, and Dave Dorman, along with the photo covers), and more! Plus, initial orders of this brand-new Highlander hardcover collection will ship signed by writer Brandon Jerwa at no extra cost! Available in Regular and Previews Exclusive cover editions! (C: 1-1-3) RES. from Previews Vol. XVII #2 (FEB073342) REGULAR HARDCOVER—HC, 7x10, FC SRP: $29.99 PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE HARDCOVER—HC, 7x10, FC SRP: $29.99 STARS OF THE MONTH THE LONE RANGER VOLUME 1 by Brett Matthews & Sergio Cariello Dynamite Entertainment proudly presents the definitive collection of their all-new Lone Ranger series! Featuring the all-star creative team of writer Brett Matthews, art director and cover artist John Cassaday, artist Sergio Cariello, colorist Dean White, and letterer Simon Bowland, The Lone Ranger has grown to be the most talked about comic of the year! And now, all six issues are presented in one collection — the complete story of how John Reid was transformed into The Lone Ranger and, along with his partner Tonto, set a new standard of justice in the Old West! Also features a complete cover gallery featuring all of John Cassaday’s covers for the series, and more! Available in Regular and Previews Exclusive cover editions! REGULAR COVER (FEB073338)—SC, 7x10, FC SRP: $19.99 PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE COVER (FEB073339)—SC, 7x10, FC SRP: $19.99 THE ADVENTURES OF RED SONJA VOLUME 2 TP by Roy Thomas, Frank Thorne, & Various This volume collects the Red Sonja tales from Marvel's Red Sonja #1-7, presented in glorious, fully re-mastered color! These tales are where it all begins, and help set the stage for the current Red Sonja series. This is a must-have collection of never-before-reprinted material, featuring cover art by Frank Thorne! Plus, legendary Red Sonja writer and former Editor-in-Chief, Roy Thomas provides an introduction! Ships with two covers in an equal ratio. SC, 7x10, 196pgs, FC SRP: $19.99 THE ADVENTURES OF RED SONJA VOLUME 3 TP by Roy Thomas & Frank Thorne The third volume in the best-selling collection reprinting the classic Marvel Comics adventures of the She-Devil With a Sword! Presenting the definitive and re-mastered versions of Red Sonja #8 through #15, featuring the work of Roy Thomas and Frank Thorne, these classic tales of sword and sorcery are collected here for the very first time! Part of Dynamite's Red Sonja 35th Anniversary Event! (SEP073522) (C: 0-1-2) SC, 7x10, 128pgs, FC SRP: $19.99 ********************************************************************** DEL REY MANGA ES VOLUME 8 GN by Fuyumi Soryo Ryousuke Akiba calls himself ES, a code name taken from a mysterious scientific experiment. Ryousuke will live to be at least two centuries old and possesses strange mental powers: He can enter people's minds, discover their darkest secrets, even rearrange their memories so that complete strangers will treat him like family. Ryousuke acts not out of malice but for survival-wandering Tokyo for reasons known only to him. No one recognizes him for what he is . . . until Dr. Mine Kujyou, a determined researcher, meets someone who challenges everything she knows about science-ES, possessor of the Eternal Sabbath gene. But is he the only one? MATURE THEMES SC, 5x7, 240pgs, B&W SRP: $10.95 GACHA GACHA: THE NEXT REVOLUTION VOLUME 6 GN by Hiroyuko Tamakoshi Akira Hatsushiba is just your typical, average high school kid — until a glitch in a Gacha Gacha video game changes his life forever. Now, every time Akira sneezes, his entire body undergoes a gender-bending switcheroo! That’s right, Akira is always just an achoo away from getting in touch with his feminine side. But it’s not all bad. Akira has had a crush on Yurika Sakuraba ever since he first laid eyes on her. He’s always been too shy, but now that he can change into a girl, Akira finally has a chance to get close to Yurika. Being a girl certainly has its advantages! MATURE THEMES SC, 5x7, 208pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95 MAMOTTE! LOLLIPOP VOLUME 5 GN by Michiyo Kikuta Junior high schooler Nina is ready to fall in love. She's looking for a boy who's cute and sweet and strong enough to support her when the chips are down. But what happens when Nina's dream comes true twice? One day, two cute boys literally fall from the sky — they're both wizards and they've come to the Human World to take the Magic Exam. Their success on this test depends on protecting Nina from evil, so now Nina has a pair of cute magical boys chasing her everywhere she goes! One of these wizards just might be the boy of her dreams — but which one? SC, 5x7, 208pgs, B&W SRP: $10.95 MINIMA! VOLUME 1 GN by Machiko Sakurai Ame buys a toy for companionship, but she gets more than she bargained for in Minima! SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $10.95 MY HEAVENLY HOCKEY CLUB VOLUME 4 GN by Ai Morinaga Hana Suzuki loves only two things in life: eating and sleeping. So when handsome classmate Izumi Oda asks Hana—his major crush—to join the school hockey club, persuading her proves to be a difficult task. True, the Grand Hockey Club is full of boys—super-cute boys at that—but given a choice, Hana prefers a sizzling steak to a hot date. Then Izumi mentions the field trips to fancy resorts. Now Hana can't wait for the first away game, with its promise of delicious food and luxurious linens. Of course there's also the getting up early, working hard, and playing well with others. How will Hana survive? SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $10.95 NEGIMA! VOLUME 17 GN by Ken Akamatsu Ten-year-old prodigy Negi Springfield, has just graduated from magic academy. He dreams of becoming a master wizard. Instead he's sent to Japan to teach English at an all-girls high school! All the students are delighted with their cute new teacher — except for Asuna, who resents Negi for replacing the teacher she secretly has a crush on. Although he is forbidden to display his magical powers, sometimes Negi can't resist. And when Asuna discovers Negi's secret, she vows to make his life as difficult as possible — just the thing to prepare Negi for the challenges of life as a master wizard! MATURE THEMES SC, 5x7, 208pgs, B&W SRP: $10.95 STAR OF THE MONTH NEGIMA! VOLUME 15 GN by Ken Akamatsu The fan-favorite series from the creator of Love Hina continues, as wizarding prodigy Negi Springfield turns to new magical adventures! (JUN073438) MATURE THEMES SC, 5x7, 208pgs, B&W SRP: $10.95 ********************************************************************** NODAME CANTABILE VOLUME 12 GN by Tomoko Ninomiya The son of a famous pianist, music student Shinichi Chiaki dreams of studying abroad and becoming a conductor like his mentor. Unfortunately, his fear of flying grounds his lofty plans! As he watches other classmates achieve what he has always wanted, Shinichi wonders if he should quit music altogether. Then one day he meets fellow student Megumi Noda, also known as Nodame. This oddball girl cannot cook, clean, or even read a music score, but she can play the piano in incomparable Cantabile style. And she teaches Chiaki something that he has forgotten: to enjoy his music, no matter where he is. MATURE THEMES SC, 5x7, 224pgs, B&W SRP: $10.95 PSYCHO-BUSTERS VOLUME 2 GN by Akinari Nao & Yuya Aoki Out of the blue, a beautiful girl asks Kakeru to run away with her. This could be any boy’s dream come true, but there’s something strange afoot. It turns out that the girl is on the run from a shadowy government organization intent on using her psychic abilities for its own nefarious ends. But why does she need Kakeru’s help? Could it be that he has secret powers, too? SC, 5x7, 224pgs, B&W SRP: $10.95 PUMPKIN SCISSORS VOLUME 2 GN by Ryotaro Iwanaga A ceasefire ended the long war between the Royal Empire and the Republic of Frost. Three years later, the Empire is plagued by starvation, pestilence, and soldiers turning into bandits. To aid in the war relief effort, the Imperial Army State Section III, also known as the Pumpkin Scissors, was established. Considered a waste of resources by some, and just an instrument of propaganda by others, the Pumpkin Scissors still take their duty to assist the country's reconstruction seriously. One day their life starts to change when Randel Oland, a veteran soldier with a mysterious past joins their ranks! SC, 5x7, 224pgs, B&W SRP: $10.95 STAR OF THE MONTH SHIKI TSUKAI VOLUME 1 GN by Toru Zeku & Yuna Takanagi Akira Kizuki is one of the universe's elite defenders — and he's only 14-years-old! Pledged to preserve the universe's natural order, Akira has to master his skills to keep the universe from falling into chaos. (JUN073441) SC, 5x7, 208pgs, B&W SRP: $10.95 ********************************************************************** SUZUKA VOLUME 7 GN by Kouji Seo Yamato is ready for a fresh start. So when his aunt invites him to stay rent-free in her big-city boarding house in hustling, bustling Tokyo, Yamato jumps at the chance. There's just one teensy-weensy catch: It's an all-girl housing complex and spa! Things get even more nerve-racking when Yamato meets his neighbor Suzuka, a beautiful track-and-field star. She's not only the cutest girl Yamato's ever met, she's also the coolest, the smartest, and the most intimidating. Can an ordinary guy like Yamato ever hope to win over a girl like Suzuka? MATURE THEMES SC, 5x7, 208pgs, B&W SRP: $13.95 XXXHOLIC VOLUME 11 GN by CLAMP Watanuki Kimihiro is haunted by visions of ghosts and spirits. Seemingly by chance, he encounters a mysterious witch named Yuuko, who claims she can help. In desperation, he accepts, but realizes that he's just been tricked into working for Yuuko in order to pay off the cost of her services. Soon he's employed in her little shop — a job which turns out to be nothing like his previous work experience! Most of Yuuko's customers live in Japan, but Yuuko and Watanuki are about to have some unusual visitors named Sakura and Syaoran from a land called Clow! SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $10.95 DESPERADO PUBLISHING CLIVE BARKER'S THE AGE OF DESIRE HC by P. Craig Russell & Timothy Bradstreet First time in print! Clive Barker's dark vision of the last days of a genetically altered and homicidally ecstatic sexual compulsive. Over 15 years in the making, this is the notorious adaptation by P. Craig Russell and Timothy Bradstreet that went missing for over a decade! Recently revised with its original ending restored! MATURE THEMES HC, 7x10, 64pgs, B&W SRP: $14.99 THE ART OF JOE JUSKO SIGNED HC by Joe Jusko This book offers readers and fans a chance to witness Joe Jusko's immense and phenomenal career from start to present, offering glimpses of previously never-before-seen material from his files and sketchbooks, his enormously popular comic work, covers and illustrations from his book publishing career, as well as beautifully reproduced images of his personal favorites and insights into his life and creative process. Brought to you by the publishing house responsible for The Art Of Brian Bolland and The Art Of P. Craig Russell. Signed and numbered by the artist, The Art of Joe Jusko is limited to 500 copies. (C: 0-1-2) HC, 8x11, 200pgs, FC SRP: $79.99 THE HOLY TERROR TP by Caskey, Hester, Woodyard & Gillespie What is the bizarre connection between an ancient Aztec curse and the world of professional wrestling? Find out as up and coming wrestler Max Brody dons a mysterious black mask and takes on the persona of The Holy Terror! Collecting the first two issues of the exciting mini-series as well as the never-before-seen-conclusion, The Holy Terror is a satanic smackdown of epic proportions! SC, 7x10, 96pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 NEGATIVE BURN #18 by Various The Eagle, Eisner, and Harvey Award nominated anthology returns this month with yet another issue packed with today’s top creators and tomorrow’s brightest talents. MATURE THEMES 64pgs, B&W SRP: $5.99 DEVIL’S DUE PUBLISHING HALLOWEEN: NIGHTDANCE #1 Author: Stefan Hutchinson Artists: Tim Seeley Cover Artists: A –Tim Seeley; B – "Masters of Comic Book Horror" Alternate Painted Cover by Bill Sienkiewicz; C – Painted Cover by Crash Cunningham; D – PX Glow-in-the-dark Jack-o-lantern Michael Myers returns! A new four-issue miniseries continuing the story from the classic 1978 film by John Carpenter! On October 31st, evil descends on the small town of Russellville, Illinois. A young girl named Lisa discovers that a secret from her past has come back to haunt her, and he's leaving a trail of bodies in his wake! Written by the director of the Halloween: 25 Years of Terror documentary! Each issue of this series will have an alternate cover by a "Master of Comic Book Horror" artist! COVERS A/B/C—32pgs, FC $3.50Ea. COVER D—32pgs, FC $9.99 SPOOKS #1 Story by: R.A. Salvatore, Geno Salvatore, & Ryan Schifrin Author: Ryan Schifrin & Larry Hama Artist: Adam Archer & Jonny Rench Cover Artists: A – Greg Staples; B – Adam Archer From the Writer/Director of ABOMINABLE and the minds behind Forgotten Realms and G.I. JOE! Spooks is the name of a secret branch of the government that guards humanity from things that go bump in the night, and when the king of all vampires allies with the deadliest of witches, it unleashes an invasion of classic monsters on Washington DC, in an all out battle for control of the Earth. Monster designs by R.A. Salvatore — Military characters designed by G.I. Joe legend, Larry Hama! COVER A—32pgs, FC $3.50 COVER B—32pgs, FC $5.50 (Prestige) G.I. JOE: AMERICA'S ELITE #32 (PART 8 OF 12) Author: Mark Powers Artists: Mike Bear & Jean-Francois Beaulieu Cover Artist: Mike Bear & Jean-Francois Beaulieu While COBRA's control on the globe tightens, COBRA COMMANDER's blood is spilled! What betrayal strikes within the core of COBRA? While desperately trying to survive attacks from COBRA's elite PLAGUE unit, the G.I. JOE team begins a desperate mission: find the enemy that has the key to ending the war! Plus: the origin of Agent Delta! 32pgs, FC $3.50 THE WORLDS OF DUNGEONS & DRAGONS #1 Authors: R.A. Salvatore, Margaret Weis & Tracy Hickman Adapted by: Nick Sehley, Neil Kleid Artist(s): Various Cover Artists: A – Tim Seeley; B – Jeremy Roberts Featuring tales of Drizzt and Raistlin! Double-sized! Monthly! The tomes of Dungeons & Dragons hold countless stories of fascinating mystery, unbelievable danger and bravery beyond compare! Beginning here, these tales come to light! Starting here: part one of Dark Mirror a tale of morality and introspection featuring Drizzt of the Forgotten Realms! Also, part one of The Legacy – a story of power and lineage featuring Raistlin of Dragonlance fame! COVER A—48pgs, FC $5.50 COVER B—48pgs, FC $9.50 (Prestige) FORGOTTEN REALMS VOLUME 7: THE LEGACY #1 [OF 3] Writer: R.A. Salvatore Adapted by: Andrew Dabb Artist: Rob Atkins Cover Artists: A – Tim Seeley; B – Tyler Walpole Finally returning to the legendary Mithral Hall brings the unexpected to Drizzt's life – in the form of his family! The Drow return! With them come thoughts of vengeance against their wayward son, a deep desire for bloodshed, and the corrupt influence of the dreaded Spider Queen! The stakes get higher in the next chapter of the Legend of Drizzt! COVER A—48pgs, FC $5.50 COVER B—48pgs, FC $9.50 (Prestige) HACK/SLASH #9 Author: Tim Seeley Artists: Rebekah Isaacs Cover Artists: A – Tim Seeley; B – Emily Stone Girl fight tonight! Cassie finally comes face-to-face with the slasher that's killing nubile college girls, and it's a real beauty! The past comes back to haunt as a familiar – and unwanted – face returns! Can Cassie defeat this horrible threat in time for the all-girl hot tub bikini party? 32pgs, FC $3.50 FORGOTTEN REALMS VOLUME 6: THE HALFLING'S GEM TP Author: R.A. Salvatore Adapted by: Andrew Dabb Artist: Tim Seeley Cover Artist: Jeremy Roberts It's taken Drizzt years to find deep, abiding friendship – and it's taken Artemis Entreri moments to take it away from him! Drizzt's friend Regis has been kidnapped and Guenhwyvar – Drizzt's most trusted and loyal companion – has been stolen. The quest to rescue them spans thousands of miles, contains endless shocks and surprises and more danger than one dark elf can hope to survive! The stunning saga of Drizzt continues here! Collects FORGOTTEN REALMS: THE HALFLING'S GEM #1-3 into one complete volume! SC. 7x10, 144pgs, FC $18.99 DIGITAL MANGA PUBLISHING ALL NIPPON AIRLINE GN (YAOI) by Kei Azumaya ANAL — All Nippon Air Lines — is a unique airline company. All of its employees are beautiful gay men. On top of that, relationships between employees, or even between passengers and employees, are highly encouraged! This is of course the premise for many hilarious situations and strange adventures both for them and for their passengers. MATURE THEMES SC, 6x9, 200pgs, B&W $12.95 CAMERA, CAMERA, CAMERA VOLUME 2 GN (YAOI) by Kazura Matsumoto Akira loves Kaoru… He’s confessed his feelings for him and is full of hopes for their future. However, one day, when he’s helping out by cleaning Kaoru’s place, Akira finds a suspicious photo… Is Kaoru hiding something from him? MATURE THEMES SC, 6x9, 200pgs, B&W $12.95 ENCHANTER VOLUME 7 GN by Izumi Kawachi The adventures of Haruhiko, Yuka and Eukanaria continue in the next installment of this hit series. Will the truth behind Yuka and Fulcanelli’s relationship finally be revealed? Will Haruhiko finally give up the fight and give his body over to Fulcanelli’s soul? SC, 6x9, 200pgs, B&W $12.95 LOVE TRAINING GN (YAOI) by Tatsumi Kaiya Kouji’s mother has just remarried, and as a result, he has a brand new father and two unbelievably beautiful twin brothers. In order to get to know his new family better, Kouji transfers to the same private school that his newly acquired step-brothers attend. But when Kouji finally meets them, the two have completely opposite personalities! And it seems like one of them is intent on being more than brothers!?! MATURE THEMES SC, 6x9, 188pgs, B&W $12.95 VANILLA VOLUME 2 GN (YAOI) by Riyu Yamakami Things seemed to be finally working out between Ichiru and Saeki, but their bliss didn’t last long. Ichiru is worried because Saeki doesn’t seem to give the same importance to their love as he does; and after a big argument, it looks like the two will break up! Is there no safe exit to this labyrinth of love…?! MATURE THEMES SC, 6x9, 200pgs, B&W $12.95 SPEED RACER: MACH GO GO GO BOX SET by Tatsuo Yoshida DMP celebrates Speed Racer’s 40th anniversary with a two-volume hardcover collector’s set! The Speed Racer: Mach Go Go Go Box Set is the complete, unabridged version and contains episodes available in the United States for the first time. Join Speed Racer, Racer X, Trixie, Spritle and Chim-Chim in this fast-paced thriller of action and intrigue! Slipcased Set (x2)—HC, 6x9, 1200pgs, B&W $39.95 DIGITAL WEBBING BLOODRAYNE VOLUME 2: SINNERS & SAVIORS TP by Troy Wall & Mark Robinson, Stacie Ponder, & Dustin Yee Collecting the second year of BloodRayne, journey back in time for a tale of Brimstone betrayal as Rayne struggles to right the wrongs of a society in shambles. Then brace yourself for the white-knuckle, globe-spanning adventure of the collected Plague of Dreams mini-series! From the streets of Seoul to the scorching sands of the Middle-east, join Rayne as she uncovers the shocking secrets behind the most perilous villain the Brimstone Society has ever faced! All this, plus tons of behind-the-scenes features with the creators! (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Not available in Germany. SC, 7x10, 128pgs, FC SRP: $18.99 STAR OF THE MONTH BLOODRAYNE VOLUME 1: GENESIS TP by O'Connell, Christina Z, Molenaar, & Chamberlain Collects the sold-out first year of BloodRayne, along with behind-the-scenes material and the hard-to-find preview from the video game launch. First, BloodRayne must stop a Nazi plot to smuggle a vampire king into the United States. Then she comes face to face with the prince of a decadent and powerful clan of Greek vampires. Later, while investigating the disappearance of two members of the Brimstone Society, she unleashes her Dark Rayne persona. Plus, a tale from BloodRayne's early years as we learn the origin of her spectacular blades. Based on the popular video game character. (JUN073486) (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Not available in Germany. SC, 7x10, 128pgs, FC SRP: $15.99 ********************************************************************** PUNKS: THE SUMMER COMICS SPECIAL—LIMITED SIGNED VARIANT by Joshua Hale Fialkov & Kody Chamberlain Less than 500 Printed! Abe, Fist, Skull, and Dog fight aliens, eat hookers, and punch each other in the nuts. Upsetting and hilarious! The self-contained story also contains an exclusive interview with Rick Remender as a fish, and a text interview with design legend Art Chantry. Each copy is lovingly signed, caressed, and cradled by the creative dynamos that are Joshua Hale Fialkov and Kody Chamberlain, Esq.! (C: 0-1-2) MATURE THEMES 48pgs, FC SRP: $14.99 DIMENSIONAL MANGA LTD DEMON PRINCE: CHILDREN OF GAIA VOLUME 1 GN by Dil & Knott Demon Prince: Children of Gaia is a multi-layered story that questions conventional thinking and the world around us. Eiji is one of many on the immortal quest of possibilities. Will they all find what they are searching for? Or are the possibilities closer to home? Did anyone mention silly pandas? Almost forgot about that, sorry! SC, 5x7, 176pgs, B&W SRP: $11.99 DO GOODER PRESS PS238 #30 by Aaron Williams The Las Vegas adventure that Miss Kyle would rather forget takes several exciting turns as the stowaway super-kids learn that it’s not easy to beat the house when the house can beat back, some super-villains are super-sneaky, and Praetorian Academy is still a force to be reckoned with! All this and Julie Finster starts a new destiny that will cause a small metahuman revolution when she tosses away her cape for good! 32pgs, B&W SRP: $2.99 DR MASTER PUBLICATIONS INC CHINESE HERO: TALES OF THE BLOOD SWORD VOLUME 5 GN by Wing Shing Ma Hero rescues the missing people in Steel Bull Valley by defeating Steel Bull, the ruler of the valley. Before dying, Steel Bull let out a cry calling a riot of the bulls in the valley that kills Lohan. While Hero is trying to get back to China Tower, he meets a prophet and finds out that he is going to be lonely for the rest of his whole life. SC, 7x10, 224pgs, FC SRP: $18.95 LUNAR LEGEND: TSUKIHIME VOLUME 5 GN by Type-Moon & Sasakishonen After rescuing Shiki from his dangerous encounter with Roa, Ciel warns him in vain to stay away from Arcueid, who may have an ulterior motive. Meanwhile, Shiki cannot shake off the feeling that he knows Roa, and a visit to the garden of his house jolts his memory, piercing him with visions of Roa as a child, along with a voice telling him that he will become a "true monster" someday! SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 METRO SURVIVE VOLUME 1 by Yuki Fujisawa Mishima is your average spineless pushover, working as a repairman for the Exopolis Tower, Tokyo's largest and hottest high rise business and entertainment building. He promises to come home in time to celebrate his son's birthday, but when he lets his boss saddle him with overtime, the task takes him all night. On the morning subway train heading home, a massive earthquake strikes and collapses both Exopolis and its underground train lines. Now Mishima is trapped deep underground with the other passengers of the train, some of whom are less than cooperative. Will he be able to take the initiative for once and lead them all to freedom, or will they starve in their underground prison? MATURE THEMES SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 STAR OF THE MONTH KEY PRINCESS STORY ETERNAL ALICE RONDO VOLUME 4 NOVEL by Kaishaku As the number of contestants in the Alice Royale grows smaller, Aruto's friends grow closer to figuring out the secret of "Never-ending Alice," but there are those who will do anything to protect it. Their path finally leads them to the Alice Master, who holds all the secrets. (MAY073409) MATURE THEMES SC, 5x7, 224pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 ********************************************************************** DRAWN & QUARTERLY ALBERT AND THE OTHERS GN by Guy Delisle Limbs are swapped and pants are dropped in Albert and The Others, a collection of wordless strips that expose the pleasures, pitfalls and perversities of masculinity. In this companion volume to Aline and the Others, Guy Delisle delves deep into the male psyche and emerges with 26 alphabetically arranged strips, named after the men who tumble through the pages. These elastic protagonists risk damnation and dismemberment in a series of improbable slapstick relationships with women that veer from the titillating to the downright macabre. SC, 6x9, 72pgs, PC SRP: $9.95 FIRE AWAY GN by Chris Von Szombathy Chris Von Szombathy’s surreal illustrations explore the bold juxtaposition of color and use of iconic imagery characteristic of modern underground screenprinting as practiced by sub-cultural icons such as The Little Friends of Printmaking. Von Szombathy breaks new ground in the aesthetic by simultaneously emphasizing the repetition of shape and the subversion of expectations with jarring intersections of organic, inorganic and purely abstract elements. Swirling fractals of curves and angles erupt from and entangle his subjects, invading the void space of his backgrounds with injections and infections of form and light. Fire Away is Von Szombathy’s first published collection. SC, 6x9, 88pgs, FC SRP: $9.95 I NEVER LIKED YOU SC (NEW PRINTING) by Chester Brown In one of the best graphic novels published in recent years, Chester Brown tells the story of his alienated youth in an almost detached, understated manner, giving the book an eerie, dream-like quality. For the new definitive softcover edition Brown has designed new layouts for the entire book, using "white" panel backgrounds instead of the black pages of the first edition. MATURE THEMES RES. from Previews Vol. XVII #4 (APR073665) SC, 6x9, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $16.95 IT'S A GOOD LIFE, IF YOU DON'T WEAKEN TP (NEW PRINTING) by Seth In his first graphic novel, Seth discovers the life and work of Kalo, a forgotten New Yorker cartoonist from the 1940s. But his obsession blinds him to the needs of his lover and the quiet desperation of his family. Wry self-reflection and moody colours characterize Seth’s style in this tale about learning lessons from nostalgia. His playful and sophisticated experiment with memoir provoked a furious debate among cartoon historians and archivists about the existence of Kalo, and prompted a Details feature about Seth's "hoax." MATURE THEMES RES. from Previews Vol. XVII #4 (APR073666) SC, 6x9, 176pgs, PC SRP: $24.95 STARS OF THE MONTH PYONGYANG: A JOURNEY IN NORTH KOREA TP by Guy Delisle Armed with a smuggled radio and a copy of 1984, Guy Delisle could only explore Pyongyang and its countryside while chaperoned by his translator and a guide. But among the statues, portraits and propaganda of leaders Kim Il-Sung and his son Kim Jong-Il — the world’s only Communist dynasty — Delisle was able to observe more than was intended of the culture and lives of the few North Koreans he encountered. His astute and wry musings on life in the austere and grim regime form the basis of this remarkable graphic novel. (DEC068244) MATURE THEMES SC, 7x10, 184pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95 SHENZHEN: A TRAVELOGUE FROM CHINA HC by Guy Delisle With a dry wit and a clean line, Delisle makes the most of his time spent in a cold urban city in southern China overseeing outsourced production for a French animation company. By translating his fish-out-of-water experiences into accessible graphic novels, Delisle is quick to find the humor and point out the differences between Western and Eastern cultures. Yet he never forgets to relay his compassion for the simple freedoms that escape his colleagues by virtue of living in a Communist state. (JUL063109) MATURE THEMES HC, 6x9, 152pgs, B&W SRP: $19.95 DOG AND WATER DEFINITIVE EDITION HC by Anders Nilsen Dogs & Water chronicles a piece of a lonely journey, without origin or destination. A young man wandering a nameless path has only a stuffed bear as a companion, which inertly endures his desperation, anger, and musings along the way. The landscape is cold and bleak with few landmarks, and offers only precarious encounters with animals and armed men. (FEB073430) MATURE THEMES HC, 7x10, 96pgs, PC SRP: $19.95 MOOMIN: THE COMPLETE TOVE JANNSON COMIC STRIP BOOK 1 HC by Tove Jannson Tove Jansson is revered around the world as one of the foremost children’s authors of the twentieth century for her illustrated chapter books regarding the magical worlds of her creations, the Moomins. Moomin Book One is the first volume of Drawn & Quarterly’s publishing plan to reprint the entire strip drawn by Jansson before she handed over the reins to her brother Lars in 1960. HC, 9x12, 96pgs, B&W SRP: $19.95 THE POOR BASTARD SC (NEW PRINTING) by Joe Matt This aptly-titled book collects for the first time Joe Matt’s compelling and often hilarious storyline chronicling the crucial moments in his miserable life, beginning with his secret lust for his lover’s best friend, and its ensuing devastating consequences. Ongoing troubles with women, an insatiable obsession with pornography...this poor bastard has serious problems, yet unlike the rest of us, he works them out in full public view, allowing us to get closer to him — maybe a little too close! (APR073663) MATURE THEMES SC, 6x9, 176pgs, B&W SRP: $16.95 ********************************************************************** DYNAMANGA NET PARADIGM SHIFT VOLUME 1: EQUILIBRIUM GN by Dirk I. Tiede Two smart-ass detectives investigate a strange mauling that propels them into the paranormal. A police procedural punctuated by explosive gunfights, sardonic humor, and supernatural horror set in a gritty and authentic Chicago backdrop, Paradigm Shift delivers twists and turns that will leave readers gasping for more! SC, 5x7, 100pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 DYNAMIC FORCES DF ZORRO #1—EXCLUSIVE MATT WAGNER BLACK & WHITE FOIL COVER Dynamite Entertainment adds another “instant” classic to their line-up as they unleash the whip and sword of Zorro! To help commemorate the launch, Dynamic Forces presents this exclusive Black-and-White cover edition, with a special foil treatment — featuring the striking art of Matt Wagner — strictly limited and sealed with a DF Holo-Foil sticker and Certificate of Authenticity. (C: 0-1-2) 32pgs, FC PI DF RED SONJA BY JIM LEE LITHOGRAPH The incredible cover art featured on Red Sonja #12 by the legendary Jim Lee is now available as a Dynamic lithograph! Measuring 18" x 24" and printed on archival paper, this is a limited time offer with a print-run set by initial orders! Don't miss out! (C: 0-1-2) Litho, 18x24, FC SRP: $19.99 DF FANTASTIC FOUR: THE LOST ADVENTURE ONE-SHOT—SIGNED Signed by FF co-creator Stan "The Man" Lee! Together, Stan Lee and Jack Kirby produced 102 consecutive issues of Fantastic Four. But there was a 103rd story they’d begun in 1970, but never finished — until now! Working from copies of Jack’s penciled pages, Stan Lee and Joe Sinnott have reunited to complete the work they started almost four decades ago! (C: 0-1-2) 80pgs, FC SRP: $399.99 DF GRIMM FAIRY TALES #2—ALTERNATE COVER EDITION Dynamic Forces and Zenescope Entertainment team up on this titanic offering of an all-new exclusive cover for the red hot Grimm Fairy Tales #2, now available at a reasonable price and part of this limited offer! 32pgs, FC PI DF HULK: THE END PREMIERE DIRECT MARKET ONLY HC—SIGNED Signed by artist George Perez! Chronicling the final days of the Green Goliath! Peter David and Dale Keown, creative team on some of the Hulk's most memorable tales, reunite to produce this searing vision of the future in which Bruce Banner is the last man on Earth! Collecting Incredible Hulk: The End, plus Incredible Hulk: Future Imperfect #1-2. (C: 0-1-2) HC, 7x10, 152pgs, FC SRP: $89.99 DF JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA VOLUME 2: "THY KINGDOM COME" PART ONE HC—SIGNED Signed by cover artist and painter, Alex Ross! This stunning new hardcover volume collects Justice Society of America #7-12, featuring the prelude to and the first three parts of “Thy Kingdom Come,” the sequel to the classic Kingdom Come! (C: 0-1-2) HC, 7x10, 160pgs, FC SRP: $89.99 DF X-MEN: PHOENIX "WAR SONG"—LIMITED VARIANT COVER Limited Variant Cover by Tyler Kirkham! The Phoenix is back! But where has it been reborn? Written by Greg Pak and art by Top Cow rising star, Tyler Kirkham, DF brings this exclusive limited edition variant cover by Kirkham! Previously available exclusively through the Top Cow store, a limited edition of this variant is now available through DF and Previews! Don’t miss out! (C: 0-1-2) 32pgs, FC PI DF WORLD WAR HULK #3—LIMITED EDITION DAVID FINCH COVER World War Hulk is the hottest thing in comics, and this limited edition David Finch alternate cover only adds fuel to the fire! Here’s your chance to add one to your collection from your friends at Dynamic Forces! (C: 0-1-2) 32pgs, FC PI DF X-MEN: MESSIAH COMPLEX ONE-SHOT—LIMITED VARIANT COVER The biggest event to hit the X-Men in a ddecade is here! Superstar Marc Silvestri brings you the first chapter of the story that fans will be talking about for years! (C: 0-1-2) 32pgs, FC PI DF YOUNG AVENGERS PRESENTS #1—SIGNED by Ed Brubaker & Paco Medina Signed by Captain America co-creator, Joe Simon! They’re back at last! Patriot, Hulkling, Wiccan, Vision, Stature and Hawkeye! Where have they been and what is their place in this new post-Civil War Marvel Universe? It will take six issues by six top creative teams to tell the tale... starting with Patriot, the grandson of the black Captain America! (C: 0-1-2) 32pgs, FC SRP: $76.99 801 MEDIA INC LOVE CIRCUMSTANCES GN SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 5x7, 200pgs, PC SRP: $15.95 MAYBE I'M YOUR STEPPIN' STONE GN SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 5x7, 200pgs, PC SRP: $15.95 EIGHTY EIGHT MPH STUDIOS GHOSTBUSTERS: WINSTON ZEDDEMORE LIMITED EDITION LITHOGRAPH by Dan Brereton Painted by Dan Brereton, the unique finish of the original was faithfully reproduced with the utmost dedication to quality. Superior printing materials were used to create this exceptional lithograph. The final results are amazing and truly does justice to this stunning work of art featuring actor Ernie Hudson. This limited edition lithograph measures 11" x 17" and is printed on high quality, 100lb., feltweave-textured, acid-free paper. (C: 0-1-2) Print, 11 x 17 SRP: $19.95 EUROTICA SIZZLE #37 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL Magazine, 64pgs, B&W SRP: $5.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A THE DIARY OF MOLLY FREDRICKSON VOLUME 1: PEANUT BUTTER GN SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 8x11, 48pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 O/A GULLIVERA TP SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, and Indonesia. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 8x11, 72pgs, FC SRP: $13.95 EVIL TWIN COMICS STAR OF THE MONTH AWESOME INDIE SPINNER RACK ANTHOLOGY VOLUME 1 TP by Various Fan-favorite podcast Indie Spinner Rack presents an awesome benefit anthology showcase of all-new works from a who's-who of indie comics brightest stars including Al Columbia, Renee French, Nick Bertozzi, Bernie Mierault, Raina Telgemeier, Steve Hamaker, Dave Roman, Josh Cotter, Kazimir Strzepek, Liz Prince, Neil Swaab, Robert Goodin, Matt Kindt, Roger Langridge, Sam Hiti, Gb Tran, Jamie Tanner, Alec Longstreth, and more, all wrapped up in a twisted Jon Adams cover. Plus, the debut episode of the next Evil Twin series Comic Book Comics by Fred Van Lente and Ryan Dunlavey. All profits will be split between the Indie Spinner Rack podcast and a student scholarship for the Center Of Cartoon Studies. SC, 6x9, 208pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95 ********************************************************************** FANTAGRAPHICS BOOKS THE CLOUDS ABOVE GN by Jordan Crane Jordan Crane’s all-ages classic is in paperback for the first time! This gorgeously packaged, yet affordable, children’s fantasy has become an instant classic since its original hardcover release in 2005, becoming a perennial bestseller for Fantagraphics in three hardcover printings. This paperback edition — the first — includes five new pages not included previously! The Clouds Above is a rip-roaring adventure about a kid named Simon, who skips school one day with his cat, Jack. This brilliant, full-color graphic novel doubles as a wondrous children’s book, recalling such classics as Where the Wild Things Are, The Wizard of Oz and The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. SC, 6 x 6, 244pgs, FC SRP: $16.99 THE EDUCATION OF HOPEY GLASS HC by Jaime Hernandez A standalone graphic novel from the Locas universe! It starts with a barely-glimpsed slaying ("Life Through Whispers") and ends with a funeral ("Male Torso Found in L.A. River"). Even though — or perhaps because — he's still carrying the torch for Maggie, Ray diligently pursues the dangerous and annoying "Frogmouth," aspiring actress and full-time train wreck, from seedy bars and back alleys through comic book conventions, all the way to the ultimate, and unexpected, consummation. Meanwhile, Hopey spends an eventful week during which she undergoes a couple of major life changes, both personal and professional — and for that matter cosmetic. HC, 7x10, 144pgs, B&W SRP: $19.99 STARS OF THE MONTH LOVE & ROCKETS: DICKS AND DEEDEES HC by Jaime Hernandez This collection of Jaime’s famed “Maggie” stories contains the strangest left-turn in Maggie’s life. She’s getting divorced. What? You didn’t even know she was married? Neither did anyone else! (STAR18866) MATURE THEMES HC, 96pgs, B&W SRP: $18.95 LOVE & ROCKETS VOLUME 16: WHOA NELLIE! SC by Jaime Hernandez This women’s-wrestling extravaganza follows two tag-team partners as they make their way through the sports scene in Texas. (STAR11412) 80pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 ********************************************************************** HALL OF BEST KNOWLEDGE HC by Ray Fenwick Ray Fenwick has pioneered his own medium of storytelling, one best described as “typographical comics.” Hall of Best Knowledge is presented as a handsome, personal journal written by an unnamed voice, referred to only as “The Author.” Little is known about him. He clearly fashions himself a genius, writing with a faux-aristocratic air, and it is presumably his belief in his own genius that leads him to want to share his knowledge with the world. It becomes obvious to the reader early on that all is not as it seems; only at the end does the picture become completely clear. Hall of Best Knowledge is part graphic novel, part art object, part satire, part puzzle. The slow unfolding of the author and his story builds humor with each page, creating a peculiar examination of the idea of genius and the problems that arise in the search and transmission of knowledge. HOBK will be a handsomely designed and packaged book, presented as a found journal, with rounded fore edges, an elastic band to hold the book closed, and other production touches to further solidify and give form to the concept of the book. HC, 7 x 7, 168pgs, B&W SRP: $19.99 HOTWIRE COMICS VOLUME 2 GN by Various; edited by Glenn Head The cartoon anthology that puts the kicks back in comics strikes again! Climb on board the Hotwire Express for another electrifying joyride — from the sublime to the ridiculous — and all parts in between. Volume 2 includes some of the strongest narrative comics around. Tim Lane’s autobiographical strip, “Spirit,” portrays the grittiness, desperation, and terror he experienced as a bum, riding the rails. “Niacin,” by Mary Fleener, is the hilariously sordid story of a hallucinatory date with a drug dealer. Mack White deconstructs the western myth of the OK Corral gunfight in “Showdown at Hustler’s Ridge.” Glenn Head’s “Oozing Dread!” tells the Twilight Zone-ish tale of Wilhelm Reich, madcap genius-inventor of the orgone box. “Communicable Disease” by Carol Swain shows the descent of a young Scottish lass into impoverished hell. Dutch artist Tobias Tak delivers a fantastical retelling of Jack and the Beanstalk with his comic, “The Ten Inch Giant.” All this and more, wrapped in a absolute killer cover by Tim Lane! SC, 9x12, 136pgs, B&W SRP: $22.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A HOTWIRE COMICS VOLUME 1 GN by Various Hotwire Comix is a full-throttle, kick-ass, jolt to the nervous system return to the glory days of underground/alternative comics before we all started to drown in 200-page graphic novels. Kicked off and edited by cartoonist Glenn Head (of the Snake Eyes anthologies)! SC, 9x12, 136pgs, PC SRP: $19.95 MINESHAFT #21 by Various Mineshaft has been manfully filling the counter-cultural magazine niche since 1999 when counter-cultural magazines were supposed to no longer exist. Mineshaft #21 arriving in February features an amazing R. Crumb front cover, and a sketchbook cavalcade! Plus, fiction by J.R. Helton, "Muscle Beach Beauties" vintage photos by Orrin J. Heller, "Diane di Prima" by Mary Fleener, art by Christoph Mueller, William Crook, Jr., letters, and much more! MATURE THEMES 52pgs, B&W SRP: $6.95 THE COMICS JOURNAL #288 New format! New Design! In this special “Year in Review” issue, the most critically-acclaimed cartoonists of the year talk about their work and suss out the "Best Comics of 2007" from a crowd of contenders; a crowd that includes the likes of Bryan Talbot, Grant Morrison, Adrian Tomine, Brian K. Vaughan, John Porcellino, Nick Bertozzi, Paul Karasik, Naoki Urasawa, Chris Ware, Gilbert Hernandez, Elvis Studio and Tony Millionaire! Plus — á la the Cannes Film Festival — last year’s top creators give us their picks for this year’s best comics. Alison Bechdel’s literary graphic memoir Fun Home carried top honors for 2006 among Journal contributors, and who will earn that distinction in 2007? This issue also presents strips from the glamorous, panther-skin-suited debutante Miss Fury — the first super heroine created by a female cartoonist, Tarpe Mills, back in 1941. Noted comics historian Trina Robbins will provide an introduction detailing the fascinating facts of Mills’ life. Magazine, 200pgs, PC SRP: $11.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A MINESHAFT #20 by Various Don’t miss Mineshaft’s big 20th anniversary issue with a special Billy Childish woodblock two-color front cover! Sketchbook drawings and comics by Robert Crumb, Art Spiegelman, Spain, Mary Fleener, Jay Lynch, and Ed Piskor. New “Nard n’ Pat,” and Frank Stack's Dirty Diana is back and full of surprises! Plus, Kim Deitch, Simon Deitch, Jay Kinney, Penny Van Horn, William Crook, Jr., back issues index, letters from around the globe, and much more! MATURE THEMES 52pgs, B&W SRP: $6.95 MORE OLD JEWISH COMEDIANS HC by Drew Friedman This comprehensive collection of portraiture of Jewish comedians is a sequel to 2006’s wildly successful Old Jewish Comedians, which earned Friedman raves from Jerry Lewis, Howard Stern, The Believer, Entertainment Weekly, and many more, and earned Friedman his own roast at New York’s legendary Friar’s Club. This all-new collection includes the famous (Woody Allen, Carl Reiner, Mel Brooks, Soupy Sales, etc.), the not-so-famous (Jerry Stiller, Zeppo & Gummo Marx, Larry Storch, Zero Mostel, etc.) and the largely unknown (Molly Picon, Herbie Faye, Jan Milton, etc.). The Reuben Award-winning Friedman, one of the great caricaturists of his age, presents a thorough visual history of the 20th Century’s greatest Borscht-Belt comedians through 28 full-page portraits; every crease, mustache hair, and liver spot looks utterly real. As Booklist put it, “If only we were all funny enough to get Friedman to draw us!" SC, 10 x 10, 32pgs, B&W SRP: $16.99 STARS OF THE MONTH OLD JEWISH COMEDIANS (A NEW BLAB! STORYBOOK) HC by Drew Friedman This illustrated encyclopedia of comedians born before 1930 includes the famous (Milton Berle, Groucho Marx, Jerry Lewis, Mel Brooks, Jack Benny), the not-so-famous (Benny Rubin, Shelly Berman) and the largely unknown (Al Kelly, Menasha Skulnik). Old Jewish Comedians is an illustrated collection of Jewish comedians born before 1930. The Reuben Award-winning Friedman presents 28 full-page portraits of the greatest Borscht-Belt comedians. Oy vey! (AUG063298) HC, 10x10, 32pgs, FC SRP: $14.95 THE COMPLETE PEANUTS: VOLUME 8: 1965-1966 HC by Charles M. Schulz It's the mid-1960s, one of Schulz’s peak periods of creativity. Snoopy has become the strip’s dominant personality, and this volume marks two milestones for the character: the first of many “dogfights” with the nefarious Red Baron, and the launch of his writing career (“It was a dark and stormy night...”). Two new characters — the first two from outside the strip’s regular little neighborhood — make their bows. Roy (who befriends Charlie Brown and then Linus at summer camp) won’t have a lasting impact, but upon his return from camp he regales a friend of his with tales of the strange kids he met, and she has to go check them out for herself. Her name — Peppermint Patty! (JUN073547) (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available only in the United States, U.S. Territories, Canada, and the U.K. HC, 8.5x7, 344pgs, B&W SRP: $28.95 ********************************************************************** EROS COMIX OFFERED AGAIN O/A HARDCORE DEMENTIA VOLUME 1 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, 64pgs, B&W SRP: $19.95 O/A PINK SNIPER GN SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 212pgs, B&W SRP: $18.95 O/A EROS GN 44 TART TP SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 112pgs SRP: $16.95 O/A EROS GN 23 CITY OF DREAMS 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, 96pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95 O/A CAPT. HARDON GN SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 128pgs, FC SRP: $16.95 O/A BLACK KISS DELUXE EDITION 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, 144pgs, B&W SRP: $18.95 O/A DOMIN-8 ME! GN SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 212pgs, B&W SRP: $18.95 O/A DIRTY STORIES VOLUME 3 TP SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 112pgs, B&W SRP: $16.95 O/A COLEY BOOK 4: DESTINY'S COAST 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, 7x10, 144pgs, B&W SRP: $19.95 O/A HOUSEWIVES AT PLAY COLLECTION (NEW PRINTING) 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, 7x10, 120pgs, B&W SRP: $19.95 O/A YOUNG WITCHES: LONDON BABYLON COLLECTION 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 MATURE THEMES SC, 176pgs SRP: $19.95 O/A NEW BONDAGE FAIRIES VOLUME 1 GN SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 160pgs SRP: $19.95 FANTASY PRONE LLC UNITED FREE WORLDS #1 by Leibel, Wood, Raines, Montaine & Aronson Pitted against the ruthless Cretorians and their vast dinosaur armies, humanity assembles a team of its finest soldiers in hopes of leading their outmatched forces to victory. As the war rages on, both sides slowly begin to understand that there can be no victory; that no one truly wins in war — and they must learn to work together if they even hope to survive! 7.5 x 11, 40pgs, FC (1 of 6) SRP: $2.99 :01 FIRST SECOND STARS OF THE MONTH GARAGE BAND GN by Gipi Award-winning creator Gipi’s gritty, compelling, pencil-and-watercolor artwork captures the essence of teenage life in this graphic novel about four troubled boys and their rock band. When the band’s only amp blows a fuse, the boys decide to steal in order to replace it. Events rapidly spiral out of their control — will this be the end of everything they’ve all worked for? (FEB073470) SC, 6x9, 128pgs, FC SRP: $16.95 NOTES FOR A WAR STORY GN by Gipi When war comes, it doesn’t just change your food, your clothes, and your home. It changes your beliefs, your dreams, and your understanding of the world. Swept up in a war he never thought would happen, Giuliano begins to question what he’s fighting for — if he’s even fighting for anything. Notes for a War Story is an honest and important graphic novel about the consequences of war. (JUN073575) SC, 6x9, 128pgs, FC SRP: $16.95 FOX ATOMIC COMICS STARS OF THE MONTH 28 DAYS LATER: THE AFTERMATH GN by Niles, Almos, Jones, Calero, & Bradstreet 2007 Scream Award winner! Bridging the gap between the original film and its sequel, 28 Days Later: The Aftermath tells the story of one of the last bands of un-infected humans in London, desperately trying to survive in the midst of the Rage virus. Will their salvation come in the form of a rescue, or an over-zealous American army determined to eliminate anything left alive? This full-length novel is told in four interlocking stories by horror maestro Steve Niles. (JAN073629) SC, 7x10, 112pgs, FC SRP: $17.99 THE NIGHTMARE FACTORY GN by Various Three of acclaimed horror writer Ligotti's most terrifying stories are adapted by three distinct writer/artist teams. In "The Last Feast of the Harlequin," writer Stuart Moore and artist Colleen Doran tell of an anthropologist's journey into a surreal winter carnival and ancient rites of human sacrifice to grotesque worm-like creatures. Ben Templesmith's art accompanies Stuart Moore's adaptation of "Dream of a Mannequin," the story of a patient and psychiatrist bound together in a horrific dream. Finally, writer Joe Harris and artist Michael Gaydos adapt a strange urban legend that robs artists of their desire to create art when they're confronted with horrible revelations! (JUN073580) SC, 7x10, 112pgs, FC SRP: $17.99 ********************************************************************** FULL CIRCLE PUBLICATIONS FULL CIRKLE II #2 by Simon Reed & Simon Bisley Tagar has now crossed over to the other side but where do his allegiances lie? Faced with a supreme race and advanced technology, he is made an offer he cannot refuse. Meanwhile, with the clan leader’s disappearance all the other clans are falling into anarchy. Can Ashen and Brak restore the balance before it is too late? Also, one of the priests is not what he seems, so the prophecy reawakens! Two covers ship in equal ratio by Simon Bisley and Boris Vallejo, plus a 1-in-10 incentive sketch cover by Simon Bisley. (C: 0-1-2) MATURE THEMES 28pgs, FC (2 of 3) SRP: $3.95 THICKER THAN BLOOD #2 by Simon Reed, Mike Ploog & Simon Bisley With Andrew now gone, Eric concentrates his efforts on finding a cure for opium addiction only to find the tonic has unusual side effects. Now, he must wrestle with his own inner demons as he fights a change within, taken over by a purpose that is singular and all-consuming. For the where and why of this tale, that is yet to be told so follow the next issue of the brother’s grimm tale. Two covers, shipped in equal ratio! (C: 0-1-2) MATURE THEMES 28pgs, FC (2 of 3) SRP: $3.95 G.T. LABS STAR OF THE MONTH FALLOUT GN by Ottaviani & Various You want to learn how to build an atomic bomb? Then this is the book for you! Jim Ottaviani is not only a comics scriptwriter — he also has a masters degree in nuclear engineering! Though not a complete do-it-yourself kit (plenty of assembly required, and batteries — not to mention plutonium! — are definitely not included!), Fallout will bring you up to speed on the science and politics of the first nuclear gadgets. On a more serious note, Fallout tells the story of the price the scientists — and future generations — paid for a swift end to World War II. (STAR14735) SC, 10x7, 240pgs SRP: $19.95 ********************************************************************** GEMSTONE PUBLISHING UNCLE SCROOGE #375 by Carl Barks, Cesar Ferioli & Terry Laban Scrooge blasts off for Carl Barks' "Twenty-Four Carat Moon." Next, he seeks "The Laurels of Julius Pecunius," an ancient crown with the power to hypnotize its wearer. Then the Beagle Boys swindle Scrooge with Cesar Ferioli's "Oracle Turtle" — and Terry Laban (Edge City) pits Scrooge and Magica against each other in "Curses!" 64pgs, FC SRP: $7.99 WALT DISNEY'S COMICS & STORIES #690 by Gottfredson, Barks & Van Horn John Lustig and William Van Horn reunite to bring Donald, Daisy, and Gladstone a "Double Dose of Triple Trouble!" Then Mickey stars in the conclusion of Floyd Gottfredson's “The Gleam.” The Junior Woodchucks "Wish They Hadn't"; then Goofy controls the rain in "Weather or Not"! Finally, "Donald's Monster Kite" is a full-blown Carl Barks adventure. 64pgs, FC SRP: $7.99 STARS OF THE MONTH THE LIFE AND TIMES OF SCROOGE MCDUCK TP'S by Don Rosa All twelve chapters of Don Rosa's celebrated Eisner Award-winning The Life and Times of Scrooge McDuck series, detailing the biography of the "World's Richest Duck," are presented in an affordable trade paperback edition! Also available is The Life and Times of Scrooge McDuck Companion, presenting the pre-chapters and in-between-chapters of Rosa's sprawling epic! THE LIFE AND TIMES (FEB078237)—SC, 7x10, 256pgs, FC SRP: $17.99 THE LIFE AND TIMES COMPANION (JUN063129)—SC, 7x10, 208pgs, FC SRP: $16.99 DONALD DUCK AND UNCLE SCROOGE VOLUME 1: SOMEWHERE IN NOWHERE TP by Banks, Lustig, & Block In a unique collaboration with John Lustig and Pat Block, Carl Barks’ last Duck adventure finally makes its American debut! When Donald tries to get rich in Alaska, he runs afoul of the ruthless Hamalot McSwine. Then Scrooge and Soapy Slick race against time in Barks’ Klondike classic “North of the Yukon.” (AUG052940) SC, 7x10, 64pgs, FC SRP: $6.95 ********************************************************************** EC ARCHIVES: WEIRD SCIENCE VOLUME 3 HC by Various Famed science fiction writer Ray Bradbury provides the foreword to Volume Three of this classic, creepy EC title! This hardcover reprints twenty-four stories by Al Feldstein and Bill Gaines, with art by legendary illustrators such as Wally Wood, Joe Orlando, Jack Kamen, Will Elder and more — all in spectacular full color! Reprints Weird Science issues #13-18, originally published in 1952 and 1953. HC, 8x11, 212pgs, FC SRP: $49.95 STARS OF THE MONTH EC ARCHIVES: WEIRD SCIENCE HC'S by Various These hardcover volumes collect the first twelve issues of EC's classic science fiction comic, Weird Science! Volume One reprints the first six issues, with issues seven through twelve in Volume Two! Included are stories by Al Feldstein, Bill Gaines, and others, with art by legendary illustrators such as Wally Wood, Harvey Kurtzman, Joe Orlando, Jack Kamen, Feldstein, and more! VOLUME 1 (AUG063318)—HC, 8x11, 212pgs, FC SRP: $49.95 VOLUME 2 (DEC063587)—HC, 8x11, 212pgs, FC SRP: $49.95 ********************************************************************** THE OVERSTREET COMIC BOOK PRICE GUIDE VOLUME 38 The Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide is back with its 38th edition and is packed with all sorts of details from the world of comics including feature articles on the fabled DC ashcan comics, the Gaines file copies and the history of Star Wars in comics. The Guide remains the most complete listing of comics from the 1500s to the present, and this year’s edition features a choice of covers: Marvel Villains by Mark Sparacio (Heroes For Hire, Shi) and Star Wars by Doug Wheatley (Star Wars: Empire, Superman: Last Son of Earth). Special Note: The hardcover editions of the Guide are printed very close to order, so don’t forget to order enough! (C: 0-1-2) MARVEL VILLAINS HC—HC, 6x9, 1120pgs, PC SRP: $35.00 MARVEL VILLAINS SC—SC, 6x9, 1120pgs, PC SRP: $29.95 STAR WARS HC—HC, 6x9, 1120pgs, PC SRP: $35.00 STAR WARS SC—SC, 6x9, 1120pgs, PC SRP: $29.95 STARS OF THE MONTH THE BIG, BIG OVERSTREET PRICE GUIDE VOLUME 37 by Various Featuring an amazing modern recreation of Daredevil #1 on its cover, The Big, Big Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide #37 is The Official Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide #37 in an oversized, limited, spiral-bound special edition that contains only the pricing, top ten charts, selected glossary, and text from the regular edition. (JAN073644) SC, 8x11, B&W SRP: $37.00 HAKE'S PRICE GUIDE TO CHARACTER TOYS, 6TH EDITION by Ted Hake With more than 15,000 items — all photo-illustrated — and more than 45,000 prices, Hake’s Price Guide To Character Toys is the standard by which other toy guides are measured. This new edition features expanded and updated listings, more than 360 unique categories, checklists, and more! (APR063180) SC, FC SRP: $35.00 ********************************************************************** OFFERED AGAIN O/A THE OVERSTREET INDIAN ARROWHEADS PRICE GUIDE VOLUME 10 SC Although in our market he's much better known for comic books, the world of Indian arrowhead collectors has a familiar pricing guru: Robert M. Overstreet. For the last twenty years, the man who founded The Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide has also produced the bible for enthusiasts of this form of history, a thoroughly researched compendium of arrowheads in the United States. (C: 0-1-2) SC, 6x9, 1200pgs SRP: $29.95 GO COMI STARS OF THE MONTH 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. (OCT063439) SC, 200pgs, B&W (1 of 6) SRP: $10.99 HER MAJESTY'S DOG VOLUME 1 GN by Tick Takeuchi Her Majesty's Dog is already a Nielsen Bookscan bestseller! Now, Mick Takeuchi, artist-writer of Go! Comi's hit manga series, is coming to the U.S. this July as a Guest of Honor at Anime Expo! Ms. Takeuchi will be joining fellow Guests of Honor, CLAMP, at the largest anime/manga convention in America, with a series of panels, signings and other events. Make sure you’re ready for this rare stateside appearance by ordering your copy of Volume 1 of the bestselling Her Majesty's Dog! (JUN058152) (C: 1-0-0) MATURE THEMES SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W (1 of 11) SRP: $10.99 ********************************************************************** GROSSET & DUNLAP THE ADVENTURES OF DANIEL BOOM AKA LOUD BOY VOLUME 1 GN by D.J. Steinberg & Brian Smith Being a new kind in town with no volume control on his voice, Daniel Boom discovers an even bigger problem — the evil Kid-Rid Corporation has silenced the entire world with their terrible Soundsucker LX machine! Daniel taps into his inner superhero to become Loud Boy, along with his new pals who have bad habits (a.k.a. superpowers) of their own. The unlikely heroes are able to turn the tables on the villains, restoring peace an un-quiet to the world once more! But is it the end of Kid-Rid? (C: 0-1-2) SC, 6x9, 96pgs, FC SRP: $5.99 HARPER COLLINS PUBLISHERS WARRIORS VOLUME 2: WARRIORS REFUGE GN by Erin Hunter Graystripe and Millie's journey to find Thunderclan has only just begun when the pair is faced with a series of obstacles that seem insurmountable. Getting out of Twolegplace alive isn't nearly as simple as expected, and Millie's unfamiliarity with life in the wild makes it a challenge for Graystripe to even keep the both of them moving forward. But just when a temporary refuge is in sight, conflict with a tribe of barn cats threatens to break the travelers apart for good! (C: 0-1-2) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops. SC, 5x7, 112pgs, B&W (2 of 3) SRP: $6.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A WARRIORS VOLUME 1: LOST WARRIOR GN by Erin Hunter When the Twolegs destroy the warrior Clans' forest home, Graystripe — second-in-command of ThunderClan — is captured trying to help his comrades escape! Trapped in the pampered life of a kittypet, Graystripe has all the food and shelter he needs from his affectionate Twoleg family, but this is not the way he wants to live. The forest is calling him, and he never stops longing to go home. When he makes friends with a feisty kittypet named Millie, she encourages him to go in search of his lost friends. But will Graystripe ever find his way back to the Clan? (1 of 3) SRP: $6.99 HEAVY METAL MAGAZINE HEAVY METAL MAY 2008 by Various Featuring the 6th installment of "Requiem" by Mills and Ledroit. Also, featuring the amazing artwork of Julie Bell and Boris Vallejo in their version of Tarot Cards. MATURE THEMES Magazine, 124pgs, FC SRP: $5.99 FAVOLE VOLUME 3: FROZEN LIGHT HC by Victoria Frances Favole 3: Frozen Light is the final book in the Favole trilogy in which our heroine continues the search for her elusive lover, Ezequiel. Her quest is hampered by encounters with vampires, witches and phantoms aswell as dark castles and forests. A dramatic conclusion to an instant classic Gothic tale. (C: 0-1-2) MATURE THEMES HC, 6x9, FC (3 of 3) SRP: $14.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A FAVOLE HC'S by Victoria Frances These collections contain the amazing art of Victoria Frances, allowing readers to explore her world of gothic romantic fantasy! MATURE THEMES VOLUME 1: STONE TEARS—HC, 6x9, FC (1 of 3) SRP: $14.95 VOLUME 2: SET ME FREE—HC, 6x9, FC SRP: $14.95 THE HERO INITIATIVE STAR OF THE MONTH ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN #100 PROJECT TP You’ve seen the amazing art. You’ve seen the original covers sell for up to $6700! Now you can get your very own copy of all 100 Hero Initiative Ultimate Spider-Man #100 covers! This stellar artbook includes great Spidey art from Mark Bagley, J. Scott Campbell, Frank Cho, Neil Gaiman, Adam and Andy Kubert, George Pérez, Joe Quesada, John Romita Sr. and Jr. and many more! And would you believe it has in introduction by Stan “The Man” Lee himself? (JUL073615) 104pgs, FC SRP: $10.00 ********************************************************************** HOT CIDER PRESS THE BEST OF CLUB STRIPES VOLUME 1: PRIVATE EXHIBITION #1 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-0-0) ADULT MATERIAL SC, 6x9, 96pgs, FC SRP: $24.95 LOVE CAN BE DIFFERENT #1 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-1-1) ADULT MATERIAL SC, 6x9, 32pgs, B&W (1 of 3) SRP: $4.95 HYPERION BOOKS JELLABY VOLUME 1 by Kean Soo Portia has just moved to a new neighborhood with her mom. Adjusting to life without a father in hard enough, but school is boring and Portia's classmates are distant. Then, one night, Portia discovers a shy, sweet-natured monster in the woods behind her house. When he tries to eat her flashlight, she brings him home and offers him a tuna sandwich. And just like that, Portia has a new secret best friend — Jellaby. Convinced that Jellaby is lost, Portia decides to help him find him home. But their only clue is a photograph of a mysterious door in a neighboring city. How can a ten-year-old girl and a huge, purple monster make their way to Toronto on their own? (C: 0-1-2) SOFTCOVER—SC, 6x9, 160pgs, FC SRP: $9.99 HARDCOVER—HC, 6x9, 160pgs, FC SRP: $18.99 ICARUS PUBLISHING PLEASE MISS YURI GN SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 6x9, 192pgs, 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 #77—80pgs, B&W SRP: $4.99 #78—80pgs, B&W SRP: $4.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A ANY WAY I WANT IT... TP SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 6x9, 184pgs, B&W SRP: $19.95 O/A THE SPIRIT OF CAPITALISM GN SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 6x9, 160pgs, B&W SRP: $19.95 IDW PUBLISHING LOCKE & KEY #1 Joe Hill (w); Gabriel Rodriguez (a & c) Acclaimed suspense novelist and New York Times best-selling author Joe Hill (Heart-Shaped Box) creates an all-new story of dark fantasy and wonder: Locke & Key. Written by Hill and featuring astounding artwork from Gabriel Rodriguez (Clive Barker's The Great and Secret Show, Beowulf), Locke & Key tells of Keyhouse, an unlikely New England mansion, with fantastic doors that transform all who dare to walk through them.... and home to a hate-filled and relentless creature that will not rest until it forces open the most terrible door of them all... FC • 32 pages • $3.99 THE TRANSFORMERS SPOTLIGHT: ARCEE Simon Furman (w); Alex Milne (a & c) Presenting the latest one-shot focusing on some of the best-loved (or loathed) characters from the Transformers Universe. The spotlight falls on ARCEE, Autobot by allegiance but utterly mad, bad, and dangerous to know! Driven by personal demons, waging a war against an enemy that may only exist in her head, Arcee is considered too dangerous to ever be let loose. But desperate times call for desperate measures! By Simon Furman and Alex Milne, who provides two special covers for the issue. 2 regular covers will be shipped in a 1-to-1 ratio. FC • 32 pages • $3.99 THE TRANSFORMERS SPOTLIGHT VOLUME 2 TP Simon Furman, Stuart Moore, Nick Roche (w), Don Figueroa, Guido Guidi, Marcelo Matere, Robby Musso, and Nick Roche (a) IDW’s one-shots focusing on the most celebrated TRANSFORMERS characters continue in this second collection of Spotlights. This time around, see how and why SOUNDWAVE, KUP, GALVATRON, OPTIMUS PRIME and RAMJET fit into the TRANSFORMERS’ ever-expanding IDW-verse. Simon Furman handles scripting duties on all but KUP, where Nick Roche tackles writing and illustrating duties. TPB • FC • 6.625” x 10.187” • 136 pages • $19.99 THE TRANSFORMERS: DEVASTATION #6 Simon Furman (w); E.J. Su (a); Su, Nick Roche (c) The end is nigh… and how! Shocks and revelations abound as the latest chapter of the new IDW TRANSFORMERS saga draws to its staggering conclusion. Earth’s fate hangs in the balance, as the Reapers and Decepticons clash for the right to scribe its final hours, while a new and perhaps far deadlier foe orchestrates his own apocalyptic power play. Where are the Autobots in Earth’s darkest hour? The answer will leave you reeling. We promised you devastation and we weren’t kidding! By writer Simon Furman with covers from E.J. Su and Nick Roche, and featuring the return of E.J. Su on interior art! 2 regular covers will be shipped in a 1-to-1 ratio. FC • $3.99 • 32 pages THE TRANSFORMERS: BEAST WARS: SOURCEBOOK #4 Simon Furman, Ben Yee (w); Don Figueroa, Marcelo Matere, Robby Musso, Nick Roche (a); Figueroa (c) Simon Furman (Transformers: Beast Wars: The Gathering) and Ben Yee (consultant on the Beast Wars TV series) conclude their all-encompassing, unifying resource book highlighting the characters, worlds and technology from all generations and incarnations of BEAST WARS with the fourth volume of this informative collection. From SILVERBOLT to WASPINATOR, and featuring all-new art from a host of the greatest TRANSFORMERS artists like Don Figueroa, Dan Khanna, Marcelo Matere, Robby Musso, Nick Roche, and many more, this is the series that explains everything you need to know about the world of the Beast Wars! 48 ad-free pages. FC • $7.49 • 48 ad-free pages THE TRANSFORMERS: BEAST WARS: THE ASCENDING TP Simon Furman (w); Don Figueroa, Guido Guidi (a); Figueroa (c) Spiraling out of the events in Beast Wars: The Gathering… MAGMATRON—now a disembodied entity, existing out of time and space—is witness to CYBERTRON’s unchecked descent into chaos and madness, all of which is a prelude to its complete and utter destruction! Powerless to directly affect this terrifying apocalypse, MAGMATRON’s last desperate recourse is to try and bring his greatest enemy, RAZORBEAST, together with fellow MAXIMALS LIO CONVOY and THE PACK! By The Gathering team of Simon Furman, Don Figueroa, and Guido Guidi, with an art gallery featuring images by Figueroa and variant cover artist Nick Roche. TPB • FC • 6.625” x 10.187” • 104 pages • $17.99 • ISBN: 978-1-60010-158-8 IDW FEBRUARY DEBUTS! COMPLETE LITTLE ORPHAN ANNIE VOL. 1 HC Harold Gray (w/a) The Complete Little Orphan Annie is the second series to be released under IDW’s The Library of American Comics imprint, edited and designed by Dean Mullaney. Volume One will contain more than 1,000 daily comics in nine complete stories, from the very first strip in August 1924 through October 1927. In the pages of “Will Tomorrow Ever Come?” readers will discover how Annie escapes the orphanage and is ultimately adopted by “Daddy;” how she finds that loveable mutt Sandy and rescues him from being tortured; how she meets the Silos, who become recurring characters throughout the series; how she joins the circus and first encounters Pee Wee the elephant; and how, broke and alone, she hits the road on a succession of dangerous yet spiritually uplifting adventures. This volume also includes an index, and a biographical essay by Jeet Heer. HC • B&W • 11” x 8.5” • 368 pages • $39.99 ROGUE ANGEL: TELLER OF TALES #1 Barbara Kesel (w); Renae De Liz (a); Rebecca A. Wagner (c) Gold Eagle’s novel heroine comes to comics for the first time! Annja Creed is a world-traveling archeologist who also happens to be the heir to Joan of Arc’s mystic sword. In this debut miniseries, Annja’s drive to explore unrecorded, shadowy history leads her to Virginia City in search of a rumored manuscript that could change the public perception of Mark Twain forever. But a very powerful mystery man doesn't want anyone to find the truth, and will stop at nothing—not even murder—to keep Annja away from the answers she seeks. Written by Harvey Award-nominated writer Barbara Kesel and featuring art by Renae De Liz. FC • 32 pages • $3.99 SILENT HILL: SINNER’S REWARD #1 Tom Waltz (w); Steph Stamb (a & c) IDW Publishing returns to the darkest corners of Konami’s Silent Hill franchise in this new series. When hitman Jack “The Pup” Stanton runs away with his mob boss’s wife, he thinks he’s finally put his murderous past behind him. Instead, Jack and his lover take a wrong turn into Silent Hill and quickly learn that some sins are impossible to escape. Silent Hill: Sinner’s Reward is written by Tom Waltz (Children of the Grave) and illustrated by Steph Stamb (Angel: Masks). Artist Justin Randall (30 Days of Night: Eben & Stella) provides a special incentive cover. FC • 32 pages • $3.99 ANGEL: AFTER THE FALL #4 Joss Whedon & Brian Lynch (plot); Brian Lynch (w), Franco Urru (a); Andrew Robinson, Urru (c) As the first chapter in this epic tale reaches its penultimate point, Angel issues a challenge to someone—a lot of someones, actually—that he can’t possibly win. Meanwhile, Spike considers changing sides as this hellish new status quo presents some opportunities he can’t pass up. And we promise a shock ending more explosive than even those of the first three issues. Joss Whedon, Brian Lynch and Franco Urru continue their march through a Los Angeles truly gone to hell. Andrew Robinson comes aboard to provide a special painted cover, too! 2 regular covers will be shipped in a 1-to-1 ratio. FC • $3.99 • 32 pages DOCTOR WHO #2 Gary Russell (w); Nick Roche (a); Nick Roche (c) The Doctor and Martha discover a new talent in the art world during a visit to 1970s London. But are her sculptures hiding a deadly secret, and what lengths will her pushy agent go to in an effort to stop Martha unburying the truth... courtesy of Doctor Who TV show story editor Gary Russell and artist Nick Roche (The Transformers). FC • 32 pages • $3.99 DR. WHO CLASSICS #3 Pat Mills & John Wagner (w); Dave Gibbons (a); Joe Corroney (c) IDW Publishing continues its re-presentation of classic Doctor Who comics from across time and space, each one featuring all-new coloring. In issue three, “The Iron Legion” concludes, and then the good Doctor enters “The City of the Damned,” courtesy of writers Pat Mills & John Wagner, and featuring stunning art by Watchmen’s Dave Gibbons. Artist Joe Corroney (Star Trek: Klingons) provides an all-new cover recreating a scene from this classic tale. FC • 32 pages • $3.99 SPEED RACER: CHRONICLES OF THE RACER #2 Arie Kaplan (w); Robby Musso (a); Musso, Rob & Joe Sharp (c) Arie Kaplan and Robby Musso continue to tell the story of past Racers throughout history. In medieval England, inexperienced teenager Sprint Rackham must outrace a madman who’s kidnapped Lady Beatrix via his giant mechanical dragon. Even with a suit of armor designed by a wizard, can Sprint rescue her in time? Meanwhile in the present, Speed, Racer X, and Trixie find themselves one step closer to the mystery carjacker, as they come under attack in a super-garage beneath Mercury Pictures! 2 regular covers will be shipped in a 1-to-1 ratio. FC • 32 pages • $3.99 SPEED RACER VOLUME 1 TP Len Strazewski (w); Gary Washington (a); Ken Steacy (c) It begins again here! The classic Now Comics Speed Racer series from twenty years ago gets the full deluxe reprint treatment from IDW, including reproductions of Ken Steacy’s amazing painted covers, too. In Volume One, collecting the first five issues of the series, Speed faces the “Death of a Racer,” goes up against Racer X, and much more! TPB • 120 pages • 6.625” x 10.187” • $19.99 SPEED RACER VOLUME 2 TP Lamar Waldron (w); George Booker, Joe Phillips, Jill Thompson (a); Ken Steacy (c) In Volume Two of the classic Now Comics series, Speed faces a “Hollywood Challenge,” meets “The Captain of Atlantis,” sees Speed off to Japan for an extended adventure, and much more. This volume collects issues 6-13 of the series, and features artwork by future Eisner-winning artist Jill Thompson! TPB • 144 pages • 6.625” x 10.187” • $19.99 STAR TREK: ALIEN SPOTLIGHT: ROMULANS John Byrne (w & a); Byrne, Zach Howard (c) Legendary writer/artist John Byrne, in his first-ever full Star Trek work, concludes this special series of one-shots in which the many alien races of the Star Trek universe get their due. The Romulan Empire has a new "ghost ship" that can't be detected by normal means. Will the Praetor use it as a weapon to thrust his people into full-blown war with the Federation—or are his motives even more sinister? A tale of loyalty, betrayal and intrigue, with scripting, pencils, and inks handled by Byrne. 2 regular covers will be shipped in a 1-to-1 ratio. FC • $3.99 • 32 pages STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION—INTELLIGENCE GATHERING #2 Scott & David Tipton (w); David Messina (a); Messina, Joe Corroney (c) The all-new adventure of the Enterprise-D crew continues, with a spotlight on Commander Worf! Worf finds himself in the unfamiliar role of diplomat when he's forced to settle a dispute between Rigelian colonists on a border world, with the fate of the colony hanging in the balance. Can Worf struggle against his own aggressive instincts, or will he do his negotiating with the point of a blade? From the creative team who brought you Klingons: Blood Will Tell, Scott & David Tipton and David Messina. 2 regular covers will be shipped in a 1-to-1 ratio. FC • $3.99 • 32 pages BADGER SAVES THE WORLD #3 Mike Baron (w); Kevin Caron (a) Neil Hansen (c) In the third chapter of Mike Baron’s all-new Badger miniseries, “The Mercy Tax,” where once Ham’s castle stood is a smoking ruin. Daisy clings desperately to life, her self-confidence destroyed. And in the African veldt, Badger has a confrontation with his totem that changes everything forever. Everything you thought you knew about the Badger was wrong! Plus, Pavlov’s plot reaches fruition with the appearance of the greatest martial artist of all time, and no, it’s not Count Dante. FC • $3.99 • 32 pages FALLEN ANGEL VOL. 4: HEROINE ADDICTION TPB Peter David (w), J.K. Woodward, Joe Corroney, Dennis Calero, Billy Tucci (a) Fallen Angel recently learned the secrets of her origin, but little good it will do her as she encounters an all-new series of challenges and mysteries… both in and outside of Bete Noire. This forth collection features the landmark crossover between Fallen Angel and Billy Tucci’s Shi in a three-part tale transporting the Fallen Angel to the far-off City of the Dead, a spotlight on Jude, and more… all written by New York Times bestselling author Peter David. Collects issues #17-21 of the IDW series. TPB • FC • 6.625” x 10.187” • 128 pages • $19.99 FALLEN ANGEL #24 Peter David (w); J.K. Woodward (a & c) “Red Horse Riding, Part 2.” As war continues to ravage Bete Noire, and with Jude the Magistrate taken captive, the Fallen Angel races the clock to try and find her missing son before the power of Bete Noire is usurped. Written by New York Times Best-Selling author Peter David completes the second year of his acclaimed Fallen Angel at IDW, aided once more by longtime artistic companion J.K Woodward. FC • $3.99 • 32 pages 30 DAYS OF NIGHT: BEYOND BARROW TP Steve Niles (w); Bill Sienkiewicz (a & c) After years of attacks, and several without, the citizens of Barrow have become united against random attacks on their city by the undead. Unfortunately the same does not apply outside of Barrow or the rest of the mysterious Arctic Circle. Co-creator Steve Niles and legendary artist Bill Sienkiewicz take the 30 Days of Night mythos and turn it on its head in a terrifying new graphic novel. Forget everything you ever thought you know about 30 Days of Night and return to Barrow in this all-new tale. TPB • FC • 6.625” x 10.187” • 104 pages • $17.99 WORMWOOD: CALAMARI RISING #3 Ben Templesmith (w & a) Wormwood isn't dead! Well, anymore than usual, that is. Thanks to a long-lost chum— apparently an Elvis impersonator—with an illegal dimension-shopping device, all and sundry manage to escape the dark universe but are now lost in the Infinities, randomly jumping dimensions without a map. Luckily for them, the indigenous population seems intent on helping them get back home—which can't happen too soon, with Earth still facing destruction from the remainder of the squidly things that came through uninvited... Courtesy of Spike-TV Scream Award-nominee Ben Templesmith. FC • $3.99 • 32 pages 24: COLD WARRIORS Beau Smith (w); Steve Bryant (a) Jack Bauer is back, and this time, he’s far away from his comfort zone in this all-new one-shot from Beau Smith (Wynonna Earp) and Steve Bryant (Athena Voltaire). It had to be something big to draw not only Jack Bauer out of Los Angeles, but Chloe O'Brian as well. Jack and Chloe find themselves at a remote communications station in Alaska during a huge snow storm, trying to stop a Russian terrorist from Jack's past from bringing down all wireless communications in the U.S. Once there, Jack is teamed up with his Alaskan CTU counterpart who also holds a link to Jack's past. Forty-eight spine-breaking, bone-chilling pages with an ending twist that hits like a .50-caliber sniper bullet. FC • $7.49 • 48 ad-free pages GRANDE FINALE (NEW PRINTING) Ashley Wood (w & a) Spectrum-Award winning artist Ashley Wood is a proven favorite, and this deluxe new printing of his Grande Finale—a collection of the popular–and currently unavailable–art books Uno Fanta, Dos Fanta and Tres Fanta—is presented in a special 8.5” x 11” format and contains over 300 pages of outstanding paintings and line art from Wood. FC • 340 pages • $50.00 SPARROW: RICK BERRY Rick Berry (a & c) The Sparrow hardcover art book series continues with this mini-showcase of celebrated painter Rick Berry’s stylistic offerings. Berry, credited with producing the first digitally painted book cover in the world (William Gibson’s Neuromancer) has provided acclaimed images for feature film and deluxe Stephen King book editions, and takes his place alongside Ashley Wood, Phil Hale, Kent Williams, and the other artists whose books comprise the Sparrow series. HC • FC • 6" x 6" • 48 pages • $11.99 GENE SIMMONS’ HOUSE OF HORRORS #3 Gene Simmons, Nick Simmons, Erik Burnham, Frank Fradella, Mark Kidwell, Dwight MacPherson, Tom Waltz (w); Erik Burnham, Micah Farritor, Mark Kidwell, Ricardo Sanchez, German Torres (a); Casey Maloney (c) It’s a new year filled with new scares at Gene Simmons House of Horrors. Master of the macabre, Gene Simmons, returns to host five original tales of tantalizing terror. Joining Gene for this shocking issue are writers Erik Burnham, Frank Fradella, Mark Kidwell, Dwight MacPherson, and Tom Waltz, along with artists Micah Farritor, Ricardo Sanchez, and German Torres. Throw in a fantastically creepy cover by Casey Maloney and a bizarrely twisted prose tale from demon spawn Nick Simmons, and you’ve got all the makings of fright comics at their finest. FC • $9.99 • 64 pages GENE SIMMONS’ ZIPPER #4 Tom Waltz (w); Casey Maloney (a & c) Gene Simmons' stranger in a strange land tale continues, as Denizen Xeng Ral and his rag tag group of allies continue their dangerous flight from the mysterious Celestial Defense Ministry and the Etherian Hunters, who are seeking to capture Xeng at all costs. By the acclaimed creative team of Children of the Grave, Tom Waltz, with art by Casey Maloney. FC • $3.99 • 32 pages SNAKED #3 Clifford Meth (w); Rufus Dayglo (a); Ashley Wood (c) Puberty is rough. But it’s even harder when you’re shedding your skin. And the fangs don’t make it any easier. Continuing the saga of Snaked, by Clifford Meth, Rufus Dayglo, and cover artist Ashley Wood. "What makes Clifford Meth's work special is that it grows out of a unique confluence of outlook, culture, comics and prose."—Walt Simonson FC • $3.99 • 32 pages CORY DOCTOROW’S FUTURISTIC TALES OF THE HERE AND NOW #5 Dara Naraghi (w); Erich Owens (a); Ashley Wood (c) IDW Publishing continues to bring the stories of acclaimed science-fiction author Cory Doctorow to comics, this time offering up a take on Doctorow’s “I, Robot,” courtesy of Dara Naraghi (Cory Doctorow’s Craphound) and artist Erich Owens. With a cover by acclaimed artist Ashley Wood (Zombies vs. Robots). FC • $3.99 • 32 pages IRON CIRCUS COMICS TEMPLAR, ARIZONA VOLUME 1: THE GREAT OUTDOORS by Spike Welcome to Templar, Arizona. Ben Kowalski is a recent transplant from Yakima, Washington, a writer for a local alternative paper, and a dedicated hermit. In two months in Templar, his only friendships so far have been forced upon him — the acquaintance of a kindergartener named Zoradysis, and the determined attentions of his overbearing and flamboyantly obscene neighbor, Reagan. He needs to get out more, and he's gonna, whether he likes it or not. A dramatic and humorous epic-in-progress set in an alternate reality, The Great Outdoors collects and expands upon the first chapter of the popular webcomic Templar, Arizona. MATURE THEMES SC, 6 x 7, 112pgs, B&W SRP: $15.00 JIPPI COMICS ANGST: THE BEST OF NORWEGIAN COMICS TP by Various A collection of the very best Norwegian comics, including art from Jason, Lars Fiske, Tor Ærlig, Steffen Kverneland and Christopher Nielsen. (C: 0-1-2) SC, 8x11, 96pgs, PC SRP: $11.99 JOKER DANY INTERESTED HC SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, and Indonesia. ADULT MATERIAL HC, 9x12, 48pgs, FC SRP: $19.95 KENZER & COMPANY KNIGHTS OF THE DINNER TABLE #136 by Jolly Blackburn & Various Knights of the Dinner Table is a multiple award-winning periodical featuring the gaming industry’s most popular comic strip, as well as being a full-fledged gaming magazine. That's right, more than half of each issue is devoted to reviews, adventure ideas and tips, maps, monsters, NPCs, magic items, and many other articles for a wide variety of games and game systems, written from a gamer's perspective. A hilarious and hysterical slice of (fantasy) life in strips, features and a wonderful celebration of the gaming culture! 80pgs, B&W SRP: $4.99 KING HELL STAR OF THE MONTH CRYPTO ZOO TP by Rick Veitch Fans of the dream-like narrative in Rick Veitch's critically acclaimed graphic novel Can't Get No will want to experience the real thing in these dream-based collections of his original dream comics. Filled with amazing and incredible images that will make you ponder your place in the collective unconscious. (AUG042832) MATURE THEMES SC, 7x10, 152pgs, PC SRP: $17.95 ********************************************************************** KITTY PRESS FUJOSHI RUMI GN VOL 01 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 184pgs, B&W SRP: $11.99 INCUBUS GN VOL 01 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 184pgs, B&W SRP: $10.99 KLP ENTERTAINMENT (NEED SIGNED EDEN FACTOR VOLUME 1 GN by Lulu & Kromosom Eden Factor tells of the lives of four exceptionally skilled women who live in a futuristic world of sci-fi fantasy. A world controlled by shadowy covert operatives and secret governmental deals with leading pharmaceutical companies. This is the story of these women, their fight to expose their corrupt government and the toll it takes on their personal lives. (C: 0-1-2) SC, 7x10, 148pgs, FC SRP: $14.95 LADY DEATH STORE.COM LADY DEATH: "LOVE & WAR" SIGNED PRINT by Brian Pulido & Steven Hughes This high-quality, full-color fiery print features alluring artwork from fan favorite artist Steven Hughes. Suitable for framing, each 11" x 17" print comes signed by creator Brian Pulido, and packaged in a crystal clear, acid-free bag with an acid-free backing board. Also comes with a Certificate of Authenticity. (C: 0-1-2) Print, 11x17, FC SRP: $25.00 LADY DEATH: "NAUGHTY" SIGNED PRINT by Brian Pulido & Matt Busch This landmark, full-color print on gloss cardstock features astounding painted artwork by “The Rockstar of Illustrators,” Matt Busch! Signed by Lady Death creator Brian Pulido, each 11" x 17" print comes bagged-and-boarded and includes a Certificate of Authenticity. (C: 0-1-2) Print, 11x17, FC SRP: $25.00 LADY DEATH #0—PRESTIGE EDITIONS II by Brian Pulido & Steven Hughes Last month, we brought you rare, Prestige editions of the classic Lady Death #0. Well, this month, we're giving you Wave II, offering ultra-rare Prestige editions of the seminal hit! And then that's it. We're retiring the Lady Death #0 Prestige editions! The Grim Reaper pays Lady Death a visit. What happens when the Diva of Death meets the Avatar of Oblivion? The answer to that question transports Lady Death back to her humble beginnings in medieval Europe, when she was Hope. What would have happened if she had not renounced her humanity? Would Lady Death even exist? Available in Classic (limited to 100) and Alchemy (limited to 50) editions. (C: 0-1-2) CLASSIC LTD. EDITION—20pgs, FC SRP: $39.99 ALCHEMY LTD. EDITION—20pgs, FC SRP: $59.99 LAST GASP BAREFOOT GEN VOLUME 5 TP by Keiji Nakazawa Hiroshima's citizens face massive food shortages and horrendous health problems. Gen is in school, but he is forced to choose between making money to support his family or staying in school. His choice is further complicated when his mother becomes sick, and his old friends reappear as part of a street gang. There is no help for his mother, save for the costly medicine procured on the black market. Gen becomes entangled with black market gangs and faces an internal struggle of honor, ethics, and duty to resolve his problems. SC, 8 x 6, 266pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95 BAREFOOT GEN VOLUME 6 TP by Keiji Nakazawa The story of life in Hiroshima after the atomic bomb continues! Gen fights against a corrupt medical system, the discriminatory practices of his neighbors, and the American presence in Postwar Japan. Gen's brother, Koji, has gone away to work in the coal mines, but has since disappeared. To make up for the shortage, he and his friends must resort to more drastic measures, which lands one of the bunch in a juvenile detention center. SC, 8 x 6, 262pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95 LIGHTSPEED PRESS STARS OF THE MONTH FINDER TP'S by Carla Speed McNeil Jaeger is a finder, or aboriginal detective. He can get into anything — a holy city, a high-security prison, his best friend's wife's bed, an online world-creator's worst nightmares. What he should do once he's in is his problem? Mess around. This innovative science fiction series and its creator, Carla Speed McNeil, have been nominated for seven Eisners and the Russ Manning Award, won two Ignatz Awards and one Friends of Lulu Award, and has been praised by Alan Moore, Warren Ellis, and Scott McCloud, and are still going strong. Find out why Jeff Smith, creator of Bone, says: "You'll be addicted in no time." The first two trade paperback volumes are available. VOLUME 1 (STAR10140)—SC, 7x10, B&W SRP: $15.95 VOLUME 2 (STAR12392)—SC, 7x10, 184pgs, B&W SRP: $19.95 ********************************************************************** LINSNER.COM LINSNER GIRLS 7 PORTFOLIO by Joseph Michael Linsner The Linsner Girls are back! Presenting 7 smiling, lovely, Linsner lasses, with the sexy bodies, big friendly eyes, and sultry expressions that Linsner's name has become synonymous with. Miles of peachy skin and flowing tresses await the delighted viewer. “Lori,” "Rachel," and "Blue Belle" are also completely new. This lushly-printed, full-color mini-portfolio has tasteful, modest nudity and is for mature pin-up art lovers. With 7 different images, this smokin' 6" x 9" package of luscious Linsner ladies is strictly limited to 1,000 copies and comes with a signature plate signed by Linsner. (C: 0-1-2) MATURE THEMES 6x9, FC SRP: $25.00 "CENSORSHIP SUCKS" DIGITAL PRINT by Joseph Michael Linsner The fans have demanded it for years! Presenting "Censorship Sucks," one of the most requested Linsner images ever. A saucy blonde sucks her bomb pop, while posing against a backdrop of titles of banned books. Whether you support freedom of speech or just wish you could be supporting our blonde’s assets, this is one image that won’t let you down. Smooth pastels compliment the buxom bookworm’s complexion. Both sexy and right on the money, "Censorship Sucks" would be a fine addition to any freedom-lovin’ pin-up art lover’s collection. Measuring 11” x 17”, this digital art print ships housed in a protective acrylic sleeve with a postcard Certificate of Authenticity, signed by the artist. (C: 0-1-2) Print, 11x17, FC SRP: $25.00 DAWN: "THE GODDESS RETURNS" DIGITAL PRINT by Joseph Michael Linsner When the comic The Return of the Goddess made its debut, fans were thrilled with how much more of Joe’s goddess character, Dawn, was depicted in the series. Here, for the first time, is the cover painting to the first issue of that ground-breaking, mythology-twisting comic. Dawn, the goddess of witches and redheads, stands ready to defend her worshippers with a huge, deadly-looking sword. The supporting characters of Death, God and the Devil, and Comedy and Tragedy round out this excellent fantasy art. This 11” x 17” digital art print comes housed in a protective acrylic sleeve, with a postcard certificate, signed by Linsner. (C: 0-1-2) Print, 11x17, FC SRP: $25.00 DAWN: "JADE DAWN" DIGITAL PRINT by Joseph Michael Linsner Dawn, Linsner’s signature redhead, appears here in a classic pin-up pose, with a sultry gaze so hot it could melt the fiercest February chill. A sleek green bodysuit and stockings fit her like they are painted on — because they are! Dawn’s pose of seemingly casual grace makes the viewer feel as though she’s been waiting around, just for them. Certain to be the Valentine of any pin-up art lover or Goddess worshipper, "Jade Dawn" measures 11” x 17” and comes with a postcard Certificate of Authenticity, signed by the artist. (C: 0-1-2) Print, 11x17, FC SRP: $25.00 "GREEN BRA" DIGITAL PRINT SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL Print, 11x17, FC SRP: $25.00 "TONGUE TIED" DIGITAL PRINT SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL Print, 11x17, FC SRP: $25.00 LITTLE EVA INK CREATOR CHRONICLES: BILL SIENKIEWICZ DVD by Robin Dale & Bill Sienkiewicz For the first time in a comprehensive interview, Bill talks about his eclectic, electric, unique artwork, which has made him one of the most compelling and original artists of our time. This discussion with interviewer Robin Dale covers Sienkiewicz's prolific career from his start on Moon Knight to his incredible artistic transformation of the mid-80's! (C: 0-1-2) DVD SRP: $24.95 MASTERPIECE COMICS FULL MOON CRAZE #3 by Master, Feliciano & Tournas Paulina's escape attempt is thwarted by Rane. Despite his own inner conflict, Rane takes steps to make sure she can't escape. Putting him in conflict with Lorena, who wants her out of the way. Meanwhile, Angel learns of the history of Crescent Cove and that the werewolves see him as a fulfillment of an age old prophecy. MATURE THEMES 24pgs, FC (3 of 6) SRP: $3.95 METALLIC ROSE COMICS REVOLUTION ON THE PLANET OF THE APES PACK by Various Mr. Comics' critically acclaimed Revolution on the Planet of the Apes series is shrink-wrapped together in one complete 6 issue set! Called "one of the top ten comic series of 2006" by Scripps-Howard news services, this is the Planet of the Apes comic that fans have dreamed of for decades. With art and story by award winning writers and artists such as Ty Templeton, Tom Fowler, Salgood Sam, Denis Rodier and more! Get your stinking paws on this set, you damn dirty humans! (C: 0-1-2) Pack (6) SRP: $14.95 MIRAGE STUDIOS TALES OF THE TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES #43 by Laird, Berger, Lawson & Talbot Love is in the air with this special Valentine's Day issue that features the story of how April O'Neil and Casey Jones got engaged! Unfortunately for our heroes it's not all romance when Casey's no-good cousin Sid turns up with the Foot Clan to spoil the fun and break a few hearts along the way! 32pgs, B&W SRP: $3.25 TALES OF THE TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES: THE COLLECTED BOOKS VOLUME 5 TP by Steve Murphy & Jim Lawson Mystic battles, the fate of Klunk the cat, hot-rodding ghosts from the desert of doom, giant bugs of the Apocalypse, a battle royale with the Foot Clan, and more await you in this classic tome from Mirage Studios' monster creators, Jim Lawson and Steve Murphy! Collects Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles issues #2, #9, #15, #17, and #25. SC, 152pgs, B&W SRP: $13.00 MOONSTONE CLASH TP by Greg Karras, Corey Hamscher & Anthony Tan Earth's greatest heroes defeat vicious alien invaders, but only with catastrophic results. From the ruins, a new society emerges — one governed by super-humans. To new order, benevolent at first, soon becomes a totalitarian regime. Humankind, however, will not submit. Armed with guts, guile and skill, C.L.A.S.H. unites to overthrow its super-powered oppressors! SC, 128pgs, FC SRP: $16.99 KOLCHAK THE NIGHT STALKER: SOUND OF FEAR TP by Gentile, Dawidziak, Von Eeden & Figueroa Before The X-Files, there was Carl Kolchak, TV's first paranormal investigator! "Eve of Terror" is adapted from a script that was leftover from the television series, but never filmed! Government conspiracies, unexplained deaths, secret scientific experiments, and a modern day miracle, all wrapped up in one "racing against the clock" tale! Then in "Lambs to the Slaughter," Kolchak has to find a series of missing teenagers in the cesspool of downtown Hollywood. What does a wealthy industrialist and his genetic manipulation dreams of having a son have to do with it? And is there a mythical monster lying in wait for these kids, as well as for Kolchak? Against all spine-tingling odds, it's up to Kolchak to find out, and survive long enough to let the truth be known! (C: 0-1-2) SC, 104pgs, FC SRP: $13.99 KOLCHAK THE NIGHT STALKER: THE LOVECRAFTIAN HORROR by C.J. Henderson & Jaime Calderon Carl Kolchak has seen it all, from vampires and zombies to witches, ghosts, and even the minions of Hell, itself. By rights, nothing should shake this indominable reporter anymore. But, when he follows the trail begun by the photographing of a strange sea creature — one more reminiscent of the creature from the black lagoon than a shark or tuna — he finds himself drawn into a nightmare world so fantastic, so utterly alien and frighteningly dark that even his massive psychic defenses begin to crumble! The first meeting between Carl Kolchak and the evil horror that is the Cthulhu Mythos, H.P. Lovecraft's enduring world of gods and monsters, is back in print! SC, 96pgs, FC SRP: $13.95 THE PHANTOM #22 by Bullock, Szilagyi, Coggiola & Pedroza "Checkmate," Part 2 (of 5). The biggest arc in Moonstone's Phantom run, culminating in the double sized issue #25, continues! After the tragic conclusion to last issue, The Phantom must pick up the pieces and move forward to discover who is responsible. However, his mourning is violently interrupted when war comes to the Deep Woods. 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.50 STAR OF THE MONTH THE PHANTOM CHRONICLES: NEW TALES OF THE GHOST WHO WALKS SC by Various Features 17 new prose short stories of The Phantom! To the outside world, this man — The Phantom — seemingly immortal, has always worn the mask. As the legend grew, it transcended the life of any one mortal. And that legend became The Phantom! Includes works by Craig Shaw Gardner (Battlestar Galactica, Buffy the Vampire Slayer), Steven Grant, Clay & Susan Griffith, CJ Henderson, Howard Mackie, David Michelinie, Mike Oliveri, Martin Powell, Ed Rhoades, Trina Robbins, Dan Wickline, and more! (MAR073599) (C: 0-1-2) SC, 6x9, 240pgs, B&W SRP: $15.95 ********************************************************************** THE PHANTOM: JUNGLE ACTION TP by Various Included here are amazing adventure tales of Blood Diamonds, Slavery, Zombies, an angry female Aviatrix, and the ever present sinister Singh Brotherhood! The Phantom also comes to the urban jungle here in America, has a run in with the FBI, is out-gunned on a speeding train, and comes face to face with a secret from his past! All of this and more in this massive tome! If you haven't yet caught on to the Phantom, this volume is the one to get! Collects The Phantom #5-11. 200pgs, FC SRP: $19.99 THE PHANTOM: LEGACY GN (NEW PRINTING) by Ben Raab & Pat Quinn The ultimate Phantom story is back in print! The origin of the Phantom as you've never seen it before — as told by the Ghost Who Walks himself! Ripped from the pages of the very first Chronicle, written by Ben Raab and illustrated by Pat Quinn and Art Lyon. It reveals how a centuries-old tradition of fighting piracy, cruelty and injustice was passed down from one generation of Walkers to the next! 7x10, 96pgs, FC SRP: $13.95 MYRIAD PUBLICATIONS TALES OF THE MOONLIGHT CUTTER VOL 3: TEARS OF THE DEAD GN by Dale Berry The long-awaited new adventure! A murdering spirit stalks a forbidden palace as Shen Hua Yen battles to protect the Emperor’s son! (C: 0-1-2) SC, 7x10, 88pgs, B&W SRP: $11.95 NBM DUNGEON MONSTRES VOLUME 1 TP by Mazan, Menu, Trondheim & Sfar Welcome to the branch of Dungeon focusing on the great adventures of secondary characters and presented by leading guest artists! In this volume, Jean-Christophe Menu — best known as the head of the publishing company L'Association — presents Alcibiades the wizard in "The Crying Giant." His all-seeing giant's eye cannot stop crying, flooding the entire dungeon. They must find the Giant who gave his eye to remedy this rather wet situation. Mazan also presents the story of John-John the Terrible, the monster split into two living halves. 96pgs, FC SRP: $12.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A DUNGEON PARADE TP'S by Sfar, Trondheim, & Larcenet The Dungeon Parade series presents light humorous stories of the adventures of Marvin the vegetarian dragon and Herbert the Timorous. In Volume 1, Dungeon has competition as, right in front of their noses, another dungeon has sprung up and is attracting away the adventurers! Then in Volume 2, the Dungeon is attacked by a swarm of flying venomous toads so large it almost succumbs as the perpetrators look to get free rein inside! Unacceptable! VOLUME 1 (DEC063785)—SC, 6x9, 64pgs, FC SRP: $9.95 VOLUME 2—SC, 6x9, 64pgs, FC SRP: $9.95 STARS OF THE MONTH DUNGEON: THE EARLY YEARS VOLUME 1 GN by Blain, Sfar, & Trondheim Fun, adventure, suspense, and wry satire! In this first story of the Early Years, see the Keeper barely an adult, and leaving his family to go find fortune in a time of chaos and darkness! (JUN053082) SC, 6x9, 96pgs, FC SRP: $14.95 DUNGEON TWILIGHT GN'S by Joann Sfar & Lewis Trondheim In this tongue-in-cheek fantasy/horror series, Herbert's fictitious princess is seen as in distress to lure more hapless warriors to the Dungeon. Dungeon — a mighty castle filled with monsters, trolls, and goblins — is kept by a wily bird, the Dungeon Keeper, and is the object of desire of many an uncouth and disgusting form of life, and afterlife! VOLUME 1: DRAGON CEMETARY (DEC053127)—SC, 6x9, 96pgs, FC SRP: $14.95 VOLUME 2 (MAY063307)—SC, 6x9, 96pgs, FC SRP: $14.95 ********************************************************************** NO GREATER JOY GOOD AND EVIL VOLUME 1 TP by Pearl, Bulanadi & Cearly Good and Evil is a story of the Bible told chronologically from Creation to the End Times, illustrated in a style popular with today's youth. Written by best-selling author and storyteller Michael Pearl and drawn by the incredibly talented Danny Bulanadi, former Marvel comic artist. SC, 7x10, 320pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95 ONI PRESS INC. JUMPER: JUMPSCARS GN by Defilippis, Weir & Hurtt A prequel to the upcoming Hayden Christiansen and Samuel L. Jackson feature film from director Doug Liman (Mr. & Mrs. Smith), Jumpscars pulls back the world we know to reveal a spectacular and ancient war being waged under our very noses! For centuries Jumpers have lived among us — special individuals with the ability to teleport or "jump" nearly anywhere in the world. For almost as long, the Paladins, a secret and powerful order, have protected us from these dangerous and unpredictable individuals, sacrificing everything to keep humanity safe! SC, 6x9, 104pgs, FC SRP: $14.95 MAINTENANCE VOLUME 2 TP by Massey & Rodriguez Doug and Manny are off on their most sensational, incredible, uncanny, and amazing adventure yet — you might even call it “fantastic!” When super-intelligent, teensy-weensy creatures claim the TerroMax sewers as their own personal fiefdom, it’s up to our intrepid heroes — er, janitors — to hit the drain pipes and clean up these micro-invaders once and for all! MATURE THEMES SC, 6x9, 96pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 WASTELAND #15 by Antony Johnston & Chris Mittenx A brand-new story arc begins here! But don't take our word for it! Here's what one of the sand-eaters from issue #15 had to say — FINAAALEEE IZZA SANDIIZ ORRAAGIIIIIIN! SEEEEAS KIIIILSA NASSSSSTIS! INTRADUZIIIIN MEBSAA! IZZA BESSSTIIIZU DIS FAAAA! Cover by Ben Templesmith. MATURE THEMES 32pgs, B&W SRP: $3.50 STARS OF THE MONTH LAST CALL VOLUME 1 GN by Vasilis Lolos While out on a midnight drive, two friends are hit by the "Ghost Train," an inter-dimensional soul carrier. They wake to discover themselves stuck on the train with no way out and no ticket, which is a problem when the conductor comes around. As they desperately search for an escape, the boys uncover clues that lead them deeper into the train’s musty cabins and into the path of a killer! (APR073883) MATURE THEMES SC, 136pgs, B&W SRP: $11.95 MAINTENANCE VOLUME 1: IT'S A DIRTY JOB TP by James Massey & Robbi Rodriguez You think your job is bad? Well, Doug and Manny have you beat! These guys are janitors! But they’re not your typical custodial crew — no, sir! They work for TerroMax, Inc., the world’s biggest and best evil science think tank! When they’re not dealing with toxic spill monsters and menial time machine repairs, they have to contend with their boss, a multitude of mad scientists, jetpack-equipped cavemen, alien repomen, and the cute girl who works at reception! (MAR073639) MATURE THEMES SC, 6x9, 96pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 ********************************************************************** SCOTT PILGRIM VOLUME 2: VS THE WORLD GN by Bryan Lee O’Malley Scott's life has taken a bit of a detour, but he's going to take steps to get everything back under control. There's Knives Chau, there's Ramona Flowers, there's his band, there's six or seven evil ex-boyfriends floating around, and there's a couple little things from out of Scott's past that might end up seeming a lot more important really soon! (DEC042750) MATURE THEMES SC, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $11.95 STAR OF THE MONTH TWELVE REASONS WHY I LOVE HER GN by Jamie S. Rich & Joelle Jones A romance novel told in twelve individual vignettes, Twelve Reasons explores the relationship of young couple Gwen and Evan, and the ups and downs of their relationship. (AUG063489) MATURE THEMES SC, 144pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95 ********************************************************************** PAPERCUTZ TALES FROM THE CRYPT #5 by Various Think the new Tales From The Crypt is too tame? Not gruesome enough for blood-thirsty fans? Well, check out this issue's twin tales of women wronged! A player named Louis picks on the female in New Orlean's French Quarter — and ultimately winds up conscious as his body rapidly decomposes in "Ignoble Rot." A drug dealer wired for sound — his cell phone is built into his skull — is responsible for a childhood friend's fatal overdose. He shows up at the funeral and shamelessly seduces the deceased's sister, and that's when things really start to get nasty in "Crystal Clear." All this, plus the horror hosts with the most bad puns! 48pgs, FC SRP: $3.95 TALES FROM THE CRYPT VOLUME 3: ZOMBIELICIOUS by Various Four more fright-filled tales! First, poor Andy Dabbstein learns in "Extra Life" that playing Ogre Continent online in a virtual world can in reality have deadly consequences. Then, a would-be horror novelist meets her favorite writer and learns the shocking secret of "The Queen of the Vampires!" And not even your breakfast cereal is safe — find out the real reason why kids must eat their Chocolate Stuffed Fruit Grain Cereal in "Kid Tested, Mom Approved." Plus more, more, more, in the EC horror tradition! Available in softcover and collector's hardcover editions. COLLECTOR'S EDITION HC—HC, 5x7, 112pgs, FC SRP: $12.95 SOFTCOVER—SC, 5x7, 112pgs, FC SRP: $7.95 PENCIL NECK STUDIOS BUSHI TALES #3 by Beaty, Workman & Stewart "Last Titan," Part 3. The Budo Institute is under siege by the forces of darkness! It's the Bushi of Hachiman versus the Cyclops in "Marked for Death," the final chapter of "Last Titan." This issue includes three character data sheets and two bonus stories. (C: 0-1-0) 48pgs, B&W (3 of 3) SRP: $3.95 PHILOMEL BOOKS STAR OF THE MONTH BRIAN JACQUES' REDWALL GN by Brian Jacques, Stuart Moore & Bret Blevins The classic fantasy adventure that launched the Redwall phenomenon is now available as a graphic novel! Illustrated by artist Bret Blevins, Redwall: The Graphic Novel brings to life all the battles, all the heroes, and all the villains in a fun new format perfect for those just entering Jacques' mesmerizing Redwall world or the countless existing fans of the series! (AUG073916) (C: 0-1-2) SC, 6x9, 144pgs, B&W SRP: $12.99 ********************************************************************** PICTUREBOX GODDESS OF WAR #1 by Laura Weinstein Goddess of War traces the life of the title character, from her majestic beginnings as the best Valkyrie and the great granddaughter of Thor, to her present position as the Goddess. But she’s bored of determining the outcome for all wars on earth. So she leaves her isolated planet of vampires, wolves and volcanoes to visit Earth, where she quits her job being a Goddess to be with her lover, the Apache Chief. This angers her boss, the king of the Gods, and he decides to exact vengeance upon them. Will he succeed in punishing them or will the lovers escape the hand of fate? Goddess of War is based on the character that Weinstein plays in her rock band, Flaming Fire. The story will be told in deluxe, oversized format with both pen and ink and etchings. MATURE THEMES RES. from Previews Vol. XVII #8 (AUG073917) SC, 11x17, 32pgs, PC (1 of 4) SRP: $12.95 PLATINUM STUDIOS HERO BY NIGHT #2 (ONGOING) by DJ Coffman Jack has accepted he wants to be Hero by Night. But he's going to do it right, learn his craft, and start out slow. Wrong! The unstoppable Saul Simian is back, and Jack is his target. It's a race against the clock as Jack juggles being a superhero and have a fiance! 32pgs, FC $3.99 ATLANTIS RISING #5 by Scott O. Brown & Tim Irwin Angelica reveals Kaya to the world on national television, while Lady Rianna faces her sentence and Lord Polaris gets his hands on the Czar of Bombs! Don't miss the explosive final chapter of this sci-fi war epic! 32pgs, FC $3.99 INCURSION #4 by Jay Busbee & Axel Medellin Air Force Sergeant Ray Montgomery and Dr. Rebecca Drake have discovered a way to cross over to the shadowy netherworld known as Twilight. Unfortunately, they now find themselves in the midst of the epic Twilight War. They must fight their way through an entire demon army to fulfill Ray's promise to rescue the embattled men that he left behind. 32pgs, FC $3.99 ALIEN AT LARGE GN by Bob Keenan & Richard Larson Alien ambassador Boxavo Tan means well, but he’s dumb as a post. He has an uncanny ability to turn every situation into a catastrophe. Once he’s set on a course of action, the only thing his handlers can do is clean up the mess! SC, 100pgs, FC $14.99 KISS 4K #1—DESTROYER EDITION by Laura Weinstein Goddess of War traces the life of the title character, from her majestic beginnings as the best Valkyrie and the great granddaughter of Thor, to her present position as the Goddess. But she’s bored of determining the outcome for all wars on earth. So she leaves her isolated planet of vampires, wolves and volcanoes to visit Earth, where she quits her job being a Goddess to be with her lover, the Apache Chief. This angers her boss, the king of the Gods, and he decides to exact vengeance upon them. Will he succeed in punishing them or will the lovers escape the hand of fate? Goddess of War is based on the character that Weinstein plays in her rock band, Flaming Fire. The story will be told in deluxe, oversized format with both pen and ink and etchings. HC, 40pgs, FC SRP: $50.00 PRAXIS COMICS ANDREA D #2 by Alex Lei & Walter Geovani After an unexpected invitation to meet one of her old colleagues from the special forces, Andrea Dour discovers more pieces to the puzzle of the sinister kidnapping of her cousin Sissi, and other pregnant women in the region of "The Boiler." As Andrea reencounters Lam, she's made aware of shocking evidence of the reasons — and people — behind her cousin's disappearance. But Andrea's still unaware of the high price she must pay to accomplish her goal and save her cousin — and it's a price she's already begun to pay! MATURE THEMES SC, 24pgs, B&W (2 of 3) SRP: $2.99 PURE IMAGINATION PUBLISHING THE COMPLETE JACK KIRBY TP'S by Jack Kirby & Joe Simon The work of Jack Kirby, "The King of Comics," continues to be reprinted in this ongoing series. This time it's two volumes from the fall of 1947, and features a red-hot series of stories by Kirby in his prime! Volume 4 contains material including "My Date," "The Flyin’ Fool," "Lockjaw the Alligator," crime stories, and the first issue of Young Romance. Volume 5 features three Flyin' Fool stories, his last Lockjaw the Alligator, and Earl The Rich Rabbit stories; crime from Headline Comics; and high-school humor from My Date Comics. RES. from Previews Vol. XVII #3 (MAR073661) VOLUME 4—SC, 8x11, 160pgs, B&W SRP: $25.00 VOLUME 5—SC, 8x11, 160pgs, B&W SRP: $25.00 DEAD END YELLS, WEDDING BELLS, COCKLE SHELLS, & DIZZY SPELLS GN by Leo Gorcey Bowery Boy/Dead-End Kid Leo Gorcey's autobiography, out-of-print for forty years! A behind-the-scenes look at the life and loves of one of America's favorite funny-men. Lavishly illustrated with stills, poster art, and candid photos. (C: 0-1-1) SC, 6x9, 160pgs, B&W SRP: $15.00 RADIO COMIX FURRLOUGH #181 by Various Your only monthly source for anthropomorphics — for seventeen years! Kevin I. Muranaka presents more vampire hunting adventure in "The Ioan Wan Chronicles." Plus, the fast-paced action adventure of "Cosmic Dash" by David Davis and "Treasure Hunters" by Remi Perron! (C: 0-0-1) 32pgs, B&W SRP: $3.99 GENUS #87 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL 32pgs, B&W SRP: $3.99 REBELLION 2000 AD #1572-1575 The UK's award-winning cult SF anthology title ramps up the action and excitement in 2008 with brand new stories of Judge Dredd, Strontium Dog, and more! (C: 0-1-2) #1572—Magazine, 32pgs, PC SRP: $4.50 #1573—Magazine, 32pgs, PC SRP: $4.50 #1574—Magazine, 32pgs, PC SRP: $4.50 #1575—Magazine, 32pgs, PC SRP: $4.50 ABC WARRIORS: HELLBRINGER GN by Pat Mills & Kev Walker Here the boundaries between artificial intelligence and human intelligence are explored and the history of how the Atomic, Bacterial, Chemical robots were initiated into the service of the Khaos agency, and tested on subsequent missions. Packed full of non-stop action and stunning artwork! (C: 0-1-2) SC, 112pgs, FC SRP: $23.50 JUDGE DREDD MEGAZINE #268 by Various Enter the brutal world of law enforcer Judge Dredd every month! All-new stories feature in this explosive issue. Plus, interviews, reviews, and much more! (C: 0-1-2) Magazine, 64pgs, PC SRP: $7.50 SLÁINE: WARRIOR'S DAWN GN by Mills, Kincaid, Belardinelli & McMahon Tir Nan Og — the Land of the Young — is a violent world, home to warring tribes who worship gods both benign and malevolent. One such tribe is the Sessair, brave warriors of enormous skill, and the best of them is a young barbarian named Sláine Mac Roth. In this collection of Sláine's adventures, meet the hero himself and his repellent dwarf companion, Ukko, and be introduced to the customs and wonder of his world — and the horrors, like the Sloughs, sinister magicians who worship death and destruction and can raise armies of the dead to do their dark bidding! (C: 0-1-2) SC, 208pgs, B&W SRP: $28.50 STONE ISLAND GN by Ian Edginton & Simon Davis Dartmoor, 2006. On this vast and desolate moorland stands Long Barrow Maximum Security Prison, home to some of the UK's most dangerous inmates. David Sorrel has just been sentenced to life there following his conviction for murdering his wife and her lover. As a new fish, he faces intimidation and persecution at the hands of Long Barrow's resident psychopaths! (C: 0-1-2) SC, 112pgs, FC SRP: $23.50 RED 5 COMICS ABYSS #3 by Rubio, Marangon & Schley Quiver, the latest in the long line of Arrow's ill-fated sidekicks, has been missing for three weeks. Eric, son of the super-villain Abyss, may hold the key to her location — and a plot of world domination. But it will take a trip to Oakland to find a man soulful enough to help! 32pgs, FC (3 of 4) SRP: $2.95 ATOMIC ROBO #5 by Clevenger, Wegener & Pattison An anomaly in Italy leads ROBO to a secret Helsingard lair filled with memories of battles past. But behind the "end boss" doors, protectors have awoken. Is this the end of ATOMIC ROBO and his famed Action Science League? 32pgs, FC (5 of 6) SRP: $2.95 NEOZOIC #3 by Paul Ens & J. Korim Thousands of dinosaurs descend on Monanti and the entire Predator Defence League is called into action. But if the walls breaks, are the elite warriors enough to protect the city? And who or what is behind the lizard invasion? 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.95 RENAISSANCE PRESS AMELIA RULES BOOKSHELF EDITIONS by Jimmy Gownley New school, new friends, and a new life are what’s in store for 9-year-old Amelia McBride. Forced out of Manhattan and into small-town life after her parents’ divorce, Amelia struggles to keep her sanity among her new friends. Told with hip wit and charm, Volume 1 collects issues #1-5 of the acclaimed series. Volume 2 collects issues #6-10 as Amelia lives life, suffers loss, and kisses a ninja. Volume 3 collects issues #11-16 as Amelia may be moving again, new friend Trish is hiding a terrible secret, and superhero-wannabe Reggie has vowed to destroy the evil Legion of Steves. VOLUME 1—SC, 6x9, 176pgs, FC SRP: $11.99 VOLUME 2—SC, 6x9, 176pgs, FC SRP: $11.99 VOLUME 3 (JUN078074)—SC, 6x9, 176pgs, FC SRP: $11.99 ROOSTER TEETH PRODUCTIONS LLC RT COMICS YEAR ONE TP by Griffon Ramsey & Luke McKay From the creators of Red VS Blue. This amazing book collects the first year of the world's most popular web comic. Follow the hijinks of the world's most notoriously unprofessional video game office! (C: 0-1-0) MATURE THEMES SC, 7x10, 192pgs, FC SRP: $16.95 RUDE DUDE PRODUCTIONS NEXUS #101 by Mike Baron and Steve Rude "Space Opera," Act 3 (of 4). “The Past Swung Up and Hit Me Like a Rake” will leave you breathless. Can it really be Kreed, the most lethal Quatro of all time? But how? He killed himself! The answer will blow your mind. The situation with the Elvonics is at boiling point. Elvon Supreme leads the greatest fleet ever launched on Ylum. Nexus travels to Earth to address the United Planets. His speech is not well received. Ylum will be embargoed, if it survives Elvon’s assault force. Old friends return, and old enemies, in the most shocking climax of any comic this year! Available in a regular edition and a limited signed and numbered edition. RES. from Previews Vol. XVII #7 (JUL073790) REGULAR—32pgs, FC MSRP: $2.99 SIGNED & NUMBERED—48pgs, FC SRP: $19.95 RUNNING PRESS THE MAMMOTH BOOK OF BEST HORROR COMICS TP by Various Featuring over 60 classics of the 1950's that caused a furor in the United States and sparked legislation to crack down on explicit horror, this volume also includes modern contributors. Plus, 64 pages of full-color illustrations! (C: 0-1-2) SC, 6x9, 448pgs, B&W SRP: $17.95 SCHOLASTIC INC. THE INVENTION OF HUGO CABRET GN by Brian Selznick Caldecott Honor artist Brian Selznick's lavishly illustrated debut novel is a cinematic tour de force not to be missed! Orphan, clock keeper, and thief, Hugo lives in the walls of a busy Paris train station, where his survival depends on secrets and anonymity. But when his world suddenly interlocks with an eccentric, bookish girl and a bitter old man who runs a toy booth in the station, Hugo's undercover life, and his most precious secret, are put in jeopardy! A cryptic drawing, a treasured notebook, a stolen key, a mechanical man, and a hidden message from Hugo's dead father form the backbone of this intricate, tender, and spellbinding mystery. (C: 0-1-1) HC, 544pgs, B&W SRP: $22.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A THE ARRIVAL GN by Shaun Tan The awards and accolades for Shaun Tan’s The Arrival just keep rolling in! In a heartbreaking parting, a man gives his wife and daughter a last kiss and boards a steamship to cross the ocean. He's embarking on the most painful yet important journey of his life — he's leaving home to build a better future for his family. In this wordless graphic novel Shaun Tan captures the immigrant experience through clear, mesmerizing images allowing the reader to experience the main character's linguistic isolation and his ultimate joy. (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. HC, 8x11, 128pgs, B&W SRP: $19.99 SEVEN SEAS ENTERTAINMENT LLC DEAD ALREADY VOLUME 2 GN by Dwayne Alexander Smith & Michael Shelfer Can wisecracking New York detective John Lyon survive long enough to thwart the voodoo curse placed upon him? Find out in this concluding volume of Dead Already! (C: 0-1-2) SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 I, OTAKU: STRUGGLE IN AKIHABARA VOLUME 2 GN by Jiro Suzuki Will Sota's girlfriend be able to save him from the clutches of Mano Takuro, the owner of the legendary collectibles shop, Otakudo Headquarters? Mano has been training Sota to become a true blue, two-dimension-only-loving otaku! The wheels on this non-stop gag train keep turning in this wacky second volume of the world's greatest otaku comic! (C: 0-1-2) MATURE THEMES SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 SILENT DEVIL PRODUCTIONS STAR OF THE MONTH THE DEVIL'S PANTIES COLLECTED EDITION VOLUME 1 TP by Jennie Breeden This semi-autobiographical account of one comic creator's life is sure to leave readers wanting more! Witness Jennie's adventures working in a comic shop, goth clubbing, what it's really like at comic conventions, family holidays, fetish parties, relationships, pirates, and hanging with Jesus and the Devil! Sit back and take a hysterical look at life like you have only imagined, because after all, there's nothing more bizarre than reality! (APR073942) SC, 288pgs, B&W SRP: $19.95 ********************************************************************** DIVISION 18: THE UNION OF NOVELTY COSTUMED PERFORMERS #2 by Matt Bergin & Jeremy Donelson Lou's still fat, Monkey's still a chimp, and Snake is angrier than ever. After the five hunnies fiasco, Snake sticks it to Boss Tony by going corporate. Dress code violations abound as the epic Division 18 trilogy continues! 24pgs, B&W (2 of 3) SRP: $2.99 SIRIUS ENTERTAINMENT AKIKO FLIGHTS OF FANCY: THE HIGH FLYING EXPANDED EDITION TP — SIGNED PLATE LIMITED EDITION by Mark Crilley Mark Cilley's re-imagined Akiko collection is now even fancier! Each copy of this limited edition version of The High Flying Expanded Edition comes with a signed and numbered color print by Mark Crilley and a piggy-back copy of the Akiko Note Pad! Celebrate 12 years of adventures on Planet Smoo with this super-sized collectible! Written and illustrated by Mark Crilley, this edition is limited to 120 signed and numbered copies. RES. from Previews Vol. XVII #4 (APR073947) SC, 264pgs, B&W SRP: $34.95 STERLING PUBLISHING ALL-ACTION CLASSICS: DRACULA GN by Michael Mucci & Ben Caldwell Before the dozens of night stalkers were slain by Buffy, there was the first and the best — Dracula! And now, everyone’s favorite bloodsucker is back, and captured in a thrillingly told, spine-tingling graphic novel! Originally written by Bram Stoker in 1897, Dracula gave the world one of literature’s most compelling characters. Michael Mucci translates the tale into amazing, action-packed images with meticulous attention paid to the finer details in each piece of art — from facial expressions, to the historical accuracy of costuming, architecture, and heraldry. (C: 0-1-2) RES. from Previews Vol. XVI #8 (AUG063544) SC, 6x9, 128pgs, FC SRP: $6.95 SPINNER RACK COMICS THE HONOR BRIGADE #6 by Tom Stillwell & Brad Bower This is it! The action packed final issue with Toy Boy and company battling the faux Honor Brigade. It’s Toy Boy vs. Slam, Toy Boy vs. Flechette, Toy Boy vs. Conroy… Toy Boy vs. Gravity? Don’t miss out on the fun! 28pgs, B&W (6 of 6) SRP: $2.95 STERLING PUBLISHING ALL-ACTION CLASSICS: TOM SAWYER GN by Tim Mucci & Rad Sechrist With its lively, fun narrative and irrepressible hero, Tom Sawyer is tailor-made for the graphic novel form. Just imagine such classic moments as Tom and Becky in the bat-filled cave, or the hilarious fence-painting incident captured in bright and atmospheric images. Tim Mucci, one of the most talented up-and-coming comics' illustrators today, has endowed each character with personality and every scene with movement and energy. Every frame is filled with such detail — from the buildings to the carefully created backgrounds — that readers will feel as if they could step right into Twain’s wonderful world! (C: 0-1-2) RES. from Previews Vol. XVI #8 (AUG063545) SC, 6x9, 128pgs, FC SRP: $6.95 TALCMEDIA PRESS DREADNOUGHT: INVASION SIX #1 by Richard F. Roszko To mark the 300th anniversary of the Galactic Imperium's expanion into space, Lord Commodore Ranor Broxton and his wife, the Lady Alianna Broxton are selected to lead an expedition to an uncharted nebula. Before Ranor can join Alianna, an unknown enemy launches a massive invasion with Alianna's remote outpost as its first target! SC, 36pgs, FC SRP: $3.95 TESHKEEL MEDIA GROUP THE 99 #5 by Al-Mutawa, Nicieza, Wagner, Cifuentes & Rubenstein The 99 are trapped by the mysterious Blackwolf and the agent of Rughal! With Dr. Ramzi out of the picture, who will save them? Enter Fatah the Opener, Hadya the Guide, Rafie the Lifter, and Baqi the Everlasting. Can Raqib convince them to become the newest member of The 99? And how can they succeed where the rest of The 99 have failed? 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 TITAN PUBLISHING NEMI VOLUME 1 GN by Lise Myhre Meet Nemi Montoya — the vegetarian, cynical/romantic, hilariously honest twenty-something goth — in this brand new collection from artist Lise Myhre! A superstar in her native Norway, this gorgeous hardcover collects for the first time over 200 Nemi newspaper strips in the English language and is perfect for goth-tinged fans of Emily the Strange and Ruby Gloom! Hang out with Nemi and her friends, including her roommate, the blue-haired Cyan; hear opinions on romance and dating; learn how she feels about birch trees, spiders, and blondes; and generally experience the highs and lows of being Nemi! (C: 0-1-2) RES. from Previews Vol. XVII #7 (JUL073812) HC, 7x9, 160pgs, FC SRP: $14.95 TITAN BOOKS UK STARS OF THE MONTH SPIDER-MAN ICON HC by Steve Saffel With a foreword by Marvel legend Stan Lee himself, this spectacular, full-color hardcover charts Spider-Man throughout pop culture, from his four-color comics days to his big-budget blockbuster present, the entire phenomenon, including interviews with key writers and artists, rare images of merchandise, and unseen artwork from the cartoons and movies! Renowned expert Steve Staffel combines a wealth of knowledge and incredibly rare archive material to create the essential book for Spider-fans! Available in regular edition and a Stan Lee-signed Previews Exclusive hardcover editions. REGULAR HARDCOVER—HC, 10x12, 320pgs, FC SRP: $49.95 LIMITED STAN LEE SIGNED EDITION—HC, 10x12, 320pgs, FC SRP: $100.00 ********************************************************************** TITAN PUBLISHING WALLACE & GROMIT: CRACKING CAPERS HC by Abnett & Hansen Stars of their very own Oscar-winning, blockbuster movie, Wallace & Gromit return for more exciting comic-strip extravaganzas alongside fan favorites Shaun the Sheep and the dastardly Feathers McGraw in Wallace & Gromit: Cracking Capers — The Best Of Wallace & Gromit! In the first of four full-color incredible adventures for kids and adults alike, Gromit is kidnapped by Feathers, forcing Wallace to rob a bank! There’s more inventions madness in the next tale when Wallace’s creations go haywire; our heroes get mixed up in the hunt for a UFO; and finally there’s mind swap mayhem as Shaun and Gromit accidentally exchange brains! (C: 0-1-2) HC, 9x12, 48pgs, FC SRP: $12.95 TOKYOPOP FLCL (NOVEL) VOLUME 1 TP Author: Yoji Enokido Naota’s life is not simple. He lives with his eccentric father and grandfather in a city distinguished by a gigantic hand-iron shaped factory perched on a hill. His brother’s ex-girlfriend makes passes at him. And to top it all off, an impish, playful alien has run him over with her Vespa and smacked him in the head with a bass guitar! Little does he know that this is only the beginning of his involvement in an interplanetary ideological war. SC, 5x7, 192pgs (1 of 3) $9.99 FRUITS BASKET VOLUME 19 GN Creator: Natsuki Takaya As the Fruits Basket saga continues, Tohru is conflicted as she realizes that she might love Kyo more than her mom. Shigure shows up to let her know that he knows that she knows all about Kureno and Akito, and to let her know that all the members of the Zodiac look down on Kyo. If she wants to save Kyo, she has to create some trigger to break his curse. SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (19 of 23) $9.99 GAKUEN ALICE VOLUME 2 GN Creator: Tachibana Higuchi Rating: T (Teen Age 13+) for Mild Sexuality, Aggression Mikan is officially admitted into Alice Academy, but things still aren’t exactly going smoothly. Natsume still bullies her, her class ranking couldn’t be lower, some of the teachers are outright hostile, and she has been forbidden to contact anyone outside of the school, including her beloved grandfather, her only family! Luca even warns Mikan: "You’re being watched by the Academy. Don’t trust any teachers including Narumi." Will she be able to find others like her at the school, or will she be betrayed by the only people who she still trusts? SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (2 of 14) $9.99 PRINCESS AI: RUMORS FROM THE OTHER SIDE VOLUME 1 Author: Various Art By: Various Rating: T (Teen Age 13+) Explore the world of Princess Ai with an unforgettable story collection! This gorgeous anthology includes four new manga stories, 30 pages from the upcoming novel, and a sneak peak from the upcoming Princess Ai manga series: The Prism of Midnight Dawn! Each story is bookended by fan and professional art as well as poetry from the original Princess Ai author D.J Milky. SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (1 of 3) $9.99 THE THIRD VOLUME 1 GN Creator: Yuko Ito Rating: OT (Older Teen Age 16+) for Moderate Violence, Moderate Gore Many years after a devastating war that killed 80% of the population, Earth is now being watched by a group of beings known as The Third, named for the third red eye on their forehead that can access various computer systems. Navigating this barren, apocalyptic landscape is Honoka, a jill-of-all-trades that uses her powerful third blue eye to detect life forces in battle as she attempts to keep her friends from the Third’s deadly grasp. SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (1 of 2) $9.99 THE TWELVE KINGDOMS (NOVEL) VOLUME 2: SEA OF WIND—HARDCOVER EDITION Author: Fuyumi Ono Taiki, the unicorn of Tai, must learn to accept not only that he is a unicorn–and not a human! –and that he is in charge of choosing and protecting the king of Tai. While on sacred Mount Ho, he is visited by various men and women, all hoping to be selected as king of Tai. With little guidance, and no knowledge of how to even transform into unicorn form, he must choose a king...will he make the right choice? HC, 5x7, 192pgs (2 of 7) $16.99 +ANIMA VOLUME 7 GN Author: Natsumi Mukai Rating: T (Teen Age 13+) Cooro and his companions travel through a dark tunnel on the way to Sailand. While Nana contemplates telling Husky the truth, he gets separated from the group! When Husky goes to find him, he also gets lost. Will the two of them be able to find Cooro again? And what fate awaits them in Sailand, where +Anima are kept as slaves? SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (7 of 10) $9.99 ROSE HIP ROSE VOLUME 1 GN Creator: Toru Fujisawa Rating: M (Mature Age 18+) for Mild Sexuality, Intense Violence, Excessive Gore, Moderate Fanservice, Tobacco Reference/Use Boy meets girl in this intrigue-filled action series–but the girl is a super spy who must save the world! Although she can barely remember it, 17-year-old Kasumi Asakura (Rose Hip) was trained in the special unit ASALLT to battle in the Cold War that was breaking the world apart. One day, a bored teenage boy named Shohei Aiba meets Asakura–little does he know that his life is about to drastically change! SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (1 of 4) $10.99 FEVER VOLUME 1 GN Creator: Hee Jung Park Rating: OT (Older Teen Age 16+) for Mild Sexuality, Non-Sexual Nondescript Nudity, Mild Violence, Tobacco Reference/Use, Alcohol Use High school student Hyung-in has never been the same since her friend committed suicide. Fed up with the restrictive classroom environment of her prestigious school and the expectations of her family, she just wants out. But when she meets an orphan and a strange country-boy on the bus, she begins an unexpected journey into the unknown, at a mysterious place called "Fever"... SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (1 of 4) $9.99 DEVIL’S BRIDE VOLUME 1 GN Creator: Se-Young Kim Rating: T (Teen Age 13+) for Mild Sexuality After many years of living alone in a deep forest, the devil has gotten lonely and decides to build himself a bride! Slowly he builds his ideal mate from the wishes he’s granted to humans–a body, heart, words, feelings–but when he’s finished...he ends up with a man–and a finicky man at that! SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (1 of 1) $9.99 REBIRTH—VOLUMES 1–3 COLLECTION Creator: WOO Rating: T (Teen Age 13+) The first three volumes of the hit series collected in one action-packed volume for one low price! After being sealed in limbo by a mad sorcerer, the vampire Deshwitat calculated revenge while waiting for the seal to be broken. He is now free, and must take up a quest of not only revenge, but redemption. For the mad sorcerer is now the most powerful person in the world...and bent on destroying the Earth! Joined by an excommunicated exorcist and a spiritual investigator, Deshwitat begins his bloodquest. The hunted becomes the hunter... SC, 5x7, 576pgs, B&W (1 of 1) $12.99 J-POP IDOL VOLUME 1 GN Author: Millenni+M Art By: Toko Yashiro Rating: T (Teen Age 13+) for Tobacco Reference/Use Mika, Key, and Naomi are best friends and they all want to win the J-Idol Audition talent show. But when they win, only Mika is offered to debut! Will their friendship be able to withstand her solo stardom? SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (1 of 3) $9.99 SEDUCTION MORE BEAUTIFUL THAN LOVE VOLUME 1 GN Creator: Hyun-Sook Lee Rating: OT (Older Teen Age 16+) for Moderate Sexuality, Non-Sexual Nondescript Nudity, Mild Violence, Mild Gore, Tobacco Reference/Use, Alcohol Use, Miss Jung is a young, pretty new high school teacher. Handsome, dark, and mysterious, Ryu Min flunked his senior year and is now an adult student in her class. And Mr. Nam, a former classmate and fellow teacher of Miss Jung’s, has been in love with her for years but doesn’t have the courage to tell her. As Ryu Min’s advancements toward Miss Jung increase and Mr. Nam starts to notice, will Miss Jung follow her head or her heart? SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (1 of 5) $9.99 YOUR & MY SECRET VOLUME 1 GN Creator: Ai Morinaga Rating: T (Teen Age 13+) for Mild Sexuality, Mild Fanservice Nanako Momoi is the belle of her high school...just as long as she stays quiet. Once she shows her true self, however, guys’ dreams are shattered because she is a tomboy! Meanwhile, Akira Uehara has the looks and brains...but his personality is so dull nobody notices him. One day, Nanako’s grandfather comes up with a crazy invention and Nanako and Akira end up trading personalities! Can they keep a secret? SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (1 of 4) $9.99 MISSING (NOVEL) VOLUME 2: LETTER OF MISFORTUNE TP Author: Gakuto Coda Confident and knowledgeable, Kyoichi Utsume would be intimidating even if it weren’t for his dark and mysterious past–or the ever-faithful presence of other-wordly Ayame. But even Kyoichi is disquieted by the curse that has befallen his friend Aki Kidono. Magic rituals, family secrets, and internal conflict mix together in a wicked brew–and it falls to Aki’s friends to free her from her curse and the demons that surround her. SC, 5x7, 192pgs (2 of 13) $9.99 SAMURAI DEEPER KYO VOLUME 27 GN Creator: Akimine Kamijyo Yukimura’s wrathful execution of the traitor Shindara is cut short when Kosuke reveals the true reason for Shindara’s supposed betrayal. Yukimura then joins the Mibu side to bring them down from within...but when the Mibu fail to put Nobunaga’s soul into Kyo’s body, the body is claimed by a mysterious stranger! SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (27 of 38) $9.99 ME & MY BROTHERS VOLUME 3 GN Creator: Hari Tokeino Rating: T (Teen Age 13+) When the Miyashita Family goes to a local summer festival, Sakura falls into the twilight zone and encounters Masashi...as a 14-year-old! When Sakura finally returns to the present, will she be able to make peace with him? SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (3 of 7) $9.99 WELCOME TO THE NHK VOLUME 6 GN Author: Tatsuhiko Takimoto Art By: Kendi Oiwa Rating: M (Mature Age 18+) Satou’s hallucinations of Angel-Misaki are getting worse! Having run away from home, he now turns to arcades and pachinko bars for relief...but blows all his money and is reduced to nothing more than a homeless bum. With Yamazaki struggling with his own girl problems, who is Satou to turn to now? Fates are intertwined and character secrets revealed in this volume of otaku-hell! SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (6 of 8) $9.99 REPLAY VOLUME 2 GN Creator: Christy Lijewski Art By: Christy Lijewski Rating: OT (Older Teen Age 16+) Joe and his crew are physically outmatched against the gigantic sea creature, so they start to coax it with food! Will that be enough to overcome the Cadacus? And when the crew finally get a chance to review their map, none of them can decipher it! An attempt to decipher the map brings our crew to a scuffle with the Bone Yard Rivals–which will lead to much much more! SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (2 of 3) $9.99 STEADY BEAT VOLUME 3 GN Creator: Hyun-Joo Seo Rating: T (Teen Age 13+) Leah continues her investigation into her sister’s surprising relationship, while her own relationship with Elijah begins to deepen. And suddenly action must be taken by the school newspapers threatens to outen Sarai! How will Leah react when her sister and family are about to be used in a political play to affect her mother’s congressional seat? Family and personal beliefs come into stark contrast, and Leah will have to decide where her true loyalties lie. SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (3 of 3) $9.99 EAST COAST RISING VOLUME 2 GN Creator: Becky Cloonan Rating: T (Teen Age 13+) Joe and his crew are physically outmatched by the Caducus! They start to coax the gigantic sea creature with food, but will it be enough? To make matters worse, none of them can decipher the map! Stinky Ron and the Bone Yard Rivals steal the map from them–will they be able to get the map back and make a clean escape? SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (2 of 3) $10.99 BECK: MONGOLIAN CHOP SQUAD VOLUME 11 GN Creator: Harold Sakuishi Rating: OT (Older Teen Age 16+) Koyuki is being offered a solo recording deal by none other than Leon Sykes himself! Despite the honor and the incredible opportunity this is, he declines. But is there any hope left for Beck? Ryusuke’s gone, Taira is in another band, Chiba is working at a ramen shop, and Saku is transferring away! Is this the end of Beck? SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (11 of 19) $9.99 GETBACKERS VOLUME 23 GN Author: Yuya Aoki Art By: Rando Ayamine Rating: OT (Older Teen Age 16+) With the Shiki clan members finally assembled, the real battle is about to begin! The Kiriudo send their strongest warriors against the GetBackers, but Ginji still hasn’t regained his electric powers–will he be able to survive with the odds stacked against him? And Ban must face Dokubachi, the powerful Bee Master who wants to even the score! SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (23 of 39) $9.99 HANDS OFF: DON’T CALL US ANGELS VOLUME 2 GN Creator: Kasane Katsumoto Rating: T (Teen Age 13+) for Mild Sexuality, Mild Violence, Mild Gore, Moderate Language After learning about Udou’s power, Yari starts to hang around with him. Suspicious about the change in Yari’s aura, Kiba follows the two and witnesses them showing off their "powers" by hurting random people on the street! Yari then locks Haruhi up in an abandoned cafe...and breaks Kiba’s arm when he asks her about it. Will Kiba be able to save Haruhi...and himself? ! SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (2 of 2) $9.99 KAMIYADORI VOLUME 5 GN Creator: Kei Sanbe Rating: M (Mature Age 18+) For years, the "Searchers"—young, genetically enhanced female trackers–were the first line of defense against the Kamiyadori plague. The Cathedral, the organization behind the Searcher program, depended on these girls to give the human race a fighting chance. But the system is far from perfect...and as it breaks down, the tide slowly turns in the Kamiyadori’s favor. The world’s only chance resides on the shoulders of Jillald and Vivi—the two best Kamiyadori hunters. In this last volume, the climatic final battle will decide the fate of them all! SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (5 of 5) $9.99 KING OF HELL VOLUME 18 GN Author: In-Soo Ra Art By: Jae-Hwan Kim Rating: T (Teen Age 13+) Majeh reveals more of his past and how he became such a strong fighter. The group continues to follow the Insane Hounds through the desert and finally arrive at the Sa Gok headquarters. Will they be able to rescue the kidnapped martial artists–or is it too late? SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (18 of 26) $9.99 LIFE VOLUME 8 GN Creator: Keiko Suenobu Rating: M (Mature Age 18+) Ayumu and Miki get Ayumu’s phone to work and a call gets through to Sonoda! But Akira’s goons soon discover the phone and drag off a drugged Miki while Akira instructs them to start raping Ayumu. Will Sonoda be able to save them in time? SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (8 of 14) $9.99 NEVER GIVE UP VOLUME 7 GN Creator: Hiromu Mutou Rating: T (Teen Age 13+) Kanou finally responds to all of Kiri’s attempts to be friendly and confesses to why he was being so harsh on her. What was his real reason? And will Kanou’s friendship and help be enough to get Kiri through the fashion show–especially with a new crop of obstacles popping up? SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (7 of 13) $9.99 PSYCHIC POWER NANAKI VOLUME 2 GN Creator: Ryo Saenagi Rating: T (Teen Age 13+) for Mild Violence, Mild Gore, Moderate Language, Occultism Trouble seems to follow Nanaki wherever he goes! First he has a female stalker trying to prove his psychic ability, and then his partner Ao is kidnapped by a crystal gazer! Will Nanaki be able to save him in time? SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (2 of 3) $9.99 THE QUEEN’S KNIGHT VOLUME 10 GN Creator: Kim Kang Won Rating: T (Teen Age 13+) Ehren Hwerusute is now a completely different person. Previously sweet and kind, he is now cool-headed and cold-hearted, consumed only by his rationale and logic. Almost unrecognizable in his emotionless state, he is incapable of understanding the first thing about the driving power of life in Phantasma: love. Libera, on the other hand, is beginning to experience her first pangs of early love...towards a very unlikely person! Reino is also starting to realize that he is not invincible, especially after he confesses his feelings to someone who loves someone else! SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (10 of 17) $9.99 QUEENS VOLUME 5 GN Creator: Sung-Hyen Ha Rating: OT (Older Teen Age 16+) Love is no longer just black and white. While Pil-Hyun falls deeper in love with Bok-Nam and realizes just how much he is willing to sacrifice to be with her, Bok-Nam is torn by the love triangle she finds herself in. The man she loved, loves, and perhaps will love again–In-Hyuk An–is leaving her...what will Pil-Hyun do to end her heartache? SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (5 of 5) $9.99 RAVE MASTER VOLUME 27 GN Creator: Hiro Mashima Rating: T (Teen Age 13+) for Mild Fanservice, Mild Violence, Moderate Language, Non-Sexual Nondescript Nudity, Mild Sexual Language Belnika finally realizes what Hardner’s evil scheme must be: he’s planning to fuse himself with Elie to freely summon Endless! But before they can stop him, Belnika and company are captured by native Sentinoids. Will they be able to escape...and will it be in time to save Elie from Hardner? SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (27 of 35) $9.99 SOMEDAY’S DREAMERS: SPELLBOUND VOLUME 5 GN Author: Norie Yamada Art By: Kumichi Yoshizuki Rating: T (Teen Age 13+) Thanks to her persistence and sincerity, Nami is finally able to reach Ryuutaro! Grateful, he invites her to the grave visiting–which, to her surprise, is the site of the accident! Sumomo shows up...as well as the deceased baseball player’s mother! It seems as if Ryuutaro’s nightmares will come true when a confrontation ensues! SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (5 of 5) $9.99 SUPPLI VOLUME 2 GN Creator: Mari Okazaki Rating: M (Mature Age 18+) for Explicit Sexuality, Sexual Partial Nudity, Strong Language, Alcohol Use Minami feels a connection with her co-worker Ogiwara, but their friendship isn’t blossoming into anything more! Who is Mizuho and what is her connection with Ogiwara, and will Minami be able to hang on to the man of her dreams? And to make things harder, things are getting crazy at work! SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (2 of 6) $10.99 TACTICS VOLUME 4 GN Author: Kazuko Higashiyama Art By: Sakura Kinoshita Rating: T (Teen Age 13+) Kantarou and company are duped into exterminating youkai for a woman who turns out to be a key player in a big smuggling ring! Although they manage to escape, the main woman is still at large...and affiliated with Raikou, a fellow youkai exterminator–who is determined to kill the legendary Demon-Eating Tengu! SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (4 of 9) $9.99 YUBISAKI MILK TEA VOLUME 7 GN Creator: Tomochika Miyano Rating: M (Mature Age 18+) Yoshinori’s careless words may have cost him Minamo’s affections forever. Will this give Hidari the chance that she’s been waiting for? Or will Yoshinori be forced to do the unthinkable in an attempt to win Minamo back–give up his cross-dressing as Yuki? ! SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (7 of 7) $9.99 ZIG*ZAG VOLUME 2 GN Creator: Yuki Nakaji Rating: T (Teen Age 13+) for Sexual Innuendo, Non-Sexual Nondescript Nudity, Aggression, Mild Fanservice, Mild Language Time moves quickly in the tiny world of Kazami Dormitory. Follow the adventures of Taiyou, the free spirit with a heart of gold, as he finds his ikebana skills taken to fresh new limits by the challenges of the headboy...and then comes face to face with the ikebana master Shouzan Kirihara! Shouzan is more than just an ikebana master, however...he is also Sonoh’s father! SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (2 of 6) $9.99 VOICE OR NOISE VOLUME 2 GN (YAOI) Creator: Yamimaru Enjin Rating: OT (Older Teen Age 16+) for Moderate Sexuality With their misunderstanding cleared up, Shinichiro and Narusawa are getting closer. But with Acht not having talked for the past six months and a crazy night of drinking and sexual advances from Narusawa’s students, will Shinichiro be able to handle their relationship? SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (2 of 2) $12.99 TOP SHELF PRODUCTIONS DISCOVERED: SCAD SEQUENTIAL ART ANTHOLOGY TP by Various; edited by John Lowe Discovered is a sequential art anthology that asks artists to use a found object as at catalyst for a story. Thirty-seven original stories created by students and alumni of the Savannah College of Art and Design are collected in this book which features some of the most promising young comics creators today. The sequential art faculty selected these outstanding stories from more than 90 stylistically and thematically diverse submissions. This is the SCAD Sequential Art Department’s third anthology! SC, 6x9, 224pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 STAR OF THE MONTH AEIOU GN (NEW PRINTING) by Jeffrey Brown The final chapter of Jeffrey Brown's so-called "Girlfriend Trilogy" explores the subtleties of relationships explored in Clumsy and Unlikely, concentrating on the differences between knowing and loving someone. Told with Brown's trademark expressive drawings AEIOU invokes the reader's relationship with the book as a parallel to being involved with someone. (APR053183) SC, 4x6, 224pgs, B&W SRP: $12.00 ********************************************************************** OFFERED AGAIN O/A BE A MAN by Jeffrey Brown Jeffrey Brown's own self-parody of his "ultra-sensitive" graphic novel, Clumsy. A heaping of in-your-face male chauvinism, over-the-top machismo, and self-involved gratification. For all those jerks who complained that Jeffrey Brown was a sissy, finally you can see him be a man! MATURE THEMES 32pgs, B&W SRP: $3.00 STARS OF THE MONTH BIGHEAD GN by Jeffrey Brown Jeffrey Brown is back — and with a BigHead, no less! Here comes an irreverent and clever super-hero parody featuring the amazing BigHead. His mission? To save an unthankful world while facing the demons of his own failures. Witness inept villains clash with an all-too-emotional hero in an epic graphic novel that leaps all clichés in a single bound. BigHead brings together moral fable, social commentary, and classic comic book action. (AUG043100) SC, 6x9, 128pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95 CLUMSY GN (NEW PRINTING) by Jeffrey Brown From the bittersweet story of a year-long, long-distance relationship, told through snippets of everyday life, to the excruciating detail and intimacy of how Jeffrey Brown lost his virginity, these graphic novels feature a close look into the author's life through an awkward style that both disarms and heightens the emotional impact of each work. (STAR18186) MATURE THEMES SC, 5x7, 232pgs, B&W SRP: $10.00 EVERY GIRL IS THE END OF THE WORLD FOR ME GN by Jeffrey Brown An epilogue to his "Girlfriend Trilogy," this detailing of day-by-day events with five girls over a three-week period will thrill you repeatedly. Witness the ex-girlfriend that comes back into the picture. Wince at the poorly chosen crush. Nod in agreement that the end is never really the end. (FEB063347) MATURE THEMES SC, 4x6, 104pgs, B&W SRP: $8.00 I AM GOING TO BE SMALL GN by Jeffrey Brown Everyone needs something funny to stick in their pocket to read on the train, or on a lunch break, or in line at the DMV. This is that "something." Jeffrey Brown sets aside the sappy sentimentality of his autobiographical comics to bring you this subtle and subversive, laugh-out-loud, giant-size, small collection of gag cartoons. (MAY063437) SC, 5x6, 384pgs, B&W SRP: $14.00 INCREDIBLE CHANGE-BOTS GN by Jeffrey Brown Far away in space, there is a planet populated by machines able to change from robot form to vehicle form — the Incredible Change-Bots! Leaving their war torn planet, the Change-Bots arrive on Earth, where their battle continues, but at what cost? Part parody, part nostalgic tribute, part moral fable, with The Incredible Change-Bots Jeffrey Brown re-invents the shape changing robot genre into a heart stopping action comedy that's full of romance, half drama, and epic battles! (MAY073774) SC, 5x7, 144pgs, FC SRP: $15.00 ********************************************************************** OFFERED AGAIN O/A JEFFERY BROWN'S FEEBLE ATTEMPTS #1 by Jeffrey Brown Collecting some favorite Jeffrey Brown anthology and mini-comic stories, Feeble Attempts is at turns comedic and meaningful. It's densely packed with autobiographical musings, political jabs, Jesus, superheroes, funny job stories, childhood goofiness, and... okay, yes, even a little adolescent relationship drama. But only a little, we promise. (C: 0-1-2) MATURE THEMES SC, 6x9, 48pgs, B&W SRP: $5.00 STAR OF THE MONTH MINISULK GN by Jeffrey Brown The author of the autobiographical classics Clumsy and Unlikely takes a break from books about girls for this humorous short story collection featuring fiction, gags, and autobiography. Included are such gems as "My Brother Knows Kung Fu" and "Action Television Show." (JAN053031) SC, 4x6, 96pgs, B&W SRP: $8.00 ********************************************************************** OFFERED AGAIN O/A TOP SHELF CONVERSATIONS #2 by Jeffrey Brown & James Kochalka In this issue, James Kochalka goes up against rising indy-comics star, Jeffrey Brown. The two cartoonists draw together, exchanging pages back and forth, and trade metaphorical jabs in a discussion that quickly devolves into an argument, which quickly devolves into a brawl about art and comics and the role such things play in our lives. Discussing art and life has never been more action-packed, or funnier! SC, 5x5, 48pgs, B&W SRP: $4.95 UNLIKELY GN by Jeffrey Brown The graphic novel Unlikely explores the nature of relationships in this story of how Jeffrey Brown lost his virginity. Excruciating detail and intimacy, drawn in an awkward style that both disarms and heightens the emotional impact of the work. MATURE THEMES SC, 5x7, 256pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95 STAR OF THE MONTH DEATH BY CHOCOLATE REDUX GN by David Yurkovich Agent Swete — an unlikely hero comprised of organic chocolate and a member of the FBI's Food Crimes Division — and his sharp-tongued partner, Anderson, investigate a series of bizarre, food-inspired crimes. Along they way they encounter a variety of characters including an extraterrestrial canine named Geoffrey, writer Ernest Hemingway, an organized crime lord intent upon finding the life-enabling "eternity pasta," and an eerie, all-devouring trio known as The Metabolators! (APR074010) SC, 7x10, 120pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95 ********************************************************************** TOR BOOKS GREASE MONKEY GN by Tim Eldred Meet young space cadet — and science-fiction buff — Robin Plotnik as he reports for duty as a mechanic aboard the spaceship Fist of Duty. There he meets his superior, Mac Gimbensky, a talking gorilla who is rumored to eat people, and the Barbarians, a squadron of gorgeous female fighter pilots. It would seem that we are in the realm of juvenile sci-fi, bursting with undiluted adolescent male fantasies. But beneath the fantastic trappings, this is really a coming-of-age story that takes the form of a charming romantic comedy. While learning how to fit into shipboard society, Robin cautiously seeks to court a young librarian named Kara. As for the allegedly fearsome Mac, the gorilla not only becomes Robin's mentor and protector, but is something of an overgrown kid, who has a surprisingly touching romance with a female gorilla space fleet admiral! While swimming in some time-tested waters, this work should appeal to readers who appreciate a universal story and nuanced characterization with their space battles. (C: 0-1-2) SC, 7x10, 352pgs, FC SRP: $17.95 TRANSFUZION PUBLISHING GHOST SONATA TP by Gary Reed & Andy Bennett A young man, born with a rare ability to sense the feelings and thoughts of others, is plunged into a family of despair and secrets from years gone past. He becomes and unwilling participant and joins the legacy of torment in the poisonous lies and deceit that have invaded the house. Based loosely on August Strindberg's play, this is the saga of lost opportunities and vengeful hatred. SC, 6x9, 112pgs, B&W SRP: $14.99 JACK THE RIPPER GN by Gary Reed & Mark Bloodworth The shocking murder of five prostitutes in Victorian London ripped apart the society of the civilized world and led to incredible social changes. In this narrative of sequential comic pages, facsimiles of letters and notes, and pictures from the period, a survey of the social setting, the victims, the investigators, and possible suspects are explored. SC, 6x9, 54pgs, B&W SRP: $8.99 OF SCENES AND STORIES TP by Gary Reed & Various A collection of short stories and selected scenes from the diverse and insightful writings of Gary Reed. Covering a variety of genres, the stories are illustrated by some of today's top artists including Guy Davis, Michael Lark, Patrick Zircher, Jim Calafiore, Michael Gaydos, Vince Locke, David Mack, and many others. Each selection is prefaced by Reed where he discusses the work and the artist. Tabbed "blistering good" by Rue Morgue Magazine, this collection also includes pages from the never-published project, The Beatles. SC, 6x9, 320pgs, B&W SRP: $24.99 SAINT GERMAINE VOLUME 2: TALES OF AN IMMORTAL TP by Gary Reed & Various A new collection of Saint Germaine that collects issues #5-8 and the one-shots of Casanova's Lament and Man in the Iron Mask. Saint Germaine is a man who lives forever, feeding off the memories of those who are about to die. In these stories, Germaine reminisces about his old friend, Casanova; searches for the answer of who was the man in the Iron Mask; deals with a friend living in the past of the Sioux Ghost Dance; and delves into the origins of the being known as Kilroy. Artists include Vince Locke, Andy Bennett, James E. Lyle, Tom Bionodillo, and Guy Davis. SC, 6x9, 178pgs, B&W SRP: $19.99 TWOMORROWS PUBLISHING ALTER EGO: THE BEST OF THE LEGENDARY COMICS FANZINE SC edited by Roy Thomas & Bill Schelly In 1961, Jerry Bails and Roy Thomas launched Alter Ego, the first fanzine devoted to comic books and their colorful history. This volume, first published in low distribution in 1997, collects the original 11 issues (published from 1961-78) of Alter Ego, with the creative and artistic contributions of Jack Kirby, Steve Ditko, Wally Wood, John Buscema, Marie Severin, Bill Everett, Russ Manning, Curt Swan, and others, plus illustrated interviews with Gil Kane, Bill Everett, and Joe Kubert! (C: 0-1-2) SC, 8x11, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $21.95 KIRBY FIVE OH 50 YEARS OF KING OF COMICS TP by John Morrow & Jack Kirby The publication that started the TwoMorrows juggernaut presents Kirby Five-Oh!, a special look at the best of everything from Jack Kirby's 50-year career in comics! The regular columnists from The Jack Kirby Collector magazine have formed a distinguished panel of experts to choose and examine the best Kirby story published each year from 1938-1987! Plus, the best covers from each decade! Jack's 50 best unused pieces of art! His 50 best character designs! Also, profiles and commentary by the 50 people most influenced by Kirby's work! To wrap it up, there's a 50-page gallery of Kirby's powerful raw pencil art, and a deluxe color section of photos and finished art from throughout his entire half-century oeuvre. (C: 0-1-2) SC, 14 x10, 168pgs, PC SRP: $19.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A MEGO 8-INCH SUPER-HEROES: THE WORLD'S GREATEST TOYS HC by Benjamin Holcomb An obsessive examination of legendary toy company Mego and the extraordinary line of super-hero action figures that dominated the toy industry throughout the 1970's, Mego 8" Super-Heroes: World's Greatest Toys is a lavishly history illustrated with thousands of charts, checklists and color photographs. Featuring a chronological history of Mego, interviews with former employees and Mego vendors, fascinating discoveries never revealed elsewhere, and thorough coverage of each figure and packaging variant, this full-color hardcover is the definitive guide to Mego! HC, 9x12, 256pgs, FC SRP: $49.95 O/A MODERN MASTERS: IN THE STUDIO WITH MICHAEL GOLDEN DVD Michael Golden is one of the most influential comic book artists of our time. His work on Bucky O'Hare, Dr. Strange, Micronauts, and The 'Nam is the stuff of legend. Now the producers of the Modern Masters book series take you behind-the-scenes and into his studio for a look at the creation of Tunuki, his latest and most personal project to date. This 90-minute DVD provides an exclusive look at the artist at work, as he discusses the processes he undertakes to create a new comics series. DVD, FC SRP: $29.95 UDON ENTERTAINMENT CORP DOROTHY OF OZ VOLUME 2 GN by Son Hee-Jun Lost in the wonderful world of Oz, Mara-Shin has acquired some incredible magical powers, as well as some deadly new enemies! Now, with the help of her friends the telekinetic Abee (codename: Scarecrow), the cyborg Namu (codename: Tin Woodsman), and the chimeric cat-man Tail (codename: Cowardly Lion), she's on a mission to protect the people of Oz from the forces of evil. Mystery, adventure, and more lie along the yellow brick road! SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $11.95 STREET FIGHTER III MANGA VOLUME 2: RYU FINAL TP by Masahiko Nakahira As he seeks the true path of the warrior, Ryu encounters both friends and foes who each want to test their skills against a World Street Fighting Champion. His long-time rival Sagat, the king of Muay Thai, wants to settle the score once and for all to prove who is the ultimate fighter. But this battle is just the opening round, as the deadly Akuma is waiting to face Ryu in a final showdown! SC, 5x8, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95 VANGUARD PRODUCTIONS OFFERED AGAIN O/A HOW TO DRAW DYNAMIC COMIC BOOKS by Rich Buckler Rich Buckler is known for his groundbreaking runs on Fantastic Four, Avengers, Spectacular Spider-Man, X-Men, Teen Titans, and more. Even Stan Lee says, "From the time he drew his first assignments for Marvel Comics, I've been one of his biggest fans. There are few people better qualified to write a book on the subject than Rich Buckler!" Now, after more than thirty-five years in comic books, Buckler reveals the secrets of drawing the heroic figure, the language of storytelling, narrative technique, building a better page, and much more, in focused chapters that build the reader’s skills step-by-step. Available in both softcover and hardcover editions. SOFTCOVER—SC, 7x10, 128pgs, B&W SRP: $19.95 HARDCOVER—HC, 7x10, 128pgs, B&W SRP: $34.95 O/A STEVE DITKO: SPACE WARS by Steve Ditko Steve Ditko: Space Wars collects a wealth of sci-fi stories by the co-creator of Spider-Man! Both futuristic and retro, we span the cosmos to find star-crossed lovers in the backstabbing debacle, "Dead Reckoning." "The Conquered Earth!," "Creature from Corpus III," "The King of Planetoid X," and "Juggernauts of Jupiter" are just a sampling of the pulse-pounding tales featured in Steve Ditko: Space Wars. With the word-of-mouth buzz on Ditko's work due to the recent documentary, In Search of Steve Ditko, no fan of classic sci-fi action or Ditko's quirky artwork will want to miss this! Available in both softcover and hardcover editions. SOFTCOVER—7x10, 100pgs, B&W SRP: $16.95 HARDCOVER—100pgs, B&W SRP: $34.95 VERTICAL INC ANDROMEDA STORIES VOLUME 3 GN by Keiko Takemiya In this final chapter of the epic space opera, King Ithaca and the entire government of the Cosmoralian Empire have been transformed into cyborg minions of a machine army determined to destroy all indigenous biological life. The King's wife, Queen Lilia, and her son, the right Cosmoralian heir, Prince Jimsa, have become refugees in their own dominion, along with a band of resistance fighters, The Mulattos. The resistance effort is led by a healer known simply as "The Old Man," who explains that the future of humanity rests in the messianic destiny of their leader incarnate, who will be known by a red dragon-shaped birthmark. Meanwhile, knowledge surfaces that Prince Jimsa's twin sister, Affle, who bears this birthmark, survived despite being ordered to death at birth by the Cosmoralian Empire because it was believed that royal twins would presage doom! (C: 0-1-2) SC, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $11.95 GUIN SAGA MANGA VOLUME 3: THE SEVEN MAGI GN by Kazuaki Yanagisawa The twenty-five-million copy bestselling Japanese heroic fantasy goes manga! Never has a story been more suited to the form than the pulse-pounding saga of the leopard-masked warrior who cannot remember his own past! King Guin must battle a plague made manifest and controlled by the Seven Magi. But even if the mighty hero vanquishes the Black Plague, how will he ever hope to defeat seven powerful magicians? (C: 0-1-2) SC, 6x9, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95 VIRGIN COMICS SNAKEWOMAN: CURSE OF THE 68 #1 Created by Shekhar Kapur by Zeb Wells & Virgin Studios After the sacking of a sacred Snake Temple at the hands of 68 British soldiers, each generation sees the birth of a "Snake Woman," the human vessel of a Goddess hungry for revenge. It is her destiny to hunt down and kill the reincarnated 68 in a single generation, or be destroyed by one of their number. Now, discover the women who came before Jessica Peterson in a journey through history to explore the Curse of the 68! This issue: In the American West of the 1880's, Johnny Kent rides into Oakley, Kansas, unaware that he's hounded by a legendary outlaw that rides for vengeance. When she arrives, he finds himself alone to face a past he doesn't even know he has! 32pgs, FC $2.99 ED BURNS’ DOCK WALLOPER #4 by Jimmy Palmiotti & Siju Thomas In spite of the several public attempts on his life, Smith charges ahead with his plan to steal an opium shipment to the Chinese and then sell it back to them for a song. But when Smith, Bootsy and Ring-a-Ling are surprised by the Italians on the roofs of Chinatown, the only way out is through a wall of Chinese gangsters, who don't need guns to do serious damage. Neither does Cora, boss Madden's moll, who's got Smith all hot under the collar. But are her advances simply those of a flirtatious flapper, or is there something else going on behind the heart-stopping allure of the boss' girl? 32pgs, FC $2.99 ED BURNS’ DOCK WALLOPER: BLOODY VALENTINE ROUGH CUT by Ed Burns & Jimmy Palmiotti, & Siju Thomas Not sure what to get your doll this Valentine’s Day? Hows about knockin’ her off her feet with a double wallop of Ed Burns’ Dock Walloper in the Bloody Valentine Rough Cut! Collecting the series’ first two issues, the Bloody Valentine Rough Cut features the heartbreaking black and white pages of made-man, artist Siju Thomas, and a love letter to NY and the roarin’ 20s from heartthrob collaborators Ed Burns and Jimmy Palmiotti. So whether your dame is a dime a dozen or the cat’s meow, slip a copy of the Bloody Valentine Rough Cut in with her chocolates, and she'll never have to wonder what it is they say about guys with big hands again... 52pgs, B&W $5.99 THE MEGAS #1 Created by Jonathan Mostow by John Harrison & Peter Rubin Beautiful. Powerful. Better. They're everything you've ever wanted to be. But at the heart of this dystopic society lies a regime struggling for control over a populace that may just be tired of being inferior. Agent Jack Madison finds himself in the middle of a maelstrom as he struggles to solve a crime and come to terms with a truth he's not ready to face. Not to mention a mysterious symbol and the seeds of rebellion. 32pgs, FC $2.99 DAN DARE #4 by Garth Ennis & Gary Erskine It's the last stand on Port Napier as Dan Dare and the colonists find themselves nearly overrun by the onslaught of Torr, vicious killing beasts. Trying to hold them off until they can be rescued, what they don't know is that the entire royal navy has been thrown into disarray by the disappearance of the Prime Minister back on Earth. As Peabody attempts to piece together the puzzle—and the government—Dan and Digby brace themselves for total annihilation, hoping for a miracle. Covers by Garry Leach & Glenn Fabry. 32pgs, FC $2.99 JENNA JAMESON'S SHADOW HUNTER #2 Created by: Jenna Jameson by Christina Z. & Virgin Studios As Jay struggles with the revelations about her parents, her job, and her powers, she starts down a path that will ultimately lead to her true calling. But can she trust her father to tell her everything she really needs to know? Will she be able to rely on his support in the trials to come? Plus, you know, there are other nagging problems. Like making rent. But everything takes a serious turn for the worse when some demons show up unexpectedly and Jay must decide what side she's really on. Cover by Greg Horn — variant covers by J. Michael Linsner and Dan Brereton! 32pgs, FC $2.99 ZOMBIE BROADWAY GN Created by Dave Stewart (Eurythmics, The Walk In) by David Harris, Christine Schenley & Davaki They say New Yorkers have seen everything. But that was before New York City was hit by a zombie infestation, destroying the city, and killing most of its inhabitants. Now the President and all his men must solve this zombie problem before it hits the rest of the country. Dropping a bomb on the city seems like the only solution, until New York's mayor comes up with a last ditch effort — put on a Zombie Broadway! Crazy? Well, not completely. Seems like zombies aren't so different from other New Yorkers. After all, they appreciate the theatre. In fact, music seems to be one of the few things that can tame the flesh-eating undead beings. And what better place than New York City to put on the show of a lifetime? Just keep your fingers crossed that the audience isn't eaten during the performance! 56pgs, FC $5.99 THE SADHU: THE SILENT ONES #5 by Mohapatra, Marz & Manikandan The second Sadhu saga reaches its stunning climax! James Jensen, the British soldier who became a mystic warrior, and his mysterious ally Trishanku launch an all-out attack on the stronghold of the Silent Ones in a desperate effort to save Jensen's son. But even as they breach the outer defenses of the cult's fortress, Jensen and Trishanku realize that the devious Grand Mistress has sprung a trap that might forever change the very fabric of this world and beyond! MATURE THEMES 32pgs, FC $2.99 INDIA AUTHENTIC #10: PARASHURAM by Saurav Mohapatra & Virgin Studios "At first, I shed tears at the massacre of my kin at the hands of a ruthless king. The Axe mocked me. I felt the anger well up in my heart, screaming to be unleashed. The Axe encouraged me. I tried to veer myself away from the path of vengeance. The Axe whispered in my ears. Once, I was a scholar, a man at peace with his soul. But now who I am is long gone. I have vowed to rid the earth of my enemies. The man I used to be is dead, his identity washed away in a deluge of retribution. Once, there was a hermit named Rama, now there is only The Axe." Virgin Comics and Deepak Chopra present as part of the INDIA AUTHENTIC series, a look at the metamorphosis of a peace loving hermit named Rama into one of the most feared warriors on the planet. When a tyrant massacres his family, Rama picks up the Axe and vows to rid the earth of Kings. Witness the rage and fury of a man pushed too far as he embarks on a bloody campaign, and the thirst for vengeance transforms him into the very thing he set out to fight. 32pgs, FC $2.99 DEVI #19 by Saurav Mohapatra & Chandrasekhar A. Tara Mehta is the modern incarnation of Devi, a celestial warrior goddess who has sworn to protect the city of Sitapur. Now, however, Devi finds herself on the wrong side of the law she has sworn to uphold, as the police name her the prime suspect in a series of vicious murders. Making matters worse, monstrous Darinde soldiers of the dark god Bala are resurfacing in Sitapu, obeying the commands of a mysterious new leader. Devi finds herself torn between proving her own innocence, and countering this deadly new threat. 32pgs, FC $2.99 RAMAYAN 3392 AD RELOADED #4 by Shamik Dasgupta & Jeevan Kang Captured by the violent denizens of Panchvati, Rama and his brother Lakshman are thrown into the dungeons, while Seeta is imprisoned in a harem. Facing almost certain death in the gladiatorial arena, Rama is offered a chance to escape by the treacherous Surp'naka. Does Rama dare trust an enemy with his life, and the lives of his friends? Plus, a Seeta backup story by Ron Marz and Luke Ross! 32pgs, FC $2.99 JOHN WOO'S SEVEN BROTHERS VOLUME 2: THE BLOOD THAT RUNS TP by Benjamin Raab, Deric Hughes & Edison George Meet Gabriel, Jagdish, Daniel, Ronald, Muhammad, Robert and Baz: seven bizarre, but special individuals from all over the world who happen to be descendents of a wizard. They discovered that they?re brothers with a little bit of magic stamped into their DNA. When we saw them last, these Sons of Heaven had defeated the Son of Hell with a little help from their sister, Rachel Kai. Now, this newly found family is having some family issues. Ronald’s been kidnapped and the man threatening to take his power is someone from Rachel’s past, someone who she was supposed to protect like family. And hell hath no fury, like a brother scorned. MATURE THEMES SC, 7x10, 144pgs, FC $14.99 THE STRANDED #3 by Mike Carey What if your past, everything you knew, was a lie? For the Stranded, aliens sent to Earth and implanted with the memories of human beings, it's all true — and now the tension rises as a deadly assassin called Janus seeks their deaths. Tamree, protector of the Stranded, must fight a deadly psychic battle to save her charges. But even if she wins, she can't protect them all at once — and the most powerful of them may be the next to fall! 32pgs, FC $2.99 VIPER COMICS THE LOST BOOKS OF EVE TP by John Howard When Adam turns up missing, it's up to Eve to venture outside the safety of the Garden of Eden into a chaotic world overrun by gods, demons, and sorcery! Collecting the first 4-issue story arc, Eve goes toe-to-toe with the likes of Zeus and Lilith while learning the painful lessons of betrayal along the way. Featuring behind-the-scenes and sketchbook material, along with commentary by creator Josh Howard. (C: 0-1-2) MATURE THEMES SC, 6x9, 96pgs, FC SRP: $11.95 VIZ MEDIA LLC SHOJO BEAT APRIL 2008 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 the beautiful artwork and compelling storylines from well-known manga creators, Shojo Beat offers quality articles on Japanese trends, art, news, fashion, and culture, plus interviews, how-tos, and more! Shojo Beat is a hip, fun, informative read that will appeal to newbies and manga fans alike. Rating: T+ (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available worldwide. SC, 8x11, 300pgs, PC SRP: $5.99 SHONEN JUMP APRIL 2008 The world's most popular manga! Shonen Jump, one of the world's biggest comics, contains the original manga versions of some of the most popular anime ever made! Each issue includes tons of full-color information about toys, TCGs, CCGs, video games and anime, plus amazing manga stories! Rating: T (C: 1-1-0) NOTE: Available worldwide. SC, 8x11, 368pgs, PC SRP: $4.99 BLACK CAT VOLUME 13 TP by Kentaro Yabuki After surviving another attack by the Apostles, Train and his partners agree that they must eliminate Creed. At Sven's urging, Train finally reveals the details of his past — the nature of his relationship with Saya Minasaki, the details of his quitting the Chrono Numbers, and the cause of his violent hatred of Creed! Rating: T+ (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available worldwide. SC, 6x9, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $7.99 ONE PIECE VOLUME 17 TP by Eiichiro Oda It's the final showdown with the metallic King Wapol! He wants his castle back, and he's not taking "no" for an answer! Well, Luffy, Sanji and their newfound friend Tony Tony Chopper aren't giving up so easily! But our heroes have their hands full — especially with Wapol's ability to modify his body depending on what he eats! Rating: T (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available worldwide. SC, 6x9, 216pgs, B&W SRP: $7.95 NARUTO VOLUME 28 TP by Masashi Kishimoto Naruto returns! Two years have passed since Naruto left to train with Jiraiya. Now he reunites with his old friends to discover he's still not the most accomplished of his former teammates. But when one of them is kidnapped, it's up to Naruto to prove he's got the stuff to save him! This volume ties into 2008's exciting new cartoon storyline! Rating: T (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available worldwide. SC, 6x9, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $7.95 THE PRINCE OF TENNIS VOLUME 24 TP by Takeshi Konomi All hope for a Kanto Tournament Finals win comes down to Eiji and Shuichiro, the Golden Pair. Can they handle a face-off against Rikkai's Masaharu "The Con Artist" Nio and Hiroshi "The Gentleman" Yagiyu? Injuries, surprise secret moves and the ultimate courtside con may mean disaster for Seishun! Rating: A (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available worldwide. SC, 6x9, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $7.95 SHAMAN KING VOLUME 15 TP by Hiroyuki Takei Yoh, Faust, and Ryu unveil their new and formidable Over Souls as they square off against the Icemen. Meanwhile, Manta — still in shock over the brutal death of Niles — is anxious for Yoh's safety against this bone-chilling shaman team that battled the coldest forces of nature in northern Europe, and is confident that they can overtake Team Funbari with ease! Rating: T (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available worldwide. SC, 6x9, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $7.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A RUROUNI KENSHIN VIZ BIG EDITION VOLUME 1 GN by Nobuhiro Watsuki Get it all, and get it BIG! Each VIZ BIG Edition of Rurouni Kenshin features three volumes at a time, and for the first time has color pages! Packed with action, romance, and historical intrigue, Rurouni Kenshin is one of the most beloved and popular manga series worldwide. Set against the backdrop of the Meiji Restoration, it tells the saga of Himura Kenshin, once an assassin of ferocious power, now a humble rurouni, a wandering swordsman fighting to protect the honor of those in need. (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available worldwide. SC, 6x9, 584pgs, PC (1 of 9) SRP: $17.99 CLAYMORE VOLUME 11 TP by Norihiro Yagi In the northern town of Pieta, Clare and a force of Claymores battle a troupe of Awakened Ones to prevent them from advancing south. Their orders are to hold off the evil horde at all costs, while the Organization prepares a secret weapon. Clare and her comrades realize that theirs is a suicide mission. As their friends fall one by one, the warriors band together to make their last stand. Rating: T+ (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available worldwide. SC, 6x9, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $7.99 HUNTER X HUNTER VOLUME 19 TP by Yoshihiro Togashi Welcome to the country of NGL (Neo-Green Life), uniquely led by an eco-group that's totally against technology of any sort! No metal, synthetic material or modern tools are allowed, and death is considered "nature's will." But a secret and powerful drug cartel operates within the country, and when the queen of a colony of huge insects eats the cartel thugs, her offspring begin to exhibit unnatural signs of aggression! Rating: T+ (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available worldwide. SC, 6x9, 208pgs, B&W SRP: $7.99 GIN TAMA VOLUME 5 TP by Hideaki Sorachi Yoruzuya Trio Will Work for Food! 1. Sea Monster extermination. 2. Traveling exorcism. 3. Convenience-store sitting/motorcycle gang thrashing. 4. Rescuing kidnapping victims (willing and unwilling). Special Skills! Pachinko, TV shopping, extricating self from shotgun weddings, etc. Rating: T+ (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available worldwide. SC, 6x9, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $7.99 KUROHIME VOLUME 4 TP by Masanori Ookamigumi Katakura Zero is tricked into helping a "Ghost Carriage" whose passengers are spirits seeking revenge on the bandits that killed them. Their leader lures Zero aboard, but feisty Himeko's not having any of it, and a battle erupts. Zero quickly sees that the only way to save Himeko is to kill himself and continue fighting as a ghost. Will his selfless act inspire the love Himeko needs to regain her true form? Rating: T+ (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available worldwide. SC, 6x9, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $7.99 ULTIMATE MUSCLE VOLUME 19 TP by Yudetamago You know what Kid Muscle really, really hates? Pain. Too bad he's stuck in the Punishment X ring, where an enormous spike-studded cross waits to impale any wrestler who doesn't watch his step. And too bad he's fighting Ricardo, an elite Muscle Leaguer with genuine bad blood. Can Ricardo keep his evil genes from busting loose, turning a clean match into an all-out bloodbath? Of course he can't. Sorry, Kid Muscle. Rating: T+ (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available worldwide. SC, 6x9, 232pgs, B&W SRP: $7.95 BEAUTY POP VOLUME 7 TP by Kiyoko Arai Kiri is undecided about what career she wants to pursue after graduation, but for Narumi it's plain and simple — he's always wanted to become a professional hairstylist. Can Narumi's passion help persuade Kiri to face her dreams? Rating: T (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available worldwide. SC, 6x9, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $8.99 THE GENTLEMEN'S ALLIANCE VOLUME 5 TP by Arina Tanemura Haine has been stripped of her Platinum status and ousted from the student council. Shizumasa refuses to acknowledge her, and she learns that even her adopted family has been lying to her. With nowhere else to turn, Haine returns to the man who sold her to save his business — her birth father, Kazuhito Kamiya. Rating: T+ (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available worldwide. SC, 6x9, 184pgs, B&W SRP: $8.99 HIGH SCHOOL DEBUT VOLUME 2 TP by Kazune Kawahara Haruna begins to develop feelings for Fumiya, Yoh's friend. Yoh talks her through her first-date jitters, but is Fumiya the right guy for Haruna? Especially when they walk in on Fuyima and Yoh's sister Asami kissing! Rating: T (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available worldwide. SC, 6x9, 184pgs, B&W SRP: $8.99 HONEY AND CLOVER VOLUME 1 TP by Chica Umino Takemoto, a sophomore art student in Tokyo, thinks his greatest worries in life are finding ways to eat more meat and getting to class on time. But with friends like his, life is never going to be that tame. Rating: T+ (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available worldwide. SC, 6x9, 184pgs, B&W SRP: $8.99 LOVE COM VOLUME 5 TP by Aya Nakahara Heartbroken by Ôtani's rejection, Risa had decided to give up on ever getting together with him. But a chance encounter with her musical hero Umibôzu helps Risa get back in the fighting spirit. With a new surge of self-confidence, Risa is ready to go after Ôtani, and he'll never know what hit him! Rating: T (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available worldwide. SC, 6x9, 184pgs, B&W SRP: $8.99 MONKEY HIGH! VOLUME 1 TP by Shouko Akira It's hard enough fitting in at a new school while dealing with family problems. Will Haruna remain jaded and distance herself from everyone around her? Or will Masaru win her over with his monkey magic? Rating: T (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available worldwide. SC, 6x9, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $8.99 NANA VOLUME 9 TP by Ai Yazawa Takumi and Hachi are getting married, but it's far from a joyous announcement. Nobu and Nana are devastated, and even Takumi's bandmates take the news hard. With paparazzi skulking around for a new scandal to exploit and tensions between Trapnest and Blast on high alert, will Hachi ever get her happily ever after? Rating: M (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available worldwide. MATURE THEMES SC, 6x9, 280pgs, B&W SRP: $8.99 S.A VOLUME 3 TP by Maki Minami Yahiro, a childhood friend of Kei and Akira, tells Hikari that Kei is in love with her. An embarrassed Hikari would confront Kei to find out the truth, if she wasn't so busy avoiding him! Rating: T (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available worldwide. SC, 6x9, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $8.99 SKIP BEAT! VOLUME 11 TP by Yoshiki Nakamura There's trouble on the Tsukimori set, and surprisingly it's not Kyoko's fault. Ren is having difficulty acting the part of a love-struck suitor since he's never really been in love before. Stressed by his sudden acting impotence, Ren goes MIA. Kyoko is determined to help her friend, and joins forces with Ren's manager. But as Ren sees the two of them getting close, he realizes he might know more about serious emotion than he thought! Rating: T (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available worldwide. SC, 6x9, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $8.99 WILD ONES VOLUME 2 TP by Kiyo Fujiwara Things start heating up with a holiday visit to the sunny beachside! Sachie catches the eye of handsome Azuma Inui, sparking a rivalry between Azuma and Rakuto. Will a little competition force Rakuto to reveal his feelings for Sachie? Rating: T (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available worldwide. SC, 6x9, 208pgs, B&W SRP: $8.99 YURARA VOLUME 4 TP by Chika Shiomi Yako has shut himself in now that Yurara and Mei are a couple. However, Mei seems to have acquired another rival when a beautiful boy from Yurara's past returns! Rating: T+ (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available worldwide. SC, 6x9, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $8.99 CASE CLOSED VOLUME 22 TP by Gosho Aoyama There's always tension when Conan teams up with Harley Hartwell, the other greatest teen detective in Japan — and the only one who's still a teen! But when the duo investigates a murder at a mansion, will Conan's shrunken state interfere with Harley's detective work? Then Conan investigates some shady doings on board an overnight passenger train. He thinks he's on top of the case, until his parents show up to throw everything off track! Rating: T+ (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available worldwide. SC, 6x9, 184pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 EXCEL SAGA VOLUME 17 TP by Rikdo Koshi It's a non-stop neurotic cabaret as Excel/Teriha is targeted for assassination and kidnapping — in that order! As Umi attempts to find her amnesiac friend safe employment in a maid café, two things are beginning to return: her memory, and Dr. Kabapu's health. But just as Teriha's past is coming back to her in strange bits and pieces, the Doctor is no longer the ruthless man he once was. Rating: T (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available worldwide. SC, 6x9, 208pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST VOLUME 16 TP by Hiromu Arakawa The brothers pursue fugitive May Chang to solve the mystery of why their alchemical powers were rendered inert, while she and Scar continue to be able to wield them. Meanwhile, Scar enlists some unlikely help to delve into the secrets of his brother's alchemical knowledge. And the newest, most horrifying homunculus makes an appearance! Rating: T (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available worldwide. SC, 6x9, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 SWITCH VOLUME 1 TP by Naked Ape Kai Eto may look like a squeaky clean kid, but the Greater Kanto Narcotics Control Division's new investigator hides a violent alter ego and a dangerous past. With his stoic partner Hal Kurabayashi, Kai is assigned to track down and stop the distribution of Dragon Speed, a dangerous new drug. But Ryugen, the syndicate trafficking the drug, is almost impossible to infiltrate. Rating: T+ (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available worldwide. SC, 6x9, 184pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 YAKITATE!! JAPAN VOLUME 10 by Takashi Hashiguchi Team Pantasia's week of intense baking on a deserted island is all but nullified when a crooked member of the Monaco Cup Steering Committee forces Azuma, Kawachi and Suwabara into a rematch. What barren, brutal landscape will be selected as their next proving ground? Try the Huautla Cave in Mexico, one of the deepest and most dangerous caves in the world. It's time for Azuma and company to prepare themselves for some life-or-death subterranean baking! Rating: T+ (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available worldwide. SC, 6x9, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 TOGARI VOLUME 5 TP by Yoshinori Natsume When Tobei realizes that his magical sword Togari derives its power from the evil generated by its wielder, he must choose between the unfamiliar world of love and friendship and the savage ways of his past life. Though the latter will give him greater power to conquer more toga, is it possible to escape from darkness by delving even deeper into it? Rating: T+ (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available worldwide. SC, 6x9, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 PHOENIX VOLUME 12 TP by Osamu Tezuka The stories collected here showcase an earlier phase of Tezuka's art and storytelling and expose a more youthful, sweet side of the master creator. They also illustrate the link between early manga and American comics and cartoons, and reveal Tezuka's deep fascination with Walt Disney. The work was originally geared toward a younger audience than the Phoenix sagas which began in the 1960s. Rating: T+ (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available worldwide. SC, 6x9, 256pgs, B&W SRP: $14.99 WIZARD ENTERTAINMENT STARS OF THE MONTH BEAUTIFUL KILLER TP by Jimmy Palmiotti & Phil Noto The Beautiful Killer is 19 year-old, Brigit Cole, the albino daughter of two expert secret agents, Anna and Kingsley Cole. Birgit’s whole life has been lived in seclusion, as her parents are both wanted agents. They have trained Brigit in all of the tricks of the spy trade — disguises, marksmanship, computer science and survival skills. They have also set up plans to provide Brigit with hidden bank accounts, contacts, disguises and gear all in preparation for the inevitable day when they are finally tracked down. (STAR19058) SC, 7x10, 80pgs, FC SRP: $9.99 WIZARD BIG COVERS VOLUME 1 HC Behold over 200 pieces of fantastic cover artwork by the greatest collection of artists ever assembled in one volume — Alex Ross, Glenn Fabry, Adam Hughes, Simon Bisley, Jim Lee, Michael Turner, Todd McFarlane, George Pérez, Bart Sears, Marc Silvestri, Jeff Scott Campbell, Rob Liefeld, Joe Madureira, Carlos Pacheco, Joe Linsner, Humberto Ramos, Frank Miller and many more from the first 100 issues of Wizard. In addition, pop-culture icons like Bart Simpson, Beavis And Butt-Head, The X-Files, Buffy The Vampire Slayer, Cartman from South Park, Austin Powers, Darth Maul and KISS also appear in this lavishly illustrated collector's item. (STAR18691) HC, 7x10, 194pgs, FC SRP: $24.99 WIZARD EXTRA: DIRECTORS' COMMENTARIES VOLUME 1 SC Collecting the Best Director’s Commentaries from today’s hottest comics! Exclusive commentaries from Alex Ross, Brian Bendis, Michael Turner, Geoff Johns, Ethan Van Sciver, Brad Meltzer, David Finch, George Perez, and more! Formatted like the popular Wizard “How to Draw” series, Wizard Extra reprints the best of Wizard Magazine’s “director commentary” features and goes behind-the-scenes with exclusive interviews, hidden art “easter eggs”, and never-before-revealed characters and alternate storylines from modern comic classics! (JAN073278) SC, 7x10, 128pgs, FC SRP: $19.99 WIZARD: JIM LEE MILLENNIUM EDITION LIMITED DELUXE HC Fully authorized by Jim Lee, this 256-page hardcover book is lavishly illustrated with hundreds of pieces of Lee artwork from his entire career at Marvel Comics, Image Comics, WildStorm Productions, and DC Comics along with a dazzling assortment of unpublished art from his personal collection. Learn how he first started to work at Marvel and follow his career through his smash success on Batman and Superman. Get a complete illustrated checklist of every piece of Jim Lee comic art ever published from 1987 to 2004, including hard-to-find items. Learn the background behind the move to DC Comics and get Lee’s behind-the-scenes commentary on his historic Batman: Hush comic book series. (MAR042103) HC, 7x10, 256pgs, FC SRP: $29.99 WIZARD: MARK SILVESTRI MILLENNIUM LIMITED DELUXE HC This giant 152-page hardcover book is lavishly illustrated with hundreds of pieces of Marc Silvestri artwork from his entire prolific career at Top Cow Productions, Marvel Comics, and more, along with art from his personal collection. Meet Marc Silvestri in an exclusive, in-depth interview. Spend time with Silvestri at the Top Cow office, see him work on new material, and discover the secrets behind the techniques he uses to create his work. Art fans are in for a treat, as this volume presents a gallery of Silvestri's greatest works. Get a complete checklist of every piece of Silvestri comic art ever published. (MAY062748) HC, 152pgs, FC SRP: $29.99 YAOI PRESS LLC WINTER DEMON GN'S by Yamila Abraham & Studio Kosaru In Volume 1, three fire demons cause the monk Hakuin to seek help from Fuyu, the demon who previously tormented him. Fuyu will fight the demons, but only if Hakuin becomes his willing slave. Alas, the fire demon leader is too strong — and he's hot for Fuyu! In Volume 2, the Winter Demon, Fuyu, and the Monk, Hakuin, seek the healer for Kyoko, only to learn he works exclusively for the royalty of his village. He’ll only heal Kyoko if Fuyu puts on a magic show for the prince, and Fuyu will only put on a magic show if his Hakuin accepts him in his bed! And in Volume 3, Fuyu and the monk Hakuin must see the holyman Shidan to fix Fuyu's weapon. Fuyu is terrified of Shidan's demon apprentice, because Figaru badly needs a mate to renew his powers! MATURE THEMES VOLUME 1 (JUL063564)—SC, 5x7.5, 192pgs, B&W (1 of 4) SRP: $12.95 VOLUME 2 (MAR073838)—SC, 5x7.5, 152pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95 VOLUME 3—SC, 5x7, 152pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95 ********************************************************************** OFFERED AGAIN O/A YAOI: AN ANTHOLOGY OF BOYS LOVE GN'S by Various These steamy yaoi anthologys feature heart-wrenching love stories! In Volume 1, there's romance between prisoners of a medieval circus, then between members of rival Tokyo gangs, and finally, between a cop and a young man who escapes two sadistic hillbilly captors. In Volume 2, a warrior named Sunn idolizes his chieftan brother Raff, until he meets a beautiful captive of theirs named Ciclo! MATURE THEMES VOLUME 1—SC, 485pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95 VOLUME 2—5x7, 152pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95 YEN PRESS ALICE ON DEADLINES VOLUME 2 TP by Shiro Ihara Poor schoolgirl Alice discovers that angels of death are anything but angelic! Alice's trouble seems to know no bounds when she has to deal with a shinigami worse than Lapan! And she has a run-in with the king of the shinigami! Some days it just doesn't pay to be a girl trapped in the body of a skeleton! (C: 1-1-2) SC, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $10.99 BLACK GOD VOLUME 2 TP by Dall-Young Lim & Sung-Woo Park With Kuro tagging along just about everywhere, videogame programmer Keita struggles to get back to his normal life. But when another human-mototsumitama pair comes looking for a fight — one with Keita's childhood friend, Akane, as the prize — it's clear that the reluctant hero has a long way to go to get back to anything resembling normalcy. (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Available only in the United States, U.S. Territories, Canada, and Mexico. SC, 5x7, 224pgs, B&W SRP: $10.99 STAR OF THE MONTH BLACK GOD VOLUME 1 TP by Dall-Young Lim & Sung-Woo Park Wending his way home from an all-night bender, master moocher and game programmer Keita Ibuki stops for ramen at a noodle stand. Instead of eating, he surrenders his meal to a manic girl who is a Mototsumitama, a guardian of the coexistence equilibrium. When she is attacked, he gets caught in the crossfire and loses an arm. Awakening from his injury, he finds himself whole. But just whose arm is it? (AUG074104) (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available only in the United States, U.S. Territories, Canada, and Mexico. SC, 5x7, 240pgs, B&W SRP: $10.99 ********************************************************************** ZOMBIE LOAN VOLUME 2 TP by Peach-Pit This second installment of Peach-Pit's hit manga finds the Z-Loan office's teen trio hot on the trail of an elusive psychopath known as "the Butterfly." (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Available only in the United States, U.S. Territories, Canada, and Mexico. SC, 5x7, 208pgs, B&W SRP: $10.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A ZOMBIE LOAN VOLUME 1 TP by Peach-Pit One day Michiru notices mysterious, ringlike markings around the necks of her classmates — Chika and Shito — two boys who survived a horrific accident. Michiru, possessing the rare ability to see these rings, knows that they warn of impending death! (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Available only in the United States, U.S. Territories, Canada, and Mexico. SC, 5x7, 208pgs, B&W SRP: $10.99 WITH THE LIGHT...: RAISING AN AUTISTIC CHILD VOLUME 2 GN by Keiko Tobe Sachiko and Masato Azuma have overcome numerous obstacles in dealing with their firstborn son Hikaru's autism. Having saved their marriage from ending in ruins, the young couple has welcomed a healthy baby girl, Kanon, into their tight-knit family. As Hikaru moves into fourth grade, Sachiko encounters a new student, Miyu, whose mother has completely given up on her daughter's life and her own. With the help of Hikaru's beloved teacher, Aoki-sensei, Sachiko aims to bring hope back to Miyu's family. But when Aoki-sensei transfers to a different school and Hikaru's special education class is thrown into upheaval by yet another tragedy, can Sachiko continue to hold on to her own hope for her son's future? SC, 6x9, 520pgs, FC SRP: $14.99 STAR OF THE MONTH WITH THE LIGHT...: RAISING AN AUTISTIC CHILD VOLUME 1 GN by Keiko Tobe In this heartwarming and bittersweet tale, a young mother tries to cope with both the overwhelming discovery of her newborn son’s autism and the trials of raising him while keeping her family together. (JUL073971) SC, 6x9, 520pgs, FC SRP: $14.99 ********************************************************************** YOUNGJIN SINGAPORE PTE LTD GREAT FIGURES IN HISTORY: LEONARDO DA VINCI GN by YKids Combining the exciting style of manga graphics with biography, history, and science, these dynamic accounts of great leaders are accessible and entertaining to today's children, as well as educational — each story is accompanied by a time line that puts the story's events in historical perspective. The genius of Leonardo da Vinci is captured in this account of his achievements as an artist, inventor, and scientist. The bright manga-style illustrations of Renaissance Italy also provide fun renderings of such paintings such as the Mona Lisa and The Last Supper and drawings from his sketchbooks. (C: 0-1-2) SC, 7x10, 144pgs, FC SRP: $14.95 GREAT FIGURES IN HISTORY: MOTHER TERESA GN by YKids Visually stunning, the Great Figures in History series is a beautiful illustration of important people and events, certain to hook young readers on history and the written word. Known for her devotion to the poor and disadvantaged of the world, Mother Teresa chose her vocation in childhood and pursued it methodically, making her story an inspiring one for young readers. Depicting Teresa's struggle to found the Missionaries of Charity and providing scenes of her work in poor neighborhoods in India and elsewhere, this book shows how a life focused on helping others, rather than oneself, can be exciting and important. (C: 0-1-2) SC, 7x10, 144pgs, FC SRP: $14.95 GREAT FIGURES IN HISTO