PREVIEWS VOL. XV #8 PREVIEWS PUBLICATIONS BEST OF THE STAR SYSTEM HOLIDAY 2005 This big holiday edition features some of the top items from our Star System backlist service! Looking for that perfect Holiday gift? Are friends and family wondering what you would like for the holidays? Hand ’em a copy! It's like having your letter to Santa written for you! Catalog, 8x11, FC $0.75 PREVIEWS #10 (OCTOBER 2005) Previews is your ultimate source for all the merchandise available from your local comic book specialty retailer… approximately two months in advance! Hundreds of comics from a myriad of publishers, the coolest merchandise on Earth, plus exclusive items available nowhere else! This issue features items scheduled to ship from December 2005 through February 2006! Catalog, 8x11, 480+pg, PC $4.50 MARVEL PREVIEWS #26 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, PLUS a full 22-page story in each issue — either a special advanced preview of an upcoming blockbuster new project, or a sold-out, jumping-on point issue from one of their hottest books! It’s your one source for advanced Marvel solicitations! This October issue features items scheduled to ship in December 2005! FC, 96pg $0.99 (or Free with Purchase of Previews) PREVIEWS CONSUMER ORDER FORM #10 (OCTOBER 2005) Previews makes it easy for you to order every item in the catalog with this separate order form booklet! This issue ships in late September 2005 for items on sale in December 2005. Comic-sized, 62pg, PC PI PREVIEWS ADULT #10 (OCTOBER 2005) Previews Adult features Adult-oriented art, info, and related news not found in Previews. NOTE: Due to customs and international restrictions, Adult Material may not be available in some international markets. Please check with your local comic book specialty retailer for availability. ADULT MATERIAL Catalog, 24pg, b&w $0.95 COMICS SECTION PREMIER VENDORS DARK HORSE COMICS CONAN AND THE DEMONS OF KHITAI #1 (of 4) AKIRA YOSHIDA (W), PAUL LEE (A), and PAT LEE (Cover) On sale October 5, FC, 32pg, $2.99 King Conan travels to the exotic land of Khitai, only to run afoul of an evil sorcerer and his demonic retainers in this tale of silent shadow warriors and ghastly monsters in the Far East. When Conan receives an invitation from the Eastern Kingdom of Khitai to open trade in precious jewels and spices, he decides that he will travel into this long- mysterious land. Yet, to do so is perilous, as those who have requested his company may have far more devious intentions, and beasts unseen by Western eyes lurk amidst the shadows. With words by fan-favorite scribe Akira Yoshida (X-Men/Fantastic Four; Wolverine: Soultaker; Elektra: The Hand) and pictures by the exquisite Paul Lee (Detective Comics; Buffy: The Vampire Slayer; Lurid) the entire series is topped off with covers by Pat Lee (Transformers; Darkminds; Warlands). CONAN #21 KURT BUSIEK (W), CARY NORD (P), DAVE STEWART (C), and LADRÖNN (Cover) On sale October 19, FC, 32pg, $2.99 The award-winning team of Busiek and Nord continue their adaptation of one of Robert E. Howard’s greatest Conan stories, with the second part of “The Tower of the Elephant.” Conan, at the side of Taurus, Prince of Thieves, assaults the dreaded Elephant Tower— but deadly peril awaits at every turn, from hungry lions to giant spiders, and it’ll take all his barbarian skill merely to stay alive long enough to make it inside. Yet, once inside, the tower holds secrets far stranger and darker than anything Conan could have prepared for. CHRONICLES OF CONAN VOLUME 9: RIDERS OF THE RIVER-DRAGONS AND OTHER STORIES TPB ROY THOMAS (W), JOHN BUSCEMA (P), and VAL MAYERIK (P) On sale November 30, SC, 160pg, FC, 7" x 10", $16.95 From the turbulent seas to the deepest, darkest jungles, the barbarian Conan moves ever closer to his destiny as king and conqueror. Allied with the deadly she-pirate Bêlit, Conan journeys further into the most savage and untamed Hyborian lands, and into his own heart of darkness. Collecting Conan the Barbarian #60-63, #65, #69-71. It’s Sword and Sorcery at its finest! AEON FLUX #3 (of 4) MIKE KENNEDY (W) and TIMOTHY GREEN II (A) On sale October 19, FC, 32pg, $2.99 As the Bregnan government prepares to unleash their new defoliant weapon on the dense jungle outside their walls, Aeon and Sithandra infiltrate the heavily guarded labs with plans of sabotage. But even the Monican Rebellion’s top agent is caught off guard, as escape becomes a matter of life and death. Their mission jeopardized, her life draining from a bullet hole, and the clock ticking towards a potentially genocidal mistake, Aeon has little choice but to reveal her secret to her sister. But hers is not the only secret revealed—the Bregnan government assaults the Rebellion’s hideout, thanks to information provided by their mysterious inside informant … USAGI YOJIMBO #88 STAN SAKAI (W/A) On sale October 26, b&w, 24pg, $2.99 World-renowned storyteller Stan Sakai treats his readers to an all-out samurai brawl in this issue of Usagi Yojimbo! Fans of the rabbit ronin are well accustomed to Sakai’s deft hand with dynamic fight scenes, and this issue gives him plenty to work with—Usagi and Tomoe, captured and forced to work in Lord Sanada’s illegal gold mine, lead a slave revolt! But they face Tomoe’s murderous cousin, Noriko “the blood princess,” and with her a horde of Sanada’s deadly samurai. To make matters worse, the slaves only have shovels and hoes in their battle against lethal steel swords! And in the ensuing chaos, someone will be trapped inside the mine … find out who in part six of “The Treasure of the Mother of Mountains”! NEXUS ARCHIVES VOLUME 1 HC MIKE BARON (W) and STEVE RUDE (A) On sale November 16, HC, 216pg, b&w & FC, 7" x 10", $49.95 On the distant moon of Ylum, an enigmatic man is plagued by nightmares. He is forced to dream of the past. He dreams of real-life butchers and tyrants, and what they have done. And then he finds them, and kills them. The year is 2841, and this man is Nexus, a godlike figure who acts as judge, jury, and executioner for the vile criminals who appear in his dreams. He claims to kill in self-defense, but why? Where do the visions come from, and where did he get his powers? Though a hero to many, does he have any real moral code? These are but some of the questions that reporter Sundra Peale hopes to have answered. Collecting Nexus #1-3 (Capital Comics) and Nexus #1-4 (First Comics). THE 13TH SON: WORSE THING WAITING #1 (of 4) KELLEY JONES (W/A) and MICHELLE STEWART (C) On sale October 19, FC, 32pg, $2.99 Monsters fighting monsters! Monsters eating monsters! Monsters tearing monsters into little monster pieces! From one of comics’ best and weirdest talents comes the creepiest new offering from Dark Horse’s horror line—The 13th Son. Created, written, and drawn by Kelley Jones, The 13th Son is the story of the world’s ultimate monster, how he came to exist, and what this hideous creature has in store for our ill-fated world. Born to a young woman driven to insanity and black magic by the deaths of her previous children, the 13th Son is a creature like nothing this world has seen before. Humans are not his target. It’s the other monsters who walk this world—the Wendigo, werewolves, ghouls, zombies, and vampires—who live in fear of his enormous and terrifying powers. And what those powers are setting into motion is a horror beyond your deepest, darkest nightmares. B.P.R.D.: THE BLACK FLAME #3 (of 6) MIKE MIGNOLA (W/Cover), JOHN ARCUDI (W), GUY DAVIS (P/I), and DAVE STEWART (C) On sale October 26, FC, 32pg, $2.99 Liz Sherman awakens from a dream with a secret name of doom in her throat, a secret that Roger comes closest to understanding. Meanwhile, The Black Flame burns more darkly, lighting the way for his frog legion as they shuffle that much closer to their destiny—a destiny that will leave the Bureau broken, perhaps forever. REVELATIONS #3 (of 6) PAUL JENKINS (W), HUMBERTO RAMOS (A), and LEONARDO OLEA (C) On sale October 26, FC, 32pg, $2.99 Detective Charlie Northern continues his investigation into the possible murder of a highly influential cardinal, as the superstar creative team of Paul Jenkins and Humberto Ramos unveil a mystery of supernatural proportions in the Vatican City. Northern starts rounding up witnesses, only to find that someone seems to have gotten to them first. Questions lead to more questions, and soon, Northern’s prodding into dark places puts his life in grave danger. GOON 25 CENT COMIC ERIC POWELL (W/A) On sale October 12, FC, 32pg, $.25 Now is the perfect time to get acquainted with the cult-hit that Wizard calls “the most rip- snortin’ comics series to hit stands in years,” as Eisner award-winner Eric Powell and Dark Horse Comics present the original The Goon #1 in a new 25 cent edition that includes a brand-new short story and painted cover by none other than the illustrious Mr. Powell himself. Over the last few years, The Goon has earned both critical and popular acclaim with its tales of a lone thug and his fight against a never-ending onslaught of zombies, giant lizards, and killer robots. For one measly quarter, see why Entertainment Weekly put The Goon on their “Must” list and why Ain’t It Cool News said, “The Goon is a wild ride filled with imaginaion, intrigue, horror, and laughs.” You know you want to. MAN WITH THE SCREAMING BRAIN TPB BRUCE CAMPBELL (W), DAVID GOODMAN (W), RICK REMEMDER (P), and HILARY BARTA (I) On sale November 16, SC, 00pg, FC, 7"x 10", $13.95 B-movie megastar Bruce Campbell of Evil Dead, Army of Darkness, and Bubba Ho-Tep fame comes to comics with this adaptation of his upcoming feature film. Campbell not only co-wrote the film with David Goodman, but directed and starred in it as well. However, in order to see his vision realized unadulterated by budgetary constraints, Campbell put the version of the script he wanted to shoot into the hands of artists Rick Remender and Hilary Barta. Man with the Screaming Brain tells the story of a wealthy American businessman determined to exploit the crippled economy of a former Soviet state torn between communist roots and capitalist greed. But Campbell’s character soon finds himself in the grip of a mad scientist with a twisted brain-transplant scheme worthy of Dr. Frankenstein. ALSO AVAILABLE MAN WITH THE SCREAMING BRAIN BUST 7" tall, fully painted . . . $39.99 MAN WITH THE SCREAMING BRAIN T-SHIRTS Cover #1/black tee/adult $17.99 M-XL $19.99 XXL Mignola cover/black tee/adult $17.99 M-XL $19.99 XXL MAN WITH THE SCREAMING BRAIN BASEBALL CAP Gray cap with yellow & red logo . . . $17.99 ZOMBIEWORLD: CHAMPION OF THE WORMS 2nd ED TPB MIKE MIGNOLA (W) and PAT MCEOWN (A) On sale November 16, SC, 80pg, FC, 6" x 9", $8.95 Every year, publishers and movie studios churn out piles of new zombie yarns, but none have rivaled the originality of this tale about a reanimated priest from an ancient cult and the zombie outbreak he creates in order to sacrifice mankind to his dark gods. Dark horror and high adventure mingle as a team of heroes race against an unstoppable evil bent on the end of mankind. FRANK MILLER’S SIN CITY LIBRARY II HC FRANK MILLER (W/A) On sale November 30, HC, 736pg, b&w w/spot color, 9" x 12", $150.00 This second Sin City slipcase completes our oversized archival editions, available only in these exceptional collections. The handsome 9"x12" books feature the individual stories printed on high-quality paper stock and showcase Miller’s atmospheric cover art from both the original trades as well as the original comics! Created with serious Frank Miller collectors and art connoisseurs in mind, these new archival editions are sure to satisfy! EMILY THE STRANGE #2: THE LOST ISSUE COSMIC DEBRIS (W/A) On sale November 16, FC, 48pg, 6 5/8" x 10 1/6", $7.95 For more than ten years, pop culture cultists have revered and adored a mysterious, brooding thirteen-year-old girl named Emily the Strange. Nobody knows much about the young girl with a porcelain face and huge eyes framed by black bangs, and her ever- present brood of black cats only adds to the intrigue—but that hasn’t stopped a generation of rabid fans from letting Emily put her spell upon them. Now Emily fans are invited into her odd, mysterious world—a place where kitty friends talk, the ghosts of famous weirdos come out to play, reality is never quite what it seems, and—above all—a place where anyone who’s ever been considered a little “strange” themselves will be made to feel right at home. EMILY THE STRANGE PRODUCTS On sale November 16 Emily the Srange Candy Bar Assortment, 12 bar assortment (3 of each flavor Caramel, Milk Chocolate, Dark Chocolate, and Chocolate with Almonds) that comes in a cigar style display box, $35.88 Emily the Strange Zippo® Lighter, Chome lighter w/Emily image,, $29.99 This Emily the Strange Zippo® Lighter, featuring Emily as firestarter. Let her light your way through dark hallways in creaky-doored houses while storms beat at your door. Let the mysteries begin! EDEN VOLUME 1: IT’S AN ENDLESS WORLD! TPB HIROKI ENDO (W/A) On sale November 2, SC, 216pg, b&w, 5" x 7", $12.95 Eden Volume One is both a brilliant love song to the post-apocalyptic survival genre and the beginning of a deep exploration on man’s role in the natural order. In the near future, a large portion of humanity is wiped out by a brutal, new virus that hardens the skin while dissolving internal organs. Those who aren’t immune are either severely crippled or allowed to live with cybernetically enhanced bodies. Taking advantage of a world in chaos, a paramilitary force known as the Propater topples the United Nations and seeks world domination. Elia, a young survivor searching for his mother, travels towards the Andes Mountains with an artificially intelligent combat robot. When he encounters a group of anti-Propater freedom fighters, a maelstrom of unique characters unfolds. Graphic, cyberpunk, and philosophical, Eden is a place where endearing heroes face a constant struggle for survival and violent surprises wait around every corner! OH MY GODDESS! COLORS TPB KOSUKE FUJISHIMA (W/A) On sale November 2, SC, 192pg, b&w & FC, 7" x 10", $19.95 Oh My Goddess! Colors is Dark Horse’s English-language edition of a special collection first published in Japan. What’s inside? Original publisher Kodansha, working with artist Kosuke Fujishima, produced color versions of four of the best-loved stories from the series, each centering on one of the goddesses. “The Number You Have Dialed Is Incorrect” is the one which started it all, as Belldandy appears when Keiichi reaches The Goddess Technical Help Line. Belldandy’s big sister Urd becomes small in “Urd’s Fantastic Adventure,” and in “Crazy Little Thing Called Love,” Skuld, the youngest of the sisters, wobbles through her first romance while learning to ride a bicycle. Finally, “Are You Being Served?” brings in the Fourth Goddess, the vampish Peorth, when Keiichi misdials again to reach Belldandy’s rival agency…the Earth Assistance Hotline! In addition to the four color stories, the Oh My Goddess! Colors collection contains a bonus original manga story by Fujishima fan Yoshitou Asari. And if that doesn’t do the trick, Kosuke Fujishima weighs in with an eight-page profile of the Goddesses. Plus, an eighteen-page “Encyclopedia of Goddess Terminology,” cross-referencing the people, places, and events of the first twenty-two volumes of OMG!, four pages on the cars, bikes, and planes of the series, the two-page “Rules of the Goddess’ World,” and a six- page thumbnail guide to the OMG! story chapters. Oh My Goddess! Colors is the ultimate official fan companion to the manga series! BLADE OF THE IMMORTAL #106: CAULDRON (one-shot) HIROAKI SAMURA (W/A) On sale October 12, b&w, 48pg, $3.99 Two new, complex characters come to the forefront of Hiroaki Samura’s samurai epic! As Rin frets over Manji’s disappearance, she is surprised by the arrival of two traveling warriors, the feisty, headstrong Döa Yoshino and her huge, brutish companion, Isaku Yasono-ökami. Rin quickly regrets her decision to let this strange couple stay with her, but her detective work takes priority when she returns to Habaki Kagamura’s stronghold to search for Manji. Meanwhile, Manji awakens to find himself in a very disturbing situation … and the horrific reason behind Kagamura’s interest in him becomes clearer! ALSO AVAILABLE BLADE OF THE IMMORTAL VOL. 1: BLOOD OF A THOUSAND TPB SC, 136pg, b&w, 6" x 9" (STAR09342) . . . $14.95 BLADE OF THE IMMORTAL VOL. 2: CRY OF THE WORM TPB SC, 176pg, b&w, 6" x 9" (STAR09466) . . . $14.95 BLADE OF THE IMMORTAL VOL. 3: DREAMSONG TPB SC, 208pg, b&w, 6" x 9" (STAR10275) . . . $14.95 BLADE OF THE IMMORTAL VOL. 4: ON SILENT WINGS TPB SC, 176pg, b&w, 6" x 9" (STAR09943) . . . $14.95 BLADE OF THE IMMORTAL VOL. 5: ON SILENT WINGS II TPB SC, 184pg, b&w, 6" x 9" (STAR10899) . . . $14.95 BLADE OF THE IMMORTAL VOL. 6: DARK SHADOWS TPB SC, 192pg, b&w, 6" x 9" (STAR12025) . . . $14.95 BLADE OF THE IMMORTAL VOL. 7: HEART OF DARKNESS TPB SC, 240pg, b&w, 6"x 9" (STAR13139) . . . $16.95 BLADE OF THE IMMORTAL VOL. 8: THE GATHERING TPB SC, 208pg, b&w, 6" x 9" (STAR14147) . . . $15.95 BLADE OF THE IMMORTAL VOL. 9: THE GATHERING VOL. II TPB SC, 216pg, b&w, 6" x 9" (STAR14935) . . . $15.95 BLADE OF THE IMMORTAL VOL. 10: SECRETS TPB SC, 232pg, b&w, 6" x 9" (STAR15935) . . . $16.95 BLADE OF THE IMMORTAL VOL. 11: BEASTS TPB SC, 192pg, b&w, 6" x 9" (STAR17346) . . . $14.95 BLADE OF THE IMMORTAL VOL. 12: AUTUMN FROST TPB SC, 232pg, b&w, 6" x 9" (SEP030034) . . . $16.95 BLADE OF THE IMMORTAL VOLUME 13: MIRROR OF THE SOUL TPB SC, 232pg, b&w, 6" x 9" (MAY040050) . . . $17.95 BLADE OF THE IMMORTAL VOLUME 14: LAST BLOOD TPB SC, 226pg, b&w, 6" x 9" . . . $17.95 CLUB 9 VOLUME 4 TPB MAKOTO KOBAYASHI (W/A) On sale November 2, SC, 200pg, b&w, 5 3/4" x 8 1/4", $15.95 Haruo Hattori’s a country-fried cupcake, the sweetest dish at Club 9, the most happening hostess bar in Tokyo’s notorious Ginza district. She’s staying true to her fella back home, but her guileless beauty is one major bull’s-eye for some of Tokyo’s most eligible bachelors, including a down-on-his-luck baseball superstar, one of the country’s hottest manga artists, and a bonafide super-rich playboy with fast-track matrimony on his mind. And with her boyfriend off to Europe to study for the next few years, will poor Haruo be able to stave off this onslaught of affection? Collecting stories from Super Manga Blast! issues #37-#46. ALSO AVAILABLE CLUB 9 VOLUME 1 TPB SC, 192pg, b&w, 6" x 9" (STAR17813) . . . $15.95 CLUB 9 VOLUME 2 TPB SC, 192pg, b&w, 6" x 9" (STAR19411) . . . $15.95 CLUB 9 VOLUME 3 TPB SC, 192pg, b&w, 6" x 9" (JAN050086) . . . $15.95 SUPER MANGA BLAST! #57 MOHIRO KITOH (W/A), MAKOTO KOBAYASHI (W/A), KENICHI SONODA (W/A), and HIROYUKI UTATANE (A) with TOSHIYA TAKEDA (W) On sale October 19, b&w, 128pg, $5.99 With the Cannon God Exaxxion team facing a Riofaldian assault squad, “Grandpa” Kano dons a nearly indestructible gun-suit to help his beloved androids defend their home base. Makoto Kobayashi’s extended What’s Michael? storyline continues! His hilarious “Planet of the Cats” series finds human astronauts suffering under the paws and whims of bipedal, feline captors. Would you have the strength to perform circus tricks for a crowd of attention-challenged cats? Fighting for their lives against super-powered terrorists, the heroes of Seraphic Feather cope with a deadly breach in their ship’s hull. The Shadow Star cast recuperates from the events in the “Grudges” story arc, and Shiina seeks a safe haven from further Shadow Dragon attacks. FOR MATURE READERS TRIGUN MAXIMUM VOLUME 7: HAPPY DAYS TPB YASUHIRO NIGHTOW (W/A) On sale November 2, SC, 192pg, b&w, 5" x 7", $9.95 Unlike the subtitle of this new installment of Trigun Maximum, our hero, Vash the Stampede isn’t exactly experiencing the happiest of days. Rather, his struggle with his brother-in-destruction, Knives, is escalating to extreme heights. But wait, before we get to the frantic action, creator Yasuhiro Nightow would like readers to know about these boys’ mysterious pasts, and uses almost half of this issue presenting the lives of the two supermen before they fell to the dusty planet. This volume of Trigun Maximum promises not only past history, but future frenzy. For instance, you’ll soon discover that not only is Vash not the only one of his kind, but neither is Wolfwood. ALSO AVAILABLE TRIGUN by Yasuhiro Nightow VOLUME 1 TPB SC, 360pg, b&w, 5" x 7" (STAR19783) . . . $14.95 VOLUME 2 TPB SC, 344pg, b&w, 5" x 7" (OCT030046) . . . $14.95 TRIGUN ANIME MANGA Based on the graphic novel by Yasuhiro Nightow and the animation produced by Madhouse VOLUME 1 TPB SC, 160pg, FC, 5" x 7" (JUL040045) . . . $14.95 TRIGUN MAXIMUM by Yasuhiro Nightow VOLUME 1: THE HERO RETURNS TPB SC, 192pg, b&w, 5" x 7" (FEB040056) . . . $9.95 VOLUME 2: DEATH BLUE TPB SC, 200pg, b&w, 5" x 7" (MAY0440055) . . . $9.95 VOLUME 3: HIS LIFE AS A… TPB SC, 200pg, b&w, 5" x 7" (AUG040044) . . . $9.95 VOLUME 4: BOTTOM OF THE DARK TPB SC, 192pg, b&w, 5" x 7" (NOV040045) . . . $9.95 VOLUME 5: BREAK OUT TPB SC, 208pg, b&w, 5" x 7" (FEB050059) . . . $9.95 STAR WARS: CLONE WARS VOLUME 7—WHEN THEY WERE BROTHERS TPB HADEN BLACKMAN (W), MILES LANE (W), BRIAN CHING (P), NICOLA SCOTT (P), and TOMÁS GIORELLO (Cover) On sale November 30, SC, 144pg, FC, 7" x 10", $17.95 Many on both sides of the Clone Wars have been wounded or killed. But the war has taken its toll on the survivors, too. Consumed by the belief that the Dark Jedi Asajj Ventress still lives, Obi-Wan Kenobi has temporarily forsaken his duties and recruited Anakin Skywalker in his desperate hunt for Ventress. But Anakin believes that Obi-Wan is chasing a ghost—because he himself killed Ventress. And Anakin’s doubts about his former Master’s quest are not assuaged when, following the trail of the rumors of Ventress’ existence, they walk into a trap set by their old enemies, the bounty hunter Durge and Count Dooku! A tale that tests the strengths of the bonds of brotherhood! STAR WARS: EMPIRE #38 “The Wrong Side of the War” part 3 (of 5) WELLES HARTLEY (W), DAVIDÉ FABBRI (P), CHRISTIAN DALLA VECCHIA (I), DAVIDÉ FABBRI (C), and DAVID MICHAEL BECK (Cover) On sale October 5, FC, 32pg, $2.99 Dissent in the ranks! Janek Sunber finds himself at odds—and at gunpoint—with his fellow officers over the treatment of Imperial prisoners. Hardly an auspicious start to his new assignment, and made all the worse because the internal conflict blinds the Imperials to the presence of Rebel infiltrators in their midst! But the biggest shock to Sunber—and the Rebels—is yet to come, from a most unexpected quarter! Allegiances are strained, identities are revealed, and a major strike against the Empire is in the offing. An issue that should not be missed! STAR WARS: REPUBLIC #82 “The Hidden Enemy” part 2 (of 3) JOHN OSTRANDER (W), JAN DUURSEMA (P/Cover), DAN PARSONS (I), and BRAD ANDERSON (C) On sale October 26, FC, 32pg, $2.99 A battle rages on the Wookiee homeworld of Kashyyyk. Victory is in sight for the clone armies of the Republic, led by Jedi Masters Yoda, Luminara Unduli, and Quinlan Vos, but none of them are aware that victory will lead to a betrayal that will change the galaxy forever. There is one chance to survive, and one course remaining to any whom survive… The fate of the Jedi Order is sealed, but a single Jedi may find a path to the future … or to the grave. STAR WARS: X-WING—ROGUE LEADER #2 (of 3) HADEN BLACKMAN (W), TOMÁS GIORELLO (P), MICHAEL ATIYEH (C), and GARY ERSKINE (Cover) On sale October 19, FC, 32pg, $2.99 On Wedge Antilles’ home planet, Corellia, he and the other members of the Rogue Squadron are all that stand between an unarmed populace and a terrorist attack by remnants of Palpatine’s Imperial forces. Even the budding Jedi powers of Luke Skywalker won’t be enough to tip the scales in the Rogues’ favor, and to snatch victory from the jaws of this defeat may cost the life of one of their own! High-flying action with the most popular heroes of the expanded Universe! WETA COLLECTIBLES: KONG Weta Collectibles of New Zealand, a division of Weta Workshop and Dark Horse Comics, Inc. continue Weta’s program of licensed consumer products based on Universal Pictures’ December 14th release of King Kong. On sale December 14 Kong with Ann Bronze Bust 6" long x 6" wide x 16" tall, limited edition, $1,500.00 Images shown are concept images only. Final product may vary. Kong Deluxe Collector's Chess Set Board, 15.5" long, 15.5" wide, 7.5" tall, fully painted, individual pieces are 1" wide, 1" tall, long, 2.5" tall (average), fully painted, imited edition, $475.00 Images shown are concept images only. Final product may vary. SIN CITY MOVIE MERCHANDISE Miss picking up Sin City mementos in your haste to skip town? Now you can relive crazy times at Kadie’s Club Pecos without worrying about the law catching up to you! These tin signs feature the drinks found only in Kadie’s infamous bar—Black Death Icelandic Schnapps and Cerveza Chango, the spirits of choice for those from the town without pity. On sale December 14 Sin City Tin Sign: Cerveza Chango, 18" x 14", $14.99 Sin City Tin Sign: Black Death Icelandic Schnapps, 14" x 9", $14.99 MAN WITH THE SCREAMING BRAIN B-movie star and cult icon Bruce Campbell, star of Evil Dead, Army of Darkness, Bubba Ho-Tep, and more, has co-written, directed, and starred in the upcoming wacky horror film Man with the Screaming Brain. The title says it all! Now Dark Horse brings you more merchandise from this new zany horror film! Featuring the comic book logo on a black shirt, this T-shirt is a stylish way to prove your love of schlock sci-fi, Bruce Campbell, and B-movie madness! We are also offering two new color options to our baseball cap currently only available in gray: black and red. Each cap features the comic- book logo. On sale October 26 Man with the Screaming Brain T-shirt/logo/black tee/adult M-XL . . . $17.99 XXL . . . $19.99 Available Now! Man with the Screaming Brain caps Red cap w/logo . . . $17.99 Black cap w/logo . . . $17.99 CLASSIC COMIC BOOK CHARACTER: MAGNUS, ROBOT FIGHTER On sale November 16, 2005, 5" tall, fully-painted, packaged in a litho-printed full-color tin box and included is a vintage-style pinback button, and booklet about the character and his creator, limited to 750 pieces, $49.95 Having produced nearly fifty “syroco” statues so far in our Classic Comic Character series based on newspaper comic strips, Dark Horse is now offering a new Classic Comic Book Character series, featuring characters from a variety of comic book publishers. The third statue in this series features North Am’s Magnus, Robot Fighter, the karate- chopping hero of 4000 A.D.! An enduring creation of comics legend Russ Manning, Magnus first appeared on newsstands in February of 1963. Millions of readers followed the adventures of the only man able to fight the malicious robots of the future. While Russ Manning’s work on the Gold Key series lasted only twenty-one issues, his creation has survived generations, influencing countless science fiction artists and writers to this day. LENORE PVC SET On sale November 16, 4" tall figures (Lenore, Mr. Gosh, and Ragamuffin & Pooty), packaged in a full-color window box, $14.99 Help! Lenore and company have been shrunk down, dipped in vinyl, and are now trapped in a box! I don’t think there's much air in that box, man! Even worse, Pooty has the gas, and you don't want to be trapped in a stuffy box with a gassy pooty. Please set them free before it is too late. Think of the children! Roman Dirge’s original cute little dead girl lives on. She and her friends, Mr. Gosh, Ragamuffin, and Pooty make for a frighteningly adorable PVC Set. Fans of Roman’s artwork and comics can proudly display this deathly little family on their mantle or the dashboard of their hearse. Lenore holds her monkey stick, while her faithful admirer, Mr. Gosh, bears his love for Lenore despite the knife in his head. Ragamuffin and Pooty make up the third figure, performing a gruesome balancing act. KOTOBUKIYA CLONE TROOPER #2 SOFT VINYL MODEL KIT On sale November 2, 9 1/2" tall, 10 easy-to-assemble parts, full painted, packaged in a window box, $94.99 Dark Horse continues its exciting import program of the award-winning Kotobukiya large vinyl Star Wars figures. Consisting of a few easy-to-assemble parts, the Clone Trooper stands 9 1/2 inches tall. Episode 3 brings a new depth to the Clone Trooper character. The true nature of why the clone army was created is finally revealed and the era of endless Imperial Troops carrying out the orders of the Dark Side is begun. Purchase as many as you want and create your own army! GACHA! New this Month Simpsons Bobble Heads Series 4 Marvel Bobble Heads Series 3 The Incredibles Figures Robot Figures Retailers! See your order form for details on ordering and a special offer! Available Now! Marvel Superhero Bobble Heads Hellboy Movie Figures Spider-Man Figures Spider-Man Keychains To see images for all available sets, go to retailers.darkhorse.com MINI FENDER GUITAR COLLECTION Produced by SD Toys and exclusively distributed in the United States and Canada by Dark Horse Comics, Inc. Each 1/6 scale model guitar or bass comes packaged on a blister card with many accessories—including 3 mini picks, strap, shield, transmitter, and guitar stand, $19.99 (each). On sale October 5 Telecaster® The revolutionary Telecaster guitar wrote the book on mass-produced, solid-body electric- guitar design. Featuring an ash body, adjustable maple neck, two single-coil pickups and a micro-adjustable bridge the Tele® guitar, as it affectionately became known, is one of the most beloved and recorded guitars of all time. Comes in butterscotch blonde. Stratocaster® The legendary and venerable Stratocaster guitar took guitar design to a higher level and became the voice of rock ‘n’ roll. Featuring a comfort-contoured body, three single-coil pickups, and a synchronized tremolo system the Strat® guitar has become the most popular guitar ever built. Comes in black. Precision Bass® As one of their most illustrious achievements, the Fender Precision Bass guitar allowed bassists to be heard more clearly than ever before. For the first time, traditional upright bass players could finger notes easily and precisely, thanks to the P Bass® guitar’s maple neck and fretted fingerboard. Comes in white. Jazz Bass® The Jazz Bass guitar offered bassists more tones than ever before. Featuring two single- coil pickups and complementary tone controls, bassists could “dial-in” virtually any tone imaginable. All this and its ultra-slender maple neck made the J Bass® guitar the world’s most popular bass. Comes in 3-color sunburst. GOON RELISTS THE GOON: NOTHIN’ BUT MISERY TPB by Eric Powell SC, 136pg, FC, 7" x 10" (STAR19740) . . . $15.95 THE GOON: ROUGH STUFF TPB by Eric Powell SC, 88pg, FC, 7" x 10" (NOV030024) . . . $12.95 GOON VOL. 3: HEAPS OF RUINATION TPB by Eric Powell SC, 120pg, FC, 7" x 10" (NOV040037) . . . $12.95 THE GOON ZIPPO® Chrome zippo® w/red, black, and white logo and image (MAY04006) . . . $29.99 THE GOON SHOT GLASS #1 Clear shot glass w/full-color image (MAY040077) . . . $5.99 THE GOON SHOT GLASS #2: NORTON’S PUB Clear shot glass w/full-color image (MAY040078) . . . $5.99 THE GOON PVC SET Set of 4” PVC figures featuring: The Goon, Franky, Buzzard, and the Zombie Priest (AUG040170) . . . $14.99 GOON LUNCH BOX Full-color, embossed metal lunchbox, 8" x 7" x 3 3/4" (SEP040224) . . . $14.99 THE GOON T-SHIRTS GOON: GREEN/BLACK/ADULT Medium MAY040065 $17.99 Large MAY040066 $17.99 X-Large MAY040067 $17.99 XX-Large MAY040068 $19.99 SQUID CAR/DARK BLUE/ADULT Medium MAY040069 $17.99 Large MAY040070 $17.99 X-Large MAY040071 $17.99 XX-Large MAY040072 $19.99 NORTON’S PUB/BLACK/ADULT Medium MAY040073 $17.99 Large MAY040074 $17.99 X-Large MAY040075 $17.99 XX-Large MAY040076 $19.99 CONAN RELISTS CONAN THE SLAYER MINI-BUST 7" high, packaged in a deluxe full-color box, limited to 3,500 pieces (JUN030070) . . . $44.99 CONAN THE CONQUEROR MINI-BUST 7" high, packaged in deluxe full-color box, includes certificate of authenticity signed by the sculptor, limited to 3,500 pieces (SEP030066) . . . $49.99 VALERIA MINI-BUST 7" high, packaged in a deluxe full-color box, limited edition, and comes packaged with a certificate of authenticity, limited to 3,500 pieces (APR040138) . . . $49.99 CONAN LUNCH BOX Full color, embossed metal lunchbox, 8" x 7" x 3 3/4" (NOV030120) . . . $14.99 CONAN PVC SET: THE FROST GIANT’S DAUGHTER Set features: Conan, the Frost Giant’s Daughter, and two giants, ranges from 4” to 8” (JAN040081) . . . $44.99 CHRONICLES OF CONAN VOLUME 1: TOWER OF THE ELEPHANT AND OTHER STORIES TPB by Roy Thomas and Barry Windsor-Smith SC, 144pg, FC, 7" x 10" (STAR19686) . . . $15.95 CHRONICLES OF CONAN VOLUME 2: ROGUES IN THE HOUSE AND OTHER STORIES by Roy Thomas and Barry Windsor-Smith SC, 160pg, FC, 7" x 10" (STAR20379) . . . $15.95 CHRONICLES OF CONAN VOLUME 3: THE MONSTER OF THE MONOLITHS AND OTHER STORIES TPB by Roy Thomas and Barry Windsor-Smith SC, 168pg, FC, 7" x 10" (OCT030031) . . . $15.95 CHRONICLES OF CONAN VOLUME 4: THE SONG OF RED SONJA AND OTHER STORIES TPB by Roy Thomas and Barry Windsor-Smith SC, 160pg, FC, 7" x 10" (DEC030015) . . . $15.95 CHRONICLES OF CONAN VOLUME 5: THE SHADOW IN THE TOMB AND OTHER STORIES TPB by Roy Thomas and Barry Windsor-Smith SC, 160pg, FC, 7" x 10" (MAY040034) . . . $15.95 CHRONICLES OF CONAN VOLUME 6: THE CURSE OF THE GOLDEN SKULL AND OTHER STORIES TPB by Roy Thomas, John Buscema, and Neal Adams SC, 160pg, FC, 7" x 10" (AUG040018) . . . $15.95 CHRONICLES OF CONAN VOLUME 7: THE DWELLER IN THE POOL AND OTHER STORIES TPB by Roy Thomas and John Buscema SC, 160pg, FC, 7" x 10" (DEC040017) . . . $15.95 CONAN VOLUME 1: THE FROST GIANT'S DAUGHTER AND OTHER STORIES TPB by Kurt Busiek, Cary Nord, and Thomas Yeates SC, 176pg, FC, 7" x 10" . . . $15.95 SIN CITY RELISTS FRANK MILLER’S SIN CITY VOLUME 1: THE HARD GOODBYE 2ND EDITION by Frank Miller SC, 208pg, b&w, 6" x 9" (NOV040013) . . . $17.00 FRANK MILLER’S SIN CITY VOLUME 2: A DAME TO KILL FOR 2ND EDITION by Frank Miller SC, 208pg, b&w, 6" x 9" (NOV040014) . . . $17.00 FRANK MILLER’S SIN CITY VOLUME 3: THE BIG FAT KILL 2ND EDITION by Frank Miller SC, 184pg, b&w, 6" x 9" (DEC040036) . . . $17.00 FRANK MILLER’S SIN CITY VOLUME 4: THAT YELLOW BASTARD 2ND EDITION by Frank Miller SC, 240pg, b&w w/yellow, 6" x 9" (DEC040037) . . . $19.00 FRANK MILLER’S SIN CITY VOLUME 5: FAMILY VALUES 2ND EDITION by Frank Miller SC, 128pg b&w, 6" x 9" (JAN050082) . . . $12.00 FRANK MILLER’S SIN CITY VOLUME 6: BOOZE, BROADS, AND BULLETS 2ND EDITION by Frank Miller SC, 160pg b&w, 6" x 9" (JAN050081) . . . $15.00 FRANK MILLER’S SIN CITY VOLUME 7: HELL AND BACK 2ND EDITION by Frank Miller SC, 320pg b&w w/color, 6" x 9" (JAN050083) . . . $28.00 FRANK MILLER: THE ART OF SIN CITY HC by Frank Miller HC, 128pg, b&w and full-color, 9" x 12"(STAR17185) . . . $39.95 SIN CITY COASTER SET Set of four, laminated coasters, with cork base (DEC048091) . . . $9.99 SIN CITY MAGNET SET 8 piece, b&w&red magnet set (STAR11802) . . . $8.00 SIN CITY: KADIE’S CLUB PECOS ZIPPO® LIGHTER Chrome zippo® with black-and-red logo and image (STAR06820) . . . $29.99 SIN CITY: MOLLY’S ESCORT SERVICE ZIPPO® LIGHTER Chrome zippo® with black-and-red logo and image (STAR02469) . . . $29.99 PRODUCT RELISTS NOW AVAILABLE! TONY MILLIONAIRE’S DRINKY CROW PVC 6” PVC figure, packaged in full-color window box. (STAR16314) $19.99 BETTIE PAGE MINI-BUST 6" tall bust, fully-painted, numbered, limited edition . . . $44.95 JEFF WAYNE’S MUSICAL VERSION OF THE WAR OF THE WORLDS Jeff Wayne’s The War of the World’s Baseball Cap, Black w/full-color lettering . . . $17.99 Jeff Wayne’s The War of the World’s 11 oz. Coffee Mug, White w/logo . . . $12.99 Jeff Wayne’s The War of the World’s 15 oz. Coffee Mug, White w/logo & image . . . $14.99 Jeff Wayne’s The War of the Worlds t-shirt/grey/adult M-XL . . . $17.99 XXL . . . $19.99 KOTOBUKIYA PRE-PAINTED SOFT VINYL MODEL KITS YODA 5" tall, packaged in a color window-box . . . $44.99 CHEWBACCA 15", consisting of 10 easily assembled pieces, and packaged in a giant color window-box . . . $99.99 SAND TROOPER (ORANGE) 11" tall vinyl figure, packaged in a color window-box . . . $99.99 SCOUT TROOPER 7 1/2" tall, packaged in a color window box . . . $99.99 MAN WITH THE SCREAMING BRAIN Man with the Screaming Brain bust, 7" tall, fully painted . . . $39.99 Man with the Screaming Brain t-shirt/cover #1/black tee/adult M-XL . . . $17.99 XXL . . . $19.99 Man with the Screaming Brain t-shirt/Mignola cover/black tee/adult M-XL . . . $17.99 XXL . . . $19.99 Man with the Screaming Brain baseball cap, grey cap with yellow & red logo . . . $17.99 MIRROR MASK PVC set #1, 3-piece PVC set includes Helena, Sphinx Cat, Black Queen’s Spider, 3"-5" tall, fully painted, packaged in a full-color window box, $14.99 PVC set #2, 3-piece PVC set includesValentine, Small Hairy Guy, The Librarian, 3"-5" tall, fully painted, packaged in a full-color window box, $14.99 PVC set #3, 3-piece PVC set includes Dark Queen, the Music Box People, and Gryphon, 3"-5" tall, fully painted, packaged in a full-color window box, $14.99 Dark Queen Bust, 7" tall, fully painted, $44.99 6" x 8" case-bound journal, 130 pages, includes invisible ink and black light pen and four extra batteries . . . $19.99 SKY CAPTAIN AND THE WORLD OF TOMORROW Flying Wing Ornament 3-4 inches wide, fully painted polyresin, packaged in full-color box . . .$14.99 Atomizer Ornament 3-4 inches wide, fully painted polyresin, packaged in full-color box . . .$14.99 Sculpted Pin 3” x ¾” sculpted pin, packageds in polybag with backing board . . . $6.99 DC COMICS Batman BATMAN: GOTHAM COUNTY LINE #1 Written by Steve Niles Art and cover by Scott Hampton Acclaimed writer Steve Niles (30 Days of Night) joins distinctive painter Scott Hampton (BATMAN: NIGHT CRIES) for a 3-issue Prestige Format miniseries that uncovers the investigation of grisly murders outside Batman’s usual territory…in the Gotham suburbs! Commissioner Gordon calls on the Dark Knight for help in solving the mystery, although Batman has never delved into the suburbs of Gotham before. But the series of murders is so shocking that Batman must respond, despite being in unfamiliar territory! Edited by Joey Cavalieri On sale Oct 5 • 1 of 3 • Prestige Format • 48 pg, FC, $5.99 US ALL STAR BATMAN AND ROBIN, THE BOY WONDER #3 Written by Frank Miller Art and cover by Jim Lee & Scott Williams Creative titans Frank Miller, Jim Lee & Scott Williams continue their striking new vision of the Dark Knight in this tale of young Dick Grayson’s transformation from orphaned acrobat into the Batman’s first sidekick: Robin, the Boy Wonder! On sale October 26 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US DETECTIVE COMICS #812 Written by David Lapham Art by Ramon Bachs & Nathan Massengill Cover by Lapham Part 10 of the 12-part “City of Crime!” Bruce Wayne forgoes cape and cowl to investigate the mysteries of Gotham’s seediest neighborhood, Crown Point. Plus, Gordon’s back in town to help Robin uncover the Ventriloquist’s secrets…only Scarface ain’t talkin’. On sale Oct 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHTS #70 Written by A.J. Lieberman Art by Al Barrionuevo & Bit Cover by Claudio Castellini Batman and Hush race to find the former Clayfaces and unravel the mystery of the shapechangers! Just when Hush thought he had control over this new Clayface, he’s proven wrong. Dead wrong! And when is one Clayface too many? On sale Oct 19 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US BATMAN #646 Written by Judd Winick Art by Doug Mahnke & Tom Nguyen Cover by Jock An INFINITE CRISIS tie-in! The Villains United want a piece of Gotham, and Black Mask is just the man to deliver it. Batman has his hands full with the criminals of Gotham, but before he can neutralize Deathstroke and company, Red Hood plans to take matters into his own hands! On sale Oct 19 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US BATMAN: LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT #196 Written by J.H. Williams III & Dan Curtis Johnson Art and cover by Seth Fisher The conclusion of the 5-part “Snow,” featuring Batman’s first confrontation with Victor Fries — a.k.a. Mr. Freeze! And what “conclusion” will Batman draw from his experiences with a strike force? On sale Oct 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US ARKHAM ASYLUM ANNIVERSARY EDITION SC Written by Grant Morrison Art and cover by Dave McKean In celebration of the 16th anniversary of the critically acclaimed Batman story that helped launch the U.S. careers of Grant Morrison and Dave McKean, DC Comics is proud to present a softcover edition of the ARKHAM ASYLUM ANNIVERSARY EDITION, reprinting the now-classic confrontation between the Dark Knight and his archnemeses the Joker, Two-Face, Scarecrow, Poison Ivy, and more in the black heart of Gotham City's house for the criminally insane. This graphic novel is well known for its psychological intensity and probing portraits of Batman and the Joker, as well as groundbreaking art that influenced scores of artists by introducing a new school of storytelling and technique to comics. This special edition also includes Morrison's complete original script annotated by both himself and editor Karen Berger, many of his original thumbnail breakdowns, step-by-step samples of how the story and art came together and much more! On sale October 5 • 212 pg, FC, $17.99 US • MATURE READERS BATGIRL #69 Written by Andersen Gabrych Art by Pop Mhan & Jesse Delperdang Cover by Tim Sale Don’t miss the debut of new penciller Pop Mhan (ROBIN) and cover artist Tim Sale (BATMAN: THE LONG HALLOWEEN)! Encased in ice by Mr. Freeze and held hostage by Nyssa, Batgirl is offered a choice: regain her destiny with the legendary League of Assassins or die a slow, frozen death! On sale Oct 19 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US BATMAN: JOURNEY INTO KNIGHT #3 Written by Andy Helfer Art by Tan Eng Huat Cover by Pat Lee Batman seeks clues about the mysterious plague unleashed on Gotham in the depths of the subway system and has a close encounter with an express train! Meanwhile, the Carrier makes an alliance that could lead to even more trouble for Gotham. On sale Oct 19 • 3 of 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US BATMAN: THE LONG HALLOWEEN TP Written by Jeph Loeb Art and cover by Tim Sale Reoffered to coincide with Loeb & Sale’s CATWOMAN: WHEN IN ROME HC, this volume collects their earlier acclaimed collaboration taking place during Batman's early days of crimefighting. This collection tells the story of a mysterious killer who murders his prey only on holidays. On sale Oct 5 • 368 pg, FC, $19.99 US • Relist BATMAN: UNDER THE HOOD TP Written by Judd Winick Art by Doug Mahnke, Tom Nguyen and others Cover by Matt Wagner Shocking revelations and age-old foes make this new collection — featuring BATMAN #635-641 — a must-have! Batman is confronted with a hidden face from the past — it’s the return of the Red Hood! With Black Mask controlling the Gotham underworld, what role will Red Hood have when all is said and done? On sale Oct 26 • 176 pg, FC, $9.99 US CATWOMAN: WHEN IN ROME HC Written by Jeph Loeb Art and cover by Tim Sale The Eisner Award-winning team of Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale returns to further the exciting adventures they began in BATMAN: THE LONG HALLOWEEN and followed in BATMAN: DARK VICTORY! Collecting the 6-part series that guest-starred Batman and a host of Gotham’s most colorful and dangerous villains, WHEN IN ROME chronicles Catwoman’s mysterious trip to Italy and her dealings with the deadly Falcone crime family. It's an incredible tale of Gotham’s sexiest cat burglar! Advance-solicited; on sale November 2 • 160 pg, FC, $19.99 US CATWOMAN #48 Written by Will Pfeifer Art by Pete Woods Cover by Adam Hughes Some of the nastiest villains in the DCU have laid siege to the East End, and Catwoman is the only thing keeping them from running riot! But now that she’s dead center in their sights, even Batman won’t be able to talk her off a path that leads straight into the heart of danger! On sale Oct 26 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US GOTHAM CENTRAL #36 Written by Greg Rucka & Ed Brubaker Art by Kano & Stefano Gaudiano Cover by Sean Phillips The conclusion of the “Dead Robin” storyline! The cops have a dead kid in a Robin outfit, and the evidence is pointing inescapably toward Batman. But how can they catch the Dark Knight? Plus, the leak within the GCPD is revealed! On sale Oct 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US NIGHTWING #113 Written by Devin Grayson Art by Cliff Chiang & Ande Parks Cover by Phil Hester & Parks A VILLAINS UNITED tie in! Dick Grayson is working for…Deathstroke the Terminator? Nightwing is no more — Dick Grayson’s in a new outfit, and he’s got a brand-new bag of dirty tricks. And those who thought he was simply “going undercover” are in for a rude awakening… On sale Oct 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US ROBIN #143 Written by Bill Willingham Art and cover by Scott McDaniel & Andy Owens An OMAC PROJECT tie-in! As the dreaded OMACs scour Blüdhaven for all costumes, Robin finds himself in the unenviable position of trying to save the newly resurrected Darla Aquista — the very girl who swore to use her demonic powers to rid the world of Robin! On sale Oct 19 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US Superman SUPERMAN #222 Written by Mark Verheiden Art and cover by Ed Benes The world is going to hell as the CRISIS begins — this is too big a job even for Superman! But what has changed that scares those closest to the Man of Steel? On sale October 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US ACTION COMICS #832 Written by Gail Simone Art by John Byrne & Nelson Cover by Dan Jurgens & Wayne Faucher The Spectre has come for Satanus, Metropolis’s resident demon! On All Hallow’s Eve, the dead will rise to protect their dark master — and Superman is caught in the middle! But Lois has her own demons to confront when her dead father returns… On sale October 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #645 Written by Greg Rucka Art and cover by Karl Kerschl While Superman deals with a full-on Omac assault, Lois discovers an alarming connection between her would-be assassin and the Dark Knight! Meanwhile, Luthor is back in Metropolis to build a new power base…starting with the Parasite! On sale October 19 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US SHAZAM/SUPERMAN: FIRST THUNDER #2 Written by Judd Winick Art and cover by Joshua Middleton Continuing the pulse-pounding tale of the first meeting of the Last Son of Krypton and Earth's Mightiest Mortal by Judd Winick (OUTSIDERS, BATMAN) and Joshua Middleton (Nyx)! Superman and Shazam have joined forces to defend Fawcett City Museum from creatures unleashed by mysterious cult members. But in the confusion, the cult manages to slip away with some precious artifacts that will help them summon an even greater evil force. And what roles do Lex Luthor and Dr. Sivana play in the cult's plans? On sale October 5 • 2 of 4 • 40 pg, FC, $3.50 US SUPERGIRL #3 Written by Jeph Loeb Art and cover by Ian Churchill & Norm Rapmund Supergirl knows that someone other than Batman has been spying on her — and now it's time to find out who! But when her investigation leads to the Outsiders, there’s no stopping the Girl of Steel! Plus, is romance blossoming for Kara Zor-El? On sale October 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US SUPERMAN/BATMAN #24 Written by Jeph Loeb Art and cover by Ed McGuinness & Dexter Vines As superstars Jeph Loeb, Ed McGuinness & Dexter Vines rocket “With a Vengeance” toward its conclusion, the fate of the universe hangs in the balance unless the World's Finest Team — The Dark Damsel Detective and The Woman of Steel, that is — can stop it! There's nothing more incredible than the debut of Batwoman and Superwoman! Guest-starring Superlad! On sale October 26 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US SUPERMAN: TALES OF BIZARRO WORLD TP Written by Jerry Siegel Art by John Forte, Wayne Boring and Curt Swan Cover by Jamie Hernandez Reoffered to coincide with SUPERMAN IN THE FORTIES, this hilarious collection reprints stories from ADVENTURE COMICS #285-295, featuring 15 nonsensical tales of Bizarro's twisted heroics and insane interactions with Bizarro-Lois, Bizarro-Lex Luthor, and more! On sale Oct 19 • 192 pg, FC, $14.95 US • RELIST SUPERMAN IN THE FORTIES TP Written by Jerry Siegel, Bill Finger, Don Cameron and others Art by Joe Shuster, Wayne Boring, Jack Burnley and others Cover by Shuster The latest in DC's decade-by-decade celebration of the best stories featuring the Man of Steel collects stories from ACTION COMICS #1, 2, 14, 23, 64, 93, 107, SUPERMAN #1, 23, 40, 53, 58, 61, SUPERBOY #5, the Superman daily newspaper strip, Look magazine and WORLD'S FINEST COMICS #37, covering his 1938 debut through the 1940s! On sale Oct 19 • 192 pg, FC, $19.99 US SUPERMAN IN THE FIFTIES TP Written by Otto Binder, Jerry Coleman, Bill Finger, and others Art by Wayne Boring, Curt Swan, Kurt Schaffenberger, and others Cover by Boring Reoffered to coincide with SUPERMAN IN THE FORTIES, this volume collects SUPERMAN (first series) #65, 79, 80, 96, 97, and 127; ACTION COMICS #151, 242, 252, 254, and 255; WORLD’S FINEST COMICS #68 and 75; SHOWCASE #9, SUPERMAN’S GIRL FRIEND LOIS LANE #8; ADVENTURE COMICS #210; and SUPERMAN’S PAL JIMMY OLSEN #13! On sale Oct 19 • 192 pg, FC, $19.99 US • Relist SUPERMAN IN THE SIXTIES TP Written by Jerry Siegel and various Art by Curt Swan, Wayne Boring, Neal Adams and various Cover by Swan Reoffered to coincide with SUPERMAN IN THE FORTIES, this volume collects SUPERMAN #141, SUPERMAN #161, SUPERMAN #170, ACTION COMICS #289), SUPERMAN'S PAL JIMMY OLSEN #53 and #79, WORLD'S FINEST #175, ADVENTURE COMICS #294) and SUPERMAN'S GIRLFRIEND LOIS LANE #42! On sale Oct 19 • 240 pg, FC, $19.95 US • Relist ************************************************************************ DC Universe INFINITE CRISIS #1 Written by Geoff Johns Art by Phil Jimenez & Andy Lanning Covers by Jim Lee & Sandra Hope and George Pérez It’s finally here: the comics event so massive that it built over the first half of 2005, through COUNTDOWN, DAY OF VENGEANCE, RANN/THANAGAR WAR, VILLAINS UNITED and THE OMAC PROJECT! Prepare for the dawn of the DCU’s darkest day in INFINITE CRISIS, a 7-issue miniseries written by Geoff Johns (GREEN LANTERN, JSA) with art by Phil Jimenez (OTHERWORLD, Uncanny X-Men) & Andy Lanning (OTHERWORLD) and covers by George Pérez (CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS) and Jim Lee (BATMAN, SUPERMAN) & Sandra hope! Surrounded by their most fearsome enemies, the world’s greatest heroes are divided within and without. DC’s icons — Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman — are joined by Nightwing, Supergirl, Donna Troy, Superboy, Robin, Wonder Girl, Green Lantern, the Flash and more as they face their most dire hour. What happens next will destroy friendships and lives, dictating the direction of the universe for the next generation! Years in the making, the greatest event to hit the DCU in over two decades is about to explode — don’t miss out! Retailers please note: This issue will ship with covers by Lee & Williams (50%) and Pérez (50%). On sale October 12 • 1 of 7 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US Edited by Eddie Berganza AQUAMAN #35 Written by John Arcudi Art by Andy Clarke & Leonard Kirk Cover by Patrick Gleason An OMAC PROJECT tie-in! Black Manta begins the water-breather gene therapy that will transform him forever! Aquaman must ask Geist to save Mera’s life, but when the OMAC is activated by Brother Eye, it’s Aquaman’s life that may be lost! On sale Oct 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US BLOOD OF THE DEMON #8 Written by John Byrne & Will Pfeifer Art by Byrne & Dan Green Cover by Byrne What is manipulating Etrigan to face challenges throughout a succession of strange worlds and time periods? On sale Oct 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US BIRDS OF PREY #87 Written by Gail Simone Art by Joe Bennett & Jack Jadson Cover by Adriana Melo & Will Conrad The two masterminds behind DCU’s heroes and villains meet at long last, as Oracle and the Society’s Calculator face off! On sale Oct 19 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US BREACH #10 Written by Bob Harras Art by Javier Pulido & Alvaro Lopez Cover by Marcos Martin Major Zanetti thought he knew everything about his new powers. He thought wrong. While he goes on the hunt for invading Rifters, Talia al Ghul shows the extent of her control over two of the DCU’s most dangerous groups: H.I.V.E. and Kobra! On sale Oct 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US DOOM PATROL #17 Written by John Byrne Art by Byrne & Doug Hazlewood Cover by Byrne With the Chief missing and presumed dead, the surviving Patrollers learn more of the mysterious origin of Negative Man — and his unexpected connection to Vortex. Meanwhile, a face from the past returns to threaten the comatose Nudge and her family. On sale Oct 26 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US FIRESTORM #18 Written by Stuart Moore Art by Jamal Igle, Rob Stull, Patrick Olliffe and Simon Coleby Cover by Matt Haley An OMAC PROJECT tie-in! Following the events of VILLAINS UNITED, a de- powered and weakened Firestorm seeks help at S.T.A.R. Labs San Francisco, which is under attack by a mysterious, unseen menace. Enter OMAC — its mission: kill the Nuclear Man! On sale Oct 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US THE FLASH #227 Written by Joey Cavalieri Art by Val Semeiks & Livesay Cover by Art Thibert A exciting new creative team comes aboard as THE FLASH speeds toward . . . the end? The past always seems to catch up with the Fastest Man Alive, and as Infinite Crisis approaches, Wally West reflects on his life with his wife and kids and sees that the end may be near. On sale October 26 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US GREEN LANTERN #6 Written by Geoff Johns Art and cover by Ethan Van Sciver Mutilated by the events of REBIRTH, Black Hand returns to wreak horrifying vengeance! Meanwhile, the bizarre experiments of a new alien race come to light with their current prisoner: Green Lantern. And how does this all connect with the Rann/Thanagar War? On sale October 26 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US GREEN LANTERN CORPS: RECHARGE #2 Written by Geoff Johns & Dave Gibbons Art and cover by Patrick Gleason & Christian Alamy The 6-issue miniseries following the adventures of the Green Lantern Corps continues! The first assignment for two rookie Lanterns may be their last. Plus, Kyle Rayner meets an old love, and the biggest Green Lantern of all comes under attack. On sale October 19 • 2 of 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US GREEN ARROW #55 Written by Judd Winick Art by Ron Garney & Bill Reinhold Cover by James Jean “Heading Into the Light,” Part 2 of 4. On the trail of Dr. Light, Green Arrow and Black Lightning are sidetracked by an attack by Mirror Master and Killer Frost! It’s a wall-to-wall slugfest, but is their appearance a coincidence or part of a more sinister plot? On sale Oct 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US HAWKMAN #45 Written by Jimmy Palmiotti & Justin Gray Art and cover by Joe Bennett & Ruy Jose The Hawks’ year of mystery, madness and mayhem comes to it's startling and violent resolution in a battle not to be missed! Questions will be answered, blood will be spilled and only Hawkman knows the truth behind the plot to destroy him! Guest-starring the JSA. On sale Oct 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US JLA #120 & 121 Written by Bob Harras Art by Tom Derenick & Dan Green Covers by Daniel Acuña Don’t miss the first two chapters of “World Without a Justice League,” written by Bob Harras (Avengers, BREACH) with art by Tom Derenick (BIRDS OF PREY) & Dan Green (JLA) and covers by Daniel Acuña (Claus & Simon), shipping biweekly in October! There has been a great Crisis of Conscience, and the JLA as we know it is no more. Batman, Superman and Wonder Woman are at odds…now it’s time for Aquaman, Green Arrow, and Black Canary to bring the League back to basics. But this World Without a Justice League may be just what an old villain with some new tricks has been hoping for! And in #121, the remaining founding members of the JLA attempt to recruit new teammates, but will they want to be a part of a League that has resorted to some questionable tactics of late? Nightwing must decide to help re-form the JLA or support his mentor in keeping the team disbanded! JLA #120 on sale October 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US JLA #121 on sale October 26 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US JACK CROSS #3 Written by Warren Ellis Art and cover by Gary Erskine In part 3 of a 4-part story, Jack Cross heads to Guantanamo Bay to personally cross-examine an inmate with ties to a plan to use a terrifying weapon of mass destruction! On sale Oct 26 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US JLA CLASSIFIED #13 Written by Warren Ellis Art by Butch Guice Cover by Michael Stribling Part 4 of the 6-part “New Maps of Hell.” Batman and The Flash team up to try to close the gateway to Hell, stopping more nightmarish creatures from coming to Earth, only to place the entire Justice League face-to-face with evil incarnate! On sale Oct 26 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US JSA #78 Written by Keith Champagne Art by Don Kramer & Champagne Cover by Alex Ross A DAY OF VENGEANCE tie-in! The JSA desperately seeks Dr. Fate to help them find the missing Jakeem and Thunderbolt. Meanwhile, as the Spectre's rampage continues, the team's greatest enemy has found the opening he needs to destroy the JSA once and for all! On sale Oct 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US JSA CLASSIFIED #4 Written by Geoff Johns Art and cover by Amanda Conner & Jimmy Palmiotti The story you've waited years for comes to a mind-boggling conclusion! Power Girl’s origin is finally revealed, and it promises to redefine the Mistress of Might and uncover truths that will serve as a prelude to Infinite Crisis and beyond! On sale Oct 19 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US JUSTICE #2 Written by Jim Krueger & Alex Ross Art by Doug Braithwaite & Ross Cover by Ross The unbelievable bimonthly 12-part maxiseries created by Alex Ross (KINGDOM COME), Jim Krueger (Earth X) and Doug Braithwaite (Paradise X) continues! The Riddler leads Batman into a mystery within a mystery through his compulsion to speak the truth through riddles. Does he hold the key to the reason the villains are helping mankind? Plus, Aquaman falls victim to one of the DCU’s most nefarious criminals! Featuring painted art by Ross over Braithwaite’s layouts! On sale October 19 • 2 of 12 • 40 pg, FC, $3.50 US OUTSIDERS #29 Written by Judd Winick Art by Matthew Clark & Art Thibert Cover by Daniel Acuña A Day of Vengeance tie-in! The Fearsome Five return to settle the score with the Outsiders, boasting a new recruit of unbelievable power — and the crisis rocking the magic realms raises the stakes to an unimaginable level! On sale October 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US OUTSIDERS VOL. 3: WANTED TP Written by Judd Winick Art by Carlos D’Anda, Karl Kerschl, Dan Jurgens, and others Cover by Doug Mahnke The thrilling third collection of the hot title collects OUTSIDERS #16-23! This volume includes the 3-part “Most Wanted” story arc featuring television personality John Walsh, as well as an IDENTITY CRISIS tie-in story guest-starring Batman! On sale Oct 19 • 192 pg, FC, $14.99 US SHOWCASE PRESENTS: METAMORPHO VOL. 1 TP Written by Bob Haney and Gardner Fox Art by Ramona Fradon, Jack Sparling, Mike Sekowsky and others Cover by Sal Trapani This massive black-and-white volume collects all Metamorpho’s Silver Age adventures, from THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD #57-58, 66, 68, METAMORPHO #1- 17, and JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #42! Guest-starring Batman, the Justice League of America, the Metal Men and more! On sale Oct 5 • 560 pg, B&W $16.99 US LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES #11 Written by Mark Waid Art by Barry Kitson & Mick Gray Cover by Kitson On the eve of galactic destruction, with the dream of a United Planets dissolving into hopelessness, only an all-out brawl between the Legion and the agents of Terror Firma can halt the coming invasion —-provided a key player in the war finds within herself an unexpected power! On sale Oct 26 • 40 pg, FC, $2.99 US MANHUNTER #15 Written by Marc Andreyko Art by Javier Pina, Steve Sadowski, Andrew Pepoy, Sean Phillips and Fernando Blanco Cover by Jesus Saiz To become Manhunter, Kate Spencer broke into an evidence locker and stole a powerful super-suit — but she had no idea where it came from! The suit’s secret history comes to life in this stand-alone issue! On sale Oct 19 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US SON OF VULCAN #5 Written by Scott Beatty Art by Keron Grant Cover by Ed McGuinness Featuring a cover by Ed McGuinness (Superman/Batman)! With the evil Witchazel, Monkey-in-the-Middle, and Dino-Mite hot on his heels, things are looking pretty bad for Mikey Devanté — especially since the Coalition of Crime thinks he really is the son of Vulcan! On sale Oct 5 • 5 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US PLASTIC MAN ARCHIVES VOL. 7 HC Written by Jack Cole Art and cover by Cole Another amazing volume of peak-period Plastic Man stories by Cole at his zany best! This volume collects PLASTIC MAN #7-8 and Plastic Man’s adventures from POLICE COMICS #66-71. Plas and Woozy travel way out West, meet Stretcho the India Rubber Man, visit Hollywood, tail a homicidal hat and more! On sale Oct 26 • 240 pg, FC, $49.99 US RANN-THANAGAR WAR #6 Written by Dave Gibbons Art and cover by Ivan Reis & Marc Campos The war takes an ugly, brutal turn as two worlds and countless lives are ripped asunder, setting the stage for the galaxy's greatest battle and leading into the INFINITE CRISIS! On sale October 5 • 6 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US SOLO #7 Written by Mike Allred & Lee Allred Art and cover by Mike Allred Join Mike Allred, the creator of Madman and The Atomics, as he takes a whirlwind tour of the DCU! First stop: Hourman, as we find out exactly how much super- heroing a hero can do. The craziness continues as two super-teams are pitted against each other in "Doom Patrol vs. Teen Titans." In "Batman A-Go-Go!", the Caped Crusader is taken on a kooky psychedelic journey. Allred visits Jack Kirby's Fourth World as Lightray and Orion put Mister Miracle to the test in "Fourth World Wager." Can Scott Free really get out of any trap? And it's all capped off with "Comic Book Clubhouse," featuring just about every DC hero! On sale October 26 • 48 pg, FC, $4.99 US SEVEN SOLDIERS: KLARION THE WITCHBOY #4 Written by Grant Morrison Art and cover by Frazer Irving Klarion has reluctantly returned to his lost colony of Puritans in Limbo Town, far below New York City, to warn them of an impending invasion. Instead of being welcomed as a savior, he is captured, tried, and sentenced to be burned alive. Can Klarion and Teekl convince the people of Limbo Town that not only their entire way of life is in danger, but their whole world? A Soldier must die – will it be Klarion the Witchboy? On sale October 19 • 4 of 4 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US SEVEN SOLDIERS: ZATANNA #4 Written by Grant Morrison Art by Ryan Sook & Mick Gray Cover by Sook Zatanna and Misty search for the 7 Unknown Men of Slaughter Swamp, only to find themselves face to face with a menace beyond imagination! The unexpected return of an almost unstoppable Golden Age master villain could spell doom for the Mistress of Magic unless she gets her groove on fast. Will Zatanna regain her powers in time for the ultimate magical duel with the ultimate cosmic criminal ? With a storyline leading directly into the epic SEVEN SOLDIERS #1, the answer may not be what you expect! A Soldier must die – will it be Zatanna? On sale October 5 • 4 of 4 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US TEEN TITANS #29 Written by Geoff Johns Art by Carlos D’Anda & Marlo Alquiza Cover by Tony S. Daniel & Alquiza The Red Hood pays the Titans a visit to claim his rightful place…over Robin’s dead body! And what does Donna Troy’s return mean for the team? On sale October 19 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US VILLAINS UNITED #6 Written by Gail Simone Art by Dale Eaglesham & Wade von Grawbadger Cover by J.G. Jones The red-hot miniseries comes to its deadly conclusion as the secret identity of the mysterious Mockingbird is revealed! This shocking revelation promises to shake the DCU to its core and leads straight into 2005's biggest event: Infinite Crisis! On sale October 12 • 6 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US VIGILANTE #2 Written by Bruce Jones Art by Ben Oliver Covers by Michael Golden The thrilling 6-issue miniseries set in Metropolis continues! Seeing the Vigilante in front of you means certain death! But is Dr. Powell really his next target? Unlock the mystery behind the Vigilante in the second issue of this action/psychological thriller by Bruce Jones (Hulk) and Ben Oliver (THE AUTHORITY: HUMAN ON THE INSIDE)! On sale October 26 • 2 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US WONDER WOMAN #222 Written by Greg Rucka Art by Rags Morales & Mark Propst Cover by J.G. Jones In the aftermath of DC SPECIAL: THE RETURN OF DONNA TROY, Donna seeks out Wonder Woman and finds her and Supergirl in the middle of a fight with VILLAINS UNITED’s Cheetah! But it’s Donna’s meeting with Supergirl that will have surprising ramifications for all three heroines. Is this a harbinger of things to come? Plus, Wonder Woman makes a decision that she’s been building to for months…but will someone else beat her to the punch? On sale October 26 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US Johnny DC THE BATMAN STRIKES! #14 Written by Bill Matheny Art by Christopher Jones & Terry Beatty Cover by Jeff Matsuda Based on the hit cartoon on The Kids’ WB! He was once Bruce Wayne’s closest friend… now he’s Batman’s most dangerous enemy. It’s Batman vs. Clayface! On sale Oct 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US JUSTICE LEAGUE UNLIMITED #14 Written by Adam Beechen Art by Carlo Barberi & Walden Wong Cover by Kelsey Shannon When demons seize control of Limbo, Deadman recruits the mystical members of the Justice League to save the hereafter! On sale Oct 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US TEEN TITANS GO #24 Written by J. Torres Art by Todd Nauck & Lary Stucker Cover by Sean Galloway After an accident with a mystical power stone, the Teen Titans get a little mixed up! Everyone on the team has switched powers, and nobody's happy about it! On sale Oct 26 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US MAD #459 Written and illustrated by The Usual Gang of Idiots A spook-tacular issue of MAD, perfect for giving to trick-or-treaters! On sale Oct 5 • 48 pg, FC/B&W, $3.99 US MAD CLASSICS #3 Written and illustrated by The Usual Gang of Idiots A jam-packed new issue of MAD CLASSICS, featuring the Best of the Web, MAD Marginals, Reader’s Choice picks, and much more! On sale Oct 12 • 96 pg, FC/B&W, $4.99 US CARTOON NETWORK BLOCK PARTY #14 Written by Jim Alexander, Sholly Fisch, John Rozum and Tom Warburton Art by Jeff Albrecht, John Delaney, Gary Fields, Maurice Fontenot, Matthew I. Jenkins, Jorge Pacheco and the Iguana Cover by Robert Pope To what lengths will the nefarious Heinrich Von Marzipan go to claim the lost temple of the Choco-Logs? The Kids Next Door will find out! And Dexter shows Dee- Dee just how spooky science can be! On sale Oct 26 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US LOONEY TUNES #131 Written by Sholly Fisch Art and cover by Dave Alvarez & Mike DeCarlo It’s time for monster madness and sheer mayhem! Join Tweety as a mad scientist brings about a personality crisis! Witch Hazel courts Elmer Fudd! And learn how to care for your monster! On sale Oct 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US THE POWERPUFF GIRLS #67 Written by Amy Keating Rogers and John Rozum Art by Christopher Cook, Ricardo Garcia-Fuentes and Mike DeCarlo Cover by Phil Moy Mojo Jojo is cooking up trouble! Or so the Powerpuff Girls believe after the plotting primate opens his own restaurant! Plus, you can help the Powerpuffs save a costume party from Gangreen Gang disaster! On sale Oct 19 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US SCOOBY-DOO #101 Written by John Rozum and Robbie Busch Art by Joe Staton, Robert Pope, Leo Batic, Scott McRae and Horacio Ottolini Cover by Joe Staton Aaaa-choo! Mystery Inc. dusts up trouble when they investigate a rare book enigma! Also, driving school has never been so scary! On sale Oct 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US ELFQUEST ARCHIVES VOL. 3 HC Written by Wendy & Richard Pini Art and cover by Wendy Pini This third thrilling volume collects Elfquest #11-15! The Wolfriders are taken as slaves into the towering and mysterious Blue Mountain, stronghold of the ancient elves called the Gliders. Featuring all-new lettering, a new cover by Wendy Pini and an introduction by David Wise & Audry Taylor! On sale Oct 12 • 224 pg, FC, $49.99 US ELFQUEST: THE GRAND QUEST VOL. 11 TP Written by Wendy & Richard Pini Art and cover by Wendy Pini The saga continues in this volume collecting ElfQuest: Kings of the Broken Wheel #5-7! Rayek has taken Leetah, Suntop and Ember where no one may follow: into the mists of time itself. Ten thousand years in the future, the travelers will reappear — but by then mortal Wolfriders will long be dead! On sale Oct 26 • 7.362” x 5” • 224 pg, B&W, $9.99 US CMX CIPHER VOL. 1 Written and illustrated by Narita Minako CMX. Anise can’t believe her luck when she finds herself in the same high school as famous former child star Siva. Although the cool and handsome Siva seems unapproachable, Anise manages to become his friend. But her happiness turns to surprise when she discovers Siva’s secret: for years, he’s been switching identities with his twin brother, Cipher! On sale October 5 • 5" x 7.375" • 192 pg, B&W, $9.99 US •TEEN KAMIKAZE KAITO JEANNE VOL. 1 Written and illustrated by TANEMURA ARINA CMX. The international blockbuster manga — which also spawned a hit anime series — comes to the U.S.! By day, Kusakabe Maron is an ordinary high school girl with more than her share of problems. But by night, she is Kamikaze Kaito Jeanne, the reincarnation of Joan of Arc! Her mission: to hunt down demon-possessed paintings and exorcise the evil spirits! Too bad accomplishing this mission puts her into conflict with the authorities, who view her as a mysterious stranger vandalizing works of art. With only the help of angel-in-training Finn, she must survive high school during the day and battle evil by night! On sale October 26 • 5" x 7.375" • 176 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • ALL AGES KIKAIDER CODE 02 VOL. 1 Story by Ishinomori Shotaro Art by Meimu CMX. The manga behind the cult favorite animated series seen on Cartoon Network is here! What happens when a robot suffers an identity crisis? On the surface, Jiro appears to be a normal teenage boy — he’s riddled with self- doubt, has trouble making friends, and owns a guitar he doesn’t know how to play. But he’s really Kikaider, a super-powered android with a secret “Gemini” device implanted in his brain to help simulate human qualities. Professor Gill, a former associate of Kikaider’s creator, is hunting for the Gemini device… and he’ll go to any lengths to recover it! On sale October 19 • 5" x 7.375" • 204 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • MATURE READERS FROM EROICA WITH LOVE VOL. 5 Written and illustrated by Aoike Yasuko CMX. The fan-favorite spy saga continues! A sunken World War II relic holds the secrets Eroica, the Major, and a KGB agent desperately want. For Eroica and the gang, the prize will be riches beyond their wildest dreams. It's a mission of utmost importance (as usual) for the Major, but an old and vengeful nemesis, Mischa the Bear Cub, wants the secrets to destroy the Major — and the West! On sale October 12 • 5" x 7.375" • 224 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN LAND OF THE BLINDFOLDED VOL. 5 Written and illustrated by Tsukuba Sakura CMX. Summer vacation is a time for sun, sand, and getting swept away — literally! When Kanade and her friends head to the beach, she and Namiki fall prey to the vicious undertow, causing them to disappear into the great big sea. Now, Arou must channel every last shred of his power and resourcefulness, or he might lose his true love forever! On sale October 19 • 5" x 7.375" • 200 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • ALL AGES MADARA VOL. 5 Illustrated by Sho-u Tajima Written by Eiji Otsuka CMX. Don’t miss the thrilling series finale! Madara has joined forces with Seishinja and Kaos to challenge Kageo and the remaining Moki army. Will they have enough strength to crush this threat? Even if they prevail, will they have the power to confront and defeat Miroku, the demon emperor? Or will eternal darkness be cast upon the land? On sale October 5 • 5" x 7.375" • 184 pg, B&W, $9.99 US MATURE READERS TENRYU: THE DRAGON CYCLE VOL. 3 Written and illustrated by Matoh Sanami CMX. Hiryu and Ryukei were just a couple of good-hearted bandits — until they met Princess Ryurei and discovered they were, in fact, Dragon Lords. They have embraced their destiny and unlocked their dragon spirits, but the journey has just begun. The sinister Lord Torao, leader of the Tiger Clan, has sent his top warriors out with one mission: to destroy the Dragon Clan. But, standing up to seasoned assassins and toppling the most dangerous man in the world is going to take a lot of training, and time is not a luxury of the hunted. On sale October 26 • 5" x 7.375" • 200 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN Wildstorm CAPTAIN ATOM: ARMAGEDDON #1 Written by Will Pfeifer Art by Giuseppe Camuncoli & Sandra Hope Covers by Alex Ross and Jim Lee One of the DCU’s mightiest champions explodes straight from the pages of SUPERMAN/BATMAN and into the WildStorm Universe! But will the local heroes welcome Captain Atom with open arms or attack him, fearing him as the latest threat to their universe? Join Will Pfeifer (CATWOMAN, BLOOD OF THE DEMON), Giuseppe Camuncoli (THE INTIMATES, BATMAN) and Sandra Hope (ROBIN) as they explore the differences between both universes through the eyes of Captain Atom and begin a story that could lead to Armageddon in the WildStorm Universe! Plus, this special debut issue features two covers: one by award-winning painter Alex Ross and the other by fan- favorite Jim Lee! Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers by Ross (50%) and Lee & (50%). On sale October 19 • 1 of 9 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US Edited by Alex Sinclair ALBION #4 Plotted by Alan Moore Written by Leah Moore & John Reppion Art by Shane Oakley & George Freeman Cover by Dave Gibbons Penny is determined to rescue her father, and her new allies are almost convinced that it's worth the risk. After all, if the government kept the old comics folk around, surely there's one heck of a weapons cache to be found, too. But will the prisoners of The Castle be waiting when their small band arrives? On sale Oct 26 • 4 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US ASTRO CITY: LOCAL HEROES TP Written by Kurt Busiek Art by Brent Anderson Cover by Alex Ross The fifth volume in the ASTRO CITY collection includes ASTRO CITY VOL. 2 #21-22, ASTRO CITY: LOCAL HEROES #1-5 and the ASTRO CITY special, plus the the short story from DC's SEPTEMBER 11th VOL. 2 and the promotional story done to announce the LOCAL HEROES miniseries! This softcover edition features a new painted cover by Alex Ross! On sale Oct 12 • 256 pg, FC, $17.99 US ASTRO CITY: THE TARNISHED ANGEL TP Written by Kurt Busiek Art by Brent Anderson Cover by Alex Ross Reoffered to coincide with ASTRO CITY: LOCAL HEROES, this volume collects the miniseries telling the tale of reformed criminal Steeljack, who’s investigating a series of supervillain murders. But as he solves the mystery, Steeljack soon finds that he may be the next victim! On sale Oct 12 • 224 pg, FC, $19.95 US • Relist THE INTIMATES #12 Written by Joe Casey Art by Alé Garza Cover by Rian Hughes, Giuseppe Camuncoli & Sandra Hope Halo CEO Jack Marlowe visits the Seminary, and all hell breaks loose when the kids revolt! Will they finally be the heroes they've been studying to become? Too many secrets. Too many questions. Will the students learn the answers, or will they all die horrible deaths? On sale Oct 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US THE AUTHORITY: REVOLUTION #12 Written by Ed Brubaker Art by Dustin Nguyen & Richard Friend Cover by Nguyen The startling conclusion of the critically acclaimed series! Jenny Quantum and the Authority square off against Henry Bendix in a last brutal stand, a vicious battle for the very heart of their team! On sale Oct 19 • 12 of 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • Mature Readers THE AUTHORITY: THE MAGNIFICENT KEVIN #3 Written by Garth Ennis Art by Carlos Ezquerra Cover by Glenn Fabry Kev Hawkins has been party to some terrible events while in the service of the S.A.S. While ruminating over his betrayal at the hands of a mate, Kev recalls a crucial moment in his career that will define the man he will become. Can he live up to the motto “Who dares, wins”? On sale Oct 26 • 3 of 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • Mature Readers EX MACHINA #16 Written by Brian K. Vaughan Art by Tony Harris & Tom Feister Cover by Harris The surprising conclusion of the 2-part cross-country adventure "Off the Grid!" Having left the relative safety of City Hall, former super-hero Mitchell Hundred races across America — and down memory lane — to rescue an important figure from his past. On sale Oct 19 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS ROBOTECH: PRELUDE TO THE SHADOW CHRONICLES #1 & 2 Written by Tommy Yune, Jason Waltrip & John Waltrip Art and cover by Omar Dogan & Udon Studios The legendary Robotech saga continues! After 20 years, the mysterious circumstances behind the disappearance of Admiral Rick Hunter will be revealed in this 5-issue miniseries featuring much of the original Robotech cast as well as a behind-the- scenes look into the production of the upcoming Robotech: The Shadow Chronicles DVD! In 2022, an Expeditionary Force departed from Earth in search of the homeworld of the Robotech Masters. However, its discovery would spark an interstellar conflict that would last decades. An uneasy alliance is finally reached, but a secret pact with an enemy within the ranks threatens to start a new war that could destroy the Expeditionary Force and the human race! And in issue #2, the treachery of General Edwards is revealed, but not before the SDF-3 is nearly destroyed! When betrayal harms the very ones that he loves, how far is Admiral Rick Hunter willing to go to take retribution? With their flagship in ruins, Rick sends Captain Vince Grant with the upgraded battlefortress Tokugawa in hot pursuit to the Invid homeworld of Optera, but will it be enough to take on Edwards's new alien technology? On sale Oct 5 and Oct 19 • 1 and 2 of 5 • 32 pg, FC, $3.50 US Edited by Ben Abernathy MAJESTIC #10 Written by Dan Abnett & Andy Lanning Art by Georges Jeanty & Trevor Scott Cover by Neil Googe Majestic, Zealot and Desmond begin to unlock the secrets of the ancient Kherubim legacy. The slumbering technology could cause the termination of the human race, but Majestic and his allies must get past Wyvern first. But is Wyvern really one of Desmond's most aggressive industrial competitors, or something much worse? On sale Oct 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US MATADOR #6 Written by Devin Grayson Art and cover by Brian Stelfreeze In this stunning conclusion of the 6-part miniseries by Grayson and Stelfreeze, the secrets of the Matador are revealed, leaving Isabel more isolated than ever! Can Detective Cardona bring justice to those already lost to her city’s war, or will the corruption engulfing Miami finally claim Isabel, too? On sale Oct 5 • 6 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US SILENT DRAGON #4 Written by Andy Diggle Art by Leinil Yu & Gerry Alanguilan Cover by Yu The acclaimed series continues as Reizo prepares a bold plan to assault the government facility where an android army is being assembled to combat the Yakuza. But first he must visit the legendary cybernetic weapons-maker known as The Blacksmith, while ruthless Yakuza warlord Hideaki grows suspicious of his newfound ally... On sale Oct 26 • 4 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US THE WINTER MEN #3 Written by Brett Lewis Art and cover by John Paul Leon The little girl’s trail leads Kris to the Caucasus Mountains and even more mystery. Why would a Boy Scout operation need radiation containment gear? Kris is forced to recruit criminals to raid the group with the hope of finding the girl, but does she really need rescuing? On sale Oct 12 • 3 of 8 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS WILDSIDERZ #2 Written by J. Scott Campbell & Andy Hartnell Art and cover by Campbell The second pulse-pounding issue of the newest creation from the Danger Girl creators J. Scott Campbell and Andy Hartnell! After the earth-shaking events of last issue, the Wildsiderz begin to gel as a team as they learn more about their fantastic new abilities and unique powers. But can they stop the nefarious Dr. Spydre from stealing the Wildsiderz technology and using it to achieve his sinister plans? Retailers please note: This issue features two covers by J. Scott Campbell, shipping in a 50/50 ratio. On sale October 12 • 2 of 5 • 32 pg, FC, $3.50 US WILDCATS: NEMESIS #2 Written by Robbie Morrison Art by Talent Caldwell, Horacio Domingues and Matt Banning Cover by Caldwell & Banning WildStorm’s hot new miniseries continues! Nemesis has taken her hostage — the child Kara — to a safe house in Manhattan while she plots her next move…until a Daemonite assault force disrupts everything! Meanwhile, learn the tumultuous past Nemesis shares with Zealot — and the truth is astounding! On sale October 12 • 2 of 9 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US TOM STRONG #35 Written by Peter Hogan Art and cover by Chris Sprouse & Karl Story ABC. A sequel to the Snow Queen story from TOM STRONG #24! Ice people are on the loose in Millennium, and they're robbing banks! Could Greta Gabriel's heart have grown so cold? On sale Oct 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US TOP 10: BEYOND THE FARTHEST PRECINCT #3 Written by Paul Di Filippo Art and cover by Jerry Ordway ABC. In response to Commissioner Traynor’s being ousted from Top 10, a large number of officers show their solidarity by staging a mass resignation. Plus, Joe Pi continues his dangerous undercover assignment. On sale Oct 19 • 3 of 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US WRAITHBORN #2 Written by Joe Benitez & Marcia Chen Art and covers by Benitez & Joe Weems The hunt begins as the thrilling new miniseries continues! Rival parties, both mortal and Immortal, race to find and capture the new Wraithborn. Meanwhile, Melanie continues her everyday routine, oblivious of both her new powers and “popularity.” Who — or what — will find her first? Retailers please note: This issue features two covers by Benitez & Weems, shipping in a 50/50 ratio. On sale October 26 • 2 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US TOMORROW STORIES SPECIAL #1 Written by Alan Moore & Steve Moore Art by Kevin Nowlan, Hilary Barta, Rick Veitch and Melinda Gebbie Cover by Nowlan Alan Moore returns to some of his most memorable characters in a thrilling 64- page Special illustrated by some of comics’ greatest artists! Jack B. Quick returns in a spellbinding 16-page story; the secret origin of the Cobweb is finally revealed; Splash Brannigan dives into the murky end of the pool; and the first part of a brilliant new Jonni Future story is told! Plus, don’t miss a lovely Greyshirt tale dedicated to the man who inspired his creation: Will Eisner. On sale October 26 • 64 pg, FC, $6.99 US TOMORROW STORIES BOOK TWO TP Written by Alan Moore Art by Kevin Nowlan, Rick Veitch, Hilary Barta, and others Cover by Kevin Nowlan ABC. Join Jack B. Quick, Greyshirt, Splash Brannigan, The First American and Cobweb as they scurry, lurk, ooze, trip and slink their way through an amazing lineup of diverse adventures! Brought to you by Alan Moore and a wide array of comics talent! On sale Oct 19 • 160 pg, FC, $17.99 US TOMORROW STORIES BOOK ONE TP Written by Alan Moore Art by Kevin Nowlan, Rick Veitch, Hilary Barta, and others Cover by Kevin Nowlan ABC. Reoffered to coincide with TOMORROW STORIES BOOK TWO, this volume features more amazing tales of Alan Moore’s classic characters Jack B. Quick, Greyshirt, Splash Brannigan, Cobweb, and more! On sale Oct 19 • 176 pg, FC, $17.95 US • Relist Vertigo LOVELESS #1 Written by Brian Azzarello Art and cover by Marcelo Frusin Fresh off his white-hot run on SUPERMAN, Eisner award-winning writer Brian Azzarello (100 BULLETS, BATMAN) has created a Western for the new millennium. Reuniting with HELLBLAZER artist Marcelo Frusin, Azzarello has fashioned a tough-as-nails monthly series that combines all the bloody action and atmosphere of a Sergio Leone film with the provocative storytelling of HBO’s Deadwood. The extra-sized 40-page issue #1 is just $2.99; future issues are 32 pages. Wes Cutter is a wanted man running from a violent past — the horrors of the Civil War, a brutal stint in a Union prison camp, and the savage fallout of Reconstruction. Now he’s on a quest for the one thing in short supply: peace. Joining Wes is his beautiful wife Ruth, a woman who has been to hell and back herself — and hides dark secrets of her own. The road they travel will be a bloody one, leaving a trail of bodies stretching from Missouri to the Pacific Ocean. This is a tale only Azzarello — the mind behind some of the hardest-hitting comics of the last decade — could tell. On sale October 26 • 40 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS • Edited by Will Dennis 100 BULLETS #65 Written by Brian Azzarello Art by Eduardo Risso Cover by Dave Johnson Check back in with Loop, Lono and Victor, as the felonious trio leaves Chicago and hits the road in search of revenge. Their targets: any remaining members of the Trust stupid enough to cross their path. But can the three trust each other enough to work together, or will road rage get the better of them? On sale Oct 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.75 US • MATURE READERS THE BOOKS OF MAGICK: LIFE DURING WARTIME #15 Written by Si Spencer Consulting by Neil Gaiman Art by Dean Ormston Cover by Duncan Fegredo In the explosive grand finale of the series, Tim Hunter, his owl Yo-Yo and his new partner-in-crime Jackie tie up loose ends in London. But at what cost to the planet at large? And one of the main players won't live to see the light of a new day. Final issue. On sale Oct 19 • 32 pg, FC, $2.75 US • MATURE READERS DOOM PATROL VOL. 3: DOWN PARADISE WAY TP Written by Grant Morrison Art by Richard Case, Kim DeMulder, Kelley Jones and others Cover by Brian Bolland The World's Strangest Heroes continue their adventures in this third volume collecting Grant Morrison's career-launching run on DOOM PATROL. Reprinting issues #35-41 of the series, DOWN PARADISE WAY features the debut of Danny the Street, the first appearance of Flex Mentallo, and, through it all, an incredible saga of cosmic war and super-evolving consciousness! On sale Oct 12 • 192 pg, FC, $19.99 US • MATURE READERS CHIAROSCURO: THE PRIVATE LIVES OF LEONARDO DA VINCI TP Written by Pat McGreal & David Rawson Art by Chas Truog & Rafael Kayanan Cover by Stephen John Phillips & Richard Bruning The passions of one of history's greatest artists are captured in this volume collecting the dark and provacative 10-issue Vertigo maxiseries. Framed around the story of Salai, a young man whose beauty entrances the great maestro, CHIAROSCURO follows the struggles and triumphs of da Vinci's illustrious career, from his early work in Florence and Milan to the painting of the Mona Lisa and his epochal rivalry with Michaelangelo. On sale Oct 19 • 264 pg, FC, $24.99 US • MATURE READERS FABLES #42 Written by Bill Willingham Art by Mark Buckingham & Steve Leialoha Cover by James Jean In the first issue of the 4-part "Arabian Nights (and Days)," wayward foreigners have started showing up in Fabletown — much to the dismay of the longtime residents. These new Fables are not European and are in danger of throwing the comfortably Eurocentric Fabletown into chaos. Once more, Prince Charming is in over his head and must call on the help of a Fable character not seen in these pages for far too long. On sale October 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.75 US • MATURE READERS HELLBLAZER #213 Written by Mike Carey Art by Frazer Irving Cover by Tim Bradstreet A special stand-alone issue featuring art by Frazer Irving (SEVEN SOLDIERS: KLARION THE WITCHBOY). Back from the depths of Hell (literally) and devastated by the soul-wrenching events that took place there, John Constantine recalls the first time he ever worked his own unique brand of conjuring — with an emphasis on “con.” On sale Oct 19 • 32 pg, FC, $2.75 US • MATURE READERS THE LOSERS #29 Written by Andy Diggle Art and cover by Jock Part 1 of “Endgame.” It’s all been building to this: With New Jerusalem behind him, Max lays it all on the line – his plans, his origins, and the stakes, which are nothing short of global. Now it’s Max vs. the Losers with the world hanging in the balance, and the Losers will have to play every card in their hand to win. On sale Oct 26 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS LUCIFER #67 Written by Mike Carey Art by Peter Gross & Ryan Kelly Cover by Michael Wm. Kaluta “Morningstar,” Part 4 of 6. The Silver City has fallen, and with the arrival of a devastating third force, the war in Heaven is over. But the fate of Creation must now be decided amidst the blood and rubble, and hybrid angel Elaine Belloc is at the centre of Lucifer's plans. On sale Oct 19 • 32 pg, FC, $2.75 US • MATURE READERS SWAMP THING #20 Written by Joshua Dysart Art and cover by Richard Corben Internationally acclaimed artist Richard Corben (SOLO, HELLBLAZER) returns to SWAMP THING for a pivotal tale in one of comics’ most enduring sagas. Wearied by tumultuous recent events, Swamp Thing attempts to escape by creating smaller and smaller versions of himself. Finally, he shrinks into a quantum state, exploring the subatomic universe. But what is John Constantine doing there? On sale Oct 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS THE ORIGINALS SC Written by Dave Gibbons Art and cover by Gibbons Don’t miss this softcover edition of the acclaimed original hardcover graphic novel by one of comics' most esteemed names, Dave Gibbons (co-creator and artist of WATCHMEN and Give Me Liberty, writer of THE RANN/THANAGAR WAR). Lel and Bok — two best friends — want nothing more than to join the Originals, the top gang on the streets. Through them, they'll meet the high-speed world of hover scooters, all-night clubs, and, for Lel, the girl of his dreams in particular. But with the fast life comes tough foes, and tribal loyalty will teach them the unforgettable meaning of unforgivable loss. Neither a science-fiction story nor set in a mundane reality, THE ORIGINALS takes place in a world both familiar and strange, where the young are angry, loyal and stylish. And the only thing more important than who your friends are is who your friends hate. “THE ORIGINALS is as smart as a fashion-forward suit…has the powerful tug of a timeless fable.” -Entertainment Weekly On sale October 26 • 6.875" x 9" • 160 pg, B&W, $17.99 US • MATURE READERS VERTIGO: FIRST OFFENSES TP Written by Grant Morrison, Garth Ennis, Bill Willingham, Mike Carey and Matt Wagner Art by Steve Dillon, Scott Hampton, Steve Leialoha, Guy Davis, Lan Medina and Steve Yeowell Cover by John J. Hill VERTIGO: FIRST OFFENSES is a special volume created to introduce new readers to comics’ most provocative imprint. Collecting the premiere issues of five of Vertigo’s signature series, this 168-page trade paperback is priced at a mere $4.99 US, allowing thrill-seeking ordinary civilians the chance to do hard time with some of comics’ heaviest hitters. Included are THE INVISIBLES #1 (written by Grant Morrison and illustrated by Steve Yeowell), FABLES #1 (written by Bill Willingham and illustrated by Lan Medina & Steve Leialoha), PREACHER #1 (written by Garth Ennis and illustrated by Steve Dillon), SANDMAN MYSTERY THEATRE #1 (written by Matt Wagner and illustrated by Guy Davis) and THE SANDMAN PRESENTS: LUCIFER #1 (written by Mike Carey and illustrated by Scott Hampton). On sale October 5 • 168 pg, FC, $4.99 US • MATURE READERS VERTIGO: FIRST TASTE TP Written by Alan Moore, Grant Morrison, Neil Gaimen, Brian K. Vaughan, Brian Azzarello, Warren Ellis and Si Spencer Art by Chris Bachalo, Edwardo Risso, Pia Guerra and others Reoffered to coincide with VERTIGO: FIRST OFFENSES TP, this specially priced collection features six classic VERTIGO comics: Y: THE LAST MAN #1, 100 BULLETS #1, TRANSMETROPOLITAN #1, DEATH: THE HIGH COST OF LIVING #1, THE SAGA OF THE SWAMP THING #1, and BOOKS OF MAGICK: LIFE DURING WARTIME #1 On sale October 5 • 168 pg, FC, $4.99 US • MATURE READERS • RELIST Y: THE LAST MAN #38 Written by Brian K. Vaughan Art by Pia Guerra & José Marzan Jr. Cover by Massimo Carnevale "Paper Dolls” Part 2 of 3. How has the world of media changed since the onset of the mysterious man-killing plague? Yorick Brown finds out the hard way as he and his companions encounter a tenacious journalist dedicated to exposing the story of the century…by any means necessary. On sale Oct 5• 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS DC Direct BATMAN BEGINS: CAMOUFLAGE BATMOBILE Designed by Wayne Enterprises Applied Sciences, the “Tumbler” was a military prototype bridging vehicle that was never put into production. When Bruce Wayne discovers the camouflaged car in storage and takes it for a test drive — his only question is “Does it come in black?” This limited-edition hand-painted cold-cast porcelain BATMOBILE replica measures approximately 4.25" high x 6.5" wide x 10" deep, includes a full-color Certificate of Authenticity and is packaged in an elegant black gift box with foil stamping. Limited edition of 1000. On sale October 5 • Replica • $195.00 US SUPERMAN DELUXE STATUE Sculpted by Jonathan Matthews The world will never know another superhero like Superman. Invulnerable to all but Kryptonite, Superman defends truth and justice, protecting Metropolis from all evildoers! This powerful statue of Superman flying over the famous Daily Planet building represents new heights for DC Direct! For the first time the Daily Planet Globe rotates underneath the Man of Steel’s watchful gaze with the touch of a button. This limited edition, hand-painted cold-cast porcelain deluxe statue measures approximately 14" high x 6" wide x 6" deep, includes a full-color Certificate of Authenticity and is packaged in a four-color box. Due to the mechanical features of this statue, minimal assembly will be required. Advance-solicited; on sale March 8 • Statue • $225.00 U.S. V FOR VENDETTA MOVIE MASK REPLICA Set in the futuristic landscape of totalitarian Britain, V For Vendetta tells the story of a mysterious revolutionary who finds an unlikely ally in a mild-mannered young woman. The screenplay by Andy Wachowski and Larry Wachowski is based on the acclaimed graphic novel by Alan Moore (Watchmen, From Hell) and David Lloyd. Originally published by DC Comics as a 10 part series in 1988, V For Vendetta has been praised for its vision, potency and eloquence. Moore is widely considered to be one of the finest comics writers of all time, and has been credited with single-handedly expanding the potential of the comic book medium with his work. This limited edition, hand-painted cold-cast porcelain replica measures approximately 10.5" high x 6.5" wide x 7" deep and is displayed on a sculpted base. This replica was constructed from a mold of the actual movie prop, includes a full-color Certificate of Authenticity, and is packaged in an elegant black gift box with foil stamping. Limited edition of 500. On sale October 26 • Prop Replica • $195.00 US GREEN LANTERN 13" DELUXE COLLECTOR FIGURE Hal Jordan was first the Green Lantern Corps’ most stalwart ally. Then he was its most fearsome enemy. Now, Hal Jordan — Earth’s own Green Lantern — is an exciting new addition to DC Direct’s line of realistically proportioned, super-heroic 1/6-scale figures! This deluxe collector figure includes a “light up” lantern and a display stand. Packaged in a deluxe 4-color window box with a 5th panel. Advance-solicited; on sale March 1 • Deluxe Collector Figure • $59.99 US WOMEN OF THE DC UNIVERSE: POISON IVY BUST Designed by Adam Hughes Sculpted by John G. Mathews Continuing the stunning line of WOMEN OF THE DC UNIVERSE busts! Poison Ivy is the mistress of plant life who turned to crime to support her botanical experiments and extravagant lifestyle. This limited edition, hand-painted, cold-cast porcelain bust measures approximately 5.75" tall x 2.25" wide and x 2.5" deep, and is packaged in a four-color box. Advance-solicited; on sale March 22 • Bust • $45.00 US IDENTITY CRISIS SERIES 2: BATMAN ACTION FIGURE Designed by Identity Crisis cover artist Michael Turner! Batman’s mind was altered like many villains of the JLA, representing one of the shocking events in this series that changed the way heroes and villains interact in the DCU! This figure features multiple points of articulation and a display base. Packaged in a 4-color blister. Advance-solicited; on sale March 15 • Action Figure • 7" H • PI IDENTITY CRISIS SERIES 2: ELONGATED MAN ACTION FIGURE Ralph Dibny was the original stretching sleuth of the JLA. His loss became the focal point of the events that unraveled in Identity Crisis. This figure features multiple points of articulation and a display base. Packaged in a 4-color blister. Advance-solicited; on sale March 15 • Action Figure • 6.75" H • PI IDENTITY CRISIS SERIES 2: THE FLASH ACTION FIGURE The fastest man alive, The Flash, is torn between his loyalty to his friends and revealing what he knows about the JLA’s dark secret! This figure features multiple points of articulation and a display base. Packaged in a 4-color blister. Advance-solicited; on sale March 15 • Action Figure • 6.75" H • PI IDENTITY CRISIS SERIES 2: BLACK CANARY ACTION FIGURE Black Canary is a stunning combination of beauty and power. She holds a dark secret as part of the “shadow league” that tampers with the minds of many villains of the DCU. This figure features multiple points of articulation and a display base. Packaged in a 4-color blister. Advance-solicited; on sale March 15 • Action Figure • 6.5” H • PI IDENTITY CRISIS SERIES 2: CAPTAIN BOOMERANG ACTION FIGURE The son of the original Captain Boomerang has willingly taken up the mantle of his father’s legacy and weaponry as a deadly new addition to Flash’s rogues gallery! This figure features multiple points of articulation and a display base. Packaged in a 4-color blister. Advance-solicited; on sale March 15 • Action Figure • 6.75" H • PI IMAGE COMICS SPAWN COLLECTION, VOLUME 1 TP & HC written by TODD McFARLANE & OTHERS art & cover by TODD McFARLANE Witness the power of pure McFARLANE with this essential collection Out of print for 10 years! It all started in 1992! TODD McFARLANE’s smash hit SPAWN. What? Don’t have those first issues? Oh, yeah… They’ve been out of print for ten years! Well, here they are in a brand new collection – bigger and badder than ever!!! This collection includes SPAWN issues 1-10 featuring the pulse-pounding art of the master himself, TODD McFARLANE! As the SPAWN regular series picks up heat and the new SPAWN animated movie comes out, fans will be clamoring for this collection! Collects issues 1-10 October 26 • 240 pg • FC • $19.95 (TP) • $29.95 (HC) FEAR AGENT #1 written by RICK REMENDER art by TONY MOORE & SEAN PARSONS colors by LEE LOUGHRIDGE cover by TONY MOORE & RICK REMENDER The Fear Agents are no more. Once known throughout the universe for driving three invading alien races from Earth, they stood as a testament to the strength of the human spirit. Now, Heath Huston drunkenly scuttles across the galaxy as an alien exterminator – the last of their ranks. Combining the aesthetic elements of all three of the genres that made EC comics the high water mark of sequential storytelling – science fiction, war, and horror – Heath’s adventures take readers on monthly jaunts to brave new worlds overrun by jellyfish brains, wild ape-men and rickety robots bent on intergalactic domination! October 12 • 32 pg • FC • $2.99 THE AMAZING JOY BUZZARDS, VOL. 2 #1 written by MARK SMITH art by DAN HIPP wraparound cover by DAN HIPP “HERE COME THE SPIDERS,” Part One It’s a race against the clock as Internationally famous race-car driver Stevo Vargas races towards Monaco and his doom as a group of Supernatural-Mod-Hipsters plan to put the breaks on our hero! Will Stevo survive the dangers and pitfalls that await him around every turn?!! October 19• 32 pg • BW • $2.95 SEASON OF THE WITCH #1 (of 4) written by JAI NITZ art & cover by KEVIN SHARPE “SPRING” Jessica Suddreth was a normal high school freshman until she was magically transported to the fairytale world of Asamondo. Once there she trains to be a Spell Sword, a mystical warrior, to lead the peasants against the tyrannical King Elian. The good news is she’s the best Spell Sword ever. The bad news is she still has all the emotions and insecurities of a fourteen-year-old girl and her training includes chopping wood and washing clothes for the peasants. Now, high school doesn’t seem so bad. Will she stay in Asamando and work through the hard knocks, or will the comforts of her old life call her home? October 5 • 32 pg • FC • $3.50 ARTHUR SUYDAM POSTER BOOK art by ARTHUR SUYDAM From renowned artist, ARTHUR SUYDAM, 10 plates ready for framing featuring his illustrative work on Death Dealer, the Swamp Witch and the landscape of a brutal age. Large 11x17 sheets housed in their own slipcase envelope showcase this vibrant and evocative art as never before, while giving insight into the persona of one of SUYDAM’s most popular barbarian subjects. The art practically jumps off the page. The first plate is signed and numbered by the artist, making this the perfect compliment to your barbarian in literature displays. October 12 • 10 plates • BW • $38.99 Also Available A small quantity of signed and numbered poster books will include an original piece of pencil art by Arthur Suydam. Limited to only 25 • $275.00 HEROES AND VILLAINS: THE WORLD AND ART OF MICHAEL GOLDEN Limited, Signed and Numbered Edition signed by MICHAEL GOLDEN One of comics’ most elusive yet influential artists, MICHAEL GOLDEN has inspired fans and pros alike and his artwork is among the most coveted on the original art market today. HEROES AND VILLAINS is a rare chance to own copies of both obscure and renowned masterpieces by this mad genius of detail and design — in a large magazine- sized format. And as if that’s not enough, this oversized treasury also features an ultra- rare interview with the artist himself as he talks about his own influences and artistic journey in comic books and beyond. October 12 • 64 pg • BW • $16.99 THE LONELY TOMBSTONE written by STEVE NILES & NIKKI NILES art & cover by BEN ROMAN Darla has a new friend – someone to listen to her, someone who understands. The only problem is that Darla’s new buddy isn’t human at all...or even alive. Darla’s new friend is a tombstone. Join us on a quirky, nightmarish romp full of fun and scares in the style and tradition of Tim Burton’s The Melancholy Death of Oyster Boy. October 5 • 32 pg • FC • $9.99 DAWN, VOL. 1: LUCIFER’S HALO TP written by JOSEPH MICHAEL LINSNER art & cover by JOSEPH MICHAEL LINSNER Back in print, JOSEPH MICHAEL LINSNER is proud to present LUCIFER’S HALO – the first DAWN graphic novel! Featuring 208 pages of glorious full-color painted art, LUCIFER’S HALO tells the post-apocaplyptic tale of New York mercenary, Darrian Ashoka. Darrian catches a glimpse of a mysterious redhead during a bloody battle in Times Square, and his life is turned upside-down. Darrian's quest to find Dawn takes him to the heights of Heaven, the deepest pits of Hell and everywhere in-between. Is it harder to fight angels, demons or yourself? This deluxe repackaging features unpublished art and an introduction by the author. Collects DAWN: LUCIFER’S HALO #1-4 October 19 • 208 pg • FC • $19.99 DAWN, VOL. 1: LUCIFER’S HALO SUPPLEMENTAL BOOK TP written by JOSEPH MICHAEL LINSNER art & cover by JOSEPH MICHAEL LINSNER At last! Back in print for the first time in seven years, the LUCIFER’S HALO SUPPLEMENTAL BOOK features everything you ever wanted to know about the creation of LINSNER 's landmark graphic novel. Featuring a Director's Commentary- style interview and tons of rare artwork only available in this volume – including all of LINSNER 's black and white line artwork for the book. First offered as part of a limited edition, there were originally only 1,000 copies of this book. Now all LINSNER fans, new and old, can enjoy this behind-the-scenes peek at the artist at work. October 19 • 208 pg • BW • $12.99 BATTLE HYMN: FAREWELL TO THE FIRST GOLDEN AGE TP written by B. CLAY MOORE art by JEREMY HAUN & ANDE PARKS cover by JEREMY HAUN & DAVE BRYANT It’s 1944, and the first gathering of super-powered heroes may very well be the last. What happens when the government assembles a new breed of super-powered beings at the height of war? Who lives? Who dies? And what exactly does the government have planned for the “heroes”? BATTLE HYMN: FAREWELL TO THE FIRST GOLDEN AGE answers these questions with this beautiful collection of the sold-out acclaimed miniseries. Also including original character designs and concepts, background information and much more! Collects BATTLE HYMN #1-5 October 19 • 152 pg • FC • $14.99 RUULE: GANGLORDS OF CHINATOWN TP written by JEFF AMANO & IVAN BRANDON art by MIKE HAWTHORNE & RICK REMENDER colors by GIULIA BRUSCO cover by DAVID MACK Featuring a brand new DAVID MACK (KABUKI) cover, Beckett's controversial first series is finally collected into one massive volume. Chinatown has been overwhelmed by vicious biker gangs. One man is chosen to lead his people to freedom, but the price of victory is more costly than blood and darker than war. Includes a cover gallery as well as behind-the-scenes info with the creators. October 12 • 224 pg • FC • $19.99 SAVAGE DRAGON, VOL. 12: LAST RITES TP written by ERIK LARSEN art & cover by ERIK LARSEN Following his resurrection, Dragon’s life is on the upswing. As a matter of fact, ol’ Finhead is in love and set to get hitched — until tragety strikes on his wedding day! But is everything as it seems? Find out in the storyline many consider a highlight on ERIK LARSEN’s continuing run on SAVAGE DRAGON! October 5 • 152 pg • FC • $14.99 THE WALKING DEAD SCRIPT BOOK #1 written by ROBERT KIRKMAN cover by CLIFF RATHBURN For your reading pleasure we present the complete, unedited, scripts for the sold-out first six issues of THE WALKING DEAD. If you think the issues were wordy – just wait until you see what they look like without pictures! See what changed, see what stayed the same – see completely different lines of dialogue that were later improved. October 5 • 40 pg • BW • $3.99 RETAILER WARNING: MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES AGE OF BRONZE #21 BETRAYAL #2 The latest battle is over. Time to dispose of the dead. Bury ‘em? Or burn ‘em? That’s the controversy. Meanwhile, the omens start piling up — a disfigured child, a venemous snake, one hundred bulls sacrificed on the altar of Herakles. And Agamemnon’s getting his panties in a twist all over again because the gods have chosen Palamedes to lead a victory ceremony. October 5 • 32 pg • BW • $3.50 ALSO AVAILABLE AGE OF BRONZE VOL. 1 AGE OF BRONZE VOL. 2 ANT #3 written by MARIO GULLY & MARC HAMMOND art & cover by MARIO GULLY Ant is in desperate pursuit of the man that may hold the key to her misplaced memory. All is not as it seems, though, as Hannah, fresh out of one fight, runs headlong into one of the greatest forces she has ever known: Spawn! He has the power to unlock the secrets of her mind, and she will stop at nothing to get it. October 12 • 32 pg • FC • $2.99 THE ATHEIST #4 written by PHIL HESTER art & cover by JOHN McCREA “INCARNATE,” Part Four: “Sacrifice” Sharpe and Nguyen face the horrifying reality that our world is being invaded by the restless spirits of the dead. The only thing capable of stopping this ghostly army is a doomsday device so terrible even the defense department has tried to destroy it. Sharpe doesn’t share their compunctions, but will he be able to use it if it means the death of those closest to him? October 26 • 32 pg • BW • $3.50 BATTLE POPE #5 written by ROBERT KIRKMAN art & cover by TONY MOORE & VAL STAPLES This issue wraps up loose ends for the first story-arc and sets the stage for things to come. Just wait until you see the things Pope has to live through in this issue. Reprinting ROBERT KIRKMAN’s first published work, now in stunning full color, with a brand new cover by original artist TONY MOORE and original cover colorist VAL STAPLES. October 26 • 32 pg • FC • $2.99 BONE REST #4 written by MATTEO CASSALI art & cover by GUISEPPE CAMUNCOLI “OPIFICIUM DEI,” CONCLUSION It’s the end and it’s live on TV! Cameras roll as Bone and Peace face the disgusting menace of the man known as Martyr, but the final showdown between the man who wants to save New York City from damnation and the two lovers will take an unexpected turn. Bone (and millions of viewers worldwide) witness the shocking effects Martyr’s salvation. October 12 • 32 pg • FC • $2.99 CASE FILES: SAM AND TWITCH #22 written by MARC ANDREYKO art by GREG SCOTT cover by GREG CAPULLO "FATHERS AND DAUGHTERS,” Part Three The mystery of who murdered child starlet Lacey Ann Lyons takes more unexpected twists with the discovery of a ransom note and the disturbing findings of the coroner. Already shaken by the brutality of the case and the memories of his own murdered child, will Twitch be able to make it through this one with his sanity intact? October 26 • 32 pg • BW • $2.95 FELL #2 written by WARREN ELLIS art & cover by BEN TEMPLESMITH Detective Richard Fell, transferred over the bridge from the big city to the collapsing district of Snowtown, is still trying to make sense of his new life; juggling the awkward beginnings of a new relationship with the complications of a murder method new to him. Someone in Snowtown is killing pregnant women and stealing their foetuses... FELL is a new series by WARREN ELLIS (TRANSMETROPOLITAN, PLANETARY) and BEN TEMPLESMITH (30 DAYS OF NIGHT): each issue is a self-contained story, like any episode of LAW AND ORDER. October 5 • 24 pg • FC • $1.99 FERRO CITY #3 written by JASON ARMSTRONG art & cover by JASON ARMSTRONG As the Medusa Key spreads its electronic influence, a new twist is tossed into the search for a killer. Smithe and Weston confront the steel handed crime kingpin known as the Hurrah Maharaj! October 19 • 32 pg • BW • $2.99 FLAMING CARROT #4 written by BOB BURDEN art & cover by BOB BURDEN For Flaming Carrot, getting the ghost to come is easy. Getting them to leave is the hard part. But then, what if it's a very curvaceous, sexy ghost? Also – a very special short Halloween you will never forget. October 5 • 32 pg • BW • $3.50 GIRLS #6 written by JOSHUA LUNA art and cover by JONATHAN LUNA A disturbing discovery turns a bad day into a full-blown nightmare, pushing the people of Pennystown over the edge. Can things possibly get any worse? Of course. October 19 • 32 pg • FC • $2.99 GØDLAND #5 written by JOE CASEY art by TOM SCIOLI cover by TOM SCIOLI & RICHARD STARKINGS BOOK FIVE: COMBAT ROCK The all-out, no holds barred confrontation with Discordia – as the lives of Adam’s sister and the all-American superhero, Crashman, hang in the balance. But when Adam sees an unexpected vision, will he be able to remain focused on the mission at hand? The cosmic superhero epic of our time continues! October 26 • 32 pg • FC • $2.99 GROUNDED #3 (of 6) written by MARK SABLE art & cover by PAUL AZACETA Just because everyone at your high school has superpowers doesn’t mean they are being trained to be heroes. In this issue, Jonathan discovers just what it is his classmates are being trained for. Will that training save them from a threat only he can stop? October 5 • 32 pg • FC • $2.99 INVINCIBLE #28 written by ROBERT KIRKMAN art by RYAN OTTLEY & BILL CRABTREE cover by RYAN OTTLEY & BILL CRABTREE “A DIFFERENT WORLD,” Part Four Invincible continues in the biggest fight of his life. Entire worlds are at stake and Invincible has the lives of millions resting on his shoulders. In this issue: Things take a turn for the worst. October 19 • 32 pg • FC • $2.99 IRON GHOST #4 (of 6) written by CHUCK DIXON art by SERGIO CARIELLO cover by FLINT HENRY Rammsteiger and Meier are brought in for questioning as the SS steps up the investigation following the devastation at Tempelhof Airfield, but Tannhauser and Vols are determined to discover the identity and arrest the Iron Ghost before the SS can get their hands on him. The story continues to heat up as both Berlin and the Iron Ghost are attacked on two different fronts. October 5 • 32 pg • FC • $2.99 NOBLE CAUSES #15 written by JAY FAERBER art by FRAN BUENO cover by GABE BRIDWELL Frost has always been a bit of a rogue, but when he gets tangled up in the Blackthorne family’s latest criminal endeavor, has he finally gotten in over his head? Or could it be he has the Blackthornes right where he wants them? October 19 • 32 pg • FC • $3.50 NYC MECH: BETA LOVE #5 (of 6) written by MILES GUNTER & IVAN BRANDON art by ANDY MacDONALD cover by ERIC CANETE Quentin’s in love, but he’s headed for a world of pain to match. In perfect MECH fashion, euphoria turns to tragedy and all of it to crime as we build towards a violent climax to BETA LOVE. October 5 •32 pg • FC • $2.99 PvP #20 written by SCOTT KURTZ art by SCOTT KURTZ cover by DAVID FINCH After the devastating destruction of the original PvP staff, just what sort of threat to the world could persuade Cole to assemble an all-new team? And after the events of PvP: DISASSEMBLED, who could possibly be on this team? How does Spawn®, Savage Dragon®, Invincible® and Shadowhawk® sound? Get ready for the first of a proposed 500-issue run that signals an all-new era, as KURTZ, KURTZ and FINCH join with you, the fervent faithful, for the launch of the all-new PvP! October 26 • 32 pg • BW • $2.99 SEA OF RED #8 written by RICK REMENDER & KIERON DWYER art & cover by PAUL HARMON Janine must face the real, human consequences of her need to consume human blood. Still reeling from the recent deaths around her, she must chose between suicide and eternally perpetuating her own life at the expense of others. October 26 • 32 pg • 2C • $2.99 RETAILER WARNING: MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES SHADOWHAWK #6 written by SCOTT WHERLE created & plotted by JIM VALENTINO art & cover by CARLOS RODRIGUEZ & MARC DEERING “SUFFER NOT A CORPSE TO LIVE” Part Two of the two-part SHADOWHAWK/BLACKLIGHT team-up as the two new heroes come face-to-face with the living zombie, Corpse, and learn a few new things about their own powers! New writer SCOTT WHERLE takes the reins in a team-up that actually matters, as it helps define both characters' personalities and powers! October 19 • 32 pg • FC • $2.99 SPAWN #151 written by DAVID HINE pencils & cover by PHILIP TAN inks by DANNY MIKI Spawn was created to lead the armies of Hell in the war of Armageddon. The only catch is Spawn wants nothing to do with Hell – or Heaven for that matter. Disfigured, homeless and alone, this warrior wanders the shadowy alleys of the world in search of his place in the scheme of things. “THE BEGINNING OF THE END…” That is, the beginning of the end for the world and everyone in it… We’re talkin’ Old Testament, baby!!! Spawn stands face-to-face with all the villains from his past, but wait…some of them are dead…aren’t they? What can it all mean? Tune into the beginning of what is destined to be one of the most memorable SPAWN stories in years! October 26 • 32 pg • FC • $2.95 STARDUST KID #3 (of 4) written by J. M. DeMATTEIS art & cover by MIKE PLOOG After a harrowing journey through an enchanted book, Cody, Alana, K.M. and Nathaniel emerge into a world where everyone and everything they've known is gone: Their families have vanished and their neighborhood has been transformed into a primeval forest of deep magic—and deadly danger. With the Woman and her followers on their trail, the kids seek hope in the form of the mysterious Stardust Kid. But does he truly exist? And can he possibly help them? October 26 • 32 pg • FC • $3.50 STRANGE GIRL #5 written by RICK REMENDER art by ERIC NGUYEN cover by ERIC NGUYEN & JOELLE COMTOIS Separated from Bloato and imprisoned within the human stronghold known as Dead Western, Bethany breaks down. With time to reflect on her journey she discovers her real motivation in reaching Heaven isn’t escape or solace. What Bethany demands from God is edification and closure. October 12 • 32 pg • full color • $2.99 THE WALKING DEAD #24 written by ROBERT KIRKMAN art by CHARLIE ADLARD & CLIFF RATHBURN cover by TONY MOORE Something has happened to drive Rick over the edge. There’s no turning back now as we reach the two-year mark on the zombie movie that never ends. Join the thousands of readers already enjoying this book as we ask, “Where do we go from here?” And trust us – this is only the beginning. October 12 • 32 pg • BW • $2.99 RETAILER WARNING: MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES WATERLOO SUNSET #4 (of 4) written by ANDREW STEPHENSON art & cover by TREVOR GORING “WITHIN THE HOLLOW CROWN” + “PRAGMA” And finally: Answers (and insights and lies). Deaths (past, present, probable). Unexpected help. A compulsory gift. Betrayals. An outcome. October 19 • 56 pg • BW • $6.99 MCFARLANE TOYS OCTOBER 2005 SOLICITATIONS NAPOLEON DYNAMITE ACTION FIGURES AND DELUXE 12-INCH WITH SOUND McFarlane Toys Between chatting online with babes all day and training to be cage fighters, the staff at McFarlane Toys found time to create an action figure line of one of the hottest comedy films of 2004. Based on specific reference from Napoleon Dynamite, these figures bring the film to your toy shelves. In addition to the regular 6-inch line, we’re releasing a deluxe 12-inch Napoleon figure with sound. October 2005 Napoleon Dynamite action figures, item #80100. The item ships 12 per case. Napoleon in prom suit Napoleon in “Vote for Pedro” T-shirt Pedro Kip Tetherball Champ Napoleon Dynamite 12-inch figure with sound, item #80120. The item ships four per case. Napoleon in prom suit with sound MCFARLANE’S DRAGONS SERIES 2 AND DELUXE BOX McFarlane Toys Following up on the incredibly popular first series of McFarlane’s Dragons action figures (released earlier in 2005), Dragons 2 follows the ongoing mythology and showcases the same Dragon clans but with all-new sculpts and paint applications. Additionally, the limited-edition window box features a special repainted version of the Eternal Clan Dragon from Series 1. October 2005 Dragons 2, item #50170. Item ships 12 per case. Sorcerers Clan Dragon 2 Eternal Clan Dragon 2 Komodo Clan Dragon 2 Water Clan Dragon 2 Fire Clan Dragon 2 Eternal Clan Dragon limited window box, item #50190. Item ships six per case. SPAWN 12-INCH McFarlane Toys McFarlane Toys will release two more 12-inch versions of the Hellspawn for 2005. This year, we’ve turned our sights on Gunslinger Spawn from Series 27 and Spawn i.095 from Series 25. The 12-inch scale truly brings out the exceptional detail in these action figures. October 2005 Gunslinger Spawn, item #11401. This item ships four per case. Spawn i.095, item #11402. This item ships four per case. MCFARLANE’S SPORTS PICKS: NFL SERIES 12 McFarlane Toys Item #: 74280 McFarlane Toys’ final regular football series of 2005 is jam-packed full of the hottest players in the NFL. The series features new sculpts of fan favorites plus several new names to the Sports Picks line. Each player is sculpted in an action pose, dressed in an official team uniform and includes base. This item ships 12 per case. October 2005 Brett Favre 3, Green Bay Packers QB, No. 4 Donovan McNabb 3, Philadelphia Eagles QB, No. 5 Drew Brees, San Diego Chargers QB, No. 9 Marvin Harrison 2, Indianapolis Colts WR, No. 88 LaDainian Tomlinson 3, San Diego Chargers RB, No. 21 Corey Dillon, New England Patriots RB, No. 28 LaVar Arrington, Washington Redskins LB, No. 56 Kevin Mawae, NY Jets C, No. 68 BEATLES CARTOON DELUXE BOXED SET McFarlane Toys Item #: 12650 Originally released in 2004 as single-packed figures, The Beatles Cartoon Series is now available as a deluxe boxed set. The box includes all four Beatles figures – John, Paul, George and Ringo -- based on their appearance in the King Features cartoon series that debuted in 1965. Set also includes all instruments, bases that form stage plus a special surprise: the animated crocodile that appeared in an episode of the cartoon. The item ships four per case. October 2005 TOP COW OCTOBER 2005 SOLICITATIONS STILL AVAILABLE Order now! City of Heroes #1 Dale Keown cover $2.99 City of Heroes #1 Rodolfo Migliari cover $2.99 City of Heroes #1 George Pérez cover $2.99 The NEW adventures of Paragon City start here! Darkness/Superman #1 $2.99 Darkness/Superman #2 $2.99 Crossover action from Ron Marz and Tyler Kirkham Wolverine/Witchblade #1 (Devil’s Reign part 5) $2.95 A Michael Turner masterpiece! PRODUCTS BUTCHER KNIGHT #1-#4 SET The soul of Sir Lancelot is resurrected in the form of a savage beast and unleashed in today’s world. Will the noble knight be able to remain virtuous? Or will he take a decidedly dark and evil turn? Writer Charles Holland (TV’s Star Trek: Deep Space Nine and Millennium) and artist Dwayne Turner (Wolverine) have the answers in the entire Butcher Knight mini-series, priced here just below original cover price! Four comics $8.99 TOP COW “BACK TO SCHOOL” FOLDERS You’re back in school. You need folders, man! Be the most stylin’ cat in Biology 101 with Top Cow’s “Back to School” two-pocket portfolio folders, featuring jam art from Marc Silvestri and all Top Cow’s top artists! 5 folders $9.99 TOP COW HOLIDAY CARDS Recent surveys show that Top Cow kicks Hallmark’s ass. So this holiday season, greet in style with Top Cow’s very own holiday cards! These postcard-style babies ring in the season with Top Cow cheer and jam art from the whole Cow studio! 10 cards $4.99 V.I.C.E #1 Arrow: Top Cow’s NEWEST ongoing hit series! (W) Aron Coleite (P) Tyler Kirkham (I) Matt “Batt” Banning (Col) John Starr (Cov) Tyler Kirkham, Marc Silvestri, Joe Benitez Hit TV writer Aron Coleite (Crossing Jordan) jumps to comics and Top Cow along with fan-favorite penciler Tyler Kirkham (Darkness/Superman) to launch a blistering new ongoing series! The Violent Incident Control Enforcement branch of the FBI— V.I.C.E.—are bad men sent in to do even worse jobs. When domestic terrorism strikes the U.S., the V.I.C.E. bring the bad guys to justice, using methods sometimes even worse than the villains. Unapologetic drama in a world where there are no black-and-white decisions creates what will undoubtedly be the most talked-about series of 2005! Full Color 32 Pages $2.99 Ongoing Series Three covers available by Tyler Kirkham, Marc Silvestri, or Joe Benitez! Have your retailer reserve your favorite! ALSO AVAILABLE V.I.C.E. #1 certified and graded by Comics Guaranty Corporation! This first issue in this landmark new series! V.I.C.E. #1 CGC GRADED 9.8 $59.99 suggested retail V.I.C.E. #1 SIGNATURE SERIES Autographed by Aron Coleite AND Tyler Kirkham CGC Graded 9.6 $59.99 suggested retail ************************************************************************ HUNTER-KILLER #6 (W) Mark Waid (P) Marc Silvestri (I) Joe B. Weems V (Col) Steve Firchow (Cov) Marc Silvestri The initial Hunter-Killer storyarc whipsaws towards its shocking conclusion as Ellis finally sees behind the curtain: Who’s REALLY been running the U.S. government for the last 40 years? What IS the Hunter-Killer program set up to do? Is Samantha turning Ellis into a hero--or a remorseless killing machine? Mystery, intrigue and slam-bang action come fast and furious from the stellar creative team of Waid and Silvestri! And next month, wouldja believe…a variant cover by Jim Lee (All-Star Batman and Robin) on Hunter-Killer #7? ’Tis true! Full color 32 pages $2.99 ongoing series WITCHBLADE #91 “Fugitive," Part 3 of 3 (W) Ron Marz (P) Mike Choi (I) Sal Regla (Cov) Terry Dodson The monster running amok in New York City has been cornered, but that's only the beginning as the "Fugitive" arc roars to its unexpected conclusion! The staggering revelations of last issue force NYPD detectives Sara Pezzini and Patrick Gleason to decide who's an enemy and who's an ally…and the wrong decision could cost them their lives! Everything points toward next month's Witchblade 10th Anniversary celebration, featuring the most important Witchblade story EVER, and a murderer's row of artistic superstars! Full color 32 pages $2.99 continuing series ALSO AVAILABLE Top Cow Fine Art Lithograph of this Terry Dodson cover! A limited edition of 250 pieces, reproduced at the highest quality possible at 12x18 inches! Limited edition lithograph $19.99 Limited edition lithograph signed by artist Terry Dodson $29.99 THE NECROMANCER #3 “Something in the Way” Part 3 (of 3) (W) Joshua Ortega (P) Francis Manapul (I) Kevin Conrad (Col) Brian Buccellato (Cov) Francis Manapul The Church of Mali has set its sights on 17-year-old Abigail van Alstine. But do they want her dead or alive? A mysterious mage appears at the Church in search of the demon Mali, but is he friend or foe? And will Abby survive their encounter in the Garden of the Gods? Join critically acclaimed novelist Joshua Ortega (Frequencies) and artist extraordinaire Francis Manapul (Witchblade) for the dramatic conclusion to the first arc of this hot new mystical ongoing series! Full Color 32 Pages $2.99 Ongoing Series THE FRESHMEN YEARBOOK (Art) Marc Silvestri, Rodolfo Migliari, J.G. Jones, Joseph Michael Linsner and MORE! (Cov) Rodolfo Migliari Freshmen, the new hit series from co-creators Seth Green and Hugh Sterbakov, is taking the world by storm! Now you can figure out who’s who on the Freese College campus with The Freshmen Yearbook! In the pulse-pounding style of The Wanted Dossier, the entire ensemble cast of Freshmen comes to live through fascinating writeups and BRAND-NEW illustrations by a dozen of comics’ greatest artists, including Marc Silvestri (New X-Men), J.G. Jones (Wanted), Joseph Michael Linsner (Dawn) and MORE! (And watch out next month for Freshmen #4!) Full color 32 pages $2.99 one-shot special THE DARKNESS #24 “All in the Family,” pt. 3 of 3 (W) David Wohl (P) Martin Montiel (Col) Sonia Oback (Cov) Dale Keown This is it--the Darkness takes on its ancient enemy, the Angelus, in a battle where only one will survive! But whose side is the Magdalena on? The shocking answer to that question will determine who lives…and who DIES! Full color 32 pages $2.99 ongoing series CITY OF HEROES #6 “Smoke and Mirrors,” pt. 3 of 3 (W) Troy Hickman (P) Wilson Tortosa (Cov) Rodolfo Migliari In the startling conclusion to “Smoke and Mirrors,” Manticore, Sister Psyche, and the rest of the Freedom Phalanx are powerless to stop a demon from conquering our plane of existence. Is this the end of Paragon City? Of everything? Even we're not sure! Troy Hickman, creator of the Eisner-nominated Common Grounds, brings you a superhero story like nothing you've seen before! Full color 32 pages $2.99 ongoing series WANTED POSTER (Painted art) J.G. Jones Our find is your gain! The warehouse unearthed extra copies of J.G. Jones’ Wanted poster, featuring Wesley Gibson, The Killer, from the smash-hit series written by Mark Millar (The Ultimates)! Grab one now before they’re gone forever! Full color 24x36 inches poster please inquire for pricing DIAMOND SELECT TOYS & COLLECTIBLES MARVEL UNIVERSE: CAPTAIN AMERICA BUST A Diamond Select Release! At the onset of World War II, Steve Rogers was a 4-F reject… weak, skinny, and unfit for combat. But he was the perfect candidate for a top- secret experiment… an experiment that, through tragedy, would recast him in the mold of the ultimate patriot, Captain America! Now available as a stylized 6 ½” sculpt, the Captain America Bust truly puts the “U.S.” in bust! Limited to 4,000 pieces worldwide, this bust features a hand-numbered base, with matching hand-numbered box and Certificate of Authenticity. In stores December 2005. Bust SRP: $50.00 MARVEL UNIVERSE: ASTONISHING X-MEN CYCLOPS BUST A Diamond Select Release! As co-headmaster of Xavier’s School for Gifted Youngsters, Scott Summers became involved with Emma Frost after the death of jean Grey. The fourth piece in the continuing Astonishing X-Men line, the Cyclops Bust features a base with contrasting elements of both Emma and Jean. Limited to 2,500 pieces worldwide, this bust features a hand-numbered base, with matching hand-numbered box and Certificate of Authenticity. In stores December 2005. Bust SRP: $45.00 FANTASTIC FOUR #1 DIORAMA SERIES: HUMAN TORCH STATUE A Diamond Select Release! The final release in the Silver Age Fantastic Four Series features Johnny Storm, the Human Torch! All four members of the Fantastic Four will also be part of this line, inspired by the cover to the Lee/Kirby 1961 classic, Fantastic Four #1! As an added bonus, each statue in the line will ship with a piece of the Mole Man’s subterranean monster (as seen on the cover of FF #1)! When you collect all five bonus pieces, you can complete the monster — and the classic cover image! Sculpted by Jeff Feligno, the Human Torch is limited to 3,000 pieces worldwide, with each piece accompanied by a hand-numbered, full-color Certificate of Authenticity, as well as matching numbering on the box and piece itself. In stores December 2005. Statue $85.00 MARVEL MILESTONES: THE DEATH OF PHOENIX STATUE A Diamond Select Release! The death of Phoenix is quite possibly the most memorable storyline in X-Men history. This highly detailed and remarkable statue depicts Cyclops and Marvel Girl making their last stand against the Imperial Star Guard of the Shi’ar Empire, captured in an action pose straight from the legendary cover of Uncanny X-Men #137! Limited to 3,000 pieces worldwide, this statue features a hand-numbered base, with matching hand-numbered box and Certificate of Authenticity. In stores December 2005. Statue SRP: $199.00 WIZARD ENTERTAINMENT WIZARD HOW TO DRAW VOLUME 2: HEROIC ANATOMY DELUXE TPB DON’T MISS VOLUME 2! * By tremendous popular demand, Wizard Entertainment proudly presents the second- ever BEST OF BASIC TRAINING trade paperback! This special 112-page book is the second in this series and focuses more on the basics of drawing, along with mores specific lessons on anatomy, expressions and more. 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Magazine (INFINITE CRISIS BY MICHAEL TURNER cover) $5.99 Magazine (SPIDER-MAN 3 MOVIE cover) $5.99 Magazine (V FOR VENDETTA MOVIE cover) $5.99 TOYFARE #100 WE’VE PUBLISHED 100 ISSUES—BOW BEFORE OUR CELEBRATION! * The 100th Milestone issue is here and we’ve got a super-special-exclusive limited figure offer from Mattel! * Celebrate 100 issues of ToyFare with a blast as we present the biggest event issue in ToyFare history! DC DIRECT WORLD PREMIERE TOY LINE! * We follow an all-new DC Direct toy line from the very beginning to end, and the first place you’ll hear anything about it is right here! That’s right, it’s the birth of a brand-new DC Direct toy line, and we’ve got all of the behind-the-scenes info and pictures to show you what went into it! MEGO SPIDEY TAKES OVER FANFARE AND MORE TWISTED TOYFARE THEATRE * You read correctly, Mego Spidey will take over the Fanfare pages this month in ToyFare. Megoville’s answer to Miss Manners reads and responds to some reader letters, as well as a few spam e-mails. * Twisted ToyFare Theatre #100 is a giant-sized expanded edition in which Dr. Doom finally launches all of the Mego heroes into space. The last four left to stand against Doom are the pint-sized perpetrators of purity known as the Power Pack! Oh, and Franklin Richards, so you better not miss this! 100 GEEK MOMENTS! * Behold the 100 greatest moments in Geekdom that defined the lives of true geeks everywhere, from Darth Vader saying, “I am your father” to Homer Simpson’s first “D’Oh!” and many, many more! GREATEST COMIC COVERS WITH TOYS ALONG WITH 100 TONS MORE! * We collect our favorite Marvel Legends, DC Direct, Transformers and G.I. Joe toys to recreate some of the most iconic comic art cover images in the history of everything in this dazzling photo-feature. MUCH MORE IN TOYFARE #100 * We reveal the Star Wars Superstars from among the over 500 action figures produced for all the films. Which are in your collection and which do you need? * Meet The Four Horsemen, the red-hot sculptors behind many of the hottest lines in action figures and get their views on current toys and the future. * Trace the development of the G.I. Joe line through to the radical changes that are planned with the new Sigma Six line. Magazine (TOYFARE #100 GEEK MOMENTS cover) $4.99 INQUEST GAMER #127 NEW MAGIC CARD PRICE LISTINGS! * Get the latest information and prices for the all of the newest Magic: The Gathering cards in our new and improved price guide/market watch section. SUPERVILLAIN SURVIVAL GUIDE * First there was City of Heroes, where any computer gamer could turn his inner webslinger or dark knight detective into digital flesh and blood and send him out to battle the forces of evil in one of the greatest MMOGs of all-time. But now it’s the bad guys’ turn to tear up the ‘net, as InQuest Gamer gives you all the intel on City of Villains, the game where “justice” isn’t just a dirty word; it’ll get you killed. COMIC BOOK CATACLYSM * You’ve read ‘em and you’ve loved ‘em: The X-Men take on Dark Phoenix and the Avengers duke it it out with the Masters of Evil. Heck, you’ve even seen the FF drop the house on Doc Doom and Batman bring down the Society of Shadows in this summer’s big movies. Now you can live it. We’ve got the biggest comic book battles ever, played out before your eyes with both HeroClix and the Vs. System. If you want major-league gaming and hot, comic action, you can only get it here! DOOM WITH A VIEW * The “Doom” movie, based on one of the most enormous successful video game franchises in history, hits the big screen on October. But it’s only one of many. From past cinema sensations like “Resident Evil” to those on thehorizon like “Hitman” and “Halo,” we dig deep to discover the biggest secrets and hidden lore of the new movies and the games that inspired them. Will you spend your Jackson on the game or the flick? You’ll love them all! AND EVEN MORE! * What goes on behind the walls of a game design factory? What happens when the playtesters get carpal tunnel syndrome and can’t work their joysticks or the cardfloppers get too many papercuts to play? If you like funny, this wacky take on making a game will melt your eyeballs. * Plus, the video games you must own, the best Magic decks, the Vs. System weapons ruling the tourney scene, and all the funniest stuff we could cram into a single issue! And that’s no baloney! Magazine (City Of Heroes/Villains cover) $4.99 WIZARD ANIME INSIDER #26 IGPX SUPER BLOWOUT! * Combining the animation skills of Production I.G and the storytelling and cool of Toonami, IGPX is the beginning of a new era for anime in America. Wizard Anime Insider #26 will get the scoop straight from the head of Toonami and Production I.G in this ultimate report! * IGPX appears on the cover of this month’s Wizard Anime Insider! SAMURAI CHAMPLOO DIRECTOR’S COMMENTARY * Director Shinichiro Watanabe sits down with Wizard Anime Insider to give a behind-the-scenes scoop on every episode of the hit series Samurai Champloo in this expanded feature. NARUTO ROUNDTABLE * What would the star ninjas of the hit Toonami show have to say if they all sat down together? We’re not sure, but we’ll be asking the voice actors and actresses. INITIAL D HOW-TO * It’s been a long, wild ride, but Initial D is finally coming to an end. To celebrate the hit racing series, we explain exactly how to trick out your car for maximum speed and skill—just like in the anime! GANTZ DIRECTOR Q&A INTERVIEW! * One of the most controversial shows in years, Gantz is either loved or hated, but always compelling. We talk to the director on the real secrets of the series, and its issues. MEW MEW MADNESS! * With more episodes of the hit shojo series Mew Mew Power due this fall, we take an in-depth look at all things Mew. Magazine (TOONANMI IGPX cover) $5.99 ASTONISHING X-MEN COLOSSUS WIZARD WORLD LA LTD. CHROME BUST From the pages of Astonishing X-Men comes this awesome Colossus bust that is brought to life as a special limited edition from Diamond Select Toys. Based on the artwork of John Cassaday and sculpted by Rocco Tartamella, this bust was a red-hot preorder item at the recent Wizard World LA convention. This bust will only be offered while supplies last! Bust........Distributor cost $75 O/A ULTIMATE FANTASTIC FOUR/SUE STORM BUST The Ultimate incarnation of Marvel Comics’ first family is immortalized in this fantastic set of 4 busts from Diamond Select Toys. The only way to complete your set is to order the Sue Storm from Wizard Entertainment. Bust ToyFare Exclusive Distributor cost $30.00 each ULTIMATE X-MEN #50 WIZARD FIRST EDITION CGC 9.5 Distributor Cost: $30 WIZARD MICHAEL TURNER MILLENNIUM EDITION SIGNED BY TURNER & HAND NUMBERED W/EXCLUSIVE TIP-IN This is a special limited hand numbered edition of only 299 pieces with an exclusive TIP- IN page signed by Michael Turner with an exclusive Wizard Authentic Hologram Seal. HC, 152 pg. FC PI Distributor Cost: $40 O/A WIZARD JIM LEE MILLENNIUM EDITION LTD DLX HARDCOVER Fully authorized by Lee, this giant 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. Get a complete illustrated checklist of every piece of Jim Lee comic art ever published from 1987 to 2004, including hard-to-find items. HC, 256 pg, FC $29.99 O/A TWISTED TOYFARE THEATRE COLLECTORS EDITION VOLUME 3 These 104-page books collect the best and funniest episodes from ToyFare magazine’s monthly Twisted ToyFare Theatre comic strips. FC, 104 pages $9.99 *********************************** COMICS SECTION AAA POP COMICS THE GOLDEN PLATES #4 by Michael Allred Mike Allred's visual adaptation of the Book of Mormon continues as the decendants of Nephi merge with the Mulekites and the record of a lost civilization is revealed. The rightous and kind King Benjamin is the ruler and protector of the lost city of Zarahemla who brings his people together before giving his throne to his son Mosiah. By contrast the story of the evil King Noah is told; he tries to stop the great Prophet Abinadi who fortells the coming of the Messiah. Nothing can stop Abinadi prophesies, not torture, not even death. The countdown to the birth of Christ draws ever closer. 64pgs, FC (4 of 12) SRP: $7.99 THE GOLDEN PLATES #1 (NEW PRINTING) by Michael Allred Each new printing of this series has allowed revisions in art and text making each one a unique edition as well as Mike Allred's most successful project ever. With The Golden Plates, Mike Allred adapts the entire Book of Mormon in a series of graphic novels! The Book of Mormon is a record of people who left Jerusalem in 600 BC through their destruction in Central America in 400 AD. Prophets passed down the record of the intrigue, wars, and visions on thin metal plates. Did these amazing things really happen? The first volume is an extra big 64-page installment that follows the Prophet Lehi from Jerusalem, the establishment of the plates, and spectacular visions of the future including the great vision of Nephi. In addition to illustrating the events, Allred is including various archeological and anecdotal evidence at the end of each volume! 64pgs, FC (1 of 12) SRP: $7.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A THE GOLDEN PLATES #2 by Michael Allred & Laura Allred Volume Two begins with a round ball of curious workmanship (the Liahona) which leads The Prophet Lehi and his people through the wilderness to an isolated lush landscape (Southern Arabia). Nephi is filled with the Power of God and builds a ship that takes them to the Promised Land (Central America) approximately 591 years BC. When they reach the new world, growing contention causes the people of Lehi to split into two dominat tribes, The Nephites, and The Lamanites. 64pgs, FC (2 of 12) SRP: $7.99 ********************************************************************** AARDVARK VANAHEIM STAR OF THE MONTH CEREBUS VOLUME 14: FORM & VOID TP by Dave Sim Dave Sim's Cerebus began as a parody of Conan, but has expanded and grown into much, much more! Intellectual, entertaining, and thought provoking, Cerebus is the longest running independent black-and-white comic being published today! (STAR13500) SC, 7x10, B&W SRP: $30.00 ********************************************************************** ABOUT COMICS 24-HOUR COMICS DAY: HIGHLIGHTS 2005 TP by Various Over 800 cartoonists worldwide celebrated "24-Hour Comics Day" this year, when cartoonists are challenged to try and create 24 pages of comics in 24 straight hours. Nat Gertler, founder of the event, sifted through hundreds of submissions to find the 24 hidden gems. Some come from well-established creators like Zander Cannon and Ben Avery, other come from people who have never created a comics story before. A great mix of both male and female creators bring comedy, drama, westerns, horror, and more to the table. A combination of creativity, spontaneity, and endurance bring these creator together to produce something truely amazing. SC, 5x7, 496pgs, B&W SRP: $24.95 STARS OF THE MONTH 24-HOUR COMICS DAY: HIGHLIGHTS 2004 TP by Various 24 tales created during the first 24 Hour Comics Day! Includes new 24 page stories by Josh Howard of Dead@17 and Christian Gossett of the Red Star, and work by an exciting mix of comics pros, rising stars, and folks who just love comics. (MAY042158) SC, 6x8, 496pgs, B&W SRP: $24.95 IT'S ONLY A GAME TP by Charles M. Schulz & Jim Sasseville After creating Peanuts, Charles M. Schulz created a second syndicated comic, focusing on people and their games and pastimes. None of the strips in this delightful series has ever seen print in any book before. Includes commentary by Jim Sasseville, Schulz's collaborator during the latter part of the strip's run. (SEP042265) SC, 5x7, 240pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95 ********************************************************************** ABSTRACT STUDIOS STRANGERS IN PARADISE #77 by Terry Moore Francine and Katchoo meet face to face for the first time since Francine’s wedding. Is it fireworks or handkerchiefs, and what happened to the forecasted ten-year split? The answers will shock you! 24pgs, B&W SRP: $2.95 STRANGERS IN PARADISE VOLUME 17: TATTOO TP by Terry Moore Free spirit Casey finds new roommates in Vegas showgirl, Rusty, and her adorable son, Cody. She soon becomes entangled in their heartbreaking story and realizes that a stalker is lurking around every corner. Katchoo and David arrive in Las Vegas with big news as the stalker makes his move. SC, 7x10, 120pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95 AC COMICS THE CRYPT OF HORROR VOLUME 1 TP by Various This omnibus collects rare, classic horror comics from both pre- and post-comics code books. Connect (or reconnect) with the tales that created a cult genre in comics, with story that are wierd and quarky — a fascinating window into the baroque sensiblities of the comics world. Featuring the work of Steve Ditko, Dick Ayers, Howard Nostrand, and many more. SC, 7x10, 120pgs, B&W SRP: $24.95 THE FURTHER ADVENTURES OF NYOKA THE JUNGLE GIRL #7 by Various Enter into more vintage and exotic jungle action/adventure with the intrepid Nyoka Gordon. This issue reprints the artwork of two Golden Age notables — Bernard Krigstien and Ralph Mayo — whose work graced the best comics in the '40s and '50s. 44pgs, B&W SRP: $6.95 MEN OF MYSTERY BLOCKBUSTER SPECIAL by Various A bookshelf collection of the finest costumed-hero tales of the Golden Age, including Black Terror, Phantom Lady, Spy Smasher, and Captain Wings. Featuring the work of Roy Thomas, Dick Ayers, Will Eisner, and Lou Fine. SC, 7x10, 144pgs, B&W SRP: $24.95 ACC STUDIOS LIBERALITY FOR ALL #1 by Michael Mackey, Larry Elmore, & Donny Lin It is the year 2021, and tomorrow is the 20th anniversary of 9/11. America is under oppression by ultra-liberal extremists that have surrendered governing authority to the United Nations. It is up to an undergorund group of bio-mechanically enhanced conservatives led by Sean Hannity, G. Gordon Liddy, and Oliver North to thwart Ambassador Usama Bin Laden's plans to nuke New York City. 32pgs, FC (1 of 8) SRP: $2.99 ACTOR ACTOR EXCELSIOR WRISTBAND Fully authorized by Stan Lee, this superhero cool green wristband helps to benefit comic book creators. These wristbands are only available at conventions and through Diamond Comic Distributers! These talented comic book creators gave you your heroes. Won’t you be a hero to them? A.C.T.O.R. Comic Fund…Fighting the good fight! Wristband PI ACTOR DYNAMIC FORCES UNSIGNED GRAB BAG These grab bags are filled with five random Dynamic Forces exclusive comics, mixing signed comics and exclusive covers, to benefit ACTOR. These grab bags will only be available for a limited time, so be sure to pick up this amazing offer! Set (x 5) SRP: $14.99 ACTOR RISING STARS #12 MONSTERMART ALTERNATE COVER by J. Michael Straczynski & Christian Zanier The most talked about maxi-series of the past few years and Monstermart is commemorating it with an exclusive cover by Gary (Midnight Nation) Frank! All the action and intrigue of Rising Stars is caught here in this incredible illustration of Poet and Ravenshadow. Make sure to complete your Rising Stars collection by adding this exclusive cover to yours today! 7x10, 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.95 ACTOR SIN CITY: "MIHO IN MOTION" LITHOGRAPH by Frank Miller The small, but deadly, Miho is featured exquisitely rendered by Sin City creator and artist Frank Miller. Measuring 13" x 19", this lithograph is printed on high-quality paper and is shipped flat. Lithograph, 13 x 19, B&W SRP: $29.99 ADHOUSE BOOKS STARS OF THE MONTH THE COLLECTED SEQUENTIAL HC by Paul Hornschemeier The Collected Sequential assembles the long-out-of-print series Sequential, where Paul Hornschemeier began to hone his comic craft. These seven highly experimental comics have been long sought by fans of Hornschemeier, and AdHouse Books is proud to offer them in a beautiful hardcover format. (JUL042511) MATURE THEMES HC, 6x9, 256pgs, PC SRP: $25.00 THE RETURN OF THE ELEPHANT ONE-SHOT by Paul Hornschemeier Return of the Elephant is an eerily quiet story of a solitary man and the ulterior motives involved in a visit from a longtime friend of the family. In a disturbing story, Return of the Elephant is Paul's first stand-along story since his critically-acclaimed graphic novel, Mother, Come Home, which Entertainment Weekly gave an A+! (MAY042183) MATURE THEMES SC, 5x9, 48pgs, PC SRP: $6.00 A. D. VISION YOTSUBA&! MANGA VOL 3 written and illustrated by Kiyohiko Azuma ALL AGES COMEDY. From the nutty mind of Kiyohiko Azuma, creator of the hit manga, Azumanga Daioh, comes the story of the new kid in town — little Yotsuba, a green-haired and wide-eyed girl who doesn’t have a clue… about anything! SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 PRINCESS TUTU MANGA VOL 2 Created by Ikuko Itoh & Junichi Satoh Illustrated by Mizuo Shinonome DANCING QUEEN. An awkward young girl undergoes a magical transformation and becomes Princess Tutu, a beautiful ballerina with superpowers — and the only one who can safe the prince! Just in time for the second volume of the anime — coming in November! STILL AVAILABLE PRINCESS TUTU MANGA VOL 1 (NOV042289) $9.99 PRINCESS TUTU ANIME VOL 1 (NOV044135) $29.98 CHRONO CRUSADE ANIME: COMPLETE COLLECTION NUNS WITH GUNS. Whether you know the manga or have already followed the anime series. The Chrono Crusade Complete Collection is for you. Every episode of the hit anime is collected in a stylish and affordable Thinpak collection. Exorcise your good taste! TV14(V). Approximately 650 minutes. DVD set SRP: $89.98 STILL AVAILABLE CHRONO CRUSADE MANGA VOL 1 TP (MAR042150) SRP: $9.99 CHRONO CRUSADE MANGA VOL 2 TP (JUN042096) SRP: $9.99 CHRONO CRUSADE MANGA VOL 3 TP (OCT042301) SRP: $9.99 CHRONO CRUSADE MANGA VOL 4 TP (JAN052391) SRP: $9.99 CHRONO CRUSADE MANGA VOL 5 TP (APR052522) SRP: $9.99 CHRONO CRUSADE MANGA VOL 6 TP (JUN052665) SRP: $9.99 CROMARTIE HIGH SCHOOL MANGA VOL 2 TP Written and illustrated by Eiji Nonaka JAPAN'S #1 COMEDY. All hell is breaking loose in the halls of Cromartie High, and Takashi is just enjoying the ride! The robot Mechazawa has been sold as a kitchen appliance, and muscle-bound Freddie is now in the custody of aliens. Just business as usual for the underachieving students of Cromartie High School! (APR052527) SC, 5x7, 168pgs, B&W (2 of 8) SRP: $10.95 MYTHICAL DETECTIVE LOKI RAGNAROK ANIME VOL 1 WEE GODS. He’s a Norse god, a private detective, and an adorable little boy all rolled into one. Meet Loki, the Norse god of mischief, now banished to Earth by Odin. Forced to exist in exile in a little boy’s body — but with all the powers of a god — Loki runs a private detective agency. It’s hilarious! TV-PG. 100 munites DVD SRP: $29.98 SPECIAL EDITION DVD SRP: $39.98 ALSO AVAILABLE MYTHICAL DETECTIVE LOKI MANGA VOL 1 (AUG042342) $9.99 MYTHICAL DETECTIVE LOKI MANGA VOL 2 (JAN052393) $9.99 GATCHAMAN ANIME VOL 5 & 6 ANIME CLASSIC. Finally the Japanese TV program the revolutionized anime across the globe is available uncut, unedited, and in its entirety! Whether you grew up with G- Force, Battle of the Planets, or Eagle Riders, chances are that GATCHAMAN touched your life. Now for the first time you can view every episode of the Japanese original in a special DVD series packed with extras! TV-PG. 150 minutes. DVD SRP: $14.98 Ea. Vols. 3&4 with Collectors Box SRP: $34.98 ********************************************************************** AEON KEIF LLAMA VOLUME 1: PARTICLE DREAMS TP by Matt Howarth Welcome to the future. Humans deal on a daily basis with hundreds of alien races. What happens when their reactions are a little too... alien? You call in a xenotech, a specialist in intuiting alien motivations and solving problems. Someone who can get the job done. Someone like Keif Llama. Reprints stories from the Fantagraphics series as a prelude to the new Keif Llama series also starting this month SC, 96pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 KEIF LLAMA: XENOTECH #1 by Matt Howarth Keif Llama never gets the simple assignments. How do a librarian the size of a continent, x-ray emitting structures that may or may not be alive, and a missing eleventh moon add up? And can Keif figure it all out before she's convicted of either sacrilege or incompetence? 32pgs, B&W (1 of 6) SRP: $2.95 AFTERBURN COMICS PARTS UNKNOWN VOLUME 1 TP (NEW PRINTING) by Beau Smith & Brad Gorby, cover by Pat Quinn & Danny Miki An alien race has invaded the earth and is posed to take over earth’s favorite commodity — our woman. Two cops decide they have taken enough. And fight back! The long out- of-print mini-series that started it all is collected at last! Beau Smith and Brad Gorby bring you more action, mayhem and weirdness than a dozen B-movies could handle! SC, 7x10, 110pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95 UNIT PRIMES VOLUME 1 GN by Chris Dreier, Jacob Paplham, & Federico Zumel Prepare yourself for Unit Primes, a groundbreaking graphic novel about four individuals aboard a freighter ship hunting the Unit Prime, a seemingly unstoppable doom machine that systematically obliterates planet after planet. Where did the Unit Prime come from, who designed it and for what purpose, and, most importantly, how do you stop it? These are the questions driving the heroes to chase down what can only be described as death incarnate across the far reaches of space. SC, 7x10, 90pgs, B&W SRP: $11.95 AIT/PLANETLAR SUNSET CITY GN by Rob Osborne Sunset City is a typical retirement community. Its residents enjoy golf and gossip and they all seem content to fritter away their golden years. Except Frank McDonald. A retired widower, he wrestles with the question: why am I here? Reading the newspaper, Frank keeps up on the minutia of the day; it provides a buzz to an otherwise humdrum life. One morning, Frank is overcome by a startling story, and he does something extraordinary: he takes life by the balls. SC, 7x10, 80pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 1,000 STEPS TO WORLD DOMINATION VOLUME 1 GN by Rob Osborne Award-winning writer/artist Rob Osborne wants to conquer the world, and he wants to do it through comics! Delusions of grandeur or tyrannical genius? His wife just rolls her eyes. God provides divine insight. A monkey chimes in with unwanted feedback. Resistance is futile! (AUG042360) SC, B&W SRP: $12.95 STARS OF THE MONTH PLANET OF THE CAPES TP by Larry Young & Brandon McKinney Immortal muscleman, The Grand! Super-patriot, Justice Hall! The tragic Jeckyll-and- Hyde-in-one-horrific-body known as Schaff! Kastra: sexy teen daughter of an alien space commander! Together they are their world's greatest heroes. But when they're accidentally transported to our Earth, a place where superheroes are merely comic book characters, their heroism, morality and ethics are out the window on a planet they can rule! Superhero archetypes are skewered and comic book industry factions satirized in this four-color punch-'em-up by publishing mogul Larry Young and Switchblade Honey artist, Brandon McKinney! (FEB042046) MATURE THEMES SC, 7x10, 88pgs, FC SRP: $12.95 ********************************************************************** ALIAS ENTERPRISES LLC THE 10TH MUSE VOLUME 2 #7 by Darren G. Davis & Vicente Cifuentes They don't come any more desperate than this housewife. After the Blue Birds and PTA meeting, Lori Reed finds the art of assassination as satisfying as block parties. But make no mistake, Lori Reed is Lady Sniper, a venomous, heartless killer who meets her own brand of justice for the highest bidder...until she crosses paths with the Muse of Justice. The 10th Muse is about to face a test greater then she imagines, as she finds herself in the crosshairs of Lady Sniper's scope. Ships with two covers in equal ratio. 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 DAVID: THE SHEPHERD'S SONG #3 by Royden Lepp & Josh Ray According to the prophesy of Samuel, David has become the annointed heir to the throne of Israel. According to his brothers, David has become a laughing stock. Has Samuel gone mad? Does Davis destiny truely lie in Jeruselem, as king of a nation, or in the fields, as shepherd to his father's flock? Don't miss the conclusion to this epic story as young David confronts the jeers of his brothers, and King Saul confonts the spirit of his demise. 32pgs, FC (3 of 3) SRP: $2.99 DEAL WITH THE DEVIL VOLUME 1 TP by Mike S. Miller & Sherwin Scheatzrock Anthony Goodwin is a man who once had it all; family, faith, the respect and adoration of his peers, and the reputation as the best manhunter in FBI history. In his last case, his prey became his hunter, and his career was ended in shame and worthlessness. Four years later, his nemesis returns to ask for his help. Find out what drives a man to help the one person in the world he would most like to kill with his bare hands. Take this thrilling journey through the darkness of a man's soul, as he makes a deal with the devil. SC, 7x10, 136pgs, FC SRP: $14.99 ELSINORE # 1 - 3 SPECIAL EDITION TP by Kenneth Lillie-Paetz & Brian Denham Did the Apocalypse really happen without anyone noticing? Angels scour the skies and demons stalk the streets. Meanwhile, the patients of Elsinore Mental Hospital are under the control of a secret society. Locked up without treatment, the inmates are developing supernatural powers. Humankind's only hope for survival is decending further into madness. The end begins here. SC, 7x10, 96pgs, FC SRP: $9.99 GIMOLES #4 by Mike Bullock & Theo Bain The electrifying conclusion to the hit mini-series! Surrounded by Trolls, with the machines behind them, the heroes must end winter, then escape the palace as it melts around them, Can they save the seasons or will I.C. Frost put an end to the Gimoles once and for all? 32pgs, FC (4 of 4) SRP: $2.99 IMPERIAL DRAGONS #4 by Sean J. Jordan, Vitor Ishimura, & Flavio Hoffe In the Asian-inspired fantasy realm of the Three Kingdoms, an agent named the Eternal is trapped within the city of Qi Akuto where an elite group of martial artists called the Imperial Dragons are intent on hunting him down. But each of the Dragons has an agenda of his own, and as the Eternal looks for a way out of the city so that he can complete his mission, he finds that no one can be trusted, and everything that has happened to him thus far is suspect. Can he find and ally to help him escape? 32pgs, FC (4 of 6) SRP: $2.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A JOHNNY CARONTE VOLUME 1: ZOMBIE DETECTIVE & THE REVOLVER GN by Jamie Román Collado Johnny Caronte, police detective, investigates the mysterious assassination of the mayor. The more he uncovers in the case, the more he finds himself enshrouded in deeper mystery. Also in this volume, The Revolver from one of the most ancient and powerful creatures of Hell has been stolen. The thief, Monica, is using it to killing demons in order to collect their souls and sell them to the Witch of Barcelona. With this new weapon, Monica holds great power... but she has yet to learn the weapon's full potential. She'd better find out fast though, because Hell has sent a renegade demon to recover the stolen gun! (MAR052506) SC, 7x10, 64pgs, FC SRP: $5.99 ********************************************************************** THE LEGEND OF ISIS #6 by Ryan Scott Ottney, Anwar Madrigal, & Austin McKinley Isis confronts a new threat, known as The Council, who plan to cleanse the world of all who reject their one true god. When Scott is taken hostage, Isis — now completely powerless — agrees to trade her freedom for his. After the trade is complete, The Council welcomes Isis into their holy sanctuary, where she comes face-to-face with their o'mighty god herself... and Isis quickly realizes the the only person who could stop this maddening cult, is the god whose word they follow. Ships with two covers in eqal ratio. 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 LULLABY #2 by Hector Sevilla, Mike S, Miller, & Ben Avery Alice, Jim Hawkins, The Pied Piper, Red Riding Hood, and Pinocchio. They are an unsual group of allies, forged into an alliance by a quest that leads them to the city of Oz. A quest that, if they fail, could spell disaster for the land of Lullaby. A quest that just may be cut short by the one called Makoma, "The Great One," a small fox with a knack for stealing the fairyland people's powers and abilities. And with Pinocchio already under his control, his sights are now set on the rest of the band. 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 OPPOSITE FORCES VOLUME 2 #4 by Tom Bancroft, Cedric Hohnstadt, & Josh Ray The exciting conclusion of the 4-part story arc of two very different people that accidentally gain superpowers and are forced to work together. In this issue, Marty and Alexis have a fight to the finish with the dog-monster Waggles, Canine of Fury! 32pgs, FC (4 of 4) SRP: $2.99 PAKKIN'S LAND VOLUME 2 #7 by Gary Shipman Paul has arrived on the shores of the Eastern Lands and eagerly awaited Mr. Brambles, Gus, Shahni, and a small group of mice warriors who have set out to retrieve him. 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 PSI-KIX VOLUME 2: CALITO'S WAY GN adapted by Scott Christian Sava & Peter J. Wong Furious at his defeat by the new Raven, Jacques, Rajican launches an all out attack against Raven Base with the latest of his powerful rogue-bots. At the base, a rivalry erupts between the veteran Calito and new-comer Jacques and, after a physical confrontation, Calito chooses to leave the Ravens for good. This breaks up the natural partnership of Calito and Hammer, resulting in Hammer's solo confrontation with Rajican's deadly rogue-bot. Calito discovers the threat and races to the aid of his friend, thus upsetting Rajican's plans by warning the Ravens in the nick of time. SC, 7x10, 90pgs, FC SRP: $6.99 SIXGUN SAMURAI #4 by Mike S. Miller, Sean J. Jordan, & Harold Edge The teenaged Sixgun Samurai and his Japanese mentor have traveled far in their quest to track down the boy's father, his last known living relative. But now they are trapped in a ghost town in Texas, surrounded by a gand of thieving murderers who are led by the old samurai's ancient enemy, Shimazu Matsumura. Can the two men both escape with their lives intact, or will one of them give his life to save the other? 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 YENNY #2 by David Alvarez, Richard Cruz, & Rangley Garcia Yenny's problem with Zacha the iguana are larger than her feet! Will this poor girl survive the constant torments of this crazy lizard? 32pgs, FC SRP: $0.75 XIII #5 by J. Van Hamme & W. Vance With nothing more than a tattoo of the number "XIII" on his shoulder, he's a man without a past, without a family, and without a name. The answers he finds just lead to more questions, and each discovery he makes seems to lead to more people who want him dead. Is he the most hated assassin the world has known, or is he merely a scapegoat? Now, as his investigation into the mystery of his identity deepens, XIII may uncover some answers... but will he like what he finds? 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 ALIAS CONVENTION 2005 EDITION 3-PACK by Various You can get these special limited edition covers of the sold-out The 10th Muse #1, The Legend of Isis #1, and Judo Girl #1. All three new covers (by Judo Girl artist, Nadir Balan) link up to from one giant image! Pack (x 3), 7x10, FC SRP: $24.99 ALTERNATIVE COMICS STARS OF THE MONTH SALMON DOUBTS GN by Adam Sacks Beautifully illustrated and deeply imaginative, the cast of conversing fish in Salmon Doubts philosophize about the meaning of life as they make their ultimate journey upstream to spawn. (MAR042170) SC, 7x9, 128pgs, PC SRP: $14.95 INSIDE VINEYLAND TP by Lauren R. Weinstein A Xeric Grant Recipient! Inside Vineyland contains 40 of Weinstein's finest works, many originally published in Seattle's legendary Stranger. Each comic is just one page long - perfect for the bathroom, the subway, or watching TV. An extended bonus story is also included, telling of a robot's troubled quest for love as he's torn between his lust for electrical devices and his duty to serve humans! (STAR18926) MATURE THEMES SC, B&W SRP: $5.95 ********************************************************************** AMAZE INK/SLAVE LABOR GRAPHICS) Amaze Ink LITTLE GLOOMY'S SUPER SCARY MONSTER SHOW #2 by Landry Walker and Eric Jones Little Gloomy continues to terrorize readers of all ages in this creepy new bi-monthly series! Journey into other dimensions! Witness the evil of sinister sorcery gone awry! Confront madness deep within the haunted forest! Little Gloomy returns, twice as cute and ten times as mean in this terrifying trio of tales presented in stunning spectervision by Landry Walker & Eric Jones! 24pgs, B&W SRP: $2.95 DEAD EYES OPEN #2 by Matthew Shepherd and Roy Boney, Jr. Twenty-four hours ago, John Requin was a dead psychologist on the run from a government agency dedicated to destroying his kind. In a world where corpses are rising with perfect memories of their prior lives, there seems to be nowhere for Returners to hide... until John falls in with the Returner Underground, a small group of terrorists led by the psychotic Major Callahaghn. But wheels are turning within the system, and by the end of the day, John is going to find himself in a stranger position than he ever imagined. 24pgs, B&W SRP: $2.95 EMO BOY #3 by Steve Emond This October brings three exciting new adventures to Emo Boy! Join him as he gets pelted with dodgeballs, refuses to eat lunch at school, and decides life is not worth living! Can school bully Drew Somerville stand the attention a suicidal Emo Boy recieves? Find out in this highly emotional (or just plain emo) issue of Emo Boy! 24pgs, B&W SRP: $2.95 GLOOMCOOKIE #25 by Serena Valentino and Vincent Batignole After hearing Moon Raven’s laughable version of what transpired on the night all the GloomCookies disappeared, Vermilion is moved to ask for Moon Raven’s hand in marriage. But what will Vermilion do if he realizes that Moon Raven does not have the Power of the Nosferatu? Will the Dark Queen’s wedding day be ruined? Or will Vermilion & Moon Raven subject all the GloomCookies to the most preposterous wedding of all time? MATURE THEMES 24pgs, B&W SRP: $2.95 GLOOMCOOKIE VOLUME 4: THE CARNIVAL WARS TP by Serena Valentino and Harley Sparx GloomCookie’s fourth collection, featuring issues #18-23 GloomCookie features an ensemble cast of cursed beauties, living wax statues, bad goth poets, malevolent gargoyles, disturbed werewolves, and a boy struggling to come to terms with his enormous power. The Carnival Macabre goes to war against Marguerite and her evil shape shifting acolytes for their horrific misdeeds against Sebastian and his friends. Beautifully packaged, with special guest pin-ups, and goodies from Serena & Sparx, including script pages from Serena’s favorite issues, and lovely Lex paper dolls. MATURE THEMES SC, 7x10, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $16.95 GLOOMCOOKIE VOLUME 2 TP (NEW PRINTING) by Serena Valentino & John Gebbia Collecting issues #7-12 of the popular gothic soap-opera series — follow the conclusion of the triangle of fate between Isabella, Damion, and Lex; discover the secrets behind Chrys and Sebastian; and see triumph turn to humilation in Vermillion the poet’s ultimate plot against Lex. Plus new material, including an introduction by Darick Robertson and a guest page by Jhonen Vasquez! (STAR16290) MATURE THEMES SC, 7x10, 224pgs, B&W SRP: $16.95 STARS OF THE MONTH GLOOMCOOKIE: LEX FIGURINE From the pages of GloomCookie, the long awaited lovely Lex statue is finally available for all to love, cherish and adore! Based on Ted Naifeh's design, Lex was beautifully sculpted by Jean-Louis Criton. Stands 8 ½" tall by 4" wide at the base. Shipped in a 4- color windowless box. (STAR19604) Statue MSRP: $40.00 ********************************************************************** THE HAUNTED MANSION #1 by Roman Dirge & Various Welcome foolish mortals to The Haunted Mansion. Featuring stories inspired by the favorite Disney attraction, The Haunted Mansion is a bi-monthly anthology comic featuring some of SLG’s favorite creators. Not based on the movie, Haunted Mansion will tell the stories of the 999 happy haunts that call the mansion home. The first issue features a cover by Lenore creator Roman Dirge. Interior stories will feature work by Dirge, Serena Valentino, Darren W. Frydenhall, Jon “Bean” Hastings and a host of others. 24pgs, B&W SRP: $2.95 JOHNNY THE HOMICIDAL MANIAC #2 (NEW PRINTING) by Jhonen Vasquez Enter the dark corners of the human psyche in these hilarious and thought-provoking episodes in the life of one spindly, black-clad young homicidal maniac, as well as his terrified neighbor boy Squee, the unfortunately superior Wobble Headed Bob, a blood- drinking wall, cavernous basement torture rooms, and Johnny’s own comic, Happy Noodle Boy. (STAR15066) 24pgs, B&W SRP: $2.95 LENORE #3 (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 we're sure you'll find appealing. Lenore tackles everyday life with a perverted innocence that makes you want to hug her... then stand back and make sure you still have all of your body parts attached. (STAR14555) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. 24pgs, B&W SRP: $2.95 MR. NIGHT by Glen Dakin and Phil Elliott The Enemy of Mankind takes a holiday in Greece, holds a discourse on love and human relationships, meets Pythagoras and discovers that no man is a triangle. Glenn Dakin and Phil Elliott tour the lost horizons of the human mind and come back with presents for everybody. 24pgs, B&W SRP: $2.95 PARIS #1 by Andi Watson and Simon Gane Deborah and Juliet are two young women searching for freedom in Paris but finding themselves constrained by the old ways and old values. A chance meeting and the Winged Victory bring them together while their friends and family seek to drive them apart. 24pgs, B&W (1 of 4) SRP: $2.95 STAR OF THE MONTH DUE GN by Michele Petrucci A collection of Michele Petrucci's first two critically acclaimed works. "Keires," in ancient Greek, means "hands" — the essence of creation. As a killer murders and mutilates his victims without any apparent logic, a misogynist detective, a university teacher searching for perfection, a sculptor trying to forget his awful past and a group of students get involved in a thrilling tale of blood and suspicion. Everything revolves around a mysterious death that will lead the characters to a bitter end, where innocence and guilt mix together and truth proves herself to be just the last work created by the hands of man. (APR052564) SC, 6x9, 136pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95 PUNCH AND JUDY TP by Chris Reilly, Darron Laessig, & Jorge Santillan. Cover by Crab Scrambly Collecting The Comical Tragedy of Punch & Judy and Punch & Judy: A Grand Guignol. “If you can imagine Tim Burton collaborating with Rankin/Bass on a Jingle Belle vs. Itchy & Scratchy Christmas Special or…Grant Morrison penning a kids book with such things in it as palindrome bears, pickled children, and a protagonist who merely wants two bags of harps and the Double Jesus for Christmas…then you can imagine what absurd delights await you."—J. Torres. (MAR052545) SC, 6x9, 96pgs, B&W SRP: $7.95 SLOW NEWS DAY TP by Andi Watson When Californian, Katharine Washington, comes to England to work on a newspaper she's expecting more than the small and troubled Wheatstone Mercury. Here she enters the world of office politics, the bottom line, personal and professional strife and lost hamsters. Will it be enough to lure her away from the bright lights and opportunities of home? Collecting the 6-issue series from the Eisner-nominated creator of Skeleton Key and Breakfast After Noon. (STAR16046) SC, 7x10, 160pgs, B&W SRP: $16.95 STRANGE EGGS #1 by Various; edited by Chris Reilly Some of SLG’s top creators (and a few guests) join forces to tell the stories of Kyle & Kelly Hatcher; a lonely brother and sister who get a Strange Egg delivered to them every week by the dapper egg deliveryman, Roger Rogers. The eggs hatch into problems that the kids need to solve. Problems like aliens, dinosaurs, crazed ventriloquist dummies, and several hobos! (MAR052547) 48pgs, B&W SRP: $3.95 ********************************************************************** AMAZING AARON PRODUCTIONS A COLLEGE GIRL NAMED JOE VOLUME 2 TP by Aaron Warner New boyfriends and bad girls hide behind evey corner on campus and Joe's second year will be the hardest to forget, as friends become enemies, someone's caught cheating, and girls go wild an spring break and someone might be pregnant! SC, 7 x 9, 111pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95 ANARCHY STUDIOS/HARRIS COMIC VAMPIRELLA MAGAZINE #1-4 ALTERNATE COVER SET by Various This special set features the limited variant editions of Vampirella Magazine #1-4. Includes the following issues, Vampirella Magazine #1 Mark Wheatley cover, Vampirella Magazine #2 KISS cover, Vampirella Magazine #3 Jeff Parker cover, and Vampirella Magazine #4 Ben Templesmith cover editions. Set (x4), PC SRP: $29.95 VAMPIRELLA/WITCHBLADE: FEAST #1 by Gray, Chin & Fotos Blood-sucking fiends have nothing on the cut-throat world of super models as Vampi and Witchblade get caught up in some high-heeled, scantily clad action: Cannibals! Vampires! Horror! Thrills! Dangerous and scantily clad vixens armed with powers not to be believed! The sexy fun of a Russ Meyer film! Find it all in the most entertaining crossover event of the year! Also available in exclusive covers by Amanda Conner and Tone Rodriguez, limited to 1,000 copies each. REGULAR—32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 CONNER—32pgs, FC SRP: $9.95 RODRIGUEZ—32pgs, FC SRP: $9.95 VAMPIRELLA LITHOGRAPHS by Joe Jusko & Joe Linsner Offered here are a duo museum quality lithographs featuring beautiful painted art by Joe Jusko or Joe Linsner. Each lithograph is 12” x 17” and is suitable for framing. JUSKO—12 x 17, FC SRP: $14.95 LINSNER—12 x 17, FC SRP: $14.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A VAMPIRELLA 2003 RESIN STATUE Vampirella comes alive in this brand new statue and she is more seductive and beautiful than ever! This 1/6th scale Vampirella statue is sculpted in a sexy kneeling pose, set on a graveyard base with the classic Vampirella logo. Each statue is hand-cast from the finest resin, hand-polished, and painted with the greatest detail. (CAUT: 4) Statue SRP: $95.00 ********************************************************************** ANIME WORKS PUBLICATIONS DEATH TRANCE VOLUME 3 GN by Seiji Matsuyama The Goddess of Destruction threatens the world and only three warriors stand between her and annihilation, Grave, Zen, and a mysterious Monk. As they make their way to her lair they're attacked from all sides by mysterious ninjas and undead creatures. Can three mortals possibly defeat a Goddess? The shocking conclusion of the prequel to the film Death Trance starring Tak Sakaguchi of Versus! SC, 5x7, 152pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 EIKEN VOLUME 2 GN by Naoki Serizawa Densuke's education continues at Densuke Academy. He's now a member of the exclusive and puzzling Eiken club and is discovering all kinds of new things about its buxom members. It's finally summer break and they're all off on an exclusive vacation. It's sun, fun, bikinis and boobs with Densuke caught in the middle! MATURE THEMES SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 SAMURAI MAN VOLUME 2 GN by Various The samurai lives by his sword and his armor. He lives by his convictions. Caught in the middle of a fight between gods, Ryouma was found worthy and became one with the Warrior King of the Southern Skies. Now nothing makes sense, as he has to juggle his high school studies and epic battles that shake Heaven and Earth. Ryouma’s classmate Katsumi has always been a little odd, but recently he’s been acting particularly vicious. Is he just angry about losing the position of basketball team captain to Ryouma or is there something more sinister behind his actions? MATURE THEMES SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 ANTARCTIC PRESS CHISUJI #3 by Eirik Blackwolf & Ronzo Murphy Torao encounters an ominous figure, spawned by Rod's powers, with the ability to view memories, one who decides to pick through the hapless cop's mind for "information." This starts an exploration of Torao's dark past, a nightmarish journey that may explain what brought the officer into his current state... and will greatly influence the present! 32pgs, B&W (3 of 6) SRP: $2.99 DRAGON ARMS POCKET MANGA GNS by David Hutchison The return of the sold-out first volume of American Manga phenom David Hutchison's fantasy opus, featuring an all-new cover and fantastic, never-before-seen bonus material. Thrill to the adventures of a struggling band of heroes, gathered by an ancient wizard to defeat his corrupt former comrade by wielding the mystic Dragon Arms! Volume 2 is also being offered again. VOL 1: BLOOD & STEEL TP (NEW PTG) (FEB052537)—SC, 5x7, 152pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 VOL 2 (OCT042355)—SRP: $9.99 GOLD DIGGER #68 by Fred Perry Penny and Charlotte return from their explorations of the Amonian ruin of Peru nearly empty-handed, except for a strange key and an even more peculiar lock. Penny soon discovers that the lock and key are magical and can open or seal any portal — right after she accidentally re-opens the portal to an Amonian Summoning Gate! 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 GOLD DIGGER HALLOWEEN SPECIAL #1 by Fred Perry and various Celebrate Halloween Gold Digger style! These tales of fun and terror feature a Fred Perry "Gold Digger -18" tale as well as new stories from Fred Perry, David Hutchison, Ben Dunn, Rod Espinosa and more. A treat for any Gold Digger fan — don't be tricked by imitations! 32pgs, B&W SRP: $2.99 GOLD DIGGER MANGA FIVE-PACK SPECIAL by Fred Perry For the Diggers sisters, life is never dull. Gina Diggers, brilliant and sexy, is the total package. She might be a little boy-crazy, but that doesn't stop her from charging into fantastic adventures that reach not only all over Earth, but into dimensions beyond! Gina is accompanied by Britanny Diggers, who happens to be a were-cheetah. She's Gina's adopted sister and loyal bodyguard, though she often has to tear herself away from her alien fiance to pull her sister out of the frying pan! Gold Digger is one of Antarctic Press' longest-running and most popular series, with its blend of action, adventure, romance, magic, science, martial arts, anime, heroic quests and more. This five-pack special is a great way to catch up on what you've been missing with five pocket manga volumes at a low price. Pack (x5) SRP: $30.00 HOW TO DRAW MANGA: THE NEXT GENERATION #10 by Various A.P. continues with the next step in our best-selling How to Draw series! How to Draw Manga: Next Generation features exclusively created art, step-by-step guides, designs, and comments from the hottest rising stars of manga. Don't miss out on this chance to learn invaluable lessons that will catapult you to stardom. 32pgs, B&W SRP: $4.95 TALES FROM SLEEPY HOLLOW: THE LOST CHRONICLES OF "I HUNT MONSTERS" #1 by Craig Babiar Special Halloween edition! Gather around the campfire for the monster mayhem as "Grandpa" Harkes Warlock tells the tale of his first spine-tingling adventure and how the legend of Halloween truly began! Learn how he managed to face the Headless Horseman without losing his head! Then enjoy a bonus "IHM mini" adventure as Will and the gang take you trick-or-treating with a pack of mischievous space gremlins! 32pgs, B&W SRP: $2.99 MANGAZINE VOLUME 3 #70 by Various Get on board Mangazine, the longest-running American manga compilation! Read the American manga pioneer series Ninja High School, "Families of Altered Wars," Gold Digger, I Hunt Monsters, and more! It's Mangazine, the biggest package of anime- and manga-inspired comedy, action and adventure in America. SC, 7x10, 120pgs, PC SRP: $9.99 I HUNT MONSTERS: HUNTING SEASON VOLUME 1 POCKET MANGA TP by Wes Hartman & Criag Babiar Will Warlock and his mighty Monster Hunter crew find trouble no matter where they go! Will's dying for date-time with one of the three fine femmes on his team, but the Vampire Lord's hordes are tearing loose in Hong Kong! To make matters worse, vampire teammate Delilah is finding herself attracted to the vampire lord against her will! To counter his enemy's supernatural martial arts prowess, Will must summon abilities and skills beyond anything seen before, but will this be enough to save Delilah and bring down the vampire ganglord of Hong Kong? SC, 5x7, 144pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 NINJA HIGH SCHOOL #132 by Ben Dunn The dust is settling after the first Quagmire High School "field trip," and Ricky finds himself on the watchlist of potential troublemakers! Leave it up to the new English teacher to conduct a hallucinatory "interrogation" during the first day of classes. Witness the secret history of Ninja High School as only Ricky remembers, and learn the motivations of his new classmates in this mindbending new issue! 32pgs, B&W SRP: $2.99 OZ: THE MANGA #5 by David Hutchison Dorothy, the Tin Woodsman, the Cowardly Lion, and the Scarecrow must now face the most powerful being in Oz, and each must face him alone! Each has faced mortal danger to see the Great Oz. Will they have their wishes fulfilled, or has the journey only just begun? 32pgs, B&W (5 of 8) SRP: $2.99 SCIENCE FAIR #3 by Jasen Lex Silas Gordon is foraging a different musical path, but he is plagued. He hates other musicians, owes money to the wrong people, and is harried by a singing cow named Margaret. Witness the simultaneous renewal and disintegration of a man gripped by the creative process in Snapping Turtle Cabaret! 32pgs, FC (3 of 8) SRP: $2.99 WEAPONS FILE #3 Continuing to expand on our popular "How to" line, AP brings you the next issue of the photo reference series! Hundreds of pictures of all types of handguns, rifles, shotguns and more in numerous positions, photographed "Matrix-style" from multiple angles. Load your artistic weaponry with this magazine today-but hurry before we're out of ammo! 32pgs, B&W SRP: $4.95 Bang! HOW TO DRAW HENTAI #1 (NEW PRINTING) SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL 32pgs, B&W SRP: $4.95 HOW TO DRAW HENTAI #2 (NEW PRINTING) SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL 32pgs, B&W SRP: $4.95 HOW TO DRAW HENTAI DOUBLE-TEAM TWO-PACK SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL Pack (x2), B&W SRP: $8.95 KAMI TORA PENATRATOR COLLECTION VOLUME 1 CD-ROM SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL CD SRP: $19.95 ANTIMATTER/HOFFMAN INTERNATION MIKE HOFFMAN'S MONSTER UNIVERSITY COMIC & CD SET by Mike Hoffman Get this party-tested monster album, a favorite of Elvira, Sarah Karloff, and radio shows nationwide. Plus, an illustrated tour of the original ghoul-school, Monster U, lovingly rendered in black and white by Hoffman. This super-value monster bash is a "required" course this year! Comic & CD SRP: $14.95 APC ABIDING PERDITION #1 by Nick Schley, Pedro Delgado, & Bob Pedroza Little Red struggles with the internal ever burning rage which is consuming her fading purity one gasping breath at a time. The black witch Sabbath's treachery has decieved a hate blinded Red into striking against StitchKin, a mystical serpent of the Green Mountain, and although a suspicious Bjor views Sabbath's word as lies it may just be too late to stop the raging sword of a damaged child, our Little Red. Available in 2 covers. DELGADO COVER—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.50 RANDOLPH COVER—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.50 THE GLOOM #6 by Tony Lee & Dan Boultwood The breakout miniseries that has had both fans and professionals screaming for more hits its explosive finale! The Atomic bomb is primed, and the Zeppelin is on its way to it's target — Yankee Stadium — and only the Gloom can stop it! Will the Vermillion be defeated? Will Mousey and Carson reunite? Will we end with a cliff-hanger for the hell of it? Who will live and who will die? 32pgs, FC (6 of 6) SRP: $3.50 MIDNIGHT KISS #2 by Tony Lee, Ryan Stegman, & Kieran Oats Escaping from the Alligator King, Matt Sable and Nightmare De'Lacy take Billy on a trip through other realms including an Oz in civil war and a house of cards where Gamblers souls are poker chips. But questions are still unanswered. Who took the angel's heart? What changed the Scarecrow — and what is Jerry Cornelius's part in it all? This is Sandman for the 21st century! MATURE THEMES 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.50 DARK MISTS VOLUME 1 TP by Annika Eade & Lee Garbett Kyoto, Japan, 1930s. Japanese geisha have been employed by an underground government movement to infiltrate the Yakuza. A double cross, a death of an innocent and a young woman with one thing on her mind… vengeance. SC, 7x10, 100pgs, FC SRP: $15.00 THE LEXIAN CHRONICLES: FULL CIRCLE VOLUME 1 TP by Harry Gallan, Chris Bunting, Inaki Miranda, & Eva de la Cruz The once peaceful region of Alemar is threatened by the re-emergence of a powerful tribe hell-bent on settling in the area. Amidst the turmoil that their arrival has caused, Reena has made an incredible discovery which throws a new light upon the history of her tribe and the disasters that befell them. Reena struggles with the responsibilities that have been forced upon her, and seeks comfort in her amazing and secret find. SC, 7x10, 140pgs, FC SRP: $20.00 MR. T VOLUME 1 TP by Chris Bunting, Neil Edwards, Randy Emberlin, & Don Mackinnon We pity the fools who don’t pick up a copy of this sensational collected edition of Mr.T issues #1-5 of the brand new ongoing series, plus ALL the covers and extra sketches from artist, Neil Edwards. 140 pages of pure “T” — don’t miss out! Oh, and a foreword from the man himself, Mr. T! Want more? How about a gallery of pin-ups from artists such as John Mcrea! SC, 7x10, 140pgs, FC SRP: $20.00 APE ENTERTAINMENT JUSTICE CITY CHRONICLES VOLUME 1 #1 by Marcus DiGesu, Anthony Figaro, & Joel Rasmussen In the year 2665 the sprawling mega city of Tarothin launches a campaign of global world domination. It’s first target: Justice City. Join Agent America, defender of Justice City, as he battles the maniacal General Prey and his oppressive Tarothin legions in all out war to protect the greatest city of this brave new world! 32pgs, FC (1 of 2) SRP: $3.50 SULLENGRAY #1 by Jocelyn Gajeway & Drew Rausch Remember what it was like to be a child? To be afraid of the shadows on the wall, monsters under the bed, and the boogeyman? Welcome to Autumn's Grove, where all that paralyzing paranoia comes to life. Only one person can control it... if his brains don't get eaten first. MATURE THEMES 32pgs, FC (1 of 4) SRP: $3.50 APPROBATION COMICS MYRIAD #6 by Various The dramatic conclusions to all five stories between two covers, all within one comic! The action of ChiSai, sci-fi epic of Lineage, pirate crusades in The Adventures of the Molly Be Damned, slice of life drama in Discount Stories, and cerebral horror within Frail! Featuring a special cover by Matt Haley! 48pgs, B&W (6 of 6) SRP: $2.99 ARCANA STUDIO PARADOX #1 by Christos N. Gage, Luis, & Steven Cummings Meet Sean Nault, homicide detective on a parallel Earth whose technology is powered by magic. Investigating a baffling series of murders committed with a weapon he’s never seen — lead bullets — Sean faces golems, gargoyles and guns to solve a mystery that imperils two worlds. 32pgs, FC (1 of 4) SRP: $2.95 DEAD MEN TELL NO TALES #3 by MacPherson, Fiorentino, T. DeVito, M. DeVito, & Conkling With the map in Black Bart's hands, the race is on between Blackbeard and Bart himself to find the Treasures of God first! Pursued by His Majesty's Navy, the two men must brave death and worse if they are to capture the ultimate prize. 32pgs, FC (3 of 4) SRP: $3.95 ARCHIE COMIC PUBLICATIONS ARCHIE #561 by George Gladir, Kathleen Webb, & Stan Goldberg “It’s My Life”: In the classic tradition of Archie stories that break down the “fourth panel,” Archie ponders his existence as the star of comic book misadventures…or rather, what life could be like free from the constraints of the funny pages! Along the way, he imagines himself as a superhero, a manga character, and more! “Mean Girls”: Move over, Lindsey — Betty has her own “mean girl” to deal with in the form of Veronica! 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.25 ARCHIE DOUBLE DIGEST #165 by Various “Artful Dodgeballers”: Inspired by a funny film, Archie and his friends are “bombarded” with childhood memories of dodgeball. “Memory Lame”: A summer job cleaning up the high school leads to happy memories of foul-ups, pranks and pretty classmates. Digest, 192pgs, FC SRP: $3.59 BETTY #151 by Barbara Slate, Kathleen Webb, & Stan Goldberg “Secret Recipe”: Betty thinks she’ll bake her way into Archie’s heart, but soon finds the recipe for love is much more easy and sublime! “Friends ‘Til Archie Do Us Part!”: Betty imagines what her friendship with Veronica will be like after high school… and somehow Archie is still at the center of it all! 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.25 BETTY & VERONICA DIGEST #161 by Various “The Fantasy”: Veronica’s dreams of becoming a champion figure skater are on thin ice when she realizes how much work it will take! “The Big Puzzle”: When Veronica mysteriously dumps Archie, Betty is overjoyed that she’ll have him for herself… until she starts to ponder exactly why Veronica may have dumped him! Digest, 96pgs, FC SRP: $2.39 BETTY & VERONICA SPECTACULAR #72 by Dan Parent “What a Card”: When Betty sends out a Christmas card featuring a cute photo of herself, it’s a smash hit. So much so, that Veronica vows to outdo Betty — by creating a whole Christmas card calendar filled with Veronica photos! 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.25 HOLIDAY FUN DIGEST #10 by George Gladir & Pat Kennedy 'Tis the season to be jolly as Archie and his friends celebrate in true holiday style! Archie and crew have long displayed their holiday spirit, and now through the magic of this digest series, many of the Christmas classics of old are re-presented along with new yuletide tales. It's a stocking-full of good holiday cheer you won't want to miss! “The Job”: A stint as a department store Santa listening to children’s Christmas wish lists could inspire a list of Archie’s own: incorrigible, bratty, and pushy are some words that come to mind! Digest, 96pgs, FC SRP: $2.39 JUGHEAD #169 by Craig Boldman & Rex Lindsey “The Critical List”: When Jughead becomes over-critical of Pop Tate’s food, Pop slaps the apron on Jughead and makes him work behind the counter. Pop then gives Jughead a litany of complaints about Jughead’s food and service to show him what it’s like… but somehow you know that Jughead will have the last laugh… and the last bite! 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.25 JUGHEAD & HIS FRIENDS DIGEST #6 by Various “Plan K-9 From Outer Space”: When Hot Dog catches a small U.F.O. instead of a frisbee, the alien invaders mistake his hairy body for a furry planet! Digest, SC, 96pgs, FC SRP: $2.39 JUGHEAD’S DOUBLE DIGEST #117 by Various “Food For Thought”: Archie can’t understand why Jughead would work for free assisting a local cable cooking show production...perhaps the food has something to do with it? “Racy Story”: Once again, Archie is having trouble staying on track… a bad thing, considering he’s competing in a car race! Digest, 192pgs, FC SRP: $3.59 PALS ‘N' GALS DOUBLE DIGEST #98 by Various “The Whiz”: When the girls at the neighboring picnic table swamp Dilton, the other guys are dumbstruck — until they learn Dilton’s reputation as a digital guru precedes him! “Hats Off to Hats”: Chuck reveals that he gets his best cartooning ideas off the top of his head — by wearing the same hats his characters wear! Digest, SC, 192pgs, FC SRP: $3.59 SABRINA VOLUME 2 #71 by Tania del Rio “Grand Prize”: Sabrina is looking forward to her trip to the secluded, floating island of Syphinyari. But first, she must prepare for a pre-college aptitude exam in the mortal realm. A study get-together with Llandra, Shinji and Harvey only proves that everyone has their own style of studying. Finally, the weekend comes and Sabrina and Llandra are off to their floating island excursion. Some very unexpected surprises await them there, not the least of which is their encounter with some dragons and the mana tree. All this, plus the secret of Llandra’s broom revealed! 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.25 SONIC X #2 by Joe Edkin & Tim Smith “See Sonic! Sea Battle! See Sonic Sea Battle!”: By order of the President, Sonic and his friends embark on a special search and recover mission to retrieve a powerful energy source...and it just may be a Chaos Emerald! The only problem is, it is at the bottom of the ocean, and we all know water is Sonic’s greatest weakness. Speaking of weaknesses, Eggman has a weakness for power, so you know he’s out to get that Chaos Emerald, too! 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.25 SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #155 by Ken Penders, Ian Flynn, & Steven Butler “Line of Succession Part 1 (of 2)”: The biggest shake-up in Sonic history starts here! A mysterious illness has attacked Knothole and not even Sonic is fast enough to stop it. But is the illness real? Have the people been poisoned by one of their own, or worse, deceived? The mind-boggling events may even lead to Sonic losing Sally forever! “See Ya’ Later, Chao!”: Video game players familiar with Chao Land know that the magical Chao entities draw a lot of attention to themselves. When they invade Knothole, the attention they draw is that of Robotnik — and that’s never a good thing for Knothole! 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.25 TALES FROM… RIVERDALE DIGEST #6 by Various “Bye, Bye Bee”: Can it be so? Is Mr. Weatherbee really leaving his post at Riverdale High? It appears so, and while his replacement, Mr. Bartlett introduces himself as a pal of a principal, it soon becomes apparent that he’s piranha in disguise! With both students and faculty caught in the crossfire, there’s nothing else to do but form an alliance to try to get Weatherbee back! “Summer Spirits”: When all the electrical machines in the school start operating by themselves, Mr. Flutesnoot is convinced the school has been haunted. It will take a man of science to solve this mystery, so get going, Dilton! Digest, 192pgs, FC SRP: $2.39 VERONICA #165 by Dan Parent “Chip Off the Old Block”: Now Veronica’s seen everything — and she’s willing to share it with the world: way at the bottom of the potato chip bag is a chip that looks an awful lot like Archie! 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.25 ASPEN MLT INC CANNON HAWKE PRELUDE by J.T. Krul & Marcus To This special issue features a brand new 12-page story chronicling one of Cannon’s earliest childhood memories, and also shares some details on Cannon’s relationship with his stoic father. Even as a young child, Cannon displays some of the curiosity and courage that made him into the adventurer and Defender of the Elite Council that he is today. Plus, this issue includes an in depth interview with Marcus To, tons of sketches, as well as an all-new cover by artist Michael Turner and Peter Steigerwald! 24pgs, FC SRP: $2.50 CANNON HAWKE #1 by J.T. Krul, Marcus To, Jason Gorder, & Beth Sotelo A fugitive on the run from the council, Cannon travels to Japan with Akiko in an attempt to secure the one person who may have divulged information that led to the destruction of the Blue city of Saba… the "Shark", Shalla Barnic. But, Shalla holds even more secrets, deadly secrets, and Cannon’s internal struggle with Taras continues… A struggle that Cannon may not be able to win. How can Cannon hope to defeat a new enemy when he cannot even defeat one within himself? Plus, this #1 issue features an all new cover by artist Michael Turner and colorist Peter Steigerwald, easily making it one of the most anticipated new titles of the year! REG ED—32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 SIGNED ED—32pgs, FC SRP: $24.99 CANNON HAWKE #1 — SIGNED PRINT Celebrate the release of Cannon Hawke #1 with this incredible signed print featuring the amazing cover art to the premiere issue! Printed on a high quality heavyweight matte paper, each print measures 13” x 19” and is ready to be framed and displayed for all to see! All prints are hand signed by artist Michael Turner and colorist Peter Steigerwald, and will be printed to initial orders. Make sure to order yours today! (CAUT: 4) 13x19, FC SRP: $34.99 CANNON HAWKE #2 by J.T. Krul, Marcus To, Jason Gorder, & Beth Sotelo Two amazing Cannon issues in the same month! Attacked by Shalla’s men at the end of issue #1, Cannon goes in search of his assailants and his stolen vial. Trailing them to an old warehouse on the shore, Shalla is prepared for Cannon’s arrival. But, what is this vial of liquid? And why is Shalla and his acquaintances ready to put their lives on the line in order to keep it? Even Cannon doesn’t know, but he may not live long enough to find out! Brought to you by the same great Aspen creative team as issue #1, this thrilling second issue also showcases a brand new cover by artist Michael Turner and Peter Steigerwald. 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 SOULFIRE: DYING OF THE LIGHT #3 by Michael Turner, J.T. Krul, Micah Gunnell, & Beth Sotelo It’s all out war on the Dragon King! As King Minas’ army invades the kingdom of Delphora, Ranier seizes the opportunity to further his own quest for power. As Grace and her companions finally reach the sacred temple, they discover that the journey and the ‘plague’ have taken its toll on one of the party. Even wit the help of the mighty temple dragon, they cannot save the life of… 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 FATHOM #4 by J. T. Krul, Koi Turnbull, Jason Gorder and Christina Strain Aspen returns to the surface world after making her escape from the Black, but things are not quite the same. Her roommate is gone, and her father, Captain Matthews has gone missing. Aspen needs some help, and there’s only one person left she can turn to. Meanwhile, Maylander’s experiments on the hydroport are nearing completion, and his elite team of Tigersharks are preparing for deployment. As the capital city still reels from Saba’s destruction, and the council’s defense is searching for Cannon, who is left to guard the city? This special fourth issue also features four different covers by Fathom creator Michael Turner and colorist Peter Steigerwald. Each cover will spotlight Aspen in a different costume from events that have transpired throughout the pages of the Fathom series. 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 ASTRONAUT INK BOLD BLOOD #1 by Joe St. Pierre War is hell in any era. This Medieval-style fantasy deals with a rag-tag group of working- class warriors, whose only contribution to their world is the blood that pulses through their veins. It's ancient warfare in a realistic manner — not for the squeamish! 48pgs, FC SRP: $5.95 ATLANTIS STUDIOS TALISMEN #1 By Barb Jacobs and Steven Jones Marine Ollie Steele is about to be executed by terrorists, when he finds himself magically transported to the Plane of Imaginings, the land where dreams and nightmares are born. A beautiful young woman named Astrina finds Ollie and takes him back to the quiet village of Donnelly, where he is stunned to learn that he is the first of three Exiles prophesized to save their world from Ba, the foul Ruler of the Realm of Nightmares and his shadowy first knight, Scath. But this is not the first time Ollie Steele has been in this world… 24pgs, FC (1 of 4) SRP: $2.95 ATOMIC DINER FREAKSHOW #12 by Robert Curley & Stephen Mooney In this issue, Jack visits a traveling circus which has set up camp in Central Park. What starts out as innocent fun ends in a haze of blood and rage as an "escaped animal" invades the park grounds. But where has this creature come from and why, after a brief encounter with the animal, does Jack have an overwhelming fear of the coming full moon? MATURE THEMES 24pgs, B&W SRP: $2.99 AVATAR PRESS JASON X SPECIAL #1 by Brian Pulido & Sebastian Fiumara Writer Brian Pulido, the bloody maestro, teams up with artist Sebastian (Hypothetical Lizard) Fiumara on Jason X, the horror story of a twisted super-powered amalgamation of Jason Voorhees and future technology! Set in 2455, UberJason is brought to Earth II. Kristen, a bioengineer, needs tissue samples from UberJason in the hopes that his regenerative abilities can save her and her loved ones. She is convinced she can contain his rage. Big mistake. UberJason unleashes a torrent of hightech terror and gore! As well as the regular and wraparound covers by series artist Sebastian Fiumara, it’s also available with Gore and Terror covers by Juan Jose Ryp, and a super-limited black leather cover with art by Fiumara. MATURE THEMES REGULAR—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 WRAPAROUND—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 TERROR—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 GORE—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 LEATHER—32pgs, FC SRP: $19.99 ESCAPE OF THE LIVING DEAD #1 by John Russo & Dheeraj Verma The writer of the classic film Night Of The Living Dead brings his all-new, never-before- seen zombie masterpiece to comics! 1971: It's been three years since the bloodsoaked night that the dead rose from their graves, attacking and devouring the living. Now, the legacy of that horrific and unexplained event is about to be unleashed once again upon an unsuspecting world... But this time, there may be no escape for those in the terrifying clutches of the cannibalistic, living dead! Hidden within the concrete walls of a secret medical research lab, someone has been studying the last remaining undead remnants of the marauding zombie army. Unleashed by the untimely intervention of a group of roadweary bikers looking for an easy score, the walking dead renew their gutripping campaign of terror. As each member of a rural community dies in the grotesque feeding frenzy of the zombies, so does the nightmare army grow, as halfeaten victims rise up to join the ranks of the undead. Can anything possibly contain the contagion being spread by the Escape Of The Living Dead? As well as this regular cover by series artist Dheeraj Verma, it’s also available with a Wraparound and Gore by Verma, a Terror cover by Mike Wolfer, and a super-limited black leather cover with art by Mike Wolfer. MATURE THEMES REGULAR—32pgs, FC (1 of 5) SRP: $3.99 WRAPAROUND—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 TERROR—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 GORE—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 LEATHER—32pgs, FC SRP: $19.99 SPECIES SPECIAL #1 by Brian Pulido & Mico Suayan Sil finally returns in this sexy one shot written by Brian Pulido and with art by sensational newcomer Mico Suayan as they take Sil back to her horror roots. Locals start dying off in terrible ways in Dos Cabezas Arizona, alerting the Dept. of Covert Defense. When Naomi Williams and her team of paramilitary investigators touch down, they discover an entire pod of Sil’s offspring. If the offspring get out of town, Phoenix and America are in deep trouble. Can Naomi bring herself to murder Sil's children before the migration? Will Sil let her? Don't count on it. The blooddrenched show-down leaves no doubt who is the dominant Species! As well as this regular cover by series artist Mico Suayan, it’s also available with a Wraparound and Gore by Suayan, a Terror cover by Mike Wolfer, and a super-limited leather cover with art by Mike Wolfer. MATURE THEMES REGULAR—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 WRAPAROUND—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 TERROR—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 GORE—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 LEATHER—32pgs, FC SRP: $19.99 NIGHTMARE ON ELM ST.: PARANOID #2 by Brian Pulido & Juan Jose Ryp One, two, he’s coming for you... Freddy’s back in this all new three issue series from the same intense creative team as the sold-out Nightmare on Elm Street Special! The master of the macabre, writer Brian Pulido, and the illustrative genius, artist Juan Jose Ryp, return to bring Freddy Krueger back into the tormented dreams of children. Now that Freddy has stopped the shipment of dreamstopping Hypnocil, it's up to Claire to put an end to the nightmare. But the power of fear is on Freddy's side. As the bodies pile up, let the splatter begin! As well as this regular cover by series artist Juan Jose Ryp, it’s also available with a Wraparound, Gore, Terror, and a special-edition die-cut cover with art by Juan Jose Ryp. MATURE THEMES REGULAR—32pgs, FC (2 of 3) SRP: $3.99 WRAPAROUND—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 TERROR—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 GORE—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 DIE CUT—32pgs, FC SRP: $9.99 FRIDAY THE 13TH: BLOODBATH #2 by Brian Pulido & Mike Wolfer The hit team of the sold out Friday The 13th Special return for a new three issue gorefilled series featuring Jason Voorhees! With Brian Pulido writing and Mike Wolfer on art, you know it will be an violent bloodbath of carnage! Charged with reforming Camp Tomorrow, ten teenagers have come to the site with the hopes of partaking in the most decadent partyfilled weekend of their lives. But they learn, one by one, that their surprisingly common family backgrounds are a little too coincidental... And that their presence has reawakened the curse of Jason Voorhees! Jason will defend his territory at all costs, but is he truly the hunter or actually the prey in a much larger and more sinister plot? As well as this regular cover by series artist Mike Wolfer, it’s also available with a Wraparound, Gore, Terror, and a special-edition die-cut cover with art by Mike Wolfer. MATURE THEMES REGULAR—32pgs, FC (2 of 3) SRP: $3.99 WRAPAROUND—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 TERROR—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 GORE—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 DIE-CUT—32pgs, FC SRP: $9.99 TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE: THE GRIND #2 by Brian Pulido & Daniel HDR Leatherface lives on! Writer Brian Pulido unleashes more psychological terror with sensational new artist Daniel HDR. Fuller Texas. Summer 1972. The Jefferson Girl's Choir, traveling across the state for a revival meeting, made the horrible mistake stopping at the Hewitt family General store. They've entered a horrifying world of madness and depravity that their bible fearing beliefs couldn’t prepare them for as Leatherface, Sheriff Hoyt, Old Monty, Luba May and the entire Hewitt clan hunt them down and torture them. Can any of them survive or will they be the new masks of Leatherface? As well as this regular cover by series artist Daniel HDR, it’s also available with a Terror cover by Juan Jose Ryp and Gore, Wraparound, and a special-edition die-cut cover with art by Daniel HDR. MATURE THEMES REGULAR—32pgs, FC (2 of 3) SRP: $3.99 WRAPAROUND—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 TERROR—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 GORE—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 DIE-CUT—32pgs, FC SRP: $9.99 LADY DEATH WICKED #1 by Brian Pulido & Richard Ortiz Brian Pulido writes Lady Death: The Wicked, the big breakout book for sultry talent Richard Ortiz and his Mucha-Esq art nouveau style! Lady Death has been whisked away by the all-new, diabolical, Goth villain Pariah. She is magically moved from one impossible battle to another, all at the whims of Pariah. As the foes continue to overwhelm her, Lady Death begins to piece together the puzzle. The bitch goddess will not be used as a plaything and her vengeance will be mighty! As well as the regular, wraparound, Conflict, Art Nouveau and Premium cover by series artist Ortiz, it’s also available with covers by Ron Adrian and Matt Martin! REGULAR—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 WRAPAROUND—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 CONFLICT—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 MARTIN—7x10, 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 ADRIAN—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 NOUVEAU—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 PREMIUM—32pgs, FC SRP: $9.99 NIGHTMARE ON ELM ST #1 — SPECIAL "HEAD OF CLASS" COVER by Brian Pulido & Juan Jose Ryp Freddy and students, Nightmare style, on this new cover from series artist Juan Jose Ryp. Limited to 1,500 copies. MATURE THEMES 32pgs, FC SRP: $5.99 BRIAN PULIDO'S MEDIEVAL LADY DEATH — ALTERNATE COVERS by Brian Pulido, Walter Geovani, & Di Amorim Kingdoms fall under the fury of Medieval Lady Death! Limited to 1,000 copies. #3 CASTLE BURNING—32pgs, FC (3 of 8) SRP: $5.99 #4 GRACE—32pgs, FC SRP: $5.99 GYPSY #3 by Brian Pulido & Paulo Siqueira Brian Pulido’s latest epic lunges onto the scene with art by sultry sensation Paulo Siqueira. Antoinette, now a werebeast, works with Liza to control her berserker frenzy and locate the creatures that's been terrorizing the town. Town elders thwart them every step, leading them to believe the werebeat is one of the town's leaders? It's a race against time because the gypsies have been sentenced to death at dawn. Can they stop the terror or will Antoinette turn out to be an even bigger threat? The heartstopping conclusion! As well as this regular cover by Siqueira, it is also available with covers by Gabriel Rearte, Richard Ortiz, as well as Wraparound and a special Premium edition with a cardstock cover by Paulo Siqueira. REGULAR—32pgs, B&W (3 of 3) SRP: $3.50 WRAPAROUND—32pgs, B&W SRP: $3.50 ORTIZ—32pgs, B&W SRP: $3.50 REARTE—32pgs, B&W SRP: $3.50 PREMIUM—32pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 BRIAN PULIDO'S WAR ANGEL #2 — "LOOKING GOOD" COVER by Brian Pulido, Richard Ortiz, Walter Geovani Sultry new cover by Richard Ortiz! Limited to 750 copies. 16pgs, FC (2 of 3) SRP: $5.99 BRIAN PULIDO'S WAR ANGEL #1 — “SHOCKING" COVER by Brian Pulido, Richard Ortiz, & Walter Geovani Electric new cover by Richard Ortiz! Limited to 1,000 copies. 16pgs, FC (3 of 3) SRP: $5.99 BRIAN PULIDO'S LADY DEATH: ABANDON ALL HOPE #1/2 — "DEADLY" COVER by Brian Pulido, Matt Martin, & Ron Adrian Matt Martin unveils this powerful cover of Lady Death showing who’s boss! Limited to 1,500 copies. 16pgs, FC SRP: $5.99 LADY DEATH: WICKED #1/2 — "BONDAGE" COVER by Brian Pulido & Richard Ortiz Richard Ortiz unveils this volcanic-hot bondage cover of a helpless Lady Death. Limited to 1,500 copies. 16pgs, FC SRP: $5.99 LADY DEATH: DEATH GODDESS — "PRISM" COVER by Brian Pulido, Matt Martin, & Di Amorim Limited to 500 copies all ship in a bag and board with a certificate of authenticity. 16pgs, B&W SRP: $12.99 LADY DEATH: ABANDON ALL HOPE #1 — "WATERFALLS" COVER by Brian Pulido, Matt Martin, & Ron Adrian Matt Martin shows Lady Death in a moment of reflection. Limited to 1,500 copies. 32pgs, FC (1 of 4) SRP: $5.99 THRESHOLD #53 — "HOT FOR TEACHER" COVER by Jeremy Rock, Rafa Lopez, & Juan Jose Ryp Juan Jose Ryp provides this sexy painted cover! Limited to 750 copies. MATURE THEMES 48pgs, B&W SRP: $5.99 FRIDAY THE 13TH #1 — SPECIAL "SURPRISE" COVER by Brian Pulido & Mike Wolfer Look Out! It’s Jason on this new cover from Mike Wolfer. Limited to 1,500 copies. MATURE THEMES 32pgs, FC SRP: $5.99 ALAN MOORE'S HYPOTHETICAL LIZARD #3 — "TAROT" COVER by Alan Moore & Sebastian Fiumara This stunning "Tarot" cover fits together with the "Nightjar Tarot" covers to create a set based on the worlds of Alan Moore! Limited to 1,250 copies. 32pgs, B&W (3 of 4) SRP: $3.99 TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE #1 — SPECIAL "BUMP IN NIGHT" COVER by Brian Pulido & Jacen Burrows Jacen Burrows created this surprising new cover of Leatherface about to strike! Limited to 1,500 copies. MATURE THEMES 32pgs, FC SRP: $5.99 STARS OF THE MONTH LANSDALE & TRUMAN'S DEAD FOLKS TP by Joe R Lansdale & Tim Truman The cult favorite team of Joe R. Lansdale and Timothy Truman are back together bringing all the hilarious insanity and violence that made their Jonah Hex series modern classics. Except this time the kid gloves are off as they deliver even more mayhem, death and, of course, zombies! (APR042359) MATURE THEMES SRP: $9.99 ALAN MOORE'S THE COURTYARD GN & COMPANION by Alan Moore & Jacen Burrows The most celebrated writer in the industry, Alan Moore, teams up with Jacen Burrows to unleash this timeless tale of Lovecraftian, psychological horror! Agent Aldo Sax has an amazing service record with the FBI. His legendary skills at piecing together the most baffling of cases has gotten him assigned to what may be his most confusing case yet. Several murders, no, more like lethal dismemberments, from the most unlikely of suspects just don't add up. And what few leads there are, all point to The Courtyard. This special collected edition of the series features an introduction by Garth Ennis. Also available is The Courtyard Companion, featuring the original script, Moore’s original short story, sketches, and more! MATURE THEMES GRAPHIC NOVEL—SC, 7x10, 56pgs, B&W (OCT032121) SRP: $6.95 COMPANION—SC, 7x10, 72pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 ********************************************************************** AVATAR ART PRINTS LADY DEATH 10TH ANNIVERSARY "QUEEN OF THE DEAD" FERREIRA LITHOGRAPH This lithograph is of Carlos Ferreira’s sultry cover on Lady Death 10th Anniversary #1. Printed on high-quality card stock with cutting edge technology for a perfect high- resolution print suitable for framing. Each is strictly limited to only 150 copies! Every copy of this digital art print ships in a special rigid sleeve with a seal of authenticity. Lithograph, 11x17, FC SRP: $29.99 WAR ANGEL #2 — RYP LITHOGRAPH This print is of Juan Jose Ryp’s dynamic cover on War Angel #2. Printed on high-quality card stock with cutting edge technology for a perfect high-resolution print suitable for framing. Each is strictly limited to only 50 copies! Every copy of this digital art print ships in a special rigid sleeve with a seal of authenticity. Lithograph, 11x17, FC SRP: $29.99 HELLINA VS. PANDORA #1 — RYP LITHOGRAPH This print is of Juan Jose Ryp’s sexy cover of Hellina vs. Pandora #1. Printed on high- quality card stock with cutting edge technology for a perfect high-resolution print suitable for framing. Each is strictly limited to only 50 copies! Every copy of this digital art print ships in a special rigid sleeve with a seal of authenticity. Lithograph, 11x17, FC SRP: $29.99 BABY SHARK PRODUCTIONS HERO CORPS: ROOKIE GN by Jason Becker & Greg Moutafis In a world where one in every hundred people is born with superhuman abilities, superhuman crime is an epidemic. The Hero Corps is a police force made of of "super heroes" who deal with the problem. When a member of the Hero Corps dies in the line of duty, a fresh-faced rookie must take their place. MATURE THEMES SC, 5x7, 112pgs, B&W SRP: $7.95 BLACK LIBRARY WARHAMMER 40,000: FLAMES OF DAMNATION TP by Various In the grim darkness of the far future there is only war as this rip-snorting collection of the best Warhammer 40,000 comic strips proves. Millions of Imperial Guardsmen throw themselves as the invading greenskin hordes, the vile forces of Chaos lay waste to a thousand worlds and the enigmatic eldar wait to see which way the winds of battle blow in this handy manga-sized graphic novel. SC, 5x7, 224pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 WARHAMMER 40,000: SABBAT WORLD CRUSADE SC by Dan Abnett An in-depth background book about the Sabbat Worlds Crusade, the war-torn backdrop to the hit Gaunt’s Ghosts novel series and a much-loved topic of our SF fans. It is presented as an authentic document, and examines the subject in all its grim, gory detail, with plenty of new information and secrets revealed along the way. SC, 9x12, 96pgs, FC SRP: $29.99 BLIND WOLF COMICS GRIMM REAPER: HALLOWEEN FIESTA by Art Baltazar and Franco Its Halloween once again kids, and guess who's got the night off! That's right, The Lord of Doom, The Harbinger of Death, The Grimm Reaper! Come join us for this annual event as Grimm takes a road trip to Mexico's "Day of the Dead" Festival with his buddies, B.L. Bubba Crisp, Zombie Butler Roy, and Grimm's little nephew, Grimmiss! That's right! Its the first appearance of Grimmiss! Some may hope its his last. Guess starring Oscar the Goldfish, Minion of Evil, Roy's Zombie Cousin, and Grimm Reaper with a sombrero! From the guys who brought you Patrick the Wolf Boy and Disney's Gorilla Gorilla! Right On! 32pgs, B&W SRP: $2.95 BLISS ON TAP GOD, THE DYSLEXIC DOG #4 by Brian & Philip Phillipson, Alex Niño "Monkey Wrench" Pandora's Box has been re-opened. Dar-Win, in control of Heaven, is using his volunteers to give the Animal Kingdom their own gods in an attempt to take over Earth. Nez has leashed Dyslexic doG and his Wild Pack of Family Dogs. Bacchus has reluctantly re-assumed his role as the god of wine and revelry... and that's only the beginning. 36pgs, B&W SRP: $3.50 BLOODY MARY COMICS TALES OF BLOODY MARY #4 by Bobbie Weiner, Tom Carlton, & Rick Landis Stories and characters start coming together as we move towards the end. Mirrors? Demons? Evil priests and mysterious strangers? What’s it all about? Come inside to find out more. 24pgs, FC (4 of 8) SRP: $2.95 BLUE KING STUDIOS THE BLACK HEART IRREGULARS #2 by Neil Hendrick & Ulises Carpintero The Black Heart Irregulars answer the question "Who's your Baghdaddy" in their quest to recruit their own team of international terrorists, to strike fear into the hearts of Al Qaeda. The Black Hearts are not soldiers, not mercenaries, but freelance terrorists who give traditional terrorists something to fear. Their story takes place in a gritty modern landscape, where cultures clash on a battlefield that spans the globe. MATURE THEMES 34pgs, B&W SRP: $3.00 BONGO COMICS THE SIMPSONS COMICS #111 by Boothby and Ortiz Wanting to be more inspiring role model to her children, Marge gives up her apron for academia. Lisa is inspired, indeed, and undertakes the tutelage of Maggie. But Maggie’s favor becomes a point of contention between Bart and Lisa who have a battle of the brains over their power shifting sibling. 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 BART SIMPSON COMICS #26 by Bates, Griffith, Peyer, Ho and Lloyd Bart’s treehouse gets condemned when the Simpson backyard tree develops stump rot, and it’s up to Bart and Milhouse to stand in the way of the bulldozers until someone can find a way to save the tree. Then, Bart and Marge have a standoff over Bart’s television privileges, and Bart will go to extremely smelly lengths to win. And imagine what it would be like if Maggie were the mayor of Springfield. 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 THE SIMPSONS CLASSICS #6 by Matt Groening Fun-in-the-sun on a remote tropical island turns into a tropical treasure trove of tricks and treachery for the Simpsons, when Mr. Burns sends them on a wild secret substance chase into the cream-filled center of an international scandal. Then, Ned takes a psycho-diddily- pathic turn for the worse, and Bart and Lisa enlist Rainier Wolfcastle to uncover the truth. Also, witness the Apu’s incredible 96-hour shift at the Kwik-E-Mart and a western adventure starring Homer Simpson. 64pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A THE SIMPSONS COMICS by Boothby & Escobar The sleepy little town of Springfield is in for a rude awakening when financial necessity requires that all the businesses, all the government programs, and all the citizens operate non-stop 24/7. When you witness the effects of sleep deprivation on your favorite characters, you'll ask yourself "Is this all a bad dream?" #94—32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 #95—32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 #96—32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 O/A BART SIMPSON COMICS #20 by Bates, Escobar, & Shaw! Bart becomes film auteur as he and Milhouse set out to make the ultimate, independent, no-budget, zombie movie. Then, in a "Li'l Homey" story, Homer attempts to save Lard Lad Donuts from bankruptcy. 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 BOOM! STUDIOS ZOMBIE TALES: DEATH VALLEY #1 by Andrew Cosby, Johanna Stokes, & Klebs Silva, Jr. Zombie Tales is back with a full-length story of pure undead mayhem! Samantha's graduating from high school in the Valley – getting together with her pals to throw an End of the World party to celebrate, everyone ends up accidentally locked in a bomb shelter. When Samantha and her pals emerge, they find that the entire world has changed. Cover by Kaare Andrews. 48pgs, FC SRP: $6.99 ZOMBIE TALES: DEATH VALLEY #2 by Andrew Cosby, Johanna Stokes, & Klebs Silva, Jr. Samantha and her pals get a bit more comfortable in their role as the last people on earth – they've got their pick of sports cars, machine guns, and are holing up at the Playboy Mansion! But things get more deadly and even stranger when they realize that these zombies' predatorial instincts are stronger and deadlier! Can these zombies possibly be capable of thinking on their own? Advanced solicitation of December release. Cover by Kaare Andrews. (CAUT: 2) 48pgs, FC SRP: $6.99 BROADSWORD COMICS TAROT: WITCH OF THE BLACK ROSE SIGNED HALLOWEEN PRINT SET Two hauntingly beautiful, high-quality art prints from Jim Balent spirit their way into your Halloween Holiday! Both "Boo Cat's Treats" and Tarot's" Blessed Samhain" 11" x 17" prints come backed on an acid free thick board and housed in a crystal clear bag and are perfect for framing. Offered alone or as a signed & numbered pair. (CAUT: 2) MATURE THEMES SGN SET—11x17, FC SRP: $60.00 TAROT—11x17, FC SRP: $25.00 BOO CAT—11x17, FC SRP: $25.00 TAROT: WITCH OF THE BLACK ROSE #30 by Jim Balent Sure Goblin cats are cute and cuddly! But they have an ugly condition. Their hairballs are haunted! Join Tarot and Boo Cat as they battle all the spookys and ghoulies that spring forth from Tarot's familiar...Pooka the Goblin Cat! As always this Issue ships equally with two Jim Balent covers. Signed Editions come with a Certificate of Authenticity featuring Jim Balent's art. (CAUT: 2) MATURE THEMES SIGNED—7x10, 32pgs, FC SRP: $10.00 UNSIGNED—32pgs, FC SRP: $2.95 BROCCOLI INTERNATIONAL USA INC KAMUI #2 GN by Shingo Nanami When Atsuma defeats an atanan and saves a NOA cadet Anzu, he gains both unwanted fame and a follower. Despite an unwillingness to respond to Anzu’s admiration, Atsuma relents to taking her to NOA’s annual ball. But there are some who see Anzu as a way to strike Atsuma where he is most weak. With NOA’s annual ball approaching, their plan could unleash a devastating reaction. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Asia. SC, 5x7, 208pgs SRP: $9.99 BUD PLANT OFFERED AGAIN O/A COMIC ART TRIBUTE TO JACK KIRBY CARD SET Sale! Warehouse Find! Special set of 50 cards, in a nicely illustrated box. Each card features characters originally drawn by Kirby or Simon and Kirby, including covers and sketches, some never before published. Selection includes Silver and Golden Age comics and other special art, plus informative text on the back of each card by Greg Theakston. Card Set SRP: $9.99 O/A NATIONAL LAMPOON COLLECTION CARD SET Sale! Was $22.95. Warehouse Find! Limited, 500. This set features 100 of the best National Lampoon covers, cartoons, parodies and comic strips. Artists include Frank Frazetta, Bernie Wrightson, Neal Adams, Rowena, S. Clay Wilson, Vaughn Bodé, Kelly Freas, Bill Griffith, and many others. Lots of off-color humor, sexy gags, and scathing social satire. MATURE THEMES Card Set SRP: $11.99 O/A ILLUSTRATED STORY OF O HC SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL HC, 11 x 11, 120pgs, FC SRP: $14.99 CARNAL COMICS BLACK CAT 13 ONE-SHOT by Daerick Gross, Scott Pentzer, Scott Jackson & various Just in time for Halloween! This Halloween spectacular has 7 haunting tales of Halloween, by top names in comics. Each artist brings their vison of just what Halloween is with all-new stories, including a new Demi the Demoness tale by S.S. Crompton. And to make it extra spooky this book has a glow-in-the dark cover! 32pgs, B&W SRP: $5.95 DJUSTINE: TALES OF THE TWISTED WEST #2 — NUDE CATFIGHT CVR SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL 48pgs, B&W SRP: $5.95 SHAUNDRA: MORE SWORDS, SEX, & SORCERY TP SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL 64pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 CELLAR DOOR PUBLISHING CHANCE OF A LIFETIME #1 by James T Mitchel, Freddie E Williams II, Shaynne Corbett, Jaime Jones, & Steve Dutro Chance of a Lifetime, an action super-hero story set in the 1930s, deals with the enormous responsibility shouldered by the first super-hero ever. Chance of a Lifetime is the story of Jack Lewis, the “American." Jack had all but given up hope on life until one night when he is mysteriously bestowed with incredible superpowers. Are these superpowers a gift, or a curse? Will superpowers make Jack a better man, or lead to his downfall? 48pgs, FC SRP: $5.99 CHECKER BOOK PUBLISHING GROUP STARS OF THE MONTH ALEX RAYMONDS FLASH GORDON VOL 1 HC (NEW PRTG) The first of multiple Flash Gordon editions collecting the Science Fiction masterpiece work of Alex Raymond. The first edition collects the introductory 1934 to early 1935 period of the strip. (MAR042360) HC, 9x12, 100pgs, FC SRP: $19.95 ALEX RAYMOND'S FLASH GORDON VOLUME 3 HC by Alex Raymond Alex Raymond’s vivid imagination finds new life in these collections — this archival- quality re-issue collects the Flash Gordon Sunday strips from October 25th, 1936 to August 1st, 1937. (JAN052572) HC, 9x12, 100pgs, FC SRP: $19.95 ALIEN LEGION: FOOTSLOGGERS TP by Alan Zelenetz, Frank Cirocco, Terry Austin & Whilce Portacio The third in a series of collections from Checker, showcasing the critically acclaimed comic book series created by Carl Potts, which ran from 1987 through 1991. Force Nomad is a galaxy-hopping band of mercenaries in the employ of the Alien Legion. They're a motley but effective fighting force, and always sent on missions that are just this side of suicide. SC, 7x10, 200pgs, FC SRP: $19.95 WINSOR MCCAY: THE EARLY WORKS VOLUME 5 TP by Winsor McCay Checker's fifth collection of the harder to find works of this early 20th century cartoon master (Little Nemo in Slumberland) and animation pioneer. Much of the comic strip material here dates from 1908, and is accompanied by impossibly detailed spot illustrations and editorial cartoons McCay produced for the New York Herald, Sunday Telegram, and American newspapers. Another essential volume for comics fans and historians alike! MATURE THEMES SC, 7x10, B&W SRP: $19.95 ********************************************************************** CLASSICS ILLUSTRATED JR. CLASSIC ILLUSTRATED #124: WAR OF THE WORLDS by Various One of H. G. Wells best science fiction tales, about how the Martians attack Earth. Featuring a Wells biography; “Nostradamus: Prophet or Imposter?”; “The War That Never Was” (Orson Welles). 48pgs, FC SRP: $9.99 DOROTHY GALE: JOURNEY TO OZ #2 by Shane Kirshenblatt Dorothy, Thomas, and Edward are strangers in a wondrous land, both fascinating and dangerous. They are eager to find out where they are, how they got there and most importantly, how they will get back home. Though these answers may be uncovered and a path illuminated, the journey will be far from easy. The trio must evade the armies of the dreaded Wizard; the undisputed ruler of Oz. This proves to be impossible when an illusive voice calls to Dorothy for help, drawing her into the corn-row labyrinth of the horrific Scarecrows. Does the Wizard know that they are there? SC, 7x10, 36pgs, FC (2 of 5) SRP: $7.99 CLAYPOOL COMICS DEADBEATS #74 by Richard Howell & Ricardo Villagran Finally the secret behind exorcist Randall Hanson's mysterious mission to Fear City is revealed — plus his shocking connection to one of the vampire kings — and the Deadbeats emerge horrifyingly worse for it. It's all in "Bloodline!" 32pgs, B&W SRP: $2.50 ELVIRA #150 Elvira's kissing up a storm, putting her mark on the males in Hollywood. Why's she staging a smooch-a-thon? Find out in "The Super-Floozy of TInseltown!" by Frank Strom and Anna-Maria Cool. Also, forensics expands to include magic, in "S.C.I. — Supernatural Crime Investigation!" by Hetherington, Day, and Lachance. 32pgs, B&W SRP: $2.50 COMIC CAVALCADE CAVEWOMAN COLOR SPECIAL: "JUNGLE GREEN" FOIL COVER by Sean Shaw & Budd Root Special warehouse find! This Green foil has never before been offered and all other editions of this book have been sold out for years! Limited to 500 copies, all copies will ship bagged with a certificate of authenticity. MATURE THEMES 32pgs, FC SRP: $6.99 LADY DEATH: WICKED #1/2 COMMEMORATIVE COVER by Brian Pulido, Juan Jose Ryp, & Richard Ortiz Juan Jose Ryp provides this powerful new cover. Limited to 1,500 copies. 16pgs, FC SRP: $5.99 LADY DEATH: ABANDON ALL HOPE #3 GOLD FOIL COVER by Brian Pulido, Matt Martin, & Ron Adrian Matt Martin draws the Lady in her element! Limited to 1,500 copies. 32pgs, FC (3 of 4) SRP: $5.99 LADY DEATH: ABANDON ALL HOPE #3 COMMEMORATIVE COVER by Brian Pulido & Ron Adrian Limited to 500 copies, all copies will ship bagged with a certificate of authenticity. 32pgs, FC (3 of 4) SRP: $5.99 GYPSY #1 COMMEMORATIVE CVR by Brian Pulido, Richard Ortiz, & Paulo Siqueira Richard Ortiz offers up this art nouveau style cover! Limited to 1,500 copies. 32pgs, B&W SRP: $5.99 LADY DEATH VS. VAMPIRELLA II — PREMIUM "CREATOR FILE" COPY by Brian Pulido & Mike Deodato Creator Brian Pulido unlocks his personal vault to reveal a unique collector's item Lady Death vs. Vampirella II #1 Premium Creator file copy. A file copy is a comic personally collected and signed by the title's creator. Comes bagged & boarded with a killer custom certificate of Authenticity. Strictly limited to 50 numbered copies. 32pgs, FC SRP: $5.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A FATHOM: KILLIAN'S TIDE #2 — "BEACH BABE RUBY RED" COVER by Talent Caldwell This special edition is limited to just 500 copies. All copies ship bagged and boarded. 32pgs, FC SRP: $29.95 O/A TOMB RAIDER GALLERY: LUCKY LARA — "RUBY RED" COVER by Andy Park This special edition is limited to just 500 copies. All copies ship bagged and boarded. 32pgs, FC SRP: $29.95 CRUSADE ENTERTAINMENT SHI: JU-NEN TP COVER — SIGNED LITHOGRAPH Directly painted by renowned cover illustrator Mark Sparacio from Billy’s pencils, this gorgeous image of Ana Ishikawa graces the cover to Dark Horse Comics’ Shi: Ju-Nen TPB. Cast against a crimson background Sparacio and Tucci masterfully depict the sultry Sohei as she contemplates her future of vengeance. Now you can own this limited edition lithograph gloriously reproduced on fine linen paper, numbered to only 250 editions and signed by Shi creator Billy Tucci and Mark Sparacio. (CAUT: 4) 11x17 SRP: $34.99 GREMLIN EFFECT — REMARKED PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE SCREENPLAY by Billy Tucci Catch a preview of Shi creator and award-winning filmmaker Billy Tucci’s next comic book / film project Gremlin Effect. Gremlin Effect details the struggles faced by the wee fairies of tool and machinery whose beloved meadow has been invaded by a warring mankind. This 80-page original screenplay comes packaged in a heavy weight plastic sleeve, is signed and numbered (limited to 299 editions) and includes a bonus one of a kind Gremlin “remarked” color illustration by writer Billy Tucci. A must have for any fan of fairy tales and World War 2. Gremlin Effect is offered exclusively through Previews. (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x11, 80pgs SRP: $19.99 D. E. RED SONJA #5 by Michael Avon Oeming, Mike Carey, Mel Rubi, Ceasar Rodriguez, & Richard Isanove As the journey nears its end, we are coming full circle to the beginning. Osin and Sonja battle their way into the tower as they encounter unspeakable horror and evil, while the Dark Lord behind the scenes makes a final play at victory, and immortality! While the battle reaches its ultimate conclusion, one hero makes the ultimate sacrifice. Featuring covers by Mel Rubi (bonus wraparound cover), Richard (Origin/1602) Isonove, Nick (Danger Girl/AOD) Bradshaw, and Eduardo (100 Bullets) Risso. Shipping in equal ratio. 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 RED SONJA #5 — FIERY RED FOIL HIGH-END EDITION Dynamite's fifth issue of Red Sonja features another exclusive Fiery Foil Enhanced Edition! Featuring all new art by Mel Rubi, these Fiery Foil Editions have been instant sell-outs (Fiery Foil Editions of 1-4 no longer available) and instant collector's items! Strictly limited get yours today! 32pgs, FC PI ARMY OF DARKNESS #4 by James Kuhoric, Sanford Greene, & Scott Kester The ultimate Lovecraftian battle rages to an unbelievable ending! Ash is free of the insane Deadite mirror dimension but faces a legion of the re-animated zombies and the psychotic rage of the Re-Animator. As Arkham Asylum falls down around their feet, the doorway to the Old Ones' forbidden dimension is opened and everyone's favorite world eating cephaloped crosses into our reality. Zombies, Deadites, and ancient gods line up to claim their piece of the Chosen One. But getting a piece of Ash means an uncomfortably close encounter with the chainsaw and the boomstick. Ships with 2 covers by Nick (Danger Girl/AOD) Bradshaw and Sanfors Greene in equal ratio. 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 RED SONJA: CASSADAY "DANGEROUS" LITHOGRAPH This beautiful lithograph by artist extrordinare, John Cassaday showcases the She-devil with a Sword perfectly. Measuring 18" x 24" and printed on archival, high quality 80lb. Gallerie Art Silk Stock paper, it is perfect for framing. Also available signed by Cassaday. REGULAR—Lithograph, 18 x 24, FC SRP: $19.99 SIGNED—Lithograph, 18 x 24, FC SRP: $49.99 DABEL BROTHERS PRODUCTIONS LLC STAR OF THE MONTH HEDGE KNIGHT TP (2ND EDITION) by Martin, Avery, Miller, & Crowell Night falls over the life of one noble knight and brings the dawn of his squire’s knighthood. Dubbing himself ‘Ser Duncan the Tall,' ‘The Hedge Knight’ sets forth to the tourney at Ashford Meadow in search of fame and glory and the honor of upholding his oath as a knight of the Seven Kingdoms. Unfortunately for him, the world isn’t ready for a knight who keeps his oaths. (JAN052600) SC, 7x10, 184pgs, FC SRP: $14.95 ********************************************************************** DEAD DOG COMICS & ENT THE CURSE OF THE BLOOD CLAN #2 by Mark Kidwell By the light of a bloated moon and the crackling strobe of a cathode tube, Jackson Bale has glimpsed at a corner of hell. A hell where human flesh, bone and sinew twist and contort to form demonic lupine engines of fang and claw. Now, armed only with vengeful fury and bullets of pure silver, he will brave a night of fire and bestial fury to save all that he loves. In the woods of upstate New York, the shadows run red as the Blood Clan comes to feed… on the lives and souls of man. MATURE THEMES 36pgs, FC (2 of 3) SRP: $4.95 THE INTERGALACTIC ADVENTURES OF GARA GALAXY #2 by Chazz DeMoss, Joel Moen, & Clint Hilinski It’s been non-stop action and humor as Gara now finds herself being chased, blasted and overrun by strange creatures from a hostile and bizarre galaxy. The pirates are on her tail and the map is taking her to yet another strange place in quest of a dead mans treasure. Its lazer chare all over a beautiful… you know what, as monsters and mayeh seem to rule the pages in these way out, wacky adventures of a hot little smuggler named Gara Galaxy! (CAUT: 4) 36pgs, FC (2 of 3) SRP: $4.95 DEL REY GENSHIKEN VOLUME 3 GN by Kio Shimoku They are otaku — the Japanese term for people completely immersed in anime and manga. Together, they’ve formed Genshiken: The Society for the study of Modern Visual Culture. From cosplay and comic conventions, to video gaming and anime model figures — they cover it all! MATURE THEMES SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $10.95 GURU GURU PON-CHAN VOLUME 2 GN by Satomi Ikezawa Ponta is a Golden Retriever puppy and the Koizumi family’s pet. Full of energy, she is always getting into trouble. One day, Grandpa Koizumi, a passionate amateur inventor, creates the “Talking Bone,” which empowers animals with human speech. Ponta eats the “Talking Bone” and turns into a human girl! By the creator of Othello. SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $10.95 TSUBASA VOLUME 7 GN by Clamp Sakura, the young princess of Clow, lies in a dangerous coma. Her childhood friend, Syaoran has vowed to save her, but the task has not been easy. Tsubasa crosses over with xxxHOLIiC! By the creators of the bestselling series Chobits and Cardcaptor Sakura SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $10.95 XXXHOLIC VOLUME 6 GN by Clamp Watanuki Kimihiro has a very odd job — helping out in a shop run by Yuko, the mysterious Space-Time Witch. xxxHOLiC crosses over with Tsubasa! By the creators of the bestselling series Chobits and Cardcaptor Sakura. SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $10.95 DEVIL’S DUE PUBLISHING G.I. JOE: AMERICA’S ELITE #4 Author(s): Joe Casey Artist(s): Stefano Caselli Rock & Roll Cover Artist(s): Rich Black With the Joes on the brink of discovering his identity, Vance Wingfield reaches out to a man with no loyalties: Destro! But will the arms-dealer provide him with the key to achieve his ultimate goal, or will he destroy Wingfield and G.I. Joe alike? 32pgs, FC $2.95 SNAKE EYES DECLASSIFIED #3 Author(s): Brandon Jerwa Artist(s): Robert Atkins Cover Artist(s): Emiliano Santalucia Rock & Roll Flip Cover Artist(s): David Witt Continuing the secret origin of Snake Eyes! When you hit rock bottom, there’s only one place you can turn — to your brother. Having narrowly avoided becoming a murderer Snake Eyes travels to Japan to train in the ways of the ninja with Tommy Arashikage. He does not suspect that even greater heartbreak looms on the horizon… 32pgs, FC (3 of 6) $2.95 FORGOTTEN REALMS VOLUME I: HOMELAND TP Author(s): R.A. Salvatore Adapted by: Andrew Dabb Artist(s): Tim Seeley Cover Artist(s): Tim Seeley At Long Last! One of the most popular characters in fantasy fiction makes his comic book debut! Travel back to strange and exotic Menzoberranzan, the vast city of the drow and homeland to Icewind Dale hero Drizzt Do’Urden. The young prince of a royal house, Drizzt grows to maturity in the vile world of his dark kin. Possessing honor beyond the scope of his unprincipled society, young Drizzt faces an inevitable dilemma. Can he live in a world that rejects integrity? HOMELAND is R.A. Salvatore’s first book in The Legend of Drizzt and is set in the epic world of Forgotten Realms. It is now presented for the first time in a graphic format that unveils the dark world of Menzobberranzan and the obsidian-skinned race of ruthless dark elves. SC, 7x10, 160pgs, FC $14.95 FORGOTTEN REALMS: EXILE #1 Author(s): R.A. Salvatore Adapted by: Andrew Dabb Artist(s): Tim Seeley Cover A: Tim Seeley $4.95 Cover A-Rock & Roll Cover Artist(s): Casey Burns Cover B: Tyler Walpole (cardstock) $8.95 Adapting the second volume of R.A. Salvatore’s classic Legend of Drizzt Trilogy: Exile! Drizzt Do’urden, a lone hero among the treacherous race of the Drow, has left everything he knows to seek honor and justice in the wilderness of the Underdark. Alone save for the mystical panther Guenhwyvar, he will encounter new allies — and the new enemies that could destroy them! COVER A (Seeley)—48pgs, FC (1 of 3) $4.95 COVER B (Walpole/Cardstock)—48pgs, FC (1 of 3) $8.95 DRAGONLANCE CHRONICLES #3 (OF 8) Author(s): Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman Adapted by: Andrew Dabb Artist(s): Steve Kurth Cover A-Rock & Roll Cover Artist(s): Casey Burns $2.95 Cover B: Tyler Walpole (Card Stock) $5.95 Continuing the adaptation of Weis and Hickman’s Dragons of Autumn Twilight! The Companions face a cadre of Draconians – and the only two to escape are Flint and Tas. Now, the two smallest amongst them are all that stands between the Companions and an abrupt end to their quest… COVER A (Kurth)—32pgs, FC (3 of 8) $2.95 COVER B (Walpole/Cardstock)—32pgs, FC (3 of 8) $5.95 DRAGONLANCE CHRONICLES #1—ALTERNATE COVER “B” Author(s): Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman Adapted by: Andrew Dabb Artist(s): Steve Kurth Still available: Issue #1, with special variant cover painted by rising star Tyler Walpole! Here's your chance to pick up the adaptation of Weis' and Hickman's classic novel. Fate has brought Eight Companions together for a quest to save the world of Krynn. But will they even make it out of the city alive? COVER B (Walpole/Cardstock)—32pgs, FC (1 of 8) $5.95 PURGATORI #1 Author(s): Robert Rodi Artist(s): Cliff Richards Rock & Roll Cover Artist(s): Rich Black The World’s Sexiest Vampire has returned — and Devil’s Due has her! When human civilization was in its infancy, legend spoke of a woman cursed to walk the earth forever in a hideous form — a figure whose deadly beauty was irresistible to man and woman alike. A being who would eventually threaten the gods themselves! 32pgs, FC $2.95 EVIL ERNIE IN SANTA FE #2 (OF 4) Author(s): Alan Grant Artist(s): Tommy Castillo Cover A-Rock & Roll Cover Artist(s): Jeff Gaither Cover B-Artist(s): Alex Horley Ernie’s back — and at his psychotic, lovelorn best! The Evil One’s latest victim was a member of a murderous cult; a cult now determined to destroy Ernie with the power of the Skinwalker! Meanwhile, Ernie is also being hunted by a woman who might be the Lady of his dreams… 32pgs, FC (2 of 4) $2.95 THE ART OF JOSH BLAYLOCK SC Author(s): Josh Blaylock Artist(s): Josh Blaylock Cover Artist(s): Josh Blaylock Ever wonder how the man who revived G.I. Joe and created cult hits such as Misplaced and The Penguin Bros. makes his magic? Here's an in-depth behind the scenes peek into the thought process of one of the industry's brightest! Packed with design sketches, production art, and commentary from the man himself! SC, 48pgs, B&W $9.95 STRONGHOLD #3 Author(s): Phil Hester Artist(s): Tyler Walpole Cover Artist(s): Tyler Walpole From the writer of The Coffin, Deep Sleeper, & Firebreather! The secret society known as Stronghold has failed — Michael Grey’s past has been revealed to him, and it's not pretty. In his former life as The Despot, he led a galactic jihad that left billions dead and countless civilizations in ruin. Now that Grey stands on the threshold of regaining that power, the cost would not only be his humanity, but the life of the only person he has ever loved — and the very existence of his adopted home, Earth. 48pgs, FC (3 of 3) $4.95 LOST SQUAD #2 Author(s): Chris Kirby Artist(s): Alan Robinson Cover Artist(s): Alan Robinson OPERATION: CRYSTAL BALL (Part One)—France, 1942. The Squad searches for the mysterious German device, Codename: Sybil, that can see into the future and does battle with flying commandos and demon soldiers. The boys are forced to make a last stand in a small village that has sold its soul against the Reich's newest weapon, the Wulf Spyder tank. 32pgs, FC $2.95 DIGITAL MANGA PUBLISHING BAMBI & HER PINK GUN Vol. 2 Written and Illustrated by Atsushi Kaneko Available in October. SC/w dust jkt., 208 pg, Partial color through out 5 7/8” x 8 1/4”, $12.95 Determined to steal back Pampi, Bambi goes head-on with a battalion of gangsters who have taken over an old west-style town and are using it as a hideout while they terrorize the locals for fun. To get Pampi back, Bambi will have to mow them all down, including the seemingly unkillable gang leader Mama. Bambi will also have to deal with psychos in bear costumes, trucker gangs t, a 100- year old psychotic ex-wrestler, and more! For Mature Readers. CAFÉ KICHIJOUJI DE Vol.1 Written and Illustrated by Kyoko Negishi/ Yuki Miyamoto Available in October. SC/w dust jkt., 160 pg, B/W 5 7/8” x 8 1/4”, $12.95 “Irrashai!” welcome to the most unruly cafe in Kichijouji and its charming staff of fi ve who have absolutely nothing in common. When tempers rise, so do mop handles, giant boulders and repair bills. Meet Jun, a mild mannered high school student with a sharp tongue and superhuman strength. Tarou, a clean freak with a deadly aim in the art of mopping. Maki, a sloppy, lazy woman chaser. Minagawa, a talented pastry chef equally skilled in the arts of voodoo, and the impulsive, cheerful, though desperately unfortunate Tokumi. A feast of comedy based on the popular Japanese radio drama. JAZZ Vol. 1 Written and Illustrated by Tamotsu Takamure / Sake Maeda Available in October. SC/w dust jkt., 192 pg, B/W 5 7/8” x 8 1/4”, $12.95 Jazz Narusawa and Naoki have way-overstepped the bounds of their doctor-patient relationship. Naoki is instantly attracted to Narusawa, and will stop at nothing to be together with him. One glance into Naoki’s despaired eyes and Narusawa, caves instantly for Naoki’s advances. Will this relationship go beyond a simple fl ing? The doctors in, will the patient be out? For Mature Readers LA ESPERANÇA Vol.1 Written and Illustrated by Chigusa Kawai Available in October. SC/w dust jkt., 208 pg, B/W 5 7/8” x 8 1/4”, $12.95 Georges Saphir is an excellent student and well-liked by everyone at his school. However, his fear of intimacy with others keeps him from forging any truly close bonds. Suddenly, he encounters a new student named Robert, a misfit whose brash statements about Georges force him to realize things about himself. And a dangerous incident in a crumbling cathedral could prove to be a turning point for Georges as he draws ever closer to Robert. But, an upperclassman who knows of Robert warns Georges of the danger that Robert poses, revealing that Georges is the perfect image of the girl whom Robert once loved — and whose death he may have caused! OUR EVERLASTING Vol.1 Written and Illustrated by TOKO KAWAI Available in October. SC/w dust jkt., 200 pg, B/W 5 7/8” x 8 1/4”, $12.95 Surf’s up for Horyu and Shouin as their feelings of attraction turn to love. However, Shouin had his heart broken before and is now reluctant to begin a new relationship. Meanwhile, Osaka native Takehiko is aggressively pursuing the shy Momose. But the way he shows his love seems to be too much for Momose’s heart to handle. Can love strike it big on the beach? For Mature Readers OUR KINGDOM Vol. 1 Written and Illustrated by Naduki Koujima Available in October. SC/w dust jkt., 184 pg, B/W 5 7/8” x 8 1/4”, $12.95 Upon the death of his grandmother, country boy Akira Nonaka is taken in by the immensely wealthy and powerful Takatou family. There, he is told that he is a candidate to become next heir to the Takatou name. However, there is another candidate - the princely, handsome Rei, who turns out to be a cousin of Akira’s. Far from being competitive, Rei shows no interest in the prospect of inheritance, and instead takes an immediate liking to Akira. Rei’s aggressive show of affection muddles the naïve country boy, until Akira begins to discover a budding attraction towards Rei within himself. DIGITAL WEBBING BLOODRAYNE: LYCAN REX by Troy Wall, Mark Robinson, Stacie Ponder, & Ralph Hedon BloodRayne has battled evil as long as she can remember... but this is a first for even her — Werewolves! That's right, Agent Rayne goes up against an army of werewolves all being controlled by the mysterious Lycan Rex. Their mission: to bring the Brimstone Society to its knees. It's fur, fangs and fury as BloodRayne takes on her most harrowing mission yet...but could this possibly be the end? Available with two covers. ROBINSON COVER—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 HORN COVER—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 DIGITAL WEBBING PRESENTS #26 by Various Celebrating four years with a giant-sized edition filled to the brim with returning favorites Dreah, Last Paladin, Revisionist, and Warmageddon. Plus the debut of Prometheus Effect as a long forgotten superhero returns to give the city new hope. In the western-horror Shotgun Messengers, a bounty hunter tracks a werewolf terrorizing a small town. 56pgs, FC SRP: $5.95 THE SWORD OF DRACULA #2 — COLOR EDTION by Jason Henderson, Terry Pallot, & Matt Webb While Dracula's organization rumbles towards legitimacy in Washington, Ronnie Van Helsing hurries to stop an assassination that will play into Dracula's hands. But who is the secret villain who plots in the shadows against both Ronnie and the Dark Lord? Vampire- commando action from the Caribbean to the bowels of the DC metro! 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 DON'T EAT ANY BUGS PRODUCTIONS LOOKIT! VOLUME 1: A CHEESE RELATED MISHAP GN by Ray Friesen Action! Adventure! Penguins! This all new concoction is just one big wad of humor. Held together by dueling narrators, this volume features Mellville the penguin and a cast of several, in a race to save exploding cheese from the vast hordes of chicken ninjas! But wait! There's more! Interspersed are stories of Captain Cautious, the timid super hero, and Tbyrd Fearlessness, the inept outlaw and his search for fame, glory or possibly lunch. So if you like a good old fashioned story about ice machine repair and lobster infestations, this is the book for you. SC, 7x10, 96pgs, B&W SRP: $8.95 DORK STORM PRESS PS238 #14 byAaron Williams He was one of the first metahumans ever experimented on by the government. All he could do, at first, was make it rain or stop raining. Now, thanks to the sinister Doctor Irons, The Rainmaker can do so much more, and he’s on a mission to “rescue” the kids at ps238! The past comes back to haunt the first public school for superheroes! 32pgs, B&W SRP: $2.99 DR. MASTERS PUBLICATIONS INC DARK EDGE VOLUME 5 TP by Yu Aikawa The satirical dark action continues in volume #5. With all major players still reeling from the event in the previous Takagi must come to terms with his foreboding lineage and the dark birthright that is his to claim. SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS VOLUME 6 TP by Towa Oshima The girls trade their skimpy bathing suits for their stuffy yet more distinguished school uniforms, as the heat of summer simmers down and the monotonous school year begins. SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 IRON WOK JAN #15 GN by Shinji Saijyo Like a hangnail that just won’t stay gone, the jealous and vengeful Mr. Otani makes his cantankerous return. With this fresh new edible idea to sully Jan’s good name Otani may have Jan just where he wants him. SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 KING OF FIGHTERS: MAXIMUM IMPACT by Wing Yan & King Tung Terry is left with no choice but to flex his legendary muscle when his exit from the Mephistopheles mansion is barred. Is he a match for the indestructible Duke? While Kyo and Duke’s lieutenant — Alba Meira lock horn in a man-dance of martial arts mayhem, Iori further questions the mysterious young woman following his mortal enemy — Kyo. RES. from Previews Vol. XV #6 (JUN052936-37) #5—36pgs, FC SRP: $2.95 #6—36pgs, FC SRP: $2.95 DRAWN & QUARTERLY BIG QUESTIONS #7 by Anders Nilsen D+Q takes over publishing Big Questions, one of the best independent comics in recent years, written and drawn by rising star Anders Nilsen. Big Questions has evolved steadily from a modest Xerox project to its current ambitious state over the span of a few short years. Nilsen's work has garnered numerous grants, including the Xeric, and has earned him Ignatz award nominations for Promising New Talent and Outstanding Comic. Nilsen has also authored the successful one-shot Dogs And Water (offered again this month) and appears regularly in Kramers Ergot. This issue of Big Questions features some of Nilsen's best artwork ever and is accentuated by his somber, graceful storytelling. MATURE THEMES 32pgs, B&W SRP: $4.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A DOGS AND WATER GN by Anders Nilsen An excellent companion to Anders Nilsen's new Big Questions offered here. Dogs and Water is a massive comic book, 88 pages long printed in two colors. It's the story of wild animals, armed confrontation, an oil pipeline and swimming to Asia. It follows a boy and his bear as they wander further into the middle of nowhere and away from everything they think they know. MATURE THEMES SC, 7x10, 88pgs, PC SRP: $9.95 OPTIC NERVE 10TH ANNIVERSARY PACK by Adrian Tomine This year marks the tenth anniversary of one of the most successful indy comic series of the past decade, Optic Nerve. Adrian Tomine was only 21 when he started the official comic book version (he had been working on it as a mini comic since he was 17) and he has since gone on to become one of the most influential cartoonists of his generation. Drawn & Quarterly is reprinting the first seven issues of Optic Nerve to mark the anniversary, offering it in one handy pack, complete with a special print made by Adrian Tomine especially for this occasion. MATURE THEMES Pack (x7), B&W SRP: $19.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A 32 STORIES: THE COMPLETE OPTIC NERVE MINI-COMICS (CURRENT PRINTING) by Adrian Tomine Over 20,000 copies sold, this landmark perennial best-seller is back in a new fifth printing! 32 Stories is Adrian Tomine's first book, collecting his remarkably prodigious mini-comics. This book serves as an excellent introduction to Tomine's work and provides an early glimpse at his development over the past decade. MATURE THEMES SC, 6x9, 100pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95 PERFECT EXAMPLE TP (NEW PRINTING) by John Porcellino At last, this classic, long out-of-print graphic novel by indy legend John Porcellino is being re-issued in a new edition by D+Q. Road trips, drunken concerts, and late-night make-out sessions all swirl together in this coming-of-age graphic novel by King Cat cartoonist John Porcellino. Tackling the pain and uncertainty of the pivotal summer before college, PorcellinoŒs sad and beautiful story is drawn in his sincere, minimalist style. Deceptively and charmingly simple, Perfect Example is a collection of Porcellino¹s self-published King Cat comics that have won over thousands of readers with its honesty, empathy and sincerity. MATURE THEMES SC, 6x9, 144pgs, PC SRP: $16.95 PYONGYANG: A JOURNEY TO NORTH KOREA HC by Guy Delisle Pyongyang promises to be a breakout hit and one of D+Q's biggest graphic novels of the year. Famously referred to as one of the "Axis-of-Evil" countries, North Korea remains one of the most secretive and mysterious nations in the world today. In 2001 cartoonist Guy Delisle became one of the few Westerners to be allowed access to the fortress-like country. While living in the nation¹s capital for two months on a work visa for a French film animation company Delisle observed what he was allowed to see of the culture and lives of the few North Koreans he encountered; his findings form the basis of this remarkable graphic novel. Pyongyang is an informative, personal, and accessible look at a dangerous and enigmatic country. MATURE THEMES HC, 6x9, 184pgs, B&W SRP: $19.95 DYNAMIC FORCES SECTION DF RED SONJA PREMIERE CARDS For the first time ever! Over 30 years in the making! The Premiere Red Sonja Trading Card Series has arrived and this 72-card base set features Red Sonja through the ages! From the classic images by artists Barry Windsor Smith, John Buscema, Frank Thorne and Frank Brunner to the newest images by Michael Turner, Alex Ross, John Cassaday, Gabrielle Del’Otto, Joseph Michael Linsner, Paolo Rivera, Art Adams, Frank Brunner, Michael Avon Oeming, Richard Isanove, Caesar Rodriguez, Billy Tan, and ongoing series artist Mel Rubi! Plus, many more! And to make this series even better, DF has upgraded the card stock to an 18 point stock! Chase cards include 6 Fiery glow-in-the- dark chase cards (two randomly inserted in every box); a puzzle card subset featuring a new piece of art by Mel Rubi; 10 signed and sketched cards in the series. Every full case guaranteed to have 2 "Hot Boxes" with a minimum of 10 Chase Cards each. This trading card series will be supported by ads in the Red Sonja comic, Non-Sport Update, Newsarama.com, and Comic Shop News, as well as others! Also available are two collector albums to showcase this amazing card set. The regular album comes with nine card sheets, while the deluxe album comes with a bonus card signed by Mel Rubi! (CAUT: 4) PACK—Trading Cards PI COLLECTOR ALBUM—Binder SRP: $29.99 DELUXE ALBUM—Binder SRP: $49.99 DF INFINITE CRISIS #1 — DOUBLE SIGNED It’s finally here — the comics event so massive that it was built over the first half of 2005, through Countdown, Day Of Vengeance, Rann/Thangar War, Villains United, and The OMAC Project! Prepare for the dawn of the DCU’s darkest day in Infinite Crisis, a 7-issue mini-series written by Geoff Johns (Green Lantern, JSA) with art by Phil Jimenez (Otherworld, Uncanny X-Men) and covers by George Pérez (Crisis on Infinite Earths) and Jim Lee & Scott Williams (Batman, Superman)! Surrounded by their most fearsome enemies, the world’s greatest heroes are divided within and without. DC’s icons — Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman — are joined by Nightwing, Supergirl, Donna Troy, Superboy, Robin, Wonder Girl, Green Lantern, the Flash and more as they face their most dire hour. What happens next will destroy friendships and lives, dictating the direction of the universe for the next generation! Available signed by Johns and Jimenez; by cover artist Lee; by cover artist Perez; or a complete set of all three signatures with matching numbers. (CAUT: 2) DOUBLE-SIGNED—32pgs, FC SRP: $39.99 LEE SIGNED—32pgs, FC SRP: $29.99 PEREZ SIGNED—32pgs, FC SRP: $29.99 MATCHING SET—32pgs, FC SRP: $99.97 DF ALL STAR BATMAN & ROBIN #3 — SIGNED Signed by series artist, Jim Lee. Creative titans Frank Miller, Lee, and Scott Williams continue their striking new vision of the Dark Knight in this tale of young Dick Grayson’s transformation from orphaned acrobat into the Batman’s first sidekick: Robin, the Boy Wonder! Each signed copy is sealed in an archival bag and board, and features a numbered certificate of authenticity! (CAUT: 2) 32pgs, FC SRP: $29.99 DF JUSTICE #2 — DOUBLE-SIGNED Signed by Alex Ross and Jim Krueger. The unbelievable bimonthly 12-part maxiseries created by Ross (Kingdom Come), Krueger (Earth X) and Doug Braithwaite (Paradise X) continues! The Riddler leads Batman into a mystery within a mystery through his compulsion to speak the truth in the form of riddles. Does he hold the key to the reason the villains are helping mankind? Plus, Aquaman falls victim to one of the DCU’s most nefarious criminals! Each signed copy is sealed in an archival bag and board, and features a numbered certificate of authenticity! (CAUT: 2) 32pgs, FC SRP: $39.99 DF BATMAN: GOTHAM COUNTY LINE #1 — SIGNED Signned by acclaimed writer Steve Niles (30 Days of Night). Niles joins distinctive painter Scott Hampton (Batman: Night Cries) for a 3-issue Prestige Format mini-series that uncovers the investigation of grisly murders outside Batman’s usual territory… in the Gotham suburbs! Each signed copy is sealed in an archival bag and board, and features a numbered certificate of authenticity! (CAUT: 2) 32pgs, FC SRP: $29.99 DF CAPTAIN ATOM: ARMAGEDDON #1 — SIGNED Signed by Alex Ross! One of the DCU’s mightiest champions explodes straight from the pages of Superman/Batman and into the WildStorm Universe! But will the local heroes welcome Captain Atom with open arms or attack him, fearing him as the latest threat to their universe? Join Will Pfeifer (Catwoman, Blood of the Demon), Giuseppe Camuncoli (The Intimates, Batman) and Sandra Hope (Batgirl) as they begin a story that could lead to Armageddon in the WildStorm Universe! Plus, this special debut issue features a cover by award-winning painter Alex Ross! Each signed copy is sealed in an archival bag and board, and features a numbered certificate of authenticity! (CAUT: 2) 32pgs, FC SRP: $19.99 DF BATMAN'S GREATEST ADVERSARIES PACK — SIGNED Featuring four sold out 1st print comics! The individual books in this package has an MSRP of $89.99, but DF is presenting all of these 1st print comics (some now in their 3rd printings) for the set price of $49.99! Featuring: Villains United #1 signed by cover artist JG Jones! Countdown to Infinite Crisis #1 signed by artist Michael (Identity Crisis) Bair! Batman: Dark Detective #1 signed by Terry Austin! And Batman: Secret Files #1 signed by artist Kevin Nowlan! And best of all, this package will have all of these books with Matching Numbers! Each signed copy is sealed in an archival bag and board, and features a numbered certificate of authenticity! (CAUT: 2) 32pgs, FC SRP: $49.99 DF FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD SPIDER-MAN #1 — SIGNED Signed by artist Mike Wieringo. Simply a typical day for Peter Parker, as your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man who has to contend with a new and deadly opponent named Tracer, self-defense lessons with Captain America, and some disturbing news that will change his life in a distinctly negative manner. Pencilled by Mike Wieringo, and written by Peter David. Each signed copy is sealed in an archival bag and board, and features a numbered certificate of authenticity! (CAUT: 2) 32pgs, FC SRP: $19.99 DF HOUSE OF M #8 — SIGNED Signed by artist Tim Townsend! This is it! The grand finale! No hype! Brian Bendis and Olivier Copiel and Tim Townsend change the Marvel Universe, and DF brings you signed copies of the Grand Finale! Each signed copy is sealed in an archival bag and board, and features a numbered certificate of authenticity! (CAUT: 2) 32pgs, FC SRP: $19.99 DF FATHOM PRELUDE GARZA SKETCH COVER #1 — SIGNED Signed by artist Ale Garza! Each signed copy is sealed in an archival bag and board, and features a numbered certificate of authenticity! (CAUT: 2) 32pgs, FC SRP: $49.99 EUREKA PRODUCTIONS GRAPHIC CLASSICS VOLUME 2: ARTHUR CONAN DOYLE (NEW PRINTING) by Various Completely revised, with over a hundred pages of new material. New to this edition are comics adaptations of Sherlock Holmes in "The Adventure of the Engineer's Thumb" (by Rod Lott and Simon Gane), and Brigadier Gerard in "The Castle of Gloom" (by Antonella Caputo and Nick Miller). Plus, Doyle's fearsome pirate "Captain Sharkey", illustrated by John W. Pierard; "The Ghosts of Goresthorpe Grange" by Peter Gullerud, and "The Great Brown-Pericord Motor" by Milton Knight. Returning from the first edition are Sherlock Holmes in "The Copper Beeches" by Rick Geary, and stories illustrated by Roger Langridge and J.B. Bonivert. With a new cover by Rick Geary. SC, 7x10, 144pgs, B&W SRP: $11.95 FANTAGRAPHICS BOOKS ACME NOVELTY LIBRARY #16 by Chris Ware This newest edition of The ACME Novelty Library features the first serial installment of Rusty Brown, Ware's first major lengthy 'narrative indulgence' since his Jimmy Corrigan graphic novel. Rusty Brown will be serialized in ACME over the course of several issues. The first installment begins with young Rusty, an outcast in his suburban Chicago elementary school, befriended solely by his Supergirl action figure… until he meets new kid on the block and fellow comic nerd, Chalky White. Rusty's story is an uncomfortably vivid and uncompromising look into the life of a social outcast. SC, 10x8, 56pg, FC MATURE THEMESSRP: $15.95 BEG THE QUESTION SC by Bob Fingerman A caustic and hilarious love story set in 1990s New York City. Bob Fingerman's Beg the Question tells the story of Rob and Sylvia, two twenty-somethings navigating the labyrinth of New York City life. Follow Rob & Sylvia's relationship through all of its ups-and-downs, from courtship to marriage, rentals to real estate salesmen, public sex to unwanted pregnancies, and everything in between. Performance art, extended families, the comic book industry and Screw magazine are just a few of the other topics subjected to Fingerman's satirical microscope. Featuring an introduction by Penn Jillette. SC, 248pgs, B&W SRP: $16.95 THE COMICS JOURNAL #271 by Various Gary Groth interviews veteran cartoonist and Batman co-creator, Jerry Robinson, in a conversation that spans the history of comics and leaves no stone unturned! Plus, Tom Spurgeon talks to Renee French about her unsettling comics; Rich Kreiner digs into the work of Brian Michael Bendis; anda generous helping of pre-Popeye Thimble Theater dailies by Elsie Segar. Magazine, SC, 192pgs, PC SRP: $9.95 THE GLAMOR GIRLS OF DON FLOWERS TP by Don Flowers When the life of Don Flowers was cut short in 1968 by the ill effects of emphysema, he left behind a career in newspaper cartooning that spanned more than four decades as well as one of the most fluid lines to grace the comics page. His cartoons evoked the art of Russell Patterson and Hank Ketcham, and nowhere was this more evident than in his quintessential single-panel pin-up cartoon, the aptly named Glamor Girls. Don Flowers' Glamor Girls also features a foreward by cartoon legend Sergio Aragonés and an introductory essay by editor Alex Chun. MATURE THEMES. MATURE THEMES 300pgs, B&W SRP: $19.95 DARLING CHERI: A BLAB! STORYBOOK HC by Walter Minus Darling Chéri is the sensually illustrated story of a young career woman who awakens one morning to not only the light of an early dawn but also to the realization that love has left her current relationship. Immediately she begins penning a brisk farewell note to her soundly sleeping boyfriend before pursuing the love that has since left. Celebrated throughout Europe for his captivating illustrations of fashionable and scantily clad females, Walter Minus' colorful work is featured in the third BLAB! Storybook, a series of graphic novels showcasing artists from Monte Beauchamp's annual BLAB! Anthology, presented in a faux-children's book format, though this volume is aimed at older readers. MATURE THEMES HC, 10x10, 32pgs, FC SRP: $14.95 LOVE & ROCKETS VOLUME 2 #15 by the Hernandez Brothers Hopey goes on a picnic, to a rock ’n’ roll show, and the bathroom in “Saturday is Shatter Day,” the latest installment of “Day by Day with Hopey.” And on the Beto side of the book, “On a Gut Level” features the return on Palomar’s original heartbreaker, Pipo, trapped in a mysterious castle with Fritz, her ex Mark Hererra, and his wife Mila... plus another Kid Stuff Kids”! Viva los bros! MATURE THEMES 32pgs, B&W SRP: $4.50 MIGHTY MITE HC by Tony Millioniare From the creator of the popular syndicated weekly comic strip Maakies as well as the award-winning Sock Monkey comic books, comes a unique telling of a deceptively simple story. The left-hand pages tell Gabby’s story — a lonely ape fleeing from the circus — while the right-hand pages illuminate the tale of Mighty Mite the earmite, a wandering hobo of an insect. (AUG032251) HC, 4.5x4, 32pgs, FC SRP: $6.95 THE PIN-UP ART OF DAN DECARLO SC by Dan DeCarlo From 1956 to 1963, DeCarlo also produced hundreds of pin-up cartoons for the Humorama line of girlie digests, where his line drawings and exquisite ink-wash paintings shared the pages with Jack Cole, Bill Ward, and Bill Wenzel, and photos featuring Bettie Page. Along with collecting hundreds of long out-of-print images, the book also features an introductory essay by long time DeCarlo friend and current Bongo Comics creative director Bill Morrison. (AUG042749) MATURE THEMES SC, 6x9, 280pgs, B&W SRP: $18.95 MOME VOLUME 2 GN by Various Mome features an iconic design and consistent format that should quickly establish the anthology as the most distinctive and accessible anthology of literary comics available. Mome is the first all-comics literary anthology designed to sit alongside publications like Granta, The Baffler, and McSweeney's, and is designed to appeal as much to fans of contemporary literary fiction as longtime comics fans. Mome will feature the same collective of artists every issue, allowing the artists and audience to grow together and build an ongoing identity that is highly unusual for the world of contemporary comics. SC, 7x9, 136pgs, PC SRP: $14.95 STAR OF THE MONTH QUIMBY THE MOUSE SC by Chris Ware Cleverly appropriated old-fashioned animation imagery and advertising styles of the 1920s and 1930s are put to use in Quimby at the service of modern vignettes of angst and existentialism. As this cartoon silhouette of a mouse ignominiously suffers at every turn, the spaces between the panels create despair and a Beckett-like rhythm of hope deceived and deferred, buoying Quimby from page to page. Quimby collects all the material from the out-of-print Acme Novelty Library #2 and #4, as well as a selection of previously uncollected strips and some new material. (STAR19334) SC, 11x13, 56pgs, PC SRP: $14.95 EROS COMIX ARSINOE #4 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL 24pgs, B&W SRP: $3.95 THE CRIMSON GASH #2: THE CRIMSON GASH VS. CRIME SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL 24pgs, B&W SRP: $3.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A HARDCORE: DEMENTIA VOLUME 1 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, B&W SRP: $19.95 HEAD #13 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL 24pgs, B&W SRP: $3.95 HERE COME THE LOVEJOYS AGAIN #1 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL 24pgs, B&W SRP: $3.95 HOUSEWIVES AT PLAY: MOTHERS & DAUGHTERS TP (NEW PRINTING) SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (STAR18398) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 48pgs SRP: $9.95 SEX WARRIOR ISANE XXX #7 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL 24pgs, B&W SRP: $3.95 FC9 PUBLISHING INFINITEENS #1 by Aaron Weisbrod & Eliseu Gouveia Welcome to Cape Ruseur, home of the Infiniteens! Blessed with superhuman abilities due to the mysterious alien “Event Horizon” that showered the Earth several years ago, this small band of carefree adolescents has recently decided to use their newfound powers to become the protectors of their otherwise quiet costal hometown — whether the citizens want them to or not! But what has this fledgling group done to attract the ire of an extremely powerful “Event Child” billionaire — and what unknown dark secrets come with their new mysterious abilities? Available with two covers. COVER A—32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 COVER B—32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 NIGHTMARE WORLD VOLUME 2 TP by Aaron Weisbrod & various An Irish sailor, stranded at sea with his pregnant wife, makes a gruesome pact in an attempt to save the soul of his unborn child. A ghostly samurai demands revenge for his untimely death. A giant gorilla and a monstrous radioactive lizard must decide to join forces or die trying. Welcome to Nightmare World. EC Comics meets The Twilight Zone once more in Nightmare World: The Same Deep Water As You and other Stories of Suspense. This second volume of the popular anthology series collects thirteen more self- contained horror and dark fantasy stories. MATURE THEMES SC, 7x10, 112pgs, FC SRP: $12.99 FELIX COMICS INC FELIX THE CAT: BUY THIS COMIC! #1 by Various In this issue, The Professor invents a device that will bring bad luck to Felix, so that he can steal Felix’s magic bag when his defences are down. Interesting plan, but wait til you see what happens to Rock Bottom as he tries to deliver the device to Felix! Then, see what happens when an alien parasite tries to use Rock to conquer our world! And that’s just the beginning of the fun, we’ve packed this thing so full of stories, pin-ups, puzzles and fan art that it’s virtually overflowing with fun! 32pgs, B&W SRP: $2.50 FIERCE COMICS INTERNAL FURY #2 by Charles Dixon Gerald T. Maxwell is considered to be one of the most honest men of his era. He has proved himself to be loyal to the citizens of the city. But beneath the fancy suit and confident smirk lies an arrogant, deceitful man who feeds on the misfortunes of others. Maxwell has stumbled across a force not even he has the resources to contain. The ring has been contested. Prepare yourself for an epic battle. MATURE THEMES 24pgs, B&W SRP: $2.00 GEMSTONE PUBLISHING DONALD DUCK AND FRIENDS #333 by Various Carl Barks’ classic 1946 Donald Duck Thanksgiving tale, “Turkey Trouble,” leads this issue. Then Mickey Mouse faces Thanksgiving troubles and his rival Mortimer Mouse in “Party Animus,” by Sarah Kinney and Jesper Madsen. Finally, Michael T. Gilbert and Rodriques’ hilarious Donald story, “Bargain Hunter,” wraps the book. 7x10, 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.95 DONALD DUCK & UNCLE SCROOGE VOLUME 1: SOMEWHERE IN NOWHERE TP by Carl Barks, John Lustig, & Pat Block 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.” SC, 7x10, 64pgs, FC SRP: $6.95 MICKEY MOUSE ADVENTURES VOLUME 6 TP by Various Mickey teams up with Captain Churchmouse for Dave Rawson’s pulse-pounding pirate yarn “The Dragon That Swallows Its Tail!” Next, Donald becomes “The 4-D Duck” in a sci-fi epic by Michael T. Gilbert (Mr. Monster). Finally, Italian author Carlo Panaro sets Mickey to exorcizing the spooky “Secret of the Old Mansion.” SC, 5x7, 128pgs, FC SRP: $7.95 MICKEY MOUSE AND FRIENDS #282 by Petrucha & Rodriguez “Treasure of Sierra Motty,” a two-part Mickey adventure by Stefan Petrucha and Rodriques, is presented in its entirety in this issue. Join Mickey and Minnie as they try to rescue Minnie’s childhood babysitter from the clutches of Eli Squinch. “Penalty Problems,” a Morty and Ferdie soccer story, wraps the book. 7x10, 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.95 UNCLE SCROOGE #347 by Don Rosa & Various Don Rosa’s long-awaited sequel to Carl Barks’ “Forbidden Valley,” entitled, appropriately, “Return to Forbidden Valley,” is the lead feature and the subject for the cover of this issue. Join Scrooge and the boys in an exciting Jurassic Park type adventure. Stories starring Donald, The Beagles, and Fethry are also included. SC, 7x10, 64pgs, FC SRP: $6.95 WALT DISNEY'S COMICS & STORIES #662 by Various Donald Duck stars in William Van Horn’s “To Well and Back,” then Mickey in “Vacation Brake!” by Dave Rawson and Ferioli. Mau Heymans and Dick Matena offer Neighbor Jones and Big Bad Wolf adventures. Fethry Duck meets sociopathic hillbilly Hard Haid Moe in Kinney’s and Hubbard’s “It’s Music?” And more! SC, 7x10, 64pgs, FC SRP: $6.95 STAR OF THE MONTH WALT DISNEY'S VACATION PARADE #2 by Various The wraparound cover is a recreation of the original Vacation Parade #2 cover, restored by Rick Keene. The interior consists of new and vintage tales with a vacation theme, highlighted by Carl Barks’ classic Donald adventure, “Dangerous Disguise,” and a rarely-seen Mickey story, “Rams-Head Ramblers,” by Bill Wright, from the original Vacation Parade #2. (MAR052928) SC, 7x10, 80pgs, FC SRP: $8.95 ********************************************************************** THE COMPLETE EC PICTO-FICTION LIBRARY SET by Various Gemstone Publishing at long last presents the final component of The Complete EC Library! Seldom seen and highly sought-after for generations, Shock Illustrated, Terror Illustrated, Crime Illustrated and Confessions Illustrated are among the hardest-to-find EC titles. Not only are each of the published issues collected in this deluxe hardcover set, but so are 18 previously unpublished Picto-Fiction stories! Featuring the work of artists Reed Crandall, Jack Davis, George Evans, Graham Ingels, Jack Kamen, Rudy Nappi, Joe Orlando, Bud Parke, Charles Sultan, Angelo Torres, Al Williamson, and Wallace Wood, and writers Robert Bernstein, Al Feldstein, Daniel Keyes, John Larner, Jack Oleck, and Richard Smith. (CAUT: 4) HC, 9x12, B&W SRP: $150.00 STAR OF THE MONTH PHOTO JOURNAL GUIDE TO MARVEL COMICS VOLUMES 3 & 4 SET by Ernie Gerber Ernie Gerber's fantastic photo-journals are a serious collector's dream come true and they're also the best visual reference available on comics! The Photo-Journal Guide to Marvel Comics Volumes 3 is a 11" x 14" hardcover book that illustrates the lavish history of Marvel Comics by showing reproductions of each comic book cover in full color! Volume 4 features all Marvel releases, including covers and stories from 1961 — the beginning of Marvel's heyday — through the late '70s (as well as some '80s material), from Amazing Fantasy #15 to Giant Size X-Men #1! (STAR18847) HC, 10x14, FC SRP: $50.00 ********************************************************************** OVERSTREET COMIC BOOK PRICE GUIDE VOLUME 35: IRON MAN SC This year, the Guide delves further and broader into the reaches of comics history with articles on the earliest comics, comics in schools, the 70th anniversary of Little Lulu, the 25th anniversary of New Teen Titans #1, the 20th anniversary of Crisis on Infinite Earths, and the history of Iron Man. Cover features a re-creation of Tales of Suspense #39 by John K. Snyder III. (DEC042649) SC, 6x9, PC SRP: $25.00 THE BIG BIG LITTLE BOOK BOOK Big Little Books entertained children since 1932 with their large text stories and captioned pictures starring popular comic characters. This exhaustive, full-color pictorial guide features those miniature treasures that now command thousands of dollars in the collectibles market. Many of these books are presented for the first time in a unique three-angle view. This volume includes historical overviews of the BLBs and their many publishers, a guide to grading BLBs with notes on storage and preservation, a wealth of trivia tidbits, and a BLB market report for 2004. (OCT042747) SC, 5x7, 360pgs, PC SRP: $19.95 THE BIG, BIG OVERSTREET PRICE GUIDE VOLUME 35 SC A stunning 25th anniversary salute cover dedicated to New Teen Titans #1, re-created by original artist, George Perez! This edition contains only the pricing, top ten charts, selected glossary, and text from the regular edition of the Guide, along with stay-flat spiral binding, larger print, and plenty of room for notes in the margins. (JAN052787) SC, 8x11, B&W SRP: $37.00 ********************************************************************** GO! COMICS CROSSROAD VOLUME 1 GN by Shioko Mizuki Kajitsu has never known a proper family. Her dad and her mom change husbands like most people change socks. Her long-lost stepbrothers, Taro and Natsu, are also refugees from negligent parents. Abandoned by everyone but each other, the three teens make one last attempt at building a family. It’s hard enough getting along in a home with rampant hormones and no adults, but when an unexpected bundle of joy is dropped in their laps, they have to learn to be parents, too! SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $10.99 TENSHI JA NAI (I'M NO ANGEL) VOLUME 1 GN by Takako Shigematsu Former child model Hikaru has been tormented by jealous classmates all her life. Transferring to a new school should have given her a chance to blend in, but anonymity isn’t in the cards — her new roommate, Izumi, is a super-popular idol! But Izumi is far from the perfect girlfriend of her onscreen persona. When Hikaru learns her shocking secret, Izumi and her stern (and sexy!) bodyguard will do whatever it takes to keep her silent. Wherever Izumi goes, scandal follows, and now Hikaru’s along for the ride. MATURE THEMES SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $10.99 CANTARELLA VOLUME 1 GN by You Higuri From birth, Cesare Borgia is surrounded by shadows. Damned by his father and pursued by the demons of Hell, Cesare’s quest for power threatens to set the world of Renaissance Italy ablaze — unless one innocent person can redeem his soul! Enter the world of the Borgias. A family whose murderous intrigues would make them infamous throughout history. A history written in blood… and a poison called Cantarella. MATURE THEMES SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $10.99 GRAHAM CRACKERS COMICS G.I. JOE #1 — GRAHAM CRACKERS EXCLUSIVE COVER Devils Due new G.I. Joe series kicks off with an exclusive cover from Graham Crackers Comics! Limited to just 1,500 copies made this cover spoofs the now classic Captain America Comics #1! Each copy will come pre-bagged and boarded to insure that you get a pristine copy of this historic issue! (CAUT: 4) 32pgs, FC SRP: $6.99 HEAVY METAL MAGAZINE KEEPERS OF THE MASER VOLUME 6: THE LOST VILLAGE HC by Frezzato Fango is rescued by Mara-Khamay and her motley band of egos, but Erha, Zeritm and Oro are taken captive by Tusar, a senile and corrupt master, who is completely obsessed with the secret of the tower. After they manage to escape, a bloody battle ensues against a powerful metamorphosis of Tulsar. With the help of the Chimeras, entities composed of light energy, our heroes are victorious. But, unwittingly, Ciro sets about a chain of events that brings down the roof of the tower with a thunderous crash... HC, 64pgs, FC SRP: $14.95 HEAVY METAL FALL 2005 The fantasy comic for adults, paralleled by none. All the over-the-top graphic sci- fi/fantasy madness you always expect in each and every issue of Heavy Metal. New short stories by some of Europe's greatest masters of modern fantasy and science fiction comics! FC SRP: $5.99 HEROIC PUBLISHING INC FLARE: THE NEW ADVENTURES VOLUME 1 TP by Wilson Hill, Gordon Purcell, J. Adam Walters, Terry Pallot, & various Meet the assassin know as Duel. Flare's very first trade paperback collects stories from the first seven issues of her new Heroic Publishing comic book series into a 176-page, deluxe, full-color format. If you've read the rave reviews, but somehow missed any of those first seven issues, now's your chance to get the stories all at once, along with a stunning new Daerick Gross cover. SC, 7x10, 176pgs, FC SRP: $17.95 FLARE #29 by Wilson Hill, Gorgon Purcell, & Terry Pallot Flare's met him once before, but that time she wasn't his target. This time, thanks to Lady Darkon, maybe she is. Meanwhile, it's Halloween, and Olga Gottmann has a date with Jimmy Dooley. But wait a sec. If Olga is really Sparkplug, who's that blonde chick dancing with Donald Hunter? Fan-favorites, Raven Gold, the Black Enchantress, and Lady Arcane all make guest-appearances in this issue, too! 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 WITCHGIRLS, INC. #2 by Steve Perrin, Wilson Hill, Chris Marrinan, J. Adam Walters, & John Heebink Another beautiful Frank Brunner cover signals the return of one of the heroes of the legendary Vanguard of Freedom. She's Miranda the Mermaid, guardian of the oceans deep! But there's something just a little bit odd about how and why she's out there once again, keeping our seaports safe. And it's up to Psyche to figure out how it all connects to one of President Bush's daughters! Meanwhile, for the Black Enchantress, there's some unfinished business to tend to. It's time to put Jeffrey Daniels on trial! 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 HIGH IMPACT COMICS THE MANGA EFFECT! COLLECTORS EDITION The Manga Effect! Collectors Edition features naughty anime girls in sizzling hot poses, with the fascinating art of hot new comer Diana Cornejo. Recommended for the real fanatic of the fine-sexy anime art! See Previews Adult for "Naughty" and Previews Exclusive covers. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Indonesia, & the U.K. MATURE THEMES REGULAR CVR—28pgs, FC SRP: $6.95 NAUGHTY CVR—28pgs, FC SRP: $10.00 PX CVR—28pgs, FC SRP: $14.95 HK COMICS LTD CROUCHING TIGER, HIDDEN DRAGON VOLUME 4: REVISED & EXPANDED DELUXE EDITION Has Li Mu Bai finally met his match in the mighty Shaolin adept — Golden Spear Cheung? It certainly looks that way. But like Li has said in the past: "Never underestimate the power of Tai Chi Sword style!" — a style made even more fearsome with the use of the potent Green Destiny sword and, ironically, a little help from Golden Spear's own robust chi! See your favorite characters with new clarity and color! 30 Pages updated for your enjoyment! Plus, a free 4" letter opener in the shape of golden spear. MATURE THEMES HC, 5.5x8, 128pgs, FC SRP: $17.95 IBOOKS JEW GANSTER: A FATHER'S ADMONITION HC by Joe Kubert With his father’s words, "Don’t be a Jew gangster," still ringing in his ears, a young man finds himself doing just that, as no other path in life opens for him. In New York City, criminals rule, getting everything they want no matter what the price, or who pays it. With the same intensity and detail that he put into Yossel, Kubert recreates a time when even the most innocent person was caught up in the dark underbelly of society. MATURE THEMES HC, 6x9, 128pgs, B&W SRP: $22.95 THE SKELETON FAMILY: THE NEIGHBORS FROM ELSEWHERE GN by Anne Baraou & Vincent Sardon The Simpsons meets Charles Addams! Tranquility is shattered by obnoxious neighbors who camp out in The Skeleton Family garden in order to drive them out! And they've enlisted a legion of monsters to help them! If the Skeletons can't think of something fast, they'll lose everything hold dear. SC, 9x12, 64pgs, FC SRP: $12.95 R. CRUMB'S KAFKA GN (NEW PRINTING) by R. Crumb Part illustrated biography, part comics adaptation, R. Crumb's Kafka is a vibrant biography examiningthe Czech writer and his works in ways a textbook never could! Crumb's idiosyncratic illustrations add a new dimension to Kafka’s already idiosyncratic world. Includes adaptations of "The Judgement," The Trial," and "The Metamorphosis." MATURE THEMES SC, 5.5x8.5, 176pgs SRP: $12.95 YOSSEL: APRIL 19, 1943 SC by Joe Kubert Soft-cover edition of the ground-breaking, multi-nominated tale of Nazi-occupied Germany, the Warsaw ghetto, the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising, and one young man’s struggle to be the artist he dreams of in that nightmarish world. MATURE THEMES SC, 6x9, 128pgs, B&W SRP: $13.95 ICE KUNION BRING IT ON! VOLUME 1 GN by Hye-Kyung Baek Tomboy, Miha is an extremely active and competitive girl who never likes to lose to anyone. She’s such a tomboy that all boys are scared of her, and that’s exactly what her brother wanted and trained her to be. It took him 6 long years to train her into pseudo- military style girl to protect her from anyone else. Bishonen Sung-suh is a new transfer student who’s got the looks, the determination, and attitude to sweep her off the feet. Could this male beauty be able to tame the beast? Will Miha’s brother let them be together and happily ever after? If you want it you’ve got to bring it on! SC, 5x7, 180pgs, B&W SRP: $10.95 THE 11TH CAT VOLUME 1 GN by MiKyung Kim Spunky but clumsy Rika is a witch in training. Her first solo assignment on is to rescue a Princess from an abductor, the Demon King. But it a simple search and rescue becomes very complicated when it seems that there are major secrets involved. Fortunately, Rika and her cat familiar, Nomi are a clever team, who will unravel the mystery of the disappearance of the Princess. Follow Rika and Nomi on their fabulous fantasy adventure! SC, 5x7, 180pgs, B&W SRP: $10.95 ANGEL DIARY VOLUME 1 GN by YunHee Lee & EunSook Jung The only Angel Princess of Heaven is betrothed to the Emperor of the Underworld. Unable to accept her future with the Demon King, she realizes that her only choice is to run away. Her plan is to join the human world disguised as a schoolboy! Now all of the Gods from Heaven and Hell are searching high and low on the earth trying to make sure that a wedding happens. This is a fantastical gender-bending, romantic comedy about an Angel Princess and the King of Hell, learning to live among us. SC, 5x7, 180pgs, B&W SRP: $10.95 CHOCOLAT VOLUME 1 GN by Ji-Sang Shin How far would you go to meet your favorite boy band? Keum-Ji was little late getting under the spell of the chart topping boy band DDL. Unable to join the DDL fan club, she almost gives up meeting her idols until she develops a cunning plan, becoming a top member of their rival fan club for a brand-new boy group, Yo-I (Chocolat). This way she can always be near Yo-I at all their concerts. Funnily enough Yo-I always seem to play the same shows with DDL. It’s almost the perfect plan except it’s really complicated being a super fan for one band when your heart lies with another. Follow the adventures of Keum-Ji in this full-blown romantic comedy as she tries to keep her scheme together. SC, 5x7, 180pgs, B&W SRP: $10.95 IDW PUBLISHING TRANSFORMERS #0 Simon Furman (w); EJ Su (a); EJ Su, Milx, James Raiz, Ed McGuinness (c) The new era for Transformers begins now! After too-long an absence, the Robots in Disguise are back in comics form! This is the beginning of an all-new storyline and continuity that relaunches the Transformers from the ground up. If you’ve always been curious about these giant, transforming robots, this is the perfect jumping-on point! In this specially priced introductory issue, legendary Transformers writer Simon Furman is joined by artist EJ Su in presenting “Transformers: Prelude to Infiltration,” the opening salvo in an upcoming six-part saga that returns the Transformers to glory. In this 16-page tale, runaway Verity Carlo absconds with a mini-computer that just might hold bigger secrets than she’s prepared to handle. And when she’s made aware of a larger conspiracy that involves gigantic alien robots, well, the skeptic in her refuses to believe what she’s been told. Until she has no choice but to believe if she wants to survive at all… also contained in this 0 issue are interviews with the Transformers comics creators and a hint of what’s to come in our new, ongoing Transformers series in January ’06. Plus, more variant covers than you can shake a Decepticon at! $0.99 • FC • 24 pages DOOMED #1 Robert Bloch, Richard Matheson, David J. Schow, F. Paul Wilson, Chris Ryall, Joshua Jabcuga (w); Eduardo Barretto, Kristian Donaldson, Ted McKeever, Ashley Wood (a); Ashley Wood, Jeremy Geddes (c) IDW Publishing and artist Ashley Wood present the return of the illustrated horror magazines! This special bi-monthly newsprint mag, hearkens back to those creepy, eerie magazine from times past, with adapted tales of woe from some of the greatest horror fiction writers from all eras. In this debut issue, hosted by the macabre, man-hating madame, Ms. Doom, Ash Wood takes on Richard Matheson’s “Blood Son,” F. Paul Wilson is joined by Ted McKeever on his own “Cuts,” Eduardo Barretto illustrates David J. Schow’s “Blood Rape of the Lust Ghouls,” and Kristian Donaldson attends to Robert Bloch’s “Final Performance.” Also included in each issue will be interviews and editorial features that profile the legacy of the writers featured within, starting here with an interview with David J. Schow. This debut issue features covers from both Ashley Wood and Jeremy Geddes. METAL GEAR SOLID: SONS OF LIBERTY #1 Alex Garner (w); Ashley Wood (a); Alex Garner, Ashley Wood (c) Four years after former FoxHound hero Solid Snake saved the day on Shadow Moses Island, a new terrorist organization known as Dead Cell has hijacked the environmental cleanup facility known as the Big Shell and taken the President of the United States hostage. In response to their threat, FoxHound agent Raiden must join forces with a mysterious Navy Seal known as Pliskin to rescue the President and neutralize Dead Cell, whose leader is said to be none other than Solid Snake himself! Featuring covers by Ashley Wood and Alex Garner. STARS OF THE MONTH METAL GEAR SOLID VOL. 1 TPB & HC TPB $19.99 FC 152 pages, ISBN: 1-932382-81-X Signed & Numbered HC $50.00 FC 152 pages ISBN: 1-932382-64-X IDW’S TALES OF TERROR $16.99 FC 96 pages hardcover ISBN: 1-932382-31-3 SAW: REBIRTH Kris Oprisko (w) Renato Guedes (a) The hit movie Saw shocked the world with its twisted tale of the demented killer named Jigsaw. This unique predator always gave his victims a chance at life, if only they could figure out how to escape the demented traps Jigsaw had set for them. This comic, set in the world of Saw and released in anticipation of the upcoming Saw 2 movie, goes back in time to explore the events that spurred the transformation of mild-mannered John into monstrous Jigsaw. $3.99 • FC • 32 pages LAND OF THE DEAD #3 (OF 5) Chris Ryall (w); Gabriel Rodriguez (a); Chris Bolton (c) IDW’s special adaptation of George Romero’s latest zombie blockbuster continues here, as the fragile society that has been built in Pittsburgh is undermined by both internal double-crosses and encroaching zombies. All Riley and Charlie wanted was to get out of the city, but making it out alive at all is looking less and less likely. Featuring a cover by Chris Bolton, as well as a special variant photo cover. Note: Covers will be shipped in a 1 to 1 ratio. $3.99 • FC • 32 pages NIGHT MARY #4 OF (5) Rick Remender (w); Kieron Dwyer (a) After the disappearance of Professor Specter Mary finds herself remanded to the custody of FBI agent Dale Rollins. Suspecting Mary may inadvertently be the cause of the recent strain of murders, Dale brings her to a secret federal installation to monitor and study exactly what effect her dreamwalking has on others. While under examination Mary is heavy drugged and left in a deep sleep. With her mind, weak from sedatives, the nightmare man has carte blanche to play his sick games where Mary is entirely vulnerable—her own dreams. $3.99 • FC • 32 pages CSI-NY: BLOODY MURDER #4 Max Allan Collins (w); J.K. Woodward, Steven Perkins (a) As the CSI team seeks to solve the mystery of Dani Cayman’s death, the suspect list grows. Are the sewer-dwelling inhabitants responsible, or is a washed-up actor to blame? Or will a homemade DVD discovered in the victim’s apartment lead down an entirely new path? Based on the smash-hit CBS series. $3.99 • FC • 32 pages THE KEEP #2 (OF 5) F. Paul Wilson (w); Matthew Smith (a&c) SS death-camp troopers arrive at the keep to find out who—or what—is killing the German soldiers stationed there. But they too fall victim to an evil older and even greater than their own. Desperate, they turn for help to Professor Theodor Cuza, an expert on the keep. But there is irony here: he is a Jew. F. Paul Wilson continues the adaptation of his own novel, aided by the moody art of Hellboy’s Matthew Smith. $3.99 • FC • 32 pages CASTLEVANIA: THE BELMONT LEGACY Marc Andreyko (w); E.J. Su (a) After a century of peace, the people of Transylvania faced the return of the evil called Dracula! Can the long-dormant powers of the Belmont bloodline rise up to defeat the Vampire Lord? Will Christopher Belmont embrace his destiny and save his new bride from eternal damnation or will Dracula, at last, triumph over humanity? Based on the smash-hit Konami videogame series. TPB • $19.99 • FC • 120 pages • ISBN: 1-933239-19-0 SHADOWPLAY #2 (OF 4) Amber Benson, Christina Z (w); Ben Templesmith, Ashley Wood (a&c) Continuing the horrific artistic tour-de-force that is Ashley Wood and Ben Templesmith illustrating vampire tales in the same comic. In “Demon Father John’s Pinwheel Blues, Part 2,” Amber Benson (Buffy the Vampire Slayer’s Tara) and Ben continue their tale of Pinwheel and the syndicate of vampire street children that gets more than they bargained for after recruiting him. In “Shunt, Part 2,” Christina Z and Ash continue the tale a heinous human slavery ring run by an elite group of vampires. Each issue will feature two covers, one by Wood and one by Templesmith. Note: Covers will be shipped in a 1 to 1 ratio. $3.99 • FC • 32 pages STARS OF THE MONTH SENCILLA FANTA 8.5” x 11” • 320 pages • B&W • ISBN: 1-932382-97-6 • Price: $40.00 30 DAYS OF NIGHT: RETURN TO BARROW TPB & HC TPB $19.99 FC 144 pages, ISBN: 1-932382-36-4 HC $39.99 FC 144 pages, ISBN: 1-932382-42-9 RICHARD MATHESON’S HELL HOUSE Ian Edginton (w); Simon Fraser (a) Richard Matheson (I Am Legend) has remained a true master of the horror genre for decades. Hell House is one of his undisputed horror classics. Now IDW brings you a lavishly illustrated adaptation of this tale of newspaper publisher Rudolph Deutsch facing his impending demise. To help Deutsch forestall this and learn the secrets of life after death, a hired team of experts must survive a night in Belasco House, a place known amongst the local townsfolk as Hell House! HC • $29.99 • B&W • 204 pages • ISBN: 1-933239-20-4 RICHARD MATHESON’S I AM LEGEND SC Steve Niles (w); Elman Brown (a) Richard Matheson's classic novel of fear and vampirism—the tale of the last human on an Earth overrun by the undead, was chillingly adapted by Steve Niles, the hottest horror writer in contemporary comics, with art by Elman Brown. Now this classic, and sold-out, tale is being offered in a special softcover edition for the first time! TPB • $19.99 • B&W • 248 pages • ISBN: 1-933239-21-2 STARS OF THE MONTH RICHARD MATHESON’S I AM LEGEND HC $35.00 B&W 248 pages hardcover ISBN: 1-932382-08-9 LITTLE BOOK OF HORROR: DRACULA Steve Niles (w); Richard Sala (a) This third volume of IDW’s special hardcover Little Book of Horror series explores Bram Stoker’s Dracula. This time out, Richard Sala (Evil Eye) illustrates horrifically beautiful spreads, each accompanied by prose passages from Steve Niles, working directly from Stoker’s original text. HC • $15.99 • FC • 48 pages • ISBN: 1-933239-02-6 STARS OF THE MONTH LITTLE BOOK OF HORROR: THE WAR OF THE WORLDS HC $15.99 FC 48 pages ISBN: 1-933239-37-9 LITTLE BOOK OF HORROR: FRANKENSTEIN HC $15.99 FC 48 pages ISBN: 1-933239-99-0 WELCOME TO THE INBETWEEN: THE STORY OF LITTLE APPLE DOLLS Ufuoma Urie (w/a) Before Little Apple Dolls existed in the land of the living, there was a place that was neither here nor there–a place with and without life. Welcome to the Inbetween: The Story of Little Apple Dolls takes us on a journey to the resting place of wandering souls: the Inbetween. Ufuoma Urie–the creator of the popular line of dolls as well as the author and illustrator of this book–introduces the intriguing stories of Sine, Umbrae, and Circe, using the voice of storyteller Kook Headcage and guardian of souls Little Apple Red. HC • $19.99 • FC • 56 pages • $19.99 • 6” x 6” • ISBN: 1-933239-36-0 ANGEL: THE CURSE #5 (OF 5) Jeff Mariotte (w); David Messina (a); David Messina, Chris Bolton, Alex Garner, Todd Nauck (c) In the stunning conclusion to Angel: The Curse, Angel's attempt to help his new Romany allies fight for freedom erupts in violent war. Lives are lost and saved, a traitor is exposed, and hopes and dreams turn to dust. When it's all over, what will be the shape of Angel's new future? The TV series is over, and Angel's adventures continue only at IDW! This concluding tale features variant covers by Chris Bolton, Alex Garner, and Todd Nauck. STARS OF THE MONTH ANGEL: THE CURSE #1 (2ND PRINTING) $3.99 • FC • 32 pages THE LEGEND OF GRIMJACK: VOLUME FOUR John Ostrander (w); Timothy Truman (a) IDW continues their re-presentation of the entire First Comics GrimJack saga, in order. This fourth volume delves deeper into what it means to be GrimJack and survive—hell, profit—in the insane city of Cynosure. Written and drawn by creators John Ostrander and Timothy Truman. TPB • $24.99 • FC • 184 pages • ISBN: 1-933239-22-0 HC • $44.99 • FC • 184 pages • ISBN: 1-933239-53-0 CSI: SECRET IDENTITY TPB Steven Grant (w); Gabriel Rodriguez, Steven Perkins (a) When a tourist is murdered in a cheap off-strip motel, the investigation is surprisingly routine, until it is complicated by a missing videotape and an imploded casino. The trail of evidence points to a man who died twice and left two different corpses, engulfing Gil Grissom and the CSI team in a quagmire of deceit and treachery that stretches back 20 years—and still threatens them today! TPB • $19.99 • FC • 124 pages • ISBN: 1-933239-40-9 SHAUN OF THE DEAD #4 (OF 4) Chris Ryall (w); Zach Howard (p); Sean Murphy (i); Jason Brashill (c) Our intrepid foursome has made it to the safe haven that is the Winchester Pub. At least, they thought the pub would be the best place to hide out and enjoy some pints and hog lumps while the zombie problem passed... but it seems that the zombies have other plans for Shaun, Ed, and their pals. Will Shaun have "red" of another kind on him before all is said and done in this, the concluding chapter of IDW’s special adaptation of the fan- favorite film? $3.99 • FC • 32 pages ILLUSIVE ARTS ENTERTAINMENT DOROTHY #1 (2ND PRINTING) by Mark Masterson, Greg Mannino, Theo Panousopoulos This second printing of Chapter 1: The Cyclone features a stunning new cover by Greg Mannino, sure to excite collectors and new readers alike. If you missed the sold-out debut, take this chance to discover the dark beauty of Illusive Arts' modern re-imagining of the Oz myth. MATURE THEMES 32pgs, FC SRP: $5.00 IMPERIUM COMICS TRAILER PARK OF TERROR HALLOWEEN SPECIAL #2 The zombies take over! It's Halloween, Norma the Trailer Park Hostess' favorite holiday. So when Marv the Zombie invites his pals over for a night of poker, the sparks will fly and the zombies will tell four tales of terror, including what makes everyone want to be a zombie and how to survive in a post-apocalyptic zombie-ruled world. Available in two covers by Todd Nauck and Nelson. MATURE THEMES NELSON CVR—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 NAUCK CVR—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 JAY COMPANY FATHOM #1 — SWIMSUIT LIMITED FOIL COVER Originally offered as a premium to this year’s summer conventions, Michael Turner & Peter Steigerwald provides skinny dipping original cover featuring Aspen. As a special bonus, each of these limited edition books comes with gold foil logo, certificate of authenticity, and sealed with bag and board. (CAUT: 4) 32pgs, FC SRP: $24.99 FATHOM #2 JAY COMPANY TURNER EXCLUSIVE COVER Aspen and JayCompanyComics.com team up once again in producing this special alternate for the new Fathom series. With a low print run, and new “heavenly body” cover by Michael Turner, each of these books come complete with certificate of authenticity. (CAUT: 4) 32pgs, FC SRP: $12.99 TOP COW SPECIAL — LIMITED SAN DIEGO COMICON DIGITALLY PAINTED FOIL COVER Originally offered as a premium to this year’s Comic Con International San Diego 2005, fan favorite artist EBAS provides an original cover with the Top Cow Girls with a lush, Digitally Painted cover with foil logo. Each comic comes with a certificate of authenticity, and sealed with bag and board. (CAUT: 4) 32pgs, FC SRP: $24.99 JESTER PRESS NIGHT #3 by Troy Hasbrouck & Buddy Prince Police officers and gang members alike fall victim to the werewolf attack leaving only agent voght and her former suspect David Skinner to pursue the mystery villain and his werewolf army. Don't miss the conclusion to the first story arch with creepy half tones added for a classic horror feel. MATURE THEMES 32pgs, B&W SRP: $2.95 KENZER & COMPANY DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: TEMPEST'S GATE TP by Sean Smith, Mike Lilly, & Rod Pereira Aidus, a young paladin in command of an isolated border colony soon realizes his inexperience is more than dangerous – it’s deadly! Raiding orcs, a fiery sorceress, true love, and mysterious new companions are only a few of the dangers Aidus must face, as tensions in this Greyhawk border town bubble over. This exciting collection also includes never-before-seen art as well as D&D game statistics for the characters! RES. from Previews Vol. XIII #7 (JUL032342). SC SRP: $13.99 KNIGHTS OF THE DINNER TABLE #108 by Jolly Blackburn and various Knights of the Dinner Table is the longest running comic on the subject of games ever! Though B.A., Brian, Bob, Dave and Sara may play different characters in different games, their personalities always shine through. KoDT also features d20, HackMaster and other articles for gamers from a gamer’s perspective. A hilarious and hysterical slice of (fantasy) life in strips, features and a wonderful celebration of the gaming culture — don’t miss it! 80pgs, B&W SRP: $3.99 KIDDIELAND BOOKS LIL' KEIKI #2 by Dennis Fugitake & Len Yokoyama The second issue of Lil’ Keiki continues with our band of adventurers setting out to discover the origin of some strange and mysterious lights in the mountains above Forest Town. Along the way, Keiki and his pals will encounter goblins, witches, ghosts, and the first whispers of the dark creature called the Goat Man! 28pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 KYLE BAKER PUBLISHING IMPORTANT LITERARY JOURNAL #1 by Kyle Baker The sophisticated elegance of this latest Kyle Baker design will accent any room. Brimming with new cartoons, including more “Sweet Sue, Defense Attorney” and “Myrna Burner, Psychonaut”. Acrobatically composed and lavishly illustrated essays impart elucidations on the most important issues facing humankind. Educational “How To Draw Stupid” section. MATURE THEMES 32pgs, B&W SRP: $3.00 NAT TURNER #2 by Kyle Baker The action-packed and inspiring true story continues. Young Nat defies the law by teaching himself to read. As a slave he endures the escape of his father, the sale of Nat’s wife and child, decades of hard labor and beatings. Through reading, Nat is inspired to become the mighty leader of an army which changes history. MATURE THEMES 32pgs, B&W SRP: $3.00 LAST GASP INC BAREFOOT GEN TP'S (NEW PRINTING) by Keiji Nakazawa Volume three follows Gen, his mother and baby brother as they search for a place to rest in the bomb's aftermath. Facing rejection, hunger and humiliation, they come to realize that they still have — and can share — self-respect, hope, and inner strength. Volume four, resumes nine days after the bomb, as Gen and his mother continue to struggle for food, shelter and water amid chaos and vast human suffering. Though confronted with the most despicable aspects of humankind, Gen acts with love and compassion. RES. from Previews Vol. XV #2 (FEB052954-55). VOLUME 3—SC, 6x8, 284pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95 VOLUME 4—SC, 6x8, 284pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95 LAWDOG COMICS STAR OF THE MONTH TERRITORY 51 VOLUME 1 TP by James Heffron A Russ Manning nominee! The hard-to-find mini-series is now collected in one complete volume. Enjoyed by comic fans and pros alike, this new trade paperback collection of Territory 51 also features a cover gallery, never-before-seen art and info, full script to issue 1, character bios, and sketchbook by writer/ artist James Heffron. On a hot summer night in 1873, a fireball from the sky spoiled the greatest train heist in recorded history. Now the legends of the Old West must contend with shape-shifting alien bushwackers in a no-holds-barred showdown. Territory 51 combines high-octane science fiction with six- gun blazing western action in one high-adventure romp! (DEC042715) MATURE THEMES SC, 7x10, 96pgs, FC SRP: $12.95 ********************************************************************** LINSNER.COM DAWN CONVENTION SKETCHBOOK 2005 — SIGNED & NUMBERED LIMITED EDITION by Joe Linsner Everyone’s favorite Goddess returns to dazzle the eye in an all-new convention sketchbook by Joseph Michael Linsner. Dawn as a fairy, Dawn as a mermaid, Dawn as a sex kitten — many faces of feminine beauty are on display in this 32-page collection of jaw dropping full-color Linsner paintings and sketches produced for commissions and conventions. Features exclusive commentary by Lisner and is signe dand numbered. (CAUT: 4) 32pgs, FC SRP: $12.00 DAWN: "BOOK OF LOVE" SIGNED PRINT by Joe Linsner This open edition digital print presents Linsner’s Goddess, Dawn, seated on a stack of leatherbound books. Her tight, sexy attire enhances her every curve, as she stares with a knowing expression at the viewer. This adorable depiction of Linsner’s glamour Goddess is sure to please pin-up art fans everywhere. Signed by Linsner, this beautiful print will be shipped to you in a protective acrylic sleeve. (CAUT: 4) Print, 11x17, FC SRP: $25.00 DAWN: "LOOK SHARP" SIGNED PRINT by Joe Linsner Digging into the classic archives, Linsner.com is happy to share this sexy image of Dawn. Clad in skintight white armor with streaks of bright blue, the goddess presents a face that is both solemn & sexy. Dawn’s large sword gleams almost as bright as the dazzling sparkle in her eye. Like all 11” x 17” digital prints from Linsner.com, “Look Sharp” will be signed by Linsner and will be shipped in a hard acrylic sleeve. (CAUT: 4) Print, 11x17, FC SRP: $25.00 DAWN: "WHITE TRASH" SIGNED PRINT by Joe Linsner Linsner.com presents the Dawn “White Trash” art — an image that was originally only available on an extremely limited run of the Lucifer’s Halo comic book. It has proved hugely popular with fans, so we’re proud to bring this sexy painting of Dawn in her crop- top tee & ripped jeans in great big 11” x 17” full-color format. Each of these open edition, gorgeous prints will be signed by the artist and mailed in a hard plastic sleeve for safe shipping. (CAUT: 4) Print, 11x17, FC SRP: $25.00 LOST IN THE DARK PRESS FRAGILE PROPHET #2 by Jeff Davidson & Stephen R. Buell New bodyguard Ben MacGregor does his best to protect Jake from the hoards of people obsessed with the little boy’s prophetic powers, but, as Esau’s relationship with talk show hostess Lilith deepens, a face from the brothers’ past surfaces from the shadows and sets them on the path that may lead to Jake’s demise. MATURE THEMES 32pgs, B&W (2 of 4) SRP: $2.95 MARKOSIA SHADOWMANCER #1 by G.P. Taylor, Tony Lee, Inaki Miranda, & Eva de la Cruz Based on the bestselling novel by G.P. Taylor, Shadowmaster has captured the hearts of millions of readers worldwide and has now been adapted into a ten-part mini-series. Available with three different covers. CVR A—32pgs, FC (1 of 10) SRP: $3.50 CVR B—32pgs, FC (1 of 10) SRP: $3.50 CVR C—32pgs, FC (1 of 10) SRP: $3.50 JAZAN WILD'S CARNIVAL OF SOULS #1 by Jazan Wild, Stefan Petrucha, Kevin Conrad, & Jonathan Glampion This wonderfully dark journey into the wild leads readers into the heart of a twisted circus. Jazan couldn't wait to enter the carnival, but once he did, it entered him! After leaving the grounds, he becomes the sole survivor of a plane crash. Jazan begins to see the freakish characters from the carnival deep in the heart of the jungle he crashed into. What was once a dream, has quickly become a nightmare. 7x10, 32pgs, FC (1 of 3) SRP: $3.50 MINDCHYLD COMICS COBALT: WARRIOR ANGEL #1 by B. Robert Bell, Steve Sprayson, & Adrian Johnson Ferdi Jackson finds himself on the doomed flight 770 hurtling toward Lake Michigan. The young girl, Natalie, has seen him appear out of thin air. Is it all just a dream? The mystery of Cobalt unravels and a new enemy reveals herself… Ashtoroth, the Principality of New York. 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.95 MIRAGE STUDIOS TALES OF THE TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES #16 by Murphy, Doug Rice, & Hilary Barta Special “Mutants and Monsters” Halloween issue! Science fiction and horror comic art masters Doug Rice and Hilary Barta join us for this creepy deep space solo issue starring Donatello! Out for a faster-than-light joy ride piloting an Utrom space ship, Don blows the engine, forcing an emergency landing on an isolated asteroid, an asteroid that has his Utrom companions jumping at their own shadows… and for good reason! Mutants, monsters, mayhem and mystery from Mirage! 32pgs, B&W SRP: $3.25 TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES #24 by Peter Laird, Jim Lawson, & Eric Talbot The bloodsuckers return... Michelangelo sees the Regenta... Leo uncovers a mystery in Splinter’s room... and Shadow runs into trouble. 32pgs, B&W SRP: $2.95 MOONSTONE BOSTON BLACKIE: BLOODY SHAME GN by Stefan Petrucha, Kirk Van Wormer, Chris Burnham First a jewel heist goes horribly wrong. A five-year-old boy disappears, is presumed dead, and all fingers point to Boston Blackie. The body is never found, and seven years later BB is still haunted by what happened that night. A woman from Blackie's past comes to him for help. Her son is sitting on death row for a murder she knows he did not commit. Quickly getting himself some short time, Blackie finds that the rotten warden may have a hand in the man's execution. MATURE THEMES SC, 6x8, 96pgs, B&W SRP: $9.89 STAR OF THE MONTH KOLCHAK THE NIGHT STALKER VOLUME 1 TP by Dave Ulanski, Kirk Jarvinen, Keith Williams, & Wally Lowe This volume contains four complete stories of TV's first paranormal investigator, Carl Kolchak! (JUL043022) SC, 7x10, B&W SRP: $17.95 ********************************************************************** VENGEANCE OF THE MUMMY #2 by Justin Gray, Zeu, & Kalman Andrasofszki Jenna, alive now only through the power of the bandages that she is wrapped in, begins her assault on the men who murdered her fiance. Unfortunately, that is exactly what these men expected her to do. They have laid a trap that may destroy what little humanity in her she still grasps to. Will her new power and desire to destroy those who made her a monster be enough? A Moonstone thriller by (Hawkman) Justin Gray! MATURE THEMES 32pgs, B&W SRP: $2.95 KOLCHAK: TALES OF NIGHT STALKER #7 by Dave Ulanski, Kirk Jarvinen, Keith Williams, & Wally Lowe The Man-Eating Shadow has returned to the streets of New Orleans, and Carl Kolchak was happy to get out of Louisiana with the meat still on his bones after his last visit. But when the Skeleton Murders begin again, and there is an apparent connection between them, the shadow, and the growing number of plant-monsters turning up... Kolchak is willing to put his job on the line to learn what it is. But a terrible fate awaits our under- appreciated reporter, and you will not believe the shocking conclusion! Ships with two covers, one by Dave Dorman and the other by Dave Ulanski, in a 50/50 split 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.50 MORONIK COMICS BUG GIRL #2 by George M. Dondero & Ruben DeLuna An all-ages Grimm’s fairy tale meets A Bug’s Life. Selma (a.k.a. BugGirl), about to be executed for her crimes, makes a deal with the Queen of the Bugs to save her life and embarks on a dangerous trip. 24pgs, B&W (2 of 3) SRP: $2.95 DIRTBOY #2 by George M. Dondero & Collin Adams This all-ages modern fable is about a Bad Kid trying to escape his fate and warn others not to follow his path. In issue two, DirtBoy is welcomed into the safety of Sparky’s home only to find out that no matter where he hides, danger finds him. 24pgs, B&W (2 of 4) SRP: $2.95 MU PRESS WILD #17 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL 32pgs, B&W SRP: $3.75 NAKED PRODUCTIONS INC WANNABE #2 by Chris Hollmer, Courtney Huddleston, & James Taylor Vigilantism works in the movies, but what would happen if someone did it in the real world? It would be a disaster! The story of the Erik Miller continues as the wannabe vigilante gears up for a road trip. MATURE THEMES 32pgs, B&W (2 of 6) SRP: $3.00 NBM ATTITUDE, FEATURING: STEPHANIE MCMILLAN TP edited by Ted Rall A furious escaped lab bunny vandalizes symbols of corporate greed while arguing political theory with a pigtailed eco-warrior, as Zen Pug observes it all in blissful detachment. They drag her pop culture-bedazzled brother, his anarchist boyfriend and other characters kicking and screaminginto the struggle against the rapacious thugs and theocratic wingnuts ruling imperial America. Stephanie McMillan's comics, deploying an engaging visual style that draws on everything from folk art to anime, confront the insanity and heartlessness of global capitalism and war with sharp, compassionate humor and a defiant spirit of hope. SC, 11x8, 160pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A ATTITUDE, FEATURING: NEAL SWAAB “REHABILITATING MR WIGGLES” TP edited by Ted Rall Neil Swaab is one of the most dangerous cartoonists in America. Astoundingly depraved and outrageously hilarious, his comic strip "Rehabilitating Mr. Wiggles" turns family values on its head. Journey to a wonderful world of addiction, intoxication, psychosis, and misanthropy — all at the hands of a sexually deviant teddy bear and his human companion! Nothing this wrong should make you laugh this hard! MATURE THEMES SC, 10x8, 96pgs, B&W SRP: $10.95 O/A ATTITUDE, PRESENTS: ANDY SINGER “NO EXIT” edited by Ted Rall After the very successful collections presenting dozens of alternate cartoonists with a bite, Attitude starts a new series collecting the best cartoons from amongst them! First one up: political cartoonist Andy Singer and his syndicated panel "No Exit" filled with mordant satire. SC, 6x9, 128pgs, B&W SRP: $10.95 ********************************************************************** BUJA'S DIARY GN by Seyeong O From Korea comes a collection of incisive observant short stories by a leading artist. Reading these thirteen exceptional stories is an experience similar to appreciating a touching poem or watching a series of stills from a silent movie. MATURE THEMES SC, 6x9, 272pgs, B&W SRP: $19.95 ZORRO #6 by Don McGregor & Sidney Lima Dennis Scorched is determined to get his true love back, and no one, not even Zorro or Red Lightning will stop him. The object of his sick affections, Malena Fellini, has run off with another man, would-be artist Burt Douglas, but how can he protect her from the savage fury of the Scorched Brothers? It all comes to a head in a climactic confrontation aboard a runaway raft on the Yellowstone River's white water rapids. With Zorro beaten, and being drowned by Rudy Scorched, Red Lightning shot and wounded, what chance will Burt have alone against the towering might of Dennis Scorched? Not to mention... the waterfall? 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.95 THE COMPLETE OMAHA THE CAT DANCER VOLUME 1 TP SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 7x10, 96pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95 NEKO PRESS DARK ONE'S SCRIPTURES OF THE THIRD EYE TP This incredible art book takes you into the private sketchbook pages of artist and painter — Dark One. In this edition you will see unpublished works from the title Animal Mystic and behind the scenes production sketches for companies and projects that have spanned the last 10 years. Neko Press has printed this book on gloss matte paper and is presented with a card stock cover so that the quality can be treasured for years of enjoyment. This perfect bound edition is great for displaying on any bookshelf and is a must for any fine art collector. 48pgs, B&W SRP: $7.99 NEW RADIO COMICS SOMETHING SO FAMILIAR by Alex Cahill Something So Familiar is a wordless comic about a gentle man whose life is ravaged by the loss of his wife and child. Driven to deep grief and eventually to suicide, he jumps out of the window of his apartment — only to discover that he is able to fly. Alex Cahill delivers an impressive debut with this Xeric Award-winning fiction. 48pgs, B&W SRP: $4.00 ONI PRESS INC. BANANA SUNDAYS #4 by Root Nibot & Colleen Coover The sensational simian adventure of high school kid Kirby and her awesome apes concludes! In this startling issue, mysteries will be revealed, romances will bloom, friendships will be mended, and you will believe an ape can articulate. 24pgs, B&W (4 of 4) SRP: $2.99 ARMAGEDDON & SON GN by John Layman & Dave Dumeer Welcome to the world of intenational intrigue, Doon Feeney, courtesy of your long lost dad — an evil spy with plans to destroy the world. Yesterday, your biggest problem was how to pay for a pizza. Today, you're defending agains assassins and trying to prevent a nuclear apocalypse. MATURE THEMES SC, 7x10, 96pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 LITTLE STAR #5 by Andi Watson In this penultimate issue, Simon must figure out his priorities for both his work and family. But waht should, in theory, be an easy decision leaves him paralyzed. Don't miss another installment of this touching and authentic tale of parenthood. 32pgs, B&W (5 of 6) SRP: $2.99 POLLY & THE PIRATES #2 by Ted Naifeh Polly continues her curriculum of swashbuckling and treasure seeking in her sensational second issue! Gone are the etiquette and pleasantries of her upperclass boarding school, and in their place are swords, peg legs, and booty! 32pgs, B&W (2 of 6) SRP: $2.99 STARS OF THE MONTH SCOTT PILGRIM VOLUME 2: SCOTT PILGRIM VERSUS THE WORLD GN by Bryan Lee O’Malley Scott's life has taken a bit of a detour, but he's going to take steps to get everything back under control. There's Knives Chau, there's Ramona Flowers, there's his band, there's six or seven evil ex-boyfriends floating around, and there's a couple little things from out of Scott's past that might end up seeming a lot more important really soon. Too much! Can't deal! Must stop typing! MATURE THEMES SC, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $11.95 QUEEN & COUNTRY VOLUME 4: OPERATION BLACKWALL TP by Greg Rucka & Jason Alexander Tara Chace is accustomed to working in the shadows cast by world governments, but when a French conglomerate blackmails one of the Queen's most affluent subjects, Tara's espionage turns to the corporate variety. (STAR19917) MATURE THEMES SC, 7x10, 96pgs, B&W SRP: $8.95 THE ADVENTURES OF BARRY WEEN VOLUME 2.0 TP by Judd Winick Barry Ween was born with a brain bigger than the world has ever seen. When no one is watching, Barry and Jeremy, are rescuing aliens from the intergalactic Mafia, traveling back in time, and avoiding agents sent by the US government to steal Barry’s secrets. (STAR12220) MATURE THEMES SC, 6x8, 96pgs, B&W SRP: $8.95 ********************************************************************** ORIGIN COMICS TEMPORARY #5: TWILIGHT by Damon Hurd & Rick Smith After her last few brushes with both the law and death, Envy is looking for a simpler, quieter job. Her assignment is that of a caretaker of an ederly man, who has lived in the same pre-war appartment building before that term even existed and who has been there ever since. In fact, he hasn't left his apartment once since 1947. According to the job description, all Envy has to do is clean the appartment and cook a few meals, but something causes Envy to add an item to that description. The simple task of saving this man's life. 40pgs, B&W SRP: $2.95 PANTHEON BOOKS OFFERED AGAIN O/A ICE HAVEN GN "It's not as cold here as it sounds." So declares Random Wilder, would-be poet laureate. Would be, were it not for the archival poet Ida Wentz. Random is our ersatz guide to the sleepy midwestern hamlet, and just one of the many character we meet in Ice Haven. While Dan Clowes has gotten a nod from the mainstream — and Oscar nomination for the screen adaptation of Ghost World — his work remains wonderfully idiosyncratic and imaginative. The lives of the men and women of Ice Haven are woven into a multi- layered tale inspired by the infamous Leopold and Loeb. Only Daniel Clowes could do it, and luckily for his many fans, he has! NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops. HC, 8x6, 88pgs, FC SRP: $18.95 PENNY FARTHING PRESS CAPTAIN GRAVITY AND THE POWER OF THE VRIL #6 by Stephen Vrattos, Joshua Dysart, Sal Velluto, Bob Almond, & Mike Garcia The exciting conclusion of Captain Gravity and the Power of the Vril finds Joshua plummeting toward the earth in psychological chaos. Not only does his body fight the extreme cold of the atmosphere, but his mind battles startling visions of the Vril’s potential, visions that hold clues for defeating the demonic Jaeger, visions of ancient Atlantis. But Joshua must survive his fall and a brutal submarine battle in order to save Chase and the world from Jaeger’s maniacal designs. RES. from Previews Vol. XV #3 (MAR053082). (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Germany. 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.95 PHENOMENON COMICS BLACKPOOL #3 by Jonathan Helland, Terrell Bobbett, Nelson Blake II, & Vincent Spencer In the climactic finale of Blackpool: Sacrifice, Agent Sanchez is taken captive by the sacrificial cult, intent on adding her to the souls at the bottom of Blackpool Lake. Damian and Annabelle discover help in an unlikely ally, an anonymous Immortal who can snap a cultist's spine with a twitch of his ferocious jaws. As the first story arc of this hot new title winds to a close, our heroes rush to the site of the sacrificial slab … but will they be in time to save Eleana? 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.95 PURE IMAGINATION PUBLISHING THE ALEX TOTH READER VOLUME 2 TP by Alex Toth More great stories from "The Artist's Artist!" 160 pages of war, romance, fantasy, and Western stories including The Time Machine, 18 rare Marveick illustrations, the entire issue of Crime and Punishment #66. The work is Theakstonized and digitally remastered for the finest reproduction possible. RES. from Previews Vol. XV #1 (JAN052905). (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x11, 160pgs, B&W SRP: $25.00 RADIO COMIX FURRLOUGH #153 by Various Furrlough, your monthly source for anthropomorphics! More fantasy manga adventure in Zel K's "Hunter and Hunted", plus another chapter of spy-filled thrills and chills in Rusty Haller's "Ace and Queenie", and medieval romance in the ever-popular "Ebin and May" by Christina Hanson. 32pgs, B&W SRP: $3.50 OFFERED AGAIN O/A PERVERT CLUB DIGEST VOLUME 1 TP by Will Allison At long last, Will Allison's groundbreaking American manga is back in print - in a handy digest-sized format! Malcolm is your everyday American teenager, with one small difference - he's a transvestite! This quirk has attracted the attention of a secret society within the school, but what exactly are they after? If that wasn't enough to distract Malcolm from his studies, he's also attracted the attention of his best friend April, and the school babe, Julia. More teen angst, romance, drama, comedy and alternative lifestyles than you can shake a stick at! This manga-sized graphic novel collects the first four issues of this series. MATURE THEMES SC, 6x9, 120pgs, B&W SRP: $12.99 SIN FACTORY GENUS #74 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL 32pgs, B&W SRP: $3.50 POUNDCAKE VOL 1 TP SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (SEP042841) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 8x11, 64pgs, B&W SRP: $11.95 REBELLION 2000 A.D. # 1459 - 1462 by Various Take a trip into the future every week with Britain's award-winning sci-fi anthology. Nate Slaughterhouse is burning for revenge, but will even 22nd century lawman, Judge Dredd, dare to stand in his way in Mandroid by John Wagner and Kev Walker. Leatherjack discvers a secret hidden in his childhood, courtesy of John Smith and Paul Marshall. And finally, the murderer is revealed in Breathing Space by Rob Williams, Laurence Campbell, and Peter Doherty! (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 8x11, 32pgs, PC SRP: $4.10 2000 A.D. EXTREME EDITION #12 Collecting the best of the Galaxy's Greatest Comic — complete and uncut! Every eight weeks, alien editor Tharg opens up his high-security Thrill Archives to re-release little- seen classics from 2000 A.D.'s 27-year history, digitally restored for the 21st century and with new covers from the hottest Art Droids around! (CAUT: 4) 8x11, 116pgs, FC SRP: $5.99 THE FAMILY HC by Rob Williams & Simon Fraser Odysseus City, the near future. The Family are a select cadre, bonded by blood, whose powers extend way beyond the usual — and they control the city, from penthouse to pavement. OCPD cop Kurt is about to discover that you don’t wanna mess with the Family... (CAUT: 4) HC, 8x11, 56pgs, B&W SRP: $15.99 JUDGE DREDD MEGAZINE #236 Maximum Justice Every Four Weeks! This issue: Judge Dredd plays by ‘Cursed Earth Rules’ in a one-off adventure (Simon Spurrier & John Ridgway); The Simping Detective is ‘Playing Futsie’ (3 of 3: Simon Spurrier & Frazer Irving); ‘See Naples - and Die!’ in The Bendatti Vendetta (3 of 3: Robbie Morrison & John M Burns); Young Middenface gets ‘Midnapped!’ (3 of 3: Alan Grant & Shaun Thomas); Anderson – PSI-Division is the last hope of a megapolis gone mad in ‘City of Dead’ (6 of 6: Alan Grant & Arthur Ranson); and Devlin Waugh faces the final curtain in ‘All Hell’ (6 of 6: John Smith & Colin MacNeil). Plus: blazing Battle action in the classic Charley’s War (Pat Mills & Joe Colquhoun), features, interviews, competitions and more! (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 8x11, 100pgs, PC SRP: $11.99 JUDGE DREDD: SATAN'S ISLAND TP by John Wagner, Kev Walker, Ben Willsher, Cam Kennedy, & Paul Marshall A huge floating pleasure resort has been allowed into Mega-City One waters, offering all sorts of illegal vices. The Judges suspect a wanted terrorist is hiding out within it, and Dredd leads a team to flush her out. The consequences, however, will be far more catastrophic than Justice Department ever imagined… (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x11, 112pgs, FC SRP: $15.99 ROGUE TROOPER: EYE OF THE TRAITOR TP by Gerry Finley-Day, Brett Ewins, Cam Kennedy, & Boluda Last of the Genetic Infantryman Rogue Trooper has gone AWOL with the biochipped souls of his dead comrades Helm, Bagman and Gunnar, determined to hunt down the Traitor General that betrayed the G.I.s. Now, in the latest collection of his adventures, he faces a murderous handgun in "Major Magnum," the horror of living barbed wire in "Bio- Wire" and shocking revelations about his past in "Milli-Com Memories"! (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x11, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $16.99 RED EAGLE PUBLISHING ROBERT JORDAN'S NEW SPRING #4 by Chuck Dixon, Robert Jordan, & Mike S. Miller The Dragon Reborn has again come into the world. It is unthinkable that this tiny and helpless babe has been prophesied to one day have the power to either destroy the world or save it from the sinister reach of the Dark One. Moiraine has been charged to seek out and protect the infant before he is found by others who would destroy him and change the fate of the world forever. But before Moiraine can embark upon her quest, she must complete her journey toward becoming an Aes Sedai. For the sake of the world, she submits to a series of perilous tests to prove herself worthy of joining the elusive and powerful order, facing her greatest fears and ready to cheat death itself. 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.95 RENAISSANCE PRESS AMELIA RULES! #16 by Jimmy Gownley The finale of the Eisner- and Harvey-nominated "Superheroes" storyline is also a great jumping on point for new readers. The story takes us on a tour of Amelia's mind, and all her possible futures. Will she make the right choices in life, or will everything derail? Plus, everyone learns the truth about her new friend Trish, in a comic that has been acclaimed by everyone from Mike Allred to Harlan Ellison. 24pgs, FC SRP: $2.95 SAF COMICS MYSTERIES OF THE RED MOON VOLUME 3: KINGDOM OF NEVER GN by Carlos Trillo & Eduardo Risso When Antolin enters the Kingdom of Never (from which no one has ever returned) to search for two missing buddies, Moon follows him. To their horror they learn that Queen Panta has turned their friends into pigs and sold them to a butcher! Using their wits, and a book of spells, they desperately try to turn their friends human again. (CAUT: 4) HC, 8x11, 56pgs, FC SRP: $12.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A CHOCOLATE AND FRENCH FRIES HC by Carlos Trillo & Juan Bobillo Six brothers a small problem: their parents have been abducted by Martians. The kids pool their resources and plan a reconnaissance in disguise to root out the evil aliens. They discover hidden talents and seek the truth. Sometimes answers are tougher than questions. (CAUT: 4) MATURE THEMES HC, 8x11, 56pgs, FC SRP: $12.95 O/A ZHONG GUO GN by Yves H. & Hermann On the eve of the signing of a major trade agreement between the US and China, a suspected spy escapes from Chinese custody, aided by the CIA, and takes refuge in the US Embassy in Beijing. The Americans fear that the Chinese Secret Service will try to recapture the spy, so they call in reinforcements, specifically Agent Ditto, to help them thwart the Chinese. But Ditto himself begins to doubt who he works for… MATURE THEMES HC, 9x12, FC SRP: $12.95 SHANDA FANTASY ARTS SWORD OF THE FOX #1 by Carole Curtis, Shelley Pleger, George Chastain, & Mary Bellamy Along comes the story of the daring and resourceful Fox, who fights for the peeples, defends the defenseless, and defeats the defeatless! But will his courage be able to defeat the cruel Commandante and his assistants Sergeants Garcia and Gonzales? And what is his real identity? 7x10, 40pgs, B&W SRP: $4.99 EXTINCTIONERS PRESENTS: ANDOROZONS ONE-SHOT by Ken Singshow, Karabiner, Shawntae Howard, & Eric Schwartz This is the story of Heroic Android Animals friends, who work to save world from the evil schemes of the bumbling Evil Cat Sisters (ECS). The Andorozon team just might face their toughest challenge yet from diabolical ECS as they send their fearsome new agent, the highly intelligent Chekari 2, the successor to the ultra powerful and uncontrollable Chekari 1. Will he spell doom for the Andorozon girls? 7x10, 40pgs, B&W SRP: $4.99 SILLWILL PRESS THE ADVENTURES OF ASTRODOG — SIGNED & REMARKED EDITION by A. Jaye Williams & Alison Williams Jessica Trouble has just been accepted as a 1st year cadet of the Astro Patrol. While celebrating the exciting news, Jessica and Rocket, her heroic dog, prevent what seems to be a simple robbery… only to learn that things are not what they seem. Mystery, murder, and conspiracy threaten all of Luna City. Unless Jessica and Rocket, the Astrodog, can save the day. (CAUT: 2) FC SRP: $45.00 SIRIUS ENTERTAINMENT DOGWITCH #18 — FINALE SPECIAL by Daniel Schaffer Violet Grimm has returned to the Nice Bunny World to face off with those responsible for banishing her to the Banewoods. With Mr. Kinky playing sidekick, she’s on a mission to expose The Order, and reveal an elaborate, cosmic conspiracy. But there's a surprise in store for her that could finally tip her over the edge, and to confront her biggest personal demon, she’s going to have to sacrifice more than her little finger. Violet has come home, and she’s going to make a mess! MATURE THEMES 7x10, 32pgs, B&W SRP: $3.50 DOGWITCH #18 — SIGNATURE PLATE EDITION by Daniel Schaffer To commemorate the exciting conclusion of Dan Schaffer’s cult-favorite Dogwitch series, Sirius is proud to offer this elegant commemorative Signature Plate Edition. Every copy comes with an original color sticker-plate personally autographed by Dan Schaffer! The signed and numbered copies will be sealed with a bag and a board and strictly limited to 666 copies! (CAUT: 2) MATURE THEMES 7x10, 32pgs, B&W SRP: $15.00 DOGWITCH VOLUME 1: DIRECT TO VIDEO TP by Daniel Schaffer Collects Dogwitch #1-6. Meet Violet Grimm, arcane sex symbol extraordinaire. Exiled to the Banewoods for practicing the most dangerous form of Molotov magic, this seductive former starlet continues to entertain by releasing underground videos of her terrifying exploits. But Violet is quickly learning that fame is not all it's cracked up to be! What's the only way to fend off deranged fans, malevolent dolls, and frisky demons? Get back to B-movie basics: hack 'n' slash a-go-go! (DEC032630) MATURE THEMES SC, 7x10, 144pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95 DOGWITCH VOLUME 2: TWISTED TP by Daniel Schaffer Collects Dogwitch #7-12! B-movie Scream Queen Violet Grimm launches her second season of black magic home movies with an Iron Chef-style culinary experiment — one that goes horribly awry. When she accidentally creates the sentient goop called “Black Treacle,” Violet finds herself hunted by creepy creatures and insane clowns. Worse yet, she falls under the Treacle's spell and discovers one of her oldest friends longs for her dark power enough to betray her! (JUL043117) MATURE THEMES SC, 7x10, 144pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95 ********************************************************************** POISON ELVES: DOMINION #2 by Keith Davidsen & Scott Lewis When smugglers offer a forgotten cache of enchanted weapons on the black market, the Elvin High Council deploys Jace and his elite commando squad on a covert recovery mission. But the soldiers quickly wind up as pawns in the Sanctuary Guild’s bid for underworld power and Jace must choose between duty and honor. MATURE THEMES 32pgs, B&W SRP: $3.50 POISON ELVES: HYENA COLLECTOR'S SET by Scott Lewis & Keith Davidsen Hyena is the deadliest woman in all of Amrahly’nn with power enough to raze the planet, and she is the only woman ever to tame the rogue elf, Lusiphur. But in the wake of her devastating fallout with the wizard Tenth, she’s alone, vulnerable… and hunted by an army of marauding demons! This set includes all four issues packaged together with an Art plate signed and numbered by the creators, which is strictly limited to 350 sets! MATURE THEMES Set x4, B&W SRP: $12.95 STARS OF THE MONTH AKIKO TP'S by Mark Crilley Follow Akiko back to the planet Smoo where she must save the Prince from the clutches of Alia Rellapor. Volume 6 collects Akiko #32-38, and Volume 7 collects Akiko #40-47. Fun-for-all-ages! VOL. 6—SC, 7x10, 136pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95 VOL. 7—SC, 7x10, 144pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95 ********************************************************************** SONIC PUBLISHING OFFERED AGAIN O/A TALES OF THE TERMINAL DINER VOL 1 TP by Ron & Justone Fontes, Gilbert, Grass Green, Hembeck, Lomax, & Various A unique anthology with continuing characters full of magic, mirth, and mystery. Pros and top-notch amateurs cooked up stories as varied and appealing as a diner's menu. A magic Ring links an aspiring comic book artist to an immortal, bloodthirsty Genie, who punishes the wicked and rewards the good. Every heart has a hunger; every soul has a story; every wish has a price, and everyone winds up at The Terminal Diner. SC, 7x10, 96pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 SPEAKEASY COMICS THE ADVENTURES OF BIO BOY #2 by Sal Cipriano, Andy MacDonald, & Jok Muck Monsters! Giant Snakoids! Cannibals! Cheese! The challenges mount up for Bio Boy in the second issue of the universe's hottest game show comic! Plus, can Bio Boy win back the affections of his monstrous but oddly hot ex-girlfriend?! All this and the first appearance of Geo Boy! Is love in the air or is that just cheddar? 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 ELK'S RUN COLLECTED EDITION VOLUME 1 TP by Joshua Hale Fialkov, Noel Tuazon, & Scott Keating The town of Elk’s Ridge, West Virginia is going to war with itself. An accident leads to a murder, the murder leads to two more murders, and now the kids and parents are at war with each other. The edition recollects the first three issues of impossible to find indie sensation “Elk’s Run” graced by a gorgeous new cover by Darwyn Cooke, with an introduction by Steve Niles. SC, 7x10, 80pgs, FC SRP: $7.99 GATESVILLE COMPANY #2 by Marc Bryant, Patrick McEvoy, & Mal Jones In this issue of Gatesville Company, a professional interrogator, skilled in the art of torture comes to town for her final session, but her subject may give her more answers than she ever bargained for! 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 BEOWULF VOLUME 1: GODS AND MONSTERS TP by Brian Augustyn, Dub & Attila Adjourdany For a millennia, the immortal warrior Beowulf has watched history unfold from the shadows. Now, he must step out of the darkness to confront an enemy that threatens to engulf all of humanity! The return of history’s greatest warrior, by writer Brian (The Flash, JLA : Year One, Out There) Augustyn and artist Dub, is presented here as a 152- page trade paperback collecting the first six issues of the series. SC, 7x10, 152pgs, FC SRP: $14.99 HERO AT LARGE #2 by Erick Hogan, Jeremy Treece, & Sean Galloway One hero stands alone against the Department of Superhuman Registration, the city's most powerful force! Can Super-Amazing Man prove he has what it takes to become Megalotropolis' newest hero? 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 KINDLY CORPSES TP by Zoran Penevski, & Ivica Stevanovic Up until now, Dr. Hempel has lived a simple, reclusive life as a forensic doctor. But when bizarre corpses show up on his doorstep, and the Ministry of Death imposes new, demanding guidelines, the good doctor will learn there is much more to the world around him than he ever bargained for. SC, 7x10, 104pgs, B&W SRP: $17.95 LONEBOW #1 by George T. Singley, Freddie E. Williams, & Sean Galloway Dane Walker has inherited the mantle of protector of Hope City. Living off his family’s estate, Dane has grown tired of his privileged existence and seeks true adventure and justice wherever he can find it. As Lonebow… his powers of uncanny aim and steelskin make him a single vigilante threat to abolish all crime… but will his methods make him that which he fights to destroy? 48pgs, FC SRP: $4.99 THE LIVING AND THE DEAD GN by Todd Livingston, Robert Tinnell & Micah Farritor You are a simple, country doctor in a small village.You have a beautiful wife and a wonderful son — the perfect life. Only they don't know that in your past, you did a very bad thing! People died because of it, and you were forced to flee and live incognito. Now, in an opportunity to redeem yourself, you unwittingly unleash a brutal and perverse murderer; a deviant sociopath hell-bent on using innocent people in a Grand Guignol of flesh and blood — a veritable nineteenth-century snuff theater.You alone can end his reign of sick terror... but only at the risk of revealing your secret past and losing everything you love. Only you don't know what's worse — what you've created or what you have to do to stop him! SC, 7x10, 128pgs, FC SRP: $14.99 THE HUNGER VOLUME 1 TP by Jose Torres & Chris Dibari Charlie's Mardi Gras trip to New Orleans goes sour when a Caribbean gangster kidnaps, kills and returns him to "unlife" as a zombie! Now he must find his way home through an America filled with horrors he never knew existed. Guilt, murder, and just plain bad luck pave the road home in the first five issues of this horror epic! Cover by Tony Shasteen. MATURE THEMES SC, 7x10, 144pgs, FC SRP: $14.99 MUTATION #4 by George T. Singley & Ethen Beavers Mutation has a new sidekick… his girlfriend Casey! She’s mysteriously gained superpowers and has sworn to help protect Silver City side by side with Trent. How long can this “union” last? How long can they keep business and personal life separate? With the gargantuan and enigmatic villain Gol destroying the city… chances are not too good! 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 OF BITTER SOULS #3 by Chuck Satterlee, Norm Breyfogle, & Mike Kowalczyk In 1919, a vicious murderer stalks New Orleans. He was dubbed “The Axeman” because of his habit of leaving a bloody axe at every crime scene. The police could find no leads and the people of the city began to think that this criminal just might be the Boogeyman himself. Now the crimes have started anew, 86 years later and it’s up to the team to stop someone who may or may not be a horrible monster. 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 ROCKETO #3 by Frank Espinosa & Marie Taylor The journey to the Hidden Sea begins! At the end of the Solarium War, Rocketo Garrison is a broken man, his mapping abilities useless. He takes a lowly job at Perdition’s Point lighthouse but his lonely, self-imposed exile ends when former partner, Spiro Turnstile, suddenly appears. Spiro has the inside track on a rare treasure thought to be in The Hidden Sea. But unbeknownst to him, Spiro has been followed by members of The Hand, a secret criminal syndicate he has betrayed. A citywide chase through Sansebo ends when our hero is thrown unconscious into the Great Atlas Ocean. 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 THE SEASON OF THE REAPER: WINTER #1 by Rômulo Soares, Ivan Cha, Mark Santiago, Jackson Gebien, Francisco Velades, & Lynx Studio Near the turn of the century, as the White Man conquers the West, a desperate family huddles in a mountain cabin during a winter storm. Neighboring Indians rescue the family and nurse an injured boy, John, back to health, despite the famine and their treatment by the White settlers. John is uneasily incorporated into the tribe and consoles himself by drawing lifelike pictures from memory. The pictures are brought to the attention of the tribal council, who recognize John’s talent for photographic, realistic drawings as being like the White Man’s camera: he steals souls by capturing the images. The tribal elders realize who and what John is: Death itself, robber of souls. What will be John’s fate now? 32pgs, FC (1 of 3) SRP: $2.99 SMOKE AND MIRRORS #2 by Chuck Satterlee, Claude St. Aubin, Kevin Breyfogle, & Lovern Kindzierski As terrorists approach the Sears Tower with a van full of explosives, Luke Gabriel is helpless and out of uniform. But then in comes a modern age version of the famous Golden Age superhero, Miss Mirrors! She is fast. She doesn’t think things through and Smoke just can’t stand her! To make matters worse, she turns out to be Zoe Abbott, the Granddaughter of Luke’s old boss, Benjamin. With a Golden Age flashback that includes the great baseball player, Jackie Robinson, Smoke & Mirror issue two furthers the adventures of Chicago’s newest protectors. 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 SPELLGAME #2 by Dan Mishkin, Ramon Perez, & Darwyn Cooke As magic continues to pop up all over Las Vegas, experienced con man and newbie sorcerer John Dodge discovers that he’s already made some powerful enemies. But for a guy who prides himself on his ability to read a crowd, he’s having a hard time figuring out just who those enemies are. Things only get more complicated when he visits a magical casino and encounters an apparently helpful ghost, an urbane but menacing potential employer, a homeless and secretive old coot, a damsel in distress, an unearthly predator, and the deadly and unpredictable Suicide Jack. Which leaves Dodge wondering if he’ll ever be able to tell his friends from his foes! 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 SUPER CRAZY TNT BLAST #2 by George T. Singley, Jim Mitchel, Tim Kane, & Khary Randolph Nuetrino and Dr. Bedlam are at each other’s throats! Can old foes overcome their petty differences and join forces to defeat the omnipotent Magnate? They may not have a choice… as the Magnate's emissaries have been unleashed to track down Earth’s last heroes! In a battle this grim… one hero shall fall! 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 SQP INC. STAR OF THE MONTH CHICKS & MONSTERS VOLUME 1 by Bill Bronson Artist/writer Bill Bronson takes a mockin' and rockin' look at horror and grrl-power, and comes up with a crunchy mix of tricks and treats he calls Chicks & Monsters. A multi- flavored package of cruel-to-be-cool comics and painfully delightful drawings, Bronson's work can be described as a kind of punk Charles Addams for the new millennium. Plus, pages of pin-ups, sketches, and other decidedly demented and morbidly fascinating artwork! (JAN042669) MATURE THEMES SC, 64pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 ********************************************************************** SYNCOPATED COMICS SYNCOPATED COMICS VOLUME 2 by Various This beautifully printed new anthology/magazine features comics and stories that all take the common approach of reportage and personal essay. The collection includes stories by Brendan Burford, “Angry” Jim Campbell, Rina Piccolo, Brian Haimes, Glenn Mott, Sara Rosenbaum, Micah Spivak, Trish Vandenbergh, and Sherwin Dunner. Magazine format. MATURE THEMES 8 ½x11, 64pgs, B&W SRP: $7.95 TAYLOR COMICS I GOTTA' CATCH SANTA CLAUS by Daniel Monahan & Tim Brazier Created by Trevor Taylor, I Gotta' Catch Santa Claus follows a group of kids (all members of their school's Chess Club) who embark on the hunt of a lifetime: to capture Jolly Old Saint Nick... and win $25,000 in the process. Great holiday fun for all ages, featuring animation-style, full-color artwork. (CAUT: 4) FC, 24pgs SRP: $3.95 THE NORM.COM THE NORM COMICS MAGAZINE #11 by Michael Jantze This issue Norm quits his job and tries to write a self-help book. Magazine format. 28pgs, B&W SRP: $2.95 THREAD COMICS THREAD: THE UNRAVELING #1 by Emily Benz & Summer McClinton Drawn from the unique perspective of a young urban female, the series explores corporate corruption while untangling the strands of one woman’s mysterious past. The Unraveling introduces Frankie, a streetwise loner tormented by dreams of her past, and follows her on an action-packed journey through the streets of New York in which she is forced to begin confronting the question that has been nagging her for years: What happened to her missing and politically volatile family? An encounter with a stranger leads to a reckless decision that may take her closer to the truth. Is he really a devoted admirer, or a spy for the forces who would destroy her? MATURE THEMES 40pgs, B&W SRP: $2.95 360EP INC. ADVENT RISING: ROCK THE PLANET #1 by Rob M. Worley, Cliff Richards & Cris DeLara Advent Rising: Rock the Planet introduces brothers Gideon and Ethan Wyeth, and starts them on their journey to saving the human race. Get in on the action! 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.25 TITAN PUBLISHING THE STEEL CLAW: THE VANISHING MAN HC by Bulmer & Blasco Collects stories from Valiant #1-51. The classic Steel Claw (now starring in Wildstorm Comics’ Albion) receives the Titan hardcover archive treatment! When a lab experiment goes awry, Louis Crandell discovers that when his steel right hand connects to electricity, he becomes invisible! Boasting a stunning new cover by comics legend Brian Bolland, and exclusive articles exploring the character’s history, this collection is the perfect introduction to a world-class anti-hero! Cover by Brian Bolland (CAUT: 4) HC, 9x12, 112pgs, B&W SRP: $19.95 CLASSIC DAN DARE VOLUME 7: PRISONERS OF SPACE HC by Hampson & Walduck Collects stories from Eagle Vol. 5 #22- Vol. 6 #18. Dan Dare bravely sets out to save two cadets who have been captured by the Mekon, only to plunge into a plot to conquer both Venus and Earth! Can Dan and the cadets save not one, but two planets? Contains a feature interview with a member of Frank Hampson’s studio! (CAUT: 4) HC, 9x12, 112pgs, FC SRP: $24.95 TOKYOPOP SAMURAI CHAMPLOO VOLUME 1 Author: manglobe Art By: Masaru Gotsubo In a world full of evil, a hardworking waitress, an arrogant mercenary and a mysterious samurai meet. Through a series of misunderstandings, Fuu, Mugen and Jin find themselves running from officials and wanted by the law. Together they form an uneasy alliance to search for the enigmatic Sunflower Samurai. Along the way they come across misleading characters, ninjas, assassins and a prince in disguise. Their journey proves to be nothing less than a roller coaster ride of battles, danger, desperation and companionship. SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W $9.99 MARK OF THE SUCCUBUS VOLUME 1 Author: Ashly Raiti Art By: Irene Flores Maeve, a succubus-in-training, is sent to the human world by her mentor, Veril, to learn how to blend in and hone her skills of seduction. However, things get a little complicated after she meets Aiden, a smart, but unmotivated student at her new high school. Unfortunately for her, Sylne, the head succubus of the Demon World, has sent a spy to catch any missteps by her former protege. Between Aiden’s witchy girlfriend, his nutty best friend, biology class, and Demon World conspiracies, Maeve is going to be lucky to make it out of high school alive. SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W $9.99 A MIDNIGHT OPERA Author: Hans Steinbach Art By: Hans Steinbach For nearly a millennium, undead creatures have blended into a Europe driven by religious dogma... Ein DeLaLune is an underground Goth metal sensation on the Paris music scene, tragic and beautiful. He has the edge on other Goth music powerhouses...he’s undead, a fact he’s kept hidden for centuries. But his newfound fame might just bring out the very phantoms of his past from whom he has been hiding for centuries, including his powerful brother, Leroux. And if the two don’t reconcile, the entire undead nation could rise up from the depths of modern society to lay waste to mandkind. SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W $9.99 PITA TEN OFFICIAL FAN BOOK VOLUME 1 Author: Koge-Donbo, Various Art By: Koge-Donbo, Various Features new stories involving Koge-Donbo’s loveable characters, including Kotarou, Misha and Shia. Each chapter is illustrated in a unique, fresh style. These fan comics take familiar stories from the manga and add to them. In a sense, they fill in the gaps and are very much in the mood set by the first four volumes of the manga–before it went ultra-angsty. Yes, you will see Pita-Ten as you’ve never seen it before! SC, 5x7, 176pgs, B&W $9.99 PSY-COMM VOLUME 1 Author: Jason Henderson, Tony Salvaggio Art By: Shane Granger In the not-too-distant future, sovereign nations have been replaced by corporate city- states. War is entertainment–scheduled, televised and rated. It’s the new opiate of the masses and its stars are the elite Psychic Commandos, known as "Psy-Comms." In the corp-state of Electromedia, no star shines brighter than that of Mark Leit, a young man destined to become possibly the greatest Psy-Comm of all time. But a tragedy from his past, and a desire for redemption, will cause Mark to abandon everything his life has stood for. SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W $9.99 TELEPATHIC WANDERERS VOLUME 1 Author: Yasutaka Tsutsui Art By: Sayaka Yamazaki Nanase, a beautiful young telepath, comes back to her hometown to settle down... but her life soon becomes more than unsettling. Using her telepathic powers, Nanase combats vengeful enemies and stumbles across others possessing telepathic powers themselves. On a train, she meets Tsuneo, a man with the power to tell the future. What dire prediction does Tsuneo have for the riders of this train? Will Nanase find her way to safety in time? SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W $9.99 SCRAPPED PRINCESS VOLUME 1 Author: Ichiro Sakaki Fourteen years ago, a dark and devastating prophecy was revealed: a girl will bring about destruction and death and the world will lie in ruins. A decree was handed down to destroy this baby girl and all evidence of her prophecy to come but despite all efforts, the myth lives on...and so does the Lost Princess. Fourteen years later, the prophesized destroyer of the world is alive and well! Will she doom all and destroy the world or will she defy the gods and prove them wrong? SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W $9.99 BATTLE ROYALE VOLUME 14 Author: KOUSHUN TAKAMI Art By: MASAYUKI TAGUCHI It’s the beginning of the final battle; Shuuya, Kawada and Noriko against the psychotic Kiriyama. Kawada leads his group away from the pursuing Kiriyama in an intense barrel-blazing chase ending with Kawada attempting to pull off one final stunt... but will it be enough to take down the seemingly invincible Kiriyama? SC, 5x7, 216pgs, B&W $9.99 BECK: MONGOLIAN CHOP SQUAD VOLUME 2 Author: Harold Sakuishi Art By: Harold Sakuishi After seeing Izumi fawn over Ryusuke’s extended blues session, Koyuki is determined to practice like a madman on the dusty old acoustic guitar Ryusuke gives him. Later at a bar, Ryusuke suggests a tryout for a position in his new band between Koyuki and potential singer Chiba, a fiery hot-head. When Koyuki begins learning and practicing for this duel, he winds up joining a Beatles cover band that is partaking in a Battle of the Bands festival. Koyuki nervously joins, as the loser will be forced to strip naked! When Maho tags along for the festival, will the night end in steamy skinny-dipping action between Maho and Koyuki? SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W $9.99 BLADE OF HEAVEN VOLUME 5 Author: Yong-Su Hwang Art By: Kyung-Il Yang Soma continues to battle Fan and Yin and ends up falling under Fanâ™s Great Infinite Delusion spell–leaving Soma in a trance-like state. Tan and Kay seize the moment to try and take the Blade from Soma, however, Soma overcomes his inner demons just in time and battles his way out of his trance to face Kay. As Soma and Kay clash, the ensuing explosion of energy reveals the next component of the Blade–the Divine Graceâ™s Heart Sword. Now the melee goes into maximum overdrive. SC, 5x7, 280pgs, B&W $9.99 BLAME! VOLUME 2 Author: Tsutomu Nihei Art By: Tsutomu Nihei On his quest to find the human possessing Net Terminal Genes, Killy embarks on a journey full of action-adventure and dark discovery before entering Cluster Town. Killy comes across a woman who offers her help. Her vast knowledge of the power behind this city prove to be an asset to Killy in more than one way. As they attempt to break through to the sector above, the Authority–the network that makes up the âœbrainâ of the city– stops them. Will this mean the end of Killy and his search? Is there still hope for the last of the dying human settlements? SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W $9.99 BOYS BE ... VOLUME 7 Author: Masahiro Itabashi Art By: Hiroyuki Tamakoshi It’s New Years Eve and time to get some...or so he thinks! But what more can a guy ask for when his girlfriend’s kimono starts falling off? Refuge in the nearest Love Hotel, of course! And a cute girl asks a boy out...but sparks will fly when he finds out just whom she wants him to replace! One thing is clear–when boys seek sizzling action, all’s fair in love and war! SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W $9.99 DRAGON HUNTER VOLUME 13 Author: HONG SEOCK SEO Art By: HONG SEOCK SEO While Seur-Chun and Ru-Ahn fight for their very lives, many terrible secrets are revealed! In a flashback to Seur-Chun’s youth, we see how a hunt for a lightning dragon forced Seur-Chun to make a terrible choice...and how his decision forever altered his life and the lives of his wife and son! Back in the present, Seur-Chong must decide whether or not to aid Seur-Chun’s fight for survival...but even if the young Dragon Hunter wants to help his estranged father, how can he fight when his powerful sword is in pieces? SC, 5x7, 176pgs, B&W $9.99 DRAGON KNIGHTS VOLUME 21 Author: MINEKO OHKAMI Art By: MINEKO OHKAMI After months spent apart, Rath and Cesia have at last been reunited. Since her abduction at the hands of Nadil, Rath has faced all manner of demons, from weakest warrior demon to the mighty Demon Lord himself, all to save the half-demon fortuneteller who, whether he likes it or not, has captured the Dragon Knight’s heart. But just because they’ve been reunited, doesn’t mean that they’re safe. Rath has been weakened by Nadil’s attack and may have to make the ultimate sacrifice if the Dragon Realm is to find victory against the demon horde! SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W $9.99 GETBACKERS VOLUME 12 Author: Yuya Aoki Art By: Rando Ayamine Confusion turns to shock when Ban and Ginji’s assailant is revealed. Barely able to escape with their lives, the GetBackers are on to the even more difficult task of boarding the ship that harbors the elusive arms of the Venus de Milo. However, even with the help of old friends like Shido and Emishi, will Ban and Ginji be able to overcome their new enemies and come out on top in the race for arms? SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W $9.99 GUNDAM SEED ASTRAY R VOLUME 4 Author: HAJIME YATATE, TOMOHIRO CHIBA, YOSHIYUKI TOMINO Art By: YASUNARI TODA Lowe Gear, the brilliant mechanic, and his junk tech team are back in space after spending some time on Earth; however, danger follows Lowe wherever he roams. In space, an Earth Alliance military ship demands the unfair surrender of an innocent man. Will Lowe be able to save him? Later, Lowe will face a psychotic killer on the loose protecting an evil superweapon! With surprise assistance from Kenov, Lowe teams up with Gai and his motley crew of mercenaries in an action-packed ending in this final volume of the series! SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W $9.99 HEAVEN ABOVE HEAVEN VOLUME 3 Author: Kang-Suk Hyun Art By: Joong-Won Jeon While Bakhong searches for the mysterious kid who he believes might be connected to his brother’s condition, he runs into a beautiful assassin, Wallpa, from The Underworld. Seeing that Wallpa can regenerate body parts, Juk Suryong pursues her to learn about his own condition. But Wallpa gets away. The mysterious kid, Ivan, seems to be in control of deadly creatures from the underworld. One thing Bakhong has no clue about is the fact that Ivan can change his appearance. He’s closer than Bakhong can ever imagine... SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W $9.99 HONEY MUSTARD VOLUME 2 Author: Ho-Kyung Yeo Ara is getting married...to Young-Woo! After signing the marriage certificate, the new couple moves to a new school and is given a tiny studio to live in by Young-Woo’s grandfather. However, Young-Woo decides that he and Ara should act like strangers, so he sleeps on the floor and refuses to eat what she cooks. How did this mess happen to Ara...especially when she is really in love with someone else? And what will Hanil–the one Ara really loves-do when he finds out? Key Selling Points: SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W $9.99 INITIAL D VOLUME 20 Author: Shuichi Shigeno Art By: Shuichi Shigeno Proving that passing Daiki was no fluke, Tak wins his race. Now itâ™s up to K.T. to keep up the momentum as he takes on Todo’s "Smiley" Sakai. They call the guy "Smiley" because in the heat of battle his face scrunches up into what might be deceptively described as a grin. Sakai’s smile quickly fades, though, when K.T. beats him in their race. After this defeat, a long absent member of the Todo team comes back to defend the team’s sullied reputation...a member so tough that even Kyle calls Ry to warn him. SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W $9.99 KINDAICHI CASE FILES, THE PLAYING THE FOOL Author: KANARI YOZABURO Art By: SATO FUMIYA An old friend writes to Hajime and invites him to stop by for a friendly visit. It turns out that his old friend Reika is now a well-known TV idol and during the course of their visit, Hajime and Miyuki meet many new people including Reika’s father, several reporters and a talent agent. But all is not as it seems as Reika’s father is blackmailed to keep a deep dark secret hidden or risk ruining his daughter’s career. SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W $9.99 KING OF HELL VOLUME 11 Author: RA IN-SOO Art By: KIM JAE-HWAN As the battle between the black and white martial arts sects continue, Majeh must put an end to the fighting⦠even if it means defeating every single one of them. However, the feuding among the fighters is going to have to stop as those orchestrating the battle between the two groups are revealed and an onslaught of âœinvincibleâ zombies is released upon the warriors. As old friends and enemies are resurrected as new opponents, will Majeh and the remaining warriors be able to overcome the challenge or join the ranks of the undead? SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W $9.99 REBIRTH VOLUME 16 Author: WOO Art By: WOO The battle between Millenear and Marlowe Midius begins. Despite the fact that Millenear can easily beat Midius, she uses the power of light, a dangerous magic, since she is no longer human but a vampire whose body is damned. Meanwhile, Grey tears through the competition as his next opponent is no match for him. Afterward, Desh faces of against Poison Ash. However, her attacks don’t faze him at all, forcing her to use her last resort... SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W $9.99 SAMURAI DEEPER KYO VOLUME 16 Author: AKIMINE KAMIJYO Art By: AKIMINE KAMIJYO Kyo and Hotaru are locked in a battle to the death at the first "Goyoumon." The two collide in a flame that will burn up both their bodies, and makes the ground tremble! Then Kyo’s ultimate technique, "Suzaku," rises up into the sky... SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W $9.99 SHAOLIN SISTERS: REBORN VOLUME 3 Author: TOSHIKI HIRANO Art By: NARUMI KAKINOUCHI Julin and Shouko continue their battle with Shino, and use the combined power of Julin’s bells and Shouko’s Bell of Darkness to soundly defeat him. As punishment for his failure the spectral Bai Wang drains Shino’s energy, bringing her one step closer to walking the world once more. As she also makes plans to seize Shouko’s Bell of Darkness, Seilin begins to awaken. Seilin and Julin both realizing this, agree that for the time being, they should say nothing to Kalin. The only problem is that Kalin has begun awakening as well... SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W $9.99 SNOW DROP VOLUME 11 Author: Choi Kyung-ah Art By: Choi Kyung-ah Hae-Gi and So-Na just cannot be apart and they decide to fight hard to keep their relationship together. However just as they redouble their resolve, a knife wielding Ko- Mo breaks into So-Na’s father’s room demanding an apology. Somehow, Co-Mo’s mother appears and falls to her knees pleading with him to stop. Although Ko-Mo–who can’t bear to see his mother on her knees–removes his knife from So-Na’s father’s throat, two people none-the-less end up in the hospital. Crack open this volume of Snow Drop to find out who! SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W $9.99 SUIKODEN III VOLUME 8 Author: Aki Shimizu Art By: Aki Shimizu Everything seems to be going smoothly when Hugo awakes, but the arrival of the Zexen Knights to the Grasslander’s base marks the first signs of trouble. Meanwhile, the strains between Chris and Hugoâ™s relationship are pushed deeper as questions about the relationship between Chris and the chieftain of the Lizard Clan brought to light. Nonetheless, they are forced to be comrades-at-arms and a bond may reduce the bad blood between the two when Chris confronts Hugo about her father. SC, 5x7, 180pgs, B&W $9.99 TRAMPS LIKE US VOLUME 7 Author: Yayoi Ogawa Art By: Yayoi Ogawa Sumire simply can’t get over Hasumi, but thankfully Momo’s always there for her. Is Sumire starting to fall for Momo? Meanwhile, when Sumire goes away on business, guess who shows up in Tokyo: Hasumi! As Hasumi anxiously awaits Sumire’s return, Sumire meets a woman at the Hong Kong office who has a child. And you’ll never guess whose child it is... SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W $9.99 VAMPIRE GAME VOLUME 13 Author: JUDAL Art By: JUDAL The danger and drama come to a head as Duzell and Ishtar escape from Mil Seii in the breathtaking climax of their darkest and most exciting adventure yet! Will the villainous Lassen and his evil cohorts Sharlen and Hume succeed in their quest to usurp the throne of Pheliosta from Ishtar? And what of Lailis and her former lover, Duzell? Is a romantic reunion in the cards? All the stops have been pulled out as the Mil Seii story arc concludes, and the world of Vampire Game will never be the same. 5” x 7 7/16”, 192 pgs, $9.99 INITIAL D VOLUME 14: EXTRA STAGE As usual Mako and Sayuki are racing on Mt. Usui. But Mako can’t concentrate on her driving because of the break up with Iketani. They both learn from Shingo that a team made of Lancer Evolutions called Emperor is targeting Usui now, to conquer the Gunma area. Will Mako and Sayuki be able to defeat the Evolution team? DVD $14.99 PSYCHIC ACADEMY BOX VOLUME 2 Author: Katsu Aki Limited Edition Bundle that includes volume 2 of the Psychic Academy Manga and volume 2 of the never-before-released anime on DVD. DVD $24.99 MADAGASCAR Author: Dreamworks Alex the Lion is the King of the urban jungle as the main attraction at New York’s Central Park. With his friends the Zebra, the Giraffe and the Hippo he lives a very happy life. Not content to leave well enough alone, his friend Marty the Zebra allows his curiousity to get the best of him and with the help of some penguins makes his escape onto the streets of New York SC, 5x7, 96pgs, FC $7.99 THE ULTIMATE BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER VOLUME 1 Author: Fox TOKYOPOP presents Buffy’s 100th episode as you’ve never seen it before–filled with behind-the-scenes photos, director and actor commentary, excerpts from the uncut script, and intricately designed stunts! In this chilling Cine-Manga adaptation of "The Gift," one of the most unforgettable and shocking episodes of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, the apocalypse is at hand in Sunnydale! Buffy must square off against a true god when Glory prepares to use Dawn to unleash all Hell on Earth. The only way to save the day is to kill Dawn–but Buffy refuses to harm her little sister, and the gang heads into battle knowing that some of them may not survive... SC, 5x7, 96pgs, FC $7.99 GREATEST STARS OF THE NBA: ALLEN IVERSON Author: TOKYOPOP Art By: NBA Allen Iverson has won the Rookie of the Year, been voted a NBA All Star 6 straight years and has twice been named the All-Star MVP. He has scored 40 points or more in 58 games and he has done it all for one team–the Philadelphia 76ers. Be prepared to take a journey through his exciting career and learn how he performs his patented moves in Cine-Manga’s newest Greatest Stars of the NBA book hosted by the illustrated T-Minus and Lil’ Hops. SC, 5x7, 96pgs, FC $7.99 GREATEST STARS OF THE NBA FUTURE GREATEST STARS OF THE NBA Author: TOKYOPOP Art By: NBA Future Greatest Stars of the NBA: Lebron James, Dwyane Wade and Carmelo Anthony. Lil’ Hops’ and T-Minus’ success has opened doors to them, in particular the doors to the NBA video vaults. The pair has been asked to put together the ultimate highlight reel for the NBA’s three best new players. Guess who? You got it! King James, the Flash and ’Melo finally get what they deserve...The Greatest Stars of the NBA treatment. Hops and T scour video from every game to bring you the best of these next generation of NBA superstar. SC, 5x7, 96pgs, FC $7.99 EARTHIAN VOLUME 1 Author: Yun Kouga Art By: Yun Kouga Unbeknowest to humans, angels walk among us. Save for the occasional annual angelic convention, they are scattered across the globe interacting with humans and their crises. Chihaya and Kagetsuya consistently find themselves in different parts of the world dealing with an array of characters and their hopeless problems. This seems to be the only source of their worries, until news arrives of a growing legion of fallen angels plagued by the "Black Cancer." What will happen when Chihaya and Kagetsuya are asked to find one of the feared Great Fallen Angels, Lord Seraphim? What is it about Chihaya that lands the Great Fallen Angel right at his doorstep? SC, 5x7, 408pgs, B&W $14.99 LOVE MODE VOLUME 1 Author: Yuki Shimizu Art By: Yuki Shimizu Sakashita Izumi, your typical straight high school student, gets into a sticky situation with a gay translator, Takamiya Katsura, when he gets mistaken for an escort! After a night of passion and romance, is Izumi developing feelings for another man? Izumi’s confusion and denial is catapulted into the stratosphere when Takamiya showers him with compliments and affection and talks of taking a vacation together. No worries, Izumi’s confusion is easy enough to remedy by a box of aphrodisiac-laced chocolates in this volume’s bonus chapter! SC, 5x7, 192pgs, FC $9.99 SHINOBU KOKORO: HIDDEN HEART Author: Temari Matsumoto The Ninja: A stealth fighter expertly trained in ancient Japanese martial arts. No man can resist his skill–until now! Follow the sizzling sessions with a young, innocent ninja- in-training as his master teaches him the secret methods of the clanâ¦with a little hands-on instruction! Meanwhile, two experienced shinobi take their relationship to new heights when a tragic separation leaves one of them caught between a rock and hard place. Filled with over-the-top âœaction,â boys in tight uniforms, and one very lascivious snow spirit, this romantic fantasy collection is one part passion, one part affection, and all heart. Shinobu Kokoro: Protecting the clan with some man-on-man! SC, 5x7, 192pgs, FC $9.99 MY LITTLE PONY: A VERY MINTY CHRISTMAS It’s Christmas time in Ponyville! The ponies put a glowing candy cane atop their Christmas tree so that Santa will find them. But when the candy cane accidentally breaks, it’s up to Minty to save Christmas. She goes looking for Santa… and finds the true meaning of Christmas! SC, 6x9, 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 TOP SHELF PRODUCTIONS 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. See Jeffrey Brown turn into a city-destroying giant! See James Kochalka slap Jeffrey silly with a disgusting mop. Discussing art and life has never been more action-packed, or funnier! SC, 5x5, 48pgs, B&W SRP: $4.95 BE A MAN #1 (NEW PRINTING) 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!" 5" x 7" format. MATURE THEMES 32pgs, B&W SRP: $3.00 STAR OF THE MONTH TOP SHELF CONVERSATIONS #1 by James Kochalka & Craig Thompson Two of Top Shelf's best cartoonists go head-to-head in this free-wheeling collaboration/argument, discussing art and religion, confronting each other, and playfully confronting God in one of the best comics "jams" ever set to paper. James Kochalka and Craig Thompson draw together, trading the pages back and forth, adding to each others drawings as the conversation turns in unexpected directions. A wild energy forms as their two drawing styles merge together. It's like a comics version of My Dinner with Andre, but with a giant killer octopus! (MAY042962) SC, 5x5, 40pgs, B&W SRP: $4.95 AEIOU GN by Jeffrey Brown Originally printed as a limited edition with hand drawn covers, Top Shelf presents the final chapter of Jeffrey Brown's so-called "Girlfriend Trilogy." AEIOU (Any Easy Intimacy) continues to explore the subtleties of relationships explored in Clumsy and Unlikely, concentrating this time on the differences between knowing and loving someone, invoking the reader's relationship with the book as a parallel to being involved with someone. The story is told with Brown's trademark expressive drawings and juxtaposition of humor and heartache. (APR053183) SC, 4x6, 224pgs, B&W SRP: $12.00 ********************************************************************** SUPER F$$$$$S #2 by James Kochalka SuperDan and his sidekick Percy are lost in Dimension Zero, which is a pretty boring place if you're invulnerable like SuperDan. Unfortunately, Percy is not invulnerable at all, and it's killing him. Meanwhile, back on Earth, the rest of the team is busy trying to spy on each other in the shower, protecting their soda from mysterious attackers, and converting to Christianity. Do they have to cuss so much? Yeah, they do. 8" x 8" format. MATURE THEMES 24pgs, FC SRP: $5.00 OFFERED AGAIN O/A SUPER F$$$$$S #1 by James Kochalka No, it's not a sex book! The Super F*****s are the baddest teenage superhero team around, and everybody wants to join. They live in a big club-house, play video games on their state-of-the-art supercomputer, smoke their teammate Grotus' slime drippings, and fight amongst themselves like cats and dogs. Would-be heroes are lining up outside the door for a chance to try-out for a spot on this elite team. But why must they incessantly keep ringing the doorbell? The try-outs aren't until tomorrow! Somebody's got to stop them! This book is outrageously funny, vibrantly colored, and out of control. Just like America. 8" x 8" format. MATURE THEMES 32pgs, FC SRP: $7.00 TOP THAT! PUBLISHING USA TOP THAT! PUZZLE ADVENTURE #4: AZTEC MADNESS by David Holzer & custardfish When the skate-mad Metroplex Crew witness a robbery at the museum, its the beginning of a mysterious Aztec adventure for the intrepid gang. Solve the puzzles within and help the crew as they embark on another of their crazy adventures. NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops. SC, 8x6, 16pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 TOP THAT! PUZZLE ADVENTURE #5: SHADOW ON THE WALL by David Holzer & custardfish The skate-man Metroplex Crew decide to stage their own skate event but, as always, get caught up in the middle of another mystery. Who is the Shadow on the Wall? Who stole the skete boards? And will the gang be able to prove their innocence? Solve the puzzles within and help the crew as they embark on another of their crazy adventures. NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops. SC, 8x6, 16pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 TOP THAT! PUZZLE ADVENTURE #6: CELTIC DOUBLE CROSS by David Holzer & custardfish The skate-man Metroplex Crew find themselves transported to another time and place. Where are they? What is the significance of the Celtic Double Cross? Will they ever get home again? Solve the puzzles within and help the crew as they embark on another of their crazy adventures. NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops. SC, 8x6, 16pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 TOWN O CRAZIES TOWN O' CRAZIES VOLUME 3 by Various This 80-page collabortion of completely self-published and advertisement free art runs the entire spectrum. From Tien Pham heart warming love story “The Ninja Of Market Street”, to Harper Jatens high octane adrenalin pumping “Drag Strippers” not to mention the extremely disturbing world of Jon Wayshak’s contributions “My Life”, “The Masked Bandit” and “Life in The Garden of Second AD." In addition to all this there is a fantastic story from Russ Manning Award-winner Jerome Opeña (of the Dark Horse’s Lone series). Mora from Paul Harmon (which is now a series from Image), and Nathan Stapley’s hilarious story “Torment.” And if this is not enough, there are color cover illustrations from Lee Ballard and Doug Cunningham, both award-winning illustrators with international reputations. MATURE THEMES SC, 8x11, 80pgs, B&W SRP: $6.95 TWOMORROWS PUBLISHING THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD: THE ART OF JIM APARO SC For a generation of comic-book readers, Jim Aparo is considered the greatest Batman artist of them all. Aparo together with Batman, made a team worthy of the title, The Brave and the Bold. But while the Batman team-up book was where fans could most commonly find Aparo’s work, he first made his name on such series as Aquaman, the controversial Spectre, and the mysterious Phantom Stranger, and is considered by many to be the definitive artist for each. Now, Scott Beatty along with Eric Nolen-Weathington turn the Bat Signal onto the life and work of one of comics’ finest: Jim Aparo. From his time in the world of advertising art, through the heyday of the ’70s, and beyond the death of Robin, Aparo’s career is finally given the attention it so richly deserves. The book is lavishly illustrated with Aparo’s work — including many rare and previously- unpublished pieces. Introduction by award-winning comic book artist, Alan Davis! SC, 8x11, 128pgs, B&W SRP: $15.95 MR. MONSTER /CRAZY HIP GROOVY MONSTER BUNDLE by Various First, there’s Pete Von Sholly’s spoof of old monster mags, Crazy Hip Groovy Go-Go Way Out Monsters. Add to that the 136-page trade paperback Mr. Monster: His Books of Forbidden Knowledge, Volume #0, featuring 12 tales of Doc Stearn, plus 30 all-new pages by Michael T. Gilbert, and much more! Set (x3) SRP: $19.00 OFFERED AGAIN O/A THE WARREN COMPANION HC (UNSIGNED EDITION) by Various This book covers the entire history of the company from 1956 to 1983, examining all the titles including Creepy, Eerie, Vampirella, Blazing Combat, Help!, and The Spirit. Including the most definitive checklist ever compiled on the company, this tome also features a new painted cover by Alex Horley. Also featuring new articles on Richard Corben, Frank Frazetta, Steve Ditko and interviews with Bernie Wrightson, Jim Warren, Will Eisner, Neal Adams, Gene Colan. HC, 8x11, 288pgs, B&W SRP: $39.95 MARK EVANIER'S POV BUNDLE by Mark Evanier & Sergio Aragonés Mark Evanier’s been writing his weekly “POV” column for years, and we’re proud to offer all three collections as an exclusive bundle! Collect Evanier’s best essays and commentaries about the comics industry and its practitioners, plus new essays and new illustrations and covers by his Groo collaborator and MAD artist Sergio Aragonés! Set (x3) SRP: $34.00 STAR OF THE MONTH MODERN MASTERS VOLUME 5: JOSE LUIS GARCIA-LOPEZ SC The latest volume of the Modern Masters series looks at the life and work of one of today’s top comic-book artists, José Luis García-López. A master of anatomy, composition, and storytelling, he not only astounds his readers, but his peers as well. His work on DC’s “Big Three” — Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman — has earned García-López the title of Modern Master. Modern Masters Volume 5: José Luis García- López is composed of an extensive, career-spanning interview, lavishly illustrated with rare and unpublished art, as well as a large sketchbook section. (APR053191) SC, 8x11, 128pgs, PC SRP: $14.95 ********************************************************************** UDON ENTERTAINMENT STREET FIGHTER II #0 by Ken Siu-Chong, Alvin Lee, & Espen Grundetjern UDON's Street Fighter series comes back swinging this October as a part of Street Fighter Month! The fan-favorite comic returns with an introductory jumping-on point for new readers and sets the stage for the full relaunch of Street Fighter II #1 next month. Street Fighter II #0 tells the tale of Ryu from his childhood training with Ken, the murder of his martial arts master, Gouken. His journey to exact retribution upon his master's murderer, Akuma. Through his worldwide quest, Ryu will face fighters from different disciplines world and also a dark, vengeful power welling within him that Gouken's death stirred. 32pgs, FC MSRP: $1.99 STREET FIGHTER: AKUMA 8-INCH BUST Street Fighter (SF) Month continues with a brand new addition to UDON's lin eof collector's busts. This month features the most popular villian in the SF universe — Akuma! With every ounce of of his dark power captured in this expertly sculpted and ultra-detailed bust, Ryu's arch-nemesis never look so intimidating! Standing 8" tall, each piece is individually hand cast and painted, and is limited to 2,500 pieces. (CAUT: 4) Bust MSRP: $49.99 EXALTED #1 by Gala Ferriere, Jim Zubkavich, Noi Sackda, Greg Boychuk, & Roberto Campus A young Kidale is anointed with the power of a reincarnated Solar Exalted and becomes the catalyst for conflict and heroism in the glittering glass city of Chiaroscuro. In a world where the gods have turned their attention away from mankind and incredibly powerful exalts stride forth to remake Creation in their image, legends will be forged and sacrifices will be made. REGULAR COVER—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.49 POWER FOIL EDITION—32pgs, FC SRP: PI STREET FIGHTER: ETERNAL CHALLENGE TP—UDON EDITION In celebration of Street Fighter's 15th Anniversary, Udon Entertainment is proud to announce the arrival of the long awaited English translation of Street Fighter: Eternal Challenge! Direct from Capcom Japan, Eternal Challenge is the official, definitive resource for art, information and all things Street Fighter! With unprecedented detail and rare images, Eternal Challenge gives English-reading fans, for the first time, an in-depth retrospective on the legendary Street Fighter franchise from Street Fighter I to Street Fighter III: Third Strike. SC, 8x11, 304pgs, FC SRP: $34.99 VANGUARD PRODUCTIONS THE FAMOUS MONSTER MOVIE ART OF BASIL GOGOS SC The Famous Monster Movie Art of Basil Gogos is a celebration of the career of the acknowledged master of monster art. To many fans of classic horror movies, the name Basil Gogos is as familiar as that of Boris Karloff, Bela Lugosi or Vincent Price. Gogos' paintings are as iconic as his subjects. His original Famous Monsters cover paintings are highly sought-after and are in the collections of many filmmakers and rock stars on whom he made a lasting impression. This long-overdue retrospective features high- quality, color reproductions of many of his most famous paintings as well as many previously unpublished works. Also features Gogos' men's adventure magazine, paperback book art, movie posters, album covers and a career-spanning interview. Intro by rock star, movie director and horror collector Rob Zombie. (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x11, 160pgs, FC SRP: $24.95 WALLY'S WORLD This is no mystery club thriller, but the gut wrenching illustrated biography of legendary cartoonist-illustrator Wallace Wood who died an early death on the outskirts of Hollywood. Within the world of pop-art, Wood was revered as a rebel genius who inspired a generation, including "underground" cartoonists Robert Crumb, Bill Griffith,and Art Spiegelman. Wood rose to the pentacle of pop-culture stardom as one of America's top humorists, and MAD magazine's first star artist. Wood was also sought out to collaborate with pop-art maestro Peter Max; animated filmmaker Ralph Bakshi; Marvel comics creators Stan Lee and Jack Kirby; and Pulitzer Prize winner Jules Feiffer, among others. Journalist Steve Starger and historian J. David Spurlock tell a concise but sweeping tale of Wood’s life and times, supply critical examination of Wood's work, publish never-before-seen Wood drawings and photos, and offer a brisk and colorful history of the comic book industry and the American century from the Depression through the early 1980s. Also available as a Hardcover w/Portfolio. (CAUT: 4) HARDCOVER—HC, 8x11, 192pgs, FC SRP: $34.95 DELUXE HARDCOVER W/PORTFOLIO—HC, 8x11, 192pgs, FC SRP: $49.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A STEVE DITKO: SPACE WARS 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. HARDCOVER—100pgs, B&W SRP: $34.95 SOFTCOVER—7x10, 100pgs, B&W SRP: $16.95 ********************************************************************** VIPER COMICS DEAD @ 17: PROTECTORATE #1 by Alex Hamby, Benjamin Hall, & Marlena Hall You know how it ends. Now, learn how it all began in this all-new prequel to the hit series Dead @ 17! In the war between Heaven and Hell, it is mankind who now has possession of a great weapon. The Book of Bolabogg carries within its flesh bindings the secrets of all creation and possibly the means to destroy the demon himself. When it is discovered in the small quaint town of Darlington Hills, it brings with it an unspeakable evil that will forge the destines of a group of men who may be Earth's last, best hope. Caught in the middle is young Grace True, whose life will forever be changed by an escalating conflict beyond her control. MATURE THEMES 32pgs, FC (1 of 3) SRP: $2.95 DEAD @ 17: ROUGH CUT VOLUME 3 TP by Various Return to the world of Nara, Hazy, and the rest in Dead@17 Universe. Featuring all new stories by some of comics' hottest new talent, like Raven Gregory (The Gift), Jake Black (Smallville), Ben Hall (Rough Cut 1 and 2), Otis Frampton (Oddly Normal), and Nicc Balce (Random Encounter). Plus, learn about Nara's future as series creator Josh Howard contributes an all new tale set after the events of Revolution #4. MATURE THEMES SC, 7x10, 64pgs, B&W SRP: $4.95 THE MIDDLEMAN #4 by Javier Grillo-Marxuach & Les McClaine The circle closes as the first chapter in the epic, yet hauntingly personal saga of The Middleman ends in a hail of gunfire and bananas. Will Wendy endure captivity at the hands of the mad parlophone ape known only as “The Big Boss?” Will, The Middleman survive a climactic showdown at the city zoo? Will Wendy forget her conceited jerk of a boyfriend and overcome her painter’s block? All your questions will be answered — and your answers will be questioned — in this climactic, arc-ending issue of The Middleman! 32pgs, B&W (4 of 4) SRP: $2.95 VIZ MEDIA LLC SHOJO BEAT VOLUME 1 #6 DEC. 2005 VIZ Media's new monthly manga magazine, Shojo Beat offers vast quantities of serialized shojo manga appearing in the United States for the first time. In addition to tons of beautiful artwork and compelling storylines from well- known manga creators, Shojo Beat offers quality editorial on Japanese trends, art, news, fashion, and culture, plus interviews, how-tos, and more! Shojo Beat is a hip, fun, informative read that will appeal to newbies and manga fans alike. Rating: T+ (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands Magazine, 7x10, 300pgs, PC SRP: $5.99 SHONEN JUMP #36 DEC. 2005 THE WORLD'S MOST POPULAR MANGA! One of the world's biggest comics, containing the original manga versions of some of the most popular anime ever made! Each issue includes tons of full-color information about toys, TCGs, video games and anime, plus amazing manga stories! NARUTO: Sakura vs. Ino - their claws are out! YU- GI-OH!: MILLENNIUM WORLD: Can Yugi and his friends defeat the evil Bakura?! ONE PIECE: Will Nami turn her back on Luffy and his crew? SHAMAN KING: Is Tao Ren on Yoh's side now? YUYU HAKUSHO: Team Toguro is back and set on destroying Team Urameshi! HIKARU NO GO: Hikaru's struggles to become an insei professional Go player continue. PLUS: Extra holiday features, NARUTO and ONE PIECE anime coverage, and exclusive manga sneak preview! Rating: T (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 7x10, 328pgs, PC SRP: $4.99 DR. SLUMP VOLUME 4 TP by Akira Toriyama A horrible one-eyed monster attacks Penguin Village, but when Arale comes to the rescue the cops get even more nervous! And the author of Dr. Slump himself pays a visit and challenges the villagers to a game of "kick the can." The prize? Mr. Toriyama will draw whatever the winner wants! Rating: T (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $7.99 THE KNIGHTS OF THE ZODIAC VOLUME 12 TP by Masami Kurumada The Bronze Knights have penetrated to the innermost palace of Sanctuary, where the last and most dangerous Gold Knight awaits their challenge. To avenge his master, Shun volunteers to face Aphodite, the Pisces Knight, alone. But both Seiya and Shun fall victim to Aphodite's treacherous Demon Rose attacks. Beyond the final palace waits the elusive Master of Sanctuary, but who is the mysterious, masked Master? What are his true plans for the Knights? Rating: T (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 5x7, 184pgs, B&W SRP: $7.95 LEGENDZ VOLUME 3 GN by Rin Hirai & Makoto Haruno Ken and his rival Kaoruko recover the mysterious crystal that will prove her scientist father isn't a crackpot. But Leo, the ringmaster of the Legendz Carnival, has other ideas and will do anything to get his hands on it. Their explosive duel finally releases the true power of the Golden Soul Figure, but will it be enough to stop the forces of darkness?! Rating: A (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 5x7, 224pgs, B&W SRP: $7.99 STARS OF THE MONTH LEGENDZ GN'S by Rin Hirai, Art by Makoto Haruno What if scientists discovered that mythical creatures like mermaids, dragons, and werewolves actually do exist? Better yet, what if any kid could raise them and train them to play the ultimate role-playing game? Welcome to the world of "Legendz," where master trainer Ken Kazaki and his loyal Wind Dragon are about to turn fantasy into reality! A (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands VOLUME 1 (DEC042937)—SC, 5x7, 208pgs, B&W SRP: $7.99 VOLUME 2 (MAR053267)—SC, 208pgs, B&W SRP: $7.99 ********************************************************************** PRINCE OF TENNIS VOLUME 10 GN by Takeshi Konomi In preparation for the City Tournament, Seishun Academy's team captain Kunimitsu Tezuka decides to hold intra-squad games. Ryoma is pitted against Shusuke, and Ryoma wastes no time in putting on the pressure against his teammate. But with his tenacious strategy known as "Higuma Otoshi," Shusuke's got a few tricks of his own.... Rating: A (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 5x7, 184pgs, B&W SRP: $7.95 RUROUNI KENSHIN VOLUME 20 TP by Nobuhiro Watsuki Deep in the Japanese countryside, far from the gore-spattered streets of the capital, a man who never knew what happiness was begins a new life as husband to a woman who claims to have nowhere else to go. If a man cannot fight to protect the woman he loves, what will become of the nation? Can one woman alone be enough to hold back the madness? Rating: T+ (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $7.95 WHISTLE! VOLUME 8 TP by Daisuke Higuchi Sho finds out a secret about Tatsuya's family that not even he knows! Soon the conflict of interest turns into a conflict on the field. Matching the stormy moods on the team, the weather takes a turn for the worse, and Josui's players must overcome muddy fields and bad attitudes if they hoope to achieve victory in the most important game of the district tournament! Rating: A (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 5x7, 208pgs, B&W SRP: $7.99 YU-GI-OH! DUELIST VOLUME 10 TP by Kazuki Takahashi Trapped inside the Black Crown Game Store by his family's sworn enemy, Yugi must win a game of "Dungeon Dice Monsters" or lose the Millennium Puzzle forever! Then, a mysterious Egyptian woman comes to Japan with a strange prophecy. But Ishizu Ishtar has come to deliver more than information. "The God of the Obelisk" is one of the three most powerful cards in the world...and she's giving it to Seto Kaiba! Rating: T (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $7.95 DEATH NOTE VOLUME 2 TP by Tsugumi Ohba & Takeshi Obata Light thinks he's put an end to his troubles with the FBI by using the Death Note to kill off the FBI agents working the case in Japan! But one of the agents has a fiancée who used to work in the Bureau, and now she's uncovered information that could lead to Light's capture. Also, L has emerged from the shadows to work directly with the task force headed by Light's father. With people pursuing him from every direction, will Light get caught in the conflux? Rating: T+ (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $7.99 BOBOBO BO BO-BO VOLUME 1 by Yoshio Sawai In the year 300X, the cruel Emperor Tsuru Tsururina has mandated the hunting of all hair in the Maruhage Empire. But a single man rises to the occasion and takes a stand against this violation of human hair rights. Bo-bobo, master of Fist of the Nose Hair, uses the prehensile hairs of his shnoz to most lethal ends. Follow the nonsensical adventures of Bo-bobo and his sentient sidekick snacks as they lead their hilarious rebellion against the Empire. Rating: T+ (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 5x7, 256pgs, B&W SRP: $7.99 HUNTER X HUNTER VOLUME 5 TP by Yoshihiro Togashi Gon's new friend Killua may have run away from home, but that doesn't mean his family is willing to let him leave. Killua's parents sen his older brother Illumi to keep an eye on him during the Hunter Exam, and now Illumi has convinced Killua to return to the family business of assassination. Gon is convinced that Killua must have been brainwashed, and sets out with Leorio and Kurapika to make an intervention. Rating: T+ (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $7.99 I'S VOLUME 4 GN by Masakazu Katsura Ichitaka's birthday is around the corner and there's only one thing he wants: his beloved Iori — wearing nothing but a ribbon and a smile. Sadly, that won't be happening anytime soon. Ichitaka will settle for an evening on the town with Iori, but his childhood-friend Itsuki shows up and totally ruins the mood. Rating: T+ (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $7.99 ULTIMATE MUSCLE VOLUME 9 GN by Yudetamago Travel bak in time to the golden age of the Muscle League, when King Muscle and Terryman were the greatest wrestlers in the galaxy, and, to the disappointment of rasslin' fans everywhere, the best of friends... in public. Their only fight has been a closely- guarded secret... until now! That's all very well and good, you may say, but what about Kid Muscle? Isn't anything interesting happening to the hero of our story? Only an interstellar death match, my friend. Rating: T+ (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 5x7, 216pgs, B&W SRP: $7.95 Action Graphic Novels ALL-NEW TENCHI MUYO VOLUME 7 TP by Hitoshi Okudo When a girl named Yae is paralyzed by a car accident, she channels her energy into art and dreams of becoming an illustrator. When she catches a glimpse of Tsunami, the Masaki shrine's resident tree spirit, Yae gets a brilliant idea for a children's book. But can Sasami allow Yae to terr her story... and risk exposing the secrets of Tenchi and all his otherworldly friends? Rating: T (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 5x7, 184pgs, B&W SRP: $8.95 STARS OF THE MONTH BATTLE ANGEL ALITA: LAST ORDER VOLUME 6 TP by Yukito Kishiro Competing in the rigged Z.O.T. Tournament in hopes of rescuing her friend Lou's brain from enslavement as a computer component, lovely cyborg Alita is locked into a battle to the death with a vampire! Also, Master hacker Ping's alliance with Alita pays off; mad scientist Desty Nova makes a reappearance; and an encounter with strangers raises a disturbing possibility about Alita's mysterious past... Rating: T+ (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 BATTLE ANGEL ALITA: LAST ORDER TPS by Yukito Kishiro Master manga creator Yukito Kishiro brings back his most celebrated character, cyborg sweetheart Battle Angel Alita. If you're a longtime fan, prepare to meet Kishiro's latest bevy of bizarre and tormented characters, as well as revisit many of your favorite friends and foes in a post-apocalyptic universe where nothing is as it seems. VOLUME 1 (STAR19359)—SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W $9.95 VOLUME 2 (STAR19805)—SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W $9.95 VOLUME 3 (DEC032740)—SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W $9.95 VOLUME 4 (JUL043276)—SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W $9.95 VOLUME 5 (JAN053081)—SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W $9.95 CASE CLOSED! VOLUME 8 GN by Gosho Aoyama Conan enters a mystery contest where he must be the first to discover the true identity of the Night Baron. But the contest turns into a real-life murder. Later, Rachel's high school teacher is about to get married. But the wedding bells stop ringing when someone tries to murder the beautiful bride. All the clues are there, can you figure out whodunit before Conan does? Rating: T+ (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 STARS OF THE MONTH CASE CLOSED! GNS by Gosho Aoyama High-school mystery fan Shin'ichi Kudo is actually one of his high school's best minds, but he gets his reality checks from his childhood friend and almost-girlfriend Ran Mori. Nothing can keep Shin'ichi from a case, until he follows a suspicious man into a park, is accosted from behind and fed a strange chemical which renders him unconscious. When he awakens, he has been transformed into a puny grade schooler! (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands VOLUME 1 (JUN042901)—SC, 5x7, 184pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 VOLUME 2 (AUG043126)—SC, 5x7, 184pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 VOLUME 3 (OCT043068)—SC, 5x7, 184pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 VOLUME 4 (DEC042955)—SC, 5x7, 184pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 VOLUME 5 (FEB053139)—SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 CHEEKY ANGEL VOLUME 9 GN by Hiroyuki Nishimori Megumi's best friend Miki has been pressured to marry a cad named Takao to appease her heartbroken grandfather, but Megumi and her loony posse create a diversion to prevent the wedding from taking place. Meanwhile, Megumi's mother arrives from overseas and demands to meet all of Megumi's male friends. What could her secret purpose be in scrutinizing each of them? Rating: T+ (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST VOLUME 4 TP by Hiromu Arakawa Edward Elric's battle at the alchemical lab ends in disaster. As Edward recovers from his wounds, his brother Alphonse broods over the question that has gnawed at him since his fight with Number 66: is he nothing but a lifeless metal shell? As the depths of the Philosophers Stone conspiracy become apparent, Lieutenant Colonel Maes Hughes makes a startling discovery… (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 KEKKAISHI VOLUME 3 GN by Yellow Tanabe By night, junior high student Yoshimori Sumimura is a "kekkaishi"- a demon-hunter who specializes in creating magical barriers around his prey. By day, Yoshimori's got some other demons to battle: an addiction to sweets and a seriously crotchety grandfather! Yoshimori's pretty 16-year-old neighbor and childhood friend, Tokine Yukimura, is also a kekkaishi, but their families are feuding over who is the "true practitioner" of the art. Rating: T (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 STARS OF THE MONTH KEKKAISHI VOLUME 1 GN by Yellow Tanabe A modern-day Romeo and Juliet, skilled in the art of the "kekkaishi," fight against their families' bitter rivalry and a gaggle of monsters and ghosts on the loose! By day, 14-year- old Yoshimori Sumimura is just a regular kid going to junior high school, but by night he is a "kekkaishi," or demon-fighter who specializes in generating magical barriers around his prey before making them disappear. His neighbor is 16-year-old Tokine Yukimura, who is also a kekkaishi! Together they share the knowledge of their ancient art and their nights battling beings from the netherworld. Sounds fun, but their families don't get along, because each believes themselves to be the "true practitioners" of the art of the kekkaishi. Will Yoshimori and Tokine friendship overcome their families' ancient rivalry? And will they be able to stop the frog-demon that's threatening their school?! Their exciting adventures and magical battles begin in this volume! T Rating (FEB053151) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 MARS VOLUME 4 GN by Nobuyuki Anzai While it's true that Ginta is having the time of his life in MÄR Heaven, what's happening to those he left behind in the "real world"? With both her husband and now her son gone, Ginta's mother is beside herself with grief. Meanwhile, Ginta and his motley crew, having just dubbed themselves "MÄR," depart for the main continent, and come up against the fearsome boss of the Bandit Guild! Rating: T (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $7.99 NO NEED FOR TENCHI VOLUME 5 TP (2ND EDITION) by Hitoshi Okuda As Tenchi and the gang head out to rescue Hsahi's father, master woodcutter Takebe, from the clutches of his rival Tatetsuki, litte do they suspect that mind control is behind the plot... or that they're soon to meet the mysterious Yume, the mind behind the mind! Well, Washu knows, of course... but she thinks there's some knowledge her friends aren't ready for! Rating: T (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 5x7, 176pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 RANMA 1/2 VOLUME 21 TP (2ND EDITION) by Rumiko Takahashi Panyhose Taro's back, and so is his thirst for vengeance- thirst he plans to quench by dunking in some water from the "Spring of Drowned Pious Man," so Panythose Taro can get his name changed back to something he won't be embarassed to tell pretty girls. Unfortunately, that water isn't the water he thinks it is, it's worse... twice as worse! One Happosai is bad enough- is the world ready for two? Rating: T+ (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 RANMA 1/2 VOLUME 32 TP by Rumiko Takahashi Akane's got a secret- a brand- new bra, waiting to be tried on. But Happosai's gotten to it first, and has already tried to squeeze Ranma into it. When a well- meaning Ranma suggests that Akane's chest size may in fact be shrinking, a disappointed Akane becomes enraged, and is hard-pressed to decide how best to use barbells: to pump up her chest, or bust up Ranma's face! Rating: T+ (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 STARS OF THE MONTH RAHXEPHON GN First Time offered in Previews. Previously offered in Previews Update #650. Tokyo citizen Ayato Kamina's life is about to undergo a drastic change. MU agents in dark suits attempt to kidnap both him and his childhood friend Reika, and a sassy Terra operative brings him face-to-face with the mythical giant robot RahXephon — a force he alone has the ability to control. With everything he has ever known to be true falling to pieces around him, Ayato resolves to fight the MU and protect Reika at any cost. T+ Rating (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands VOLUME 1 (OCT048059)—SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 VOLUME 2 (OCT048060)—SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 VOLUME 3 (JAN053096)—SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 Books THE ART OF FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST by Hiromu Arakawa Translated faithfully from the Japanese edition, this coffee table book contains all the Fullmetal Alchemist color artwork by manga artist Hiromu Arakawa from 2001 to 2003. The Art of Fullmetal Alchemist contains over 90 pages of gorgeous painted illustrations. Rating: T (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 8x11, 96pgs, FC SRP: $19.99 RUROUNI KENSHIN: PROFILES by Nobuhiro Watsuki Now, for the first time in English, get the facts on your favorite rurouni in one comprehensive volume. If you thought you knew everything about Nobuhiro Watsuki's Rurouni Kenshin, think again. Into the bustling streets of Tokyo, the capital of Japan and epicenter of the Meiji Restoration, enters Himura Kenshin, a rurouni or "wanderer." (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 8x11, 200pgs, PC SRP: $14.99 STEAMBOY ANI-MANGA VOLUME 1 TP by Katsuhiro Otomo Experience Katsuhiro Otomo's film Steamboy in this spectacular and immersive full- color ani-manga. The highly anticipated anime production from the director of Akira is set in an alternate historical London in 1866 where competing inventors create every possible weapon and contraption powered by the steam — and the imagination. The film which demonstrated Otomo's unique story-telling and illustrative artistry finds new voice in this book where readers can explore the steam universe and return for new discoveries. Rating: T (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 188pgs, FC SRP: $19.99 Ghibli Library HOWL'S MOVING CASTLE FILM COMICS VOLUME 4 TP by Hayao Miyazaki With the Royal Sorcerer hot on their heels, Howl moves house and Sophie finds herself back where she started, in her family's hat shop. But she isn't the same plain and timid Sophie ¯ she's been cursed, chased, and even fallen in love with an infamous wizard! Now her new strength will be tested as the war breaks out in the skies above town and Howl's life is threatened by mysterious magic! Rating: A (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 5x7, 176pgs, FC SRP: $9.99 THE ART OF MY NEIGHBOR, TOTORO A generous collection of concept sketches, fully rendered character and background drawings, paintings and cell images! Meet the well-loved animation’s principal characters and read interviews and comments with the production staff. Rating: None (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands HC, 8x11, 176pgs, FC SRP: $29.99 MY NEIGHBOR, TOTORO PICTURE BOOK by Hayao Miyazaki Eleven-year-old Satsuki and her sassy little sister Mei have moved to the country to be closer to their ailing mother. While their father is working, the girls explore their sprawling old house and the forest and fields that surround it. Soon, Satsuki and Mei discover Totoro, a magical forest spirit who takes them on fantastic adventures through the trees and the clouds-and teaches them a lesson about trusting one another. Rating: A (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 112pgs, FC SRP: $14.99 STARS OF THE MONTH MY NEIGHBOR, TOTORO TP'S by Hayao Miyazaki Eleven year old Satsuki and her sassy little sister Mei are overjoyed about moving into a historic country house with their dad - but the girls don't realize what a delightful adventure that awaits them there. While exploring their sprawling home and the beautiful rural area that surrounds it, Satsuki and Mei meet Granny, a sweet old woman, and her timid grandson Kanta. They also experience first hand the magic of the Soot Sprites, mysterious creatures that live in the walls, and discover a huge camphor tree that just might be enchanted... (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands VOLUME 1 (SEP043007)—SC, 5x7, 152pgs, FC SRP: $9.99 VOLUME 2 (OCT043091)—SC, 5x7, 152pgs, FC SRP: $9.99 VOLUME 3 (OCT043092)—SC, 5x7, 152pgs, FC SRP: $9.99 VOLUME 4 (NOV043058)—SC, 5x7, 152pgs, FC SRP: $9.99 Shojo Graphic Novels CERES' CELESTIAL LEGEND VOLUME 13 TP by Yuu Watase Escorted about the facilities of the C-Project laboratories like the prize Mikage breeding- stock she is, Ceres taunts the monomaniacal Kagami with the existence of Toya's child, thriving inside her. An outraged Kagami tries to kill Ceres, but will another's sacrifice be enough to protect this "First Mother" of all Celestial Maidens? Rating: T+ (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 THE DESCENDANTS OF DARKNESS VOLUME 8 GN by Yoko Matsushita Tsuzuki and Hisoka are still caught up in the hooro at the university as the evil Dr. Muraki's diabolical cloning experiments continue. Muraki has joined forces with a modern-day Frankenstein in order to resurrect an old enemy and exact revenge. When Tsuzuki ties to interfere, Muraki takes his mind and body captive. Can Hisoka rescue his partner from the doctor's clutches before Tsuzuki destroys them all? Rating: T+ (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 5x7, 184pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 DOUBT VOLUME 5 GN by Izumi Kaneyoshi During a trip to her boyfriend So's beach house, Ai learns that his parents are pushing him to break up with Ai and date Sakurako, a girl they've chosen because of her family connections. Could he really cave-in to his parents' demands? And will Ai's anxiety over losing her beau- along with peer pressure- force her to "go all the way" before she's ready? Rating: T+ (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 FROM FAR AWAY VOLUME 7 GN by Kyoko Hikawa Transported into a fantastical world of high adventure, a confused and frightened teenager discovers she holds a prophetcipower that will awaken a new epoch of staggering uncertainty. Even with such infinite power, Noriko still relies on the help of her faithful companion, a wandering swordsman named Izark, to protect her. But cruel circumstances beyond his control are now tearing him away from Noriko. Rating: T (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 5x7, 184pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 HERE IS GREENWOOD VOLUME 7 GN by yukie nasu When Kazuya Hasukawa's older brother married the girl Kazuya loves, he fled to the ivy- walled Ryokuto Academy, where he was sure life would be simpler. Was he ever wrong! Assigned to Greenwood Dormitory, the school's haven fo eccentrics, Kazuya has become the plaything of golden boys Shinobu Tezuka and Mitsuru Ikeda, who devote their leisure time to ensuring that his stay at Ryokuto is anything but relaxing! Rating: T++ (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 5x7, 224pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 PLEASE SAVE MY EARTH VOLUME 13 TP by Saki Hiwatari Are the woes of the present meant to be endured for the promise of a better future or to atone for past wrongs? In a captivating epic of love, fate and faith, seven young people must struggle with this spirituall puzzle as their alien past lives threaten the future. Rating: T+ (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 RED RIVER VOLUME 9 GN by Chi Shinohara Prince Kail, a young warrior and sorcerer, and Yuri, a modern-day teen, were thrown together when evil Queen Nakia drew Yuri across time and space into the ancient Hittite Empire. Whe it's the season of the North Star, Prince Kail has the power to send Yuri home. But the evil queen's plan to murder them both- and their growing feelings for one another- keeps getting in the way! Rating: T+ (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 W JULIET VOLUME 7 GN by Emura Makoto's doting sister Tsubaki finds out that Makoto hasn't kept his sceret from Ito! She threatens to tell Makoto's father unless Makoto and Ito's homeroom can win a school competition. Then Makoto accompanies the entire Miura household to their ancestral home to meet Ito's eccentric, sharp-witted grandmother. Little does Ito know that her past will catch up with her there... literally! Rating: T (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 5x7, 208pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 Shojo Beat Graphic Novels THE BEAUTY IS THE BEAST VOLUME 1 TP by Tomo Matsumoto When bubbly eleventh-grader Eimi Yamashita finds out that her parents must relocate for work, she strikes out on her own and moves into a dormitory for girls. Little does Eimi suspect the exciting romantic adventures that await her there! Rating: T (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 5x7, 184pgs, B&W SRP: $8.99 FUSHIGI YUGI: GENBU KAIDEN VOLUME 2 TP by Yuu Watase This exciting prequel to VIZ's best-selling fantasy series Fushigi Yugi tells the story of the very first priestess of "The Four Gods"- the Priestess of Genbu! When schoolgirl Takiko Okuda attempts to destroy her father's translation of "The Universe of the Four Gods," she is instead literally sucked intor the story, becoming the Priestess of Genbu in an epic journey to find the seven Celestial Warriors! Rating: T+ (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $8.99 OURAN HIGH SCHOOL HOST CLUB VOLUME 3 TP by Bisco Hatori It's summer break, and the Host Club crew head to the beach, dragging our reluctant heroine with them. When Haruhi stands up to some local bullies and gets tossed into the ocean, Tamaki, the Host Club King, rescues her. But afterward, he's so mad that he won't speak to her until she apologizes. Only nobody, including Haruhi, can figure out what she has to be sorry for! Rating: T (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $8.99 ULTRA MANIAC VOLUME 3 TP by Wataru Yoshizumi Being a witch-in- training isn't as easy as it seems. In fact, it's sort of a pain in the neck. There are secrets to keep, all kinds of tricky magical stuff to remember and never-ending catastrophies to sidestep. Nina may be sweet, but she's got a lot to learn. Thank goodness one of her schoolteachers is an emigre from the Magic Kingdom. Two witches are better than one, right? Well... maybe not. Rating: A (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 5x7, 184pgs, B&W SRP: $8.99 1 WORLD MANGA VOLUME 1 TP by Annette Roman & Leandro Ng A humanitarian joint project with The World Bank! Teenage Rei survives by his wits and guts on the mean streets of the world. A supernatural being who transforms into animals is training him to become the greatest martial artist ever. But he's developing Rei's mind, spirit, and-ugh!-heart more than his raging, thrashing fighting moves! Then Rei meets a young woman fighting just to survive.... Can he vanquish the specter of abject poverty? (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 5x7, 40pgs, B&W SRP: $3.99 1 WORLD MANGA VOLUME 2 TP by Annette Roman & Leandro Ng A humanitarian joint project with The World Bank! Teenage Rei’s trainer is an animal — in fact, Rei never knows what animal he’s going to be next! Unfortunately, he’s more interested in developing Rei’s mind, spirit, and — ugh! — heart than his raging, thrashing fighting moves! Rei has his first drink, his first kiss, and falls in love... But his girlfriend carries a heavy burden: her mother has AIDS. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 5x7, 40pgs, B&W SRP: $3.99 ZENESCOPE ENTERTAINMENT INC GRIMM FAIRY TALES #1 by J.C. Tyler, Ralph Tedesco, Joe Dodd, Justin Holmann, & Lisa Lubera For more than two hundred years the powerful stories of the Brothers Grimm have enchanted millions of readers around the world. Grimm Fairy Tales explores a much darker side of these classic stories. Adapted directly from the original works, stunning illustration and vivid storytelling bring these tales to life. Issue #1 explores the infamous story of Little Red Riding Hood. In this chilling adaptation our heroin is forced to confront the insatiable hunger of terrifying beast. Combining the feel of the “Twilight Zone” with the horror of “The Howling” this is one fairy tale you must read! 22pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 JINDAI #1 by Joe Brusha, Juliano, Marc Deering,& Transparency Digital Feudal Japan, the year 1301. A Samurai Shogun named Ashigura leads his master’s army against the tyrannical Lord Shinzen. Ashigura’s army is poised to put an end to Shinzen’s dream of conquering Japan. Loyal disciples of the Code of the Samurai, his men fight with a fury and reckless abandon that Shinzen’s warriors cannot match. As the battle rages, Ashigura’s brother, Ishida, returns home after a seven year exodus. Disenchanted with the harsh and violent life of a Samurai, Ishida has chosen a different path. He has spent the last third of his life studying and training within the peaceful Order of the mysterious Shoalin Monks; a decision that has turned Ashigura against him. As Ashigura wins victory on the battlefield he is unaware that a much greater evil is on the horizon. 22pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 PREVIEWS BOOK STORE Looking for spine-tingling suspense, fantastic adventures, head-over-heels romance, gut busting humor, or anything in-between? No need to go to the local book store, you'll find them all between the covers of graphic novels and trade paperbacks... just like the ones shown here! Previews Book Store is pleased to bring you these graphic novel volumes, all of which are available through your local comic shop. Check with your retailer and open a book on comics excitement today! UNCOVERED: THE HIDDEN ART OF THE GIRLIE PULP HC compiled by Douglas Ellis Adventure House The colorfully covered, cheaply printed pulp magazine of the 1920s and 30s were a staple of popular culture that offered every genre of readership the sensual thrills, adventures, and entertainment they craved. This tribute to the "bad girls" introduces a wealth of colorful cover art from Pep, Saucy Stories, Spicy Adventure, and Bedtime Stories, and showcasing the work of such noted luminaries as Enoch Bolles, Peter Driben, Earle Bergey, Norman Saunders, H. J. Ward, and Zoë Mozert, among many others, all capturing the provocative sense and taste of what the glory years of pulp magazines had to offer their enthusiastic readers. Uncovered uncovers the "Girlie Pulps" like no other book ever has! (STAR19785) HC, 12x9, 200pg, FC $40.00 “Uncovered is the kind of book that revives that old line people used to use with Playboy magazine: "I don't know about you, but I just buy it for the writing.” …a perfect balance of pulp-magazine scholarship and wild pin-up style cover illustrations, impeccably reproduced in full color.” — ThePainRelief.com “…an enthusiastically recommended addition to personal and academic American Popular History reference collections…” — Midwest Book Review * * * BLACK HEART BILLY TP by Rick Remender, Kieron Dwyer, & Harper Jaten AiT/Planet Lar From the creators "behind" Captain Dingleberry and LCD! Meet Billy Black, your average 20-something skate punk with a robot head! Watch! as he survives the high cost of living and fast times in San Francisco! See him spend his day handing beat-downs to hippies and dot-commies alike! Gasp! as Billy stumbles into a horrible conspiracy! Evil Nazi scientists have reincarnated Hitler, housing his evil soul in the corpse of Jerry Garcia! Their goal: to turn the world into mindless hippie zombies and begin the 4th Reich! The adventure that follows is a boss bowl of high-octane super-crunch as Billy fights the evil Garcia/Hitler robot, Deadhead! Can Billy... this rebel without a clue... save the world from free love and never-ending jams? (STAR16232) SC, 7x10, 96pg, b&w $12.95 “I would recommend this title to everyone under the sun! Dwyer is truly the Mozart of comics!” — TheSlushFactory.com “Black Heart Billy is absolutely hysterical! …if you like the idea of defending the world against Hitler's soul reanimated in Jerry Garcia's corpse (with a little blingbling thrown in), then don't miss this one.” — SequentialTart.com * * * AP HOW TO DRAW SHOUJO SUPERSIZED EDITION VOLUME 1 TP by Various Antarctic Press For anyone interested in learning the “shoujo” style — a demographic indicator for anime and manga aimed at girls — or just reading about it, this book shows you how to understand it, create it, and get it on the market! Exclusively from Antarctic Press comes this edition to their top-selling "How to Series" — a Super-Sized book of all-new Shoujo instructional materials! This book encourages manga fans to learn sequential storytelling, hone their art skills in anatomy, perspective, inking, body language and facial expressions, and discover how to post their comics on the web and discover work in the comics field. (STAR19727) SC $19.95 “Shoujo is the fastest-growing manga genre in bookstores across America!” — AnimeNewsNetwork * * * MIGHTY CRUSADERS VOLUME 1: ORIGIN OF A SUPER TEAM TP by Various Archie Comic Publications The first entry in the Red Circle reprint series! It's a pop-art explosion as some of the wildest heroes in the history of comic books unite to form one of the most beloved super- teams of the sixties: The Shield! The Black Hood! The Comet! The Fly! Fly Girl! Relive the excitement as this intrepid team of heroes meet, fight super-villains as well as each other, come up with a name for their team, and even recruit new members! It's all here in this colorful collection reprinting classic stories originally appearing in Fly-Man #31-33 as well as Mighty Crusaders #1. These titanic 1965 tales are courtesy of such comic book legends as writer (and Superman co-creator) Jerry Siegal and artist Paul Reinman (Spider-Man). (STAR20125) SC, 7x10, 96pgs, FC $12.95 “If you love the Silver Age, get this book! …[Mighty Crusaders] is an essential part of your comic education.” — ScienceBlog.com * * * AQUARIAN AGE: JUVENILE ORION VOLUME 2 TP by Sakurako Gokurakuin Broccoli International Five guardians of the present hold the key to the future! The world is not what it seems. Secretly, young girls from three different factions have been fighting to rule the world for ages: the mystical Arayashi, the secret society of WIZ-DOM, and Darklore, decedents of an ancient race. In the 21st century — the era astrologists refer as the Aquarian Age — a new sect of girls have banded together as the Evolutional Girls Organization (E.G.O.) to battle against the established factions. As the factions ready for battle, a new threat looms over the horizon — an alien fleet orbits the earth, one with the ability to wipe out enemies completely and instantly, thus earning the name "Erasers." And so rises the age of chaos. The fate of the Earth — of the galaxy — will be decided in the Aquarian Age! (JUN042315) SC, 5x7, 208pg, b&w $9.99 “What's not to like? It's Broccoli, it's Sakurako Gokurakuin! Honestly, I wasn't expecting anything but eye-candy, which Gokurakuin-sensei delivers... but the story she's weaving in the Aquarian Age universe is actually very clever and engrossing in its own right.” — Senshigakuen.com “…[Aquarian Age] is an absorbing story… Sakurako Gokurakuin's artwork is appealingly attractive and expressive.” — SequentialTart.com * * * BONE: THE ONE VOLUME EDITION SC by Jeff Smith Cartoon Books Follow the adventures of the three Bone cousins — Fone, Phoney, and Smiley — as they strike out from Boneville to find their destiny. One by one, they find their way into a deep forested valley filled with wonderful and terrifying creatures. Their many adventures include conning the local people in “The Great Cow Race,” and meeting a giant mountain lion named “Rock Jaw: Master of the Eastern Border”; They learn about sacrifice and hardship in “The Ghost Circles”; and finally discover their own true natures in the climatic journey to “The Crown of Horns!” The mammoth 1300-page Bone epic, from start to finish, is collected in this deluxe paperback! Get it while it lasts! (MAR058205) SC, 7x10, 1300pg, b&w $39.95 “Bone is a Tolkien-meets-Pogo fantasy!” — Booklist “Combining the instant gratification of strong cartooning with the deep engagement of epic storytelling and the universal appeal of humor, Jeff Smith's Bone has become the best all-ages graphic novel yet published! Hardly a folly anymore, Bone now deserves to go from hipster cult item to mainstream literary success.” — TIME.com * * * GRAPHIC CLASSICS VOLUME 9: ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON TP by Various Eureka Productions The ninth volume in the Graphic Classics series features horror, mystery, fantasy, and verse from Scotland's greatest storyteller, including comic adaptations of The Bottle Imp, The Suicide Club, and a unique two-part interpretation of Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde by Simon Gane and Michael Slack. Plus, a story by Fannie Van de Grift Stevenson, a special feature by Maxon Crumb, and a collection of R.L. Stevenson’s short fables and poems, with art by Dan O'Neill, Shary Flenniken, Hunt Emerson, Johnny Ryan, Michael Manning, and more! Recently, The International Horror Guild (http://www.ihgonline.org/) has released its nominations for the 2005 IHG Awards for achievement in the field of Horror and Dark Fantasy. Nominated for Best Illustrated Narrative produced in 2004 is Graphic Classics Volume 9: Robert Louis Stevenson, from Eureka Productions. The eleventh annual International Horror Guild Awards will be presented during the World Fantasy Convention, November 3-6 in Madison, Wisconsin. (APR042656) SC, 7x10, 144pg, b&w $9.95 “If you're not familiar with Stevenson's work, this is a painless, enjoyable introduction to an author with whom everyone should have at least a passing acquaintance. If, on the other hand, you grew up with Stevenson's stories, but it has been awhile, then use this entertaining graphic novel to refresh your memory.” — Sfsite.com “…[Graphic Classics Volume 9: Robert Louis Stevenson] is simultaneously entertaining and educational. The variety and quality of artistic styles used in adapting Stevenson’s work made the book a lot of fun while the inclusion of lesser known Stevenson pieces introduced me to some great stories and poems by this legendary author that I otherwise would never have read.” — ComicWorldNews.com * * * POCKET UNIVERSE: THE DREAM ART OF RICK VEITCH The Collected Rare Bit Fiends Volume Two by Rick Veitch King Hell Press Welcome to Pocket Universe, in which Veitch combines the ultimate in post-modern storytelling with his bravura Crowquill and ink illustrations to recreate the deepest levels of dreaming as a startling and subtle set-piece of sensational psycho-art. Building on the drumbeat one-page dreams from the companion volume, Rabid Eye, Veitch composes a single sweeping mindscape that carries the reader along hypnotically, unfolding through the vistas of the unconscious with all the magic and mystery of dreaming itself. Are art and life one? Includes “It’s Not Where It’s Going, It’s Where It’s Coming From: Confessions Of A Dream Artist” by Veitch. (STAR02121) MATURE THEMES SC, 7x10, 112pg, b&w $12.95 “…for anyone with more than a cursory interest in dreams, Rare Bit Fiends is a must-see comic.” — Lightworks.com “…[Rare Bit Fiends] is a bizarre book, unlike anything else on the market. Fans of non-fiction stories, biographies, psychology, and of course dreaming, will find this a rewarding and intriguing series with endless insight and potential.” — ColdCut.com MAGAZINES SECTION Comic Magazines ALTER EGO #53 Artist Dick Giordano, writer Roy Thomas, and editor Mark Beazley rap about the 1974- 2005 dark genesis of Marvel’s Halloween hit Stoker’s Dracula, with behind-the-scenes stories and art. Plus, Dick Briefer’s funny Frankenstein of the 1950s, a never-before-seen complete-story sequence from the artist’s proposed newspaper strip! Then, check out the Halloween comic art by Gene Colan, Bernie Wrightson, Mike Mignola, Frank Brunner, Steve Bissette, Michael W. Kaluta, Russ Heath, Joe Maneely, Bill Everett, Steve Ditko, and Ernie Schroeder. Also, Golden/Silver Age inker Mike Esposito on his 1940s/1950s work with peerless partner Ross Andru on Mr. Mystery, Mr. Universe, and Get Lost! (Twomorrows Publishing) Magazine, 100pgs, B&W SRP: $6.95 ANIMATION MAGAZINE NOV. 2005 #154 Animation fans know Animation Magazine is their #1 source for the most current information on film, television, gaming, technology, commercials, conferences, events and industry trends. Animation Magazine also covers the best resources for education and training in the animation field. (Animation Magazine) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, FC SRP: $5.95 COMIC SHOP NEWS # 955 - 958 Comic Shop News is the most popular weekly newsletter about comics. Each issue is full- color, 8-12 pages in length, and features CSNsider, news, interviews, color art, and CSN Comics — an original Sunday-style comic. Only CSN has a complete monthly checklist, which has Previews order numbers, plus exclusive CSN Hot Picks, "Fab Firsts," and a monthly checklist of all the first issues for the month. (Comic Shop News Inc) Tabloid, FC PI COMICS BUYER'S GUIDE DEC. 2005 #1612 Hobby exclusive cover! Comics Buyer’s Guide #1612 features an exclusive original Batman cover! This issue follows up with Batman, both with the fallout from the Infinite Crisis and with the future of the Batman movie franchise! This issue also takes a nostalgic look at Halloween issues, with tricks and treats from comic-book history. Plus the regular mix of news, reviews, retroviews, and columns from all your Comics Buyer’s Guide favorite writers and columnists, along with the largest and most complete monthly price guide in comics. (Krause Publications) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 7x10, PC SRP: $5.99 COMICS INTERNATIONAL # 190 - 191 NOV./DEC. 2005 Comics International is the news and comment bible for the comic industry! Includes hundreds of reviews of top titles, with plot synopses, plus an overview of script and art quality, as well as a directory of comic stores, specialists, events, and festivals. (Quality Communications) (CAUT: 4) NOV 2005 #190—Magazine, PC SRP: $2.50 DEC 2005 #191—Magazine, 8x11, 84pgs, FC SRP: $2.95 COMICS REVUE #235 Featuring Russ Manning's Tarzan, Warren Tufts' Casey Ruggles, Harry Harrison and Dan Barry's Flash Gordon, Harold Gray's Little Orphan Annie, George Herriman's Krazy Kat, Peter O'Donnell and Romero's Modesty Blaise, Milton Caniff's Steve Canyon, Dick Moores' Gasoline Alley, Lee Falk and Ray Moore's The Phantom, V. T. Hamlin's Alley Oop, and Roy Crane's Buz Sawyer. (Manuscript Press) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, PC SRP: $6.95 DRAW! #12 Eisner Award-nominated Draw! magazine's editor Mike Manley once again gathers step- by-step drawing and tutorial info from some of comics’ and animation’s best and most cutting-edge artists. This issue features a candid interview with Harvey Award winner Kyle Baker (Plastic Man, Nat Turner, The Truth), that reveals Baker’s working methods and step-by-step process on merging his traditional and digital work, and his plunge into self-publishing. Then, from Hysteria and Indy comics to Machine Teen at Marvel, Mike Hawthorne talks about how he produces his groundbreaking work. The next installment of Comic Art Boot Camp, on "Making Perspective Work For You," by Brett Blevins and Mike Manley, offering insights for amateurs and pros alike. Plus, Photoshop techniques with Alberto ( Dr. Cyberfunken) Ruiz, Adult Swim’s the Venture Brothers, and more! (Twomorrows Publishing) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 96pgs, PC SRP: $5.95 GRAPHIC NOVEL SCENE VOLUME 2 #1 The guide to trade paperbacks, manga and original graphic novels, Graphic Novel Scene provides the info that comic’s readers want to know! What’s in print? What’s it about? Find information valuable to libraries and essential to comic book stores. Including news, reviews, a price guide and more. This is the reference that will help readers find the gems they didn’t know about! (Blue Line Production) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 56pgs, B&W SRP: $6.95 ILLUSTRATION MAGAZINE #15 This issue features James Bama, noted illustrator of the Doc Savage paperbacks, Aurora monster model kit boxes, and men's adventure magazines. This article features a thorough checklist of Bama's published works, as well as scores of beautiful reproductions taken directly from his classic original paintings. The second feature is on master illustrator and famed pin-up artist, Charles Showalter. This eye-opening feature is filled with breathtaking original advertising pieces drawn from the Coca-Cola archives and Showalter's personal files from over 60 years of work. The final feature concerns the work of Jack Potter, a slick magazine illustrator of the 50s and 60s whose Coca-Cola advertisements are widely collected today, and features reproductions of most of his extant original paintings. (Illustration Magazine) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 80pgs, FC SRP: $9.00 ILLUSTRATION '05 MAGAZINE #2 The Journal of Contemporary Illustration returns with a new issue, this time featuring artist C.F. Payne, an illustrator whose work has the graced the covers and interior pages of virtually every major American magazine of the past 20 years. This extensive article features a retrospective of his entire career, spanning over 35 pages and scores of images. Also in this issue, explore the intricate 3D computer illustrations of Henk Dawson, the graphics and typography of Leslie Carbarga, and the paperback book covers of Sergio Giovine. (Illustration Magazine) Magazine, 80pgs, FC SRP: $9.00 JACK KIRBY COLLECTOR #44 Myth adventures rule in Jack Kirby Collector #44, focusing on Kirby’s mythological characters, including The Demon, Thor, Atlas, The Eternals, and others! Also, there’s a rare interview with Kirby, never-seen by most comics enthusiasts. Plus, two Kirby pencil art galleries—one of The Demon, and another featuring some of his other classic mythological characters. (Twomorrows Publishing) (CAUT: 4) Tabloid, 10 x14, 80pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 JUXTAPOZ VOLUME 14 #1 JAN./FEB. 2006 The brainchild of surrealist Robert Williams, Juxtapoz features underground artists who influence much of the fashion, graphics, and new art seen today. Includes full-color layouts featuring painters, sculptors, cartoonists, and photographers. Plus, interviews, rare portfolios, sketches, and reviews. (High Speed Productions) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, PC SRP: $4.99 LOCUS #537 The science-fiction and fantasy communities’ journal, with news and reviews on new and upcoming releases, as well as articles and columns by well-known authors. (Locus Magazine) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, B&W SRP: $5.95 LO-FI VOLUME 2 #2 OCT. 2005 This fall the most abrasive comic magazine brings you the “Dark Issue” with the return of Evil Ernie, Purgatori, and Chastity! Also, a retrospective on Tim Vigil’s influence over the past two decades, and a plethora of wicked articles for the season; and Studio Udon and White Wolf team up to bring us the comic rendition of Exalted! Featuring our biggest indie comic reviews selection and a fall music tour special. (Urban Robot Publications) (CAUT: 4) COVER A—Magazine, 96pgs, FC SRP: $5.95 COVER B—Magazine, 96pgs, FC SRP: $5.95 MYSTERY TALES DEC. 1939 REPLICA Pulp replica in full color cover, complete with all ads, illustrations and facsimile pages. (Adventure House) (CAUT: 4) SC, 7x10, 112pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95 SKETCH MAGAZINE #28 This issue takes a look at the talented Robert Kirkman whose work continues to show up at Marvel and Image. His creator-owned series' Invincible and The Walking Dead continue to garner critical acclaim. Also, Jason Howard offers a how to from concept to finished colors from his last book The Pact from Image Comics. Sketch continues to satisfies with numerous "how-to" instructional from tried-and-true industry talent, and is packed with penciling, computer coloring, and marketing tips to help you become an artistic rising star. (Blue Line Production) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 64pgs, FC SRP: $5.95 WRITE NOW! #11 Special “professional secrets” issue, as 25 top comics writers and editors tell the most important things you need to know to write comics, from the craft and business points of view. Featuring Brian Michael Bendis, Mark Waid, Peter David, J.M. DeMatteis, Tom DeFalco, Dennis O’Neil, Chuck Dixon, Dan Jurgens, Jimmy Palmiotti, Steven Grant, Bruce Jones, Erik Larsen, Kurt Busiek, Fabian Nicieza, Axel Alonso, Ron Marz, and Mike Marts. Plus an in-depth interview with Tom Defalco and Ron Frenz about their longtime collaboration on projects such as Spider-Man, Thor, Thunderstrike, and Spider- Girl. (Twomorrows Publishing) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 80pgs, PC SRP: $5.95 Collector Magazines AMAZING VEHICULAR MODELER #2 This issue features a stellar line up of TV and movie-related subjects like the Batmobile and Batcycle, Mad Max V-8 Interceptor, Fifth Element Cab, Ed Roth’s Mysterian, and the Monkee Mobile. Other how to articles include cool custom creations of Nosferatu’s Coach, Rodentster, and The Mummy’s Monster Truck. Produced by the folks behind Amazing Figure Modeler magazine. (Amazing Figure Modeler) (CAUT: 4) FC SRP: $9.99 BECKETT MAGAZINES Every issue shares the enjoyment of collecting baseball cards, autographs, and memorabilia in an all-color, reader-friendly format. Follow baseball superstars and their cards/collectibles through fun features, player profiles, card set previews and reviews, special card galleries, hot card lists, contests and more. And look up the values of the most popularly traded baseball cards, from vintage to current year issues. (Beckett Media Lp) (CAUT: 4) BASEBALL #248 NOV. 2005—Magazine, 120pgs, FC SRP: $4.99 BASEBALL CARD PLUS #20 NOV./DEC. 2005—Magazine, 300pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 BASKETBALL #184 NOV. 2005—Magazine, 80pgs, FC SRP: $4.99 FOOTBALL #187 OCT. 2005—Magazine, 96pgs, FC SRP: $4.99 HOCKEY #174 OCT./NOV. 2005—Magazine, FC SRP: $4.99 RACING #135 NOV. 2005—Magazine, FC SRP: $4.99 BECKETT ANIME COLLECTOR #75 Beckett Anime covers the hottest Japanese Anime each month! Find out the value of all your anime cards and collectibles in one issue. Includes Inu Yasha, Pokemon, Yu-Gi- Oh!, DBZ/GT and Duel Master coverage and Price Guides. Also includes: fun contests, anime news, anime hot lists, anime art gallery, manga coverage, toys, video game reviews, and a lot more! (Beckett Media Lp) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 88pgs, FC SRP: $6.99 BECKETT YU-GI-OH COLLECTOR OCT./NOV. 2005 Beckett Yu-Gi-Oh Unofficial Collector – complete coverage featuring an awesome cover treatment on each issue. Includes Yu-Gi-Oh checklist, video game tips and tricks, merchandise, episode review and an extensive guide to card types, rules for playing, and price guide. Plus, contests, prizes and more! (Beckett Media Lp) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 96pgs, FC SRP: $9.99 CLUTTER MAGAZINE #6 OCT./ NOV. 2005 UK-based with an international perspective, Clutter is the first English language magazine to focus on the designer toy phenomenon. Clutter returns to Asia with "Asian Invasion, Part II," an in-depth look at the design team behind the Ci-Boys phenomenon, Red Magic. Go behind the scenes with Eric So and make some mischief with the Devil Robots Crew. Also, kick back with Pal Wong and retrospectively looking at the work of Brothersfree. (Clutter Magazine Limited) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 72pgs, FC SRP: $9.99 KITBUILDER'S MAGAZINE #52 From the depths of the Universal Studios Archives comes everyone’s favorite Gill-Man, The Creature of the Black Lagoon! Kitbuilder's Magazine takes you deep into the lagoon for an in-depth look at the most beloved of the Universal Monsters. “Monster-Wood” guru, Bob Burns explores the legend and the character study as talented writers continue bring to life the many different visions of The Creature” that have taken shape over the years. Combine this with an endless pool of “Cool New Stuff” and kit reviews and it all adds up to an issue so packed with fun and wonder it’ll make you want to grow gills! (Kitbuilders) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, FC SRP: $7.00 HORRORSHOW #1 This debut issue takes you deep into the world of monster merchandise and memorabilia to offer in-depth, one-of-a-kind coverage of the very best of the horror collectibles scene—including latex masks, PVC figures, vinyl and resin kits, movie props, and more. Planned features include an interview with the creators of the wildly popular Living Dead Dolls; a history of Don Post Studios and the legendary Calendar Masks; a preview gallery of upcoming toy and figure releases; and a rundown of shows and conventions from across the horror industry. HorrorShow, what screams are made of. (Illustration Magazine) Magazine, 8x11, 80pgs, FC SRP: $9.00 LEE'S TOY REVIEW #157 NOV. 2005 The Fantasy Island issue. Harry Potter, The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe, and Advanced Dungeons & Dragons are all featured this month. Answering the perennial questions like: What's new, what's old, and what's it worth? This issue the Pull-Out Guide is devoted completely to the Advance Dungeons & Dragons line from LJN. We haven't visited this line since issue #75, and it's long overdue, especially in a marketplace currently dominated by high fantasy franchises. (Action Figure News &Toy Review) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 100pgs, FC SRP: $5.95 PLAYSET MAGAZINE #23 SEPT./OCT. 2005 “Army Battleground” blasts into America’s glossy vintage toy magazine in full color with nostalgia-rocking excitement! Vintage tanks roll to the front, accessories explode, plus soldiers, jets, flying helicopters make it “the big one” from Sears of 1961. Plus, tons of collecting information with breaking news, dioramas, reviews, ads and more. (Atomic Home Video) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 40pgs, B&W SRP: $6.95 TOMART'S ACTION FIGURE DIGEST #139 2006 news is shaping up with the New York Toy Fair right around the corner. Information on new Star Wars, Superman, X-Men, WWE and more are included in this issue as well as a year-end price guide! AFD's regular departments including "Action News Briefs," "Action on the Shelves" and the "Star Wars Update," plus a special "Retro Report" is also included in this issue. (Tomart Publications) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 64pgs, FC SRP: $5.95 TOY SHOP # 369 - 370 Need something to do this fall? Check out the Show & Auction Supplement where we'll have information on all the upcoming events. And don't forget the latest industry news, profiles and features on toys found in every issue of Toy Shop, one of the nation's longest-running toy publications has everything for the toy enthusiast. (Krause Publications) Tabloid, FC SRP: $4.99 TUFF STUFF DEC. 2005 Tuff Stuff will showcase a Holiday Gift Guide, along with the top 10 hottest cards and market reports for baseball, football, basketball and hockey. It will also feature Yu-Gi- Oh! and Entertainment card pricing as well as pricing for sports cards such as: Baseball, Football, Basketball, Hockey and Racing. Also find specialty pricing on autographs. (Krause Publications) Magazine, FC SRP: $5.99 Game Magazines BECKETT MAGIC: THE GATHERING #3 The only magazine dedicated solely to Magic: The Gathering. Over 20,000 cards priced including graded and online cards! Issue 3 includes TCG market reports, coverage of Ravnica: City of Guilds expansion block, Deckspert Q&A, National and Pro-Tour tournament coverage, expert card and deck building strategies, exclusive poster, contest giveaways and much more. (Beckett Media Lp) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 88pgs, FC SRP: $5.99 DRAGON MAGAZINE #338 NOV. 2005 Dragon is the official source of information regarding all aspects of the Dungeons & Dragons hobby, and provides D&D players with the tools, utilities, and excitement they need to raise the level of their play experience. Each issue features new spells, feats, magic items, game advice, and industry news, all designed with the Dungeons & Dragons enthusiast in mind. This issue includes Ecology of the Kraken, detailing one of the most insidious creatures in the Dungeons & Dragons game. (Paizo Publishing) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 100pgs, FC SRP: $6.99 DUNGEON MAGAZINE #129 NOV. 2005 In addition to being the exclusive monthly source for new official D&D adventures, maps and other necessary tools, Dungeon includes content specifically to help experienced DMs and players interested in taking up the reins of Dungeon Mastering. Each issue contains three complete adventures by some of the best-known authors in the role-playing game industry, invaluable tips and tricks for beginner and experienced DMs, and feature- length plug-and-play campaign locales geared for immediate insertion into any D&D campaign. (Paizo Publishing) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 96pgs, FC SRP: $6.99 OFFICIAL XBOX MAGAZINE (WITH CD) DEC. 2005 As well as providing news, reviews, and previews covering the whole world of Xbox, the magazine's cover-mounted DVD is the source of exclusive playable Xbox demos. The future of game magazines! (Imagine Publishing Inc) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, FC SRP: $9.99 SCRYE #90 DEC. 2005 Hobby exclusive Magic: The Gathering Ravnica: City of Guilds cover and coverage, from the original magazine about Magic: The Gathering! This issue of Scrye offers its in- depth coverage of the new Magic: The Gathering Ravnica: City of Guilds set from Wizards of the Coast, including top 10 card lists and a complete player’s guide! This issue also includes complete continuing coverage of the new Warhammer 40,0 CCG Dark Millennium from Sabertooth Games, plus news and information on the first expansion for Hecatomb from Wizards of the Coast, Lotus Edition for Legend of the Five Rings, and the final installment of Scrye’s exclusive MechWarrior: Annihilation fiction from WizKids. (Krause Publications) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, FC SRP: $5.99 SCRYE ULTIMATE UNOFFICIAL GUIDE TO MAGIC: THE GATHERING Scrye’s Ultimate Unofficial Guide to Magic the Gathering includes a complete player’s guide to every card from every set for every type of play— including Portal and Starter—complete with index! This massive volume also includes complete Magic: The Gathering card prices. SCRYE’S Ultimate Unofficial Guide to Magic the Gathering includes an introduction to the Magic: The Gathering Ravnica block, with details on the first set, Ravnica: City of Guilds. (Krause Publications) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 100pgs, FC SRP: $5.99 VIDEO GAME COLLECTOR #5 This issue spotlights the NEC TurboGrafx-16, and features an inside look at Majesco, one of the industry's fastest-growing video game publishers. Also included are reviews of some of the rarest video games ever made, including Glib (Atari 2600), Burning Rangers (Sega Saturn), and Magical Chase (TurboGrafx-16). Features include "Power Up," "News and Notes," and "Collector's Spotlight." "Made in Japan" keeps collectors on top of the hottest import-only titles, and "Old School" and "Homebrew Haven" help the reader to make his own video games from scratch! Video Game Collector features the industry's largest price guide and checklist. (Video Game Collector) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 7x10, 48pgs, FC SRP: $5.99 WHITE DWARF #309 White Dwarf is the guide to the Games Workshop hobby. Crammed with news, gaming articles, and pictures of miniatures. Includes the latest news releases of Citadel Models, in-depth features on armies, painting guides, modeling tips, rules clarification, and battle reports. (Games Workshop) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Available only within the United States and U.S. Territories. Magazine, FC SRP: $6.00 Asian-Themed Magazines ASIAN CULT CINEMA #48 This issue features major interviews with John Woo and prolific actor Tomoroh Taguchi, plus an extensive look at the current state of Horror in Asian (including Korea, Thailand, Hong Kong and Japan). ACC #48 also contains articles on the films of Yon Fan, the Shaw Brothers, and Takashi Miike, as well as a sizzling pictorial on the new starlets of Japan. (Vital Sounds Inc) (CAUT: 4) MATURE THEMES Digest Sized Magazine, 6x9, 62pgs, FC SRP: $6.00 NEO MAGAZINE #12 The UK's only magazine dedicated to Asian pop culture. Past issues have included exclusive features on Japan’s Tokusatsu TV shows, manga-collective CLAMP, Gundam, Kung Fu Hustle, and Steamboy. Also, interviews with Kenji Kamiyama, Kumiko Kato and Puffy AmiYumi, and informative commentary from the likes of Jonathan Clements. Plus, every issue features a free 16-page manga supplement from the likes of Tokyopop and Dark Horse. (Uncooked Media Ltd) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 84pgs, FC SRP: $6.50 NEWTYPE ENGLISH EDITION (W/ DVD) NOV. 2005 Includes a bonus DVD, packed with episodes and trailers from the latest anime releases! Newtype USA is the English-language edition of Japan’s number one anime publication, with colorful features translated from the Japanese magazine alongside original stories of local interest to North American fans. This is the premier gateway to exclusive news, features, reviews, commentary and director interviews! (A. D. Vision) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 9x12, FC SRP: $12.98 SUPER7 MAGAZINE #10 Super7 is the world’s only all-English magazine covering cool Japanese toys and designer toy culture. This issue takes you behind-the-scenes with Japanese boutique toy maker Gargamel, features an in-depth interview with upcoming US artist Mars-1 and offers retrospective toy articles on Robby the Robot, Micronauts, and Mechagodzilla. Also in this issue, get inside the mind of Vampire Hunter D and Gatchaman creator, Yoshitaka Amano as he tells all on his new graphic novel, Hero. (Super 7) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 64pgs, FC SRP: $5.95 General Entertainment Magazine ALIAS MAGAZINE #12 Secrets are uncovered and lies are revealed with exclusive intel and revealing interrogations from inside APO in the latest file from Alias Magazine! Exclusive news from season five, interviews with the cast and crew and all the secret information that you need to know! (Titan) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 8x11, 68pgs, FC SRP: $6.99 ANGEL MAGAZINE #12 Previews Exclusive Cover Edition! Charisma Carpenter heads back to L.A. and talks about life on Buffy and Angel, and her latest film and TV projects. Exclusive interviews with Kali Rocha (Halfrek) and Christian Kane (Lindsey McDonald), and there are bruises aplenty as we go behind the scenes with the Buffy and Angel stunt teams! (Titan) (CAUT: 4) NEWSSTAND ED.—Magazine, 68pgs, FC SRP: $6.99 PREVIEWS EX.—Magazine, 68pgs, FC SRP: $6.99 CHILLER THEATRE #22 Lee Meriwether talks about 4D, Maury Dexter and his Little Studio of Horrors and interviews with Bill Moseley, Brad Dourif, William Windom, Austin Stoker, and Gaylen Ross. (Chiller Theatre Inc) (CAUT: 4) 64pgs, PC SRP: $5.95 CINEFANTASTIQUE VOLUME 37, #9 NOV. 2005 Get lost in the fantastical worlds of Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe and Harry Potter and The Goblet of Fire as CFQ takes an in-depth look at the year's biggest fantasy films, with on-set reports, actor interviews and more. Fill up your want list with the latest and greatest toys, gadgets and other collectibles in our annual holiday gift guide. And check out our expanded coverage of video games, books, comics, toys, anime and film scores, including everything you need to know about the Infinite Crisis event rocking the DC Comics universe. (Cinefantastique) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, FC SRP: $7.99 CINEMA RETRO #3 Featuring an 18-page tribute to Sam Peckinpah, Steve McQueen in The Getaway, and Madeline Smith recalls the sexuality of Hammer’s The Vampire Lovers. In addition, exclusive interviews with Don Knotts on The Ghost and Mr.Chicken, and producer Euan Lloyd on The Wild Geese. And Finally, Sergio Leone's tribute exhibition in L.A, action director Vic Armstrong recalls You Only Live Twice, the restoration of Major Dundee, Return to JAWS island, and much more! (Solo Publishing) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 64pgs, FC SRP: $11.99 CULT TIMES #122 NOV. 2005 Plan viewing with Cult Times’ "Out of the Box," the indispensable listings guide of cult TV programs to watch out for on terrestrial, cable, and satellite. Read interviews with the stars, and features on shows currently airing in the UK. A classic series is given a lighthearted, but informative, look in our "Instant Guide" and the highlights of the previous month’s viewing are featured in "Times Past." (Visual Imagination) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, FC SRP: $7.99 DRACULINA #50 Featuring an in-depth look at the history of Draculina along with interviews with some of the biggest "Scream Queens," B-movie directors, and super-hot photos from the past along with plenty of new stuff including the unveiling of a new Draculina model. Don’t miss out on this collector’s edition of Draculina. See rare photosets, info on lost actresses and B-movie icons. (Draculina Publishing) (CAUT: 4) MATURE THEMES 52pgs, FC SRP: $6.95 DR. WHO MAGAZINE #362 Doctor Who Magazine is the official magazine of the hit BBC series, with news, features, interviews and full-color comic strip action! In this issue, all the latest exclusive reports and interviews, the Time Team continue their quest to watch every Doctor Who story in order, more from executive producer Russell T Davies in "Production Notes," plus the final part of our comic strip The Cruel Sea. (Panini Publishing Ltd) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 68pgs, FC SRP: $7.99 DREAMWATCH MAGAZINE Bringing you the latest news, features and interviews from the world of sci-fi and fantasy entertainment! This month dreamwatch has in-depth features and interviews on the hottest new films, this seasons new TV shows and returning favorites, plus all the reviews you can trust! (Titan) (CAUT: 4) US #13—Magazine, 84pgs, FC SRP: $6.99 UK #135—Magazine, 84pgs, FC SRP: $6.99 FEMME FATALES NOV./DEC. VOLUME 14 #5 A very special seasonal issue featuring not only stars like Natalie Portman (V for Vendetta), Naomi Watts (King Kong), Keira Knightley (Domino) and Rosario Dawson (Rent), and the annual Holiday Gift Guide with over 75 gear, electronic, book and DVD recommendations. Don’t get stuck trying to figure out what gift to give who, after this issue you’ll have all your shopping done early. Also on tap is a bold interview with rising international star Ziyi Zhang (Memories of a Geisha), a look behind the scenes of Kate Beckinsale’s latest (Underworld: Evolution) and an expanded game and DVD review sections. (Cinefantastique) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, FC SRP: $7.99 FILMFAX #108 Headlining this issue is part two of the extensive interview with artist William Stout, who discusses his long and distinguished career in comics and film design. In addition, interviews with Dee Wallace-Stone on filming Cujo, artist Michael W. Kaluta, Seamon Glass on This is Not a Test, Malcolm McDowell on his early films, Oscar winner Ernest Borgnine on his long career, sleaze director Russ Meyer's last interview, and many more. (Filmfax) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 148pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 SCARY MONSTERS MAGAZINE #56 Just in time for Universal's DVD release of the Bela Lugosi and Boris Karloff films The Black Cat, The Raven, Black Friday, The Invisible Ray, and Murders in the Rue Morgue, this issue celebrates the work of Lugosi and Karloff. Inside you will find A Pair to Scare: Boris and Bela, and a score of other articles on Lugosi and Karloff. Other articles include Not Of This Earth: A Tribute that explores Roger Corman's 1957 quickie but classic sci-fi film; "Monster Mask Memories," and Creature Features host John Stanley. (Dennis Druktenis Publishing) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 128pgs, B&W SRP: $7.95 SFX #137 SFX is the biggest, brightest and boldest science fiction magazine in the world, filled to the brim with everything and anything you ever wanted to know about sci-fi, fantasy and horror. Well-known for our irreverent-but-fond attitude towards the genres, SFX is Britain's best-selling sci-fi and fantasy magazine! Explore the depths of some of the greatest minds in literary sci-fi and comicdom and read our reviews of all the latest films, DVDs and books. (Future Publishing) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 9x12, FC SRP: $8.25 SHIVERS #124 NOV. 2005 Shivers contains an exciting mix of interviews with the creative people of the horror world. Regular features include writer Kim Newman’s outspoken opinion column, Ingrid Pitt on horror fandom worldwide and a favorite fright from the archives in "The Fright of Your Life." Plus, up-to-the-minute news and reviews of all the latest horror on DVD, film, and TV, and a pull-out poster of the cover artwork. (Visual Imagination) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, PC SRP: $6.99 SHOCK CINEMA #29 Shock Cinema is an essential guide for any fan of bizarre films, videos, and DVDs. Published quarterly, SC covers a mind-bending array of celluloid obscurities, including in-depth interviews with cult, horror, and sci-fi celebrities and filmmakers, as well as reviews of both new releases and long-lost drive-in gems. Laced with original poster art and no-nonsense opinions, this glossy magazine is aimed at readers in search of cutting- edge film fare. (Shock Cinema) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 8x11, 48pgs, B&W SRP: $5.00 SMALLVILLE MAGAZINE #11 Previews Exclusive Cover Edition! It’s time again to take a trip to the small Kansas farm town of Smallville and catch up with the latest developments with the young Superman- to-be, Clark Kent. In this issue we have exclusive interviews with the Smallville cast, behind-the-scenes reports, and all the latest news in The Torch! Resolicited from Previews Vol.15 #5 (Titan) (CAUT: 4) NEWSSTAND ED.—52pgs, FC SRP: $5.99 PREVIEWS EX.—52pgs, FC SRP: $5.99 STARBURST #330 NOV. 2005 Starburst offers a unique blend of the latest news, features and interviews combined with a look back at Science Fiction classics of the past. Plus the finest reviews section known to Man, with the cream of films, books soundtracks, television, comics and DVDs all scrutinized for you. (Visual Imagination) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 8x11, FC SRP: $7.99 STARGATE SG-1 MAGAZINE #7 Previews Exclusive Cover Edition! Enter a new galaxy and discover all the latest news on Stargate SG-1 and Stargate: Atlantis. Amanda Tapping discusses her return to Cheyenne Mountain and we join Rachel Luttrell in training for a fight sequence. Plus, the truth is revealed as Mitch Pileggi goes from paranormal to extraterrestrial! (Titan) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 68pgs, FC SRP: $6.99 STAR TREK COMMUNICATOR #14 DEC./JAN. 2006 All Star Trek matter is explored, with regular news on actors, series, movies, books, video games, comics, and more, plus exclusive interviews, and a catalog of merchandise. (Curtis Circulation) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 8x11, FC SRP: $6.95 STARLOG #341 DEC. 2005 This issue features coverage on The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, the C.S. Lewis’ fantasy masterwork, and Harry Potter & The Goblet of Fire. Starlog visits the set of Hogwarts as the student wizards return for a new lesson in movie magic. Plus, sci-fi and fantasy on television: Fathom, Invasion, Threshold, Supernatural, Ghost Whisperer, and Night Stalker. (Starlog Group) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 8x11, FC SRP: $7.99 TV ZONE #195 NOV. 2005 TV Zone,continues to feature the most up-to-date news, features and interviews for cult TV. Each issue features a full reviews section on the latest episodes to be broadcast, and an episode guide to a popular series. Readers’ questions are answered in "Memory Alpha," and there’s an in-depth analysis of the making of an old favorite in "Flashback." (Visual Imagination) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, FC SRP: $7.99 TV ZONE SPECIAL #66: 2005 YEARBOOK As the year draws to a close, TV Zone reflects on the astonishing success of the BBC’s Doctor Who revival, and looks ahead to the Christmas debut of 10th Doctor, David Tennant. Plus, our usual review of everything else that was not to be missed in the year’s television and radio. This bumper edition is packed with season overviews, interviews and features on Smallville, Charmed, Battlestar Galactica, and both Stargate series, not to mention the final episodes of Star Trek. It’s the essential reference guide to 2005 and beyond that no true fan can't afford to be without! (Visual Imagination) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 8x11, FC SRP: $9.99 VIDEO WATCHDOG #123 NOV. 2005 Video Watchdog is the original, ultimate monthly review of horror, sci-fi, and cult films on DVD, with serious, in-depth reviews and articles on domestic and import releases by the best writers in the field! (Video Watchdog) (CAUT: 4) Digest Sized Magazine, 6x9, FC SRP: $7.95 General Interest Magazines FHM MAGAZINE DEC. 2005 FHM is all about drop-dead gorgeous women, the latest men's fashions, the coolest adventures, and the best tech toys. FHM amuses, entertains, and informs you. It's the men's magazine that isn't afraid to be all a man should be! (Warner Publisher Services) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 8x11, FC SRP: $4.99 FORTEAN TIMES DEC. 2005 Named after Charles Forte, the first person to research and document reports of paranormal phenomena in a concise and coherent way, the Fortean Times is the monthly magazine dedicated to carrying on Forte's obsession with our world's secrets, featuring eyewitness and firsthand accounts of the unexpected, the unexplained, and unexplored regions around the world. (Dennis Publishing) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, FC SRP: $10.00 RUE MORGUE MAGAZINE OCT. 2005 #50 Canada's premiere horror magazine, Rue Morgue is now becoming North America's fastest growing magazine of horror entertainment and culture, providing coverage on news, films, books, comic books, games, music, and merchandise. With articles and editorials on everything related to horror, you also can expect dynamic interviews with icons in the field like John Carpenter, Neil Gaiman, and Todd McFarlane! (Marrs Media Inc) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, FC SRP: $7.95 SEVERE MAGAZINE #1 Putting the "pop" back in pop culture, Severe Magazine takes a unique approach to all things entertainment! This issue features cover girl Anna Farris, a sit-down chat with Marvel Editor-in-Chief Joe Quesada, we get nostalgic with Robert “Freddy” Englund, and keep you covered on everything in the world of comics, film, television, and music. (Severe Magazine) (CAUT: 4) 7x10, FC SRP: $2.99 Adult-Themed Magazines PLAYBOY MAGAZINE DEC. 2005 (Warner Publisher Services)SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Available only within the United States and U.S. Territories. ADULT MATERIAL DECEMBER 2005—Magazine, FC SRP: $6.99 PRESENTS COLLEGE GIRLS JAN FEB 2006—Magazine, FC SRP: $7.99 PRIVATE COLLECTION #53 PLAYMATES IN BED—Magazine, FC SRP: $7.99 BOOKS SECTION Art Books 500 FAIRY MOTIFS HC by David Riché Recognizing the growing interest in these mystical creatures, David Riché, creator of the hugely successful website fairyartists.com, has compiled this collection of full-color fairy artwork and paintings conjured from a myriad of artists from Japan, Europe, the United States, including works by Linda Ravenscroft, Myrea Pettit, and Josephine Wall. (567/1- 84340-302-1) (CAUT: 4) HC, 5.5x6.5, 256pgs, FC SRP: $14.95 THE ADVENTURES OF WONDERBABY: FROM A TO Z HC by Oliver Chin, with illustrations by Joe Chiodo Faster than a speeding bulldog, more powerful than a "loco" mole, and able to leap tall building blocks in a single bound! It's WonderBaby! For every letter of the alphabet, WonderBaby dynamically transforms into a different animal with a special super power in this colorful board book that will delight toddlers and parents. (9321/1-59702-001-X) (CAUT: 4) HC, 32pgs, FC SRP: $8.95 BORN OF THE NIGHT: THE GOTHIC FANTASY ARTWORK OF JOSEPH VARGO TP by Joseph Vargo; with text by Joseph Iorillo Enter the gothic domain of the modern master of the macabre, Joseph Vargo, with this collection showcasing over 100 original paintings and illustrations, published together for the first time. (5637/0-96757-566-4) (CAUT: 4) SC, 9x11, 184pgs, PC SRP: $24.99 ANIMUS HC by Seonna Hong From her first frightful encounter with a vicious dog, through a fanciful series of attempts at communication, a little girl comes to realize that some differences are irreconcilable in this charming storybook from Emmy Award-winning animator Seonna Hong (My Life as a Teenage Robot), utilizing a unique blend of beautiful paintings and cleverly animated pop-up elements to bring its characters and their emotions to life. (9323/0-9729388-5-0) (CAUT: 4) HC, 5x7, 34pgs, FC SRP: $25.00 APHRODISIA 2005 TP This visual feast showcases a menagerie of beautiful and imaginative paintings, sculptures, and CGI imagery focusing on the subject "women," chosen from thousands of entries by a jury of some of today's most recognized connoisseurs of the female form. The jury includes: artist Joe Chiodo; sculptor Spencer Davis, artist and film designer Craig Elliott; artist and art promoter Frank Frazetta Jr.; artist Greg Hildebrandt; and publisher and bookseller Bud Plant. (6892) (CAUT: 4) MATURE THEMES SC SRP: $28.95 THE ART OF GEORGE R.R. MARTIN'S "A SONG OF ICE AND FIRE" HC Drawing from diverse sources, including Fantasy Flight Games' award-winning A Game of Thrones CCG and board game, and featuring all-new artwork and a forward by George R.R. Martin himself, The Art of George R.R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire showcases the popular locations and characters that have made the story great. (8906/1-58994-218- 3) (CAUT: 4)SRP: $29.95 THE ART OF CLAUDIO ABOY TP One of the hottest new fantasy and erotic illustrators to come out of Argentina, Claudio Aboy puts some serious sizzle in every one of his paintings! Having worked for major film studios, design firms, and advertising agencies, to say he really enjoys kicking back and painting beautiful women is...a bit of an understatement! See where all the heat is coming from with this first collection of his best works! (232/0-86562-126-8) MATURE THEMES SC, 8.5x11, 64pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 CHIP KIDD: BOOK ONE - WORK: 1986-2006 TP by Chip Kidd; with an introduction by John Updike Described as "the closest thing to a rock star" in graphic design today (USA Today), Chip Kidd is universally recognized as an American master of contemporary book design. Chip Kidd: Book One serves as the first monograph on the complete work of one of the most innovative and influential American graphic designers working today! (235/0- 8478-2748-8) (CAUT: 4) SC, 12x9, 304pgs, PC SRP: $39.95 CIRUELO: THE BOOK OF THE DRAGON HC by Ciruelo Ciruelo, an illustrator of astounding skill, through words and pictures, delves into the secret universe of the mythical dragon, revealing a rich and fascinating culture filled with poetry, magic, enchantment, and knowledge. Learn about their long-held customs, and explore the legends in which they have figured so prominently — including the heroic tales of Perseus, Hercules, and Tristan. (567/1-4027-2811-5) (CAUT: 4) HC, 9.5x13, 144pgs, FC SRP: $17.95 FHM WOMEN: THE EXCLUSIVE COLLECTION SC written by the Editors of FHM Jam-packed with striking imagery and never-before-seen content from FHM's 28 international editions, this hardcover collection contains the best of the publication's renowned photography of the planet's sexiest women! (5082/1-932273-36-0) (CAUT: 4) MATURE THEMES SC, 8x11, 112pgs, FC SRP: $19.95 DRAGON WORLD HC by Rob Brown Enter the Dragon World — an utterly phantasmagorical yet wryly familiar dreamscape where dragons great and small — of every metallic hue of the subterranean rainbow and every freak of sharp-toothed fancy — sport and bathe and fly and fight and dip and dive and practice conscientiously on their musical instruments…and, at the end of a very full day of legendary play, fall to dreaming in their treetop bowers under an ancient moon. For riotous color, sweeping line of motion, and verisimilar rendering of extravagantly imaginary soaring saurians, no artist can match Rob Brown's bold but deft brushwork in Dragon World. (6891) HC, 68pgs, FC SRP: $19.95 JERRY GARCIA: THE COLLECTED ARTWORK TP edited by April Higashi, with a preface by Bob Dylan This first-ever collection of Grateful Dead founder Jerry Garcia's artwork features sanctioned pieces by the Jerry Garcia Estate, accompanied by a traveling exhibition. This historic presentation of Jerry's distinguished body of work is at once a stunning art book in an accessible, coffee-table format, and an intimate and playful celebration of his creativity. (570/1-56025-755-5) (CAUT: 4) SC, 11x11, 208pgs, FC SRP: $37.50 KIDDOGRAPHY: THE ART OF TOM KIDD HC by Tom Kidd This first-ever full-color collection showcases more than 150 treasured pieces by Chesley and Hugo Award-winning illustrator Tom Kidd. (567/1-84340-201-7) (CAUT: 4) HC, 8.5x11.5, 128pgs, FC SRP: $29.95 PULP ART HC by Robert Lesser Pulp Art is the groundbreaking book of one of America's most important and spectacular forms of illustration art. Preserved herein are most of the still-existing originals created for the pulp covers, never-before-seen in all their sharply focused, vibrantly colored brilliance, and featuring work by such renowned visionaries as Virgil Finlay, J. Allen St. John, Rafael de Soto, Hannes Bok, Frank R. Paul, and many others. (567/1-4027-3035- 7) (CAUT: 4) HC, 9x12, 192pgs, FC SRP: $12.95 WOODY GUTHRIE: A LIFE WITH ART HC by Steven Brower & Nora Guthrie Songwriter, poet, political activist, and, perhaps, the most fundamental to his work but least known about Woody Guthrie, "artist." Featuring more than 300 examples — from political cartoons and bawdy and comical gouaches, to children's art and abstract emotional outpourings — this extraordinary compilation unveils an enhanced portrait of one of America's greatest creative forces. (235/0-8478-2738-0) (CAUT: 4) HC, 7.5x9.5, 300pgs, PC SRP: $45.00 THE WORLD OF FAERY HC presented by David Riché; with a foreword by Alan Lee Amy Brown, Linda Ravenscroft, Myrea Pettit, and Stephanie Pui-Mun Law are among the contributors who have joined together to showcase an inspirational collection of art for lovers of all things faery. (567/1-84340-282-3) (CAUT: 4) HC, 8.5x11.5, 112pgs, FC SRP: $29.95 Collecting & Collectibles CBG 2006 COMIC BOOK CHECKLIST & PRICE GUIDE 12TH EDITION TP by Maggie Thompson, Brent Frankenhoff, Peter Bickford, & John Jackson Miller Covering over 125,000 comics and featuring a special section outlining actual prices paid at auction for over 100,000 comic books graded by Comics Guaranty, LLC, this comprehensive price guide features completely updated prices and revised coverage on older comics titles. (143/0-87349-992-1) (CAUT: 4) SC, 6.5x10, 792pgs, B&W SRP: $19.99 COLLECTIBLES PRICE GUIDE 2006 TP by Judith Miller The perfect shopping companion, whether the venue is your local thrift shop, garage sale, or the Internet, this all-new, full-color guide features up-to-date values and information on over 5,000 unique collectibles. (4309/0-7566-1339-6) (CAUT: 4) SC, 5.5x8, 600pgs, FC SRP: $25.00 WARMAN'S KISS COLLECTIBLES FIELD GUIDE TP by Tom Shannon This handy, pocket-sized price guide features over 400 full-color images — perfect for identifying memorabilia such as action figures, costumes, die-cast cars, and posters — and contains details and values for thousands of licensed KISS collectibles. (143/0- 89689-221-2) (CAUT: 4) SC, 4.5x5.5, 512pgs, FC SRP: $12.99 TOMART'S DISNEYANA GUIDE TO PIN TRADING 5TH EDITION TP Completely updated, the new 2005 Edition of Tomart's Guide to Disney Pin Trading includes over 3,000 new pins shown in full color, depicting over 17,000 pins from Disney theme parks and other Disney owned and licensed companies around the world, including pins from Disneyland, Walt Disney World, Tokyo Disneyland, and DisneySea, Disneyland Paris, Disney Stores, Disney Cruise Lines, Walt Disney Classics, Disney Auctions hosted by eBay, and much more. (220) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops. SC, 8.5x11, 192pgs, FC SRP: $32.95 Comics THE ESSENTIAL GUIDE TO WORLD COMICS TP by Tim Pilcher & Brad Brooks Tim Pilcher and Brad Brooks examine the cultural impact of comics in over 20 countries, and offers a sweeping survey of the history and evolution of the medium and global comics phenomenon. (567/1-84340-300-5) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8.5x8.5, 320pgs, FC SRP: $19.95 THE BEST OF STAR-STUDDED COMICS compiled & annotated by Bill Schelly This compilation features the best 20 complete comic strips from the pages of Star- Studded Comics, the classic fanzine of the 1960s and 1970s, showcasing work by Jim Starlin, Grass Green, Landon Chesney, Biljo White, Alan Weiss, Mike Vosburg, Alan Hanley, Dave Herring, Larry Herndon, George Metzger, Ronn Foss, and many more. Also included is new or never-before-published material including interviews with the creators and a complete issue-by-issue checklist. (6053) (CAUT: 4) SC, 256pgs, B&W SRP: $25.00 MANGA: MASTERS OF THE ART TP by Timothy Lehman Manga: Masters of the Art goes straight to the source — the artists themselves — offering an intimate glimpse at the world of manga through the work of 12 of Japan's renowned masters of the artform, including Asamia Kia, CLAMP, Egawa Tatsuya, Furuya Usamura, and Taniguchi Jiro, complete with lavish illustrations and photographs of each artist's seminal works, complemented with tips and techniques, artistic influences, and inspiring commentary of the genre. (120/0-06-083331-9) (CAUT: 4) SC, 7.25x10, 256pgs, PC SRP: $24.95 ONE! HUNDRED! DEMONS! TP by Lynda Barry One Hundred Demons collects a series of memoiristic strips that appeared in Salon's popular "Mothers Who Think" section. Here are 20 stories told in Lynda Barry's distinctive cartoon-narrative that delve into the funk and sweetness of love, family, adolescence, and identity. (570/1-57061-459-8) (CAUT: 4) SC SRP: $17.95 ROADSTRIPS: A GRAPHIC JOURNEY ACROSS AMERICA TP edited by Peter Friedrich Roadstrips explores our national psyche through the unique comics works of 22 top cartoonists, including Peter Kuper, Gilbert Hernandez, Jessica Abel, Pete Bagge, Richard Sala, Brian Biggs, and Lloyd Dangle, offering a fresh look at our definitions of America in an era of upheaval and widespread soul-searching. These powerful and thoughtful stories create a composite national portrait like few others. (334/0-8118-4742-X) (CAUT: 4) SC, 7.5x10, 128pgs, FC SRP: $22.95 SIBERIA GN by Nikolaï Maslov An extraordinary visual portrayal of Russian life and spirit — awash in alcohol from the first pages to the last — Siberia charts author and self-taught artist Nikolaï Maslov's bleak, vodka-soaked path through the labyrinths of the Soviet system — a grim life illuminated by moments of grace, beauty, and hope in an often neglected but fascinating part of the world. (570/1-933368-03-9) (CAUT: 4) MATURE THEMES SC SRP: $19.95 Fantasy/Sci-Fi ADVENTURE VOLUME 1 TP edited by Chris Roberson In the spirit of early twentieth-century pulp fiction, Adventure features an anthology of short stories promising both literary sophistication and pulse-pounding action from the likes of Michael Moorcock, John Edward Ames, Lou Anders, Neal Asher, John Meaney, Kim Newman, and Marc Singer. (5793/1-932265-13-9) (CAUT: 4) SC, 6x9, 400pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95 AGE OF CONAN: ANOK, HERETIC OF STYGIA VOLUME 2 MMPB by J. Steven York Seeking his father's murderer, the warrior Anok has joined the Cult of Set. Tainted by dark sorcery, he begins a perilous journey across the desert to a city of outlaw sorcerers in order to control his magic before it consumes his soul! (230/0-441-01345-7) (CAUT: 4) SC, 272pgs SRP: $6.99 BATTLESTAR GALACTICA: REDEMPTION HC by Richard Hatch & Brad Linaweaver As Apollo, Sheba, and the rest of the humans prepare to die, they are surprised by the arrival of an ancient 13th Tribe space ark freed from it frozen grave deep within the bowels of the planet — habitable and capable of sustaining all surviving colonials who were forced to stay behind! Now, Tigh, Athena, and the rag-tag fleet speed for the nearest habitable planet some three light years away, desperately hoping to get there before their vital supplies run out! (570/1-59687-119-9) (CAUT: 4) HC SRP: $22.95 BLOOD LEGACY: THE HOUSE OF ALEXANDER TP by Kerri Hawkins Ryan is reunited with her mentor only to discover that Victor has fallen ill, an impossibility for One who is both invulnerable and immortal! While her human companion, Dr. Susan Ryerson, continues her examination of their unique anatomies with the hope of discovering what is wrong with her liege, simultaneously, word comes that the Grand Council has been reconvened. The ancient ones who sit upon the Council call upon Ryan to conduct a millennial purge — a controlled hunt in which the least desirable of their Kind are culled. Now, Ryan is brought face-to-face with the oldest of her Kind, and with seduction on an unimagined level! (6845/0-9766-2310-2) (CAUT: 4) SC SRP: $9.95 BOLD AS LOVE HC by Gwyneth Jones The Home Secretary of the UK decides to recruit a Countercultural Think Tank of pop stars in order to give the government a public "makeover." It's just another publicity stunt for the rockers, until the shooting begins! Now, Slater and her friends must find a way to stay alive and overthrow the dominant soical order, while the UK disintegrates under their feet! (5889/1-59780-002-3) (CAUT: 4) MATURE THEMES HC, 6x9, 280pgs, B&W SRP: $25.95 CSI: KILLING GAME MMPB by Max Allan Collins Gil Grissom's CSI team may have been broken up, with Catherine Willows, Nick Stokes, and Warrick Brown now reassigned, but that doesn't mean their new paths will never cross, especially when they investigate two distinct crimes with much of the collective evidence oddly aligned. Perhaps two wildly imperfect crimes could somehow add up to an almost perfect one. (248/0-7434-9664-7) (CAUT: 4) SC, 288pgs SRP: $7.99 FACTION PARADOX: WARRING STATES TP by Mags L. Halliday & Lawrence Miles A stand-alone novel in the Faction Paradox universe, Warring States features Cousin Octavia, a successful but now-wayward member of the Faction, who’s carving her way through China, 1900, to find the secret of immortality. (6653/0-9725959-8-8) (CAUT: 4) SC SRP: $17.95 THE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF FANTASTIC VICTORIANA HC by Jess Nevins From detective fiction to historical novels, from well-known authors like Jules Verne and H.G. Wells, to Russian newspaper serials and Chinese martial arts novels, the Encyclopedia of Fantastic Victoriana offers an exhaustive look at every aspect of fantastic literature in the days of Queen Victoria. (5793/1-932265-15-5) (CAUT: 4) HC, 8x10, 1200pgs, B&W SRP: $50.00 FANTASY ENCYCLOPEDIA HC by Judy Allen Featuring a foreword by award-winning fantasy author Jonathan Stroud, and illustrations by a world-renowned team of artists including John Howe, the Fantasy Encyclopedia is a spectacular one-stop guide to the creatures and people of folklore and fantasy. (853/0- 7534-5847-0) (CAUT: 4) HC, 8.5x11, 144pgs SRP: $24.95 JUDGE DREDD: WHITEOUT MMPB by James Swallow Judge Dredd must prevent a deadly crime wave as a smalltime hood stumbles upon an unstable and powerful cybernetic firearm! (4245/1-84416-219-2) (CAUT: 4) SC, 256pgs SRP: $6.99 A GATHERING OF WIDOWMAKERS HC by Mike Resnick There is only one thing that Jefferson Nighthawk, the original "Widowmaker," really wanted to do — retire on a far away planet and raise a garden. But, when the two clones assigned to keep the peace and carry on his legend come to a disagreement, everyone runs for cover — except the one man who can stand up to the clones of a Widowmaker... the Widowmaker himself! (6660/1-59222-085-1) (CAUT: 4) HC, 5.5x8.5, 288pgs SRP: $23.95 THE ILLUSTRATED LEGENDS OF THE SAMURAI HC translated and edited by Hiroaki Sato Lavishly illustrated with more than 200 full-color reproductions of authentic Japanese art from the Tokugawa and Heian periods — the golden age of the samurai — this all-new edition of the Legends of the Samurai vividly captures the renowned warrior culture of Japan's fabled history. In both words and arresting imagery, Legends of the Samurai offers the most complete portrait available of the samurai and the martial culture in which they thrived. (4083/1-58567-734-5) (CAUT: 4) HC, 10x12, 256pgs, PC SRP: $50.00 KING KONG UNBOUND TP edited by Karen Haber One of the most popular movie monsters of all time is explored in-depth in this captivating collection of essays that focuses on how the original, cult-classic King Kong film affected society, as well as the cultural impact of the iconic monster himself! (248/1-4165-1670-0) (CAUT: 4) SC, 288pgs SRP: $14.00 KING KONG TP by Edgar Wallace & Merian C. Cooper; a novelization by Delos W. Lovelace This edition of the classic tale of beauty and the beast remains true to the earliest novel that tied in to the 1933 version of King Kong — one of the most seminal films of all time! (235/0-8129-7493-X) (CAUT: 4) SC, 5x8, 192pgs SRP: $10.95 KING KONG: THE ISLAND OF THE SKULL MMPB a novel by Matthew Costello based on the motion picture screenplay by Peter Jackson, Fran Walsh, and Philippa Boyens The prequel novel to the motion picture event of 2005! Entreprenuer, adventurer, and filmmaker Carl Denham is struggling to make a name for himself in the entertainment industry. A charismatic man and natural showman with an appetite for greatness, Denham's discovery of a myserious, uncharted island may hold the key to the fame and fortune he so desperately seeks. The Island of the Skull details the electrifying tale of how Denham takes possession of a map of the terrifying land that time forgot, and one of the most dangerous places on the face of the earth! (248/1-4165-1669-7) (CAUT: 4) SC, 320pgs SRP: $7.99 KONG REBORN MMPB by Russell Blackford Jack Denham, grandson of moviemaker Carl Denham (who brought Kong to New York in 1933) clashes with a ruthless business magnate, Carlton Hemming, as both attempt to clone the giant ape, Kong, from blood samples discovered by a high-steel worker in 1999. Succeeding beyond their wildest dreams, it is quickly apparent the cloned ape belongs back in his native wilderness and not the wilds of New York! (570/1-59687-133- 4) (CAUT: 4) SC SRP: $7.99 LONDON REVENANT HC by Conrad Williams Narcoleptic Adam Buckley is sleeping through his life. But, deep in London's sprawling Underworld, Adam endeavors to find the secrets to his own memories, all the while in the shadow of a murderous madman also down in the Tube! (5889/1-59780-010-4) (CAUT: 4) MATURE THEMES HC, 256pgs, B&W SRP: $24.95 THE LORD OF THE RINGS SKETCHBOOK HC by Alan Lee From concept to finished art, Alan Lee, the Oscar-winning conceptual designer for the Lord of the Rings movie trilogy, discusses his approach to depicting Tolkien's imaginary world, complemented by over 150 of Lee's celebrated illustrations. (853/0-618-64014-2) (CAUT: 4) HC, 7.5x9.75, 192pgs, PC SRP: $30.00 MYTHS FOR THE MODERN AGE TP edited by Win Scott Eckert Through stories and essays, this book collects Hugo- and Nebula-award winning author Philip José Farmer's classic "biographies" of fictional characters introduced in the Wold Newton universe. (5793/1-932265-14-7) (CAUT: 4) SC, 6x9, 400pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95 NO ONE NOTICED THE CAT TP by Anne McCaffrey After the death of wise old Mangan, the Regent of Esphania, many of the regent's skills and qualities have been transferred to his beautiful and intelligent cat, Niffy, who immediately attaches herself to the new ruler, Prince Jamas. When Yasmin, the wicked queen of a king from a neighboring kingdom seeking to forge an alliance with Jamas, threatens to do away with Jamas for interfering with her ambitions, it falls upon Niffy to guide the young prince through a thicket of difficulties to save him from a horrible fate! (6844/1-55742-324-5) (CAUT: 4) SC, 160pgs SRP: $10.00 ROAD TO PARADISE HC by Max Allen Collins The thilling climax to the epic saga begun with the Oscar-winning Road to Perdition! Michael Satarino has put his killing days behind him...or, so he thought. But, when Michael is framed for the hit on a notoriously violent and vulnerable mobster, he must return to the road, and a violent life he thought was long behind him. Will his lifelong struggle for redemption again turn into a quest for revenge? (120/0-06-054028-1) (CAUT: 4) HC, 6x9, 320pgs SRP: $24.95 SHELF LIFE: FANTASTIC STORIES CELEBRATING BOOKSTORES HC featuring an Introduction by Neil Gaiman; with endpaper illustrations by Charles Vess Bookstores are the greatest places on earth, yet there’s never been an anthology devoted strictly to them. Shelf Life: Fantastic Stories Celebrating Bookstores offers sixteen original stories, each of which includes a bookstore at its core, from such noted authors including David Bischoff, Ramsey Campbell, Charles de Lint, Harlan Ellison, John J. Miller, Melanie Tem, and Gene Wolfe. (8459) (CAUT: 4) HC SRP: $25.00 V FOR VENDETTA NOVELIZATION MMPB a novelization by Steve Moore; based on the screenplay by the Wachowski Brothers Based on the graphic novel by Alan Moore and David Loyd! Britain in the not-so-distant future has lost its freedom to a totalitarian regime. Evey is a young woman who is saved from death by a masked vigilante calling himself only "V." Beguiling and dangerous, V ignites the fuse of revolution when he detonates two London landmarks and seizes the government-controlled airwaves, urging his fellow citizens to wake up and shed the blanket of tyranny and oppression! It is Evey, however, who, with V as her untrustworthy guide, sets out on the most painful path of all: a journey of deception and self-discovery, deconstruction and re-creation, vindication and vengeance. (248/1-4165-1699-9) (CAUT: 4) SC, 320pgs SRP: $6.99 WARHAMMER 40,000: WARRIOR BROOD MMPB by C.S. Goto When Inquisitor Kalypsia and the Deathwatch Space Marines are called in to investigate the resurgence of hive fleets on the planet Herodian IV, they discover a terrible secret that may threaten humanity! (4245/1-84416-234-6) (CAUT: 4) SC, 256pgs SRP: $6.99 WARHAMMER: GUARDIANS OF THE FOREST MMPB by Graham McNeill Knight Leofric is plunged into a strange, mythical realm when he's drawn into a plot to avert a magical disaster of cataclysmic proportions. Joined by the ferocious wood elf Kiarno, Leofric must avert the beastmen's plan to corrupt the land with the evil forces of Chaos! (4245/1-84416-235-4) (CAUT: 4) SC, 416pgs SRP: $7.99 Horror BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: COLONY MMPB by Laura J. Burns & Melinda Metz In Colony, due to the high incidence of suicide, death, and violence, the mayor of Sunnydale has invited a woman called Belakane to speak to the students on the benefits of her self-esteem program. But, Belakane isn't who they all believe her to be — she's a demon ant-like queen whose tests are part of her plot to enlist workers to build her colony, and to find a mate to help her populate it! Completely interactive, Stake Your Destiny storylines advance by the choices the reader makes, leading towards more than two dozen possible endings. (248/1-4169-0057-8) (CAUT: 4) SC, 256pgs SRP: $6.99 DARK FUTURE: DEMON DOWNLOAD MMPB by Jack Yeovil Vatican hitwoman Sister Chantal travels to the American Midwest in her search for an insidious demon cult. But, she never expected to find a sinister plot involving a living computer virus, a possessed U.S. Cavalry cruiser, and a desert outpost commanded by a maniac! (4245/1-84416-236-2) (CAUT: 4) SC, 256pgs SRP: $6.99 DARK FUTURE: GOLGATHA RUN MMPB by Dave Stone Eddie Kalish makes a terrible mistake when he stops to help a pretty nurse stranded in the desert. Before long, he gets mixed up in a dark conspiracy involving monstrous experiments on human bodies and a corporate war over an alien artifact! (4245/1-84416- 237-0) (CAUT: 4) SC, 256pgs SRP: $6.99 H.P. LOVECRAFT: SHADOWS OF DEATH MMPB by H.P. Lovecraft; with an introduction by Harlan Ellison Descend into the nerve-shattering, spine-tingling realm of America's master of horror, H.P. Lovecraft — to a dank place where gloomy maelstroms await the unwary, where the unnatural is surpassed only by the unspeakable, and where all pleasure is perverse. This collection of classic macabre tales by the celebrated master of the form includes "The Tomb That Came to Sarnath," "The Shunned House," "The Dream Quest of Unknown Kadath," and "The Shadow Out of Time." Take a chance... all you can lose is your sanity! (235/0-345-48333-2) (CAUT: 4) SC, 384pgs SRP: $6.99 FINAL DESTINATION: DEAD MAN'S HAND MMPB by Steven A. Roman When five tourists in Las Vegas escape a grisly fate, they soon discover that Death is not a gambling man! (4245/1-84416-177-3) (CAUT: 4) SC, 416pgs SRP: $7.99 NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET: PROTÉGÉ MMPB by Tim Waggoner Freddy Krueger yearns for the pitter-patter of tiny feet! Having infected a young mother with his evil seed, she gives birth to a baby who becomes a young man with a very dark side! But, will Freddy's new young protégé be content with being only second best? (4245/1-84416-255-9) (CAUT: 4) SC, 416pgs SRP: $7.99 How-To LIFE DRAWING FOUNDATION COURSE TP by Ian Rowlands A traditional starting point for any aspiring artist, Life Drawing Foundation Course serves as an in-depth, step-by-step instructive guide to mastering the rendering of the human body. (567/1-84403-391-0) (CAUT: 4) SC, 9x9.5, 144pgs, FC SRP: $17.95 Humor ASTERIX "YET TO BE TITLED" HC written by René Goscinny; illustrated by Albert Uderzo The first new album in four years! Details remain hush-hush, but the official first showing will take place on October 14th, in Brussels. Could our wily Gallic hero, Asterix, and his friends be venturing beyond the Gaulish-Belgian border? (567/0-75287- 301-6) (CAUT: 4) HC, 8.5x11, FC SRP: $12.95 DILBERT: THRIVING ON VAUGE OBJECTIVES TP by Scott Adams With his finger on the pulse of cubicle dwellers across the globe, cartoonist Scott Adams introduces this 26th collection of Dilbert comic strips. (18/0-7407-5533-1) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8.5x9, 128pgs SRP: $10.95 DOONESBURY: THE BIG BOOK OF ZONKER TP by G.B. Trudeau This breathtaking volume boldly, cheerfully, and blankly stares back across the stunningly mellow life and times of Zonker Harris. From his Californian-American roots to his legendary status as surfer, nanny, and former sun god, his career trajectory has unfailingly carried him deeper into the homegrown heart of the American daydream. (18/0-7407-5536-6) (CAUT: 4) SC, 9x11, 152pgs SRP: $16.95 MAX CANNON: RED MEAT GOLD TP from the secret files of Max Cannon This long-awaited third Red Meat collection presents a glittering mother-load of twisted hilarity mined from the award-winning alternative comic strip. (256/0-312-33014-6) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops. SC, 112pgs, B&W SRP: $11.95 PEANUTS CHRISTMAS HC by Charles M. Schulz A value-priced edition of the original, classic Peanuts Christmas book, celebrating its 40th anniversary! (235/0-345-48407-X) (CAUT: 4) HC, 8.5x11, 160pgs, FC SRP: $14.95 PEANUTS: IT GOES WITH OUT SAYING HC by Charles M. Schulz In the world of the Peanuts gang, actions speak louder than words. This unique compilation features more than 200, full-color Peanuts comic strips rendered by Schulz without using any dialogue or words. (235/0-345-46414-1) (CAUT: 4) HC, 7x7.5, 160pgs, FC SRP: $15.95 SEASON'S EATINGS: A VERY MERRY GARFIELD CHRISTMAS TP by Jim Davis Now in tradepaperback, this festive, full-color collection of hilarious holiday high jinks features Garfield Christmas strips, fun yuletide quips, and Garfield's holiday wish list! (235/0-345-47560-7) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8.5x11, 160pgs SRP: $14.95 THE SIMPSONS: COMIC BOOK GUY'S BOOK OF POP CULTURE TP by Matt Groening Matt Groening, the creator of The Simpsons, offers an on-going series of portable and quotable books that will eliminate the need for all religions and philosophies, exalt humanity's role in the universe, and make the world a better place... sort of. In this volume, the portly proprietor of The Android's Dungeon and Baseball Card Shop guides you through the ins and outs of Wonder Woman dreams, internet schemes, gaming freaks, fan-boy geeks, comic books, condescending looks, and every other aspect of pop culture from his own expertly acerbic point of view. (120/0-06-074821-4) (CAUT: 4) SC, 5.5x6.25, 96pgs, FC SRP: $9.95 THE SIMPSONS: RALPH WIGGUM BOOK TP by Matt Groening See the world through Ralph-colored glasses as he muses on household pets, poetry, constellations, crime and punishment, love, leprechauns, wookies, wiggle puppies, and a lot more non-booger and paste-related subjects. (120/0-06-074820-6) (CAUT: 4) SC, 5.5x6.25, 96pgs, FC SRP: $9.95 TOOTHPASTE FOR DINNER: HIPSTERS, HAMSTERS, AND OTHER PRESSING ISSUES TP by Drew What Dilbert did for office workers in the early 90s, this revolutionary and hilarious book will do for wage slaves of the 21st century. Based on the wildly popular toothpastefordinner.com website, Drew provides a completely original world view paired up with simple line drawings. (143/1-58180-786-4) (CAUT: 4) SC, 5.25x6, 224pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 Movie/TV BUBBA HO-TEP SC by Joe R. Lansdale; with an introduction by Don Coscarelli This companion book to the cult hit film by Phantasm director Don Coscarelli, Bubba Ho-Tep, starring Bruce Campbell and Ossie Davis includes the original novella that the film was based on and the complete shooting script. (5889/1-59780-033-3) MATURE THEMES SC, 6x9, 159pgs, B&W SRP: $13.95 COUNTERFEIT WORLDS: PHILIP K. DICK ON FILM TP by Brian J. Robb From Blade Runner to the forthcoming A Scanner Darkly, via Total Recall, Paycheck, and Minority Report, Counterfeit Worlds is the definitive history of all the adaptations of Dick's work, from films to computer games! Acclaimed writer Brian J. Robb looks at the evolution of each project in depth, uncovering a wealth of new information, including the story behind the fascinating unmade film Ubik! (133/1-84023-968-9) (CAUT: 4) SC, 7x9, 272pgs, B&W SRP: $19.95 ROGER EBERT'S MOVIE YEARBOOK 2006 TP by Roger Ebert A recipient of Television Week's Lifetime Achievement Award in January 2005, Roger Ebert's 2006 edition of the Movie Yearbook contains all of his reviews written from January 2003 through June 2005. (18/0-7407-5538-2) (CAUT: 4) 6x9, 976pgs SRP: $22.95 ITALIAN HORROR TP by Jim Harper Covering films released between the years 1979 and 1994, Italian Horror will appeal to fans of European trash cinema. (575) (CAUT: 4) SC, 256pgs SRP: $25.00 THE MAKING OF DEVIL'S REJECTS: A DIRECTOR'S DIARY HC This reproduction of Rob Zombie’s on-set diary re-prints his original shooting script for Devil's Rejects, complete with script changes, director notes, and photos taken throughout the course of the movie production. (6338) HC SRP: $29.95 MINDS OF FEAR: A DIALOGUE WITH 30 MASTERS OF HORROR TP by Calum Waddell This chilling collection of interviews focuses on some of today's most cutting-edge filmmakers, featuring commentary from directors such as John Landis, David Cronenberg, Wes Craven, Herschell Gordon Lewis, Tobe Hooper, Guillermo Del Toro, Sean Cunningham, and many more masters of modern horror. (575) (CAUT: 4) SC, 280pgs SRP: $25.00 TV GUIDE: TV ON DVD 2006 TP by the editors of TV Guide Backed by the most trusted name in television, this complete guide to television shows on DVD provides comprehensive, entertaining listings and information to help consumers make informed buying or renting decisions of their favorite current shows, sit-coms, and timeless classics. (256/0-312-35150-X) (CAUT: 4) SC, 6x9.25, 512pgs SRP: $16.95 THE SIMPSONS: ONE STEP BEYOND FOREVER! TP by Matt Groening Filled with fun facts, quirky quotes, and memorable moments, The Simpsons: One Step Beyond Forever! guarantees a gaggle of giggles and guffaws for the most devoted fan or occassional viewer of the world's most popular animated show, The Simpsons! (120/0- 06-081754-2) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x9, 128pgs, FC SRP: $14.95 WE BELONG DEAD: FRANKENSTEIN ON FILM TP edited by Gary J. & Susan Svehla From Edison's 1910 Frankenstein through 2004's Van Helsing, this book stands as a testament to the durability of Mary Shelley’s original novel. Whether we look at Frankenstein’s Monster as the bogeyman, as metaphor, as kindred spirit, or as society’s mirror, the fact remains that Mary Shelley knew not what she wrought during that haunted summer of 1816, and this volume is the latest effort in a relatively short line that tries to explain, looking at both cinema past and present, the meaning of Boris Karloff’s immortal words from 1935’s Bride of Frankenstein—“We belong dead!” (575) (CAUT: 4) SC, 298pgs SRP: $25.00 Neil Gaiman ALCHEMY OF MIRRORMASK HC by Dave McKean, with commentary by Neil Gaiman Featuring hundreds of full-color paintings, 3-D models, texture maps, sketches, and on- set production stills, The Alchemy of MirrorMask takes readers inside the creative process of making MirrorMask — a Jim Henson Company production designed and directed by Dave McKean and scribed by Neil Gaiman — shedding light on this amazing film's journey from concept to screen. (120/0-06-082379-8) (CAUT: 4) HC, 9.5x11, 208pgs, FC SRP: $32.50 MIRRORMASK: THE ILLUSTRATED CHILDREN'S EDITION HC by Neil Gaiman, with illustrations by Dave McKean MirrorMask tells the story of Helena, who longs to run away and join the circus. That is, until the day she awakens to find herself in a strange new place populated by mysterious creatures — a dream world where she is about to embark on a most amazing journey of self-discovery! (120/0-06-082109-4) (CAUT: 4) HC, 120pgs, FC SRP: $16.99 NOW WE ARE SICK TP edited by Neil Gaiman & Stephen Jones Now We Are Sick offers a unique collection of funny, frivolous, and frightening poems by thirty of the world's best known science fiction, fantasy, and horror authors, including Alan Moore, Robert Bloch, Ramsey Campbell, and Terry Pratchett, among other literary luminaries. You are guaranteed to scream with laughter and chuckle in fear as you enter the wraped imaginations of these masters of the macabre, for better or verse. (8459) SC SRP: $9.95 Pop Culture BUSH-WHACKED: CHRONICLES OF GOVERNMENT STUPIDITY TP by Leland Gregory Humorist Leland Gregory makes a career of recording human behavior at its less-than- brilliant moments, and Bush-Whacked does a thorough job of tracking the president's language mangling as well as the inept bungling of his administration. (18/0-7407-5471- 8) (CAUT: 4) SC, 5x7, 256pgs SRP: $9.95 IT'S A BITTER LITTLE WORLD: THE SMARTEST, TOUGHEST, NASTIEST QUOTES FROM FILM NOIR TP by Charles Pappas Everything you need to know about life you can learn from film noir. And everything you can learn from film noir, you can find in It's a Bitter Little World, serving up a collection of classic as well as contemporary film noir quotes, providing a unique glimpse at the history of noir. (143/1-58297-387-3) (CAUT: 4) SC, 5.5x6, 224pgs SRP: $14.99 URBAN DICTIONARY TP compiled by Aaron Peckham Urbandictionary.com site founder Aaron Peckham culls his more than 170,000 definitions for the funniest, wittiest, and most provocative phrases that define the modern slang scene. (18/0-7407-5143-3) (CAUT: 4) SC, 5x7, 320pgs SRP: $9.95 Star Trek STAR TREK VOYAGER: STRING THEORY BOOK 2 — FUSION MMPB by Kirsten Beyer When Captain Janeway orders the investigation of a peculiar and dangerous anomaly in connection with an alien civilization, the Voyager crew has no idea what forces it's about to unleash. As the Voyager's past and future collide, the crew discovers fantastic worlds beyond their wildest expectations, but one among them is forced to make a terrible choice that will test the limits of loyalty and friendship. (248/1-4165-0955-0) (CAUT: 4) SC, 336pgs SRP: $7.99 Star Wars THE COMPLETE LOCATIONS OF STAR WARS HC Combining old and new material to create a seamless overview of the entire Star Wars universe, The Complete Locations of Star Wars utilizes illustrations and text to reveal the planets from every movie in the Star Wars saga, including Episode III: Revenge of the Sith. (4309/0-7566-1419-8) (CAUT: 4) HC, 10x13.75, 176pgs, FC SRP: $39.99 STAR WARS CHRONICLES II: THE PREQUELS HC by Stephen J. Sansweet & Pablo Hidalgo Featuring more than 3,000 out-of-this-world full-color images, insider's-perspective text, and behind-the-scenes production stills, early sketches, and computer renderings culled from Lucasfilm's archives, Star Wars Chronicles II: The Prequels serves as a gorgeous tribute to Star Wars Episodes I-III. (334/0-8118-4735-7) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Available only in the United States and Canada. HC, 10x14.5, 320pgs, FC SRP: $150.00 STAR WARS: THE NEW ESSENTIAL CHRONOLOGY TP by Daniel Wallace; with illustrations by Tommy Lee Edwards & Mark Chiarello Updated, completely revised, and entirely re-written by Daniel Wallace, this essential guide details a comprehensive overview of all six Star Wars films in chronlogical order. (235/0-345-44901-0) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8.5x11, 256pgs, FC SRP: $24.95 THE STAR WARS POSTER BOOK HC by Stephen J. Sansweet & Peter Vilmur This full-color compilation of 300 of the most amazing Star Wars movie posters ever produced spans the surreal to the ultra realistic, the campy to the darkly serious. (334/0- 8118-4883-3) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Available only in the United States and Canada. HC, 9x12, 288pgs, FC SRP: $50.00 STAR WARS: OUTBOUND FLIGHT HC by Timothy Zahn Before the Clone Wars began, a group of Jedi — led by the legendary Master Jorus C'baoth — lobbied the Republic Senate to fund a project to search for intelligent life outside the known galaxy. Six Jedi Masters, 12 Jedi Knights, and a 50,000 crew boarded an incredible starship and departed on their adventure... only to disappear without a trace. Until now! At last, Timothy Zahn divulges the full story of the mysterious Outbound Flight Project only hinted at in Heir to the Empire, revealing the first encounter with the alien warlord Thrawn, the future arch-enemy of the New Republic! (235/0-345-45683-1) (CAUT: 4) HC, 6x9, 416pgs SRP: $26.95 STAR WARS: THE ULTIMATE GUIDE HC This comprehensive guide to George Lucas' epic saga explores the Star Wars legacy in film, television, comics, and novels, and includes behind-the-scenes photos, plus details on Star Wars-themed merchandise, models, and poster art. (4309/0-7566-1420-1) (CAUT: 4) HC, 10x12, 144pgs, FC SRP: $24.99 STAR WARS: VADER - THE DEFINITIVE GUIDE TP This unique Star Wars souvenir collectible serves as the definitive guide to the dreaded Sith Lord, exploring indepthly the history, myth, and cultural impact of this cinematic icon. (5247) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Available only in the United States and Canada. SC, 8x10.5, 96pgs, FC SRP: $12.95 STAR WARS: WHERE SCIENCE MEETS IMAGINATION HC From commercial space flight and super-speed trains that levitate by magnetism, to robot servants and microscopic nanorobots that perform surgery internally, scientists inspired by Star Wars are taking fictional ideas and turning them into reality. The international Star Wars phenomenon comes to life through National Geographic's companion book to the interactive exhibition created by Lucasfilm, Ltd. and Boston's renowned Museum of Science, as Star Wars: Where Science Meets Imagination explores how George Lucas's incredible use of science and technology may have presaged — and at times directly influenced — the future of life on Earth and beyond. (235/0-7922-4183-5) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Australia and the U.K. HC, 9x10, 256pgs, FC SRP: $30.00 THE ART OF STAR WARS: EPISODE III — REVENGE OF THE SITH TP by J.W. Rinzler Complete with the official screenplay by George Lucas, the finest examples of production sketches, preliminary designs, storyboards, and digital matte paintings from Star Wars: Episode III — Revenge of the Sith are gathered in this definitive collection celebrating the extraordinary team of artists behind the making