PREVIEWS - December 2005 - February / March 2006 Releases - Diamond Comics   (go to Marvel Previews) PREVIEWS VOL. XV # 12 PREVIEWS PUBLICATIONS PREVIEWS FIGURE FACTORY #3 WINTER 2006 If you’re looking for some of the coolest figural items on the face of the planet, look no further than the Figure Factory, a specialty backlist catalog jam-packed with action figures, die-casts, plush toys, and statues aplenty, all in-stock now and ready to ship to your local comics shop! Catalog, 8x11, FC $0.75 PREVIEWS #2 (FEBRUARY 2006) Previews is your ultimate source for all the merchandise available from your local comic book specialty retailer… approximately two months in advance! Hundreds of comics from a myriad of publishers, the coolest merchandise on Earth, plus exclusive items available nowhere else! This issue features items scheduled to ship from April 2006 through June 2006! Catalog, 8x11, 480+pg, PC $4.50 MARVEL PREVIEWS #30 Each issue of Marvel Previews will be a comic book-sized, 96-page, full-color guide and preview to all of Marvel’s upcoming releases — it’s your one source for advanced Marvel solicitations! This February issue features items scheduled to ship in April 2006! FC, 96pg $0.99 (or Free with Purchase of Previews) PREVIEWS CONSUMER ORDER FORM #2 (FEBRUARY 2006) Previews makes it easy for you to order every item in the catalog with this separate order form booklet! This issue ships in late January 2006 for items on sale in April 2006. Comic-sized, 62pg, PC PI PREVIEWS ADULT #2 (FEBRUARY 2006) Previews Adult features Adult-oriented art, info, and related news not found in Previews. NOTE: Due to customs and international restrictions, Adult Material may not be available in some international markets. Please check with your local comic book specialty retailer for availability. ADULT MATERIAL Catalog, 24pg, b&w $0.95 COMICS SECTION PREMIERE VENDORS DARK HORSE COMICS HELLBOY: MAKOMA, OR, A TALE TOLD BY A MUMMY IN THE NEW YORK CITY EXPLORERS’ CLUB ON AUGUST 16, 1993 #1 (OF 2) MIKE MIGNOLA (W/A), RICHARD CORBEN (A), and DAVE STEWART (C) Award-winning Hellboy creator Mike Mignola teams with comics legend Richard Corben. Corben has been creating bizarre and beautiful comics since the 1970s, working on the most notable horror and sci-fi titles of the original small-press boom. His work was brought to the big screen in the film Heavy Metal, and he achieved mainstream stardom finally with recent collaborations with Brian Azzarello and Garth Ennis, bringing a fresh perspective to such characters as the Hulk and the Punisher, among others. Set long before the life-changing events of this year's The Island, this two-parter reveals Hellboy's earlier encounter with the powerful mythology of Africa. Mignola writes and provides the cover, as well as drawing part of the story, with the lion's share drawn by Corben, in the collaboration which promises to be the horror-comics event of the year. On sale February 1, FC, 32pg, $2.99 THE GOON #16 ERIC POWELL (W/A) The tide has turned in Goon’s war against the undead hordes of the Zombie Priest—or has it? With Buzzard now preventing the harvest of any fresh corpses from the cemetery, the Priest grows desperate. So desperate that he unleashes incantations of previously unseen power to create a whole new breed of minion—one that may be beyond even the strength of the Goon to contain. But one pays a price for conjuring such evil into the world, and the Zombie Priest quickly discovers that the cost of such power may be far more than he bargained for. On sale February 15, FC, 32pg, $2.99 CONAN #25 KURT BUSIEK (W), CARY NORD (A), DAVE STEWART (C), and TONY HARRIS (Cover) Conan'’ crossed the wrong people, and now he’s got the entire Zamorian Army on his tail, led by a rogue who may be even more cunning than Conan. But Conan’s not running, and he’s not hiding—if they want a fight, he’ll give it to them. Yet, even if he can take on an entire army and win, there are worse things in Zamora than swords, and worse sorcerers to unleash them. Will they succeed in destroying the daring Cimmerian . . . or will they just make him mad? On sale February 8, FC, 32pg, $2.99 CHRONICLES OF CONAN VOLUME 10: WHEN GIANTS WALK THE EARTH AND OTHER STORIES TPB ROY THOMAS (W), JOHN BUSCEMA (A), HOWARD CHAYKIN (A), and others Treading the long and winding path toward his eventual monarchy, Conan becomes witness to the corruption and devastation of many a fantastic kingdom along the way. Not the least of which being the marvelous, and equally dangerous, lands of Harakht— home to the fearsome Hawk-Riders and their enormous avian beasts. Despite the overwhelming odds and the presence of a mysterious, earthbound space rock, it will take more than a flock of giant and savage birds to strike fear in the Barbarian’s heart. With his lover Bêlit—the Queen of the Black Coast—at his side, no threats, terrestrial or otherwise, will prevent Conan from fulfilling his destiny. On sale March 8, SC, 168pg, FC, 7" x 10", $16.95 MAGNUS, ROBOT FIGHTER 4000 A.D. VOLUME 3 HC RUSS MANNING (W/A), ROBERT SCHAEFER (W), and ERIC FREIWALD (W) In the year 4000, when the human race is threatened by robots that would enslave mankind, one man alone has the power to fight back: Magnus, Robot Fighter! Dark Horse delivers another fantastic collection of rare classics from a comics legend! Russ Manning, famous for his spectacular work on the Tarzan newspaper strips of the late sixties, brought fans his “Tarzan of the future” in Magnus, Robot Fighter. While his work on the original comic series lasted only twenty-one issues, Manning’s creation has survived generations, influencing countless science fiction artists and writers to this day. Fans of Alex Raymond, Mac Raboy, or Wally Wood should not miss this beautifully bound hardcover—the third Magnus archival collection and the latest addition to Dark Horse’s line of science fiction classics. On sale March 15, HC, 176pg, FC, 7" x 10 1/2", $49.95 CONCRETE VOLUME 4: KILLER SMILE TPB PAUL CHADWICK (W/A) Standing in the shadow of celebrity has its ups and downs, as Concrete’s personal assistant, Larry Munro, knows all too well. But there are darker places than any shadow, as Larry learns the hard way when he is taken hostage by a psychotic gunman who forces Larry to be his chauffeur on a road trip destined to end in disaster… unless Larry can muster the courage to act. The return of Paul Chadwick’s award-winning Concrete has ushered in a resurgence of interest in the acclaimed series, and Killer Smile is Chadwick’s darkest Concrete work, a harrowing tale Frank Miller called “edge-of-your- seat suspense, full of unpredictable twists and turns.” This value-priced volume collects Killer Smile plus bonus short stories. On sale March 15, SC, 184pg, b&w, 6" x 9", $12.95 KONG, THE 8TH WONDER OF THE WORLD™ MOVIE ADAPTATION #3 (of 3) CHRISTIAN GOSSETT (W), DUSTIN WEAVER (A), and DAVE DORMAN (Cover) This is it—the eye-popping conclusion to the comic adapting the most anticipated motion picture event of the year, Peter Jackson’s King Kong! The ancient power of the awe- inspiring Kong collides with the modern age in the ultimate showdown between civilization and Nature — with the actress Ann Darrow caught in the middle! Man and beast rage in an epic struggle that extends beyond the feeble reaches of time, as each tries to prove once and for all its right to live, and more importantly, to reign. On sale February 22, FC, 40pg, $3.99 THE TERRITORY TPB JAMIE DELANO (W) and DAVID LLOYD (A) Mysteriously marooned in an unnamed ocean, a man named Ishmael is rescued by pirates and sold into slavery. His past is a blank. Equipped only with courage, a talent for action heroics and the inspiration of a half-remembered love, he must flirt with the sinister tentacles of Hydracorp to win his freedom. The Territory is a land of wonder and fear; hidden in its dark heart, a haunting truth that Ishmael is driven to discover. But there are no maps to The Territory. Those who would explore it must draw their own. On sale March 8, SC, 96pg, FC, 7" x 10", $13.95 THE PERHAPANAUTS #4 (of 4) TODD DEZAGO (W) and CRAIG ROUSSEAU (A) A chupacabra, a sasquatch, and a ghost walk into a bar… Okay, maybe not… Hey, Perhapa-Pals! Todd and Craig here. As we strive valiantly to continue NOT telling you what’s coming up in upcoming issues, we will say this about The Perhapanauts #4: It’s very good. Really. Trust us. We’ve seen it and we think it’s one of the most thrilling, pulse-pounding, senses-shattering, low-in-calories, action-packed, sci-fi-slash- paranormal-slash-horror-slash-humor-slash-adventure comics being offered this month, from Dark Horse, on this page, by us. Check it out and see if you don’t agree! On sale February 22, FC, 32pg, $2.99 USAGI YOJIMBO #91 STAN SAKAI (W/A) The hauntings continue! Last issue the rabbit ronin, Usagi Yojimbo, was faced with a mysterious and grisly murder at Geishu Castle, but the leading suspect was a woman who has been dead for ten years! Now, after another murder attempt, Usagi himself is believed to be the ruthless assassin! The long-eared wanderer must team with Tomoe and a distrustful bodyguard to solve the mystery of the Geishu ghost—before its razor-sharp claws carve into another victim. Catch the conclusion to the two-part “The Ghost in the Well,” this month from world-renowned storyteller Stan Sakai! On sale February 22, b&w, 32pg. $2.99 ALIENS/PREDATOR PANEL TO PANEL TPB VARIOUS (A) Two extraterrestrial species have haunted—and hunted—mankind throughout history: one a parasitic killing machine that uses humans as unwilling hosts for its lethal offspring, the other a relentless stalker that uses otherworldly stealth technology and weaponry to take men as grisly trophy kills. For over two decades, Dark Horse Comics has catalogued these terrifying contacts, harnessing the talents of a virtual who’s who list of comics, science-fiction, and fantasy illustrators to bring these tales to life. And now, one deluxe volume gathers all the best of these visual horrors into one arena. Aliens/Predator Panel to Panel showcases page after page of some of the most compelling artworks ever seen in graphic fiction, stunning visions by John Bolton, Dave Dorman, Mark Schultz, Richard Corben, Mike Mignola, Doug Wheatley, Arthur Suydam, Mark A. Nelson, Alex Maleev, Den Beauvais, Glenn Fabry, Jon Foster, David Michael Beck, Sam Keith, Doug Mahnke, and many, many more. On sale March 22, SC, 192pg, FC, 9" x 12", $19.95 SCARFACE NOVEL L.A. BANKS (W) In the politically charged years of the early 1980s many immigrants escaped a nightmarish existence under Castro’s rule and fled Cuba for America. One immigrant would cut a bloody path of destruction across the Florida landscape in a rampage fueled by drugs, rage, and paranoia. In a dark vision of the American Dream gone wrong, Oliver Stone and Brian De Palma created a classic character in Tony Montana in their re- envisioning of the mobster tale Scarface. But Tony Montana’s story didn’t begin there. In these two new novels from DH Press we will take you inside the life of Montana, going back to the years before his arrival in America to see what events shaped him into the man he became and what dire choices set him on the course of madness that would lead to a carnage-filled conclusion in the streets of Miami. But Tony Montana’s story didn’t begin there. In two new novels from DH Press we will take you inside the life of Montana, going back to the years before his arrival in America to see what events shaped him into the man he became and what dire choices set him on the course of madness that would lead to a carnage-filled conclusion in the streets of Miami. On sale March 8, SC, 300pg, 4" x 6", $6.99 YOSHITAKA AMANO: FAIRIES HC YOSHITAKA AMANO (W/A) Yoshitaka Amano’s lush ethereal paintings of magical creatures, spirits, goblins, and apparitions have been praised and admired all over the world. In Fairies he turns his considerable talent to capturing in breathtaking images characters from such beloved stories as Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, the wizard Merlin and his muse the intoxicating Nimue, mermaids of the deep as well as his interpretation of fairies from Celtic and Japanese mythology. On sale February 8, HC, 80pg, FC, 8 7/16" x 11 15/16", $24.95 BLADE OF THE IMMORTAL #109: SHORTCUT part 3 (of 5) HIROAKI SAMURA (W/A) Hiroaki Samura takes his readers on a stroll down a dark, disturbing pathway in the “Shortcut” story arc! Mozen’s recently botched “exploratory operation” on Manji brings unexpected results. Backstabbing Burando, Kagimura’s most deranged medical examiner, is about to have his chance to cut into Manji to explore the secrets of the kessen-chu, the mystical bloodworms that heal Manji’s wounds and grant him near- immortality. Enraged and in chains in Kagimura’s prison, Manji befriends his dim-witted cellmate, Dewanosuke, and begins to formulate an escape plan. FOR MATURE READERS On sale February 8, b&w, 32pg, $2.99 ALSO AVAILABLE BLADE OF THE IMMORTAL VOL. 1: BLOOD OF A THOUSAND by Hiroaki Samura SC, 136pg, b&w, 6" x 9" (STAR09342) . . . $14.95 BLADE OF THE IMMORTAL VOL. 2: CRY OF THE WORM by Hiroaki Samura SC, 176pg, b&w, 6" x 9" (STAR09466) . . . $14.95 BLADE OF THE IMMORTAL VOL. 3: DREAMSONG by Hiroaki Samura SC, 208pg, b&w, 6" x 9" (STAR10275) . . . $14.95 BLADE OF THE IMMORTAL VOL. 4: ON SILENT WINGS by Hiroaki Samura SC, 176pg, b&w, 6" x 9" (STAR09943) . . . $14.95 BLADE OF THE IMMORTAL VOL. 5: ON SILENT WINGS II by Hiroaki Samura SC, 184pg, b&w, 6" x 9" (STAR10899) . . . $14.95 BLADE OF THE IMMORTAL VOL. 6: DARK SHADOWS by Hiroaki Samura SC, 192pg, b&w, 6" x 9" (STAR12025) . . . $14.95 BLADE OF THE IMMORTAL VOL. 7: HEART OF DARKNESS by Hiroaki Samura SC, 240pg, b&w, 6" x 9" (STAR13139) . . . $16.95 BLADE OF THE IMMORTAL VOL. 8: THE GATHERING by Hiroaki Samura SC, 208pg, b&w, 6" x 9" (STAR14147) . . . $15.95 BLADE OF THE IMMORTAL VOL. 9: THE GATHERING VOL. II by Hiroaki Samura SC, 216pg, b&w, 6" x 9" (STAR14935) . . . $15.95 BLADE OF THE IMMORTAL VOL. 10: SECRETS by Hiroaki Samura SC, 232pg, b&w, 6" x 9" (STAR15935) . . . $16.95 BLADE OF THE IMMORTAL VOL. 11: BEASTS by Hiroaki Samura SC, 192pg, b&w, 6" x 9" (STAR17346) . . . $14.95 BLADE OF THE IMMORTAL VOL. 12: AUTUMN FROST by Hiroaki Samura SC, 232pg, b&w, 6" x 9" (SEP030034) . . . $16.95 BLADE OF THE IMMORTAL VOLUME 13: MIRROR OF THE SOUL by Hiroaki Samura SC, 232pg, b&w, 6" x 9" (MAY040050) . . . $17.95 BLADE OF THE IMMORTAL VOLUME 14: LAST BLOOD TPB by Hiroaki Samura SC, 256pg, b&w, 6" x 9" (MAR050057) . . . $17.95 CRYING FREEMAN VOLUME 1 TPB KAZUO KOIKE (W) and RYOICHI IKEGAMI (A) He is Yo Himomura, deadly assassin for the 108 Dragons, the Chinese Mafia. But to the criminal underworld who fear him, he is known as Crying Freeman, the killer who sheds tears at the fate of his victims. Young, handsome, sensitive, an artist, Yo has been hypnotically programmed by his Dragon masters to kill on command: he cannot resist his masters’ commands to kill, his masters cannot stop his tears of remorse. Written by the legendary Kazuo Koike, creator of Lone Wolf and Cub, and illustrated by the incomparable Ryoichi Ikegami, Crying Freeman is adult manga at its most challenging: dark, violent, morally complex, erotically charged, and regarded worldwide as one of the classics of adult graphic fiction. Dark Horse Manga is proud to present Crying Freeman, yet another of the jewels in the crown of manga classics, presented in its original right-to- left reading orientation. On sale March 8, SC, 408pg, b&w, 5" x 7", $14.95 HARLEQUIN PINK: IDOL DREAMS TPB CHARLOTTE LAMB (W) and TOKO HANABUSA (A) Quincy wouldn’t have seen this coming in her wildest dreams. What ordinary girl-next- door would? One minute you’re sitting down to tea in your kitchen, talking with a friend, and the next—the man of your dreams comes knocking at your door, and he’s looking for YOU. Quincy never expected to be swept off her feet by a gorgeous, world-famous pop star, but now that it’s happening, she’s not sure she’s the right one for him. Swept up in the glamorous thrill of it all, Quincy is worried that it’s all happening a little too fast, not to mention her concerns that she’s really not the right girl to call a sexy superstar her boyfriend. It’s a good thing for Joe that his desire to be with her is as strong as his star appeal! On sale March 1, SC, 160pg, b&w, 5 1/8" x 7 1/4", $9.95 HARLEQUIN VIOLET: HOLDING ON TO ALEX TPB MARGARET WAY (W) and MISAO HOSHIAI (A) Alex’s life was moving in a dream direction. A beautiful prima ballerina with a promising career, she had long ago sacrificed many things—including her first love—to pursue her dream of dancing on the world’s most prestigious stages. When fate strikes Alex a terrible blow, and a devastating injury leaves her unable to dance. As if the loss of her hard-earned career wasn’t enough, Alex is shocked when the first visitor to call on her in the hospital is Scott—the man whose love she denied to pursue her dream to dance. Will fate strike another devastating blow to the fallen ballerina, or does Scott have something more to offer her than a regretful look at a long-lost love? On sale March 1, SC, 120pg, b&w, 5 1/8" x 7 1/4", $9.95 LADY SNOWBLOOD VOLUME 3: RETRIBUTION PART 1 TPB KAZUO KOIKE (W) and KAZUO KAMIMURA (A) Lady Snowblood is a woman born with a singular purpose, revenge. Revenge for the death of her father at the hands of greedy criminals. Revenge for the life of her mother, who birthed her in a prison to continue this demon’s path of death. Sometimes this path is odd, sometimes sexy, often painful, and always violent. By means of a world’s worth of skills, Lady Snowblood will find her revenge. But who knows what lies at the end of this path. On sale March 22, SC, 224pg, b&w, 5" x 7", $14.95 JU-ON: VIDEO SIDE TPB MIKI RINNO (W/A) Ju-On: Video Side is the manga adaptation of the Japanese horror movie that spawned an enormous franchise in Japan … and inspired a blockbuster Hollywood remake! This chilling tale of murder, secrets, and revenge centers on a home and the ugly events that transpired there. The place now has new owners, but there is a vile presence that permeates the building and pollutes every surface. What wickedness set off this unstoppable angry spirit? Why has its bloody grudge infected the home and its inhabitants? In the spirit of The Ring, Ju-On delivers a dark warning of a cursed spirit and the corrupting influence it has on the living. On sale March 15, SC, 232pg, b&w, 5" x 7", $9.95 OCTOPUS GIRL VOLUME 1 TPB TORU YAMAZAKI (W/A) Toru Yamazaki made a big, bloody splash in the mid-1990s when his outrageous Octopus Girl horror stories debuted. This talented and twisted manga artist has found recent popularity in different fields, as a major Japanese television personality and a recording artist. Be prepared to be mind-boggled with his first insane manga collection, as the delightfully disturbing Octopus Girl is finally presented in English. Teenage monsters lose their hearts and heads in a relentlessly gory collection of dark humor and horror! Carving a comical niche in modern horror manga, Toru Yamazaki’s Octopus Girl serves up the most disgusting dishes of heartbreak and revenge found on land or at sea. Have a side order of nervous laughter with your main course of bloodcurdling fear, some gore with your teen angst, and some killer instincts with your kawaii! These shocking vignettes will hypnotize fans of the macabre and the absurd, as intestines, eyeballs, and fluids of all sorts shoot enthusiastically across Yamazaki’s pages! On sale March 22, SC, 192pg, b&w, 4 1/2" x 7", $12.95 SCHOOL ZONE VOLUME 1 TPB KANAKO INUKI (W/A) The Queen of Horror Manga, Kanako Inuki, brings you School Zone, a series about ordinary children who encounter the strange and terrifying at their very own school, and discover that many ghost stories, urban legends, and superstitions are truly and horribly real. On sale March 29, SC, 192pg, b&w, 5" x 7", $12.95 REIKO THE ZOMBIE SHOP VOLUME 2 TPB REI MIKAMOTO (W/A) The last time we saw Reiko, the beautiful, young necromancer, she had her head sliced off! But you can’t keep a bad girl down. Our Miss Reiko has got a few friends in dark places who’ll make sure she hasn’t shuffled off this motal coil just yet, even if she has to borrow a body or two. Part Sixth Sense and part Evil Dead—the ultra-violent, comical, and disturbing manga Reiko the Zombie Shop has been resurrected Stateside and translated into English in its original format for the first time. On sale March 8, SC, 200pg, b&w, 5" x 7", $12.95 SPACE PINCHY: THE PINCH OF THE ILLEGAL BRAIN INTRUSION TONY TAKEZAKI (W/A) It’s hilarious! It’s sexy! And it’s completely different. From the crazy mind of Japan’s freakiest manga creator comes Space Pinchy, a fantastically rendered. 3-D comics odyssey that defies logic, decency, and... gravity! In space unfathomable, adventure awaits! Especially when you’re the last of a lost tribe in search of relics. And super- especially if you’re Pinchy Pink! A sexy vixen with a skintight suit and a no-nonsense attitude, Pinchy cannot be stopped by even the nastiest of alien perverts. Brought to you in lush full color and carefully adapted to the western format, Space Pinchy will commandeer your funny bone and probably make you squirm a little. On sale February 22, FC, 32pg, $3.99 STAR WARS: KNIGHTS OF THE OLD REPUBLIC/REBELLION 25 CENT FLIP BOOK JOHN JACKSON MILLER (W), THOMAS ANDREWS (W), BRIAN CHING (P/Cover), MICHAEL ATIYEH (C), and BRANDON BADEAUX (Cover) A primer for the first new series in Dark Horse’s exciting relaunch of the Star Wars line, this flip book features two brand new stories (one on each side) and never-before-seen concept designs for both Rebellion and Knights of the Old Republic. The Knights of the Old Republic side presents a world four thousand years before the birth of Anakin Skywalker, where the Jedi Order flourishes, the Sith are at their most deadly, and the legendary Mandalorian army are on the verge of a devastating march across the galaxy. It’s here that Zayne, a young Jedi with a grand destiny, takes his first steps into a larger and more dangerous world. Set prior to the event of The Empire Strikes Back, the Rebellion half gives a glimpse into the lives of Luke Skywalker, Rebel Jorin Sol, and Imperial Officer Janek Sunber, just before the events of the new series. All this and more for only twenty-five cents! On sale February 1, FC, 24pg, .25 ¢ STAR WARS: CLONE WARS VOLUME 8—THE LAST SIEGE, THE FINAL TRUTH TPB JOHN OSTRANDER (W), JAN DUURSEMA (P), DAN PARSONS (I), BRAD ANDERSON (C), and TOMÁS GIORELLO (Cover) While both the Republic and the Separatists have suffered staggering losses during the Clone Wars, nothing could have prepared them for the battle they face on the desert world of Saleucami. Beneath the surface of this Outer Rim planet, the Dark Jedi Sora Bulq has begun cloning an army of Morgukai assassins. Unwilling to leave this grave new threat unchecked, the Jedi and their armies soon find themselves entrenched in a five-month siege. Now, time and resources have run out, and it’s up to a crack team of Jedi, led by Quinlan Vos and Aayla Secura, to infiltrate the Separatist base. On sale March 22, SC, 144pg, FC, 7" x 10", $17.95 STAR WARS: KNIGHTS OF THE OLD REPUBLIC #2 JOHN JACKSON MILLER (W), BRIAN CHING (P), MICHAEL ATIYEH (C), and TRAVIS CHAREST (Cover) Life in the Jedi Order isn’t supposed to be easy. It’s a culture of strict discipline, hard work, and self-control, and only the galaxy’s brightest and most gifted graduate to the Order’s upper echelon of Knights and Masters. This is a dilemma padawan Zayne Carrick has faced most of his life, knowing that he might not possess the smarts or abilities needed to rise above his station—it’s a problem further compounded by his being accused of murder and put on the run, his former friends and allies out to get him, and the alien con man he’s chained to doing everything he can to shake the young Jedi. But there are greater forces at work and Zayne’s about to learn that the will of the Force moves in mysterious ways. On sale February 22, FC, 32pg, $2.99 KELLOGG’S On sale June 28, Vintage Kellogg’s Character #4: Coco the Monkey comes in a litho- printed full-color tin box and includes a vintage-style button and booklet, limited edition of 500 numbered pieces, $49.95 On sale March 15, Vintage Kellogg’s Tin Sign: Tony the Tiger, 17" x 11", printed on .35mm tin, $14.99 Inspired by images in the Kellogg’s archives, Dark Horse’s Vintage Kellogg’s merchandise will be in stores for the 2006 100th anniversary of the Kellogg Company. Our Vintage Kellogg’s line includes an eight-character series of statuettes, four vinyl figures and three tin signs. We are pleased to announce the fourth statue in our Vintage Kellogg’s Character Series, Coco the Monkey. Coco is a follow-up to our first three statues in the series: Tony the Tiger, Sugar Pops Pete, and Smaxey the Seal. Our Coco the Monkey statue is inspired by images of Coco from the Kellogg’s archives, but also recalls the look of 1940s sculpting and painting. Each statue comes in a litho-printed full- color tin box and includes a vintage-style button and booklet about Coco the Monkey and Kellogg’s. The statue is available in a limited edition of 500 numbered pieces. Our Vintage Kelloggs tin signs add nostalgic fun to any room. This month we present Tony the Tiger’s image from the front of a retro Frosted Flakes box. Sign is approximately 12" x 14 3/4" and is printed on .35mm tin. FAVOLE STATIONERY AND JOURNAL On sale March 15, each stationery set includes 8 writing sheets (four different styles), 6 envelopes (4 different styles), and a set of stickers. Packaged with a printed belly-band, all inside a protective plastic bag, $4.99 Spanish artist and writer Victoria Francés is taking the world by storm with her haunting graphic story work Favole. Recently published in English by Dark Horse, a second volume is also in the works. We were taken with the strange, beautiful, and somewhat dangerous images that pervade Francés’ work and found them to be just “write” for a new custom stationery set and journal. On sale March 15, 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" spiral-bound journal, 128 pages, $9.99 USAGI YOJIMBO SIGNED AND NUMBERED LIMITED-EDITION PRINT Stan Sakai’s creation, the rabbit ronin Usagi Yojimbo, is one of the most beloved and enduring characters in comics today. With over twenty years of adventures throughout feudal Japan, countless awards, and a following that spans the globe, this long-eared samurai continues to attract life-long fans, and the comics master who tells his stories is the nicest guy around. Dark Horse is pleased to offer discriminating Usagi readers a poster-sized art print of this beautiful painting originally created for The Art of Usagi Yojimbo. Featuring Usagi, Tomoe, Gen, and sensei Katsuichi, these 17" x 24 1/2" prints are individually signed and numbered by Stan, printed on high-quality archival paper stock, and limited to an edition of only one hundred. Shipped flat and shrink-wrapped to a cardboard backing, they will arrive ready for framing. Available now, this limited supply will not last long! Available Now!, FC, 17" x 24 1/2", signed and numbered, limited to 100, $100 COOP PLAYING CARDS AND DELUXE POKER SET As we cruise the boundaries of fate, where one’s destiny may rest on the turn of a card, what better card to turn than one illustrated by the notorious Coop? Fortunately there now is such a card—in fact, there’re 52 of them and a couple of jokers as well! These deluxe playing cards ( “guaranteed rectangular”) are full-color beauties, featuring the sexy and iconic imagery for which Coop has become world-famous. Indulge your inner outlaw! Here is an item for the ultimate collector—a poker playing motorhead’s dream,.Whether you are sitting down to a card game around an old engine block in a Tijuana chop shop or a little baccarat at some high roller’s suite in Monte Carlo, this shiny red tool box will distinguish the bearer as an urbane sophisticate without peer. The purple lacquered tool box comes emblazoned with special Coop stickers, and contains 200 high quality silk screened poker chips with special Coop designs, five metal dice, a dealer’s chip, and not one but two decks of Coop playing cards as per the description above. Coop puts the “stud” back into stud poker. On sale April 12, Coop’s Keep ’Em Honest Playing Cards, 52 plastic-coated cards, plus two jokers, $4.99 Also available in a counter display box that holds ten decks, $49.99 On sale April 12, Coop Deluxe Poker Set, 200 multicolored poker chips in different denominations, five metal dice, a dealer’s chip, and 2 decks of playing cards in a latching purple lacquered tool box, $125.00 GRENDEL SIGNED AND NUMBERED LIIMITED-EDITION PRINT Coming up on the 25th anniversary of Matt Wagner’s multiple award-winning creation, this signed-and-numbered limited-edition art print is the proverbial shot across the bow— Dark Horse’s opening salvo heralding the Grendel goodness to come. One of the modern masters of comics art, Matt Wagner honed his skill with tales of the Devil, a spirit of vengeance passed down through the ages in bloody incarnations that have chilled readers to the bone. Appropriately immortalized in this high-quality poster-sized archival print is the very first of Wagner’s Grendel characters—Hunter Rose! This gorgeous image first graced the cover of the collected Grendel: Red, White, & Black trade paperback anthology, and is now available to grace the walls of your own home. Individually signed and numbered by Wagner, these 17" x 24 1/2" prints have been limited to an edition of only one hundred. They ship flat, shrink-wrapped to a cardboard backing, and will arrive ready for framing. Available now, this limited supply will not last long! Available Now!, FC, 17" x 24 1/2", signed and numbered, limited to 100, $100 ALSO AVAILABLE GRENDEL: BLACK, WHITE, & RED TPB by Matt Wagner, art by various SC, 200pg, black, white, and red, 7" x 10" (STAR11757) . . . $18.95 GRENDEL: RED, WHITE, & BLACK TPB by Matt Wagner, art by various SC, 200pg, black, white, and red, 7" x 10" (APR050030) . . . $19.95 GRENDEL: THE DEVIL INSIDE TPB by Matt Wagner and Bernie Mireault SC, 88pg, FC, 7" x 10" (SEP030020) . . . $12.95 GRENDEL: DEVIL’S LEGACY TPB by Matt Wagner and Arnold & Jacob Pander SC, 328pg, FC, 7" x 10" (STAR15437) . . . $29.95 GRENDEL: PAST PRIME TPB by Matt Wagner and Greg Rucka SC, 208pg, FC, 7" x 10" (STAR11493) . . . $14.95 GRENDEL TALES: THE DEVIL MAY CARE TPB by Matt Wagner, Terry Laban, and Peter Doherty SC, 160pg, FC, 7" x 10" (STAR17671) . . . $19.95 GRENDEL TALES: HOMECOMING TPB by Pat McEown, Matt Wagner, and Dave Cooper SC, 64pg, FC, 7" x 10" (STAR11494) . . . $7.95 GRENDEL CYCLE by Matt Wagner SC, 64pg, FC (STAR01825) . . . $5.95 GRENDEL LUNCH BOX Full color, 8" x 7" x 3 3/4" (STAR19573) . . . $14.99 GRENDEL PVC SET 7 piece PVC set features Hunter Rose, Christine Spar, Brian Li Sung, Eppy Thatcher, Orion & Jupiter Assante, and Grendel-Prime (STAR17746) . . . $39.99 GRENDEL SHOT GLASSES Black ceramic shot glass (STAR08981) . . . $6.95 White ceramic shot glass (STAR08992) . . . $6.95 GRENDEL ZIPPO Black, white, and red Zippo (STAR08983) . . . $29.95 GOON RELISTS 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 THE 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 THE GOON VOL. 0: ROUGH STUFF TPB by Eric Powell SC, 88pg, FC, 7" x 10" (NOV030024) . . . $12.95 THE GOON VOL. 1: NOTHIN’ BUT MISERY TPB by Eric Powell SC, 136pg, FC, 7" x 10" (STAR19740) . . . $15.95 THE GOON VOL. 2: MY MURDEROUS CHILDHOOD (AND OTHER GRIEVOUS YARNS) TPB by Eric Powell SC, 128pg, FC, 7" x 10" (FEB040029) . . . $13.95 THE GOON VOL. 3: HEAPS OF RUINATION TPB by Eric Powell SC, 120pg, FC, 7" x 10" (NOV040037) . . . $12.95 THE GOON: FANCY PANTS EDITION HC by Eric Powell This volume collects the essential stories of the Eisner-Award winning Goon, presenting his life in chronological order for the first time. Packaged in a handsomely designed (and handsomely priced) signed hardcover. Collecting self published issues #1, #2 and Dark Horse issues #1, #3, #5, and #9. HC, 184pg, FC, 7" x 10" (JUL050020) . . . $24.95 THE GOON 25 CENT ISSUE by Eric Powell FC, 32pg (AUG050028) . . . .25¢ GACHA! New this Month: Princess Figures series 5 King Kong Figure Collection Chip n’ Dale Nuttywear Chicken Little Bobble Heads GACHA! Figures based on COMIC BOOK HEROES are here! Marvel Superhero Bobble Heads Hellboy Movie Figures Spider-Man Keychains Spider-Man Figures Available Now! KAZUO KOIKE RELIST LONE WOLF AND CUB by Kazuo Koike and Goseki Kojima Widely respected as a powerful writer of graphic fiction, Kazuo Koike has spent a lifetime reaching beyond the bounds of the comics medium. Aside from co-creating and writing the incredibly successful Lone Wolf and Cub and Crying Freeman manga, Koike has hosted television programs; founded a golf magazine; produced movies; written popular fiction, poetry, and screenplays. Koike collected numerous awards for his work on the series throughout the next decade. Starting in 1972, Koike adapted the popular manga into a series of six films, The Baby Cart Assassin series, garnering widespread critical acclaim for his screenwriting abilities, and presenting the epic manga basis of the hit films to a world of fans who were hungry for more stories from the Lone Wolf and Cub saga. LONE WOLF AND CUB VOL. 1: THE ASSASSIN’S ROAD TPB SC, 296pg, b&w, 4" x 6" (STAR11783) . . . $9.95 LONE WOLF AND CUB VOL. 2: THE GATELESS BARRIER TPB SC, 302pg, b&w, 4" x 6" (STAR11929) . . . $9.95 LONE WOLF AND CUB VOL. 3: THE FLUTE OF THE FALLEN TIGER TPB SC, 304pg, b&w, 4" x 6" (STAR12325) . . . $9.95 LONE WOLF AND CUB VOL. 4: THE BELL WARDEN TPB SC, 304pg, b&w, 4" x 6" (STAR12326) . . . $9.95 LONE WOLF AND CUB VOL. 5: BLACK WIND TPB SC, 288pg, b&w, 4" x 6" (STAR12634) . . . $9.95 LONE WOLF AND CUB VOL. 6: LANTERNS FOR THE DEAD TPB SC, 288pg, b&w, 4" x 6" (STAR12817) . . . $9.95 LONE WOLF AND CUB VOL. 7: CLOUD DRAGON, WIND TIGER TPB SC, 320pg, b&w, 4" x 6" (STAR13112) . . . $9.95 LONE WOLF AND CUB VOL. 8: CHAINS OF DEATH TPB SC, 304pg, b&w, 4" x 6" (STAR13290) . . . $9.95 LONE WOLF AND CUB VOL. 9: ECHO OF THE ASSASSIN TPB SC, 304pg, b&w, 4" x 6" (STAR13578) . . . $9.95 LONE WOLF AND CUB VOL. 10: HOSTAGE CHILD TPB SC, 320pg, b&w, 4" x 6" (STAR13691) . . . $9.95 LONE WOLF AND CUB VOL. 11: TALISMAN OF HADES TPB SC, 320pg, b&w, 4" x 6" (STAR13906) . . . $9.95 LONE WOLF AND CUB VOL. 12: SHATTERED STONES TPB SC, 304pg, b&w, 4" x 6" (STAR14042) . . . $9.95 LONE WOLF AND CUB VOL. 13: THE MOON IN THE EAST, THE SUN IN THE WEST TPB SC, 320pg, b&w, 4" x 6" (STAR14486) . . . $9.95 LONE WOLF AND CUB VOL. 14: DAY OF THE DEMONS TPB SC, 320pg, b&w, 4" x 6" (STAR14742) . . . $9.95 LONE WOLF AND CUB VOL. 15: BROTHERS OF THE GRASS TPB SC, 352pg, b&w, 4" x 6" (STAR14652) . . . $9.95 LONE WOLF AND CUB VOL. 16: THE GATEWAY INTO WINTER TPB SC, 320pg, b&w, 4" x 6" (STAR14990) . . . $9.95 LONE WOLF AND CUB VOL. 17: THE WILL OF THE FANG TPB SC, 320pg, b&w, 4" x 6" (STAR15112) . . . $9.95 LONE WOLF AND CUB VOL. 18: THE TWILIGHT OF THE KUROKUWA TPB SC, 320pg, b&w, 4" x 6" (STAR15201) . . . $9.95 LONE WOLF AND CUB VOL. 19: THE MOON IN OUR HEARTS TPB SC, 320pg, b&w, 4" x 6" (STAR15438) . . . $9.95 LONE WOLF AND CUB VOL. 20: A TASTE OF POISON TPB SC, 320pg, b&w, 4" x 6" (STAR15649) . . . $9.95 LONE WOLF AND CUB VOL. 21: FRAGRANCE OF DEATH TPB SC, 320pg, b&w, 4" x 6" (STAR15807) . . . $9.95 LONE WOLF AND CUB VOL. 22: HEAVEN AND EARTH TPB SC, 288pg, b&w, 4" x 6" (STAR15983) . . . $9.95 LONE WOLF AND CUB VOLUME 23: TEARS OF ICE TPB SC, 320pg, b&w, 4" x 6" (STAR16453) . . . $9.95 LONE WOLF AND CUB VOLUME 24: IN THESE SMALL HANDS TPB SC, 320pg, b&w, 4" x 6" (STAR16454) . . . $9.95 LONE WOLF AND CUB VOL. 25: PERHAPS IN DEATH TPB SC, 320pg, b&w, 4" x 6" (STAR16612) . . . $9.95 LONE WOLF AND CUB VOL. 26: BATTLE IN THE DARK TPB SC, 312pg, b&w, 4" x 6" (STAR16945) . . . $9.95 LONE WOLF AND CUB VOL. 27: BATTLE’S EVE TPB SC, 300pg, b&w, 4" x 6" (STAR17544) . . . $9.95 LONE WOLF AND CUB VOL. 28: FALLING TREE TPB SC, 320pg, b&w, 4" x 6" (STAR17497) . . . $9.95 LONE WOLF 2100 VOLUME 1: SHADOWS ON SAPLINGS TPB by Mike Kennedy and Francisco Ruiz Velasco A ground-up re-imagining of the original Lone Wolf and Cub manga! A young girl may hold the key to saving the world—or destroying it. A corporation wants her secret— no matter what it may be. Her only companion is an android—who is accused of killing her father. The first full-length adventure of young Daisy Ogami and her android protector Itto is now available in one volume! Plunge into the dystopian world one hundred years in the future, where human-like “Emulation Constructs” fight to enjoy the same rights as their human creators, where the vast majority of the world’s human population struggles to eke out an existence in a hostile landscape, and where both sides are victim to corporate whim and the deadly effects of a manmade plague. SC, 104pg, FC, 6" x 9" (STAR17942) . . . $12.95 LONE WOLF 2100 VOLUME 2: THE LANGUAGE OF CHAOS TPB by Mike Kennedy and Francisco Ruiz Velasco Corporate intrigue versus Bushido honor in a world of android assassins, cybernetic nomads, and biological warfare on a global scale. This volume collects issues #5-8 of the series, plus “The Red File”—the recovered documents that reveal the scope of Cygnat Owari Corporation’s plot to capture the young girl Daisy Ogami, and to kill her android protector Itto. SC, 120pg, FC, 6" x 9" (STAR19036) . . . $12.95 LONE WOLF 2100 VOLUME 3: PATTERN STORM TPB by Mike Kennedy and Francisco Ruiz Velasco A virus incubating in young Daisy Ogami’s blood may hold the key to saving the world—or destroying it. The Cygnat Owari corporation wants her secret—no matter what it may be, and no matter what the cost in money or lives. Daisy’s only protector is Itto— an android bodyguard falsely accused of killing her father. For over a year, Itto and Daisy have managed to stay one jump ahead of the assassins on their trail. But now the agents of Cygnat Owari have captured Itto, hoping to extract from him through torture Daisy’s hiding place. Only Itto’s captors have not reckoned with the fallout of their own actions: an operative whom they fired has located Daisy, and is setting the stage for Itto to take his revenge on his former employers… SC, 104pg, FC, 6" x 9" (MAY040051) . . . $9.95 SAMURAI EXECUTIONER by Kazuo Koike and Goseki Kojima From the creators of Lone Wolf and Cub comes Samurai Executioner. It’s true! Before Koike and Kojima created Itto Ogami, they created Kubikiri Asa, better known to Lone Wolf readers as Decapitator Asaemon. He was the equal to Itto, bearer of the sword Onibocho, the man charged with the duty of testing the swords for the shogun. Samurai Executioner is based on the decapitator himself, in life before his fatal duel with Lone Wolf. Expect the same legendary drama, frantic action, and stoic samurai stature, combined with the exemplary art and storytelling that made Lone Wolf and Cub one of the most popular and influential comic books in the world! SAMURAI EXECUTIONER VOLUME 1 TPB SC, 328pg, b&w, 4" x 6" (APR040075) . . . $9.95 SAMURAI EXECUTIONER VOLUME 2 TPB SC, 304pg, b&w, 4" x 6" (JUL040053) . . . $9.95 SAMURAI EXECUTIONER VOLUME 3 TPB SC, 312pg, b&w, 4" x 6" (SEP040116) . . . $9.95 SAMURAI EXECUTIONER VOLUME 4 TPB SC, 304pg, b&w, 4" x 6" (NOV040040) . . . $9.95 SAMURAI EXECUTIONER VOLUME 5 TPB SC, 304pg, b&w, 4" x 6" (JAN050089) . . . $9.95 MIKE MIGNOLA RELIST B.P.R.D.: A PLAGUE OF FROGS TPB by Mike Mignola, Guy Davis, and Dave Stewart SC, 144pg, FC, 7" x 10" (OCT040022) . . . $17.95 B.P.R.D.: THE DEAD TPB by Mike Mignola, John Arcudi, Guy Davis, and Dave Stewart SC, 152pg, FC, 7" x 10" (JUN050015) . . . $17.95 B.P.R.D.: HOLLOW EARTH AND OTHER STORIES TPB by Mike Mignola and various SC, 120pg, FC, 7" x 10" . . . $17.95 B.P.R.D.: THE SOUL OF VENICE AND OTHER STORIES TPB by Mike Mignola and various SC, 128pg, FC, 7" x 10" (MAY045376) . . . $17.95 B.P.R.D. BASEBALL HAT Black, embroidered hat (NOV020040) . . . $17.99 B.P.R.D. COFFEE MUG Black mug w/B.P.R.D. logo (SEP020080) . . . $9.99 B.P.R.D. EMBROIDERED PATCH 3" FC, embroidered patch . . . $4.99 B.P.R.D. STATIONERY SET 8 letter sheets (four different styles), 6 envelopes (4 different styles), and a set of stickers (MAR030050) . . . $4.99 B.P.R.D. ZIPPO LIGHTER Black Ice chrome Zippo lighter, packaged in tin box (MAR030053) . . . $29.99 HELLBOY VOLUME 1: SEED OF DESTRUCTION TPB by Mike Mignola SC, 128pg, FC, (NOV030025) . . . $17.95 HELLBOY VOLUME 2: WAKE THE DEVIL TPB by Mike Mignola SC, 144pg, FC (NOV030026) . . . $17.95 HELLBOY VOLUME 3: THE CHAINED COFFIN AND OTHERS TPB by Mike Mignola SC, 168pg, FC (NOV030027) . . . $17.95 HELLBOY VOLUME 4: THE RIGHT HAND OF DOOM TPB by Mike Mignola SC, 144pg, FC (NOV030028) . . . $17.95 HELLBOY VOLUME 5: CONQUEROR WORM TPB by Mike Mignola SC, 144pg, FC (NOV030029) . . . $17.95 HELLBOY: ODD JOBS by Mike Mignola, Christopher Golden, and others SC, 216pg, FC, 6" x 9" (STAR10486) . . . $14.95 HELLBOY: ODDER JOBS by Frank Darabont, Charles de Lint, Thomas Sniegoski, Guillermo del Toro, and various SC, 216pg, FC, 6" x 9" (JUL040043) . . . $14.95 HELLBOY BASEBALL CAP Black, embroidered hat (STAR09192) . . . $14.95 HELLBOY ART COASTER SET 4 full color coasters, 1/8" thick, packaged in a printed circular tin case (DEC048079) . . . $9.99 HELLBOY MOVIE COASTER SET 4 full color coasters, 1/8" thick, packaged in a printed circular tin case (DEC048080) . . . $9.99 HELLBOY JOURNAL 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" covered, spiral bound journal, 128pg (JAN030100) . . . $9.99 HELLBOY LICENSE PLATE 12" x 6", embossed tin, and shrink-wrapped (AUG040214) . . . $14.99 HELLBOY LUNCH BOX #2 FC, 8" x 7" x 3 3/4" (STAR19576) . . . $14.99 HELLBOY COFFEE MUG White outside, black inside . . . $9.99 HELLBOY ORNAMENT 3 1/4" ornament, fully-painted (STAR17066) . . . $19.95 HELLBOY MOVIE PVC SET: GOOD GUYS Contains Hellboy, Liz Sherman, and Abe Sapien. Each figure is approximately 4 inches tall, full-color window box packaging (DEC030027) . . . $14.95 HELLBOY MOVIE PVC SET: BAD GUYS Contains Grigori/Rasputin,_Kroenen, and Sammael. Each figure is approximately 4 inches tall, full-color window box packaging (DEC030028) . . . $14.95 HELLBOY PVC SET Seven piece set, packaged in a full color window box (STAR13684) . . . $39.99 HELLBOY SHOTGLASS Clear shot glass w/ red & white art, Hellboy on one side, logo on the other (STAR09241) . . . $5.95 HELLBOY STICKERS Hellboy sticker #1 (Hellboy logo), FC (APR020100) . . . $1.99 (each) Hellboy sticker #2 (The Right Hand of Doom), FC (APR020101) . . . $1.99 (each) Hellboy sticker #3 (Menacing Portrait), FC (APR020102) . . . $1.99 (each) Hellboy sticker #4 (New B.P.R.D. logo), FC (APR020103) . . . $1.99 (each) Also available in a pack, contains four stickers (SEP020081) . . . $6.99 HELLBOY SWEATSHIRT Hellboy logo/ black hooded sweatshirt with front pocket M-XXL . . . $39.99 HELLBOY TALKING BOARD Regular edition, 12" x 18", pressed paperboard, wood planchette, directions, packaged in a full-color box (AUG040095) . . . $24.99 Limited edition, 12" x 18", wood board w/antiqued metal corner tabs, wood planchette, directions, certificate of authenticity, packaged in a velvet-lined wood box, limited to 500 (AUG040096) . . . $99.99 HELLBOY IN PROFILE TIN SIGN 12" x 16.7" full color tin sign (FEB040064) . . . $14.99 HELLBOY T-SHIRTS BPRD - Bureau For Paranormal Research and Defense/Plain tee/White/Adult M-XL . . . $17.99 XXL . . . $19.99 Red Hellboy with Fire/Plain tee/Black/Adult Black Adult Tee M-XL . . . $17.99 XXL . . . $19.99 Hellboy Triptych/Plain tee/Black/Adult M-XL . . . $17.99 XXL . . . $19.99 Hellboy Triptych/Babydoll/Black/Adult S-L . . . $17.99 Hellboy Icons/Plain tee/Black/Adult M-XL . . . $17.99 XXL . . . $19.99 Hellboy Icons/Babydoll/Black/Adult S-L . . . $17.99 HELLBOY: WEIRD TALES VOLUME 1 TPB by Various SC, 128pg, FC, 7" x 10" (SEP030025) . . . $17.95 HELLBOY: WEIRD TALES VOLUME 2 TPB by Various SC, 144pg, FC, 7" x 10" (JUL040036) . . . $17.95 HELLBOY ZIPPO LIGHTER Three-color chrome Zippo lighter (STAR06649) . . . $29.95 KOTOBUKIYA PRE-PAINTED SOFT VINYL MODEL KIT RELISTS EPISODE III DARTH VADER MAY050093 $99.99 EPISODE III CLONE TROOPER AUG050093 $94.99 SAND TROOPER (ORANGE) Figure stands 11" FEB050055 $99.99 DARTH VADER Figure stands 12.6" SEP030065 $99.99 CHEWBACCA Figure stands 15" JAN050111 $99.99 YODA Figure stands 5" DEC040063 $44.99 HAN SOLO Figure stands 13" SEP040120 $99.99 JANGO FETT Figure stands 11.4" NOV030075 $99.99 SCOUT TROOPER MAR050085 $99.99 STORMTROOPER MAY050094 $99.99 DARTH MAUL Figure stands 13" FEB040061 $99.99 BOBA FETT Figure stands 13" JUL040115 $99.99 DC COMICS Batman: BATMAN: YEAR ONE HUNDRED #1 Written by Paul Pope Art and cover by Pope Acclaimed writer/illustrator Paul Pope (SOLO, 100%) delivers a startling four- issue miniseries set in Gotham City in the year 2039! Detective Gordon, grandson of Commissioner Jim Gordon, is baffled when a Federal agent is found murdered on his beat. The investigation gets darker when the prime suspect is a man without an identity, a man who shouldn’t exist—the Batman! Here begins a mystery of epic proportions, a century in the making! Please see the Dynamic Forces section of PREVIEWS for a signed edition. On sale February 15 • 1 of 4 • 48 pg, FC, $5.99 US Edited by Bob Schreck BATMAN #650 Written by Judd Winick Art by Doug Mahnke & Tom Nguyen Cover by Jock The mystery behind Jason Todd reaches a crescendo when the Dark Knight’s former sidekick holds hostage the villain responsible for his own murder! It’s a three-way showdown between Batman, the Red Hood, and the Joker! Please see the Dynamic Forces section of Previews for a signed edition. On sale February 22 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US DETECTIVE COMICS #816 Written by Shane McCarthy Art and cover by Cliff Chiang Part 2 of the 2-part “Victims!” Batman sets a trap for the sadistic Mr. Zsasz, and Alfred Pennyworth is the bait! Can the Dark Knight stop the killer from adding another notch to his scarred flesh? On sale Feb 1 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US BATMAN: WAR CRIMES TP Written by Andersen Gabrych, Bill Willingham, Devin Grayson, Bruce Jones and Will Pfeifer Art by Pete Woods, Giuseppe Camuncoli, and others Cover by James Jean A pivotal collection featuring BATMAN #643-644, DETECTIVE COMICS #809-810, and material from BATMAN ALLIES SECRET FILES 2005 and BATMAN VILLAINS SECRET FILES 2005! On sale Feb 15 • 128 pg, FC, $12.99 US BATMAN: LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT #200 Written by Eddie Campbell & Daren White Art and cover by Bart Sears A stunning new stand-alone story written by Eddie Campbell (BATMAN: ORDER OF THE BEASTS, From Hell, Bacchus) & Daren White (BATMAN: ORDER OF THE BEASTS, Bacchus) with amazing art by Bart Sears (WARLORD)! The Emergency Room of Gotham General Hospital is overwhelming for a rookie doctor on the best of days…but the hospital scene becomes pure pandemonium when the Joker is admitted — by Batman! But the Joker knows a secret that threatens all of Gotham City…and Batman must keep him alive at all costs to determine just what it is! On sale February 8 • 56 pg, FC, $4.99 US BATMAN: JOURNEY INTO KNIGHT #7 Written by Andrew Helfer Art by Tan Eng Huat Cover by Pat Lee Batman finds himself at a crossroads early in his career! With the threat of the Carrier behind him, romance has entered the Dark Knight’s civilian life. Is this Bruce Wayne's chance for a normal, happy life? It looks like it — until a new threat blasts Batman back to his tortured reality. On sale Feb 22 • 7 of 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHTS #74 Written by A.J. Lieberman Art by Diego Olmos & Bit Cover by Claudio Castellini Batman must deal with Hush, the Joker, and their private war! But these two villains are forcing Batman to reexamine the rules he’s lived by his entire life, and the only way to stop the mayhem may be to break one of those sacred tenets. Final issue. On sale Feb 15 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US BATMAN AND THE MONSTER MEN #4 Written by Matt Wagner Art and cover by Wagner In the sinister grip of genetic mutants, the Batman learns first-hand that common criminals are not the worst evil to threaten Gotham. It’s an all-out slugfest as Batman pushes his training to the limit and goes toe-to-hideous-toe with the Monster Men! On sale Feb 1 • 4 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US BATGIRL #73 Written by Andersen Gabrych Art by Pop Mhan & Jesse Delperdang Cover by Tim Sale Life and death maintain a tenuous balance at the edge of the Lazarus Pit. A major character has died. Now a battle must be fought between two old foes…and only one will survive. We’re not giving away any secrets, except to say that this is the end of Batgirl! On sale Feb 15 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US CATWOMAN #52 Written by WIll Pfeifer Art by Pete Woods Cover by Adam Hughes The Black Mask obliterated everything Catwoman had built in the East End, destroyed her sister’s mind, and nearly killed Holly. Now the moment you’ve been waiting for is here, as they finally face off! And a decision will be made that Selina can never reverse! On sale Feb 22 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US GOTHAM CENTRAL #40 Written by Greg Rucka Art by Kano & Stefano Gaudiano Cover by Sean Phillips Gotham’s police squad has been forever altered, and before all is said and done, another officer will be gone. The detectives of the MCU look to close perhaps their most important case, while Montoya’s downward spiral reaches a dangerous conclusion that could shatter her life. Final issue. On sale Feb 1 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US NIGHTWING #117 Written by Devin Grayson Art and cover by Phil Hester & Ande Parks Deathstroke’s endgame is in play, and not everyone will make it out in one piece! On the run from the deadly Society, Nightwing is in for the fight of his life. Guest-starring Oracle and a whole mess of villains as we wrap up one of the biggest Dick Grayson stories ever! On sale Feb 8 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US ROBIN #147 Written by Bill Willingham & Bill Williams Art and cover by Scott McDaniel & Andy Owens A special issue guest-starring the Teen Titans! Robin and and his friends race against the clock on a mission for a friend. But deep in the bowels of Cadmus Labs, terror lurks in the form of a Brainiac experiment gone horribly wrong! On sale February 1 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US Superman: SUPERMAN #226 Written by Joe Kelly Art by Tim Sale, Ed Benes and Dan Jurgens Cover by Ed McGuinness Part 1 of “This Is Your Life, Superman,” a 3-part tale running through all three Superman titles in February! Witness the arrival of Kal-L, the Last Son of Krypton! Learn how he grew up to be the greatest hero of Earth-2. This issue includes a special origin album by Jeph Loeb & Tim Sale, the creative team behind SUPERMAN FOR ALL SEASONS! On sale February 1 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #649 Written by Joe Kelly Art by Karl Kerschl, Ed Benes and Dan Jurgens Cover by Ivan Reis & Marc Campos The conclusion to the 3-part “This Is Your Life, Superman!” Relive the climactic adventure of Earth-2’s Man of Steel as his world falls apart during the events of the original CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS. On sale Feb 15 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US ACTION COMICS #836 Written by Joe Kelly Art by Ed Benes and Dan Jurgens Cover by Mark Schultz Part 2 of the 3-part “This Is Your Life, Superman!” Superman is caught by the one person he can’t defeat: Lois Lane! Witness the undying love story of the greatest couple of Earth-2, and how their love could bring about the end of the universe. On sale Feb 8 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US SUPERGIRL #6 Written by Jeph Loeb Art by Ian Churchill & Norm Rapmund Covers by Churchill & Rapmund and Michael Turner There can only be one true Supergirl, and there's only one person who can help Kara win that title: Superman! They've thrown down before, but now Superman has to stop Supergirl — even if it means the most unexpected death of all! Don’t miss this special issue guest-starring Batman and Wonder Woman! Retailers please note: This issue will feature two covers by Churchill & Rapmund and Michael Turner. Please see order form for details. On sale February 8 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US SUPERMAN: THE DAILY PLANET TP Written and illustrated by various Cover by Kevin Nowlan This 192-page Superman collection revolves around the Daily Planet newspaper and its staff. Featuring classic stories with reporters Clark Kent and Lois Lane, photographer Jimmy Olsen, Editor-in-chief Perry White, and many more – showing how far they will go to get a great story! This volume reprints select stories from ACTION COMICS #211, 429, 436, and 461, SUPERMAN (first series) #280, SUPERMAN'S GIRLFRIEND, LOIS LANE #17, 24, 45, and 56, SUPERMAN'S PAL, JIMMY OLSEN #42, 63, 75, and 124. Advance-solicited; on sale March 1 • 192 pg, FC, $19.99 US SUPERMAN: MAN OF TOMORROW ARCHIVES VOL. 2 HC Written by Otto Binder, Bill Finger, Robert Bernstein and others Art by Wayne Boring, Curt Swan, Al Plastino and others Cover by Swan & Stan Kaye The exploration of the Silver Age of Superman continues with this volume collecting stories from ACTION COMICS #248-254 AND SUPERMAN # 127-131 (1959)! Featuring the introductions of Lori Lemaris, Metallo and Bizarro, the return of Mr. Mxyzptlk, and more. On sale Feb 1 • 240 pg, FC, $49.99 US SUPERMAN: THE JOURNEY TP Written by Mark Verheiden and Gail Simone Art and cover by Ed Benes, John Byrne and Nelson The events that have turned the DCU upside down are reflected in this collection of stories from SUPERMAN #117, 121-125 with pages from ACTION COMICS #83. After his first contact with an OMAC, Superman must contend with the arrivals of Bizarro and Zoom i before dealing once and for all with a souped-up Blackrock! On sale Feb 22 • 144 pg, FC, $14.99 US DC Universe: INFINITE CRISIS #5 Written by Geoff Johns Art by Phil Jimenez & Andy Lanning Covers by Jim Lee & Sandra Hope and George Pérez The DCU shakes apart as Superman of Earth 2 finally confronts our Superman. Meanwhile, heroes are disappearing throughout the DC Universe, a transformed villain returns, and the mystics of every world and dimension seek help from the very Spirit that is destroying them. Retailers please note: This issue will ship with covers by Lee & Hope (approximately 50%) and Pérez (approximately 50%). On sale February 15 • 5 of 7 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US RANN/THANAGAR WAR: INFINITE CRISIS SPECIAL Written by Dave Gibbons Art by Ivan Reis & Marc Campos Cover by Gibbons & Michael Bair Infinite Crisis is here — and the Cosmic Storm rages out of control, threatening the fate of the entire universe! While the Rannian and Thanagarian flagships each suspect that the other is responsible for the disturbances, Donna Troy must lead her team of space champions into the cosmos in an attempt to prevent total destruction. But as the war rages on, a startling discovery will be uncovered, one hero will be forever changed, and another will make the ultimate sacrifice. On sale February 1 • 48 pg, FC, $4.99 US INFINITE CRISIS SECRET FILES 2006 Written by Marv Wolfman Art by Dan Jurgens with Jerry Ordway & Marc Campos Cover by Ivan Reis & Campos Don’t miss this important side chapter of the INFINITE CRISIS saga! Superman of Earth-2, his wife, Lois Lane of Earth-2, Alex Luthor of Earth-3 and Superboy from Earth Prime: the last survivors of CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS. What happened to them after CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS is finally revealed here for the first time by one of the masterminds behind that landmark event: writer Marv Wolfman (NEW TEEN TITANS)! Learn what these heroes have been doing, how they have changed, and how their reappearance will force the DCU’s heroes to reexamine themselves. This is the one Secret Files you dare not miss! On sale February 22 • 64 pg, FC, $5.99 US COUNTDOWN TO INFINITE CRISIS Written by Geoff Johns, Greg Rucka and Judd Winick Art by Rags Morales, Ed Benes, Phil Jimenez, Ivan Reis and others Cover by Jim Lee & Alex Ross Reoffered to coincide with INFINITE CRISiS SECRET FILES 2006, this is the book that helped set the events of INFINITE CRISIS in motion! On sale Feb 22 • 80 pg, FC, $1.99 US • RELIST PRELUDE TO INFINITE CRISIS Written and illustrated by various Composite cover Reoffered to coincide with INFINITE CRISIS SECRET FILES 2006, this volume collects the crossover story from THE FLASH #219 and WONDER WOMAN #214, plus the lead story from SUPERMAN SECRET FILES 2004. Along with these are select pages from nearly two dozen other DCU comics, with new text adding context to each story sequence. On sale Feb 15 • 96 pg, FC, $5.99 US • RELIST ALL STAR ARCHIVES VOL. 0 HC Written by Gardner Fox, Jerry Siegel, Bill Finger, Jon L. Blummer, Ken Fitch, John B. Wentworth, and various Art by Sheldon Moldoff, Martin Nodell, Bernard Bailey, Creig Flessel, Chad Grothkopf, Jon L. Blummer, Everett Hibbard, William Smith and Stan Aschmeier Cover by Howard Purcell From the Golden Age of comics — a special volume collecting the early individual adventures of the members of the Justice Society of America from ALL STAR COMICS #1 and #2 at a special price! While ALL STAR COMICS #3 was unquestionably one of comics’ greatest milestones, issues #1 and #2 were also impressive in their own right. Virtually every founding member of the (yet-to-debut) original JSA lineup — minus Superman and Batman — was represented in these individual adventures, and most of the stories are written and drawn by their original creators. ALL STAR ARCHIVES Vol. 0 is the perfect preface to the 11-volume complete reprinting of every JSA adventure from the Golden Age. Now the entire body of these “All Star” exploits is in print and available to all those who were there when they were published the first time around — or wish they had been! Advance-solicited; on sale March 15 • 144 pg, FC, $39.99 US AQUAMAN #39 Written by John Arcudi Art by Leonard Kirk & Andy Clarke Cover by Brian Bolland Aquaman has lost his kingdom for a second time, and chaos closes in on the unsure hero in the form of Black Manta. It’s a fight that may make or break Aquaman, just as an important part of his past reemerges. On sale Feb 1 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US BLOOD OF THE DEMON #12 Written by John Byrne & Will Pfeifer Art by Byrne & Dan Green Cover by Byrne When Lucifer fell, he took one-third of all the heavenly host with him to dwell in Hell! Now, they all want Etrigan! On sale Feb 1 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US BIRDS OF PREY #91 Written by Jim Alexander Art by Brad Walker & Jimmy Palmiotti Cover by Jesus Saiz Guest writer Jim Alexander (BATMAN: 80-PAGE GIANT) teams up with guest artists Walker and Palmiotti (MANHUNTER, CATWOMAN) for a stand-alone tale of a sought-after organ donor whose plight is personal to two of the Birds! On sale Feb 15 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US BIRDS OF PREY: BETWEEN DARK AND DAWN TP Written by Gail Simone Art by Ed Benes, Ron Adrian, Jim Fern, Eric Battle, Eduardo Barreto and others Cover by Matt Haley A new volume collecting BIRDS OF PREY #69-75! Huntress goes undercover to infiltrate a religious cult with a dangerous secret, while Black Canary and Oracle uncover the true nature of Sovereign Brusaw’s organization. Advance-solicited; on sale March 29 • 176 pg, FC, $16.99 US DOOM PATROL ARCHIVES VOL. 3 HC Written by Arnold Drake Art by Bruno Premiani and Bob Brown Cover by Brian Bolland An amazing hardcover collecting DOOM PATROL #98-105 and CHALLENGERS OF THE UNKNOWN #48 (1966)! Witness a new “unofficial” member, a wedding, and the Challengers of the Unknown! Featuring an introduction by comics historian Bill Schelly and a new cover by Brian Bolland! On sale Feb 15 • 240 pg, FC, $49.99 US FIRESTORM #22 Written by Stuart Moore Art by Eddy Barrows & Rob Stull Cover by Jamal Igle & Stull "Building a Better Firestorm" concludes as Jason Rusch and a new partner must reconstruct the Nuclear Man — from the atoms up! But with the INFINITE CRISIS raging, can Firestorm rejoin Donna Troy's team in time? Guest-starring the DCU's newest hero: Jason's dad! On sale Feb 8 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US GREEN LANTERN #9 Written by Geoff Johns Art by Ethan Van Sciver & Prentis Rollins Covers by Simone Bianchi & Ethan Van Sciver The rematch you've been waiting for since the end of GREEN LANTERN: REBIRTH! Strange deaths in Gotham City point to an all-new Tattooed Man. But can Green Lantern and Batman work together long enough to stop this artistic string of murders? Plus, Batman gets a power ring? Retailers please note: This issue will feature two covers Simone Bianchi & Ethan Van Sciver. Please see order form for details. On sale February 22 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US GREEN ARROW #59 Written by Judd Winick Art by Paul Lee & Dan Davis Cover by James Jean Arrow for arrow,bow versus bow, Green Arrow faces off against Merlyn; and in the balance lies the fate of Star City’s millions of citizens! How many can the Emerald Archer save when at every turn another deadly explosion rocks his beloved hometown? On sale Feb 8 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US GREEN ARROW: MOVING TARGETS TP Written by Judd Winick Art by Phil Hester, Tom Fowler, Eric Battle, Tommy Castillo and others Cover by James Jean Collecting GREEN ARROW #40-50, guest-starring the Teen Titans and Outsiders! Star City’s underworld has been taken over by Brick, who, along with the Riddler, wants Green Arrow dead! And Mia Dearden, Green Arrow’s new ward, also faces new highs and lows! On sale February 1 • 256 pg, FC, $17.99 US HARD TIME SEASON TWO #3 Written by Steve Gerber & Mary Skrenes Art by Brian Hurtt & Steve Bird Cover by Hurtt The delusional serial killer Cutter settles in among State Penitentiary’s inmates, charming some and terrifying others — and he’s got a supernaturally strong effect on Ethan Harrow! On sale Feb 1 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US HAWKMAN #49 Written by Jimmy Palmiotti & Justin Gray Art by Chris Batista & Cam Smith Cover by Adam Kubert Concluding the 3-part “Coalition in Crisis!” The repercussions of the Rann/Thanagar War climax as Hawkman and Hawkgirl face their feelings for each other with total annihilation looming ahead. There’s no turning back now, and the imminent Crisis may determine their ultimate fate. On sale Feb 8 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US SHOWCASE PRESENTS: HOUSE OF MYSTERY VOL. 1 TP Written by Len Wein, Robert Kanigher, Gerry Conway and others Art by Bernie Wrightson, Neal Adams, Gil Kane, Alex Toth and others Cover by Joe Orlando Do you dare to enter…the House of Mystery? Everyone who does will find a full 22 issues of this classic DC series! Beginning with editor Joe Orlando's first issue (#174), this 552-page black-and-white trade paperback features a wealth of art from macabre masters! On sale Feb 8 • 552 pg, B&W, $16.99 US JSA: BLACK VENGEANCE TP Written by Geoff Johns Art by Don Kramer, Keith Champagne and various Cover by Alex Ross Don’t miss a new collection featuring JSA #68-75 plus pages from 66-67! The Spectre, without a human host, is running rampant, meting out a brutal form of justice encouraged by the new Eclipso! Plus, Atom Smasher seeks forgiveness, Degaton’s plan to destroy the JSA is thwarted, and more! Advance-solicited; on sale March 1 • 200 pg, FC, $19.99 US JLA #125 Written by Bob Harras Art by Tom Derenick & Dan Green Cover by Daniel Acuña The astounding conclusion of the 6-part “World Without a Justice League!” The final confrontation between the man who tried to bring the JLA back together and the man who's splintered the JLA — perhaps forever— reaches its frenzied finale! Green Arrow takes years of pent-up resentment (fueled by one of the escaped Seven Deadly Sins, Envy, and the newly amplified Key) and takes on the Batman for breaking up the League! On sale February 8 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US JLA CLASSIFIED #17 Written by Gail Simone Art by José Luis García-Lopéz & Klaus Janson Cover by García-Lopéz "The Hypothetical Woman,” Part 2 of 6. The fodder for General Tuzik's “Anti- League” is harvested, while the mysterious disease that's gripped the Flash sends him over the fevered edge! Can Wonder Woman match the Speed Force gone mad? On sale Feb 22 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US JLA: THE GREATEST STORIES EVER TOLD TP Written and illustrated by various Cover by Alex Ross Collecting some of the stand-out tales from the long history of the World’s Greatest Super-Heroes, from the Silver Age through INFINITE CRISIS! Included here are JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #19, #77, #122, #166-168, JUSTICE LEAGUE #1, JLA SECRET FILES #1, JLA #61, and the 3-page origin from JLA #200, pencilled by George Pérez! On sale Feb 22 • 192 pg, FC, $19.99 US JSA #82 Written by Paul Levitz Art and cover by George Pérez & Bob Wiacek Legendary JSA writer Paul Levitz makes his stellar return to the DCU with superstar artist George Pérez (CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS, WONDER WOMAN) for an important chapter of INFINITE CRISIS in a story featuring the members of original JSA: Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman! Please see the Dynamic Forces section of Previews for a signed edition. On sale February 1 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US JSA CLASSIFIED #8 & 9 Written by Peter Tomasi Art by Don Kramer & Keith Champagne Cover by Dale Eaglesham & Champagne The spotlight shines on Wildcat and Flash! These two members of the JSA star in a new story shipping twice in February by writer Peter Tomasi (OUTSIDERS, THE LIGHT BRIGADE) with art by the JSA team of Don Kramer & Keith Champagne! A mysterious figure has gained control of the Spear of Destiny, one of the most dangerous artifacts on earth, and is using it to pit the two heroes against each other! Issue #8 on sale February 1; issue #9 on sale February 15 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US JUSTICE #4 Written by Jim Krueger & Alex Ross Art by Doug Braithwaite & Ross Cover by Ross The former supervillains announce their plans for the betterment of humankind! But while they’re behaving as saviors to the populace, they strike out as adversaries their ultimate target–the Justice League! On sale February 15 • 4 of 12 • 40 pg, FC, $3.50 US JONAH HEX #4 Written by Justin Gray & Jimmy Palmiotti Art by Luke Ross Cover by Howard Chaykin The world's wildest western series continues! Hex has faced a lot of tough choices in his life, but nuthin' harder than when he's got to save the life of an absolute idiot…or die tryin'! Look for lots of blood spillin' in this one, folks! On sale Feb 1 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES #15 Written by Stuart Moore & Mark Waid Art by Patrick Olliffe and Barry Kitson Cover by Kitson It's the Legion of Super-Heroes you thought you’d never see, as the greatest heroes of the 31st century become the greatest heroes of the Multiverse! Plus, the return of the ever-popular “Letters to o the Legion!" On sale Feb 22 • 40 pg, FC, $2.99US MANHUNTER #19 Written by Mark Andreyko Art by Javier Pina & Fernando Blanco Cover by Jesus Saiz The Manhunter finally faces off against her deadliest foe — her own father! Can Manhunter deliver deserved justice, or is blood really thicker than water? On sale Feb 15 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US OUTSIDERS #33 Written by Jennifer Van Meter Art by by Dietrich Smith & Art Thibert Cover by Daniel Acuña An INFINITE CRISIS tie-in by Jen Van Meter (JSA CLASSIFIED) with art by Dietrich Smith & Art Thibert! Arsenal’s strike force infiltrates a Society operation that’s been targeting heroes throughout the DCU — and this one’s aimed directly at the Marvel Family! On sale Feb 1 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US SGT. ROCK: THE PROPHECY #2 Written by Joe Kubert Art and cover by Kubert Sgt. Rock and the combat-happy Joes of Easy Company have seen it all — but they’ve never been served with a mission like this! Having picked up the “package” that could swing the war for the Allied forces, Rock, Easy and their Partisan guides begin the dangerous trek from Lithuania to Estonia. Little do they know that what they’re delivering could result in their own downfall. Has Easy Co. finally met its match? Not if Rock has anything to say about it! On sale February 15 • 2 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US SOLO #9 Written by Scott Hampton & John Hitchcock Art and cover by Hampton Join Scott Hampton (BATMAN: GOTHAM COUNTY LINE) as he tells five tales of horror, humor and hijinx! You'll meet the 'real' caped-crusader in “Batman:1947,” blast off for other worlds in the EC Comics-inspired “The Monsters,” take an unflinching look at the rock & roll world of today’s comic book industry in “Another Success Story,” and feel the dread hand of modern horror in “The Road To Samarra.” And as an added bonus, Scott presents a “How To” section on the creation of his phenomenal art! Be there! On sale February 22 • 48 pg, FC, $4.99 US SEVEN SOLDIERS: BULLETEER #3 Written by Grant Morrison Art and cover by Yanick Paquette & Serge LaPointe Working as a bodyguard at a super-hero convention, Alix Harrower — the Bulleteer — finds herself enmeshed in the bizarre relationship between Li'l Hollywood, a faded super-impressionist, and her sidekick. As one tragedy unfolds, a second threatens when Alix finds herself in the sights of the mysterious, undead super-archer — Spyder — assassin for hire! On sale February 1 • 3 of 4 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US SEVEN SOLDIERS: FRANKENSTEIN #3 Written by Grant Morrison Art and cover by Doug Mahnke When a bizarre toxic spill defies the laws of nature and threatens the whole human race with destruction, it looks like even Frankenstein could be in over his head, and the Monster must turn to an amazing new ally for help. Enter The Bride and meet the incredible agents of the Super Human Advanced Defense Executive! On sale February 15 • 3 of 4 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US TEEN TITANS ANNUAL #1 Written by Geoff Johns & Marv Wolfman Art by Paco Medina & Juan Vlasco Cover by Ed Benes Marv Wolfman returns to the Titans! Get ready for the first TEEN TITANS ANNUAL. Having narrowly survived the death and destruction of the CRISIS, Superboy and Wonder Girl find some time alone in Smallville…but will it be a bloody Valentine? On sale February 8 • 48 pg, FC, $4.99 US TEEN TITANS #33 Written by Geoff Johns & Marv Wolfman Art and cover by Tony S. Daniel & Richard Bonk Marv Wolfman returns to the Titans! An INFINITE CRISIS tie-in guest-starring Nightwing! Superboy learns from Nightwing just what the Titans mean to him and the world as they leave on a mission given to them by the most unlikely of allies! On sale Feb 15 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US TEEN TITANS/OUTSIDERS: THE DEATH AND RETURN OF DONNA TROY TP Written by Phil Jimenez and Judd Winick Art by José Luis García-Lopez, Alé Garza, George Pérez, Phil Jimenez, Andy Lanning and others Cover by Jimenez & Pérez An amazing collection featuring TITANS/YOUNG JUSTICE: GRADUATION DAY #1-3 and DC SPECIAL: THE RETURN OF DONNA TROY #1-4!! On sale Feb 1 • 176 pg, FC, $14.99 US WARLORD #1 Written by Bruce Jones Art and cover by Bart Sears Prepare for the triumphant return of one of the greatest and longest-running sword-and-sorcery characters of all time in a new series written by Bruce Jones (VIGILANTE, YEAR ONE: BATMAN/SCARECROW) with stunning visuals by Bart Sears (JUSTICE LEAGUE INTERNATIONAL)! Return with Travis Morgan to the amazing continent of Skartaris…a world of extraordinary fantasy and heart-stopping adventure! The land of Shamballah is caught in the grip of the tyrant Brouis — but the chronicles prophecy a liberator in the form of a displaced man of our time. The phenomenal exploits of this heroic time-lost hero begin here! On sale February 24 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US WONDER WOMAN #226 Written by Greg Rucka Art by Cliff Richards & Ray Snyder Cover by J.G. Jones Astonishing final issue! With the universe in turmoil, Diana prepares to face her ultimate challenge. Looking back on her relationship with Superman from the way it began to its recent turmoil, will she find a way to rebuild what she’s lost? Final issue. On sale February 22 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US WONDER WOMAN: LAND OF THE DEAD TP Written by Greg Rucka and Geoff Johns Art by Rags Morales, Drew Johnson, Justiniano, Michael Bair, and others Cover by J.G. Jones Collecting WONDER WOMAN #214-217 and THE FLASH #219! Just as Wonder Woman is starting to deal with her blindness, the Cheetah returns and teams with the Reverse-Flash! Then Athena sends Wonder Woman on a journey of unimagined peril! On sale Feb 8 • 128 pg, FC, $12.99US VIGILANTE #6 Written by Bruce Jones Art by Ben Oliver Cover by Michael Golden The unbelievable finale! Dr. Justin Powell and Dr. Rene Carpenter come face to face with the most talked about man in Metropolis — the Vigilante — as they discover his incredible secret. Will this finally lay his inner demons to rest? And will he be able to save them in the process? On sale Feb 22 • 6 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US Johnny DC: TEEN TITANS GO #28 Written by J. Torres Art by Todd Nauck & Lary Stucker Cover by Sean Galloway The Teen Titans are about to meet doom…the Doom Patrol, that is! The Doom Patrol makes its debut in the pages of TEEN TITANS GO, as we learn some secret details of Beast Boy's life before he joined the Titans. On sale February 22 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US THE BATMAN STRIKES! #18 Written by Bill Matheny Art by Christopher Jones & Terry Beatty Cover by Jeff Matsuda Introducing: Batgirl! For the first time ever in The Batman Strikes, Barbara Gordon hits the streets of Gotham City, fighting for justice and keeping her secret alter ego hidden from her father, Police Commissioner James Gordon! On sale Feb 8 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US JUSTICE LEAGUE UNLIMITED #18 Written by Adam Beechen Art and cover by Ethen Beavers In the deep reaches of outer space, Superman lies injured and powerless on a remote planet under a red sun. And the only one who can save the Man of Steel is…Space Cabby? On sale Feb 1 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US POWERPUFF GIRLS #70 Written by Jennifer Moore and Sean Carolan Art and cover by Phil Moy A special reprinting of the hard-to-find first issue of THE POWERPUFF GIRLS! Your collection isn't complete without "Squirrelly Burly," the classic tale of a super-powered squirrel that was made into the episode "Stray Bullet"! Retro-solicited; on sale Jan 18 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US HI HI PUFFY AMIYUMI #1 Written by Jennifer Moore, Sean Carolan and Janet Harvey Art by Phil Moy Photo cover Turn two real-life Japanese pop stars into hypercool cartoon characters, and you’ve got pure rock ’n’ roll adventure! Bandmates and best friends Ami and Yumi cope with magic guitars, space aliens and their greedy manager Kaz! Retailers please note: This issue is resolicited; all previous orders are cancelled. Resolicited; on sale Feb 15 • 1 of 3 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US CARTOON NETWORK BLOCK PARTY #18 Written by Tom Warburton, John Rozum and Robbie Busch Art by Maurice Fontenot, Scott Roberts and the Iguana Cover by Robert Pope The Kids Next Door are in detention — before doing anything wrong! Who’s squealing in advance? Also, Courage has heard brides can be real monsters, but he didn’t expect them to be real zombies! On sale Feb 22 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US LOONEY TUNES #135 Written by Sholly Fisch, Sam Agro, Robbie Busch and Earl Kress Art by Leo Batic, Walter Carzon, Neal Sternecky, Mike DeCarlo, Horacio Ottolini, Scott McRae and Ruben Torreiro Cover by Alvarez & DeCarlo. Daffy schemes to take the world of basketball by storm, but ends up fouled by the Crusher! Plus, Ralph Phillips can’t keep his new classmate off his mind. On sale Feb 1 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US SCOOBY-DOO #105 Written by John Rozum and Frank Strom Art by Karen Matchette, Robert Pope, Scott McRae, Leo Batic and Horacio Ottolini Cover by Joe Staton Mysteries abound as the Scooby Gang is called in to investigate after Zombies invade a local playground and Ancient Fire Warriors haunt a temple in Central America. Plus, Velma looks into a ghost town — and doesn’t like what she sees! Spooky! On sale Feb 8 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US MAD #463 Written and illustrated by The Usual Gang of Idiots What better way to woo your honey on Valentine’s Day than with candy, roses…and this hilarious, joke-filled issue of MAD? Trust us, the ladies love MAD. On sale Feb 1• 48 pg, FC/B&W, $3.99 US MAD KIDS #2 Written and illustrated by The Usual Gang of Idiots The brand-new magazine for kids 8 to 10 years old continues! Don’t miss fun-filled games, puzzles, interviews, posters and lots of laughs — plus the all new adventures of Spy vs. Spy Jr.! On sale Feb 8 • 64 pg, FC/B&W, $4.99 US SCOOBY-DOO VOL. 5: SURF’S UP Written by Chris Duffy, Joe Edkin, Terrance Griep, Paul S. Newman, John Rozum and Rurik Tyler Art by Dave Cooper, Dan Davis, Mike DeCarlo, John Delaney, Vincent Deporter, Andrew Pepoy, Don Perlin and Joe Staton Cover by Staton & Pepoy Hang ten with the Mystery Machine gang in their newest manga-sized collection, reprinting issues #21-25 of the ongoing series! Featuring all the ghosts and monsters we could fit into 112 pages! On sale Feb 22 • 5” x 7.375” • 112 pg, FC, $6.99US SCOOBY-DOO VOL. 6: SPACE FRIGHT Written by Chris Duffy, Joe Edkin, Terrance Griep, Chuck Kim, John Rozum and Rurik Tyler Art by John Delaney, Vincent Deporter, Stephen DeStefano, Dave Hunt, Andrew Pepoy, Don Perlin and Joe Staton Cover by Staton & Pepoy Scoob and the gang go, like, out of this world in their sixth manga-sized collection! Reprinting issues #26-30 of the ongoing series, this volume includes the three- part UFO mystery "One Night in Roswell" and more! On sale Feb 22 • 5” x 7.375” • 112 pg, FC, $6.99US SUPERMAN ADVENTURES VOL. 3: LAST SON OF KRYPTON Written by Mark Millar and David Michelinie. Art by Aluir Amancio, Neil Vokes, Mike Manley, Terry Austin and Ron Boyd Cover by Manley & Austin Superman confronts his own past as he encounters survivors from Krypton, including his parents, Jor-El and Lara! Plus, someone wants to expose Clark’s secret to Lex Luthor and the world! An encounter with Dr. Fate rounds out this collection reprinting issues #30-34 of the ongoing series! Advance-solicited; on sale March 1 • 5” x 7.375” • 112 pg, FC, $6.99US SUPERMAN ADVENTURES VOL. 4: THE MAN OF STEEL Written by Mark Millar, Evan Dorkin and Sarah Dyer Art by Aluir Manncio, Bret Blevins and Terry Austin Cover by Rich Burchett & Austin The Man of Steel battles the sinister Toyman, the mysterious Multi-face, the Parasite, Mr. Mxyzptlk and the deadly Brainiac. Plus an appearance by Supergirl! All in this 112-page manga-size super specatacular! Reprinting issues #35-39 of the ongoing series Advance-solicited; on sale March 1 • 5” x 7.375” • 112 pg, FC, $6.99US THE WILL EISNER COMPANION SC Written by N.C. Christopher Couch and Stephen Weiner Art and cover by Will Eisner Will Eisner's career spans the entire history of American comic books, from his formative days in the 1930s into the 1940s when he revolutionized narrative sequential art with his internationally famed series The Spirit, to the 1970s when he created the contemporary graphic novel form with A CONTRACT WITH GOD, to the present! THE WILL EISNER COMPANION is a comprehensive, critical overview of the work of this legendary writer/artist, and is now available in softcover! Divided into two sections — his Spirit work and his graphic novels — this authorized companion features critical and historical essays by noted comics historians N.C. Christopher Couch and Stephen Weiner, as well as alphabetical indexes relating to all aspects and characters in his oeuvre. This volume also includes a chronology, a bibliography and suggested reading lists, as well as an introduction by Dennis O'Neil. THE WILL EISNER COMPANION is a must-have celebration for new fans as well as old. On sale February 1 • 176 pg, B&W & 4C, $12.99 US THE SPIRIT ARCHIVES VOL. 12 HC Written by Will Eisner Art and cover by Eisner THE WILL EISNER LIBRARY. Reoffered to coincide with THE WILL EISNER COMPANION. The master returns to the work that made him a legend! This Archive collects Spirit sections originally published between January 6, 1946 and June 30, 1946, following Will Eisner's honorable discharge from the U.S. Army. On sale Feb 1 • 216 pg, FC, $49.95 US • Relist ELFQUEST: THE GRAND QUEST VOL. 13 TP Written by Richard & Wendy Pini Art by Wendy Pini and John Byrne Cover by Wendy Pini Reprinting stories from ELFQUEST (second series) #4-7, #9, #11-13 and #15-18! A single desperate hope for Cutter’s family lies within the folds of wrapstuff, magical Preserver webbing that allows elves to slumber for centuries without harm. But the Wolfriders are tied to the future, and in strange dreams, do they foresee their doom? On sale February 8 • 7.5" x 5.5" • 224 pg, B&W, $9.99 US CMX: THE DEVIL DOES EXIST VOL. 5 Written and illustrated by Mitsuba Takanashi CMX. School life is a drag, and home life is no better — sometimes it seems like the Devil really does exist! Long hours of basketball practice will finally be put to the test as Takeru’s team plays their first game, and Kayano meets an old crush…and her new grandmother! On sale February 15 • 5" x 7.375" • 192 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN FROM EROICA WITH LOVE VOL. 6 Written and illustrated by Yasuko Aoike CMX. When the British Crown goes on exhibit in Germany, the Major knows Eroica is bound to follow. NATO, the CIA and even the KGB conspire to lure the world’s most elegant art thief away from the world’s most irresistible jewels. Will Eroica take the bait? On sale February 8 • 5" x 7.375" • 208 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN GALS! VOL. 5 Written and illustrated by Mihona Fujii CMX. The best-selling manga that inspired the hit anime Super-Gals!, now available on DVD. Fearless Kotobuki Ran strolls through the streets of trendy Shibuya with her Gal Pals on a quest for designer goods…at the same time dispensing her own brand of street justice. Miraculously, Ran-chan has made it to her second year of high school and is idolized by most of the freshman class. But there’s one girl who doesn’t idolize Ran…in fact, she hates her! And you can bet this misguided freshman is going to make life difficult for Ran and her pals! On sale February 22 • 5" x 7.375" • 192 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN TENJHO TENGE VOL. 6 Written and illustrated by Oh! great CMX. This controversial hit is the basis for an exciting anime series now available in the U.S. on DVD! In a school dominated by ruthless martial arts teams, one rogue club must fight the odds to stay alive. Get ready for a battle for the ages: Shin vs. Mitsuomi! Todo High has become a fist-flying, ki-zapping battleground. The rivalry between the Juken martial arts club and the iron-fisted Executive Committee heats up. Both are willing to risk their lives, but who will lose them? Retailers please note: This title has been edited for U.S. publication. On sale February 15 • 5" x 7.375" • 208 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN MUSASHI #9 VOL. 6 Written and illustrated by Miyuki Takahashi CMX. Nine has won countless battles across the globe — yet, her heart may be the enemy she cannot defeat! She’s fallen for the one person who could compromise the entire Ultimate Blue mission to capture a vindictive bomber — Shingo, the boy she’s sworn to protect. On sale February 8 • 5" x 7.375" • 192 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN TESTAROTHO VOL. 3 Written and illustrated by Kei Sanbe CMX. Testarotho races towards its exciting conclusion! Trapped behind enemy lines, Leonedus and Capria find solace where they least expect it — with the very Materia rebels they came to exterminate. On sale February 1 • 5" x 7.375" • 194 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • MATURE READERS TOWER OF THE FUTURE VOL. 2 Written and illustrated by Saki Hiwatari CMX. From the legendary creator of the acclaimed Please Save My Earth! When harsh reality comes crashing down on Takeru, his fantasy world will help him put the pieces back together. Still shocked by his mother’s deathbed revelation, Takeru puts aside his anger and shame to grant her final wish. He agrees to allow Hyoju, the once-secret daughter of his father’s first relationship, to come live with them. But only-child Takeru has a lot to learn when it comes to making room for the newest member of his family. On sale February 1 • 5" x 7.375" • 176 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN THE YOUNG MAGICIAN VOL. 3 Written and illustrated by Yuri Narushima CMX. This dark, gothic tale continues as mystical forces battle for dominance on Earth — and one teenaged boy could decide the fate of the planet! When Ibuki and Carno finally meet, they're still missing pieces of the puzzle — like secrets they don't know they share, and the epic battle that awaits them. Ibuki knows he has powers, but has yet to realize how dangerous they are. Unfortunately for him, the Holy Knights are easily threatened and direct Carno to kill that which they cannot control. But, what are Ibuki's special powers, and are the Holy Knights justified to fear him? On sale February 22 • 5" x 7.375" • 224 pg, B&W, $9.99 US MATURE READERS CHIKYU MISAKI VOL. 3 Written and illustrated by Iwahara Yuji CMX. This final volume brings the enchanting, modern fairy tale and critically acclaimed series to a close. A shadowy figure combs the lake looking for Neo — a young boy who is secretly the shape-shifting Hohopo, a mythological lake creature. Misaki still protects him, but she’s begun to reveal her past to Tokuko… learning her new friend’s secrets in return. The pieces of the Hohoro mystery are coming together, and everyone converges on the lake to discover its treasures! Advance-solicited; on sale March 8 • 5" x 7.375" 212 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN LAND OF THE BLINDFOLDED VOL. 7 Written and illustrated by Sakura Tsukuba CMX. A high school girl who has the power to see glimpses of the future meets a boy who can see the past. Now they must learn how to live in a world of people “blindfolded” to everything but the present. Kanade makes the momentous decision to trust her best friend, Eri, with her secret. Advance-solicited; on sale March 15 • 5" x 7.375" • 200 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • ALL AGES MONSTER COLLECTION: THE GIRL WHO CAN DEAL WITH MAGICAL MONSTERS VOL. 5 Art by Sei Itoh Original concept by Hitoshi Yasuda /Group SNE CMX. Kasche Arbadel is the most gifted yet reckless Summoner in her school. When an artifact of immense power is stolen, it's trial-by-fire when Kasche is sent in pursuit! With Kasche and friends outnumbered, their only hope might lie in unleashing the most dangerous creature ever summoned! Advance-solicited; on sale March 8 • 5" x 7.375" • 168 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • MATURE READERS PIECES OF A SPIRAL VOL. 3 Written and illustrated by Kaimu Tachibana CMX. Three young people use powers inherited from a previous life to battle demons that threaten this world. Sakuya and Wakyo have escaped the magic realm, but Sakuya still doesn’t know what has become of his fellow disciple. Can Sakuya find Wakyo using the spiritual resonance that binds them together? And can he wrest Wakyo from the grasp of Bishu’s now-demented mother Takako? In the third volume of this gripping reincarnation saga, the complex web of relationships that bind Takako, Garai, and Bishu across blood, space, and time continues to unfold and come into focus. Advance-solicited; on sale March 1 • 5" x 7.375" 208 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN SWAN VOL. 6 Written and illustrated by Kyoko Ariyoshi CMX. The trials and triumphs of hopeful prima ballerina Hijiri Masumi continue in the CMX version of this beloved international hit! When the naturally talented Kyogoku Sayoko injured her ankle, the chance of a lifetime fell into Masumi’s lap. She’s now faced with the challenge of representing Japan in a competition in Russia, far from home. Masumi is up against two of the finest Russian dance prodigies, but the tremendous stress and fear cause her to lose her hearing. Can Masumi dance the finest performance of her life without music to inspire her? Advance-solicited; on sale March 1 • 5" x 7.375" 192 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • ALL AGES Wildstorm: THE AMERICAN WAY #1 Written by John Ridley Art and cover by Georges Jeanty & Karl Story Critically acclaimed novelist and screenwriter John Ridley (THE Authority: Human on the Inside, Three Kings) and artist Georges Jeanty (Majestic) offer a unique vision of U.S. history in THE AMERICAN WAY, a thrilling 8-issue miniseries! The 1960s were a decade of incredible change for America. It was a time of innocence. It was a time of optimism. It was a time of heroes. In the early ’40s, the United States government hatched a plan to create the Civil Defense Corps: a group of “super-heroes” who could fight alien invasions, evil super- powered beings, and communism, all in front of an adoring public, courtesy of television. But that dream was far from reality by the ‘60s, as new C.D.C. Marketing Director Wesley Catham is about to discover. How far will America go to protect its dream of a better tomorrow? On sale February 22 • 1 of 8 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US Edited by Ben Abernathy THE AUTHORITY: REVOLUTION BOOK TWO TP Written by Ed Brubaker Art by Dustin Nguyen & Richard Friend Cover by Nguyen Collecting the final six issues of this amazing Authority tale! After the debacle in the nation's capital that led to the total destruction of Washington, DC, the Authority relinquished control of the United States and all but vanished. How long can tyranny stand, before heroes will rise up? Advance-solicited; on sale March 8 • 144 pg, FC, $14.99 US • MATURE READERS CITY OF TOMORROW TP Written by Howard Chaykin Art and cover by Chaykin Collecting the futuristic 6-issue miniseries written and illustrated by Howard Chaykin! When Eli Foyle’s utopian city of Columbia — built with super-advanced nanotechnology and run by an army of robot supermen — becomes a robotic police state, prodigal son Tucker Foyle returns to put his house in order…as loudly and violently as possible! On sale Feb 1 • 144 pg, FC, $19.99 US EX MACHINA #19 Written by Brian K. Vaughan Art by Tony Harris & Tom Feister Cover by Harris The penultimate chapter of the 4-part “March to War,” the most controversial story of the year! As the United States prepares to invade Iraq, a separate war is waged on the streets of New York City. Mayor Mitchell Hundred struggles to end the bloodshed, but can a former four-color hero's imagination stop a real-world catastrophe? On sale February 15 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS CAPTAIN ATOM: ARMAGEDDON #5 Written by Will Pfeifer Art by Giuseppe Camuncoli & Sandra Hope Cover by J.G. Jones Captain Atom finally comes face-to-face with the Authority — and discovers, to his horror, how hands-on the WildStorm Universe “heroes” really are! And Majestic and the Wildcats learn that Nikola could be the key to what’s happening — including the ticking bomb that is Captain Atom! On sale Feb 8 • 5 of 9 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US DANGER GIRL: BACK IN BLACK #4 Written by Andy Hartnell Art and cover by Nick Bradshaw & Jim Charalampidis It's the action-packed finale to the latest Danger Girl adventure! Can the Danger Girls unlock a Native American relic’s dark secret before it’s too late? This is the issue you've been waiting for, with a surprise ending you can't afford to miss! On sale Feb 15 • 4 of 4 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US MAJESTIC #14 Written by Dan Abnett & Andy Lanning Art and cover by Neil Googe Majestic clings to life after last issue's shocking revelations. Javen still intends to turn on the Planet Shaper Engines and ruin Earth forever! But who can provide the pure Kheran genes he needs for the template? Meanwhile, Majestic gets a little help from a friend — and possibly an enemy! On sale Feb 8 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US THE MAXX BOOK SIX TP Written by Sam Kieth Art and cover by Kieth The final volume of Sam Kieth's eclectic masterpiece collects a series of innovative stories known as “Friends of Maxx.” These tales mark a turning point for Kieth's artistic evolution as a storyteller, paving the way for later groundbreaking titles such as ZERO GIRL and FOUR WOMEN. On sale Feb 22 • 160 pg, FC, $19.99 US • MATURE READERS PLANETARY #25 Written by Warren Ellis Art and cover by John Cassaday The final act begins! Elijah Snow draws together elements from nearly everything he's investigated since rejoining the team, to lay a trap for the two remaining members of the Four. But the Four had fully fifty years to prepare their defenses. Fifty years since their rocket entered the space between universes, and they were changed…but how? On sale February 22 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US TEAM ZERO #3 Written by Chuck Dixon Art by Doug Mahnke & Sandra Hope Cover by Tommy Lee Edwards The mission begins as the team is parachuted into Peenemunde — and things go tragically wrong! Spread out over several miles of hostile German territory, the team fights to regroup — but can they still reach their destination ahead of the Soviets? On sale February 1 • 3 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US WILDCATS: NEMESIS #6 Written by Robbie Morrison Art by Talent Caldwell, Horacio Domingues and Matt “Batt” Banning Cover by Caldwell & Banning Raven and his Bladesman show their hand as their assault on Earth begins! Can Nemesis and Zealot set aside their millennia-long grudge long enough to join forces? And Nemesis visits Victorian England to help the world's greatest detective halt a string of serial killings... On sale February 8 • 6 of 9 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US THUNDERBOLT JAXON #1 Written by Dave Gibbons Art by John Higgins Cover by Gibbons From the bizarre British vault that brought you Albion comes THUNDERBOLT JAXON, a 5-issue miniseries written by Dave Gibbons (WATCHMEN, THE RANN/THANAGAR WAR) with art by John Higgins (PRIDE & JOY, HELLBLAZER, WATCHMEN colorist)! Jack, Billy and Saf are three ordinary, adventurous kids who make a startling discovery: a mystical Norse relic from the fourth century. All is well as they take their newly found treasure home, ever so pleased with themselves, with not a clue as to the remarkable events they will soon ignite — including the rebirth of legendary British hero Thunderbolt Jaxon! On sale February 1 • 1 of 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US KID ETERNITY TP Written by Grant Morrison Art and cover by Duncan Fegredo Comics visionary Grant Morrison re-imagines Kid Eternity in this 144-page trade paperback collecting the 3-issue Prestige Format miniseries from 1991. Aspiring stand-up comedian Jerry Sullivan joins Kid Eternity on a quest to free his Keeper from Hell, only to find himself swept up in a much larger struggle between the Lords of Order and Chaos. On sale February 8 • 144 pg, FC, $14.99 US • MATURE READERS THE EXTERMINATORS #2 Written by Simon Oliver Art by Tony Moore Cover by Philip Bond The creepy new series by writer Simon Oliver, Eisner Award-winning artist Tony Moore (The Walking Dead) and cover artist Philip Bond (VIMANARAMA) continues with “Bug Brothers,” Part 2 of 5. You’d think industrial-strength insecticide would be unfit for human consumption, but AJ apparently never got the memo — as Henry learns when he makes a stomach- turning discovery and Saloth deduces that the Draxx poison does more than kill bugs. On sale February 1 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS Vertigo: 100 BULLETS #69 Written by Brian Azzarello Art by Eduardo Risso Cover by Dave Johnson With the last remaining houses of The Trust looking for protection from the Minutemen, Augustus Medici hopes to seize this opportunity to establish himself as the lone head of the secret organization. But having made deals with numerous devils, will Medici’s reign be a short-lived one? On sale Feb 8 • 32 pg, FC, $2.75 US • MATURE READERS DMZ #4 Written by Brian Wood Art by Wood & Ricardo Burchielli Cover by Wood Left to his own devices in war-torn Manhattan, Matty stumbles into Central Park, where he comes face to face with a crew of armed and dangerous environmentalists. Are these the mysterious “Ghosts” who protect the once beautiful park, or is Matty at the mercy of a gang of psychotic tree-huggers? On sale Feb 8 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS FABLES #46 Written by Bill Willingham Art by Jim Fern & Jimmy Palmiotti Cover by James Jean Part 1 of the 2-part story “The Ballad of Rodney and June,” featuring guest art by Jim Fern (GREEN LANTERN) & Jimmy Palmiotti (JSA CLASSIFIED). The Adversary's forces have finished conquering the European-based Fable worlds and have now invaded the Arabian Fable worlds. In a remote outpost deep within the Arabian lands, one small group of goblin conscripts and a few of the Empire's elite wooden soldiers struggle to hold off one Arab attack after another. But this isn't a war story. It's a love story. When two wooden offspring of the Sacred Grove suddenly discover they've got feelings for each other, how do they go about expressing it? On sale February 8 • 32 pg, FC, $2.75 US • MATURE READERS HELLBLAZER #217 Written by Denise Mina Art by Leonardo Manco Cover by Greg Lauren Part 2 of the 7-part story “Empathy is the Enemy,” written by award-winning novelist Denise Mina (Garnethill, Deception, Field of Blood). Constantine discovers he’s cursed with empathy for his fellow man, as the multi-layered tale races forward. Headed toward Scotland with his newfound mate Cole, Constantine senses that he’s on a Sunday drive taking him to his own doom. A carload of demons disguised as street toughs could make John’s trip even quicker. On sale February 15 • 32 pg, FC, $2.75 US • MATURE READERS LOVELESS #5 Written by Brian Azzarello Art and cover by Marcelo Frusin Concluding the first LOVELESS story arc, “A Kin of Homecoming.” It didn’t take long for Wes and Ruth Cutter to make their mark in Blackwater, and even the government is running scared of the outlaws. However, when the local officials make Wes an offer even he can’t refuse, will this bad boy gone worse finally be tamed? The battle may be over, but the war’s just beginning… On sale February 22 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS LUCIFER #71 Written by Mike Carey Art by Peter Gross & Ryan Kelly Cover by Michael Wm. Kaluta Part 1 of the 2-part “Evensong.” The war is over, and a new order is rising from the ashes. His own fate now decided, Lucifer Morningstar begins to settle his affairs — only to discover that he still has one deadly enemy unaccounted-for. On sale Feb 22 • 32 pg, FC, $2.75 US • MATURE READERS TESTAMENT #3 Written by Douglas Rushkoff Art and cover by Liam Sharp Dr. Green’s troops abduct the catatonic protesters — including Jake’s former love Miriam — for “reprogramming.” Jake recklessly chases them on a motorcycle, only to plunge violently off a cliff. Still, the gods won’t let his story end. They have plans for him — and his pupil Dinah, who may be linked to a long line of powerful “virgins.” On sale Feb 15 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS SWAMP THING #24 Written by Joshua Dysart Art by Enrique Breccia Cover by Eric Powell The horrifying 4-part “Bleeding Raconteur” story arc comes to its dramatic conclusion! With Swamp Thing in her grotesque clutches, Hagar hopes to finally destroy the protector of the Bayou once and for all. But the Stories have their own vendetta against both creatures, and see an opportunity to make their final move. On sale February 1 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS SWAMP THING VOL. 3: HEALING THE BREACH TP Written by Joshua Dysart Art by Enrique Breccia, Ronald Wimberly and Richard Corben Cover by Breccia A new collection featuring issues #15-20 of the ongoing series. With the consciousness of Alec Holland still separated from its former host and scattered across the world, the Swamp Thing must face a new threat to the Green which is manifesting itself inside a growing dead zone in the Gulf of Mexico. On sale Feb 15 • 144 pg, FC, $17.99 US • MATURE READERS Y: THE LAST MAN #42 Written by Brian K. Vaughan Art by Goran Sudzuka & José Marzan Jr. Cover by Massimo Carnevale This special stand-alone issue explores the past, present and future of Ampersand, the long-lost pet of the last man on earth. How did this male monkey end up with Yorick Brown, and where has the animal been since he was kidnapped by a mysterious Japanese assassin? Questions, answers — and of course, monkeys — abound! On sale February 1 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS WAR STORIES VOL. 2 TP Written by Garth Ennis Art by Cam Kennedy, David Lloyd, Carlos Ezquerra and Gary Erskine Design cover Reprinting the second quartet of WAR STORY one-shots from acclaimed writer Garth Ennis. This collection showcases tales of a world at war from the North African desert, the skies over Germany, the battlefields of Spain and the waters of the North Atlantic, with a new afterword by Ennis. Advance-solicited; on sale March 1 • 240 pg, FC, $19.99 US • MATURE READERS DC Direct: LOONEY TUNES GOLDEN COLLECTION: SERIES 2: “BASEBALL BUGS” GASHOUSE GORILLA ACTION FIGURE Gashouse Gorilla, even with his tree trunk bat and large presence, is no match for Bugs Bunny’s pitches. This deluxe figure includes all the pieces needed to create a scene from the classic “Baseball Bugs” episode. You can mix and match this set with the Bugs Bunny figure to create multiple moments from this unforgettable piece of animation history. Accessories include: hat, catchers and pitchers mitt, interchangeable arms, cigar, bat, screaming baseball, a base and a reproduction of the original animated episode’s “title card” on a miniature display easel. Packaged in a 4-color pegable window box. Advance-solicited; on sale July 19 • Action Figure • 6" • PI LOONEY TUNES GOLDEN COLLECTION: SERIES 2: “BASEBALL BUGS” BUGS BUNNY ACTION FIGURE Baseball Bugs saves the day when he is forced to play all positions against the brutish Gorillas. This deluxe figure includes all the pieces needed to create a scene from the classic “Baseball Bugs” episode. You can mix and match this set with the Gashouse Gorilla figure to create multiple moments from this unforgettable piece of animation history. Accessories include: a 3” batboy figure, carrot, hat, pin-up poster, interchangeable arms, baseball, bat, mitt, base and a reproduction of the original animated episode’s “title card” on a miniature display easel. Packaged in a 4-color pegable window box. Advance-solicited; on sale July 19 • Action Figure • 5.5" • PI LOONEY TUNES GOLDEN COLLECTION: SERIES 2: “SCRAMBLED ACHES” ROADRUNNER ACTION FIGURE The Road Runner, oblivious to danger, always seems to elude Wile E. Coyote’s schemes. This deluxe figure includes all the pieces needed to create a scene from the classic “Scrambled Aches” episode. You can mix and match this set with the Wile. E. Coyote figure to create multiple moments from this unforgettable piece of animation history. Accessories include: interchangeable legs, cannon ball, dehydratrated boulder countainer, anvil, a base and a reproduction of the original animated episode’s “title card” on a miniature display easel. Packaged in a 4-color pegable window box. Advance-solicited; on sale July 19 • Action Figure • 4" • PI LOONEY TUNES GOLDEN COLLECTION: SERIES 2: “SCRAMBLED ACHES” WILE E. COYOTE ACTION FIGURE The luckless Wile E. Coyote built an increasingly elaborate and seemingly foolproof scheme to snag the Road Runner. This deluxe figure includes all the pieces needed to create a scene from the classic “The Scrambled Aches” episode. You can mix and match this set with the Road Runner figure to create multiple moments from this unforgettable piece of animation history. Accessories include: Rocket, roller skates, napkin with knife and fork, sail and fan blades, twisted leg, cannon and cannon base, slingshot, matchstick base and a reproduction of the original animated episode’s “title card” on a miniature display easel. Packaged in a 4-color pegable window box. Advance-solicited; on sale July 19 • Action Figure • 6" • PI Retailers please note: This is a resolicitation of CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS: SERIES 1: SUPERGIRL, MONITOR, EARTH 2 ROBIN, HARBINGER and PSYCHO PIRATE ACTION FIGURES and CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS: SERIES 2: ANTI- MONITOR, ROBOT BRAINIAC, EARTH 2 SUPERMAN, BARRY ALLEN FLASH, BATTLE-ARMOR LEX LUTHOR ACTION FIGURES. All previous orders are cancelled. This is an all new and improved production run of the SERIES 1 ACTION FIGURES. These figures are intended for individual sale to consumers, but are sold to retailers in inner and master case assortments. The HARBINGER and BATTLE- ARMOR LEX LUTHOR ACTION FIGURES are only available to retailers in Inner and Master Case assortments. Consult your Retailer Order Form for packaging & pricing details. These products are being offered simultaneously beyond the comic-book specialty market. Retailers, watch a special announcement regarding the original CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS SERIES 1 ACTION FIGURES, coming soon! A NEW, IMPROVED PRODUCTION RUN CORRECTING THE ORIGINAL CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS SERIES 1 ACTION FIGURES! CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS: SERIES 1 ACTION FIGURES EARTH 2 ROBIN This figure features multiple points of articulation, includes a CRISIS-themed display base, and is packaged in a 4-color blister. Advance-solicited; on sale June 28 • Action Figure • 6.75” H • PI MONITOR This figure features multiple points of articulation, includes a CRISIS-themed display base, and is packaged in a 4-color blister. Advance-solicited; on sale June 28 • Action Figure • 7” H • PI PSYCHO PIRATE This figure features multiple points of articulation, includes a CRISIS-themed display base and removable mask accessory, and is packaged in a 4-color blister. Advance-solicited; on sale June 28 • Action Figure • 6.5” H • PI SUPERGIRL This figurefeatures multiple points of articulation, includes a CRISIS-themed display base, and is packaged in a 4-color blister. Advance-solicited; on sale June 28 • Action Figure • 6.5" H • PI HARBINGER This figure features multiple points of articulation. includes a Crisis themed display base, and is packaged in a 4-color blister. Advance-solicited; on sale June 28 • Action Figure • 6.5" H • PI CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS: SERIES 2 ACTION FIGURES ANTI-MONITOR ACTION FIGURE This figure features multiple points of articulation and comes with a base. Packaged in a 4-color blister.. Advance-solicited; on sale June 28 • Action Figure • 6.75” H • PI CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS SERIES 2: BARRY ALLEN FLASH ACTION FIGURE This figure features multiple points of articulation and comes with a display base. Packaged in a 4-color blister. Advance-solicited; on sale June 28• Action Figure • 6.25” H • PI EARTH 2 SUPERMAN This figure features multiple points of articulation and comes with a display base. Packaged in a 4-color blister. Advance-solicited; on sale June 28 • Action Figure • 6.75 H • PI BATTLE-ARMOR LEX LUTHOR This figure features multiple points of articulation and comes with a flag accessory and display base. Packaged in a 4-color blister. Advance-solicited; on sale June 28 • Action Figure • 6.75" H • PI ROBOT BRAINIAC This figure features multiple points of articulation and comes with a display base. Packaged in a 4-color blister. Advance-solicited; on sale June 28 • Action Figure • 6.75" H • PI LEX LUTHOR 13" DELUXE COLLECTOR FIGURE Determined to bring down the Man of Steel, Lex Luthor came up with every conceivable plan to destroy Superman and take over Earth. Lex Luthor 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 ray gun and a display stand. Packaged in a deluxe 4-color window box with a fifth panel. Advance-solicited; on sale July 26 • Mini-Statue • $59.99 US SUPERMAN #14 MINI-STATUE Based on the original art by Fred Ray Sculpted by James Shoop This well-known cover to SUPERMAN #14 still holds the power to stir hearts around the world! This limited edition, hand-painted cold cast porcelain mini-statue measures approximately 7.25" tall 5.75" wide 4.75” deep and is packaged in a 4-color box. Advance-solicited; on sale July 19 • Mini-Statue • $49.99 US JLA: THE NEW FRONTIER POSTER Art by Darwyn Cooke The JLA stands strong in this striking new poster! DC: THE NEW FRONTIER by Darwyn Cooke recounts the dawn of the DCU’s Silver Age, from the perspective of those brave individuals who made it happen. This beautiful full-color poster measures 24" x 36". Advance-solicited; on sale July 12 • Poster • $7.99 US IDENTITY CRISIS POSTER Art by Michael Turner The most talked-about and successful miniseries of 2004 — the story that is creating ripple effects throughout the DCU for many years to come — is now spotlighted in a full-color poster measuring 24" x 36" featuring art by fan-favorite Michael Turner! Advance-solicited; on sale July 12 • Poster • $7.99 US JLA: THE NEW FRONTIER SERIES 1: GREEN LANTERN ACTION FIGURE Hotshot test pilot Hal Jordan becomes the powerful Green Lantern thanks to an alien Power Ring! This action figure features multiple points of articulation and a display base. Packaged in a four-color blister. Advance-solicited; on sale July 5 • Action Figure 6.75" H • PI JLA: THE NEW FRONTIER SERIES 1: SUPERMAN ACTION FIGURE Superman galvanized the heroes around him during the early days of the Silver Age! This action figure features multiple points of articulation and a display base. Packaged in a four-color blister. Advance-solicited; on sale July 5 • Action Figure • 6.75" H • PI JLA: THE NEW FRONTIER SERIES 1: WONDER WOMAN ACTION FIGURE The mighty Amazon Wonder Woman can hold her own against even the mighty Superman! This action figure features multiple points of articulation and a display base. Packaged in a four-color blister. Advance-solicited; on sale July 5 • Action Figure • 7" H • PI JLA: THE NEW FRONTIER SERIES 1: GREEN ARROW ACTION FIGURE No evildoer can escape the bow of the Emerald Archer, Green Arrow! This action figure features multiple points of articulation and a display base. Packaged in a four- color blister. Advance-solicited; on sale July 5 • Action Figure • 6.58" H • PI JLA: THE NEW FRONTIER SERIES 1: BLACKHAWK ACTION FIGURE Leader of an elite squad of heroic Airmen, Blackhawk battles Nazis and supervillains alike! This action figure features multiple points of articulation and a display base. Packaged in a four-color blister. Advance-solicited; on sale July 5 • Action Figure • 6.58" H • PI Retailers please note JLA: THE NEW FRONTIER: SERIES 1: GREEN LANTERN, SUPERMAN, WONDER WOMAN, GREEN ARROW ACTION FIGURES are intended for individual sale to consumers, but are sold to retailers in inner and master case assortments. BLACK HAWK Action Figure is only available to retailers in inner and master case assortments. Consult your Retailer Order Form for packaging & pricing details. These products are being offered simultaneously beyond the comic-book specialty market. GREEN LANTERN HAL JORDAN POWER BATTERY MINI-PROP REPLICA This astonishing mini-prop replica of Hal Jordan's Power Battery measures approximately 8" high, includes a light up feature and a Certificate of Authenticity. Packaged in a 4-color box. Advance-solicited; on sale July 19 • Replica • $89.99 US WOMEN OF THE DC UNIVERSE: HAWKGIRL BUST Designed by Adam Hughes Sculpted by John G. Mathews Continuing the stunning line of Women of the DC Universe busts designed by award-winning illustrator Adam Hughes! This limited edition, hand-painted, cold-cast porcelain bust measures approximately 5.75" tall x 3.75" wide x 2.75" deep and is packaged in a four-color box. Advance-solicited; on sale July 12 • Bust • $45.00 US IMAGE COMICS SAM & TWITCH: THE BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS COLLECTION, VOL. 1 TP written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS art by ASHLEY WOOD, ALBERTO PONTICELLI, CLAYTON CRAIN & ALEX MALEEV cover by ASHLEY WOOD Can you say BENDIS? Nine issues of what BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS does best – kick ass crime fiction! Collected for the first time in full-color issues 1-9 of his legendary SAM & TWITCH run. Featuring the acclaimed “Udaku Hunter” story arc, an ASHLEY WOOD cover gallery and other special bonuses. A must-have collection for any fan! February 15 • 224 pg • FC • $24.95 ALSO AVAILBLE SPAWN COLLECTION, VOL. 1 TP PUT THE BOOK BACK ON THE SHELF: A BELLE & SEBASTIAN ANTHOLOGY GN by CHARLES BROWNSTEIN & DAVE CROSLAND, IAN CARNEY & JONATHAN EDWARDS, CATIA CHEN, LEELA CORMAN, BRUNO D’ANGELO, JEN DE GUZMAN & BRIAN BELEW, JANET HARVEY & LAURENN McCUBBIN, KAKO, JACOB MAGRAW, B. CLAY MOORE & HECTOR CASANOVA, ANDE PARKS & CHRIS SAMNEE, JAMIE S. RICH & MARK ELLERBY, MARK RICKETTS & LEANN BUCKLEY, RICK SPEARS & ROB G, ANDI WATSON, JOEY WEISER and others With their infectious brand of Scottish indie pop, Belle and Sebastian have been cult and critical favorites for years. The band’s colorful lyrics and gorgeous, full-bodied melodies have provided Image Comics with the inspiration for a new kind of comics anthology. With PUT THE BOOK BACK ON THE SHELF, a stellar collection of independent comic creators and cartoonists put their own spins on a cross section of Belle and Sebastian’s songs, crafting stories inspired by the band’s music, drawn from the band’s entire catalog. PUT THE BOOK BACK ON THE SHELF debuts just in time for Belle & Sebastian’s latest release and provides the perfect compliment to your listening pleasure. February 1 • 144 pg • FC • $19.99 ALSO AVAILABLE FLIGHT, VOL. 1 GN FLIGHT, VOL. 2 GN BOMB QUEEN #1 (of 4) written by JIMMIE ROBINSON art & cover by JIMMIE ROBINSON For a decade, the egomaniacal super-villain known as Bomb Queen has ruled the city, made the laws and bent the people to her blood lust and sexual perversion. However, despite years of death, destruction and moral decay, the people of New Port City prefer Bomb Queen’s methods. All hell breaks loose when a hero comes to town and turns Bomb Queen’s world upside down. This hero has to die – or Bomb Queen will loose her rule! February 8 • 32 pg • FC • $3.50 THE PORTENT #1 written by PETER BERGTING art & cover by PETER BERGTING "CONDEMNATION" Milo, a devil-may-care swordsman, follows his own selfish path. But at the crossroad between our world and the next, he is faced with a decision that could determine the fate of the world. After years of self-serving ruthlessness, does he have what it takes to be a hero? February 22 • 32 pg • FC • $2.99 ROCKETO, VOL. 1: THE JOURNEY TO THE HIDDEN SEA TP written by FRANK ESPINOSA art & cover by FRANK ESPINOSA The adventures of Rocketo Garrison take place in a mythical future 2,000 years after the world has been destroyed in a catastrophe. This compilation of the first six issues of The Journey to the Hidden Sea tells the story of Rocketo’s idyllic childhood and his early training as an explorer and Mapper. After returning from the deadly Solarium War a broken man, Rocketo Garrison is swept away on a journey to the Hidden Sea, a fabled, dangerous land that may hold the key to undreamed of treasure as well as the truth about an ancient mystery. PLUS: introduction by Alex Ross, pin-ups by some of today’s leading comic book artists, maps, sketches and background information on the New World and more! COLLECTS ROCKETO #1-6 February 8 • 304 pg • BW • $24.99 SOCOM: SEAL TEAM SEVEN GN written by M. ZACHARY SHERMAN art & cover by ROBERT DE LA TORRE When a submarine is mysteriously downed in the Persian Gulf, CIA tactician Douglas Griffin is reactivated into his former SEAL team to investigate. Simultaneously, a string of mystifying attacks pits the U.S. Navy against the underwater Kingdom of Atlantis in a full-blown war against humanity’s extinction. With the threat of global devastation imminent, twisting realities lead the SEALs from Atlantis’ 5000 fathoms to the even deeper political waters of our government. A Spy-Fi action thriller from newcomers M. Zachary Sherman and Roberto de la Torre. February 8 • 136 pg • BW • $12.99 KILLROY IS HERE TP written by JOE PRUETT art by TIM BRADSRETT, GUY BURWELL, PHIL HESTER, KEN MERE, JR., MICHAEL AVON OEMING, MIKE PERKINS, ANDREW ROBINSON & OTHERS cover by BRIAN BOLLAND A being of unknown origin and power who is drawn to scenes of human suffering, war and misery, Kilroy is an avenger of the innocent and protector of the weak. With topical stories focusing on the little known or forgotten atrocities of the real world, KILLROY IS HERE has become a cult classic series where a number of today’s top creators honed their craft. February 8 • 304 pg • BW • $24.99 MORA, VOL. 1: ALL BEASTS WILL SHOW THEIR TEETH TP written by PAUL HARMON art & cover by PAUL HARMON This is the dark tale of the most powerful witch that lived, and the city that raised her. Strange creatures and ruthless beasts abound as we follow young Mora through the treacherous City of Witches. This trade will come FULLY LOADED! Including fully illustrated front and back covers, four special B&W insert covers made just for the trade, thumbnails, layouts, early concepts, sketches, notes and more! Do you feel the love? COLLECTS MORA #1-4 February 8 • 128 pg • BW • $12.99 DAWN, VOL. 2: RETURN OF THE GODDESS TP (NEW PRINTING) written by JOSEPH MICHAEL LINSNER art & cover by JOSEPH MICHAEL LINSNER With only two witches left-- and one of them takes her own life rather than fall prey to her enemies. With her dying breath, she summons Dawn, the Goddess of the earth, of birth and rebirth, and protector of the witches. Lucifer, prince of lies, and Ahura-Mazda, master of Heaven, may try to bar her path with treachery and swords, but neither Heaven nor Hell is safe from Dawn's quest for answers – and for bloody vengeance. February 1 • 144 pg • FC • $13.99 ALSO AVAILABLE THE ART OF JOSEPH MICHAEL LINSNER TP SECOND CHANCES: DESPERADO written by PHIL HESTER, SHANNON DENTON, KEITH GIFFEN & GARY REED art by JOHN McCREA, JEAN-JACQUES DZIALOWSKI & VINCE LOCKE cover by ESAD RIBIC, KEN MEYER, JR. & VINCE LOCKE Three comics for the price of one! In case you missed them the first time around, Despeardo is proud to represent the sold out first issues of the THE ATHEIST and DEADWORLD, along with the action-packed first issue of COMMON FOE. With the series now kicking into high gear here’s the chance to hop on the bandwagon without having to hunt down the hard to find sold out issues! Great starting point for new readers. February 1 • 64 pg • BW • $4.99 ALSO AVAILABLE IMAGE FIRST TP ANT #6 written by MARIO GULLY & MARC HAMMOND art & cover by MARIO GULLY It's a change of pace and scenery for Ant this issue. Hannah heads to a new city, ready to set up shop and move on with her life. Meanwhile, a new enemy plans on giving her a chilling welcome. February 8 • 32 pg • FC • $2.99 BATTLE POPE #9 written by ROBERT KIRKMAN art by TONY MOORE & CORY WALKER cover by CORY WALKER & VAL STAPLES Featuring a never-before-published story by ROBERT KIRKMAN and TONY MOORE! Pope and friends settle into their new home. Plus, Pope finds himself daydreaming about a past encounter in a story illustrated by CORY WALKER. February 8 • 32 pg • FC • $2.99 BONE REST #8 written by MATTEO CASALI art & cover by GIUSEPPE CAMUNCOLI & LORENZO RUGGIERO “SECOND COMING,” Part Four Bone and his friends still have many unanswered questions, so they will need to face the stunning revelations of Julius Carpenter – the man who claims to be the returning Messiah. Coping with a new, unexpected truth might be too hard for some of the players of this surreal drama... February 1 • 32 pg • FC • $2.99 DEAD WORLD #4 written by GARY REED art by DALIBOR TALAJIC cover by VINCE LOCKE The Grakken are on the prowl and hunting for the teens, who have ditched their school bus to venture onto a houseboat. But water will stop zombies…won’t it? King Zombie finds crucified zombies along roads that have been declared safe by humans and that doesn’t sit too well with him. February 8 • 32 pg • BW • $3.50 DUSTY STAR #2 written by JOE PRUETT & ANDREW ROBINSON art & cover by ANDREW ROBINSON Who is Dusty Star and what secrets lay in the outlaw streets of Bradstreet, the home of every low-life, scoundrel in the uncharted lands? Dusty begins to gather her posse and follow the clues to solve the mystery of her past and the answers to her future. February 22 • 32 pg • BW • $3.50 FEAR AGENT #5 written by RICK REMENDER art by TONY MOORE & SEAN PARSONS cover by TONY MOORE For the first time in eight years, Heath returns to Earth in a futile attempt to save his home planet from the scourge of a Feeder alien infestation. Once there, though, he finds little left to greet him. Fan favorite, Eisner nominated artist TONY MOORE (THE WALKING DEAD, Vertigo’s The Extreminators) continues to shine in the bloody conclusion of the “Re-Ignition” storyline. February 15 • 32 pg • FC • $2.99 FELL #6 written by WARREN ELLIS art & cover by BEN TEMPLESMITH There's a tiny street in Snowtown that is unique: No-one's sprayed the Snowtown tag there. The city doesn't want to claim it. That in itself makes it an object of curiosity for Detective Richard Fell, recently transferred into the mysterious district. The big man and the sick child he adores, living at the end of the street, seem normal enough. But Fell knows that everyone is hiding something... February 15 • 24 pg • FC • $1.99 GIRLS #10 written by JOSHUA LUNA art & cover by JONATHAN LUNA Are you afraid of girls? February 15 • 32 pg • FC • $2.99 GØDLAND #8 written by JOE CASEY art by TOM SCIOLI cover by TOM SCIOLI & RICHARD STARKINGS BOOK EIGHT: THE ORIGIN OF THE UNIVERSE What other book would you need to read this month?!? All the answers are within! When the secret of Iboga is finally revealed, will Adam Archer be able to comprehend or even accept the ultimate truth? Cosmic deities and unimaginable ideas collide as GØDLAND shows you the money! February 15 • 32 pg • FC • $2.99 THE INTIMIDATORS #3 created & co-plotted by JIM VALENTINO written by NEIL KLEID art & cover by MIGUEL MONTENEGRO Who is Atrocity? That's the question plaguing the team as her fourth mass homicide rocks the Motor City. Limit and Fetish better get time-lost Astroman caught up as to why a naked hermit girl is attacking him in their backyard – before Detroit's latest next level killer steals their heart! And their arms! And eyes! When Atrocity gets a "Taste for Sin," the Intimidators learn that a good offense is their last best hope! February 22 • 32 pg • FC • $3.50 INVINCIBLE #31 written by ROBERT KIRKMAN art & cover by RYAN OTTLEY & BILL CRABTREE As things slowly return to normal following the cataclysmic events in the recently completed “A Different World” story arc, Mark takes his girlfriend, Amber, to Africa to visit Atom Eve. February 22 • 32 pg • FC • $2.99 LOOKING GLASS WARS #2 (of 4) written by FRANK BEDDOR & LIZ CAVALIER art & cover by BEN TEMPLESMITH Hatter M returns after a dangerous visit to Wonderland convinced Alyss remains lost somewhere in our world. Determined to find the lost princess, Hatter moves forward with his plan to track the Glow of Imagination, but quickly discovers he is not alone in his mad search... February 8 • 32 pg • FC • $3.50 THE ORIGINAL ADVENTURES OF CHOLLY & FLYTRAP #2 (of 2) written by ARTHUR SUYDAM art & cover by ARTHUR SUYDAM “THE RITES OF SPRING” Finally–the inspiration for the new animation pilot from Paranoid Delusions Productions! Featuring riveting high-definition tales of Suydam’s ultimate anti-heroes, Cholly and Flytrap, the story continues from last issue as Cholly battles the two headed beast that…figures things out, shall we say… the “Monty Python” way! Presented with action-packed hilarity and pacing that is surreal and familiar all at the same time, “The Rites of Spring” and “The End” are terrifyingly funny chapters of action and adventure from a master storyteller with a truly unique point of view. February 1 • 48 pg • FC • $5.99 PvP #24 written by SCOTT KURTZ art & cover by SCOTT KURTZ When Brent receives an anonymous death threat, the offices of PvP Magazine are thrown into paranoia. Could this be an awful hoax or is someone really gunning for our favorite coffee-guzzling cynic? PvP: Where the crosshairs of humor have been trained to hit you right between the eyes! February 22 • 24 pg • BW • $2.99 RUNES OF RAGNAN #3 written by TY GORTON art by JOSH MEDORS, RYAN WYNN & JAY FOTOS cover by JOSH MEDORS & JAY FOTOS “FLAMES OF MUSPELL,” Part Three An epic battle between the Fire Giant Surt and a Viking warrior comes to a bloody end! Two immortal brothers stand toe to toe for the first time in decades, their ancient hatred boiling over onto the streets of an oblivious city. February 1 • 32 pg • FC • $2.99 SAVAGE DRAGON #123 (RES) written by ERIK LARSEN art & cover by ERIK LARSEN For years the Dragon has depended on his regenerative powers to keep him alive. Now those powers are gone and he's getting weaker by the day. So just how is he supposed to face his biggest challenge ever? Plus another swell back-up yarn written by LARSEN and drawn by Fightin’ FRANK FOSCO! February 22 • 36 pg • FC • $2.99 SEA OF RED #10 written by RICK REMENDER & KIERON DWYER art by SALGOOD SAM & PAUL HARMON cover by PAUL HARMON 1863: The American Civil War enters its second year. Union soldiers have overtaken Fort Jackson Louisiana and begun the outright slaughter of confederate troops. Questioning their purpose, six war weary confederate soldiers desert their posts, retreating to a seemingly abandoned plantation deep in the bayou. Once boarded up inside and surrounded by Union troops the men discover they are not alone. Starving and near death, vampire Lesser Blackthroat resides within. February 22 • 36 pg • 2C • $2.99 SHADOWHAWK #10 created & plotted by JIM VALENTINO written by SCOTT WHERLE art & cover by TED WING III “RISE,” Part Two A moment’s hesitation for ShadowHawk, and someone close to Eddie is dead. Emotionally drained and physically broken, Eddie retreats into a chasm of depression and self-doubt. However, his successor as ShadowHawk takes the opposite path, eagerly cutting a significant swath through New York's criminal underground. But a shocking guest-star waits in the wings -- with the potential to ruin them both! February 15 • 32 pg • FC • $3.50 SPAWN #155 written by DAVID HINE pencils & cover by PHILIP TAN inks by DANNY MIKI The Angel Zera takes on the Forgotten in a battle to control the hosts of heaven. On Earth, Kali lays waste to India and Spawn learns that as the End Time approaches, some of the most terrible creatures of mythology are about to be unleashed. Meanwhile, Sam and Twitch uncover the shocking truth about Spawn’s inner demons. February 22 • 32 pg • FC • $2.95 STRANGE GIRL #8 written by RICK REMENDER art by ERIC NGUYEN cover by ANDY KUHN All out war as Beth is forced into a final showdown with the demon Sutadoh and the red hordes. New alliances are tested as Beth must place her life in the hands of a Bivouac soldier. February 15 • 32 pg • BW • $2.99 THE WALKING DEAD #28 written by ROBERT KIRKMAN art & cover by CHARLIE ADLARD & CLIFF RATHBURN Things get worse. February 15 • 36 pg • BW • $2.99 TOP COW FEBRUARY 2006 SOLICITATIONS STILL AVAILABLE TOMB RAIDER #25-#26-#27-#28-#29 Great Lara Croft action! $2.99 each OBERGEIST: THE EMPTY LOCKET ONE-SHOT Horror with art by Ex Machina’s Tony Harris! $2.95 COMMON GROUNDS All six issues of the great superhero series nominated for TWO Eisner Awards! Reader set $14.99 V.I.C.E. #1: CODE RED EDITION (W) Aron Coleite (P) Tyler Kirkham (Col) John Starr (Cov) Tyler Kirkham V.I.C.E. #1 is already sold out, and the V.I.C.E. #1 Code Red Edition fills the gap! This stellar second printing of Top Cow’s newest sensation features the Violent Incident Control Enforcement branch of the FBI—V.I.C.E.—bad men sent in to do even worse jobs. Hit TV writer Aron Coleite (Crossing Jordan) jumps to comics and Top Cow along with fan-favorite penciler Tyler Kirkham (Darkness/Superman). V.I.C.E. #1 Code Red Edition features a remastered cover by Joe Benitez (Wraithborn)! Full color 32 pages $2.99 WITCHBLADE #60 METALKOTE VARIANT This crucial part of Top Cow’s sweeping “Endgame” storyline comes wrapped in a metallic cardstock MetalKote cover! Only a few copies remain of this stunning limited edition collectible! $10 suggested retail $20 suggested retail autographed by writer David Wohl HUNTER-KILLER #4 WIZARD WORLD BOSTON 2005 VARIANT The conspiracy continues in the clandestine superhero epic by writer Mark Waid and artist Marc Silvestri. This special edition #4 was created for the inaugural Wizard World Boston convention and limited to 500 copies. Only a very few of these babies are left! $10 suggested retail HUNTER-KILLER #9 (W) Mark Waid (P) Eric Basaldua (Col) Steve Firchow (Cov) Eric Basaldua or Marc Silvestri The origins of the Hunter-Killer program stand fully revealed as Morningstar shows Ellis the future of all mankind--a fiery Armageddon that cannot be prevented, only delayed-- and even then only if Ellis can finally prove to Samantha and the other Hunter-Killers that he's sane while the rest of their world is mad! Full color 32 pages $2.99 ongoing series ALSO AVAILABLE Hunter-Killer #9 certified and graded by Comics Guaranty Corporation! Hunter-Killer #9 (Eric Basaldua cover) CGC Graded 9.8 $69.99 suggested retail Hunter-Killer #9 (Marc Silvestri cover) CGC Graded 9.8 $69.99 suggested retail Hunter-Killer #9 (Marc Silvestri cover) Signature Series autographed by Marc Silvestri CGC Graded 9.6 or better $99.99 suggested retail WITCHBLADE #95 "ARTIFACTS," PART 2 OF 2 (W) Ron Marz (P) Stephen Sadowski (I) Andrew Pepoy (Cov) Steve McNiven Penciler Stephen Sadowski (JSA) wraps up his guest stint with a story that spans the centuries from feudal China to modern Manhattan. Sara Pezzini will learn all the secrets of the mysterious Curator…if she lives that long! Even the arcane power of the Witchblade might not be enough to keep Sara alive as she faces an ancient evil with an unquenchable thirst for death and destruction! Cover by Wizard Top 10 artist Steve McNiven (New Avengers)! Full color 32 pages $2.99 continuing series ALSO AVAILABLE Top Cow Fine Art Lithograph of this Steve McNiven 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 Steve McNiven $29.99 THE NECROMANCER #6 (W) Joshua Ortega (P) Francis Manapul (Col) Brian Buccellato (Cov) Francis Manapul Reluctant teen sorceress Abby lies bleeding to death, while the demon Berzelius forces her friend to commit suicide. Ana and Gabriel know Abby is in mortal danger, but can they reach her in time to save her? And where is Locke amidst all of the drama and despair? The second arc reaches its startling conclusion, in this surprise-filled issue brought to you by critically acclaimed novelist Joshua Ortega (Frequencies) and star artist Francis Manapul (Witchblade)! Full Color 32 Pages $2.99 Ongoing Series V.I.C.E #5 (W) Aron Coleite (P) Tyler Kirkham (Col) John Starr (Cov) Tyler Kirkham Ray Wise earned the nickname “Lucky” working in the FBI’s behavioral science unit. Ray captured more serial killers than any other agent. But for three weeks in 1998, Ray Wise disappeared from the grid. When Ray was eventually found, he had the scars all over his body and the infamous pyrokinetic powers that landed him in the VICE unit. No one knows what happened to Ray during those three weeks—until now. We all have scars—some just run deeper than others. Hit TV writer Aron Coleite (Crossing Jordan) and fan-favorite penciler Tyler Kirkham (Darkness/Superman) continue their blistering new ongoing series! Full Color 32 Pages $2.99 Ongoing Series DOWN #4 (W) Warren Ellis (Art) Cully Hamner (Col) J.D. Mettler (Cov) Tony Harris Down rockets to its whipsaw conclusion as Detective Deanna Ransome, sent “down” into the criminal underworld to infiltrate the city's most notorious narcotics gang, has achieved her goal: She’s right next to drug kingpin Nick River. But will she be able to bring River to justice? Or will she take over as the new boss? Find out in this fast-paced and blood-soaked crime noir thriller from award-winning Warren Ellis! There is much shooting of guns, and driving cars really, really fast! Full color 32 pages $2.99 part 4 of a 4-part series CITY OF HEROES #10 (W) David Wohl (P) David Nakayama (Cov) Rodolfo Migliari Trouble abounds as the Freedom Phalanx is called into action to battle the always dangerous Freakshow. But this time, the Phalanx is without the help their teammate, Manticore, who has now become a member of…the sidekick squad known as the Vindicators? Witchblade maestro David Wohl takes the reins in a shocking new chapter in the City of Heroes! Full color 32 pages $2.99 ongoing series WITCHBLADE: WITCH HUNT TRADE PAPERBACK, VOL. 10 (W) Ron Marz (P) Mike Choi (I) Sal Regla (Col) Brian Buccellato (Cov) Greg Land You’re heard the buzz. You’ve read the 5-star reviews. Now read the book for yourself! Ron Marz and Mike Choi have brought Witchblade to new heights! Now, see where the team supreme took off, in an epic storyline in which Witchblade-wielder Sara Pezzini must stave off the very Apocalypse, while her longtime partner lies comatose in a hospital bed! Marz and Choi bring equal doses of action and human drama in this trade paperback collecting Witchblade #80-#85! Full color 144 pages $14.99 trade paperback collection ALSO AVAILABLE Top Cow Fine Art Lithograph of this Greg Land Witchblade 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 Greg Land $29.99 DIAMOND SELECT TOYS ROGUES’ GALLERY: DOCTOR OCTOPUS BUST A Diamond Select Release! An Art Asylum Design! Truly a force to be reckoned with, Doctor Otto Octavius possesses a brilliant-yet-warped mind and a quartet of cybernetic tentacles, all of which makes him one of Spider-Man’s greatest foes! Now available as the latest Rogues’ Gallery release, this Art Asylum sculpt stands 7” tall and features cast pewter tentacles. Limited to 2,500 pieces, this bust features a hand-numbered base with matching box and Certificate of Authenticity. Bust SRP: $60.00 MARVEL UNIVERSE VINDICATOR II BUST A Diamond Select Release! After the death of her husband, Heather Hudson took on the leadership of Alpha Flight as Vindicator II. Thanks to a modified version of her husband’s electromagnetic exo-suit, Vindicator utilized thermal energy to manipulate heat — and even lava! Third in the continuing line of Alpha Flight characters, the Vindicator II bust, sculpted by Sam Greenwell, is limited to 2,500 pieces and features a hand-numbered base with matching box and Certificate of Authenticity. Bust SRP: $45.00 MARVEL MINIMATES MAX: GALACTUS STATUE A Diamond Select Release! First in the new Minimates Max line is the devourer of worlds, Galactus! Designed by the artisans at Art Asylum, this pre-posed resin statue stands 8” tall and is presented in the same style as your favorite Marvel Minimates! Create dioramas with the Fantastic Four or the Silver Surfer, or proudly display the evil entity in all his glory. With a villain this cute, who needs superheroes?!? Statue SRP: $85.00 MARVEL MILESTONES: NICK FURY STATUE A Diamond Select Release! As the leader of S.H.I.E.L.D. (Strategic Hazard Intervention Espionage & Logistics Directorate), Nick Fury has battled some of the greatest villains of all time. Replicated from the cover of Nick Fury: Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D. #4, Fury’s no- nonsense attitude and amazing survival instincts show through in all their glory! His trademark eyepatch may fool some… but Nick Fury can see anything coming. Sculpted by Gabriel Marquez and limited to 2,500 pieces, this statue features a hand-numbered base with matching box and Certificate of Authenticity. Statue SRP: $175.00 SPIDER-MAN VS. SANDMAN VS. VENOM BOOKENDS A Diamond Select Release! The latest Marvel bookends feature Spider-Man battling two of his most dangerous foes — Sandman and Venom! Defeating these two shape-changing villains is never easy, and taking on both will require every ounce of Spidey’s strength and will. Supported by Spider-Man’s webbing and Sandman’s giant hand, you can be sure your favorite Marvel trades won’t be going anywhere! Sculpted by Rudy Garcia, these bookends are limited to 2,500 sets, and feature a hand-numbered base with matching box and Certificate of Authenticity. Bookend Set SRP: $199.00 MARVEL SELECT: SPIDER-WOMAN ACTION FIGURE A Diamond Select Release! Next in the increasingly-popular Marvel Select action figure line is the former S.H.I.E.L.D. agent, Spider-Woman! Now endowed with super-strength, a bio-electric attack, and wall-crawling abilities, Spider-Woman’s destiny led her to the New Avengers. Standing 7” tall, the Marvel Select Spider-Woman figure features a highly detailed base with three Hydra agents! Sculpted by Sam Greenwell, with multiple points of articulation, be sure to add this buxom beauty to your Marvel Select collection! Figure SRP: $18.99 STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION—“SOLDIERS OF THE EMPIRE” WORF PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE ACTION FIGURE A Previews Exclusive! Diamond Select Release! An Art Asylum Design! From the new assortment of Star Trek: The Next Generation action figures comes the Previews debut of "Soldiers of the Empire" Worf! This exclusive figure features Worf in full Klingon attire — ready to battle his enemies at a moment's notice. Loaded with Klingon accessories — a bat’leth, d’ktahg dagger, Klingon PADD, and a Klingon disruptor pistol — "Soldiers of the Empire" Worf features multiple points of articulation and a Star Trek base! Figure SRP: $14.99 STREET FIGHTER MINIMATES: PLAYER 2 DEMITRI & MORRIGAN PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE 2-PACK A Previews Exclusive! A Diamond Select Release! Part of the first series of Street Fighter Minimates, these “Player 2”-inspired variants of Darkstalkers’ Demitri and Morrigan feature each character’s alternate costume. When this pair teams up, you know something monumentally evil is about to be unveiled! Only available through Previews, this exclusive two-pack is not to be missed! 2-Pack SRP: $8.99 TRANSFORMERS: OPTIMUS PRIME HEAD BUST A Diamond Select Release! An Art Asylum Design! Perhaps the most courageous and dedicated Transformer of all, Optimus Prime continues to face staggering odds as he and his Autobots battle the evil Decipticons. With the fate of Cybertron resting on his shoulders, he has become a model for all future Autobot leaders. Now available as a 1:120 scale replica, you can bring home the massive 14” Optimus Prime Head Replica! Limited to 1,000 pieces and designed by Art Asylum, this bust features a hand-numbered base with matching box and Certificate of Authenticity. Bust SRP: $450.00 WIZARD ENTERTAINMENT WIZARD #173 ASTONISHING X-MEN * Get the lowdown on the series’ gala return with exclusive interviews of Joss Whedon and John Cassady. X-MEN 3 * Exclusive news and photos from the set! THE NEW SENTINELS * We unveil the behind-the-scenes details about Marvel’s newly designed mutant hunters from the publishers Decimation event with exclusive art. MOON KNIGHT * The fan-favorite vigilante returns to Marvel and we debrief David Finch and writer Charlie Huston for full disclosure. BRAD MELTZER * Find out right here what the superstar writer behind DC’s mega-hit Identity Crisis mini-series will be doing in 2006. This exclusive announcement is so gimongous and top-secret, it will blow away all of your expectations it’s just that big! JOE MADUREIRA * What has the upcoming Ultimates 3 super-artist been up to for the past few years? Find out here. 40 REASONS WHY WE LOVE COMICS * Tying into Valentine’s Day, we profess exactly why we dig comic books. From our favorite creators to those amazingly goofy Hostess snack ads, read our love letter to this glorious medium in this very issue. Magazine (Cover X-MEN 3 Photo Cover) $5.99 Magazine (Cover Astonishing X-MEN) $5.99 INQUEST #131 MAGIC: THE GATHERING LONG DECK GUILDPACT * After the first set of a block is released, fans are desperate for how the block will shape up in tournament play. We satisfy that hunger with a feature that asks, “How will GuidPact affect all of the different play formats (block, standard, multiplayer and extended)?” We not only give you a deck for each format and tons of strategy advice, we also round up the 10 best cards in the set! DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: NEVERWINTER NIGHTS II PREVIEW * NWN was quite possibly the best D&D computer game ever created, allowing for fans everywhere to craft virtual dungeons of their very own to rival anything ever created on graph paper. 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Magazine: (Guildpact cover) $4.99 TOYFARE #104 SUMMER MOVIE TOY PREVIEW! * We run down the stars, scripts and toys for all of this summer’s big-budget blockbusters: Superman Returns, Pirates of the Caribbean, Ghost Rider, X-Men 3, V for Vendetta and more! Plus, movie toys through history—the high points and the low! STAR WARS MANIA! * Star Wars Transformers? Star Wars Mr. Potato Head? What’s next for those zany rebels and a certain Dark Lord of the Sith? Well, we’re gonna show you what we wanna see Star Wars combine with next. MARVEL LEGENDS 2006! * What’s coming up next for one of the most popular toy lines in the country? We show you the figures that you’re gonna be searching for throughout the new year! HELLBOY PHOTO GUIDE * Hellboy is blowing up all over, with more toys and merchandise in the works than you can shake a giant, magic fist at! We run down every Hellboy figure that’s ever been made, as well as some of the cooler non-toy merch. It’s Hell-tastic! TWITSED TOYFARE THEATRE! * It’s Take-Your-Son-to-Work Day at the Daily Bugle, and J. Jonah Jameson is bringing his son in to see how a major metropolitan newspaper is run. Unfortunately, John Jameson is a werewolf astronaut, and the Bugle is the hub of most of New York’s criminal activity! Featuring cameo appearances by Spider-Man, the Scorpion, Molten Man, Tombstone and three Spider-Slayers. Magazine (Summer Movie Preview) $4.99 ANIME INSIDER #30 GUNDAM SEED DESTINY PREVIEW * This sequel to the hit series is here, and A.I. has an indispensable guide to all the Gundams and the twisted teenage relationships. NARUTO CHUNIN EXAM * The ninja-in-training Naruto is about to take the deadliest test of his life: the Chunin Exam! Dozens will enter, few will live through it. Be sure to read our full Naruto Survival Guide to prepare you for this upcoming arc on Toonami! KYO KARA MAOH DIRECTOR’S COMMENTARY * Director Junji Nishimura gives the behind-the-scenes scoop on every single episode of the hit fantasy/comedy series! HOW TO MAKE A MANGA * Want to be a manga artist? A.I. talks to the pros to find out what you need to do, what you need to learn, what you need to get, and who you need to send your work to in order to become a bona fide manga artist! AH MY! GODDESS DIRECTOR INTERVIEW * The secret of one of anime’s longest-running relationships gets revealed as A.I. talks to director Hiroaki Gohda on the challenges of animating the most beloved goddesses in anime. ANIME NEWSPAPER * Hot off the success of our fan-favorite Anime Classifieds feature, we take anime’s most preposterous moments and rip them into our own headlines! Magazine (Gundam Seed Destiny) $5.99 WIZARD PRODUCTS 1. Wizard Authentic New X-Men #20 - (X-23 Variant Cover) signed by Billy Tan…………………………………………………………………………..$25.00 2. House of M #3 – (Cassaday Variant Cover) Signed by John Cassaday CGC Signature Series 9.8………………………………………………………..$80.00 3. X – MEN #175 Wizard World Boston Sketch Cover CGC 9.8..$50.00 4. Time & Space Exclusive BTVS/Angel Vegas 'House Always Wins' Lorne Action Figure………………………………………………………………$15.99 5. Jim Lee Wizard Millennium Edition Hardcover………………$29.99 6. How to Draw: Heroic Anatomy………………………………… $19.99 7. Michael Turner Wizard Millennium Edition Hardcover……....$29.99 8. Wizard Exclusive Super Saver Bundle Pack: Muppets Scooter, Tuxedo Pink Panther, Vacation Pepe……………………………………………$39.99 COMIC SECTION AARDVARK VANAHEIM STAR OF THE MONTH CEREBUS VOLUME 2: HIGH SOCIETY TP by Dave Sim In this edition, reprinting Cerebus #26-50, Cerebus is swept up into the world of high power politics in Iest and runs for Prime Minister! (STAR00071) SC, 500pgs, B&W SRP: $30.00 ********************************************************************** AARDVARK-VANAHEIM/WIN-MILL PRODUCTIONS FOLLOWING CEREBUS #7 Special TV Issue! J. Michael Straczynski (Babylon 5, Jeremiah) contributes a new essay, "Dave Sim: Marathon Man." Also, Sim talks about the television medium in a follow-up to his "Comics and the Mass Medium" series of essays from almost a decade ago in pages of Cerebus. Also in this issue you'll find rare artwork and Sim's always-interesting "About Last Issue" and "Favorite Buffy Pic of This Month" and, of course, a new Sim/Gerhard cover! 40pgs, B&W SRP: $3.95 ABOUT COMICS WELCOME TO HEAVEN, DR. FRANKLIN ONE-SHOT by William Messner-Loebs When Ben Franklin dies and goes to heaven, he discovers that God has been replaced by the ancient Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius... and then the wild times begin! Out of print for decades, this fine work by Epicurus the Sage writer William Messner-Loebs is collected for the very first time! MATURE THEMES 24pgs, B&W SRP: $2.95 ABSTRACT STUDIOS STRANGERS IN PARADISE #80 by Terry Moore This issue: Casey begs David to marry her and give her a child, but Katchoo wants to marry David as well. Which one will he choose? 24pgs, B&W SRP: $2.95 STARS OF THE MONTH STRANGERS IN PARADISE VOLUME 4 POCKET TP by Terry Moore Katchoo loves Francine, but her wild past and dangerous enemies prove to be more than Francine can handle. Find out where the girls go from here in the fourth Pocket Book collection of the SiP story. Each Pocket Book features new cover art by Moore and special spine art. (NOV042277) SC, 6x9, 360pgs, B&W SRP: $17.95 STRANGERS IN PARADISE VOLUME 6: HIGH SCHOOL TP by Terry Moore This volume collects issues #13-15 of Volume 3, the highly acclaimed "High School" story arc, plus a bonus story — the "Princess Warrior" Xena parody story from issue #16! "High School" is a 3-part mini-arc featuring Katchoo and Francine as teenagers in school; complete opposites who find a common bond in the one thing neither has: friendship. (STAR08863) SC, 88pgs, B&W SRP: $8.95 ********************************************************************** AC COMICS FEMFORCE #135 by Various The Femforce girls split up to take on a multitude of foes: Ms. Victory battles an enigma on the ocean floor, while Stardust encounters a giant robot in the desert; She-Cat confronts Bastis, while the rest of the team unites against a foe too terrible to mention! Then, enter... The Blue Bulleteer! 44pgs, B&W SRP: $6.95 GOLDEN AGE SCIENCE FICTION TREASURY VOL 1 TP by Various The biggest reprint volume EVER focusing on classic science-fiction comics of the '40s & '50s, featuring stories originally appearing in Planet Comics, Strange Worlds, Space Detective, Space Adventures, Science Comics, and others! Super artists—Wally Wood, Al Williamson, George Evans, Jack Kirby, Reed Crandall, Steve Ditko, and Joe Orlando, working their sweet science (fiction) on such characters as Mysta, Mars, Gale Allen, Captain Science, Hunt Bowman, Auro, Star Pirate, and more! SC, 216pgs, B&W SRP: $29.95 FIGHTING YANK: BETTER READ THAN DEAD TP by Various Stalwart superguys Fighting Yank and Kid Quick keep a straight face while battling Red Square, Dr. Noah Khan Do, Heduv Lenin, and The Panda in this artfully campy, Kirbyesque send-up of Cold War crimefighting tales by Eric Coile, Bill Black and Mike Machlan — all of whom both write and draw their respective chapters — plus inks by Mark Heike. Includes the all-new, never-before-seen "Origin of the Fighting Yank" by cover artist Mike Machlan! SC, 92pgs, B&W SRP: $24.95 GOLDEN AGE GREATS: ADVENTURE HEROES SPECIAL VOLUME 1 TP by Various A bookshelf format reprint overview of the best Golden Age action-adventure heroes, as originally published by Fawcett, Fiction House & Lev Gleason and featuring classic stories starring Spy Smasher, Bulletman, Ibis, Minute Man, Mr. Scarlet, Crimebuster, Ironjaw, and Senorita Rio! Fourteen full-length stories in all, with art by Mac Raboy, Bob Fujitani, Nick Cardy, Fred Kida, Jerry Grandenetti, and more! SC, 266pgs, B&W SRP: $29.95 GARGANTARAMA! GIANT WOMEN IN THE MOVIES DVD Gargantarama is an original documentary production which examines the phenomena of giant women in fantasy cinema, including the complete 1958 sci-fi cult classic, Attack of the 50 Foot Woman, starring Allison Hayes! Plus: The "How To Grow A Giantess" segment explores the movie magic of special effects utilized in these films. MATURE THEMES DVD SRP: $24.95 ACTOR ACTOR: ACTION COMICS #812—SIGNED One of the sold-out Aspen issues of Action Comics is available signed by artist Talent Caldwell. This may be your final opportunity to get copies autographed by Talent Caldwell, plus you get to help A.C.T.O.R. out, all at the same time. Now that's super, man! (CAUT: 2) 32pgs, FC SRP: $19.99 ACTOR: FRANK MILLER'S SIN CITY—MARV 12-INCH STATUE Marv is the last of the Sin City statues being offered to help raise money for ACTOR, which helps comic creators in their Golden Years who may be in need of assistance. Statue SRP: $199.99 ACTOR: STAR WARS TRILOGY SET The Force will be with ACTOR when you snag one of these Five-Star bonus packs, filled with limited edition variant and high-end cover Star Wars comics! Set SRP: $19.77 ACTOR: G.I. JOE COMBO LITHO SET G.I. Joe! A Real American Hero comes in to help out A.C.T.O.R.! In this month's special, you get two lithos — one featuring the official G.I. Joe 20th Anniversary image, the other featuring a beautifully painted image by the Hildebrandt Brothers! And to help raise as much money as possible, DF and ACTOR are bringing this to fans as a limited time offer of a mere $10.00 for the pair! Litho Set (x2), FC SRP: $10.00 ACTOR: HELLBOY COMPLETE MOVIE LITHO SET Featuring all four lithos from the first Hellboy movie — Hellboy, Abe Sapien, Liz Sherman, & Grigory — here's your chance to get a complete set, and help out one of the most worthy causes in comics, aiding those pioneering creators who have left us a legacy of four-color entertainment! Set (x 4) SRP: $10.00 AEON KEIF LLAMA: XENOTECH #5 by Matt Howarth Every year, some poor unfortunate ConFed agent gets the job of debunking local deities. This time it's Keif's job to slog halfway across the galaxy and test "ye gods." But is the answer she's looking for one the gods are ready to give? 32pgs, B&W (5 of 6) SRP: $2.95 AFTER HOURS 7 DAYS TO FAME #3 by Buddy Scalera, Dennis Budd, & Joe Caramagna Reality Television has finally gone too far with a new hit show where people go on live television to commit suicide! 7 Days to Fame is the hottest show on the air, and people are literally dying to get on. In this third and final issue, things get really weird… and really, really deadly. See what happens when Marc and Richelle finally realize the consequences and impact of producing and televising suicides. Blood will spill. Remember: “It’s Your Life. It’s Your Death. And It Will Be Televised!” 32pgs, FC (3 of 3) SRP: $3.99 AIT/PLANETLAR STAR OF THE MONTH CHANNEL ZERO TP—COMMEMORATIVE EDITION by Brian Wood Special interest groups have bullied the government into passing the "Clean Act," effectively killing freedom of speech and silencing the country into submission. TV and God become one and the same as America wages its own Holy War against its citizens. Meet Jennie 2.5, media slut-turned-info-terrorist, out to save the country from itself and restore free will and self-expression. Hailed internationally as a ground-breaking work in the field of sequential art, Channel Zero has become eerily prescient. See why indie comics icon Brian Wood has garnered an international cult following with this commemorative edition. (STAR11745) SC, 144pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95 ********************************************************************** THE COURIERS VOLUMES 1 - 3 GNS by Brian Wood & Rob G. Starring characters from Couscous Express, The Couriers are fast-paced action/adventure comics set in New York City, featuring Moustafa and Special — mercenary couriers who do the work normal couriers won't: intelligence, large cash transfers, protection, assassinations... even blockade running! VOL 1—SC, 88pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95 VOL 2 (NOV031968)—SC, 88pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95 VOL 3 (NOV042305)—SC, 88pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95 STAR OF THE MONTH COUSCOUS EXPRESS GN by Brian Wood & Brett Wedele Olive hates her job. She's the sole delivery girl for CousCous Express, the best Middle Eastern delivery in New York City. Olive rides a Vespa. Everyone loves Olive. Everyone, that is, except the Turkish Scooter Mafia, a collective of fez-wearing, gun- toting scooter enthusiasts who rule the west side. They envy Olive's vintage Vespa and her domination of the neighborhood kabob-delivery racket. They want to take over... and they're gonna make their move. A hectic, adrenaline-fueled story of love, war, family, and the best hummus recipe in New York! (STAR14311) SC, 88pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95 ********************************************************************** ALIAS ENTERPRISES LLC THE LEGEND OF ISIS #10 by Ryan Scott Ottney & Rove A God War Crossover! "God War" continues as Isis and Venus infiltrate Mt. Olympus to liberate Zeus and Hera from the Muse's prison. But why has the Muse turned against her father, and can Isis save her before it's too late? 24pgs, FC SRP: $3.50 VICTORIA'S SECRET SERVICE #3 by Terrance Griep & Nadir Balan Scarlet, Victoria Secret Service's rebellious new agent, has gone AWOL... and she's taken the teenaged Prince Garson with her! For the good of England, Brooke, Lark, and Raven must keep Garson's abduction a secret. But when Lord Mann makes an attempt to secure Prince Garson's freedom, the girls are forced to cover his absence... by letting their archfoe kidnap a decoy! Meanwhile, what's Scarlet doing with the errant prince... and how will Victoria's Secret Service get him back? 24pgs, FC SRP: $3.50 THE 10TH MUSE VOLUME 2 #11 by Darren G. Davis & Weshoyot Alvitre A God War Crossover! GOD WAR: Part 2—The battle for Olympus continues! They say that power corrupts, and that absolute power corrupts absolutely. It's everything The 10th Muse has dreamed of: the power, the glory, and the earth in the palm of her hand... and it still isn't enough! She unleashes the Titans on an unassuming planet in an effort to destroy any trace of what was Emma Sonnet. Can she be stopped, or is it too late? Heroes are born and forged. 24pgs, FC SRP: $3.50 YENNY #6 by David Alvarez with Richard Cruz & Rangely Garcia Don't mess with cupid, because he has strange magical powers! Strange like making you get FAT! Yeah... that weird. 24pgs, PC SRP: $3.50 HAMMER KID ONE-SHOT by Kevin Grevioux & Jack Lawrence Screenwriter/actor Kevin Grevioux, co-creator and star of the blockbuster movie, Underworld, makes his comic book debut as a writer in January with Alias! "Somewhere over the rainbow" takes on a new meaning when young Kevin Erikson finds himself pulled across Bifrost, the rainbow bridge leading to Asgard, home of the Norse Gods, only to become the heir to the most powerful weapon in the universe... the Hammer of Thor! Can a teenage boy grow up fast enough to become the hero both Earth and Asgard need? The adventure of a lifetime begins here, illustrated by fan-favorite Jack (Lions, Tigers, & Bears) Lawrence! Quarterly. 24pgs, FC SRP: $3.50 TWINBLADES: KILLING WORDS #2 by Adrian Todd & Ryan Odagawa While in the camp of their enemy, Bren and Bera find weapons that are literally out of this world! The origin of the Killing Words weapons is also revealed. But will this vital information be discovered too late to warn their father and his forces? Sparks continue to fly between these two siblings as a fortress is besieged, a romance blossoms, and traitor is revealed! 24pgs, FC SRP: $3.50 THE HYPERACTIVES #1 by Darin Wagner & Clint Hilinski When a hero dies, Eddie Ellison’s life is changed forever. And when he crosses paths with the super-teen media darlings, The HyperActives, that change isn’t necessarily for the better. The Hypers only care about the spotlight, and they don’t want to share it with a new member! It’s non-stop action as the original Silverwing faces off against the bonecrushing brute force known as Bash! And The HyperActives are faced with their most lethal foes the Uberforce! The only problem is that they’ve been attacked in their own headquarters, and there isn’t a TV camera in sight! Will they have time to call their press agent? Or with the deadly Dr. Uberkoff on their doorstep, is it already too late?! Stay tuned! Stay Hyper! 24pgs, FC (1 of 5) SRP: $3.50 LIONS, TIGERS, & BEARS TP by Mike Bullock & Jack Lawrence Follow Joey Price on the adventure of a lifetime through the Stuffed Animal Kingdom.When Joey’s worst fears, The Beasties, come crawling out of his closet in the middle of the night, he finds out his new stuffed animals, The Night Pride, are more real than he ever could have imagined. SC, 112pgs, FC SRP: $9.99 GEORGE R. R. MARTIN'S A SONG OF FIRE & ICE: "...AND RHAEGAR DIED" LITHOGRAPH—SIGNED From New York Times best-selling author, George R. R. Martin's world of A Song of Ice and Fire comes this chilling moment in the history of Westeros, with Rhaegar a moment away from being crushed by the warhammer of soon-to-be King, Robert Baratheon. "...and Rhaegar Died" envisions the pivotal-point of Westerosi history, as the Targaryen reign comes to an end, and the world is changed forever. Illustrated by fan-favorite artist, Mike S. Miller, this is a must-have for fans of George R. R. Martin's best selling epic, just in time for the release of the latest edition to the best-selling series, A Feast for Crows. (CAUT: 2) Lithograph, 24x36, FC SRP: $149.99 STAR OF THE MONTH TED NOODLEMAN: BICYCLE DELIVERY BOY TP by Jim Keplinger & Ryan Ottley The complete works of Ted Noodleman as originally published on MoviePoopShoot.com and in Digital Webbing Presents, all completely re-mastered and in full color. Plus brand- new Noodleman stories from many of today’s rising stars of comics, behind the scenes art and script battles, and much more! (FEB052489) SC, 96pgs, FC SRP: $9.99 ********************************************************************** ATOMIK MIKE #1 by Stephan Nilson & Israel Cruz How does the greatest space transporter and smuggler alive continue his trade after being transformed into a monkey by a rival captain? Join Mike, April, Blog and the rest of the crew as they struggle to keep their ship up and running while trying to find a way to transform Mike back to his human self. Don’t miss out on what is bound to be the best space adventure of 2006! 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.50 THE ODYSSEY: ABSOLUTE POWER ONE-SHOT by Chad Rebmann & Vicente Cifuentes A God War Crossover! The Odyssey returns in this stunning 48-page special continuing the events from The 10th Muse #11! The 10th Muse is mad with power and has taken control of Mt. Olympus. Now, with Grayson Bishop at her side, she launches the Titan warriors to invade Earth and to assassinate all earthbound Olympians. The lines between enemies and heroes become crossed when the evil Medusa joins forces with Judo Girl, Atlas, Orion the Hunter, Wonder Boy, and the Valkyrie to stop their former ally. Along the way, new faces will emerge, such as The Red Muse, Camelot, Sigma, and Leveax of the Witch Kids. Can The Odyssey stop the destruction of the Earth? Will Grayson Bishop complete his corruption of The 10th Muse? And where is Emma Sonnet during all of this? 48pgs, FC SRP: $4.99 TEMPEST ONE-SHOT by Ben Avery & Various He's just an artist, a normal man who writes stories of heroics and tragedy. But now, surrounded by news of tragedy and disaster, confronted with his own limitations, and facing the lifting veil of innocence, he is forced to ask some difficult questions, starting with, “What can I do? I'm just one man.” Tempest is a story of hope in the face of pain; beauty in the face of evil; strength in the face of solitary weakness, illustrated by the likes of Randy Green, Javier Saltares, Sherwin Schwartzrock, Sergio Cariello, Mike Worley, Tom Bancroft, Phil Hester, Mario Ruiz, Gary Shipman, Darren Brady, Jesse Hamm, Darryl Cobbs, Nate Watson, and Gary Martin! Proceeds from the sale of Tempest will be donated to the Disaster Relief efforts of the Salvation Army. 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.50 LULLABY #5 by Ben Avery & Hector Sevilla The gang — Alice, Jim, Piper, Red, and Pinocchio — arrive in Port Town, where they meet and hire Captain Fool and embark upon his "Ship of Fools." Their destination: across the Deadly Desert and into the land of OZ! The question is, will they finally make it? 24pgs, FC SRP: $3.50 ALTERNATIVE COMICS OFFERED AGAIN O/A HUMOR CAN BE FUNNY TP by Sam Henderson The cult classic is back in print! Sam Henderson’s 1996 collection of his early mini- comics is finally available once again. See what his work liked like back when he was poor(er). Introduction by Mark Martin. MATURE THEMES SC, 6x9, 128pgs, B&W SRP: $11.95 MAGIC WHISTLE #10 by Sam Henderson Publishers Weekly calls Sam Henderson “truly one of the world's funniest cartoonists.” His Magic Whistle series has been nominated every single year since 1999 for the Harvey Award for “Special Award for Humor,” and Sam was nominated for an Emmy for his writing for SpongeBob SquarePants. Henderson’s drawing is intentionally crude, but it has the same kind of energy you see in the work of today's best gag cartoonists. Extremely low-brow humor that almost parodies low-brow humor – it is enjoyable on either level. “Henderson’s strips range from one-panel gags to frenetic five-page brouhahas, each containing a precise punchline that fastballs a pie in your face,” raves Wizard Magazine. MATURE THEMES SC, 8x6, 96pgs, PC SRP: $11.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A MAGIC WHISTLE #9 by Sam Henderson Sam Henderson comes out of seclusion with the new “annual” format for his long- running series! He's added a few sketchbook pages and some longer pieces, such as a full-color 24-page story. If you've never read this title before, find out why it's beloved by intellectual lowlifes and lowlife intellectuals alike. MATURE THEMES SC, 96pgs, PC SRP: $11.95 AMAZE INK (SLAVE LABOR GRAPHICS) O/A THE SUPER SCARY MONSTER SHOW FEATURING LITTLE GLOOMY #2 by Landry Walker & 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 and Eric Jones! 24pgs, B&W SRP: $2.95 SKELETON KEY VOLUME 5: ROOTS TP by Andi Watson Times are a-changin' in Garfield. Tamsin begins to consider her future plans for college. There's one thing standing in her way... her best friend Kitsune. How can she leave her behind when Kitty can't shop for groceries on her own? Community college beckons then, but is it really what Tamsin wants? (STAR11313) SC, 112pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95 EMO BOY #5 by Steve Emond February brings us another double feature in Emo Boy, as Emo Boy questions his sexuality, and uses autobiographical cartooning as his latest emotional outlet. We'll be answering such questions as "Do Emo Boy's powers serve any good?" and "Does the Iternet care about a non-gaming webcomic?" Chock-full of emo monologues and starry skies... 24pgs, B&W SRP: $2.95 EVERYTHING CAN BE BEATEN (NEW PRINTING) by Chancre Scolex & Crab Scrambly Follow the adventure of IT as he discovers a door out of his monotonous life beating kittens and into an exciting new world where all sorts of new things can be (and generally are) beaten! MATURE THEMES 24pgs, FC SRP: $3.95 I FEEL SICK #1 (NEW PRINTING) by Jhonen Vasquez with Rikki Simons Not quite a cursing away at the rest of the human race, but more a testament to love and friendship's uncanny ability to make one buckle at the knees and purge their stomachs in the most violent projectile of manners. (STAR14165) 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.95 JOHNNY THE HOMICIDAL MANIAC (NEW PRINTINGS) by Jhonen Vasquez Enter the dark corners of the human psyche in these hilarious and thought-provoking episodes in the life of one spindly, black-clad young homicidal maniac, as well as his terrified neighbor boy Squee, the unfortunately superior Wobble Headed Bob, a blood- drinking wall, cavernous basement torture rooms, and Johnny’s own comic, Happy Noodle Boy. #4 NEW PRINTING—24pgs, B&W SRP: $2.95 #5 NEW PRINTING—24pgs, B&W MSRP: $2.95 #6 NEW PRINTING—24pgs, B&W $2.95 PARIS #3 by Andi Watson & Simon Gane It's the morning after the night before and Juliet struggles to finish her portrait of her muse while Gerard pays an unwelcome visit. Debs invites Juliet to the ball but the poverty stricken art student has nothing to wear. Who will play fairy godmother to our heroines? 24pgs, B&W (3 of 4) SRP: $2.95 PIRATE CLUB #9 by Derek Hunter The gravity of their situation hits full force after the Pirate Club arrives at the North Pole for a "fight to the death" brawl with Santa Claus. Tensions run high as imminent death looms around every turn. The Pirate Club is bound to survive this ordeal in one piece, right...? 24pgs, B&W SRP: $2.95 STAR OF THE MONTH THE 13TH OF NEVER GN by Crab Scrambly From the artist who illustrated Everything Can Be Beaten comes the miserable adventure of unlucky Zazil. While traveling through fantastical worlds to escape the creatures known as the Charnocks, he discovers that his unfortunate luck follows him no matter what plane of existence he ends up in. (DEC032052) SC, 72pgs, B&W SRP: $7.95 ********************************************************************** REX LIBRIS #3 by James Turner Rex performs his first leap from orbit, only to find that he has gone from the frying pan into the fire. Hostile aliens on the surface of Benzine V attack our hero as soon as he lands, and a desperate fight for survival breaks out. Back at the library, Circe and Hypatia get to know each other over a plate of fresh, homebaked cookies. But the tranquility is interrupted by a wave of hysterical patrons fleeing from the Montgomery reading room, which has been overrun by unknown hostile forces. Only Circe can bring the situation under control and prevent the chaos from spilling over into the rest of the library! 24pgs, B&W SRP: $2.95 STAR OF THE MONTH MY MONKEY'S NAME IS JENNIFER VOLUME 1 TP by Ken Knudtsen Collecting the first six issues of the amazing and bizarre story of a little girl and her monkey, who is crazy. There are ninjas! Evil Doctors! Pirates! Lesbians! Plus two and a half new stories! Also, nice things are said by Klaus Janson and Walter Simonson. (STAR19040) MATURE THEMES SC, 160pgs, B&W SRP: $15.95 ********************************************************************** OFFERED AGAIN O/A HAUNTED MANSION #1 by Roman Dirge and 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 O/A MILK & CHEESE'S LATEST THING (#7) by Evan Dorkin A carton of hate and a wedge of spite take on America! Milk & Cheese are the pop- culture equivalent of a neutron bomb. We're offering the latest issue of Milk & Cheese again because so many of you missed it the first time around. 24pgs, B&W SRP: $2.95 AMERICANIME PRODUCTIONS HONOR OF THE DAMNED #2 by Nevin Arnold The chaos continues as Steven and his very own Undead Samurai Warrior hit the streets of New Orleans to rid the city of evil. Steven is introduced to Blessie's mother, a powerful Voodoo witch and protector of the most powerful ancient mystical weapons in Earth's history. Meanwhile, a detective scouts the streets of Orleans in search for the missing Steven and his supposed kidnapper. MATURE THEMES 24pgs, B&W SRP: $3.50 ANARCHY STUDIOS/HARRIS COMICS VAMPIRELLA: THE MORRISON & MILLAR COLLECTION TP by Various Collecting Grant Morrison and Mark Millar’s legendary Vampirella saga from Vampirella Monthly #1-6, as well two very special stories, all in one covenient trade paperback! Considered one of the finest Vampirella stories ever, Morrison and Millar (along with artists Amanda Conner and Jimmy Palmiotti) take Vampi in a whole new direction! Also included is Mark Millar’s critically acclaimed debut, “A Cold Day In Hell,” from the extremely rare Vampirella Strikes #6, featuring artwork by Louis Small Jr.; and Grant Morrison’s “Blood Red Game” from the Vampirella 25th Anniversay Special, featuring artwork by Michael Bair and Kevin Nowlan! RES: from Previews Vol. XV #1 (JAN052442) due to rescheduling. SC, 176pgs, FC SRP: $24.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A VAMPIRELLA BY MAYHEW LARGE T-SHIRT by Mike Mayhew This t-shirt (available only in size Large) features Vampirella artwork by Mike Mayhew, silk-screened in full-color on a high quality black shirt. Made in the USA. Limited quantities available. T-Shirt SRP: $24.95 O/A VAMPIRELLA BY JOE JUSKO POSTER From the Vault of Vampirella, offered here is the classic Vampirella Poster by Joe Jusko. Ships rolled in a polytube. 22x34, FC SRP: $4.95 VAMPIRELLA CHROMIUM COVER SET by Various From the Vault of Vampirella comes this set of four Vampirella comics featuring chromium covers! Included are: Death of Vampirella #1, Vampirella vs Mistress Nyx #1, Vampirella vs Shi #1, and Vampirella: Queen’s Gambit #1. Offered at a great price, this set will not be offered again! Set (x4), FC SRP: $12.95 VAMPIRELLA: DEATH & DESTRUCTION #1-3 SATIN SET by Sniegoski, Golden, Conner, & Palmiotti From the Vault of Vampirella, offered here is a set of four comics, including Vampirella: Death & Destruction #1—Satin Edition, and regular editions of issues #1-3. Set (x 4), FC SRP: $12.95 ANIME WORKS PUBLICATIONS BARON GONG BATTLE VOLUME 5 GN by Masayuki Taguchi Baron Gong faces his greatest foe, the Neo Hume Gordon. To prepare for the battle, he's returning home to the jungles of Mung Arizawana Nuchi. But his family has been keeping secrets and Baron won't be prepared for the startling truth. The Origin of Baron Gong!!! MATURE THEMES SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 EIKEN VOLUME 3 GN by Seiji Matsuyama Densuke's definitely being put through his paces at the Eiken club. The situations are sticky and the consequences are enormous! But he'll stick with anything if it means that he'll be able to get close to Chiharu. Now there's a new guy at school named Shima and he seems to have everything going for him: good looks, money, status and he has his sights set on Chiharu... what will Densuke do?! MATURE THEMES SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 SAMURAI MAN VOLUME 3 GN by Naoki Serizawa The samurai lives by his sword and his armor. He lives by his convictions. Juri's lust for power knows no bounds and anything that stands in his way will be destroyed, but the Onmyoji and the military will not give up so easily! But what's happened to Ryouma? MATURE THEMES SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 ANTARCTIC PRESS CYBERTRONIAN SEVEN PACK If you are a Transformers collector, you cannot miss this great opportunity! AP is offering the Unauthorized Transformers Guides all at once, at a price that can’t be beat! All together they originally sold for over $170 — now you can get them at a substantial discount. Take advantage of the buzz of the new series and the upcoming movie! Pack (x7), FC SRP: $80.00 ALICE IN WONDERLAND #1 by Rod Espinosa Get ready for Rod Espinosa’s updated version of this timeless classic. The author of Neotopia and The Courageous Princess tries his hand at this time-honored tale of an adventurous young girl who is swept into a strange magical fantasyland. Is it real or a dream? Find out in this amazing full color mini-series and see this tale as never before! 32pgs, FC (1 of 4) SRP: $3.50 DUEL #2 by Ted Nomura Jet War of the South Atlantic: Malvinas/Falklands1982—When the Argentine forces took over the Falkland Islands by force in 1982, the Argentines realized a century-old dream, but the British weren't going to take it sitting down. On May 1st, the Argentine carrier, 25 de Mayo, was ready to strike the British fleet, but lack of wind was going to stop them. Yet the winds of war were on the Argentine side this time, resulting in a new and deadlier suicide war. 32pgs, B&W (2 of 4) SRP: $3.50 GOLD DIGGER #72 by Fred Perry Celebrating 15 years of Gold Digger! Thrill-seeking adventurer Ryan Tabbot is brought to Infinitus, a secret land where the ancient weapons of Earth's first civilization still exist. Within Infinitus, Ryan learns exactly what happened 65 million years ago! Is the revelation too shocking for him to handle? 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 GOLD DIGGER COLOR REMIX #2 by Fred Perry Celebrating 15 years of Gold Digger! Think you’ve seen Gold Digger? Think again! For the first time ever, the classic Gold Digger: The Hitchhiker's Guide to Lost Cities is presented digitally remastered in magnificent full-color! Until now, this original four- issue miniseries was almost impossible to find. Now AP re-offers these timeless tales, while adding a whole new dimension, including an all-new cover and an introduction by Fred Perry! 32pgs, FC (2 of 4) SRP: $2.99 HEAVEN SENT: HEAVEN & HELL 12-PACK by Ben Dunn Just in time for Valentine's Day, Antarctic Press offers you a sweetheart of a deal! Get all twelve issues of Ben Dunn's Heaven Sent, the entire story of Kyle Taylor, a young man brought back from the brink of death to play a key role in the timeless war between Good and Evil, and Samantha, the guardian angel who has fallen in love with him. Make a gift of it to your own angel and find out how love conquers all! Pack (x12), B&W SRP: $19.95 NINJA HIGH SCHOOL: HAWAII POCKET MANGA VOLUME 1 TP by Robby Bevard & Katie Bair Finally! The acclaimed series collected! Most people travel to Hawaii to escape from the craziness of their lives for a while, but from the moment ninja-in-training Yumei Katana arrived at the airport, she knew this was no vacation. Klutzy assassins, philanthropist bullies, and even the landscape itself seem to be out to get her. Now she has to go to a school full of people who are trying to date her, kill her, or both, while still attempting to pass her next test! What’s your typical ninja girl to do? SC, 5x7, 144pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95 NINJA HIGH SCHOOL #136 by Robby Bevard & Ben Dunn Ricky Feeple has passed the impossible ninja academy entrance test and now must learn to bond with his teammates, not to mention deal with the resurrection of a super-evil, super-secret ancient ninja society that's out to kill all the young ninjas in the world, his team included! If Ricky and his teammates are going to survive long enough to fight back, they have to keep their ninja abilities secret. Unfortunately, just yesterday, Ricky showed off to the entire school and bragged about being a ninja! How does a guy keep a secret identity when the entire school already knows the truth? 32pgs, B&W SRP: $2.99 OZ: THE MANGA—EPILOGUE by David Hutchinson Upon her return to Kansas, Dorothy has some explaining to do! After a tearful reunion with her Aunt Em and Uncle Henry, Dorothy recounts her adventures in the magical land of Oz. She details the quest for Glenda the Good Witch of the South, the solution to the curse of the winged monkeys, and the Cowardly Lion's ascent to being the King of Beasts! 32pgs, B&W SRP: $2.99 ROD ESPINOSA'S POCKET UNIVERSE SIX-PACK SPECIAL by Rod Espinosa Experience the glory and wonder of Eisner nominee Rod Espinosa's incredible science- fantasy saga! All four volumes of Neotopia, the story of a pauper playing princess who must lead her country to war; Chronicles of the Universe, the tales of the Manowar Clan in their endless duty to protect known space from evil, plus a little down time; and Battle Girlz, the fiesty female team founded by one of the Manowars to battle the one true severe threat left in the universe! You get all six volumes at 1/3 off, a price that's too fantastic to pass up! Pack (x6) SRP: $39.95 SHOUJO POCKET MANGA VOLUME 1 TP by Various Action! Adventure! Comedy! Romance! These are the hallmarks of the hottest genre in manga! Shoujo has it all, showcasing the latest, most promising American Manga talent! Featuring NHS artist Katie Bair's science fiction graphic novel Oasis Destiny, a tale of courageous young warriors defending civilization's final outpost against malevolent marauders. Also featuring Maggie Johnson's Redgrave, a Victorian-era tale of mystery and suspense, plus much, much more! (DEC032132) SC, 5x7, 120pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 TWILIGHT X: WAR #3 by Joe Wight Old America must invade the Neo-Nazi islands of the Caribbean, in the face of a killer storm. Any delay will bring nearly half a million fresh troops to the battlefield against them. The submarine Neptune, along with its reluctant passengers Richard and Melissa, flees from a massive sub-hunting Neo-Nazi fleet and must use its superior technology against overwhelming strength! Now in full-color! 32pgs, FC (3 of 7) SRP: $2.99 BANG! ENTERTAINMENT KAMI TORA DOUJIN #2: SERIOUS MOONLIGHT 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 OFFERED AGAIN O/A 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 ROM SRP: $19.95 MAGMA: ERUPTOR 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: $24.95 APE ENTERTAINMENT GO-GO GORILLA AND THE JUNGLE CREW WINTER FUN SPECIAL by Hedgecock, Erwin, Lambert, Hedgecock & Evans More superhero hijinks in Jungle City! Join Go-Go and the gang as they face the frigid fury of Polar Paw! Shudder at the dastardly machinations of the sinister Sasquatch and his penguin bombardiers! All this and a cover by the granddaddy of “funny animal” superhero books, Scott Shaw! 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.50 SULLENGRAY #3 by Jocelyn Gajeway & Drew Rausch The evil gripping Autumn’s Grove is spreading like a malevolent cancer. Murder, insanity, and the walking dead… what dark secrets are festering beneath the surface of this city on the edge of psychosis, and what do they have to do with Grey, Halo, and Salam? The end is coming… MATURE THEMES 32pgs, FC (3 of 4) SRP: $3.50 ARCANA STUDIO PARADOX #3 by Christos N. Gage & Luis In the exciting conclusion, Sean and Lenoir at last find answers… but their enemies will use everything from machine guns to dragons to stop them from saving both their world and ours! 32pgs, FC (3 of 3) SRP: $2.95 ARCHAIA STUDIOS PRESS ROBOTIKA #2 by Alex Sheikman The steampunk wasabi western continues! Niko, the royal bodyguard, pursues his quest for Dr. Agon's assassins and his stolen invention. His search takes him from the fortified headquarters of the world's largest corporation to the halls of the royal palace. Intrigue and action interweave as Niko nears his goal. Leif Jones joins Alex Sheikman in a 6-page backup story to illustrate the origin of Bronski, the deadly cossack yojimbo. MATURE THEMES 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.95 MOUSE GUARD #1 by David Petersen In Mouse Guard, mice struggle to live safely and prosper among all of the world's harsh conditions and predators. Thus the Mouse Guard was formed. They are not simply soldiers that fight off intruders; rather, they are guides for commonmice looking to journey without confrontation from one hidden mouse village to another. The Guard patrol borders, find safeways and paths through dangerous territories and treacherous terrain, watch weather patterns, and keep the mouse territories free of predatory infestation. They do so with fearless dedication so that they might not just exist, but truly live. In this first issue of Mouse Guard, Saxon, Kenzie, and Lieam are dispatched to find a missing merchant mouse that never arrived at his destination. In doing so they stumble onto much more than they had bargained for. 8x8, 24pgs, FC SRP: $3.50 ARCHIE COMIC PUBLICATIONS ARCHIE #564 by Various “The Parent Trip!”: Riverdale High hosts a “get to know your teen day” — but after Mr. Andrews spends a typical day with Archie, he’ll need a vacation day! “The Big Thaw”: Archie can’t decide what’s worse — the frigid weather or the cold shoulder he gets after accidentally standing-up Veronica! “The Simple Life”: Archie seeks a simple gift for simple Betty… but can she simply adore something so oversimplified? 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.25 ARCHIE & FRIENDS #98 by Various “The Fears of a Clown”: When Reggie overhears Archie making a date with Cheryl to go to the circus, he hatches a dastardly scheme: he’ll take Betty and Veronica to the circus so they can catch Archie with Cheryl! When Archie spots the trio, he ducks into the clown’s dressing room… and that’s when the “laughs” really begin! "Unvoiced": First Josie comes down with a case of laryngitis, then she's hit with a case of low self-esteem: will the others do as well without her voice?! 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.25 ARCHIE'S DOUBLE DIGEST #168 by Various Double your pages, double your Archie, and double your fun in this double digest full of new stories and classic tales! BONUS: Puzzles, games, and your chance to “Find Your Name in Print!” Digest, 192pgs, FC SRP: $3.59 BETTY #154 by Various “Primary Proposal”: Archie has some new competition! When Betty becomes an assistant teacher, her class is filled with grammar school Romeo’s! “Pin Din”: Betty’s new beau is a bowling strike pro, but will he throw a 'gutter ball' in the romance department? “Changing Rumor”: A romantic trek down a nature reserve trail turns raucous when Betty and Archie encounter ATV’s instead of horses! 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.25 BETTY & VERONICA DOUBLE DIGEST #140 by Various What's better than a digest full of those teen dream queens Betty & Veronica? A double digest full of new stories and classic tales! BONUS: Puzzles, games and your chance to “Find Your Name in Print!” Digest, 192pgs, FC SRP: $3.59 JUGHEAD AND HIS FRIENDS DIGEST #9 by Various “A Case for a Chase”: “Reel” becomes “real” when Jughead finds himself at the center of a secret agent showdown after a screening of Mission: Improbable 3! When a mysterious briefcase is tossed out a sports car window, Jughead decides he must protect it until he can get it to the authorities — which won’t be too easy with a black sedan hot on his trail! What could possibly be inside? If you miss this issue, you’ll miss the answer to this mystery! PLUS: Classic tales, puzzles, games, and your chance to “Find Your Name in Print!” Digest, SC, 96pgs, FC SRP: $2.39 ARCHIE'S PALS 'N' GALS DOUBLE DIGEST #101 by Various The spotlight is on the wonderful cast of Archie supporting characters, in this double digest featuring new stories and classic tales. BONUS: Puzzles, games, and your chance to “Find Your Name in Print!” Digest, 192pgs, FC SRP: $3.59 SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #159 by Ken Penders & Ron Lim “System Reboot”: The action-packed, multi-issue epic comes to a sensational end… and the non-stop thrills are bound to leave your head spinning! As their robotic creations wreck havoc around them, the contrast between the malevolent Dr. Robotnik and the benevolent Uncle Chuck is heightened. Now Sonic, Knuckles and all the good citizens of Knothole Village must restore order from the Metal Sonic Troopers… and you won’t believe who their latest ally is! SCRIPT: PLUS: The tradition of sizzling Sonic short stories continues with another great back-up tale! Featuring a heart-thumping cover by razzlin’ dazzlin’ Spaz! 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.25 SONIC X #6 by Joe Edkin & Ron Zalme “I Never Promised You a Chao Garden Chapter 2”: Eggman’s evil scheme has the usually peaceful Chao going crazy, and chaos reigns! Will Sonic, Tails and Knuckles be swift enough to slow the onslaught? More importantly, is Uncle Chuck smart enough to figure out how to return the Chao to normal? Your one-stop-shop for answers is this senses-shattering issue! 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.25 TALES FROM... RIVERDALE DIGEST #9 Hail, hail the gang’s all here in this uproarious digest full of fun and excitement as only Riverdale High’s teens can provide! Featuring new stories and classic tales, plus puzzles, games, and your chance to “Find Your Name in Print!” Digest, 192pgs, FC SRP: $2.39 VERONICA #168 by Mike Pellowski & Dan Parent “Veronica Lodge, P.I.” Convinced her real jewels have been replaced with fakes, Veronica breaks her fingerprint dusting kit and becomes an amateur sleuth… but you’ll never believe who swiped her diamonds! “Old Story”: An antiques road show becomes a comedy sideshow when Veronica lets klutzy Archie tag along! 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.25 ASPEN MLT INC ASPEN SWIMSUIT SPECIAL #1 by Various The first ever Aspen Swimsuit Special has arrived, filled cover-to-cover with some of the most amazing illustrations by your favorite Aspen artists including: Michael Turner, Koi Turnbull, Micah Gunnell, Marcus To, Peter Steigerwald — plus a few surprise artists you won’t want to miss! You’ve never seen a Swimsuit Issue like this! Featuring a breathtaking cover by Michael Turner and Peter Steigerwald, make sure to mark your calendars for the arrival of the first ever Aspen Swimsuit Special! 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 FATHOM #7 by J. T. Krul, Koi Turnbull, & Jason Gorder Locked in battle with the Tigersharks high atop the Hoover Dam, even Aspen’s power may not be enough to save herself, Chance and Captain Matthews! Meanwhile, Kiani searches for answers to her startling transformation from last issue, but soon finds out that only more unanswered questions await her. How is she to discover her true history if everything she’s ever known could all be a lie? 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 FATHOM: "MOONLIT" POSTER by Michael Turner & Peter Steigerwald One of our most requested images is now a full size 24” x 36” poster! This mesmerizing shot of Aspen under the moonlight has been a constant fan-favorite image. Drawn by Michael Turner and colored by Peter Steigerwald, this is a must have for any Fathom fan! Poster, 24x36, FC SRP: $7.99 FATHOM: "WATERFALL" POSTER by Michael Turner & Peter Steigerwald This stunning rendition of Aspen beneath a waterfall is finally available as a full-sized 24” x 36” poster! Illustrated to perfection by Michael Turner and Peter Steigerwald, this is the first must-have poster of 2006! Poster, 24x36, FC SRP: $7.99 ATLANTIS STUDIOS PAULA PERIL #1 by James Watson, Seppo Makinen, & Rob Ewing As beautiful as she is determined, young Paula Peril has taken her first job as an investigative reporter at The Daily Gazette. Unfortunately, her knack for solving mysteries and uncovering sinister plots has made her the target of underworld characters and jealous rivals, who would like nothing more than to see her suffer in one of their numerous and perilous traps! This time, Paula has stumbled upon the ruthless and maniacal Golden Dragon, who is after the power of a sacred amulet of unthinkable power. Only Paula's reluctant partner, photographer Jimmy Smith, can keep her out of danger, and help her survive to meet her deadline! Cover by Franchesco. 32pgs, B&W SRP: $2.95 AVATAR PRESS INC WARREN ELLIS' BLACK GAS #2 by Warren Ellis & Max Fiumara Horror gets a whole lot more terrifying as Warren Ellis continues his full-color zombie epic! There were 500 people on Smoky Island. 498 of them have inhaled a black gas which belched out from under the fault line the island sits upon; A natural psychoactive that releases every foul thing in the human spirit, rendering its victims little better than zombies... a process that requires lots of energy from the body. Lots of protein. Two people were outside the area of release. One of them has family in town... and he doesn't know that they just ran out of warm meat. The boats they need to escape are on the other side of town. Just a little under five hundred cannibal psychopaths who don't feel pain are between them and safety. They don't know what's happened in Smoky Island. They don't know its history. And that's what's going to kill them. As well as the regular cover by Jacen Burrows, this issue is also available with a Gore cover by Burrows, and Wraparound and Terror covers by Mike Wolfer. REGULAR—32pgs, B&W SRP: $3.99 WRAPAROUND—32pgs, B&W SRP: $3.99 TERROR—32pgs, B&W SRP: $3.99 GORE—32pgs, B&W SRP: $3.99 FRIDAY THE 13TH: JASON VS. JASON X #1 by Mike Wolfer The gore-drenched showdown of a lifetime erupts in the depths of space as the undead, mass-murderer Jason Voorhees is reborn to face the cybernetically-enhanced and unstoppable future version of himself! As Jason X stalks the halls of an interstellar pleasure cruiser, a deep-space salvage team makes their way into the remnants of the space catamaran Grendel, where the über-Jason was created. Hoping to gut the ship of its most valuable assets, the team instead unwittingly revives a curse that transcends time itself, reawakening the one, original Jason Voorhees. Jason's divided reign of terror will be short-lived, however, as both halves of Earth's most dreaded serial killer are drawn to one another for a confrontation that can have only one victor... and one survivor! Fan- favorite creator Mike Wolfer brings this epic bloodbath to life in this vicious two-issue series, both offered this month! As well as this regular cover by series artist Mike Wolfer, this first issue is also available with a Wraparound and Terror cover by Juan Jose Ryp, and Gore and limited metallic Nano-Steel covers by Mike Wolfer. MATURE THEMES REGULAR—32pgs, FC (1 of 2) SRP: $3.99 WRAPAROUND—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 TERROR—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 GORE—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 NANO STEEL—32pgs, FC SRP: $14.99 FRIDAY THE 13TH: JASON VS. JASON X #2 by Mike Wolfer It's a nightmarish battle royale as the regenerated Jason Voorhees and the futuristic Jason X fight to the death in a gut-spilling horror spectacle! As the titanic clash cuts down all those around them, the pilotless space cruiser that serves as the Jasons' battle arena descends toward Earth 2 and an impact that neither combatant can hope to survive. But will a fiery and certain death halt the terrifying showdown, as both Jason and Jason X struggle to rip their most vital secret from the undead corpse of the other? Only one shall survive in a shocking and horrifying finale as you have never seen or dared to guess! Fan- favorite creator Mike Wolfer brings this epic bloodbath to life in this vicious two issue series, both offered this month! As well as this regular cover by series artist Mike Wolfer, this concluding issue is also available with Wraparound, Terror, and Gore covers by Juan Jose Ryp, and a limited metallic Nano-Steel cover by Mike Wolfer. MATURE THEMES REGULAR—32pgs, FC (2 of 2) SRP: $3.99 WRAPAROUND—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 TERROR—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 GORE—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 NANO STEEL—32pgs, FC SRP: $14.99 LADY DEATH: LOST SOULS #2 by Brian Pulido & Richard Ortiz The super-hot, all-bad-girl, crossover of the year concludes here as five of the most popular women in indy comics come together in one mammoth series! Written by Lady Death’s evil lord, Brian Pulido, this series features the art of Richard Ortiz! On the darkest of nights, ancient, demonic gods called The Unholy descend to extinguish all hope — and all life! Only Lady Death, Satasha the master spell-caster, War Angel the unruly fallen angel, Justine the innocent, and the immortal demon hunter Pandora, stand a glimmer of a chance against the march of fearsome demonic forces. Lady Death, War Angel, and Pandora must join forces if they're ever going to stop the Unholy — but will they? The answer will shock readers. As well as this regular cover by Richard Ortiz, this issue is also available with a Defiant cover by Ortiz, Wraparound by Di Amorim, Candlelight by Matt Martin and Face Off and Premium by Juan Jose Ryp. REGULAR—32pgs, FC (2 of 2) SRP: $3.99 WRAPAROUND—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 FACE OFF—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 DEFIANT—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 CANDLELIGHT—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 PREMIUM—32pgs, FC SRP: $9.99 FRIDAY THE 13TH SPECIAL: BLOODBATH #1—FEAR THE DARK COVER by Brian Pulido & Mike Wolfer Mike Wolfer gives you a reason to stay in at night on this new cover! Limited to 1500 copies. MATURE THEMES 32pgs, FC (1 of 3) SRP: $5.99 ESCAPE OF THE LIVING DEAD #5 by John Russo & Dheeraj Verma They thought it was over... but the Dead still walk the Earth! The co-writer of the classic film, Night of the Living Dead, brings his all-new, never-before-seen zombie masterpiece to comics! The final confrontation with the bloodthirsty undead explodes in the conclusion of Escape of the Living Dead! Now aware that a new outbreak of the reanimation virus could result from the escape of zombies used for scientific study, the Allegheny County Sheriff's Office begins their high-powered assault against the army of the living dead. Trapped in the middle of the all-out, gut-spilling battle at the Roadhouse Tavern, Henry Brinkman is powerless to help his daughter Sally, now in the clutches of the flesh-hungering kidnapper that she has just killed! As well as this regular cover by series artist Dheeraj Verma, it’s also available with a Wraparound, Gore, and Terror by Verma, and a special Die-Cut cover by Mike Wolfer. MATURE THEMES REGULAR—32pgs, FC (5 of 5) 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 A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET: PARANOID #1—UNEXPECTED GUEST COVER by Brian Pulido & Juan Jose Ryp Series artist Juan Jose Ryp brings another Nightmare to life! Limited to 1500 copies. MATURE THEMES 32pgs, FC (1 of 3) SRP: $5.99 BRIAN PULIDO'S MEDIEVAL LADY DEATH #5—HIDDEN POWER COVER by Brian Pulido & Wellington Alves Juan Jose Ryp shows the power of Medieval Lady Death! Limited to 1000 copies. 32pgs, FC (5 of 8) SRP: $5.99 LADY DEATH: WICKED #1/2—VICTORY COVER by Brian Pulido & Richard Ortiz Rafa Lopez shows the Lady triumphant! Limited to 1000 copies. 16pgs, FC SRP: $5.99 LADY DEATH: ABANDON ALL HOPE #2—SPELLBOUND COVER by Brian Pulido & Ron Adrian Rising star Richard Ortiz provides the wonderful Art Nouveau fell for this new cover of Lady Death! Limited to 1000 copies. 32pgs, FC (2 of 4) SRP: $5.99 LADY DEATH: LOST SOULS #0—NO ALLIES COVER by Brian Pulido & Richard Ortiz Lady Death is fresh out of friends on this cover by Daniel HDR! Limited to 1000 copies. 16pgs, FC (0 of 3) SRP: $5.99 LADY DEATH 2005 BIKINI SPECIAL—MIRROR IMAGE COVER Art by Various Lady Death just can’t get enough of herself on this smouldering new cover by Juan Jose Ryp! Limited to 1000 copies. 32pgs, FC SRP: $5.99 BRIAN PULIDO'S UNHOLY #3—ALLURING COVER by Brian Pulido & Di Amorim Richard Ortiz shows us the sultry side of Penny on this new cover! Limited to 750 copies. MATURE THEMES 32pgs, FC SRP: $5.99 GYPSY SUNSET #2—BEAUTY COVER by Brian Pulido & Paulo Siqueira Series artist Paulo Siqueira unveils this stunning new cover! Limited to 750 copies. 32pgs, B&W (2 of 3) SRP: $5.99 BRIAN PULIDO'S MEDIEVAL LADY DEATH #6—FIERCE COVER by Brian Pulido & Wellington Alves Juan Jose Ryp unveils this luscious portrait of Medieval Lady Death. Limited to 1000 copies. 32pgs, FC SRP: $5.99 SPECIES SPECIAL #1—CAGED FURY COVER by Brian Pulido & Mico Suayan Sil is back — and she is not happy to be in captivity — on this variant cover by Richard Bonk! Limited to 1000 copies. MATURE THEMES 32pgs, FC SRP: $5.99 ESCAPE OF THE LIVING DEAD #1—NIGHTMARE COVER by John Russo & Dheeraj Verma Mike Wolfer pays tribute to the original Night of the Living Dead movie poster on this new cover! Limited to 1000 copies. MATURE THEMES 32pgs, FC (1 of 5) SRP: $5.99 ESCAPE OF THE LIVING DEAD BLOOD #1—RED FOIL COVER SIGNED by John Russo & Dheeraj Verma Here is your chance to get the signature of a true horror legend! John Russo has signed 150 copies of the special Blood Red Convention foil edition, along with cover artist Mike Wolfer. Limited to 150 copies. All copies ship in a bag and board with a certificate of authenticity. (CAUT: 2) MATURE THEMES 32pgs, FC (1 of 5) SRP: $14.99 LADY DEATH: LEATHER & LACE 2005—MARTIN SKETCH EDITION Artist Matt Martin provides a unique original sketch on every copy of this special sketched edition! Limited to 250 copies, all of which ship in a bag and board with a certificate of authenticity. 16pgs, FC SRP: $29.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A ESCAPE OF THE LIVING DEAD #1 by John Russo & Dheeraj Verma 1971: It's been three years since the night that the dead rose from their graves! Now, the legacy of that horrific event is about to be unleashed once again upon an unsuspecting world! MATURE THEMES 32pgs, FC (1 of 5) SRP: $3.99 O/A GARTH ENNIS' 303 # 2 - 6 by Garth Ennis & Jacen Burrows Russian Spetsnaz battle British S.A.S. for a prize buried deep in Afghanistan's mountains, but neither suspects that a third force is watching their every move. Soldiers are reduced to pawns as a lethal adversary makes its move, striking with devastating force at any one warrior or innocent who stands in its way. Just what is the secret that inspires these men to fight so hard, so far from home? MATURE THEMES #2—32pgs, FC (2 of 6) SRP: $3.99 #3—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 #4—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 #5—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 #6—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 STARGATE: ATLANTIS PREVIEW—LOOK TO FUTURE COVER by Stuart Moore & Mauricio Melo Series artist Mauricio Melo provides this profile image of the entire team! Limited to 1000 copies. 16pgs, B&W SRP: $5.99 STARGATE: ATLANTIS PREVIEW—ROYAL BLUE FOIL COVER by Stuart Moore & Mauricio Melo Limited to 100 copies, all of which ship bagged in a special protective case with a certificate of authenticity. 16pgs, B&W SRP: $75.00 BASEMENT COMICS / AMRYL ENTERTAINMENT CAVEWOMAN: RELOADED #2 by Budd Root Budd presents the second issue of the classic original Cavewoman series — updated with an additional six pages of brand new story and artwork, plus a brand painted front cover! Sure to please fans of prehistoria & pulchritude alike! Meriem had grown up alone in the age of Dinosaurs. Now, for the first time in 13 years, she'll have human company again. But she's not back in the twentieth century... her whole town now resides with her, 70 million years in the past! See how Meriem reacquaints herself with the town, and how the town deals with the fact that a trip to the trashcan can now be a harrowing and terrifying ordeal! 40pgs, B&W SRP: $3.95 CAVEWOMAN: "JUNGLE POSE 2" PRINT by Budd Root Meriem is emerging from the jungle looking fierce and ready for battle in this fantastic new art print featuring a beautiful painting by Budd Root! “Jungle Pose II” is the latest limited edition Cavewoman art print, measuring a large 11” x 17” and printed on high quality paper stock. Limited to an edition of 450, each art print is suitable for framing and comes in a collector’s envelope with Cavewoman graphics! 11x17, FC MSRP: $16.00 ROBIN SCREWSO #1 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, and Indonesia. ADULT MATERIAL 24pgs, B&W SRP: $2.95 CAPTAIN BLUEBUSH #1 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, and Indonesia. RES. from Previews Vol. XV #10 (OCT052848) due to content change. ADULT MATERIAL 24pgs, B&W SRP: $2.95 BEYOND STARLIGHT TALES OF MIDNIGHT VOLUME 2 #1 by Francis Lee, John Crabtree, & Mike F. This internationally popular comic book now finds itself launched in the U.S. with series two, as Sarah and Midnight continue their quest for the evil Raxton and, in the process, discover a link between the corrupt politician Senator Redford and the renegade General Raines... who are both diverting badly needed medical supplies for their own financial gain. Cover by Stefano Mendoza. 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.95 BLACK LIBRARY WARHAMMER 40000: XENOLOGY TP by Simon Spurrier This background book is an Inquisition investigation into the diverse alien menace that threatens the Imperium — the vast empire of humanity in the far future — with lots of stunning new artwork. Dark secrets are revealed, not only about the fascinating creatures under scrutiny, but also the working of the shadowy Ordos Xenos itself! SC, 9x12, 96pgs, FC SRP: $29.99 BLOODY MARY COMICS TALES OF BLOODY MARY #6 by Bobbie Weiner, Tom Carlton, & Rick Landis Mary’s world is quickly turning upside down — demons have taken over the catacombs under the graveyard, and restless sprits abound! Is she up to the challenge, even with help from Crazy Bob and the mysterious Simon? Has the Priest doomed them all? How far will he go to gain his ultimate desire, and can he be stopped? The worst is yet to come. 24pgs, FC (6 of 8) SRP: $2.95 BOHEMIAN PRESS TAILS #2 by Ethan Young For Ethan, taking care of animals is a labor of love, but he can't help but chase a childhood dream — comic book artist! It's been years since he adamantly quit art school. Can Ethan prove his worth as an artist? MATURE THEMES 40pgs, B&W (2 of 3) SRP: $2.95 BONGO COMICS BART SIMPSON COMICS #28 by Groening and Morrison In this month’s plethora of pint-sized pranks and parodies, Bart is in over his head when he attempts to sneak into a horror film; Milhouse has a life-altering door-to-door sales experience; Groundskeeper Willie trains Lisa to be a “vampire croaker”; and Bart conjures up a brand-new Angry Dad adventure! 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 SIMPSONS COMICS #115 by Dixon & Ortiz Krusty the Clown and Ned Flanders take center stage this month in two separate but equally funny stories. First, Krusty quits show biz for health reasons and ends up working at of all places…the Springfield Nuclear Power Plant! Then, Ned Flanders enters a Hitchcockian web of intrigue and suffers a bout of vertigo-areeno when he becomes obsessed with a woman who is a dead ringer for his dearly departed wife, Maude! 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 SIMPSONS COMICS VOLUME 14: JAM-PACKED JAMBOREE TP by Matt Groening & Various The Simpsons are slammin’ with the newest mamma-jamma of fabulous funnies! It’s a wham-bam thank you ma’am of hilarity; a hommina-hommina-hommina of humor! First, Marge takes to the bench and dispenses justice with a firm hand... and a plateful of homemade fudge, in “Judge Marge!” Then, The Simpsons win an all-expenses-paid trip to Bosqueverde, a remote Latin American country, only to find themselves in the middle of military coup in “¡Viva Bart!” And when Homer captains a “Love Boat” of adventure and romance, his passengers will soon be “Cruisin’ for a Bruisin’.” Add in a “turn of the century” fair, Malibu Stacy, 10,000 packets of irradiated seeds, a very bad case of hayfever, Hank Scorpio, one prodigal son, Dr. Colossus, an epic search for kitchen curtains, and a masked brigade of vengeance seeking shopkeepers, and you’ve got one gut-bustin’, side-splitting, spine-bursting, page-turning collection of Simp-sational comedy! SC, 176pgs, FC SRP: $14.95 BOOM! STUDIOS OFFERED AGAIN O/A ZOMBIE TALES: OBLIVION #1 by Various The team that made Zombie Tales #1 such a hit, returns for a second go-round of undead madness! Featuring stories from Mark Waid, Keith Giffen, TV series creator Andrew Cosby, screenwriter John Rogers (Rush Hour III, Transformers: The Movie), Johanna Stokes, and Mike Nelson, with art from Giffen, Ron Lim, Daniel Maia, and the rest of the Boom! Studios crew, all wrapped up in a Dave Johnson cover! 48pgs, FC SRP: $6.99 ZOMBIE TALES: THE DEAD #1 by Various The best-selling horror anthology returns! After the big success of Zombie Tales #1 and Zombie Tales: Oblivion #1, the team is back again with more self-contained stories! Keith Giffen leads a team of accomplished returning creators: screenwriter John Rogers (Global Frequency), TV producer and writer Andrew Cosby (Dark Horse's Damn Nation, Sci-Fi Network's Eureka), Comic Book Resources columnist Johanna Stokes, War of the Worlds: Second Wave writer Michael Alan Nelson, and new addition: novelist Jim Pascoe (By the Balls, Five Shots and a Funeral)! Also featuring a cover by 100 Bullets cover artist Dave Johnson, interior art by Lee (Legion of Super-Heroes) Moder, Don (Megaton Man) Simpson, Jeff (Cybernary, Hulk) Rebner, and Fabio (Smoke and Guns) Moon! 48pgs, FC SRP: $6.99 JEREMIAH HARM #2 by Keith Giffen & Alan Grant, & Rael Lyra The action's taken to Earth! Three of the galaxy's most wanted have escaped a prison planet and have come to earth seeking a doomsday weapon. They are: Brune Maze, murderous alien composed entirely of poisonous gas; deadly assassin and alien seductress Ayoma Skiver; and their leader, Dak Moira, a murderous mastermind who considers himself an "artiste." The only man standing between them and universe-wide destruction: Jeremiah Harm, the most infamous outlaw the cosmos has ever seen. Armed only with his wits and his grit, Harm sets about taking them down. More action from the original Lobo writing team, with hyper-detailed, eye-bending art by newcomer Rael Lyra! Cover by John Mueller. 24pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 WAR OF THE WORLDS: SECOND WAVE #1 by Michael Alan Nelson & Chee Picking up where the novel and all the other adaptations — the movies, the radio show — left off! When they first came to Earth, they nearly won... mankind was saved only by happenstance. Now the threat is back and seemingly unstoppable. How have the invaders adapted to the situation? In the face of cosmos-spanning destruction and horror, one man must find a way to survive the coming of another apocalypse. A new ongoing series from Boom! Studios, described by Mark Waid as, "A sci-fi Walking Dead!" Character-driven survival horror, within a science fiction setting. Cover by Sunder Raj. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only within the United States--No U.S. Territories. 24pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 PLANETARY BRIGADE #2 by Keith Giffen & J.M. DeMatteis, Joe Abraham, Mark Badger, & Eduardo Barretto The Bwa-ha-hilarity continues! Featuring Giffen and DeMatteis doing a full-blown Justice League-styled superteam their way, with characters entirely of their own creation! The Brigade comes together to stop a globe-threatening villain, only to break into smaller sub-divided teams on sub-missions fighting smaller threats. Piecing together a larger puzzle, in this issue everything begins to come together and make sense, as the Planetary Brigade begins to answer this question: why won't Harry Cutter die? Bonus: a pin-up by the legendary Silver Age great, Sal Buscema! Cover by Matt Haley. 24pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A KEITH GIFFEN'S WHAT WERE THEY THINKING? ONE-SHOT Keith Giffen re-writes and re-mixes a classic Wally Wood WWII comic in the tradition of Mystery Science Theater 3000! With Woody providing the eye-searing art, Giffen comes in and re-writes the dialogue in his classic Ambush Bug and Lobo style! 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 BROADSWORD COMICS JIM BALENT VALENTINE HEART PRINTS by Jim Balent Two bewitching and beautiful, high-quality art prints from Jim Balent are a sweet way to celebrate Valentine's Day! Each "Tarot's Heart" and "Raven's Heart" print measures 11" x 17", come backed on an acid free thick board, and housed in a crystal clear bag. Perfect for framing, and created to work as wall mates. A Magical Gift for you or your Sweetheart! Offered alone or as a signed-and-numbered pair. TAROT—11x17, FC SRP: $25.00 RAVEN—11x17, FC SRP: $25.00 SET—11x17, FC SRP: $60.00 OFFERED AGAIN O/A TAROT, WITCH OF THE BLACK ROSE #32 by Jim Balent THE SHADOW WITCH: Part 1 (of 4)—As a sinister shadow envelopes our Salem heroes, Tarot, Raven Hex, and the Skeleton Man find themselves under the spell of an old enemy. An arena of warring witches, a deadly affliction, and a new cemetery guardian reveal themselves in this first chapter, entitled "The Gathering!" As always, this issue ships equally with two different Jim Balent covers. MATURE THEMES 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.95 STARS OF THE MONTH SCHOOL BITES! VOLUMES 1 & 2 GNS by Holly G How does a sweet girl learn to become a groovy vampire?! What all good ghouls do: go to Vampire School! Join Cherri Creeper in her first adventure at the Shadow Academy. VOL 1 (JUN042309)—SC, 5x8, 64pgs, FC SRP: $12.95 VOL 2 (JUN052863)—SC, 5x7, 64pgs, FC SRP: $12.95 ********************************************************************** BROCCOLI INTERNATIONAL USA INC OFFERED AGAIN O/A DI GI CHARAT THEATER: DEJIKO'S ADVENTURE GN by Koge-Donbo Dejiko has caused plenty of trouble with her Laser Eye Beam, but this time she's gone too far! In an attempt to teach Rabi~en~Rose a lesson, Dejiko shoots her Laser Eye Beam, but crushes the popular Gamers store too! Also includes a bonus parody manga, commentary and illustrations by Koge-Donbo, and translation notes. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Maylasia. SC, 5x7, 180pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 O/A DI GI CHARAT THEATER VOLUME 1: LEAVE IT TO PIYOKO GN by Hina Pyocola Analogue III (a.k.a. Piyoko) is the leader of the evil organization known as the "Black Gema Gema Gang." She came to Earth with one mission: to kidnap the princess of Di Gi Charat, Dejiko, and hold her ransom! Includes bonus illustrations of "Black Gema Gema Gang's Daily Routine," character profiles, and translation notes. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Maylasia. SC, 5x7, 180pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 STARS OF THE MONTH GALAXY ANGEL VOLUME 1 GN The Angel Troupe has one mission: They must protect Prince Shiva, the sole survivor of the royal family decimated by a coup de tat. Milfeulle, Mint, Ranpha, Forte, and Vanilla are beautiful and talented pilots of their Emblem Frame. Each of these warriors possess special gifts, making them ideal for the job at hand. (DEC032241) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Maylasia. 5x7, B&W SRP: $9.99 UNTIL THE FULL MOON MANGA VOLUME 1 GN by Sanami Matoh Marlo has a problem. On the night of the full moon, this half-werewolf, half-vampire undergoes a mysterious and terrifying transformation: He turns into a girl! Desperate for a cure, his parents call on Doctor Vincent, a long-time family friend. But Marlo wants to keep his condition secret from Vincent's son, the vampire playboy David. Unfortunately, the secret gets out, and a new problem surfaces: David is interested in Marlo's female form! If a remedy can't be found, their parents believe the next best solution is marriage — a marriage between Marlo and David! (NOV042529) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Maylasia. SC, 5x7, 180pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 ********************************************************************** BUD PLANT OFFERED AGAIN O/A GHITA OF ALIZAR PARTS 1 & 2 SC SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, and Indonesia. ADULT MATERIAL PART 1—SC, 8x11, 48pgs, FC SRP: $8.95 PART 2—SC, 8x11, 48pgs, FC SRP: $8.95 BURLYMAN ENTERTAINMENT SHAOLIN COWBOY #2 & 3 If you missed them the first time, don’t miss out on these great back-issues from The Wachowski Bros. (The Matrix) and Geoff Darrow (Hard Boiled, Big Guy & Rusty)! Choose from Shaolin Cowboy #2 Mignola Cover, or either cover of Shaolin Cowboy #3, all featuring art and story by Geoff Darrow! 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.50Ea. CENTURY COMICS CRIME SCENES: A MCCANDLESS & COMPANY READER TP by J.C. Vaughn, Gene Gonzalez, & Matt Busch Carey McCandless comes from wealth and privilege. Jessica Williams earned everything herself. Tired of being tokens at a major firm, these best friends start their own detective agency… and the ride begins! From the writer of 24 and Shi comes this multi-part crime story — complete in this one volume! Cover by Amanda Conner & Jimmy Palmiotti. New publisher. RES. from Previews Vol. XIII #10 (OCT032361) SC, 144pgs, B&W SRP: $17.95 CHECKER BOOK PUBLISHING GROUP MILTON CANIFF’S STEVE CANYON 1950 TP by Milton Caniff Checker Book Publishing releases its fourth volume of this classic Milton Caniff strip! Steve Canyon: 1950 collects strips from January 29 to October 7 1950, and includes the stories “Missionary,” “Mechanical Brain,” “Rallying Point,” and “Serge Blu.” Join Steve and his crew as they dodge corrupt government agents, are captured by music-loving Russian bandits, and otherwise narrowly escape all sorts of trouble! SC, 7x10, 170pgs, B&W SRP: $17.95 ALEX RAYMOND'S FLASH GORDON VOLUMES 1 & 3 HC by Alex Raymond 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; Volume Three collects Sunday strips from October 25, 1936 to August 1, 1937. VOLUME 1—HC, 9x12, 100pgs, FC SRP: $19.95 VOLUME 3 (JAN052572)—HC, 9x12, 100pgs, FC SRP: $19.95 STARS OF THE MONTH STAR TREK KEY COLLECTION VOLUMES 1 & 3 TP The original full-color Star Trek comics (originally published by Gold Key Comics) reprinted in paperback at last! Star Trek comics debuted in 1967, the same year as the original television series and outlasted the TV version by 10 years. Volume One collects issues #1-8, while Volume Two collects issues #9-16 (circa 1971-72) of the original Enterprise crew, in adventures to be found nowhere else! VOLUME 1 (MAR042363)—SC, FC SRP: $22.95 VOLUME 3 (SEP042523)—SC, 232pgs, FC SRP: $22.95 ********************************************************************** CINEBOOK CLIFTON VOLUME 1: MY DEAR WILKINSON GN First English Language Edition! Ex-agent of the secret service and colonel to the queen, Sir Harold Wilberforce Clifton has become an amateur detective. One evening, after becoming engrossed in a horror story, Clifton's house experiences strange goings on. Could the house be haunted? His investigations lead him to an artist, Mr. Wilkinson. A few days later, an unexplainable theft occurs. Could Wilkinson be involved, or is it something more supernatural? SC, 8x11, 48pgs, FC SRP: $9.99 YAKARI VOLUME 1: YAKARI & GREAT EAGLE GN by Job & Derib; translated by Erica Jeffrey Yakari is a happy Sioux child; courageous and generous, who is endowed with the power of speaking and understanding the language of all animals. Astride his faithful mustang, Little Thunder, he gallops across the Great Prairie meeting new animal friends and helping them with their problems. SC, 8x11, 48pgs, FC SRP: $9.99 CLAYPOOL COMICS ELVIRA, MISTRESS OF THE DARK #154 by Frank Strom, Eduardo Barreto, & Terry Austin In this year’s new-reader-friendly “Jump-In” issue, Elvira’s career at station K-WHA? is recounted, as a tabloid reporter ferrets out a sordid secret, in “A Nose for Sleaze!” Also, demons disrupt Elvira’s appearance at Trick Dark’s New Year’s Eve Blast, in part two of “This is Vinyl Crap!” by Janet Hetherington, Ronn Sutton, and Bill Anderson. 32pgs, B&W SRP: $2.50 SOULSEARCHERS #76 by Peter David, Joe Staton, & Al Milgrom Following the explosive events of last issue, the Soulsearchers find themselves in need of a new headquarters, and choose this turning point to forge a new beginning for the group. Unbeknownst to them, one of their momentos from a past case still packs a potent threat, in “Moving Day!” Cover by Amanda Conner and Steve Leialoha. 32pgs, B&W SRP: $2.50 CLIB'S BOY COMICS TRUE STORY, SWEAR TO GOD #16 by Tom Beland "WONDERCON"—Tom takes his mini-comics to Oakland for the annual WonderCon. What's it like to attend your first convention as a pro? There are guest-stars aplenty and a moment captured in time, thanks to none other than Joe Ferrara! Prepare to say "WhatDaHuh?!" 24pgs, B&W SRP: $2.95 COMIC CAVALCADE LADY DEATH: LOST SOULS #0—COMMEMORATIVE COVER by Brian Pulido & Richard Ortiz Don’t miss this sexy new cover from superstar artist Juan Jose Ryp! Limited to 1000 copies. 16pgs, FC (0 of 3) SRP: $5.99 LADY DEATH: LOST SOULS #1—GOLD FOIL COVER by Brian Pulido & Richard Ortiz A special Gold Foil enhanced version of Lady Death: Lost Souls #1, with cover art by series artist Richard Ortiz. Limited to 500 copies, all ship in a bag with a certificate of authenticity. 32pgs, FC (1 of 3) SRP: $5.99 CHAOS! QUARTERLY #1 POSTER—TRIPLE-SIGNED Never before offered in Previews! These are copies of the original ten-year-old Chaos! Quarterly #1 promotional poster, signed by writer Brian Pulido. Signed by writers Brian Pullido, Mark Seifert, and William Christensen. Limited to 500 copies, all ship in a bag with a certificate of authenticity. (CAUT: 2) 16x24, FC SRP: $9.99 LADY DEATH: THE ODYSSEY POSTER—SIGNED by Brian Pulido & Steven Hughes Never before offered in Previews! These are copies of the original ten-year-old Lady Death: The Odyssey #1 promotional poster, signed by writer Brian Pulido. Limited to 500 copies, all ship in a bag with a certificate of authenticity. (CAUT: 2) 16x24, FC SRP: $9.99 CRUSADE ENTERTAINMENT SHI: AKAI—PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE LIMITED EDITION LITHOGRAPH by William Tucci A Previews Exclusive! One of the most striking and recognizable Shi images ever, “Akai” features a meticulous study of everyone’s favorite Sohei warrior by creator Billy Tucci and Hi-Fi Colors. Exclusively offered through Previews this 11” x 17” never before printed lithograph is gloriously reproduced on Howard linen paper, numbered to One of 299 editions and signed by Billy. (CAUT: 4) 11x17, FC SRP: $34.99 SHI SKETCHBOOK 2006—RE-MARKED EDITION An annual Crusade tradition for eight years now, this latest incarnation of Billy Tucci's Shi Convention Sketchbook includes 48 pages of never-before-published illustrations of Shi and other comics icons. As an added bonus, each cover will contain a one-of-a-kind original Shi sketch and signature by Billy. (CAUT: 4) 48pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 D. E. PAINKILLER JANE #1 by Jimmy Palmiotti & Lee Moder The tag-team of Quesada and Palmiotti are back! Throw in Painkiller Jane, and now you’ve got Dynamite! That’s right, Dynamite is the new home of Painkiller Jane, and this February (just a few short months after Jane’s TV debut in her SCI-FI movie) she’s hitting comic shops across the country! Jane Vasko was once an undercover police officer attempting to infiltrate the Fonti Mob. After gaining the trust of mob boss Joey Fonti, she was given the assignment of passing a message onto rival gang member Adam, not realizing that she was planted with an explosive device. As she met her target, the explosion caused significant injuries, but Adam was uninjured. Through mysterious means, he managed to revive Jane, giving her superhuman regenerative powers in the process. Leaving her life as a police officer behind, she became the vigilante Painkiller Jane. Featuring interior art by Lee Moder, this issue also features cover art by creators Joe (Daredevil: Father) Quesada & Jimmy Palmiotti, plus variants by Amanda (JSA: Classified)Conner (w/Jimmy Palmiotti), Billy (X-23) Tan, and Lee Moder, all shipping in an equal ratio! Also, look for a special 1-in-10 Adam Hughes variant! 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 PAINKILLER JANE BLOOD RED FOIL COVER This issue is also available in a “Blood Red” Foil Cover with a brand new cover art. 32pgs, FC PI RED SONJA #9 by Michael Avon Oeming, Mel Rubi, & Pablo Marcos “ARROWSMITH” — Sonja’s quest to track down and destroy the “dark god” plaguing her land and her people continues as she meets with new dangers, new foes, and new allies! This story arc is pivotal to Red Sonja's ongoing saga, as we are allowed glimpses into her past in special flashback chapters drawn by artist Pablo Marcos! This issue ships with variant cover by Billy (X-23) Tan, Mike Perkins, writer/director Tomm (Catacombs) Coker, and Mel Rubi! 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 RED SONJA VS. THULSA DOOM #3 by Peter David & Luke Lieberman, & Will Conrad The most important meeting in the ancient lands continues in Red Sonja vs. Thulsa Doom #3, as our four-issue event speeds towards its dramatic conclusion! In this issue, the danger heads below Hyrkania as Thulsa Doom’s troops unleash terror in the mines! This special event series features the writing of Luke Lieberman and Peter David, along with the powerful art of Will (Serenity) Conrad and an all-star line-up of cover artists, including Gabrielle Dell'Otto and Will Conrad! 32pgs, FC (3 of 4) SRP: $3.50 RED SONJA #9 — FIERY RED FOIL HIGH END EDITION This issue is also available in a Fiery Red Foil Edition, featuring an all-new piece of art by series artist, Mel Rubi. 32pgs, FC PI RED SONJA: "PIRATE" ADAM HUGHES LITHOGRAPH by Adam Hughes From the cover of Red Sonja #7 comes this fabulous Adam Hughes image! No stranger to beautiful women, Hughes' amazing artwork is now available as a Dynamite Lithograph, sans all cover copy and logos! Measuring 18” x 24” and printed on high-end, high-quality lithograph paper, this exclusive offering is a must-have for your collection and is suitable for framing. Litho, 18x24, FC SRP: $19.99 ARMY OF DARKNESS #6 by James Kuhoric & Kevin Sharpe “OLD SCHOOL”— Ash is trapped in the old cabin and must sever the Deadite spirit anchor before the twisted creatures inhabiting the hovel feast on his soul. Somewhere in the darkest corner of the ghastly fruit cellar the long buried secret waits for him while the spirit responsible for the horrors unleashed in the woods bides its time for a chance at the Chosen One and its own unworthy salvation. It’s a return to “Rami-esque” storytelling as Army of Darkness goes “Old School” and revisits its roots in this tribute to grueling horror storytelling. This issue ships with four covers by Nick Bradshaw, newcomer Jamie Biggs, Kevin Sharpe, and Fabio Laguna shipping in an equal ratio. RES. from Previews Vol. XV #10 (OCT052906) due to rescheduling. 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 DEL REY GACHA GACHA VOLUME 3 GN by Hiroyuki Tamakoshi Book Three of the hilarious manga series featuring the misadventures of a hapless high school student whose girlfriend has numerous personalities, all troublesome. MATURE THEMES SC, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $10.95 NEGIMA VOLUME 9: MAGISTER NEGI MAGI GN by Ken Alamatsu The boy wizard… at an all-girl high school! The latest volume in the best-selling Del Rey Manga series by the creator of Love Hina! MATURE THEMES SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $10.95 OTHELLO VOLUME 7 GN by Satomi Ikezawa The final volume in the hot Del Rey Manga series about a timid high-school girl with a hard rocking alter ego! MATURE THEMES SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $10.95 SCHOOL RUMBLE VOLUME 1 GN by Jin Kobayashi In this major new Del Rey Manga release, high schooler Oji does not realize he’s the object of shy Tenma’s affections. And she’s oblivious to the amorous interest of class delinquent Kenji. It’s a recipe of hilarity. SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $10.95 SUGAR SUGAR RUNE VOLUME 2 GN by Moyoco Anno Japan’s answer to Sabrina the Teenage Witch returns in the new Del Rey Manga series for the same young readers who love the ultra-popular Sailor Moon and CardCaptor Sakura series! SC, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $10.95 DEVIL’S DUE PUBLISHING G.I. JOE: AMERICA’S ELITE #8 by Joe Casey, Stefano Caselli & Imaginary Friends The unbelievable events of last issue have massive impact on the team! In light of what’s happened, a past member returns to pitch in during these dark days… but not in time to prevent an unthinkable theft! PLUS: Duke continues to get closer to what he’s searching for… and he may end up paying with his life! 32pgs, FC $2.95 G.I. JOE: AMERICA’S ELITE VOL.I TPB by Joe Casey, Stefano Caselli & Nelson Blake II. The beginning of a new era for America’s finest, collected in one volume! The sky burns, cities fall, terror reigns… in the midst of this chaos, the best of the best in America’s armed forces step forward to protect the innocent and destroy the ruthless! A bold new direction of action, drama and intrigue. SC, 7x10, FC $14.95 G.I. JOE: SPECIAL MISSIONS: MANHATTAN by B. Clay Moore, Mike O’Sullivan, Sam Wells, Jeremy Haun, & Sean Dove Even though they are the best of the best, even America’s elite can’t be all places at all times… so, what happens before they can get there? When a terrorist group invades a New York City skyscraper to get a virus that could kill millions, it’s a race against time between former Cobra agent Neurotoxin and a team of G.I. Joe reserves! FC $4.95 G.I. JOE: SIGMA 6 #3 [OF 6] by Andrew Dabb, Chris Lie & Jeremy Roberts Tunnel Rat takes center stage! Everyone’s favorite bug-eating, self-talking, tunnel- crawling nature lover comes up against the ultimate in evil technology: Overkill and his army of Battle Android Troopers! The worst part? Tunnel Rat is alone, and without his Sigma Suit in the middle of Siberia! How’s he going get out of this one?! 32pgs, FC $2.95 DRAGONLANCE CHRONICLES #7 [OF 8] by Margaret Weis, Tracy Hickman, Andrew Dabb, & Steve Kurth The fan favorite adaptation reaches a fever pitch! The quest carries the companions to the catacombs beneath Pax Tharkas – can they convince the captives within the dread city to revolt against the evil of Verminaard? Can they even hope to survive the wrath of two dragons in service to Takhisis, the Queen of Darkness? And what of the traitor in their midst – Who is it? 32pgs, FC $2.95 PURGATORI #5 by Robert Rodi, Cliff Richards, & Alex Horley The 8 part origin of Purgatori continues! Even the gods take notice as the streets of Egypt run thick with blood from Purgatori’s rage! Through the terror and death she causes, she continues to search… but for what? What’s her purpose? What is she seeking? And why are the gods of ancient times becoming interested in her? 32pgs, FC $2.95 BLACK HARVEST #4 [OF 6] by Josh Howard As Daniel finally begins uncovering the truth about Zaya’s abduction, he is faced with even bigger questions, like what is the “Covenant Code” and who are the mysterious Harvesters? Meanwhile, the keepers of Jericho’s “dirty little secret” continue to turn up dead, forcing the remaining conspirators to take drastic measures in order to combat Zaya’s wrath. 32pgs, FC $3.25 killer7 #1 by Arvid Nelson, Bong Dazom, & Sanford Greene When a volley of earth-shattering nuclear missiles are launched at Japan, it’s up to a group of assassins known as the killer 7 to stop the launch before Japan is reduced to an irradiated smear. The strike is linked to the Yakumo, a world-wide conspiracy responsible for a plague of zombie terrorists known as “Heaven’s Smiles”. The fate of millions of people hangs in the balance. 32pgs, FC $2.95 RUMBLE PAK VOLUME 2 ISSUE #3 by Various The C.I.A. subjected a group of low-ranking enlisted marines with experimental LSD narcotics. The experiments failed and created a being with destructive psychic ability who was driven insane after being held in cryo-stasis for over 30 years. God Drug is based on the highly acclaimed novel written by Stephan Antczak. $5.95 *HOW TO SELF PUBLISH COMICS* NOT JUST CREATE THEM #1 [OF 4] by Josh Blaylock A lot of articles are written on the creative process of comics, but not nearly as many on the other side of the business: publishing. After ten years of self-publishing, Josh Blaylock has gone from back room small press exhibitor to the head of a top ten comic book company. He now shares his knowledge of the industry with anyone who has ever pondered doing the same. This six issue, mostly prose series is informative, entertaining, and a bit autobiographical. Blaylock isolates the six most important aspects of the process, starting with “Building Your Infrastructure.” $4.95 LOFI: COMICS AND ENTERTAINMENT MAGAZINE, VOL. 2, ISSUE 5 by Various LO-FI comics & entertainment magazine lets you know that spring is in the air this February with Issue #5. There is a special preview of TOKYOPOP’s “East Coast Rising” from Becky Cloonan, and also a look at the fresh blood doing “Transformers” under IDW. And like always, LO-FI will bring you the freshest music, anime, toys, movies, TV and games. Magazine, FC $5.95 LOST SQUAD #5 [OF 6] by Chris Kirby & Alan Robinson With the true nature of the SYBIL device revealed, the Squad's battle plans change from search and destroy to a rescue mission. The boys detour to a small Belgian town and receive a hostile reception as their presence draws the full might of the German forces, spearheaded by the dreaded SPYDER tanks, looking for SYBIL. 32pgs, FC $2.95 DIGITAL MANGA PRESS HOW TO READ MANGA: GLOOM PARTY by Yoshi Kawashima Learn about Japan’s dirty little secrets in the manga of the early ‘90s. And all the perverse, male chauvinistic stuff Japan won’t admit today. Gloom Party will teach you how to “read” manga in-between the lines. Features an ensemble cast of colorful and just down-right bizarre characters and their odd adventures 192pgs, B&W $14.95 OUR EVERLASTING by Toko Kawai Surfer dude Houryu and shy intelligent Shoulin are very much in love. Their day together are filled with happiness, but when Shoulin’s French tutor, a handsome and openly gay man Nanami makes his affections for Shoulin known, doubts begin to surface between the couple. Houryu begins to suspect the relationship between Shoulin and Nanami, while Shoulin begins to believe Nanami’s theory that Houryu is at heart a straight man and will turn to a woman when his experimentation period with Shoulin is over. 200pgs, B&W $12.95 OUR KINGDOM VOLUME 2 by Naduki Koujima Country boy Akira is finally getting used to life at the Takatou mansion, where he is one of two candidates to be heir to the vast Takatou fortune. The other candidate is his princely cousin Rei, who is completely smitten with Akira. Things get hectic however, as new troublemaking members join the household. First to show up is Akira’s Uncle Yuji; dead set against the stuffy customs of the Takatou matron, he has refused to take over as the heir to the Takatou family name. Next to reappear is the troublemaking Raoul. As he and Rei lock horns over Akira’s attentions, Akira himself is intent on discovering more about his father’s past. When Rei learns that Akira and Raoul are trapped in a storage shed together, his jealousy goes through the roof. He forces his feelings on a reluctant Akira, who then realized that Rei’s feelings for him are genuine, and the two reaffirm their affection for each other. 200pgs, B&W $12.95 YELLOW VOLUME 3 by Makoto Tateno Goro and Taki work as underground drugs and arm snatchers! Their fate begins to twist when people that claim to be Taki’s “foster parents” show up. As Taki’s mysterious past becomes unraveled, the two become exceedingly closer. And finally…! 184pgs, B&W $12.95 DORK STORM PRESS PS238 #15 by Aaron Williams The Rainmaker has kidnapped a van full of kids from ps238, and it’s up to someone to stop him. Since the Rainmaker can remove or improve the powers of any superhero, it’s up to the Revenant and Tyler to save the day! Is our football-helmet clad vigilante in training up to the task, or should he just wait in the car? 32pgs, B&W SRP: $2.99 DR. MASTERS PUBLICATIONS INC RAHXEPHON VOLUME 3 NOVEL by Hiroshi Ohnogi Ayato sees his old friends, Mamoru and Hiroko. But something is not right. Bewildered, he wanders around in a world that is the embodiment of his own desires. Elsewhere, Quon awakens from her sleep, and it is decided she will be put in the care of the Bähbem Foundation. SC, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 PRETTY MANIACS VOL 3 TP by Shinsuke Kurihashi Sara Verlinden, an otaku from America, shows up at Maniac Road to learn the Way of the Maniac. As the manga club gears up to produce a special volume of their fanzine, rumors spread about a romantic involvement between two members. And a long-missed character finally comes home. SC, 208pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 IRON WOK JAN VOLUME 17 GN by Shinji Saijyo At the current cook-off Jan scores a surprisingly low 15 points for his Parrot Bass Tofu in a Soymilk-Based Soup Boiled with Heated Stones. Also for the first, catch a flashback of young aspiring savants - Mutsuju and Kaiichiro (Jan’s grandfather) battling head-to-head with the king of the Chinese culinary empire in Asia, Bai Lan Wang! SC, 208pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 DRAWN & QUARTERLY BIG QUESTIONS #8 New from 2005 Ignatz Award winner Anders Nilsen, Big Questions #8 features a rainstorm, an apparent drowning, the pilot losing himself in the forest, Algernon descending deeper underground than he could ever have imagined, and a return from the dead. The issue also features a synopsis of the story so far, an overview of the main characters, and a lesson in the anatomy of a giant. 40 pages, with a painted cover. Nilsen has also authored the successful one-shot Dogs And Water and appears regularly in Kramers Ergot. MATURE THEMES 32pgs, B&W SRP: $5.95 CRICKETS #1 As editor of the ground-breaking Kramers Ergot and cartoonist behind the acclaimed Poor Sailor, Sammy Harkham is one of the most exciting new talents to have emerged in recent years. With Crickets, Harkham begins a new regular comic book series with Drawn & Quarterly: this debut issue features Black Death, a new ongoing serial about a man shot full of arrows who's curiously not dead. With this first chapter, he finds himself lost in the woods, and becomes bound to a mysterious Golem. Together they encounter a father and son engaged in a grim task. Also offered in Previews is Drawn & Quarterly Showcase #3, featuring a major 30 page story by Harkham, an excellent companion to Crickets # 1. MATURE THEMES 32pgs, PC SRP: $3.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A DRAWN & QUARTERLY SHOWCASE VOLUME 3 TP An excellent companion to Sammy Harham's new Crickets #1. From the starred review in Publishers Weekly: "Occupying the middle spot is Kramer's Ergot editor Harkham's "Somersaulting," a tale of two friends and a long summer. Using a muted color palette of yellow, orange and black, Harkham effortlessly controls the story's mood, summoning the languid pace of summer as well as the gradual discovery of love and sex in the suburbs. Neither cynical nor sentimental, this tale plays like a long, clear-eyed tone poem to teenage summers." MATURE THEMES SC, 8x10, 96pgs, FC SRP: $14.95 ENVELOPE MANUFACTURER #2 by Chris Oliveros The second part of this soon-to-be completed story by Chris Oliveros finally arrives. This story provides an overview of the inner workings of a failing envelope manufacturing company. MATURE THEMES 6x8, 24pgs, B&W SRP: $2.95 DYNAMIC FORCES DF HIGHLANDER MOVIE 20TH ANNIVERSARY TRADING CARDS For the first time ever! 20 years in the making! The Premiere Highlander (The Original Movie) Trading Card Series has arrived, and this 72-card base set features Connor MacLeod — of the clan MacLeod — the immortal Highlander through the ages! And since this is the 20th Anniversary series, DF is adding in twice as many randomly inserted chase cards as usual! And to make this series even better DF has upgraded the cardstock to a 14-point stock! Chase cards include 6 "Acetate" and 6 "Glow-in-the-Dark" chase cards (2 of each randomly inserted in every box); 10 "Signed and Sketched" cards in the series with up to 4 randomly inserted signed cards (mixing Actor and comic artist signed cards) and at least 2 randomly inserted "Sketch Card" in every box — one hand- drawn sketch of Connor MacLeod and one hand-drawn sketch of The Kurgan! Special 9 card sub-set featuring art images! Every full case guaranteed to have 2 "Hot Boxes" with a minimum of 20 "Chase Cards" each for the 20th Anniversary! Limited to initial orders! No more than 400 cases will be made! Pack, FC MSRP: $2.49 Ea. HIGHLANDER MOVIE 20TH ANNIV T/C BINDER Also available is a special collector album binder to showcase this amazing card set commemorating the 20th Anniversary! Binder, FC SRP: $29.99 DFE PAINKILLER JANE #1 — ALTERNATE COVER Featuring a wraparound cover art by Painkiller Jane co-creators Joe Quesada and Jimmy Palmiotti with colorist extra-ordinaire Richard Isanove! 32pgs, FC SRP: $10.00 DFE RED SONJA #1 — "ONE MORE DAY" FOIL COVER Red Sonja’s first one-shot featuring Jimmy Palmiotti and Justin Gray’s storytelling, and Liam Sharp’s unbelievable art, comes to you with a fantastic Foil Edition exclusive to the dynamic fans of Dynamic Forces! All we can say is, Yeah Baby! FC SRP: $14.99 DF FURY: PEACEMAKER #1 — SIGNED Signed by artist Darick Robertson! In this gripping limited series, Garth Ennis (Ghost Rider, Punisher) and Darick Robertson (Punisher: Born) offer a never-before-seen glimpse into soul of a warrior you only think you know. And we bring it in signed by artist Darick Robertson! And for DF’s b-day, we’re bringing this to you at an incredible introductory price! (CAUT: 2) 32pgs, FC SRP: $14.00 DF BATMAN #650 — SIGNED Signed by writer/artist Doug Mahnke! The mystery behind Jason Todd is ready to explode when the Dark Knight’s former sidekick holds hostage the villain responsible for his presumed murder! It’s a three-way showdown between Batman, the Red Hood, and the Joker! And for DF b-day, we’re bringing you an incredible introductory price. (CAUT: 2) 32pgs, FC SRP: $14.00 DF BATMAN: YEAR ONE HUNDRED #1 — SIGNED Signed by writer/artist Paul Pope! For the first time ever! Dynamic Forces brings you the signature of Paul Pope! Acclaimed writer/illustrator Paul Pope (Solo, 100%) delivers a startling 4-issue miniseries set in Gotham City in the year 2039! (CAUT: 2) 32pgs, FC SRP: $39.99 DF JSA #82 — SIGNED Signed by artist George Pérez! Legendary JSA writer Paul Levitz makes his stellar return to the DCU with superstar artist George Pérez (Crisis On Infinite Earths, Wonder Woman) for an important chapter of Infinite Crisis in a story featuring the members of original JSA: Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman?! (CAUT: 2) 32pgs, FC SRP: $14.99 DF ASTONISHING X-MEN #13 — SIGNED Signed by Astonishing artist John Cassaday! Get ready to be astonished by the most dynamic team in comics today! They’re back! The chart topping super team of Joss Whedon and John Cassaday return for another full year of Astonshing X-Men! If you thought last year’s run was full of shocks and surprises, hold onto your eyeballs, cause you haven’t seen nothing yet! And DF bring’s you the lucky #13 issue, launching the next classic story arc, signed by artist John Cassaday! NOTE: This item will ship in June 2006. (CAUT: 2) 32pgs, FC SRP: $19.99 DF ALL-STAR BATMAN & ROBIN #2 — MILLER ALTERNATE COVER LEE- SIGNED Signed by artist Jim Lee! Jim Lee and Frank Miller launched the #1 selling book of the year from DC! And DF is bringing you the variant cover by Frank (Sin City/Dark Knight) Miller — signed by all-star artist Jim Lee! (CAUT: 2) 32pgs, FC SRP: $29.99 EL CAPITAN BOOKS STRAY BULLETS #41 by David Lapham The acclaimed comics series concludes its fifth arc of gut wrenching tales — an arc of stories full of hjinks, derring-do, and severe beatings. Virginia Applejack still has one more act of revenge to carry out that's so disgusting it requires the help of hit man, Desmond Dees — the man who gives new meaning to the term, "Pull my finger." Witness a startling twist on the drastic effects of puberty that will leave us all fearing for the future of the educational system. MATURE THEMES 24pgs, B&W SRP: $3.50 EUREKA PRODUCTIONS GRAPHIC CLASSICS VOLUME 13: RAFAEL SABATINI by Various With adaptations of Rafael Sabatini's work, this book's contributors include Rod Lott, Antonella Caputo, Tom Pomplun, and Mort Castle. Artists include Roger Langridge, Carlo Vergara, Milton Knight, Gerry Alanguilan, Stanley W. Shaw, Jackie Smith, Rich Tommaso, Kevin Atkinson and Hunt Emerson. Enjoy the origin of Sabatini's famed gentleman pirate "Captain Blood", as well as a great selection of mysteries and adventure tales, plus a comics bio of Sabatini by Mort Castle! SC, 144pgs, B&W SRP: $11.95 EXHIBIT A PRESS SUPERNATURAL LAW #1 WITH A SILVER BULLET by Batton Lash In this homage to Famous Monsters, attorneys Alanna Wolff and Jeff Byrd must deal with a crazed werewolf, a reluctant vampire, and — scariest of all! — an annoying TV shrink! Plus, guest pinups and the letters pages! 32pgs, B&W SRP: $3.50 FANTAGRAPHICS BOOKS ANGRY YOUTH COMIX #10 by Johnny Ryan Special double-sized tenth issue, celebrating the fifth anniversary of AYC! After being named Rolling Stone's "HOT Comic of 2005" in September, Ryan this time pukes up 48 pages of non-stop toilet gag cartoons. Fans of Ivan Brunetti's Haw! will have an idea of what to expect. If you're into South Park, Jackass, or Beavis & Butt-head, this is the payoff! MATURE THEMES 48pgs, B&W SRP: $4.95 BILLY HAZELNUTS HC by Tony Millionaire Sock Monkey and Maakies creator Tony Millionaire transmutes nursery rhymes and the golem myth into a storybook about a girl scientist and her friend, Billy Hazelnuts (who was created from cooking ingredients by tailless mice). Their journey to find the missing moon while battling an evil steam-driven alligator with a seeing-eye skunk fuses the darker spirit of older fairy tales with an absurdist adventure, and gender politics. Demented and charming! MATURE THEMES HC, 6x9, 100pgs, B&W SRP: $19.95 CHICKEN FAT SC by Will Elder The companion volume to Will Elder: The Mad Playboy of Art. Elder coined the term "chicken fat" to describe the myriad background gags crammed into his stories for MAD, Panic, Little Annie Fanny, and others. This is a collection of those drawings (and sketches) and a variety of obscure commercial illustrations over the course of Elder's long career. Elder's stable of characters is also represented, including the more obscure Anthony Adverse. Plus, caricatures, studies of classic comics characters (including the iconic Wedding of Popeye and Olive Oyl), and more. SC, 8x10, 96pgs, PC SRP: $14.95 THE COMICS JOURNAL #273 This issue, Dirk Deppey sits down for a freewheeling interview with cartoonist Eddie Campbell, the artist behind the forthcoming graphic novel, The Fate of the Artist. A born raconteur, Campbell discusses everything from self-publishing, to Hollywood adaptations, to the philosophy of the graphic novel. Also, a conversation with avant-garde manga artist Junko Mizuno.Chris Lanier explores the work of sequential painter (and Holocaust victim) Charlotte Salomon. Look for an extensive portfolio of socialist cartoonist Art Young's visions of Hell. Plus all the news, criticism, and commentary that you've come to expect. SC, 8x11, 200pgs, PC SRP: $9.95 THE COMICS JOURNAL #274 This issue, travel from Marvel to Hollywood and back, as Michael Dean conducts a definitive interview with cartoonist and illustrator Mike Ploog! Also, a conversation with Sophie Crumb, the 25th anniversary of World War III, a collection of Billy DeBeck's "Barney Google" strips, and more! Magazine, SC, 8x11, 200pgs, PC SRP: $9.95 INNOCENCE & SEDUCTION THE ART OF DAN DECARLO HC by Bill Morrison & Dan DeCarlo Best known as the definitive Archie Comics artist, Dan DeCarlo also brought his unique style to dozens of other characters including Millie The Model, Willie Lumpkin, Batman, and even The Simpsons. This book is a wider-ranging career retrospective, showing DeCarlo's diversity. Lavishly designed with over 300 illustrations, this book includes rare World War II-era cartoons, original Humorama pin-ups, seldom-seen newspaper strips, examples of his justly famous commercial comics work, and of course, lots of DeCarlo girls! MATURE THEMES HC, 9x12, 200pgs, PC SRP: $29.95 STAR OF THE MONTH THE PIN-UP ART OF DAN DECARLO SC by Alex Chun & Dan DeCarlo A handsome collection of rare pin-ups from the late cartoonist who defined the look for Betty and Veronica. Along with collecting hundreds of long out-of-print images, the book also features an introductory essay by long time DeCarlo friend, Bill Morrison. (AUG042749) MATURE THEMES SC, 6x8, 280pgs, B&W SRP: $18.95 ********************************************************************** JIMBO'S INFERNO SIGNED HC by Gary Panter Jimbo's Inferno is the hugely anticipated sequel (or prequel, as it was actually completed first) to the acclaimed Jimbo In Purgatory. This special edition includes a signed wood- block print sewn in the front. A must-have for every discriminating collector of comic art. (CAUT: 4) HC, 11x15, 40pgs, B&W SRP: $99.95 LUBA'S COMICS & STORIES by Gilbert Hernandez This issue is all-Fritz, all the time. We learn how Luba's sexy half sister got together with Enrique, the details of her meeting with Jerome, and how her ex-husband Mark Herrera gives his take on their marriage together. MATURE THEMES 24pgs, B&W SRP: $3.50 STAR OF THE MONTH PORTAJOHNNY SC by Johnny Ryan Portajohnny collects Johnny Ryan’s “greatest hits” from his own self-published comic books as well as a host of anthologies like Zero Zero, Measles, Goody Good Comics and elsewhere. (STAR18510)SRP: $14.95 ********************************************************************** MOME VOLUME 3 GN by Various Mome is the first all-comics literary anthology designed to sit alongside publications like Granta, The Baffler, and McSweeney's. Designed to appeal to fans of comics and contemporary literary fiction, this issue includes work by R. Kikuo Johnson (Night Fisher), Paul Hornschemeier ("Life with Mr. Dangerous"), and David Heatley (Deadpan, McSweeney's) who tells a story from a city he conceived in a dream. Plus, Jeffrey Brown, Gabrielle Bell, Jonathan Bennett, and others! SC, 7x9, 112pgs, PC SRP: $14.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A MOME VOLUME 1 GN by Various The first volume of Mome features John Pham’s “221 Sycamore Street,” Paul Hornschemeier's graphic novella “Life with Mr. Dangerous,” Anders Nilsen’s “The Beast,” and more. SC, 7x9, 136pgs, PC SRP: $14.95 MONOLOGUES FOR THE COMING PLAGUE SC by Anders Nilsen Nilsen's most ambitious work to date! These are experimental, absurdist art comics that play on language and sequential abstractions. Nilsen jumps from the gag cartoon to paranoid soliloquies of a surrealistic apocalypse, with references to contemporary politics, pop culture, and religion. A page-turner that's funny, and a tour de force in black and white and color. 5x8, 260pgs, PC SRP: $18.95 REBEL VISIONS: THE UNDERGROUND COMIX REVOLUTION 1963-1975 SC by Patrick Rosenkranz & Various Now available in a newly-designed and affordable softcover edition! This is a provocative chronicle of the guerilla art movement that changed comics and popular culture forever. This comprehensive book follows the movements of about 50 artists from 1963 to 1975, the heyday of the underground comix movement. Through interviews with the participants and other materials, Rebel Visions is the most intimate look ever at the people and events that forged the phenomenon known as underground comix. SC, 9x12, 292pgs, PC SRP: $29.95 EROS COMIX ADULT FRANKENSTEIN SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL 40pgs, B&W SRP: $5.95 HEAD #14 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 #3 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 HOT MOMS #7 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL 24pgs, FC SRP: $4.95 ORIGINAL BONDAGE FAIRIES 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, 108pgs SRP: $16.95 SEX WARRIOR ISANE XXX #9 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 FREQUENCY PRESS LLC A TRIP TO RUNDBERG GN by Nate Southard & Shawn Richter The small, isolated town of Millwood was a safe place to be when the dead rose from the grave. When the town runs out of food, however, they must send five survivors to the neighboring town of Rundberg, a town ruled by over three thousand dead folk! SC, 88pgs, B&W SRP: $11.95 GEMSTONE PUBLISHING DONALD DUCK AND FRIENDS #337 by Various Carl Barks’ classic ten-pager this issue is “Duck Luck,” in which Donald flies in the face of a poor fortune cookie prediction. Also featured is Mickey Mouse in “Leapin’ Leprechauns,” written by Sarah Kinney, and Donald also stars in “Brother Can You Spare a Pot of Gold,” by Kari Korhonen and Daniel Branca. 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.95 MICKEY MOUSE AND FRIENDS #286 by Various This issue features a classic cover by Paul Murry, as well as his vintage Mouse story “Green Dogs and Jams.” Also featured is a two-part Mickey adventure, “Coming Up Short,” by Stefan Petrucha and Rodriques, and “The Robot War With Neighbor Jones,” a Donald short by Frank Jonker and Mau Heymans. 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.95 MICKEY MOUSE ADVENTURES VOLUME 8 TP by Various Mickey Mouse takes on a world-shattering catastrophe in this issue's lead story, "Project Volcania," written and drawn by Guiseppe Zironi. Plus, Donald Duck stars in "The Crystal Ball," by Spectum Associates, and Mickey pops up in "Colder Than Ice " by Michael T. Gilbert. SC, 6x9, 128pgs, FC SRP: $7.95 UNCLE SCROOGE #351 “Antidollarosis” is the epic Uncle Scrooge adventure by fan favorite Romano Scarpa that leads this issue. Also featured is “The Race of the Snails," with artwork by Ben Verhagen, “The Grouch Kings of Duckburg,” by John Lustig and Daniel Branca, and “Pearls of Wisdom," written by Pat and Shelly Block. SC, 64pgs, FC SRP: $6.95 WALT DISNEY'S COMICS & STORIES #666 Just in time for NASCAR season, this issue features “Wonder Down Under,” dialogued by Pat McGreal with art by Flemming Andersen. This first installment of a multi-part series stars Donald as a Formula One racer! Also featured is “Donald’s Lighthouse” by Daan Jippes, and “Mickey’s Inferno,” a renowned parody of Dante’s The Divine Comedy. SC, 64pgs, FC SRP: $6.95 STARS OF THE MONTH THE LIFE AND TIMES OF SCROOGE MCDUCK TP by Don Rosa All twelve chapters of Don Rosa's celebrated, Eisner Award-Winning series that details the history of the "World's Richest Duck" are presented in an affordable trade paperback edition! (APR052912) SC, 256pgs, FC SRP: $16.99 WALT DISNEY'S WORLD OF THE DRAGONLORDS GN by Byron Erickson & Giorgio Cavazzano An epic adventure featuring Uncle Scrooge, Donald, and Huey, Dewey and Louie in which the Ducks are thrust into an alternate dimension where humans lead a feudal existence, and are the slaves of a barbarian race of dragon-riders. (JUN052988) SC, 176pgs, FC SRP: $12.99 ********************************************************************** THE OVERSTREET COMIC BOOK PRICE GUIDE VOLUME 36 Are you ready for all the changes in the 36th edition of The Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide? This edition is packed with new and exciting material about comics. It includes a brand new, fully-illustrated introduction, an interview with All-Star Batman artist Jim Lee by Spies, Vixens and Masters of Kung Fu author Michael Kronenberg, a feature article on comics of the ‘70s by Back Issue editor Michael Eury, and more. The Guide remains the most complete listing of comics from the 1500s to the present. This year’s Guide features a choice of covers by John K. Snyder III (Doctor Mid-Nite) and superstar George Pérez. Special Note: The hardcovers are printed very close to order, so don’t forget to order enough. (CAUT: 4) THOR HC—HC, PC SRP: $32.00 THOR SC—SC, PC SRP: $25.00 WONDER WOMAN HC—HC, PC SRP: $32.00 WONDER WOMAN SC—SC, PC SRP: $25.00 THE OVERSTREET COMIC BOOK GRADING GUIDE NEW EDITION by Robert M. Overstreet & Arnold T. Blumberg Learn in detail what you need to know in order to understand grading. Explore the concerns surrounding restoration, and see beautifully detailed examples of each type of defect, and books in every grade. Lavishly illustrated, this book is a "how to" symposium for those new to grading, and a thorough, handy reference for experienced enthusiasts. (STAR17465) SC, 6x9, B&W SRP: $24.00 THE BIG BIG LITTLE BOOK BOOK This exhaustive, full-color pictorial guide features those miniature treasures that now command thousands of dollars in the collectibles market. Many of these books are presented for the first time in a unique three-angle view. This volume includes historical overviews of the 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, 9x12, 360pgs, PC SRP: $19.95 HAKE'S PRICE GUIDE TO CHARACTER TOYS 5TH EDITION This book is the standard by which other toy guides are measured — and it's the only one with every item pictured! More than 14,000 items with over 42,000 prices listed! Featuring an all-new color section, expanded and updated listings, 360 unique categories, and checklist feature. (MAR042596) SC, FC SRP: $35.00 GRAPHIX BONE VOLUME 3: EYES OF THE STORM COLOR EDITION by Jeff Smith This volume reveals the secrets of Thorn's past. Plus, Lucius, Smiley, and Phoney are attacked by the rat creatures, Phoney is back to his old tricks, and Fone Bone and Thorn are troubled by strange dreams. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States and Canada. RES. from Previews Vol. XV #10 (OCT053014-15) due to rescheduling. HC—HC, 144pgs, FC (3 of 9) SRP: $18.95 SC—SC, 144pgs, FC SRP: $9.99 GRAHAM CRACKERS COMICS BLOODRAYNE: DARK SOUL GCC EXCLUSIVE COVER The last Bloodrayne book sold out instantly, and had to be allocated! Don't let that happen to you again! Limited to only 750 copies, this book features an exclusive cover just for Graham Crackers! (CAUT: 4) 32pgs, FC SRP: $12.99 SOULFIRE: DYING OF THE LIGHT #1 — GCC EXCLUSIVE COVER The Graham Crackers Comics exclusive cover of Soulfire: Dying of The Light #1 is signed by superstar artist Michael Turner! Limited to only 200 copies, it also comes with a Certificate of Authenticity! (CAUT: 4) 32pgs, FC SRP: $24.99 WITCHBLADE #500 — WIZARD GOLD FOIL ULTRA-LIMITED EDITION This Gold Foil Enhanced Cover was previously only available with a subscription to Wizard Magazine. It features art by former Witchblade artist, Randy Green, and has never before been released to the general public. Quantities are limited. (CAUT: 4) 32pgs, FC SRP: $9.99 WITCHBLADE VS. THE DARKNESS #1/2 RARE MAIL-AWAY PREMIUM EDITION Another unreal find! This book was only available when you signed up for a credit card.... until now. This rare Premium Edition features the first meeting between The Darkness and Witchblade. Almost impossible to find! (CAUT: 4) 32pgs, FC SRP: $24.99 YOUNG AVENGERS #1 WIZARD WORLD LOS ANGELES SKETCH COVER Young Avengers is even hotter with this sketch cover! This book was only available at Wizard World Los Angeles, and is one of the most sought-out sketch covers on the market! Quantities are limited. (CAUT: 4) 32pgs, FC SRP: $24.99 HEAVY METAL MAGAZINE HEAVY METAL SPRING 2006 The fantasy comic for adults, paralleled by none. All the over-the-top graphic sci- fi/fantasy madness you always expect in each and every issue of Heavy Metal. New short stories by some of Europe's greatest masters of modern fantasy and science fiction comics! MATURE THEMES FC SRP: $5.99 LUIS ROYO: SUBVERSIVE BEAUTY This new book by Luis Royo promises to be his best yet, focusing on exotic fantasy body art and piercings as only Royo can create. MATURE THEMES REG ED HC—HC, FC SRP: $19.95 DLX ED HC—HC, FC SRP: $29.95 HEROIC PUBLISHING INC FLARE ADVENTURES #16 by Various Flare's classic adventures in Olympus continue with a cover by Frank Brunner. In this issue, the goat-god Pan comes calling with a mission that requires our glittering heroine once again to take on her role as Eos, goddess of the dawn. It seems that Nyx, the wicked goddess of the night, has returned to trouble the gods once more! This issue also features a "Who's Who in Olympus" featurette, by Wilson Hill and Chris Marrinan! 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.25 WITCHGIRLS INC. #3 by Frank Brunner & Chris Marrinan The occult detective Psyche investigates the threat of neo-Nazis lurking in the heart of Great Britain. Meanwhile, the Black Enchantress' quest to locate her long-missing father, Doctor Arcane, leads her to the San Francisco waterfront, and to an unexpected encounter with an old "friend" she thought was dead. Cover by Frank Brunner. 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.25 HK COMICS LTD THIRD TESTAMENT VOLUME 1: MARK THE LION AWAKENS SPECIAL EDITION SC by X. Davison & A. Alice At the dawn of the fourteenth century, a disgraced inquisitor and his young disciple find themselves at the heart of a struggle for power between medieval Europe's occult powers. From the halls of Notre Dame to the most distant abbeys, they embark on a quest for the greatest mystery of all: the Third Testament. MATURE THEMES SC, 9x12, 48pgs, FC SRP: $7.95 I BOX PUBLISHING THIEVES & KINGS #48 by Mark Oakley The City Thief, Rubel, is faced with a new challenge from both the magic realm and the physical world, as his wish to win back his memories begins to come true. 24pgs, B&W SRP: $3.50 IBOOKS DEAD SAMURAI VOLUME 2 GN A tortured Kyuzomo clings to his memory of Keiko, and a life that he knows is lost forever. He finally agrees to speak with the rival magistrate, Daifumi, to see if he is responsible for the murders in the village. But danger and sword-fighting will accompany conversation! MATURE THEMES SC, 48pgs, FC SRP: $6.99 ICARUS PUBLISHING A-G: SUPER EROTIC ANTHOLOGY SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL #29—80pgs, B&W SRP: $4.99 #30—80pgs, B&W SRP: $4.99 SLAVE CONTRACT GN SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 6x9, 160pgs, B&W SRP: $19.95 ICE KUNION HEAVENLY EXECUTIONER CHIWOO VOLUME 2 GN by HaNa Lee & KangHo Park Chinwoo finally starts to understand more about Mangnani — the executioner that he is destined to become — all the while continuing to still search for his father. As his journey progresses, he begins to question the thought of becoming Mangnani himself. Constantly being chased by the Emperor's army, he will continue to meet more powerful friends, as well as foes! SC, 6x9, 180pgs, B&W SRP: $10.95 ANTIQUE GIFT SHOP VOLUME 2 GN by Eun Lee The "Hollow Diary" only shows its contents when "Hollow Water" is dropped on its pages. Two best friends, Yang-Ji and Eun-Soo, bought this diary together, but only Eun- Soo knows that secret of this special diary. While their friendship is being tested by Yang-Ji's cheating boyfriend, will this special gift from the antique gift shop be able to help them keep their friendship? SC, 6x9, 180pgs, B&W SRP: $10.95 REAL LIES GN by Si-Young Lee This book contains three separate and unusual stories set in alternate realities. The first story, “Martian's Earth Conquest,” tells the tale of a person who is coping with the loss of someone special. The second tale, “Is it Really Not Possible?,” makes you wonder if a man and a woman can truly be just friends. And the last of the three, “Sci-Fi,” is a sad tale about a girl who hates robots and a humanoid who serves her. SC, 6x9, 230pgs, B&W SRP: $10.95 IDW PUBLISHING TRANSFORMERS: BEAST WARS #1 (OF 4) Simon Furman (w); Don Figueroa (a); Figueroa (c) The long-awaited pairing of writer Simon Furman and artist extraordinaire Don Figueroa on a Beast Wars saga is finally upon us. The Beast Wars–the time-lost series of conflicts on Earth, where heroic Maximals are pitted against evil Predacons–is celebrating its 10th anniversary with this special miniseries. In chapter one, as one strand of the Beast Wars rages on, another is just beginning. Predacon general Magmatron is on a mission to capture the renegade Megatron, but his true intentions are far more terrifying and revolutionary; his ultimate aim—to bring Cybertron itself to its knees. All he needs… is an army. And he knows exactly where to find one! Furman and Figueroa begin a towering new era of Beast Wars majesty! For this debut issue, artist Figueroa has provided three cover images, one of which is available as a gatefold wraparound. $2.99 • FC • 32 pages THE TRANSFORMERS: INFILTRATION #2 Simon Furman (w); EJ Su (a); Su, Guidi, Raiz, Wildman (c) IDW’s Transformers revival continues here! Something is very wrong! For over two years, the Decepticon infiltration unit has been patiently building and fortifying its power base on Earth, maintaining an entirely covert presence. But now–open warfare rages on the roads and in the skies, and exposure seems a certainty. It’s all falling apart, and Autobot medic Ratchet wants to know why. It seems Verity Carlo’s stolen computer is the key, but the real trick is staying alive long enough to unlock its secrets. 22 pages of pounding pursuit and automotive action–it doesn’t get much better than this! Artist EJ Su provides a cover connected to his issue #1 cover image, and variant covers are once again offered up by Guido Guidi, James Raiz, and Andrew Wildman. $2.99 • FC • 32 pages THE TRANSFORMERS GENERATION 1: VOLUME 1 TPB Chris Sarrachini (w); Pat Lee (a) Along with IDW’s definitive re-imaging of the Transformers, we’re pleased to present a new volume of the long-out-of-print Transformers Generation 1: Volume 1 trade paperback. Originally published in 2002, this previous version of the Transformers mythos ignited the imagination of Transformers fans new and old alike with artist Pat Lee’s take on the Robots in Disguise. We’ll be making efforts to ensure that previous iterations of the Transformers stay in print, so fans of all generations of Transformers comics will find something to their liking. No Transformers library should be without this essential collection. TPB • $19.99 • FC • 160 pages • ISBN: 1-933239-81-6 SPIKE VS. DRACULA #1 (OF 5) Peter David (w); Joe Corroney (a); Corroney, Wight, Howard, Murphy Presenting the first chapter of a five-part Spike saga spanning centuries! A hundred and twenty years ago, a tribe of gypsies inflicted a terrible curse upon the vampire known as Angelus... a curse that brought a terrible vengeance upon the tribe in the form of Angelus's family: Darla, Drusilla, and most notably, William the Bloody, a.k.a. "Spike." But the gypsy clan has a dark and powerful supporter: Count Dracula. Outraged over the slaughter of the gypsies, Dracula seeks revenge upon the three vampires... and thus begins a rivalry between Spike and Dracula that will cover decades. A rivalry steeped in blood... honor... and eleven quid. Corroney will also provide covers for all five issues, as will variant cover artists Zach Howard, Sean Murphy, and Eric Wight. $3.99 • FC • 32 pages ANGEL: OLD FRIENDS #4 (OF 5) Jeff Mariotte (w); David Messina (a); Messina, Kohse, Rodriguez, Walks (c) As Angel and friends get closer to finding out who is playing tricks on them–and why– L.A.'s mean streets get a little meaner. Who will survive, and who won't? The penultimate issue of Old Friends is guaranteed to surprise Angel fans everywhere! Written by Angel novelist and comics writer Jeff Mariotte (Angel: The Curse) with full art and colors once again provided by David Messina (Angel: The Curse). Variant covers for this issue will be provided by Lee Kohse, Tone Rodriguez, and Russell Walks. $3.99 • FC • 32 pages FALLEN ANGEL #3 (OF 5) Peter David (w); J.K. Woodward (a & c) The Fallen Angel has a new mission: To keep her grown son, Jude, as far as possible from his father, Doctor Juris... lest the curse of running Bete Noire be passed on to him. Two problems: Jude and Juris are already together, and Jude's brother, Jubal, is gunning for him. Written by New York Times Bestselling author Peter David (Spike: Old Times) with painted art and cover by J.K. Woodward. $3.99 • FC • 32 pages OFFERED AGAIN SWORD OF DRACULA TPB TPB • $14.99 • B&W • 156 pages • ISBN: 1-932382-70-4 SUPERMARKET #1 (OF 4) Brian Wood (w); Kristian Donaldson (a) "Cash Rules Everything Around Me.” In the future world of Supermarket, it’s the literal truth. Legitimate and black-market economies rule the City, overseen by the vying factions of the Yakuza and Porno Swede crime families. Convenience store clerkette and 16-year old suburban wise-ass Pella Suzuki suddenly finds herself in the middle of it all, heir to an empire she couldn't possibly inherit, but hitmen on both sides aren't taking any chances. Co-created and written by Eisner-nominated writer Brian Wood (Demo, DMZ, The Couriers), Supermarket is anti-consumerism with a healthy dose of violence and humor. Kristian Donaldson (Doomed) provides lush, powerful artwork and makes this future world as real as if it were now. $3.99 • FC • 32 pages MASTERS OF HORROR #3 (OF 12) Brandon (w); Calero (a); Templesmith (c) Presenting an all-new horrific, two-part storyline! In part one of “Dreams in the Witch- House,” writer Ivan Brandon (NYC Mech), artist Dennis Calero (TBD), and cover artist Ben Templesmith adapt horror master H.P. Lovecraft’s classic tale, as envisioned by director Stuart Gordon (Re-Animator) and his co-writer. Dennis Paoli. In this first chapter, a college student studying interdimensional string theory is haunted by terrifying nightmares where he’s visited by a 17th century witch and her familiar, a rat with a human face. Only, these aren’t dreams at all… continuing the adaptations of Showtime’s frightening new series! $3.99 • FC • 32 pages $19.99 Signed Edition, signed by director Stuart Gordon OFFERED AGAIN DAWN OF THE DEAD TPB TPB • $17.99 • FC • 104 pages • ISBN: 1-932382-32-1 THE KEEP #4 (OF 5) F. Paul Wilson (w); Matthew Smith (a & c) F. Paul Wilson continues the adaptation of his own novel, with art by Mathew Smith, in the fourth part of the miniseries, “The Devil Wears a Swastika!” With Molasar’s cure of Professor Cuza’s debilitating illness and his promise to kill Hitler just as he’s killed the German soldiers, the seduction is complete. In return, all Cuza must do is remove a hidden object from the keep. But first the stranger in the village must be killed. And all the while, someone or something is digging in the sub-cellar. $3.99 • Duotone • 32 pages SILENT HILL: DEAD/ALIVE #3 (OF 5) Scott Ciencin (w); Nick Stakal (a); Bolton, McKeever (c) Welcome to a festival of horror the likes of which Silent Hill hasn’t seen since the night half the town burned and monsters first stormed the mist-enshrouded streets. There are games to be played. Prizes to be won. Flesh to be destroyed. Trapped within this madness are living dead girl Christabella and haunted Hollywood actor Kenneth Carter. Will they escape? Will they even want to? Ted McKeever once again provides a creepy cover, as does artist Chris Bolton (Land of the Dead). $3.99 • FC • 32 pages MAZE AGENCY #4 (OF 4) Mike W. Barr (w); Ariell Padilla (a & c) When bodies begin turning up around the son of a serial killer, is he carrying on the family business, or does someone else have an even more sinister agenda? It’s up to Jennifer Mays and Gabriel Webb of the Maze Agency to find the truth! “Murder In the Blood” is the final issue in the latest Maze mystery series, courtesy of creator Mike W. Barr and artist Ariel Padilla. $3.99 • FC • 32 pages 30 DAYS OF NIGHT: DEAD SPACE #2 OF (3) Steve Niles & Dan Wickline (w); Milx (a & c) Following the shocking loss of the Icarus, NASA is left scrambling for answers that will appease those in the government trying to shutdown the space program. A second shuttle is launched to investigate the wreckage, but what they discover will put more than just the crew in mortal danger. Sometimes the truth is the last thing we want to find. Series co-creator Steve Niles teams with writer Dan Wickline (Blood-Stained Sword) and artist/painter Milx to bring you the next chapter in this tale of unspeakable horror in the cold hell of space. $3.99 • FC • 32 pages STARS OF THE MONTH CASTLEVANIA: THE BELMONT LEGACY TPB • $19.99 • FC • 120 pages • ISBN: 1-933239-19-0 RICHARD MATHESON’S I AM LEGEND SC TPB • $19.99 • B&W • 248 pages • ISBN: 1-933239-21-2 CHICANOS #4 Carlos Trillo (w); Eduardo Risso (a) The smash European series Chicanos continues! In this issue, the unlikely detective A.Y. Jalisco takes a night-shift job at an Asian laundromat, only to make a shocking discovery about the identity of the thief that’s been robbing it. Then, her luck seems to change when she gets a call from a rich benefactor, but instead of a big payday she experiences the worst day EVER! Featuring striking art and cover by Eisner-winner Eduardo Risso (100 Bullets). $3.99 • B&W • 32 pages DAMPYR #10: HOUSE OF BLOOD Maurizio Colombo (w); Alessandro Baggi (a); Ashley Wood (c) In Montparnasse, a neighborhood of Paris, there is a living house built centuries ago by the mad architect Tenardier where incubuses take shape… Aided by Victor, an old anarchist poet, and the beautiful she-vampire Araxe, the Dampyr enters the cursed house to fight its horrors in this weird and disturbing adventure that reveals the dark side of Paris! $7.99 • B&W • 32 pages • 6” x 8.5” • ISBN: 1-933239-32-8 CSI: NY – BLOODY MURDER TPB Max Allan Collins (w); J.K. Woodward, Steven Perkins (a) Graphic novels based on America's #1 TV show continue with this collection. A young woman is slashed to death in a city park after dark, and when witnesses tell Mac Taylor and Stella Bonasera of a beast-like attacker, the specter of a local urban legend rears its head. These CSIs have seen just about everything–but a werewolf? National publicity and legions of diehard fans make every CSI release a sure hit! TPB • $19.99 • FC 120 pages • ISBN: 1-933239-80-8 NIGHT MARY TPB Rick Remender (w); Kieron Dwyer (a) Meet Mary Specter, a misunderstood teenage girl trained to be a lucid dreamer. Mary’s father runs a sleep disorder clinic where Mary enters the ghastly dreams of severely disturbed people in an attempt to help them. When a patient is revealed to be a serial killer, the nightmare world and the waking one become intertwined, putting Mary in real jeopardy. Set in a world where the boundaries between dreams and reality are tenuous, Night Mary, courtesy of Rick Remender and Kieron Dwyer (Remains), is a very dark and terrifying trip into psychological horror. TPB • $19.99 • FC • 120 pages • ISBN: 1-933239-27-1 STARS OF THE MONTH WILL EISNER’S JOHN LAW: DEAD MAN WALKING TPB $14.99 • B&W • 80 pages • ISBN: 1-932382-27-5 CSI: Secret Identity TPB TPB • $19.99 • FC • 124 pages • ISBN: 1-933239-40-9 DAMPYR #6: LAMIAH $7.99 • B&W • 96 pages • ISBN: 1-933239-12-3 IGNITE ENTERTAINMENT JAYSON VOLUME 1: BEST OF THE 80'S TP by Jeff Krell Gay twenty-something Jayson explores his newfound Philadelphia freedom after fleeing the small town of Farmville. Join him, his flamboyant friend Robyn, and gal pal Arena in the 1980s as they explore love in the big city. MATURE THEMES SC, 8x11, 96pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 MAYBE MAYBE NOT GN—NEW PRINTING by Ralf König; translated by Jeff Krell Germany's most popular cartoonist tells the uproarious tale of a heterosexual man who may or may not stay that way. This book and its sequel were the basis for one of the largest grossing movies in Germany. MATURE THEMES SC, 6x9, 128pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95 INFINITY STUDIOS BLOOD ALONE VOLUME 1 GN by Masayuki Takano Enter Misaki. An innocent and sincere young lady, her powers as a vampire let her easily entice any human to do her biding. But her love for young author Kuroe prevents her from "turning him." This wonderful story of pure innocent love switches back and forth from the traditional framed artwork with non-framed artwork. In addition, each volume is offered with slip covers and color inserts. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and the U.K. SC, 5x7, 210pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 ZERO VOLUME 1 GN by Sung-Woo Park Based on a PC video game of the same title, Zero is the prequel to the game and encompasses a truly story in which Shuuichi and his two sisters, Sumire and Katsumi, are born in a secret government laboratory that cultivated esper (telepathic) powers within humans. Forced to endure a difficult life as test subjects, they eventually escape. But they can never have peace as others want them for their ability to cause “zero-shock.” (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and the U.K. MATURE THEMES SC, 5x7, 210pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 J.P.P. ROBERT JORDAN'S NEW SPRING #X SPECIAL EDITION This special edition was produced in 2004 for the convention season. Limited to only 1,500 copies issue #X contains never-before-seen pages of sketches, character designs, preliminary art and even a partial script by Chuck Dixon. Ships bagged and boarded. Limited quantity. Allocations may occur. (CAUT: 4) 32pgs, FC SRP: $16.25 INVINCIBLE #1 — CONVENTION EDITION by Robert Kirkman & Corey Walker This limited edition of Invincible #1 was produced in December 2004 for a comic book convention in Boston, Massachusetts where Robert Kirkman was the guest of honor. Limited to one per attendee, it features 24 pages of original story, a high gloss card stock cover, and a new back cover. Ships bagged and boarded for protection. Limited quantities. Allocations may occur. (CAUT: 4) 24pgs, FC SRP: $16.25 KENZER & COMPANY KNIGHTS OF THE DINNER TABLE #112 by Jolly Blackburn & Various Knights of the Dinner Table is the longest running comic on the subject of games ever! Though B.A., Brian, Bob, Dave and Sara may play different characters in different games, their personalities always shine through. KoDT also features d20, HackMaster and other articles for gamers from a gamer’s perspective. 80pgs, B&W SRP: $4.99 KNIGHTS OF THE DINNER TABLE: BUNDLE OF TROUBLE VOLUME 15 TP Hoody hoo! This new perfectbound trade paperback contains all four issues worth of classic strips from Knights of the Dinner Table #46-49, crammed between two sturdy covers! It’s always a great time to pick up these hysterically funny strips, so don't miss out on this incredible addition to any gamer's bookshelf! SC, 96pgs, B&W SRP: $11.99 KITTY PRESS LEVEL C VOLUME 5 GN SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 172pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 KYLE BAKER PUBLISHING NAT TURNER VOLUME 1 TP by Kyle Baker Collects the out-of-print first and second issues of the acclaimed comic series recounting the life of the leader of the famed 1831 slave revolt. Volume 1 depicts the Middle Passage, Nat Turner’s childhood in bondage, his secretly learning to read, and the inspiration for his historical fight for freedom. This new edition includes a bibliography and is perfect for classroom, library, and home education. SC, 6x9, 96pgs, B&W SRP: $10.00 THE BAKERS: DO THESE TOYS BELONG SOMEWHERE? TP by Kyle Baker Comics’ most adorable family now in their first darling color hardcover. Even though they’re drawings, you just wanna pinch their cheeks. This breathtakingly cherubic edition collects the best episodes from Cartoonist Volumes 1-2, and The Bakers, plus 30 pages of brand new cartoons. All printed for the first time in beautiful full color! HC, 6x9, 96pgs, FC SRP: $18.95 LINSNER.COM DAWN: "HORNED GODDESS" DIGITAL SIGNED PRINT The god of War, Mars, takes on a new and sexy form in Joseph Michael Linsner’s latest presentation of his Goddess, Dawn. Pausing on a battlefield, with sword and horned helmet, this updated Valkyrie is a dazzling image, reminding the viewer of some of Frazetta’s work. The use of a limited palette makes the red of the blood and Dawn’s hair really pop. Death has never looked sexier. Each “Horned Goddess” print signed by Linsner ships in a sturdy plastic sleeve. (CAUT: 4) Print, 11x17, FC SRP: $25.00 DAWN: "IVORY TEMPTATIONS" DIGITAL SIGNED PRINT Dark Ivory, co-creation of Linsner and longtime colorist Eva Hopkins, poses here against a graffiti-adorned brick wall. What secrets do her mischief-filled eyes hold? Have fun picking out the goth-y pop song quotes hiding in the background of this brand-new sexy vampire babe art! This 11"x17” print signed by Linsner ships in a sturdy plastic sleeve. (CAUT: 4) Print, 11x17, FC SRP: $25.00 DAWN: "JANUARY" DIGITAL SIGNED PRINT Winter brings its own energy to our lives. It is a time for reflection, a time for meditation, a time for putting one’s house in order. That peaceful solemnity is clearly reflected in this winter Goddess — “January.” Great for fans of pinup artists like Vargas & Petty, where the beauty of the face is just as important as the grace of the body. This 11" x 17” print signed by Linsner ships in a sturdy plastic sleeve. (CAUT: 4) Print, 11x17, FC SRP: $25.00 LUDOVICO TECHNIQUE LIVING IN INFAMY #3 by Various The siege begins when the Headhunters — Baron Skarr’s cadre of psychotic psions — infiltrate Infamy and start messing with people’s minds to devastating effect. Only the Mechanic can stop them … and he’s behind bars! MATURE THEMES 32pgs, FC (3 of 4) SRP: $2.95 MARKOSIA DARK MISTS #3 by Annika Eade & Lee Garbett Kimi’s shock revelation in issue two has left her bewildered. Unknowingly she has accidentally killed her own instructor — beheading him in a simulated attack on the Geisha. Little does she know that the result of this incident will be used by her superiors to blackmail her! MATURE THEMES 36pgs, FC (3 of 4) SRP: $3.50 DARK MISTS BUMPER EDITION Two words can best describe Dark Mists: sold out! So this bumper edition of the first two issues is a must-have. Includes additional artwork! 48pgs, FC SRP: $4.95 THE GLOOM #5 by Tony Lee & Dan Boultwood The endgame begins as The Gloom, his allies, and the British super-team The Eleventh Hour trace the stolen Zeppelin and Nazi menace to the Manhattan office of Jack Kansas. But with Mousey still kidnapped, can Carson concentrate on the job at hand — saving the leaders of the free world from Atomic Terrorism? 36pgs, FC (5 of 6) SRP: $3.50 MIDNIGHT KISS #4 by Tony Lee & Ryan Stegman As Matt Sable discovers he has been betrayed by a close friend and goes on the run in Manhattan, the civil war in Oz reaches its peak when the shield around the Emerald City is let down and the Witch's forces attack! And as the Tin Man and Nightmare face off against an unexpected arrival, the worst thing that can possibly happen plays out in this cliff hanger that changes everything! MATURE THEMES 36pgs, FC SRP: $3.50 THE LEXIAN CHRONICLES: FULL CIRCLE #5 by Gallan, Bunting, & Miranda The Leopard tribe finally leave and a fragile peace exists, based on promises forced upon the Phoenix tribe. As time passes it seems that peace is assured, until one day the Leopards appear unannounced again. This time there is an unwelcome addition to their ranks. He is the brutal son of their Chieftain, and he has come to meet his future bride, Reena! MIRANDA CVR A—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.50 STEGMAN CVR B—36pgs, FC SRP: $3.50 SHADOWMANCER #5 by Taylor, Lee, & Delgado As Raphah sleeps, the demonic Dunamez possesses Blythe to kill the young stranger. And with their friend's life in danger, Thomas and Kate meet with the fearsome smuggler Jacob Crane in an effort to save him! But Jacob has met with the evil parson Demurral, and has seemingly made a deal with the Devil! DELGADO CVR A—36pgs, FC (5 of 10) SRP: $3.50 MIRANDA CVR B—36pgs, FC SRP: $3.50 MERCURY COMICS ATOMIKA #8 by Andrew Dabb & Sal Abbinanti "GOD IS RED PART 8" — Separated from his son and growing more and more detached, Atomika goes back to doing what he does best — battle. But when a poorly planned assault on the tribe of great, monstrous creatures that live beneath the earth’s surface threatens to spin the planet off its axis, Atomika finds himself facing a problem he can’t solve with mere might. 32pgs, FC (8 of 12) SRP: $2.99 MIRAGE STUDIOS TALES OF THE TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES #20 by Various This issue sports three complete stories! The Turtles discover a strange undersea artifact in “The Rippling.” Splinter goes solo against some ya-hoos in “The Trophy.” And Rhianna faces prehistoric dangers as she seeks out “The Cure.” Special guest cover by “Girls” artist Jonathan Luna! 40pgs, B&W SRP: $3.25 TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES #26 by Laird, Lawson, & Talbot Artificial lifeforms clash, with Shadow's life in the balance. Leonardo enters a land of wonders. Donatello finds out more about the "vampires" and ... Triceratons? 32pgs, B&W SRP: $2.95 MOONSTONE KOLCHAK: THE NIGHT STALKER — TERROR WITHIN TP by Pertucha, Henderson, Von Eeden, & Calero Kolchak has three times the usual trouble as he discovers that there is more than one way terror can strike from within.Collects for the first time anywhere the three sold out graphic novels Pain Most Human, Pain without Tears, and the Stoker Award-nominated Devil in the Details. SC, 150pgs, FC SRP: $16.95 PAT NOVAK FOR HIRE GN Pat Novak, once San Francisco’s toughest PI, now wiles away his retirement on his houseboat under the watchful eye of his granddaughter. All that peace comes to a sudden end when a case from his past involving a dirty senator who ran a deranged sex cult comes back with a vicious vengeance. With enemies old and new to contend with, Novak must use his relentless crime solving skills to undue his greatest case. MATURE THEMES 48pgs, B&W SRP: $4.95 STAR OF THE MONTH WORLD OF DARKNESS COMPENDIUM VOLUME 1 by Various New price! This book is the perfect primer to White Wolf's World of Darkness noir universe, as well as having plenty of cool reading for the experienced White Wolf enthusiast! This volume includes the critically acclaimed Vampire: The Masquerade- Toreador (by Rafeal Nieves, Vince Locke, and Paul Mounts), Werewolf: The Apocalypse-Black Furies (by Joe Gentile and Eddy Newell), and Vampire: The Masquerade-Theo Bell (by Bryan Edwards, Mike Reynolds, Chris Marrinan, and Paul Mounts). (STAR17023) MATURE THEMES SC, 152pgs, FC SRP: $7.95 ********************************************************************** MR COMICS REVOLUTION ON THE PLANET OF THE APES #3 by Templeton, O'Brien, Fowler, Sam, & Mireault The battle for humanity is going badly, now that Apes control the skies. The major cities of America are abandoned and the President begins to panic — just as Caesar puts the Governor of California on trial. Plus, in the backup story, it's fun and games in Armando's Circus! 32pgs, FC (3 of 6) SRP: $3.98 NARWAIN PUBLISHING DR. JJ #1 by Osbourne, Robinson, Dias, & Rubinstein "The Devils' Psychologist." In Manhattan, a normal psychologist is happily married with two children. Much against his will, he becomes the shrink of choice for the flock of demons that has long overrun the world. This unusual horror comic uses the rhythm of a TV series to tell the strange story of demons who live in the elite circles of wealthy America. An ironic horror journey into the psyche of the spawn of Satan! MATURE THEMES 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 FREE FALL #4 by Gianluca Piredda & Eric J Tim Bradley's plan was not as perfect as it seemed, and now Sean had become an awkward witness to get rid of. Will the gangster's scheme run smoothly this time as planned, or will there be another hitch? Find out in issue four of Free Fall, the next-to- last chapter in the series. 32pgs, FC (4 of 5) SRP: $3.99 HORRORAMA VOLUME 3 GN by Various The biggest names in international comics have contributed to this chilling horror anthology created and overseen by Brian Yuzna. This volume also makes room for the short story "Touch," about a televangelist who is half god and half man. MATURE THEMES SC, 80pgs, B&W SRP: $12.90 JENNA TP by Osbourne, Fern, Maicon, & André Finally a paperback version of the first Jenna mini-series! Readers can read the complete saga of Jenna, a teenager with strange demonic powers and a family straight out of Desperate Housewives. The volume also contains sketchbook material and a previously unpublished story. 80pgs, FC SRP: $10.99 JENNA AND NINJA HIGH SCHOOL #1 by Ben Dunn & Dario Gulli In this crossover, Jenna meets Ben Dunn's Ninja High School from Antarctic Press. A three-issue mini-series that is a must-have for both manga fans and those who appreciate the unusual, controversial horror style of Jenna. 32pgs, B&W (1 of 3) SRP: $3.49 NJPW: THE RISE OF THE TIGER #2 by Gianluca Piredda & Jim Lai The power struggle continues within the NJPW, a no-holds-barred battle between internal factions for territorial domination. This series blends superhero and espionage genres to introduce you to the titans of New Japan Pro Wrestling. Meet the legendary Jushin Tunder Liger, Black Tiger, Heat, Puma, Tiger Mask, Antonio Inoki, and more! 32pgs, FC (2 of 5) SRP: $3.99 STEEL CITY HAWK #1 by B. Clay Moore & Jason Latour In this four-issue mini-series, we visit Steel City. It is a dreary, depressed industrial town on the Eastern seaboard. But it wasn’t always this way. For six years the Steel City Hawk roamed the rooftops, providing a dark beacon of hope for a city that needed one. Kids wore his mask on Halloween, newspapers trumpeted his exploits, and a city once gripped by crime felt protected. And then … he disappeared. 32pgs, FC (1 of 4) SRP: $3.99 TOUCH REAL MIRACLES HALF PRICE #2 by Gulli, Osbourne, & Bracchi The second adventure of the Texan televangelist with bizarre healing powers. After landing in prison, Chuck finds a new audience of believers and sick people to heal, but this time his work will be complicated by a strange journalist. Real miracles, half price! 32pgs, B&W (2 of 3) SRP: $2.99 ZOMBIE-SAMA #1 by Billi Tucci & John Broglia In the tradition of Dawn of the Dead, The Seven Samurai, and A Very Brady Sequel, it's Zombie-Sama! Shi creator Billy Tucci, teams with cutting edge animator John Broglia to deliver a hysterical bite-fest in which twenty-something slacker Jim Okami lives in a world that's now being eaten alive by biologically infected zombies. As Hell breaks-loose around him, Jim witnesses the great sushi master Sanjiro, armed only with a vast array of filleting knives, heroically overtaken while defending the strip mall. And like Arthur pulling Excalibur from the stone, Jim instinctively grabs a lone katana honorably stationed above the restaurant’s cash register and delivery boy Jim Okami is reborn as Zombie-Sama! Ships with two covers (one by Tucci , one by Broglia) in a 50/50 split. RES. from Previews Vol. XV #7 (JUL052764) due to rescheduling and new publisher. ONE SHOT—48pgs, B&W SRP: $4.99 SPECIAL ED GN—SC, 56pgs, B&W SRP: $12.99 NBM BROWNSVILLE HC by Neil Kleid & Jake Allen Written by Xeric Award winner Neil Kleid. In the 1930's, life in Brooklyn was murder. “Jewish gangster" isn't a term you hear much in post-Holocaust society ... but back when the Dodgers played in the East, and licorice cost a penny a bag, Brooklyn corners were lousy with semitic young toughs looking for adventure and excitement — none more so than in Brownsville. Follow the intertwined lives of Allie Tanennbaum, Abe Reles, and scores of hoods organized by Louis Lepke Buchalter into the deadliest hit operation in Mafia history, "Murder, Inc.", as they escape the mean streets and lonely tenements of East New York, and make themselves into the most dangerous men in America, only to eventually send their best friends and closest allies up the river. MATURE THEMES HC, 6x9, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $18.95 DUNGEON TWILIGHT VOLUME 1: DRAGON CEMETERY GN by Joann Sfar & Lewis Trondheim The planet Terra Amata, on which Dungeon resides, has stopped turning. On one side, total darkness and absolute coldness. On the other side is a searing desert and eternal day. The survivors live on a thin slice of earth where day and night meet known as "Twilight." Marvin leaves this third facet of the Dungeon world to go on a long trek to the legendary cemetery of dragons. SC, 6x9, 96pgs, FC SRP: $14.95 DUNGEON TP'S by Lewis Trondheim & Joann Sfar Dungeon, a mighty castle filled with monsters, trolls, and goblins is kept by a wily bird, the Dungeon Keeper, and is the object of desire of many an uncouth and disgusting form of life (and afterlife). VOL. 1—SC, 7x9, 96pgs, FC SRP: $14.95 VOL. 2 (DEC042731)—SC, 6x9, 96pgs, FC SRP: $14.95 DUNGEON — THE EARLY YEARS VOLUME 1: THE NIGHT SHIRT GN by Lewis Trodheim & Joann Sfar Fun, adventure, suspense, and wry satire! In this first story of the Early Years, you will see the Keeper barely an adult, and leaving his family to go find fortune in a time of chaos and darkness. (JUN053082) SC, 6x9, 96pgs, FC SRP: $14.95 RAPTORS VOLUME 1-4 PACK The saga of brother and sister vampires wreaking revenge on the established order. A best-seller with stunning fully painted art! Normally $10.95 per book, now each just $5.50! Pack (x4), HC, 9x12, FC SRP: $22.00 MISS DD VOLUME 3 GN SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 8x11, 48pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A MODEL SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL HC, 9x12, 80pgs, FC SRP: $12.50 SIZZLE #29 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: $5.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A EXTREME CURVES SC SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 8x11, 80pgs, FC SRP: $16.95 NEW DIMENSION COMICS TRANSFORMERS #1 — NEW DIMENSION COMICS EXCLUSIVE VARIANT This comic is limited to just 1,000 copies! Art by Dreamwave-era fan-favorite Don Figueroa. The front features a tribute to the classic Fantastic Four #1. The back has a large area for convention sketches. Quantities are limited. Allocations may occur. (CAUT: 4) 32pgs, FC SRP: $9.99 ODDGOD PRESS STRANGE DETECTIVE TALES: DEAD LOVE #2 Renfield's search for his missing lost love takes him down dark paths of intrigue, while the appearance of the Little Green Mafia complicates matters. Answers lead to more questions as Dracula's Renfield and Frankenstein's Igor Vorlic fight to protect the seedy monster underbelly of Hollywood in the 1950's. MATURE THEMES 48pgs, B&W (2 of 3) SRP: $3.95 ONI PRESS INC. GRAY HORSES GN by Hope Larson Noémie has left her home in France to study abroad. In Onion City there are new friends, new environments, and new loves. There are also vivid visions of life in a different time and in a different place, but more than that, of a different existence. In Noemie's sleep she's not a woman, but a horse. MATURE THEMES SC, 7x9, 112pgs, PC SRP: $14.95 LOVE AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE #5 by J. Torres & Eric Kim Time is running out for Joel. If he doesn’t make a move on Hannah soon, he’s going to lose his chance forever. But can he get over his Korean cultural hang-ups in time to make his play for the girl of his dreams? MATURE THEMES 6x9, 64pgs, B&W SRP: $5.95 LOCAL #4 by Brian Wood & Ryan Kelly The quiet peace of Missoula, Montana is broken when two estranged brothers are reunited and the definitions of what makes a "good" and "bad" sibling become blurred. In a series of violent and disturbing scenes, poor Megan McKeenan plays an unwilling witness to the ultimate in family breakdowns. MATURE THEMES 32pgs, B&W (4 of 12) SRP: $2.99 QUEEN & COUNTRY: DECLASSIFIED VOLUME 2 TP by Greg Rucka & Rick Burchett Tom Wallace was the confident and poised Head of Section in the first six volumes of the critically acclaimed Queen & Country series, but that wasn't always the case. Declassified looks back at his first days as an agent when he was sent to Hong Kong to investigate the murder of a British National. MATURE THEMES SC, 96pgs, B&W SRP: $8.95 SHARKNIFE VOLUME 1 GN—2ND EDITION by Corey Lewis Sharknife, one of the indy comics breakout hits of 2005, is back in print and sporting a sweet new cover! Caesar Hallelujah looks like an ordinary busboy, but in reality he’s the fortune cookie-chomping red rocket hero Sharknife! Thrill to his first set of adventures! MATURE THEMES SC, 5x8, 136pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A PENG ONE-SHOT by Corey S. Lewis & Brandon Graham Welcome to the world of professional kickball! You know, kickball — it’s like baseball only with kicking and there’s nobody better at it than Rocky Hallelujah! But when Rocky is faced with the biggest game of his career is he up for the challenge? MATURE THEMES 64pgs, B&W SRP: $5.95 STAR OF THE MONTH LOVE AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE #3 by J. Torres & Eric Kim It was a long, cold winter on the Korean peninsula, but spring is finally here! The air is getting warmer, the birds are chirping, and the flowers are in bloom. Could the winter of Joel's discontent finally be over? With Hannah working with him, things are definitely looking up! (MAR053073) MATURE THEMES SC, 72pgs, B&W SRP: $6.95 ********************************************************************** LOST AT SEA GN by Bryan Lee O’Malley The critically lauded debut graphic novel from Bryan Lee O’Malley returns to print with a brand new cover! Raleigh doesn't have a soul. A cat stole it. Or that's what she'd tell people if she told people anything. How did such a shy, weird girl end up in a car with three hooligans on a cross-country trip? MATURE THEMES SC, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $11.95 STARS OF THE MONTH ARMAGEDDON & SON GN by John Layman & Dave Dumeer Welcome to the world of intenational intrigue, Doon Feeney, courtesy of your long lost dad — an evil spy with plans to destroy the world. Yesterday, your biggest problem was how to pay for a pizza. Today, you're defending against assassins, and trying to prevent a nuclear apocalypse! (AUG053058) MATURE THEMES SC, 96pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 QUEEN & COUNTRY DECLASSIFIED VOLUME 1 TP by Greg Rucka & Brian Hurtt; cover by Scott Morse In the mid-1980s, Crocker wasn't the decisive and cantankerous head of section he is today. Back then he was just a young agent whose future in the espionage business was about to be sealed tighter than Lenin's tomb. (STAR19168) MATURE THEMES SC, 96pgs, B&W SRP: $8.95 ********************************************************************** ALISON DARE: LITTLE MISS ADVENTURES TP'S by J. Torres & J. Bone Alison Dare is the 12-year-old daughter of archeologist/adventurer the Blue Scarab. A craving for danger is in her blood. Despite strict rules at her school, Alison and her best pals — Wendy and Dot — somehow manage to get into adventures that rival those of Alison's globetrotting, planet-saving father. VOL 1—SC, 104pgs, B&W SRP: $8.95 VOL 2 (JUN053099)—SC, 120pgs, B&W SRP: $11.95 PANTHEON BOOKS A SCANNER DARKLY GN A haunting graphic version of the best-selling novel, composed entirely of stills from the animated motion picture starring Keanu Reeves, scheduled for release in 2006. Bob Arctor is a dealer of the lethally addictive drug Substance D. Fred is the police agent assigned to tail and eventually bust him. To do so, Fred takes on the identity of a drug dealer named Bob Arctor. And since Substance D — which Arctor takes in massive doses — gradually splits the user's brain into two distinct, combative entities, Fred doesn't realize he is narcing on himself. (CAUT: 4) SC, 6x9, 208pgs, FC SRP: $15.95 PAPERCUTZ ZORRO #10 by Don McGregor & Sidney Lima Zorro and Eulalia Bandini ride up on an amazing sight: Sandy McBain's gigantic hot air balloon in the remote Yellowstone wilderness. And suddenly the fantastic flying contraption with a fierce Dragon painted on it spurts flame! In a one-of-a-kind display of horsemanship and skill with the whip, Zorro attempts to halt the flame-breathing dragon, only to be ripped off his trusted stallion, Tornado, and dragged across the rugged terrain! 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.95 ZORRO VOLUME 3 by Don McGregor & Sidney Lima Zorro and Eulalia Bandini come across a badly battered widow as they pass through the sulfurous landscape of boiling mud fumaroles and seething cauldrons. A Plainsman known as Lockspur preys on widows in this thunderous wasteland, and he plans to leave Zorro here as choice remains for circling vultures. HC—HC, 96pgs, FC SRP: $12.95 SC—SC, 96pgs, FC SRP: $7.95 PENNY FARTHING PRESS HEROBEAR AND DECOY: FIELD TRIP — THE COMPLETE CONVENTION EDITION by Mike Kunkel & Courtney Huddleston Originally produced for the 2004 San-Diego Comic-Con International, Field Trip is now available for 300 lucky fans! This special issue compiles the Field Trip story in its entirety, along with rough sketches, and white covers for a do-it-yourself look. No two covers will be alike! 96pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95 PUFFIN GRAPHICS THE CALL OF THE WILD PUFFIN GN by Jack London; adapted by Neil Kleid & Alex Niño Capturing all the excitement of Jack London's novel, this graphic novel is the story of Buck, a dog born to luxury that is betrayed and sold as a sled dog in the frozen Yukon. Buck, however, is stronger than anyone realizes, and he escapes captivity to become the leader of a wolf pack. (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops. SC, 5 x 8, 176pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 DRACULA PUFFIN GN by Bram Stoker; adapted by Gary Reed & Becky Cloonan Capturing the horror of Bram Stoker's novel, this graphic novel depicts Jonathan Harker's descent into Castle Dracula. Harker is soon risking his own life to rescue his wife, Mina, and other souls who are in thrall to the evil Count Dracula! (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops. SC, 5 x 8, 176pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 RADIO COMIX FURRLOUGH #157 by Various Your only monthly source for anthropomorphics! Greg Older and Style Wager bring out more high fantasy comedy and adventure in "Dragon Quest," plus the next chapter of Christina Hanson's "Ebin and May" and Rusty Haller's "Ace and Queenie." All wrapped in a fabulous cover by fantasy artist Heather Bruton. 32pgs, B&W SRP: $3.50 GENUS #76 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 REBELLION 2000 A.D. # 1473 - 1476 The UK's cult sci-fi, fantasy, and horror anthology comic celebrates 29 years of continuous weekly publication, featuring some of the best writers and artists on the planet! Future lawman Judge Dredd's hunt for serial killer The Surgeon reaches its shocking climax in "Your Beating Heart," by John Wagner (A History of Violence) and Patrick Goddard (Wardog), while a gang of Mega-City perps are out to score the ultimate takedown in "Heist" by Ian Edginton (Scarlet Traces) and Steve Yeowell (The Invisibles). Plus, the murderer is revealed in "Slaine: Carnival" by Pat Mills (Marshal Law) and Clint Langley. The Ten-Seconders' attempt to enter America becomes a damage-limitation exercise, courtesy of Rob Williams (Cla$$ War) and Mark Harrison (Durham Red). Secret agent Synnamon is trapped in a galactic conflict in "Arc of Light" by Colin Clayton, Chris Dows (Bison), and David Roach. There's more supernatural shenanigans in "Caballistics, Inc." by Gordon Rennie and Dom Reardon. And peacekeeping robots the A.B.C. Warriors are back for the final conflict with the Shadow Warriors by Pat Mills and Henry Flint (Judge Dredd vs Aliens). (CAUT: 4) #1473—Magazine, 32pgs, PC SRP: $4.10 #1474—Magazine, 32pgs, PC SRP: $4.10 #1475—Magazine, 32pgs, PC SRP: $4.10 #1476—Magazine, 32pgs, PC SRP: $4.10 JUDGE DREDD: COMPLETE CASE FILES VOLUME 2 TP by Various All of future lawman Judge Dredd’s adventures in chronological order — complete and uncut! Includes the classic stories The Cursed Earth and The Day The Law Died. (CAUT: 4) SC, 320pgs, B&W SRP: $25.99 JUDGE DREDD MEGAZINE # 240 - 242 Three new stories from the future-shocked world of Judge Dredd! "Warzone" part 1 of 4 comes to us from John Wagner and P.J. Holden. Dredd falls in with a positronic platoon in this follow-on from the hit 2000 ad saga "Mandroid." Plus, there’s a stench of death in the radlands, and it’s headed koburn’s way in part 1 of "Cursed Earth Koburn: Malachi" from Gordon Rennie & Carlos Ezquerra. Later, the Heelands Hoolie returns, and his target is Stinkin’ Billy in part 1 of Young Middenface: A Scottish Sojer" by Alan Grant and Shaun Thomas. Plus, Judge Anderson, "Charley's War" continues, and more! In issue #241, Brian Bollan is interrogated. And in issue #242, new series "Meet Darren Dead" debuts from Rob Williams & John Higgins. (CAUT: 4) #240—Magazine, 8x11, 84pgs, PC SRP: $11.99 #241—Magazine, 8x11, 84pgs, PC SRP: $11.99 #242—Magazine, 8x11, 84pgs, PC SRP: $11.99 CABALLISTICS INC. VOLUME 1: GOING UNDERGROUND TP by Gordon Rennie & Dom Reardon During WWII, Q Department was formed within the Ministry of Defence to combat Nazi occult warfare. In the 21st century, however, it has outlived its usefulness, and its funding is scrapped. Enter reclusive millionaire rock star Ethan Kostabi, who has bought up its employees and constructed a brand new outfit — Caballistics, Inc. — to investigate paranormal phenomena. (CAUT: 4) SC, 128pgs, B&W SRP: $20.00 D. R. & QUINCH: COMPLETE REBELLION EDITION TP by Moore, Delano, Davis, & Farmer Ernest Errol Quinch and Waldo ‘D.R.’ Dobbs (the ‘D.R.’ stands for ‘Diminished Responsibility’) are a pair of psychotic alien students, less interested in their college work than in the sort of thing young people like to entertain. You know, military ordnance, picking fights, and destroying entire star systems. (CAUT: 4) SC, 112pgs, B&W SRP: $16.99 RED EAGLE PUBLISHING ROBERT JORDAN'S NEW SPRING #8 by Chuck Dixon, Robert Jordan, & Mike S. Miller The search for The Dragon Reborn brings Moiraine and Lan into the very heart of the Aesdaishar Palace, and into treacherous currents that run deep with deception and intrigue. The fate of the world rests on the edge of a knife — a fate that becomes more uncertain with every friend that turns to foe. When there is no one else left to trust, Moiraine and Lan will need to find the courage to trust each other. 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.95 RIP OFF PRESS THE FREAK BROTHERS #9—NEW PRINTING Part two of the “Idiots Abroad” saga, named by The Comics Journal as one of the best 100 comic stories of the 20th Century! This issue finds our Hirsute Heroes in deep trouble, as Fat Freddy’s being chased across Europe by international terrorists disguised as football hoodlums, Freewheelin’ Frank has been captured by modern day pirates of the Caribbean, and Phineas is expecting summary execution at any moment for being an infidel in Mecca. Wild adventure and hilarious political satire, in fully painted black and white. This series, written in the mid-1980’s, is even more timely today in the face of recent events in our 21st Century world. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in the U.K. (May Purchase from U.K. Vendor) MATURE THEMES 52pgs, B&W SRP: $4.95 THE FREAK BROTHERS #10—NEW PRINTING The third and final issue in the exciting Freak Brothers’ “Idiots Abroad” saga finds Freewheelin’ Frank and (formerly) Fat Freddy shaping up to assume their new positions of authority in the worldwide organization of “Father Phineas,” head of the Fundaligionism Church and the richest man in the world. Will they be forced to assassinate their old friend, rather than see him declared Emperor of Earth? A new printing of the fully toned monochrome edition, on white stock. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in the U.K. (May Purchase from U.K. Vendor) MATURE THEMES 52pgs, B&W SRP: $4.95 THE FREAK BROTHERS #11—NEW PRINTING Featuring the “$49.95 San Francisco to New York Bus” story from the long-gone Thoroughly Ripped paperback, plus many pages of hilarious Freak funnies. Fully-toned monochrome edition. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in the U.K. (May Purchase from U.K. Vendor) MATURE THEMES 32pgs, B&W SRP: $3.95 SAF COMICS TWO WHITE WIZARDS GN by Andrés Ponce & Dario Brizuela Miza and Vester, children of the great White Wizard Drazen, are anxious to become Wizards themselves. They uncover a hidden Black Diamond, and through their inexperienced magic, catastrophically release the evil "Blackness" within. Later, they try to help their father track down a renegade wizard who is mysteriously stealing the powers of all the White Wizards. More is at stake here than any of them know. (CAUT: 4) SC, 156pgs, FC SRP: $15.95 SHANDA FANTASY ARTS ALBEDO ANTHROPOMORPHICS VOLUME 5 #3 by Steve Gallacci "MENACE FROM SPACE" — Marauding starships threaten planets on all sides. Erma Felna and her damaged ship attempt to evade hostile forces. Itzak and his crew unleash a new and terrible weapon as Doctor K finds she has all kinds of new and unwanted "friends." Albedo is the series that started anthropomorphic comic fandom, so come join the new adventures of starship fighter captain Erma Felna. 40pgs, B&W SRP: $4.99 BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO DRAWING FURRY ART by Steve Corbett Noted anthropomorphic artist Steve Corbett takes those wanting to learn on a step-by- step tutorial for complete beginners, showing many basic steps normally not found in art books. If you've ever wanted to learn to draw anthropomorphic characters but don't know how to begin, this is the book for you. 40pgs, B&W SRP: $4.99 SILENT DEVIL PRODUCTIONS DRACULA VS. KING ARTHUR #4 by Adam and Christian Beranek, Chris Moreno, Jay Fotos, & Monte Moore The hit series concludes! With the help of Merlin, King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table mount their last defense against Dracula and his army. As the battle ensues, the knights use their knowledge of vampire weaknesses to turn the tide in their favor. As day becomes night and the fate of Camelot unfolds, Evil Meets Medieval. Featuring a special wraparound cover painted by world-renowned fantasy artist Monte Moore! 64pgs, FC (4 of 4) SRP: $4.95 BUBBA SUPER SCI- FI SPECIAL #1 by Shawn Surface & Mitch Hyman So, join us as we welcome back original Bubba artist Shawn Surface as he does story and art for “The eX-Philes,” a tale of two infamous FBI agents trying to regain their positions by literally investigating the weird “goings on” in Bubba’s neck of the woods. And to round out this special Sci-Fi issue, there's a new concept featuring Bubba’s favorite superheroes... Apeman and Monkey-Boy, The Zoo Crusaders! Don’t miss this special double cover issue! 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.95 DEVIL'S PANTIES #1 by Jennie Breeden The insanely popular web comic hits the shelves! The Devil’s Panties is an autobiographic strip about little stompy girls that love comics, boots, and clubbing. But watch out, they’ll crush you if you call them cute. With the occasional cameo by Jesus, the Devil, and some pirates, what more do you need? 48pgs, B&W SRP: $4.95 SIRIUS ENTERTAINMENT POISON ELVES: DOMINION #4 by Keith Davidsen & Scott Lewis Jace, the young Elvin soldier, faces an overwhelming enemy force to rescue the captured Shadow Guard. But even if he succeeds, he may not find his friends alive! What sacrifices did they make to protect military secrets? And how will the Sanctuary Guild, the masterminds behind this doomed mission, benefit from these acceptable losses? MATURE THEMES 32pgs, B&W SRP: $3.50 POISON ELVES: LOST TALES #2 by Aaron Bordner Poison Elves: Lost Tale continues as Lusiphur and Petunia must ally themselves with Parintachin in a psychic battle against his Imp enemy, Charzin in the second installment of The Imp War! Be sure not to miss all the surprise guest appearances from Lusiphur (and Parintichin’s) criminal past. 24pgs, B&W SRP: $2.95 OH MY GOTH VERSION 2.0 TP by Voltaire Aliens, vampires, teenagers, and the Goth scene itself! Everyone becomes a target in this gigantic collection of Voltaire’s most hilarious (and offensive) stories! Collects the original Oh My Goth comic series and the Humans Suck series. (STAR15083) MATURE THEMES SC, 168pgs, B&W SRP: $23.00 SCARY GODMOTHER: WILD ABOUT HARRY TP (NEW PRINTING) by Jill Thompson When Harry's fed-up mother kicks him out of her basement, the freeloading werewolf avoids finding an apartment and a job by preying on the hospitality of his friends. But it only takes the obnoxious Harry a few hours to destroy his neighbors' good will, leaving him right back where he started. Desperate, Harry grudgingly takes a job with Bug-a- Boo's boss as a replacement monster to scare some local lumberjacks. The results are completely unexpected and nothing short of hilarious! RES. from Previews Vol. XIV #5 (MAY042693) SC, 72pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 BOOK OF DEADY VOLUME 1 TP by Voltaire & Various What do you get when the galaxy's greatest evil escapes confinement on its home world and possesses the body of a discarded teddy bear here on Earth? An adorably evil teddy bear that eats cats, chases skirts, and torments children. All of the deadly plush doll’s hilarious and offensive adventures are together in this one complete edition, featuring all of the famous and infamous guest creators such as Clive Barker, Neil Gaiman, James O'Barr, Dan Brereton, Roman Dirge, Ted Naifeh, Junko Mizuno, Gris Grimly, and many others. MATURE THEMES SC, 144pgs, B&W SRP: $19.95 SPEAKEASY COMICS ATHENA VOLTAIRE: FLIGHT OF THE FALCON #2 by Daly, Bryant, & Fidler Things go from bad to worse as Gestapo and Kempeitai agents close in! Athena stays one step ahead as she travels from Hong Kong to a hidden temple in Burma to recover an ancient artifact that could change the fate of the world. And just who are those Malay pirates? (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Germany. 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 BEOWULF #9 by Joshua Ortega & J. Bone "MORTAL COIL" (Part 1 of 2) — Beowulf makes a promise to Nicky Conrad to find the missing body of her friend, Teresa McKenna, who was tragically killed in last issue’s shocking conclusion. But is Teresa even dead? And if she’s not, then where or what exactly is she? Critically acclaimed novelist Joshua Ortega (Necromancer) teams with pencilling wizard Attila Adorjany for the first part of this disturbing arc of modern-day horror! 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 BUTTERNUT SQUASH #2 by Ramon Perez & Rob Coughler The boys are back and things are getting out of hand... literally! Feeling a need to reach a purer sense of being, Ramon hits a moral high ground swearing off pornography and wanton self-gratification! Can Ramon live on camaraderie alone and will Rob let him? Or will he find a way to get his amoral friend back in the saddle? There’s a winter wind blowing through town, and Ramon isn’t the only one feeling it’s strange effects. With the changing seasons Evan has hit a slump in his Casanova career, but a mysterious spirit guide will remind him who’s the boss. 40pgs SRP: $3.99 ELK'S RUN #6 by Fialkov, Tuazon, & Keating Trapped in the mine, their parents closing in, the kids discover the true intentions of Elk’s Ridge. There’s no turning back, as the critically acclaimed mini-series reaches it’s final act. MATURE THEMES 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 THE GRIMOIRE #10 by Chris Stone & Tom Fowler Medea tracks the Grimoire and Amandine to the Order of Blood, where an ancient evil stands between Medea and her prize. But Medea has faced this evil before. With the growing strength of the Devourer within her, she may be the best, last hope that Amandine has on its side. 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 HERO@LARGE #4 by Hogan, Treece, & Hipp What happens when the citizens of Megalotropolis are deprived of their much needed coffee fix? Two words — total chaos! Faded hero Alpha Major and rookie Super- Amazing Man must team up to save the city from a horde of caffeine obsessed zombies. Get ready for action, adventure, and a surprise ending that will fracture the Internet! 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 THE KILLERS: WAR'S END #2 by Tra, Eric Z, & Spence In the days directly following the end of World War II, Sgt. Kane and his men have caught up to their target only to find themselves gravely outmatched. As the body count rises, the purpose of the Nazi killing spree is revealed. Now it is up to the few surviving Americans to rediscover their fighting edge as the situation continues to spiral out of control. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Germany. 32pgs, FC (2 of 5) SRP: $2.99 METAL LOCUS HARD DRIVE #1 by Stephan Nilson, Steve Scott, Luis Alonso, Michael Laurendeau, &Karl Waller (cover) Charlie and Cliff team up with Hermes, a high tech courier, who is on the run as every corporation wants to get a hold of the information inside his skull. The three of them must make their way from Chicago to Detroit to deliver the information, but what happens when the program in Hermes head doesn’t want to make it to its destination? 32pgs, FC (1 of 4) SRP: $2.95 OF BITTER SOULS VOLUME 1 TP by Satterlee, Breyfogle, & Kowalczyk Collecting the first six issues of the smash hit, with a slew of extras. Included are: pin-ups by Dick Giordano, Mike Oeming, and Norm Breyfogle; a short story by Brian Augustyn; character sketches; e-mail correspondence between creators; and more. The book features a foreword by legendary writer, Mark Waid, and an afterward by Alan Grant. SC, 192pgs, FC SRP: $15.99 PHANTOM JACK: THE NOWHERE MAN AGENDA #2 by San Giacomo & Andy Belanger Jack Baxter's former best friend Vinnie, The Nowhere Man, has the same invisibility powers as Phantom Jack, increased a hundredfold. As seen in issue one, he has something else: Jack's former girlfriend, Alexis. Vinnie offers Jack a simple trade — his liver for his lover. Now Jack must figure out how to convince Vinnie that he is willing to surrender his liver and free Alexis. Once again, he seeks the help of the only other invisible person in the world, the beautiful agent of miscellaneous, Madison Blue. 32pgs, FC (2 of 3) SRP: $2.99 SHELTER GN by Marie P. Croall, & Aleksandar Sotirovski Shelter is a supernatural thriller about personal responsibility and the roles we force upon ourselves. It’s the story of Katie Walker, a woman whose near-perfect life gets turned upside down when her dormant magical power asserts itself in a brutal, violent moment. MATURE THEMES SC, 144pgs, B&W SRP: $12.99 SHOTGUN WEDDING #2 by Marc Bryant & Jason King Crashed initiation ceremonies, sabotaged trucking heists, mobsters in concrete tuxedos! Cam and Julia’s plan to force a divorce from their crime families is moving right along. Or is it? The parties who set them up are getting tired of waiting for the newlyweds to play ball and may just go ahead and whack them, if Cam and Julia don’t kill each other first! 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 SILENT GHOST #2 by Singley, Do, & Weldele Kung Fu Master Qin is joined by Ronin Toshiro in his quest to defeat the criminal Vaijian Confederacy. As Qin and Toshiro battle their way closer to the Triptika, we learn more about young Aki’s role with Master Qin. Can she be the key to defeating Jaing’s sect? Toshiro isn’t going to wait to find out! 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 SMOKE AND MIRROR #6 by Satterlee, Breyfogle, & Kindzierski The present is askew as Luke returns from saving Miss Mirrors in the Golden Age. Now Luke needs Zoe to help him return to the past. He has to talk Zoe into helping him make sure that Miss Mirrors dies when she is meant to... which means Zoe has to help to make sure her own family lives no more. 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 SPELLGAME #6 by Mishkin, Perez, They keep telling John Dodge to choose sides in a magical war between good and evil. But just about every sorcerer he’s met so far has been bad to the bone. So where exactly are the good guys, and what’s been keeping them out of the fray? The answers are waiting in the desert outside of Vegas, at the mysterious Lost Branch Ranch. 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 STRANGEWAYS #4 by Maxwell, Guaragna & Steve Lieber (cover) Murder Moon comes to its shattering conclusion! Collins races back to Silver Branch only to find the town under attack by the Wolf, with lone survivors taking shots at anything that moves, including him. Armed only with a shotgun and a sack full of silver coins, Collins has to leap into the slavering jaws of the beast if he’s to save Webster... or himself. MATURE THEMES 32pgs, B&W SRP: $2.50 SUPER CRAZY TNT BLAST VOLUME 1 TP by Various The Magnate has come to Earth for one thing... power. The Earths' mightiest heroes unite to try and defeat this intergalactic menace and stop him before he takes over the planet. There’s one more problem — all of Earth’s villains have joined the Magnate and his minions in the quest for global power. Can Earth’s heroes survive the ultimate super-hero Alamo? SC, 144pgs, FC SRP: $14.99 STARLINE MULTIMEDIA INC CENTRAL CITY: BURNING TRUTH SPECIAL EDITION TP by SAYA The last bastion of true Japanese civilization, Central City, rises from the ashes of a burnt metropolis after the third world war. Lurking in the shadows of the far-reaching city towers are Disposers and their prey, playing a never-ending game of kill or be killed. Unearthly beautiful Kaede knows this game well, pushing himself as he mounts a search for the murderer of his adoptive father, and keys to his own mysterious past. MATURE THEMES SC, 6x8, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $10.95 SUPER REAL GRAPHICS SUPER REAL #2 by Jason Martin The cast of our comic book reality show meet, and things get crazy! Meanwhile, the suits in control are revealed, and you won’t believe some of the faces behind the scenes. It’s an issue full of shocks, surprises, sex, and drugs! All leading up to the genetic enhancements, nano-skin-suits, and production of the show! MATURE THEMES 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.25 360ep Inc. ADVENT RISING: ROCK THE PLANET #4 ROCK FIGHT by Mustard, Jemas, Worley, Richards, Crisotomo, De Lara, & Bowland Gideon’s plan to save Vox helps him win back the Boomers, but puts him in direct conflict with his brother — in a mid-air battle that’s not be missed! 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.25 ADVENT RISING: ROCK THE PLANET #5 PURPLE REIGN by Mustard, Jemas, Worley, Richards, Crisotomo, De Lara, & Bowland Tensions reach their boiling point as Ethan is charged with closing the noose on Gideon's outlaw friends. The Wyeth brothers go toe-to-toe in order to stand up for what each believes is right in this final chapter of "Rock the Planet." 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.25 TITAN PUBLISHING STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION — COMICS CLASSICS VOLUME 2: THE BATTLE WITHIN TP by David & Fry Collects Star Trek: The Next Generation #7-12.Featuring bonus interviews with Jonathan Frakes (Commander Riker) and Marina Sirtis (Deanna Troi), never before seen in the U.S.! (CAUT: 4) SC, 160pgs, FC SRP: $19.95 THE REAL GHOSTBUSTERS VOLUME 2: WHO YOU GONNA CALL TP by Abnett & Williams Collects stories from Marvel’s The Real Ghostbusters UK. This is the second in a brand new series of ghoulish Ghostbusters stories, bringing all the zany fun of the cartoon to the digest-sized page! Featuring never-before-collected strips from creators including Dan Abnett (Majestic) and Anthony Williams (2000 AD)! (CAUT: 4) SC, 5x8, 96pgs, FC SRP: $8.95 TRANSFORMERS: PERCHANCE TO DREAM TP by Furman & Wildman Collects Transformers: UK black and white material from #255-260, 230-231, 232-233, 241-242, 287-289. The fifth title in the series of black and white digest-sized books from Titan. Perchance to Dream transforms the Autobot Nightbeat into a Chandler-esque private eye! (CAUT: 4) SC, 5x8, 80pgs, B&W SRP: $7.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A TRANSFORMERS GN'S by Simon Furman, Andrew Wildman, & Various A new series of manga-sized black and white digest-sized books from Titan featuring U.K. stories that have never been collected! From a battle with a matrix-powered harbinger of destruction, to the truth about what exactly lurks in the Cybertronian underworld, Aspects of Evil and Way of the Warrior features work from a stellar cast of UK creators that appeared in issues #223-227, #235-236, #240, #245-247, and #251-254 or Transformers UK edition. (CAUT: 4) ASPECTS OF EVIL—SC, 5x 8, 80pgs, B&W SRP: $7.95 WAY OF THE WARRIOR—SC, 5x8, 80pgs, B&W SRP: $7.95 WALLACE & GROMIT: A PIER TOO FAR SC by Abnett & Hansen Curse of the Were-Rabbit stars Wallace and Gromit take a vacation in their fourth original comic strip adventure! At the beach, Wallace decides to save a run-down pier by staging a talent contest. Can his inventive wizardry compete with the suspicious entertainment complex on the other side of the bay? (CAUT: 4) SC, 9x12, 48pgs, FC SRP: $8.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A WALLACE & GROMIT SC'S by Ian Rimmer & Jimmy Hansen From Aardman Animation, the Academy Award-winning creators of Chicken Run! In this first story, Catch of the Day, Wallace faces skullduggery from a rival at a fishing competition. What sinister mystery lies behind Albert Plunger's amazing success with fish? In The Whippet Vanishes, Wallace & Gromit turn pet detectives, on the trail of a missing prize pooch. Dark deeds, dog leads and garden gnomes... there's nothing elementary about this mystery! And finally, when Wallace is forced to take over the running of a local soccer club in Bootiful Game, he uses his inventive skills to set it on the road to glory. But sabotage and subterfuge may foul the duo’s dreams of success! (CAUT: 4) CATCH OF THE DAY SC—SC, 9x12, FC SRP: $8.95 WHIPPET VANISHES SC—SC, 9x12, FC SRP: $8.95 BOOTIFUL GAMES SC—SC, 9x12, 48pgs, FC SRP: $8.95 TOKYOPOP WARCRAFT VOLUME 2 by Richard A. Knaak & Kim Jae-Hwan In their continuing quest to combat the onslaught of the scourge, Anveena and Kalec travel with Tyri’s assistance to Aerie Peak in the hopes that a dwarf there will be able to remove the magical circles around their necks. Yet evil conspires against them as they are attacked mid-flight by a huge frost wyrm. Deadly confrontations follow, and in a particularly fierce battle Kalec can only watch in horror as Anveena is abducted by an evil figure! Our heroes’ fates lie in a dangerous balance in the fourth, exciting volume of Warcraft! SC, 5x7, B&W $9.99 THE ABANDONED VOLUME 1 by Ross Campbell Big-hearted volunteer worker by day, unruly rocker by night, Rylie is one of the most-liked residents in the small island-town of Buffalora. When she sets her sights on Naomi, the new girl in town, love is definitely in the air. Unfortunately for Rylie, so is a storm, the kind in which nothing good ever happens... Suddenly everyone aged 23 and older diesâ”and quickly rises from the dead! These flesh-craving zombies seek out the last remnants of youth and hope for society. With death in the air and love on their minds, Rylie and Naomi must make their way through the vast swamplands to salvation... SC, 5x7, B&W $9.99 BATTLE CLUB VOLUME 1 by Yuji Shiozaki The school of hard knocks has just gotten an extreme makeover! When Mokichi arrives at his new school, he makes more than just a little ruckus. Not only does this battle-challenged boy get beaten and thrown around, he is humiliated before the entire school! Whatâ™s a dude to do? Join the wrestling club! Yuji Shiozaki, creator of the action-packed Battle Vixens, has delivered another knockout, battle-charged manga series that will have reader flipping and flying over the nonstop action. SC, 5x7, B&W $9.99 GACCHA GACHA VOLUME 1 by Yutaka Tachibana Yuri and Motoko are friends. Yuri has a crush on Yabe, but Yabe’s decided the only girl he will ever seriously date is Motoko. But she doesn’t want to have anything to do with him. Or is she secretly harboring a crush on him, too? Hirao and Yabe were both members of the Kendo team years ago, when Yabe was the undisputed strongest. Then something happened and Yabe’s life took a 180 degree turn. Hirao now resents Yabe’s playful flirting with Yuri, and is doing his best to protect her. Meanwhile, the attention of all three is having lots of unwanted side effects for Yuri. Will the four ever get this mess straightened out? And what is the event that happened a year ago between Motoko, Yabe and Hirao that only Yuri seems unaware of? Only Time will tell SC, 5x7, B&W $9.99 LAST FANTASY VOLUME 1 by Writer Gang & Yong-Wan Kwon Tian and Drei von Richenstein, two unlikely heroes, embark on an adventure filled with excitement, intrigue, and comic relief. Their adventures are complicated by the fact that they have a knack for making allies into new enemies. A mysterious hooded skeleton promises an enthralling adventure. Whether this hooded stranger is a foe or friend will only be revealed with the passage of time! SC, 5x7, B&W $9.99 MADE IN HEAVEN: KAZEMICHI by Ami Sakurai & Yukari Yashiki After a near-fatal car accident, surgeons rebuilt Reiji with prosthetic parts and renamed him Himejima Kazemichi. It was a second chance at life...but there was no guarantee that his new body would last. As his artificial heart runs down, Kazemichi embarks on a journey to discover what his life really means, and live–and love–to the fullest. Along the way, he uncovers dark secrets about his past...including the organization that was responsible for resurrecting him... SC, 5x7, B&W $9.99 NEVER GIVE UP VOLUME 1 by Hiromu Mutou Kiri Minase’s model dad passed on stunning male looks to his only child... unfortunately, Kiri’s a girl! Tohya Enishi is the love of her life. In order to protect her Tohya as he enters the world of male modeling, Kiri becomes a male model herself. Things get complicated when others start to fall for Kiri and her male alter ego! SC, 5x7, B&W $9.99 SOMEDAY’S DREAMERS VOLUME 1 by Norie Yamada & Kumichi Yoshizuki Yume Kikuchi wants to follow in her mother’s footsteps and become a Magic User in the worst way! Yume innocently uses her magic to help the people she encounters– soccer players, the wrongly incarcerated, or two young lovers wanting to see the moon on a cloudy night. And you can bet that Yume’s magic leads to new adventures–and a few mishaps! SC, 5x7, B&W $9.99 I LUV HALLOWEEN VOLUME 2 by Keith Giffen & Ben Roman All your twisted favorites are back! This time with more friends and more ghoulish Halloween adventures. But what’s this, the town has been over run with Zombies? How will this effect the trick-or-treating? SC, 5x7, B&W $9.99 GRAVITATION by Maki Murakami Energetic teenager Shuichi Shindo is the lead singer and songwriter for the smash-hit pop band, Bad Luck. He recently moved in with his older lover, Eiri Yuki, the handsome, sophisticated, and uber-famous romance novelist. Nothing goes smoothly for Shuichi, however. Yuki is inexplicably cold and cruel toward him, more so than usual; he can’t come up with new lyrics, due to a bad case of writer’s block; and he’s entered, totally unprepared, into a nationally televised concert contest with Bad Luck’s rival band. In this often touching, frequently hilarious novel based on the popular manga and anime, Gravitation is about two lovers who defy all the odds. SC, 5x7, B&W $7.99 AI YORI AOSHI VOLUME 12 by Kou Fumizuki When friends Natsuki and Chizuru go over to Chika’s house for a study session, they end up helping out with some chores around the house. After cleaning cleaning the large bathroom, they take advantage of the big tub to soak in a refreashign bath. But before they get dressed, Kaoru arrives on the scene — and sees them all naked. Studying was never this fun. SC, 5x7, B&W $9.99 BECK: MONGOLIAN CHOP SQUAD VOLUME 3 by Harold Sakuishi As Koyuki’s fondness of Maho grows, so does the tension between him and Hyodo, the class bully. When the two scuffle, Koyuki doesn’t seem to stand a chance in the ensuing melee. As Beck’s gig approaches, Ryusuke unveils his latest six-string: Lucille, a bullet-holed guitar. Before showtime, Ryusuke tries to apologize to Koyuki for being dishonest. Meanwhile, two Beck fans visit New York and encounter a dog that looks like Ryusuke’s dog. SC, 5x7, B&W $9.99 BLAZIN’ BARRELS VOLUME 4 by Min-Seo Park The Wild West has become wilder. The Manson gang continues on their rampage, and raid a small Indian village. Sting and the Indian chief are close acquaintances, go figure! Sting, Kiske, and Leanne McDuff befriend an Indian warrior and setoff for the Manson gang hideout. On the way, they encounter someone from Leanne’s past. Are they finally ready for the final showdown against the Manson gang in the new Wild West? SC, 5x7, B&W $9.99 DRAGON KNIGHTS VOLUME 22 By Mineko Ohkami Cesia vows to find Rath’s spirit a corporeal body, and transports her and the Knights to the western continent of Dusis. In confusion, Gil travels to Dragon Castle to find out once and for all if his memories are false or real. A mysterious “acquaintance” appears before Bierrez and Gil. Who is this important “acquaintance?” Now, their mission and their lives are in jeopardy! SC, 5x7, B&W $9.99 FAERIES’ LANDING VOLUME 12 by You Hyun Fanta and Ryang travel back in time. Fanta wants to see how her parents met, how their relationship led to her birth, and finally, why her mother resents her past and her children. While in the past, Fanta and Ryang manage to run into a younger Sindo, Fanta’s father. As they get to know him, Fanta begins to learn there is a mystery behind her parents’ meeting . . . SC, 5x7, B&W $9.99 GIRLS BRAVO VOLUME 3 by MARIO KANEDA Meet Risa, Fukuyama’s younger sister and one dedicated troublemaker. To make matters worse, for Miharu at least, she believes that Yukinari is her “destiny” Risa will stop at nothing to jeopardize Miharu and Yukinari’s relationship. Thankfully, the couple has insightful friends like Kirie to help undo Risa’s mischief but will her efforts be enough against Risa’s chaos? SC, 5x7, B&W $9.99 KAMICHAMA KARIN VOLUME 3 by Koge-Donbo After prancing around in a sumo suit all day, Karin (against Kazune’s wishes) dances the night away with Kirika at a bonfire. He swoons her and secretly takes her ring Karin in search of her ring, finds out Himeka has a crush. A trip to the hot springs boils into a heated competition between Kazune and Kirio! Kazune pleads with Michiru to keep his secret away from Karin. What could his secret be? Kirio’s ring starts to act weird, so Kazune knows something is up. SC, 5x7, B&W $9.99 PITA TEN OFFICIAL FAN BOOK VOLUME 2 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, B&W $9.99 PSYCHIC ACADEMY VOLUME 11 by Katsu Aki Dr. Watabe confronts Mew in a fight to the finish. In the intense psychedelic fight, Mew gains her memory and losses control of reality. In the midst of turmoil, Tokimitsu challenges Ai in their ongoing aura fight. In the aftermath of the battle, Ai finds his ultimate purpose and loses Mew forever. Zerodyme and Ai must continue their mission against all odds. SC, 5x7, B&W $9.99 RAVE MASTER VOLUME 19 by HIRO MASHIMA A hot new manga in the mosh-pit of Rave Masters. Let launches a death match against Jegan. Haru and Friends face Deep Snow, the newest member of Oracion Six. Facing a death sentence, Haru and Friends flee the battle! A mysterious figure appears as they run from Deep Snow and his goons. Why does this person help Haru and the others? Does this figure want a piece of Deep Snow? It seems this battle with Deep Snow is going to warm-up literally! SC, 5x7, B&W $9.99 SAIYUKI RELOAD VOLUME 3 by Kazuya Minekura When Goku loses all ability to fight Kougaiji, Sanzo and the others show up to fight for him. Yaone and Dokugakuji aren’t sure of what to do at first, because the current Kougaiji isn’t the same Kougaiji they swore allegiance to, but eventually their loyalty helps Kougaiji overcome his brainwashing. Also, we begin to see the explanation of many of the characters past as Sanzo and company celebrate the one year anniversary of their journey west. SC, 5x7, B&W $9.99 SAMURAI CHAMPLOO VOLUME 2 by manglobe & Masaru Gotsubo When a mysterious figure begins killing samurai after samurai, Mugen and Jin volunteer to take care of this killer. They discover that the samurai killer is on a mission to collect one thousand swords, thus achieving an elite samurai status. Is this vicious killer a link to the Sunflower Samurai? SC, 5x7, B&W $9.99 SHAOLIN SISTERS: REBORN VOLUME 4 by TOSHIKI HIRANO & NARUMI KAKINOUCHI Kalin has finally awakened! Bai Wang continues on her warpath to collect all the bells of darkness. Bai Wang comes face to face with Julin in a final showdown. What is the outcome of this pivotal bout? The sisters must learn to fight as one in order to defeat Bai Wang. SC, 5x7, B&W $9.99 SNOW DROP VOLUME 12 by Choi Kyung-ah Everything good must come to an end...and, alas, the final volume of Snow Drop is upon us. Will So-Na end up with Hae-Gi? Will Sun-Mi ever find contentment? And will Ha-Da and Ko-Mo live happily ever after? Find out all this and more in the thrilling conclusion of Snow Drop, the series that Entertainment Weekly called "teen angst at its soapy best! " SC, 5x7, B&W $9.99 SUIKODEN III VOLUME 9 by Aki Shimizu Franz, the bug-soldier leader, is arrested and sentenced. A big battle ensues between Zexen and Grasslanders versus the encroaching Harmonians. In the midst of the battle, Hugo comes face to face with Luke at last! The two groups go up against an unknown, but it’s certain to end in a disastrous battle whose outcome hangs on Hugo’s actions. Just like The Water Margin...? Well, not exactly, but fun nonetheless. SC, 5x7, B&W $9.99 TELEPATHIC WANDERERS VOLUME 2 by Yasutaka Tsutsui & Sayaka Yamazaki Nanase flees with Norio to a big city in order to hide. Henry, a telekinetic, chooses Nanase as his new master because of her superior power. So with Henry’s help, Nanase murders the predatory Mr. Nishio. On a ship headed to Hokkaido, a cop witnesses Henry retrieving a murdered girl’s body. Nanase will have to ask another onboard psychic for help... SC, 5x7, B&W $9.99 TSUKUYOMI: MOON PHASE VOLUME 2 by Keitaro Arima After two weeks of doing choirs in Kouhei’s Grandfather’s antique shop, Hazuki asks him for a taste of blood. Not taking rejection lightly, Hazuki furiously prowls the streets for a victim to suck on. Her blood thirst leads to a chain reaction of ill-fated events. Can Hazuki live without using her magic on others? SC, 5x7, B&W $9.99 VAMPIRE GAME VOLUME 14 by JUDAL The pieces are in place as the players ready themselves for their final moves in this no-limit game. At stake is the throne of Pheliosta, as well as the livelihood of our favorite princess, Ishtar. Illsaide is questioning his loyalties toward Falan! And, heâ™s strong enough to tip the scale in favor of whomever he aligns with, but will he choose Ishtar or Lassen? SC, 5x7, B&W $9.99 LOVE MODE VOLUME 2 by Yuki Shimizu With Takamiya and Izumi off having fun, what’s Reiji supposed to do? His gay escort business is booming but money can’t keep him warm on cold winter nights. After leaving his cheating girlfriend, Reiji takes in Naoya, a cute high school boy with a troubled past. Between this budding romance and sizzling Christmas Eve fireworks between Takamiya and Izumi, the passion is really heating up! SC, 5x7, B&W $9.99 AI YORI AOSHI GNS by Kou Fumizuki On his way home from school one day, Kaoru Hanabishi runs into a young woman in traditional Japanese clothing. She is very lost, and he ends up helping her in her search to find someone. Having failed in their quest, the two retire to Kaoru's apartment, where they find out that he was the one she was looking for all along. Her name is Aoi Sakuraba and she has come to be his wife! MATURE THEMES VOL. 1—SC, 5x7, B&W (OCT032700) SRP: $9.99 VOL. 3—SC, 5x7, B&W (FEB042638) SRP: $9.99 VOL. 4—SC, 5x7, B&W (APR042885) SRP: $9.99 VOL. 5—SC, 5x7, B&W (JUN042781) SRP: $9.99 VOL. 6—SC, 5x7, B&W (AUG042954) SRP: $9.99 VOL. 7—SC, 5x7, B&W (OCT042951) SRP: $9.99 VOL. 8—SC, 5x7, B&W (DEC042821) SRP: $9.99 BECK MONGOLIAN CHOP SQUAD VOL 1 GN (OF 19) by Harold Sakuishi Forteen-year-old Yukio Tanaka is one heck of a boring guy. He has no hobbies, a weak taste in music, and only a small vestige of a personality. His shy and somewhat neurotic personality makes him his own worst enemy. Little does he know that his life will be forever changed when he meets Ryusuke Minami, a wild and unpredictable 16-year-old fresh from America. Ryusuke happens to be in a band named after his Frankenstein-like patched dog, Beck, and his rock ’n’ roll dreams are about to take off! (APR053101) SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (1 of 19) SRP: $9.99 FAERIES LANDING GNS by You Hyun A chance encounter with a mysterious character named Goodfellow leads Ryang to a town called Fairies Landing. Here, Ryang meets Fanta, a fairy who wants nothing more than to stay with him in the human world. Living with a fairy can be especially trying, but also a blessing as Fanta helps Ryang resolve his rocky relationships with women. VOL. 1—SC, 5x7, B&W (FEB042649) SRP: $9.99 VOL. 2—SC, 5x7, B&W (FEB042650) SRP: $9.99 VOL. 3—SC, 5x7, B&W (FEB042651) SRP: $9.99 VOL. 4—SC, 5x7, B&W (APR042900) SRP: $9.99 VOL. 5—SC, 5x7, B&W (JUN042792) SRP: $9.99 VOL. 6—SC, 5x7, B&W (AUG042961) SRP: $9.99 VOL. 7—SC, 5x7, B&W (OCT042962) SRP: $9.99 VOL. 8—SC, 5x7, B&W (DEC042831) SRP: $9.99 VOL. 9—SC, 5x7, B&W (MAR053145) SRP: $9.99 GIRLS BRAVO VOL 1 GN (OF 10) Meet Yukinari Sasaki, and average high school boy who has extreme gynophobia- and an allergic reaction when girls touch him. One day he befriends an alien named Miharu, who comes from a planet that houses only women. Remarkably, Yukinari is able to touch Miharu without breaking into a sweat. He returns to his own world, accompanied by Miharu, but shortly thereafter, other girls follow them to his world... and his life turns into a one big mess. Rating: T (JUN053171) SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (1 of 10) SRP: $9.99 KAMICHAMA KARIN VOL 1 GN (OF 6) Karin is an average girl... at best. She's not good at sports and gets terrible grades. On top of all that, her parents are dead and her beloved cat Shi-chan just died, too. She is miserable...but everything is about to change. Little does Karin know that her mother's ring has the power to make her a goddess! Rating: Y (JUN053172) SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (1 of 6) SRP: $9.99 PITA TEN OFFICIAL FAN BOOK VOL 1 GN Author: 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! (AUG053129) SC, 5x7, 176pgs, B&W (1 of 3) SRP: $9.99 PITA TEN GNS by Koge Donbo From the creator of Digi Charat! Sugarcoated cotton candy for the Otaku brain! Misha has just moved in next door to Kotarou Higuchi and swears she will protect him at all costs. Unfortunately, she's not too familiar with the ordinary world, as she is an angel who has lived in Heaven until recently. She has no idea how things work on Earth and ends up causing more trouble! VOL. 1—SC, 5x7, b&w (OCT032734) SRP: $9.99 VOL. 2—SC, 5x7, b&w (DEC032700) SRP: $9.99 VOL. 3—SC, 5x7, b&w (FEB042670) SRP: $9.99 VOL. 5—SC, 5x7, b&w (JUN042780) SRP: $9.99 VOL. 6—SC, 5x7, b&w (AUG042973) SRP: $9.99 VOL. 7—SC, 5x7, b&w (OCT042976) SRP: $9.99 VOL. 8—SC, 5x7, b&w (DEC042843) SRP: $9.99 PSYCHIC ACADEMY GNS From the creator of the best selling series Escaflowne! Ai Shiomi is pushed into attending the Psychic Academy, a place of learning for psychically gifted students. Not only must he live up to his older brother's heroic reputation as “The Man Who Stopped the Evil Lord,” but he must also deal with the fact that his brother is now a teacher at the academy! VOL. 1—SC, 5x7, b&w (DEC032701) SRP: $9.99 VOL. 3—SC, 5x7, b&w (APR042920) SRP: $9.99 RAVE MASTER GNS by Hiro Mashima For fans of Dragonball Z: A young boy and his friends set out on a fantasy adventure to save the world from evil domination! The all-powerful Dark Stone - a magical stone and ruler of the dark side - awakens after a 50-year respite. When it falls into the hands of the evil Demon Card, the world is in terrible danger. A sacred stone called Rave and its master Shiba are the only defense against the Dark Stone's evil powers. Yet, Shiba loses control over Rave when he is mortally attacked by a Demon Card assassin. With the dark side looming, a boy called Haru may be the world's single hope of revitalizing Rave and escaping the clutches of evil. VOL. 1—SC, 5x7, b&w (STAR17838) SRP: $9.99 VOL. 4—SC, 5x7, b&w (STAR19337) SRP: $9.99 VOL. 5—SC, 5x7, b&w (STAR19849) SRP: $9.99 VOL. 8—SC, 5x7, b&w (JAN042724) SRP: $9.99 VOL. 10—SC, 5x7, b&w (MAY042943) $9.99 VOL. 11—SC, 5x7, b&w (JUL043183) $9.99 VOL. 12—SC, 5x7, b&w (SEP042914) SRP: $9.99 VOL. 14—SC, 5x7, b&w (JAN052971) SRP: $9.99 VOL. 15—SC, 5x7, b&w (MAR053158) SRP: $9.99 SAIYUKI VOL 6 (OF 9) GN by Kazuya Minekura Sanzo's life is on the line. He is stranded in the desert with no way out as Goku desperately searches for a way to save Sanzo from the poison coursing through his veins. An unlikely run-in with Kougaiji offers a possible cure. If Kougaiji is defeated, Sanzo may live. But the sacrifice of Goku's sanity may be too high a price to pay. After all, if Goku saves Sanzo, who will save Goku? (OCT042981) MATURE THEMES 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (0 of 9) $9.99 SAIYUKI VOL 7 GN (OF 9) A set of twins catches our heroes by surprise and trap Goku and Hakkai in their magical gourd. When Sanzo and Gojyo set off on a journey to find the twins and free their friends, they discover that the twins are working for a mysterious figure that is due for some punishment. Will their justice be swift enough or will they have to swallow a bitter pill? (DEC042849) MATURE THEMES SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (7 of 9) SRP: $9.99 SAIYUKI VOL 8 GN (OF 9) by Kazuya Minekura Sanzo, Goku and Hakkai are out to find "God" — and Gojyo. At the same time, Gojyo climbs the seemingly endless stairway to heaven and is assailed by a very maternal monster. The gang finally catches up to Gojyo, but the battle has just begun. The war with "God" erupts as the quarrelling quartet must finally put everything behind them and focus on defeating this dangerous deity. (MAR053136) MATURE THEMES SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (8 of 9) SRP: $9.99 SAIYUKI VOL 9 GN (OF 9) by Kazuya Minekura (APR053100) MATURE THEMES SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (9 of 9) SRP: $9.99 SAKURA TAISEN VOL 1 GN by Hiroi Ouji & Itsuku Masa Tokyo, 1921---after the horrific Demon War, Japan is a peaceful and prosperous place...with the occasional monstrous robot crashing around town. Not to worry; there's always a lovely young girl waiting to cut down these robots, samurai-style. Ensign Ogami, a recent Naval Academy graduate, finds himself in Tokyo, assigned to the Imperial Theater as a ticket collector. Fairly clueless, he's about to be swept away into a roiling world of robots, demons and beautiful girls in uniform. (APR053104) SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 SAMURAI CHAMPLOO VOL 1 GN 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. (AUG053126) SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (1 of 2) SRP: $9.99 SHAOLIN SISTERS REBORN VOL 1 GN (OF 4) by Narumi Kakinouchi & Toshiki Hirano From the creator of the fan favorite Vampire Princess Miyu. When Julin Misumi has a recurring dream about an age ruled by martial arts, strange things start happening. She is attacked by a mysterious bird woman, saved by a masked man and given a bell by a little bird. Now she must team up with an enigmatic man named Hitoshi Ninno, who has given her the title of Toku-Lin — and the mission of saving the world. (FEB053049) SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (1 of 4) SRP: $9.99 SUIKODEN III VOL 3 GN by Aki Shimizu In their ongoing search for the Flame Champion, Geddoe and his companions come to the village of bug users-a community that once belonged to the Grasslands. There, Aila befriends a girl who wants to hear about the Grasslands. Meanwhile, Geddoe crosses paths with a strange cat that speaks to him but what the cat says Geddoe may not want to hear! SC, 5x7, 196pg, b&w (3 of 7) (JUN042810) $9.99 SUIKODEN III VOL 4 GN (OF 9) by Aki Shimizu Deep in the forest, Chris and Nash venture to the village of the Alma Kinan clan. Once there, Chris meets the spirit medium Yun, who has the ability to see the future, and has insight into Chris and her father. However, Yun is about to be sacrificed by the Alma Kinan in order to open a sacred seal. Will Chris be able to discover what lies ahead before her past is sealed for good? SC, 5x7, 192pg, b&w (4 of 7) (AUG042980) $9.99 SUIKODEN III VOL 6 GN (OF 7) by Aki Shimizu The Grasslands and the Zexen Federation have joined forces in the face of Holy Harmonia's onslaught — but the long years of discord between the two have cast a deep shadow over their alliance. Meanwhile, in the ruins of the water of truth, a father and daughter's tearful — reunion and farewell — approaches! (FEB053067) SC, 5x7, 180pgs, B&W (6 of 7) SRP: $9.99 SUIKODEN III VOL 7 GN (OF 8) by Aki Shimizu The Grasslands troops have been losing hope and despair because they declared cease fire with the Iron-heads, but in their direst moment Hugo returns with the crest of the “Flame Champion.” Meanwhile, Chris returns from the Grasslands. She explains her quest and shows her water crest on her hand. Preparing her armor, she announces that the Zexen Federation has declared war against Harmonia. (MAY052985) SC, 5x7, 180pgs, B&W (7 of 8) SRP: $9.99 TELEPATHIC WANDERERS VOL 1 GN 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? (AUG053131) MATURE THEMES SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (1 of 4) SRP: $9.99 TONY RAIOLA DICK TRACY: LITTLE FACE by Chester Gould Reprinting classic Dick Tracy daily comic strips originally published from 6/30/41 to 9/21/41 (CAUT: 4) SC, B&W SRP: $9.50 DICK TRACY: SELBERT THE GUNMAN by Chester Gould Reprinting classic Dick Tracy daily comic strips originally published from 4/7/41 to 6/29/41 (CAUT: 4) SC, B&W SRP: $9.50 TOP SHELF PRODUCTIONS COFFEE AND DONUTS GN by Max Estes Calling a dumpster home in an unforgiving city, Jules and Dwight are down on their luck — and things are about to get much worse! Follow these stray cats as they botch an ill- fated armed robbery, dodge bullets in dark alleys, and cross paths with small-time mobsters. This frolicking sophomore graphic novel by Max Estes is a delight for all ages. SC, 5x7, 128pgs, B&W SRP: $10.00 STARS OF THE MONTH HELLO, AGAIN GN by Max Estes William is finding out that his past may not be buried as deep as he once thought. In fact, a colorful character from his past has just crawled out of the ground and is refusing to leave until William changes his ways. (JAN053035) SC, 5x6, 152pgs, B&W SRP: $10.00 SPIRAL BOUND GN by Aaron Renier With an ensemble cast straight from a box of Animal Crackers, this delightful tale of ambition, morality, and self-discovery is the first major work by extraordinary newcomer Aaron Renier. (JUN053272) SC, 10x8, 144pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95 WILL YOU STILL LOVE ME IF I WET THE BED? GN by Liz Prince Described as a mix between Jeffrey Brown and James Kochalka, Liz's comics are made up of short vignettes that capture all the cute, gross, and endearing aspects of relationships. (JUL053179) SC, 4x6, 80pgs, B&W SRP: $7.00 ********************************************************************** TREEHOUSE ANIMATION COMICS THE TRAP DOOR MAKER: A PREQUEL TO THE PHANTOM OF OPERA #2 by Pete Bregman Prior to his infamous life as "The Phantom," the disfigured genius named Erik traveled the globe as a magician and sideshow horror. His unique skills eventually earned him a job as palace architect and political assassin for the Shah of Persia. Book 2 tells of Erik's childhood, his mentor Shahab's tragedy, and the inspiration for the infamous "Iron Jungle" torture chamber. 48pgs, B&W (2 of 3) SRP: $5.99 TWOMORROWS PUBLISHING MODERN MASTERS VOLUME 6: ART ADAMS SC The newest volume of the Modern Masters series looks at the life and work of one of today’s top comic-book artists, Arthur Adams! Adams burst onto the comic book scene with the widely acclaimed Longshot mini-series in 1985 and has remained a star in the field ever since. His unique style has earned him both the Russ Manning Award and the Eisner Award, as well as a legion of fans. From super-heroes such as the X-Men, Fantastic Four, and The Authority, to pop culture icons including Godzilla, Tthe Creature from the Black Lagoon, and even Gumby, Adams’ range of work only adds to his appeal. But it is his energetic cartooning combined with his painstaking attention to fine detail that truly amazes his fans and peers alike. Modern Masters Volume 6 features an extensive, career-spanning interview lavishly illustrated with rare and unpublished art, as well as a large sketchbook section. SC, 8x11, 128pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95 STARS OF THE MONTH MODERN MASTERS SC'S Modern Masters delves into the lives of some of the greatest artists in the comics industry. Featuring the works, times, and lives of some of the most influectional creators to tackle the four-color medium. Showcasing masters like Alan Davis, George Perez, Bruce Timm, Kevin Nolan, and Luis Garcia Lopez. VOL.1 ALAN DAVIS (STAR18345)—SC, 8x11 SRP: $12.95 VOL.2 GEORGE PEREZ (STAR20127)—SC, 8x11, 128pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95 VOL.3 BRUCE TIMM (APR042954)—SC, 8x11, 128pgs, PC SRP: $14.95 VOL.4 KEVIN NOWLAN (SEP042971)—SC, 8x11, 128pgs, PC SRP: $14.95 VOL.5 LUIS GARCIA LOPEZ—SC, 8x11, 128pgs, PC SRP: $14.95 ********************************************************************** UDON ENTERTAINMENT RIVAL SCHOOLS #2 by Rey & Erik Ko The disappearances and attacks on students continue, forcing Sakura, Batsu, Hinata and Kyosuke to team up to get to the bottom of the strange occurrences. Storm clouds seem to be forming over Taiyo High School as the action heats up and the hallways begin to rumble! COVER A: REY—48pgs, B&W SRP: $4.95 COVER B: SVEN—48pgs, B&W SRP: $4.95 STREET FIGHTER II #3 by Ken Siu-Chong, Alvin Lee, & Espen Grundetjern The towering Mexican native makes his debut as he meets with Cammy and Chun-Li to get to investigate the disappearance of two young girls from his tribe’s reservation. Meanwhile, Ryu trains under the mysterious Dhalsim, desperate to unlock the secret to Sagat’s incredible newfound strength. COVER A ALVIN LEE—32pgs, FC SRP: $2.95 COVER B MARK LEE—32pgs, FC SRP: $2.95 COVER C SVEN POWERFOIL—32pgs, FC SRP: $12.50 UDON ENTERTAINMENT CORP DARKSTALKERS: MORRIGAN & LILITH POSTER From the pages of Darkstalkers, UDON is proud to present a poster of Alvin Lee’s breathtaking cover from Darkstalkers #6 featuring fan-favorites Morrigan and Lilith! This incredible poster will make a great addition to any comic, game, or anime fan's wall! Poster, 24x36, FC SRP: $9.99 VANGUARD PRODUCTIONS OFFERED AGAIN O/A ECHOES: THE DRAWINGS OF MICHAEL W.M. KALUTA HC Echoes collects drawings from Kaluta's stellar career. This treasury presents Kaluta's most memorable characters and illustrations, with new studies and projects including motion picture, and TV work. MATURE THEMESSRP: $27.95 O/A JEFF JONES SKETCHBOOK HC The controversial Jeffrey Jones, is an evolving artist who has bridged the gaps between comics, science fiction, heroic fantasy and fine art as no other man or woman ever has. See how Jones' work has graced the covers of hundreds of sci-fi and fantasy books, movie posters, and more. MATURE THEMESSRP: $28.00 VIPER COMICS THE MIDDLEMAN VOLUME 2 #2 by Javier Grillo-Marxuach & Les McClaine When Sensei Ping is kidnapped by masked wrestlers, The Middleman and Wendy are divided and on the run. Trapped in the crossfire of an ancient blood feud, Wendy must find a way to save the life of The Middleman and release Sensei Ping from the wrestlers’ nefarious grip! 32pgs, B&W SRP: $2.95 VIZ MEDIA LLC SHONEN JUMP #40 APR. 2006 The world’s most popular manga! One of the world’s biggest comics, containing the original manga versions of some of the most popular anime ever made! Each issue includes tons of full-color information about toys, TCGs, CCGs, video games and anime, plus amazing manga stories! NARUTO: At last, it’s the final fight of the preliminaries! Who will prevail?! Yu-Gi-Oh!: Millennium World: Bakura steals the ultimate treasure! One Piece: Wanted dead or alive: Monkey D. Luffy! Yu Yu Hakusho: Shishiwakamaru versus Kuwabara!! Shaman King: In the air, all around! Shamans come falling down! Hikaru No Go: Has Hikaru blown Sai’s cover again? And someone returns to the Go club! Plus: Exclusive sneak peek of a new Shonen Jump manga series, and don’t miss all the extra Naruto and One Piece coverage. Rating: T (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 368pgs, PC SRP: $4.99 SHOJO BEAT MAY 2006 VOLUME 2 #5 VIZ Media’s monthly manga magazine, Shojo Beat, offers vast quantities of serialized shojo manga appearing in the United States for the first time. In addition to tons of beautiful artwork and compelling storylines from well-known manga creators, Shojo Beat offers quality editorial on Japanese trends, art, news, fashion, and culture, plus interviews, how-tos, and more! Shojo Beat is a hip, fun, informative read that will appeal to newbies and manga fans alike. Rating: T+ (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands Magazine, SC, 300pgs, PC SRP: $5.99 DR. SLUMP VOLUME 6 TP by Akira Toriyama Dr. Slump literally goes silent for a night when Senbei finds himself trapped in a nightmare involving poop. And the maniacal Dr. Mashirito creates the world’s strongest robot, only to learn that Arale is even stronger. Not to be outdone, he decides to attack Arale when she takes off her glasses and becomes defenseless. Rating: T (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $7.99 BLACK CAT VOLUME 1 TP by Kentaro Yabuki Train Heartnet, also known as “Black Cat,” was an infamous assassin for a secret organization called Chronos... until he abandoned that cold-blooded existence to live life on his own terms as an easygoing bounty hunter. But is Train's past as far behind him as he thinks? Rating: T+ (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 208pgs, B&W SRP: $7.99 KNIGHTS OF THE ZODIAC VOLUME 14 TP by Masami Kurumada Gods now walk the earth in human form, and not all of them are benevolent. Princess Sienna discovers this when she meets Julian Solo, who claims to be Poseidon, god of the seas. Julian believes that Sienna, the incarnation of the goddess Athena, is destined to be his bride. And his plans for their future together include a world cleansed of the human race. Rating: T (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 184pgs, B&W SRP: $7.95 NARUTO VOLUME 9 TP by Masashi Kishimoto Still in the thick of the Journeyman Ninja Selection Exams, the student ninja unleash their signature techniques as they spar in a series of one-on-one elimination matches. The heated battles bring out a new side in many of the opponents as they fight to advance to the third stage of the test and, in some cases, struggle to survive! 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 NARUTO TP'S by Masashi Kishimoto Naruto learned the truth about the spirit of the demon fox sealed within him, but it didn't change his goal to win the respect of the village by becoming the greatest ninja ever! T Rating. (CAUT: 3) VOLUME 1—SC, 5x7, B&W SRP: $7.95 VOLUME 2—SC, 5x7, B&W SRP: $7.95 VOLUME 3—SC, 5x7, B&W SRP: $7.95 VOLUME 4—SC, 5x7, B&W SRP: $7.95 VOLUME 5—SC, 5x7, 184pgs, B&W SRP: $7.95 VOLUME 6—SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $7.95 PRINCE OF TENNIS VOLUME 12 GN by Takeshi Konomi The next round of games are underway, and Seishun's Takeshi Momoshiro encounters Kiyosumi in the No. 3 Singles. Takeshi’s in for a hard day’s work, as Kiyosumi proves to be an intimidating opponent from the moment he launches his “Kohou,” which is a type of serve. Meanwhile, the Prince of Tennis Ryoma Echizen faces Yamabuki’s Jin in the No. 2 Singles. Discover the “reason” why Jin can’t possibly lose... 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 24 TP by Nobuhiro Watsuki To defeat an enemy in combat is one thing. To destroy an enemy’s spirit by striking at what he holds dearest is another. While incapacitated by the gargantuan Kujiranami of the “Six Comrades,” Enishi seizes upon the opportunity to cripple Kenshin’s resolve and will to fight, for good. If Kaoru dies, will Kenshin’s dream of a new Japan die with her? Rating: T+ (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 5x7, 208pgs, B&W SRP: $7.95 STARS OF THE MONTH RUROUNI KENSHIN TP'S by Nobuhiro Watsuki Over 140 years ago in Kyoto, with the coming of the American "Black Ships," there arose a warrior who — felling men with his blood-stained blade — gained the name Hitokiri… manslayer! His killer blade helped close the turbulent Bakumatsu era and slashed open the progressive age known as Meiji. Rating: T+ (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands VOLUME 1 (STAR20131)—SC, 5x7, B&W SRP: $7.95 VOLUME 2 (OCT032813)—SC, 5x7, B&W SRP: $7.95 VOLUME 3 (NOV032660)—SC, 5x7, B&W SRP: $7.95 VOLUME 4 (JAN042826)—SC, 5x7, B&W SRP: $7.95 VOLUME 5 (MAR042883)—SC, 5x7, B&W SRP: $7.95 VOLUME 6 (MAY043008)—SC, 5x7, B&W SRP: $7.95 ********************************************************************** WHISTLE VOLUME 10 TP by Daisuke Higuchi Josui makes it to the district finals! When Shô and the others go to scout out their future opponent, the virtually unknown Hiba, they meet team captain Shiina Tsubasa. An informal game breaks out and the key players get to test out each other’s mettle. Hiba’s defense is strong — stronger than anything Josui’s faced before. Does Josui have what it takes to becomedistrict champs? Rating: A (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $7.99 DEATH NOTE VOLUME 4 TP by Tsugumi Ohba & Takeshi Obata With two Kiras on the loose, L asks Light to join the taskforce and pose as the real Kira in order to catch the copycat. Light agrees to the plan in order to have free access to the taskforce resources. But when Light manages to contact the new Kira, he discovers that his rival is anything but as expected. Will Light escape from love unscathed? Rating: T+ (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 208pgs, B&W SRP: $7.99 HUNTER X HUNTER VOLUME 7 TP by Yoshihiro Togashi Gon and Killua are diligently studying the ways of Nen with master Wing at Heavens Arena. When Gon successfully completes the Nen teachings, he also passes the final test of the Hunter Exam. But more importantly, Hisoka has finally deigned to accept Gon’s challenge! Can Gon get close enough to pay Hisoka back for the favor on Zevil Island, or will the insane magician send Gon home in pieces? Rating: T+ (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $7.99 IS VOLUME 6 GN by Masakazu Katsura Ichitaka asks Itsuki on a date, and he is giddy that things are finally going his way. However, Iori is asked to do a photo shoot on the same day as Ichitaka and Itsuki’s date — and the photographers who are doing the shoot are the one’s who used a hidden camera to tape girls changing at school! Ichitaka is called on to help Iori. Will being second choice yet again drive Itsuki into accepting a job abroad…in Hollywood? Rating: T+ (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $7.99 STARS OF THE MONTH IS GN'S by Masakazu Katsura Shy Ichitaka has a crush on his high school classmate Iori, but ever since she posed for semi-provocative swimsuit photos in a magazine, she’s had a lot of sleazy guys hitting on her. T+ Rating. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands VOLUME 1 (JAN053079)—SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $7.99 VOLUME 2 (APR053272)—SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $7.99 VOLUME 3 (JUN053302)—SC, 184pgs, B&W SRP: $7.99 ********************************************************************** JOJO'S BIZARRE ADVENTURE VOLUME 3 TP by Hirohiko Araki Southeast Asia. Blue skies... green palms... tropical heat... and lurking horror. As our heroes pass through Singapore and Myanmar, they are attacked by the deadliest Stands yet, sadistic Stands without a single weakness. What horrors are hidden behind the names of Ebony Devil and Yellow Temperance? Then, in India, Polnareff meets the man who killed his sister. But can he avenge her death... or will he join her in the grave? Rating: T+ (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 5x7, 208pgs, B&W SRP: $7.99 ULTIMATE MUSCLE VOLUME 11 GN by Yudetamago With one No Respect victory under his belt, Kid Muscle squares off against the wrestler Hanzo. But not even the Kid’s snazziest moves have any effect against Hanzo’s sneaky style and origami-based attacks. Faced with an opponent who’s smarter than he is, will Kid Muscle simply lose the will to wrestle? Rating: T+ (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 224pgs, B&W SRP: $7.95 ALL-NEW TENCHI MUYO VOLUME 8 TP by Hitoshi Okuda The gang plays host to a mad-scientist class reunion when Sara, an underclassman from Washu's academy days, crash-lands outside the Masaki shrine. The reunion wouldn't be complete without a visit from Yume, Washu's evil rival for the title of Number One Genius Scientist in the Galaxy. And when the talk moves from fond reminisces of college life to present-day plans for galactic conquest, Tenchi and his friends have to save Washu from losing her mind... to a super-genius thief! Rating: T (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 184pgs, B&W SRP: $8.95 CASE CLOSED VOLUME 10 GN by Gosho Aoyama The husband of a diplomat is found dead in his study and Conan's on the case. But what exactly happened? Then Conan and his pals get swept up in a missing person caper at the local library. Is there a connection? Conan thinks he knows the answer but he's got more pressing things to worry about-like escaping the deadly grasp of the fiendish miscreant! Rating: T+ (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 CHEEKY ANGEL GN'S by Hiroyuki Nishimori Megumi, a nine-year-old martial arts enthusiast and all around rapscallion always wanted to be, "the manliest man on Earth." After saving a sorcerer from a group of local toughs, Megumi is presented with a magic genie which can grant any wish. Unfortunately, this genie is slightly hard of hearing. Rating T+ (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands VOL 1 (APR042976)—SC, B&W SRP: $9.95 VOL 2 (JUN042903)—SC, B&W SRP: $9.95 VOL 3 (AUG043128)—SC, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 VOL 4 (OCT043069)—SC, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 VOL 5 (DEC042958)—SC, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 VOL 6 (FEB053140)—SC, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 VOL 7 (APR053235)—SC, 5x7, 184pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 VOL 8 (JUN053309)—SC, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 CHEEKY ANGEL VOLUME 11 GN by Hiroyuki Nishimori Although Megumi has been told she will return to being a boy again one day, she is more in touch with her feminine side than ever. Megumi starts flirting with the boys at school and is happy to receive male attention. But just as Megumi’s friends have decided she has turned into a girl completely, Megumi starts a competition with Genzo to determine which of them is the true man among men. Rating: T+ (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 FIREFIGHTER DAIGO OF FIRE COMPANY M VOLUME 14 TP by Masahito Soda Sengoku finally has acquired a second firefighting helicopter. Then disaster strikes during a reunion of Daigo’s fellow Rescue trainees. While they're contemplating whether he's a changed man or just as hotheaded as ever, the chopper goes missing on its maiden voyage! Daigo joins the search. He locates the injured copilot, but where is the helicopter? Rating: T (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST VOLUME 6 TP by Hiromu Arakawa Once, Edward and Alphonse Elric were willing to do anything to become alchemists. But when they tried to use their newfound skills to resurrect their dead mother, they broke a taboo and encountered something more terrifying than death itself. Now, hardened by years of military training, Edward and Alphonse have returned to the woman who first taught them alchemy... but can she help them, or even forgive them? Rating: T (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 MÄR VOLUME 6 GN by Nobuyuki Anzai Ginta and his teammates face off with the deadly Chess Pieces to save Mär Heaven! During a break between battles, Ginta overhears the men discussing their leader, who died in the previous war against the Chess Pieces. Ginta soon realizes that they’re talking about his dad! But with the next fight coming up, Ginta can’t afford to get distracted. Can Ginta pull off a win? Rating: T (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $7.99 READ OR DIE VOLUME 1 GN by Hideyuki Kurata & Shutaro Yamada Yomiko Readman is called in to use her special talents to recover a rare book that was stolen from the library 20 years ago. Her commander has set up a deal to buy the book from the very man who stole it — Mr. Woo. When accused of the crime, Woo retaliates but finds himself foiled by Yomiko. But he has a trick or two of his own up his sleeve. Is it enough to defeat Ms. Readman? Rating: T+ (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands. RES. from Previews Vol. XV #11 (NOV053207) SC, 232pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 PHOENIX VOLUME 6 TP by Osamu Tezuka In the 25th century, a Japanese woman named Romy establishes a civilization and history for the formerly uninhabited planet, Eden-17. Her husband dies an unnatural death, but the life she carries inside her holds a great mystery... Rating: T (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 424pgs, B&W SRP: $16.99 STAR OF THE MONTH PHOENIX TP'S by Osamu Tezuka Considered by many to be one of the finest works of Japanese comics art ever produced, Phoenix: A Tale of the Future is a rollicking space-age adventure, an apocalyptic cautionary tale, a fable of human frailty and triumph, and a fantastic voyage through time, space, and the macroverse. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands VOL 2 (SEP043010)—SC, 304pgs, B&W SRP: $15.95 VOL 3 (STAR20081)—SRP: $15.95 VOL 4 (FEB042753)—SC, B&W SRP: $15.95 VOL 5 (SEP043009)—SC, 328pgs, B&W SRP: $15.95 ********************************************************************** STEAMBOY ANI-MANGA VOLUME 2 TP by Katsuhiro Otomo London, England, 1866 — Capital of the British Empire. The nations of the world watch in terror the clash of strange machines of war and the fearful rising of Steam Castle! The mortal struggle to shape the future of man rages between father Eddie and grandfather Lloyd, yet the future must belong to the youngest — Ray, the Steamboy, shall become the new hero of the age! Rating: T (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 228pgs, FC SRP: $19.99 DESCENDANTS OF DARKNESS VOLUME 10 GN by Yoko Matsushita Hisoka’s not leaving the Imaginary World until he has some Shiki spirits of his own. But strange “wormholes” keep ripping open the sky, threatening the end of the Imaginary World — and one sucks Hisoka right into the realm of the fearsome dragon Kurikara! How can Tsuzuki save his partner from the powerful Shiki he once failed to tame? And why are the other Shinigami investigating Hisoka’s family back on Earth? Rating: T+ (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 FROM FAR AWAY VOLUME 9 GN by Kyoko Hikawa In the past, Noriko has relied on the help of a small cadre of sympathizers to protect her from the constant danger swirling around her. But now, she must rescue a member of her inner circle. To do this, she enlists the help of the Spirit of the Trees. Together, the young girl and the woodland spectre form an alliance. But alliances made in haste often prove disastrous... especially when secret agendas are finally revealed! 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 HAPPY HUSTLE HIGH VOLUME 5 GN by Rie Takada Since Meibi High went co-ed, super-shy Yasuaki has steered clear of all females... except Hanabi. Then a strange thing happens. After Yasu and Hanabi finally, um, you know — his “girl allergy” magically disappears! Now Yasu chats up any chick he sees, which brings out the green-eyed monster in his girlfriend. Hanabi's jealousy reaches its peak during student council’s Alice in Wonderland festival. Will Hanabi and Yasuaki hook up again — or will she lose him through the looking glass? Rating: T+ (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 HERE IS GREENWOOD VOLUME 9 GN by Yukie Nasu Join the residents of Greenwood Dormitory for a final volume of headaches and heartaches in the place they’ve all learned to call home. Will Kazuya find love at last... and stop carrying a torch for his brother’s wife? Will the incomparable Shinobu Tezuka and Mitsuru Ikeda finally run out of luck, looks and/or money? Will the girls of Greenwood find their princes? Will Shinobu and Mitsuru kiss? The fun starts here. Rating: T+ (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 232pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 KARE FIRST LOVE VOLUME 7 TP by Kaho Miyasaka Karin agrees to do another commercial shoot but is dismayed when she discovers that Shinji Takagi, Kiriya’s object of jealousy, is directing the commercial. Meanwhile, Kiriya bumps into ex-girlfriend Saori Mikami at the studio, but he tells Karin he doesn’t know her. The truth haunts Kiriya when Saori calls him while Karin is at his apartment. Can Karin deal with Kiriya's past? Rating: T (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 PLEASE SAVE MY EARTH VOLUME 15 TP by Saki Hiwatari Young Rin has fled from home to find unexpected allies amongst strangers. On a school trip to Kyoto, the others have met with Mr. Tamura and Haruhiko. Finally, they know the truth that Rin is Shion and that Shion was trapped alone on the moon for nine years. All the stress causes the poignant memories of Mokuren to fully awaken within Alice. Rating: T+ (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 RED RIVER VOLUME 11 GN by Chie Shinohara The people of the kingdoms of Anatolia are convinced that Yuri is the incarnation of the war-goddess Ishtar. But even a goddess has no immunity from persecution when she’s falsely accused of the murder of the Hittite king. Forced to flee to Alinna, Yuri must deal with treachery, abduction by the Egyptian military commander Ramses. And Yuri’s potent feelings for Prince Kail, ever fraught with uncertainty, are shaken to their very foundations! Rating: T+ (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 W JULIET VOLUME 9 GN by Emura Family ties deepen when Makoto’s sister Akane invites Ito’s brother Yûto to a fireworks display — could another romance be about to explode? With just seven months left until graduation, Makoto’s acting ambition is threatened again. His father, desperate to ensure that his son return home to inherit the family dojo, enlists the aid of Makoto’s arranged fiancée Takayo and her devious brother. Will they succeed in thwarting Makoto's dream? Rating: T (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 208pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 FUSHIGI YUGI: GENBU KAIDEN VOLUME 3 TP by Yuu Watase Takiko has found three Celestial Warriors, but four remain hidden — and Limdo, the first Celestial Warrior, still refuses to join her quest. While Takiko and her friends journey to the Oracle Anlu. Limdo travels undercover with the army of Qu-dong. At Turning Point Rockfield, where the Oracle lives, their destinies will intertwine again... and Takiko will learn that her quest is more difficult than she imagined. Rating: T+ (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $8.99 FUSHIGI YUGI: GENBU KAIDEN TP'S by Yu Watase When schoolgirl Takiko Okuda attempts to destroy her father's translation of "The Universe of the Four Gods," she is instead literally sucked into the story, becoming the Priestess of Genbu in an epic journey to find the seven Celestial Warriors! In her first encounter, she meets the mysterious Rimudo, one of the Celestial Warriors. T+ Rating (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands VOL 1 (APR053262)—SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $8.99 VOL 2 (AUG053313)—SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $8.99 GODCHILD VOLUME 1 TP by Kaori Yuki In 19th century London, a young nobleman named Cain walks the cobblestone streets of the aristocratic society into which he was born. Forced to become an Earl upon the death of his father, Cain assumes the role of head of the Hargreaves. With Riff, his manservant, and Mary Weather, his 10-year-old half sister, Cain investigates the mysterious crimes that seem to follow him wherever he goes. Rating: T+ (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 208pgs, B&W SRP: $8.99 OURAN HIGH SCHOOL HOST CLUB VOLUME 5 TP by Bisco Hatori Haruhi’s top ranking falls and she is in jeopardy of losing her scholarship at Ouran. Haruhi picks a female student, Ayame, to help her. Haruhi’s time is now spent studying with Ayame, who can’t stand Tamaki. Can Tamaki charm his way into Ayame’s good graces so the Host Club can spend time with their favorite member? Rating: T (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 5x7, 176pgs, B&W SRP: $8.99 ULTRA MANIAC VOLUME 5 TP by Wataru Yoshizumi For as long as she can remember, Nina has wanted to attend the most prestigious learning institute in the Magic Kingdom. And now, finally, she’s getting her wish. But going away to school means leaving all her new friends behind. Will she return to the Magic Kingdom or will she stay in Japan with her best friend, Ayu, and Hiroki, the boy who loves her? It’s time for Nina to make the most important decision of her life. 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 ZENESCOPE ENTERTAINMENT INC FINAL DESTINATION: SPRING BREAK #1 Based on the hit movie series from New Line Cinema. A group of college students head to Cancun, Mexico for spring break. Their fun and partying is quickly cut short when a hotel fire and subsequent explosion kills hundreds of people. Only a terrifying premonition by Carly, one of the girls in the group, saves the lives of her and her friends. Against Carly’s warnings the kids decide to stay in Mexico and try to make the best of the trip. But when Carly’s friends begin to fall victim to horrible “accidents” they soon realize that Death never takes a break. 32pgs, FC (1 of 5) SRP: $3.99 GRIMM FAIRY TALES #5 by J.C. Tyler & Ralph Tedesco A retelling of the classic Brothers Grimm Story “Sleeping Beauty” offers yet another incredible twist from Zenescope! Brett has a huge crush on Haley, the hottest girl in school, and when she asks him to do her a risky favor he decides it’s worth it for a chance to win her over. His decision calls on a mysterious stranger who introduces him to the world of Grimm Fairy Tales. A beautiful yet narcissistic princess becomes the victim of a terrible curse. A handsome servant soon realizes he might have the ability to break the spell and marry the girl of his dreams, but he soon realizes that sometimes it’s best to let sleeping dogs lie. Don’t miss an intriguing adaptation of this classic story because in these fairy tales not everyone lives happily ever after. Cover by Al Rio. 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 JINDAI #5 by Joe Brusha, Juliano, & H.G.Young Jindai combines martial arts action with supernatural horror into an exciting and epic adventure. While the Demon Taku and his undead army lay siege to the city of Shiga, Ishida and Koshiro continue their quest for the magic sword that can defeat their enemies. But to reach their goal they will have to first fight their way through the deadliest enemy they have faced yet. 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 SINS OF THE FALLEN: THE NIGHTSTALKER #4 by Ralph Tedesco, Joe Tyler, & H.G.Young Ted has survived the attack on his life thanks to the mysterious stranger he knows only as Daniel. While Ted recovers from the attack Daniel reveals the motives behind the ritualistic murders being carried out by the cult of Asmodeus. He tells the story of the “Watchers,” Fallen Angels who waged war against God for control of heaven. As Ted tries to come to grips with the fact that he may be caught in a war between heaven and hell the cult moves one step closer to completing their evil plan. 32pgs, FC (4 of 5) 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! STRANGERS IN PARADISE VOLUME 14: DAVID’S STORY TP by Terry Moore Abstract Studios When David Qin walks into Katchoo's life he is a soft-spoken, mild mannered young man with a heart of gold. Three years earlier David was a ruthless street gang member named Yousaka Takahashi, wanted for murder and destined to join his sister Darcy at the reins of the American Yakuza. From the streets of L.A. to the arms of Katchoo, this is the modern-day Phoenix story of courage and faith of one of Strangers In Paradise’s most enigmatic characters. Serving as a prequel to Terry Moore’s award-winning series, David’s Story reprints Strangers in Paradise Volume 3 #62-64. (APR042200) SC, 80pg, B&W $8.95 “Strangers in Paradise has taken its devoted readers on an emotional roller coaster ride that is equal parts romance novel, film noir and tragic-comic slice of life. Often touted as “the comic to introduce your girlfriend to comics,” SIP has crossed the often impenetrable gender boundary to become a comic book enjoyed by both male and female fans. — NowPlayingMag.com “If you love soap operas, you're probably female and will love Terry Moore's Strangers in Paradise. If you hate soap operas, you're probably male and will love Strangers in Paradise anyway.” — Suspended Animation - Starland.com * * * RAY MANGA VOLUME 2 TP written & illustrated by Akihito Yoshitomi A.D. Vision Ray grew up unconventionally — she was born on a farm that bred and raised her as a living, breathing organ donor! After Ray’s original eyes were taken from her, a stranger bestows upon her the gift of sight, and she can suddenly see what lies before her with X- Ray vision! Ten years later, employed as a nurse and moonlighting as an underground surgeon performing off-the-book medical procedures for profit, Ray’s daily routine is interrupted by a chance encounter with an old friend, triggering her repressed memories. Now, along with her partner and medical supplier, Shinoyama, Ray revisits the nightmares of her past to wage war against the farm where her life began and the men who stole her eyes! (FEB052468) MATURE THEMES SC, 5x7, 208pg, B&W $9.99 “…a fascinating cross between a medical drama and Dark Angel… [Ray] really sneaks into your head, starting merely as an enjoyable read that becomes something addictive that you can't put down.” — IGN.com “Akihito Yoshitomi’s artwork is stylish… [Ray] is shaping up to be an intriguing sci-fi mystery in the vein of X-Files.” — ListerX.com * * * SIX FROM SIRIUS VOLUME 1 TP by Doug Moench & Paul Gulacy Dynamite Entertainment Initially released under Marvel Comics’ Epic imprint and never before collected, Six From Sirius remains a high-water mark for action-filled, science fiction comics. Following the intergalactic adventures of a team of agents, Six From Sirius combines action, intrigue and suspense, all against the backdrop of that final frontier — space! all four issues of the 1984 Six From Sirius mini-series have been re-mastered for this trade paperback edition. (APR052785) SC, 7x10, FC $19.99 “Imagine Mission: Impossible set in deep space!” — ByrneRobotics.com “Moench crafts an entertaining science fiction adventure, while Paul Gulacy's art is, at times, breathtaking… Six from Sirius is an enjoyable space opera.” — TheMaskedBookWyrm * * * CROUCHING TIGER, HIDDEN DRAGON VOLUME 1 REVISED & EXPANDED EDITION by Andy Seto HK Comics Ltd. Rejoin warriors Shu Lien and the legendary Li Mu Bai as they fight the love they share for each other as well as many highly skilled and elaborate kung fu masters that stand between them! Beginning several years before the blockbuster movie of the same name, and chronicling the events well beyond those in the film, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon is a beautiful story set against the gorgeous backdrop of Ancient China, filled to the brim with fast-paced action, well-developed characters, trials of loyalty, deception, ambition and intrigue. Based on the novels by Wang Du Lu, this revised edition of the manga adaptation of Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon features 25 new, full-color, hand- painted pages, plus a free trading card! (JAN052808) MATURE THEMES SC, 5x8, 120pgs, FC $13.95 “For those who remember the sense of magic that came over you when watching Ang Lee's movie, you absolutely cannot miss this!” — iComics.com “The greatest pleasure a critic can have, aside from being blind-sided by something he never expected, is to walk into something he's been anticipating for a long time and have every single one of his expectations exceeded. Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon is a textbook example of how to do a comic right in so many ways that I lost count.” — TheGLine.com * * * GOLD DIGGER: EDGE GUARD TP by John Barrett with Fred Perry Radio Comix At long last, the complete Gold Digger: Edge Guard mini-series is collected into one humongous volume! In the mystical world of Jade, a proud group of adventurers called the Northern Edge Guard are sent on dangerous missions to keep the peace. But one of their own has mysteriously deserted ranks during the traditional Festival period. Can Tirga unlock the mystery of the sinister Eastern Guard of Kitsune before Sheila’s heart is stolen away by their cunning? All seven issues of the only official Gold Digger spin-off series are collected into this trade paperback, plus Barrett’s original Edge Guard story from Gold Digger Annual, and an all-new cover! (STAR17739) SC, 7x10, 224pg, B&W $19.99 “…[Gold Digger] is well-drawn, witty, and perhaps the most consistently humorous comic series I've read since the original Tick.” — FlowerFire.com “Overall, buxom brainiacs, shape-shifting cat people, humorous dialogue, and the breakneck speed at which the story unfolds, make Gold Digger one of the more entertaining — if somewhat dizzy — reads available.” — Mangamaniacs.org * * * BUCK GODOT VOLUME 1: ZAP GUN FOR HIRE GN –– NEW PRINTING by Phil Foglio Airship Comics Join Buck Godot, the futuristic gun for hire who “is always available, but never free,” in space-faring adventures in the controlled anarchy that is Hong Kong, a planet where the only law is that there is no law! First appearing in Just Imagine, a small press comics anthology title of the early 80s, and later reprinted, along with a new fourth story, in a full-color graphic novel published by Donning Starblaze, Zap Gun For Hire collects the original four Buck Godot short stories by Hugo Award-winning artist Phil Foglio. (STAR18013) MATURE READERS SC, 8x11, 72pg, FC $14.95 “Buck Godot reminds me of Han Solo if he was played by Oliver Platt!” — ComicsWorthReading.com “Foglio packs enough visual humor into each [Buck Godot] story to keep you busy for a while — as if the writing wasn't funny enough!” — iComics.com * * * TROGLODYTES GN by Marcel Ruijters Top Shelf Productions An anthropological undertaking in comics form, this gritty collection of seven short stories examines the lifestyles, religion, reproductive nature, and hierarchy of a complex, subterranean species. Racy and provocative, these fictional tales resonate with the primal nature of man — a mysterious quandary that even now, is hotly debated between our most intellectual philosophers, legions of religious fanatics, and the brightest scientists of our day. Almost entirely wordless, yet richly drawn in a dense and wholly original style, Dutch artist Marcel Ruijters takes us behind the mirror, and gives us an evolutionary glimpse of ourselves as developing creatures. (FEB042694) SC, 80pg, PC $9.95 “…engrossing…atmospheric…[Troglodytes] is an amazing piece of work, and one you would do well to own.” — Paniscus Review * * * DICK GIORDANO: CHANGING COMICS ONE DAY AT A TIME TP by Michael Eury Twomorrows Publishing Featuring a Foreword by Neal Adams, this lavishly illustrated biography of comics’ most prominent and affable personality, Dick Giordano, features rare and never-before-seen comic book, merchandising, and advertising artwork complemented by Giordano's own personal reflections, an extensive index of his published work, and additional commentary and tributes from a host of comic book luminaries including Dennis O’Neil, Paul Levitz, Terry Austin, Marv Wolfman, Julius Schwartz, and Jim Aparo. (STAR20439) SC, 8x11, B&W $19.95 “Judging from Changing Comics: One Day At A Time, it’s apparently in Giordano’s nature to approach his work as “what needs to be done” rather than “what do I want to do.” As a result, it may be that his place in comic book history derives from more than the sum of its parts… but he’s well deserving of tribute, and this book is worthwhile for both serious and casual fans.” — Ink19.com “When one mentions legends of the comics history, high on that list is Dick Giordano.” — ArtistsNetwork.com * * * MAGAZINES SECTION COMIC MAGAZINE ALTER EGO #56 A sensational symposium of super men! There’s a superlative cover by Neal Adams, as Superman hoists his creators Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, who are interviewed in this issue! There’s also an interview with Golden/Silver Age DC production and color guru Jack Adler, plus super-artist Neal Adams and TV iconoclast Howard Stern on Adler and his amazing career! More surprise features on the Man of Steel, including art by Curt Swan, Wayne Boring, and Al Plastino! Plus FCA, Mr. Monster, and more! (Twomorrows Publishing) Magazine, 100pgs, B&W SRP: $6.95 ANIMATION MAGAZINE MAR. 2006 #158 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 #972 -975 Comic Shop News is the most popular weekly newsletter about comics. Each issue is full- color, 8-12 pages in length, and featuring 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 PI COMICS BUYER'S GUIDE #1616 MAY 2006 Features an exclusive original Teen Titans cover! This issue is the 35th Anniversary Edition, complete with a retrospective on where the industry has been, and where the industry is going. Plus, Teen Titans, DC: The Next Generation, and kids of the DC universe. Comics Buyer’s Guide also has the largest and most complete monthly price guide in comics. (Krause Publications) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, PC SRP: $5.99 COMICS INTERNATIONAL #195 MAR. 2006 Comics International is the news and comment bible for the comics industry! Published every four weeks for over 16 years, it features 16 pages of solid objective news reporting with its much praised “level playing field” approach, much of it late-breaking news available only through its using newspaper lead time and turnaround. In addition to featuring hundreds of reviews plus full US and UK listings and previews, it includes a Yellow Pages section, covering international festivals, publishers, and internet and retail outlets. Now featuring Paul Grist’s new Jack Staff serial! (Quality Communications) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 84pgs, FC SRP: $2.95 COMICS REVUE #239 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, Mandrake the Magician, and Roy Crane's Buz Sawyer. (Manuscript Press) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 64pgs, PC SRP: $6.95 EERIE MYSTERIES AUG. 1938 REPLICA This horror pulp replica is a black-and-white reproduction with a full-color cover, complete with all ads, illustrations, and facsimile pages. (Adventure House) (CAUT: 4) SC, 128pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95 JACK KIRBY COLLECTOR #45 This issue features a never-published interview with Jack Kirby! A heartfelt new interview with Jack’s son Neal Kirby! Mark Evanier’s regular column, plus other regular columnists! Also, look for two Kirby pencil art galleries — "The Past" and "The Future" — two rare, complete 1950s Kirby stories, an interview with Kirby Award-winner and family friend, Mark Miller, Kirby’s first script from the 1930s, a look at Kirdy’s 3-D work, the Eternals, Devil Dinosaur, Justice Inc., war and gangster stories, and the 2005 Kirby Tribute Panel! (Twomorrows Publishing) (CAUT: 4) Tabloid, 11x17, 80pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 JUXTAPOZ #3 MAR. 2006 This magazine presents a gallery of underground artists who influence much of the graphics, fashion and new art we see today. Full color layouts of painters and cartoonists are featured along with interviews and reviews. (High Speed Productions) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, PC SRP: $4.99 LOCUS #541 The science-fiction and fantasy community’s 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: $6.50 NEW MYSTERY ADVENTURES REPLICAS These pulp replicas are black-and-white reproductions with full-color covers, complete with all ads, illustrations, and facsimile pages. (Adventure House) (CAUT: 4) NOVEMBER 1935—SC, 128pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95 APRIL 1936—SC, 128pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95 SPICY MYSTERY STORIES REPLICAS These pulp replicas are black-and-white reproductions with full-color covers, complete with all ads, illustrations, and facsimile pages. (Adventure House) (CAUT: 4) JULY 1941—Magazine, SC, 128pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95 APRIL 1942—Magazine, SC, 128pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95 SAUCY ROMANTIC ADVENTURES AUG. 1936 REPLICA This pulp replica is a black-and-white reproduction with a full-color cover, complete with all ads, illustrations, and facsimile pages.This issue features Domino Lady in "Emeralds Aboard" (Adventure House) (CAUT: 4) SC, 128pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95 WALLACE & GROMIT MAGAZINE #6 The loveable duo return once again with some never-before-seen comic strip adventures! If you're not content with some grand adventures, there's also puzzling puzzles, cracking competitions, and a bulging sack of mail with readers’ art, crazy inventions, and letters! (Titan Publishing) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 52pgs, FC SRP: $5.99 COLLECTOR MAGAZINES AMAZING FIGURE MODELER #35 Striking a resounding chord for rock-n-roll, Amazing Figure Modeler’s next ear- splattering issue is guaranteed to get your fists a pumpin' and your toes a tappin'! The AFM all-star model jam will include everyone from the bad boys of Boston, Aerosmith, to a whole lotta resin with hard rock masters Led Zeppelin. The original diamond dog David Bowie will be on hand to glam things up, and the superbeast himself, Rob Zombie, is slated to appear in his Dragula. A 1/6-guitar replica series will be on display, as will the kings of the nighttime world, KISS, in their very own figure kit gallery. 60s rock will also be included with the Grateful Dead’s fiddler, and the master of the stratocaster Jimi Hendrix. If rock-n-roll is in your soul, you can’t afford to miss AFM’s power chord, musical express. It’ll be loud and proud and comin your way this winter, packed full of all the wholesome modeling goodness you’ve come to expect from the leaders in figure kit reporting! (Amazing Figure Modeler) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 76pgs, PC SRP: $7.00 BECKETT MAGAZINES Collecting sports cards is fun and easy with Beckett magazines. Find fun features, player profiles, product previews and reviews, and hot lists and values of the most popularly traded sports cards. (Beckett Media Lp) (CAUT: 4) BASEBALL #252 MAR. 2006—Magazine, 120pgs, FC SRP: $4.99 BASEBALL PLUS #21 MAR./APR. 2006—Magazine, 300pgs, PC SRP: $9.99 BASKETBALL #188 MAR. 2006—Magazine, 80pgs, FC SRP: $4.99 FOOTBALL #191 FEB. 2006—Magazine, 96pgs, FC SRP: $4.99 HOCKEY #179 FEB. 2006—Magazine, 80pgs, FC SRP: $4.99 RACING #139 MAR. 2006—Magazine, FC SRP: $4.99 BECKETT ANIME COLLECTOR #79 Beckett Anime now features an exclusive "Manga Preview" each month! In addition to covering the hottest Japanese anime each month, each issue now includes popular manga previews from CPM, ADV, and Tokyopop. Each issue also includes a Beckett Price Guide. (Beckett Media Lp) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 80pgs, FC SRP: $6.99 BECKETT'S NEOPETS MAGAZINE #15 The only official magazine dedicated exclusively to extraordinary popular world of Neopets! (Beckett Media Lp) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 96pgs, FC SRP: $9.99 LEE'S TOY REVIEW #161 MAR. 2006 Toy Fair Issue! Continuing coverage of the last American International Toy Fair to be held in the old mid-town Toy District in NYC. The International Toy Center is moving to new digs, and this issue is bound to be a collectible! You'll get more 2nd and 3rd quarter product announcements, plus everything seen at Toy Fair. (Action Figure News &Toy Review) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 100pgs, FC SRP: $5.95 TOMART'S ACTION FIGURE DIGEST #143 New York Toy Fair Coverage Continues! Star Wars, Marvel Legends, Superman, X-3, NECA, G.I. Joe and more are included in this issue dedicated to all the news coming from the annual Toy Industry Event! AFD's regular departments including "Action News Briefs" and the "Star Wars Update" are also included in this issue. (Tomart Publications) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 64pgs, FC SRP: $5.95 TOMART'S DISNEYANA UPDATE #62 FALL 2005 TDU takes a look at the opening of Hong Kong Disneyland, complete with park and merchandise coverage. Four articles on vintage Disneyana are included as well as continuing coverage of Disneyland's 50th Merchandise. Regular features include "Pin Trading," "WDCC," "Vintage Disneyana," and "Animation." (Tomart Publications) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, FC SRP: $6.00 GAME MAGAZINES BECKETT MAGIC THE GATHERING #5 Every issue is packed with deck construction tips from the pros, informantion on how to play the hot cards, top winning tournament decks, and MTG spoiler lists. Have your questions answered by the Deckspert, and get the most comprehensive Magic price guide you’ll ever see with over 20,000 cards priced! Issue #5 includes how to beat the top decks, the hottest cards from the newest sets, an exclusive Magic The Gathering poster, and a contests to win rare and valuable Magic cards! (Beckett Media Lp) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 88pgs, FC SRP: $5.99 DRAGON #342 MAR. 2006 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. Dragon revisits the smash-hit “Campaign Classics” theme with articles from beloved D&D worlds of the past like Planescape and Spelljammer. (Paizo Publishing) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 108pgs, FC SRP: $6.99 DUNGEON #133 FEB. 2006 The exclusive monthly source for new official D&D adventures, Dungeon returns to the Forgotten Realms with “Within the Circle,” by Wil Upchurch (“Forest of Blood”). Reader-favorite author Tito Leati’s “Palace of Plenty,” Jesse Decker’s “Spire of Long Shadows” marks the seventh installment of the popular Age of Worms Adventure Path. (Paizo Publishing) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 108pgs, FC SRP: $6.99 OFFICIAL XBOX MAGAZINE (WITH CD) MAR. 2006 Each issue includes the latest news from the U.S. and Japan, software reviews and previews, strategy guides to the hottest games, cheats and codes, letters, and exclusive covers illustrated by some of the comic industry’s hottest creators! Plus: a bonus disc filled with demos, videos, interviews, and hidden content! (Imagine Publishing Inc) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, FC SRP: $9.99 SCRYE #95 MAY 2006 This issue of Scrye features a Magic: The Gathering — Guildpact cover, player’s guide, and coverage! Also in this issue, coverage of Avatar, Battlestar Galactica, Conan, Soul Calibur, World of Warcraft, Naruto, and lots more! Scrye has the only complete and updated monthly card lists and prices for Magic: The Gathering, plus much more! (Krause Publications) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, FC SRP: $5.99 WHITE DWARF #313 White Dwarf is the guide to the Games Workshop Warhammer 40K and Warhammer Fantasy. 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 THEMES G-FAN #75 Gamera returns with a brand new movie. Can he fill the void created by Godzilla’s departure? Also, Toho’s new Sazer-X, King Kong reaction, new product information, G- fantis Lives!, and news of G-Fest XIII in Chicago. (Daikaiju) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 84pgs, PC SRP: $4.95 THE JADE SCREEN BUMPER EDITION #3 The Jade Screen — two action-packed magazines rolled in to one. The Jade Screen Bumper Edition features Jade Screen, the Hong Kong movie magazine, and Screen Power, the world's only official Jackie Chan Magazine. (Screen Power) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, FC SRP: $7.95 NEO MAGAZINE #16 The respected review magazine for anime, manga, and Asian film. Recent issues have featured reviews of the latest manga anthologies in Japan, the Tokyo Game Show, the Neo Reader Awards, and interviews with the likes of Hikaru Utada and maverick manga artist Hideshi Hino. Plus regular tips and tricks on creating your own manga-style art, Asian food recipes, classics revisted in the "Anime Archive," industry commentary, and much more. (Uncooked Media Ltd) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 84pgs, FC SRP: $6.50 NEWTYPE ENGLISH EDITION (W/ DVD) MAR. 2006 The leading publication covering anime, manga and Japanese pop culture also comes with a monthly 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, and commentary and director interviews! (A. D. Vision(newtype Magazine)) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 8x11, FC SRP: $12.98 PROTOCULTURE ADDICTS #88 Anime News Network's Protoculture Addicts #88 will introduce you to several new anime series like Oh! My Goddess, Basilisk, Bewitched Agnes, Erementar Gerad, FullMetal Alchemist, GUN x SWORD, He Is My Master, Kamichu, Tide Line Blue, and more! It will also covers recent conventions and festivals, as well as discuss hot topics, funny subjects, and cool new trends of the anime world! On top of that expect lots of reviews of all sorts of recent anime and manga-related products as well as the latest news! (Protoculture) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 80pgs, PC SRP: $4.95 GENERAL ENTERTAINMENT MAGAZINE ANGEL MAGAZINE #13 Catch up with all the latest news and interviews from the world of Buffy and Angel. In this month’s issue, an exclusive chat with Emma Caulfield (Anya), and Amy Acker (Fred) discusses Angel and her new projects. Plus, love is in the air with an examination of Angel’s greatest love triangles! Available in both newstand and Previews Exclusive editions. (Titan) (CAUT: 4) NEWSSTAND EDITION—Magazine, 68pgs, FC SRP: $6.99 PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE—Magazine, 68pgs, FC SRP: $6.99 ALIAS MAGAZINE #14 The APO has been breached! All the top secret information on Season Five is in the latest file from Alias Magazine. With revealing interrogations from the cast and crew and news straight from the TV show’s creative team, Alias Magazine is the only place for the latest intel. (Titan) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 68pgs, FC SRP: $6.99 CINEFANTASTIQUE VOLUME 38 #2 MAR./APR. 2006 CFQ kicks off 2006 with in-depth coverage on the second season conclusion to Sci-Fi Channel's Battlestar Galactica, including cast interviews and a sneak-peak at what's to come in Season Three. We also go behind-the-scenes on the Berlin set of the Wachowski Brothers' adaptation V for Vendetta, and speak with original writer Alan Moore, and jack in with Keanu Reeves and Richard Linklater's adaptation of the Philip K. Dick story A Scanner Darkly. Plus, James Gunn and Nathan Fillion on Slither, the new Final Destination film, and the remake of the '70s horror film The Hills Have Eyes. All this plus news, reviews and expanded coverage of anime, toys, video games, books, and comics. (Cinefantastique) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, FC SRP: $7.99 CULT MOVIES #41 Cult Movies, the greatest magazine for B-movie coverage, is jam packed with photos and articles on George Reeves, the final Godzilla movie, cult director Monte Hellman, '70s cheerleader films, The Bride of Frankenstein, road movies, and the cinematic connection between Jesus and horror. Cult Movies has re-launched after a brief absence, and its coming issues have scheduled some of the most individual and offbeat takes on some of the most unusual films ever made. (Cult Movies Productions) Magazine, 90pgs, B&W SRP: $5.95 CULT TIMES #126 MAR. 2006 The month ahead of Cult TV starts here! Plan viewing with Cult Times’ "Out of the Box," the indispensable listings guide of Cult TV programs. 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 the 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 CULT TIMES SPECIAL #37 — STRANDED There’s nothing that ups dramatic tension quite like being trapped in an unfriendly environment. This isseu take a look at the Lost plane crash survivors, the crew of Battlestar Galactica, and the inmates in Prison Break to see how they’re coping in their isolation. Plus, interviews and features on all your favourite current shows, including Stargates SG-1 and Atlantis, Doctor Who, Threshold, CSI, Smallville, and Alias. (Visual Imagination) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, FC SRP: $9.99 DR. WHO MAGAZINE #366 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, as we get nearer to transmission of the new series! Executive producer Russell T. Davies gives away a few more hints and clues in his Production Notes column; the Time Team continue their quest to watch every Doctor Who story in order; and all the latest books, audios and DVDs are previewed and reviewed. Plus, the Tenth Doctor and Rose continue their latest comic strip adventure! (Panini Publishing Ltd) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 68pgs, FC SRP: $7.99 DREAMWATCH MAR. 2006 The very latest news from the world of sci-fi and fantasy entertainment! This month go on set of the controversial V For Vendetta, and Ben Browder reveals all about his new life on Stargate SG-1. Plus, take a look at Final Destination 3, Lost, Supernatural, and Threshold! (Titan) (CAUT: 4) #17 USA—Magazine, 84pgs, FC SRP: $6.99 #139 UK—Magazine, 84pgs, FC SRP: $6.99 FANGORIA #251 FEB. 2006 Spurred by the recent box-office successes of The Exorcism of Emily Rose, The Amityville Horror, The Grudge, Saw, Constantine, Ring Two, Boogeyman, Hide & Seek, Flightplan, and The Fog, the horror boom will continue right through the winter and spring. There’s no better place to read about the fun of fright flicks than Fangoria! The world’s best-selling and longest-running horror magazine takes you behind the screams of the films and TV shows that you’re dying to discover. There’s only one place where you can find ’em all — Fangoria! (Starlog Group) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, FC SRP: $7.99 FEMME FATALES VOLUME 15 #1 MAR./APR. 2006 America’s favorite chronicler of sexy sirens of the silver screen roars into spring with an action packed issue featuring a profile of The Lake House star Sandra Bullock, plus When a Stranger Calls new breakout star Camilla Belle, Something News smoldering Sanaa Lathan, and a way-out pictorial ode to the sultry women of '50s sci-fi. All that plus an expanded lifestyle section and Femme Fatales’ own columnists Paget Brewster. (Cinefantastique) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, FC SRP: $7.99 SFX #141 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 reviews of all the latest films, DVDs and books. (Future Publishing) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, FC SRP: $8.25 SMALLVILLE MAGAZINE #13 In this month’s Smallville Magazine meet Erica Durance as she discusses the new season and what it holds for Lois Lane. Michael Rosenbaum looks at Lex’s dark side and Annette O’Toole offers some motherly advice. Plus, discover more behind-the-scenes secrets of the show! Available in both newstand and Previews Exclusive edtitions. (Titan) (CAUT: 4) NEWSSTAND—68pgs, FC SRP: $6.99 PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE—68pgs, FC SRP: $6.99 SHIVERS #126 MAR. 2006 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. Plus a pull-out poster of the cover artwork. (Visual Imagination) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, PC SRP: $6.99 STARBURST #334 Starburst continues to offer its unique blend of the latest news, features and interviews combined with a look back at sci-fi 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, FC SRP: $7.99 STARLOG #345 APR. 2006 Enter a new galaxy and discover all the latest news on Stargate SG-1 and Stargate: Atlantis. James Callis confesses to being Baltar on Battlestar Galactica. Plus, Keanu Reeves meets Philip K. Dick in a breathtaking new film, A Scanner Darkly! (Starlog Group) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, FC SRP: $7.99 STARGATE SG-1 MAGAZINE 2005 YEARBOOK Don’t miss the incredible 100-page Stargate Yearbook as it’s packed with interviews from every member of the cast of Stargate SG-1 and Stargate: Atlantis. Plus, explore Christopher Judge’s Stargate SG-1 comic, some incredible cross-sections, and look back at the year in Stargate! (Titan) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 68pgs, FC SRP: $9.99 TV ZONE #200 APR. 2006 TV Zone, the world's longest-running cult television magazine, continues to feature the most up-to-date news, features and interviews for cult TV. Featuring current hits such as Stargate SG-1 and Stargate Atlantis, Buffy The Vampire Slayer, and Battlestar Galactica and as well as classics of the past like the new Doctor Who, Farscape, Blake’s 7, and Red Dwarf. 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: $8.99 GENERAL INTEREST MAGAZINES THE WORKS #4 MAR. 2006 A glossy magazine embracing all of the entertainment industry, The Works recognizes that people who love movies also watch, read, and listen to a whole lot more. Explore the best of British and American television, from Lost to Desperate Housewives, Doctor Who to Little Britain. Follow the latest in the music industry, with new albums on the way by Franz Ferdinand, the Scissor Sisters, Jamie Cullum, and Kate Melua. The best movies from both sides of the Atlantic are showcased, with upcoming coverage including King Kong, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, and The Da Vinci Code. Regular books columns seek to find the next must-have page-turners, and the best DVDs on the market in films, music, and television are rated. (Visual Imagination) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, FC SRP: $4.99 FHM MAGAZINE APR. 2006 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, FC SRP: $4.99 FORTEAN TIMES #207 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 NUDE MAGAZINE #8 Nude is an eclectic, independent English magazine, covering the best in worldwide art, graphics, music, film, writing and more. For example, previous issues have included features on comic genius Dan Clowes, artist Frank Kozik, Jamie Reid of Sex Pistols artwork fame, Billy Childish ...even the lost art of home taping. While Nude aims to be 'cult' or alternative, its content is deliberately intelligent, and easily digestible. Brash, bold and independent! (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 48pg, b&w SPR: $8.95 ADULT-THEMED MAGAZINES PERFECT 10 VOLUME 7 #2 SPR. 2006 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (Perfect 10 Publishing) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops. NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, and Indonesia. ADULT MATERIAL 112pgs, FC SRP: $7.99 PLAYBOY MAGAZINES (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 APRIL 2006—Magazine, FC SRP: $6.99 PRESENTS NUDES MAY JUNE 2006—Magazine, FC SRP: $7.99 PRIVATE COLLECTION #56 SEXY 100—Magazine, FC SRP: $7.99 BOOKS SECTION ANIME BOOKS THE RUROUNI KENSHIN COMPANION TP by Kazuhisa Fujie & Walter Wyman This latest edition of the popular anime sourcebook series, Mysteries and Secrets Revealed, explores the compelling characters, story, legacy, and history behind Rurouni Kenshin. RES. from Previews V15, #2 (FEB053326) (5789/1-932897-11-9) (CAUT: 4) SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $11.95 ART BOOKS OFFERED AGAIN O/A THE ART OF JEFFREY JONES HC by Jeffrey Jones, edited by Arnie & Cathy Fenner For more than three decades Jeffrey Jones has enchanted an international group of fans with his works of fine art, book covers, and comic strips for National Lampoon and Heavy Metal. The first comprehensive assessment of his unconventional life and remarkable career, this illustrated biography features 175 heroic and disturbing works by a virtuoso of illustrated art including numerous book covers for such literary luminaries as Fritz Lieber, Robert E. Howard, Dean Koontz, and Andre Norton, as well as comic covers, calendar art, gallery nudes, and 35 major new unpublished pieces. (8310/1- 887424-57-1) (CAUT: 4) HC, 9x12, 176pgs, FC SRP: $35.00 THE ART OF PELAEZ TP Whether the subject matter is vampires, demons, warrior queens, mermaids, or jungle girls, Pelaez conjures his unique style and eye for detail to create pure magic! This new showcase of his works has been long overdue, and will help bring everyone up to speed on this intensely talented young man. (232/0-86562-131-4) (CAUT: 4) MATURE THEMES SC, 8x11, 64pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 STARS OF THE MONTH THE ART OF ERIK DRUDWYN TP (232/0-86562-094-6)SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (JAN043034) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 8x11, 64pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95 BROM PLUCKER HC by Brom An illustrated novel by world-renowned dark fantasy artist Brom! In the shadowy land of make-believe, Jack and his box are stuck beneath the bed with the other castaway toys, forced to face the bitter truth: children grow up and toys are left behind. But when the Plucker, a malevolent spirit, is set loose upon the world of make-believe and Jack — together with Monkey, the Nutcracker, and the ethereally beautiful porcelain doll Snow Angel — is thrust into the unlikely role of defending Thomas, the very child who abandoned him, he discovers that there are worse things that can befall a toy — far worse! (7/0-8109-5792-2) (SEP053416) (CAUT: 4) HC, 9.5x11.5, 160pgs, FC SRP: $24.95 ********************************************************************** EVERYTHING THAT CREEPS HC by Elizabeth McGrath This first collected work of the LA underground art world's favorite wünderkind, Elizabeth McGrath, offers a full-color, illustrated look at a dark girl's haunted wonderland whose artistic wares have been showcased in the likes of Pop Surrealism, Weirdo Deluxe, and Juxtapoz. McGrath's colorful, mummified creatures are gothic oddities, but their undeniable artistry immediately draws one in, revealing their touching curiosities, transforming their grotesqueness into tortured beauty. (385/0-8671-9638-6) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States and Canada. MATURE THEMES HC, 9x11, 112pgs, FC SRP: $29.95 FAIRY SONG VOL ONE TP by Various This artistic celebration of all wee creatures and dwellers of the darkest parts of the forest — sprites, nymphs, and fairies — with a decidely naughty attitude features delightfully detailed drawings and intricate full-color paintings by illustrators like Arantza, Enrique Villagran, Pedro Cuevas, Perla Perlucky, Maraschi, Caruso, Sosa, and many others! (232/0-86562-133-0) (CAUT: 4) MATURE THEMES SC, 8x11, 64pgs, FC SRP: $19.95 STARS OF THE MONTH KEN KELLY: ESCAPE TP by Ken Kelly Featuring classic and never-before-seen paintings, brand new pen-and-ink renderings, and details on his painting methods and inspirations, Ken Kelly: Escape serves as a visual reflection of the 30+ year career of fantasy art icon Ken Kelly. (6739/0-9760412-0-0) (DEC043113) SC, 8x11, FC SRP: $19.95 LEATHER AND LACE VOLUME 4 TP by Various One of the most popular subjects of the Gallery Girls line is back with all-new kinky delights! Leather & Lace Volume 4 contains that sweet yet spicy mix of good girls being so very bad, with such artists as Arantza, Pelaez, Giorello, Cuevas, Colucci, and many more. (232/0-86562-078-4) (SEP032772) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x11, B&W SRP: $9.95 ********************************************************************** OFFERED AGAIN O/A PERCEPTIONS: THE ART OF ILENE MEYER TP by Ilene Meyer Extraordinarily rich and expressively rendered, Ilene Meyer's oil paintings wrap viewers in the mists and myths of creation, exploring fantastical creatures and imaginary landscapes with piercing clairty and passion. Involving themes of ecology, conservation, culture, and civilization, her paintings in this glossy gallery pronounce that all existence is interconnected and that all souls are intertwined. Edited by Cathy and Arnie Fenner. (8310/1-887424-79-2) (CAUT: 4) HC, 9x12, 128pgs, FC SRP: $29.95 O/A TAPESTRY: PAINTINGS OF ROBERT MCGINNIS HC edited by Cathy & Arnie Fenner Meet the artist who defined “cool” for a generation! Tapestry is a tribute to one of America's foremost artists, Robert E. McGinnis. From his legendary movie posters for such films as Thunderball, The Odd Couple, and Barbarella, to an astonishing 1,500 book covers (many featuring the legendary McGinnis femme fatale), Bob has influenced a legion of artists and helped to define a generation's perceptions of what was hot and what was not. Tapestry features 123 glorious full-color paintings from a career spanning nearly fifty years, including many previously unpublished works and gallery nudes. HC, 10x11, 128pg, FC (8310/1-887424-56-3) (CAUT: 4) MATURE THEMES HC, 10x11, 128pgs, FC SRP: $30.00 PHIL HALE MOCKINGBIRDS & RELAXEDER HC 2-BOOK SET by Phil Hale During the summer of 2005, Phil Hale participated in two one-man shows at Jerwood Space Gallery in London. Limited to 1,900 copies, this new two-book set of art not only complements these exhibitions but also consolidates Phil's move in the direction of the fine arts. Mockingbirds is a tightly focused series of Hale's recent oil paintings, while Relaxeder is a looser play of drawings and photographs. Also available in a CD format featuring complementary music composed by Phil Hale, arranged and produced by Jon Wygens, and performed by the band Golden Phone in which both Phil and Jon are both members. The paintings were largely painted to the music, which also provides a frame or context for the work to be read through. (126) (CAUT: 4) BOOK SET (1-880418-70-3)—HC, 6.5x9.5, 128pgs SRP: $40.00 MOCKINGBIRDS CD—Music CD SRP: $10.00 STAR OF THE MONTH THE PIN-UP ART OF ARCHIE DICKENS TP A contemporary of such cheesecake gods as Gil Elvgren and Alberto Vargas, "Cheeky", "saucy", "randy", and a variety of other British euphemisms can be employed when describing the works of Archie Dickens. Angelic faces with devilish designs has always been the hallmark of this renowned illustrator, whose fondness for lovely young innocents in not-so-innocent situations has delighted pin-up enthusiasts throughout the world for several generations. (232/0-86562-070-9) (MAY032690) (CAUT: 4) MATURE THEMES SC, 8x11, 48pgs, FC SRP: $14.95 ********************************************************************** WARRIOR QUEENS VOLUME 2 TP by Various Big, beefy barbarian boys have nothing on these lethal ladies! This all-new collection of Gallery Girls features berserker babe artwork by Arantza, Bobillo, Ponce, Buci, Meriggi, Maraschi, Pelaez, and others. (232/0-86562-128-4) (CAUT: 4) MATURE THEMES SC, 8x11, 64pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 COMICS OFFERED AGAIN O/A THE BEST OF GAHAN WILSON TP by Gahan Wilson; edited by Cathy Ferner & Arnie Fenner Sure to incite a quiver of laughter or a shiver of fear, this thorough retrospective by the cartoon master of the creepy and the absurd features a macabre collection of Gahan Wilson's best and most hilarious examples of jaundiced humor from such renowned publications as Playboy, The New Yorker, Esquire, and National Lampoon. (8310/1- 887424-87-3) SC, 7x9, 144pgs, FC SRP: $15.00 THE BOOK OF BALLADS TP by Charles Vess & Various Illustrated and presented by one of the leading artists in modern fantasy, Charles Vess, this unique collection of ballads, folktales, and magical sagas re-imagined in sequential art form features collaborations by an all-star cast of modern fantasists including Charles de Lint, Jane Yolen, Jeff Smith, Sharyn McCrumb, and Neil Gaiman. Finished with full lyrics and discographies of the classic versions of these songs and tales, The Book of Ballads is an event in the worlds of fantasy and graphic storytelling. (256/0-765-31215- 8) (CAUT: 4) SC, 192pgs, FC SRP: $14.95 STAR OF THE MONTH THE GOLDEN AGE OF DC COMICS: 365 DAYS HC by Les Daniels From the late 1930s to the mid-1950s, DC Comics blazed a creative, innovative trail in popular culture, and the company has remained at the forefront of the comics ever since. In this impeccably researched and brilliantly illustrated "blast from the past," comics historian Les Daniels, graphic designer Chip Kidd, and photographer Geoff Spear dive deep into the DC archives, offering an unprecedented '365 image' visual tour of the world of the DC comic-book heroes and artists. (7/0-8109-4969-5) (SEP043205) HC, 9X6, 744pgs, FC SRP: $29.95 ********************************************************************** FANTASY/SCI-FI CRYSTAL DRAGON BOOK 2: THE GREAT MIGRATION DUOLOGY HC by Sharon Lee & Steve Miller What do you do when your home is a conspiracy that's been discovered and destroyed? Cantra 'yos Phelium isn't a quitter, but she has more than a little problem: the Enemy has accelerated its attacks! A smuggler with a rogue soldier for a pilot, and a tree with an attitude for crew, Cantra's the only one who can get close to the man who holds equations that might thwart the Enemy! (6660/1-59222-087-8) (CAUT: 4) HC, 6x9, 336pgs SRP: $25.95 DOCTOR WHO: SHORT TRIPS #13 - A DAY IN THE LIFE HC edited by Ian Farrington Time, it seems, is very much of the essence in this brand-new anthology showcasing 17 Doctor Who adventures in time and space from such literary luminaries as Dan Abnett, Trevor Baxendale, Nev Fountain, Simon Guerrier, and Joseph Lidster. (6337/1-84435- 147-5) (CAUT: 4) HC SRP: $27.50 IN THE PALACE OF REPOSE TP by Holly Phillips This collection of nine stories of dark fantasy by author Holly Phillips range from the delightfully fantastic "In the Palace of Repose," to the delicately horrific "One of the Hungry Ones," to the hauntingly literary "The Other Grace." (6844/0-8095-5623-5) (CAUT: 4) SC, 5.5x8.5, 196pgs SRP: $14.95 IMARO HC by Charles Saunders Imaro is the epic, action-packed, novel of how a young warrior achieved manhood, won his rights among the people, and began his long march against the fantastic and unearthly terrors of that alternate-Africa known as Nyumbani. Saunders' novel fuses the narrative style of fantasy fiction with a pre-colonial, alternate Africa. (5889/1-59780-035-X) (CAUT: 4) HC, 6x9, 256pgs SRP: $24.95 MYTH DIRECTIONS TP by Robert Aspirin The beautiful Tanda wants the Trophy — and it's up to Skeeve to get it for her! The problem is, getting it will take all of Skeeve's unproven magical talents, a scaly but clever Pervect, and a charming demon not above a little interdimensional thievery. (230/0-441- 01384-8) (CAUT: 4) SC, 224pgs SRP: $6.99 THROUGH TIME: AN UNAUTHORIZED HISTORY OF DOCTOR WHO TP by Andrew Cartmel In this new history of the Doctor Who televisions series, Andrew Cartmel (who was the script editor on Doctor Who from 1987 to 1990) looks into its social and cultural impact — providing a fascinating read for committed and casual fans alike. (4570/0-8264-1732- 9) (CAUT: 4) SC, 5x8, 232pgs, B&W SRP: $17.95 WARCRAFT: CYCLE OF HATRED MMPB by Keith R.A. DeCandido The Burning Legion has been defeated, and eastern regions of Kalimdor are now shared by two nations: the orcs of Durotar, led by their noble Warchief, Thrall; and the humans of Theramore, led by the powerful mage, Lady Jaina Proudmoore. But the tentative peace between orcs and humans is suddenly crumbling, and Jaina and Thrall must avert disaster before old hatreds are rekindled — and Kalimdor is plunged into another devastating war! (248/0-7434-7136-9) (CAUT: 4) SC, 256pgs SRP: $7.99 WARHAMMER 40,000: DARK ADEPTUS MMPB by Ben Counter When a planet that vanished a hundred years earlier mysteriously reappears, the Imperial authorities suspect that it has been corrupted by Chaos. A crack team of Grey Knights Space Marines is sent to investigate, only to discover a terrifying world where technology runs rampant and titanic war machines have been possessed by daemons! (4245/1- 84416-242-7) (CAUT: 4) SC, 416pgs SRP: $7.99 WARHAMMER: VERMINTIDE MMPB by Bruno Lee When Erwin Rohmer is asked to investigate a set of mysterious thefts, he's plunged into a terrifying world ruled by nightmarish creatures. Forced to run for his life, his only option is to turn to the dwarfs — but will this proud, taciturn warrior-race agree to help him? (4245/1-84416-286-9) (CAUT: 4) SC, 256pgs SRP: $7.99 HORROR 30 DAYS OF NIGHT: RUMORS OF THE UNDEAD MMPB by Steve Niles & Jeff Mariotte The first original novel based on the terrifying world of the award-winning comic book series, 30 Days of Night! FBI agent Andy Gray used to have a grip on things. But that was before the violent confrontation with the terrifying creature that had once been his former partner and friend turned his world upside down. Now he's looking for answers, and he's about to find out just how dangerous the stuff of legend can actually be! (248/0- 7434-9651-5) (CAUT: 4) SC, 304pgs SRP: $7.99 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: AFTER IMAGE MMPB by Pierce Askegren Real life battles reel life when the grand reopening of the Sunnydale Drive-In unleashes a cast of movie monsters on the town! (248/1-4169-1181-2) (CAUT: 4) SC, 256pgs SRP: $6.99 DREARY AND NAUGHTY: THE ABC'S OF BEING DEAD HC by John LaFleur, with illustrations by Shaun Dubin After A-to-Z lessons on ending mortality from his dad, the current Grim Reaper, Dreary meets the other three children of his father's coworkers - the Horseman of the Apocalypse! But, the sons Pestilence, Famine, and War are equally oblivious about their future careers as the Universe's bringers of doom. Find out what happens when the boys, joined by a rebellious Naughty, decide to tell their parents what they really want to do when they grow up! RES. from Previews V14, #8 (AUG043356) (4969)SRP: $13.99 JOHN CONSTANTINE HELLBLAZER: WARLORD MMPB by John Shirley Englishman and amoral occultist John Constantine has been out of sorts lately, disconnected from himself — and this time not from another bender, but quite literally, as his soul is cast adrift during a fouled-up spiritual quest in an Iranian monestary. Now rescued and recruited by an aganet for the Hidden World, Constantine and his extraordinary allies are forcibly dragged into a globe-spanning conspiracy. For the secret cabal known as the Servants of Transfiguration has set in motion a horrifying plot to raise the ancient demon known as the Warlord — and bring about a last great war that will annihilate everything on Earth! (248/1-4165-0343-9) (CAUT: 4) SC, 288pgs SRP: $6.99 HOW-TO CREATING MANGA SUPER-HEROES TP by Jim Hansen Through clear, concise, and accessible step-by-step instructions and illustrations, veteran cartoonist Jim Hansen guides Manga enthusiasts, as well as novice and intermediate illustrators, through the process of creating their own super-heroes and comic book characters in the popular Manga style. (235/0-517-22724-X) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x11, 144pgs SRP: $11.99 CREATING CHARACTERS WITH PERSONALITY TP by Tom Bancroft Featuring practical, step-by-step exercises created by Disney and Big Idea productions animator Tom Bancroft, Designing Characters with Personality shows artists how to create a distinctive character, and place them in context within a script, establish a hierarchy, and maximize the impact of pose and expression. (356/0-8230-2349-4) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x11, 144pgs, PC SRP: $19.95 EXTREME ACTION TP by Billy Dallas Patton Through step-by-step lessons complemented by over 40 visual examples of extreme poses, angles, and movements, Extreme Action teaches beginner and intermediate comic book artists how to instill their drawings and characters with energy and life. (143/1- 58180-675-2) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x11, 128pgs, PC SRP: $19.99 GUNG HO! HOW TO DRAW FANTASTIC MILITARY COMICS TP by Steve Miller Featuring in-depth visual references, Gung Ho! How to Draw Fantastic Military Comics offers a comprehensive introduction to war comics by industry icons like Jack Kirby, Will Eisner, Harvey Kurtzman, and Wally Wood, then delves into the essentials of rendering historically accurate military personnel including infantry, Navy SEALs, and Green Berets, as well as military vehicles, planes, boats, and armory. (356/0-8230-1661- 7) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x11, 144pgs, PC SRP: $19.95 HOW TO DRAW MANGA: TRANSFORMING ROBOTS TP Using this simple, step-by-step method, even the most experienced and budding artists will be able to produce lively and exciting transforming robots in the popular Manga style, including practical advice on how to utilize color, light and shade to enhance them. (6851/1-84510-973-2) SC, 8x11, 48pgs, FC SRP: $7.99 HOW TO DRAW MANGA: URBAN CREW TP Learn how to create specific anatomy, expressions and postures in the popular Manga style with this easy-to-follow, step-by-step illustrating guide. (6851/1-84510-974-0) SC, 8x11, 48pgs, FC SRP: $7.99 STAR OF THE MONTH SPIDER-MAN 2: HOW TO DRAW TP Spidey fans can grab a pencil and learn to draw Spider-Man in the most heroic poses possible in this thrilling book that teaches young, budding artists how to draw their favorite wall-crawler. (7057/0-439-65080-1) (APR043264) (CAUT: 4)SRP: $3.99 ********************************************************************** HUMOR THE CARTOON GUIDE TO THE ENVIRONMENT TP by Larry Gonick, with Alice Outwater Do you think that the Ozone Hole is a grunge rock club? Or that the Food Web is an online restaurant guide? Or that the Green Revolution happened in Greenland? The Cartoon Guide to the Environment covers the main topics of environmental science: chemical cycles, life communities, food webs, agriculture, human population growth, sources of energy and raw materials, waste disposal and recycling, cities, pollution, deforestation, ozone depletion, and global warming — and puts them in the context of ecology, with discussions of population dynamics, thermodynamics, and the behavior of complex systems. (120/0-06-273274-9) SC, 9x7, 240pgs, B&W SRP: $16.95 THE CARTOON GUIDE TO SEX TP by Larry Gonick, with Christine DeVault From the first eye contact to the therapist's couch, from the throes of ecstasy to the nitty- gritty of safer sex, from the world's sexiest animal to the dating jungle, The Cartoon Guide to Sex covers everything you've always wanted to know about sex. Frank, informative, and written with Larry Gonick's characteristic comic verve and scientific accuracy, this book gives a comprehensive discussion of the spectrum of human sexuality, including sexual structures and functions, gender roles and sexual identity, sexual arousal and response, sexual communication, love, marriage and other arrangements, contraception, and sexual health — without the fig leaves. (120/0-06- 273431-8) MATURE THEMES SC, 9x7, 256pgs, B&W SRP: $15.95 GARFIELD #42: GARFIELD PIGS OUT TP by Jim Davis At any given time of the day, Garfield has one thing on his mind — eating! Pig out with this brand-new, full-color collection of comic strips featuring the eternally-famished fat cat, Garfield! (235/0-345-46466-4) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x9, 96pgs, FC SRP: $10.95 MOVIE/TV THE ART OF RAY HARRYHAUSEN HC by Ray Harryhausen & Tony Dalton; with a Foreword by Peter Jackson Mighty Joe Young. Jason and the Argonauts. The Valley of Gwangi. Clash of the Titans. The visual creations spawned by these classic feature films and seared into out collective conscience were the work of one man — Ray Bradbury, the father of special effects and master of stop-motion animation! Through concise essays and lavish illustrations, The Art of Ray Harryhausen serves as a visual celebration of his art and artistry, offering an in- depth look into each of Harryhausen's many specialties, including aliens, prehistoric creatures, mythological monsters, and more! (356/0-8230-8400-0) (CAUT: 4) HC, 9.5x11.5, 240pgs, PC SRP: $50.00 OFFERED AGAIN O/A BATMAN BEGINS OFFICIAL MOVIE GUIDE From the spectacular creation of the Batmobile, the Batcave, and Gotham City to the breathtaking action set pieces and high-tech weaponry, this visual tour features over 150 magnificent photos — complete with essays and story content — captured by photographer David James during the production of Batman Begins. (5082) (CAUT: 4) HC (1-932994-18-1)—HC, 9x11, 160pgs, FC SRP: $27.95 SC (1-932273-44-1)—SC, 9x11, 160pgs, FC SRP: $17.95 FILMS OF TIM BURTON TP by Alison McMahan Author Alison McMahan offers in-depth analysis of Tim Burton's key films including Beetlejuice, Ed Wood, Batman, Edward Scissorhands, and Sleepy Hollow, and their place within the filmmaking industry. RES. from Previews V14, #3 (MAR043168) (4570/0-8264-1567-9) (CAUT: 4)SRP: $19.95 THE GREAT MOVIEMAKERS OF HOLLYWOOD'S GOLDEN AGE TP edited by George Stevens, Jr. From King Vidor, Howard Hawks, and Hal Willis, to William Wyler, George Stevens, David Lean, and Alfred Hitchcock, this book brings together interviews with master moviemakers from the American Film Institute's renowned seminars — an ongoing series dating back to the founding of the Institute almost 40 years ago. (235/1-4000-4054-X) (CAUT: 4) SC, 6x9, 736pgs, B&W SRP: $35.00 LURKER IN THE LOBBY GUIDE TO LOVECRAFTIAN CINEMA TP edited by George Stevens, Jr. From King Vidor, Howard Hawks, and Hal Willis, to William Wyler, George Stevens, David Lean, and Alfred Hitchcock, this book brings together interviews with master moviemakers from the American Film Institute's renowned seminars — an ongoing series dating back to the founding of the Institute almost 40 years ago. (5889/1-892389-35-5) (CAUT: 4) SC, 6x9, 352pgs, B&W SRP: $19.95 PURE IMAGINATION: THE MAKING OF WILLIE WONKA AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY HC by Director Mel Stuart, with Josh Young Rediscover the magic of the original 1971 film Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory with this ultimate companion piece offering an intimate, behind-the-scenes look at the production of this much-loved children's classic based on the novel by Roald Dahl. (256/0-312-28777-1) (CAUT: 4) HC, 144pgs, PC SRP: $16.95 ROGER EBERT: THE GREAT MOVIES II TP by Roger Ebert Continuing the pitch-perfect critiques in his The Great Movies, Ebert's The Great Movies II presents 100 additional essays of analysis and history of movies and the cinema. (235/0-7679-1986-6) (CAUT: 4) SC, 6x9, 544pgs SRP: $16.95 THE ROUGH GUIDE TO HORROR MOVIES TP Conjuring up a host of vampires, monsters, ghouls, and zombies, and offering the lowdown on 50 essential horror movies including The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari, Psycho, The Exorcist, Texas Chainsaw Massacre, and Scream, this comprehensive guide to the world's scariet films reveals the stories behind the movies that have frightened us from the birth of cinema to the present day. (4309/1-84353-521-1) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops. SC SRP: $14.99 THE ROUGH GUIDE TO SCI-FI MOVIES TP From Metropolis, Star Wars, and Blade Runner, to 2001: A Space Odyssey, Alien, and Planet of the Apes, his comprehensive companion to the "final frontier" of film explores cinema's fascination with space exploration, time travel and fantastical worlds. (4309/1- 84353-520-3) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops. SC SRP: $14.99 STAR OF THE MONTH SIN CITY: THE MAKING OF THE MOVIE HC by Robert Rodriguez, Frank Miller, and others With its striking visual look and groundbreaking use of digital technology, Sin City is stirring a buzz in the entertainment community, and this book offers an indepth, behind- the-scenes glimpse at the making of this much-anticipated feature film by Director Robert Rodriguez (Desperado, From Dusk Till Dawn), based on the acclaimed comic series by Frank Miller. (5793/1-933104-00-7) (JAN053288) (CAUT: 4) HC, 9x11, 200pgs, FC SRP: $30.00 ********************************************************************** POP CULTURE THE FILM SNOB'S DICTIONARY TP by David Kamp & Lawrence Levi; with illustrations by Ross MacDonald This essential lexicon of filmological knowledge serves as an informative and subversively funny A-to-Z guide to all that is held sacred by Film Snobs — those perverse creatures of the repertory cinema. Don't let these geeks push you around — tap into your inner Tarantino! (235/0-7679-1876-2) (CAUT: 4) SC, 4x8, 176pgs SRP: $11.95 JROCK, INK. TP by Josephine Yun Edgy, all about talent, and filled with dazzling musicality, Jrock, Ink. offers a concise executive report on 40 of the biggest acts in the energized Japanese rock seen today, including Dir en grey, Gackt, the pillows, and Shonen Knife. (9321/1-880656-95-7) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops. SC, 125pgs SRP: $18.95 THE PINK PANTHER ENTERTAINS HC by Lisa Skolnik & Adam Rocke; with illustrations by Shag Fueled by Shag's stylishly bold graphics and hosted by the inimitable Pink Panther, this witty book serves up seven party ideas to excite even the most jaded of hipster. Each swank soiree includes a dozen recipes for cocktails, appetizers, snacks, and buffet foods, as well as suggestions for hostess gifts, party games, and minding one's p's and q's. (570/1-57284-080-3) (CAUT: 4) HC SRP: $16.95 STAR TREK STAR TREK: NEW FRONTIER - AFTER THE FALL MMPB by Peter David Three years after the events of Stone and Anvil, life goes on for the past and present crew of the USS Excalibur. Captain Elizabeth has been promoted to admiral and is dealing with her new command aboard a space station, while Soltea has left Starfleet to explore her Romulan heritage. But the stability and safety of the entire sector is about to be endangered by an enemy that the galaxy has long forgotten. (248/0-7434-9185-8) (CAUT: 4) SC, 384pgs SRP: $7.99 STAR TREK: NEW FRONTIER - MISSING IN ACTION HC by Peter David The crew of the USS Excalibur finds itself lost in space, and thrown headlong into the msyteries and dangers of the distant Andomeda Galaxy. Now caught in the middle of a genocidal interstellar war, Captain Mackenzie Calhoun must decide where his true loyalty lies — either to save an oppressed race from certain destruction, or ally himself with violent alien warriors if he ever wants to get the Excalibur home again! (248/1- 4165-1080-X) (CAUT: 4) HC, 6x9, 336pgs SRP: $24.00 STAR WARS STAR WARS: DARK LORD - THE RISE OF DARTH VADER HC by James Luceno The thrilling sequel to Star Wars III: Revenge of the Sith chronicling Darth Vader's rise to power! In a galaxy reeling from civil war and the destruction of all they once believed in, a few Jedi survive, and some are determined to make a stand against the Empire. Now, to discover his true strength and come into his own as the Emperor's iron fist, Darth Vader embarks on his first, crucial mission — wipe out any and all resistance to the new order! (235/0-345-47732-4) (CAUT: 4) 6x9Hard, 352pgs SRP: $25.95 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) RES. from Previews V15, #8 (AUG053506) HC, 6x9, 416pgs SRP: $26.95 STAR WARS: REPUBLIC COMMANDO - TRIPLE ZERO MMPB by Karen Traviss For Omega Squad, deployed deep behind enemy lines, it's the same old special ops grind: sabotage, espionage, ambush, and assassination. But when Omega Squad is rushed to Coruscant, the war's most dangerous new hotspot, the commandos discover they're not the only ones penetrating the heart of the enemy! (235/0-345-49009-6) (CAUT: 4) SC, 304pgs SRP: $7.50 SUPER-HEROES OFFERED AGAIN O/A AVENGERS ULTIMATE GUIDE HC Featuring a Foreword by Stan Lee! From Thor and Iron Man, to Captain America and the Incredible Hulk, learn everything there is to know about Earth's Mightiest Heroes — including their incredible origins and superhuman powers— in this exciting book covering the 40-year history of The Avengers. (4309/0-7566-1461-9) (SEP053504) (CAUT: 4) HC, 10X12, 128pgs, FC SRP: $24.99 JSA: RAGNAROK BOOK 1 HC by Paul Kupperberg & Geoff Johns From the dark days of World War II through the modern age, the heroes of the JSA — Hawkman, Hourman, Hawkgirl, The Atom, Green Lantern, Thunderbolt, Mr. Terrific, Wildcat, and Dr. Fate — have faced countless magical foes. But when The Wizard retrieves the Spear of Destiny — the mythical weapon said to have pierced the side of Christ — the fate of the world is at stake, and even the most powerful heroes aren't enough to stop the destruction! (570/1-59687-346-9) (CAUT: 4) HC SRP: $22.95 KRYPTO THE SUPERDOG: DOG STAR PATROL TP by Michael Tyrell Join Krypto and his team of super-animals in their intergalactic adventures with this superfun activity and coloring book, complete with thrilling glow-in-the-dark stickers! (7057/0-439-72508-9) (CAUT: 4) SC, 48pgs SRP: $3.99 KRYPTO THE SUPERDOG: TEST PILOT PUPPY TP by Michael Tyrell How did Krypto get to Earth? Discover the incredible secret origin of this Superdog and join Krypto on his exciting intergalactic adventures with this superfun activity and coloring book featuring thrilling glow-in-the-dark stickers. (7057/0-439-74404-0) (CAUT: 4) SC, 80pgs SRP: $2.99 THE BATMAN: FROSTBITE TP Brrrrr! Mr. Freeze is back! Can the Caped Crusader keep him from turning all of Gotham City into ice? How can Batman stop the chilling criminal from stealing the world's largest diamonds as the Gotham Museum while protecting the other priceless exhibits from freezer burn? (7057/0-439-78951-6) (CAUT: 4) SC, 32pgs SRP: $3.99 THE BATMAN: JOKER'S WILD TP After escaping Arkham Asylum, the Joker heads straight for the Gotham Circus where he plans to shoot a cannonball full of dangerous laughing gas into the stands on opening night! Will the entire audience be rolling in the aisles with laughter, or will Batman be able to stop the scary clown's Big Top shenanigans? (7057/0-439-78950-8) (CAUT: 4) SC, 24pgs SRP: $3.50 INTERNATIONAL SECTION JAPANESE BOOKS DOLLY DOLLY VOLUME 8 SC Dolly Dolly is the magzine for you if you are intrested in collector dolls and "lovely small goods." Each issue features lots of photos of attractive dolls — Blythe, Momoko and lots more! — captured in interesting poses and locales. Great for collector's and doll/dress makers, each issue features useful do-it-yourself articles and even paper dress patterns! Japanese text. (7819) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x11, 176pgs, FC SRP: $39.99 FRI FRI: AOI KIMIZUKA ILLUSTRATIONS SC This is the first illustration collection by popular bishoujo and digital artist, Aoi Kimizuka. Included are over 200 beautiful ladies, created for use in games, magazine covers, and more, from 1999 to 2004. Japanese text. (7819) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x12, 176pgs, FC SRP: $54.99 MAMORU NAGANO'S F.S.S. DESIGNS VOLUME 1 SC This fully illustrated volume is dedicated to the classic manga series, Five Star Stories, originally serialized in the Japanese edition of Newtype. In addition to plenty of full-color artwork and background materials, you'll also find a complete story guide. Japanese text. (7819) (CAUT: 4) SC, 9x12, 176pgs, FC SRP: $54.99 FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST: ABSOLUTE CINEMA GUIDE SC This is the official guide book to the 2005 Fullmetal Alchemist movie! It includes a complete story guide, character profiles, design and production materials, word bank, and plenty of color scenes from the movie. Japanese text. (7819) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x12, 128pgs, FC SRP: $22.99 GUNDAM WEAPONS: MOBILE SUIT Z-GUNDAM—A NEW TRANSLATION EDITION SC This Gundam Weapons volume focuses completely on the mecha used in the Z-Gundam movie, most recently aired on Japanese television in 2005. It includes a story digest with tokusatsu, dioramas, and movie graphics. Plus, an updated catalog of Z-Gundam goods! Japanese text. (7819) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x12, 150pgs, FC SRP: $34.99 KATSU AKI WORLD: CARNIVAL HC This is the official illustration collection of Step Up Love artist, Katsu Aki. Enter Kastu Aki's world literally from the beginning with artwork ranging from elementary school days to more recent works — many re-drawn for this collection. Also featured is a "small talk" interview conducted by Mine Youshizaki, Keroro Gunso (Sgt. Frog) painter. Japanese text. (7819) (CAUT: 4) HC, 9x12, 116pgs, FC SRP: $43.99 ONEGAI TEACHER & TWINS FIGURE SPECIAL SC This special collectors edition showcases the many sexy and collectible figures and kits created after the characters from the Onegai (Please) Teacher series! Each piece is highlighted by many photos, and the volume as a whole is the perfect Onegai collector's checklist — how many do you have?! Japanese text. (7819) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x11, 88pgs, FC SRP: $39.99 KIM HYOUNG TAE: OXIDE 2 SC This collection showcases the incredible artwork of Kim Hyoung Tae, the leading illustrator in Korea. He draws Magnakarta, as well as packaging and covers. Japanese text. (7819) (CAUT: 4) HC, 176pgs, FC SRP: $43.99 SYUNYA YAMASHITA: SWEET DREAMS SC Sweet Dreams is a dream of a sweet collection featuring many original illustrations by Syunya Yamashita. The artist specializes in game illustrations, and this collection presents many beautiful fantasy and sci-fi women. Japanese text. (7819) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x12, 109pgs, FC SRP: $43.99 KING OF FIGHTERS PERFECT READER SC This is the perfect guide to SNK's King of Fighters video game series, and includes all incarnations of the game and all of the characters, backed with plenty of information, illustrations, and in-game photos. Japanese text. (7819) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x11, 168pgs, FC SRP: $46.99 WALKER MACHINE XABUNGLE: PERFECT ESTABLISHMENT DATA SC Get the complete history of the 50-episode anime series, Walker Machine Xabungle, originally aired from 1982-83. Inside you'll find a complete guide to all mecha and characters, background information, and behind-the-scenes details. Much of this material has been unseen for years. Japanese text. (7819) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x12, 144pgs, B&W SRP: $49.99 KIRARA: YOSHITOMO WATANABE ILLUSTRATION WORKS SC Kirara is the first illustration collection of the works of Yoshitomo Watanabe, filled with dozens of fabulous examples of his artwork. Japanese text. (7819) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x12, 80pgs, FC SRP: $56.99 JAPANESE MANGA INSTRUCTIONAL STARS OF THE MONTH HOW TO DRAW MANGA SPECIAL TP This book covers color original drawing techniques using Copic Sketch markers from the ground up, with copious examples. The basic techniques are presented in 96 full-color pages. Fully illustrated. English text. (8193) (STAR13612) (CAUT: 3 & 4) SC, 120pgs, FC SRP: $24.99 HOW TO DRAW MANGA: MAKING ANIME TP by Yoyogi Animation Gakuin & A.I.C. From the publishers of the best-selling How To Draw Manga series! This book, which was co-authored by the animation production company, A.I.C. and Yoyogi Animation Gakuin, a leading animation institute in Tokyo, Japan. It represents the main or "key" poses in an action by showing the reader the work process up to the point where a finished animated work has been created. This is a must-have one for all the Japanese Anime fans who are interested in making process of animated work. Includes 32 pages in color. English text. (42) (STAR19395) (CAUT: 4) SC, 136pgs, B&W SRP: $24.99 ********************************************************************** HOW TO DRAW MANGA: ULTIMATE MANGA LESSONS VOLUME 6 SC by Go Office This book, which marks the final edition to the six-volume series, unfolds using a unique format, whereby an entire work of manga is created as if it were a cinematic feature being formulated and shot. This volume features topics such as casting the actors (i.e. designing characters), creating the set (i.e. establishing and portraying the setting and setting up the background), dramatizing memorable scenes (i.e. camera work, lighting, detailed dramatization), and other totally new content. English text. (5424) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x5.5, 144pgs, FC SRP: $13.99 STARS OF THE MONTH HOW TO DRAW MANGA VOLUMES 1 - 3 TP These are from the popular “How-To” series, and translated into English! These authentic instructional books are intended for beginners of the manga craft who want to improve their artistic techniques for drawing exciting manga stories. Highly recommended for all aspiring artists. (8193) (CAUT: 4) VOL 1 (APR045069)—SC, 116pgs, B&W SRP: $16.99 VOL 2 (STAR12107)—SC, 124pgs, B&W SRP: $18.99 VOL 3 (STAR12106)—SC, 124pgs, B&W SRP: $18.99 ********************************************************************** MANGA MOODS HC by Saori Takarai A raised eyebrow, a curled lip, a wink of the eye. All it takes is a single clever stroke of the G-pen to instantly change a manga character's mood from one extreme to the other: glad to sad, sassy to shy, angry to embarrassed. Illustrator Saori Takarai presents original pencil sketches alongside her finished, full-color drawings, to show just how the transformations take place. In addition, each of the facial expressions is labeled with the Japanese word for the mood being depicted, along with common Japanese conversational phrases and simple translations, making this delightful book a great gift for aspiring artists, language enthusiasts and manga fans alike! (4979) (CAUT: 4) HC, 5x5, 96pgs, PC SRP: $12.99 MERCHANDISE FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST DIE-CUT KEYCHAINS More great die-cut keychains of your favorite Fullmetal Alchemist characters! Choose from: Edward Elric or Roy Mustang. Each measures approximately 2.25" tall and features a king ring and locking clasp. (4632) (CAUT: 4) EDWARD (GE3498)—SRP: $3.99 ROY MUSTANG (GE3499)—SRP: $3.99 FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST NECKLACES More dog tag than necklace, these Fullmetal Alchemist collectibles feature authentic symbology from the hit anime. Choose from: Elric Family Crest or the State Army Logo. (4632) (CAUT: 4) ELRIC FAMILY CREST (GE7709)—SRP: $10.99 STATE ARMY LOGO (GE7710)—SRP: $10.99 FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST PATCHES Upgrade your wardrobe with these colorful and durable embroidered patches of characters from Fullmetal Alchemist! Choose from: Alphonse Elric, Edward Elric, and Roy Mustang. (4632) (CAUT: 4) ALPHONSE (GE7106)—SRP: $3.99 EDWARD (GE7140)—SRP: $3.99 ROY MUSTANG (GE7107)—SRP: $3.99 INU-YASHA PATCHES Upgrade your wardrobe with these colorful and durable embroidered patches of characters from Inu-Yasha! Choose from: Inu-Yasha and Kirara. (4632) (CAUT: 4) INUYASHA (GE7101)—SRP: $3.99 KIRARA (GE7103)—SRP: $3.99 INU-YASHA LUCITE KEYCHAINS Each double-sided lucite key tag features a different character image from the hit anime series, Inu-Yasha. Choose from: Inu-Yash Attacking, Inu-Yasha Sitting, and Inu-Yasha Standing. (4632) (CAUT: 4) ATTACKING (GE3408)—SRP: $3.99 SITTING (GE3409)—SRP: $3.99 STANDING (GE3407)—SRP: $3.99 JAPANESE ANIME MAGAZINES ANIMAGE MARCH 2006 Animage is an excellent source for all the latest news on Japanese anime. Each issue is packed with full-color and black-and-white pages, giving you the latest scoop on the hottest anime around. Japanese text. (7819) (CAUT: 4) SC, 200pgs, FC SRP: $11.99 ANIMEDIA MARCH 2006 Focusing heavily on television anime, each issue features full-color and black-and-white articles and stills of vintage, new, and upcoming anime releases, fold-out and insert anime posters, postcards, fan art, manga serials, video game reviews, and bonus items, such as trading cards, postcard books, and stickers! Japanese text. (7819) (CAUT: 4) SC, 176pgs, FC SRP: $8.99 DENGEKI G'S MAGAZINE MARCH 2006 This magazine offers a monthly focus on beautiful women, displaying their charms from top to bottom. Each issue comes with free extras such as trading cards, calendars, shitatjiki, and more. Japanese text. (7819) (CAUT: 4) SC, 192pgs, FC SRP: $16.99 DENGEKI LAYERS VOLUME 7 SC Get inside the Japanese “Cos-Play” (Costume Play) scene with Dengeki Layers, the magazine devoted to this burgeoning anime/manga-inspired fandom. Each issue features loads of photos of fans in their home-made costumes, plus tips on everything from costume and prop creation to make-up. Plus, behind-the-scenes coverage of Japanese Cos-Play events and conventions, and even a CosPlay shop map of the Akihabara district! Japanese text. (7819) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x11, 64pgs, FC SRP: $14.99 MEGAMI MAGAZINE APRIL 2006 From the publishers of Animedia comes this new magazine focusing on female anime and game characters, each issue filled with pull-out posters, trading cards, or other premiums! Japanese text. (7819) (CAUT: 4) SC, 174pgs, PC SRP: $14.99 NEWTYPE MARCH 2006 Newtype has been covering the anime scene for over 20 years now, and the magazine still remains the fastest, most up-to-date source of information on new anime in Japan! Covering everything cool in the world of anime, it’s packed with posters, postcards, booklets, stickers, and other assorted bonuses in each issue! Japanese text. (7819) (CAUT: 4) SC, 400pgs, FC SRP: $10.99 SS DESIGNS MAGAZINE VOLUMES 1 & 2 SS Designs is the magazine for art fans who love illustration and manga, focusing especially on manga creation and fan postings, plus additional new works by commercial manga artists. Japanese text. (7819) (CAUT: 4) VOLUME 1 (12884-05)—SC, 9X10, 150pgs, FC SRP: $15.99 VOLUME 2 (12884-08)—SC, 9X10, 164pgs, FC SRP: $15.99 JAPANESE TOY PUBLICATIONS DENGEKI HOBBY MARCH 2006 This magazine features illustrated articles on scratch-building and customizing model kits. Japanese text. (7819) (CAUT: 4) SC, 300pgs, PC SRP: $18.99 FIGURE KING ENCYCLOPEDIA #8 Covering Japanese and American figures, toys, and various premium/crane toy items. Japanese text. (7819) (CAUT: 4) SC, 200pgs, PC SRP: $20.99 HOBBY JAPAN APRIL 2006 The key source for model kit building and customizing in Japan has an all-new look and a larger format. Plus, the monthly “How to Build…” feature, which will show readers how to build and customize the latest and greatest Gundam model kits from Bandai! Japanese text. (7819) (CAUT: 4) SC, 400pgs, PC SRP: $12.99 HYPER HOBBY MARCH 2006 Japan’s monthly magazine on toys, models, and collectibles! Packed with full-color pictures of the latest and greatest toy and action figure releases from some of Japan’s favorite manufacturers. Special issues sometimes include a free bonus figure/toy! Japanese text. (7819) (CAUT: 4) SC, 170pgs, PC SRP: $16.99 MODEL GRAPHIX MARCH 2006 A monthly Japanese hobby magazine covering cool toys, cars, and robot models! Japanese text. (7819) (CAUT: 4) SC, 168pgs, PC SRP: $15.99 ADULT KISS COMIX #167 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (9046) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, and Indonesia. ADULT MATERIALSRP: $7.99 KISS COMIX #168 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (9046) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, and Indonesia. ADULT MATERIALSRP: $7.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A SENSEI 2 LOVE-SIM CD-ROM SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (5484/SENSEI2) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, and Indonesia. ADULT MATERIAL CD-ROM SRP: $34.95 O/A TSUKI: POSSESION CD ROM SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (5753/4580122610081) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, and Indonesia. ADULT MATERIAL CD-ROM SRP: $34.95 TRADING CARDS SECTION SPORTS CARDS FLEER FLEER 2006 GREATS OF THE GAME MLB CARDS Introducing the return of Fleer Greats of the Game Baseball! Each box of Greats of the Game will feature two signatures, as well as two memorabilia cards. This product will also feature the "Autographics" cross-brand signature insert, as well as some favorite memorabilia inserts like "Yankee Clippings" and "Dodger Blues." There will be at least one insert in every pack, plus all cards will have that classic vintage look and feel. In addition, look for super rare "Autographics Cuts" of the greatest names in baseball history like Ruth, Cobb, and Gehrig! (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. Pack PI RACING CHAMPIONS SOUTH WHEELS 2006 HIGH GEAR RACING CARDS If you feel the need to hear tires eat asphalt, then check out this card series made for burnin' rubber. This High Gear series is a 90-card base set on premium 24pt. stock, and features "Wheels Exclusive Autographs" (1:40), race-used memorabilia cards "Flag Chasers" (1:40), and the "Flag Chasers Power Pick Contest Card" (1:20). 5 cards per pack. 20 packs per box. (CAUT: 4) Pack MSRP: $3.99 TOPPS COMPANY TOPPS 2006 SERIES 1 MLB CARDS For 2006, Topps Series 1 MLB will consist of 330 cards, including Veterans, Team Cards, Managers, 1st Year Players, Future Stars, and Award Winners. The complete base set is paralleled on 2 levels, including Gold and Platinum. A wide variety of insert sets is highlighted with "Barry Bonds Homerun History" and "Barry Bonds Homerun Countdown Contest Cards" — an interactive insert representing every inning of every game for the 2006 MLB season. Topps is bringing back Yankee icon Mickey Mantle with a special 10-card "Mantle Collection" set and the "Declaration of Independence." (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. Pack MSRP: $1.59 TOPPS 2006 SERIES 1 MLB CARDS — HOME TEAM ADVANTAGE JUMBO CARDS Offered to Home Team Advantage members only, the exclusive content includes Black Bordered Parallels of the regular set, printing plates from each of the 330 regular cards, Black Bordered Parallels of each "Mickey Mantle Master Collection" and "Relic Mickey Mantle Homerun History Cut Signature" card. Box bottoms will also have 4 cards printed on them, part of a 16-card set. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. Jumbo pack MSRP: $5.00 TOPPS 2006 HERITAGE MLB CARDS Offering a look back at the 1957 Topps card design, Topps 2006 Heritage Baseball will consist of a 495-card set, featuring current players, including "Veterans," "First Year Players," "Prospects," and "Team Cards," printed on vintage card stock, highlighted with 110 short-prints, as well as "Chrome Parallels," "Insert Cards," "Game-Used Relics," and "Autographs." (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. Pack MSRP: $3.00 TOPPS 2005-2006 CHROME NBA CARDS Topps 2005-2006 Chrome Basketball will feature 275 cards, including 165 Veterans, 55 Rookies, and Celebrities and for the first time, 55 NBDL (NBA Developmental League) players making their first trading card appearance, highlighted with relic cards, 4 levels of parallels including possible "SuperFractors," a "Hobby-Only Sequentially Numbered Uncirculated X-Fractor Parallel Box Topper," "ChromoGraphs" and "Signs of Stardom Autographed" cards. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. Pack MSRP: $3.00 TOPPS 2005-2006 ALL-TIME FAN FAVORITES NBA CARDS Featuring a 150-card set which includes "Retired Veterans," "Rookies," and "Celebrities" utilizing new pictures on vintage Topps card designs, All-Time Fan Favorites Basketball will be highlighted with 4 levels of parallels, including "SuperFractors," "Printing Plates," and "Fan Favorites Autographs." Also watch for "Hobby-Only Rainbow Foil Autograph Parallels." (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. Box MSRP: $49.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A BOWMAN 2005 NFL CARDS Offering a comprehensive selection of available Draft Picks, Bowman Football will consist of 102 Veterans, 8 Coaches, and 165 Rookies, including 5 Rookies available with "Autographed Blue" and "Red" variations. Parallels will be available on 3 levels, including "Bowman Gold," "Bowman White," and "Bowman Red." Autographs will be offered from Rookies, Coaches, and 5 Players chosen from the Topps 50th Anniversary Team. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. Pack MSRP: $3.00 THE UPPER DECK COMPANY UPPER DECK 2006 MLB CARDS Upper Deck Baseball will for the first time release in conjunction with Spring Training, a perfect time for baseball! Each hobby box will contain two memorabilia cards per box, plus one insert or short print in every pack! In addition, look for one signature card and one patch card per hobby case! The 300-card base set will be the most comprehensive Upper Deck Baseball set in years, and will include many rookie cards. Plus, you can bet that Upper Deck Baseball will be full of all of the finest photography that trading cards have to offer! (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. Pack PI UPPER DECK 2005-2006 ICE NHL CARDS After a one year hiatus, Upper Deck Ice Hockey returns, better than ever! All base cards will feature embossed technology, and all rookie cards will be printed on acetate and will be serially numbered! Each box of Upper Deck Ice will feature seven serially numbered acetate rookie cards, two memorabilia cards, and one additional hit consisting of either a signed card, a memorabilia card, or another serially numbered rookie card! Also look for some of the top name rookies serially numbered to only 99 copies! And for the first time ever, this product will contain autographed acetate patch cards! (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. Pack PI UPPER DECK 2005-2006 SP AUTHENTIC NHL CARDS Every box of 2005-2006 SP Authentic will deliver one autographed rookie card, plus one additional autographed card. In every case, there will be a dual signed "Sign of the Time" and a signed "Rookie Patch" variation! Plus, multi-signed autographs, including eight autographs on one card! There will be multiple themes and variations within the autograph inserts, including "SP Chirography" and "Sign of the Times" cards. And as for rookies, figure on at least 75 different rookie cards in 2005-2006 SP Authentic Hockey! (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. Pack PI NON-SPORTS CARDS ARTBOX ENTERTAINMENT ZATCHBELL! JAPANESE IMPORT EDITION CARDS, BINDER, & COLLECTOR TIN Artbox Entertainment is now a part of the Japanese Import edition launch of ZatchBell Trading Cards. To start this new launch, Artbox presents the basic card set, and collectors will find 9 special foil chase cards randomly inserted! Also, the limited deluxe Japanese Edition binder will contain four-color art on the outside and will feature the front, back, and spine design. And finally, each collectible tin features high-quality full- color graphics on the outside, and inside each tin you will find a great assortment of ZatchBell Japanese Import edition trading card foil packs. Each ZatchBell collectible tin will have 4 foil packs and 1 bonus trading card inside each tin. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Available only in the United States and Canada. PACK—PI BINDER—PI TIN W/4 FOIL PACKS—PI ZATCHBELL! U.S. EDITION CARDS, BINDER, & COLLECTOR TIN Artbox Entertainment is now part of the U.S. launch of ZatchBell Trading Cards. To start this new launch, Artbox presents the basic card set, and collectors will find special foil chase cards randomly inserted! Also the limited deluxe binder will contain four-color art on the outside and will feature the front, back, and spine design. And finally, each collectible tin features high-quality full-color graphics on the outside, and inside each tin you will find a great assortment of ZatchBell trading card foil packs. Each ZatchBell collectible tin will have 4 foil packs and 1 bonus trading card inside each tin. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Available only in the United States and Canada. PACK—PI BINDER—PI TIN W/4 FOIL PACKS—PI INKWORKS OFFERED AGAIN O/A BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: THE MEN OF SUNNYDALE CARDS This handsome 81-card series features the main men of Sunnydale: Giles, Xander, Angel, Oz, Riley, Spike, and the women that love them. Chase cards include Autographs, Memorabilia, and a 9-card Puzzle. Also available is a collector album and a mini press sheets of trading cards. (CAUT: 4) Pack MSRP: $2.49 VERONICA MARS SEASON 1 PREMIUM CARDS Inkworks announces the release of Veronica Mars Premium Trading Cards! There's a lot going on in the town of Neptune, and it's up to Veronica and her friends to figure out what! Unlock the secrets of the show with this new trading cards set, featuring episodic summaries, character profiles, and more. Also available is a collector album to store the first season of these high-quality cards, as well as a mini-press sheet of uncut cards. (CAUT: 4) PACK—MSRP: $2.99 COLLECTOR ALBUM—SRP: $19.95 "WHO KILLED LILLY KANE" MINI-PRESS SHEET—SRP: $69.95 RITTENHOUSE ARCHIVES STARGATE: SG-1 SEASON 8 CARDS The next installment in the hugely successful trading card series, Stargate SG-1 Season 8 trading cards will once again feature one autograph card and one costume or relic card per box. Signers for this set include Claudia Black, Mel Harris, Isaac Hayes, Peter Williams, Charles Shaughnessy and others. Also featuring show-worn costumes from Col. Carter, Jonas Quinn, General O'Neill, Teal'C and more along with authentic show- used props. Insert sets include "Twisted," "Personnel Files," and "Stargate In Motion" cards. Also available is the exclusive 3-ring album that comes complete with 15 9-pocket pages, an exclusive promo card, and an exclusive autograph card signed by Erica Durance as Krista James. (CAUT: 4) PACK—MSRP: $2.10 ALBUM WITH ERICA DURANCE AUTOGRAPH—PI OFFERED AGAIN O/A XENA & HERCULES: THE ANIMATED ADVENTURES CARDS This 72-card collector set focuses on The Animated Adventures of Xena & Hercules and captures them both at their animated best. Inserts include original art cards of the characters in the seres, original art cards of never-before-seen Mythical Beasts, and Action Sequence cards. Also available is a collector album to store the entire series. (CAUT: 4) Pack MSRP: $2.10 STELLAR COLLECTIBLES O/A PLAYBOY: BOOK OF LINGERIE 100TH CARDS SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, and Indonesia. ADULT MATERIAL Pack PI TOPPS COMPANY LORD OF THE RINGS: EVOLUTION CARDS The saga returns in an all-new, all-foil character series! Featuring a 72-cards base set with double image designs on high-quality foil stock. This series inserts include "Evolution Variant A" cards, "Rare Evolution Variant B" cards, "Stained Glass" cards, and "Hand- Drawn Sketch" cards. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. Pack MSRP: $2.00 OFFERED AGAIN O/A STAR WARS: EPISODE III — REVENGE OF THE SITH WIDEVISION CARDS Celebrate the momentous final chapter of the Star Wars saga with this high-quality, panoramic, 80-card set, printed on 20-point cardstock and featuring silver foil stamping on each card! You haven't seen Episode III —Revenge of the Sith until you check out these Widevision beauties! Six cards per pack. 24 packs per box. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. Pack MSRP: $2.00 TOPPS WACKY PACKAGES SERIES 3 STICKER CARDS Get ready for the next set of Wacky Packages! Series 3 will be invading stores this spring with a whole new set of side-splitting parodies. This set features a 55-card base set of stickers with puzzles and website parodies on the backs. Inserts in this series include Foil Stickers featuring Die-cut Magnet with vintage art. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. Pack MSRP: $1.00 APPAREL SECTION PREMIERE VENDORS GRAPHITTI DESIGNS CASINO ASKEW POKER DECK #1: HOLD’EM MCNEIL Ante-up and get ready to play your best hand with the new Casino Askew Poker Deck #1: Hold'em McNeil Playing Cards. Inspired by the characters and dialogue from Kevin Smith’s flick Chasing Amy, these cards are the real thing...and are also completely functional! Styled after the traditional 54-card Poker decks, each card measures 2 ½” x 3 ½” with rounded corners and are printed in full-color on 10.5 laminated playing card stock. Each set includes two decks that come packaged together in a multi-color tuck box. After extensive hours of research and developement on the Casino Askew tables, the first set of poker cards are ready!! Take a chance, go all-in and go for the gold!! Playing Cards (x2 Decks) $15.95 SIN CITY: CLUB PECOS T-SHIRT SIN CITY: CRASH T-SHIRT O/A SIN CITY LOGO T-SHIRT O/A SIN CITY: BLAM! BLAM! BLAM! T-SHIRT Bring home a souviner from your evening out on the town with the new Sin City: Club Pecos T-Shirt. Also new this month, the Sin City: Crash T-Shirt features more sights from the bowels of the city. Both feature the art of Frank Miller screenprinted on black 100% cotton shirts. Don’t even think of leaving town without picking us two previously offered shirts (Sin City Logo and Blam! Blam! Blam!), that are still available. S-XL $17.95 XXL $20.95 WHIZ BROADCASTING LOGO T-SHIRT The pre-TV days take on a new life with the Whiz Broadcasting Logo T-Shirt. Features the call letters of Billy Batson’s favorite radio station printed in yellow and black on a white and red, 100% cotton ringer shirt. Whip-out your antanne, turn the dial slowly and listen carefully. A marvelous icon from days gone by!! S-XL $17.95 XXL $20.95 SUPERMAN JUSTICE SYMBOL T-SHIRT O/A SUPERMAN SYMBOL T-SHIRT Inspired by the Alex Ross, Jim Krueger and Doug Braithwaite series from DC Comics, the new Superman Justice T-Shirt has arrived! Features a larger-version of the classic symbol screenprinted in color on the much-requested, royal blue 100% cotton shirt. Also available is the popular Superman Symbol shirt which features the symbol on a darker, navy blue 100% cotton shirt. Your choice but either way, the Man of Steel is back in a big way! S-XL $17.95 XXL $20.95 BATMAN: FACE T-SHIRT The Dark Knight hides in the shadows on the new Batman: Face T-Shirt. Features the art of Jim Lee screenprinted in color on a black 100% cotton shirt. The Batman is always watching!! S-XL $17.95 XXL $20.95 APPAREL SECTION DC COMICS AQUAMAN: "SWIMMING" SHEER T-SHIRT Charcoal. 50% polyester & 50 % cotton. Front image. (559) (CAUT: 4) MED-XL (48-380-295)—SRP: $19.99 XXL (48-381-295)—SRP: $22.99 THE FLASH: "RUNNING" SHEER T-SHIRT Red. 50% Polyester & 50% cotton. Front image. (559) (CAUT: 4) MED-XL (48-380-293)—SRP: $19.99 XXL (48-381-293)—SRP: $22.99 GREEN LANTERN: "FLYING" SHEER T-SHIRT Charcoal. 50% Polyester & 50% cotton. Front image. (559) (CAUT: 4) MED-XL (48-380-298)—SRP: $19.99 XXL (48-381-298)—SRP: $19.99 GREEN LANTERN SYMBOL T-SHIRT (CLAMSHELL) Green. 100% cotton. Front image. Comes in Clamshell packaging. (559) (CAUT: 4) SM-XL (48-301-50)—SRP: $17.99 XXL (48-301-50)—SRP: $20.99 STAR OF THE MONTH BATMAN SYMBOL IV T-SHIRT The Dark Kight returns to his roots on the Batman Symbol IV T-Shirt. Features the unencumbered bat screenprinted in black on a graphite grey 100% cotton shirt. (115) LG-XL (JAN053444)—SRP: $17.95 ********************************************************************** SUPERMAN NAVY TONAL CAP Navy. 100% washed cotton. 3D embroidery. Logo on the back. One Size Fits All. (5209/0206037000OSF) (CAUT: 4) Cap SRP: $16.99 MARVEL CAPTAIN AMERICA SHIELD WORKSHIRT Navy. 65% polyester and 35% cotton. Front logo on left chest with image on back. (5360) (CAUT: 4) MED-XL (V1407MW)—SRP: $38.99 XXL (V1407MW)—SRP: $38.99 FANTASTIC FOUR RENDERSTRESS SYMBOL T-SHIRT (CLAMSHELL) Black. 100% cotton. Front image. Comes in clamshell packaging. (5360) (CAUT: 4) SM-XL (V1212)—SRP: $17.99 XXL (V1212)—SRP: $20.99 CAPTAIN AMERICA: "PEOPLE'S CHOICE" ULTRA-SOFT T-SHIRT Ultra-soft cotton. White. Front image. (5360) (CAUT: 4) MED-XL (V1347MS3)—SRP: $17.99 XXL (V1347MS3)—SRP: $17.99 GHOST RIDER LOGO 1 T-SHIRT Black. 100% cotton. Front image. (5360) (CAUT: 4) MED-XL (V1307MS)—SRP: $17.99 XXL (V1307MS)—SRP: $20.99 GHOST RIDER: "SPIRIT OF VENGEANCE" T-SHIRT Black. 100% cotton. Front image. (5360) (CAUT: 4) MED-XL (V1057MS)—SRP: $17.99 XXL (V1057MS)—SRP: $20.99 PUNISHER: PURPLE SKULL T-SHIRT Black. 100% cotton. Front image. (5360) (CAUT: 4) MED-XL (V1145MS)—SRP: $17.99 XXL (V1145MS)—SRP: $20.99 SPIDER-MAN: "SPIDEY SENSATION" T-SHIRT (CLAMSHELL) Navy. 100% cotton. Front image. Comes in Clamshell packaging. (5360) (CAUT: 4) SM-XL (V1084)—SRP: $17.99 XXL (V1084)—SRP: $20.99 THOR SYMBOL 1 T-SHIRT Black. 100% cotton. Front image. (5360) (CAUT: 4) MED-XL (V1323MS)—SRP: $17.99 XXL (V1323MS)—SRP: $20.99 THOR: "THUNDER GOD" ULTRA-SOFT COTTON T-SHIRT Ultra-soft cotton. White. Front image. (5360) (CAUT: 4) MED-XL (V1352MS3)—SRP: $17.99 XXL (V1352MS3)—SRP: $20.99 ANIME INU-YASHA: "TETSUSAIGA" T-SHIRT (CLAMSHELL) Black. 100% cotton. Front image. Logo on back. Comes in Clamshell packaging. (6358) (CAUT: 4) MED-XL (8271)—MED-XL SRP: $19.99 XXL (8271)—XXL SRP: $22.99 NARUTO IN SPIRAL T-SHIRT (CLAMSHELL) Blue. 100% Cotton. Front Image. Comes in Clamshell packaging. (4866/NAAS023) (CAUT: 4) SM-XL SRP: $19.99 KAKASHI: "SPIRAL" T-SHIRT Black. 100% cotton. Image on back and Naruto logo on front.. (4866/NAAS007) (CAUT: 4) SM-XL SRP: $19.99 NARUTO: GAARA WITH JAPANESE LETTERS T-SHIRT White. 100% cotton. Front image. (4866/NAAS005) (CAUT: 4) SM-XL SRP: $19.99 FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST: "GRADIENT" WOMEN'S T-SHIRT Black. 100% cotton. Junior fit. Front image. (7296/AW20001) (CAUT: 4) SM-LG SRP: $19.99 GHOST IN THE SHELL BASEBALL CAP Cotton with velcro closure. One Size Fits All. (4632/GE-2224) (CAUT: 4) Cap SRP: $18.99 GHOST IN THE SHELL: STAND ALONE COMPLEX MESSENGER BAG Black polyester. the front panel has 6 card holder, 2 pen holders, and a cell phone holder. Includes 2 open pockets. Interior features 2 zippered pockets. Measures 15.5 long x 4" wide x 12" high. (4632/GE-3147) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Germany. Messenger Bag SRP: $34.99 HOT TRENDS ANDREW BAWIDAMANN: "ASTRO-NAUGHTY" T-SHIRT Navy. 100% cotton. Front image. (6959) (CAUT: 4) MED-XL (MT0070001)—SRP: $19.99 XXL (MT0070001)—SRP: $22.99 ANDREW BAWIDAMANN: "BAD HABIT" T-SHIRT Black. 100% cotton. Front image. (6959) (CAUT: 4) MED-XL (AT0050002)—SRP: $19.99 XL (AT0050002)—SRP: $22.99 EMILY THE STRANGE: "MIDNIGHT SKULL" WOMEN'S T-SHIRT Black. 100% cotton. Front image. (6037) (CAUT: 4) SM-LG (11001258800106)—SRP: $24.99 MOVIE/TV FAMILY GUY: "FREAKIN' SWEET!" SHEER RINGER T-SHIRT Blue Ringer. 50% Polyester & 50% Cotton. Front image. (559) (CAUT: 4) MED-XL (36-364-572)—SRP: $19.99 XXL (36-365-572)—SRP: $22.99 FAMILY GUYS: STEWIE "DAMN YOU!" SHEER T-SHIRT Black. 50% polyester & 50 % cotton. Front image. (559) (CAUT: 4) MED-XL (36-380-571)—SRP: $19.99 XXL (36-381-571)—SRP: $22.99 ARMY OF DARKNESS: "GROOVY" T-SHIRT Black. 100% cotton. Front image with logo on upper back. (5145) (CAUT: 4) MED-XL (M814931)—SRP: $19.99 XXL (M814931)—SRP: $22.99 ARMY OF DARKNESS: "SUGAR" T-SHIRT Black. 100% cotton. Front image with logo on upper back. (5145) (CAUT: 4) MED-XL (M813931)—SRP: $19.99 XXL (M813931)—SRP: $22.99 INVADER ZIM: "HUMAN DISGUISE" PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE T-SHIRT Yellow. 100% cotton. Front image with logo printed on upper back. (6358) (CAUT: 4) MED-XL (8152)—SRP: $19.99 XXL (8152)—SRP: $19.99 TIM BURTON'S CORPSE BRIDE: "POISON" WOMEN'S T-SHIRT Dusty Red. 100% cotton. Front image with logo on upper back. (5145/M9411R1) (CAUT: 4) SM-LG SRP: $19.99 TIM BURTON'S CORPSE BRIDE: SCRAPS "WITH FUR" WOMEN'S T-SHIRT Burgandy. 100% cotton. Front image with logo on upper back. (5145/M9401R1) (CAUT: 4) SM-LG SRP: $19.99 NIGHTMARE BEFORE XMAS: "JACK'S CLONE" T-SHIRT Charcoal. 100% cotton. Front image. (6242) (CAUT: 4) MED-XL (XCCL11H)—SRP: $19.99 XXL (XCCL11H)—SRP: $22.99 TOYS SECTION ANIMATION STAR OF THE MONTH THE BATMAN ANIMATED ACTION FIGURES CUSTOM MIX 3 Previews Exclusive Custom Mix! Previews Exclusive Selina Kyle Figure! From the hit animated TV series, The Batman, comes this Previews Exclusive custom mix of 6" scale action figures! In addition to series favorites, Batman and Mr. Freeze, this mix also includes the long-awaited debut of The Riddler and the Previews Exclusive Selina Kyle, which is limited to only 4000 pieces worldwide. Blister card packaging. Available Now! (744/G2576-976L) (MAR058085) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Figure SRP: $10.50 ********************************************************************** INU-YASHA 12-INCH COLLECTOR DOLL Now available in the popular 1/6th scale is the smash-hit character from the hit Cartoon Network’s [adult swim] anime series, Inu-Yasha! The Inu-Yasha Collector’s Doll stands 12" tall and features an intricately sewn cloth costume, his “Tetsusaiga” sword, and over 24 points of articulation! Packaged in an illustrated window box, the Inu-Yasha Collector’s Doll is limited to 5,000 pieces! Scheduled to ship in March 2006. (4522/1915) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Japan. Figure SRP: $35.00 STAR OF THE MONTH INU-YASHA ACTION FIGURES—REFRESHED SERIES In response to the extraordinary demand for their sold-out Inu-Yasha action figures, Toynami is very pleased to announce a new assortment — Inu-Yasha: Refreshed Collection 1! Available once more will be Inu-Yasha, Kagome, Kikyo, and Sesshomaru! In addition, a brand-new figure will be making its debut in Refreshed Collection 1: Inu- Yasha in Human Form, as an all-new sclupt! Each figure features a weapon accessory and multiple points of articulation, and comes packaged on a blister card. Available Now! (4522/1587) (DEC048031) (CAUT: 3) Figure SRP: $11.99 ********************************************************************** COMIC BOOK HEROES LIBERTY MEADOWS: OSCAR PLUSH Who doesn't love plushes? And who doesn't love Liberty Meadows? You guessed it, Frank Cho's loveable characters are now available as cute and affordable plushes! First in the series is Oscar the friendly wiener dog! This soft and cuddly guy measures 15" from nose to tail and he's just $19.95! From the animal-loving folks at the CS Moore Studio. Scheduled to ship in February 2006. (6783) (CAUT: 4) Plush SRP: $19.95 LIBERTY MEADOWS: TRUMAN PLUSH Aplush of Truman the baby duck is about as cute as it gets. This cuddly little Wood Duck is the second in a series of Frank Cho's beloved animal characters from the pages of Liberty Meadows! Brought to you by the CS Moore Studio, he's almost 10" tall and will make a perfect gift for a loved one or just for your very own. Scheduled to ship in February 2006. (6783) (CAUT: 4) Plush SRP: $19.95 STARS OF THE MONTH MARVEL SELECT: SHE-HULK CONVENTION EXCLUSIVE ACTION FIGURE A Diamond Select Release! Previously a Convention Exclusive! Chosen by Wizard readers as the Marvel Select figure they most wanted to see a Wizard World exclusive, the She-Hulk action figure depicts the green-skinned lawyer-turned-superhero effortlessly lifting a car. Blister card packaging. Available Now! (4667) (NOV048044) Figure SRP: $20.00 MARVEL SUPER HERO SHOWDOWN STARTER SET SERIES 1 Available Exclusively to Comics & Game Stores through Previews! Marvel Legends-style Figures in a 4-inch Format! A fantastic melding of Trading Card and Figure gaming, the Marvel Super Heroes and Villains go head-to-head in a contest of strength, poseability, and strategy in Marvel Super Hero Showdown! Toy Biz brings super-poseability to the 4” scale, joining forces with Upper Deck to incorporate cards and accessories into action figure play! Super Hero Showdown allows gamers to pit super-poseable 4” Toy Biz action figures against one another in battle, using Power Bases, Attack Poses, Projectiles, Battle Tiles, and Upper Deck Trading Cards! Series One starter sets will include: The Thing/Spider-Man and Wolverine/Hulk, each including the following: Two character- dedicated power bases, Two projectile shooters (w/projectiles), Two 6-sided dice, Six character cards, and 12 battle tiles. Blister card packaging. Available Now! (49/72965) (JAN058152) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. NOTE: Available only within the United States and U.S. Territories. Starter Set SRP: $17.25 MINIMATES: INDYMATES BOXED SET A Diamond Select/Art Asylum Release! From Diamond Select and Art Asylum, the people who brought you the Marvel MiniMates, comes the all-new IndyMates — miniature block-style figures of some of your favorite female comics characters! This boxed set includes: Witchblade and Magdalena (from Top Cow Comics), Joe Linsner’s Dawn, and David Mack’s Kabuki. Each character features intricate costume pieces (some more so than any previous MiniMates releases!) and themed accessories (such as Dawn’s sword, Kabuki’s Sickle, and the magical Witchblade). Each IndyMate measures 2" tall and features 14 points of articulation. Window box packaging. Available Now! (4667/70014) (DEC043485) (CAUT: 4) Minimates SRP: $20.00 ********************************************************************** SPIDER-MAN CLASSIC SERIES 17 ACTION FIGURES Continuing the hit series of 6" figures based on the comic book adventures of everyone's favorite non-mutant superhero! This 17th big series is scheduled to include: Spider-Hulk Spider-Man, Spider Spinner Spider-Man, Web Splasher Spider-Man, Hydro-Man, and Hobgoblin! Blister card packaging. Scheduled to ship in April 2006. (49/72190) (CAUT: 1 & 3) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. Figure SRP: $11.50 DIE-CAST BATMAN: BATMOBILE DIE-CAST VEHICLES All-new Batman die-cast vehicles from Corgi Classics! The 1:43 scale 2000 Batmobile #4 has a hidden spring-release missile launcher that emerges out of the rear engine! The 1:43 scale "Teen Titan" Batmobile is from the Teen Titans issue in which Robin decides to take it for a joyride, and features opening gull-wing doors. Finally, the 1:24 scale 2000 Batmobile is identical to the 2000 Batmobile #4, but produced at a larger scale to better appreciate the details of the design! Window box packaging. Scheduled to ship in March 2006. (6432) (CAUT: 4) 2000 BATMOBILE 1:24 (US77511)—Die-Cast SRP: $16.50 2000 BATMOBILE #4 1:43 (US77349)—Die-Cast SRP: $10.00 2000 TEEN TITAN BATMOBILE #3 1:43 (US77348)—Die-Cast SRP: $10.00 BATMAN: BRONZE AGE BATMOBILES 1/43 SCALE DIE-CAST SET #2 From Corgi Classics comes this all-new, second Bronze Age Batmobile set featuring two 1:43 scale die-cast vehicles and three spun-cast metal figures — all packaged in a handsome, high-quality hinged box with embossed bronze foil outer sleeve, and numbered certificate of authenticity. Set includes the 1970's and 1980's Batmobiles. Scheduled to ship in March 2006. (6432/US77347) (CAUT: 4) Die-Cast Set SRP: $28.00 WALLACE & GROMIT: CURSE OF THE WERE-RABBIT DIE-CAST From the recent hit Aardman Animation release, Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit, comes this wonderful die-cast set based on the film! Inside the illustrated window box you'll find a detailed 1/43 scale A35 Austin "Anti-Pesto S.W.A.T. Team" Van and spin-metal figures of Wallace & Gromit. Plus: a Telescoping action "Bun-Vac"! Scheduled to ship in March 2006. (6432/CC80502) (CAUT: 4) Die-Cast SRP: $16.50 MISCELLANEOUS OFFERED AGAIN O/A CHEECH & CHONG: ROCK 'N' ROLL ACTION FIGURES Counter-culture superheroes Cheech & Chong are back as these all-new "rock & roll" action figures, based on the comedy duo's most popular Cannabis-fueled motion picture epic, Up in Smoke! Standing almost 8" tall, Cheech "Pedro" Marin and Tommy "The Man" Chong each feature several points of articulation and come decked out in their Alice Bowie onstage personas, along with a guitar, drum sticks, and a blunt or two. Blister card packaging. Available Now! (6338) (CAUT: 4) Figure SRP: $11.99 JENNA JAMESON 12-INCH COLLECTOR DOLL SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION Scheduled to ship in February 2006. (5101/01401) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, and Indonesia. ADULT MATERIAL Doll PI STREET FIGHTER MINIMATES: DEMITRI & MORRIGAN PX 2-PACK A Previews Exclusive! A Diamond Select Release! Part of the first series of Street Fighter Minimates, these “Player 2”-inspired variants of Darkstalkers’ Demitri and Morrigan feature each character’s alternate costume. When this pair teams up, you know something monumentally evil is about to be unveiled! Only available through Previews, this exclusive two-pack is not to be missed! Scheduled to ship in March 2006. (4667/70036) (CAUT: 4) 2-Pack SRP: $8.99 STREET FIGHTER: BLUE BLANKA VARIANT ACTION FIGURE Previously an Internet Exclusive! This "Player 2" variant of Blanka from the Street Fighter action figure line depicts the bestial world fighter in his variant blue form with yellow hair. Ultra-poseable with over 20 points of articulation, Blanka includes and alternate head and hands, and skull, pineapple, and watermelon slice accessories. Blister card packaging. Scheduled to ship in March 2006. (6963/SF013B) (CAUT: 4) Figure PI THE CLASH REUNITE ACTION FIGURE SET The Sex Pistols may have been the first British punk rock band, but The Clash were the definitive British punk rockers. Though The Clash never became the superstars they always threatened to become, they restored passion and protest to rock & roll. For some time, they really did seem like "the only band that mattered." Now, Mick Jones, Joe Strummer, Paul Simonon, and Topper Headon are captured in the London Calling era, featuring the same sculpting and attention to detail you've come to expect from SEG. Each figure stands approximately 6.5" tall and comes with appropriate instruments. Window box packaging. Scheduled to ship in March 2006. (5122/00754) (CAUT: 4) Set SRP: $61.00 MOVIE/TV ALIENS DLX PEWTER CHESS SETS Featuring chess pieces made of solid pewter, paired with a beautifully designed resin chess board, the Aliens Deluxe Pewter Chess Set is one of the highest quality and most impressive chess sets ever manufactured! Featuring the Colonial Marines versus the Aliens, this chess set captures the mood and design of the original Alien sequel, James Cameron's Aliens, from the detailed board/base (patterend after the Weyland-Yutani colony, complete with company logos), to the "Queens" — Ripley in Power Loader and the Alien Queen herself! Available in two different styles! The "Painted" version features solid pewter pieces painted for full realistic detail, while the "Polished Pewter" version features the classy, refined look of unpainted pewter. Scheduled to ship in March 2006. (5101) (CAUT: 4) PAINTED EDITION (01601)—Chess Set PI POLISHED EDITION (01602)—Chess Set PI BIG SCREEN BEARS SERIES 1 Introducing the Big Screen Bears — plush teddy bears patterned after your favorite cult movies characters. Series One is scheduled to include: Pinhead (from Hellraiser), The Bride (from Kill Bill), Jay and Silent Bob (from Clerks), and Jules and Vincent (from Pulp Fiction). Each bear stands approximately 10" tall. Scheduled to ship in March 2006. (6338/43325) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Bear SRP: $12.25 STARS OF THE MONTH BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: BUFFY & FAITH DELUXE ACTION FIGURES A Diamond Select Release! With 29 points of articulation, this line of figures for Buffy the Vampire Slayer starts a new line, and sets a new standard that is sure to be a top collectible! The first releases in the line are “Graduation Day” Buffy and “Graduation Day” Faith. Based on their pivotal clash in the climactic “Graduation Day” 2-parter, set on the roof of Faith’s apartment, each figure comes with episode-specific accessories; for Buffy they are a Sunnyvale High Yearbook, diploma, and handcuffs; while Faith is armed with a pipe, knife and bow and arrow. These figures, sculpted by Gentle Giant, are packaged in a new clamshell package for ultimate collecting! Available Now! (4667/60548) (MAR053880) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. NOTE: Not available in Australia and the U.K. Figure SRP: $14.99 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: ANGEL PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE PALZ FIGURE A Previews Exclusive! The ultimate mini-figure for Angel/Angelus fans! This 2.5" figure not only comes with a Sunnydale cemetery tombstone and exclusive Inkworks trading card, but also includes enough body parts to create a variety of variations ranging from a normal-looking human character, all the way to a shirtless vampire. Available Now! (8644/74009) (JUL046036) (CAUT: 1) PALz SRP: $8.99 BUFFY/ANGEL: WESLEY & LORNE ACTION FIGURES A Diamond Select Release! From the Buffy/Angel collection comes two of the most popular characters from the franchise! The "Season 4" Wesley figure includes a shotgun, axe, Angel's soul, and Rhinehardt's Compendium. The "Judgement" Lorne figure features seabreeze, a microphone, and a cellphone. The "No Place like Plrtz Glrb" Lorne comes with a head, headplatter, head basket, and Wolf Ram Hart Books. Sculpted by Gentle Giant, these figures are based on scans of the actors. Blister card packaging. Available Now! (4667/60575) (FEB053689) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. NOTE: Not available in Australia and the U.K. Figure SRP: $14.99 ********************************************************************** FAMILY GUY SERIES 5 ACTION FIGURES Family Guy Series 5 action figures introduces a whole new cast of characters you won't want to miss, including two chase figures! This series is scheduled to include: Peter as "Gary the No Trash Cougar" (with animal suit & removable mask), Brian as "McGriffin the Drug Dog" (with cop outfit & pistol), Asian Correspondent Tricia Takanawa, The Greased-Up Guy (with cage), God, and Jim Kaplan (also available packaged as Doug the Con Man)! Each highly detailed rotocast figure stands approximately 6" tall, and includes several appropriate accessories. Blister card packaging. Scheduled to ship in March 2006. (4830/20050) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Figure SRP: $11.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A GHOSTBUSTERS: DANCING SLIMER FIGURE That beloved gluttonous spirit, "Slimer", comes alive as this 10" tall life-like motion- activated figure! When activated, Slimer dances to the Ghostbusters theme music. Open tray packaging. Available Now! (6338/31971) (CAUT: 4) Figure SRP: $20.99 O/A THE HITCHHIKER'S GUIDE TO THE GALAXY SERIES 1 ACTION FIGURES Re-create the intergalactic adventures of Earthman Arthur Dent with these 6" scale movie accurate action figures! Each figure is highly detailed and includes accessories. This series is scheduled to include: Arthur Dent, Zaphod Beeblebrox, Marvin the Robot, Jeltz. and Kwaltz. Blister card packaging. Available Now! (6338/38400) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. Figure SRP: $13.99 STAR OF THE MONTH JOSS WHEDON'S SERENITY MOVIE ACTION FIGURES A Diamond Select Release! Return to Joss Whedon’s “Space Western” with this first series of Serenity action figures, based on characters appearing in the feature film sequel to the short-lived, but cult-classic, TV series, Firefly! Coinciding with the fall release of Buffy and Angel creator Joss Whedon’s feature film adaptation comes this amazing assortment of Serenity action figures, including: Captain Malcolm Reynolds, Jayne Cobb, and a third villainous character. Plus, be on the lookout for the cigar-smoking Jayne chase figure in every case! Each figure stands 6 inches tall, features 14 points of articulation, and includes authentic, movie-style accessories. Blister card packaging. Available Now! (4667/15004) (MAY053663) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Figure SRP: $14.99 ********************************************************************** LABYRINTH: GOBLIN KING JARETH DELUXE ACTION FIGURE Palisades Toys proudly presents the first in its series of 12” collectible action figures based on Labyrinth, Jim Henson’s 1986 gothic fantasy film. The Jareth Classic (also the premier David Bowie action figure!) features a wicked attention to detail (check out the brown and blue eyes!) and 27 points of articulation for maximum mischievous poseability. Jareth Classic cuts a dashing figure in his signature Goblin King costume (Regency shirt, breeches and riding boots), but a king just isn’t a king without some regal baubles. So…Jareth carries with him three of his magical crystal balls, a riding crop for disciplining disobedient goblins, and his magnificently intricate necklace. One figure per case will also sport Jareth’s purple leather coat. The chase is on! Window box packaging. Scheduled to ship in April 2006. (8644/13233) (CAUT: 4) Figure SRP: $39.99 LAND OF THE DEAD ACTION FIGURES George Romero brought us all back to his Land of the Dead in the summer of 2005, and now Romero-philes and zombie fans alike can delight in collecting this trio of "star zombies" from the film! This series is scheduled to include: Blade (make-up FX legend Tom Savini!), The Butcher (character actor Boyd Banks) and zombie leader Big Daddy (Eugene Clark). Each 7" tall zombie comes with part of a brick wall diorama base, as well as body parts of a victim ripped apart by zombie teeth. These body parts can be reconfigured into the man he used to be... well, missing a few bits here and there... Blister card packaging. Scheduled to ship in May 2006. (5101/01302) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Figure SRP: $14.99 THE MUPPETS: UNCLE DEADLY ACTION FIGURE Previously an Internet Exclusive! Ever since Palisades Toys began it's award-winning line of Muppets action figures, there have been certain characters that fans have consistantly requested. One such character is the phantom of the Muppet Theatre... Uncle Deadly! Now available is the previously exclusive Uncle Deadly figure, the last clamshell packaged figure in the 6" scale Muppet Show line. Uncle Deadly features multiple paint applications, over 14 points of articulation, and comes with two Muppet Buddy pack-ins: a Muppet Ghost and Skull! Scheduled to ship in March 2006. (6963/12362) (CAUT: 4) Figure PI OFFERED AGAIN O/A PULP FICTION BLOCK FIGURE 3-PACKS The characters from Quentin Tarantino's Pulp Fiction come to life as 3-D collectibles! This series features four sets, each with a unique diorama backdrop. This series is scheduled to include: "The Cast" Starring Vincent, Jules, Mia, & Marcellus; "Clean Up" Starring Bloody Vincent, Bloody Jules, Jimmy, & The Wolf; "The Gimp" Starring Butch, Marcellus, Zed, & The Gimp; and "Overdose" Starring Vincent, Mia, Lance, & Jody. Each figure stands approximately 3" tall, comes with its own movie accessories, and features over 14 points of articulation. Window box packaging. Available Now! (6338) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Germany. 3-Pack SRP: $17.99 SESAME STREET: BIG BIRD DELUXE ACTION FIGURE Sunny days will surely sweep the clouds away with Palisades Toys’ Big Bird Deluxe Action Figure! One of the friendliest faces from Sesame Street, Big Bird stands 11” tall and features brilliant coloring and a loving attention to detail! Standing at Big Bird’s side is his pal Little Bird, who taught Big Bird that birds can be all kinds of different shapes and sizes. The first in P