PREVIEWS April 2006 - June / July 2006 Releases - Diamond Comics (go to Marvel Previews)   Ctrl + F = Search PREVIEWS VOL. XVI #4 PREVIEWS PUBLICATIONS PREVIEWS #6 (JUNE 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 August 2006 through October 2006! Catalog, 8x11, 480+pg, PC $4.50 MARVEL PREVIEWS #34 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 June issue features items scheduled to ship in August 2006! FC, 96pg $0.99 (or Free with Purchase of Previews) PREVIEWS CONSUMER ORDER FORM #6 (JUNE 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 May 2006 for items on sale in August 2006. Comic-sized, 62pg, PC PI PREVIEWS ADULT #6 (JUNE 2006) Previews Adult features Adult-oriented art, info, and related news not found in Previews. NOTE: Due to customs and international restrictions, Adult Material may not be available in some international markets. Please check with your local comic book specialty retailer for availability. ADULT MATERIAL Catalog, 24pg, b&w $0.95 COMICS SECTION PREMIER VENDORS DARK HORSE COMICS CONAN #29 MIKE MIGNOLA (W), CARY NORD (P), DAVE STEWART (C), and TONY HARRIS (Cover) On sale June 21, FC, 32pg, $2.99 Hellboy creator Mike Mignola takes over writing duties on Conan for a three-part story adapting one of Robert E. Howard’s legendary “lost” story fragments, “The Hall of the Dead”! Pursued by a small army, Conan heads for shelter in the ancient ruins of a forgotten city, lured by a flimsy rumor of treasure. Instead, he finds the fallen idols of twisted gods and a lot of croaking creatures. Luckily, frogs are no match for a Cimmerian… right? From artist Cary Nord and comics visionary Mike Mignola comes one of the weirdest tales ever cooked up by Howard, taking Conan on an adventure far darker, and slimier, than he’s ever faced before. CONAN: BOOK OF THOTH #4 (OF 4) KURT BUSIEK (W), LEN WEIN (W), KELLEY JONES (A), and MICHELLE MADSEN (C) On sale June 21, FC, 48pg, $4.99 Ancient evil dawns upon the land of Stygia in this horrifying conclusion to the origin of Conan’s greatest adversary, Thoth-amon! After a lifetime of scheming plots, bloody rituals, and murderous betrayals, Thoth-amon achieves his dark destiny as a dreaded sorcerer of the snake-god Set, and his ultimate display of power will devastate a nation and test the will of those dedicated to protecting a world lost and broken. It is the birth of a darkness beyond reckoning, and an unexpected finale to a story that has permanent ramifications for the Conan mythos! CONAN AND THE DEMONS OF KHITAI TPB AKIRA YOSHIDA (W), PAUL LEE (P), and PAT LEE (Cover) On sale July 12, SC, 96pg, FC, 7" x 10", $12.95 King Conan travels to the far-eastern land of Khitai, only to run afoul of an evil sorcerer and his demonic retainers in this tale of silent shadow-warriors and ghostly monsters. Set many years in the future from the award-winning ongoing series, Conan and the Demons of Khitai marks Conan’s first appearance as King in Dark Horse’s best-selling comics revival of the legendary fantasy hero. When King Conan receives an invitation from the Eastern kingdom of Khitai to open trade in precious jewels and spices, he leads a small army into this long-mysterious land. Yet to do so is perilous, as those who have requested his company may have far more devious intentions, and beasts unseen by Western eyes lurk amidst the shadows. ARCHENEMIES #3 (OF 4) DREW MELBOURNE (W), YVEL GUICHET (P), JOE RUBINSTEIN (I), RICK HILTBRUNNER (C), and JIM KEPLINGER (L) On sale June 7, FC, 32pg, $2.99 Roommates Ethan Baxter and Vincent Darko still don’t realize that they’re archenemies in their super-powered guises. They just know that they hate each other! But when tragedy strikes, comicdom’s ultimate odd couple must set aside their differences to hit the road and . . . move into a mansion?? PLUS: Vincent has a cute sister, Ethan has a nightmare, and Star Fighter and the Underlord go head-to-head in the middle of an impromptu gang war. If you like fights, laughing, or stories about people, you MUST read this comic! Written by Drew Melbourne, with pencils by Yvel Guichet (Batman: Harley Quinn; X-Men Unlimited) and inks by comic book veteran Joe Rubinstein (at least one-third of your comics collection). CONCRETE VOLUME 6: STRANGE ARMOR TPB PAUL CHADWICK (W/A) On sale July 26, SC, 192pg, b&w, 6" x 9", $12.95 A troubled man seeking spiritual renewal in the wilderness experiences a wholly unexpected rebirth—as a walking monolith, half a ton of animate stone able to perform astonishing feats of strength and endurance but forever denied many of life’s fundamental pleasures. As Concrete, Ronald Lithgow becomes an overnight celebrity and the focus of dark government operatives desperate to keep the secret of his metamorphosis from the public. Concrete must struggle with the loss of his humanity while discovering, perhaps for the first time, what it truly means to be human. ALSO AVAILABLE CONCRETE VOLUME 1: DEPTHS TPB by Paul Chadwick SC, 208pg, b&w, 6" x 9" (APR050031) . . . $12.95 CONCRETE VOLUME 2: HEIGHTS TPB by Paul Chadwick SC, 208pg, b&w, 6" x 9" (JUN050034) . . . $12.95 CONCRETE VOLUME 3: FRAGILE CREATURE TPB by Paul Chadwick SC, 208pg, b&w, 6" x 9" (OCT050017) . . . $12.95 CONCRETE VOLUME 4: KILLER SMILE TPB by Paul Chadwick SC, 184pg, b&w, 6" x 9" . . . $12.95 CONCRETE VOLUME 5: THINK LIKE A MOUNTAIN TPB by Paul Chadwick SC, 208pg, b&w, 6" x 9" . . . $12.95 CONCRETE: THE HUMAN DILEMMA TPB by Paul Chadwick SC, 160pg, b&w w/gray tones, 6" x 9" . . . $12.95 PENNY ARCADE VOLUME 2: EPIC LEGENDS OF THE MAGIC SWORD KINGS TPB JERRY HOLKINS (W) and MIKE KRAHULIK (A) On sale July 26, SC, 120pg, FC, 7" x 9", $12.95 Verily, the heroes of Penny Arcade return in the second volume of valiant chivalric deeds of brave heroism, heroic gallantry, and gallant bravery! Forsooth! Sir Gabe and Sir Tycho return in Epic Legends of the Magic Sword Kings! Collecting all the Penny Arcade strips posted online in the year 2001, Volume 2 includes creator commentary, an introduction from somebody sort of famous, and a gallery of artwork from the Penny Arcade card game! If you haven’t heard of Penny Arcade, the most popular online comic ever, it might not be too late to salvage whatever reputation you have and get in on the fun all the cool people have been having. We won’t tell anyone. PETE VON SHOLLY’S EXTREMELY WEIRD STORIES TPB PETE VON SHOLLY (W/A) On sale July 12, SC, 96pg, FC, 7" x 10", $14.95 Tired of ordinary weird stories? What you need are some Extremely Weird Stories—and we’re here to tell you just where to find them! Experience horror, babes, and laughs! See monsters from beyond the grave and before the dawn of history! See Scottish Lakes, black magic, and psychotic pseudo-scientists! Musty museums, virtual video vermin, and foul fables! See “things” that crawl and claw from the pages of putrid pulps and under the covers of creepy comics! See stuff you’ll hope never sees you! Don’t miss Pete Von Sholly’s Extremely Weird Stories! It’s just what the mad doctor ordered! SPREAD THE WEIRD! SUDDEN GRAVITY TPB GREG RUTH (W/A) On sale July 12, SC, 144pg, b&w, 6" x 9", $10.95 Built on a site of great and forgotten power, the mammoth Bentham International Hospital was to be the very definition of modern medical science at its best. But over the years, the spectres and dark secrets of the Hospital began to bore away at its heart, leaving its foundations cracked and vulnerable to the oldest of horrors and nightmares. When a prominent Commissioner of the City’s Housing and Urban Development Department is brought in for evaluation after murdering her family, the haunted secrets of the hospital begin to unravel, leaving no one untouched. Julius, the prosthetic boy in room 13 is waking up. The black eggs are found. The lines between the patients and the doctors is blurring. This is where the end begins. Every cure is paid with a curse and every sin is birthed anew as the once brilliant light of modern medicine forsakes the world for the shadows it can no longer hide. USAGI YOJIMBO VOLUME 20: GLIMPSES OF DEATH TPB & LTD HC STAN SAKAI (W/A) On sale July 12, SC, 184pg, b&w, 6" x 9", $15.95 On sale August 2, HC w/dust jacket, 184pg, b&w, 6" x 9", $59.95 Wandering ronin Usagi Yojimbo is alone once again, having emerged from his travels with young Jotaro. His brief respite from danger was not destined to last long, for adventure in feudal Japan waits for no one! In this volume of the internationally acclaimed series, master storyteller Stan Sakai treats readers to intriguing tales of Usagi on his own and catches up with a bevy of fan-favorite characters—“whodunit” maestro Inspector Ishida has another puzzling mystery to solve, bounty hunters Gen and Stray Dog are each on the tail of the possessed swordswoman Inazuma, bodyguard Tomoe has a new political rival in Lord Noriyuki’s court, and Priest Sanshobo’s temple is plagued by a vile demon! Throughout these stories we follow Usagi as he is roped into a covert smuggling operation, escorts a cantankerous old woman through dangerous territory, assists an inventor with a visionary flying machine, and once again encounters a vengeful young samurai. USAGI YOJIMBO #94 STAN SAKAI (W/A) On sale June 28, b&w, 24pg, $2.99 The deadly Koroshi League of Assassins is back—and its longstanding grudge against our favorite rabbit ronin is far from forgotten! This is especially true for Saiko, the swift and beautiful young murderer whose father and partners were killed by Usagi, Katsuichi- sensei, and Jotaro in the landmark issue #75. Usagi, fresh from his stay in the friendly Geishu Province, again runs afoul of Saiko by attempting to prevent her latest contract. But when he tries to protect the life of a prominent local merchant, Saiko takes the man’s young daughter hostage! It’s a life-and-death standoff . . . will the long-eared samurai prevail by sacrificing an innocent, or will he allow this homicidal up-and-comer to escape, free to continue carving her bloody path through feudal Japan? Find out this month, in Usagi Yojmbo! B.P.R.D.: THE UNIVERSAL MACHINE #3 (OF 5) MIKE MIGNOLA (W/Cover), JOHN ARCUDI (W), GUY DAVIS (A), and DAVE STEWART (C) On sale June 7, FC, 32pg, $2.99 While searching for an arcane text that could hold the secret to bringing Roger back to life, Dr. Kate Corrigan is trapped in a mysterious French village where a collector of occult objects has terrible plans for one of the B.P.R.D.'s most valuable assets. Meanwhile, back at B.P.R.D. headquarters, Johann Kraus reveals secrets from his past life as a medium, and a bizarre turn taken during one of his séances. B.P.R.D.: THE BLACK FLAME TPB MIKE MIGNOLA (W/Cover), JOHN ARCUDI (W), and GUY DAVIS (A) On sale July 12, SC, 168pg, FC, 7" x 10", $17.95 The Bureau for Paranormal Research and Defense faces its worst tragedy ever as the war against the plague of frogs reaches a devastating new level. Heralded by a bizarre villain from the B.P.R.D.’s past, an ancient monster-god marches across the American heartland portending an end to the reign of men, and leaving a permanent mark on the Bureau. Hellboy-creator Mike Mignola continues his collaboration with artist Guy Davis and co- writer John Arcudi to unravel a tale that will leave the earth shaken and the B.P.R.D. shattered. This collection includes a sketchbook section chronicling Guy Davis’s creation of the abominations unleashed in The Black Flame. The B.P.R.D. is changed forever in this story revealing secret names, visions and dreams, a Nazi madman, and the death of a beloved agent. GOON #18 ERIC POWELL (W/A) On sale June 21, FC, 32pg, $2.99 As chaos erupts in the streets from the unnamed Priest's growing power, the Goon is faced with an even deadlier foe . . . A darker evil from the depths of Hell itself. Now it’s up to Goon and Franky to save their berg from this outlandish beast, this harbinger of total destruction, this… this… really BAD, uh, thing! This issue will stun you! It’ll shock you! You can't unsee what you see here! Not for the faint of heart. Don't miss it!! ALSO AVAILABLE 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 VOL. 4: VIRTUE AND THE GRIM CONSEQUENCES THEREOF TPB by Eric Powell SC, 144pg, FC, 7" x 10" (NOV050035) . . . $16.95 THE GOON 25 CENT ISSUE by Eric Powell FC, 32pg (AUG050028) . . . .25¢ 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 lunch box, 8" x 7" x 3 3/4" (SEP040224) . . . $14.99 13TH SON: WORSE THING WAITING TPB KELLEY JONES (W/A) On sale July 26, SC, 96pg, FC, 7" x 10", $12.95 Born to a young woman driven to insanity and black magic by the deaths of her previous children, the 13th Son is a creature like nothing this world has seen before. Humans are not his target. It’s the other monsters who walk this world—the wendigo, werewolves, ghouls, zombies, and vampires—who live in fear of his enormous and terrifying powers. And what those powers are setting into motion is a horror beyond your deepest, darkest nightmares. REVELATIONS TPB PAUL JENKINS (W) and HUMBERTO RAMOS (A) On sale July 26, SC, 168pg, FC, 7" x 10", $17.95 From Paul Jenkins and Humberto Ramos, the best-selling creative team behind Marvel’s Spectacular Spider-Man, comes an occult murder mystery set in the unlikeliest of places—The Vatican. When the Cardinal next in line to succeed the ailing Pope turns up dead, Scotland Yard’s finest detective, Charlie Northern, finds himself on a plane to Rome with little more than a full pack of cigarettes. With the help of a priest, a coroner, and one beautiful lawyer, Northern must uncover the facts in a place legendary for keeping its secrets. There are forces at work in The Holy See that would see the truth remain hidden—forces ancient and dark, with a power not seen in this world for millennia, and an agenda that will leave Northern's world more shattered than he could have ever foreseen. THE ARTIST WITHIN TPB GREG PRESTON (W) On sale July 12, SC, 216pg, b&w, 100 photographs, 100 illustrations, 12 1/2" x 11 1/2", $39.95 The culmination of more than fifteen years of photography by renowned photographer Greg Preston, this book is a living history of the men and women who have shaped the imaginations of countless millions of people around the world through their work in the fields of animated cartoons, comic books, comic strips, and editorial cartooning. The list of artists includes such luminaries as Frank Miller, Al Hirschfeld, Joe Barbera, Jack Kirby, Joe Simon, Moebius, Walter and Louise Simonson, and many more, all in photographs exclusive and shot expressly for this book. THE COMICS: AN ILLUSTRATED HISTORY OF COMIC STRIP ART TPB JERRY ROBINSON (W) On sale July 12, SC, 296pg, b&w, 9" x 12", $24.95 While there are many debates about when the medium of words married with pictures first evolved into what we know today as comics — be it in nascent prehistoric paintings in the caves of France or the more traditional illustrated adventures of such characters as the Katzenjammer Kids which first appeared at the end of the nineteenth century — virtually everyone born in the last one hundred years has read or seen a comic strip at one time in their lives. In an exhaustive historical overview that captures the magic and innovation of this incredibly vibrant art form Jerry Robinson, comics historian, award- winning comics artist, and co-creator of the popular Batman villain The Joker, takes us on a journey from the beginning of the comic strip industry to the present day in The Comics. Originally published in the early 1970s, this volume has been revised and updated to include commentary on the last thirty years of comics history: from Mutt & Jeff to Calvin & Hobbes, from George Herrimann's Krazy and Ignatz to Patrick McDonnell's Mutts, Jerry Robinson brings the history of this great industry alive for a new generation. FRANKENSTEIN: THE SHADOW OF FRANKENSTEIN NOVEL STEFAN PETRUCHA (W) On sale July 26, 275pg, 4 1/8" x 6 7/8", $6.99 Following his lab's explosion, Henry and Elizabeth Frankenstein head to London for a rest (and to avoid possible criminal charges). The monster, still alive, follows, but winds up in the Whitechapel district. There, he's mistaken for a disfigured, mentally disabled man and befriended by local prostitutes. When one of the whores is horribly murdered, the creature roams the area, hoping to protect the survivors. This brings him in contact with the real killer — Jack the Ripper. After 47 years, he's back in action. His 1887 slayings (sacrifices) extended his life. Now he's aging again and desperate to remain alive, and sees in the reanimated corpse of the Frankenstein monster a possible new way to live forever. Henry, the monster and Jack the Ripper’s fates become entwined as Jack the Ripper hatches a plan to frame the monster for the killings, to force Henry to reveal his secrets of life and death. JOHN LANDIS BIOGRAPHY GIULIA D’AGNOLO VALLAN (W) On sale July 26, 250pg, FC & b&w photographs, 8" x 11", $29.95 An exhaustive career retrospective about the groundbreaking revolutionary filmmaker, told through exclusive interviews with Landis as well as through essays, interviews and remembrances by his colleagues, contemporaries and members of the film industry and reviewers. Contributors include Joe Dante, Jack Arnold, Wes Craven, Rick Baker, Frank Oz, Jim Abrahams and others. Illustrated with many exclusive photographs from Mr. Landis’ many films, some reproduced here for the first time from the director's personal collection of photographs taken on the set by Mr. Landis during production of his movies. AMANO: THE TALE OF GENJI HC ILLUSTRATED NOVEL YOSHITAKA AMANO (W/A) On sale 26, FC & b&w, 80pg, 8 7/16" x 11 15/16", 46 color illustrations, $24.95 Yoshitaka Amano has been praised around the world for his lush watercolors and evocative work dealing with myth and legend. In The Tale of Genji Mr. Amano brings his considerable talent to retelling one of the most famous of Japanese myths: written by Murasaki Shikibu shortly after 1000 AD and considered by most scholars to be the first novel ever written, The Tale of Genji is the story of the romantic adventures of Genji, the amazingly handsome prince and his many romantic conquests. Told through stunning paintings, Mr. Amano brings this classic story to life for a new generation. VAMPIRE HUNTER D VOLUME 4: TALE OF THE DEAD TOWN NOVEL HIDEYUKI KIKUCHI (W) On sale May 17, SC, 300pg, 5" x 7", $8.95 When a floating city becomes the target of a rash of vampire attacks, only one man can restore the oasis. “The City,” a tiny metropolis of a few hundred sheltered citizens floating serenely on a seemingly random course a few feet above the ground, has long been thought safe from the predation of marauding monsters. It seemed like a paradise. A paradise shattered when an invasion of apparent vampires threatens the small haven. While the Vampire Hunter known only as “D” struggles to exterminate the scourge, a former denizen of the city, the attractive Raleigh Knight, and the brash John M. Brassalli Pluto VIII seize control of the city lurching it onto a new and deadly course. D’s travails are just beginning. GHOST IN THE SHELL: STAND ALONE COMPLEX VOLUME 2 — REVENGE OF THE COLD MACHINES NOVEL JUNICHI FUJISAKU (W) On sale July 12, 275pg, 5" x 7", $8.95 2030 Tokyo: While patrolling Tokyo’s post-World War Three refugee zones Togusa, the newest member of Section 9, discovers that one of the most powerful cyber-criminals his squad has ever faced has plans to kill their leader, Section 9 Chief Daisuke Aramaki, in one of three stories in this collection, and it will take all of the members of Section 9 to stop him. The action heats up in the stories “Double Targets,” “First Love, Last Love,” and “Revenge of the Cold Machines.” BLADE OF THE IMMORTAL #114: ON THE PERFECTION OF ANATOMY PART 3 (OF 6) HIROAKI SAMURA (W/A) On sale June 14, b&w, 32pg, $2.99 It’s time for Manji’s dimwitted-yet-likeable cellmate, Dewanosuke, to shine . . . or die! Searching for the key to immortality, the twisted doctor Burando finally feels that his experiments are leading towards success. However, the Shogun’s bangashira, Habaki Kagimura, grows impatient and decides to “up the ante” in the tests on Dewanosuke’s regenerative abilities. Also, while all of the Itto-ryü warriors are supposed to be keeping a low profile, one cute sparkplug is about to threaten everything. Yes, it’s the return of Döa, the feisty Itto-ryü renegade who’s been causing so much trouble for Rin! This time, however, Döa’s headstrong attitude may turn up something very essential to Rin’s search for her beloved, missing Manji. BERSERK VOLUME 12 TPB KENTARO MIURA (W/A) On sale July 12, SC, 232pg, b&w, 5 1/8" x 7 1/4", $13.95 The Band of the Hawks’ rescue of their leader, Griffith, has brought them no ease. Broken beyond healing, a frail ghost of his former glory, Griffith is now more an object of pity than a man, and the Hawks, who’ve grimly hung together under duress and death during his absence, are now on the verge of splintering to the winds. But Griffith’s dreams and ambitions, built on the bodies of his troops and the countless enemies they have slain, have not gone unnoticed in the spirit realm, and though Griffith has nowhere to go as a man, he may yet have a future . . . a future borne on jet-black wings in the company of the demon lords of the Godhand! THE KUROSAGI CORPSE DELIVERY SERVICE VOLUME 1 TPB EIJI OHTSUKA (W) and HOUSUI YAMAZAKI (A) On sale July 19, SC, 208, b&w, 5" x 7", $10.95 Your body is their business! Five young students at a Buddhist university, three guys and two girls, find little call for their job skills in today's Tokyo… among the living, that is! But all that stuff in college they were told would never pay off — you know, channeling, dowsing, ESP — gives them a direct line to the dead… the dead who are still trapped in their corpses and can't move on to the next reincarnation. The five form the Kurosagi (“Black Heron”—their ominous bird logo) Corpse Delivery Service: whether suicide, murder, accident, or illness, they'll carry your body wherever it needs to go to free your soul! The kids from Kurosagi can smell a customer a mile away — it's a good thing one of the girls majored in embalming! MUSEUM OF TERROR VOLUME 1 TPB JUNJI ITO (W/A) On sale July 5, SC, 376pg, b&w, 5 1/8" x 7 1/4", $13.95 Dark Horse Comics is very proud to present Museum of Terror, a series of horror stories by Japan’s foremost creator of horror manga. Full of compelling and charming characters and relationships, and featuring some of the finest comics art available, Junji Ito has seen his works translated into successful films in Japan. Ito’s Uzumaki, the thrilling and grotesque manga and film, have already found success in America, and now we present “Tomie,” the first story in this fantastic series. “Tomie” is the story of an eternally youthful and beautiful high school girl, whose admirers are obsessed to the point of murdering her. But to their horror, she is reincarnated over and over. “Tomie” also became a popular film in Japan, and now it launches Dark Horse’s series of Ito’s horrific works, Museum of Terror. OLD BOY VOLUME 1 TPB GARON TSUCHIYA (W) and NOBUAKI MINEGISHI (A) On sale July 5, SC, 208pg, b&w, 5 1/8" x 7 1/4", $10.95 Ten years ago, they took him. He doesn’t know who. For ten years he has been confined in a private prison. He doesn’t know why. For ten years his only contact with the outside world has been a television set and the voices of his jailers. In time, he lost himself. He changed… transformed himself into something else… something hard… something lethal. Suddenly one day, his incarceration ends, again without explanation. He is sedated, stuffed inside a trunk, and dumped in a park. When he awakes, he is free to reclaim what’s left of his life… and what’s left is revenge. SAIYUKI RELOAD ANIME MANGA VOLUME 1 TPB Based on the manga created by KAZUYA MINEKURA On sale July 26, SC, 160pg, FC, 5" x 7", $14.95 Humans and ghosts live together peacefully in the world of Saiyuki Reload, but that peace has suddenly been shattered. The ghosts have lost their selves and started to attack humans. It all seems related to an evil experiment aimed at reviving Gyumao, a powerful ghost who has been sealed for 500 years. Now it’s up to the Sanzo group, powerful fighting priests, to stop the experiment, traveling through a world gone crazy. STAR WARS LEGACY #1 JOHN OSTRANDER (W), JAN DUURSEMA (P), DAN PARSONS (I), BRAD ANDERSON (C), and ADAM HUGHES (Cover) On sale June 7, FC, 32pg, $2.99 The future of Star Wars is here in an all-new series set more than a century after Return of the Jedi and the New Jedi Order! The Jedi Temple is attacked, an Emperor is betrayed, and the Sith are born anew! A lot can happen in a hundred years, but all of the above happens just in this first issue! Not since Luke Skywalker first stepped aboard the Millennium Falcon has the galaxy seemed like such a vast, exciting, dangerous place! This is a perfect jumping-on point for any reader — an epic beginning to an untold chapter of the greatest adventure in the universe! STAR WARS KNIGHTS OF THE OLD REPUBLIC #6 JOHN JACKSON MILLER (W), BRIAN CHING (P), MICHAEL ATIYEH (C), and TRAVIS CHAREST (Cover) On sale June 28, FC, 32pg, $2.99 Padawan Zayne Carrick faces off against the Jedi Masters hunting him in this shocking finale to the “Commencement” storyline! Something is rotten in the Jedi Council on Taris, but the only ones closest to the truth are a vagabond, a criminal, a droid, and Zayne—now in the custody of the same Jedi falsely accusing him of murdering his fellow Padawan. It’s going to take more than foolish bravery to get Zayne out of this one. Too bad that’s all he’s got! STAR WARS: REBELLION—MY BROTHER, MY ENEMY #3 ROB WILLIAMS (W), BRANDON BADEAUX (P), and WIL GLASS (C) On sale June 14, FC, 32pg, $2.99 The Empire has infiltrated the command ship of the Rebel fleet with a sleeper agent—and he’s just woken up! Now, the lives of everyone onboard are in jeopardy, along with the entire Alliance cause. Too bad the young hero Luke Skywalker is nowhere to be found. Having received a coded message from Imperial officer Janek “Tank” Sunber, Luke’s hijacked a shuttle against orders, determined to find his old friend—even if it means delivering himself straight into an Imperial trap! STAR WARS: CLONE WARS VOLUME 9 — ENDGAME TPB JOHN OSTRANDER (W), WELLES HARTLEY (W), JAN DUURSEMA (P), DOUG WHEATLEY (P), DAN PARSONS (I), BRAD ANDERSON (C), CHRIS CHUCKRY (C), and TOMÁS GIORELLO (Cover) On sale July 26, SC, 144pg, FC, 7" x 10", $17.95 Witness the untold stories of the Jedi who took a last stand against Emperor Palpatine in the moments during, and immediately after, the events in Revenge of the Sith! Watch Darth Vader undertake a Jedi “purge” of his own in the hunt for Obi-Wan Kenobi! In the jungles of the Wookiee homeworld Kashyyyk, Quinlan Vos wages a battle of impossible odds against his own troops to protect his loved ones. On the icy Outer Rim world of Toola, Jedi Master Kai Huddora takes a terrified Padawan into his charge after her own master falls to Order 66. Amidst the forests of New Plymto, Das Jennir finds himself in league with a band of rebels he’d led attacks against only days before. Not all Jedi are scattered across the galaxy however, and soon, a brave few will plot to topple Sith rule— by setting a trap for the newly unveiled Darth Vader! STAR WARS OMNIBUS: X-WING ROGUE SQUADRON VOLUME 1 TPB HADEN BLACKMAN (W), MICHAEL STACKPOLE (W), MIKE BARON (W), DARKO MACAN (W), PEET JANES (W), TOMAS GIORELLO, (A), EDVIN BIUKOVIC (A), GARY ERSKINE (A), ARTHUR ADAMS (A), STEVE CRESPO (A), DOUG MAHNKE (A), STAN (A) AND VINCE (A), and more On sale June 00, SC, 296pg, FC, 6" x 9", $24.95 The greatest starfighters of the Rebel Alliance become the defenders of a New Republic in this massive collection of stories featuring Wedge Antilles, hero of the Battle of Endor, and his team of ace pilots known throughout the galaxy as Rogue Squadron! Meet the Rogues for the first time and learn the fate of the galaxy immediately after the events of Return of the Jedi as the Rebellion’s best pilots battle remnants of the Empire wherever its ugly agenda of fear and domination appears. Along with the critically acclaimed X- Wing Rogue Squadron: The Phantom Affair this jam-packed volume contains tons of material never-before-collected! VINTAGE KELLOGG'S CHARACTER #8: POP! On sale November 22, Vintage Kellogg’s Character: Pop, packaged in a litho-printed full-color tin box with a vintage-style pinback button, and booklet, $49.95 This month Dark Horse presents POP! of Snap! Crackle! Pop! fame as the eighth and final statue in our VINTAGE KELLOGG’S Character series. Past syrocos in our VINTAGE KELLOGG’S series include TONY THE TIGER, SUGAR POPS PETE, SMAXEY THE SEAL, COCO THE MONKEY, CORNELIUS™, SNAP!, and CRACKLE!. Our POP! statue was sculpted by Yoe! Studio, in a style that recalls the 1940’s sculpting and painting style of “syroco” statues. Each statue comes packaged in a litho-printed full-color tin box with a vintage-style pinback button and booklet about POP! and KELLOGG’S. The statue is available in an extremely limited edition of 500 pieces. CHINESE HELLBOY AND ABE SAPIEN TOYS On sale September 13, Hellboy Toy, 2 1/2", articulated figures, $7.99 On sale September 13, Abe Sapien Toy, 2 1/2", articulated figures, $7.99 Dark Horse has the extraordinary opportunity to offer these great little Chinese Hellboy toys. Originally packaged exclusively with the Chinese editions of the Hellboy graphic novels, we are now offering the 2 1/2 inch, articulated figures in a unique blister pack, including a keychain attachment and collector’s postcard designed specially for this product. By special arrangement with Hong Kong publisher Imprezzion, in conjunction with red hot toy manufacturer Toy2R, whose popular “Qee” line inspired these toys, we bring Mike Mignola’s top two creations into the twisted but fun look of modern “art toys.” Despite their stoic expressions, you will be astounded at the cuteness of these diminutive comic heroes. Hellboy and Abe have never looked like this before, and, frankly, we’re happy to see them taken down to size! Order your own pocket-sized pal now! ALSO AVAILABLE HELLBOY LUNCH BOX #2 STAR19576 1-56971-859-8 $14.99 HELLBOY STICKER PACK SEP020081 $6.99 Contains four, full color vinyl stickers in a poly bag with header card HELLBOY BASEBALL CAP STAR09192 $17.95 BPRD BASEBALL CAP NOV020040 $17.99 BPRD PATCH STAR16058 $4.99 BPRD STATIONERY MAR030050 1-59307-005-5 $4.99 HELLBOY JOURNAL JAN030100 1-56971-891-1 $9.99 HELLBOY MOVIE COASTER SET Comes packed in printed DEC048080 1-59307-185-X $12.99 HELLBOY ART COASTER SET Comes packed in printed tin DEC048079 1-59307-186-8 $12.99 HELLBOY TIN SIGN: HELLBOY IN PROFILE 12” x 17” FEB040064 1-59307-170-1 $14.99 HELLBOY LICENSE PLATE AUG040214 $14.99 HELLBOY TALKING BOARD REGULAR EDITION AUG040095 $24.99 HELLBOY TALKING BOARD DELUXE HARDWOOD BOXED LTD. ED. AUG040096 $99.99 MUTTS: MOOCH AND EARL VINYL FIGURES On sale November 1, Mooch, 8" vinyl figure, $17.99 On sale November 1, Earl, 8" vinyl figure, $17.99 One of today’s most popular newspaper strips is Patrick McDonnell’s beloved feature Mutts. Dark Horse is excited to continue our line of new figural versions of these adorable critters — vinyl figures representing two of our favorite characters: Mooch and Earl. Working directly with Patrick McDonnell and the sculptors at Yoe! Studio, we have created eight-inch vinyl figures which delightfully capture the essence and attitude of this irrepressible cat and dog. To find out more about Mutts, you can visit the official fan site at: muttscomics.com. GACHA! New this Month: Peek-A-Pooh Special Edition and Chip n’ Dale Figures series 2 Peek-A-Pooh Special Edition Chip n’ Dale Figures series 2 Curious George Figures Pixar Figure Collection GACHA! Available Now! Figures based on COMIC BOOK HEROES are here! Marvel Superhero Bobble Heads Hellboy Movie Figures Fantastic Four Figures King Kong Figure Collection MOVIE ICONS On sale April 19, Charles Chaplin, 7" tall, packaged in a movie reel tin, $24.99 On sale April 19, Oliver Hardy, 7" tall, packaged in a movie reel tin, $24.99 On sale April 19, Stan Laurel, 7" tall, packaged in a movie reel tin, $24.99 On sale April 19, Steve McQueen, 7" tall, packaged in a movie reel tin, $24.99 New collectible figures of past silver screen greats can soon be yours! SD Toys is bringing the past to life with a new series of collectible film figures. Distributed exclusively in North America by Dark Horse Comics, Movie Icons will launch Spring 2006 with Charles Chaplin, Oliver Hardy, Stan Laurel, and Steve McQueen. Each 7" tall figure comes packaged in an attractive metal movie reel box. Included with each figure is a plastic "movie reel" base, clapboard, and actor appropriate accessories: Steve McQueen's baseball, Chaplin's walking stick, Oliver with removeable hat, and Stan with thrown cake and alternate hands - one scratching his head, one holding his hat. PVC SETS AND VINYL FIGURES CONAN PVC SET: THE FROST GIANT'S DAUGHTER 4 figure, full color PVC set (JAN040081) . . . $44.95 GOON PVC SET Set of 4 PVC figures, the Goon measures 5" tall, Franky 4 1/2", the Zombie Priest 4 3/4", and Buzzard 5 1/2" (AUG040170) . . . $14.99 GRENDEL PVC SET 7 piece full-color PVC set featuring Hunter Rose, Christine Spar, Brian Li Sung, Eppy Thatcher, Orion & Jupiter Assante, and Grendel-Prime, packaged in a full-color window box (STAR17746) . . . $39.99 HELLBOY MOVIE PVC SET #1: THE GOOD GUYS Hellboy Movie PVC Set #1: "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 #2: THE BAD GUYS Hellboy Movie PVC Set #2: "Bad Guys", contains Grigori/Rasputin, Kroenen, and Sammael, each figure is approximately 4 inches tall, full-color window box packaging (DEC030028) . . . $14.95 LENORE PVC SET 4" tall figures (Lenore, Mr. Gosh, and Ragamuffin & Pooty), packaged in a full-color window box (AUG050092) . . . $14.99 MIRROR MASK PVC SET #1 3-piece PVC set includes Helena, Sphinx Cat, Black Queen's Spider, 3"-5"; tall, fully painted, packaged in a full-color window box (NOV040063) . . . $14.99 MIRROR MASK PVC SET #2 3-piece PVC set includes Valentine, Small Hairy Guy, The Librarian, 3"-5"; tall, fully painted, packaged in a full-color window box (NOV040064) . . . $14.99 MIRROR MASK PVC SET #3 3-piece PVC set includes Dark Queen, the Music Box People, and Gryphon, 3"-5" tall, fully painted, packaged in a full-color window box (JAN050110) . . . $14.99 POPEYE PVC SET Seven piece PVC set featuring Popeye, Olive Oyl, Bluto, Wimpy, Swee' Pea, Jeep, and Pappy, packaged in a full-color window box (STAR17585) . . . $39.99 SERGIO ARAGONÉS GROO PVC SET Seven-figure PVC set featuring Groo & Rufferto, Chakaal, Minstrel, The Sage, Taranto, Arba, and Dakarba, packaged in a full-color window box (STAR16824) . . . $39.99 TIM BURTON PVC SET #1: STAIN BOY Three painted 4" figures (Stain Boy, Robot Boy, and The Girl with Many Eyes), packaged in a full-color window box (JUN030071) . . . $14.99 TIM BURTON PVC SET #2: TOXIC BOY Three painted 4" (Toxic Boy, Mummy Boy, and Jimmy the Hideous Penguin Boy), packaged in a full color window box (JUN030072) . . . $14.99 TIM BURTON PVC SET #3: OYSTER BOY Three painted 4" figures (Oyster Boy, Junk Girl, and The Boy with Nails in His Eyes), packaged in a full-color window box (STAR19559) . . . $14.99 TIM BURTON PVC SET #4: PIN CUSHION QUEEN Three painted 4" figures (Staring Girl, Pin Cushion Queen and Brie Boy), packaged in a full-color window box (OCT030056) . . . $14.99 BOMBSHELL PVC 6" PVC figure, packaged full-color window box (STAR17658) . . . $19.99 RON ENGLISH’S RABBBIT SOFT VINYL FIGURE 9" tall, soft vinyl figure, packaged in a full color window box (JUL050070) . . . $17.99 RUSTY THE BOY ROBOT PVC FIGURE 8" tall, full-color PVC figure (JUN020067) . . . $19.99 TONY MILLIONAIRE'S DRINKY CROW PVC 6" PVC figure, packaged in full-color window box (STAR16314) . . . $19.99 TONY MILLIONAIRE’S UNCLE GABBY PVC FIGURE 8" tall three piece PVC figure (STAR19380) . . . $24.99 USAGI YOJIMBO SOFT VINYL FIGURE 8" tall PVC figure, fully painted and packaged in a full-color box (STAR19500) . . . $24.99 CONAN RELISTS CONAN THE SLAYER MINI-BUST 7" high, packaged in a deluxe full-color box, limited to 3,500 pieces (JUN030070) . . . $44.99 CONAN THE CONQUEROR MINI-BUST 7" high, packaged in deluxe full-color box, includes certificate of authenticity signed by the sculptor, limited to 3,500 pieces (SEP030066) . . . $49.99 VALERIA MINI-BUST 7" high, packaged in a deluxe full-color box, limited edition, and comes packaged with a certificate of authenticity, limited to 3,500 pieces (APR040138) . . . $49.99 CONAN LUNCH BOX Full color, embossed metal lunchbox, 8" x 7" x 3 3/4" (NOV030120) . . . $14.99 CONAN PVC SET: THE FROST GIANT’S DAUGHTER Set features: Conan, the Frost Giant’s Daughter, and two giants, ranges from 4” to 8” (JAN040081) . . . $44.99 CHRONICLES OF CONAN VOLUME 1: TOWER OF THE ELEPHANT AND OTHER STORIES TPB by Roy Thomas and Barry Windsor-Smith SC, 144pg, FC, 7" x 10" (STAR19686) . . . $15.95 CHRONICLES OF CONAN VOLUME 2: ROGUES IN THE HOUSE AND OTHER STORIES by Roy Thomas and Barry Windsor-Smith SC, 160pg, FC, 7" x 10" (STAR20379) . . . $15.95 CHRONICLES OF CONAN VOLUME 3: THE MONSTER OF THE MONOLITHS AND OTHER STORIES TPB by Roy Thomas and Barry Windsor-Smith SC, 168pg, FC, 7" x 10" (OCT030031) . . . $15.95 CHRONICLES OF CONAN VOLUME 4: THE SONG OF RED SONJA AND OTHER STORIES TPB by Roy Thomas and Barry Windsor-Smith SC, 160pg, FC, 7" x 10" (DEC030015) . . . $15.95 CHRONICLES OF CONAN VOLUME 5: THE SHADOW IN THE TOMB AND OTHER STORIES TPB by Roy Thomas and Barry Windsor-Smith SC, 160pg, FC, 7" x 10" (MAY040034) . . . $15.95 CHRONICLES OF CONAN VOLUME 6: THE CURSE OF THE GOLDEN SKULL AND OTHER STORIES TPB by Roy Thomas, John Buscema, and Neal Adams SC, 160pg, FC, 7" x 10" (AUG040018) . . . $15.95 CHRONICLES OF CONAN VOLUME 7: THE DWELLER IN THE POOL AND OTHER STORIES TPB by Roy Thomas and John Buscema SC, 160pg, FC, 7" x 10" (DEC040017) . . . $15.95 CHRONICLES OF CONAN VOLUME 8: BROTHERS OF THE BLADE AND OTHER STORIES TPB by Roy Thomas and John Buscema SC, 160pg, FC, 7" x 10" (APR050023) . . . $16.95 CHRONICLES OF CONAN VOLUME 9: RIDERS OF THE RIVER-DRAGONS AND OTHER STORIES TPB by Roy Thomas and John Buscema SC, 160pg, FC, 7" x 10" . . . $16.95 CONAN VOLUME 1: THE FROST GIANT'S DAUGHTER AND OTHER STORIES TPB by Kurt Busiek, Cary Nord, and Thomas Yeates SC, 176pg, FC, 7" x 10" (DEC040016). . . $15.95 CONAN VOLUME 2: THE GOD IN THE BOWL AND OTHER STORIES TPB by Kurt Busiek, Cary Nord, and Thomas Yeates SC, 176pg, FC, 7" x 10" (JUL050035) . . . $15.95 CONAN AND THE JEWELS OF GWAHLUR HC by P. 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STATIONERY SET DEC030101 1-59307-076-4 $4.99 WEIRD PIRATEY STUFF COASTER SET Comes packaged in printed tin and includes drink recipe book DEC048086 1-59307-049-7 $9.99 DC COMICS Batman ALL STAR BATMAN AND ROBIN, THE BOY WONDER #6 Written by Frank Miller Art and cover by Jim Lee & Scott Williams Variant cover by Miller To show the world that super-heroes police their own, Superman has assembled a “Justice League of America.” Can the Earth’s most powerful heroes rescue the kidnapped Dick Grayson and save Gotham from the clutches of a Dark Knight who has obviously gone mad? Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers by Jim Lee & Scott Williams and Frank Miller. Please see the retailer order form for details. On sale June 21 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US DETECTIVE COMICS #820 Written by James Robinson Art by Leonard Kirk & Andy Clarke Cover by Simone Bianchi In Part 7 of the 8-part “Face the Face,” the clues come together and the murderer of Gotham’s villains is uncovered — but will it be too late for Harvey Dent? On sale June 7 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US BATMAN #654 Written by James Robinson Art by Don Kramer & Michael Bair Cover by Simone Bianchi Batman vs. Two-Face vs…Harvey Dent? The 8-part “Face the Face” storyline ends with a bang in a grand finale that will have a long-lasting impact on Batman and Robin’s relationship! On sale June 28 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US CATWOMAN #56 Written by Will Pfeifer Art by David Lopez & Alvaro Lopez Cover by Adam Hughes Selina's escape from the "real world" begins to unravel as the Angle Man returns and the GCPD is close to solving the murder of the Black Mask! Meanwhile, Selina's replacement as Catwoman finds herself in over her head and forced to turn to an old ally for help: the JSA's Wildcat! On sale June 28 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US NIGHTWING #121 Written by Bruce Jones Art by Paco Diaz & Bit Cover by Jock Nightwing’s been captured, and the only man who can save him is…Nightwing? When Jason Todd’s life is on the line, will Dick Grayson be ready and willing to save him? After Jason’s actions in this issue, he may not! On sale June 14 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US ROBIN #151 Written by Adam Beechen Art by Freddie E. Williams II Cover by Patrick Gleason & Prentis Rollins The new leader of the League of Assassins wants Robin — not as a victim, but as a member! And the job offer is more tempting than you might think! On sale June 21 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US MAN-BAT #3 Written by Bruce Jones Art and cover by Mike Huddleston Kirk Langstrom is gone, and only the beast that is Man-Bat remains! Without any humanity left, the murderous beast is more dangerous than ever before, but the secret identity of the person pulling the strings behind the scenes may be the most shocking revelation of all! On sale June 21 • 3 of 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US BATMAN: LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT #207 Written by Bruce Jones Art and cover by Ariel Olivetti Part 1 of the 5-part “Darker Than Death,” by Bruce Jones (MAN-BAT) and Ariel Olivetti (SPACE GHOST)! A very old — and very rich — family is threatened by a kidnapping, and Batman’s investigation is compromised by Bruce Wayne’s involvement with the victim’s sister! On sale June 14 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US BATMAN: JOURNEY INTO KNIGHT #11 Written by Andrew Helfer Art by Tan Eng Huat Cover by Pat Lee As Bruce Wayne's time on the psychiatrist's couch is finally about to yield some results, it's Batman's run in with his most infamous psycho who just might end Batman's career early. Enter: The Joker! On sale June 28 • 11 of 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US BATMAN: SECRETS #4 Written by Sam Kieth Art and cover by Kieth As he presses Batman on what his mysterious secret is, the Joker reveals one of his own. Meanwhile, Mooley is kidnapped and threatened with exposure for a past indiscretion. All this and more in the penultimate issue of the shocking miniseries by Sam Kieth!! On sale June 7 • 4 of 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US BATMAN: CITY OF CRIME TP Written by David Lapham Art by Ramon Bachs & Nathan Massengill Cover by Lapham Collecting the epic tale from DETECTIVE COMICS #800-808 and #811-814 written by David Lapham (Stray Bullets)! As the Dark Knight tries to shut down a drug ring turned deadly, Bruce Wayne must contend with a wayward 14-year-old who's dangerously close to Gotham's underworld! Advance-solicited; on sale July 6 • 288 pg, FC, $19.99 US BATMAN CHRONICLES VOL. 2 TP Written by Bill Finger Art by Bob Kane & Jerry Robinson Cover by Kane Continuing the complete and chronological reprinting of every Batman comics story ever published! CHRONICLES VOL. 2 — collecting Batman stories from DETECTIVE COMICS #39-45, BATMAN #2-3, and NEW YORK WORLD’S FAIR COMICS #2 — features the Dark Knight facing a host of villains including the Joker, Catwoman, Clayface and many more! Advance-solicited; on sale July 26 • 224 pg, FC, $14.99 US Superman SUPERMAN RETURNS: KRYPTON TO EARTH Story by Bryan Singer, Michael Dougherty and Dan Harris Script by Jimmy Palmiotti & Justin Gray Art by John Byrne Cover by Adam Hughes Produced in conjunction with Superman Returns director Bryan Singer and screenwriters Michael Dougherty and Dan Harris, four astonishing one-shots bridge the gap between Superman II and Superman Returns! In the first, revisit the Man of Steel’s origins and see the first glimmers of what has transpired since he left the Earth at the end of Superman II! On sale June 7 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US SUPERMAN RETURNS: MA KENT Story by Bryan Singer, Michael Dougherty and Dan Harris Script by Jimmy Palmiotti & Justin Gray Art by Karl Kerschl Cover by Adam Hughes In this second special conceived by Brian Singer and illustrated by Karl Kerschl (ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN), learn how the woman who raised the Man of Tomorrow has lived since her son’s disappearance! On sale June 14 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US SUPERMAN RETURNS: LEX LUTHOR Story by Bryan Singer, Michael Dougherty and Dan Harris Script by Marc Andreyko Art by Wellington Dias Cover by Adam Hughes Writer Marc Andreyko (MANHUNTER) is joined by artists Wellington Dias (Touch) for a special focusing on Lex Luthor! In a world suddenly without a Superman, how does the Man of Steel’s greatest foe prove his genius? On sale June 21 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US SUPERMAN RETURNS: LOIS LANE Story by Bryan Singer, Michael Dougherty and Dan Harris Script by Justin Gray & Jimmy Palmiotti Art by Rick Leonardi & Joe Rubinstein Cover by Adam Hughes Lois Lane is the focal point of this special illustrated by Rick Leonardi (NIGHTWING). She loved Superman…and then he left, seemingly forever. Relive the romance and gain insight into what she’s been doing in the Man of Steel’s absence! On sale June 28 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US SUPERMAN #653 Written by Kurt Busiek & Geoff Johns Art by Pete Woods Cover by Terry Dodson & Rachel Dodson Part 7 of the 8-part “Up, Up and Away!” Lex Luthor’s ultimate gambit becomes clear, as he uses his Kryptonian technology in an attempt to destroy Superman once and for all! And while the battle between Luthor’s war machine and Superman rages on, the secret of Superman’s return may finally be revealed! On sale June 14 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US ACTION COMICS #840 Written by Geoff Johns & Kurt Busiek Art by Pete Woods Cover by Terry Dodson & Rachel Dodson The stunning conclusion of the 8-part “Up, Up and Away!” Superman falls from the sky, and his re-introduction to Metropolis brings changes to Clark Kent’s life that no one could have imagined. While putting the pieces of the city back together, Superman must prepare to find his place in every part of his life, before he can resume his never- ending battle against evil! On sale June 28 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US SUPERMAN/BATMAN #27 Written by Mark Verheiden Art by Kevin Maguire Cover by Ethan Van Sciver New writer Mark Verheiden (SUPERMAN) makes his debut with a story that spotlights Power Girl and Huntress, featuring art by Kevin Maguire (JLA CLASSIFIED) and a cover by GREEN LANTERN’s Ethan Van Sciver! Can an all-different World's Finest team save Superman and Batman as an old villain commits his final act of revenge? Get ready for a thrill-ride full of unexpected twists! Retailers please note: This issue is resolicited; all previous orders are canceled. Resolicited; on sale June 21 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US SUPERMAN/BATMAN VOL. 4: VENGEANCE HC Written by Jeph Loeb Art and cover by Ed McGuinness & Dexter Vines Don’t miss this explosive collection featuring SUPERMAN/ BATMAN #20-25, the issues that reunited writer Jeph Loeb with the dynamic art team of Ed McGuinness & Dexter Vines! Can the World's Finest pair take on a squad of revenge-seeking heroes who are on the hunt for the murderer of one of their teammates? Things are sure to heat up fast, because Batman and Superman are at the top of their suspect list! And how do Darkseid, Lex Luthor, Superwoman and Batwoman fit into all of this? DC’s two greatest icons go through the wringer and across multiple dimensions for an explosive finale that ties up many of the story elements started in SUPERMAN/BATMAN VOL. 1: PUBLIC ENEMIES. Advance-solicited; on sale July 19 • 160 pg, FC, $19.99 US SUPERMAN: INFINITE CRISIS TP Written by Joe Kelly, Marv Wolfman and Jeph Loeb Art by Ed Benes, Lee Bermejo, Howard Chaykin, Ian Churchill, Karl Kerschl, Phil Jimenez, Dan Jurgens, Ed McGuinness, Jerry Ordway, Tim Sale and various Cover by TK The Earth-2 Man of Steel saw his world fall apart during the events of the original CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS, and now the secret is finally revealed about what happened to him, Lois, and the other remaining survivors of the Crisis — Alex Luthor of Earth-3 and Superboy from Earth Prime! In this collection including SUPERMAN #226, ACTION COMICS #836, ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #649 and stories from INFINITE CRISIS SECRET FILES 2006, relive the arrival of Kal-L, the Last Son of Krypton! Learn how he grew up to be the greatest hero of Earth-2. Then watch as Superman is caught by the one person he can't defeat — Lois Lane — and witness the undying love story of the greatest couple of Earth-2, and how their love could bring about the end of the universe. This volume also includes a special origin album by Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale, the creative team behind SUPERMAN FOR ALL SEASONS! Advance-solicited; on sale July 12 • 128 pg, FC, $19.99 US SUPERMAN/BATMAN VOL. 1: PUBLIC ENEMIES TP Written by Jeph Loeb Art by Ed McGuinness & Dexter Vines and Tim Sale Cover by McGuinness & Vines Reoffered to coincide with SUPERMAN/BATMAN: VENGEANCE, this best- selling volume collects the first six issues of the fan-favorite series that pit the Man of Steel and the Dark Knight against a top-secret team backed by Lex Luthor! On sale June 7 • 160 pg, FC, $12.99 US • Relist SUPERMAN/BATMAN VOL. 2: SUPERGIRL TP Written by Jeph Loeb Art and cover by Michael Turner Reoffered to coincide with SUPERMAN/BATMAN: VENGEANCE, this best-selling volume collects the entire "Supergirl from Krypton" storyline, originally presented in SUPERMAN/BATMAN #8-13. Batman has discovered something strange on the bottom of Gotham Bay, which leads him to a mysterious and powerful teenaged girl bent on destroying Gotham City. On sale June 7 • 168 pg, FC, $12.99 US • Relist SUPERMAN/DOOMSDAY OMNIBUS TP Written by Dan Jurgens, Jerry Ordway, Jeph Loeb and others Art by Jurgens, Ordway, Gil Kane, Mike Wieringo, Ed McGuiness and others Cover by Jurgens The story of the continuing conflict between the Man of Steel and his deadliest enemy in the years after the Death and Return of Superman! This volume collects SUPERMAN: THE DOOMSDAY WARS 1-3, SUPERMAN/DOOMSDAY: HUNTER PREY #1-3, DOOMSDAY ANNUAL #1, ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #594 and SUPERMAN #175. On sale June 7 • 416 pg, FC, $19.99 US SUPERMAN: OUR WORLDS AT WAR COMPLETE EDITION TP Written by Jeph Loeb, Joe Kelly, Phil Jimenez and various Art by Ed McGuinness, Ron Garney, Doug Mahnke, Jimenez, Bill Sienkiewicz, and various Cover by McGuinness A new volume including the two original Our Worlds At War collections! Imperiex has been unleashed! As planets are destroyed in its mighty wake and with Earth in its path, Superman is forced to form alliances with President Lex Luthor and Darkseid. For once, this looks like a job that not even Superman can handle! On sale June 7 • 512 pg, FC, $24.99 US SUPERGIRL #8 Written by Greg Rucka Art by Ed Benes & Alex Lei Cover by Joe Benitez The new series art team of Ed Benes & Alex Lei (BIRDS OF PREY, SUPERMAN) joins writer Greg Rucka (WONDER WOMAN, THE OMAC PROJECT) for an explosive new story! The shocking truth behind Supergirl’s visit to Kandor is revealed, and it kicks off a new quest for the Girl of Steel! Plus, another battle with Power Girl! Retailers please note: This issue is resolicited. All previous orders are cancelled. Resolicited; on sale June 14 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US DCU CRISIS AFTERMATH: BATTLE FOR BLUDHAVEN #5 Written by Jimmy Palmiotti & Justin Gray Art by Dan Jurgens & Palmiotti Cover by Daniel Acuña The fight for the devastated city continues as Hal Jordan arrives in Blüdhaven. And when Major Force is there to greet him, it won’t be pretty! On sale June 14 • 5 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US CRISIS AFTERMATH: THE SPECTRE #2 Written by Will Pfeifer Art and cover by Cliff Chiang Crispus Allen's adventure in the afterlife continues as the Spectre attempts to shake Allen free of his human perspective so he can see the world from a higher plane. But Allen's human side continues to bedevil the Spectre as Allen struggles with the Spectre's concept of justice versus his own sense of right and wrong. And the clock is ticking on the Spectre’s holy mission — one Allen may be unknowingly preventing! On sale June 28 • 2 of 3 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US 52: WEEKS 5-8 Written by Geoff Johns, Grant Morrison, Greg Rucka, Mark Waid Breakdowns by Keith Giffen Art by various Backup feature by Dan Jurgens & Art Thibert Covers by J.G. Jones The series filling in the gaps of the DCU’s lost year continues! In WEEK 5, illustrated by Chris Batista & Jimmy Palmiotti, It’s a mystery in space and a surprise so unexpected that even the cover is top secret! WEEK 6, with art by Joe Bennett & Ruy Jose, features the debut of some major players, as Green Lantern discovers the world's newest sensations: China's own super- hero team! Booster Gold sells out in WEEK 7, illustrated by Ken Lashley & KWL Designs! But he’s sure to see the same people on the way down that he met on the way up! And WEEK 8, with art by Eddy Barrows & Rob Stull, puts the spotlight on John Henry Irons…Man of Steel! With Superman gone, can he stop the never-ending schemes of Lex Luthor? Plus, “The History of the DC Universe,” backup feature continues each week by Dan Jurgens and Art Thibert! 52: A year without Superman; a year without Batman; a year without Wonder Woman…but not a year without heroes. Week 5 on sale June 7 • Week 6 on sale June 14 Week 7 on sale June 21 • Week 8 on sale June 28 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US AQUAMAN: SWORD OF ATLANTIS #43 Written by Kurt Busiek Art and cover by Butch Guice Aquaman gets the news that his father is dead — and decides to rejoin King Shark and the Dweller to fight an undersea war! On sale June 21 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US THE BLUE BEETLE #4 Written by Keith Giffen & John Rogers Art by Cully Hamner Cover by Duncan Rouleau Even a wake-up call from Oracle can’t brace the Beetle against a two-pronged magic attack! On sale June 28 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US BIRDS OF PREY #95 Written by Gail Simone Art by Paulo Siqueira & Robin Riggs Cover by Brian Hurtt “Progeny” reaches its shocking conclusion! Two bearers of the same name square off — but which one’s got the hidden past and which one’s got the murderous future? On sale June 21 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US BLOOD OF THE DEMON #16 Written by John Byrne & Will Pfeifer Art by Byrne & Dan Green Cover by Byrne It’s the Demon vs. the Lord of the Damned…but which one’s which? On sale June 7 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US DCU: BRAVE NEW WORLD Written and illustrated by various Cover by Ariel Olivetti In 2005, DC set the stage for INFINITE CRISIS with the unbelievable $1.00 special COUNTDOWN TO INFINITE CRISIS. Now, DC presents an equally crucial 80- page one-shot specially priced at just $1.00, giving fans the opportunity to sample six new projects set to debut in July and August! BRAVE NEW WORLD includes original stories that act as a preview for the following books: • MARTIAN MANHUNTER by A.J. Lieberman (Harley Quinn, Gotham Knights), with art by Al Barrionuevo & Bit (Gotham Knights) • OMAC by Bruce Jones (Year One: Batman/Scarecrow, Nightwing, THE Warlord) with art by Renato Guedes (Adventures of Superman) • UNCLE SAM AND THE FREEDOM FIGHTERS by Justin Gray & Jimmy Palmiotti (Jonah Hex, Hawkman) with art by Daniel Acuña (Outsiders, JLA covers) • THE CREEPER by Steve Niles (BATMAN: GOTHAM COUNTY LINE) with art by Justiniano & Walden Wong ( Day of Vengeance) • THE ALL-NEW ATOM by Gail Simone (Birds of Prey, Villains United) with art by John Byrne (BLOOD OF THE DEMON) & Trevor Scott (THE AUTHORITY) • THE TRIALS OF SHAZAM! by Judd Winick (Batman, Green Arrow) with art by Howard Porter (JLA). Don’t miss the chance to get in on the ground floor of these six exciting new series! Plus, witness the shocking return of a character you never thought you'd see again! On sale June 28 • 80 pg, FC, $1.00 US Edited by Matt Idelson THE FLASH: FASTEST MAN ALIVE #1 Written by Paul DeMeo & Danny Bilson Art and cover by Ken Lashley Variant cover by Andy Kubert The Flash is back. And in this landmark issue written by Paul DeMeo & Danny Bilson — creators of the groundbreaking TV series The Flash — and illustrated by Ken Lashley (LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES, Age of Apocalypse), one of the biggest questions of 2006 is answered: Who will wear the ring? INFINITE CRISIS aimed a mortal blow at the legacy of the Fastest Man Alive — but what doesn’t kill you only makes you stronger! Be here for a historic chapter in the legacy of The Flash! On sale June 21 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US Edited by Joan Hilty CHECKMATE #3 Written by Greg Rucka Art by Cliff Richards Cover by Lee Bermejo It’s White Bishop’s move as Checkmate tries to crack Beijing’s secret metahuman project! Featuring guest art by Cliff Richards (OMAC PROJECT, WONDER WOMAN). On sale June 14 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US FIRESTORM: THE NUCLEAR MAN #26 Written by Stuart Moore Art by Jamal Igle & Keith Champagne Cover by Brian Stelfreeze Meet The Pupil, a twisted genius who's determined to learn all about Firestorm and Firehawk — by torturing Professor Martin Stein! Firestorm must battle his way through a bizarre army of cyborgs to rescue Stein — but is he already too late? On sale June 14 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US GREEN ARROW #63 Written by Judd Winick Art and cover by Scott McDaniel & Andy Owens Deathstroke gets sent up the river, but things don’t get any easier for Green Arrow! Brick is up to his neck in rabid, homicidal maniacs! What's causing the citizens of Star City to turn into flesh-eating monsters? When Green Arrow shows up to help, they both uncover an even deadlier secret behind the insanity. On sale June 14 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US GREEN LANTERN #13 Written by Geoff Johns Art by Ivan Reis & Marc Campos Cover by Simone Bianchi "Revenge of the Green Lanterns" continues! Confronted with the Cyborg- Superman and the cold, murderous Manhunters, Hal Jordan and Guy Gardner must convince their fellow Lanterns of Hal's good intentions. But what chilling secrets do the Manhunters contain? And why do the Guardians of the Universe wish to protect that secret? On sale June 28 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US GREEN LANTERN CORPS #1 Written by Dave Gibbons Art and cover by Patrick Gleason & Prentis Rollins Get ready for the amazing new adventures of a rebuilt Green Lantern Corps, brought to you by the GREEN LANTERN CORPS: RECHARGE creative team of Dave Gibbons, Patrick Gleason & Prentis Rollins! A year has passed since the massed ranks of the Green Lantern Corps defeated the Spider Guild. From the Guardians’ citadel on the newly fortified planet Oa, Green Lantern Guy Gardner is assigned — against his will — to a feudal world of shadows and sudden death. And across the galaxy, new Lanterns discover what it truly means to wear the Corps insignia, as their courage and comradeship is tested to the limit. Retailers please note: See the order form for details on a special Green Lantern promo ring order incentive. On sale June 14 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US Edited by Peter Tomasi JUSTICE #6 Story by Jim Krueger & Alex Ross Script by Krueger Art by Doug Braithwaite & Ross Cover by Ross Things look bad for the Justice League as the best-selling maxi-series by Jim Krueger, Alex Ross & Doug Braithwaite continues! The villains-turned-benefactors are in the ascendant, while the most powerful League members are conveniently out of the way! On sale June 21 • 6 of 12 • 40 pg, FC, $3.50 US HARD TIME SEASON TWO #7 Written by Steve Gerber & Mary Skrenes Art and cover by Brian Hurtt It’s 49 years later, but what has become of Ethan and his struggle to survive the prison life? His saga comes to a touching conclusion in this series finale. On sale June 7 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • Final issue HAWKGIRL #53 Written by Walter Simonson Art and cover by Howard Chaykin Hawkgirl goes wing-to-claw against Khimaera, the ancient evil that has been plaguing St. Roch! But with all of the recent turmoil in her life, Hawkgirl isn't in top fighting form… On sale June 28 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US ION #3 Written by Ron Marz Art by Greg Tocchini & Jay Leisten Cover by Kalman Andraszofsky Torn between the way he’s been and the strange force he seems to be becoming, Kyle Rayner is drawn to the one Green Lantern who may be able to help him find his way: Mogo, the planet-sized emerald warrior! Will Kyle find what he needs, or is he in a world of trouble? On sale June 28 • 3 of 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US JONAH HEX #8 Written by Jimmy Palmiotti & Justin Gray Art by Dylan Teague Cover by David Michael Beck When an old acquaintance and fellow bounty hunter rides into town with an army of killers on his trail, he turns to Jonah Hex for help. And when the shootin' starts, truth and justice come with a heavy price. On sale June 7 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US JLA CLASSIFIED #24 Written by Steve Englehart Art by Tom Derenick & Mark Farmer Cover by Mike Zeck & Jerry Ordway Continuing the lost adventure of the Detroit League! Vixen is the key player when Amos Fortune loses control of his Royal Flush Gang… but the young Leaguers may still need beginners’ luck if they’re going to escape with their lives! On sale June 28 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US JSA CLASSIFIED #13 Written by Stuart Moore Art by Paul Gulacy & Jimmy Palmiotti Cover by Gulacy "The Fall and Rise of Vandal Savage" concludes! Trapped in Savage's lair, Alan Scott must escape before he falls victim to his dying foe's wrath. But when you're up against a man who has been planning his revenge for centuries, getting out alive won't be easy. On sale June 21 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US JSA #86 Written by Paul Levitz Art by Rags Morales, Jerry Ordway and Luke Ross Cover by George Pérez The penultimate chapter of the storyline by legendary writer Paul Levitz (LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES) with art by Rags Morales (IDENTITY CRISIS) and cover art by George Pérez (CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS)! Hot on the Gentleman Ghost’s trail, the JSA travel to London — only to walk into the Ghost’s trap! Plus, more startling revelations come to light in the origin of the Gentleman Ghost! On sale June 7 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US ABSOLUTE KINGDOM COME HC Written by Mark Waid Art and cover by Alex Ross The unforgettable, best-selling miniseries by acclaimed writer Mark Waid and superstar painter Alex Ross returns in a special oversized, feature-packed Absolute Edition — just in time for its 10th anniversary! Set at the dawn of the 21st century in a world spinning inexorably out of control, Waid & Ross weave a tale of youth versus experience, tradition versus change, and what defines a hero. KINGDOM COME is a riveting story pitting the old guard — Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman and their peers — against a new, uncompromising generation of heroes that declare war against each other to determine the future of the planet. This Absolute Edition is a whopping 340-page slipcased hardcover featuring a new wraparound image by Ross. Also included is an extended character sketch section, a peek into Ross's own sketchbook, text pieces by Waid and Ross, annotations of the entire series, rare art (from magazines, trading cards, T-shirts, the novel and more), promotional images, a gallery of DC Direct Kingdom Come product, the evolution of a story page, and much more! Advance-solicited; on sale July 12 • 8.5” x 13” • 340 pg, FC, $75.00 US MANHUNTER #23 Written by Marc Andreyko Art by Javier Pina & Fernando Blanco Cover by Stephane Roux Manhunter makes her peace with the past and discovers her true abilities — even as a new villain cuts a swath through L.A.! On sale June 21 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US METAL MEN ARCHIVES VOL. 1 HC Written by Robert Kanigher Art and cover by Ross Andru and Mike Esposito One of the most beloved (and unusual) band of heroes from DC's Silver Age makes its triumphant return in this archive, collecting SHOWCASE #37-40 and METAL MEN #1-5 (1962-1964)! Featuring a foreword by DCU Executive Editor Dan DiDio, this volume includes the origin of the Metal Men in the lab of Dr. Will Magnus and more! Advance-solicited; on sale July 19 • 246 pg, FC, $49.99 US OUTSIDERS #37 Written by Judd Winick Art by Matthew Clark & Art Thibert Cover by Daniel Acuña Emboldened by their new post-Crisis rep as mass murderers, Monsieur Mallah and the Brain are testing their deadliest plan yet — on the Outsiders! On sale June 7 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US SECRET SIX #2 Written by Gail Simone Art by Brad Walker & Jimmy Palmiotti Cover by Karl Kerschl The thrilling follow-up to the smash-hit Villains United continues! Someone's out to get the Six, and this vicious figure from the group's past won't rest until they've been picked off one by one. Who will be the first beneath fall to the assassin's blade? On sale June 28 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US SHADOWPACT #2 Written by Bill Willingham Art and cover by Willingham The second installment of the new title written and illustrated by Bill Willingham (FABLES, DAY OF VENGEANCE)! An entire town is held hostage, and no conventional heroes can rescue them…it’s up to the Shadowpact! On sale June 21 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US SOLO #11 Written by Sergio Aragonés & Mark Evanier Art and cover by Aragonés Sergio Aragonés brings his inimitable style to DC’s biggest icons in what promises to be the zaniest issue of Solo yet! Join the longtime Mad Magazine contributor and creator of Groo The Wanderer as he takes aim at Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, and much, much more! On sale June 28 • 48 pg, FC, $4.99 US SUPERGIRL AND THE LEGION OF THE SUPER-HEROES #19 Written by Mark Waid Art by Barry Kitson & Mick Gray Cover by Kitson Chameleon takes center stage as he puts his detective skills to work on a challenging case that could have major consequences for 31st century Earth! Plus, get to know the Legion's newest member — no, it’s not Supergirl! On sale June 28 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US SEVEN SOLDIERS OF VICTORY VOL. 4 TP Written by Grant Morrison Art by Doug Mahnke, Freddie Williams III, Yanick Paquette and Michael Bair Cover by Mahnke The brilliant mind of Grant Morrison (THE INVISIBLES, JLA, ANIMAL MAN, DOOM PATROL, New X-Men) is showcased once again as his most groundbreaking and ambitious project concludes! This fourth volume in the series features the exploits of three of the seven soldiers: Mister Miracle, Bulleteer, and Frankenstein from SEVEN SOLDIERS: FRANKENSTEIN #2-4, SEVEN SOLDIERS: MISTER MIRACLE #3 & 4, SEVEN SOLDIERS: BULLETEER #3 & 4, and SEVEN SOLDIERS OF VICTORY #1. Independently, each of these characters is featured in a story arc that redefines his or her purpose in the DCU. But their stories also interweave with the other Soldiers’ tales, forming a grander story of a devastating global threat to mankind. Together these reluctant champions must arise and somehow work together to save the world…without ever meeting one another! Advance-solicited; on sale July 26 • 224 pg, FC, $14.99 US SGT. ROCK: THE PROPHECY #6 Written by Joe Kubert Art and cover by Kubert The six-issue mini-series concludes in dramatic fashion! It's been a long, hard road, but Rock and Easy Co. have finally arrived with their precious cargo intact. Leaving the sprawling countryside behind, they must navigate the narrow, Nazi-occupied streets of Riga to deliver their “package.”. It’s not a question of will they survive…it’s a question of what happens next. On sale June 21 • 6 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US SHOWCASE PRESENTS THE ELONGATED MAN VOL. 1 TP Written by John Broome and Gardner Fox Art by Carmine Infantino, Neal Adams, Murphy Anderson and Gil Kane Cover by Infantino & Sid Greene Don’t miss this amazing Showcase volume spotlighting Ralph Dibny, collecting tales from THE FLASH #112, 115, 119, 124, 130, 134, 138, and DETECTIVE COMICS #327-371! Along with his wife Sue, Elongated Man travels the world to solve crimes, crossing paths with Batman and Robin, the Flash, Green Lantern and Zatanna! Advance-solicited; on sale July 6 • 560 pg, B&W, $16.99 US TEEN TITANS #37 Written by Geoff Johns Art by Tony Daniel & Kevin Conrad Cover by Daniels “New Teen Titans” continues as the Doom Patrol join the Teen Titans in their battle against the Brotherhood of Evil. But what has happened to the Brain? Why will a former Titan refuse to rejoin the team? What secret lurks beneath Titans Tower? And who will be the newest member of the Teen Titans? On sale June 21 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US TEEN TITANS: LIFE AND DEATH TP Written by Geoff Johns, Bill Willingham and Marv Wolfman Art by Tony Daniel, Scott McDaniel, Paco Medina, Todd Nauck and others Cover by Jerome K. Moore A new collection reprinting TEEN TITANS #29-33, TEEN TITANS ANNUAL #1 and ROBIN #146-147! In the midst of INFINITE CRISIS, all hell is breaking loose as the dead seem to be returning to life — and Brother Blood is taking full advantage of the situation! Plus, Superboy meets Superboy-Prime! Advance-solicited; on sale July 26 • 208 pg, FC, $14.99 US TEEN TITANS/OUTSIDERS: INSIDERS TP Written by Geoff Johns and Judd Winick Art by Matthew Clark, Carlos D'Anda, Tony Daniel and others Cover by Daniel Acuña Reoffered to coincide with TEEN TITANS: LIFE AND DEATH, this volume collects TEEN TITANS #24-26 and OUTSIDERS #24, 25 and 28! When Nightwing and Speedy figure out there's a traitor in their midst, secrets come to the fore, including Superboy's corruption by his genetic father, Lex Luthor! On sale June 7 • 144 pg, FC, $9.99 US • Relist THE WARLORD #5 Written by Bruce Jones Art and cover by Bart Sears Is even the fabled “Sword of Truth” sufficient protection when every blade in Shamballah is being levelled at Travis Morgan? On sale June 28 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US WONDER WOMAN: MISSION’S END TP Written by Greg Rucka Art by Rags Morales, Cliff Richards, David Lopez and various Cover by J.G. Jones Wonder Woman may have regained her sight, but her troubles are far from over in this volume collecting issues #218-226! In the midst of INFINITE CRISIS, the Amazing Amazon is forced to battle the Man of Steel -- leading to an incident that will forever change her relationship with Superman. Advance-solicited; on sale July 19 • 208 pg, FC, $19.99 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 Reoffered to coincide with WONDER WOMAN: MISSION’S END, this volume collects 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! On sale June 7 • 128 pg, FC, $12.99 US • Relist WONDER WOMAN: HIKETEIA TP Written by Greg Rucka Art by J.G. Jones & Wade Von Grawbadger Cover by J.G. Jones Reoffered to coincide with WONDER WOMAN: MISSION’S END, the amazing original graphic novel written by Greg Rucka and illustrated by 52 cover artist extraordinaire J.G. Jones! Wonder Woman faces off against her JLA-companion Batman in this thrilling softcover editionl On sale June 7 • 96 pg, FC, $17.95 US • Relist WONDER WOMAN #1 Written by Allan Heinberg Art and cover by Terry Dodson & Rachel Dodson Variant cover by Adam Kubert One year after the execution of Maxwell Lord and the earth-shattering events of INFINITE CRISIS, the DCU is still struggling to come to terms with its most powerful heroine. Is she a martyr or a murderer? A politician or a super hero? Writer Allan Heinberg (Young Avengers, JLA, TV's The O.C. and Sex and the City) and artists Terry & Rachel Dodson (Marvel Knights: Spider-Man, Harley Quinn) provide surprising answers, giving Wonder Woman a fresh, sexy look and a bold new direction! The series begins with the multi-part “Who Is Wonder Woman?” story arc, paying homage to the character's distinguished history while placing her firmly in the present with an all-new supporting cast, a brand-new mission, and a renewed sense of wonder. A treat for longtime fans and a perfect jumping-on point for new readers, Wonder Woman #1 features the icon you know and love as you've never seen her before! Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers by Adam Kubert and Terry Dodson & Rachel Dodson, shipping in approximately a 1:10 ratio. See the order form for more details. On sale June 7 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US Edited by Matt Idelson DC Library ELRIC: THE MAKING OF A SORCERER #3 Written by Michael Moorcock Art and cover by Walter Simonson The thrilling miniseries continues as Elric embarks on another dreamquest! This time, he must complete a trial to test his worthiness for the throne of Melniboné. But once Elric has proven himself, can he wrest control from the clutches of his rival: his scheming cousin Yyrkoon? Retailers note: This issue is resolicited. All previous orders are cancelled. Resolicited; on sale June 7 • Prestige Format •3 of 4 • 48 pg, FC, $5.99 US Johnny DC THE BATMAN STRIKES! #22 Written by Bill Matheny Art by Christopher Jones & Terry Beatty Cover by Dave McCaig It’s a race against time for Batman when Gearhead comes back to town! Will Gearhead’s control over all vehicles allow him to take over the Batmobile and the streets of Gotham? It’s going to be a high-speed demolition derby through the city! On sale June 14 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US JUSTICE LEAGUE UNLIMITED #22 Written by Adam Beechen Art by Rick Burchett Cover by Ty Templeton Gypsy’s impetuousness causes Martian Manhunter and the rest of the JLU team to distrust her dire warnings. Can she convince them to listen when she learns that heads of state are imperiled by an army of giant killer robots? On sale June 7 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US TEEN TITANS GO! #32 Written by J. Torres Art by Scott Iwahashi & Francisco Herrera Cover by Sean Galloway Somebody has kidnapped Beast Boy, Pantha and Gnarrk! They've all been taken to The Arena to fight its champion gladiator — Private Hive! Will Kole and the other Titans find their teammates before someone gets hurt? On sale June 28 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US PRINCESS NATASHA #1 Written by Leila Strachan Art and cover by Christopher Cook & Al Nickerson The hit webtoon that began on America Online’s KOL site and jumps to Cartoon Network this summer comes to comics! She’s a princess, an exchange student, and a super-spy! Jump aboard for the adventures of Princess Natasha, the girl who must foil all the plots brewing against her beloved kingdom of Zoravia! On sale June 21 • 1 of 4 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US TEEN TITANS GO! VOL. 4: READY FOR ACTION TP Written by J. Torres Art by Todd Nauck, Mike Norton and Lary Stucker Cover by Sean Galloway The action never stops in this volume collecting TEEN TITANS GO #16-20, as the Titans confront a rampaging Wildebeest, teach the hot-tempered Hotshot the value of patience, battle an army of zombies, find themselves trapped in a deadly video game with the Titans East and more! Advance-solicited; on sale July12 • 5" x 7.362" • 104 pg, FC, $6.99 US TEEN TITANS GO! VOL. 5: ON THE MOVE TP Written by J. Torres Art by Todd Nauck, Sean Galloway, Khary Randolph, Mike Norton and Lary Stucker Cover by Sean Galloway It’s all-out action in this collection featuring TEEN TITANS GO#21-25! The Titans must stop Beast Boy — who’s been turned into the terrifying vegetarian monster Garsaurus Rex! Robin is tempted to the dark side by Slade! The Titans crash a comic convention to discover the secret of Red X! And more! Advance-solicited; on sale July12 • 5" x 7.362" • 104 pg, FC, $6.99 US CARTOON NETWORK ACTION PACK #2 Written by Judd Winick, Tom Warburton and Man of Action Art by Matt Jenkins, Mark Chiarello and various Production art cover Meet Juniper Lee, an ordinary schoolgirl who just happens to be the Protector and keeps the balance between our world and the magical one. Then turn the page for Ben 10, an ordinary schoolboy with an extraordinary alien watch, and Kids Next Door! On sale June 14 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US CARTOON NETWORK BLOCK PARTY #22 Written by J. Torres and Robbie Busch Art by Chris Cook, Scott Roberts, Al Nickerson, and Scott Underwood Cover by Robert Pope Hi Hi Puffy AmiYumi are here to rock the Block Party! Ami loves the Mermaid Pants craze, but Yumi isn’t convinced they’re all that. Plus, Courage the Cowardly Dog is in for one heck of a ride when real monster trucks overrun the farm! On sale June 28 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US SCOOBY-DOO #109 Written by Vito Delsante, Robbie Busch and Scott Peterson Art by Joe Staton, Horacio Ottolini, Robert Pope, Scott McRae and Scott Neely Cover by Staton Join the Mystery, Inc. gang as they take a trip to Brooklyn to uncover the mystery of the Coney Island Mermaid Parade! Then it’s a reality show ruckus as the Scooby gang gets lost on a tropical island. And who ya gonna call when a famous pop star gets visited by aliens? Scooby-Doo, of course! On sale June 21 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US LOONEY TUNES #139 Written by Robbie Busch and Sholly Fisch Art by by Neal Sternecky, Walter Carzon, Pablo Zamboni, Scott McRae, Ruben Torreiro and Horacio Ottolini Cover by Carzon and Torreiro. Avast, maties! Porky Pig be in a tight bind when dealing with two scalawags — Bugs Bunny and Yosemite Sam! Plus, when Charlie Dog comes a-knocking, Gossamer finds himself demoted! On sale June 7 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US CMX MEGATOKYO VOL. 4 Written and illustrated by Fred Gallagher CMX. CMX is proud to present the latest, long-awaited collection of Fred Gallagher’s popular MEGATOKYO. The story continues in Volume 4, presenting chapters 5 and 6 from the popular online webcomic — in print for the first time! Obsessed anime/manga fan Piro and his friend Largo — a hardcore American gamer — adapt their highly unique perspectives on reality to life in Tokyo. While Piro stumbles around the edges of a girl he finds himself growing closer to, Largo unexpectedly crashes like a comet into the life of her reclusive friend. Chaos reigns in the streets of Tokyo and on the digital plane as they are drawn deeper into the worlds of two very different girls. This volume also contains exclusive bonus material, including an expanded version of the short story “Circuity.” On sale June 21 • 5.125" x 7.25" • 240 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • ALL AGES THE RECIPE FOR GERTRUDE VOL. 1 Written and illustrated by Nari Kusakawa CMX. From rising manga star Nari Kusakawa comes an amusing and unusual story inspired by classic fairy tales — but with a very modern spin! Sahara is a normal high- school girl whose life is turned upside down when she meets “Gertrude,” a 100-year-old demon who looks like a teenaged boy. Gertrude is a manmade demon, constructed from the parts of various other demons and brought to life through a “recipe” from an ancient spellbook. Gertrude searches for the recipe in order to learn more about his origin, and wants to destroy the formula so that it can never be repeated. Sahara becomes a resourceful ally in Gertrude’s quest, and they are aided by some very comical and not-very-threatening demons. THE RECIPE FOR GERTRUDE is a fun, lighthearted series that focuses on the relationship between its two appealing lead characters. Advance-solicited; on sale July 19 • 5" x 7.375" • 200 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • ALL AGES CIPHER VOL. 4 Written and illustrated by Minako Narita CMX. Twin celebrities Cipher and Siva and their young friend Anise move back to familiar surroundings, but their relationship moves into unknown territory. They return to New York just in time for Anise to return to school and celebrate her 16th birthday. Cipher sees the obvious signs that Anise is growing up, but his feelings for her are not so clear. Advance-solicited; on sale July 6 • 5" x 7.375" • 200 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN KIKAIDER CODE 02 VOL. 4 Written by Shotaru Ishinomori Illustrated by Meimu CMX. Jiro, the teenaged boy who is really the unstable android Kikaider, finds himself unable to switch into battle mode while confronting the deadly robots created by the mad monk Futen. Salvation may come in the form of his prototype model. But Jiro dares not trust Code 01, who doesn’t have a conscience chip — making it a dangerously unpredictable ally! Advance-solicited; on sale July 12 • 5" x 7.375" • 194 pg, B&W, $9.99 US MATURE READERS KAMIKAZE KAITO JEANNE VOL. 4 Written and illustrated by Arina Tanemura CMX. A new teacher at Maron’s school knows Maron really is the high-flying Kaito Jeanne! Furthermore, he claims to be her ally and proves it by using his own psychic powers to lead Maron to another demon-possessed victim. But he may not be as benevolent as he seems! Advance-solicited; on sale July 26 • 5" x 7.375" • 192 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • ALL AGES KAMIKAZE KAITO JEANNE VOL. 1 Written and illustrated by Arina Tanemura CMX. Reoffered to coincide with KAMIKAZE KAITO JEANNE VOL. 4, this first volume in the blockbuster series begins the story of Kusakabe Maron — an ordinary high-school girl with more than her share of problems who is actually Kamikaze Kaito Jeanne, the reincarnation of Joan of Arc! Her mission: to hunt down demon-possessed paintings and exorcise the evil spirits! On sale June 7 • 5" x 7.375" • 176 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • ALL AGES • Relist KAMIKAZE KAITO JEANNE VOL. 2 Written and illustrated by Arina Tanemura CMX. Reoffered to coincide with KAMIKAZE KAITO JEANNE VOL. 4. The battle against demon-possessed paintings continues as the competition between Kaito Jeanne and Sinbad heats up! As life at school grows complicated for Maron, she must deal with her growing feelings for Chiaki and her guilt over being kissed by Sinbad — not realizing they're one and the same! And Chiaki hides a dark secret that could shatter everything… On sale June 7 • 5" x 7.375" • 176 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • ALL AGES • Relist KAMIKAZE KAITO JEANNE VOL. 3 Written and illustrated by Arina Tanemura CMX. Reoffered to coincide with KAMIKAZE KAITO JEANNE VOL. 4. Although he’s her archenemy Sinbad by night, by day Maron has strong feelings for Chiaki. When he’s kidnapped by his demon-possessed father, Maron transforms into Kaito Jeanne to save him. But the demon dad is ready for Jeanne, and has a space reserved just for her in his collection of living mannequins! On sale June 7 • 5" x 7.375" • 200 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • ALL AGES • Relist VS. (VERSUS) VOL. 2 Written and illustrated by Keiko Yamada CMX. Sometimes it takes someone who has shared your dream to make it come true. Reiji is determined to become a professional violinist, but does he have what it takes to go the distance? His teacher — the former prodigy Mitsuko — is driving him hard. Reiji goes head to head with another gifted young artist, and the competition gets fierce. Meanwhile, a famous conductor takes a special interest in Reiji’s progress. Advance-solicited; on sale July 6 • 5" x 7.375" • 192 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN SWAN VOL. 7 Written and illustrated by Kyoko Ariyoshi CMX. Aspiring 16-year-old ballet dancer Masumi moves closer to achieving her dreams! She has leapt ahead of her mentor and friend Sayoko, and now the pressure is on to win the lead in the latest competition. But her newest opponent has a surprising connection with Masumi’s late mother. Can she stay focused on her goal, or will this unexpected link to her past prove to be too big a distraction? Advance-solicited; on sale July 19 • 5" x 7.375" • 200 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • ALL AGES TENRYU: THE DRAGON CYCLE VOL. 6 Written and illustrated by Sanami Matoh CMX. The dramatic conclusion of the epic fantasy by the best-selling creator of Fake! As the agents of evil gather in anticipation of the Black Dragon's ultimate victory, Hiryu and the surviving members of the Dragon Family make a last stand against the forces of darkness. It’s the end of the journey and the moment that all of Hiryu’s training has prepared him for. But is victory worth the ultimate sacrifice? Advance-solicited; on sale July 26 • 5" x 7.375" • 200 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN Wildstorm ASTRO CITY: SAMARITAN SPECIAL Written by Kurt Busiek Art by Brent Anderson Cover by Alex Ross Don’t miss this exciting new ASTRO CITY Special that reveals the long-awaited story of Samaritan's greatest enemy: Infidel! In this special bridging the gap between chapters of the epic DARK AGE saga, witness centuries of conflict — featuring weird science, manipulation of time on a vast scale, the Black Plague, Pompeii and more — all in the space of one night, and one fateful dinner. It's Samaritan's first solo special; and the story of one brilliant, tormented man whose will is strong enough to shatter the world. Over and over again, if necessary. On sale June 28 • 48 pg, FC, $3.99 US ASTRO CITY: LOCAL HEROES TP Written by Kurt Busiek Art by Brent Anderson Cover by Alex Ross Reoffered to coincide with the ASTRO CITY: SAMARITAN SPECIAL, this fifth volume in the ASTRO CITY collection includes ASTRO CITY VOL. 2 #21-22, ASTRO CITY: LOCAL HEROES #1-5 and the ASTRO CITY special, plus the short story from DC's SEPTEMBER 11th VOL. 2 and more! On sale June 7 • 256 pg, FC, $17.99 US • Relist THE AMERICAN WAY #5 Written by John Ridley Art and cover by Georges Jeanty & Karl Story The psychotic Hellbent and New American do battle as Wes’s plan has gone horribly wrong! Can the New American overcome this titanic threat when three of the most powerful members of the CDC failed, costing a life? And just how far will he be willing to go for revenge? On sale June 28 • 5 of 8 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US MANIFEST ETERNITY #1 Written by Scott Lobdell Art and cover by Dustin Nguyen An Earth-based empire of science is attacked by an empire of magic — causing decades of war and casualties in the hundreds of millions. Welcome to the future that is…MANIFEST ETERNITY! The intergalactic war between two advanced civilizations spans an entire century. From the opening shots of the first contact to the final, apocalyptic battle, this ambitious new series will show every side of the conflict. Each issue spotlights a new group: monsters who pilot zombified dragon dreadnoughts; elite fighter pilots from Earth; the shadowy figure named Tarkington. Could he have betrayed all of humanity decades before the start of the hostilities? On sale June 7 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US Edited by Ben Abernathy ALBION #6 Plotted by Alan Moore Written by Leah Moore & John Reppion Art by Shane Oakley & George Freeman Cover by Dave Gibbons This is it — the final thrilling chapter of Albion, as only Alan Moore could conceive it! Robot Archie, Penny, Danny, and Charlie release most of the inmates in the armory. But all Hell breaks loose when the prison guards must release their horrible secret weapon: Captain Hurricane! Retailers please note: This issue is resolicited. All previous orders cancelled. Resolicited; on sale June 21 • 6 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US CAPTAIN ATOM: ARMAGEDDON #9 Written by Will Pfeifer Art by Giuseppe Camuncoli & Sandra Hope Wraparound cover by Camuncoli & Gabrielle Del’Otto The end is nigh as Captain Atom's final battle begins! He fights for his life and the lives of everyone in the WildStorm Universe, but will it be enough? Can this hero from another world save the Earth one last time — even if it's not his own? Find out in the brutal miniseries conclusion! On sale June 14 • 9 of 9 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US EX MACHINA #21 Written by Brian K. Vaughan Art by Tony Harris & Tom Feister Cover by Tony Harris Eisner Award-winning co-creator Tony Harris returns for Part 1 of the controversial new 4-part story “Smoke Smoke." As Mayor Hundred makes difficult decisions about New York City's marijuana laws, the former super-hero must also deal with a brazen home intruder terrifying Manhattan’s citizens. On sale June 21 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS CLAW THE UNCONQUERED #1 Written by Chuck Dixon Art by Andy Smith Covers by Smith and Ethan Van Sciver A unique hero gets a new beginning in this miniseries spinning out of the hit RED SONJA/CLAW THE UNCONQUERED: THE DEVIL’S HANDS, with an unbelievable debut issue that sports an alternate cover by GREEN LANTERN artist Ethan Van Sciver! Claw finds himself working as a mercenary when he learns of a dark prophecy that centers around him...and he sets out to explore this sinister destiny. But what secrets and unspeakable evil lie before him? Find out as RED SONJA/CLAW THE UNCONQUERED artist Andy Smith is joined by writer extraordinaire Chuck Dixon (Team Zero, Nightwing) in this bold new series! Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers by Andy Smith and Ethan Van Sciver (approximately 50/50 split). On sale June 21 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US Edited by Ben Abernathy SKYE RUNNER #3 Written by Allen Warner Art and cover by Alé Garza & Richard Friend Lady Skye comes upon a series of strange statues holding secret messages that could be from her dead father. She also meets Braylon, the powerful Green Knight, who recounts his woeful tale of how he came to be — along with the tragic fate of his wife. On sale June 28 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US SILENT DRAGON TP Written by Andy Diggle Art by Leinil Francis Yu, Gerry Alanguilan and Richard Friend Cover by Yu Collecting the beautifully illustrated 6-issue miniseries! In Tokyo, A.D. 2063, Renjiro is caught between a lifetime of loyalty to his Yakuza clan and the iron-fisted might of the military elite, and he will soon learn that the only way to avoid total annihilation is to play both sides against the middle. Advance-solicited; on sale July 19 • 144 pg, FC, $19.99 US THUNDERBOLT JAXON #5 Written by Dave Gibbons Art by John Higgins Cover by Gibbons Jack, Billy and Saf are running for their lives from the modern- day incarnations of the Norse Gods! Now, in order to save the lives of those dear to him, Jack must decide if he can handle the true power of the Aesir! But once such a road is taken...can the traveler ever return home? On sale June 7 • 5 of 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US TOP 10: BEYOND THE FARTHEST PRECINCT TP Written by Paul Di Filippo Art and cover by Jerry Ordway A new volume collecting the hit 5-issue miniseries by noted writer Paul Di Filippo and top artist Jerry Ordway! Full of familiar faces as well as new officers, the cops from Precinct 10 are back and confronted by an enigmatic new foe that threatens to tear apart the very fabric of the universe. Advance-solicited; on sale July 5 • 136 pg, FC, $14.99 US SLOTH HARDCOVER Written by Gilbert Hernandez Art and Cover by Hernandez From Gilbert Hernandez, the award-winning co-creator of Love & Rockets — the series that defined alternative comics — comes SLOTH, Hernandez's first original graphic novel, presented in breathtaking black and white by Vertigo. Troubled teenager Miguel Serra becomes a walking urban legend after he wills himself into a coma and wakes up one year later virtually unchanged — except for his sloth-like pace. Discover how a haunted lemon orchard, a mysterious goatman and murder collide as Miguel, his girlfriend Lita and their friend Romeo take on the teenage wasteland of suburbia. Will it be love or rock-and-roll suicide? Find out in SLOTH, a surrealistic romantic drama in the spirit of David Lynch that takes the art of sequential storytelling to new heights in its use of light and shadow. Advance-solicited; on sale July 6 • 6.875” x 9” • 128 pg, B&W, $19.99 US MATURE READERS Edited by Shelly Bond Vertigo AMERICAN VIRGIN #4 Written by Steven T. Seagle Art by Becky Cloonan Cover by Joshua Middleton The first American Virgin story arc reaches a jaw-dropping conclusion. Adam Chamberlain lived his whole life knowing that God had ordained him to be with only one woman sexually. When she was taken long before her time — and definitely before the physical consummation of their relationship — Adam felt his world collapse. So what’s a boy to do when his hired mercenary, Mel, places the responsible party directly in his hands? Salvation? Damnation? Adam is staring down a decision that will change his life forever. On sale June 14 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS 100 BULLETS #73 Written by Brian Azzarello Art by Eduardo Risso Cover by Dave Johnson “A Wake,” Part 3. While two Midwestern brothers deal with the horrible fate that comes with every “gift” from Agent Graves, Augustus Medici, Megan Dietrich and Lono have plans of their own that will shake The Trust to its very core. On sale June 14 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS BITE CLUB: VCU #3 Written by Howard Chaykin & David Tischman Art by David Hahn Cover by Chaykin Risa Del Toro’s behind bars, but the drinks are on the big house when a vampire girl gang drops the soap and starts a deadly shower room catfight. The secret identity of Yama’s sadistic lover is revealed, and Macavoy’s batting a thousand. When a road-side assault leaves him with the gift that keeps on giving. On sale June 21 • 3 of 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS DMZ #8 Written by Brian Wood Art by Riccardo Burchielli Cover by Wood Part 3 of the 5-part “Body of a Journalist.” The big story's broke, and now the whole world is focused on Matty as he struggles to pull a deal together to not only save his life, but the lives of everyone close to him. And to pull this off, he's going to need the help of his old guide, but will Zee even give him the time of day? On sale June 14 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS THE EXTERMINATORS #6 Written by Simon Oliver Art by Tony Moore Cover by Philip Bond Part 1 of the new 4-part story “Insurgency.” Stretch and Henry get an emergency call to dispose of a black widow that’s been terrorizing the clientele of a local S&M club. What Henry encounters there will change the course of his newfound mission in life. On sale June 7 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS HELLBLAZER #221 Written by Denise Mina Art by Leonardo Manco Cover by Lee Bermejo Novelist Denise Mina’s debut story “Empathy is the Enemy” nears its climax in an issue featuring a cover by artist Lee Bermejo (LEX LUTHOR: MAN OF STEEL). Constantine searches for his missing companion, Chris Cole, and finds a trail of secrets that leads straight to Steve Evans — and Constantine’s own death. Mina “works wonders” with this tale, says Entertainment Weekly. On sale June 21 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS HELLBLAZER: ALL HIS ENGINES SC Written by Mike Carey Art and cover by Leonardo Manco An amazing softcover edition of the epic horror story written by Mike Carey with stunningly visceral art by Leonardo Manco. When a mysterious worldwide plague puts millions of people into deadly comas — including Chas Chandler's granddaughter, Tricia — Earth's foremost expert on the bizarre, John Constantine, steps in with the “cure.” Advance-solicited; on sale July 12 • 128 pg, FC, $14.99 US • MATURE READERS FABLES #50 Written by Bill Willingham Art by Mark Buckingham & Steve Leialoha Cover by James Jean This unforgettable, double-sized anniversary issue of FABLES answers many of your burning questions: What will happen with the doomed love story of Snow White and Bigby Wolf…not to mention their seventh child? What's going on in the homelands with Pinocchio and his dad, Geppetto? When does Bagheera get out of jail? And where the hell are Jack's lost magic beans? It's an extra-sized issue chock-full of story and art, plus a special bonus: an exclusive 8-page preview of the new monthly series JACK OF FABLES, co-written by Willingham & Matthew Sturges with pencils by Tony Akins and inks by Andrew Pepoy. Consider yourself personally invited to the most unexpected, major event in the history of Fabletown. On sale June 14 • 64 pg, FC, $3.99 US • MATURE READERS LUCIFER #75 Written by Mike Carey Art by Peter Gross & Ryan Kelly Cover by Christopher Moeller The 48-page series finale finds Lucifer — no longer Morningstar — leaving Creation behind him as he steps into the void. But Yahweh's plan has one final sting in its tail, and only a decisive confrontation between father and son will determine whose vision will prevail. Final issue. On sale June 28• 48 pg, FC, $3.99 US • MATURE READERS LUCIFER VOL. 10: MORNINGSTAR TP Written by Mike Carey Cover by Christopher Moeller Art by Peter Gross, Ryan Kelly, Colleen Doran and Michael Wm. Kaluta The war in Heaven reaches its universe-shaking conclusion in MORNINGSTAR, the tenth volume of writer Mike Carey's celebrated series. Collecting issues #62-69, MORNINGSTAR gathers together the forces of Heaven, Hell, and everyone in between for a final battle to determine the fate of both Yahweh and Lucifer's Creations — a fate no one, not even the Lightbringer, could foresee. Advance-solicited; on sale July 19 • 192 pg, FC, $14.99 US • MATURE READERS LOVELESS #8 Written by Brian Azzarello Guest art by Danijel Zezelj Cover by Marcelo Frusin Since arriving in the town of Blackwater, Wes Cutter has been the embodiment of fear to the townsfolk, and a thorn in the side of the U.S. government. But was Wes born bad, or simply a product of the brutal times? Find out in this issue, which tells the origin of a violent man looking for peace. On sale June 28 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS SWAMP THING #28 Written by Joshua Dysart Art by Enrique Breccia Cover by Eric Powell Swamp Thing has vowed to protect the fragile community that has grown around him. But with the Floronic Man unleashed in the swamp, monsters terrorizing the city, and his own wife and daughter in danger, will it all come crashing down around him? On sale June 21 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS TESTAMENT: AKEDAH TP Written by Douglas Rushkoff Art and cover by Liam Sharp Collecting the acclaimed first 5-issue story arc of the revolutionary new series by best-selling author Douglas Rushkoff (Club Zero-G) and artist Liam Sharp (THE POSSESSED)! AKEDAH chronicles one man's quest for truth in a mind-bending future where high-tech repression and ancient Biblical conflicts are grimly intertwined. Advance-solicited; on sale July 26 • 128 pg, FC, $9.99 US MATURE READERS TESTAMENT #7 Written by Douglas Rushkoff Art by Peter Gross & Gary Erskine Cover by Liam Sharp Concluding the 2-part “West of Eden.” Adam and Eve were banished by the gods from the primordial garden. Now their sins sins are revisited upon their sons Cain and Abel. As his present-day conflict with Dr. Green intensifies, Alan Stern must decide which of those brothers to emulate. On sale June 21 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS Y: THE LAST MAN #46 Written by Brin K. Vaughan Art by Pia Guerra & José Marzan Jr Cover by Massimo Carnevale The shocking finale of "Kimono Dragons"! The search for Ampersand, the last man’s missing helper monkey, comes to an unexpected conclusion, as Yorick and his companions make a startling discovery about the unmanned world. On sale June 7 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS DC Direct 1960’S TV ANIMATION BATMAN & ROBIN STATUE SET Relive the action of the classic 1960s Batman and Robin TV series with this set of two 7” scale animation statues each on its own base! Advance-solicited; on sale November 1 • Statue • $149.99 US FOR THE FIRST TIME — BASED ON THE FAVORITE QUINTESSENTIAL TV SERIES OF THE 1960S! DC DIRECT RE-ACTIVATED ACTION FIGURES LOBO 6.5" BATMAN 6.75" SUPERMAN 6.75" WONDER WOMAN 6.625" DC Comic’s most famous and infamous characters are brought together in one sizzling selection only from DC Direct! Advance-solicited; on sale November 22 • Action Figure • PI Retailers please note DC DIRECT RE ACTIVATED! SUPERMAN, BATMAN, WONDER WOMAN AND LOBO ACTION FIGURES are sold to retailers in inner and master cases. Consult your Retailer Order Form for packaging & pricing details. These products are being offered simultaneously beyond the comic-book specialty market. BATMAN: BLACK & WHITE STATUE — DESIGNED BY KELLEY JONES Designed by Kelley Jones Sculpted by Ray Villafane The true essence of a complex hero is captured in this black and white sculpture inspired by the art of Kelley Jones! Painted in monochromatic tones, this limited-edition statue reflects the mood of these stories and measures approximately 7.875" tall. It features a logo-shaped base and is packaged in a black-and-white box. Advance-solicited; on sale November 8 Statue • $55.00 US OFFERED AGAIN BATMAN B&W STATUE – KUBERT 1/4/06 JUN050460 BATMAN B&W STATUE – MIGNOLA 4/19/06 SEP050319 BATMAN B&W STATUE – RUDE 8/2/06 JAN060388 ***************************** SUPERMAN COVER TO COVER: SUPERMAN #53 STATUE Based on art by Wayne Boring Sculpted by John Cleary Continuing the series of affordably priced statues featuring a classic Superman cover. The Man of Steel stands tall in this patriotic statue, ready to protect the citizens of Metropolis. This limited edition, hand-painted cold-cast porcelain statue measures approximately 8” tall x 4.75” wide x 3” deep and is packaged in a 4-color box. Advance-solicited; on sale November 15 • Statue • $55.00 US OFFERED AGAIN SUPERMAN C2C - SPECIAL '83 8/16/06 JAN060410 SUPERMAN C2C - SUPERMAN #24 5/3/06 OCT050343 (RELIST) SUPERMAN C2C - SUPERMAN #1 2/1/06 JUN050462 WOMEN OF THE DC UNIVERSE: HARLEY QUINN BUST Designed By Adam Hughes Sculpted by John G. Mathews THE LATEST IN DC DIRECT’S BEST-SELLING LINE OF BEAUTIFULLY SCULPTED BUSTS! Continuing the stunning line of WOMEN OF THE DC UNIVERSE busts! This hand-painted, cold-cast porcelain bust measures approximately 5.5" high x 3" wide x 3.25" deep and is packaged in a 4-color box. Advance-solicited; on sale November 8 • Bust • $45.00 US OFFERED AGAIN WOMEN OF THE DCU: WONDER WOMAN 2/8/06 JUL050323 WOMEN OF THE DCU: POISON IVY 3/22/06 AUG050296 WOMEN OF THE DCU: CATWOMAN 5/3/06 OCT050346 WOMEN OF THE DCU: HAWKGIRL 7/5/06 DEC050365 WOMEN OF THE DCU: SUPERGIRL 9/20/06 FEB060360 BATMAN SERIES MINI FIGURES BY KOTOBUKIYA Featuring Batman, Catwoman, Harley Quinn, The Joker, Robin & The Batmobile. Imported exclusively by DC Direct and formerly released in Japan as “mystery box collectibles,” this is the first time these figures have been fully assembled and released in blisters. Each figure is individually packaged on a 4-color blister card. Imported exclusively by DC Direct Retro-solicited; on sale May 17 • Mini Figures • 3"H • PI AMERICAN VIRGIN #1 POSTER Art by Frank Quitely Advance-solicited; on sale November 15. Celebrate Vertigo’s latest hit series with this beautiful full-color poster illustrated by Frank Quitely that measures 24" x 36"! Poster • $7.99 US LUCIFER #16 POSTER Art by Christopher Moeller Advance-solicited; on sale November 15 This beautiful full-color poster featuring the enigmatic image of Lucifer that was the basis for the DC Direct mini-bust measures 24" x 36". Poster • $7.99 US WETA WORKSHOP SUPERMAN RETURNS Art directed by Bryan Singer DC Direct is thrilled to be working with WETA WORKSHOP! The line of high-end collectibles, art directed for WETA by Superman Returns director Bryan Singer feature limited edition, high-end polystone statues imported by DC Direct bringing special moments inspired by the upcoming film to life for collectors! Each sculpture includes an exclusive collectors DVD documenting how Bryan Singer and Weta’s artists conceptualised the collectibles and brought them to life from illustration to a final piece. Footage not available elsewhere includes: Bryan Singer on-set and interviews with Richard Taylor and Bryan Singer. THE DAILY PLANET STATUE (BASE METAL.) Advance-solicited; on sale June 28 • Statue • 20” H x 12” W x 8” D • $345.00 US THE RETURNING SON STATUE Advance-solicited; on sale June 28 • Statue • 20” H x 12” W x 8” D • $345.00 US FALLEN HERO STATUE Advance-solicited; on sale June 28 • Statue • 22” H x19” W x 16” D • $345.00 US DISASTER AVERTED STATUE Advance-solicited; on sale June 28 • Statue • 26” H x 15” W x 15”D • $345.00 US IN FLIGHT STATUE Advance-solicited; on sale June 7 Statue • $150.00 US $200.00 CAN SUPERMAN 13" DELUXE COLLECTOR FIGURE Advance-solicited; on sale June 14 • Statue • $59.99 US. SUPERMAN MAQUETTE Advance-solicited; on sale June 28 • Maquette • 13.5”H • $195.00 US $265.00 CAN. SUPERMAN BUST Advance-solicited; on sale June 21•Bust •7.75”H•$45.00 US $60.00 CAN. LEX LUTHOR BUST Advance-solicited; on sale June 21•Bust •5.625”H•$45.00 US $60.00 CAN. CLARK KENT BUST Advance-solicited; on sa8le June 21• Bust •5.875” H •$45.00 US $60.00 CAN. KRYPTONITE PROP Advance-solicited; on sale June 28 Prop • 10”H • $195.00 US $265.00 CAN. BATMAN HUSH BY JIM LEE SIGNATURE EDITION AF RELIST - FEB040319 BATMAN HUSH SERIES 1 ACTION FIGURES MASTER CASE ASST. RELIST - NOV030296 BATMAN HUSH SERIES 3 MASTER CASE ASST. RELIST - OCT040371 BATMAN HUSH SERIES 3 STEALTH JUMPER BATMAN ACTION FIGURE RELIST - OCT040373 BATMAN MINI STATUE BY JIM LEE RELIST - SEP040400 BATMAN HUSH SERIES 2 SUPERMAN ACTION FIGURE RELIST - APR040397 SUPERMAN #204 POSTER RELIST - DEC040344 BATMAN #619 HEROES POSTER RELIST - FEB040324 BATMAN #619 VILLAINS POSTER RELIST - FEB040325 SUPERMAN MINI STATUE BY JIM LEE RELIST - FEB040325 IMAGE COMICS THE WALKING DEAD, BOOK 1 HC written by ROBERT KIRKMAN art by TONY MOORE, CHARLIE ADLARD & CLIFF RATHBURN cover by CHARLIE ADLARD June 28 • 304 pg • BW • $29.99 Limited S&N edition $59.99 This hardcover features the first 12 issues of the hit series along with the covers for the issues all in one oversized hardcover volume. Perfect for long time fans, new readers and anyone needing a slightly heavy object with which to fend off the walking dead. A special edition is also available signed by ROBERT KIRKMAN and CHARLIES ADLARD and limited to 300 copies. Collects THE WALKING DEAD #1-12 CASANOVA #1 Written by MATT FRACTION Art & cover by GABRIEL BÁ June 14 • 32 pg • FC • $1.99 Meet Casanova Quinn: scoundrel, thief and international man of leisure. The death of his twin sister ignites a cosmic blackmail scheme that forces Cass into the mind-bending life of a super-secret agent. Realities smash together, setting father against son, Us vs. Them and launching this slipstream sci-fi espionage epic! THE CRYPTICS written by STEVE NILES art & cover by BEN ROMAN June 21 • 32 pg • FC • $3.50 It’s Cryptics time! STEVE (30 Days of Night) NILES and BEN (I luv Halloween) ROMAN take readers on a wildly funny trip in a universe where little monsters grow up in the suburbs, go to school and make monsters in the laboratory! It’s the MONSTERS as kids: Jackie Jekyll junior, Drac, Wolfy and Sea-Boy spill onto the pages with hilarious escapades and uproarious mayhem. If you think your kids are trouble, you ain’t seen nuthin’ until you’ve seen THE CRYPTICS! GØDLAND #12 written by JOE CASEY art by TOM SCIOLI wraparound cover by TOM SCIOLI & RICHARD STARKINGS June 28 • 32 pg • FC • $2.99 ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY ISSUE! EXTRA-LENGTH STORY AT NO EXTRA CHARGE!!! BOOK TWELVE: HIGH NOON, TEA TIME The lives of every New Yorker hangs in the balance as Commander Adam Archer confronts the combined evil of King Janus and the Never and their scheme of metropolitan annihilation! More than a rescue, more than a fight… the outcome of this adventure will change EVERYTHING! PAUL JENKINS’ SIDEKICK #1 (OF 5) written by PAUL JENKINS art & cover by CHRIS MORENO June 7 • 32 pg • FC • $3.50 By day, he is mild-mannered pizza delivery boy, Eddie Edison. By night, he is also mild- mannered Eddie Edison…who just happens to be the alter ego of the Hyper-Human’s teenaged sidekick, Hyper-Lad. But the pay sucks. So Eddie settles upon an unlikely solution: He becomes a paid sidekick to three other superheroes, but soon finds out how hard it is to juggle the schedules of four super-powered morons. UMBRA #1 (OF 3) written by MURPHY art & cover by MIKE HAWTHORNE June 7 • 52 pg • BW • $5.99 Set in Iceland in 1999, UMBRA is a three-issue mini-series about a young police forensics technician with an anxiety disorder and a bit of a drinking problem, and how her discovery of a very strange skeleton sets in motion a series of violent and tragic events. And then things get weird. TRADE PAPERBACKS THE BEST OF CURSE OF THE SPAWN written by ALLEN McELROY & BRAIN HABERLIN art by DWAYNE TURNER & DANNY MIKI cover by DWAYNE TURNER June 28 • 512 pg • BW • $16.99 Meet new Spawns and delve deeply into the cast and characters of the regular series Spawn mythos as well. THE BEST OF CURSE OF THE SPAWN features 23 handpicked issues (1-8, 12-16 and 20-29) of this series written by popular author of the Spawn movie, ALLEN McELROY. And featuring the stunning artwork of industry favorites DWAYNE TURNER and DANNY MIKI. A great addition to any Spawn fan’s collection. THE AMAZING JOY BUZZARDS, VOL. 2 TPB written by MARK SMITH art & cover by DAN HIPP June 7 • 190 pgs • BW • $12.99 The Amazing Joy Buzzards return in their sexiest and sleekest collection yet. Just as their world tour takes full swing, destiny forces our intrepid trio to track down the nefarious Spider Syndicate! Will they be able to overcome the deadliest menace the world has ever seen? Not if Tesla's Ray, Martian invaders, a Devil Mummy Hipster and an army of Midget Luchadores have anything to say about it! COLLECTS THE AMAZING JOY BUZZARDS, VOL. 2 ISSUES 1-5. DAWN, VOL. 3: THREE TIERS HC (RES) written by JOSEPH MICHAEL LINSNER art & cover by JOSEPH MICHAEL LINSNER June 7 • 176 pg • FC • $39.99 Signed & Numbered Limited Edition $69.99 In a post-apocalyptic Europa, Dawn leads New York warrior Darrian Ashoka through wars, disasters and fire. His dangerous liaisons bring him up against the three faces of the Goddess. Is Dawn a virgin, a queen or a whore? Is Darrian the earthly manifestation of Death, the Horned God? On his quest for Dawn, Darrian faces dragons, fights duels and shatters mirrors. Will Dawn ultimately make his dreams come true, or his nightmares a reality? Collects DAWN: THREE TIERS #1-6 THE DROWNERS, TP written by NABIEL KANAN art & cover by NABIEL KANAN June 14 • 112 pg • BW • $14.99 James Quinn has built himself a dotcom empire. But when this empire starts to fall, dark secrets from his past emerge, not least of which is the drowning years earlier of a beautiful, mysterious young woman whose presence still haunts him. From the Eisner Award nominated creator of LOST GIRL and EXIT. Collects THE DROWNERS #1-4 FEAR AGENT, VOL. 1: RE-IGNITION TP written by RICK REMENDER art & cover by TONY MOORE June 21 • 96 pg • FC • $9.99 When down and out alien exterminator, Heath Huston stumbles upon an extraterrestrial legion of amoebas preparing to annihilate the Earth, he’s forced to choose between the bottle and resuming his roll as a peace keeper, as the Last Fear Agent. Written by critically acclaimed scribe RICK REMEMNDER (SEA OF RED, STRANGE GIRL) and drawn by Eisner nominated artist TONY MOORE (THE WALKING DEAD, Vertigo’s EXTERMINATORS), Fear Agent combines the esthetic elements from all three of the genre’s that made EC comics the high water mark of sequential storytelling, science fiction, war, and horror. Taking readers to lush new worlds populated by the likes of jellyfish super brains, wild ape men, and rickety robots bent on domination. LIBERTY MEADOWS, VOL. 1 & 2 TP (NEW PRINTINGS) written by FRANK CHO art & cover by FRANK CHO June 14 • 144 pg • BW • $14.99 Collecting the first eighteen issues of the award winning and totally uncensored LIBERTY MEADOWS in two massive volumes with all-new covers. Also featuring cover galleries and sketch galleries of unpublished LIBERTY MEADOWS art. VOL. 1 COLLECTS ISSUES 1-9, while VOL. 2 COLLECTS ISSUES 10-18 MINISTRY OF SPACE TP (NEW PRINTING) written by WARREN ELLIS art & cover by CHRIS WESTON June 7 • 96 pg • FC • $12.99 This is the story of how we could have gone to space. Maybe how we should have gone to space. This is the story of the Ministry of Space. The black budget that financed the move into space. The deaths of the test pilots, taken from the surviving Spitfire flyers of the Battle of Britain. And in 2000, the end of the Golden Age, as America and Russia begin moving into space. The secret revealed, and the destruction of a man who sacrificed himself for the Ministry of Space. Plus, a sketchbook section by CHRIS WESTON and an all-new appendix by WARREN ELLIS revealing the facts behind the fiction! Collects the sold out MINISTRY OF SPACE #1-3 THE RED DIARIES TP written by Gary Reed art by LAURENCE CAMPBELL, CHRIS JONES & LARRY SHUPUT aover by KEN MEYER, JR. June 7 • 168 pg • BW • $16.95 Marilyn Monroe, John F. Kennedy, the Mob, Fidel Castro, J. Edgar Hoover, the CIA...it was a conspiracy of secrets, a conspiracy of murder. All was revealed in Marilyn's diaries, her Red Diaries, and it is about to blow everything out into the open. Collects RED DIARIES #1-4 THE AMAZING JOY BUZZARDS, VOL. 2 #5 written by MARK SMITH art & cover by DOUG HOLGATE June 7 • 24 pgs • BW • $2.99 “THE NIGHT OF A THOUSAND LUCHADORES!” Image Comics is proud to announce that EL CAMPEON'S ORIGIN will finally be revealed in this larger than life adventure! That's right, true believers: SMILIN' SMITH & HECKLIN' HOLGATE release this tale before Hollywood can get to it! It has been decades since readers and speculators alike have desired a single issue as much as this one! ANT #6 written by MARIO GULLY art & cover by MARIO GULLY June 21 • 32 pg • FC • $2.99 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. BATTLE POPE #10 written by ROBERT KIRKMAN art by MATTHEW ROBERTS, CORY WALKER, E.J. SU &VAL STAPLES cover by CORY WALKER & STAPLES June 14 • 32 pg • FC • $2.95 In this chapter Battle Pope learns to deal with his new celebrity status, stops a bank robbery, sleeps with a major villain, and has a hell of a nightmare! Beginning a new direction for Pope and his sidekick Jesus. An excellent jumping on point for new readers! (Yes, we mean YOU!) DEADWORLD #5 written by GARY REED art & cover by DALIBOR TALAJIC June 21 • 32 pg • BW • $3.50 The teens, still reeling from the death of their friends, suddenly find themselves not so alone anymore as a sanctuary of hundreds of other survivors is found. But is there strength in numbers and who is the “hanged man?” DOLL AND CREATURE #4 (OF 4) written by RICK REMENDER art by JOHN HEEBINK & MIKE MANLEY cover by DAN BRERETON June 7 • 32 pg • FC • $2.99 All of Nether Providence is soon to become a breeding ground for the vile Hyde’s unless Doll can let her Creature die. EMISSARY #2 written by J.R. RAND art & cover by JUAN E. FERREYRA created & co-plotted by JIM VALENTINO June 28 • 32 pg • FC • $3.50 “REVELATIONS 2:4” In the wake of Emissary's dramatic appearance, governments and religions draw up sides. Panic, fear, and in some cases, joy spread across the face of the world. When tensions between the factions spill over into violence, FBI Agents Tara Bright and Josh Wu-Lee must put aside their struggle to make sense of the man himself. Who is he? Where is he from? Why is he here? FEAR AGENT #6 written by RICK REMENDER art by JEROME OPENA cover by TONY MOORE June 28 • 32 pg • FC • $2.99 In a desperate bid to make right his mistakes of the past, Heath Huston irreversibly damages the timeline and finds himself in the custody of the mysterious Keepers. GIRLS #14 written by JOSHUA LUNA art & cover by JONATHAN LUNA June 21 • 32 pg • FC • $2.99 Whodunit?! INVINCIBLE #35 written by ROBERT KIRKMAN art & cover by RYAN OTTLEY and BILL CRABTREE June 21 • 32 pg • FC • $2.99 What are Nolan’s books and why did he tell Mark it was important to read them? What stories do they tell, and how are they tied into the current events of his life? Secrets are revealed, and the stage is set for the next chapter in Invincible’s life – and it’s all leading up to the monumental issue 50. JACK STAFF #12 written by PAUL GRIST art & cover by PAUL GRIST June 14 • 32 pg • FC • $3.50 Kapitain Krieg, the Nazi Super Warrior from World War 2 is the one foe that Jack Staff has never been able to beat. He disappeared in 1942 – but now he's back – and this time not even all of Castletowns Heroes can stop him! Cover to cover action! THE LAST CHRISTMAS #2 (OF 6) written by GERRY DUGGAN & BRIAN POSEHN art by RICK REMENDER & HILARY BARTA cover by KIERON DWYER June 21 • 32 pg • FC • $2.99 CHAPTER TWO: “VIOLENT NIGHT” A hard truth is revealed and Santa makes a decision he may soon regret. He and Winky the Elf leave the North Pole on a mission to find the last living boy that still believes in him. But before Santa can drop down the kid's chimney he runs afoul of the marauders and zombies that have inherited the earth. LIONS, TIGERS AND BEARS, VOL. II #4 (OF 4) written by Mike Bullock art & cover by Jack Lawrence May 14 • 32 pg • FC • $2.99 "BETRAYAL!" Conclusion. Lord Valthraax is on the verge of remaking the Stuffed Animal Kingdom in his own evil image, and only Joey and the Night Pride stand in his way. But with Joey down for the count, and the Night Pride outnumbered by the Beastie army, is there any hope of wresting the castle from Valthraax's evil grip? NEGATIVE BURN #2 June 14 • 64 pg • BW • $5.99 written by Brian Bolland, Evan Dorkin, Willy Franz, Ron Marz, Dove McHargue, James A. Owen, R. G. Taylor, Danijel Zezelj art by Brian Bolland, Evan Dorkin, Sam Glanzman, Dove McHargue, James A. Owen, Andrew Robinson, R. G. Taylor, Danijel Zezelj cover by ANDREW ROBINSON Now MONTHLY! The return of EVAN DORKIN’s Milk & Cheese on a regular basis! The best that you know and the best that you will know! No set genre! No limitations! As always, each issue allows the best creators a showcase to explore their creativity and also introduces readers to tomorrow’s superstars! NOBLE CAUSES #21 written by JAY FAERBER art by JON BOSCO cover by GABE BRIDWELL June 7 • 32 pg • FC • $3.50 The Blackthornes’ latest activities have landed the family of super-villains in the public spotlight in a way some of them weren’t prepared for. Meanwhile, Rusty and Zephyr realize their individual quests have a strange connection. THE PORTENT #3 (OF 4) written by PETER BERGTING art & cover by PETER BERGTING June 28 • 32 pg • FC • $2.99 The light fades. It's time to leave the world of the living behind. Traveling through the ghost of the world that was once their home, Lin and Milo must find the road to the spirit realm. Can they gather the strength necessary to defeat the horrors that await on the other side? The answer will surprise you. PVP #27 written by SCOTT KURTZ cover & art by SCOTT KURTZ June 21 • 24 pg • BW • $2.99 Things are getting out of control in the offices of PvP magazine. Jade's hot sister, Miranda is throwing herself at the gang's arch nemesis Max Powers. She's pulling out all of the stops and using her feminine wiles to seduce the boss. Only one thing can stop her: a company sanctioned sexual harassment class? Temperatures rise in this completely inappropriate issue. RETRO ROCKET #4 (of 4) written by TONY BEDARD art & cover by JASON ORFALAS June 28 • 32pg • FC • $2.99 Retro and Sparky enter the belly of the beast – face to face with the alien leader aboard the Quorum mothership. What will the invaders offer Retro to betray all humankind? Why will he find himself wanting to say yes? And what dark twist of fate created the Quorum? Find out as the last battle begins for the fate of Planet Earth and for the soul of one brave Man-Mech! ROCKETO: JOURNEY TO THE HIDDEN SEA #9 written by FRANK ESPINOSA & MARIE TAYLOR art & cover by FRANK ESPINOSA June 21 • 32 pg • FC • $2.99 “HISTORIES” Rocketo Garrison and the rest of the Hidden Sea expedition has just learned the true origins of the Hidden Sea, and the New World.. Now they must prepare for war as, Scarletto launches his attack on the Hidden city of the Mappers! RUMBLE IN LA RAMBLA #2 (OF 3) written by FELIPE FERREIRA art & cover by RAFAEL ALBUQUERQUE June 14 • 32 pg • FC • $2.99 "YOU SNOOZE, YOU LOSE" As one of La Rambla’s three crime bosses (along with Albino and Dozer), Santo is known as a bullet-dodging ladies' man. But ever since Albino was whacked, Santo is pretty much convinced that Dozer is the one to blame for it. What will he do next? Ask Dozer out for some dinner and a cup of coffee where this dire subject will be politely brought up or assemble his Apostles and grab the bull by the horns? Here's a hint: check the book's title! SEA OF RED #11 written by RICK REMENDER & KIERON DWYER art by SALGOOD SAM & PAUL HARMON cover by KIERON DWYER June 14 • 32 pg • 2C • $2.99 The world is in ruins: The Sanguinan Vampires have taken over. Marco, Blackthroat and crew return to their former masters at the sect’s home in Spain in hopes of killing the man responsible. A figure from the past returns and a crewmember must die that the others survive. SAVAGE DRAGON #127 written by ERIK LARSEN art & cover by ERIK LARSEN Dragon returns to find that Mister Glum has taken over the world. The deadliest menace of all time and everyone's favorite fin-head face off—but is Dragon too late to make difference? SHADOWHAWK #13 June 21 • 32 pg • FC • $3.50 by JIM VALENTINO, SCOTT WHERLE, CARLOS RODRIGUEZ PEDRO ANGOSTO, THE SHARP BROTHERS & JUAN cover by THE SHARP BROTHERS "PAST LIVES" Four stories! Four creative teams! NO ADS! Welcome back CARLOS RODRIGUEZ, who draws the tale of Halcón Sombrío in Mexico 1519, as told by PEDRO ANGOSTO. The tale of Hawk and his bird Shadow in London 1830, as written and drawn by THE SHARP BROTHERS. Also, the tale of ShadowHawkGirl, New York 1974, as told by SCOTT WHERLE and drawn by JUAN FERREYRA. Plus, a framing sequence written and drawn by creator JIM VALENTINO! You won’t want to miss this issue! SPAWN #159 written by DAVID HINE art by PHILIP TAN & DANNY MIKI cover by PHILIP TAN & TODD McFARLANE June 28 • 32 pg • FC • $2.95 Wanda's family is torn apart as Spawn bares his heart to Cyan... Literally! And Granny Blake gains her reward for living a virtuous life in the service of God. She is among the pure souls chosen for the Rapture. The one thing she didn’t expect was to find that Heaven has become a War Zone and she’s on the front line. TRUTH, JUSTIN & THE AMERICAN WAY #4 (OF 5) written by SCOTT KURTZ & AARON WILLIAMS art & cover by GIUSEPPE FERRARIO June 7 • 32 pg • FC • $2.99 THE WEDDING IS OFF! Justin's been fired, the dresses and suits were burned to a crisp and the super-suit STILL won't come off. Out on the streets, Justin vows to win Bailey back, but how? What's FBI Agent McGee planning for this most un-happy couple? And can Justin finally get the suit to behave long enough to save the day? THE WALKING DEAD #31 written by ROBERT KIRKMAN art & cover by CHARLIE ADLARD & CLIFF RATHBURN June 28 • 32 pg • BW • $2.99 Another chapter closes as a new one begins. Michonne has had trouble adjusting to her new surroundings. Starting this issue, things get even more difficult. TOP COW STUDIOS STILL AVAILABLE Proximity Effect Vol. 1 Graphic Novel, MITH Vol. 1 Operation Smoking Jaguar Graphic Novel, Covenant Vol. 1 Graphic Novel $9.99 each Three graphic novels all soon to be on the silver screen. Get them before they’re collector’s items! Darkness & Tomb Raider B&W CVR #1, Witchblade & Tomb Raider B&W CVR #1 $2.99 each STRYKEFORCE #1, 2004 WIZARD WORLD LA SKETCH COVER EDITION Signed by Marc Silvestri (W) Aron Coleite (P) Tyler Kirkham (I) Marlo Alquiza (C ) Brian Buccellato This special limited signed and numbered Wizard World Los Angeles edition of only 500 copies features a Marc Silvestri and Tyler Kirkham sketch cover and is signed by the man himself, Marc Silvestri. $10 suggested retail FRESHMEN YEARBOOK, TOP COW STORE EDITION Created by Seth Green and Hugh Sterbakov Insider information on your favorite Freshmen characters with accompanying pinups by industry greats, including Randy Green, Howard Chaykin, J. Michael Linsner, Bill Sienkiewicz and more! (Worth the cover price alone for the high school photos of Green and Sterbakov!) This special limited Top Cow Store edition of only 500 copies features a Leonard Kirk cover. Only a very few remain! $5 suggested retail TOMB RAIDER: THE GREATEST TREASURE OF ALL, TOP COW STORE EDITION As if it wasn’t special ON ITS OWN, now this double-sized, fully painted, luscious treat comes with a limited Top Cow Store Exclusive cover. At only a couple dollars above the original cover cost, this is a steal! There are only 750 copies out there, so be sure to get yours fast! $10 suggested retail CYBERFORCE #0 Marc Silvestri and David Wohl (P) Marc Silvestri (Col) Steve Firchow (Cov) Marc Silvestri Until now, this story was only available in the Image Anniversary Hardcover. Now you can see the prequel to the current Cyberforce story arc for yourself! The origins of the entire Cyberforce universe are revealed here….. Marc Silvestri and David Wohl prove themselves a formidable team once again! Full Color 32 Pages $2.99 Ongoing Series ALSO AVAILABLE Top Cow Fine Art Lithograph of this Marc Silvestri Cyberforce #0 cover! A limited edition of 200 pieces, reproduced at the highest quality possible at 12x18 inches! Limited edition lithograph $19.99 Limited edition lithograph signed by artist Marc Silvestri $29.99 HUNTER-KILLER #10 (W) Mark Waid (P) Marc Silvestri (I) Joe Weems (Col) Steve Firchow (Cov) Marc Silvestri Ellis now knows all the secrets of the Hunter-Killer program and the Ultra-Sapiens project--plus one other key piece of information. Ellis knows where Morningstar has been hiding his portal into the future, and he's going to find it once and for all--even if it means clambering over Wolf and Samantha's dead bodies to do it! Full color 32 pages $2.99 continuing series RISING STARS: UNTOUCHABLE #5 (OF 5) (W) Fiona Avery (Art) Brent Anderson (Col) Brian Buccellato (Cov) Brent Anderson Laurel Darkhaven’s story comes to its inspiring conclusion through a web of international intrigue and torn loyalties where the smallest of things can utterly change the world. Fiona Avery and Brent Anderson close this chapter of the Rising Stars saga with a fast paced, explosive tale! Full color 32 pages $2.99 continuing series WITCHBLADE #99 (W) Ron Marz (P) Adriana Melo (I) Mariah Benes (Col) Sonia Oback (Cov) Penciling sensation Adriana Melo (Star Wars: Empire, Birds of Prey covers) makes her Witchblade debut! All the pieces for next month's landmark issue #100 start falling into place around NYPD detective Sara Pezzini. Her former police partner, Jake McCarthy, awakens from his coma and seems to be his normal self. But appearances can be deceiving, as Jake hides a dark and dangerous secret that will threaten not only Sara, but all of New York City and perhaps the entire world! See why Paperback Reader rates Witchblade A+ and says, "If you missed the last ten years, now is a good time to get on board for the next ten. Witchblade hasn’t been this good – ever." Full color 32 pages $2.99 ongoing series DOWN/WARREN ELLIS TP (W) Warren Ellis (P) Harris/Hamner (C) JD Mettler (Cov) Tony Harris Get all of Warren Ellis’ best Top Cow works including the mini-series Down #1-4 as well as his Tales of the Witchblade issues #3 and 4. If you’re an Ellis fan, this is a must- have in your collection. Includes new cover art by fan favorite, Tony Harris! Full color 176 pages MSR: PI TODD MCFARLANE PRODUCTIONS SEX PISTOLS ALBUM COVER ART McFarlane Toys now offers fans of the Sex Pistols – one of the most influential bands of the late-70s punk movement – a unique collectible re-creating the band’s #1 album, ever Mind the Bullocks, Here’s the Sex Pistols. 7-inch by 7-inch by 1-inch 3-D format brings the iconic cover to life. Can be wall mounted or displayed on a flat surface using the retractable easel back. This item ships 6 per case. Call for pricing. C:1-1-3 JUNE 2006 Item: #12920-5 SPAWN SERIES 29 From the pages of Spawn #150 and beyond, this all-new lineup of hyper-detailed action figures brings to life the next evolution in the Spawn mythos. Featuring a new rendition of Spawn plus five other key characters -- each plays a pivotal role in Spawn's continued struggles (and each makes their actionfigure debut) -- Spawn Series 29 is set to be a favorite among fans both old and new. Spawn 9 The newest incarnation of Al Simmons in action-figure form reflects the current changes to his costume -- including a grittier look and feel that captures the lifelike nature of his character. The Disciple Heaven's "first and greatest warrior," the Disciple, is a powerful new force to be reckoned with – one that tore Spawn to pieces in their first encounter. Ninja Spawn 2 Who hides behind the blood-red mask of this wraith-like assassin? Is this unexplained swordsman a new player in the game? Zera A new angelic warrior. As a soldier for the forces of Light she will no doubt come into conflict with Spawn before all is said and done. Man of Miracles This mysterious being offers Spawn guidance in his continuing battle against the forces of Light and Darkness. What is he exactly, and what does he want with Spawn? Thamuz This hulking Master of Tortures will stop at nothing until he discerns the mysteries deep within Spawn's soul. This item ships 12 per case. No guarantee of mix. Call for pricing. C:1-1-3 JUNE 2006 Item: #1460-7 BLUE HAWAII The latest addition to the McFarlane Toys Elvis Presley action figure library brings The King’s classic look from the film Blue Hawaii to life. Complete with detailed base and backdrop, this re-creation of the legendary performer is a must-have for Elvis Fans. This item ships 6 per case. Call for pricing. C:1-1-3 JUNE 2006 Item: #17271-3 DIAMOND SELECT TOYS & COLLECTIBLES MARVEL UNIVERSE: KA-ZAR BUST A Diamond Select Release! When evil threatens the Savage Land, you can bet that Ka- Zar will be on hand to defend his homeland! With Shanna the She-Devil at his side along with his saber-toothed tiger Zabu, Ka-Zar is not to be taken lightly! Sculpted by Sam Greenwell and limited to 2,500 pieces, this bust depicts the former nobleman with spear in hand and features a hand-numbered base with matching box and Certificate of Authenticity. Bust SRP: $50.00 MARVEL ICONS: SPIDER-MAN BUST A Diamond Select Release! An Art Asylum Design! First in a line of new Marvel Icons Busts, the amazing Spider-Man is ready to join your collection! This signature line will feature your favorite Marvel superheroes — in scale and ready for anything! With Marvel Icons like the Hulk, Wolverine and the Green Goblin following, be sure to add Spider-Man to your collection before it’s too late! Sculpted by Rudy Garcia, this 4 ¼” bust is limited to 5,000 pieces and includes a hand-numbered base with matching box and Certificate of Authenticity. Bust SRP: $45.00 ALEX ROSS WOLVERINE MINI-HEAD BUST A Diamond Select Release! An Alex Ross Design! Based on the work of best-selling and critically acclaimed artist, Alex Ross, this scaled-down replica features one of the Marvel Universe’s greatest heroes, Wolverine! Standing 5” tall, this bust is prefect for a desk, bookcase or displayed alongside any Marvel statues or busts. Based on the original Dynamic Forces full-sized head, sculpted by Mike Hill and limited to 5,000 pieces, this bust is hand-numbered with a matching box and Certificate of Authenticity. Head Bust SRP: $45.00 MARVEL MILESTONES: HAWKEYE STATUE A Diamond Select Release! Right from the cover of The Avengers #223, the Marvel Milestones Hawkeye statue depicts the purple-clad hero with arrow drawn – ready to take on the Taskmaster! This highly-detailed sculpt by Gabriel Marquez also features Ant- Man hitching a ride on Hawkeye’s arrow! Standing an impressive 12” tall on an Avengers-style base, this piece is limited to 2,500 pieces and includes a hand-numbered base with matching box and Certificate of Authenticity. Statue SRP: $150.00 MARVEL MINIMATES SERIES 12 AND 13 A Diamond Select Release! DST and the inmates at the Art Asylum introduce the newest series in the Marvel Minimates collection! SERIES 12 will feature the following two- packs: Riot Spider-Man/Echo, Nicky Fury/Captain America, Sentry/Luke Cage and the limited Imprisoned Sentry/Luke Cage. SERIES 13 includes: Astonishing Cyclops/Emma Frost, Astonishing Kitty Pryde/Beast, Astonishing Wolverine/Colossus and the limited Days of Future Past Wolverine/Colossus! Two-Pack SRP: $8.99Ea. MARVEL SELECT: CLOAK & DAGGER ACTION FIGURE SET A Diamond Select Release! When Tandy Bowen and Tyrone Johnson were exposed to experimental street drugs, their mutant powers were activated and they became Cloak and Dagger! This latest Marvel Select release features the super-powered duo in this spectacular two-pack. With multiple points of articulation, Dagger can be posed on her own or in combination with the non-articulated Cloak for an impressive display! Two-Pack SRP: $18.99 X3: JEAN GREY “PHOENIX” PENDANT REPLICA A Diamond Select Release! Taken from the upcoming blockbuster X-Men: The Last Stand, Diamond Select Toys’ latest prop replicas are sure to please! Recreating Jean Grey’s Phoenix Pendant, this high-quality wearable prop replica is a timeless and stunning piece sure to be noticed. Window-boxed and based on X3’s costumer Dana Schneider’s designs, the sterling silver-plated Phoenix Pendant is not to be missed! Prop Replica SRP: $44.99 X3: CUFFLINK & PIN PROP REPLICAS A Diamond Select Release! Taken from the upcoming blockbuster X-Men: The Last Stand, these sterling silver-plated replicas are perfect for any X-Fan. Based on X3 costumer Dana Schneider’s designs, this window-boxed set includes Xavier’s cufflinks and tie tack along with Magneto’s collar pin! These wearable prop replicas make quite the statement and are sure to catch the eye! Prop Replicas SRP: $39.99 WIZARD ENTERTAINMENT WIZARD #177 SUPERMAN MOVIE ISSUE! * Wizard gave you explosive first-look coverage of Bryan Singer’s “Superman Returns” last December. Now the countdown to the biggest comic book movie of the year sizzles to a blistering conclusion. Before you head out to the theater on June 30, this issue preps you on everything you need to know to get the most from the movie! CIVIL WAR * With major (and we mean MAJOR) shakeups due in June’s Civil War #2, we go behind the frontlines to prepare you for the shockers that lie ahead. If you thought the first issue was mind-blowing, the second issue doubles the stakes! BRAD MELTZERS JLA #1 PREVIEW * Read an exclusive six-page excerpt from August’s Justice League of America #1 by Brad Meltzer (Identity Crisis) and Ed Benes (Superman)! Which of the DC Universe’s big guns will join the team? What new faces will make their League debut? Join the team right here! NEW X-MEN TEAMS DEBUT * Fresh off his red-hot X-Men: Deadly Genesis mini-series, Ed Brubaker continues Vulcan’s quest for revenge with an all-new X-lineup in Uncanny X-Men. With this book and Mike Carey’s X-Men poised to blow up big, we give you a complete scorecard to know what’s what! SPIDEY’S BIG MONTH * Marvel promises a tremendously grueling month for Spidey in June. Join us as we give you a front-row seat to see how things go from bad to worse for poor Peter Parker. If you think Marvel’s already done the unthinkable to Spider-Man, June will make you think again! HEINBERG’S WONDER WOMAN * Allan Heinberg and Terry Dodson’s unique take on DC’s Amazon will have fans buzzing with their “Who Is Wonder Woman?” opening arc in June. Find out why within these very pages! SIN CITY * With the filmmakers hot and heavy to lure Angelina Jolie to star in “Sin City 2”, get the lowdown on Frank Miller and Robert Rodriguez’s sequel. We lay out the stories they plan to mine from, what stars from the original flick will return and who the new faces of Sin City will be. COVER 1: (SUPERMAN MOVIE PHOTO) $5.99 COVER 2: (SIN CITY 2/ANGELINA JOLIE) $5.99 TOYFARE #108 TOYFARE’S $10,000 TREASURE HUNT! * It’s ToyFare’s biggest contest ever, as we finally launch our massive scavenger hunt! This issue will tell you everything you need to pillage, plunder and steal (no stealing, please) to qualify for a chance to win $10,000 worth of swag! It’s every buccaneer’s dream! PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN PHOTO GUIDE * Hoist the mainsail, swab the poopdeck and track down every single NECA Pirates figure made for both Curse of the Black Pearl and Dead Man’s Chest! For all you mega Pirates fans, we’re gonna run down the entire line, with prices and pics of each figure. MUSIC TOYS WE DON’T WANT TO SEE * Music toys are making a resurgence, with plenty of great rock stars in the toy pipeline—Freddie Mercury, Jimmy Page and John Lennon, to name a few. But what if some company decides to make a musician that should never, ever have a toy? (Two words: Clay Aiken.) We got Robot Chicken customizers Plastic Earth to realize our musical nightmares in 3-D. TEEN TITANS & JLU: THE LOST ESPISODES * Why were JLU and Teen Titans cancelled? We go right to the source to find out why shows ended and what would have been next for these two super-teams. Plus: what’s taking their place? HASBRO DOES MARVEL * What does Hasbro have planned for the Marvel license in 2007? We finally get some answers, and we even get our customizers to craft some examples of what we’d like to see! TV ON DVD * We watch our favorite cartoons on DVD (G.I. Joe, Transformers, DuckTales) and rate them against our memories of them! Do they stand up against the test of time? TWISTED TOYFARE THEATRE * The Stormtroopers are back! The four misfits of the Imperial army are left jobless when the Empire suddenly collapses! With no prospects and no medical benefits, the troopers do what they gotta do…they enroll at Jedi Academy for training! COVER: (PIRATES OF THE CARRIBEAN) $4.99 INQUEST #135 MAGIC: COLDSNAP PREVIEW * The Magic designers go back in time to update the long-lost Ice Age set, Coldsnap. Now concepts like snow-covered lands can actually be cool! We interview the design team on the updates and how they’re super charged over the tamer originals. THE MANA CURVE * Build a professional deck in minutes! The biggest mistake new players make while building Magic decks is not understanding the mana curve. Everyone is so tempted to throw those giant, eight-mana creatures in a deck and hope it works, but it usually doesn’t. No more, worries. InQuest reveals the secrets of the mana curve, and how it impacts aggro, control and combo decks across the board. STAR WARS MINIS: CHAMPIONS OF THE FORCE VISUAL PLAYERS GUIDE * It’s the first big Star Wars Minis expansion in about 10 months, and we show every single Jedi, alien and vehicle in the set. See all the oversized and exclusive, limited-edition figs, plus the powers and stats that make these combatants among the most powerful ever! THE MAGIC MANIA GAME * Play Magic in a whole new way! Bring your favorite deck to this humorous board game, based on a wacky and warped version of Candyland. VS.: TOP 10 COMIC EVENTS * When you think of comic godhood, you think of classic stories like Watchmen, Dark Knight and the X-Men’s “Days of Future Past.” We rank the all-time greatest comic stories and predict how the Vs. System could crank up the volume with these blockbusters, new cards and all! MINIATURES: THE OTHER CLIX * Fans vote on the figures they most want to see in all the minis games and we bring them to life with all-new sculpts. South Park’s Cartman as a HeroClix? Aslan ripping apart troops in the D&D Minis game? A Dune sandworm for Star Wars Minis? Believe it or not, it could happen. COVER: (MAGIC: COLDSNAP) $1.99 ANIME INSIDER #34 NARUTO: ENTER THE SNAKE! * The dramatic final matches of the Chunin Exam are interrupted by an unthinkable catastrophe, and a new villain emerges on the scene! Snakelike Orochimaru will dominate the upcoming Naruto storylines and A.I. gets you prepped for the evil slithering to come! SPEEDGRAPHER PHOTO ALBUM * Saiga, a former war photographer turned private eye, gains the power to kill with his camera—a skill that’ll come in handy as he tries to get to the bottom of a political conspiracy and save the life of an abused girl. A.I. peers through his deadly photo album. NEGIMA ROLL CALL * Magic, mayhem and a preposterous amount of fan-service collide in Negima, from the creator of Love Hina! A.I. takes a look at 10-year-old wizard Negi Springfield and the 20-something cute junior high school girls he has to teach! ROCKER HYDE SPEAKS! * The charismatic frontman of Japanese superband L’Arc~en~ciel wowed fans at last year’s Otakon, and now A.I. scores an exclusive, one-on-one interview with the legend himself. AMERICANS IN ANIME * The few. The proud. The Americans in anime. These lucky souls have relocated to Japan and are living the dream of otaku worldwide: to have an active part in creating anime. We discover just how they did it, and offer tips for aspiring creators. COVER: (NARUTO) ($5.99) WIZARD HOW TO DRAW: STORYTELLING DON’T MISS OUR NEWEST COLLECTION! * By tremendous popular demand, Wizard Entertainment proudly presents the newest edition of the BEST OF BASIC TRAINING! This special 120-page book is the third in this series and focuses more on the basics of drawing, along with more specific lessons on storytelling and more. Read more of the best and most instructional “HOW TO DRAW” lessons from Wizard: The Comics Magazine’s 15-year history, along with a brand new set of unpublished lessons from some of the biggest names in comic art. LEARN FROM THE GREATEST ARTIST IN COMICS! * Kubert, Wieringo, Breyfogle, Dodson, Calafiore, Raney, Hanna, Risso, Horn, Jimenez, Bendis, Perez, Simonson, Hester, Hitch and many more. OVER 25 ART LESSONS ON STORYTELLING & CRAFTING YOUR COMICS! * Fundamentals of Storytelling, Storytelling, Laying Out a Page, Panel Layout, Dramatic Tension, Pacing, Evolution of a Page, Silhouettes, Splash Page, Negative Space, Shadows, Backgrounds, Settings, Script Pages, Group Shots, Sound Effects and much more! Breathtaking design sketches Bryan Hitch, Mike Wieringo, Terry Dodson and more! DESIGNED FOR BOTH THE ASPIRING ARTIST AND INTERESTED FAN! * This book will work with the greatest artists, who have been creating your favorite comic books for Marvel, DC and Image Comics. See how they illustrate the techniques used in comic artwork and be enlightened by hundreds of years of artistic expertise as we present all-new material created especially for this new volume. Introduction by superstar artist Michael Turner. Artist Terry Dodson (Spider-Man) created an all-new exclusive cover to this brilliant new collection. FC, 120 pages, TPB, Cover by Terry Dodson $19.99 SPECIAL OPERATIONS REPORT Counterterrorism, covert missions, intelligence-gathering and reconnaissance, high-tech warfare and the global war on crime are covered with full color photography in "Special Operations Report – Inside the World of Police and Military Tactical Units." Editors Samuel M. Katz and Steven Hartov provide first-hand analysis from the frontlines around the world. Learn about the elite U.S. Marine Corps FAST Teams now at work in the War On Terror and their Close Quarters Battle and Advanced Urban Combat training. Follow Israel’s National Police Border Guard Matilan unit as it hunts suicide bombers around Jerusalem 24 hours a day. See one of Germany’s top police tactical units, the Mobiles Einsatz Kommando or MEK, and learn about their intense preparations to combat terror. Take an inside look at Jordan’s Counterterrorist Battalion 71, its history, order of battle and most recent operations against al-Qaeda and other terrorist groups threatening the Hashemite Kingdom. Plus, get personal operator experience from Commander Sid Heal of the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department, Mike Durant of the "Night Stalkers," and Mordechai Rachamim of the elite Israeli Sayeret Mat’kal special operations force. Some more features include: LIMAS S.U.A.T. * Donde Sea, Cuando Sea, Lo Que Sea–AnyWhere, Any Time, Any Way. TACTICAL NARCS * The DEA’s Mobile Enforcement Teams. POLISH THUNDER * The GROM Special Operations Counter terrorist Unit. LITTLE BIRD, BIG SCHTICK * The AH-6 and MH-6 in Special Operations. THE DESIGN OF DECEPTION * The Royal Jordanian Special Operations Command’s New Digital Camouflage Uniforms. THE IRON ANGELS * Israel Air Force Combat Search and Rescue Unit 669. PROTECTING THE PROTECTORS * Armoring Special Operations Vehicles. SPECIAL OPERATIONS REPORT VOLUME 1 $9.95 SPECIAL OPERATIONS REPORT VOLUME 2 $9.95 SPECIAL OPERATIONS REPORT VOLUME 3 $9.95 SPECIAL OPERATIONS REPORT VOLUME 4 $9.95 SPECIAL OPERATIONS REPORT VOLUME 5 $9.95 SPECIAL OPERATIONS REPORT VOLUME 6 $9.95 MATURE AUDIENCES ONLY WIZARD PRODUCTS 1. Wolverine: Origins #1 (Turner Cover) CGC 9.8 PI 2. Wolverine: Origins #1 (Quesada Cover) CGC 9.8 PI 3. Wizard Authentic Wizard World Los Angeles Ultimate Extinction #1 Signed by Joe Madureira PI 4. Ultimate Wolverine Vs. Hulk #1 Signed by Damon Lindelof 'LOST' co-creator CGC 9.8 .PI 5.Wizard Jim Lee Millennium Edition Limited Deluxe Hardcover, Wizard Michael Turner Millenium Edition & Wizard Big Covers Volume 1 HC PI 6. ToyFare Exclusive Nice Guy Eddie Action Figure, ToyFare Exclusive Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within Ryan Whittaker 12-inch Action Figure, ToyFare Exclusive WWF The Big Show Action Figure, ToyFare Exclusive Rising Stars: Patriot Unmasked Action Figure, ToyFare Exclusive WWF: Undertaker Action Figure PI COMICS SECTION A FINE LINE DESERT PEACH KEEPER #32 by Donna Barr Pfirsich Rommel, the Desert Fox's gay brother, has worked through his time in his own personally-constructed Hell. Now he finds himself as one of the Afterdead, in a world that serves as our world's afterlife. He is among creatures that seem to be descendants of mutated and genetically engineered constructs; they just don't talk about it. Pfirsich is horrified to discover that the Third Reich seems to be the norm! MATURE THEMES 64pgs, B&W SRP: $6.95 AARDVARK VANAHEIM STAR OF THE MONTH CEREBUS VOLUME 5: JAKA'S STORY TP by Dave Sim Dave Sim’s Cerebus began as a parody of Conan, but has expanded and grown into much, much more! Intellectual, entertaining, and thought provoking, Cerebus was one of the longest running independent black-and-white comics published! (STAR00359) SC, B&W SRP: $30.00 ********************************************************************** AARDVARK-VANAHEIM/WIN-MILL PRO OFFERED AGAIN O/A FOLLOWING CEREBUS #4 Special Will Eisner Tribute Issue! This issue contains a piece by Dave Sim on meeting with Eisner, plus a 1984 Eisner/Sim panel discussion on storytelling; and the Eisner/Sim Cerebus jam story (including un-inked penciled pages!). 40pgs, B&W SRP: $3.95 ABSTRACT STUDIOS STRANGERS IN PARADISE #83 by Terry Moore The final story arc begins in issue 83! The SiP girls rally around David in his time of need, and no king ever had it so good! But it’s a tough day in paradise when an SiP legend meets a tragic end! 24pgs, B&W SRP: $2.95 AC COMICS MEN OF MYSTERY #59 by Various Special "Heroes of Quality Comics" theme, as every one of this issue's Golden Age reprints was originally published by that aptly-named company. See Dollman (drawn by the underappreciated John Spranger); Manhunter; Kid Eternity; Lady Luck (by Klaus Nordling); T-Man; and the classic "good girl art" icon, Torchy. 52pgs, B&W SRP: $6.95 AMERICA'S GREATEST COMICS #14 by Various Spotlight on Fiction House Comics from the Golden-Age! Stories of Sheena, Senorita Rio, Gale Allen, Futura, Mysta and other glamorous heroines from the pages of Fiction House. Plus Kaanga- Jungle Lord! 52pgs, B&W SRP: $6.95 BEST OF THE WEST ROUNDUP SPECIAL #3 by Various A hefty compilation bursting at the seams with classic Western action from the early 1950's, including Redmask, The Haunted Horseman, Durango Kid, Ken Maynard, Wild Bill Hickock, Black Diamond, American Eagle, and Golden Arrow, as drawn by masters of the genre like Severin, Ayers, Bolle, Certa, and Maneely. Fourteen stories in all!! SC, 120pgs, B&W SRP: $21.95 GOLDEN AGE GREATS: COSTUMED CRUSADERS SPECIAL #1 by Various Masked adventurers are the focus, and if you're partial to the Golden Age variety, this book is for you. Fourteen stories in all, starring Black Terror, Fighting Yank, Golden Lad, Tomboy, Daredevil, Miss Victory, Phantom Lady, Miss Masque and others. Art by Baker, Meskin, Cardy, and more. Plus an interview with Jerry Robinson. SC, 142pgs, B&W SRP: $24.95 ACTIVE IMAGES OFFERED AGAIN O/A HIP FLASK by Starkings, Ladronn, & Casey The origin and continuing adventures of Hip Flask, Comicraft's grim yet affable hippopotamime hero! Somewhere in the African desert, a group of geneticists led by Kazushi Nikken has conducted unholy experiments involving both human and animal DNA. This is the story of the birth of Hieronymous Flask, and his eventual liberation from the torturous world of Mappo. Catch up on all 3 available volumes today! UNNATURAL SELECTION—32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 ELEPHANTMEN—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.50 MYSTERY CITY—48pgs, FC SRP: $4.99 ACTOR ACTOR: RED SONJA MP EDITION STATUE Inspired by his cover art, sculptor (and artist in his own right) Paolo Rivera and Dynamite Entertainment present their first Red Sonja Statue! The deadly red-haired and beautiful warrior of the Hyborean Age has been captured in resin! Statue SRP: $199.99 ACTOR: PAINKILLER JANE/HELLBOY LITHOGRAPH DF is bringing you this warehouse limited edition lithograph of Hellboy and Painkiller Jane at the unbelievable price of just $10.00! Lithograph, FC SRP: $10.00 ACTOR: CONAN BY ALEX ROSS LITHOGRAPH Commissioned exclusively for DF, this incredible painting is the first time Alex Ross has ever drawn and painted the Barbarian King Conan. From pencils to paints, this rendition of Conan shows how the master artist was inspired by the works of legendary Conan artist John Buscema. Produced in a landscape format measuring 30" x 16" printed on archival litho paper and strictly limited! 30 x 16, FC SRP: $29.99 ACTOR: STAR TREK FIVE-BOOK COLLECTION — SIGNED This five-star package will include 5 random signed Star Trek autographed comics and/or hardcovers. (C: 0-1-1) Set (x 5) SRP: $19.66 ACTOR: ULTIMATE X-MEN #22 — SIGNED Signed by Mark Millar! The second part of the "Hellfire and Brimstone" storyline is the hardest to get, but DF snatched a few copies and got them signed by Scottish writer Mark Millar! (C: 0-1-1) 32pgs, FC SRP: $29.99 AVD FILMS CHRONO CRUSADE VOLUME 8 by Daisuke Moriyama Nuns with guns! Get ready for more high-powered exorcist action then ever before, as Sister Rosette and demon sidekick Chrono let loose in the final chapter of the best-selling manga series. Fans of the hit anime series, take note: the original manga on which the Chrono Crusade anime is based has a very different ending that you have to read to believe! 200pgs, B&W SPR: $9.99 ANNE FREAKS MANGA VOLUME 2 by Tomohiro Nagai Suspence. Meet Anne Freaks, a bright, attractive teenage girl normal in everyway – except that she’s on a mission to kill her father, the leader of a dangerous cult. 200pgs, B&W SPR: $9.99 ADHOUSE BOOKS SKYSCRAPERS OF THE MIDWEST #3 by Joshua W. Cotter Once again, Joshua W. Cotter puts the “crap” in Skyscrapers. This issue is about love and bloody noses, lost toys, broken toys, more giant robots, a chili supper, an elderly man and his dog, and the fall of Nova Stealth. Find out why critics and the Internet is a buzz about this comic series! MATURE THEMES 56pgs, B&W SRP: $5.00 OFFERED AGAIN O/A SKYSCRAPERS OF THE MIDWEST #2 by Joshua W. Cotter Added pages! Same price! Joshua W. Cotter fills this second issue with omnipotent robots, Sunday funnies, migraines, rednecks, big tenderloins, jetpacks, kittens, and cowboy hash — all blended into one sequential tapestry. 60pgs, B&W SRP: $5.00 AFTER-SHOCK COMICS SIRE #1 by Michael Dolce & Daniel Leister What if you were forced to be Superman, and the people you had to fight were deranged criminals transformed into superhumans by a mysterious alien energy source? Well, you'd be the main man in The Sire, an all-new mini-series from After-Shock Press and a hot new indie to watch for in 2006! Cover by Talent Caldwell (Superman: Godfall). 32pgs, FC (1 of 3) SRP: $2.99 AIRSHIP ENTERTAINMENT GIRL GENIUS VOLUME 1 TP (NEW PRINTING) by Phil & K. Foglio, P. Foglio, Snoddy & McNabb Adventure, Romance, Mad Science! Meet Agatha Clay, Transylvania Polygnostic University student with the drive to create and the worst luck in the world. This collection reprints issues #1-3 of Phil & Kaja Foglio’s Eisner-award nominated gaslamp fantasy series, and includes eight pages of bonus color material. SC, 7x10, 96pgs, PC SRP: $10.00 AIT/PLANETLAR CONTINUITY GN by Jason McNamara & Tony Talbert Alicia’s life as a typical suburban misfit takes a horrific turn as her dreams begin to alter reality. She quickly finds herself orphaned, pregnant, and on the run from a pharmaceutical police state. Now she’s fighting to stay awake and restore the world she once knew. SC, 104pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95 STARS OF THE MONTH FILLER GN by Rick Spears & Rob G. John Dough isn’t real. He doesn’t matter. He’s just the background in other people’s lives. He’s just filler. John survives the gritty city on the margins by filling out police line-ups and selling his plasma for a living. But then Debra Cross (a hooker with a black eye and a sad story) struts into his life. Before he knows it, John is off brass knuckled and fist gleaming into a tangled twisted web of ass-kicking, limb-chopping, triple-crossing murder. (JAN052407) SC, 7x10, 96pgs, PC SRP: $12.95 SURVIVING GRADY by Tim McCarney & Tom Deady Subtitled "A Journal of Unhealthy Red Sox Obsession During the Greatest Season Ever," this book puts you inside the heads of two obsessive Red Sox fans as they laugh, cry, and fantasize about a Carl Yastrzemski robot, and drink their way through the greatest baseball season ever. From opening day to the World Series, Surviving Grady is a raucous, off-the-wall recounting of the Red Sox' drive toward baseball immortality. (FEB052473) MATURE THEMES 5x7, 304pgs, B&W SRP: $7.95 ********************************************************************** AK ENTERTAINMENT INC AYA #2 by Todd Vicino & Allan Goldman CLONE ORDER: RESURRECTION. Part 2 — Aya’s life gets more complicated as her close friend becomes involved with the enemy. Meanwhile, what could be more romantic than an underground cloning lab? 24pgs, FC SRP: $2.95 ZEIN #2 by Kandeel, Vicino, & Ortiz ORIGINS — Zein reflects on his life and we learn a little something about the beginnings of the "man of the scarab," plus meet some long lost and unwelcome relatives who want to get reacquainted. They don’t care who gets hurt in the process. This issue is a reprint of the 2004 release featuring the creative art style of Axel Ortiz. 24pgs, FC SRP: $2.95 JALILA #2 by Kandeel, Ferreira, & Albuquerque FIRST MISSION — Finally the truth behind the Diomondna blast is revealed. Jalila survives the nuclear blast thanks to a suit designed by her father, but she is not the sole survivor. Finally, we get to see the making of an arch-enemy. 24pgs, FC SRP: $2.95 RAKAN #2 by Felipe Ferriera & Raphael Albuquerque CHESSMASTER — Rakan has become a player in a deadly chess match. Only it is not between chess pieces, but living men! Will Rakan survive the final check mate? 24pgs, FC SRP: $2.95 ALIAS ENTERPRISES LLC THE 10TH MUSE VOLUME 2 #11 by Darren G. Davis & Weshoyot Alvitre GOD WAR. Part 2 — A God War Crossover! The battle for Olympus continues! They say that power corrupts, and that absolute power corrupts absolutely. 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. RES. from Previews Vol. XV #12 (DEC052751) due to rescheduling. 24pgs, FC SRP: $3.50 BLACKBEARD LEGACY #2 by Darren G. Davis, Scott Davis, & Mike Slimbone Fifteen men on a dead man's chest. But in this story, the men happen to be zombies, and they sail with the most blood thirsty female pirate on the Spanish Main. Hanna the pirate continues her quest to find her notorious father Blackbeard, and runs into a dead end! 24pgs, FC SRP: $3.50 ORION THE HUNTER #4 by Scott Davis & Alex Sunder There's no place like Hell. Orion's quest finally leads him to the Stygian depths of Hades itself where the demons he faces are both real and within himself. Persephone, Hermes, and the sons of Ares reveal their many faces in this final showdown as hard choices and shocking surprises tip the balance in the war for Olympus. This issue is the exciting conclusion of this epic four-part series. 24pgs, FC (4 of 4) SRP: $3.50 JUDO GIRL VOLUME 2 #3 by Johnny Lowe & Alex Julian Silencer never misses… so why did she let her newest victim live? Judo Girl uncovers the reasons why. And Lincoln (a.k.a. Hep Cat) has been drugging and manipulating Diana to further his own agenda. It’s all perfectly logical, according to Lincoln, but Judo Girl is not amused, and not even Atlas can calm her down. 24pgs, FC (3 of 4) SRP: $3.50 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? RES. from Previews Vol. XV #12 (DEC052749) due to rescheduling. 24pgs, FC SRP: $3.50 VICTORIA'S SECRET SERVICE #2 by Terrance Griep & Nadir Balan Scarlet, Victoria Secret Service's newest member, takes on her first mission — to guard Great Britain's least-favorite royal — the prodigal Prince Garson — from a terrorist attack. Disguised as cocktail waitresses, the team must secretly prevent the flirty, teenaged prince from being kidnapped during a masquerade. The camouflaged international terrorists the girls can handle — it's teaming up that's a problem! Brooke, Lark, and Raven distrust their newest member — not because she's a cat burglar working a plea bargain... she's an American! RES. from Previews Vol. XV #11 (NOV052697) due to rescheduling. 24pgs, FC SRP: $3.50 SUPER TEEN * TOPIA #2 by Kirk Kushin & Gonzalo Martinez Everyone knows that top tier super-heroes, like the X-Men, relax after saving the galaxy by playing softball, but what do other groups do? Join the cast of Super Teen*Topia as they go miniature golfing! In this issue Kevin arranges a first date with his Internet girlfriend at the local miniature golf course. But when trouble rears it’s head, will they be up to the task of saving the day? Plus, Paige makes a surprising revelation that will bring her one step closer to meeting Kevin face-to-face! 24pgs, FC SRP: $3.50 CHRONO MECHANICS: PRECIOUS METAL COLLECTION - BRONZE #4 by Various When Doug and a malfunctioning piece of machinery push Zyn to the very edge of insanity, it is up to Corky's appetite to save the day. Meanwhile, a spurned genius has Oot and Caravaggio in a desperate fight for their lives. Never have the odds been so stacked against these hard-workin' Joes. 26pgs, FC SRP: $3.50 REVERE #1 by Ed Lavallee & Grant Bond History tells us the signal that blazed to life in the steeple of the Old North Church was to warn of British troops on the move. But in reality, the warning had a more sinister message...werewolves were coming! Revere tracks a werewolf to a secluded cabin, where he is sure he has cornered the beast. But the colonial soon finds himself torn between upholding his oath to protect the colonies, and sparing a young boy's life! 28pgs, FC (1 of 4) SRP: $3.50 LETHAL INSTINCT #6 by Soares, Baehr, Dabel, & Borges Joe and Frank receive an anonymous call with instructions about where Dan can be found, while Steve begins an investigation of his own. Furius (Josh) has waited long enough, and he finally confronts the other Werewolf (Frank). Can there be a winner to this bloody battle? RES. from Previews Vol. XV #7 (JUL052560) due to rescheduling. 32pgs, FC (6 of 6) SRP: $3.50 LULLABY #4 by Ben Avery & Hector Sevilla Alice (from Wonderland), the pirate Jim Hawkins, the famed Piper, Red Riding Hood, Pinocchio, Cheshire Cat, and the French swords-woman Milady must join forces against the fairy realm's greatest evil. But will their combined might be enough to vanquish his power? Meanwhile, the secrets behind Milady's swords, Makoma's bag, and the third little pig are all revealed. RES. from Previews Vol. XV #11 (NOV052698) due to rescheduling. 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.50 LULLABY: WISDOM SEEKER VOLUME 1 TP by Sevilla, Miller, & Avery An all-ages romp through the fantasy worlds of children's fiction. This wonderful story focuses on the beloved characters of childhood yore. Join Jim Hawkins, Alice (from Wonderland), Pinocchio, Little Red Riding Hood, and the Pied Piper as they join forces to stop a dark magic that has been warping this wonderful world into its own image! SC, 7x10, 96pgs, FC SRP: $9.99 COMIC BOOK DIGEST VOLUME 2 MAY 2006 Comic Book Digest is a monthly preview magazine that features two Alias comic books or graphic novels each month. A hefty 11 pages of each comic allows readers to get a sense of the art and writing of the offered books without having to invest the full price of a standard comic or graphic novel. Each issue overviews different titles that are solicited in your monthly Previews catalog! 32pgs, FC SRP: $0.25 IMAGINARIES VOL 1 LOST & FOUND TP by Miller, Avery, & Titus The All-Ages sell-out success from Image comics comes home to Alias at last! What happens to those past imaginary friends, childhood superheroes, playmates, and stuffed animals we all gave life to as children? They go to the Imagined Nation! Join Superhero G as he discovers a new purpose for his existence unbound by the imaginings of his creator! RES. from Previews Vol. XV #6 (JUN052681) due to rescheduling. SC, 7x10, 96pgs, FC SRP: $9.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A ED'S TERRESTRIALS GN by Scott Christian Sava & Diego Jourdan Aliens have escaped from the Intergalactic Food Court and found their way to Earth. They crash land into Ed’s tree house, and are soon friends. Now they are trying to help the rest of their alien friends escape to Earth and follow their dreams. The only thing standing in their way are Ed’s classmate and nemesis Natalie, her new friend, and mall security from another planet — Maximus Obliterus. HC, 80pgs, FC SRP: $19.99 SIXGUN SAMURAI #6 by Mike S. Miller & Harold Edge The saga of the Sixgun Samurai comes to a close as the teenager fights to avenge the death of his mentor at the hands of his master's age-old arch-enemy, the evil samurai exile Matsumura. But as the boy is faced with the chance to extract vengeance or offer mercy, he faces a tough decision that will forever shape the way he lives his life, and how the father he has never known will view him. RES. from Previews Vol. XV #10 (OCT052705) due to rescheduling. 24pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 YENNY 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. RES. from Previews Vol. XV #12 (DEC052753) due to rescheduling. 24pgs, PC SRP: $3.50 DEAL WITH THE DEVIL VOL 1 TP 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. RES. from Previews Vol. XV #12 (DEC058360) due to rescheduling. SC, 136pgs, FC SRP: $14.99 VALKYRIES #2 by Grevioux, Castellani, & Tartaglia From actor/screenwriter and co-creator/star of Underworld, Kevin Grevioux! The story continues as Keldegarde learns exactly what it means to be a Valkyrie. Also, what is the trickster Loki up to? Find out in the second thrilling installment of Valkyries! 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.50 AMAZE INK/SLAVE LABOR GRAPHICS STARS OF THE MONTH DR. RADIUM TP'S by Scott Saavedra Ignored by society and feared by his assistant, Dr. Radium pursues Science with a happy disregard for knowledge, progress, or safety! Stuck with Penny, a girl from the present presently trapped in the future, Dr. Radium suffers distractions from giant scientist rats, screaming dinosaurs, and Phil, one very mad King of the Pill Bugs! Check out all 3 available volumes! VOL 1 (NOV031980)—SC, 6x9, 112pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 VOL 2 (MAR042175)—SC, 6x9, 112pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 VOL 3 (DEC042322)—SC, 6x9, 128pgs, B&W SRP: $11.95 CARL CTHULHU FIGURINE The adorable Lurking Horror comes to three-dimensional life from the pages of Little Gloomy! This 8" hard plastic figurine comes with articulated head and arms and light-up eyes! (STAR14687) (C: 0-1-2) Figurine MSRP: PI ********************************************************************** EMO BOY #7 by Steve Emond Emo Boy's one-man fan club labels him a sell out after Emo Boy finally gets a girlfriend and finds himself feeling not-so-blue anymore. Find out how love impacts a true emo boy and his emo superpowers in this issue. A tip of the hat to Woody Allen's classic Annie Hall. 24pgs, B&W SRP: $2.95 GARGOYLES #1 by Greg Weisman & David Hedgecock If you've missed Goliath, Demona, Brooklyn, Xanatos, and the rest, check out this comic based on the popular Disney/Buena Vista animated television series of the 90s! Stone by day, warriors by night, the Gargoyles were betrayed by those they had sworn to protect. Now here in modern Manhattan, the spell that held them frozen for a thousand years is broken, and the Gargoyles live again! 24pgs, FC SRP: $3.50 HAUNTED MANSION #4 Welcome once again foolish mortals, the Doombuggies are waiting to take you on a journey through the next selection of stories inspired by the favorite Disney attraction. This issue includes a cover from fan-favorite artist Roman Dirge, and the next chapter of the thrilling "Mystery of the Manse" story. 999 happy haunts are dying to meet you! 24pgs, B&W SRP: $2.95 LITTLE SCROWLIE #14 by Todd Meister & Jennifer Feinberg There's a saying about Vegas — "Las Vegas: The Armpit of the West." Or maybe it's "Las Vegas: Lose It All and Go Home Bankrupt." Either way, Scrowlie and friends have arrived. Scrowlie's ability to lose her savings at the nickel slots is called into question, though, between dodging vegan vampires and pyrate punx. And is that a hungry Moloch lurking beneath the glitz? 24pgs, B&W SRP: $2.95 NEXT EXIT VOLUME 1 TP by Christy Lijewski Welcome to Alkaline, a world where humans are the minority and fragments of memory come to life. Here reality is a whim that can be bent to one's will. Those who can manipulate reality are governed by those who cannot, and existence is held in a tenuous balance. Join Markesh and Retrab, two young adventurers who may have found the only means to an ancient gateway said to release one from the bounds of Alkaline. Collects issues #1-7, bonus story, and bonus sketchbook materials. SC, 168pgs, FC SRP: $12.95 MIDNIGHT SUN #1 by Ben Towle The year is 1928 and an Italian airship expedition to the North Pole has mysteriously disappeared. As a worldwide search effort gears up, a down-on-his-luck American newspaper reporter is dispatched to the top of the Earth to cover the event. The first of a six-issue series from Eisner nominee Ben Towle! 32pgs, B&W (1 of 5) SRP: $2.95 URSA MINORS #1 by Kleid, Cote, & Pinto Tom, Richard, and Harry are gifted with high-tech robotic bear suits that grant them incredible strength, night vision and razor sharp claws. While most would be tempted to use them heroically, the pop-culture raised/Internet age defenders of Bigby City focus their strengths on comics, beer, and comics about beer. Spending their days at the local ice cream/comic shop, the amazing Bear Suits occasionally protect the city from ninjas, dinosaurs, and robotic movie directors. 24pgs, B&W SRP: $2.95 STAR OF THE MONTH LENORE #12 by Roman Dirge The grand battle segment concludes, when Ragamuffin lets loose his claws and fights the demon hordes to ensure Lenore isn't returned to the deep, Frito-stinky pits of Heck. Good ol' Mr. Chippy returns to help in the fray, along with Muffin Monster, Mr. Gosh and Taxidermy. (MAY052439) (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. 24pgs, B&W SRP: $2.95 ********************************************************************** OFFERED AGAIN O/A MILK & CHEESE OTHER NUMBER #1 (#2) (NEW PRINTING) by Evan Dorkin They're the "dairy products gone bad." A carton of hate and a wedge of spite that make for 32-ounces of homogenized hatred, unpasturized rage, and armed-to-the-teeth alcoholic insensitivity! They hate what you hate, and they hate you! 24pgs, B&W SRP: $2.75 STAR OF THE MONTH OUTLOOK GRIM VOLUME 1: DEAD NASTIES TP by Black Olive This gargantuan book collects the first six shimmering issues of the darkly addicting Outlook: Grim series. Join our saucy heroine Wren and her best friend Chloe as they team up to toss out their unwelcome houseguests from The Other Side. MATURE THEMES SC, 7x10, 160pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95 ********************************************************************** OFFERED AGAIN O/A 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. Meanwhile, at the library where Circe and Hypatia share a plate of cookies, unknown hostile forces break loose! 24pgs, B&W SRP: $2.95 STAR OF THE MONTH SERENITY ROSE VOLUME 1: WORKING THROUGH THE NEGATIVITY TP by Aaron A. When you can float through the air and conjure up monsters out of ectoplasm, you're bound to attract attention. Come stare at Ms. Serenity Rose, local witch, as she spends the day dodging goblins, goths, and a bad case of social phobia in the spookiest lil town in America. (MAR052546) SC, 7x10, 144pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95 ********************************************************************** SQUEE BABYDOLL T-SHIRT by Jhonen Vasquez Now available as a babydoll shirt! The terrified littly tyke who has to live next to a teenage homicidal maniac can now be yours with this cool shirt that features the “Squee in the jaws of death” thingie on the front, and the word “Squee” on the back. (C: 0-1-2) SM-LG—SRP: PI OFFERED AGAIN O/A SQUEE T-SHIRT by Jhonen Vasquez Squee wouldn't be surgically attached to his bear if he didn't have to live next to Johnny. But who said life was fair? To prove how life can be torture, check out this cool T-shirt that depicts “Squee in the jaws of death” on the front, and the word “Squee” on the back! (C: 1-1-2) SM-XL—MSRP: PI XXL—MSRP: PI STAR OF THE MONTH STREET ANGEL VOLUME 1 TP by Jim Rugg & Brian Maruca Collecting the first five issues of Street Angel, this book introduces the Bald Eagle, Afrodisiac, CosMick, Inti, Cortez, Dr. Pangea, and the orphan-princess of poverty herself, Jesse “Street Angel” Sanchez. Armed with absurd, over-the-top skateboarding and martial art skills, Sanchez, a 13-year-old homeless girl, fights a never-ending battle against the forces of evil, nepotism, ninjas, and hunger! (APR052576) SC, 6x9, 24pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95 ********************************************************************** AMERICAN MULE ENTERTAINMENT PUBLIC ENEMY #0 by Chuck D. & Adam Wallenta Albums released by Public Enemy in their near 20-year career have been about race, rage, and inequality. Now you can join Chuck D., Flavor Flav, and the entire crew as they come alive in an all-new full-color series that combines the realities of their message with action packed adventures, drama, and suspense. Includes character bios, sketches, pin- ups, preview art, and commentary by Chuck D. 22pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 AMERICANIME PRODUCTIONS BOUNTY KILLER #2 by Michael Westerman After BK ends his business meeting with a bang over a disagreement on the books, he sets off with his new pal Jim to collect on the bounty! The Red Man travels ahead to prepare a welcoming party for them at the sheriff’s office, deep within the gator-lands of the bayou. What kind of show does the Red Man have in mind, and does he like to party? MATURE THEMES 24pgs, B&W SRP: $3.50 HONOR OF THE DAMNED #4 by Arnold, Monares, & Candia The pulse pounding conclusion! No one said having your very own Undead Samurai Warrior would be easy. Young Steven faces his darkest hour as the ancient origins of the Samurai and his age-old nemesis are revealed. Now with his new friends’ lives hanging in the balance, Steven must face the deadliest warrior on the face of the Earth! MATURE THEMES 24pgs, B&W (4 of 4) SRP: $3.95 ANARCHY STUDIOS/HARRIS COMICS VAMPIRELLA: CRIMSON CHRONICLES VOLUME 4 TP by Various By popular demand, the classic Vampirella stories in chronological order for the first time ever. This fourth volume collects every Vampirella story from issues #29-41 of the original Vampirella Magazine series in one trade. Featuring artwork by the legendary Jose Gonzalez and others. Also includes a cover gallery. All new painted cover by legendary artist Luis Dominguez. SC, 160pgs, B&W SRP: $19.95 HARRIS COMICS HOLOCHROMES SET by Various Brought together for the very first time, a set of the most collectible and most beautiful holochrome editions produced. Get Vampi #12 Limited Stephen Platt Holochrome Edition, Vampirella #4 Limited Greg Horn Holochrome Edition, and Pantha #1/Vampirella #7 Limited Mark Texeira Holochrome Edition for one low price. Limited to only 250 sets! Set (x3) SRP: $34.95 VAMPIRELLA SHI #1 CHROME COVER FLAT by Louis Small, Jr. Offered for the very first time, unearthed from the archives come these never-used chrome cover flats from Vampirella/Shi #1! Unique collectibles and perfect for framing! Limited to only 250! FC SRP: $9.95 VAMPIRELLA/WITCHBLADE #1 GOLD & PLATINUM SET by Wood & Pugh Get these limited editions of Vampirella/Wicthblade #1 by indy maverick Brian Wood and fan fave artist Steve Pugh for one low price. The ultra-rare Gold Edition alone was originally $30! Limited to 250 sets. Set (x2) SRP: $29.95 ANGRY DOG PRESS POTLATCH PROJECT VOLUME 5 TP by Various Potlatch Project is the 5th anthology highlighting non-mainstream creators telling 10 illustrated stories (all in English). The stories are well illustrated and include almost all genres. The theme is survival. Two cover options include one by Noppie, and the second by Jacob Warrenfeltz depicting the aftermath of hurricane Katrina. Though there is no nudity of profanity, this trade paperback is more suited to young adults. MATURE THEMES SC, 108pgs, B&W SRP: $6.95 A.O.K. PUBLISHING SEX-MEN #1 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-0-0) ADULT MATERIAL B&W SRP: $3.50 ANTARCTIC PRESS CHISUJI FOUR PACK by Various Get whisked away to worlds of amazing machines, magical schools, and mysterious lands — all which are Rodney Davidson's nightmare! He's on his summer vacation, and his otaku dreams are tearing Tokyo apart! Get all four issues of the Chisuji mini-series in one bundle of mayhem, all at a price that’ll make your dreams come true — without destroying the city! Pack (x4), FC SRP: $7.95 DRAGONPRO #0 by Joe Dunn & Rod Espinosa A rollicking journey into the perilous life of a thief who specializes in robbing dragons! Welcome to a brand new world of dragons, warriors, magic and adventure — the world of DragonPro, the Dragon stealers! Join the daring thief Jocasta as she and her pygmy orc assistant Bork attempt to rescue a friend’s offspring from the dreaded fortress of Dark Storm. 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.50 GOLD DIGGER: TANGENT #1 by Fred Perry Fred Perry’s online extravaganza is now collected in print for the first time! Enjoy the tribulations of Ayane "Mistress" Anno, the gorgeous-but-frightening champion freestyle fighter, in her search to add a little cuteness to her life. Plus, the ongoing adventures of the Northern Edge Guard as they face the problems accompanying new recruits, evil death-wabbits, and more! 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 GOLD DIGGER: THRONE OF SHADOWS #2 by Fred Perry & Craig Babiar Lydia, Moisha, and Romeo regroup on their new yacht to figure out what to do about the people out to kill Lydia. It looks like the were-rat throne — and the reins of the criminal underworld — will be up for grabs. In fact, some of those very hitmen and assassins have replaced the yacht's crew! 32pgs, B&W (2 of 4) SRP: $2.99 GOLD DIGGER VOLUME 5: PERFECT MEMORY This volume covers Gold Digger color issues #51-75, delving into the intricate plot of were-rat elder Gothwrain, the emerging mysteries of Gina’s ancient self, the devilish details of the pirate-ninja leprechauns, and so much more! Get D&D-style character bios and stats, plus in-depth explanations of magic and more! 72pgs, FC SRP: $5.95 METADOCS: COLLECTED CASES TP by Joe Dunn & Rod Espinosa Collects MetaDocs #0 and MetaDocs: Type A #1. What happens when the dust settles after an epic battle and the participants lie wounded and dying? Enter the MetaDocs, a crack team of extraordinary doctors and surgeons trained for just such a purpose! See how things get interesting when Lord Dhred himself ends up in the ER! SC, 5x7, 80pgs, FC SRP: $7.95 NINJA HIGH SCHOOL #140 by Robby Bevard & Ben Dunn P-chan seems like a nice girl, very cute and shy, but so clingy that she tends to stick to other living beings almost permanently. Her latest attachment is our plucky hero, Ricky, and the only way he won’t spend his life stuck to a bee girl is to sleep with her! Will he find his way out of this sticky situation without his various teammates, enemies and girlfriends having something to say about it? 32pgs, B&W SRP: $2.99 SCIENCE FAIR FOUR-PACK by Jasen Lex What do mad cowboys, decrepit cartoon mascots, danced-on snapping turtles, and a wounded pizza delivery man have in common? They're all featured in the four issues collected in this pack of fun! Pack (x4), FC SRP: $7.95 OZ: THE MANAGA POCKET MANGA VOLUME 1 TP by David Hutchison A remarkable re-imagining of L. Frank Baum's timeless classic. Dorothy Gale longs for something more than the gray plains of Kansas, but when her wish is granted, she gets both her fondest dreams and her worst nightmares! Get all nine issues of this incredible tale in one handy, gorgeous, double-sized pocket manga! SC, 248pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95 TWILIGHT X WAR #7 by Joe Wight U.S. Marines assault the Nationalist-occupied island of Nevis, striking flames to the last battle of World War Three. It is a battle that will decide the fate of Earth — freedom or utter slavery. Richard and Melissa are caught between the hammer and the anvil, and the mysterious organization known as Elysium plays the ultimate wild card to crush Old America before they themselves are hunted down. 32pgs, FC (7 of 7) SRP: $3.50 BANG! ENTERTAINMENT KAMI TORA THREE-PACK SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL Pack (x2 comics, 1 CD), B&W SRP: $24.95 APE ENTERTAINMENT HORRORWOOD #2 by Brandon Terrell & Brent Schoonover An underground cult led by a madman known simply as "The Father" has attacked a carnival sideshow. Sophia St. Claire and Bruno Barnsworth track the mysterious cult back to a run-down theater, and discover The Father's intentions. But the cult has other plans for them! MATURE THEMES 32pgs, FC (2 of 4) SRP: $3.50 ARCANA STUDIO 100 GIRLS JENNA #1 by Adam Gallardo & Todd Demong Jenna and 100 Girls together for the first time as Arcana Studio and Narwain join to tell an incredible tale! Be sure to check out Narwain to get the other half of this exciting series! While running for her life from a demon, Jenna attempts to conjure a monster of her own to protect her. What she conjures instead is a very confused Sylvia Mark. After Sylvia dispatches the demon and is brought up to speed, she agrees to help Jenna retrieve a book that may hold the key to the secret of Jenna's origin. 32pgs, FC (1 of 2) SRP: $3.95 ARCHAIA STUDIOS PRESS ARTESIA BESIEGED #1 by Mark Smylie THE CALM BEFORE — Following up on the last Artesia book, Artesia Afire, and the release of the Artesia: Adventures in the Known World role-playing game, this series finds Artesia and her armies trapped in an odd stalemate at the city of Abenton. They are guests of the city’s ruler, Elizabeta, a baroness with a dark secret. The imminent arrival of barbarian enemies at their gates is only the least of her problems, as recalcitrant allies, mutinous captains, angry ghosts and spirits, lurking assassins, and jealous lovers begin to spring their traps and plots. NOTE: Contains strong sexual content, nudity, graphic violence, and mature themes. 32pgs, FC (1 of 6) SRP: $3.95 STARS OF THE MONTH ARTESIA VOLUME TP'S by Mark Smylie Consecutively voted as a winner of ForeWord Magazine's Best Graphic Novel Award! In the Highlands where witchcraft and warlords vie for power, to the war to save the Middle Kingdoms from the Thessid-Golan Empire, the adventures of Artesia are collected here in these handy trade paperbacks. MATURE THEMES VOL 1 (STAR18712)—SC, 7x10, 192pgs, FC SRP: $24.95 VOL 2 (STAR19187)—SC, 7x10, 192pgs, FC SRP: $24.95 VOL 3 (JAN042112)—SC, 7x10, 240pgs, FC SRP: $24.95 ARTESIA: ADVENTURES IN THE KNOWN WORLD RPG Mark Smylie's award-winning graphic novel Artesia comes to life in the Adventures in the Known World RPG, using a modified Fuzion-based roleplaying system to plunge players into the realms of The Known World. Includes an expansive adaptation of R. Talsorian Games' LifePath character-generation system, and rules for talents and abilities accessible to characters through the Arcana, the Tarot-like system representing The Known World's archetypal paths of power. (OCT054046) MATURE THEMES HC, FC SRP: $39.95 ********************************************************************** MOUSE GUARD #3 by David Petersen RISE OF THE AXE — Hoping to end their suspicion that Lockhaven's secrets are being sold, Saxon, Kenzie, and Lieam arrive at the gates of the grain peddler's destination, Barkstone. The mouse city holds its secrets well, and when watchful eyes hinder their investigation it's up to Kenzie and Saxon to create a diversion for Lieam to blend in with the townsmice. 8 x 8, 24pgs, FC (3 of 6) SRP: $3.50 ROBOTIKA #4 by Alex Sheikman & Joel Chua The pilgrims’ journey ends at the shrine of The Lord of a Thousand Whispers, but Niko's journey is just beginning. A fight to the finish, a flight of released souls, a re-appearance of Dr. Agon, and a decision that will define a hero. All of this, and Cherokee Geisha speaks (horizontally)! MATURE THEMES 32pgs, FC (4 of 4) SRP: $3.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A ROBOTIKA #1 by Alex Sheikman & Joel Chua A steampunk sushi samurai western about loyalty, honor and revenge. In a world populated by silent samurai, fast-talking geisha, deadly mecha-betsushikime, digital djihits, morphing butterflies, and corporate corruption, Niko, a member of the elite bodyguard corps dedicated to protecting the queen, is sent on a mission to recover a stolen invention that, in the wrong hands, could trigger a bloody civil war. MATURE THEMES 32pgs, FC (1 of 4) SRP: $3.95 ARCHIE COMIC PUBLICATIONS ARCHIE #567 by Various “The Cheap Date”: A lesson in Archie economics: even when you’re out of cash, you can always run out of more! “Giving Orders”: Tired of the nickname, “Mister Mess-up,” Archie bets Reggie that he can handle any difficult task... and has a difficult time winning that bet! “Let’s Get Campy”: Spooky campfire stores have Archie spooked as he chaperones campers on a dark and scary night! 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.25 ARCHIE’S DOUBLE DIGEST #171 by Various Double your pages, double your Archie, and double your fun in this double digest full of new stories and classic tales! Plus, puzzles, games, and your chance to “Find Your Name in Print!” Digest, 192pgs, FC SRP: $3.69 BETTY #157 by Various “Snap Decision”: It’s sand, surf and silliness as Betty shares her summer photo album with you! “The Mystery of History”: A book on queens and empresses has Betty daydreaming about a life of luxury and loyal subjects… much like Veronica! “Networking”: Betty learns that dating the most popular guy comes at a price, namely privacy! 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.25 BETTY & VERONICA #219 by Various “Luck Before You Leap”: Life is a day at the beach, literally, when Betty finds a beautiful seashell and she and Veronica have one “lucky” break after another! “Successful Dressing”: Veronica learns that dressing “glam” won’t get her anywhere when all Archie wants is to toss the football around… enter sporty Betty! “Frank Talk”: A barbecue with both Betty and Veronica turns out to be anything but a picnic for Archie! 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.25 BETTY & VERONICA DIGEST #167 by Various “Lost in Transition”: It’s a case of culture shock when Betty, Veronica, and Mr. Lodge accidentally become separated on a trip to Japan! Luckily the kindness of strangers saves the day, as Veronica ends up with a trendy teen who loves to shop, and Betty stays with a down-to-earth family in a beautiful farmhouse. Plus, puzzles, games, and your chance to “Find Your Name in Print!” Digest, 96pgs, FC SRP: $2.49 JUGHEAD #174 by Various “Table Fable”: Rack ‘em up for this tantalizing tale of a pool hall prodigy and his cue ball friends! “The Tenderfoot”: The hot sand on the beach has Jughead hopping like a frog… right into the arms of beach beauties, to Archie and Reggie’s surprise! “Reader’s Choice”: Jughead thinks a day at the beach is just what Dilton needs to get his mind off his habitual reading. 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.25 JUGHEAD’S DOUBLE DIGEST #123 by Various It’s double-decker sandwiches and double-trouble as the irrepressible Jughead tilts the laugh-o-meter in this uproarious collection of new stories and classic tales! Plus, puzzles, games, and your chance to “Find Your Name in Print!” Digest, 192pgs, FC SRP: $3.69 JUGHEAD & HIS FRIENDS DIGEST #12 by Various Featuring the return of Wendy “Double W” Weatherbee! “Double W Trouble!”: Now that summer is here, gorgeous Wendy Weatherbee is having the same trouble she had during the school year: no guy wants to date her for fear of crossing her uncle, Mr. Weatherbee! But Wendy isn’t your average Betty, Veronica, or Midge-next door… her quirky style and eccentric nature are just the thing to attract Riverdale’s resident crowned one, Jughead! Digest, 96pgs, FC SRP: $2.49 ARCHIE’S PALS ‘N’ GALS DOUBLE DIGEST #104 by Various The spotlight is on the wonderful cast of Archie supporting characters, in this double digest featuring new stories and classic tales. Plus, puzzles, games, and your chance to “Find Your Name in Print!” Digest, SC, 192pgs, FC SRP: $3.69 SABRINA VOLUME 2 #77 by Tania del Rio “Deep Sea Secret”: There’s nothing like a Charm School field trip — especially to an underwater city filled with interesting mer-people! Falling away from the group, Sabrina, Shinji and Llandra find a cave filled with ancient cave paintings. Narayan, a mer-man who wants to be an underwater archeologist one day, explains that one of the paintings prophecies a time when the mana tree will die and the waters will be teeming with horrible sea monsters! 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.25 SONIC X #10 by Joe Edkin & Tracy Yardley “No Thanks for the Memories Part 1 of 2”: Sonic’s 15th anniversary is turning out to be a raucous one, and this issue raises the bar for sheer Sonic mayhem! That’s because the evil Eggman has trapped Sonic, Tails, Knuckles and Amy and forced them to battle for their lives against Sonic’s most dangerous adversaries from his early video game adventures! 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.25 SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #164 “Darkest Storm Part 3 of 3”: The cataclysmic conclusion of this epic tale finds a fallen hero and a hidden villain revealed! Can Sonic, Tails, and Knuckles stand up to the combined forces of mystical Ixis Naugus, megalomaniac Mammath Mogol, and the world’s most evil science geek, Robotnik? The most shocking story development since Sonic's #50’s death of Princess Sally! 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.25 OFFERED AGAIN O/A SONIC SUPER SPECIALS See the hedgehog and his pals tear it up in these Super Specials packed with giant-sized thrills from pint-sized heroes! #6—48pgs, FC SRP: $2.25 #7—48pgs, FC SRP: $2.25 #8—48pgs, FC SRP: $2.25 TALES FROM… RIVERDALE DIGEST #12 by Fernando Ruiz “Summer Champ”: It’s off to summer camp for Dilton Doiley, but at Camp Copernicus, hiking, fishing, and canoeing are replaced by computer programming, chemistry experiments, and robot building. When Archie comes for a visit, he tries to teach these gifted and talented geniuses about traditional camp experiences, but it’s Archie who learns a thing or two from this innovative crew! Digest, 192pgs, FC SRP: $2.49 VERONICA #172 by Dan Parent “Summer or Later”: A few poor grades during the school year means summer school for Veronica, and she’s none too thrilled until she decides to bring a bathing suit so she can sunbathe during lunch break. The sun and relaxation helps Veronica complete a report with a clear head, and it isn’t too long before Ms. Grundy lets all the students get a little sun so all their grades can improve! 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.25 OFFERED AGAIN O/A ARCHIE COMICS FUN PACK This Archie comics two-pack is essential fun for both casual readers and die-hard fans! FC MSRP: $2.49 O/A CHERYL BLOSSOM SUPER PACKS Hard-to-find issues of Cheryl Blossom adventures are now conveniently available in these super packs! ORIGINAL MINI SERIES—SRP: $3.59 CHERYLS NEW JOB—SRP: $3.59 ASPEN MLT INC FATHOM #10 by Krul, Turnbull, & Gorder The world mourns as its oceans run red with blood. War between the humans and the Blue has erupted. Cities crumble and lives are lost. Even with the combined might of Aspen, Cannon, and Kiani, Maylander’s forces continue to press their assault. As the relentless battle continues, one feeling begins to linger for the Blue more than any other — defeat. 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 SHRUGGED #1 by Turner, Gunnell, Gorder, & Sotelo A unique tale of the human intellect, the heart's desires, and the reason behind your every decision! However, these ‘reasons’ aren’t just in your head, they’re real, and they want out! From the butterflies in your stomach to the zany thoughts running through your mind, you won’t believe just how influential (and dangerous) these feelings can be. 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 SHRUGGED #1 LIMITED EDITION SIGNED PRINT SET Commemorate the release of Shrugged #1 with this incredible set of signed prints, showcasing both amazing covers to the premiere issue of Shrugged! Printed on high quality heavyweight matte paper, each print measures 13” x 19” and is ready to be framed and displayed for all to see! All prints are hand-signed by artists Michael Turner and Micah Gunnell, as well as colorists Peter Steigerwald and Beth Sotelo! These stunning works of art will be strictly printed to initial orders! (C: 0-1-3) Set (x2), 13x19, FC SRP: $69.99 SHRUGGED #1 SIGNED SET Here is your chance to obtain both direct covers to the premiere issue of Shrugged #1 with a hand signature by series artist Micah Gunnell on his cover, and a hand signature by series creator Michael Turner on his cover! A Certificate of Authenticity, created especially for the signed set edition, accompanies this special set. (C: 0-1-3) Set (x2), 32pgs, FC SRP: $29.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A ASPEN EXTENDED EDITION by Geoff Johns, Michael Turner, & Peter Steigerwald Collecting together Geoff Johns and Michael Turner's complete 37-page Fathom story from the original three Aspen issues, this incredible Extended Edition also contains a whole lot more! Over six new pages of brand-new art and story have been added, including an entirely new ending sequence featuring a stunning scene between Aspen and the Black. 32pgs, FC SRP: $5.99 SOULFIRE: CHAOS REIGN #0 by Krul, To, Gorder, & Ho Vicious creatures rule the day, but an even deadlier predator stalks the night. As one lone tribe of warriors struggles to stay alive, this new evil presence delivers a killer. With the death toll rising, and comrades missing, revenge takes over, and a journey is planned. 24pgs, FC SRP: $2.50 OFFERED AGAIN O/A ASPEN SEASONS by Various Aspen Seasons returns! The Fall Edition that contains two brand new stories, one which showcases Kiani's initial encounter with Siphon and Brande. The Spring Edition features three brand new short stories featuring Fathom, Cannon and Soulfire. FALL 2005 #1—32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 SPRING 2005 #1—32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 ATOMEKA A1 SPECIAL: BRICKTOP CONVENTION COVER SIGNED Signed by Glenn Fabry! Working late in the school science lab, young Lucinda 'Losey' Wales was bitten on the head by an eerie, brick-like creature from another dimension. Shortly, a dramatic change was to take place, as her head became redder and assumed an uncanny rectangular shape. As Losey and her friends were soon to discover, with a head shaped like a brick, adventure is only a heartbeat away. (C: 0-1-1) RES. from Previews Vol. XIV #11 (NOV042521) due to publisher change. 32pgs, B&W SRP: $5.00 OFFERED AGAIN O/A MAXIMUM FORCE SPECIAL #1 by Elliott, Bisley, & Kindzierski Simon Bisley at his best, and colored by tree-hugging Canadian Lovern Kindzierski? What more can you say about this issue? Well, there's a lot of graphic violence and some funny bits. That's funny "HA-HA" as well as funny "weird." MATURE THEMES 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 AVATAR PRESS INC NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET: FEARBOOK #1 by Brian Pulido & Dheeraj Verma There is no rest for the wicked as Freddy is back in this all-new, full-length epic story written by the master of horror, Brian Pulido and featuring the art of Dheeraj (Escape of the Living Dead) Verma! Using the dream suppressant Hypnocil, the town of Springwood has successfully locked Freddy Krueger out of the local kids' dreams. What's a dream demon to do? When a carload of gang bangers rob the local pharmacy, it all goes to Hell and Freddy is back in business, but not how you might think! The terror lives on several covers including the Regular, Wraparound, Gore, and Body Count by Juan Jose Ryp, the Terror by Dheeraj Verma, and a special Leather cover by Juan Jose Ryp limited to just 900 copies! MATURE THEMES REGULAR—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 WRAPAROUND—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 TERROR—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 GORE—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 BODY COUNT—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 LEATHER—32pgs, FC SRP: $19.99 FRIDAY THE 13TH: FEARBOOK #1 by Mike Wolfer & Sebastian Fiumara Fan-favorite Mike Wolfer teams up with Sebastian (Jason X) Fiumara for an all-new tale of murder and mayhem! They failed to heed the warnings of the Curse Of Camp Blood and now they must pay! Lured into a high-tech trap set by the Trent Organization, Jason Voorhees was to become a billion-dollar lab rat, the secrets of his immortality ripped from his undead body. But after evading capture and dealing gut-wrenching death to those who would imprison him, Jason takes the battle to Trent's Crystal Lake headquarters and nothing will stop his gore-drenched rampage! The only teenaged survivor of the previous night's bloodbath is now in the hands of the Organization, and is also the target of Jason's trail of destruction. Can Violet, "The One That Got Away," ever, truly escape the fury of the maniacal mass-murderer? Several horrific covers available including the Regular, and Gore, by interior artist Sebastian Fiumara, a Wraparound and Terror by Juan Jose Ryp, a Body Count by Richard Ortiz, and a special Leather cover by Fiumara limited to just 900 copies! MATURE THEMES REGULAR—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 WRAPAROUND—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 TERROR—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 GORE—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 BODY COUNT—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 LEATHER—32pgs, FC SRP: $19.99 FRIDAY THE 13TH: BLOODBATH #1 - "NIGHTSTALKER" COVER by Brian Pulido & Mike Wolfer Your worst nightmare lurks in the forest on this powerful new cover from series artist Mike Wolfer that is limited to 1,500 copies. MATURE THEMES 32pgs, FC (1 of 3) SRP: $5.99 TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE: FEARBOOK #1 by Antony Johnston & Daniel HDR Critically-acclaimed writer Antony Johnston and series artist Daniel HDR serve up a all- new tale of terror! Romance is in the air as Valentine's Day comes to Fuller, and with it four hippies looking for a place to picnic and get high. But Sheriff Hoyt doesn't have much time for loving, especially when outsiders talk back to him. One wrong word too many catapults the hippies into a world of pain, and soon it's not romance that fills the air, but the sweet smell of fear mixed with chainsaw gas! The horror is revealed on several covers including the Regular and Terror by painter Lucio Rubira, Gore by Juan Jose Ryp, the Wraparound and Body Count by series artist Daniel HDR, and a special leather cover by Daniel HDR limited to just 900 copies! REGULAR—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 WRAPAROUND—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 TERROR—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 GORE—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 BODY COUNT—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 LEATHER—32pgs, FC SRP: $19.99 NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET: PARANOID #1 - "BAD BOY" COVER by Brian Pulido & Juan Jose Ryp Series artist Juan Jose Ryp shows us our favorite villain on this new cover that is limited to 1,500 copies. MATURE THEMES 32pgs, FC (1 of 3) SRP: $5.99 JASON X: SPECIAL#1 - "HEADLESS" COVER by Brian Pulido & Sebastian Fiumara Jason X serves up the bodies on this new cover from artist Sebastian Fiumara. Limited to 1,250 copies. MATURE THEMES 32pgs, FC SRP: $5.99 JASON X SPECIAL #1 - "VICTIM" COVER by Brian Pulido & Sebastian Fiumara The last place you want to be is near Jason X as he racks up another victim on this new cover from artist Sebastian Fiumara. Limited to 1,250 copies. MATURE THEMES 32pgs, FC SRP: $5.99 FRIDAY THE 13TH: JASON VS JASON X - "FACE OFF" COVER by Mike Wolfer & Juan Jose Ryp Juan Jose Ryp shows the two Jason’s locked in mortal combat! Limited to 1,000 copies. MATURE THEMES 32pgs, FC (1 of 2) SRP: $5.99 FRIDAY THE 13TH: BLOODBATH #2 - "JUGGERNAUT" COVER by Brian Pulido & Mike Wolfer Jason can’t be slowed down on this powerful new cover from series artist Mike Wolfer that is limited to 1,000 copies. MATURE THEMES 32pgs, FC (2 of 3) SRP: $5.99 FRIDAY THE 13TH SPECIAL #1 PRISM FOIL COVER by Brian Pulido & Mike Wolfer This special Prism Foil Edition is available here for the first time! These are original first printing copies of the sold-out Special #1 with a special Prism foil and limited to just 500 copies! All copies ship in a bag and board with a Certificate of Authenticity. MATURE THEMES 32pgs, FC SRP: $12.99 NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET SPECIAL #1 PRISM FOIL COVER by Brian Pulido & Juan Jose Ryp This special Prism Foil Edition is available here for the first time! These are original first printing copies of the sold-out Special #1 with a special Prism Foil, and limited to just 500 copies! All copies ship in a bag and board with a Certificate of Authenticity. MATURE THEMES 32pgs, FC SRP: $12.99 TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE SPECIAL #1 PRISM FOIL COVER by Brian Pulido & Jacen Burrows This special Prism Foil Edition is available here for the first time! These are original first printing copies of the sold-out Special #1 with a special Prism Foil, and limited to just 500 copies! All copies ship in a bag and board with a Certificate of Authenticity. MATURE THEMES 32pgs, FC SRP: $12.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET: PARANOID #1 by Brian Pulido & Juan Jose Ryp One, two, he’s coming for you... Freddy’s back in this three-issue series from the same intense creative team as the sold-out Nightmare Special! The master of the macabre, writer Brian Pulido, and the illustrative genius, artist Juan Jose Ryp, return to bring Freddy Krueger back into the tormented dreams of children. MATURE THEMES 32pgs, FC (1 of 3) SRP: $3.99 O/A JASON X SPECIAL #1 by Brian Pulido & Sebastian Fiumara Writer Brian Pulido, the bloody maestro, teams up with artist Sebastian (Hypothetical Lizard) Fiumara on Jason X, the horror story of a twisted super-powered amalgamation of Jason Voorhees and future technology! MATURE THEMES 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 ESCAPE OF THE LIVING DEAD - "FEAST" COVER #4 by John Russo & Dheeraj Verma The dead crave flesh! Artist Jeremy Rock serves their desires on this new cover limited to 1,000 copies. MATURE THEMES 32pgs, FC (4 of 5) SRP: $5.99 JOE LANSDALE'S DRIVE-IN 2 #2 by Joe R. Lansdale & Andres Guinaldo Lansdale lovers rejoice, the team that brought you The Drive-In is back for this sequel to one of horror’s most beloved books, The Drive-In 2! Artist Andres Guinaldo returns to bring to life the next chapter of the story about a group of friends who wanted nothing more than to enjoy a day at the movies. But when a comet brought true horror to life, the body count started to mount. At the end of the last series, they finally got to flee the terror of the Drive-In, only to find the rest of the world had gone just as crazy! The evil Popalong turns up to rule the crowds at the Drive-In just as the Popcorn King before him, but he may be even more insane! This series continues the action, madness, and razor- sharp dialogue Lansdale fans the world over have been waiting for! Available in Regular and Wraparound covers by Guinaldo. MATURE THEMES REGULAR—32pgs, B&W (2 of 4) SRP: $3.50 WRAPAROUND—32pgs, B&W SRP: $3.50 WOLFSKIN #3 by Warren Ellis & Juan Jose Ryp Warren Ellis cuts loose to unleash his take on the genre fans demanded he assault with full color art from Juan Jose (Frank Miller’s Robocop, Nightmare on Elm Street) Ryp! Wolfskin fuses heroic fantasy in the mode of Conan, the Viking sagas, and samurai fiction into a single story of weird history and apocalyptic violence. A village torn in half by travelers from the East is about to join in final battle. The Wolfskin, the rogue soldier from the North caught in the middle, has chosen sides, and sits to eat the strange black mushrooms that are his berserker sacrament. There will be blood. More blood than any of them imagined. As well as the Regular, Wraparound, and Vicious covers by series artist Juan Jose Ryp, this issue is also available as a Painted Cover by Carlos Valenzuela. MATURE THEMES REGULAR—32pgs, FC (3 of 3) SRP: $3.99 WRAPAROUND—32pgs, FC (3 of 3) SRP: $3.99 VICIOUS—32pgs, FC (3 of 3) SRP: $3.99 PAINTED—32pgs, FC (3 of 3) SRP: $3.99 MEDIEVAL LADY DEATH: WAR OF THE WINDS #1 - "FREE SPIRIT" COVER by Brian Pulido & Di Amorim You don’t want to miss this luscious all-new cover of Medieval Lady Death enjoying a moment of peace by Daniel HDR! Limited to 1,000 copies. 32pgs, FC (1 of 8) SRP: $5.99 LADY DEATH: WICKED #1 - "DIETY" COVER by Brian Pulido & Richard Ortiz Rafa Lopez reminds us all to worship Lady Death on this all-new cover! Limited to 1,000 copies. 16pgs, FC SRP: $5.99 LADY DEATH: INFERNAL SINS - "UBERBABE" COVER by Brian Pulido & Richard Ortiz Matt Martin shows us all who the hottest babe in comics is on this all-new cover! Limited to 1,000 copies. 16pgs, B&W SRP: $5.99 LADY DEATH: ABANDON ALL HOPE #3 - "DANGEROUS FRIENDS" COVER by Brian Pulido & Ron Adrian New artist Mico Suayan unveils this image of Lady Death and one of her mighty friends on this all-new cover! Limited to 1,000 copies. 32pgs, FC (3 of 4) SRP: $5.99 MEDIEVAL LADY DEATH/ BELLADONNA - "SULTRY" COVER by Brian Pulido & Daniel HDR The sultry sirens Belladonna and Medieval Lady Death pose on this new cover from series artist Daniel HDR! Limited to 1,000 copies. 32pgs, FC SRP: $5.99 LADY DEATH: LOST SOULS #1 - "TEAM SPIRIT" COVER by Brian Pulido & Richard Ortiz The beautiful women finally all work together on this sexy new cover from Rafa Lopez! Limited to 1,000 copies. 16pgs, FC (1 of 2) SRP: $5.99 STARS OF THE MONTH ALAN MOORE'S A SMALL KILLING TP by Alan Moore & Oscar Zarate One of the classic Alan Moore works is finally back in print in this new full-color, magazine-size printing, with totally re-mastered artwork and lettering. Ad-man Timothy Hole has everything going for him, and has now been handed the biggest assignment of his life: marketing a major cola in Russia. But his smooth life begins to unravel as he is stalked by a demonic child that makes him question not just who he is, but how he really effects those around him. As an added bonus this graphic novel includes a new commentary article by both Alan Moore and the artist, Oscar Zarate. (STAR19589) MATURE THEMES SC, 7x10, 64pgs, FC SRP: $16.95 ALAN MOORE'S WRITING FOR COMICS GN by Juan Jose Ryp, Alan Moore, & Jacen Burrows The master of comic book writing shares his thoughts on how to deliver a top-notch script! Originally written in 1985, Avatar brings it back in print, collected for the first time as one graphic novel, and heavily illustrated by Jacen Burrows. Moore also provides a brand new essay on how his thoughts on writing have changed in the two decades since he first wrote it. Cover by Juan Jose Ryp. (STAR18707) SC, 7x10, 48pgs, B&W SRP: $5.95 ********************************************************************** LADY DEATH: ABANDON ALL HOPE #1 RYP LITHOGAPH by Juan Jose Ryp This lithograph is of Juan Jose Ryp’s stunning cover to Lady Death: Abandon All Hope #1. Printed on high-quality card stock with cutting edge technology for a perfect high- resolution print suitable for framing. Each is strictly limited to only 150 copies! Every copy of this digital art print ships in a special rigid sleeve with a Seal of Authenticity. Lithograph, 11x17, FC SRP: $29.99 MEDIEVAL LADY DEATH #2: SIQUEIRA SERENITY LITHOGRAPH by Paulo Siqueira This print is of Paulo Siqueira’s cover to Medieval Lady Death #2 Serenity Edition. Printed on high-quality card stock with cutting edge technology for a perfect high- resolution print suitable for framing. Each is strictly limited to only 150 copies! Every copy of this digital art print ships in a special rigid sleeve with a Seal of Authenticity. Lithograph, 11x17, FC SRP: $29.99 BALLANTINE BOOKS FLIGHT VOLUME 3 GN edited by Kazu Kibuishi This is a full-color anthology of short stories by some of the hottest creators in the field. The artists range from top animators working at Pixar and other major studios, to emerging web cartoonists and established comic book and graphic novel creators. Each contributor's story represents a labor of love, and that fact shines through in the overall quality of the anthology. Featured creators include Becky Cloonan, Bill Plympton, Chuck BB, and more!(C: 0-1-2) SC, 6x9, 352pgs, FC SRP: $24.95 BANDAI ENTERTAINMENT INC WITCHBLADE VOLUME 1 TP (BANDAI) Top Cow Productions, one of the leading publishers of comic books in North America, opens its archives again and Bandai Entertainment is proud to unveil a new series of graphic novels featuring their legendary character Witchblade! In the Spring of 2006, a 26-episode Witchblade anime series will be broadcast from Gonzo studios. This is the first American comic book character to be turned into an authentic anime series and will generate enormous interest for this graphic novel series. This is the story of Sara Pezzini, a New York street Detective, and how she came to wield the most powerful artifact in the universe — the Witchblade. Her journey will take you through the murder-filled alleys of New York, to the highest towers of society as a supernatural war is waged within her own soul! SC, 220pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 BLACK LIBRARY COMPLETE LIBER CHAOTICA SC by Richard Williams & Marijan Von Staufer The four dark powers of Chaos that terrorize the fantasy land of the Old World, are brought to life in words and art in this massive collected softback edition of a now legendary series of background books. SC, 9x12, 416pgs, PC SRP: $35.00 LIBER NECRIS SC by Marijan Von Staufer An in-depth look at the foul undead creatures that inhabit the grim and dark fantasy universe of the Old World. SC, 8x11, 96pgs, FC SRP: $29.99 BLOODY MARY COMICS TALES OF BLOODY MARY #8 by Weiner, Landis, & Carlton Who will live, and who will die, as Mary reaches the end of her battle with The Priest and his minions? Join Mary as she finally realizes the truth about what she has become. She also finds out that she's not as alone as she thinks. 24pgs, FC (8 of 8) SRP: $2.95 BONGO COMICS BART SIMPSON COMICS #30 by Digerolamo, Lloyd, Ortiz, & Peyer Bart gets bent out of shape when all of his friends get caught up in a reading frenzy over the newest kid’s fantasy novel, and he literally sets out to destroy literacy. Then, a school field trip goes awry when Bart, Milhouse, and Martin end up on a runaway train. Also, picture if you will, Bart as the newest action star! 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 SIMPSONS COMICS #119 by Boothby & Costanza Having deprived the citizens of Springfield of electricity one too many times, and discovering his popularity at an all-time low, Mr. Burns decides to win back the public with a weekly television show giving one lucky person a chance to become his protégé. Who will become…“The Flunky”? Toady trumps tyrant this June! Includes a hum- diddly-dinger of a door hanger featuring friendly neighborino Ned Flanders. 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 SIMPSONS SUPER SPECTACULAR #3 by Beland, Boothby, Delaney, & Lash Three superior superheroic stories in one big ish! Meet Gastritus, the swallower of whole galaxies and a lot of pork rinds. Then, Stretch Dude, Clobber Girl, and Battle Baby find themselves on the wrong side of the law when the local League of Women Voters outlaws superheroes. And, finally, some of Radioactive Man’s female friends from the Superior Squad grab the spotlight in a stirring adventure. 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 BOOM! STUDIOS SAVAGE BROTHERS #1 by Cosby, Stokes, & O'Hare By Sci-Fi Channel's Eureka series writers Andrew Cosby and Johanna Stokes! The Savage Brothers are just two goons — dreadnecks enjoying the apocalypse! When Hell comes to earth in a supernatural apocalypse, salvage yard owners Dale (he's the con man) and Otis (he's the muscle) don't run for their lives. They settle in and crack some beers! Have a loved one that needs retrieving? Call Dale and Otis, because they'll hop in their Ford 150 bring 'em back, or put 'em down if it needs doin'! 32pgs, FC (1 of 3) SRP: $3.50 BLACK PLAGUE ONE-SHOT by Joe Casey & Julia Bacellar A new one-shot villain book in the vein of Mark Waid's Empire, Mark Millar's Wanted, and DC's Villains United! The mob's going to war with super-villain organization S.L.A.S.H. while the mysterious super-villain known as The Black Plague goes to war with them both. It's a look into the criminal underworld in a super-powered reality as various factions battle for power. Available with a Dave Johnson or Previews Exclusive Mike Mayhew cover. REGULAR—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE CVR—32pgs, FC SRP: $6.99 TALENT #2 by Golden, Sniegoski, & Azaceta The pressure mounts as Nicholas Dane finds himself hunted by operatives that have ties to a secret cabal. What do they know about what's happened to Dane? Meanwhile, Dane finds that he has the ability to box without ever having stepped into a boxing ring! How is he channeling these talents? 32pgs, FC (2 of 4) SRP: $3.99 WAR OF THE WORLDS SECOND WAVE #5 by Michael Alan Nelson & Chee The critically-acclaimed series that Mark Waid called "a sci-fi Walking Dead" continues! Miles finds the road to survival in this new alien-infested world is getting more and more difficult. His fight to get a little girl some insulin in a neighboring town has turned into a fight with the local authorities, while some of Miles' group turns on each other and the price is... murder! Meanwhile, a hint at what the aliens have planned in this new attack on the planet begins to unfold. (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available only within the United States-- No U.S. Territories. 24pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A FUSED ONE-SHOT by Niles, Long, Fialkov, Stakal, Chee, & Fotos For Mark Haggerty, life has become more than a little complicated. He's been fused inside of a robotic Cy-Bot exo-suit, forced to live on a military base, and become the subject of endless tests, all the while trying to figure out how to relate to his wife from inside a hulking metal body. 7x10, 48pgs, FC SRP: $6.99 BROADSWORD COMICS TAROT: WITCH OF THE BLACK ROSE VOLUME 4 TP This new trade paperback collects issues #18-22, which includes the story arc "The Mists of Darkness" and "Diary of a Witch." These are fan favorites, and most are sold-out issues! Includes covers, a litho gallery, and never-seen art and information! A must-have for Tarot lovers! Also available is the Deluxe Color Plate Edition, which comes bagged, and features a 6" x 8.5" full-color Limited Collector's Color Plate entitled "Revealing the Future" featuring Tarot rendered by Jim Balent exclusively for Previews! Signed by Balent, and limited to a printing of only 500! MATURE THEMES O/A REGULAR—SC, 7x10, 128pgs, FC SRP: $24.99 PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE—SC, 7x10, 128pgs, FC SRP: $34.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A TAROT WITCH OF THE BLACK ROSE #35 by Jim Balent SHADOW WITCH-ASSASSIN OF THE BLACK ROSE: Part 4—Tarot, with revenge in her heart, sets off to kill the one who brought pain into the life of her and her loved ones, Azure the Dark Elf. But the one question that haunts her is whether or not she is fulfilling the three fold law— or is it murder? As always this issue ships equally with two Jim Balent covers. MATURE THEMES REGULAR—32pgs, FC SRP: $2.95 SIGNED EDITION—32pgs, FC SRP: $10.00 BROKEN HALOS SINBUCK: ANGEL EYES VOLUME 1 TP by Dave Barbour, Joe Vigil, & Tim Vigil The creative team of Tim and Joe Vigil presents this violent and haunting return to the badlands of Gunfighters in Hell where the beautiful Sinbuck and a six-shooter filled with hell-fire fight for a glimpse of redemption. This time around their lush illustrations are fully painted and printed in a glossy trade format. MATURE THEMES SC, 5x7, 64pgs, FC SRP: $9.95 MONA LISA: ALL SAINTS EVIL #1 by Darrell Donald & Tim Vigil A corrupt and sinful childhood prank spawns a legacy of evil that draws Mona Lisa into its midst. Thus begins a new series inspired by a symphony of classic tales with sharp teeth and darker souls. Tim Vigil unveils the first glimpse of his new masterpiece in this premier issue. RES. from Previews Vol. XIV #8 (JUL042565) due to rescheduling. MATURE THEMES 24pgs, B&W (1 of 3) SRP: $3.95 BUD PLANT OFFERED AGAIN O/A MARILYN: SPANISH GIRL PRINT SALE! WAS $139.95. Incredible bargain price on a consistent bestseller. A delightful, sexy painting of Marilyn Monroe, who posed several times for Moran. This captures her youth as well as her voluptuous, sensual appeal, in a revealing open vest and short shorts. Excellent high quality lithograph on heavy paper. Includes Certificate of Authenticity, numbered from a limited edition of 7500. Illustrations Remembered, l994. (C: 0-1-2) Paint,19x24, FC SRP: $9.99 CAFE DIGITAL COMICS LITTLE WHITE MOUSE OMNIBUS EDITION by Paul Sizer “In deep space, a young girl’s survival will depend upon the strength of her heart.” Ten years ago, comic readers met Loo, a 16-year-old girl stranded on an automated satellite in deep space. Her story of coming-of-age in a harsh and unyielding environment became a fan-favorite book around the world. Now, the entire critically-acclaimed Little White Mouse series is collected into this 448 page “Omnibus Edition,” including a new 4-page framing story by series creator Paul Sizer, and artistic contributions from Geofrey Darrow, Chris Sprouse, Dave Johnson, Mike Oeming, Jeff Moy, Matt Feazell, Ladronn and many others! A must have for any Little White Mouse fan, new or old. SC, 448pgs, B&W SRP: $24.95 CENTURY COMICS CHIPS WILDE: THE WILD ONE GN by Dick Ayers This graphic novel is Dick Ayers at his very best as he returns to the Wild West — of the 1920s! Traveling the west with nothing but a 1918 automobile and his faithful traveling companion Noah, Chips sets out in search of his father whom he hasn’t seen in quite some time. Along the way Chips encounters the mysterious Zombie Gambler, the enigmatic Chief — the leader of a pack of desperado outlaws — as well as Cagey Dair, Kingpin, Keeler, Beau Dudd and a few incredible women, including Mac the pilot and Daisy, the local saloon gal. SC, 7x10, 120pgs, B&W SRP: $17.95 CHANTING MONKS STUDIOS GORI LORI #3 by Monks, Salisbury, Koneful, & Horne After 48 hours on the road, with three zombie massacres behind them, Lori and The Kid scrape off the gore and guts and go in search of two important items: new weapons and new wheels. Fighting off a group of zombie survivalists, the pair hold up in the small airplane hangar, where Lori tells The Kid a part of her past. It's a dark secret that just may alienate the only person on earth she trusts. 32pgs, B&W SRP: $2.50 CHECKER BOOK PUBLISHING GROUP WINSOR MCCAY VOLUME 8: EARLY WORKS TP by Winsor McCay With an unflagging work ethic, he drew thousands of cartoons and illustrations that appeared in newspapers around the country and gained him nationwide fame. But as popular as McCay was, his work was poorly preserved, and later generations have been unable learn about this cartooning legend. Checker brings McCay's work back into the public eye! MATURE THEMES SC, 7x10, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $19.95 STARS OF THE MONTH WINSOR MCCAY: EARLY WORKS VOLUME 1 TP by Windsor McCay This is the first volume of a multi-volume series that collects some of Winsor McCay's earliest works! (STAR20243) SC, 7x10, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $19.95 CLIVE BARKER'S BEST HELLRAISER COLLECTION VOLUME 1 TP by Various Featuring short stories from some of the best in the comics industry, this series shocked and entertained fans across the country. Checker now collects the absolute best from this stellar series into these trade paperback collections. (NOV042539) MATURE THEMES SC, 7x10, 232pgs, FC SRP: $22.95 SUPREME: THE RETURN TP by Alan Moore & Various Alan Moore follows his Eisner Award-winning "The Story of the Year" supreme script with "The Return," presented here in its entirety for the first time. (STAR19008) SC, FC , 248pgs SRP: $24.95 ********************************************************************** CLAYPOOL COMICS DEADBEATS #78 by Richard Howell & Ricardo Villagran In “No Brother of Mine,” Kirby’s evil undead counterpart is no longer blocked from draining the blood of innocents. He embarks on a murderous rampage, and his first victim might be another vampire since young Mason Collier is determined to stop the carnage before it starts! 32pgs, B&W SRP: $2.50 ELVIRA #158 by Various Elvira’s promotional trip to a western dude ranch leads her into danger, when a meteor in the hills creates a horde of giant mutant toads, in “Gurl Crazy!” Also, a monster in the grocery aisle causes a huge food fight, in “Beware—Ugglor the Improbable!” Lead story by Frank Strom, Tod Smith, and Bill Anderson. Second story by Janet Hetherington, Ron Lim, and Al Milgrom. 32pgs, B&W SRP: $2.50 COMIC CAVALCADE NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET: FEARBOOK #1 GOLD FOIL COVER by Brian Pulido & Dheeraj Verma There is no rest for the wicked as Freddy is back in this all-new, full-length epic story written by the master of horror, Brian Pulido and illustrated by Dheeraj (Escape of the Living Dead) Verma! This special Gold Foil Edition is limited to just 500 copies and ships in a bag with a Certificate of Authenticity. MATURE THEMES 32pgs, FC SRP: $5.99 FRIDAY THE 13TH: FEARBOOK #1 GOLD FOIL COVER by Mike Wolfer & Sebastian Fiumara Fan-favorite Mike Wolfer teams up with Sebastian (Jason X) Fiumara for an all-new tale of murder and mayhem! This special Gold Foil Edition is limited to just 500 copies and ships in a bag with a Certificate of Authenticity. MATURE THEMES 32pgs, FC SRP: $5.99 TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE: FEARBOOK #1 GOLD FOIL COVER by Antony Johnston & Daniel HDR Critically-acclaimed writer Antony Johnston and series artist Daniel HDR serve up an all- new tale of terror! This special Gold Foil Edition is limited to just 500 copies and ships in a bag with a Certificate of Authenticity. MATURE THEMES 32pgs, FC SRP: $5.99 LADY DEATH ANNUAL #1 - "COMMEMORATIVE" COVER by Brian Pulido& Richard Ortiz This super-sized tome is one giant self-contained story by creator Brian Pulido and super- star artist Richard Ortiz! Don’t miss this stunning new cover by Ortiz that is limited to just 1,000 copies! 40pgs, FC SRP: $5.99 COMIC LIBRARY INTERNATIONAL TWERP AND THE BLUE BABOON ONE-SHOT by Chris Yambar & George Broderick Jr. The Twerp may be the smallest kid in the third grade, but he's the only person that can stop the hostile alien warships threatening to destroy the planet. Armed with novelty items ordered from his favorite comic books and the crime fighting tips of his idol, the Blue Baboon, the Twerp proves that size doesn't matter. And where is the Secret Citizen Squad? Out getting more donuts! 64pgs, B&W SRP: $8.95 CRUSADE ENTERTAINMENT SHI: THE ART OF WAR TOURBOOK - REMARKED EDITION by Billy Tucci The original convention book that started the whole sketch cover craze is once again offered in very limited quantities. The books all include never-before-published design sketches and early Billy Tucci artwork. Due to the rarity of these books some orders may be allocated. All books come poly bagged and with an original Billy Tucci cover illustration. (C: 0-1-2) 32pgs, B&W SRP: $19.99 SHI: THE YEAR OF DRAGON TOURBOOK - REMARKED EDITION by Billy Tucci Only 500 of this special edition were ever produced and is offered through Previews for the very first time. Comes complete with an original Billy Tucci cover illustration. (C: 0- 1-2) 32pgs, B&W SRP: $19.99 SHI: THE YEAR OF THE SERPENT TOURBOOK - REMARKED EDITION by Billy Tucci Comes complete with an original Billy Tucci cover illustration! (C: 0-1-2) 32pgs, B&W SRP: $19.99 D. E. RED SONJA #12 by Michael Avon Oeming, Mel Rubi, & Pablo Marcos; covers by Jim Lee & George Peréz Sonja meets her deadliest enemy as Year Two of Dynamite Entertainment’s Red Sonja journey kicks off in this introductory issue to an explosive new story arc! Who has been the wizard Sonja’s been after? What is his connection to her past? This issue begins to reveal all of the answers that lead back to issue #0 and the first storyline! This 12th issue features a stunning cover by Jim Lee, who’s joined by George Perez, along with the ultimate all-star team of writer Michael Avon Oeming and Mel Rubi’s gorgeous interiors! Plus, “flashback art” by Pablo Marcos and more! And it’s in this very issue that the question of “what do Spider-Man, the Uncanny X-Men, the Avengers and Sonja have in common?” is answered in the stunning final pages of this introductory issue. Part 1 is amazing, it’s uncanny, and the new storyline starts HERE! Two covers shipping in equal ratio featuring Jim Lee and George Peréz. 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 RED SONJA #12 FIERY RED FOIL HIGH END EDITION The latest issue of Red Sonja is also available as a Fiery Red Foil Edition, featuring an all-new cover by Mel Rubi! 32pgs, FC PI RED SONJA: MONSTER ISLAND ONE-SHOT by Roy Thomas, Pablo Marcos, & Caesar Rodriguez From Dynamite Entertainment comes another spectacular Red Sonja adventure, and this time Roy Thomas is hooked up with Red Sonja artist Pablo Marcos, and colorist Caesar Rodriguez! In this one-shot issue, the creators have dropped Sonja smack dab in the middle of Monster Island — a pit of Hell filled with deformed men, beasts and creatures of all shapes and sizes! Covers by Marcos and Cliff (Batman, Spectre) Chiang! FC SRP: $4.99 RED SONJA: DYNAMITE FIRST ANNIVERSARY RUBI LITHOGRAPH SIGNED The biggest Red Sonja lithograph arrives in time for Sonja’s Dynamite Comics Anniversary! Featuring art by regular Red Sonja artist Mel Rubi! You'll agree that the rendered line work and coloring are nothing short of perfect! Signed by Mel Rubi, the lithograph measures 24” x 36” and is limited to initial orders! (C: 0-1-1) Lithograph, 24x36, FC SRP: $49.99 ADVENTURES OF RED SONJA VOL 2 SHE DEVIL WITH SWORD TP by Roy Thomas, Frank Thorne, & Various This contains the Red Sonja tales from Red Sonja #1-7, presented in glorious, fully re- mastered color. These tales are where it all begins, and help set the stage for the current Red Sonja series! This is a must-have collection of never-before reprinted material, featuring cover art by Frank Thorne! Plus, legendary Red Sonja writer and former Editor- in-chief, Roy Thomas provides an introduction! RES. from Previews Vol. XV #9 (SEP052870) due to rescheduling. SC, 196pgs, FC SRP: $19.99 ARMY OF DARKNESS #10 by James Kuhoric & Kevin Sharpe Aaawhooo, werewolves of Detroit, aaaawhooo! Under the full moon Ash’s world goes to the dogs as he faces a pack of savage lycanthropes and learns 16th century definition to “hair of the dog that bit me.” Rampaging in the past as werewolf, Ash discovers a new adversary — Eva St. George, the mysterious Daughter of the Dead. But can a strange sexy cursed girl with an infamous bloodline find a way to cure him before she is forced to turn her shapely silver swords on the Chosen One? Trapped in time, betrayed by allies, and looking for the nearest fire hydrant, our canine hero must ditch his new Lon Chaney Jr. persona and get back to the present to stop Dracula and his undead cronies from draining New York like a drunken bum at an honor bar. The ultimate horror showdown continues as Ash faces off with Dracula for the lost soul of vampiric Sugarbaby! Featuring covers by Kevin Sharpe, Nick Bradshaw, Pablo Marcos, and Tommy Castillo in equal ratio. REGULAR—32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 ARMY OF DARKNESS VOLUME 3 — ASH VS. THE REANIMATOR TP by James Kuhoric, Nick Bradshaw, & Sanford Greene The Army of Darkness story that features the crossover no one ever expected to see: Army of Darkness vs. Re-Animator! Ash Vs. West! The Ultimate battle! Ash finds himself committed to Arkham Asylum, and it's here that he runs afoul of a rather ghoulish and creepy Dr. Herbert West, Re-Animator! This book features the four issues of the titanic team-up, as well as a complete cover gallery (J.G. Jones, Sanford Greene, Gabriele Dell'Otto) and a Nick Bradshaw Monster Gallery Sketchbook! Two covers shipping in equal ratio featuring J.G. Jones and and Gabriele Dell’Otto! SC, 112pgs, FC SRP: $14.99 DABEL BROTHERS PRODUCTIONS LLC MARSHAL #3 by Tortolini, LoVuolo, & Rashid The Marshal is beaten, and while his accomplice, Fawn, helps to break him out of the Merkaid Corporation’s research facilities, things don’t go as easily as planned. A bruised and battered Marshal copes with the recent struggles and defeats he has suffered ,and takes all the burden and guilt of the situation upon himself — only to realize that his biggest challenge lies just around the corner! 32pgs, FC (3 of 4) SRP: $2.95 MONTE COOKS' PTOLUS #2 by Monte Cook & Caanan White Sheva Callister knows she’s on a wild goose chase — but she’s in too deep now, and her ghostly partner is destroyed in a surprising skirmish. With the help of a couple of hired swords, Sheva continues her journeys through Ptolus, the city by the spire, hoping to uncover who — or what — is behind her trouble. 32pgs, FC (2 of 6) SRP: $2.95 MICHAEL LENT'S PREY: ORIGIN OF THE SPECIES #1 Ten thousand feet below the surface of the Pacific Ocean in the deepest part of the Solanca Trench, a drilling team suffers a mysterious catastrophic accident. In an attempt to solve the mystery, the Prometheus Corporation turns to disgraced marine biologist Cloyce Witticker to find out just what went wrong. But what Cloyce discovers will change his life forever, because an ancient creature never before recorded in human history has made humanity its prey! 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.95 ORSON SCOTT CARD: WYRMS #1 by Card, Black, & Batista Patience needs to speak to her father honestly for the first time, something that’s easily accomplished now that he is dead and his head is preserved so that his wisdom can be called upon by future rulers. But as Patience learns the truth about who she is and what her father had intended for her, she realizes that she must get out of the city before she is eliminated by Oruc the usurper. Available in two covers! COVER A—32pgs, FC SRP: $2.95 COVER B—32pgs, FC SRP: $5.95 RAYMOND E. FEIST: MAGICIAN APPRENTICE #2 by Feist, Oeming, Glass, & Booth The magician’s apprentice, Pug, has struggled for months with his inability to harness the magical energies inside him. But when a riding session with the Princess Carline becomes a dangerous adventure, Pug discovers that his power is more than enough to save the day. But as Pug is honored for his heroism, a sign that things are about to change forever arrives on the shores of Crydee. Available in two covers! COVER A—32pgs, FC (3 of 6) SRP: $2.95 COVER B—32pgs, FC SRP: $5.95 ROBERT SILVERBERG'S MAJIPOOR CHRONICLES: THE SEVENTH SHRINE TP by Robert Silverberg & Anders Finér Written in expert fashion by the best-selling and multi-award-winning science-fiction author, Robert Silverberg (whose career spans over 50 years), and supplemented with awe-inspiring paintings by European artist, Anders Finér, The Seventh Shrine is a can't- miss sci-fi detective story that skillfully introduces the incredible world of Majipoor to a new generation of readers! RES. from Previews Vol. XV #10 (OCT052704) due to rescheduling. SC, 7x10, 164pgs, FC SRP: $14.95 TALES OF ALVIN MAKER: RED PROPHET #3 by Orson Scott Card & Roland Bernard Brown Things have changed in the years following the arrival of the “Red Prophet,” and Carthage City is no longer thriving as it once was. So when Hooch Palmer arrives in town with his normal supply of whiskey, he finds himself being treated with less respect than usual, and winds up sitting in the stockade. Using his special “knack,” Hooch starts a fire that raises the city to the ground. But Governor Harrison has ordered someone to shut Hooch up for good, and he may not make it out of Carthage City alive. Available in two covers! ARLEM—32pgs, FC (4 of 6) SRP: $2.95 BUXTON—32pgs, FC SRP: $5.95 DAKUWAKA PRODUCTIONS INC HELIOS: IN WITH THE NEW #3 by Rand, Rena, & Dyson The king is dead. Long live the king. Things only get worse when the team is informed of Jack's death. Ashley, Kyle and Jason are shattered, while the newcomers move to take advantage of their grief. Meanwhile, Strickland and General Harlowe continue to maneuver Neo Force toward their ultimate goals while a new and powerful threat enters the arena. 48pgs, FC (3 of 3) SRP: $4.95 DEAD DOG COMICS & ENT DAY OF THE DEAD: THE RISING OF BUB #3 by Kidwell, Zornow, & Allard Twenty feet below the surface, in the shadowed halls of a played out silver mine, something awaits. Joe and his companions have come seeking rescue from the nightmares of the dead world only to find an elevator to Hell, and a blood-stained charnel pit where the specter of death wears the form of an intelligent zombie named "Bub." MATURE THEMES 36pgs, FC (3 of 3) SRP: $4.95 DEAD DOG GALLERY PIN-UP BOOK #1 This amazing issue has 8 b&w and 8 full-color pull-out poster-style pin-ups for the hardcore Dead Dog Fans. Inside are some of the best and biggest names in today's macabre illustrations. You'll find your favorite monsters and more with this book that also features an amazing cover by Toe Tags and Land of the Dead illustrator, Tommy Castillo! 36pgs, PC SRP: $4.95 NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD: BARBARA'S ZOMBIE CHRONICLES TP by Kidwell, Zornow, & Allard When hungry ghouls stalk the Earth, long buried instincts for survival propel a timid, shell-shocked woman from a barricaded farmhouse into the "Night of the Living Dead." Fighting for their lives for more than a decade, Barbara and a ragtag group of survivors scavenge for supplies to defend a crumbling concrete fortress from cannibalistic hordes and the decaying sanity of mankind. SC, 7x10, 96pgs, FC SRP: $9.95 DEL REY GHOST HUNT VOLUME 4 GN by Shiho Inada The fourth spooky volume in the Del Rey manga series featuring a team of young investigators confronting paranormal phenomena. SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $10.95 KAGETORA VOLUME 2 GN by Akira Segami Romance, action, comedy, ninjas! All in a light-hearted and exciting brand-new Del Rey Manga Series about star-crossed lovers SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $10.95 GUNDAM SEED: DESTINY VOLUME 1 GN by Masatsugu Iwase The start of a new Del Rey Manga series that continues the epic science-fiction saga launched in Gundam Seed. This book also features the art by the creator of the original Gundam Seed series! SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $10.95 LOVE ROMA VOLUME 3 GN by Minoru Toyoda The third book of a Del Rey Manga series following the quirky, humorous course of teenage love at first sight. MATURE THEMES SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $10.95 KUROGANE VOLUME 1 GN by Kei Toume The beginning of a new Del Rey Manga series. The haunting tale of a resurrected samurai in medieval Japan who has as much to learn about both life and death. MATURE THEMES SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $10.95 PASTEL VOLUME 3 GN by Toshihiko Kobayashi In this romantic comedy series, a lovestruck teenage boy meets the girl of his dreams, loses her, and finds her again — in his own home! MATURE THEMES SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $10.95 WALLFLOWER VOLUME 8 GN by Tomoko Hayakawa Can teenage boys transform a brooding girl into a vivacious young lady? The latest chapter in this Del Rey manga series! MATURE THEMES SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $10.95 DEVIL’S DUE PUBLISHING FAMILY GUY VOL. 2 [OF 3] by Matt Fleckenstein & Benjamin Phillips Peter takes the spotlight, as he offers his wisdom on how to be a good father and husband! Well…that is, once he’s done with all that important beer drinking, scratching and TV watching! More antics from the twisted mind of Matt Fleckenstein and the wonderful world of the Family Guy! $6.95 G.I. JOE: AMERICA’S ELITE #12 by Joe Casey, Nelson Blake II, & Phil Noto The unit faces an unbeatable foe, and an impossible reality, in a battle that causes G.I. Joe blood to be spilled! Duke’s quest reaches an incredible turning point—has he truly found the person he’s been looking for? All this, and a member of the team quits! This is it! The last moment to catch your breath before it all hits the fan next issue… $2.95 G.I. JOE VS TRANSFORMERS: THE ART OF WAR #4 [OF 5] by Tim Seeley, Joe Ng, & UDON Studios The stakes keep rising as the G.I.Joe team and the Autobots continue their battle against the entire Decepticon army and the incredibly dangerous new life form who leads them into war! If that wasn’t bad enough, Cobra Commander continues his schemes to wrest power from everyone! All-out action as only G.I. Joe and The Transformers can provide! $2.95 G.I. JOE: YEAR ONE by Larry Hama, Pat Quinn, Francis Manapul, & Tim Seeley In the face of growing threats to freedom, the U.S. creates an elite team of soldiers to become a daring new anti-terrorist force: G.I. Joe! Finally revealed -- the recruitment of the original 13 agents, and the missions that happened before G.I.JOE #1! Also, a deadly anger brews in the heart of a frustrated used car salesman… Cobra is coming… Three issues of classic military action written by the man who started the whole saga! $4.95 FORGOTTEN REALMS BOOK III: SOJOURN #3 [OF 3] by Tim Seeley, John Lowe, & Tyler Walpol The end of the amazing Dark Elf Trilogy! The journeys of Drizzt reach all-new highs as he meets a young girl who will eventually change the course of his life forever! Catti-brie makes her comics debut! Even in light of this happy event, the dark elf must find ways to survive the enemies he’s made in this incredible world of sun and light! Drizzt’s story doesn’t end here! Watching for the Icewind Dale Trilogy, coming soon! $4.95 ELSINORE # 7 [OF 9] by Ken Lillie-Paetz, Mark Sparacio, & Brian Denham As Hell falls, Elsinore also finds itself under attack. Can the asylum withstand the coming storm? The youngest and possibly only remaining member of the Roch bloodline discovers the true meaning of the magickal mark placed upon him. While the doctor goes under the knife, the lunatics just might have to take over the asylum. $3.25 KILLER 7 #4 by Arvid Nelson & Bong Dazo Killer 7 Issue 4: Welcome to Paradise The killer 7 must hunt down Andrei Ulmeyda, an evangelical Texas preacher with an afro and a tendency for spontaneous ejaculation. Ulmeyda is connected to the mysterious Yakumo, a secret at the heart of an underground network of Japanese fascists bent on the destruction of the United States! What is the Yakumo? If the killer 7 can survive the hordes of exploding zombie terrorists, they just might find out. $2.95 LO-FI COMICS & ENTERTAINMENT MAGAZINE #7 by Various GIRLS! GIRLS! GIRLS! LO-FI magazine brings you the most talented females writers, artists and behind the scene movers and shakers in the comic book and entertainment industry. Premiering the first installment of Stray Dog by Mark Smith (Amazing Joy Buzzards), Plus, lots of music, toys, games, and entertainment to keep you going ‘til summer. $ 5.95 NIGHTWOLF: THE PRICE #1 by Stephen L Antczak & Nick Marinkovich The family curse turned Davey Doyle into a werewolf. He killed his family. Now Davey pays his penance as Quad City’s very own dark avenger: Nightwolf. He imprints the scent of evil men to avoid hunting innocents when he turns…but things don’t always go as planned. $2.95 G.I. JOE: AMERICA’S ELITE - STORM SHADOW POSTER by Stefano Caselli & Imaginary Friends Studios. The cover to one of the most explosive and emotional issues of G.I. Joe America’s Elite is now a full-size poster! Lock eyes with fan favorite Storm Shadow’s soul-shattering glare! 5.95 OFFERED AGAINS BLACK HARVEST #1 [OF 6] by Josh Howard In the small town of Jericho, Texas, a yearly phenomenon known as the Jericho Lights brings tourists and UFO enthusiasts from miles around. Although the true cause of the strange dancing lights remains a mystery, they’ve become a deeply rooted part of Jericho's history. On the eve of this year's light show, something else returns to Jericho - 19 year old Zaya Vahn, who mysteriously vanished from the small town nearly 3 years ago. Heavily traumatized, it appears that Zaya has no memory of what happened to her. It soon becomes apparent that she may be keeping a few secrets which could blow open a sinister conspiracy stretching all the way back to the founding of Jericho. $3.25 SNAKE EYES DECLASSIFIED #4 [OF 6] by Brandon Jerwa & Emiliano Santalucia Continuing the Epic origin of Snake Eyes! The seeds of discord are sown as a mysterious new adept joins the Arashikage Clan. What force could possibly shatter the bond of brotherhood? $2.95 DIGITAL MANGA PUBLISHING ENCHANTER VOLUME 1 by Izumi Kawachi Fulcanelli is an “Enchanter,” an ancient engineer/alchemist who is able to imbue the weapons and gadgets he constructs with magical powers. Transformed into a demonic being after his death, he is always side-by-side with is buxom demon lover, Eukanaria. Due to circumstances sill unknown, F is now in need of a new body to inhabit, and until one is found, Eukanaria must guard the pendant containing Fulcanelli’s soul from the many demonic force that wish to obtain his great power for their own. In the present day, Haruhiko Kanou is just an ordinary boy, good with machines and nursing a crush on his science teacher and neighbor, Yuka Fujiwara. Little does he know, he is Fulcanelli’s perfect double and Eukanaria has tracked him down. (C: 1-0-0) MATURE THEMES SC, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95 OUR KINGDOM VOLUME 3 by Naduki Koujima Viva high school life! Akira might not be able to ward off beautiful Rei’s advances much longer… On top of everything, classmates Tamaki and Hiyori, as well as the mysterious school president all have something to say about their relationship. The new school year brings a brand new set of problems for the Takatou boys… (C: 1-0-0) MATURE THEMES SC, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95 LA ESPERANCA VOLUME 3 by Chigusa Kawai As Georges in town helping Lise, the young teacher at the orphanage, rumors begin to surface in the school that he has a girlfriend. This serves to further alienate Robert, who is still guilt-ridden over the death of the one he loved, causing him to become once again aloof from Georges. Meanwhile, a new priest, Father Louis, arrives at school as a temporary replacement. From him, Georges learns a bit more about the reasons behind Robert’s lack of faith, as well as astounding the fact that Father Louis is Robert’s brother, and, further, that is the school principal’s son. When Georges’ ailing mother suddenly takes a turn for the worse, Georges goes to the chapel to pray. Georges blind devotion and piety remind Robert of another – a girl whom God allowed to die, despite all of her faith. Robert goes into a destructive rage, until Georges intervenes to calm is rampage. (C: 1-0-0) MATURE THEMES SC, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95 DON’T WORRY MAMA by Narise Konokara & Serubo Suzuki While visiting a small, deserted island for work, Yuiki and his boss find themselves left behind by mistake. They must survive until someone notices they’re missing, a task made more difficult by the incompetent, spoiled boss Imakura. Though they for even the basic necessities, Yuiki finds his steel façade starting to crumble! (C: 1-0-0) MATURE THEMES SC, 250pgs, Novel SRP: $8.95 JAZZ 2 by Sakae Maeda & Tamotsu Takamure Fearing that he would someday lose Naoki, Narusawa runs away to America to avoid the empty emotion of a breakup. However, Naoki tracks him down, and embraces him with his declaration of love… and so, their life together across the Pacific begins anew. But with the holidays drawing close an innocent gesture turns into a terrible misunderstanding. Two guest character appear in the latest volume of Jazz, adventures in America. (C: 1-0-0) MATURE THEMES SC, 176pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95 CLAN OF THE NAKAGAMIS by Homerun Ken Haruka Iijima and his teacher, Nakagami Sensei, are in the midst of a bitter-sweet relationship. Being a student and teacher couple isn’t easy, but their about to find out that’s the least of their troubles. Nakagami Sensei’s family, the gang of impossibly beautiful, defying Nakagami Sensei obsessed individuals might just turn out to be their worst nightmare. Will this love be able to survive the perverted mystery that is the Nakagami Clan? (C: 1-0-0) MATURE THEMES SC, 144pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95 LOST BOYS by Kaname Itsuki A boy names Air suddenly appears at Mizuki’s window one evening, forcibly transporting him to Neverland. Having grown up most of his life without his father, Mizuki wants nothing to do with surrogate fatherhood; unfortunately, stuck without a way out of Neverland, he has little choice but to stay. As he spends time with Air, however, Mizuki is gradually charmed by his boyish innocence and the two fall in love. (C: 1-0-0) MATURE THEMES SC, 168pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95 SAME CELL ORGANISM by Sumomo Yumeka Nakagawa and Yokota are tow boys very much in love with each other. Yokota is more open with is feelings, but Nakagawa is easily embarrassed of public displays of affections. Though they may be outwardly different, their feelings for each other are the same – their connection is such that they liken themselves to Do-Saibou Seibutu (same- cell organisms). (C: 1-0-0) MATURE THEMES SC, 176pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95 KISS OF FIRE by Youka Nitta The first art book dedicated to Yaoi in America! From the creator of Embracing Love, Kiss of Fire contains colorful illustrations and paintings that Yaoi fans will truly love. (C: 1-0-0) MATURE THEMES SC, 100pgs, FC SRP: $24.95 ROBOT 3 by Various This is the third volume of the groundbreaking manga anthology, featuring both new artists and continuations of stories from previous volumes. Delve further into Yoshitoshi Abe’s Wasteland, or explore the back-story behind Dragon Fly. Also, read fresh new stories, such as one that involves a little girl who gets lost in a marketplace and the dreamseller merchant who helps her. (C: 1-0-0) MATURE THEMES SC, 164pgs, FC SRP: $24.95 HOW TO PEN & INK by Various Good penning and inking come with knowledge and practice, and we’ve enlisted famous pros to bestow wisdom upon you. We’re got step-by-steps by these industry giants to help master your craft. (C: 1-0-0) MATURE THEMES SC, 114pgs, B&W SRP: $19.95 DIGITAL WEBBING ZOMBIE HIGHWAY #1 by Pell, Viacava, & Bazan The cult hit about four guys with a red car are back in an all-new full-color ongoing series! Betrayed and on the run from more than one sort of monster, our heroes continue their cross-country trip for revenge while popping a few zombies on the way. MATURE THEMES 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 DISNEY PRESS DISNEY ADVENTURES GRAPHIC NOVELS These full-color compilations collect popular comics that run in Disney Adventures magazine and Comic Zone. Each book always features a different character or theme picked from the top-rated magazine strips. (C: 0-1-2) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops. VOLUME 3: DISNEY'S TALL TAILS—96pgs, FC SRP: $4.99 VOLUME 4: KID GRAVITY—96pgs, FC SRP: $4.99 ROYALLY ENCHANTED CARTOON TALES TP Cartoon Tales gives young kids a chance to enjoy all the fun of their older siblings’ comic books and graphic novels! This clever format interweaves colorful comic strips with blocks of prose to create engaging stories young readers won’t be able to put down. The comic book art serves not only to illustrate the book, but also to move the story along, with some of the most exciting moments occurring within the comic panels. Each book in the series contains three tales based on favorite animated Disney films. The featured characters will run the gamut from classic to new, adventurers to princesses. (C: 0-1-2) SC, 11x8, 192pgs, FC SRP: $14.99 PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: THE CURSE OF THE BLACK PEARL VOLUME 1 GN Join Jack Sparrow, Elizabeth Swann, Will Turner, and the rest of the buccaneering gang as they sail the high seas. This graphic novel retells the tale of The Curse of the Black Pearl. Will swashbuckling antihero Jack Sparrow succeed in defeating his age-old foes? Or will he and his friends perish at the hands of the evil Barbosa? Watch all the action unfold in this fast-paced graphic novel adaptation. (C: 0-1-2) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops. SC, 6x9, 128pgs, FC SRP: $9.99 DORK STORM PRESS NODWICK #33 by Aaron Williams Whoops! After taking a hit from the Gauntlet of Supremacy, Yeagar finds himself teetering between life and afterlife! Can Piffany and her fellow clerics bring him back to the land of the living? How will his friends fare against Baphuma’al without his sword to aid them? And will the Fang & Flagon go out of business without its most intoxicated patron? 32pgs, B&W SRP: $2.99 DR. MASTERS PUBLICATIONS INC IRON WOK JAN GN #19 by Shinji Saijyo Here we’re treated to another intense flashback. Learn how Suguru—the self appointed All Around Genius—came to know his servant and partner. This was no heartwarming introduction. It was surrounded by a grueling cooking battle. Battle Spice to be specific! Also Suguru meets a strange new chef with arrogance and skill rivaling his own. SC, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 LUNAR LEGEND TSUKIHIME VOLUME 3 TP by TYPE-Moon & Sasakishonen Shiki has destroyed Nero Chaos, but the vampire victims seem to be increasing in the city. Is this Arceuid’s doing or is there another vampire around? We all know Arceuid is a blond bombshell vampire, but who is Shiki’s high school idol Ciel and his sister Akiha? Find out their true identity as they all scramble over Shiki. SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 PREMATURE PRIEST VOLUME 1 GN by Taro Chiaki & Sasakishonen Masato Kamioda is a devout Christian aspiring to become a priest. He is the only male student at the Saint Sophia Girl’s Seminary as part of the reform to repair the moral decline and the lax discipline at the academy. But not all welcome the him to the fold and the Vice President is determined to expel him. SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 RAHXEPHON VOLUME 4 NOVEL by Hiroshi Ohnogi Ayato feels unable to stay in Niraikanai after learning he is a Mulian, and returns to his home in Tokyo, followed by Elvy and Haruka in the Vermillion. But he cannot stand the falsehoods and deceit there, and runs away. And Ayaot faces another Dolem in his Rahxephon, but this one is unlike any of the others! SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $7.95 DRAWN & QUARTERLY OFFERED AGAIN O/A DRAWN & QUARTERLY VOLUME 3 Dupuy and Berberian’s first full-length Mr. Jean story (not collected in Get A Life) is featured in this first large format. Includes an overview of Frank King’s Gasoline Alley Sundays with covers and endpapers by Chris Ware. This edition is a Harvey Award winner! MATURE THEMES SC, 176pgs, FC SRP: $24.95 STAR OF THE MONTH DRAWN & QUARTERLY VOLUME 5 Includes Dupuy & Berberian’s second full-length Mr. Jean story (not collected in Get A Life), plus short stories by Michel Rabagliati, Rutu Modan, R. Sikoryak, and an overview of Quebecois cartooning pioneer Albert Chartier. Covers and endpapers by Dupuy and Berberian. This edition won both the Eisner and Harvey awards! (STAR20442) MATURE THEMES SC, 9x12, FC SRP: $29.95 ********************************************************************** GET A LIFE HC by Dupuy and Berberian A collection of Dupuy and Berberian's early Mr. Jean stories, where the reader is introduced to the life of the titular character, a laconic, single Parisian male struggling through the usual calamities of life: bachelorhood in his twenties and early thirties, and the impending responsibilities of marriage, kids, and deadlines for his publisher. Mr. Jean is a typical everyman — a scholar who fancies himself a man of letters, a nostalgist whose memories carry a weight few can understand, a lover whose heart knows the greatest of burdens. Melancholic yet joyful reflections on past loves, favorite authors, marriage, and fatherhood are laid out in a breezy, comic style. MATURE THEMES HC, 7x9, 148pgs, FC SRP: $19.95 MAYBE LATER HC by Dupuy and Berberian Maybe Later sees Eisner-nominated Dupuy & Berberian working separately for the first time, each cartoonist taking turns to tell the behind-the-scenes “making of” their bestselling Mr. Jean series. In fluid black-and- white, with hilariously paranoid digressions and surreal dream sequences, Maybe Later is a record of their unique artistic partnership, midlife and its demons, the stress of deadlines, and the friends and colleagues who help and goad along the way. Above all, it's about the creative process, with aliens, pawns, and deflated superheroes battling procrastination and self-doubt in defense of the simple pleasure of telling stories through pictures. MATURE THEMES HC, 9x7, 128pgs, B&W SRP: $16.95 DREAM BUG PRODUCTIONS THUNDER MONKEY #2 Meet Laura and Doc Phazer, Thunder Monkey’s family. But before you get comfortable, know that the Coronas are back, and they’re not alone. One of their new associates is big enough to match Thunder Monkey. Wounded from last issue’s encounter, will Thunder Monkey be able to save Laura from the cold-blooded El Soñador? Luchador fans are about to get their money’s worth! 24pgs, B&W SRP: $2.99 DYNAMIC FORCES DF CONAN BY ALEX ROSS STATUE Last year, Dynamic Forces helped introduce the finest painter of our times to the Hyborean Age when it released the first ever Alex Ross Conan Lithograph! Now, the powerful Ross image from that Litho is available in stunning 3-D! Standing over 12” tall by 16” wide, sculpted by Lou Cella, and paint-mastered by Tim Bruckner, this incredible Conan piece captures the power of Ross’ artistic vision with the brutish ferocity of the world’s most famous barbarian! Strictly limited, this is one statue release this year you will not want to be without! Also available is an exclusive Diamond Eye Edition of this statue, limited to just 299 pieces worldwide! Advanced colicitation for November 2006. (C: 0-1-2) REGULAR—Statue SRP: $249.99 CIVIL WAR: FRONT LINE #1 — SIGNED Signed by Paul Jenkins! Civil War is the Marvel event of 2006, and this first spin-off — Front Line — is available here signed by writer Paul Jenkins exclusively for DF! (C: 0-1- 1) 32pgs, FC SRP: $29.99 ETERNALS #1 — SIGNED Signed by John Romita Jr.! Bestselling author, Neil Gaiman (Anansi Boys, Marvel: 1602, Sandman), is joined by superstar artist John Romita, Jr. (Amazing Spider-Man, Wolverine) to bring you the most awaited event of 2006: Eternals! Ike Harris has dreams of adventures, love affairs and betrayals, but no one involved remembers or believes him... (C: 0-1-1) 32pgs, FC SRP: $29.99 NEW AVENGERS #21 — SIGNED Signed by Howard Chaykin! Civil War tie-in! New Avengers: Dissasembled Book 1. The Civil War is on, and no book at Marvel will be more affected than New Avengers! Each stand-alone issue of this storyline will be illustrated by a genuine comics superstar, and this issue marks the triumphant return of Howard Chaykin, one of comic's modern masters, to the hallowed halls of Marvel Comics! (C: 0-1-1) 32pgs, FC SRP: $19.99 DF DCU: BRAVE NEW WORLD #1 — SIGNED Signed by Justin Gray! DC presents an equally crucial 80-page one-shot, giving fans the opportunity to sample six new projects set to debut in July and August! Brave New World includes original stories that act as a preview for the following books: Martian Manhunter, OMAC, Uncle Sam and The Freedom Fighters, The Creeper, The All-New Atom , and The Trials Of Shazam! (C: 0-1-1) 32pgs, FC SRP: $19.99 DF THE FLASH: THE FASTEST MAN ALIVE #1 — SIGNED Signed by Ken Lashley! The Flash is back! And in this landmark issue written by Paul DeMeo and Danny Bilson — creators of the groundbreaking TV series The Flash — and illustrated by Ken Lashley (Legion of Superheroes, Age of Apocalypse), one of the biggest questions of 2006 is answered: Who will wear the ring? (C: 0-1-1) 32pgs, FC SRP: $19.99 DF ABSOLUTE KINGDOM COME HC — DOUBLE SIGNED Signed by painter extraordinaire, Alex Ross, with writer Mark Waid! The Absolute edition of this history making prestige series is here! And this is the Absolute collector’s edition. See Ross’ vision of the future of the DC Universe and gorgeous painted art at the new Absolute size. (C: 0-1-2) Pack (x 4), HC, 200pgs, FC SRP: $299.99 DF SUPERMAN RETURNS 4-PACK — SIGNED Four signed books for the price of 2! Signed by Jimmy Palmiotti (Krypton to Earth), by Karl Kersch (Ma Kent), Signed by Adam Hughes (Lex Luthor), and by Joe Rubinstein (Lois Lane)! Produced in conjunction with Superman Returns director Bryan Singer and screenwriters Michael Dougherty and Dan Harris, four astonishing one-shots bridge the gap between Superman II and the eagerly awaited Superman Returns! In the first, revisit the Man of Steel's origins. In the second special, learn how the woman who raised the Man of Tomorrow has lived since her son's disappearance! In the third, Marc Andreyko focuses on Lex Luthor and the fourth the spotlight shines on Lois Lane. (C: 0-1-2) Pack (x 4), 32pgs, FC SRP: $39.99 DF WONDER WOMAN #1 — SIGNED EDITIONS Signed by Terry & Rachel Dodson! Also available signed by writer Allan Heinberg! One year after the execution of Maxwell Lord and the earth-shattering events of Infinite Crisis, the DCU is still struggling to come to terms with its most powerful heroine. Writer Allan Heinberg (Young Avengers, JLA, TV's The O.C. and Sex and the City) and artists Terry and Rachel Dodson (Marvel Knights: Spider-Man, Harley Quinn) provide surprising answers, giving Wonder Woman a fresh, sexy look and a bold new direction! A treat for longtime fans and a perfect jumping-on point for new readers! (C: 0-1-1) DODSONS—32pgs, FC SRP: $29.99 HEINBERG—32pgs, FC SRP: $19.99 EUREKA PRODUCTIONS GRAPHIC CLASSICS VOLUME 1: EDGAR ALLAN POE (3RD PRINTING) by Various Graphic Classics: Edgar Allan Poe is completely revised, with over forty pages of new material. New to this edition are comics adaptations of "King Pest" illustrated by Anton Emdin, "The Imp of the Perverse" by Lance Tooks, and "The Premature Burial" by Joe Ollman. Plus, a newly-illustrated version of "The Raven" by ten great artists. Returning from the previous edition are "The Tell-Tale Heart" by Rick Geary, "The Fall of the House of Usher" by Matt Howarth, and six more thrilling stories. With a new cover by Dutch artist Marcel De Jong. SC, 7x10, 144pgs, B&W SRP: $11.95 EVIL TWIN COMICS ACTION PHILOSOPHERS VOLUME 1: GIANT-SIZED THING TP by Various Plato! Nietzsche! Bodhidharma! Ayn Rand! Thomas Jefferson! St. Augustine! Freud! Jung! Joseph Campbell! They're not just history's greatest thinkers... they also make great comics! Collects the sold out Action Philosophers #1-3 into one mega-econo-size edition. SC, 7x10, 96pgs, B&W SRP: $6.95 ACTION PHILOSOPHERS: THE PEOPLE'S CHOICE by Various You voted and we listened! Culled from hundreds of emails and the on-line poll at ActionPhilosophers.com, here are the three thinkers rabid ActPhilo fans demanded to see: St. Thomas Aquinas, "The Scholastic Spastic" who ridded the world of doubt...or did he? Soren Keirkegaard, star of "Fear and Trembling in Copenhagen"! Ludwig Wittgenstein, who has a funny name! And had... deep thoughts. And stuff. This Xeric Award-winner collects the "people's choice!" 32pgs, B&W SRP: $2.95 ACTION PHILOSOPHER T-SHIRT Your friends already think you're an insufferable know-it-all ... now let total strangers know too! Features Plato, Wrestling Superstar of Ancient Greece. MED - XL—T-shirt SRP: $17.99 FANTAGRAPHICS BOOKS ANGRY YOUTH COMIX #11 by Johny Ryan This new issue of Angry Youth Comix begins with our protagonist Loady McGee diving head-first into the world of dating, only days after his unwitting, long-term girlfriend has left for an internship in New York. We follow his awkward and often humiliating attempts at connecting with several young women, all of whom happen to have blonde hair and blue eyes. We also watch the life of Loady's best friend, Sinus O'Gynus, take several dramatic turns for the worse. The issue closes with another cliffhanger of sorts, setting the stage for a major shift in Loady's life and the story itself. MATURE THEMES 24pgs, B&W SRP: $3.50 EIGHTBALL: PUSSEY! TP (NEW PRINTING) by Daniel Clowes A vicious satire of pop culture and the commerce of art from Dan Clowes is a brutal and scathing peek into the insular, pathetic world of the comic book industry, as seen through the eyes of antihero Dan Pussey, creator of the smash superhero comic Nauseator. From cradle to grave, Clowes presents the complete saga of Young Dan Pussey, mercilessly skewering the business and medium of comics, bouncing from art to commerce to culture high and low. Clowes not only parodies the superhero genre, but also his own peers, from his publishers and fellow authors at Fantagraphics to artistic heavyweights like Art Spiegelman. Through it all, Pussey dreams endlessly about having sex with a woman, but even those fantasies degenerate into superhero scenarios. If you think Comic Book Guy on The Simpsons is pathetic (and hilarious), wait 'til you read Pussey! SC, 7x11, 64pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 COMICS AS ART: WE TOLD YOU SO SC by Tom Spurgeon & Jacob Covey Comics As Art: We Told You So tells of Fantagraphics Books' key role in helping build and shape an art movement around a discredited, ignored, and fading expression of Americana the way insiders share the saga with one another: in anecdotal form, in the words of the people who lived it and saw it happen. Comics historian and critic Tom Spurgeon and designer Jacob Covey assemble an all-star cast of industry figures, critics, cartoonists, art objects, curios, and groundbreaking publications to bring you a detailed account of Fantagraphics' first thirty years. It's the story of fans who looked at the objects of their affection and demanded something more. It's a saga of scratched-together office spaces, mounting debts, public feuds, lawsuits, acrimony, office pranks, and last-minute fundraisers. More than a corporate history or a fond look back, Comics As Art: We Told You So makes the case for Fantagraphics Books' position near the heart of the modern reclamation of the comics art form. SC, 8x9, 192pgs SRP: $19.95 BARDIN THE SURREALIST HC by Max Bardín the Superrealist is a suite of stories, musings, and gags that can be read individually or together as one overarching story. Heavily influenced by surrealists such as Luis Buñuel, and graphically by “clear-line” cartoonists from Hergé to Chris Ware, Bardín the Superrealist begins when every-man Bardín finds himself suddenly transported to another dimension, where an “Andalusian Dog” serves as his ill-tempered guide. In a series of vignettes, gags, illustrations, text pieces, and dream stories, ping- ponging back between the surrealist world and the “real” world, Bardín examines, questions, and defends his own beliefs, convictions, and philosophies while tangling with the Dog and the Holy Trinity in a variety of guises. Bardín the Superrealist is a playful, hilarious, thought-provoking, and beautifully illustrated major work by one of the great European cartoonists. HC, 7x10, 80pgs, FC SRP: $14.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A HOLY MOLY by Leah Hayes Written and illustrated almost entirely during class time over several years, Holy Moly is a baffling example of how profoundly interesting drawing, instead of paying attention, can be. Leah Hayes is an illustrator, musician, and has worked for the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, and various music magazines. MATURE THEMES 40pgs, B&W SRP: $4.95 HOAX #4 by Various Hoax is the comics anthology for readers who crave a bit more grit in their comics and for half the price most comic collections go for in these times of economic woe. The ongoing surrealistic adventures of Mr. Rickheit’s naughty, pubescent, female twins, Cochlea and Estasia, make David Lynch seem like a daisy picker! Miss Lydia Gregg is up to her old tricks ranting and raving with "Disease is a Sexy Bitch." Mitch Hess continues to break new ground in avante garde comics poetry in "Captured On a Petri- dish." Karl Kressbach journeys deep into "Madman’s Corner," uncovering the nuances of the everyday insanity of a gang of idiosyncratic homeless coffee shop patrons. Nate Neal picks up the slack with several works of inspired cartoony lunacy, and the whole sha- bang is topped off with the all new Hoax Spring Calendar by guest writer Sean Beaudry. MATURE THEMES 48pgs, B&W SRP: $3.95 LUBA'S COMICS & STORIES #8 by Gilbert Hernandez At last, the final chapter in the "post-Palomar Luba saga" which began all the way back in Luba #1. Luba's daughter Guadadalupe wraps up the lengthy series by bringing us up to date on their extended family: what happened after Gato and Sergio's car accident in Luba #10, whether her sister Doralis did in fact get cancer, and why Luba and her sisters are no longer speaking. MATURE THEMES 24pgs, B&W SRP: $3.50 MEAT CAKE #15 by Dame Darcy In every issue of Meatcake, Dame Darcy slices-and-dices goodies into a comics feast, and this latest issue is no exception. Populated with pirates, zombies, and dolls, Meatcake’s absinthe-soaked Victorian art style thrives as the Dame expounds her theories on Einstein, New Orleans, and various movies. Plus a "Handbook for Hot Witches!" MATURE THEMES 32pgs, B&W SRP: $3.95 MOME VOLUME 4 GN by Various The fourth volume of the critically-acclaimed anthology, Mome, is here with all-new stories from Gabrielle Bell, Anders Nilsen, David Heatley, John Pham, and Kurt Wolfgang. Find out why Time called Mome "the best comics anthology of 2005!" SC, 7x9, 120pgs, FC SRP: $14.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A THE MYSTERY OF WOLVERINE WOO-BAIT by Joe Coleman The Mystery of Wolverine Woo-Bait is one of the great post-underground comics of all time and rewards with multiple re-readings. Like a painted glass that’s splintered into a million different pieces, the mystery is a complex story with things happening simultaneously and characters appearing and reappearing in different time periods or contexts than one would expect. Throughout it all, each page is intricately crafted as a seductive and single unit, making this an incredible art object as well as a brilliant comic book. MATURE THEMES 40pgs, B&W SRP: $4.95 PASSIONELLA AND OTHER STORIES HC by Jules Feiffer Jules Feiffer has had one of the most varied and illustrious careers of any 20th century cartoonist. For over 40 years he contributed strips to The Village Voice, and has long been a regular contributor to the London Observer and Playboy. Passionella and Other Stories collects Feiffer’s finest extended graphic narratives of the late ’50s and early ’60s. HC, 6x8, 180pgs, B&W SRP: $19.95 TOP HATS & FLAPPERS: THE ART OF RUSSELL PATTERSON HC edited by Shane Glines & Alex Chin One of the most influential illustrators/cartoonists of his generation, Russell Patterson’s impact spanned decades. Along with an introductory essay by illustration art historian Armando Mendez, this volume showcases Patterson at his pinnacle, featuring many of his most important and dynamic magazine covers and illustrations from the 1920s all the way to the Atomic Age. MATURE THEMES HC, 9x12, 176pgs, PC SRP: $19.95 STAR OF THE MONTH WHY DO THEY KILL ME? TP by Tim Kreider Cynical, astute, blackly hilarious, and deeply biased, these cartoons are neither the superficial, obvious jibes that appear in your daily paper’s editorial section nor the didactic left-wing rants syndicated in your local alternative weekly; they are the artistic equivalent of hollow-point bullets fired from a high-powered rifle with a laser sight directly into the brain of the Bush administration. (FEB052839) SC, 9x7.5, 136pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95 ********************************************************************** EROS COMIX OFFERED AGAIN O/A ALRAUNE #6 (SECOND PRINTING) SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SRP: $3.50 BLOWJOB SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL 24pgs, B&W SRP: $3.95 ORIGINAL BONDAGE FAIRIES VOL 2 TP SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 112pgs SRP: $16.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A ORIGINAL BONDAGE FAIRIES VOL 1 TP SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 108pgs SRP: $16.95 SUPER TABOO XXX SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL 32pgs, B&W SRP: $3.95 FULL CIRCLE PUBLICATIONS SPRINGHEELED JACK #1 (NEW PRINTING) by David Hitchcock & Simon Bisley Torn apart by unbelievable circumstance, a man stands on the edge of sanity as he tries to come to terms with the horrific events which left him scarred for life. After witnessing his beloved wife's abduction Jack Rackham is beset with guilt, for he could do nothing to stop it. Whatever the creature was, it was most assuredly not of this earth. Many months of tireless searching found naught, but uncovered many more mysterious disappearances. Ridiculed and ignored by the authorities he is forced to take matters into his own hands. MATURE THEMES 28pgs, FC (1 of 3) SRP: $3.95 WHITECHAPEL FREAK GN (NEW PRINTING) by David Hitchcock & Simon Bisley A one-shot 48-page story concerning Jack the Ripper. He could not have performed all the mutilations in under quarter of an hour. To have done them in a manner, as would fall to the duties of a surgeon; it would have taken the best part of an hour. This journal represents a re-telling of fictitious events surrounding the infamous "Whitechapel Murders!" Incorporating the facts, but twisting them to produce a chilling and original ending to an otherwise unsolved mystery. MATURE THEMES SC, 7x10, 48pgs, FC SRP: $5.95 GAGNE INTERNATIONAL PRESS ZED #7 by Michel Gagné Zed has had enough and he's fighting back — but how can such a little guy expect to defeat the power of Maxuss when everyone else in the universe has failed? What chance does he stand against a ruthless army of killer machines and an insane dictator out for blood? 24pgs, B&W SRP: $3.50 GEMSTONE PUBLISHING DONALD DUCK AND FRIENDS #341 by Carl Barks & Michael T. Gilbert Uncle Eider sends Donald “Farragut the Falcon,” and it’s not long before the feathers fly in Carl Barks’ famed 1944 falconry epic! Then fan-favorites Michael T. Gilbert (Mr. Monster) and Paco Rodriguez spin an all-new tale of Duck magic and mayhem when Donald becomes a powerful, but “Careless Genie.” Finally, Goofy joins the ranks of Sea- Monkey owners in Stefan Petrucha’s “Monkey See, Monkey Do.” 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.95 MICKEY MOUSE AND FRIENDS #290 by Romano Scarpa Gemstone proudly presents “The Photonic Muffler,” a hitherto lost Mouse epic by fan- favorite Romano Scarpa! Pegleg Pete wants to sell super-powered army tanks to the highest evil bidder, and he’s making captive techie Blint Brandon build them for him. Mickey settles Pete’s hash — but good! Great Danish artist Mårdøn Smet wraps the book with Donald Duck’s “A Shot in the Dark.” 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.95 MICKEY MOUSE ADVENTURES VOL 10 TP by Massimo Fecchi Mickey and Donald star in "Let The Farce Be With You," a hilarious Star Wars spoof by Pat and Carol McGreal and Massimo Fecchi. Donald and Scrooge cure the uncommon cold in John Blair Moore's "Healthy Choice"; then Pluto and Ellsworth star in "Foxy Hunters," by Italian fan-favorite, Romano Scarpa. Finally Mickey and Minnie effect a Far Eastern royal coup in Bruno Sarda's "Double Danger." SC, 128pgs, FC SRP: $7.95 UNCLE SCROOGE by Carl Barks, Daan Jippes, & Kari Korhonen In a much-requested Carl Barks classic, Scrooge takes a sea voyage for his health… only to be imperiled by the Beagle Boys and “The Mysterious Stone Ray!” Fan-favorite Kari Korhonen outlines Gyro Gearloose’s “Creative Impulse”; then Barks and Daan Jippes team up for “Bottled Battlers,” featuring Magica De Spell. Finally, Scrooge creates “Something Out of Nothing” in a tale by Tomas Kolodziejczak. SC, 64pgs, FC SRP: $6.95 WALT DISNEY’S COMICS AND STORIES #670 by Daan Jippes, Floyd Gottfredson, & Stefan Petrucha Science-hater Donald must rescue an egghead from bad guys in Daan Jippes and Fred Milton’s “Rewarding Formula.” Much-requested Mouse Man Floyd Gottfredson is back with Mickey’s 1941 “Love Trouble!” Stefan Petrucha (The X-Files) offers Gyro Gearloose in “Scream Team”; then José Carioca turns “Carnival King” in a Carl Buettner classic. Per Hedman’s and Flemming Andersen’s ongoing Donald Duck Formula One serial finishes the book in high style! SC, 64pgs, FC SRP: $6.95 STARS OF THE MONTH DONALD DUCK AND UNCLE SCROOGE VOLUME 1: SOMEWHERE IN NOWHERE TP by Carl Barks, John Lustig, & Pat Block A unique collaboration with John Lustig and Pat Block, Carl Barks’ last Duck adventure finally makes its American debut! When Donald tries to get rich in Alaska, he runs afoul of the ruthless Hamalot McSwine. Then Scrooge and Soapy Slick race against time in Barks’ Klondike classic “North of the Yukon.” (AUG052940) SC, 7x10, 64pgs, FC SRP: $6.95 THE LIFE AND TIMES OF SCROOGE MCDUCK TP by Don Rosa All twelve chapters of Don Rosa's celebrated Eisner Award-winning series that details the history of the "World's Richest Duck" are presented in an affordable trade paperback edition! (APR052912) SC, 7x10, 256pgs, FC SRP: $16.99 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, 7x10, 176pgs, FC SRP: $12.99 ********************************************************************** MICKEY AND THE GANG: CLASSIC STORIES IN VERSE by Various From 1934 to 1944, Good Housekeeping magazine transformed Disney’s latest Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, and Goofy cartoons into rollicking, rhyming short stories, each masterfully illustrated by watercolor artists Tom Wood and Hank Porter. Now all 124 of these legendary features are finally collected in one coffee-table size book — and grounded in history, via a wealth of contemporary Disney animation art and ephemera! SOFTCOVER (SEP052951)—SC, 11x13, 360pgs, FC SRP: $29.99 HARDCOVER—HC, 11 x 13, 360pgs, FC SRP: $149.99 STAR OF THE MONTH THE BIG BIG LITTLE BOOK BOOK This exhaustive, full-color pictorial guide features those miniature treasures that now command thousands of dollars in the collectibles market. Many of these books are presented for the first time in a unique three-angle view. This volume includes historical overviews of the 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 6TH EDITION With more than 15,000 items — all photo-illustrated — and more than 45,000 prices, Hake’s Price Guide To Character Toys is the standard by which other toy guides are measured. This new edition features expanded and updated listings, more than 360 unique categories, a checklist feature, and more! From Disneyana to SpongeBob, with plenty of superheroes in between. The Definitive Visual Guide & Checklist returns with its brand new sixth edition! (C: 0-1-2) SC, FC SRP: $35.00 STARS OF THE MONTH 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, and an interview with All-Star Batman artist Jim Lee by Spies, Vixens and Masters of Kung Fu author Michael Kronenberg. Plus, a feature article on comics of the ‘70s by Back Issue editor Michael Eury, and more. The Guide remains the most complete listing of comics from the 1500s to the present. This year’s Guide features a choice of covers by John K. Snyder III (Doctor Mid-Nite) and superstar George Pérez. 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 BIG BIG EDITION—SC, 8x11, B&W SRP: $37.00 ********************************************************************** GRAHAM CRACKERS COMICS SPIKE VS. DRACULA #1 — GRAHAM CRACKERS EXCLUSIVE PHOTO COVER The brand new Spike mini-series from IDW has the battle every Buffy fan has been waiting for! The Spike vs. Dracula #1 exclusive photo cover is only available through Previews and Graham Crackers Comics, and only 1,000 copies of this special book are being made! Each copy will ship pre-bagged and boarded to insure you get the highest quality copy! (C: 0-1-2) 32pgs, FC SRP: $7.99 TRANSFORMERS: BEAST WARS #1 — GRAHAM CRACKERS EXCLUSIVE COVER Finally a Transfomers: Beast Wars comic book series has arrived! To help celebrate this long over due occurrence, Graham Crackers Comics has comissioned a special limited edition (only 1,000 copies made) cover spotlighting your two favorite female Beast Wars characters! Plus each copy of this special book comes bagged and boarded! (C: 0-1-2) 32pgs, FC SRP: $7.99 HEAVY METAL MAGAZINE PLAN A: THE ART OF NATE VAN DYKE SC Levi Strauss, EMI Records, Kid Robot, and Activision is where he went to make a name, but when he wanted to have “fun” he came to Heavy Metal Magazine! Fast becoming a fan-favorite, he still felt limited by the stories he wanted to tell—so we couldn’t resist letting him cut loose with a collection of his most insane, private, twisted illustrations! MATURE THEMES SC, 8x11, 96pgs, PC $14.95 HEAVY METAL SEPTEMBER 2006 The year 2374 on planet Earth the global city. The president of the United States of the Earth tries to make peace with the Martian Federation. But the meeting goes horribly wrong and a colossal rebellion of the people ensues. Called on for help, the agents Mandela and Wong, from the government agency "Starlight" are going to light the powder keg! MATURE THEMES Magazine, FC SRP: $5.99 VERONIKA: THE PERFECT MUSE HC Fetish model. Artist. Designer. Gallery owner. Exotic entrepreneur. “Veronika” has done it all. Sought after by world-renowned photographers, fantasy artists, collector’s, Playmates, and rock stars—a hand-picked collection of her photos, paintings, and uninhibited clothing deisgns finally presented in one special Heavy Metal edition! MATURE THEMES HC, 8x11, 96pgs, PC $14.95 HEROIC PUBLISHING INC LIBERTY GIRL #1 by Dennis Mallonee & Mark Sparacio From out of the mists of time comes America's angel of liberty, the bronze goddess of freedom, Liberty Girl! For more than a decade, during and after World War II, she fought the good fight, protecting her country against the agents of tyranny. Now, half a century later, when the world needs her most, Liberty Girl has returned, young, strong, and as vital and powerful as ever. 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.25 HIGH IMPACT COMICS VANNA: LIMITED EDITION SCRATCH-OFF HOLO-FOIL PLATE Get ready to be blown away naughty ones! Note this image is shown censored the actual the art has a laminated Scratch-Off bikini top and bottom! This is a scratch-off collectible and is a very limited holo-foil laminated plate! The ultimate teaser and a must have to own! MATURE THEMES Plate, 7x10, FC SRP: $14.95 HYPERION BOOKS BIKER GIRL GN by Misako Rocks Aki is a bookish teen who finds a magic bike while cleaning out her grandfather's garage. After she questions him, her grandfather tells her the story of how her beloved cousin Toru was killed by a rouge biker gang. Incredibly, Aki's special connection to the bike transforms her into Biker Girl, a sassy heroine with expert biker skills. And so she sets out to avenge her cousin's death with the help of Kai, a childhood friend who may be turned into a boyfriend. This is a fast-paced adventure featuring incredibly dynamic artwork and a unique visual style that is rooted in manga tradition, given a hot new look be Misako Rocks! (C: 0-1-2) SC, 112pgs, B&W SRP: $7.99 W.I.T.C.H. VOLUME 5: LEGENDS REVEALED GN Hay Lin shares with her follow Guardians that reveal the origins of their powers, and Elyon seeks help from fer old friends to save Meridan once again. Includes full-color artwork making the adventures bigger, bolder, and more action-packed! (C: 0-1-2) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops. SC, 128pgs, FC, 6x9 SRP: $4.99 ICARUS PUBLISHING A-G SUPER EROTIC ANTHOLOGY SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL #37—80pgs, B&W SRP: $4.99 #38—80pgs, B&W SRP: $4.99 PATCHWORK VOLUME 1 GN SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 6x9, 168pgs, B&W SRP: $19.95 ICE KUNION ANGEL DIARY VOLUME 3 GN by YunHee Lee & Kara A fight between the members of the four guardians of Heaven breaks out as Woo-Hyun battles to win Ah-Hin's heart! As more characters from Heaven and Hell come to the human world to search for our runaway angel princess, Dong-Young is feeling more pressured. Her mysterious classmate, Bi-Wal, turns out to have a fiancé who also came to the human world to find the Angel princess of Heaven. Will Dong-Young finally get caught? Resolicited due to revised publication schedule. RES. from Previews Vol. XVI #2 (FEB063090) SC, 200pgs, 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? Resolicited due to revised publication schedule. RES. from Previews Vol. XV #12 (DEC053047) SC, 6x9, 180pgs, B&W SRP: $10.95 HISSING VOLUME 1 GN by Eun-Young Kang Da-Ae, an aspiring comics artist, comes across Seon-Nam, a softie whose ultimate goal is simply to become a "tough guy." Seon-Nam is gradually attracted to Da-Ae, but it seems like the bond between them is turning out to be a curse. Da-Ae and Seon-Nam fell in love with each other, not knowing that they are connected by a complicated family history. Da-Ae’s mother and Seon-Nam’s father had an affair before they were killed in a car accident. On top of that, they also gave birth to Da-Ae’s brother, Da-Wa! Resolicited due to revised publication schedule. RES. from Previews Vol. XVI #1 (JAN063075) SC, 210pgs, B&W SRP: $10.95 IDW TOMMYROT: THE ART OF BEN TEMPLESMITH Ben Templesmith (a) Tommyrot: (tom•my•rot) –n. “Utter foolishness and nonsense.” Welcome to one of the more beautifully horrific collections of foolishness and nonsense you’ll ever see. This special over-sized edition collects many of the major images and covers from artist Ben Templesmith, as well as many never before seen unpublished paintings and personal work, including looks behind the scenes into the artistic process he uses. FC • 96 pages • 8-1/2” x 11” • $19.99 THE TRANSFORMERS EVOLUTIONS: HEARTS OF STEEL #1 Chuck Dixon (w), Guido Guidi (a&c) Ever wondered what form your favorite Transformers would take if they existed in different eras? Wonder no more, as IDW’s new Evolutions line will look at some special out-of-continuity tales involving the Robots in Disguise. In issue one of the five-part debut miniseries, “Hearts of Steel,” writer Chuck Dixon and artist Guido Guidi transplant the ‘bots to the Industrial Revolution, where a charismatic hammer-man named John Henry discovers that a steam drill is really an alien robot named Bumblebee. Before he can process this information, the pair are attacked by Decepticons disguised as tanks, trains and walking engines. Is this all part of a larger scheme by Starscream? And if so, will the other Autobots arrive in time to stop his nefarious plans? FC • 32 pages • $2.99 THE TRANSFORMERS #6 Simon Furman (w), E.J. Su (a), Su, Guidi, Roche, Scherwinski(c) The first titanic arc—Infiltration—wraps up in spectacular, no-holds-barred style, as Megatron sets about—demonstrably—putting his house (on Earth) in order. But, mighty as he is, has even Megatron got what it takes to curtail the activities of the all-new, hyper- powered Starscream? Whichever way it goes, the outlook looks distinctly bleak for the beleaguered earthbound Autobots. Could be that it’s time for Prowl and Co. to roll out the big guns? FC • 32 pages • $2.99 THE TRANSFORMERS: GENERATIONS #4 Len Kaminski (w), Graham Nolan and Tom Morgan (a) Wood, Roche (c) IDW continues their look back at some of the most beloved Transformers comics from years past. This special monthly series with rollback cover prices continues to present classic hard-to-find stories from the past two decades of Transformers comics. Once again, this issue features brand-new cover art from Ashley Wood (Metal Gear Solid) and Nick Roche, both of which present recreations of the original cover art. This issue focuses on a longtime fan-favorite Autobot with “Plight of the Bumblebee!” originally presented in Marvel Comics’ The Transformers #16! FC • 24 pages • $2.49 STARS OF THE MONTH THE TRANSFORMERS GENERATION 1: VOLUME 1 TPB TPB • $19.99 • FC • 160 pages ANGEL SPOTLIGHT: WESLEY Scott Tipton (w), Mike Norton (a), Mike Norton, Walks, Kohse, Stamb (c) It’s just another day at the office at Wolfram & Hart, which usually means only one thing: every man for himself! When a most lethal legal maneuver strikes down one of the associates, Wesley realizes that the path to Fred’s affections might once more be clear – but can he live with the ramifications? And advice from Spike, of all people, probably isn’t helping matters… FC • 32 pages • $3.99 ANGEL SCRIPTBOOK #4: “WAITING IN THE WINGS” Joss Whedon (w), Jeff Johnson (a & c) Continuing monthly illustrated scriptbooks based on the very best Angel episodes pulled from its five-season run. Each specially priced 48-page scriptbook will feature the entire shooting script and full-page and spot illustrations inspired by the episode from artist Jeff Johnson. The fourth script offered in this series is from the third-season episode “Waiting in the Wings,” written and directed by series creator Joss Whedon. Issue #4 features 2 covers, a photo cover and a cover featuring art by Jeff Johnson. B&W • 48 pages • $3.99 ANGEL: THE CURSE COVER GALLERY Tim Bradstreet, Zach Howard, Igor Kordey, David Messina, more (a) When Joss Whedon’s Angel exploded back onto the comics scene, he didn’t come alone. Carrying on his new adventures were some of the best artists in comics, including Tim Bradstreet, John Byrne, ChrisCross, Alex Garner, Zach Howard, Igor Kordey, series artist David Messina, Todd Nauck, Kelsey Shannon, Ashley Wood, and more. This special collection offers up all the covers from Angel: The Curse art in one beautiful volume. FC • 32 pages • $3.99 ANGEL: OLD FRIENDS TPB Jeff Mariotte (w); David Messina (a) Joss Whedon’s classic character returns for his next all-new adventure! When a strangely familiar, seemingly vampiric figure is spotted killing victims in Los Angeles, Angel, alone in semi-retired retreat while he figures out what's next for him, is lured back to the city to put a stop to the string of slayings. The case will reunite the vampire with a soul with old friends and old enemies–but it's impossible to tell which is which! 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). If you’ve been waiting to see Angel’s supporting cast join him on a new comic book adventure, this one’s for you. TPB • $19.99 • FC • 120 pages SPIKE VS. DRACULA #5 Peter David (w), Joe Corroney (a), Corroney, Howard, Murphy, Walpole (c) When Dracula goes to Los Angeles to meet with his law firm—Wolfram and Hart—he is astounded to find himself face to face with a non-corporeal Spike, who suddenly finds himself pleased about his ghostly state if it means he can spend his time following Dracula around and tormenting him endlessly. Concluding the epic, eras-spanning undead battle royale! FC • 32 pages • $3.99 FALLEN ANGEL #6 Peter David (w); J.K. Woodward (a & c) You're an angel and you've just monumentally pissed off God. Stripped of your wings and pretty much everything else, you're sent hurtling to Earth and crash land in a desert, where you're found unconscious by passing Arab nomads. How do you handle what happens next? Come up with your own answer, and then compare it to that of Lee, the Fallen Angel. Written by New York Times Best-selling author Peter David (Spike: Old Times) with art by J.K. Woodward. $3.99 • FC • 32 pages THE GREAT AND SECRET SHOW #4 Chris Ryall (w), Gabriel Rodriquez (a & c) In “Primal Scenes,” part 4 of the adaptation of Clive Barker’s epic novel, word of strange goings-on in Palomo Grove brings unwanted attention to the town’s inhabitants, Howie faces his destiny, and Tommy-Ray is brought one step closer to becoming Death-Boy. All while the Jaff prepares for War. FC • 32 pages • $3.99 STARS OF THE MONTH SPIKE: OLD FRIENDS $7.49 • FC • 48 pages SPIKE: OLD WOUNDS $7.49 • FC • 48 pages WILL EISNER’S JOHN LAW: ANGELS AND ASHES, DEVILS AND DUST #3 Gary Chaloner, Chris Sequeira (w) Gary Chaloner (a & c) John Law’s war on crime rocks Crossroads’ underworld... Law knows who murdered his father, now he just has to prove it. It's Law versus the Mob as the pressure builds in Crossroads. How long can The Angel's promise of protection last? Things kick off to a bloody start this issue as Law literally fights for his life in the boxing ring while plots are hatched, plans are made and allegiances shift. Also this issue, meet the mob bosses of Crossroads: Godfather 'Granpa' Grandenetti, 'El Gato' Garza, Rev. Malcolm Joseph 'Jo' King, Fergus 'Letch' O'Leary, Dr. Occidental Lee and Cal Amari the Squid as they form an uneasy truce to celebrate the soon-to-be-opened Desert Springs Casino. This is a private party hosted by Brenda Banks, star of the popular Lady Luck movies... a private party you won't want to miss! This issue also features a brand-new Mr. Mystic story, written by Chris Sequeira (Justice League Adventures) and illustrated by Chaloner! Each issue features 30 full pages of art and story. B&W with Grayscale • 32 pages • $3.99 ZOMBIES!: FEAST #2 Shane McCarthy (w); Chris Bolton (a) Bolton, McKeever (c) Eight of the country's most vicious criminals are on the loose but something far worse is waiting for them as they make their way to the safety of the small town of South Ridge. It's natural born killers against an inhuman horde with a guarantee that not everyone will last till nightfall!. Art and all five covers, which connect to form one horrific image, will be provided by George A. Romero’s Land of the Dead cover artist Chris Bolton. FC • 32 pages • $3.99 F. PAUL WILSON’S THE KEEP TPB F. Paul Wilson (w); Matthew Smith (a&c) The keep had stood empty in the Transylvanian Alps for 500 years. No one knew who built it, or why. But on the eve of WW II, German soldiers move in and awaken something—something hungry… something as merciless as the SS einsatzkommandos accompanying them. Noted horror writer F. Paul Wilson adapts his own New York Times bestselling novel and is joined by Matthew Smith (Hellboy) on art in this, the story that the Providence Journal called, “A battle between good and evil that staggers the imagination, with an ending as exciting as any horror fan could wish!” FC $19.99 120 pages SUPERMARKET #4 Brian Wood (w), Kristian Donaldson (a & c) Pella accepts reality and turns herself into the twin authority of her pursuers, the Yakuza and Porno Swede crime families, but not without a contingency plan, a way out of it all, one that will forever change the very nature of the big city, "The Supermarket" and keep her new friends safe. Not too shabby for a 16-year-old convenience store clerkette from the suburbs. Wood (DMZ) and Donaldson (Doomed) conclude their tale in an explosive way! FC • 32 pages • $3.99 MONSTER HOUSE Joshua Dysart (w), Simeon Wilkins (a) A companion to the all-ages film, Monster House follows the lives of BONES AND SKULL, a two-man heavy metal outfit with questionable talent on the road to nowhere fast. When a fight over the future of the band tears the two friends apart, Bones finds himself, inexplicably, in front of old man Nebbercracker's Monster House. There, Bones must confront a wrathful home, childhood memories and his dejected girlfriend if he plans on saving his friendship… and his life. Also features “Final Roll,” a bonus back-up story with art and script provided by Simeon Wilkins. FC • 56 pages • $7.99 COBB #2 Beau Smith (w), Eduardo Barreto (a & c) NOTE TO READERS AND RETAILERS FROM BEAU SMITH: Cobb #2 is jacked-up, jaw-busting, bone-breaking, non-stop action—PERIOD! Cobb #2 grabs you by the throat on page one, beats you senseless throughout the book, and doesn’t let you go until the last page when it tosses your broken body down a flight of stairs. The head of the Russian Mafia has sent his best men to retrieve his former girlfriend who has turned informant. What they didn’t count on is that she is now under the protection of Cobb. Crime better find religion and pray they can get past Cobb. B&W • 32 pages • $3.99 CHICANOS #8 Carlos Trillo (w), Eduardo Risso (a) When it comes to luck, Mexican-born detective A.Y. Jalisco has a lot of it… all bad. Then Mel, a handsome and mysterious stranger, appears out of the blue and sweeps her off her feet. But the ugly realities of her professional life intrude when she must rescue a client from armed thugs… and lose her new love in the process. Carlos Trillo’s spellbinding tale continues, with art and cover provided by comics star Eduardo Risso (100 Bullets). B&W • 32 pages • $3.99 STARS OF THE MONTH CSI: NY – BLOODY MURDER TPB TPB • $19.99 • FC 120 pages NIGHT MARY TPB TPB • $19.99 • FC • 120 pages IMPERIUM COMICS PIERCE #1 by James Dracoules, Mark Layne, & Brandon Novet Everyone wants the man called Pierce: the cops, the mob, mysterious men in black, even an ancient order of monks. All for various reasons, but most for the same result — they want him dead. And someone succeeds. Now, armed with mysterious powers he doesn't understand, Pierce sets out to avenge his own murder! 24pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 KENZER & COMPANY KNIGHTS OF THE DINNER TABLE #116 Knights of the Dinner Table is the longest running comic on the subject of games ever! Though B.A., Brian, Bob, Dave and Sara may play different characters in different games, their personalities always shine through. KoDT also features d20, HackMaster, and other articles for gamers from a gamer’s perspective. A hilarious and hysterical slice of (fantasy) life in strips, features, and a celebration of the gaming culture. 80pgs, B&W SRP: $4.99 KNOPF PUBLISHING CANCER VIXEN by Marisa Acocella Marchetto What happens when a shoe-crazy, lipstick-obsessed, pasta-slurping, fashion-fanatic, madly-in-love, about-to-get married, big-city-girl cartoonist with a fabulous life finds a lump in her breast? That's the question that sets this funny, powerful, and poignant graphic memoir in motion. In vivid color and with a taboo-breaking sense of humor, Marisa Marchetto tells the story of her 11-month, ultimately triumphant bout with breast cancer — from diagnosis to cure, and every challenging step in between. (C: 0-1-2) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops. HC, 192pgs, FC SRP: $22.00 LA PASTEQUE MORLAC GN by Leif Tande A truly bizzare book, Morlac is probably the craziest project ever published by La Pastèque. This silent graphic novel which works under Oubapo laws is a multi-layered tale, which multiply under the influences of the main character and his decisions. The reader is then confronted with not only one single story to follow, but multiple stories that cross paths. Morlac is an exceptionally creative book with masterful use of deconstructed narrative. (C: 0-1-2) 8x11, 152pgs, FC SRP: $20.95 LINSNER.COM DAWN: "DOORWAY" DIGITAL SIGNED PRINT The goddess Dawn peers out coyly, in this stunning image, painted by Joseph Michael Linsner. Standing before an ornate doorway background, Dawn’s pose here is sexy and mischievous, And her deeper red hair contrasts well against the brighter green highlights in the stonework detail. Signed by the artist, all 11” x 17” digital prints from Linsner.com come shipped in an acid-free archival plastic sleeve. (C: 0-1-2) Print, 11x17, FC SRP: $25.00 DAWN: "INDIGO SKULLS" DIGITAL SIGNED PRINT This fan-favorite sizzling hot Dawn art is now available in huge 11” x 17” format, in an open-edition, high-quality print by Linsner.com. Dawn is definitely in her goth incarnation here, with pale, pearly skin, scarlet hair & basic B & W, sexy corset outfit. Classic good-girl art with a goddess-like twist. Like all digital prints from Linsner.com, “Indigo Skulls” will ship to you in a sturdy clear acrylic sleeve, and each print is signed by the artist. (C: 0-1-2) Print, 11x17, FC SRP: $25.00 DAWN: "RED ARMOR" DIGITAL SIGNED PRINT This open edition digital print features classic Cry For Dawn art from “back in the day.” Joseph Michael Linsner’s Goddess figure, Dawn, stands in a warrior queen pose here, with her red leather armor displaying Linsner’s reknowned attention to detail. Printed in luscious full color. Like all prints from Linsner.com, this 11” x 17” print will arrive to you housed in a sturdy clear protective sleeve and signed by Linsner. (C: 0-1-2) Print, 11x17, FC SRP: $25.00 MARKOSIA BRODIE'S LAW #7 by David Bircham & Daley Seem Now, that Jack Brodie has finally found his missing son, time is of the essence. He needs to get back to his hideout in time to get out of the body of Harry Wade. A worried Tomokai has set out to look for him. Meanwhile there is an unexpected visitor who is hell bent on revenge. Is this climax for Brodie or is it a whole new beginning? 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.50 BROTHERS: THE FALL OF LUCIFER #4 by Wendy Alec, Tony Lee, Sam Hart, & Arthur Fujita The adaptation of Wendy Alec’s critically acclaimed best-selling novel of the same name continues to captivate audiences worldwide. As the Angels swear allegiance to Man, Lucifer rebels — and is cast from Heaven. But can he corrupt Man and his consort, Eve in the Garden of Eden — and make them his forever? 36pgs, FC (4 of 10) SRP: $3.50 DARK MISTS #4 by Annika Eade & Lee Gardet The stunning conclusion to Dark Mists! Makoto has confronted Kimi about her government activity and informs her that all this time she was being blackmailed by the Yakuza. Kimi is shocked and appalled at what she has become but not as shocked as Makoto when she decides the only way to correct her actions is to commit a final murder. MATURE THEMES RES. from Previews Vol. XV #6 (JUN052760) 36pgs, FC (4 of 4) SRP: $3.50 CARNIVAL OF SOULS VOLUME 1 TP by Jazan Wild, Stephan Petrucha, Kevin Conrad, & Carlito Jazan Wild’s Carnival of Souls has been a major indie hit worldwide — and now, for all those who missed out on the first three issues and the 13-track rock CD, produced by Grammy award-winning producer, Bob Kulick (KISS/Meatloaf) — you can now get them both in one great package! (w/ CD), SC, 7x10, 80pgs, FC SRP: $17.00 THE LEXIAN CHRONICLES: FULL CIRCLE #9 by Harry Gallan, Chris Bunting, Inaki Miranda, & Eva de la Cruz The gruesome death of a Phoenix warrior whilst on a “friendly” visit to the gigantic fortress of the Leopard tribe confirms Koss’ fears for the future. The fragile peace is soon shattered as Reena challenges her betrothed in defence of a friend, which leads to a critical moment in the relationship between the two tribes. 36pgs, FC (9 of 14) SRP: $3.50 THE LEXIAN CHRONICLES: FULL CIRCLE NOVEL (NEW PRINTING) — SIGNED EDITION by Harry Gallan With over 12,000 words added, the revised edition of Harry Gallan’s best-selling fantasy novel has been talked about the world over. Markosia is pleased to offer a signed version of this revised first printing, limited to initial orders through Previews. (C: 0-1-0) MMPB, 300pgs SRP: $20.00 SCATTERBRAIN #4 by Brendan Duneen & Szymon Kudranski The first story arc comes to its earth-shattering conclusion as Jack finally comes face to face with the new Scatterbrain! Meanwhile, both the Shroud and his protégé, the Skeleton, converge on the scene, with Jack’s wife not far behind. And when all is said and done, two of the main characters will lose their lives during the climactic battle! RES. from Previews Vol. XV #7 (JUL052626) 36pgs, FC SRP: $3.50 SHADOWMANCER #9 by GP Taylor, Stephen Segovia, & Eva de la Cruz As the end of the world looms, Thomas, Kate and Raphah are assisted by Lord Finnesterre — but is he as honest as he says? What is his connection to Demurral? And what is the Dark Ritual taking place on his grounds? Ships with 2 covers in equal ratio. 36pgs, FC (9 of 10) SRP: $3.50 PROJECT EON #1 by Brett Thompson, Freddie E. Williams III, Jeremy Colwell, & Joe Pekar This 48-page double-sized first issue tells the story of a young hero, Cameron Williams, as he is thrust into the world of secret societies and super spy wars. While trying to juggle college, a blossoming relationship with his childhood dream-girl, and keeping his parents out of harm's way, Cameron realizes that his life will never be the same again. But is the change for the better, or worse? RES. from Previews Vol. XV #9 (SEP053092) due to rescheduling. 48pgs, FC (1 of 2) SRP: $4.95 SMOKE AND MIRROR VOLUME 1: TIME & TIME AGAIN TP by Chuck Satterlee, Claude St. Aubin, Shawn MeGwan, & Tim Kane Collecting the first six installments of the wildly popular series, Markosia presents Smoke & Mirror Volume 1: Time & Time Again. Featuring the previously published first and second issues along with issues #3-6, and tons of extras and sketches. Featuring two covers shipped in equal numbers. The first is by acclaimed artist, Phil Hester while the second is by amazing artist/animator David Riske (Earth X). RES. from Previews Vol. XVI #1 (JAN063249) due to rescheduling. SC, 7x10, 186pgs, FC SRP: $18.99 STARSHIP TROOPERS #4 by Tony Lee, Sam Hart, Rod Reis, & Kieran Oats As the planet falls apart around them and the bugs invade their only safe haven, Tamari's Tigers face the very chilling fact that they may not survive — while Tanner makes a shocking discovery. This issue features a 6-page first-look preview of the forthcoming second series with art by hot newcomer Mike Bowden. HART CVR A—36pgs, FC (4 of 4) SRP: $3.50 SUTHERNS CVR B—36pgs, FC SRP: $3.50 BOWDEN CVR C—36pgs, FC SRP: $3.50 TWILIGHT MEN #1 by George T. Singley, Jim Mitchel, E.J. Su, & Tim Kane 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? 48pgs, FC SRP: $4.95 MELODY NADIA SHICKLEY IN THE HANDS OF BOYS #1 by Melody Nadia Shickley & Janet Tanirala Anna Covello is a high school drama teacher whose best friend is an American correspondent in Bosnia, who gets killed in Sarajevo. Anna is shocked to find out that all of her friend's fortune is left to her, including her ten-year-old son, whom Anna never knew about. MATURE THEMES 42pgs, B&W (1 of 2) SRP: $10.00 MIRAGE STUDIOS TALES OF LEONARDO: BLIND SIGHT #1 by Jim Lawson This all-new 4-issue mini-series picks up immediately after the events of the Tales of the TMNT #5! Blinded and depressed, Leonardo seeks to take a break on the rooftops of New York. But an unfortunate misstep leads to a tragic series of events that culminate in a face-off between the Turtles and the New York City Police Department! This one’s not to be missed! 32pgs, B&W (1 of 4) SRP: $3.25 TALES OF THE TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES #24 by Murphy & Hawthorne “ROCK OF AGES” — Construction workers digging deep in the bedrock beneath New York awaken two long-buried robots! But when both the NYPD and the National Guard fail to stop the robots’ rampage, it’s left to Raphael and Michelangelo to try to save the city! Art by Mike (Hysteria, Umbra, The Ballad of Sleeping Beauty) Hawthorne! Plus, a bonus pin-up by Greg Titus! 32pgs, B&W SRP: $3.25 TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES #28 by Peter Laird, Jim Lawson, & Eric Talbot Mysterious disappearances and deadly reappearances... and Michelangelo makes new friends! 24pgs, B&W SRP: $2.95 MOONSTONE BUCKAROO BANZAI #2 by Mac Rauch, Stephen Thompson, Keith Williams, & Dennis Calero “RETURN OF THE SCREW” Part 2 — Part two continues as Banzai, along with his Hong Kong Cavaliers, protects our way of life as we know it! Meanwhile they must contend with: remembering where they parked the Jet Car, a huge electro-magnetic pulse, the Widow’s buttocks, Lectroids, a misplaced syringe, and the World Crime League! Also available is a special edition cover by acclaimed artist, Dave Dorman! REGULAR—32pgs, FC (2 of 3) SRP: $3.50 DORMAN SP ED—32pgs, FC SRP: $4.50 WEREWOLVES: CALL OF THE WILD #2 by Mike Oliveri & Joe Bucco Werewolves, corrupt cops, and revenge equals a volatile mix! Cole investigates the scene of a murder and discovers there's more at work in Sunset than he first imagined. Marcus keeps a close eye on Cole, and he will do anything to protect his own secrets. Even commit murder. Join Stoker Award-winning writer Mike Oliveri and The Phantom’s Joe Bucco for this howling thriller! MATURE THEMES 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.50 STAR OF THE MONTH THE PHANTOM: GRAHAM NOLAN SUNDAY VOLUME 2 TP by Graham Nolan & Various This trade collects for the first time the Graham Nolan Sunday Phantom comics strips. This volume collects five complete stories and sports a new cover by Nolan. (SEP053022) SC, 6x10, 152pgs, FC SRP: $16.95 ********************************************************************** THE PHANTOM: LAW OF THE JUNGLE GN by Joe Gentile & Paul Guinan Every society has its laws: some written, some unwritten-for some are forbidden to be even spoken aloud. These are the laws that get passed on from one generation to the next. The penalty for breaking these laws is often swift and uncompromising. Combine the lack of this knowledge with the unhinged mind of a deadly assassin who is calling out the Phantom, and you get nothing but fire. Bang the drum for Paul Guinan’s (Chronos) painted art, which has an eerie cinematic quality that ignites a wanton rhthym into the night of the Bangalla jungle. SC, 7x10, 72pgs, FC SRP: $11.99 MR. COMICS OFFERED AGAIN O/A REVOLUTION ON THE PLANET OF THE APES #2 by Ty Templeton, Joe O”Brien, Salgood Sam, Gabriel Morrisette, & Bernie Mireault As the embattled American President struggles to stop Caesar’s simian revolution from spreading across the country, Nora and Chris head to San Diego to discover the truth behind this ape uprising — why are apes everywhere getting smarter? 32pgs, FC (2 of 6) SRP: $3.98 NARWAIN PUBLISHING ALBERT #3 by Luca Tiraboschi, Noé, & Way Robinson Albert meets Albert in a mind-bending paradox in which our time-tripping hero butts heads with his younger self. This doppelgangers face-off causes a mysterious explosion of mystical energies. Meanwhile, back in the future, our present, Albert's caretaker, Ms. Foster, stumbles on the secret laboratory, "E=mc2", and ventures inside where a dark figure awaits... The Keeper! 32pgs, B&W (3 of 4) SRP: $2.99 BLUFF #3 by Giovanni Masi & Yoshiko Watanabe The behavior of the Porter family has Bluff scratching his head, and not just because his buddy Flea is on it. Bluff hacks into bank records and learns that the Porters are eating through their lotto winnings faster than he goes through a box of Milkbones. Mom is neglecting everyone in favor of her charity dinners. Dad has poker fever and is sliding into debt with the mafia. And the kids, Derek and Cindy in their pursuit of fortune and glory are heading for disaster! What are a dog and his tenacious flea to do? Rescue their family, of course! 32pgs, FC (3 of 3) SRP: $3.49 APOCALYPSE PLAN #1 by Rafael Nieves & Aaron Kuder Morning at the Grace Corporation; Mr. Lamb, the President of Grace, has received a mysterious package from the home office. Inside the package are four nondescript, numbered envelopes. With trembling hands, Lamb opens the first envelope, the contents of which could spell doom for everyone involved… MATURE THEMES 32pgs, B&W (1 of 3) SRP: $3.49 MISERERE #2 by El Torres, Antonio Vázquez, JC Cruz, & Fran Gamboa Castilia, the year is 1367, a convulsed kingdom in a civil war between King Pedro I “The Cruel” and his brother Enrique of Trastamara. As an epilogue of the Hundred Years War, English and French princes are supporting the two factions. But, with the help of his counselor and wizard Simeon Levi, Pedro I has imprisoned a kid; a child with no-name. The child escapes, and a hunt for the fugitive begins. But suddenly, a mysterious character appears. 32pgs, FC (2 of 3) SRP: $3.49 NBM BONEYARD #22 by Richard Moore When Nessie and Ralph crash the Illuminary's Ball, Paris isn't even mad. He's got a drugged, delirious, life-of-the-party on his hands, and he'll take all the help he can get. Meanwhile, Glump's Giant Killer Robot malfunctions just a tad. 24pgs, B&W SRP: $2.95 LUCIFER'S GARDEN OF VERSES VOLUME 4: THE DEVIL & MILES DAVIS HC by Lance Tooks Amo is a hardened journalist who smokes and drinks too much, though not nearly enough for her own taste. Assigned to profile the late jazz legend Miles Davis, she finds herself at a creative impasse. How does one approach such an 'overly-written-about' artist from a fresh angle, and what's her opinion worth anyway in a world so fast unraveling? At her wit's end, she stumbles into the mysterious "Smokeasy," the only bar in Manhattan where adults are allowed to behave as such; and it is that misty room that Amo falls under the spell of a ghostly bartender. HC, 6x9, 80pgs, B&W SRP: $15.95 LUCIFER'S GARDEN OF VERSES HC THREE-PACK Now you can get the three previous volumes in the Lucifer's Garden of Verses graphic novel series — Devil on Fever Street, Darlin' Niki, The Student — at 20% off the suggested retail price! Pack (x3), HC, 6x9, 240pgs, B&W SRP: $39.95 THE SILK ROAD TO RUIN HC by Ted Rall Part graphic novel travelog, part tongue-in-cheek travel guide, here are the adventures of caustic cartoonist Rall in the wild and wooly central Asian countries; a powder keg sitting on tomorrow's oil. Combining articles with comics chapters, this volume relates his experiences re-tracing the old legendary Silk Road starting with the sublime history of China and ending in the absurdity of the petty dictatorships of the “The Stans” where Rall had the temerity — or was it blustery stupidity? — to go back, including once with a group of listeners to his radio show, on a dare. It’s exotic adventure, satire and a fun way to find out more about a part of the world that looms in importance with its immense reserves of oil. HC, 6x9, 272pgs, B&W SRP: $22.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A GENERALISSIMO EL BUSHO SC by Ted Rall In time for the election campaign, Rall compiles his most scathing cartoons and commentary aimed at what he portrays as our first non-elected president, one of the most hawkish and mean-spiritedly incompetent in U.S. history. MATURE THEMES SC, 9x6, 208pgs, B&W SRP: $13.95 O/A TO AFGHANISTAN AND BACK SC by Ted Rall First paperback edition! When U.S. bombs started raining on the Taliban, Rall jumped on a plane straight to the war zone to get the real story for himself. He provides a decidedly different take on this gritty war. Updated with a new chapter! SC, 9x6, 112pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 STAR OF THE MONTH SHORT STROKES VOLUME 1 GN SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 7x10, 64pgs, PC SRP: $11.95 ********************************************************************** SHORT STROKES VOLUME 2 GN SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 7.5x11, 64pgs, B&W SRP: $10.95 NEW DIMENSION COMICS BACKSTREET BOYS: BACKSTREET PROJECT #1 COLLECTOR'S EDITION by Stan Lee The Backstreet Boys: Backstreet Project #1 Collector's Edition was sold exclusively at Backstreet Boys concerts for $20... until now! Each copy also comes with a non-attached poster of the cover. Quantities are limited. Allocations may occur. (C: 0-1-2) 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.95 TRANSFORMERS: BEAST WARS #1 — NEW DIMENSION EXCLUSIVE COVER Limited to 1,000 copies! This exclusive cover featurea a tribute to New Teen Titans #1 by series artist, Don Figueroa and will feature an eclusive space for sketches! (C: 0-1-2) 32pgs, FC SRP: $9.99 NEW ENGLAND COMICS OFFERED AGAIN O/A THE TICK: NAKED CITY COLOR TP (2ND PRINTING) by Ben Edlund This full-color trade paperback, reprints the first six issues of Ben Edlund's classic run on The Tick! Introducing classic characters The Tick, Arthur, The City, Ninjas, Oedipus, Caped Wonder, Paul the Samurai, The Red Scare, Running Guym and many morem, this awesome tome also features infamous personages in the Tick mythology!SRP: $7.99 ONI PRESS INC. LOCAL #7 by Brian Wood & Ryan Kelly Nicky McKeenan, age 16, annoyance to his parents and a major blight on the suburban Tempe, AZ neighborhood he reluctantly calls home. At his best, he's a sullen teenager who likes to bully. And at his worst, he's a budding sociopath well skilled in the art of property damage. Regular postcards from a half-sister he's never met keep him from going too far over the edge, but will that be enough to save Nicky when it matters the most? MATURE THEMES 32pgs, B&W (7 of 12) SRP: $2.99 LOCAL #1 (2ND PRINTING) by Brian Wood & Ryan Kelly 2nd Printing now available! A brand new 12-issue series from the co-creator of the critically acclaimed Demo! We all come from somewhere, and whether it’s the big city or a small town, it’s part of what makes us who we are. Each self-contained single issue of Local sees everyday people faced with life-changing choices that will affect not only themselves, but their friends, family, and the community they live in as well. Issue #1 introduces us to Portland, Oregon resident Megan McKeenan as she finds herself in sticky situation she needs to get out of, fast. In that crucial split-second, Megan lives out the possible repercussions of her choice. MATURE THEMES 32pgs, B&W (1 of 12) SRP: $2.99 LEADING MAN #1 by B. Clay Moore & Jeremy Haun There’s more to the world’s hottest actor than sexy starlets, tabloid gossip, and primo parts, because Nick Walker isn’t just a Hollywood hunk, he’s also the world's greatest super spy! When a routine investigation off the coast of France turns up a terrorist training facility, Nick Walker must juggle espionage and screen time in the first installment of this sexy, action-packed, full-color mini-series! MATURE THEMES 24pgs, FC (1 of 5) SRP: $3.50 LOVE THE WAY YOU LOVE #1 by Jamie S. Rich & Marc Ellerby Tristan has two things to his name — a band and a broken heart. Like A Dog is a band on the verge of blowing up and with Tristan finally back from an overseas trip, they think tonight’s gig might just light that fuse! But when Tristan spots his dream girl in the crowd, will she fix his lack of love or send his band’s career down in flames? MATURE THEMES SC, 6x9, 64pgs, B&W SRP: $5.95 MY INNER BIMBO #3 by Sam Kieth & Josh Hagler Sam Kieth’s new five-issue mature readers mini-series continues! There are two sides to every coin, every story, and every person. No matter how hard you try to hide that second face away, you can never get rid of it. That’s what one man is about to learn when his under-developed feminine side materializes into a very real bubble gum-chewing bimbo and turns his world upside down! MATURE THEMES 32pgs, B&W (3 of 5) SRP: $2.99 WET MOON VOLUME 2: UNSEEN FEET GN by Ross Campbell Ross Campbell returns to the dark and crusty streets of Savannah in this new volume of stories. Chloe and her friends continue to find themselves trapped in the webs of relationships and social scenes that gather in the hidden corners of this strange little college town. But are they really trapped in this clique or is it exactly where they wanted to be? SC, 176pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95 STARS OF THE MONTH WET MOON VOLUME 1: WANDERING COMPANIONLESS GN by Ross Campbell As Cleo heads off for art school, she's haunted by her melancholic past. Worse, an unseen social assailant is spreading slander about her. But Cleo is otherwise occupied by her two roommates and the unsolved mystery of their room's last occupant. A book about goths, friendship, sex, betrayal, gossip, murder, and guilt! (OCT042880) MATURE THEMES SC, 176pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95 LOST AT SEA (NEW EDITION) 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? (DEC042753) MATURE THEMES SC, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $11.95 ********************************************************************** NORTHWEST PASSAGE #2 by Scott Chantler After Fort Newcastle is captured by Montglave and his mercenaries, Charles Lord and his rag-tag band of survivors must flee into the wilderness. Challenged by the hostility of the rugged north and by their pursuing enemy, their only hope is to unite the frontiersman against the French in this pulse-pounding adventure. MATURE THEMES SC, 88pgs, B&W SRP: $8.95 STARS OF THE MONTH I WAS SOMEONE DEAD NOVELLA by Jamie S. Rich & Andi Watson Hieronymous Zoo is a man no longer plagued by pain. He lives a life many dream about. His home is a serene island and his only companion is a loyal pooch. There's only one catch for this perfect existence: Horrible nightmares haunt his sleeping hours, and the only place he can find solace is on the beach — a small price to pay, or at least until a monster arises from the sea. But is the monster real or just another creation of his mind? (MAR053075) 136pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 BLUE MONDAY VOLUME 1: THE KIDS ARE ALRIGHT TP by Chynna Clugston-Major Relive the adventures of Bleu, Clover, and the gang as they go from prank war to karaoke to the concert of all concerts — the pinnacle of Bleu’s adolescent hero worship, Adam Ant. In addition to the first mini-series, this expanded collection contains the hard-to-find short stories from various indie anthologies. (STAR19682) MATURE THEMES SC, 5x7, 136pgs, B&W SRP: $10.95 ********************************************************************** SCOTT PILGRIM VOLUME 1: SCOTT PILGRIM'S PRECIOUS LITTLE LIFE GN by Bryan Lee O'Malley Scott Pilgrim's life is totally sweet. He's 23-years-old, in a rock band, "between jobs," and dating a cute high school girl. Everything's fantastic — until a seriously mind-blowing, dangerously fashionable, rollerblading delivery girl named Ramona Flowers starts cruising through his dreams and sailing by him at parties. Will Scott's awesome life get turned upside-down? Will he have to face Ramona's seven evil ex-boyfriends in battle? (MAY042851) MATURE THEMES SC, 6x8, 168pgs, B&W SRP: $11.95 PANTHEON BOOKS EPILEPTIC VOLUME 1 TP — PANTHEON EDITION by David B David B. has created a masterpiece in Epileptic, his emotionally resonant autobiography about growing up with an epileptic brother. An honest and horrifying portrait of the disease and of the pain and fear it sowed, Epileptic is also a moving depiction of one family's intricate history. (C: 0-1-2) SC, 6x9, 368pgs, B&W SRP: $17.95 EMBROIDERIES SC by Marjane Satrapi From the best-selling author of Persepolis comes this gloriously entertaining and enlightening look into the sex lives of Iranian women. Embroideries gathers together Marjane’s tough-talking grandmother, stoic mother, glamorous and eccentric aunt and their friends and neighbors for an afternoon of tea drinking and talking. Naturally, the subject turns to love, sex and the vagaries of men. These vibrant women share their secrets, their regrets and their often outrageous stories about, among other things, how to fake one’s virginity, how to escape an arranged marriage, how to enjoy the miracles of plastic surgery and how to delight in being a mistress. By turns revealing and hilarious, these are stories about the lengths to which some women will go to find a man, keep a man or, most importantly, keep up appearances. (C: 0-1-2) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops. SC, 5x7, 144pgs, B&W SRP: $10.95 PAPERCUTZ HARDY BOYS VOLUME 6: HYDE & SHREIK by Scott Lobdell & Sidney Lima When a visiting dignitary’s daughter is scheduled to attend a party at a horror-themed restaurant in New York City, ATAC agents Joe and Frank Hardy are enlisted as undercover protection! But in a building where anything can happen — where the walls literally have ears — can the Hardy Boys find and stop the assassin before it is too late? GN—SC, 5x7, 96pgs, FC SRP: $7.95 HC—HC, 96pgs, FC SRP: $12.95 NANCY DREW VOLUME 6: MR. CHEETERS IS MISSING by Stephan Petrucha & Sho Murase When the eccentric Blanche Porter reports that her beloved Mr. Cheeters has vanished, it isn’t your standard missing persons case. As Nancy Drew soon discovers, Mr. Cheeters, is a pet chimp. Or is he? Based on a preliminary investigation and information obtained from Blanche’s brother, Lawrence, the River Heights police dismiss the case as bogus — doubting that there ever was a Mr. Cheeters to begin with. But when Nancy Drew discovers there’s a missing diamond necklace as well — she’s on the case! Can Nancy, along with Bess and George, recover the great ape and the necklace, or has Blanche Porter made a monkey out of Nancy Drew? GN—SC, 96pgs, FC SRP: $7.95 HC—HC, 96pgs, FC SRP: $12.95 PAQUET OUT OF PICTURE TP by Various Ably proving that 11 creative heads are better than one, Out Of Picture is a collection of short illustrated stories, created by a team of artists from Blue Sky Studios who brought us Ice Age and Robots.Coming from professional backgrounds ranging from editorial illustration, children’s books, storyboards and animation, this book showcases their eclectic interpretations of the comic book form. These 11 renown authors, Greg Couch, Andrea Blasich, Vincent Nguyen, Daniel Lopez Munoz, Nash Dunnigan, Michael Knapp, Benoit le Pennec, Robert Mackenzie, David Gorden and Peter de Sève, are pleased to share some of their personal ideas outside of their film work with you. Foreword by Chris Wedge, director of Blue Sky Studios. (C: 0-1-2) SC, 9x12, 120pgs, FC SRP: $25.00 POISON PRESS STRUGGLERS GN by Tim Fish Three recent college graduates share an apartment together in St. Louis. Tighe, the confused boy, struggles to find himself. Tracey has boundless ambition, but can’t stay focused. Alison has no ambition at all, except a desire to live life on her own terms and without critics. The trio must quickly grow up as the mundane realities of finding jobs, romance and a decent social life press on them. MATURE THEMES SC, 6x9, 112pgs, B&W SRP: $10.00 PURE IMAGINATION PUBLISHING WILL EISNER: THE EDGE OF GENIUS VOLUME 1 TP by Will Eisner Best known for The Spirit, Eisner honed his craft in the comic book business during 1937-1940. Page by page, his genius unfolded with characters like Yarko, The Magician, The Black X, Doll Man, and numerous crime, and western stories. Included in this 160- page volume of early stories is a rare interview about the time when Eisner was on the edge of genius. (C: 0-1-2) SC, 8x11, 160pgs, B&W SRP: $25.00 RADIO COMIX FURRLOUGH #161 Furrlough — Your only monthly source for anthropomorphics! Fast-paced espionage in "Ace and Queenie" by Rusty Haller, plus the next chapter in the epic romantic fantasy by Christina Hanson, "Ebin and May". Also, fantasy adventure in "Dragon Quest" by Style Wager and Greg Older. Cover by Ursula Husted and Phil Morrissey. 32pgs, B&W SRP: $3.50 GIRLY VOLUME 1 TP Because you demanded it — Josh Lesnick's popular web comic strip is collected in handy graphic novel form! Girly follows the adventures of Otra and Winter, a romantic odd couple living in Cute-Town. When Otra isn't busy shooting people into space, she reluctantly acts as Winter's "sidekick" — completely against her will. Wacky comedy, tender romance and surreal oddness abound in this hilarious and off-beat strip! SC, 106pgs, B&W SRP: $11.95 GENUS #78 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL 32pgs, B&W SRP: $3.50 REBELLION 2000 A.D. # 1491 -1495 Britain's cult sci-fi action anthology title, 2000 A.D. features stories from some of the best writers and artists working today! A new series of popular fantasy pirate epic, "The Red Seas," starts this month from creators Ian Edginton (Scarlet Traces) and Steve Yeowell (Sebastian O) as Jack Dancer's crew lead a war against a dinosaur enemy! Meanwhile, star-warriors The V.C.s have to find a way to stop the Geek war or die trying, by Dan Abnett (Majestic) and Anthony Williams (The Unfunnies), and future lawman Judge Dredd faces terror in the Cursed Earth, written by Gordon Rennie. All this and much, much more! (C: 0-1-2) Magazine, 32pgs, PC SRP: $4.10 JUDGE DREDD MEGAZINE #247 More hard-edged tales from the mean streets of Mega-City One, now better value than ever before! Judge Dredd plunges into the murky world of international relations in "Regime Change," plus there's vampire action in Stalingrad in "Fiends of the Eastern Front" by David Bishop and Colin MacNeil, Asian supernatural heroics in Black Siddha by Pat Mills (Charley's War) and Simon Davis (Sinister Dexter), and another spooky story from the Big Meg's Black Museum. (C: 0-1-2) Magazine, 64pgs, PC SRP: $7.50 JUDGE DREDD: COMPLETE CASE FILES VOLUME 4 TP by Various All of future lawman Judge Dredd’s adventures in chronological order — complete and uncut! The fourth book in this very collectable series. (C: 0-1-2) SC, 336pgs, B&W SRP: $26.99 FIENDS OF THE EASTERN FRONT GN by Gerry Finley-Day & Carlos Ezquerra Autumn 1980, and workmen excavating West Berlin make a ghoulish discovery — the skeleton of a German soldier, holding a diary… but little do they know that the diary’s contents are far more terrifying! The diary belongs to Hans Schmitt, who joined the lines in 1941, posted to the Eastern Front. His first entries record a unit of Rumanian soldiers, experts in night-fighting… but it isn’t too long before Schmitt realizes the true nature of his “comrades” — blood-sucking vampires! And when the Rumanians change sides in the latTer stages of the war, Schmitt realizes that his own unit have become the targets of these fiends! (C: 0-1-2) NOTE: Not available in Germany. HC, 48pgs, B&W SRP: $19.99 RENAISSANCE PRESS AMELIA RULES!: SUPER SUMMER SPECIAL by Jimmy Gownley & Various Celebrate 5 years of your favorite spitfire! This giant-sized issue contains 5 hysterical new stories by Jimmy Gownley. And the celebration continues with a cover by Terry Moore and artwork and contributions from Harlan Ellison, Andy Runton, David Fury, Joe Staton, Batton Lash, Greg Evans, Mark Crilley, Jane Fisher, Todd Webb, Harold Buchholz, and more! If you haven’t sampled this Eisner-nominated sensation, now’s your chance! 48pgs, FC SRP: $4.95 REVOLUTION COMICS PARIAH #2 by Orlando Harding, David Miller, & Roderic Rodriguez The storyline moves forward as a naked and dazed Howard copes with being reborn into a world of sin while simultaneously having to scramble in order to elude the Oakland PD, which is on high-alert after receiving reports that a nude pervert is terrorizing the city. Unbeknownst to Howard, there is a strict code of conduct he is expected to follow upon his return to Earth (but he is unaware of this). Angel Howard will soon discover his Earthly actions, both good and bad, will affect not only him, but will ultimately influence the course of history and all mankind. 24pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 SAF COMICS OFFERED AGAIN O/A BOY VAMPIRE GNS by Carlos Trillo & Eduardo Risso A 5,000-year-old boy and his blind companion, Valderrama, learn to their horror that Ahmasi, whom the boy beheaded, has returned from the dead. Her thirst for vengeance is insatiable. Following their trail to Europe, and killing everyone that gets in her way, Ahmasi's evil seems grander than ever. (C: 0-1-2) MATURE THEMES VOLUME 3: DESTRUCTION—SC, 8x11, 86pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 VOLUME 4: RESOLUTION—SC, 8x11, 86pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 STAR OF THE MONTH MANHATTAN BEACH, 1957 GN by Yves H. & Hermann John Reed is bored with his life and his uneventful police career in a sleepy town in Missouri-until a girl is found dead in the nearby forest. The event triggers in John the suppressed memories of the summer of 1957, when he met Daisy and witnessed her tragedy. (STAR19095) (C: 0-1-2) MATURE THEMES HC, 8x11, 56pgs, FC SRP: $12.95 ********************************************************************** SALT PETER PRESS LUMP VOLUME 1 TP by Chris Wisnia Collecting the critically acclaimed film noir/mad scientist/tabloid horror mystery, enhanced with sketches and page layouts, interviews, a brand-new epilogue, and a four- page story not published in America. “Demented and highly enjoyable.”— Fourthrail.com... A “daffy valentine to pulp publications, gossip rags, and paranoia literature.”—Comicon.com. Cover by Damon Thompson. MATURE THEMES SC, 7x10, 160pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95 SEVEN SEAS ENTERTAINMENT LLC BOOGIEPOP RETURNS NOVEL by Kohei Kadono Witness the first appearance of the mysterious Towa Organization — a major player in the Boogiepop Phantom anime series — as Boogiepop finds himself hunted by the synthetic human known only as "Spooky E." Meanwhile, the deadly "Imaginator" is out to change the world one soul at a time. Boogiepop Returns — the mind-bending second novel in the award-winning Boogiepop series! (C: 0-1-2) SC, 5x7, 250pgs, PC SRP: $9.99 DESTINY'S HAND VOLUME 1 GN by Nunzio DeFilippis & Christina Weir, & Buckethead Destiny's Hand: a pirate ship that cannot be sunk, led by a dying Captain who will not give up. His final wish before he dies is to find the legendary Devil's Eye. And who does he appoint to lead his fearless crew in search of the lost treasure but Olivia Soldana, a brash 16-year-old girl who can outdo any man! By the writers of Amazing Agent Luna! (C: 0-1-2) SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $10.99 EARTHSONG VOLUME 1 GN by Lady Yates A young woman named Willow awakens to find herself on a mystical world with no memories of her previous life. She soon discovers that not only are the residents of this world fantastical creatures of ancient lore, but the planet itself is alive and conscious… and in grave danger! (C: 0-1-2) SC, 6x9, 150pgs, FC SRP: $14.99 SHANDA FANTASY ARTS KATMANDU by Carole Curtis, Sanny Folkesson, & George Chastain Acting chief Liska faces the greatest challenge of her life as she takes her tribe to a new land. Forced by circumstances to abandon their normal campsite, Liska and her Native American cats relocate to the deep woods, where Liska battles The Forest Witch, a foe unlike any other she has ever faced! Guest artist Sanny Folkesson makes his Katmandu debut on a Carole Curtis script, while the cover is by noted furry pulp artist George Chastain. Plus, lots more looks at your favorite adventuresome felines! MATURE THEMES 40pgs, B&W SRP: $4.99 SILENT DEVIL PRODUCTIONS THE DEVIL'S PANTIES #5 by Jennie Breeden Join Jen as she gives into that irksome angel girl and tries to eat healthy, only to discover that dieting really is the Devil’s game! If she thought dieting was rough, just wait until Jen tries to take on buying a house! Can she survive the nightmare of house hunting? Which house will she decide on? And most importantly, will the Realtor ever be the same after this experience? Issue five promises to reveal the answers to these important questions. 48pgs, B&W SRP: $4.95 THE FURIOUS FIST OF THE DRUNKEN MONKEY #1: ORIGIN OF SPECIES by Rich Stahnke The Drunken Monkey returns in an all-new mini series! Chip, accompanied by his toad buddy Al, is about to find himself in one of his most difficult battles as he uncovers unknown truths about everyone close to him and secrets from his own past. But before that, he must defeat the pouch wearing, big gun toting nemesis known as Deathblud! 24pgs, FC (1 of 3) SRP: $2.95 IN MY LIFETIME #1 by Tony Fleecs Tony Fleecs' manhood is on the line. His debut comic explains why girlfriends are barred from comic stores and how cancer improved his sex life. Warren Ellis, creator of Planetary, Transmetropolitan, and The Authority, calls it "Brave, brilliantly observed comedy," and "the first autobiographical comic in years that hasn't made me want to punch the author in the stomach." MATURE THEMES 28pgs, B&W SRP: $2.95 THE LAST SIN OF MARK GRIMM #2 by M. Sean McManus & Chris Moreno Hands covered with blood, Mark Grimm is tortured by the murder of his Wife. Now Grimm hunts for her killer the only way he knows; fully loaded with lead, liquor, and savage hatred. Before he can uncover the truth, Grimm must conquer a shadowy figure from his own tangled past... 24pgs, B&W (2 of 4) SRP: $2.95 SIRIUS ENTERTAINMENT POISON ELVES VENTURES VOLUME 1: HYENA TP by Drew Hayes, Keith Davidsen, Scott Lewis, et. al In Poison Elves, she is the deadliest woman in all of Amrahly’nn, and the only woman ever to tame the rogue elf, Lusiphur. She’s Hyena, the seductive sorceress with power enough to raze the planet, and she’s appearing in her very own Trade Paperback! This collection features rare Hyena stories and art by Drew Hayes, including his first new cover in almost two years! Also included is the original 4-issue Hyena mini-series by the team that brings you Poison Elves: Dominion, Keith Davidsen and Scott Lewis. A special pin-up selection of un-published Scott Lewis work rounds out this exciting new package! PLUS: a new introduction by Drew Hayes! MATURE THEMES SC, 128pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95 POISON ELVES: HYENA LIMITED PRINTS—HAYES-SIGNED by Drew Hayes We said that Drew Hayes is alive and here’s the proof! This is Drew’s first new work in almost two years! When Drew agreed to create the cover to the new Hyena Trade Paperback, he stretched his fingers a bit with this one-off image of the toughest gal Lusiphur has ever known. Printed on heavy bond paper, each print is individually shrink- wrapped on board, ready for display. Available in both b&w and full-color versions, both signed-and-numbered by Drew Hayes. B&W version limited to initial orders received, Color version limited to 200! (C: 0-1-3) B&W/SIGNED—Print, 8x11, B&W SRP: $9.95 COLOR/SIGNED—Print 11x17, 11x17, FC SRP: $19.95 POISON ELVES: DOMINION #6 by Keith Davidsen & Scott Lewis Insanity spreads throughout the Elvin Kingdom! With the High Council seemingly gone mad, arch-fiend Korteze has been freed from prison. Meanwhile, Jace finds himself haunted by his past, as the ghosts of slaughtered innocents march to war through his own homeland. How does one defeat the living dead? Especially when they are really pissed- off! MATURE THEMES 24pgs, B&W SRP: $3.50 POISON ELVES: LOST TALES #5 by Aaron Bordner In Aaron Bordner’s latest lost adventure from the world of Amrahly’nn, Lusiphur’s gal- pal Clea is a sword-for-hire. When a frightened village commissions her to save their children from the vile witch, Baba Yaga, Clea has no idea what she’s up against! The more children Baba Yaga devours, the more powerful she becomes! You’ll like this one. It’s cool. 24pgs, B&W SRP: $2.95 STAR OF THE MONTH POISON ELVES: PARINTACHIN TP by Drew Hayes & The Fillbäch Brothers Collecting the Parintachin mini-series from 2001. For many years, the devilish jester, Parintachin, has lingered deep inside the mind of Lusiphur. Now the heroic imp finally breaks out! When a traveling freakshow rolls into town, Luse and his partner, Jace, fall victim to the machinations of its sinister ringmaster! MATURE THEMES SC, 7x10, 96pgs, B&W SRP: $8.95 ********************************************************************** POISON ELVES: LUSIPHUR & LIRILITH TP by Drew Hayes & Jason Alexander Reprints the entire Lusiphur & Lirilith mini-series. This pivotal "Year One" event in the life of Amrahly'nn's most notorious elf assassin stands as one of the best stories of Drew Hayes' career. In Lusiphur & Lirilith, you will witness Lusiphur's first romance as well as Lusiphur's first kill - the two events that arguably defined Lusiphur's character and made him the elf he is today. (STAR15660) MATURE THEMES SC, 7x10, 96pgs, B&W SRP: $11.95 STAR OF THE MONTH THE 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. (DEC053184) MATURE THEMES SC, 7x10, 144pgs, B&W SRP: $19.95 ********************************************************************** 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, 7x10, 168pgs, B&W SRP: $23.00 STERLING PUBLISHING STAR OF THE MONTH ASTERIX AND THE FALLING SKY HC by René Goscinny & Albert Uderzo The first new Asterix album in four years! The Gauls have only one fear: that the sky may fall on their heads tomorrow. But tomorrow never comes, says Chief Vitalstatistix. Or does it? It looks as if it's come at last for Asterix, Obelix and the other villagers. And some surprising new characters fall along with the sky. Our friends soon find themselves in the middle of a space race... (AUG053476) HC, 8.5x11, FC SRP: $12.95 ********************************************************************** STICKMAN GRAPHICS STONEHAVEN VOLUME 2: SUBTERRANEAN HEARTS GN by Kevin Tinsley The second volume of the Stonehaven saga revolves around Nheserteri Solistara Rieca, a magic student in desperate need of a summer job, who has gained employment with Dwarkin Exterminators. Meanwhile, a private detective named Victor Jardine has discoved that a young boy may hold a vital key to a series of mysterious abductions in and around the subways and sewers of Stonehaven. Unfortunately, he has to prevent Meili Mau from killing the boy first! Soon everyone will learn that both destiny and danger lurk beneath the streets of the city as this battle of will, endurance, and magic brings about a disastrous climax that will have life-long repercussions for all who survive. Available in Softcover and Hardcover editions. (C: 0-1-0) MATURE THEMES SOFTCOVER—SC, 7x10, 240pgs, PC SRP: $19.95 HARDCOVER—7x10, 240pgs, PC SRP: $38.95 SUMM PUBLICATIONS CATCHING LUCIFER'S LUNCH #1 by T.J. May & Jason May Betrayal, and a twist of fate, send Higgins Lark on a quest through Hell. Will he bring back the loved one he lost? Or, will they both be caught for Lucifer’s Lunch? MATURE THEMES SC, 7x10, 56pgs, B&W SRP: $5.99 SUPERVERSE PRODUCTIONS ZOOM SUIT #3 by John Taddeo, Billy Dallas Patton, Jorge Palacios & Alitha Martinez, Covers by Patton & Sears Fans of comics like The Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe will enjoy this issue as we get a firsthand look at the power source of alien technology — Element 116! Break the code hidden in this issue to watch “How The Suit Works” online! Meanwhile at the NSA, Simon’s pursuit remains relentless. Simon breaks into the top secret compound, seizes the suit and sets his sights on both Myles and Zhan — the sole survivor of the Roswell crash! Without the Zoom Suit, what hope does Myles have against Bane? Do clothes really make the man? Covers by Billy D. Patton and Bart Sears. 40pgs, FC (3 of 4) SRP: $2.95 TITAN PUBLISHING THE REAL GHOSTBUSTERS VOLUME 3: WHICH WITCH IS WHICH? TP Collects stories from Marvel's Real Ghostbusters UK! This is the third in the series of fantastic Ghostbusters stories, bringing all the madcap fun of the animated series to the comics page! Featuring never-before-collected strips from the Real Ghostbusters UK weekly, and creators including Dan Abnett (Majestic) amd Anthony Williams (2000AD)! (C: 0-1-2) SC, 5x8, 96pgs, FC SRP: $8.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A THE REAL GHOSTBUSTERS VOLUME 1: A HARD DAY'S FRIGHT TP by Dan Abnett & Anthony Williams This is the first volume in the series collecting all of the the ghoulish, never-before- collected Real Ghostbusters strips in digest format! Featuring strips from the Marvel UK weekly comic based on the smash-hit animated series, and creators including Dan Abnett (Majestic) and Anthony Williams (2000 AD)! (C: 0-1-2) SC, 5x8, 96pgs, FC SRP: $8.95 WALLACE & GROMIT COMICS MAGAZINE #10 The loveable duo return once again with more brand-new, never-before-seen comic strip adventures! Not content with some grand adventures, we also bring you exciting features, puzzling puzzles, cracking competitions, and a bulging sack of mail with readers’ art, crazy inventions and letters! (C: 0-1-2) Magazine, 52pgs, FC SRP: $5.99 STARS OF THE MONTH TANK GIRL VOL 1 GN by Alan Martin & Jamie Hewlett, Et al. From the depths of the outback comes a wildly anarchic, in-your-face heroine for a new age of madness... Tank Girl! Join everybody's favorite beer-swilling, chain-smoking, kangaroo-worrying lunatic as she blasts her way through a dazzling array of bizarre adventures, including bounty hunting, delivering colostomy bags to the Australian president, appearing on the Dame Edna TV show, a short-lived career in the bloody and vicious world of kangaroo boxing... and many more outrageous and mind-warping thrills! (C: 0-1-2) MATURE THEMES VOLUME 1—SC, 7x10, 128pgs, FC SRP: $16.95 VOLUME 2—SC, 7x10, 128pgs, FC SRP: $14.95 VOLUME 3—SC, 7x10, 80pgs, FC SRP: $16.95 THE ODYSSEY (STAR17783)—SC, 7x10, 104pgs, FC SRP: $16.95 APOCALYPSE—SC, 7x10, 104pgs, FC SRP: $16.95 ********************************************************************** TOKYOPOP FOOL’S GOLD VOLUME 1 by Amy Hadley With rare exception, girls are fatally drawn to jerks! Upon discovering this sore and sobering truth, Penny takes it upon herself to form her own underground club to identify these boneheads and cure her girl friends of their addiction to them! But her plan comes crumbling down when she is falsely accused of actually going out with one of these guys. And it doesn’t help that she finds herself falling in love with him! $9.99 ELEMENTAL GELADE VOLUME 1 by Mayumi Azuma After a routine raid, rookie air pirate Coud Van Giruet discovers a most unusual bounty: Ren, an "Edyll Raid," is a living weapon that reacts with a human to become a fighting machine. As he realizes that Ren is even more prized than he thought, she is captured by an evil man who sells Edyll Raids on the black market. Can Coud and the agents of the Elemental Gelade Protection Agency team join forces and rescue her without killing themselves... or each other? $9.99 LE PORTRAIT DE PETITE COSSETTE VOLUME 1 by Asuka Katsura Eiri is an art student who works part-time at an antique shop, where he becomes obsessed with Cossette, a girl whose portrait is on sale in the store. Her portrait has a tragic story behind it: people who own the painting have all been murdered in bizarre ways... But when Cossette’s spirit appears in front of Eiri, she asks him to save her. After learning that the new owner of the portrait nearly killed himself, Eiri makes up his mind to save Cossette. $9.99 KINGDOM HEARTS VOLUME 4 by: Shiro Amano The saga comes to a close as Sora, Donald and Goofy are forced to choose between their duty and their friendship to each other. The evil truth becomes apparent as our heroes discover who is really behind Heartless and the Darkness. Each must follow their own heart if they are to succeed and defeat the growing Heartless menace. But the choice will not be an easy one! $5.99 RIDING SHOTGUN VOLUME 1 by Nate Bowden & Tracy Yardley Doyle and Abby are sloppy assassins, but they get the job done. However, that’s not good enough for an assassins guild that is getting more pressure from the public to keep assassinations clean, and to revoke the licenses of those who can’t. This just means that Doyle and Abby have to take on a big hit to pay the fines. But when the hit ends up being one of Doyle’s ex-girlfriends, Abby gets jealous. $9.99 DIE TODLICHE DOLIS by Maki Kusumoto Mitsu has always been looked upon by men as the Dolis–the ideal girl, the eternal partner in any man’s dream, the perfect lover... When Kishi falls head-over-heels in love with Mitsu, he soon discovers another side to this seemingly flawless woman. As the drama and romance between Mitsu and Kishi unfolds towards an unforgettable climax, the couple takes an extraordinary excursion into the uncharted arena where desire and romance confronts hope and survival. $14.99 TRASH by Sanami Matoh Will Anderson is the nephew of a modern-day Al Capone. He lives in New York, goes to a ritzy private school, and dotes on his charming little cousin Kate. When he runs into a man and his pet penguin in Central Park, life turns complicated! Will is swept up into the "business" of the Trash Company, an odd-jobs outfit whose main work tends to involve stolen jewels and a whole lotta trouble! $9.99 GRAVITATION: VOICE OF TEMPTATION by Jun Lennon & Maki Murakami During a break on his premiere tour for the smash-hit pop band Bad Luck, lead singer Shuichi Shindo comes home to spend some quality time with his boyfriend, Eiri Yuki, the famous romance novelist. However, he finds their apartment empty and the only thing waiting for him is a mysterious, alarming note. Has something horrible happened to his lover? Does it have any connection to that gorgeous lady who’s been stalking the writer for the past few weeks? Based on the popular manga and anime, Gravitation: Voice of Temptation is a highly charged, hilarious story about two lovers drawn together despite the overwhelming odds. $7.99 YOROZUYA TOKAIDO HONPO VOLUME 1: SATISFACTION GUARANTEED by Ryo Saenagi Shima works as a “jack-of-all-trade” who accepts various jobs over the internet. His first job is to protect a male teenage supermodel from a stalker. After the case is solved, the two team up and solve a wide variety of cases together. $9.99 ZAPT! VOLUME 1 by Shannon Denton, Keith Giffen, & Armand Villavert Jr. In addition to getting his homework done on time and dodging local bullies, 12-year-old Armand Jones has to squeeze in the duties of being an intergalactic policeman! Inducted into the ranks of POOP Corp, Armand saves alien civilizations, defeats invading armadas and battles scurvy space pirates...all before recess! $5.99 MY CAT LOKI VOLUME 1 by Bettina M. Kurkoski Some pets tend to look like their owners–others become their owners! As a child, Ameya had always considered his cat more a sibling than a pet. As the years went by, their bond grew ever tighter. But the day his feline "brother" died was the day Ameya withdrew from the world. Several years later, Ameya encounters a drenched stray cat in the park. Little does he know what fate has in store for him... $9.99 OTOGI ZOSHI VOLUME 1 by Narumi Seto 972 A.D.–Kyoto, the capital of ancient Japan: The city has become a corrupt center filled with ubiquitous samurai and onmyoji, who care only about gaining political power. Facing uncontrollable famine and widespread disease, the Imperial Court sends the famous samurai Minamoto no Raiko to recover the legendary gem, the Magatama, which is said to hold the power to save the world. When Raiko falls ill, his youngest sister, Hikaru, decides to make the journey in his place! $9.99 REDRUM 327 VOLUME 1 by Ya-Seong Ko When a group of seven young college students go off to enjoy a weekend getaway at a remote mountain villa, secrets that haunt the friends are unveiled... which lead to bizarre love triangles, tragic relationships, and betrayal. And when hallucinations and strange disappearances begin, their dream vacation turns into a nightmare... $9.99 PEPPERMINT VOLUME 1 by Choi Kyung-ah Hey is a normal teenage girl who has a crush on the hot teenage singer EZ. But Hey has to deal with EO, who always seems to be in the wrong place at the wrong time! Whenever Hey tries to approach EZ and confess her feeling toward him, EO messes things up for her. Will EZ think of Hey only as a fan? $9.99 STRAWBERRY MARSHMALLOW VOLUME 1: ICHIGO MASHIMARO by Barasui Syrupy charming Strawberry Marshmallow follows the life of Nobue Ito, her younger sister Chika, and her friends Miu and Matsuri. These cute girls try to solve problems and help each other out in the most adorable ways! Whether it’s helping someone to quit smoking or organizing a sleepover at a friend’s house, these girls always remain a joyful treat in this slice-of-life delight! $9.99 B’TX VOLUME 11 by Masami Kurumada As Teppei, Foh and Hokuto attack one another under Salome’s mind control, we get a glimpse into the Dancing Princess’ devastating childhood. But while our heroes duke it out, another adversary appears on the scene: Juggler, whose kill total is climbing and whose bloodthirsty eyes are on Teppei and company! $9.99 BATTLE CLUB VOLUME 2 by Yuji Shiozaki Battle Club is back with a hard hitting and wrestle pinning round two. Mokichi and Higushi are slacking in their training. Things heat up when Tamako faces Kuniko in a curry eating contest. When you think it couldn’t get any hotter, the girls visit a hotspring. Our band of misfit athletes finally face the 4 Kings of Heaven for an unusual prize. $9.99 DEARS VOLUME 7 by Peach-Pit When a fun trip to the pool turns lethal, an ill-stricken Takeya must find a way to save the day. And a design convention can mean a future career for the young Neneko. But when the DearS begin to become increasingly inquisitive and potentially confused about this human thing called LOVE, it’s going to take everyone in the neighborhood to sort out the mess. The disappearance of Io...the re-appearance of Nia... Takeya unwittingly becomes the Master of two Servants – all this excitement and more in the next volume of DearS! $9.99 DRAGON HEAD VOLUME 3 by Minetaro Mochizuki There is a light at the end of every dark tunnel. Teru and Ako hope that wise old saying true! Teru finally discovers an exit to the surface. Once outside, there is something weird in the air. Teru and Ako must depend on one another if they are going to survive the trek to Tokyo. They also realize they are not alone in their quest for survival. $9.99 GATCHA GACHA VOLUME 2 by Yutaka Tachibana It’s summer, and Yuri and Motoko have decided to go to the annual summer fireworks festival. Along the way, both Yabe and Hirao join them. Casual conversation ends up bringing up touchy subjects like Motoko’s heritage, Yabe’s past, Hirao’s growing feelings for Yuri, and how Hirao and Yabe first. What mischief does Motoko have planned when she finds out Hirao has budding feelings for Yuri? $9.99 LAST FANTASY VOLUME 2 by Gang (Hon Kwon) & Yong-Wan Kwon Tian and Drei’s adventures lead them to experience, firsthand, the tragedies of war. Actually, they are scavenging for prized possessions and valuable weaponry, in other words they are looking to turn a profit. Their search is interrupted when they find a valuable sword that belongs to the royal family attached to a live prince. While trying to return the prince safely home, Tian and Drei are again observed by the hooded stranger who has enlisted the help of Tian’s arch-nemesis, Glacier! As bad goes to worse, new enemies appear to challenge our stalwart duo as they run away to fight another day! $9.99 LIGHTS OUT VOLUME 4 by Myung-Jin Lee The streets are watching, so Gun better be on the lookout. Gun decides to get a part-time job to pay the rent. Not only are the streets watching; they are talking! Mina’s old thieving buddies are luring her back to the grimey life. Word gets around that Gun has a new job. And, one of Gun’s enemies decides to get some payback. $9.99 LUPIN III - WORLD’S MOST WANTED VOLUME 7 by MONKEY PUNCH Lupin, the World’s Most Wanted, is taking burglary to whole new level with plans to commit five jobs simultaneously! While searching for a dead criminal’s treasure, Lupin also encounters a crazy witch hired by the Nezumi Clan. Will he find a way to outwit the nitwit witch? $9.99 NEVER GIVE UP VOLUME 2 by Hiromu Mutou What is better than a love triangle? How about a love square or rectangle? The action picks up with Kiri trying to clear things up with Tohya and Akira. However, it gets messier than usual. The hot teen idol Makoto Hijiri has taken an interest in Tohya’s budding television career. Kiri goes to a modeling shoot, only to be interrupted by Akira and an uninvited guest! $9.99 PITA TEN OFFICIAL FAN BOOK VOLUME 3 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! $9.99 REBIRTH VOLUME 18 by WOO Inaba and Remi enter the Tower of Trials for the ultimate test. Finally, Millenear faces off against Deshwitat and displays incredible power. Rett learns from Grey that whether Millenear lives or dies, something special about her identity will soon be revealed. $9.99 RG VEDA VOLUME 6 by CLAMP Yasha finally meets his long-lost brother, Rasetsu. In the midst of their hometown, Rasetsu attacks Yasha to avenge their tribe. Yasha must find a way to stop fighting his brother without killing him. If things could not become worse, Koumokuten has tracked Yasha, Ashura, Lord Ryuu and Souma to the village. $9.99 RISING STARS OF MANGA VOLUME 6 Rising Stars of Manga is an anthology featuring the winners of TOKYOPOPâ™s national Rising Stars of Manga contest. The talent search receives thousands of entries from writers and artists of all ages who have been inspired by manga and anime. Ten winners will have their work published in a nationally distributed graphic novel. The contest serves as a resource for up-and-coming talent for future TOKYOPOP endeavors and will continue as an annual event. $9.99 SGT. FROG VOLUME 11 by Mine Yoshizaki Lieutenant Garuru – Girororo’s ruthless older brother – has taken command of the Space Invasion Force and has stripped Keroro of his rank! Adding insult to injury, Garuru has unleashed a plan to revert Keroro back to a tadpole. Luckily, Fuyuki has the Kero Ball! Can he use it to save Keroro...and the Earth? $9.99 SOMEDAY’S DREAMERS VOLUME 2 by Norie Yamada & Kumichi Yoshizuki Prejudice and confrontation leaves no one unscathed even magic users. Yume and Masami are kicked out of a taxi because they are magic users. Masami is ambushed by a young boy named Daiki, who has a strange request to ask him. On top of that, Masami must prepare for the all important graduation exams. Masami’s life will continue to spiral down if he is unable to confront what is in is heart. $9.99 TELEPATHIC WANDERERS VOLUME 3 by Yasutaka Tsutsui & Sayaka Yamazaki The path of the wanderer is never clear even when you have telepathic powers. Nanase, along with with the mysterious Princess Henide, venture back to Japan where they become the targets of psychic hunters. Will Nanase and company be able to escape this deadly enemy, and make it back to Hokkaido unscathed? $9.99 ULTRA CUTE VOLUME 3 by Nami Akimoto Inspite of Mika, Tamon’s meddling ex-girlfriend, Ami is completely determined to win Tamon’s heart. Kai, Mika’s cousin, shows an interest in Ami which complicates her relationship with Tamon. Has Ami have found a new love interest? Will Tamon finally follow his heart or do what everyone else says? $9.99 VISITOR VOLUME 4 by Yee-Jung No Hyo-Bin is visited by Min-Soo and forgotten memories. Min-Soo Jung tells her some surprising news about Hyo-Ri. Hyo-Bin must face the secrets hidden in her past. Hyo- Ri’s suicide shocks all those that knew her. Will all her friends come to terms with her death, especially Hyo-Bin? $9.99 PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: DEAD MAN’S CHEST DEAD MAN’S CHEST: ISLAND OF THE PELEGOSTOS When Will Turner goes looking for Captain Jack Sparrow on a remote island, he has no idea what – or who – lies in wait. Can the ever-crafty Jack escape certain death yet again? $5.99 LOVE MODE VOLUME 3: (YAOI) by Yuki Shimizu Now that Izumi has found happiness with Takamiya, it’s time for the other "Izumi" to do the same. Blue Boy’s number one hasn’t–been doing too well lately. But with his health improving, it may be time for him to find a love all his own. His chance may come when a young man named Arashi moves in next door. Will Izumi be able to find true love and bury the pain in his heart? The passion is flaming hot in this next volume of Love Mode! $9.99 KURO NO KISHI -BLACK KNIGHT VOLUME 1: (YAOI) by Kai Tsurugi A sweeping romantic fantasy epic about the relationship between the prince of a medieval European kingdom and his guardsman. Chris and Sieg meet in military school and embark on a life-long relationship fraught with danger, treachery, and above all, love. Of course, there is plenty of sword action to keep yaoi fans enticed and enthralled! $9.99 TOP SHELF PRODUCTIONS TALES OF WOODSMAN PETE GN by Lilli Carré From the inventive mind of Lille Carré, one of the bright new faces in the indy comix scene, comes a collection of vignettes and stories about a solitary, yet gregarious woodsman with a loose grasp on his own life and the outside world. Woodsman Pete forms relationships with his inanimate surroundings and muses to a dead audience, specifically his bear rug, Philippe. His own tales eventually become entangled with that of the legendary Paul Bunyan, and the lives of both Paul and Pete encounter such things as the questionable origin of an ocean and the desire for the preservation of everything. A unique and endearing debut. SC, 5x7, 80pgs, B&W SRP: $7.00 SUPER FXXXXXS #3 by James Kochalka This is the "love and romance" issue... or, you could say it's the "betrayal" issue, or even the "head injury" issue... maybe it's the "everything" issue. Emotions run hot and fisticuffs ensue as the plot twists in unexpected direction after unexpected direction. The story will blow your mind just as surely as the intense colors will sear your eyeballs. There's more glorious full-color mayhem in this single issue than in a 100 ordinary superhero books, and more heart too. MATURE THEMES 8x8, 24pgs, FC SRP: $5.00 OFFERED AGAIN O/A SUPER FXXXXXS by James Kochalka No, it's not a sex book! The Super Fxxxxrs are the baddest teenage superhero team around, and everybody wants to join. They live in a big club-house, play video games on their state-of-the-art supercomputer, smoke their teammate Grotus' slime drippings, and fight amongst themselves like cats and dogs. Would-be heroes are lining up outside the door for a chance to try-out for a spot on this elite team. But why must they incessantly keep ringing the doorbell? The try-outs aren't until tomorrow! Somebody's got to stop them! This book is outrageously funny, vibrantly colored, and out of control. Just like America. MATURE THEMES #1—8 x8, 32pgs, FC SRP: $7.00 #2—8 x8, 24pgs, FC SRP: $5.00 STARS OF THE MONTH BOX OFFICE POISON—THE COMPLETE NEW EDITION TP by Alex Robinson Sporting a brand new cover, the award-winning and long-out-of-print Box Office Poison is back! This 608-page epic story of Sherman, Dorothy, Ed, Stephen, Jane, and Mr. Flavor is a true comics masterpiece. Alex Robinson's completely natural and inspiring knack for dialogue makes this story of dreary jobs, comic books, love, sex, messy apartments, girlfriends, undisclosed pasts, and crusty old professionals is one of the most delightful and whimsical graphic novels to hit the stands in years. (STAR13562) SC, 6x9, 608pgs, B&W SRP: $29.95 TRICKED GN by Alex Robinson From the Eisner award-winning creator of Box Office Poison comes the highly anticipated original graphic novel. Tricked follows the lives of six people — a reclusive rock legend, a heartbroken waitress, a counterfeiter, an obsessive crank, a lost daughter, and a backstabbing lover — whose lives are unconnected until an act of violence brings them spiraling in on each other. Combining intriguing characters with a story structure that is both complex and innovative, Tricked is not to be missed! (JUN053269) SC, 320pgs, B&W SRP: $19.95 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 ********************************************************************** TOR BOOKS GREASE MONKEY GN by Tim Eldred Caught in the crossfire of an interstellar war, Earth was nearly destroyed. Luckily, the mysterious alien Benefactors "fixed" it — and offered to "uplift" the planet's gorillas. These speaking simians share our jobs, including the maintenance work on a defense station high above the Earth. Tensions mount, but so do the laughs, in this inventive science fiction graphic novel, perfect for readers of all ages. Introduction by Astro City creator, Kurt Busiek. (C: 0-1-2) SC, 6x9, 352pgs, B&W SRP: $27.95 TRIUMPH MEDIA ENT LLC CODENAME: BLACK DEATH #1 by Steve Zinngrabe & Bong Dazo Introducing Black Death. After a near-fatal injury takes Marine Special Forces leader Marshall Ahrens out of combat, he turns his attention to the real dangers threatening the safety of the United States. And to start, he's going after the corrupt banking tycoon who killed his brother. The motives are good... but the methods are brutal! 32pgs, FC (1 of 4) SRP: $2.99 TWOMORROWS PUBLISHING ALTER EGO COLLECTION VOLUME 1 TP Editor Roy Thomas’ acclaimed magazine Alter Ego first took the world by storm in the 1960s as the premier ’zine about comics. After abandoning it for a two-decade career as a major writer and editor for Marvel and DC Comics, Roy resurrected it in 1999, and this trade paperback collects the first two issues, plus 30 pages of new material! Behind a new JLA Jam cover by Joe Kubert, George Pérez, Dick Giordano, George Tuska, Nick Cardy, Ramona Fradon, & Joe Giella, you’ll find: Gil Kane, Julius Schwartz, & Gardner Fox on the creation of the Silver Age Atom! “The Stan Lee Roast” co-starring Sal Buscema, John Romita, Peter David, Chris Claremont, Jim Shooter, et al.! Michael T. Gilbert on Will Eisner’s 1966 Spirit story! Roy Thomas, Jerry Ordway, & Mike Machlan on creating Infinity, Inc.! And much, much more!!! SC, 8x11, 192pgs, PC SRP: $21.95 THE BEST OF DRAW! MAGAZINE VOLUME 2 TP The Best of Draw! Volume Two compiles material from the sold-out issues #3 and #4 of DRAW!, the professional “How-To” magazine on comics and cartooning! Featured here are tutorials by, and interviews with, the top artists in the comics industry, including: Erik Larsen, Dick Giordano, Bret Blevins, Kevin Nowlan, Mike Manley, Dave Cooper and more! Includes over 25 pages of new, never-before published material! Cover by Kevin Nowlan! SC, 156pgs, PC SRP: $17.95 HOW TO CREATE COMICS: FROM SCRIPT TO PRINT TP Learn from the pros, as Write Now! Magazine editor Danny Fingeroth and Draw! Magazine editor Mike Manley join forces for the ultimate “How-to” book on creating comics! Begun as the groundbreaking Write Now! #8/Draw! #9 crossover, Danny and Mike show step-by-step how to create a new comic from scratch! This redesigned and expanded version also features over 30 new pages of all-new material, including listings of important resources, insights into the world of webcomics, and more! SC, 108pgs, PC SRP: $13.95 UDON ENTERTAINMENT CORP EXALTED VOLUME 1 TP by Carl Bowen, Gala Ferriere & Jim Zubkavich; Noi Sackda, Greg Boychuk, & Roberto Campus From the pages of White Wolf’s hit Role-playing game comes a new fantasy comic that will shake Creation to its knees! Udon Comics is proud to present a series that will appeal to the thousands of existing Exalted fans, as well as brand new readers with no prior knowledge of the RPG line. A young boy named Kidale is anointed with the power of a reincarnated Solar Exalted and becomes the catalyst for conflict and heroism in the glittering glass city of Chiaroscuro. In a world where incredibly powerful exalts stride forth to remake Creation in their image, legends will be forged and sacrifices will be made. Exalted is action fantasy with a manga flare at its finest! SC, 184pgs, FC SRP: $19.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A STREET FIGHTER II #0 by Ken Siu-Chong, Alvin Lee, & Espen Grundetjern Street Fighter II #0 tells the tale of Ryu from his childhood training with Ken, the murder of his martial arts master, Gouken. His journey to exact retribution upon his master's murderer, Akuma. Through his worldwide quest, Ryu will face fighters from different disciplines world and also a dark, vengeful power welling within him that Gouken's death stirred. 32pgs, FC MSRP: $1.99 STARS OF THE MONTH STREET FIGHTER VOLUME 1 TP by Sui-Chong, Lee, Tsang, Hou, & Udon Collecting the main story of the first six issues of the smashing hit comic produced by Udon Entertainment, this trade also includes the nine-page prequel that was previously only available in the convention exclusive Street Fighter #0! SC, 5x7, 180pgs, FC SRP: $9.99 STREET FIGHTER VOLUME 2 TP by Ken Siu-Chong, Lee, Tsang, Hou, Dogan, & Vo Featuring the beginning of Ryu’s journey around the world, Cammy’s quest to discover her past, Chun-Li’s investigation into the Shadaloo-controlled Hong Kong underworld, and the first appearance of Adon and Fei Long. SC, 5x7, 180pgs, FC SRP: $13.99 ********************************************************************** VANGUARD PRODUCTIONS WALLY'S WORLD SC by Steve Starger & J. David Spurlock This is the gut wrenching illustrated biography of legendary cartoonist-illustrator Wallace Wood, who died an early death on the outskirts of Hollywood. Journalist Steve Starger and historian J. David Spurlock tell a concise but sweeping tale of Wood’s life and times, supply critical examination of Wood's work, publish never-before-seen Wood drawings and photos, and offer a brisk and colorful history of the comic book industry and the American century from the Depression through the early 1980s. (C: 0-1-2) RES. from Previews Vol. XV #9 (SEP053219) due to rescheduling. SC, 8x11, 192pgs, FC SRP: $24.95 VEROTIK SIMON BISLEY'S PARADISE LOST SC by Simon Bisley If you thought we were napping, forget it! Just when you thought it was safe to go to the book store, “The Biz” Simon Bisley unleashes his wild, extreme and unadulterated take on Milton’s classic Paradise Lost! If you were awed by Dore’s famous illustrations, “The Biz” promises this will be his tour de force, unparallelled by anything currently out there. Wow! Do you dare miss it?! MATURE THEMES SC, 9x12, FC SRP: $24.95 DARKEST HORROR OF MORELLA #1—JUNKO MIZUNO FAN CLUB COVER EDITION by Glenn Danzig , Junko Mizuno, ESV & Others This is the limited edition fan club cover by Japanese sensation, Junko Mizuno (who just landed the My Little Pony gig by the way!). Satanika's main nemesis, Morella, returns in all her “darkest” glory! This all-new issue features stories by Glenn Danzig with art by Japanese pan erotica artist, Junko Mizuno, and Verotik regular ESV. Verotik fans, get ready to enter the darkest horror of Morella! (C: 1-0-0) MATURE THEMES 7x10, 32pgs, FC SRP: $10.00 OFFERED AGAIN O/A DEATH DEALER # 2 - #4 by Glenn Danzig, Arthur Suydam, & Liam Sharp The Death Dealer embarks on his bloody mission of vengeance. Woe to those that stand in the way of his axe. Liam’s art is nothing short of stunning, as is Suydam's on issue #4. Covers by Frank Frazetta. MATURE THEMES #2—SRP: $6.95 #3—SRP: $6.95 #4—SRP: $6.95 VIPER COMICS THE ART OF JOSH HOWARD VOLUME 2 SC by Josh Howard Hot on the heels of the sold-out first volume, Josh is back with a brand new collection of punk rock and goth pin-up girls to keep you company on those long rainy days. If you thought Volume 1 was hot, you ain't seen nothing yet! MATURE THEMES SC, 7x7, 80pgs, FC SRP: $12.95 EMILY EDISON GN by David Hopkins & Brock Rizy Emily Edison's teenage life is a blur — homework, slumber parties, unrequited crushes, school dances... and a jealous grandfather planning to destroy the Earth! Reality hangs in peril, and Emily must use her otherworldly powers to save the place she calls home in the ultimate interdimensional custody battle! Introduction by Dave Crosland, artist of Puffed, Heaven, LLLC., and Bad Ideas. (C: 0-0-2) SC, 9x6, 144pgs, FC SRP: $12.95 VILLAINS #3 by Adam Cogan & Ryan Cody The two men settle into a shaky truce as Charlie continues to teach Nick how to be a super-criminal. Nick plans out his first big heist, but he suspects Cobb is plotting something. His worst fears are confirmed when his attempted robbery is interrupted by the city’s patron hero, The Flying Ace. MATURE THEMES 32pgs, FC (3 of 4) SRP: $3.25 VIZ MEDIA LLC SHOJO BEAT VOLUME 2 #9 SEPT. 2006 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+ (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands Magazine, SC, 300pgs, PC SRP: $5.99 SHONEN JUMP #44 AUG. 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! Rating: T (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 328pgs, PC SRP: $4.99 BLACK CAT VOLUME 3 TP by Kentaro Yabuki Train receives a desperate plea for help from Karl, the mayor of Rudeck and one of Chronos's top brass, because a serial murderer with mysterious powers is terrorizing Karl's city. Eve offers herself as bait to lure the killer out, but will she be caught in a deadly trap?! Rating: T+ (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 216pgs, B&W SRP: $7.99 DR. SLUMP VOLUME 8 TP by Akira Toriyama In the epic "Penguin Village Wars," Arale and friends must battle the forces of evil: two alien buttheads and a megalomaniac armed with robotic poop. Elsewhere, Senbei's helper robot force-feeds him ramen, a carjacker refuses to ride with bad drivers, and a miniature house controls destinies in the real world. Rating: T (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $7.99 HIKARU NO GO VOLUME 7 TP by Yumi Hotta & Takeshi Obata Hikaru is horrified to find that he's losing all of his games at the insei school! The Young Lions Tournament is just three months away, and the insei who qualify will play against rookie pros, including Akira. Hikaru sees his chance to impress his rival, but can he turn his losing streak around in time? Rating: A (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 216pgs, B&W SRP: $7.95 KNIGHTS OF THE ZODIAC VOLUME 16 TP by Masami Kurumada As the Knights fight Poseidon's forces for control of the pillars of the seven seas, their closest friends and loved ones rush to their sides. But are these happy reunions all that they seem…or have the Knights been lured into the most insidious trap yet? Rating: T (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 184pgs, B&W SRP: $7.95 PRINCE OF TENNIS VOLUME 14 GN by Takeshi Konomi As more intra-squad games are played to determine the starting line-up, fellow Seishun Academy players Kunimitsu Tezuka and Sadaharu Inui duke it out for a slot. But the disparity in their skills becomes evident when everyone realizes that Kunimitsu has not budged since he delivered his serve. Meanwhile, Coach Banda of Yamabuki Junior High offers team captain Kunimitsu a chance to play overseas as an exchange student. Rating: A (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $7.95 RUROUNI KENSHIN VOLUME 28 TP by Nobuhiro Watsuki Kenshin's fight with Enishi has entered its final stage, as has his quest for atonement. Will another life be required to complete the circle? The road of redemption has been a long one for the world-weary swordsman, but now that Kenshin has found the will to live, can he muster the strength to survive. Rating: T+ (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $7.95 ONE PIECE VOLUME 11 GN by Eiichiro Oda After almost drowning at the hands of "Sawtooth" Arlong, captain of the nasty Fish-Man pirates, Luffy bounces back with a few tricks up his sleeve. The fate of Coco Village, if not the rest of the East Blue, rests upon the outcome of their final battle! Rating: T (C: 1- 0-0) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $7.95 WHISTLE VOLUME 12 TP by Daisuke Higuchi Shô, Tatsuya and Daichi have been invited to try out for an all-star team that will compete on an international level. New rivals and old gather to vie for spots on the select team, but for Shô, it's gut-check time when he realizes that his technical skills are on the bottom end of the curve. Will he be able to make the cut? Rating: A (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $7.99 DEATH NOTE VOLUME 6 TP by Takeshi Obata Although they've collected plenty of evidence tying the seven Yotsuba members to the newest Kira, Light, L and the rest of the taskforce are no closer to discovering which one actually possesses the Death Note. L recruits Misa to infiltrate the group and gather information. But L's careful planning goes awry when the Shinigami Rem reveals to Misa who the first and second Kira really were, and who the current Kira is. Armed with her new knowledge, Misa will do anything to help Light. But what will that mean for L…? Rating: T+ (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 224pgs, B&W SRP: $7.99 HUNTER X HUNTER VOLUME 9 TP by Yoshihiro Togashi The day of the great auction arrives, but all the goods have gone missing! It turns out that the mafia learned of the Spiders' plans and sent their top ten fighters to take care of things. These "Shadow Beasts" whisked away the auction items to safety, and the dread Spiders are hunting them down. Rating: T+ (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $7.99 I'S VOLUME 8 GN by Masakazu Katsura Since it’s summer vacation, classmate Teratani talks Ichitaka, Iori and some others into going to a seaside inn, ostensibly to study for college entrance exams, but really to hang on the beach. Ichitaka runs across a beautiful girl named Izumi, who’s determined to monopolize his time! Then an unfortunate incident in the hotel’s hot spring puts him and the girls in the most embarrassing situation. Rating: T+ (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $7.99 ULTIMATE MUSCLE VOLUME 13 GN by Yudetamago Ikemen's first act as chairman: revive one of the Muscle League's greatest traditions, the Superhuman Olympics. Suddenly, Kid Muscle finds himself battling his own teammates in contests of strength and skill — some difficult, some deadly, some just plain dumb. And to win a place as Japan's official representative, he has to defeat El Niño, a poor super-powered farmer just trying to make a buck. Rating: T+ (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 232pgs, B&W SRP: $7.95 BASTARD!! VOLUME 12 TP by Kazushi Hagiwara The final seal has been shattered, and the demon god Anthrasax is free! As Dark Schneider lies helplessly nailed to the body of his best friend Kall-Su, the terrible demiurge roams the earth, an army of monstrous bioweapons spilling from his lions. Now, good and evil must join forces to defeat the god of destruction¯but will it be enough? The post-apocalyptic fantasy manga, Bastard!!,becomes just plain apocalyptic in the biggest budget volume yet! Rating: M (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands MATURE THEMES SC, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 CASE CLOSED! VOLUME 12 GN by Gosho Aoyama Doc Agasa takes Conan and his young Junior Detective League pals to an old, abandoned mansion for a treasure hunt. When the pint-size investigators find a mysterious box, they open it and discover it is full of smashed toys and a violently stabbed teddy bear! Conan follows the trail of clues and runs smack dab into a dead old man in an attic! Who killed the old man, and more importantly, who killed teddy? Rating: T+ (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 CHEEKY ANGEL VOL 13 GN by Hiroyuki Nishimori Megumi and her self-styled rival Keiko have agreed to a competition to determine who's the most womanly. Their friends Miki and Yoshimi join in, and each of them is allowed to take along a partner chosen by lot. Keiko, draws Meg's hapless pal Ichiro. As for Megumi, she's paired with Genzo. Her hulking admirer just can't seem to avoid attracting trouble! Rating: T+ (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST VOLUME 8 TP by Hiromu Arakawa The raid on the Devil's Nest becomes a slaughter, as government troops exterminate the half-human forces of the Homunculus Greed. But will Ed and Al survive the battle unchanged? As Greed is sent to meet his maker, foreign alchemists arrive in Amestris. They are Mei and Ling, and they've come for the Philosopher's Stone… and a secret even the Elric brothers never imagined… Rating: T (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 INU-YASHA VOLUME 26 TP by Rumiko Takahashi Inuyasha and friends encounter a strange mountain with mystical powers. The mountain is so sacred Kirara, Kikyo and Shippo can't even set foot on it! Meanwhile the Army of Seven have resurrected their final member and now seek revenge on those responsible for their original deaths. Elsewhere Sesshômaru is in pursuit of Kohaku when he too is refuted by the purity of the mountain. Rating: T+ (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $8.95 MAR VOLUME 8 GN by Nobuyuki Anzai The War Games rage on! Ginta and Team MÄR have managed to remain victorious throughout the third round, but now they face the Phantom and his Zodiac team of powerful knight-class chess pieces. The maniacally brutal Rapunzel is the next Zodiac to stand before the team, and Dorothy must be the one to take her on. Will Rapunzel's vicious nature be too much for Dorothy to handle?! Rating: T (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $7.99 PROJECT ARMS VOLUME 13 TP by Ryoji Minagawa Takeshi, injured and in a coma, takes a bizarre journey through his unconscious mind and learns about the origins of Egrigori and what Arms really are. Meanwhile, Ryo discovers more about the true nature of the Jabberwock¯but can he face up to the fact that the monster inside him is meant purely for destruction? Rating: T+ (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 224pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 READ OR DIE VOLUME 3 GN by Hideyuki Kurata & Shutaro Yamada While the student wars continue, the underground library rises from the earth with a voracious appetite for knowledge¯and students! Yomiko is the only hope to save B class. But Yomiko is fighting her own battle with memories of Donnie and his faithful friend Ridley. Can Yomiko overcome her own dark past to save the students or will someone else have to face the demon? Has Yomiko lost her touch? Rating: T+ (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 216pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 NARUTO ANIME PROFILES SC by Masashi Kishimoto Find out all the essentials to understanding episodes 1-37 of the Naruto anime series, plus get exclusive insider information about the production of the show...including character designs, interviews with creator Masashi Kishimoto and the voice actors, and an original poster! Packed with special color illustrations, this guide is indispensable for any Naruto fan… Believe it! (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 192pgs, PC SRP: $14.99 KIKI'S DELIVERY SERVICE FILM COMICS VOLUME 4 TP by Hayao Miyazaki Kiki discovers she can't understand a single word her pet cat is saying to her. And later, she forgets how to fly on her magic broom. Can things get any worse for the young witch? Unfortunately, the answer is yes… Rating: A (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 152pgs, FC SRP: $9.99 FROM FAR AWAY VOLUME 11 GN by Kyoko Hikawa Hiding from their dark fate in yet another backwater town, Noriko and Izark cross paths with a formidable new foe: Hydran. When they discover that Hydran is set to assassinate a potentially powerful new ally, they plan a dangerous mission to spring their fellow fugitive. All the while, Noriko and Izark must deal with their growing attraction to each other — and the realization that the closer they become, the closer they are to destroying both themselves and everyone they know. Rating: T (C: 1-0-0) 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 17 TP by Saki Hiwatari Mokuren yearns for friendship, but she keeps overhearing the members of the KK research team bad-mouthing her. Handsome Gyokuran treats her with kindness, yet Mokuren is instead drawn to bad-tempered Shion, since he's the only one who can see her as a fellow mortal. When the team learns that their star system has been destroyed, Gyokuran turns to Mokuren for a miracle, not understanding that she is just as emotionally devastated and powerless as everyone else. Rating: T+ (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 RED RIVER VOLUME 13 GN by Chie Shinohara Yuri finds a way to take the castle city of Beykal without bloodshed. In the course of this conquest she also gains a powerful new ally. Nakia, however, plans to thwart Yuri's eventual return to Japan by building a temple over the spring from which Yuri sprang! Responding to this new threat to his beloved Ishtar, Kail makes a decision that not only brings a fresh challenge from Egypt but may cost him his life! Rating: T+ (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 W JULIET VOLUME 11 GN by Emura Makoto's 18th birthday is just around the corner and Ito hopes that her present, a caramel flan, will do what her horoscope promised and capture his heart. She brings the dessert to his party as a surprise — but ends up getting some surprises there herself! More romance abounds as the relationships between Ito's brother Yûto and Makoto's sister Akane — and between their friends Yoshirô and Misaki — undergo dramatic new developments. Rating: T (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 208pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 BABY & ME VOLUME 2 GN by Marimo Ragawa Takuya's life isn't limited to taking care of Minoru. He's got problems of his own, like encounters with bullies, a girl with a crush on him, and the jealous classmate who has a crush on her. He weathers these challenges well, but once they pose a threat to Minoru… watch out! Minoru also has a new admirer, and a bitter rivalry develops between her and his previous suitor, Hiro. How much will little Minoru put up with? Rating: T (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $8.99 FULL MOON VOLUME 6 TP by Arina Tanemura Mitsuki has previously refused the operation that would save her life¯at the expense of her voice. However, as Mitsuki gets closer to her first concert appearance, Ms. Oshige decides that she will put Mitsuki in the hospital after the event, no matter how Mitsuki feels about it. Even so, it may be too late to save Mitsuki's life, unless Takuto and Meroko are successful in changing her fate. 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Tyler & Ralph Tedesco Gwen is a beautiful professional thief who always makes it look way too easy. When she decides to go for the biggest score of her life, she finds she may have finally bitten off more than she can chew! Greeted by an intriguing stranger with an exceptional power, Gwen is shown into the world of Grimm Fairy Tales… Goldilocks loves the finer things in life and she is willing to do whatever it takes to get them. Whether it be using her sex appeal or straight manipulation, she is extremely good at what she does. But when the “gold-digging” Goldilocks eyes up the treasures of a mysterious nobleman, she’s in for a rude awakening as our greedy heroine gets nothing out of this con but a terrifying surprise! Cover by Al Rio. 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 MAGAZINES SECTION COMIC MAGAZINES ALTER EGO #59 This issue spotlights “Dark Knights and Steel” with Batman, Superman, and more in the Golden and Silver Ages! 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(Comic Shop News Inc) —Tabloid PI COMICS BUYER'S GUIDE #1620 SEPT. 2006 This issue of Comics Buyer’s Guide features an exclusive original Superman cover and covers Superman, from the characters and story of the new movie, Superman Returns, to the latest on the Superman comic books. Comics Buyer's Guide also has the largest and most complete monthly price guide in comics. (Krause Publications) (C: 0-1-2) Magazine, PC SRP: $5.99 COMICS INTERNATIONAL #198 JULY 2006 Comics International is the news and comment bible for the comics industry. 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. 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(TTA Press) (C: 0-1-2) 80pgs, FC SRP: $6.99 JUXTAPOZ VOLUME 14 #7 JULY 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) (C: 0-1-2) Magazine, PC SRP: $4.99 LOCUS #545 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) (C: 0-1-2) Magazine, B&W SRP: $6.50 NEO MAGAZINE #21 The respected review magazine for anime, manga, and Asian film. Each issue contains exciting features on the likes of Final Fantasy, Memoirs of a Geisha, Jonathan Clements' "History of Manga" multi-part feature, and interviews with the likes of Polysics and quirky manga artist Junko Mizuno. 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LOVECRAFT'S MAGAZINE OF HORROR #5 If you like pure horror this is really the magazine for you! Issue five features stories by Tanith Lee, Michael Shea, Morgan Llewelyn and more! (Wildside Press, Llc) (C: 0-1-2) Magazine, 8x11, 64pgs, B&W SRP: $5.95 SAUCY DETECTIVE APRIL 1937 (REPLICA) This extra-sized issue of Saucy Detective is filled with 160 pages erotic stories and art! This replica comes complete all ads, illustrations, and facsimile pages. (Adventure House) (C: 0-1-2) Magazine, SC, 7x10, 160pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95 STRANGE TALES MAGAZINE #10 Wildside's revival of the famous pulp magazine gets off to a blazing start with "Blood of the Moon God," an Elak of Atlantis novella by Adrian Cole. Also contains fantasy and horror stories by Richard A. Lupoff, Skadi Macc Beorh, and many more! (Wildside Press, Llc) (C: 0-1-2) Magazine, 8x11, 64pgs, B&W SRP: $5.95 WEIRD TALES MAGAZINE #441 Weird Tales, the legendary pulp magazine that was home to H.P. Lovecraft, Robert E. 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(Beckett Media Lp) (C: 0-1-2) BASEBALL #256 JULY 2006—Magazine, 120pgs, FC SRP: $4.99 BASEBALL PLUS #24—Magazine, 300pgs, PC SRP: $9.99 BASKETBALL #192 JULY 2006—Magazine, 80pgs, FC SRP: $4.99 BASKETBALL PLUS #19—Magazine, 180pgs, PC SRP: $9.99 FOOTBALL #195 JUNE 2006—Magazine, 96pgs, FC SRP: $4.99 FOOTBALL PLUS #19 SUMMER 2006—Magazine, 272pgs, PC SRP: $9.99 HOCKEY #183 JUNE 2006—Magazine, 80pgs, FC SRP: $4.99 RACING #143 JULY 2006—Magazine, FC SRP: $4.99 RACING PLUS #6 SUMMER 2006—FC SRP: $9.99 BECKETT ANIME AND MANGA COLLECTOR #83 Beckett Anime magazine has transformed! You now have expanded coverage of the very popular Manga books from many of the top companies, plus there's more terrific shojo coverage than ever before! First, you'll be getting not one but two exclusive manga previews inside every issue. Second, you'll be getting the hottest features on the top anime couples and their romantic adventures! 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(Action Figure News &Toy Review) (C: 0-1-2) Magazine, 100pgs, FC SRP: $5.95 TOMART'S ACTION FIGURE DIGEST #147 Complete photo coverage of action figure lines introduced at the San Diego Comicon International are featured in this issue. This Con has become the Event for mid-year toy announcements and the first major preview of major film releases and associatied licensed products. AFD editors will be on site to provide exclusive print coverage. AFD's regular departments including Action News Briefs and the Star Wars Update are also included in this issue. (Tomart Publications) (C: 0-1-2) Magazine, 64pgs, FC SRP: $5.95 TOY SHOP AUG. 2006 After nearly 18 years, Toy Shop is changing its look and adding more stories, prices and photos. Added features include a four-color glossy cover, more than 30 color pages, added features on toys of the past, auction news, new product spotlights, over 10 pricing pages on various toy topics and much more. 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Plus a new installment of Core Beliefs, our popular series focusing on the gods of Dungeons & Dragons! (Paizo Publishing) (C: 0-1-2) Magazine, 108pgs, FC SRP: $6.99 DUNGEON #137 AUG. 2006 This issue contains “Man Forever,” a high-level Forgotten Realms adventure by Jason Nelson (author of Practical Magic), “Siege of the “Spider-Eaters,” in which monstrous creatures besiege a town filled with secrets, and “Tealpeck’s Flood,” an exploration of a flooded-out dungeon. (Paizo Publishing) (C: 0-1-2) Magazine, 108pgs, FC SRP: $6.99 SCRYE #99 SEPT. 2006 Scrye features an exclusive hobby cover! This issue includes coverage of Magic: The Gathering, Dungeons & Dragons Miniatures, Star Wars Miniatures, Battlestar Galactica, Conan, Soul Calibur, Street Fighter, World of Warcraft, Naruto and lots more! SCRYE has the only complete and updated monthly card lists and price guide for Magic: The Gathering, plus much more! (Krause Publications) (C: 0-1-2) Magazine, FC SRP: $5.99 WHITE DWARF #317 White Dwarf is the guide to the Games Workshop Warhammer 40K and Warhammer Fantasy role-playing and tabletop gaming universes. (Games Workshop) (C: 0-1-2) NOTE: Available only within the United States and U.S. Territories. Magazine, FC SRP: $6.00 GENERAL ENTERTAINMENT MAGAZINE 24: THE OFFICIAL MAGAZINE #2 The second incredible issue of the 24 Magazine arrives with exclusive interrogations with the cast and crew, the full lowdown on the explosive fifth eseason, and all the latest news direct from the Writers’ Room. Plus, we examine the latest 24 merchandise and explore Jack’s troubled love life! (Titan) (C: 1-1-2) Magazine, 68pgs, FC SRP: $6.99 ALIAS MAGAZINE #16 In this month’s explosive file from Alias Magazine we look back at the life of Sydney Bristow, from student to the CIA’s most important spy. 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(Chiller Theatre Inc) (C: 0-1-2) 68pgs, PC SRP: $5.95 CINEFEX #106 MAY 2006 This issue of Cinefex magazine features coverage of Superman Returns, the unique style of Pixar animation, the remake of the classic 1972 film The Poseidon Adventure, and coverage on the Da Vinci Code, Apocalypto, and X3! (Cinefex) (C: 0-1-2) Magazine, FC SRP: $12.50 CINEFANTASTIQUE VOLUME 38 #5 JULY/AUG. 2006 Cinefantastique's (CFQ) latest issue features coverage on the movies of summer 2006, including Pirates of the Caribbean 2, Lady in the Water, Cars, Omen 666, My Super Ex- Girlfriend, and Monster House. Plus, a special guide to the San Diego's Comicon International that will tell you all you need to know to survive this year's events, or what you're going to miss if you don't make it there. And as always, the latest news on all your horror, sci-fi, and fantasy favorites, including ever-growing coverage on books, comics, toys, video games, anime, Asian cinema, and film scores. (Cinefantastique) (C: 0-1-2) Magazine, FC SRP: $7.99 CULT TIMES #130 JULY 2006 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." As part of their "Episode by Episode" feature issue #130 cover the New Doctor Who episode #10 (Visual Imagination) (C: 0-1-2) Magazine, FC SRP: $7.99 DOCTOR WHO MAGAZINE #371 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) (C: 0-1-2) Magazine, 68pgs, FC SRP: $7.99 DREAMWATCH USA #22 JULY 2006 This month’s issue of Dreamwatch Magazine looks at Superman past and present; Kate Bosworth tells us what it’s like to be the latest Lois Lane; examine the making of the original Superman film with Christopher Reeve and try to find out what went wrong with Superman IV? (Titan Publishing) (C: 1-1-2) Magazine, 84pgs, FC SRP: $6.99 FANGORIA #255 AUG. 2006 Spurred by the recent box-office successes of Hostel, Underworld: Evolution, Saw II, The Exorcism Of Emily Rose, When A Stranger Calls, Flightplan, and The Fog, the horror boom will continue right through the summer. 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. (Starlog Group, Inc) (C: 0-1-2) Magazine, FC SRP: $8.99 HORRORHOUND #3 SUMMER 2006 HorrorHound celebrates the 25th Anniversary of An American Werewolf in London with an exhaustive look into the history of the film, including a peek at rare memorabilia, the often-chastised sequel, and interviews with the people who made it all happen. Plus, coverage of The Omen: 666, The Pulse, and Leatherface's origin tale in Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning. (Horror Hound) (C: 0-1-2) Magazine, 64pgs, FC SRP: $6.95 RUE MORGUE MAGAZINE #57 Canada's premiere horror magazine, Rue Morgue, provides coverage on genre news, films, books, comic books, games, music, and merchandise, plus features articles and editorials on everything related to horror, dynamic interviews with icons in the field, and more! (Marrs Media Inc) Magazine, FC SRP: $7.95 SCREEM #12 Screem Magazine #12 hits stands in time for the summer with a frenzy! Contents include interviews with Mystery Science Theater 3000 creator Mike Nelson, horror film favorite Alan Ormsby, director Michel Levesque (Werewolves on Wheels), and Lawrence D. Foldes (Don't Go Near the Park); an in depth look at evil kid movies, as well as filmbooks on Frankenstein Meets the Space Monster and Trilogy of Terror. Expect much more madness as well as plenty of DVD and book reviews. (Screem) (C: 0-1-2) 8x11, 60pgs, B&W SRP: $7.95 SFX MAGAZINE 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 its 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) (C: 0-1-2) #145—Magazine, FC SRP: $8.25 #146—Magazine, FC SRP: $8.25 SHIVERS #128 JULY 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) (C: 0-1-2) Magazine, PC SRP: $6.99 SIRENS OF CINEMA VOLUME 2 #4 Sirens of Cinema is the publication dedicated to the strong and sexy women of genre film and filmmaking. Focusing on the independent, horror, B-movie, and straight-to-DVD genres as well as the more interesting Hollywood fare, Sirens features in-depth articles, interviews news about upcoming productions and events, and spotlights up-and-coming talent. (Rak Media Group Llc) (C: 0-1-2) Magazine, 60pgs, FC SRP: $5.95 SMALLVILLE MAGAZINE (#15) YEARBOOK It’s a 100-page special Yearbook edition of the latest Smallville Magazine and we have exclusive interviews with the cast of the hit show. Plus, there’s an all-new story, a handy A-Z guide of all things Smallville, and a superhuman challenge awaits you in our Smallville quiz! Available in both newsstand and Previews Exclusive cover editions. (Titan) (C: 0-1-2) NEWSSTAND ED—68pgs, FC SRP: $9.99 PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE ED—68pgs, FC SRP: $9.99 STARLOG #348 AUG 2006 Enter a new galaxy and discover all the latest news on Superman Returns and X-Men 3. Plus, Johnny Depp sails once more into fantasy action with Pirates of the Caribbean 2: Dead Man's Chest, and cast interviews with Disney animation genious, Ward Kimball. (Starlog Group, Inc) (C: 0-1-2) Magazine, FC SRP: $7.99 STARBURST #339 Starburst continues to offer its unique blend of the latest news, features, and interviews combined with a look back at science fiction classics of the past. Plus the finest reviews section known to man, with the cream of films, books soundtracks, television, comics, and DVDs all scrutinized for you. (Visual Imagination) (C: 0-1-2) Magazine, FC SRP: $7.99 STARGATE SG-1 MAGAZINE #11 In the latest issue of Stargate SG-1/Atlantis The Official Magazine we look ahead to the new season and get the latest news on what fans can expect! Plus, Ben Browder looks ahead to another year of SG-1 adventures and there is another exclusive Stargate SG-1 short story! (Titan) (C: 0-1-2) Magazine, 68pgs, FC SRP: $6.99 TV ZONE #204 AUG. 2006 TV Zone, features the most up-to-date news, features and interviews for cult TV. Featuring current hits such as Stargate: Atlantis and Battlestar Galactica and as well as classics like the new Doctor Who 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. There’s an in-depth analysis of the making of an old favorite in "Flashback." As part of their "Episode by Episode" feature, issue #204 covers New Doctor Who episode #11. (Visual Imagination) (C: 0-1-2) Magazine, FC SRP: $7.99 VIDEO WATCHDOG #126 Video Watchdog is the original, ultimate monthly review of horror, sci-fi, and cult films on DVD, with serious, in-depth reviews and articles on domestic and import releases by the best writers in the field! You can read a lot of guesswork on the Internet, but the facts aren't "in" until you read them in Video Watchdog! (Video Watchdog) (C: 0-1-2) FC SRP: $7.95 THE WORKS #8 JULY 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. The best movies from both sides of the Atlantic are showcased. 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) (C: 0-1-2) Magazine, FC SRP: $5.99 XPOSÉ #99 JUNE/JULY 2006 Xposé is now bigger and brighter than ever as it focuses in on the worlds of Magic, Mystery and the Unknown. From the teenage wizardry of Harry Potter to The Lord of the Rings, it's the most comprehensive coverage around. Discover the mysteries of Alias, Angel, and Buffy The Vampire Slayer. Plus, the aliens of Taken and Signs, the X-Men, and The Twilight Zone. (Diamond Comic Dist--England) (C: 0-1-2) FC SRP: $6.99 FHM MAGAZINE AUG. 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) (C: 0-1-2) Magazine, FC SRP: $4.99 FORTEAN TIMES 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) (C: 0-1-2) #211—Magazine, FC SRP: $10.00 #212—Magazine, FC SRP: $10.00 GIANT ROBOT #42 Asian and Asian-American popular (and not-so-popular) culture at its finest. This packed issue features the return of metal gods from Japan, Loudness, as well as the ultimate guide to Asian-American film, four months in Antarctica, Chinese country music, and more. As always, there's also the latest in art, anime, comics, cinema, and travel. Authoritative, informative, and funny, too. (Giant Robot Magazine) (C: 0-1-2) Magazine, 88pgs, B&W SRP: $4.95 GOTHIC BEAUTY MAGAZINE #21 SPRING 2006 Covering everything in the world of Goth beauty, fashion, lifestyle, events, profiles, interviews, product reviews, and more! (Holiday Media) (C: 0-1-2) Magazine, 80pgs, PC SRP: $4.95 NUDE MAGAZINE #9 Nude is a cutting edge and eclectic counter-cultural publication which explores alternative streams in music, film, writing, and art, with a strong emphasis on the vibrant contemporary graphics scene, which incorporates illustration, designer toys, graphic novel art and artists and much more. Our unusual square format, thick cover and the feel of a ‘book’ rather than a magazine ensures maximum pick up. (Poke in the Eye Publishing) (CAUT: 0-1-2) Magazine, 48pgs, b&w $8.95 PERFECT 10 VOLUME 7 #4 FALL 2006 (Perfect 10 Publishing)SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-1- 2) 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 (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Available only within the United States and U.S. Territories. ADULT MATERIAL JULY 2006—Magazine, FC SRP: $5.99 PRESENTS: WET & WILD SEPT./OCT. 2006—Magazine, FC SRP: $7.99 PRIVATE COLLECTION #58 PLAYMATE REVIEW—Magazine, FC SRP: $7.99 VENGEANCE MAGAZINE VOLUME 3 #4 (Mastromedia Publications)SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-1-2) ADULT MATERIAL Magazine, FC SRP: $7.50 BOOKS SECTION ANIMATION CARTOON MODERN: STYLE AND DESIGN IN FIFTIES ANIMATION HC by Amid Amidi Showcasing hundreds of rare and forgotten sketches, model boards, cels, and film stills, Cartoon Modern is a thoroughly researched, eye-popping, and delightful account of a vital decade of animation design. (334/0-8118-4731-4) (C: 0-1-3) HC, 11 x 8, 192pgs, PC SRP: $40.00 WHO'S WHO IN ANIMATED CARTOONS SC by Jeff Lenburg From Max Fleischer (Betty Boop, Popeye) to Brad Bird (The Simpsons), Ralph Bakshi (Fritz the Cat) to Hayao Miyazaki (Spirited Away), this international guide serves as the first biographical reference to chronicle the amazing careers of nearly 300 of animation's most honored and recognized animators from around the world. (5586/1-55783-671-X) (C: 0-1-2) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops. 8x11, 400pgs, PC SRP: $19.95 ART BOOKS ART: PATRICK MCDONNELL written & illustrated by Patrick McDonnell In the spirit of Harold and the Purple Crayon, Patrick McDonnell, the award-winning creator of MUTTS, introduces you to an imaginative and colorful world of splotches, blotches, squiggles, curlicues, and more. A young artist, Art is your lively guide into this captivating and dynamic book that celebrates art (and Art) with simple text that's full of life, creations that practically dance off the pages, and a surprising and heartwarming ending. (295/0-316-11491-X) (C: 0-1-2) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops. HC, 8x9, 48pgs, FC SRP: $14.99 THE ART OF JOE PEKAR: NAUGHTY GIRLS VOLUME 1 SC by Joe Pekar Adorably cute, sweet, and just a little on the naughty side. This is the hallmark of Joe Pekar's illustrations, as his little ladies make their way from his brain to the outside world! Collected for the first time is a gallery of Pekar's best, showing off his ability to create portraits of pillowfights and pouty teens with expert ease! (232) (C: 0-1-2) MATURE THEMES SOFTCOVER (0-86562-139-X)—8x11, 48pgs, FC SRP: $14.95 HARDCOVER—HC, 8x11, 48pgs, FC SRP: $24.95 COVER STORY: THE ART OF JOHN PICACIO HC by John Picacio; with an Introduction by Michael Moorcock This first collection by award-winning illustrator John Picacio contains 200 pages of full- color art, sketches, and thoughts about the process of creating cover art in the 21st century. (5793/1-932265-16-3) (C: 0-1-2) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops. HC, 8x11, 200pgs, FC SRP: $39.95 THE FUTURE WAS FAB: THE ART OF MIKE TRIM SC by Anthony Taylor with Mike Trim Mike Trim, who apprenticed with special effects legend Derek Meddings, went on to distinguish himself as a designer and artist by creating models, conceptual designs, and paintings for Gerry and Silvia Anderson's classic sci-fi television shows. Featuring over 150 color and black-and-white images, this artbook showcases never-before-seen paintings, designs, drawings, concept work, and photographs from Thunderbirds, Captain Scarlet, Joe 90, Doppelganger, UFO, and many other sci-fi projects. (5114) (C: 0-1-2) SOFTCOVER (1-932563-82-2)—SC, 9x12, 128pgs, FC SRP: $29.99 LTD. S&N EDITION—SC, 9x12, 128pgs, FC SRP: $49.99 MAJESTIKA: THE ART OF MONTE MOORE SC by Monte Moore, with a foreword by Larry Elmore A superb collection of the very best works of award-winning fantasy artist Monte Moore, Majestika focuses primarily on his celebrated erotic paintings but goes beyond these to show the full scope of his talent. (567/1-84340-324-2) (C: 0-1-2) HC, 8x11, 128pgs, FC SRP: $19.95 TANK TOO edited by Masoud Golsorkhi & Andreas Laeufer Since its inception in 1998, Tank magazine has been at the vanguard of fashion publishing. Featuring 550 illustrations, Tank Too showcases the best and brightest young photographers, illustrators, and stylists that have graced the large-format Tank magazine since 2002. (6389/0-500-28597-7) (C: 0-1-2) SC, 6X7, 608pgs, PC SRP: $34.95 THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF BILL WARD, KING OF GLAMOUR GIRLS HC edited by Eric Kroll Bill Ward’s long, prolific pin-up career began during World War II when he created a curvy distraction named Torchy for his fellow soldiers. His taste for impossibly buxom blondes — teetering on stiletto heels, legs encased in black nylon, torsos packed into satin gowns — precisely suited America’s collective postwar sex fantasy, and the late '50s men’s magazine boom made him the most popular girlie artist in the country. Drawn from over 600 illustrations and interviews with family, friends, employers, and even some of the women who inspired him, this meticulously researched book is the definitive tribute to the great Bill Ward. (8075/3-8228-1290-0) (C: 0-1-2) MATURE THEMES HC, 10X13, 352pgs, PC SRP: $49.99 COLLECTING AND COLLECTIBLES WARMAN'S DISNEY COLLECTIBLES FIELD GUIDE SC edited by Ken Farrell Mickey Mouse and the gang are the darlings of the collectibles world, boasting an extensive variety of collectible products. This portable, colorful, and innovative guide to Disneyana features over 500+ color photos — complete with current values and descriptions — for collectors to better identify and assess their own collectibles. (143/0- 89689-322-7) (C: 0-1-2) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops. SC, 4.5x5.5, 512pgs, PC SRP: $12.99 COMICS ANDRU AND ESPOSITO: PARTNERS FOR LIFE by Mike Esposito & Dan Best Penciller Ross Andru and inker Mike Esposito were one of the most famous, prolific, and talented artistic teams to flourish during the Siver Age of comics. Whether working as publishers of their own work during the 1950s or at DC Comics on such strips as Wonder Woman, Suicide Squad, Metal Men, Flash, on numerous war strips, or on DC's flagship character, Superman, their work is fondly remembered today by fans and comic book historians. In the 1970s both artists lent their talents to Marvel's titles and continued to turn in inspiring work for DC. Andru and Esposito: Partners for Life chronicles the careers of both artists and is packed with hundreds of illustrations, most from original artwork, spanning both artists' careers. (5114) (C: 0-1-2) SOFTCOVER (1-932563-84-9)—SC, 8x11, 208pgs, PC SRP: $29.99 LTD. S&N HARDCOVER (1-932563-83-0)—HC, 8x11, 208pgs, PC SRP: $49.99 ART OUT OF TIME: UNKNOWN COMIC VISIONARIES 1900-1969 HC by Daniel Nadel Raymond Ewer, Howard Nostrand, Ogden Whitney, Herbert Crowley, and Dick Briefer are among the 30 American cartoonists featured in this eclectic anthology that, at last, gives these pioneers the showcase they deserve, revealing the untold story of an underground that wasn't and the under-recognized artists that influenced the likes of Robert Crumb, Art Spiegelman, and others. (7/0-8109-5838-4) (C: 0-1-2) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops. HC, 8x11, 320pgs, FC SRP: $40.00 FANTASY/SCI-FI ADVENTURE TALES #2 COLLECTOR'S EDITION TP edited by John Gregory Betancourt Adventure Tales is a new semi-annual (twice per year) magazine packed full of the best adventure stories from the pulp era. Some will be action stories, some thrillers, some horror, a few fantastic — but all are by the best fiction writers of the 20th century. (6844/1-55742-581-7) (C: 0-1-2) SC, 8x10.5, 108pgs, B&W SRP: $15.95 THE ALGEBRAIST TP by Iain M. Banks It is 4034 A.D. Humanity has made it to the stars. Fassin Taak, a Slow Seer at the Court of the Nasqueron Dwellers, will be fortunate if he makes it to the end of the year. While rummaging for data in the Dweller's vast, disorganized memories and libraries, Fassin Taak uncovers an ancient secret of unimaginable importance — a secret two interstellar battle fleets are racing towards to claim in the name of the galactic hegemony, the Mercatoria! (5889/1-59780-044-9) (C: 0-1-2) SC, 6x9, 434pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95 DARK MONDAYS HC by Kage Baker Kage Baker (author of the popular Company series) delivers a collection that explores the dark and fantastic sides of her writing. (5889/1-59780-051-1) (C: 0-1-2) HC, 6x9, 256pgs, B&W SRP: $26.95 THE ELEMENT ENCYCLOPEDIA OF MAGICAL CREATURES by John & Caitlin Matthews From fairy tales, myths, and beloved authors such as the Brothers Grimm, Lewis Carroll, J.R.R. Tolkien, and J.K. Rowling, comes this ultimate feast of magical beasts, both familiar and rare. (567/1-4027-3543-X) (C: 0-1-2) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops. NOTE: Available only within the United States--No U.S. Territories. SC, 7x10, 704pgs, FC SRP: $24.95 FLAMING LONDON SIGNED HC by Joe R. Lansdale, with illustrations by Timothy Truman Flaming London is another highly strange illustrated novel by Joe R. Lansdale, with a full-color dustjacket, endsheets, and black-and-white interior illustrations by Timothy Truman. Join Mark Twain, Jules Verne, and Ned the Seal as they fight H.G. Wells' Martian Invaders! A fully clothbound hardcover, signed by the author! (6449/1-59606- 025-5) (C: 0-1-2) HC, 6x9, B&W SRP: $40.00 DRAGONSBLOOD MMPB by Todd J. McCaffery A deadly plague has begun to wipe out the dragons and fire-lizards, leaving mankind no defense against the deadly Thread which has just begun to fall in the Third Pass. Tantalized by a song that seems to suggest that Lorana can find out how to heal the dragons, the Harper Kindan and Lorana race against time to solve the clues that Wind Blossom left behind. Can they find the cure in time to save Lorana's queen, Arith, and the rest of the dragons? If they don't, there will be no dragons left, and all life on the planet will be devoured. And how could Wind Blossom, Pern's last geneticist, know of a peril 400 Turns after her death? (235/0-345-44125-7) (C: 0-1-2) SC, 5x7, 464pgs SRP: $7.50 MAGIC STREET SC by Orson Scot Card Abandoned by an unknown mother in a Los Angeles park, Mack Street survived — though it was a miracle he'd reached his teen years, the way he'd every once in a while just freeze and stare off into space. What his foster mother, and her neighbors, never realized was that Mack was seeing dreams — other people's dreams! (235/0-345-41690- 2) (C: 0-1-2) SC, 6x9, 416pgs SRP: $14.95 MASTER OF WHITE STORM by Janny Wurts His past a mystery even to Haldeth, fellow galley slave and the one man he'd allow to name him friend, Korendir had sworn that the future would give him the wealth to build an unbreachable citadel, against dangers both moral and sorcerous. And, again and again, Korendir dared the impossible, facing the perils of a wizard-cursed kingdom, the dangers of an elemental's wrath, fatally poisonous attacks by a race of wereleopards, and finally winning the fortress he sought — White Storm. But, the siren call of danger would not let him rest in the stronghold he'd so carefully built. And, only time would tell whether death would defeat him before he found a prize far beyond riches — the only treasure that could truly bring him peace! (6660) (C: 0-1-2) SOFTCOVER (1-59222-117-3)—SC, 6x9, 448pgs, B&W SRP: $17.95 HARDCOVER (1-59222-116-5)—HC, 6x9, 448pgs, B&W SRP: $24.95 MAKER OF GARGOYLES LTD HC by Clark Ashton Smith Limited to 700 copies, this collection of Clark Ashton Smith's works reprints eight of his classic fantasies, including two set in Hyperborea. (6844/0-8095-1121-5) (C: 0-1-2) HC, 5.5x8.5, 156pgs, B&W SRP: $29.95 MOONHEART SIGNED HC by Charles de Lint, with illustrations by Charles Vess Antique-shop owners find a box of ancient materials, including a ring, a claw and a picture, which have the power to transport them to another world peopled by stagmen and bards. Problems arise in the form of a corrupt police chief anxious to harness the powers of the paranormal in this landmark "urban fantasy" novel, illustrated in black-and-white and full-color by Charles Vess, is signed by author Charles de Lint. (6449/1-59606-021- 2) (C: 0-1-2) HC, 6x9, PC SRP: $75.00 PARTNERS IN NECESSITY by Sharon Lee & Steve Miller; with an Introduction by Anne McCaffery This omnibus collection reprints Conflict of Honors, Agent of Change, and Carpe Diem. (6660) (C: 0-1-2) SOFTCOVER (1-59222-118-1)—SC, 6x9, 856pgs, B&W SRP: $21.95 HARDCOVER (1-59222-119-X)—HC, 6x9, 856pgs, B&W SRP: $44.95 PIRATEOLOGY: THE PIRATE HUNTER'S COMPANION by Captain William Lubber In a sealed sea chest off the coast of Newfoundland, the 1723 journal of pirate hunter William Lubber has been discovered! Lavishly illustrated, Pirateology tells the swashbuckling tale of Captain Lubber's around-the-world voyage on the trail of the villainous and elusive female pirate, Arabella Drummond, and explores everything one needs to know to be a pirate hunter, including information on pirate ships, weapons, dress, and customs. (5081/0-7636-3143-4) (C: 0-1-2) HC, 32pgs, FC SRP: $19.99 ROBERT E HOWARD GATES OF EMPIRE LTD HC by Robert E. Howard Limited to 600 copies, Gates of Empire presents eight of Robert E. Howard's classic adventure stories set during the Crusades including: "Red Blades of Black Cathay," "Hawks of Outremer," "Blood of Belshazzar," "The Sowers of the Thunder," "The Lion of Tiberias," "The Shadow of the Vulture," and "Gates of Empire." (6844/0-8095-1550- 4) (C: 0-1-2) HC, 6x9, 264pgs, B&W SRP: $39.95 ROGER ZELAZNY'S SHADOWS OF AMBER MMPB by John Gregory Betancourt A thrilling new novel set in Roger Zelazny's "Amber" universe! Oberon, newly-crowned King of Amber, finds himself in the middle of deadly political machinations, as his father tries to turn him into a puppet ruler. Meanwhile, rumors abound of a "Shadow Amber" in the sea, where a distorted version of Oberon sits on an onyx throne. With the Shadow- universe on the verge of unraveling, what's a new king to do but seek help from an unlikely new ally? (570/1-59687-392-2) (C: 0-1-2) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops. SC, 5x7, 256pgs, B&W SRP: $7.99 WEIRD TALES ISSUE #338 COLLECTOR'S EDITION TP "The Unique Magazine" since the early 1930s, Weird Tales features classic and original pulp fiction. (6844/1-55742-580-9) (C: 0-1-2) SC, 7x10, 84pgs, B&W SRP: $15.00 THE TOWER OF SHADOWS BOOK 1: THE TIDES OF FATE HC by Drew Bowling A great evil is being raised in the land of Elynnrie — reaching out from the distant past to shatter the lives of all it touches! It is forcing a haunted former mercenary to take up the sword he thought he'd lain down forever, thrusting a young student of magic into the role of uncertain wizard, pitting brothers against each other in mortal combat, and threatening dark doom for an ancient and beautiful city beside the sea. Steeped in the traditions of its epic fantasy forebears, yet boldly original in tone, Drew Bowling's debut novel, The Tower of Shadows, swells with heroism and sings with enchantment on every page. (235/0-345-48670-6) (C: 0-1-2) HC, 6x9, 352pgs SRP: $19.95 WEIRD WORKS OF ROBERT E HOWARD VOL 3 PEOPLE OF DARK TP by Robert E. Howard This third installment in the Weird Works of Robert E. Howard includes: "The Black Stone," "Children of the Night," "The Dark Man," "The Footfalls Within," "Gods of Gal- Sagoth," "Kings of the Night," "People of the Dark," and "The Song of the Mad Minstrel." (6844/0-8095-5680-4) (C: 0-1-2) SC, 6x9, 224pgs, B&W SRP: $10.00 GOTH GOTHIC: TEN ORIGINAL DARK TALES TP edited by Deborah Noyes Gothic pays homage to the gothic tale in ten original, chilling stories of the supernatural and the surreal by Neil Gaiman, Joan Aiken, M. T. Anderson, Caitlín R. Kiernan, Gregory Maguire, Garth Nix, Celia Rees, Janni Lee Simner, Vivian Vande Velde, and Barry Yourgrau. (5081/0-7636-2737-2) (C: 0-1-2) SC, 256pgs, B&W SRP: $7.99 REBECCA'S REALM by B.E. Goths Introducing this collection of Goth toons by B.E. Goths. (5682) (C: 0-1-3) SC, 5 x 8, 80pgs, PC SRP: $9.99 HORROR THE COMPLETE STEPHEN KING UNIVERSE SC by Stanley Wiater, Christopher Golden & Hank Wagner The myriad worlds and universes Stephen King has created are, in reality, one world, one universe! Through in-depth story analysis, character breakdowns, little known facts, and startling revelations on how the plots, themes, characters, and conflicts intertwine, this definitive reference examines all of Stephen King's novels, short stories, motion pictures, mini-series, and teleplays, and deciphers the threads that exist in all of his works. (256/0- 312-32490-1) (C: 0-1-2) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops. SC, 6x9, 528pgs SRP: $21.95 DARK OF THE GODS SC (NEW PTG) by P. C. Hodgell This omnibus collects P.C. Hodgell's first two books, "God Stalk" and "Dark of the Moon," along with her original short story "Bones." (6660/1-59222-114-9) (C: 0-1-2) SC, 6x9, 672pgs, B&W SRP: $19.95 NECROSCOPE SIGNED HC by Brian Lumley, with illustrations by Bob Eggleton This special edition of Necroscope features full-page, endsheets, and spot illustrations by Bob Eggleton in black-and-white, along with numerous full-color plates. Limited to 500 numbered copies, this edition comes signed by both Lumley and Eggleton. (6449/1- 59606-056-5) (C: 0-1-2) HC, 6x9, PC SRP: $75.00 HOW-TO THE ART OF PORTRAIT DRAWING by Joy Thomas The Art of Portrait Drawing features easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions and essential techniques for accurately rendering portraits. (143/1-58180-712-0) (C: 0-1-2) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops. HC, 8x11, 144pgs, PC SRP: $26.99 DRAWING & PAINTING FANTASY LANDSCAPES & CITYSCAPES TP by Martin McKenna From lost empires and futuristic planets, to dramatic dreamscapes, underwater worlds, and subterranean cities, this book introduces easy-to-follow instructions and step-by-step illustrations designed to demonstrate techniques for rendering a wide range of fantasy features and landscapes that evoke myths and legends in various mediums, including ink, watercolor, and digital. (5791/0-7641-3260-1) (C: 0-1-2) SC, 8.5x11, 128pgs SRP: $21.99 DRAWING CRIME NOIR FOR COMICS & GRAPHIC NOVELS TP by Christopher Hart Aspiring artists, lonely, desperate — this is your chance to grab the gold ring of the hottest style around: noir. Windswept streets, dark shadowy figures, reckless women, gleaming pistols, men without conscience, boulevards of fear...they’re all here in Drawing Crime Noir. Extensive instruction, strong, cutting-edge imagery, and a complete tutorial on how to turn an ordinary comic-book scene into a crime noir scene, shows artists how to create the moody world of noir and make crime pay! (356/0-8230-2399-0) (C: 0-1-2) SC, 8x11, 144pgs, PC SRP: $19.95 ENCYCLOPEDIA OF CARTOONING TECHNIQUES TP - NEW EDITION by Steve Whitaker Make them laugh! Better yet, learn how to put an idea or observation across in a drawing with this entertaining and lavishly illustrated A-Z to cartooning. You'll find an analysis of the available drawing materials, followed by technical advice and detailed demonstrations that show you how to turn your ideas into a cartoon. Explore viewpoint, perspective, light and shade, stippling, lettering, movement, and many other topics, including portfolio presentation and publication possibilities. (567/1-4027-3125-6) (C: 0- 1-2) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. SC, 9x9, 176pgs, FC SRP: $14.95 JAPANESE IN MANGALAND VOLUMES 2 & 3 TP by Marc Bernabe Featuring tutorials, drills, clear explanations, and vivid examples, Japanese in MangaLand helps readers to master the basics of the Japanese language using manga as a didactic tool. (900) (C: 0-1-2) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops. VOL. 2 (4-88996-186-0)—7x10, 208pgs SRP: $21.00 VOL.3 (4-88996-187-9)—7x10, 208pgs SRP: $22.00 NOTES TO DRAW FROM VOLUME 2 TP by Mitch Byrd Inspired by Mitch Byrd’s years of professional work and columns in Sketch Magazine, this second volume of Notes to Draw From displays the processes and important ideas central to comics such as page layout/composition, character design, perspective, and much more. All this is achieved with complete and precise narratives complimenting step-by-step visuals that combine to paint a full understanding of comic drawing concepts. (498) (C: 0-1-2) SC, 8x11, 75pgs, B&W SRP: $19.95 WRITING FOR COMICS WITH PETER DAVID SC by Peter David Well known for his writing on Spider-Man, X-Factor, Wolverine, Hulk, Supergirl, Star Trek, and Baylon 5, Peter David teaches readers how to create comics from start to finish, providing easy-to-understand guidance for beginners, as well as seasoned advice for intermediate comics writers. (143/1-58180-730-9) (C: 0-1-2) SC, 7x10, 176pgs, PC SRP: $19.99 HUMOR GARFIELD: LIGHTS, CAMERA, HAIRBALLS! GARFIELD AT THE MOVIES TP by Jim Davis Complete with movie parodies, reviews, trivia, and a blockbuster assortment of quips, tips, and comics strips, gags galore are in store as everyone's favorite fat cat weighs in on the wacky world of cinema! (235/0-345-49134-3) (C: 0-1-2) SC, 8x9, 96pgs, FC SRP: $11.95 TREEHORN TRILOGY HC by Florence Parry Heide, with illustrations by Edward Gorey Three stunning Edward Gorey classics, available in one volume! Featuring a clever-but repeatedly ignored-little boy, Treehorn's angst, and his whimsical schemes, come alive through Gorey's witty pen-and-ink drawings and drolly humorous text by noted author Florence Parry Heide. (7/0-8109-5994-1) (C: 0-1-2) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops. HC, 196pgs, B&W SRP: $19.95 MOVIE/TV 24: THE OFFICIAL COMPANION SEASONS 1 & 2 SC by Tara DiLullo We’ve tapped the phones, hacked the networks and interrogated the employees — all to bring you the secrets of Jack Bauer and the Counter Terrorist Unit! Packed with color photographs, interviews and episode dossiers, this in-depth guide to Bauer’s first worst days is as thrilling and informative as the award-winning show! (133/1-84576-313-0) (C: 0-1-2) NOTE: Not available in the U.K. (May Purchase from U.K. Vendor) 8x9, 160pgs, FC SRP: $16.95 BATTLESTAR GALACTICA MINI-SERIES MMPB by Jeffrey A. Carver Based on the Battlestar Galactica teleplay written by Ronald D. Moore, Christopher Eric, and Glen A. Larson! Faced with an unwinnable battle against a deadly enemy, the survivors of a doomed planet are forced to flee under the protection of their one remaining warship, the outdated Battlestar Galactica. Pursued by the Cylons — some of whom have now taken human form — Commander Adama and President Roslin lead these last remnants of humanity in search of a new home... a planet called Earth! (256/0- 765-35516-7) (C: 0-1-2) SC, 5x7, 352pgs SRP: $6.99 BIG BOSOMS AND SQUARE JAWS: THE BIOGRAPHY OF RUSS MEYER TP by Jimmy McDonough Big Bosoms and Square Jaws serves as the first candid, fully researched account of the extraordinary life and career of the late Russ Meyer, the father of modern cinematic sexploitation! (235/0-307-33844-4) (C: 0-1-2) SC, 6x9, 480pgs SRP: $14.95 DARK SHADOWS: THE SALEM BRANCH TP by Lara Parker In Dark Shadows: The Salem Branch, Barnabas Collins, the vampire "hero" of the series, has recently become a human again through the efforts of his devoted assistant, Dr. Julia Hoffman, and is living in current day Collinsport, Maine, trying to adjust to normal life. Although engaged to marry Dr. Hoffman, he falls in love with a mysterious woman named Antoinette who has bought the ruins of “the old house” on the Collins estate and is restoring it. Barnabas is desperate to win Antoinette’s love and to protect her and her daughter from the new vampire that he suspects is attacking the inhabitants of Collinsport. (256/0-765-30457-0) (C: 0-1-2) SC, 6x9, 288pgs SRP: $12.95 DOCTOR WHO: ALIENS AND ENEMIES SC by Justin Richards Picking up where Monsters and Villains left off, this fully-illustrated guide documents the return of the Cybermen, as well as the Sycorax and other foes from the new Doctor Who series, and first series terrors like the Gelth and the Reapers. (5739/0-563-48646-5) (C: 0-1-2) SC, 8x10, 96pgs SRP: $12.99 CINEMA BY THE BAY HC by Sheerly Avni Cinema by the Bay profiles the San Francisco Bay area's production studios and directors, taking readers on a guided tour through their histories and films, complete with filmographies, cinematic milestones, awards, and trivia. (235/1-932183-88-4) (C: 0-1-2) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops. HC, 9x12, 272pgs, FC SRP: $39.95 PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: THE VISUAL GUIDE HC This insider's guide to Dead Man's Chest, Disney's second Pirates of the Caribbean movie, offers a treasure trove of photos and information from the first two movies in the series, providing amazing insight into the main characters, exotic locations, and magnificent pirate ships — including an all-new gatefold cut-away of Jack Sparrow's ship, the Black Pearl! (4309/0-7566-2064-3) (C: 0-1-2) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops. HC, 9.5x11, 72pgs, FC SRP: $19.99 PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN ULTIMATE STICKER BOOK Jack Sparrow, Will Turner, Elizabeth Swann, and their fearsome foes from Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean come to life in this sticker book featuring 60 reusable, full-color stickers complete with backgrounds for readers to create their own swashbuckling scenes. (4309/0-7566-2065-1) (C: 0-1-2) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops. SC, 8.5x11, 16pgs, FC SRP: $6.99 PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: DEAD MAN'S CHEST MOVIE STORYBOOK Join Jack Sparrow and his companions and crew of the Black Pearl as they fight for their lives against the mysterious threat of Davy Jones and his monstrous Kraken in this full- color retelling of Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest, loaded with action-packed photos from the film. (295/1-4231-0025-5) (C: 0-1-2) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops. NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. SC, 8x11, 64pgs, PC SRP: $8.99 PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: DEAD MAN'S CHEST JUNIOR NOVEL Jack Sparrow, Will Turner, and Elizabeth Swann are back for a whole new adventure in this exciting adaptation of Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest. (295/1- 4231-0024-7) (C: 0-1-2) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops. NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. SC, 5x7, 128pgs, PC SRP: $4.99 KING KONG: THE HISTORY OF A MOVIE ICON TP by Ray Morton This volume chronicles the making of all seven feature films in which the character of King Kong has appeared, including the hit remake by Peter Jackson. Generously illustrated with photographs, production art, and promotional materials from the author's extensive collection, Morton interviews the surviving members of each film, and provides a colorful overview of the tremendous amount of collectible Kong merchandise that has been released over the years. (5586/1-55783-669-8) (C: 0-1-2) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops. SC, 8x11, 320pgs, FC SRP: $19.95 KING KONG AND OTHER GREAT HOLLYWOOD APES TP by Bob Burns with Tom Weaver Bob Burns, one of Hollywood's biggest SFX prop collectors, reveals secrets about the making of the original King Kong, as told to him by the men behind that 1933 monster movie! This book, hot on the heels of Peter (Lord of the Rings) Jackson's multi-million dollar Kong remake, also tells the behind-the-scenes story of the Hollywood stuntmen who specialized in playing gorillas in vintage horror classics, and includes reminiscences by Burns himself, who spent many years under the mask of a movie and TV gorilla. Introduction by SFX make-up legend, Rick Baker (Kong of King Kong '76)! (5793/1- 933384-04-2) (C: 0-1-2) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops. SC, 7x10, 250pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95 THE MODERN AMAZONS: WARRIOR WOMEN ON SCREEN SC by James Ursini & Dominique Mainon From Xena to Wonder Woman, Charlie's Angels to Kill Bill, this lavishly-illustrated book documents the public's seemingly insatiable fascination with the warrior woman archetype in film and on television, complete with comprehensive information on these popular-culture icons, as well as details and sidebars regarding themes, trends, weapons, style, and trivia. (5586/0-87910-327-2) (C: 0-1-2) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops. SC, 6x9, 424pgs, PC SRP: $20.00 SCI-FI MOVIES: FACTS, FIGURES & FUN HC by John Grant Sci-Fi Movies: Facts, Figures & Fun expertly surveys the genre's best and worst, charting the cinematic changes from the low-budget, cheesy 50's flicks to today's high- budget, high-tech blockbusters. (567/1-904332-35-8) (C: 0-1-2) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops. HC, 5x7, 96pgs, PC SRP: $9.95 STAR TREK: TO REIGN IN HELL—THE EXILE OF KHAN MMPB by Greg Cox At last! The untold chapter in the history of Star Trek's most notorious villain, Khan. Searing and powerful, "To Reign in Hell" masterfully bridges the time period between Khan Noonien Singh's twenty-third-century revival in the Original Series classic episode "Space Seed" and his unforgettable return in the acclaimed feature film Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan. Haunted by the memory of Khan's bitter accusations, Kirk now revisits Ceti Alpha V to discover for himself what ultimately drove Khan to madness. There, buried beneath the desolate surface of a dying planet, Kirk and his allies find the untold story of their greatest foe — and of the woman who loved him: Lieutenant Marla McIvers of Starfleet. (248/0-7434-5712-9) (C: 0-1-2) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops. SC, 5x7, 320pgs, B&W SRP: $7.99 ZOMBIEMANIA: 80 MOVIES TO DIE FOR SC by Dr. Arnold T. Blumberg & Andrew Hershberger From White Zombie to Land of the Dead, Zombiemania explores 80 zombie movies that shaped a horror subgenre and left us all with a mortal fear of flesh-eating ghouls clawing their way out of the cold, dark earth! This comprehensive tome of all cinematic things undead also includes a brief history of the zombie in cinema, as well as an exhaustive title index with over 500 films described and cross-referenced with all of their alternate titles. (133/1-84583-003-2) (C: 0-1-2) SC, 400pgs, FC SRP: $29.95 POP CULTURE & MUSIC COSPLAY GIRLS REVISED ED TP What is she wearing?! All over Japanm hard-core fans of animatrion, video games and manga comics are hitting the streets in their latest cosplay outfits -- especially women! Devotees delight in strutting their stuff at conventions, parks and clubs. Here you will find street-fighting tough chicks, emerald-haired princesses, school girls with an attitude, faux-fur-kittens and more. Over 100 full color photos offer a glimpse into Japan's wannabe subculture with all its glitter, posing and preening. This revised edition of the original best selling book includes many new full-color images and an updated introduction. (5789/1-932897-14-3) (C: 0-1-2) SC, 8x11, 96pgs, FC SRP: $19.95 J-ROCK GROUPIES Cosplay for J-Rock groupies! Japanese Rockbands are hot. Each has its own special following of groupies, including fan-girls dressed up in extreme fashions, making the audience as much of a spectacle as the stage act. Here is a collection of over 200 full color photos of the hottest, most absurbd J-Rock groupie fashions. (5789/1-932897-12-7) (C: 0-1-2) SC, 8x11, 96pgs, FC SRP: $19.95 STAR WARS STAR WARS: DARK LORD—THE RISE OF DARTH VADER MMPB 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! (235/0-345-47733-2) (C: 0-1-2) SC, 5x7, 368pgs SRP: $7.50 STAR WARS: THE NEW ESSENTIAL GUIDE TO DROIDS TP by Daniel Wallace, with illustrations by Ian Fullwood Fully revised, The New Essential Guide to Droids features details on droids introduced in the Star Wars novels, comics, video games, and all six films! (235/0-345-47759-6) SC, 8x11, 224pgs, FC SRP: $24.95 SUPER-HEROES SUPERHERO: THE SECRET ORIGIN OF A GENRE by Peter Coogan; With an Introduction by Denny O'Neil An exhaustive and entertaining study of the super-hero genre, this volume traces the roots of the genre in mythology, science fiction, and the pulps, and follows the superhero's evolution to its current renaissance in film, literature, and graphic novels. (5793/1- 932265-18-X) (C: 0-1-2) SC, 6x9, 400pgs, B&W SRP: $15.95 SUPERMAN: THE DAILIES 1939-1942 HC by Jerry Siegel & Joe Shuster Superman: The Dailies 1939-1942 captures the first three years of comic strips as illustrated by its creators, Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster. (567/1-4027-3785-8) (C: 0-1-2) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops. HC, 11x8, 560pgs, B&W SRP: $20.00 SUPERMAN RETURNS: STRANGE VISITOR JUNIOR NOVEL by Louise Simonson Continuing the Man of Steel's action-packed adventures in this original story adapted from Superman Returns. (295/0-316-17799-7) (C: 0-1-1) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops. SC, 5x7, 128pgs SRP: $4.99 SUPERMAN RETURNS JUNIOR NOVEL by Louise Simonson Following a mysterious absence of several years, the Man of Steel comes back to Earth in the epic action-adventure Superman Returns, a soaring new chapter in the saga of one of the world’s most beloved superheroes. While an old enemy plots to render him powerless once and for all, Superman faces the heartbreaking realization that the woman he loves, Lois Lane, has moved on with her life. Or has she? Superman’s bittersweet return challenges him to bridge the distance between them while finding a place in a society that has learned to survive without him. In an attempt to protect the world he loves from cataclysmic destruction, Superman embarks on an epic journey of redemption that takes him from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of outer space. (295/0-316-17805-5) (C: 0-1-1) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops. SC, 5x7, 160pgs SRP: $4.99 INTERNATIONAL SECTION JAPANESE MERCHANDISE DEATH NOTE: "DEATH BOX" SPECIAL EDITION BOXED SET Light Yagami is an ace student with great prospects — and he's bored out of his mind. But all that changes when he finds the Death Note, a notebook dropped by a rogue Shinigami death god. Any human whose name is written in the notebook dies, and now Light has vowed to use the power of the Death Note to rid the world of evil. But when criminals begin dropping dead, the authorities send the legendary detective L to track down the killer. With L hot on his heels, will Light lose sight of his noble goal…or his life? The amazing art box features Blanc et Noir, a collection of the illustrated work of Takeshi “Ken” Obata, featuring an exclusive dust jacket design; a PVC diorama featuring figures of Light, L, and Misa; an "Objet of Death” metal skull, designed by Ken Obata; a “Pendant of Death’s Eyeball," which can be set into the eye socket of the skull; 6 pieces of color art by Obata, depicting the art books cover and four other original pieces; six pieces of B&W manga art, including famous scenes from Death Note including the Death of L; and an original sticker designed by Obata. Japanese text. (7819) (C: 1-1-3) Box Set SRP: $180.00 JAPANESE ANIME MAGAZINES MEGAMI MAGAZINE JULY 2006 Megami Magazine is a fantastic, full-color illustration magazine featuring a host of different characters from favorite anime shows, including Mai-Hime, Strawberry Marshmallow, Air, Oh! My Goddess, and more! 100 pages of full-page illustrations makes this a great mag for anime and bishoujo fans! This issue also contains a huge double-sided wall poster of Mai Tokiha from Mai-Hime and Arika Yumemiya from Mai- OtomeHime! Japanese text. (7819) (C: 0-1-2) SC, 174pgs, PC SRP: $14.99 NEWTYPE JAPAN JUNE 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) (C: 0- 1-2) SC, FC SRP: $10.99 JAPANESE TOY PUBLICATIONS FIGURE MANIAX #19 This issue of Figure Maniax showcases loads of famous character figures from anime to game chara. Also featured are shots of the limited versions created for "Wonder Festival 2006 Winter" by many famous figure companies. Moreover, many beautiful character figures are pictured for the first time. Japanese text. (7819) SC, 11x9, 117pgs, FC SRP: $27.99 HOBBY JAPAN JULY 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) (C: 0-1-2) SC, 400pgs, PC SRP: $12.99 HYPER HOBBY JUNE 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) (C: 0-1-2) SC, 170pgs, PC SRP: $16.99 REPLICANT #23 Replicant is dedicated to garage and character figure kits, and includes many of the latest figures and bishojou characters. Fully illustrated throughout, this issue is an excellent reference to the figures that have been released in late 2005 and early 2006! This issue includes many of the latest figures and Beaty Lady character figures. Japanese text. (7819) SC, 11x8, 136pgs, PC SRP: $23.99 JAPANESE BOOKS AOI NANASE ILLUSTWORKS: SEVEN COLORS OF THE WINDS by Aoi Nanase The second beautiful art book of recent years by Aoi Nanase. Featuring works from "The report of Nature Spirit" (a novel from Fujimi Fantasia). Japanese text. (7819) SC, 8x12, 97pgs, FC SRP: $39.99 BLEACH OFFICIAL ANIMATION BOOK: VIBES This official animation book covers all 63 episodes of the anime series, Bleach. This book includes a poster and series stickers. Japanese text. (7819) SC, 7x4, 320pgs, PC SRP: $15.99 BLEACH OFFICIAL CHARACTER BOOK: SOULS This official character book fetures detailed information on 80 characters from the anime series, Bleach. This book includes a poster and series stickers. Plus, a brand new 45-page short story! Japanese text. (7819) SC, 7x4, 320pgs, PC SRP: $13.99 JAPON JAPANXFRANCE MANGA COLLECTION This is the world manga anthology! Featuring 17 manga artist in France and Japan. Japanese text. (7819) SC, 228pgs, FC SRP: $24.99 EITA MIZUNO ILLUSTRATIONS — SPIRAL: ALL ALONG This deluxue hardcover features more than 80 pieces of colored illustration from Spiral, including 7 illustrations exclusive to this book! Japanese text. (7819) HC, 11x10, 87pgs, FC SRP: $56.99 IRIYA NO SORA UFO NO NATSU This book features many illustrations taken directly from the popular Iriya Novels by Eiji Komatsu and from the anime series by Takeyasu Kurashima — the character designer of Iriya! Plus an exclusive short story, "Ground Zero," by Mizuto Akiyama. Japanese text. (7819) SC, 6x8, 96pgs, FC SRP: $35.99 TACHIKOMA FILE This issue of the Tachikoma File focuses on the Ghost in the Shell: Stand-Alone Complex, as well as various blend of other popular manga/anime titles. (7819) SC, FC SRP: $23.99 YOU TOO COSPLAYER "Cosplay" is a Japanese subculture centered on dressing as characters from manga, anime, tokusatsu, and video games. 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Wall Calendar, 12x12, 24pgs, FC SRP: $13.99 HELLO KITTY 2007 16-MONTH WALL CALENDAR (7/0-8109-5463-X) (C: 0-1-2) Wall Calendar, 12x12, FC SRP: $12.99 HELLSING 2007 WALL CALENDAR (5455/1-59741-100-0) (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Available only in the United States and Canada. Wall Calendar, 12x12, 26pgs, FC SRP: $13.99 INU-YASHA 2007 WALL CALENDAR (18/0-7893-1448-7) (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Available only within the United States--No U.S. Territories. Wall Calendar, 12x12, 24pgs, FC SRP: $13.99 NARUTO 2007 WALL CALENDAR (18/0-7407-6122-6) (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Available only in the United States and Canada. Wall Calendar, 12x12, FC SRP: $13.99 NEGIMA 2007 WALL CALENDAR (18/0-7893-1489-4) (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Available only in the United States and Canada. Wall Calendar, 12x12, 24pgs, FC SRP: $13.99 ONE PIECE 2007 16-MONTH WALL CALENDAR (4264/1-55381-874-1) (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Available only in the United States, U.S. Territories, Canada, and Mexico. 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Wall Calendar, 12x12, 26pgs, FC SRP: $13.99 YU-GI-OH!: GX 2007 WALL CALENDAR (18/0-7893-1490-8) (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Available only in the United States and Canada. Wall Calendar, 12x12, 24pgs, FC SRP: $13.99 BABES ELVGREN PIN-UPS 2007 WALL CALENDAR (8075/3-8228-5355-0) (C: 0-1-2) MATURE THEMES 12x12 SRP: $12.99 GIRLS OF VIVID 2007 16-MONTH WALL CALENDAR (4945/1-897195-26-5) (C: 0-1-2) NOTE: Available only in the United States and Canada. MATURE THEMES Wall Calendar, 12x12, FC SRP: $12.99 JENNA JAMESON 2007 16-MONTH WALL CALENDAR (4945/1-897195-32-X) (C: 0-1-2) NOTE: Available only in the United States and Canada. MATURE THEMES Wall Calendar, 12x12, FC SRP: $12.99 MARILYN MONROE 2007 16-MONTH WALL CALENDAR (4945/1-897195-60-5) (C: 0-1-2) NOTE: Available only in the United States and Canada. MATURE THEMES Wall Calendar, 12x12, FC SRP: $12.99 OLIVIA: BETTIE PAGE 2007 WALL CALENDAR Features 6 new Olivia paintings of Bettie Page, and 6 Olivia/Bettie classics. This is the fourth all-Bettie/Olivia calendar. Also available, 2007 Olivia/Bettie Page Calendar hand- signed by Olivia. Easy-to-read monthly grids with highlighted Holidays — No nudity in either calendar. (128) (C: 1-1-2) MATURE THEMES REGULAR EDITION (0-929643-24-0)—Wall Calendar, 11X13, 26pgs, FC SRP: $13.99 SIGNED EDITION—Wall Calendar, 11X13, 26pgs, FC SRP: $33.99 OLIVIA: PLAYBOY 2007 WALL CALENDAR This second Olivia calendar features 12 new pin-up paintings of Playboy models including Heather Kozar, Masuimi Max, Dita Von Teese, Tiffany Fallon, and Rhonda Ridley. Also available hand-signed by Olivia. Easy-to-read monthly grids with highlighted Holidays — No nudity in either calendar. (128) (C: 1-1-2) MATURE THEMES REGULAR EDITION (0-929643-23-2)—Wall Calendar, 11X13, FC SRP: $13.99 SIGNED EDITION—Wall Calendar, 11X13, FC SRP: $33.99 PIN ME UP! 2007 WALL CALENDAR (7143/1-59962-008-1) (C: 0-1-2) MATURE THEMES Wall Calendar, 12x12, 26pgs, FC SRP: $13.99 VINTAGE PLAYBOY 2007 WALL CALENDAR (8075/3-8228-5393-3) (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Not available in Hong Kong, Malaysia, and Indonesia. MATURE THEMES 12x12 SRP: $12.99 COMIC ART CLASSIC CRUMB 2007 12-MONTH WALL CALENDAR (424/0-7649-3600-X) (C: 0-1-2) MATURE THEMES 12x13 SRP: $13.99 THE FAR SIDE 2007 WALL CALENDAR (18/0-7407-5858-6) (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Not available in Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Maylasia. Wall Calendar, 10.75x13, FC SRP: $12.99 MYTHOLOGY: THE ALEX ROSS ART OF DC COMICS 2007 WALL CALENDAR (7143/1-59962-006-5) (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Available only in the United States and Canada. Wall Calendar, 12x12, 28pgs, FC SRP: $13.95 NEAL ADAMS 2007 WALL CALENDAR The first calendar dedicated to the legendary Batman and X-Men astist! (952) (C: 0-1-2) 12X12, FC SRP: $12.95 STERANKO 2007 WALL CALENDAR The first ever calendar devoted to the legendary S.H.I.E.L.D., Shadow, and Captain America artrist! (952) (C: 0-1-2) 12X12, FC SRP: $12.95 TALES FROM THE CRYPT 2007 WALL CALENDAR (302/0-7611-4112-X) (C: 0-1-2) Wall Calendar, 12x12, 28pgs, FC SRP: $11.95 VANGUARD: "MASTERS OF FANTASTIC ART" 2007 WALL CALENDAR 952) (C: 0-1-2) 12X12, FC SRP: $12.95 FANTASY/SCI-FI BORN OF THE NIGHT 2007 WALL CALENDAR (5306) (C: 0-1-2) MATURE THEMES Wall Calendar, 11x14, FC SRP: $13.95 BROM: "DARK WËRKS" 2007 WALL CALENDAR (5306/1-59490-130-9) (C: 0-1-2) MATURE THEMES Wall Calendar, 11x14, FC SRP: $13.95 BORIS VALLEJO & JULIE BELL'S FANTASY 2007 WALL CALENDAR (302/0-7611-4032-8) (C: 0-1-2) Wall Calendar, 12x12, 28pgs, FC SRP: $11.95 CHRIS ACHILLEOS' AMAZONIA 2007 WALL CALENDAR (5306/1-594901-28-7) (C: 0-1-2) MATURE THEMES Wall Calendar, 11x14, FC SRP: $13.95 DRAGONOLOGY 2007 WALL CALENDAR (18/0-7407-5871-3) (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Available only in the United States, U.S. Territories, Canada, and Mexico. Wall Calendar, 13x10.75, FC SRP: $13.99 DRAGONS BY CIRUELO 2007 16-MONTH WALL CALENDAR (5006/1-4162-1180-2) (C: 0-1-2) Wall Calendar, 12x12, FC SRP: $12.99 DRAGONS 2007 WALL CALENDAR (5306) (C: 0-1-2) MATURE THEMES Wall Calendar, 11x14, FC SRP: $13.95 DUNGEONS & DRAGONS 2007 16-MONTH WALL CALENDAR (4264/1-55381-843-1) (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Available only in the United States, U.S. Territories, Canada, and Mexico. Wall Calendar, 11.5x11., FC SRP: $11.99 THE FANTASY ART OF KEITH PARKINSON 2007 WALL CALENDAR (5006/1-4162-1181-0) (C: 0-1-2) Wall Calendar, 12x12, FC SRP: $12.99 H.R. GIGER'S 2007 WALL CALENDAR One dozen of popular Swiss master fantasist H.R. Giger’s (Oscar-winning designer of Alien) darkly exotic landscapes and creatures, all set against a deep black background and matching calendar grid, filled with fun facts, dates, and quotes from the worlds of fantastic literature, film, and art. Includes paintings and sculptures by Giger never before published. (90/1-883398-63-0) (C: 0-1-2) Wall Calendar, 14x12, FC SRP: $14.95 THE TOLKIEN ART OF THE BROTHERS HILDEBRANDT 2007 WALL CALENDAR (5006/1-4162-1217-5) (C: 0-1-2) Wall Calendar, 12x12, FC SRP: $12.99 WORLD OF WARCRAFT 2007 WALL CALENDAR (18/0-7893-1487-8) (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Available only in the United States and Canada. Wall Calendar, 12x12, FC SRP: $13.99 GAME GALLERY SUDOKU BEGINNER 2007 TEAR-A-DAY DESK CALENDAR (7189/3-8327-1731-5) (C: 0-1-2) Wall Calendar, 6x5, PC SRP: $12.99 ORIGINAL SUDOKU 2007 PAGE-A-DAY CALENDAR (302/0-7611-4194-4) (C: 0-1-2) Wall Calendar, 12x12, 28pgs, FC SRP: $11.95 HEAVY METAL THE ART OF HEAVY METAL 2007 WALL CALENDAR (125) MATURE THEMES Wall Calendar, 12x12, FC SRP: $12.95 THE ART OF ALEX HORLEY 2007 WALL CALENDAR (125) MATURE THEMES Wall Calendar, 12x12, FC SRP: $12.95 THE ART OF GREG HILDEBRANDT 2007 WALL CALENDAR (125) MATURE THEMES Wall Calendar, 12x12, FC SRP: $12.95 THE ART OF LUIS ROYO 2007 WALL CALENDAR (125) MATURE THEMES Wall Calendar, 12x12, FC SRP: $12.95 ARTHUR SUYDAM “BARBARIANS” 2007 WALL CALENDARS (125) MATURE THEMES Calendar, 12x12, FC SRP: $12.95 THE ART OF VICTORIA FRANCES 2007 WALL CALENDAR (125) MATURE THEMES Calendar, 12x12, FC SRP: $12.95 HORROR DAWN OF THE DEAD 2007 16-MONTH WALL CALENDAR (4945/1-897195-52-4) (C: 0-1-2) NOTE: Available only in the United States, U.S. Territories, Canada, and Mexico. MATURE THEMES Wall Calendar, 12x12, FC SRP: $12.99 FRIDAY THE 13TH 2007 16-MONTH WALL CALENDAR (4945/1-897195-39-7) (C: 0-1-2) NOTE: Available only in the United States, U.S. Territories, Canada, and Mexico. MATURE THEMES Wall Calendar, 12x12, FC SRP: $12.99 A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET 2007 16-MONTH WALL CALENDAR (4945/1-897195-38-9) (C: 0-1-2) NOTE: Available only in the United States, U.S. Territories, Canada, and Mexico. MATURE THEMES Wall Calendar, 12x12, FC SRP: $12.99 SAW 2007 16-MONTH WALL CALENDAR (4945/1-897195-34-6) (C: 0-1-2) NOTE: Available only in the United States, U.S. Territories, Canada, and Mexico. MATURE THEMES Wall Calendar, 12x12, FC SRP: $12.99 MOVIE/TV BATTLESTAR GALACTICA: MOVIE 2007 WALL CALENDAR (479/0-7688-7645-1) (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. Wall Calendar, 12X11, FC SRP: $12.99 BOND GIRLS 2007 WALL CALENDAR (7189/3-8327-1747-1) (C: 0-1-2) Wall Calendar, 12x12, PC SRP: $13.99 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER 2007 WALL CALENDAR (18/0-7893-1427-4) (C: 0-1-2) Wall Calendar, 12x12, 24pgs, FC SRP: $12.99 LORD OF THE RINGS: PORTRAITS 2007 WALL CALENDAR (479/0-7688-7786-5) (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. Calendar, 12x11, FC SRP: $12.99 LOST 2007 WALL CALENDAR (18/0-7407-5863-2) (C: 0-1-2) Wall Calendar, 12x12, FC SRP: $12.99 MOVIE MONSTERS 2007 WALL CALENDAR (18/0-7893-1464-9) (C: 0-1-2) Wall Calendar, 7x7, 24pgs, FC SRP: $13.99 NAPOLEON DYNAMITE 2007 16-MONTH WALL CALENDAR (4264/1-55381-957-8) (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Available only in the United States, U.S. Territories, Canada, and Mexico. Wall Calendar, 12x11., FC SRP: $11.99 THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS 2007 16-MONTH WALL CALENDAR (4264/1-55381-962-4) (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Available only in the United States, U.S. Territories, Canada, and Mexico. Wall Calendar, 12x11., FC SRP: $11.99 RESERVOIR DOGS 2007 WALL CALENDAR (18/0-7893-1475-4) (C: 0-1-2) Wall Calendar, 12x12, FC SRP: $13.99 SCARFACE 2007 WALL CALENDAR (4945/1-897195-42-7) (C: 0-1-2) NOTE: Available only in the United States, U.S. Territories, Canada, and Mexico. MATURE THEMES Wall Calendar, 12x12, FC SRP: $12.99 SMALLVILLE 2007 WALL CALENDAR (18/0-7893-1477-0) (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Available only in the United States and Canada. Wall Calendar, 12x12, 24pgs, FC SRP: $13.99 STAR TREK 2007 STARDATE DAY-TO-DAY CALENDAR (18/0-7407-5981-7) (C: 0-1-2) Wall Calendar, 6x5.25, FC SRP: $13.99 STAR TREK: "SHIPS OF LINE" 2007 WALL CALENDAR (18/0-7407-5879-9) (C: 0-1-2) Wall Calendar, 12x12, FC SRP: $12.99 STAR TREK: THE ORIGINAL SERIES 2007 WALL CALENDAR (18/0-7407-5880-2) (C: 0-1-2) Wall Calendar, 12x12, FC SRP: $12.99 STAR WARS: THE COMPLETE SAGA 2007 16-MONTH WALL CALENDAR (4264) (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Available only in the United States, U.S. Territories, Canada, and Mexico. 16 MONTH WALL (1-55381-872-5)—Calendar, 11.5x11., FC SRP: $11.99 24 2007 WALL CALENDAR (4945/1-897195-58-3) (C: 0-1-2) MATURE THEMES Wall Calendar, 12x12, FC SRP: $12.99 POP CULTURE & MUSIC EMILY THE STRANGE: THE INCREDIBLY STRANGE 2007 WALL CALENDAR (334/0-8118-5275-X) (C: 0-1-2) Wall Calendar, 12x12, FC SRP: $12.95 TORI AMOS 2007 WALL CALENDAR This is the 2007 annual Tori Amos RAINN benefit calendar. All artists have donated their time and the printer has given a reduced rate as well. The calendar caters to Tori Amos fans specifically, but also music fans in general, as well as comic and gaming fans (due to the artists involved). Full-color on semi-glossy quality stock. (6526) (C: 0-1-2) Wall Calendar, 9x12, FC SRP: $16.99 SUPER-HEROES ALL-STAR BATMAN & ROBIN, THE BOY WONDER 2007 WALL CALENDAR (7143/1-932183-98-1) (C: 1-1-2) Wall Calendar, 12x12, FC SRP: $13.95 BATMAN 2007 16-MONTH WALL CALENDAR (4264/1-55381-960-8) (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Available only in the United States, U.S. Territories, Canada, and Mexico. Wall Calendar, 12x11, FC SRP: $11.99 DC COMICS' COVERGIRLS 2007 WALL CALENDAR (18/0-7893-1433-9) (C: 1-1-2) Wall Calendar, 12X12, 24pgs, FC SRP: $13.99 GHOST RIDER MOVIE 2007 WALL CALENDAR (479/0-7688-7893-4) (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. Wall Calendar, 12X11, FC SRP: $12.99 JUSTICE LEAGUE 2007 16-MONTH WALL CALENDAR (4264/1-55381-858-X) (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Available only in the United States, U.S. Territories, Canada, and Mexico. Wall Calendar, 12x12, FC SRP: $11.99 MARVEL: CLASSIC COMICS 2007 WALL CALENDAR (479/0-7688-7904-3) (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. Wall Calendar, 12X11, FC SRP: $12.99 MARVEL HEROES 2007 WALL CALENDAR 479/0-7688-7891-8) (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. Wall Calendar, 12X11, FC SRP: $12.99 SPIDER-MAN 2007 WALL CALENDAR (334/0-8118-5434-5) (C: 0-1-2) NOTE: Available only in the United States, U.S. Territories, Canada, and Mexico. Wall Calendar, 12x12, FC SRP: $12.95 SUPERMAN 2007 WALL CALENDAR (334/0-8118-5278-4) (C: 0-1-2) NOTE: Available only in the United States, U.S. Territories, Canada, and Mexico. Wall Calendar, 12x12, FC SRP: $12.95 SUPERMAN RETURNS 2007 WALL CALENDAR This eagerly anticipated modern take on a classic comic book icon is set to be the big summer movie of 2006! It's $200 million budget and hundreds of licensing deals in the works attest to its magnitude. With a cast of stars including Kate Bosworth, Kevin Spacey, and newcomer Brandon Routh, success is certain. (479/0-7688-7651-6) (C: 1-1- 2) NOTE: Available only within the United States and U.S. Territories. Wall Calendar, 12X11, FC SRP: $12.99 TEEN TITANS 2007 WALL CALENDAR (479/0-7688-7663-X) (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. Wall Calendar, 12X11, FC SRP: $12.99 THE UNCANNY X-MEN 2007 WALL CALENDAR (479/0-7688-7905-1) (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. Wall Calendar, 12X11, FC SRP: $12.99 X-MEN 3 MOVIE 2007 16-MONTH WALL CALENDAR (479/0-7688-7892-6) (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. Wall Calendar, 12X11, FC SRP: $12.99 TRADING CARDS SECTION SPORTS CARDS FLEER FLEER 2005 AUTOGRAPHICS MLB CARDS 2005 SkyBox Autographics Baseball includes "Rookies" and "Retired Greats" shortprints, highlighted with an average of 3 autographed cards per box. Numbered subset and parallel cards combine to fall 6 per box! Look for "All-New Master Collection" cards, a special fold-out card featuring an autograph plus at least 3 different memorabilia items. (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. Pack MSRP: $9.99 PLAYOFF CORP. DONRUSS 2006 ELITE NFL CARDS Donruss Elite Football will consist of 200 cards, including 100 "Veterans" and 100 "Rookies" highlighted with 2 autographs, "Memorabilia" cards, and 12 additional inserts — including the coveted "Passing the Torch" Autographs and "Throwback Threads" Memorabilia inserts! Parallels are available on three levels, including "Aspirations," "Elite," and "Gold Status." Also watch for "Turn of the Century" Autographed Rookie Parallels for 50 top draft picks! (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Available only in the United States and Canada. Pack MSRP: $5.00 OFFERED AGAIN O/A LEAF 2005 ROOKIES & STARS LONGEVITY NFL CARDS Rookies & Stars Longevity Football features 279 cards, including 100 "Veterans," 100 "Rookies," and 29 "Rookie Material" cards. Every card in the set is paralleled on 5 tiers. Inserts include "Materials" versions of 100 base cards, as well as "Sunday Signatures" from 50 players including Michael Vick, Eli Manning, Y.A. Tittle, Tony Dorsett, Mike Ditka, Gale Sayers, and more. Each 24-pack box will be highlighted with an average of 3 autograph or memorabilia cards (an autograph in every other box), 12 parallels spread across all 5 levels, and 9 numbered rookies! 5 cards per pack. 24 packs per box. (C: 1-0- 0) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. Pack MSRP: $5.00 IN THE GAME INC IN THE GAME 2005-2006 ULTIMATE MEMORABILIA 6TH EDITION NHL CARDS With an extremely limited production run, the brand that revolutionized hockey card collecting is back for a 6th edition. Each pack of Ultimate Memorabilia Hockey will deliver 3 cards, including 1 "Ultimate Game-Used Memorabilia" card, 1 "Ultimate Autograph" card, and 1 "Ultimate Base" card. Every card is encased in a protective holder, labeled, and sequentially numbered. Look for new twists in this release, including an extremely limited multi-level base set. Pack MSRP: $164.99 RITTENHOUSE ARCHIVES RITTENHOUSE 2006 WNBA CARDS & ALBUM This 110-card base set features terrific game-action photographs of the WNBA's most exciting players! Autograph cards for the 2006 series include MVP Sheryl Swoops, 2005 Rookie of the Year Temeka Johnson, All-stars Sue Bird, Diana Taurasi, and Chamique Holdsclaw, as well as both the 2005 Champion Sacramento Manarchs and All-Rookie Teams! 5 cards per pack, 40 packs per box. (C: 0-1-2) PACK—MSRP: $2.10 ALBUM—PI TOPPS COMPANY TOPPS FINEST 2005-2006 NBA CARDS With a 177-card base set, including 100 "Veterans," 5 "Celebrities," 28 "Rookies," 14 "Autographed Rookies," and 30 "NBA Draft-Pick Redemption" cards, Finest Basketball is offered in displays of three six-pack mini boxes and will deliver an average of 1 autograph, 1 "Draft-Pick Redemption" card, and 4 low-numbered "Refractor" parallels per mini-box, as well as 1 individually wrapped sequentially numbered "Box Loader" per display. Look for 18 levels of parallels, including "Relics," "Autographs," and "Autographed Relic" cards. (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. Mini-box PI TOPPS 2006 SERIES 2 MLB CARDS This 330-card base set, which will be printed on high-quality 16-point cardstock, features 255 "Veterans," 15 "Team" cards, 15 "Manager" cards, 30 "Rookies," and 15 "Combo" cards, as well as 3 levels of parallels (Gold, Black, and Platinum). Choose from Standard, Jumbo, or Rack Packs! (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. STANDARD PACK—Pack PI JUMBO PACK—Jumbo Pack PI RACK PACK—Rack Pack PI TOPPS 2006 CHROME MLB CARDS Released in a single series this year, Topps Chrome MLB will consist of 365 cards including 55 "Rookies," and 35 "Autographed Rookies," offered in newly configured displays of 3 mini-boxes, with five 8-card packs per mini-box. (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. Mini-box PI OFFERED AGAIN O/A 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." (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. Pack MSRP: $1.59 TOPPS 2006 CO-SIGNERS MLB CARDS Featuring a 300-card base set, paralleled on 9 levels, each box of Topps Co-Signers Baseball will deliver 3 autograph cards, including 1 "Co-Signers" card, and 9 "Changing Faces Parallel" cards, all sequentially numbered. Each 24-box case will contain 1 "Co- Signers Dual Cut Signatures" card! (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. STANDARD—Pack PI HTA—Pack PI OFFERED AGAIN O/A BOWMAN 2005 CHROME NFL CARDS The most sought-after rookie product year after year, Bowman Chrome Football will feature 250 cards, including 110 Veterans, 110 Rookies and 30 Autographed Rookies. The regular 220 un-autographed cards are paralleled on 5 levels, including possible Red, Blue, Bronze, Silver, and 1/1 Gold Refractors. Also watch for Hobby Exclusive 1-of-1 Printing Plates from all 250 players, including autographed versions from the 30 Autographed First Year Players. Each 18-pack box is highlighted with 1 Autographed First Year Player card, available in regular, Bronze Refractor, Silver Refractor and 1/1 Gold Refractor versions. Inserts include Chrome Feltbacks — Chrome and Framed versions of the 1951 Bowman Feltbacks — and the continuation of the Topps 50th Anniversary Team tribute autographed cards. (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. Pack MSRP: $4.00 THE UPPER DECK COMPANY UPPER DECK 2006 NFL CARDS 2006 will be no different for Upper Deck football — it will be the must-have set to collect for every football fan!! With value in every single pack — including at least 1 Rookie card in every pack — Upper Deck Football appeals to all collectors! Every box will boast at least 24 "Rookie" cards, 2 "Memorabilia" cards, and 1 "Football Heroes" card. This beautiful 275-card set features the crisp, full-bleed action photography Upper Deck is famous for and will keep collectors buying with 25 short-printed rookies of the 75 total rookies available! Plus, every case will contain a "Dual-Jersey Rookie Futures" card, making 2006 Upper Deck Football the one set every football fan must have! (C: 1- 1-2) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. Pack PI UPPER DECK 2006 LEGENDS NFL CARDS NFL Legends Football is designed to attract football fans looking for autographs of their favorite legendary players, as well as set collectors looking for a complete catalogue of the NFL’s all-time greats. NFL Legends delivers amazing value with 3 "Legends Signature"s in every box, as well as 2 "Rookie" cards from one the most exciting rookie crops in recent memory! Collectors will also be repeat purchasing boxes and packs of Legends looking for the "Dual" and "Triple" autograph cards featuring legends and the games top rookies on the same card! It goes without saying that Legends Football will boast colorful, full-bleed photography in its comprehensive 200-card set. With 75 of the game’s most anticipated rookies numbered out of 750 and the game’s most coveted hall of famers, Legends Football promises to be one of the best sets this year! (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. Pack PI OFFERED AGAIN O/A UPPER DECK 2005 SWEET SPOT NFL CARDS Sweet Spot Football continues to deliver the most unique autograph card in the entire football industry. Autographs will once again be featured on metal helmet pieces. 2005 Sweet Spot delivers two autograph cards per box with each autograph being on a "Unique Material"; one "Autograph" will be a rookie card and one will be a veteran; "Panel Signatures" on football leather; at least four sequentially numbered "Rookie" cards; and one "Rookie Jersey" and at least one "Veteran Jersey" per case. Gold versions of both the Helmet Autographs and the Panel Autographs will be included and they will fall 1 in 3 boxes. (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. Pack PI UPPER DECK 2006 ARENA LEAGUE FOOTBALL CARDS 2006 Arena Football is the inaugural release of the brand, and will feature a 90-card base set of stunning photography, game-worn jersey cards, autograph cards and themed inserts. Every hobby box of 2006 Arena Football will deliver two game-worn jersey cards and one autograph. Themed box break inserts will explore the history of Arena Football, the Arena Bowl and Arena Football alumni who have gone on to play in the NFL. Box break inserts will fall at a rate of 1:4 packs. Don’t miss this chance to get in early on some of the future stars of the NFL! (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. Pack MSRP: $2.99 UPPER DECK 2006 SERIES 2 MLB CARDS The baseball card’s benchmark, the Upper Deck brand returns this summer with Series 2! Coveted by expert and novice collectors alike, UD2 delivers an amazing 500-card set and unbelievable value. Every pack has an insert card and every box delivers a memorabilia card. Included in UD2 are "Exclusive Memorabilia" and insert cards from the World Baseball Classic as well! And, for the first time ever, the complete 4-color printing plate set for each player will be inserted into the boxes! Upper Deck Series 2 takes the new era of baseball card collecting to the next level! (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. Pack PI UPPER DECK 2006 LEGENDARY CUTS MLB CARDS Legendary Cuts Baseball is geared towards new and old fans of America’s pastime who crave baseball’s all time greatest players and hall-of-famers — and a chance at once-in-a- lifetime autographs of the games legends! The "Legendary Cut Signature" cards have become the most sought after in the hobby. Every box contains 2 memorabilia cards, as well as several short-printed and serially numbered inserts! Every limited edition case will deliver 2 "Legendary Cuts" signature cards and 2 "Place in History" signature cards! There are also "Historical Cut" signature cards with two, three and even four autographs per card seeded in the cases! Once again, Legendary Cuts Baseball represents the authentic source for baseball’s most storied players and their historical autographs! (C: 1- 1-2) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. Pack PI NON-SPORTS CARDS BENCHWARMERS OFFERED AGAIN O/A BENCHWARMER 2005 SERIES 1 CARDS Trading cards never looked so good! Benchwarmers 2005 Series 1 does it again by showcasing the best and hottest models of the year! Featuring "Autograph," "Kiss," and "Bakini Swatch" cards, this set is the best series yet. 8 cards per pack, 36 packs per box. Pack PI INKWORKS THE 4400 SEASON 1 PREMIUM CARDS Over the last century, thousands of people have gone missing. Suddenly and inexplicabley, 4400 missing people are returned to Earth all at once, just as they were the day the vanished. Unclear what this world-altering event means, the government investigates the 4400 to piece together where they've been, and more importantly, why they've been returned. This dynamic 72-card series explores the "returnees" stories, how they impact the future of mankind, and... their extraordinary new powers. 6 cards per pack, 36 packs per box. Also available is a uncut mini-press sheet, as well as a collector album to show off these amazing cards. (C: 1-1-2) PACK—MSRP: $2.29 "CHANGED" MINI-PRESS SHEET—MSRP: $69.95 COLLECTOR ALBUM—MSRP: $19.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A ALIAS SEASON 4 PREMIUM CARDS & ALBUM The Alias Season 4 Trading Cards continue all the excitment and intrigue of the exciting fourth season, featuring episode coverage, APO cards, Marshall's tech emporium, Arvin's secrets, and more. As fans have come to expect, each card in the base set is printed on premium 18-point mirror foilboard, giving each card an amazing mirror-like finish. Also available is a high-quality collector binder to showcase this fine collection, and an exclusive mini-press sheet of uncut cards. PACK—Pack MSRP: $2.99 ALBUM—Album SRP: $19.95 RITTENHOUSE ARCHIVES O/A JAMES BOND: DANGEROUS LIAISONS CARDS & ALBUM This 110-card set features key heroes, villains, and girls of the world of James Bond. Also available is a collector album to store these beautiful trading cards. The album comes complete with 15 plastic sheets, plus a bonus promo card, and an exclusive autographed card signed by George Baker! PACK MSRP: $2.20 ALBUM MSRP: PI STELLAR COLLECTIBLES PLAYBOY PLAYMATE SIGNATURE SERIES T/C TIN SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, and Indonesia. ADULT MATERIAL Tin PI TOPPS COMPANY OFFERED AGAIN O/A KING KONG MOVIE CARDS To celebrate the success of Peter Jackson big screen spectacular, King Kong, Topps is proud to offer the first series of trading cards based on this highly anticipated remake of the monster movie classic. This 90-card set is printed on high quality cardstock and each card is gold-stamped. 7 cards per pack. 24 packs per box. Also available are six different Collector's Tins which feature 35 regular cards and two exclusive cards (one of which mirrors the tin's lid). (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. Pack MSRP: $2.00 XXX TRADING CARDS O/A WICKED SERIES 2 CARDS SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Available only in the United States and the U.K.--No Puerto Rico ADULT MATERIAL Pack SRP:PI APPAREL SECTION PREMIER VENDORS GRAPHITTI DESIGNS SOUTHLAND TALES BOOK II: FINGERPRINTS GN JUNE 30 2008. The celebration is about to begin!! Graphitti Designs and View Askew in conjunction with Darko Entertainment are proud to present the second monthly book in the three-issue series. Southland Tales Book II: Fingerprints written by Richard Kelly with art by Brett Weldele, sets the tone and portrays the days events prior to where the movie picks-up. Each 6”x 9, 96 page, full-color book immerses you in a complex and entertaining storyline that one would expect coming from the mind of Richard Kelly. Brett’s painted art captures the attitude and complexity of Richard’s story in a brilliant fashion. Writer/Director Richard Kelly (Donnie Darko) unveils the prequel to his second film, Southland Tales, in a serious of three graphic novels. The 2006 feature film, starring The Rock, Seann William Scott and Sarah Michelle Gellar, will conisist of the final three chapters. SC, 7x10, 96pgs, FC $12.95 SIN CITY: MANHOLE T-SHIRT Drop in and see what’s happening with the new Sin City: Manhole T-Shirt. Features the art of Frank Miller screenprinted in white on a black 100% cotton heavyweight shirt. Surprise visitors are always welcomed in Sin City!! S-XL $17.95 XXL $20.95 KINGDOM COME SUPERMAN II T-SHIRT SUPERMAN: SHADOWS T-SHIRT O/A SUPERMAN SYMBOL T-SHIRT O/A SUPERMAN LOGO T-SHIRT Celebrate the big screen return of the Man of Steel with two cool new shirt designs. Kingdom Come: Superman II features the art of Alex Ross from the cover of book #4 presented in a way never before seen. Imprinted on a black 100% cotton shirt, this large design uses discharge ink technology to give you one of the most exciting and dynamic we’ve ever produced!! Superman: Shadows depicts features this classic silhoette screenprinted in color on a navy blue 100% cotton shirt. Take advantage of the movie relaese with these two new shirt design along with the classic Superman Symbol and Superman Logo T-Shirts. The Man of Steel returns!! S-XL $20.95 (KC: Superman) XXL $23.95 (KC: Superman) S-XL $17.95 XXL $20.95 WONDER WOMAN LOGO T-SHIRT WONDER WOMAN LOGO WOMEN’S TEE She’s captured the bad guys along with everyone’s heart in the process and now she’s looking to capture the apparel market. Available in both T-Shirt and Women’s Tee, the Wonder Woman Logo features the WW symbol screenprinted on a white 100% cotton shirt. Wonder Woman has it all!! S-XL $17.95 (women’s tee) S-XL $17.95 XXL $20.95 BATMAN: FOCUSED T-SHIRT The Dark Knight gets into his “mission to accomplish” mode on the new Batman: Focused T-Shirt. Features the pencil art of Jim Lee screenprinted as a duo-tone on a natural-color, 100% cotton shirt. Whatever the task at hand may be, bets are The Batman will come out on top!! S-XL $17.95 XXL $20.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A JUSTICE I T-SHIRT Features the art of Alex Ross screenprinted in full process color on a black100% cotton shirt. Justice for all!! L-XL $17.95 ********************************************************************** APPAREL SECTION ANIME NARUTO METAL LEAF LOGO BASEBALL CAP Black. One size fit all. Brushed chrome logo. (4632/GE2219) (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Not available in Germany. Cap SRP: $19.99 NARUTO LOGO WRISTBAND Black leather. Color logo. Two sizes. (4632/GE7742) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Not available in Germany. Wristband SRP: $4.99 NARUTO VILLAGE LOGO HEADBANDS Black cloth. Brushed Chrome logo. One size fits all. (4632) (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Not available in Germany. LEAF VILLAGE (GE7712)—SRP: $19.99 MIST VILLAGE (GE7729)—SRP: $19.99 SAND VILLAGE (GE7728)—SRP: $19.99 SOUND VILLAGE (GE7727)—SRP: $19.99 NARUTO: "I HEART NARUTO" JUNIOR T-SHIRT White. 100% Cotton. Front image. (4866) (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Available only within the United States and U.S. Territories. SM - XL (NAJS013)—SRP: $19.99 NARUTO BLUE LOGO SIGN CAP Blue. One size fits all. (4632/GE2222) (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Not available in Germany. Cap SRP: $19.99 FRUITS BASKET: "LARGE KYO FACE" JUNIOR T-SHIRT Brown. 100% Cotton. Front image. (4866) (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Available only within the United States and U.S. Territories. SM - XL (FBJS015)—SRP: $19.99 ANIME MESSENGER BAGS Carry your love for the eastern arts with you anywhere with these awesome, decorative messenger bags. Able to hold just about anything you need, these versatile bags feature art from some of the most popular manga/anime series hitting the US market today! Choose from classics like Ghost in the Shell and Ruroui Kenshin to more modern series like Inu-Yasha and Samurai Champloo! (4632) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Not available in Germany. GHOST IN THE SHELL: THE STAND ALONE COMPLEX "KUSANGI" (GE3141)—Messenger bag SRP: $34.99 INU-YASHA: TETSUSAIGA "SWORD" (GE3152)—Messenger bag SRP: $34.99 RUROUNI KENSHIN (GE3156)—Messenger bag SRP: $34.99 SAMURAI CHAMPLOO: "KATANA GRAVE" (GE3148)—Messenger bag SRP: $34.99 SCRYED: KAZMA LINE-ART (GE3166)—Messenger bag SRP: $34.99 TENJHO TENGE: MAYA LINE-ART (GE3155)—Messenger bag SRP: $34.99 WOLF'S RAIN: WOLF (GE3150)—Messenger bag SRP: $34.99 INITIAL D: "FUJIWARA TOFU" BASEBALL CAP Cotton/Mesh. One size fits all. (4632/GE2225) (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Not available in Germany. Cap SRP: $19.99 INU-YASHA: KAGOME BACKPACK Carry your love of the ultra-popular manga/anime series, Inu-Yasha, with you along with your school books in this awesome Kagome Backpack! Featuring two small pouches outside of the large main pouch and adjustable straps, this is the perfect and practical way to tote your stuff! (4632/GE3136) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Not available in Germany. Backpack SRP: $34.99 KADOCHA BABBIT JUNIOR T-SHIRT Light pink. 100% Cotton. Front image. (4866) (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Available only within the United States and U.S. Territories. SM - XL (NAJS013)—SRP: $19.99 MANGA PRINCESS AI: "FALLEN ANGEL" JUNIOR T-SHIRT Black. 100% cotton. Front image. (4980) (C: 0-1-2) SM - XL (AIB16415)—SRP: $19.99 DC HEROES AQUAMAN VINTAGE MESH CAP Red/White. Cotton/Mesh. One size fits all. (5209) (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Not available in Germany. Cap SRP: $16.99 BATMAN LOGO "SUPER CLASSIC" CAP Gold. Cotton.One size fits all. (5209) (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Not available in Germany. Cap SRP: $16.99 THE FLASH LOGO DISTRESSED WASHED HERO CAP Red. Garment washed cotton. One size fits all. (5209) (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Not available in Germany. Cap SRP: $18.99 SUPERMAN SHIELD DISTRESSED WASHED HERO CAP Navy. Garment washed cotton. One size fits all. (5209) (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Not available in Germany. Cap SRP: $18.99 SUPERMAN RETURNS: "HEAT VISION" T-SHIRT Heather Grey. 100% Cotton. Front image. (6242) (C: 0-1-2) SM - XL (SUBB11A)—SM-XL SRP: $16.99 XXL (SUBB11A)—XXL SRP: $19.99 SUPERMAN RETURNS: "SUPER STRENGTH" T-SHIRT Red. 100% Cotton. Front image. (6242) (C: 0-1-2) SM - XL (SUAZ11R)—SM-XL SRP: $16.99 XXL (SUAZ11R)—XXL SRP: $19.99 MARVEL HEROES WOLVERINE: "WOLVIAN" CLAMSHELL T-SHIRT Military. 100% cotton. Front image. (5360) (C: 0-1-2) SM - XL (V1455)—SRP: $16.99 XXL (V1455)—SRP: $19.99 GHOST RIDER: "SPIKED" CHAIN WALLET Protect your valuable cash with this Ghost Rider: Spiked Chain Wallet, which keeps your wallet safely connected to your hip at all times! (6981/LW104761GHR) (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Not available in Germany. Wallet SRP: $16.99 WOLVERINE: "CLAWS" CHAIN WALLET Protect your valuable cash with adamantium! This Wolverine: "Claws" Chain Wallet, which keeps your wallet safely connected to your hip at all times, is a great way to show your claws! (6981/LW104406XMN) (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Not available in Germany. Wallet SRP: $16.99 MARVEL VELCRO WALLETS Hold your cash close to your passion in these awesome Marvel Velcro Wallets. Choose from the Punisher, Spider-man, and Venom. (6981) (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Not available in Germany. PUNISHER SPLATTER SKULL (FW105839PUN)—Wallet SRP: $9.99 SPIDER-MAN (FW105833SPD)—Wallet SRP: $9.99 VENOM (FW105833SPD)—Wallet SRP: $9.99 WOLVERINE: "BASIC SHRED" T-SHIRT charcoal. 100% Cotton. Front image. (5360) (C: 0-1-2) SM - XL (V1438)—SRP: $16.99 XXL (V1438)—SRP: $19.99 X-MEN: WHITE QUEEN "COLD AS ICE" T-SHIRT Chocolate. 100% Cotton. Front image. (5360) (C: 0-1-2) SM - XL (V1038)—SRP: $16.99 XXL (V1038)—SRP: $19.99 SPIDER-MAN & VENOM T-SHIRT Burgundy. 100% Cotton. Front image. (5360) (C: 0-1-2) SM - XL (V1476)—SRP: $16.99 XXL (V1476)—SRP: $19.99 WRISTBAND PACK Black leather with silver metal pieces. (6981) (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Not available in Germany. PUNISHER METAL & BULLETS (WB104785PUN)—Wristband MSRP: $10.00 SPIDER-MAN METAL BADGE (WB104786SPD)—Wristband MSRP: $10.00 IRON MAN: "HE WALKS" T-SHIRT Silver. 100% Cotton. Front image. (5360) (C: 0-1-2) SM - XL (V1436)—SRP: $16.99 XXL (V1436)—SRP: $19.99 DISNEY DISNEY LADIES MICKEY MOUSE WATCH Limited to 2,000 pieces. (427/LI1012) (C: 0-1-2) Watch SRP: $120.00 VIDEO GAMES RESIDENT EVIL: "NATIVES" T-SHIRT Tangerine. 100% Cotton. Front image. (4866) (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Available only within the United States and U.S. Territories. SM - XL (AS02549)—SRP: $19.99 SILENT HILL: PYRAMID HEAD T-SHIRT Black. 100% Cotton. Front image. (4866) (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: