PREVIEWS May 2006 - July / August 2006 Releases - Diamond Comics (go to Marvel Previews)   Ctrl + F = Search PREVIEWS VOL. XVI #5 PREVIEWS PUBLICATIONS PREVIEWS #7 (JULY 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 September 2006 through November 2006! Catalog, 8x11, 480+pg, PC $4.50 MARVEL PREVIEWS #35 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 July issue features items scheduled to ship in September 2006! FC, 96pg $0.99 (or Free with Purchase of Previews) PREVIEWS CONSUMER ORDER FORM #7 (JULY 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 June 2006 for items on sale in September 2006. Comic-sized, 62pg, PC PI PREVIEWS ADULT #7 (JULY 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 THE ESCAPISTS #1 (OF 6) BRIAN K. VAUGHAN (W), PHILIP BOND (A), EDUARDO BARRETO (A), and FRANK MILLER (Cover) On sale July 12, FC, 32pg, $1.00 From Pulitzer-winning author Michael Chabon! Wizard Top Ten and multiple Eisner Award-winning writer Brian K. Vaughan (Y: The Last Man, Ex Machina, Runaways) teams with critically acclaimed artists Philip Bond (Vimanarama, Vertigo Pop, Tank Girl) and Eduardo Barreto (Batman, The Long Haul) to deliver this knockout first issue! Discovering his late father’s decades-spanning vault of Escapist memorabilia at the age of six, Max became a fan of the Master of Elusion almost overnight. After exhausting the extensive stash of Golden and Silver Age comics, he needed more—and started writing his own Escapist stories. Now nineteen, he’s determined to make the character a sensation once again, but where is he going to find an artist—in Cleveland? Meet Maxwell Roth and Case Weaver, latter-day versions of Joe Kavalier and Sam Clay, in part one of The Escapists! With cover art by multi-platinum superstar Frank Miller kicking off a round robin of stellar cover artists including James Jean and John Cassaday, this launch of the first Escapist miniseries can’t be missed! • Special Introductory price: $1.00! • “[Vaughan] turned in a script that caused grown men, or at least one grown man, to weep for joy. It is a script that well meets, and perhaps even exceeds, the expectations raised by the shadow of the parent novel . . .” — Michael Chabon CONAN AND THE SONGS OF THE DEAD #1 (OF 5) JOE R. LANSDALE (W), TIMOTHY TRUMAN (A), and DAVE STEWART (C) On sale July 5, FC, 32pg, $2.99 Renowned horror and western writer Joe R. Lansdale reunites with his Jonah Hex collaborator, artist Timothy Truman, to tell the grittiest, roughest, downright meanest Conan story ever seen in comics. This five-part series begins in the wretched wastes of Stygia, a burning, grinding stretch of desert so desolate the only thing more unforgiving are its inhabitants. There, Conan comes to the aid of an old ally, uncovers a scheme to acquire untold-of wealth, and punishes his foolish enemies most cruelly. Yet when his treasure hunt reveals an alluring spirit with long unsatisfied needs, the Cimmerian knows a gentler touch is required to win the day. Teaming the wild, scathing wit of Lansdale with the unflinching vision of Truman, Conan and the Songs of the Dead is an unprecedented take on the grand hero of sword-and- sorcery—pushing one of the most brutal heroes of literature to new extremes! CONAN #30 MIKE MIGNOLA (W), CARY NORD (A), DAVE STEWART (C), and TONY HARRIS (Cover) On sale July 19, FC, 32pg, $2.99 Conan battles a gelatinous abomination older than history itself in this continuation of Robert E. Howard’s “The Hall of the Dead” adapted by Hellboy creator Mike Mignola and drawn by Cary Nord. Grasping, groping tentacles meet cold, hard steel as Conan struggles to avoid the churning gullet of an adversary unlike any he’s faced before. In an abandoned city long lost to the hearts and memories of man, where will the Cimmerian turn for refuge? The haunting dead of this ancient place offer no solace, but they want nothing more than for Conan to join their dank and lifeless company. Conan® and Conan the Barbarian® (including all prominent characters featured in this issue) and the distinctive likenesses thereof are trademarks of Conan Properties International, LLC unless otherwise noted. All contents © Conan Properties International, LLC unless otherwise noted. BMWFILMS.COM PRESENTS THE HIRE TP MATT WAGNER (W/A), BRUCE CAMPBELL (W), MARK WAID (W), KURT BUSIEK (W), STEVEN GRANT (W), FRANCISCO RUIZ VELASCO (A), KILIAN PLUNKETT, (A), and CLAUDE ST. AUBIN (A) Available Now, SC, 96pg, FC, 7" x 10", $17.95 The legendary series of short “webisodes” featured A-list directors such as John Woo and Ridley Scott telling tales of the Hire—an enigmatic driver—and the passengers that need his transportation and protection. Now, some of the biggest names in comics bring The Hire to Dark Horse! Matt Wagner (Grendel) tells a story of a spoiled party-girl and her high-speed hunters; Bruce Campbell (Evil Dead) and Kilian Plunket (Superman: Red Son) team the Driver with a schoolteacher with unfortunate mob connections; Mark Waid (Fantastic Four) and Claude St. Aubin (Dominion) tell the tale of a geeky bureaucrat with a valuable secret; and Kurt Busiek (Conan) and Steven Grant (Badlands) with Francisco Ruiz Velasco (Lone Wolf 2100) relate the story of a millionaire businessman facing a very hostile takeover. • Featuring the talents of award-winning creators Matt Wagner, Kilian Plunket, Mark Waid, Kurt Busiek, and Evil Dead star Bruce Campbell! RECESS PIECES TP BOB FINGERMAN (W/A) On sale August 23, SC, 96pg, FC, 7" x 10", $14.95 Bad things are brewing in the halls of The Ben Turpin School for K-8. When a science project goes wrong, only the prepubescent children are spared the fate of zombification— which is not to say that they’re immune from being eaten alive! George Romero covered night, dawn, and day, but how about recess? With Recess Pieces, Bob Fingerman (Beg the Question, You Deserved It) dishes up a grisly combination of Hal Roach’s Our Gang and zombies, zombies and more zombies. DARK HORSE TWENTY YEARS (25¢ ISSUE) ARTHUR ADAMS (A), SERGIO ARAGONÉS (A), BOB BURDEN (A), PAUL CHADWICK (A), ADAM HUGHES (A), FRANK MILLER (A), TONY MILLIONAIRE (A), CARY NORD (A), ERIC POWELL (A), STAN SAKAI (A), MATT WAGNER (A), CHRIS WARNER (A), JOSS WHEDON (A), MIKE MIGNOLA (Cover), and many more!!! On sale July 5, FC, 24pg, .25¢ Eric Powell draws Star Wars, Adam Hughes draws Hellboy, and Joss Whedon makes his artistic debut—that’s just a smidge of what’s included in this 25-cent gift to all the fans who’ve supported Dark Horse Comics through our first twenty years! Dark Horse Comics is proud to present Dark Horse Twenty Years, a collection of original art by a distinguished list of Dark Horse creators, past and present. Every page holds a different piece, each showcasing a character from the company’s history of great original and licensed properties. Instead of drawing their own creations, these jaw-dropping talents have traded characters, each offering an unexpected take on one of the icons of Dark Horse. Legends of comics drawing the characters you’d never expect. You won’t see this much talent in the same place for another twenty years! • Cover by Hellboy creator Mike Mignola! PATHFINDER TP LAETA KALOGRIDIS (W) and CHRISTOPHER SHY (A) On sale July 26, SC, 168pg, FC, 7" x 10". $17.95 Five hundred years before Columbus, barbaric Viking invasions ravaged North America. Pathfinder is the story of a young Viking boy left behind as the only survivor of a shipwrecked expedition. A stranger in a strange land, the boy is raised by a tribe of American Indians—the very people the Vikings had sworn to destroy. When Vikings again storm the eastern shores, waging another barbaric campaign, they slaughter the tribe that adopted the young man. Now he wages a violent personal war to stop the Viking's trail of death and destruction. • Pathfinder is set to be released as a major motion picture from Twentieth Century Fox in July 2006. THE GREMLINS HC ROALD DAHL (W), ARTISTS AND WRITERS GUILD, INC. (A), and THE DISNEY STUDIOS (A) On sale September 13, HC, 56pg, FC, 8 3/8" x 11", $12.95 Published in 1943 and long unavailable, Dark Horse Books is proud to present this landmark book from the author of such beloved tales as Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, James and the Giant Peach, and Matilda. Digitally restored, this remarkable presentation of Dahl’s classic story, lavishly illustrated by the artists of the Walt Disney Studios, will delight readers of all ages! The Gremlins is the story of Gus, a British World War II fighter pilot, who during the Battle of Britain turned to look out on the wing of his plane only to see an amazing sight: a little man, no more than six inches tall with horns growing from his head, drilling a hole in the plane’s wing. Gus was the first man to ever see a Gremlin, and what happened after that would change the war, and the world, forever. Bought by Walt Disney to be produced as an animated motion picture (and considered to be the first story featuring the mythical airplane-sabotaging creatures known as Gremlins), the project was ultimately shelved and is reprinted here for the first time in over sixty years. • The book was first published in 1943 and has been unavailable since that time. • Dark Horse Deluxe is producing a line of toys to tie in with the project, the first time Gremlins toys have been made available in decades! ARCHENEMIES #4 (OF 4) DREW MELBOURNE (W), YVEL GUICHET (P), JOE RUBINSTEIN (I), RICK HILTBRUNNER (C), and JIM KEPLINGER (L) On sale July 5, FC, 32pg, $2.99 ONE HERO. ONE VILLAIN. ONE APARTMENT. As Ethan and Vincent, they’re roommates. As Star Fighter and the Underlord, they're mortal enemies. For months we’ve gotten to know them, but this July everything we know is about to change. In the wake of tragedy, one roommate will be forced to confront his past, while the other will embrace a shocking new future. In their darkest hour, fate will draw them into one final conflict. Star Fighter versus the Underlord. No distractions. No holds barred. One will win. One will lose. And two lives will never be the same. PLUS: some jokes. Part four of the four-part ArchEnemies: Sinners and Saints graphic novel. Written by rising star Drew Melbourne, with pencils by Yvel Guichet (Superman, JLA) and inks by comics veteran Joe Rubinstein. THE PERHAPANAUTS TP TODD DEZAGO (W), CRAIG ROUSSEAU (A), and RICO RENZI (A) On sale August 23, SC, 128pg, FC, 7" x 10", $15.95 There are places in this world where the fabric of reality has worn thin, where strange and terrible creatures have crossed over to lurk in the shadows and the night. There is an organization dedicated to finding these creatures and sending them back from whence they came, sealing the rift behind them, and maintaining the integrity of those borders. The organization is called BEDLAM. Its agents are . . . The Perhapanauts! • Now, for the first time ever, collected especially for you in this widely popular trade paperback format, the critically acclaimed, highly sought after four-issue miniseries that started it all--The PERHAPANAUTS! And, if you act now, we’ll also include the never- before-seen (well, seen by a few…) unaired, original pilot, “7 Months Earlier.” Also included are rare outtakes, character bios, pinups by some of the industry’s brightest stars, and an introduction by comics artist and reader, Mike Wieringo (Spider-Man; Tellos; Fantastic Four). Order yours today! Makes a great gift! SCARLET TRACES: THE GREAT GAME #1 (OF 4) IAN EDGINTON (W) and D’ISRAELI (A) On July 12, FC, 32pg, $2.99 This fantastical new miniseries picks up where the critically acclaimed hardcover left off. After almost four decades of conflict, the British invasion of Mars has ground into a bloody stalemate in the dust of the red planet. Launched to fanfares and cheers, the times and mood have changed, as the British Government under the iron hand of Prime Minister Spry struggles to wage a war another world away while keeping its grip on an increasingly troubled and turbulent empire. Riven with revolt and revolution, the glory that was Great Britain is unravelling at the seams with freedom and free speech brutally sacrificed to maintain order. However, this is nothing compared to what is happening on Mars, and the worst is yet to come! • Sequel to the best comic book of all time, Scarlet Traces. • From the creators of the fan-favorite Kingdom of the Wicked! ALSO AVAILABLE SCARLET TRACES HC Ian Edginton and D’Israeli HC, 88pg, FC, 6 5/8" x 9 1/2" (STAR19435) . . . $14.95 ********************* NEXUS ARCHIVES VOLUME 4 HC MIKE BARON (W) and STEVE RUDE (A) On sale August 23, HC, 216pg, FC, 7" x 10 1/2", $49.95 Every once in a while a creation appears that both reinvents and epitomizes its genre. 1981 marked the beginning of such an event with the first issue of Nexus, a playful adventure series that paid homage to the best of classic science fiction while introducing an unforgettable antihero. Countless readers around the world followed his action-packed exploits over the next two decades, visiting alien realms and fascinating creatures through the wit and verve of his youthful creators. Dark Horse invites you to relive the series that defined the careers of both Steve Rude and Mike Baron, collected in a hardcover format for the first time. In this volume, Sundra discovers the source of Nexus’ powers and the cause of his headaches—the Merk is revealed! Space pirates pillage Ylum’s orbital community, and the Sovs declare war, but Nexus is without his powers . . . so the Heads create the most devastating weapon in the galaxy. • This handsome archive collects issues nineteen through twenty-five of Nexus volume II, originally published by First Comics. PLASTICLAND TP FRANK KOZIK (W) On sale September 27, SC, 112pg, FC, 9" x 13", $29.95 The man credited with single-handedly reviving the concept of rock posters as an art form, Frank Kozik was first exposed to the counterculture world of “designer art toys” on a trip to Japan in 1996. His collecting hobby soon mutated into a new profession, and in 2002 Kozik made the leap from illustrator to toy designer. Now considered one of the world’s top three underground toy designers, Kozik shares all the secrets of this arcane and cutting-edge art movement in Plasticland. This deluxe oversized volume, the first collected work of Kozik’s foray into this explosive new phenomenon, offers a fascinating look at the creation and end result of modern toy design. A dazzling photographic record of all Kozik’s production and custom pieces through early 2006, the book also features his new works in serigraphy and oil painting. • Frank Kozik has created works for Nike, BASF, Slim Jim, and MTV. He divides his time between San Francisco and Tokyo. • Frank Kozik has been the subject of numerous magazine and newspaper articles, including features in Newsweek, Rolling Stone, Spin, and Details. USAGI YOJIMBO #95 STAN SAKAI (W/A) On sale July 26, b&w, 24pg, $2.99 Discover the series that has garnered worldwide fans over the past two decades and won countless awards! Five years ago, Usagi dodged a bullet when the mysterious assassin Shizukiri was willing to accept a an expected bounty rather than engage the rabbit ronin and his fellow wandering samurai, Gen. Shizukiri’s reputation as a ruthless, unbeatable opponent was well established even before he became the only hired sword ever to stare down our long- eared hero, but now his formidable skills are up against Karma itself! When beggars hire him to kill a high-ranking samurai, Shizukiri becomes tangled in a fateful and unexpected plot. Will his skills preserve him, or is Karma truly inescapable? Find out, when master storyteller Stan Sakai presents Usagi Yojimbo #95! LITTLE LULU VOLUME 11: APRIL FOOLS TPB JOHN STANLEY (W/A) and IRVING TRIPP (A) On sale August 9, SC, 200pg, b&w, 6" x 9", $9.95 Learn why generations of readers have considered Little Lulu one of smartest, cutest, and funniest comics ever to hit the shelves in the newest volume of Dark Horse’s ongoing effort to collect this seminal all-ages classic in a library of affordable trade paperbacks. Lulu Moppet is the true-blue daughter of Main Street America, clever and sweet, mischievous and generous, an eight-year-old hero for anyone who ever wanted to bring home a gorilla, scare the pants off of ghosts, and outwit every grownup in sight. In this volume, comics geniuses John Stanley and Irving Tripp are at their very best, crafting tales guaranteed to thrill kids just as much as they crack-up their parents. • When Dell first published Little Lulu’s funny-book adventures they were immediate bestsellers, no one had ever seen such wit and grace between the comics pages. Now, relive that magic with this whopping collection of tales filled with truth, laughs, and a grand old time! • “Little Lulu was one of my favorite comics as a kid. Simple enough for kids to enjoy, but hip enough to make grownups laugh out loud, it’s one of the great unsung comics.” — Harvey Pekar, creator of American Splendor • “These little gems are timeless models of wry humor and unsurpassed comic timing . . . Like Peanuts and Calvin and Hobbes, they create an entire kids’ universe of secret clubhouses, favorite soda fountain hangouts, and fantastic menaces.” — Publishers Weekly LITTLE LULU COLOR SPECIAL TP JOHN STANLEY (W/A) and IRVING TRIPP (A) On sale September 13, SC, 208pg, FC, 7" x 10", $13.95 In rich, vibrant color for the first time in a half-century comes a guffaw-inducing selection of Little Lulu’s landmark adventures! Little Lulu is one of the truly great all-ages comics, with a monthly series that lasted four decades, the zany high jinks of eight-year-old Lulu Moppet and her lovable pals are not only classics of children’s literature, but an indelible part of American popular culture. Her razor wit will tickle your brain and her sweet generosity will win your heart—Lulu is the All-American girl! Experience the highlights of Little Lulu’s illustrious comedy career as they were meant to be seen—in luscious full color! • “Little Lulu was one of my favorite comics as a kid. SImple enough for kids to enjoy, but hip enough to make grown-ups laugh out loud, it's one of the great unsung comics.” — Harvey Pekar, creator of American Splendor • “These little gems are timeless models of wry humor and unsurpassed comic timing … Like Peanuts and Calvin and Hobbes, they create an entire kids’ universe of secret clubhouses, favorite soda fountain hangouts,and fantastic menaces.” — Publishers Weekly B.P.R.D.: THE UNIVERSAL MACHINE #4 (OF 5) MIKE MIGNOLA (W/Cover), JOHN ARCUDI (W), GUY DAVIS (A), and DAVE STEWART (C) On sale July 5, FC, 32pg, $2.99 Hellboy and Abe Sapien take center stage in a flashback story set during Abe’s early days at the Bureau for Paranormal Research and Defense, and Liz Sherman reveals weird tales of the family members that she killed while discovering her firestarter powers. And in Europe, Doctor Kate Corrigan bargains with an ancient evil over the fate of her dead friend, Roger. ALSO AVAILABLE B.P.R.D. VOLUME 1: HOLLOW EARTH TPB by Mike Mignola and others SC, 120pg, FC, 7" x 10" (STAR17945) . . . $17.95 B.P.R.D.VOLUME 2: THE SOUL OF VENICE AND OTHER STORIES TPB by Mike Mignola and others SC, 128pg, FC, 7" x 10" (MAY045376) . . . $17.95 B.P.R.D.VOLUME 3: PLAGUE OF FROGS TPB by Mike Mignola, Guy Davis, and Dave Stewart SC, 144pg, FC, 7"x10" (OCT040022) . . . $17.95 B.P.R.D.VOLUME 4: THE DEAD TPB by Mike Mignola and others SC, 152pg, FC, 7" x 10" (JUN050015) . . . $17.95 ********************** BLADE OF THE IMMORTAL #115: ON THE PERFECTION OF ANATOMY PART 4 (OF 6) HIROAKI SAMURA (W/A) On sale July 12, b&w, 32pg, $2.99 After the last issue’s shocking death, Burando’s grip on reality slips a bit more, and he struggles to continue his research while in a depressed stupor. Habaki Kagimura isn’t letting his prize doctor off the hook, though. Kagimura pushes for new tests with a new felon. Word of his experiments in immortality is spreading through Edo’s jails, and Manji’s cocky cellmate is a willing volunteer who has no idea what pain is in store for him. Hiroaki Samura’s samurai drama continues its dark descent into a horrific world of torture and “modern Japanese medicine,” as the secrets of Manji’s mystical kessen-chu are slowly revealed. FOR MATURE READERS EDEN: IT’S AN ENDLESS WORLD! VOLUME 4 TPB HIROKI ENDO (W/A) On sale August 2, SC, 208pg, b&w, 5" x 7", $12.95 Exploring the origin of Kenji, the knife-wielding,Japanese freedom fighter, Hiroki Endo takes us back in time to witness the brutal events that shaped this warrior’s spirit. In Kenji’s present, he fights in one of the most intense hand-to-hand combat sequences in post-apocalyptic literature! With the world reeling from the aftereffects of a brutal, widespread virus, civilization is torn between the laws and ways of the old world and a new order where cybernetic implants are commonplace and “might means right.” Elijah and his comrades-in-arms attempt to cross the Andes Mountains, with Propater’s gruesome Aeon soldiers and armored troops hot on their heels! Graphic, cyberpunk, and philosophical, Eden is a place where endearing heroes face a constant struggle for survival. and violent surprises wait around every corner! • Often compared to Katsuhiro Otomo’s Akira in both artistic execution and storytelling scope, Hiroki Endo’s deep and beautiful Eden series is finally available in English! • Each volume comes shrink-wrapped and carries an 18+ content advisory. MAIL VOLUME 1 TP HOUSUI YAMAZAKI (W/A) On sale August 16, SC, 208pg, b&w, 5" x 7", $10.95 Private detective Reiji Akiba has a theory about those awkward moments and weird coincidences we all encounter in life. They are actually encounters with the dead—their way of sending us a message. But you may not want to open such strange mail from beyond—not unless you can see the ghostly attachment, like Akiba can. And not unless you carry a gun that can kill what isn’t alive, like Akiba’s aptly named Kagutsuchi, “the tool between God and earth” . . . digging a divine grave to lay to rest the evil dead.Volume 1 of Mail opens with a model’s photo shoot at what was a lovely riverside. But someone’s thrown their trash away here: human bones. When the negatives in the darkroom reveal hidden horror, it’s time for the magazine to hire Akiba. The answers lie in the secret basement of a shunned house . . . but they don’t lie peacefully! • Mail was recently made into a live-action Japanese horror movie starring Chiaki Kuriyama—“Go-Go Yubari” from Kill Bill. • With Mail and Corpse Delivery Service, Dark Horse introduces to the U.S. market one of the hottest up-and-coming new artists in Japan, Housui Yamazaki. These two books are Yamazaki’s debut in the American market. • Each volume comes shrink-wrapped and carries an 18+ content advisory. OH MY GODDESS! VOLUME 24 TPB KOSUKE FUJISHIMA (W/A) On sale August 9, SC, 176pg, b&w, 5 1/8" by 7 3/16", $10.95 Ever since a cosmic phone call brought the four literal young goddesses Belldandy, Urd, Skuld—and, like an occasional vowel, Peorth—to live in college student Keiichi’s residence, his personal life has been turned upside down, sideways, and sometimes even into strange dimensions! As the Parent-Child Showdown between Keiichi and his fa—um, “Keima-san,” races its way along the night roads of the Inokuradai Circuit, his mo—uh, “Takano-san,” passes the time by whupping the Goddesses at mahjong. But does she realize what they really are? Then, cry “Roadtrip!” and let Chihiro’s Mini Cooper slip into gear, as she, Bell, and Keiichi hit the highway to a hot springs. But the vacation from drama is brief—and readers are advised to prepare for the advent of . . . the Fifth Goddess! • Collection also features a new installment in the Adventures of the Mini-Goddesses! series years after the original collection! SCARY BOOK VOLUME 3: FACES TPB KAZUO UMEZU (W/A) On sale August 23, SC, 232pg, b&w, 5 1/8" x 7 1/4", $13.95 Kazuo Umezu, the grandmaster of horror manga, returns with the third chilling volume of his Scary Book anthology series. In “Fear,” Aiko is always ignored and neglected when compared to her beautiful older sister, Momoko. But when Momoko is horribly disfigured in an accident and goes mad, it’s up to Aiko to bring home young girls her sister can use . . . to make a new face! And in “The Coincidental Letter,” a young girl named Yoko, in a fit of mischief, sends an insulting letter to a made-up girl at a made-up address warning her of a horrible fate. However, by incredible coincidence, both the girl and the address are real, and everything in the letter starts coming true! PATH OF THE ASSASSIN VOLUME 2 TPB KAZUO KOIKE (W) and GOSEKI KOJIMA (A) On sale August 30, SC, 312pg, b&w, 4" x 6", $9.95 It’s not easy being Hattori Hanzo. If he’s not teaching Leyasu, the young, future shogun, how to love, then he’s behind the scenes, teaching Leyasu how not to die in case of a momentary lapse of protection. If you thought you had a tough job, try taking a pudgy, protected youngster, and making him into the leader who will unite Japan under his single rule. From the creators of Lone Wolf & Cub comes a series about two young men bound to a nation’s potential future at a time when Japan was in transition from a warlike feudal state into an era of bureacracy and infighting. Another quasi-historical tale from the masters of Japanese samurai culture, Path of the Assassin shows a side of feudal Japan that entertains with action as well as political drama. • Each volume comes shrink-wrapped and carries an 18+ content advisory. TRIGUN MAXIMUM VOLUME 10 TPB YASUHIRO NIGHTOW (W/A) On sale August 2, SC, 240pg, b&w, 5" x 7", $9.95 Since the day Vash spotted his decimated soul in the middle of the desert, Nicholas Wolfwood has become a favorite of fans. A man of the cloth with a tortured soul and a past full of bullets, the protector of our story’s hero, Wolfwood might just be reaching the end of his pew. Ironically, the past has come back to attack him. And by that we mean Livio, the young man Nicholas once befriended. Livio is more than a match for Wolfwood, having been trained by the same master, Chapel. And now the master and both disciples meet in a deadly face-off, and only one man will survive. But readers are in for more than just one surprise in this climactic volume of Trigun. • Presented in a fashion directly approved by Nightow himself, Trigun Maximum is so authentic that . . . well, it can hardly be more so. Includes facetious inner cover art and Nightow’s hilarious back page commentary, as always. STAR WARS: KNIGHTS OF THE OLD REPUBLIC #7 JOHN JACKSON MILLER (W), DUSTIN WEAVER (A), MICHAEL ATIYEH (C), and BRIAN CHING (Cover) On sale July 26, FC, 32pg, $2.99 The wildest adventure in the ancient history of Star Wars gets wilder in a brand-new story arc featuring the most feared warriors in the galaxy—Mandalorians! Leaving the treacherous streets of Taris behind them, fugitive Padawan Zayne Carrick and the rag-tag crew of the Last Resort cook up a scheme to pilfer much needed supplies from an unsuspecting bunch of miserly miners. Unfortunately, any attempts at avoiding attention are for naught when the group finds they’ve landed themselves smack dab in the middle of the Republic and Mandalorian conflict! • The flagship series of Dark Horse’s exciting relaunch of its Star Wars publishing line, celebrating the company’s twentieth anniversary. • Continuing the ongoing monthly series set four thousand years before the rise of the Empire and the fall of Anakin Skywalker (and eight years prior to the events in the Knights of the Old Republic video game). STAR WARS: CLONE WARS ADVENTURE VOLUME 6 TPB HADEN BLACKMAN (W), MIKE KENNEDY (W), THE FILLBACH BROTHERS (W/A), STEWART MCKENNY (A), and more! On sale August 9, SC, 96pg, FC, 5 1/4" X 7 1/2", $6.95 Four more thrilling tales of planets in peril and Jedi in jeopardy! The Clone Wars grind through the galaxy, shaking every system to its core and testing loyalties on both sides of the conflict. The last days of the Jedi are at hand, but if their Order is to fall, they’re going down swinging! Presenting another round of lightning-paced, action-packed, all- ages Star Wars goodness, all told in the same stripped-down stylization as Cartoon Network’s micro-series. • The Clone Wars Adventures series are a top seller, and very kid-friendly, perfect for younger readers. • The stories contained in this book are based on the popular Cartoon Network micro- series, and showcase the same visual sensibilities and exciting, stripped-down style. • Currently there are over 100,000 copies of Star Wars: Clone Wars Adventures in print! STAR WARS: REBELLION #4 ROB WILLIAMS (W), BRANDON BADEAUX (A/Cover), and WIL GLASS (C/Cover) On sale July 12, FC, 32pg, $2.99 Luke Skywalker faces a squad of stormtroopers when he attempts to bring his boyhood friend Imperial officer Janek “Tank” Sunber over to the Rebellion. Was Tank’s plan to defect discovered by the Empire before he could get away, or are the troopers a plot to trick the Alliance into letting Sunber into the heart of their operations? It might not even matter, because while Luke is off on his renegade rescue mission, the Rebel Fleet comes under attack—from inside the command ship! • A compelling new story set between the events of A New Hope and The Empire Strikes Back exploring the Rebel Alliance’s desperate struggle against the Galactic Empire, delivered in style by writer Rob Williams (Cla$$war; SW Tales) and artist Brandon Badeaux (Superman: Man of Steel, SW Empire) STAR WARS: LEGACY #2 JOHN OSTRANDER (W), JAN DUURSEMA (P), DAN PARSONS (I), BRAD ANDERSON (C), and ADAM HUGHES (Cover) On sale July 5, FC, 32pg, $2.99 Over the bodies of their enemies, two Jedi make a pact that will set them on the path to a greater danger than they have ever known . . . Bounty hunters capture a prisoner whose presence will test their resolve—and the strength of their alliance . . . A Sith apprentice is given the honorific “Darth” and sent to hunt a quarry whose capture—or death—could shake an empire to its foundations . . . And a Princess finds herself alone in the galaxy, pursued by those she once counted as allies. This is only the second issue of the new ongoing series Star Wars: Legacy and already there’s more adventure and more intrigue than we can even hint at! THE PLAYBOY INTERVIEWS: THEY PLAYED THE GAME Edited by STEPHEN RANDALL and the editors of PLAYBOY On sale May 3, HC, 480pg, 6" x 9", $22.95 Includes interviews with Jim Brown, Joe Namath, Billie Jean King, O.J. Simpson, Pete Rose, Michael Jordan, Allen Iverson, Barry Bonds, Mike Tyson, Dale Earnhardt Jr., and others. Some of the interviews were originally edited for space and are presented here in full! Fact: A large number of Playboy’s readers do buy the magazine for the articles— specifically the interviews. The Playboy Interviews is incisive and entertaining, and important figures from all walks of life—many of whom honor no other interview requests—have given life- and career-altering interviews in the magazine’s pages. The Playboy Interviews: They Played the Game features some of the most revered—and reviled—American sports stars from the past six decades openly discussing controversial issues including race, gender, drugs, and sexuality. More than just a bunch of jocks talking sports, these interviews are a fascinating reflection of the American psyche and evolving cultural perceptions. • No matter what sport you follow from the diamond to the gridiron, hoops to hockey, you’ll find your favorite athlete in The Playboy Interviews: They Played the Game. • The Playboy Interviews series launches with a sports theme, possibly the number one subject for male readers—and male sports fans are abundant in America. The title’s May release will make it a perfect Father’s Day gift! MUTTS VINYL FIGURES On sale September 13, Mooch vinyl figure, 8" tall, $17.99 On sale September 13, Earl vinyl figure, 8" tall, $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 with 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, please check out the official fan site at: muttscomics.com. HELLBOY ANIMATED STATUE #1: HELLBOY On sale September 13, 10" tall statue, fully painted, limited edition, comes packaged in a full-color box, $150.00 IDT Entertainment is creating a new Hellboy Animated series. Along with creative producers Mike Mignola and Guillermo Del Toro, and voices provided by Ron Perlman and Selma Blair, the two direct-to-video episodes, will follow in the footsteps of the comics and successful major motion picture. Providing the character design for the show is Sean “Cheeks” Galloway, personally chosen by Mike Mignola to represent Hellboy in this new format. Go to hellboyanimated.typepad.com for a Production Diary of the episodes. Dark Horse will be presenting an entire line of Hellboy Animated graphic novels, books, and products, including two detailed full-size statues by gifted sculptor Tony Cipriano. Our first, Hellboy, is a perfect representation of the 2-D animation brought to 3-D reality. ALSO AVAILABLE HELLBOY LUNCHBOX #2 STAR19576 $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 HELLBOY JOURNAL JAN030100 $9.99 HELLBOY MOVIE COASTER SET Comes packed in printed DEC048080 $9.99 HELLBOY ART COASTER SET Comes packed in printed tin DEC048079 $9.99 HELLBOY TIN SIGN: HELLBOY IN PROFILE 12” x 17” FEB040064 $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 HELLBOY MOVIE PVC SET #1: GOOD GUYS 3-piece set DEC030027 $14.99 HELLBOY MOVIE PVC SET #2: BAD GUYS 3-piece set DEC030028 $14.99 GACHA! New this Month: SIMPSONS BODY BOBBLE FIGURES SIMPSONS DIORAMA FIGURES SIMPSONS BODY BOBBLE FIGURES SIMPSONS DIORAMA FIGURES CURIOUS GEORGE FIGURES PIXAR FIGURE COLLECTION Retailers! See your order form for details on ordering and a special offer! 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 *************************** STATIONERY AND JOURNAL SETS Dark Horse continues its line of stationery sets and journals from today’s top indie artists. This month we bring you Evan Harris and Everett Peck. On sale July 12, Evan Harris’ Birds of a Letter Stationery Set, 8 letter sheets, 6 envelopes, 5 3/4" x 8 3/4", $4.99 Born in the briars and backwoods thistles of Medford, Oregon, Evan Benjamin Harris grew up with little knowledge of the bourgeois big city fine arts. So, he dove into the recesses of his own imagination and embraced the fables and folklore that fascinated him. With little to do but draw, he did exactly that. Now older, things haven’t changed much. The stories he created as a child are still present in his paintings. With diligence and hard work, Evan’s crude stick figures became the more clearly defined images you see today. With no formal art training, he creates on his own terms. On sale July 12, Everett Peck: It’s Not My Fault Journal, 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", spiral bound journal, 128 pages, $9.95 On sale July 12, Everett Peck’s I Think I Love You Stationery Set, 8 letter sheets, 6 envelopes, 5 3/4" x 8 3/4", $4.99 We are happy to add legendary whacko and graphic anarchist Everett Peck to our lineup of stationery and journal artists. Perhaps best known for his Duckman series, Mr. Peck he is also a frequent contributor to magazines like Playboy and Rolling Stone, to name just a couple. He is currently developing a new animated series for Cartoon Network and a graphic novel for Tokyopop. Drawing on both published and personal work, we have gathered together some of the best and most colorful pieces for this madcap modern masterpiece. CELEBRATING 20 YEARS OF GREAT CREATORS AND CHARACTERS THE ADVENTURES OF TONY MILLIONAIRE’S SOCK MONKEY TPB by Tony Millionaire SC, 96pg, FC, 7" x 10" (STAR11519) . . . $9.95 AKIRA BOOK 1 TPB by Katsuhiro Otomo SC, 364pg, b&w, 7" x 10" (STAR12302) . . . $24.95 ALIENS VS. PREDATOR: THRILL OF THE HUNT TPB by Mike Kennedy and Roger Robinson SC, 96pg, FC, 5" x 7" (JUN040013) . . . $6.95 ASTRO BOY VOLUME 3 TPB by Osamu Tezuka SC, 208pg, b&w, 4 1/2" x 7" (STAR15832) . . . $9.95 BERSERK VOLUME 1 by Kenturo Miura SC, 224pg, b&w, 5" x 7" (STAR20106) . . . $13.95 BLADE OF THE IMMORTAL VOL. 1: BLOOD OF A THOUSAND TPB by Hiroaki Samura SC, 136pg, b&w, 6" x 9" (STAR09342) . . . $14.95 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: TALES OF THE SLAYERS TPB by Joss Whedon, Tim Sale, Gene Colan, P. Craig Russell, and others SC, 96pg, FC, 7" x 10" (STAR15013) . . . $14.95 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 CONCRETE VOLUME 1: DEPTHS TPB by Paul Chadwick SC, 208pg, b&w, 6" x 9" (APR050031) . . . $12.95 EISNER/MILLER TPB by Frank Miller and Will Eisner SC, 350pg, FC, 6" x 9" (JAN050056) . . . $19.95 FRANK MILLER’S SIN CITY VOLUME 1: THE HARD GOODBYE TPB by Frank Miller SC, 208pg, b&w, 6" x 9" (NOV040013) . . . $17.00 FRAY TPB by Joss Whedon, Karl Moline, and Andy Owens SC, 216pg, FC, 7" x 10" (STAR20164) . . . $19.95 GHOST IN THE SHELL VOLUME 1 2ND EDITION TPB by Shirow Masamune SC, 368pg, FC, 7" x 10" (AUG040045) . . . $24.95 THE GOON VOLUME 3: HEAPS OF RUINATION TPB by Eric Powell SC, 120pg, FC, 7" x 10" (NOV040037) . . . $12.95 GRENDEL: RED, WHITE, & BLACK TPB by Matt Wagner, art by various SC, 200pg, b&w w/red, 7" x 10" (APR050030) . . . $19.95 GUNSMITH CATS VOLUME 1: BONNIE & CLYDE TPB by Kenichi Sonoda SC, 176pg, b&w, 6" x 9" (STAR09143) . . . $13.95 HARD BOILED TPB by Frank Miller and Geof Darrow SC, 128pg, FC, 8 1/2" x 11" (STAR11074) . . . $16.95 HELLBOY VOLUME 1: SEED OF DESTRUCTION TPB by Mike Mignola, John Byrne, and Mark Chiarello SC, 128pg, FC, 7" x 10" (NOV030025) . . . $17.95 HELLSING VOLUME 1 by Kohta Hirano SC, 208pg, b&w, 5" x 7" (STAR20336) . . . $13.95 INTRON DEPOT I TPB by Shirow Masamune SC, 148pg, FC, 9 1/2" x 13" (STAR17476) . . . $44.95 THE LAST TEMPTATION HC by Neil Gaiman and Michael Zulli HC, 104pg, b&w, 7"x 10" (JUN050027) . . . $14.95 LONE WOLF AND CUB VOL. 1: THE ASSASSIN’S ROAD TPB by Kazuo Koike and Goseki Kojima SC, 296pg, b&w, 4" x 6" (STAR11783) . . . $9.95 MOTHER, COME HOME TPB by Paul Hornschemeier SC, 128pg, FC, 6 3/4" x 9 1/2" (AUG030038) . . . $14.95 OH MY GODDESS VOLUME 1 TPB by Kosuke Fujishima SC, 192pg, b&w, 5" x 7" (JUL050053) . . . $10.95 SAMURAI EXECUTIONER VOLUME 1 TPB by Kazuo Koike and Goseki Kojima SC, 328pg, b&w, 4" x 6" (APR040075) . . . $9.95 SERGIO ARAGONÉS’ LOUDER THAN WORDS TPB by Sergio Aragonés SC, 160pg, b&w, 7" x 10" (STAR08263) . . . $12.95 THE TALE OF ONE BAD RAT TPB by Bryan Talbot SC, 136pg, FC, 7" x 10" (STAR01324) . . . $14.95 TOO MUCH COFFEE MAN: HOW TO BE HAPPY TPB by Shannon Wheeler SC, 144pg, b&w, 7" x 7 1/4" (MAR050052) . . . $12.95 TRIGUN VOLUME 1 by Yasuhiro Nightow SC, 360pg, b&w, 5" x 7" (STAR19783) . . . $14.95 USAGI YOJIMBO VOLUME 19: FATHERS AND SONS TPB by Stan Sakai SC, 184pg, b&w, 6" x 9" (DEC040032) . . . $15.95 WILL EISNER SKETCHBOOK HC by Will Eisner HC, 200pg, b&w, 9" x 12" (JUL030035) . . . $49.95 STAR WARS: A LONG TIME AGO . . . VOLUME 1: DOOMWORLD TPB by Roy Thomas, Howard Chaykin, Steve Leialoha, Frank Springer, Tom Palmer, Donald F. Glut, Alan SC, 336pg, FC, 7" x 10" (STAR16438) . . . $29.95 STAR WARS: EPISODE I—THE PHANTOM MENACE TPB by Henry Gilroy, Rodolfo Damaggio, and Al Williamson SC, 112pg, FC, 7" x 10" (STAR09296) . . . $12.95 STAR WARS: EPISODE II—ATTACK OF THE CLONES TPB Adapted by Henry Gilroy from the original screenplay by George Lucas and Jonathan Hales with art by Jan Duursema and Ray Kryssing SC, 144pg, FC, 7" x 10" (STAR15667) . . . $17.95 STAR WARS: EPISODE III—REVENGE OF THE SITH TPB by Miles Lane and Doug Wheatley SC, 96pg, FC, 7" x 10" (JAN050044) . . . $12.95 STAR WARS: INFINITIES—A NEW HOPE TPB by Chris Warner, Drew Johnson, Ray Snyder, Al Rio, and Neil Nelson SC, 96pg, FC, 7" x 10" (STAR15263) . . . $12.95 STAR WARS: PANEL TO PANEL—FROM THE PAGES OF DARK HORSE COMICS TO A GALAXY FAR, FAR AWAY TPB by Various SC, 192pg, FC, 9" x 12" (JUN040059) . . . $19.95 ************************** DC COMICS DC Universe: Batman ABSOLUTE DARK KNIGHT HC Written by Frank Miller Art by Miller & Klaus Janson Cover by Miller Hailed as a comics masterpiece, Frank Miller’s THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS — and its equally provocative sequel THE DARK KNIGHT STRIKES AGAIN — get the oversized Absolute treatment in a giant one-volume, slipcased edition! This Absolute edition features an extended sketch section from THE DARK KNIGHT STRIKES AGAIN with commentary by Miller, a look at the plot and pencils from the legendary finale to THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS, a new introduction by Miller, striking new cover and slipcase art by Miller, and more! Advance-solicited; on sale August 30 • 512 pg, FC, $99.99 US BATMAN #655 Written by Grant Morrison Art and cover by Andy Kubert Variant cover by Adam Kubert Comic legends Grant Morrison (ALL STAR SUPERMAN, SEVEN SOLDIERS) and Andy Kubert (Ultimate X-Men, 1602) come together for Part 1 of “Batman and Son.” After a harrowing battle with the Joker high atop Police Headquarters, Batman decides to let Bruce Wayne step into the light. But just who is watching billionaire Bruce Wayne? And what does their plan have to do with Man-Bat? Retailers please note: This issue will feature two covers by Andy Kubert and Adam Kubert (in approximately a 10:1 ratio). On sale July 26 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US DETECTIVE COMICS #821 Written by Paul Dini Art by J.H. Williams III Cover by Simone Bianchi Gotham’s wealthiest citizens find themselves victimized by the mysterious new villain Facade as a story arc by new DETECTIVE COMICS creative team of writer Paul Dini (Batman: The Animated Series, BATMAN: WAR ON CRIME), artist J.H. Williams III (PROMETHEA, SEVEN SOLDIERS) and cover artist Simone Bianchi (SEVEN SOLDIERS: SHINING KNIGHT) begins! Operating with a gang trained to pass as members of the cities’ elite, the masked mastermind’s crimes baffle the police and leave members of Gotham society fearing for their lives. It’s up to Batman to use a “facade” of his own, that of socialite Bruce Wayne, in order to bait the villain’s underlings and discover the true identity of their elusive leader. On sale July 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US ALL STAR BATMAN AND ROBIN, THE BOY WONDER #5 Written by Frank Miller Art and cover by Jim Lee & Scott Williams Variant cover by Miller The pulse-pounding adventure continues with the All Star creative team of Frank Miller, Jim Lee and Scott Williams! To show the world that super-heroes police their own, Superman has assembled “The 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 that has obviously gone mad? Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers by Jim Lee & Scott Williams (approximately 50%) and Frank Miller (approximately 50%). This issue is resolicited; all previous orders are cancelled. Resolicited; on sale July 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US CATWOMAN #57 Written by Will Pfeifer Art by David Lopez & Alvaro Lopez Cover by Adam Hughes Don’t miss the frightful conclusion to “The Replacements!” Catwoman battles for the lives of Selina and baby Helena, Angle Man has murder on his mind, and Detective Lenahan finds the proof he needs to bring Catwoman down once and for all! On sale July 19 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US ROBIN #152 Written by Adam Beechen Art by Freddie E. Williams II Cover by Patrick Gleason & Prentis Rollins Old tensions return to the surface when Robin confronts the son of his father’s killer: the new Captain Boomerang! On sale July 19 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US NIGHTWING #122 Written by Bruce Jones Art by Paco Diaz & Bit Cover by Jock When the dust settles, there will be only one Nightwing — but the price of victory may be too much to bear. Don’t miss the ending of this roller-coaster ride, and the beginning of a brand new chapter in the lives of Nightwing and Dick Grayson! On sale July 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US ROBIN: DAYS OF FIRE AND MADNESS TP Written by Bill Willingham Art and cover by Scott McDaniel & Andy Owens It's all-out action in this trade collecting ROBIN #140-145! Robin enters a new world of danger when he’s recruited by the mysterious Veteran to join his covert military group, and a greater threat emerges in Blüdhaven when Darla Aquista is resurrected as the mystical Warlock's Daughter. Finally, an OMAC attack unleashes a deadly gang war. Advance-solicited; on sale August 16 • 144 pg, FC, $12.99 US ROBIN: TO KILL A BIRD TP Written by Bill Willingham Art by Damion Scott, Giuseppe Camuncoli, Scott McDaniel, Pop Mhan, Sandra Hope and Andy Owens Cover by Scott McDaniel & Andy Owens Reoffered to coincide with ROBIN: DAYS OF FIRE AND MADNESS, this volume collects ROBIN #134-139. Before our hero can fully recover from the recent deaths of his father and Spoiler, he must come face-to-face with the Penguin, the Dark Rider, the Veteran, and a mysterious archer who seems to want Robin dead. On sale July 6 • 144 pg, FC, $14.99 US • Relist BATMAN: LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT #208 Written by Bruce Jones Art and cover by Ariel Olivetti Part 2 of the 5-part “Darker Than Death,” by Bruce Jones (MAN-BAT) and Ariel Olivetti (SPACE GHOST)! Batman has let a case become too personal, and that could have devastating consequences for the woman whose life he’s trying to save! On sale July 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US BATMAN: JOURNEY INTO KNIGHT #12 Written by Andrew Helfer Art by Tan Eng Huat Cover by Pat Lee The story of Bruce Wayne's early, formative year as the Caped Crusader comes to an action-filled close as Batman faces off against the Joker! On sale July 26 • 12 of 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US BATMAN: SECRETS #5 Written by Sam Kieth Art and cover by Kieth The final devastating battle between Batman and the Joker erupts in this epic miniseries conclusion! Secrets from the past are revealed and others remain hidden — all in front of the unblinking fisheye lens of the media! On sale July 6 • 5 of 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US MAN-BAT #4 Written by Bruce Jones Art and cover by Mike Huddleston It's a no-holds barred battle between Man-Bat and Batman! Kirk Langstrom is wanted for murder and Batman must learn the truth, even if it means taking down Man- Bat once and for all! And while the tortured, hybrid creature defends itself, forces are at work within Gotham's underworld making sure that doesn't happen! On sale July 19 • 4 of 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US DC Universe: Superman ALL STAR SUPERMAN #5 Written by Grant Morrison Art and cover by Frank Quitely The Man of Steel is trapped behind the iron bars of a maximum-security penitentiary with Lex Luthor! Has Superman’s archenemy finally succeeded in maneuvering his opponent to the wrong place at the wrong time? Find out in this thrilling installment of Grant Morrison’s and Frank Quitely’s All Star mega-hit! On sale July 26 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US SUPERMAN #654 Written by Kurt Busiek Art and cover by Carlos Pacheco & Jesus Merino A new era of Superman begins as the superstar art team of Carlos Pacheco and Jesus Merino (SUPERMAN/BATMAN, GREEN LANTERN) joins writer Kurt Busiek! As Superman battles to rout Intergang out of Metropolis, he also faces trouble with Lois, looming problems involving Lana Lang, and a dangerous new discovery in Kazakhstan! On sale July 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US ACTION COMICS #841 Written by Kurt Busiek & Fabian Nicieza Art by Pete Woods Cover by Dave Gibbons An event trilogy guest-starring half the DCU kicks off in an issue featuring a stunning cover by Dave Gibbons (WATCHMEN)! Superman is back — but is it really him? As Earth faces a powerful new menace, Superman contends with heroes wary that he might not be who he says he is. Guest-starring the Teen Titans, Nightwing and Firestorm! On sale July 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US SUPERGIRL #8 Written by Joe Kelly Art by Ron Adrian & Norm Rapmund Cover by Joe Benitez and Victor Llamas The Kandor saga continues in this story written by Joe Kelly (ACTION COMICS) and art by Ron Adrian (BIRDS OF PREY) & Norm Rapmund. This issue begins with the marriage of Supergirl and ends with a battle to the death against Power Girl! Retailers please note: This issue is resolicited. All previous orders are cancelled. Resolicited; on sale July 19 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US SUPERMAN/BATMAN COLLECTOR SET A collector set based on Superman/Batman: Public Enemies, the best-selling story with art by Ed McGuiness & Dexter Vines! This collector set includes Batman and Superman action figures with exclusive new paints, in addition to the 160-page PUBLIC ENEMIES trade paperback. Display bases are included. Orders may be allocated. Retrosolicited • On sale June 14 • 160 pg, FC, $29.99 US SUPERMAN/BATMAN #28 Written by Mark Verheiden Art and cover by Ethan Van Sciver The Martian Manhunter attacks Batman! Parasite and Titano return! And Superman's allegiance will be tested as writer Mark Verheiden (SUPERMAN) and Ethan Van Sciver (GREEN LANTERN: REBIRTH) begin an epic 5-part arc involving many of the DCU's alien heroes, including members of the Green Lantern Corps! On sale July 19 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US DC Universe THE ALL-NEW ATOM #1 Written by Gail Simone Art by John Byrne & Trevor Scott Cover by Ariel Olivetti The startling adventures of the new Atom begin in this series based on concepts developed by comics superstar Grant Morrison, written by Gail Simone (VILLAINS UNITED) with art by John Byrne (ACTION COMICS) & Trevor Scott (THE AUTHORITY) and gorgeous covers by Ariel Olivetti (SPACE GHOST)! Strange things have been happening in Ivy Town since Ray Palmer disappeared. In fact, it appears that the the whole town's been experimented on for decades. Enter Ryan Choi — the young hotshot professor who’s filling the empty slot on Ivy University's teaching staff… and who inadvertently ends up filling the old Atom's super-heroic shoes! Can Choi make a difference in a town more creepy and mysterious than anyone ever realized? And can he live up to the towering legend of his predecessor? On sale July 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US Edited by Mike Carlin CRISIS AFTERMATH: THE SPECTRE #3 Written by Will Pfeifer Art and cover by Cliff Chiang The final chapter in Crispus Allen's journey from lost soul to becoming the Spectre happens right here! With eternal rest denied him and evil amok on Earth, Allen must embrace his ultimate destiny — but at a price greater than any human can bear! On sale July 26 • 3 of 3 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US CRISIS AFTERMATH: BATTLE FOR BLUDHAVEN #6 Written by Jimmy Palmiotti & Justin Gray Art by Dan Jurgens & Palmiotti Cover by Daniel Acuña Father Time and his SHADE agents close in on the Atomic Knights and their top secret cargo! What secret does it hold, and how is it tied to the final fate of Bludhaven? Find out in this action-packed conclusion that will lead directly into Uncle Sam and the Freedom Fighters #1. On sale July 12 • 6 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US 52: WEEKS 9-12 Written by Geoff Johns, Grant Morrison, Greg Rucka and Mark Waid Breakdowns by Keith Giffen Art by various Backup feature by Dan Jurgens & Norm Rapmund Covers by J.G. Jones The story of the year continues in four more action-packed chapters of comics’ only weekly superhero adventure! This month, get ready for the debut of three new characters that will create a powerful impact in the DCU...and change the face of 52 completely. In WEEK 9, with art by Shawn Moll & Tom Nguyen, learn who dies before Devilance. Plus, witness the debut of the new JLA! WEEK 10, illustrated by Chris Batista (LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES) & Jimmy Palmiotti, features the debut of Supernova, the new guardian of Metropolis! WEEK 11, featuring art by Joe Bennett & Jack Jadson and Todd Nauck & Marlo Alquiza, sheds light on the mysterious woman protecting Gotham City…wearing a very familiar uniform! Black Adam finds love in the arms of mythology in WEEK 12, with art by Eddy Barrows & Rob Stull. Isis is here! Plus the debut of the new SECRET ORIGINS backup by Dan Jurgens and Norm Rapmund! 52: A year without Superman; a year without Batman; a year without Wonder Woman …but not a year without heroes. Week 9 on sale July 6 • Week 10 on sale July 12 • Week 11 on sale July 19 • Week 12 on sale July 26 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US AQUAMAN: SWORD OF ATLANTIS #44 Written by Kurt Busiek Art and cover by Butch Guice Aquaman leads Mera’s people in an all-out assault on the barbarian raiders! It’s a battle that brings them face-to-face with a more dangerous threat — an enemy from the past who leaves the new Aquaman gutted and near death! Plus, Mera makes a startling discovery about the mysterious Dweller in the Depths! On sale July 19 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US BIRDS OF PREY #96 Written by Gail Simone Art by Paulo Siqueira & Robin Riggs Cover by Jerry Ordway Part 1 of the new story arc “Headhunting!” Black Alice returns and finds herself in a struggle between good and evil. The Birds of Prey want to make sure she uses her powers over magic for good, but mysterious enemies want to make sure she doesn't! On sale July 19 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US BLOOD OF THE DEMON #17 Written by John Byrne & Will Pfeifer Art by Byrne & Dan Green Cover by Byrne What will be the fate of Etrigan? The long skein is unwound in this final issue extravaganza! On sale July 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • Final Issue THE BLUE BEETLE #5 Written by Keith Giffen & John Rogers Art and cover by Duncan Rouleau Does the Scarab’s new owner have a little of that old black magic? The Phantom Stranger wants to know! On sale July 26 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US CHECKMATE #4 Written by Greg Rucka Art by Jesus Saiz Cover by Lee Bermejo A Kobra traitor is revealed and an international metahuman battle joined as “The Game of Kings” concludes! On sale July 19 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US THE FLASH: FASTEST MAN ALIVE #2 Written by Danny Bilson & Paul DeMeo Art and cover by Ken Lashley The Flash’s closest friends and allies aren’t on his side anymore. One feels lied to …another is hiding a dangerous family secret… and another is about to steal his thunder by making a play to be Keystone’s hero! On sale July 19 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US FIRESTORM: THE NUCLEAR MAN #27 Written by Stuart Moore Art by Jamal Igle & Keith Champagne Cover by Brian Stelfreeze While Firehawk battles the psychotic Pupil and his army of cyborg Dollies, Jason Rusch searches frantically to learn the fate of Professor Stein — Jason's partner as Firestorm! Plus, more on the mysterious girl called Gehenna! On sale July 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US GREEN ARROW #64 Written by Judd Winick Art and cover by Scott McDaniel & Andy Owens Zombies attack! Green Arrow and Brick uncover what's been causing the citizens of Star City to turn into rabid creatures…but is it too late to save them? Meanwhile, a forgotten friend pays Mayor Queen a visit. On sale July 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US GREEN ARROW: HEADING INTO THE LIGHT TP Written by Judd Winick Cover by James Jean Art by Tom Fowler, Jim Calafiore, Ron Garney, Paul Lee and others Green Arrow deals with the lingering ramifications of IDENTITY CRISIS in this volume collecting GREEN ARROW #52 and #54-59, featuring a guest appearance by Zatanna! Plus, Black Lightning joins Green Arrow as the pair track the unpredictable Dr. Light. And will an onslaught of villains mean the end for Star City? Advance-solicited; on sale August 9 • 160 pg, FC, $12.99 US GREEN LANTERN: THE GREATEST STORIES EVER TOLD TP Written by Dennis O'Neil, Alan Moore, Geoff Johns and others Art by Martin Nodell, Irwin Hasen, Gil Kane, Neal Adams and others Cover by Alex Ross The greatest adventures of the Emerald Gladiator, collected in one volume! Thrill to the exploits of several Green Lanterns in stories from GREEN LANTERN (’40s) #1; ALL-AMERICAN COMICS #89; GREEN LANTERN (’60s-70s) #1, 9, 87, 172; SUPERMAN #257, TALES OF THE GREEN LANTERN CORPS ANNUAL #3, GREEN LANTERN (’90s) #3, 0; GREEN LANTERN: MOSAIC #5; GREEN LANTERN GALLERY and GREEN LANTERN SECRET FILES 2005. Advance-solicited; on sale August 23 • 192 pg, FC, $19.99 US GREEN LANTERN #14 Written by Geoff Johns Art by Ivan Reis & Oclair Albert Cover by Ethan Van Sciver Part 1 of the shocking new story arc “Wanted: Hal Jordan!” On the run from a legion of intergalactic bounty hunters and the new Global Guardians, Green Lantern is on the path to discovering who put a price on his head and the shocking reason why. Meanwhile, John Stewart's undercover role is compromised, and Alan Scott makes a decision on what to do about the renegade Green Lantern: Hal Jordan. On sale July 26 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US GREEN LANTERN CORPS #2 Written by Dave Gibbons Art and cover by Patrick Gleason & Prentis Rollins As one Lantern falls, Guy Gardner and his partner seek to unravel the mystery behind his sudden death. Meanwhile, across the galaxy, another Lantern struggles with demons of his own. On sale July 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US HAWKGIRL #54 Written by Walter Simonson Art and cover by Howard Chaykin Beaten and bruised from her fight with Khimaera, Hawkgirl is caught by surprise when a friend from her past makes an unexpected appearance. Could it be the return of Hawkman? On sale July 26 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US ION #4 Written by Ron Marz Art by Greg Tocchini & Jay Leisten Cover by Kalman Andraszofsky An astonishing issue guest-starring Green Lantern! His power seemingly out of control, Kyle Rayner has retreated from the universe. But when Hal Jordan arrives with questions, the result is a battle royal that will reveal just how powerful Kyle has truly become! On sale July 19 • 4 of 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US JONAH HEX #9 Written by Jimmy Palmiotti & Justin Gray Art and cover by Tony DeZuniga Classic Jonah Hex artist Tony DeZuniga returns to the character he helped define! Haunted by the accidental death of a young girl, Jonah Hex returns each year to place flowers on her grave. And each year a killer tries to avenge the young girl’s death — by murdering Jonah Hex! On sale July 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US JLA CLASSIFIED #25 Written by Steve Englehart Art by Tom Derenick & Mark Farmer Cover by Mike Zeck & Jerry Ordway The conclusion of the lost adventure of the Detroit League! The fate of the JLA hangs in the balance as Gypsy gets a glimpse of what the future holds for her newfound partners while saving Aquaman from certain death! Events in this story lead directly into JSA CLASSIFIED #14! On sale July 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #0 Written by Brad Meltzer Art by Ed Benes, George Perez, Jim Lee, J.H. Williams, Gene Ha, Dick Giordano, Eric Wright, Tony Harris, Kevin Maguire, Dan Jurgens, Howard Porter, Luke McDonnell, Rags Morales, Ethan Van Sciver and Phil Jimenez Cover by Michael Turner Variant cover by J. Scott Campbell The most anticipated book of the year is finally here! Best-selling author Brad Meltzer broke the JLA down in the top-selling, critically acclaimed Identity Crisis — and now he puts all the pieces back together again! Superman. Batman. Wonder Woman. The core heroes of the DCU are back — but after Infinite CrisiS, where do they stand with each other? Here's the definitive answer, brought to you with the brilliant art of Ed Benes, George Perez, Jim Lee, J.H. Williams, Gene Ha, Dick Giordano, Eric Wright, Tony Harris, Kevin Maguire, Dan Jurgens, Howard Porter, Luke McDonnell, Rags Morales, Ethan Van Sciver, Phil Jimenez and others. Join us for this historic and unforgettable new beginning of the Justice League of America as we look at the past, present and future of the World's Greatest Super Heroes! On sale July 19 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US Edited by Eddie Berganza JSA #87 Written by Paul Levitz Art by Rags Morales, Jerry Ordway and Luke Ross Cover by George Pérez Everything comes together in this shocking final issue that paves the way for the next chapter in the adventures of the world’s first superteam! The JSA’s violent final battle against the Gentleman Ghost pits them against a vicious army of evil dead that may spell the end for the team — and their home — as we know it! On sale July 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • Final Issue JSA CLASSIFIED #14 Written by Steve Englehart Art by Tom Derenick & Mark Farmer Cover by Mike Zeck & Jerry Ordway Continuing the events of JLA CLASSIFIED #25, we catch up with Amos Fortune as he teams up with the Gambler! Their first game: kidnapping Wildcat. It's up to Star Girl to rescue him, with some help from Gypsy and Vixen! On sale July 26 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US JUSTICE SOCIETY VOL. 1 TP Written by Paul Levitz and Gerry Conway Art by Wallace Wood, Joe Staton, Ric Estrada, Keith Giffen and Bob Layton Cover by Brian Bolland Collecting ALL-STAR COMICS #58-67, plus the origin of the JSA from DC SPECIAL #29! Witness the continuing adventures of The Flash, Green Lantern, Hawkman, Dr. Fate, Wildcat and the rest as they are joined by younger heroes Robin, Power Girl and Star-Spangled Kid! Advance-solicited; on sale August 2 • 224 pg, FC, $14.99 US THE NEXT #1 Written by Tad Williams Art and cover by Dietrich Smith & Walden Wong Acclaimed fantasy novelist Tad Williams (Tailchaser’s Song, Shadowmarch) takes the DCU to the next level in a miniseries featuring art by Dietrich Smith (AQUAMAN, OUTSIDERS) & Walden Wong (DAY OF VENGEANCE)! Meet “The Next,” a group of super-powered individuals who bring chaos — and a new super-villain — with them when they cross over from another dimension! On sale July 12 • 1 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US Edited by Joey Cavalieri OMAC #1 Written by Bruce Jones Art and cover by Renato Guedes From the pages of THE OMAC PROJECT and INFINITE CRISIS comes OMAC, the One Man Army Corps — a new series written by Bruce Jones (MAN-BAT, WARLORD) with art by Renato Guedes (ACTION COMICS)! When last we saw them in the INFINITE CRISIS: THE OMAC PROJECT SPECIAL, the army of OMACS was defeated, and Brother Eye was destroyed. Now, a new OMAC arises, but who is it? More important, who's controlling this unstoppable killing machine? On sale July 6 • 1 of 8 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US Edited by Matt Idelson MANHUNTER #24 Written by Marc Andreyko Art by Javier Pina & Fernando Blanco Cover by Jesus Saiz Manhunter and Dr. Psycho throw down! Will the VILLAINS UNITED mastermind break her — or make her trophy wall? On sale July 19 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US PLASTIC MAN ARCHIVES VOL. 8 HC Written by Jack Cole Art and cover by Cole The Pliable Paladin returns for another round of body-bending action in THE PLASTIC MAN ARCHIVES VOL. 8! Reprinting the Plastic Man stories from POLICE COMICS #72-77 and PLASTIC MAN #9-10 (1947-1948), this 204-page volume also includes an introduction by acclaimed writer and longtime Plastic Man fan Harvey Pekar. Advance-solicited; on sale August 16 • 204 pg, FC, $49.99 US SECRET SIX #3 Written by Gail Simone Art by Brad Walker & Jimmy Palmiotti Cover by Karl Kerschl The Six learn who has been hiring assassins to take them out, while tensions flare among the group! On sale July 26 • 3 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US OUTSIDERS #38 Written by Judd Winick Art by Pop Mhan & Art Thibert Cover by Daniel Acuña Featuring guest art by Pop Mhan (BATGIRL)! The team hits hard against Mallah and the Brain — only to find themselves outnumbered! On sale July 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US SUPERGIRL AND THE LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES #20 Written by Mark Waid & Tony Bedard Art by Barry Kitson, Adam DeKraker & Mick Gray Cover by Kitson Brainiac wants to bring Dream Girl back from the dead… and only the memories of a deadly enemy can help! On sale July 19 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US SHADOWPACT #3 Written by Bill Willingham Art by Willingham & Wayne Faucher Cover by Willingham The showdown between the Shadowpact and the Pentacle! This is a must-read issue for DAY OF VENGEANCE fans! On sale July 19 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US THE WARLORD #6 Written by Bruce Jones Art and cover by Bart Sears Aleya and Terry hope to be reunited with Travis Morgan somewhere in Skartaris…but instead they encounter the worst possible individual they could ever meet! On sale July 26 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US TEEN TITANS #38 Written by Geoff Johns Art by Tony Daniel & Kevin Conrad Cover by Daniels The new story arc “Titans Around the World” begins as the Teen Titans journey into the heart of Russia to meet its greatest super-hero: Red Star! On a quest to locate a former member, the Titans head to Moscow to learn how Red Star has rebuilt his life following Superboy-Prime's rampage and where they can find their lost friend and ally Raven! On sale July 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US WONDER WOMAN #2 Written by Allan Heinberg Art and cover by Terry Dodson & Rachel Dodson The shocks continue as Wonder Girl confronts the all-new Wonder Woman, challenging the position she's assumed in the DCU. But their battle of wills is cut short when the titanic Giganta arrives on the scene, taking New York City hostage and forcing Wonder Woman to make a decision that could end her new career before it's even begun. On sale July 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US UNCLE SAM AND THE FREEDOM FIGHTERS #1 Written by Justin Gray & Jimmy Palmiotti Art and cover by Daniel Acuña This ain't your father's Freedom Fighters! Meet the all-new Phantom Lady, Doll Man, Human Bomb and the Ray — members of the government task force known as SHADE — in a new 8-issue miniseries based on concepts by Grant Morrison, written by the acclaimed team of Jimmy Palmiotti & Justin Gray (Jonah Hex, Crisis Aftermath: Battle For Blüdhaven) and featuring the art of rising superstar Daniel Acuña (JLA and Outsiders covers)! These Freedom Fighters are the country's first line of defense against super- powered threats and terrorists. But when the government has become corrupt, how far will they have to go to protect the country? And what of Uncle Sam? Has the embodiment of the spirit of America really been forced underground? On sale July 19 • 1 of 8 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US Edited by Tom Palmer Jr. Johnny DC THE BATMAN STRIKES! #23 Written by J. Torres Art by Christopher Jones & Terry Beatty Cover by Dave McCaig Batman’s having a very, very rough night. It’s bad enough Man-Bat is running riot through the skies of Gotham City — it’s worse when Batgirl is attached to the flying monster! On sale July 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US JUSTICE LEAGUE UNLIMITED #23 Written by Adam Beechen Art by Leigh Gallagher & Jesse Delperdang Cover by Ty Templeton The Royal Flush Gang has shuffled into a Star City bank and decked security. But is escape in the cards when Superman, Batman and company join the game? It’s a full house of pain in “Heroes!” On sale July 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US BATMAN STRIKES VOL. 3: DUTY CALLS TP Written by Bill Matheny and J. Torres Art by Christopher Jones & Terry Beatty Cover by Dave McCaig A new volume collecting The Batman Strikes #11-14! The Dark Knight battles some of his most deadly foes, including Clayface, The Penguin, and the Joker in these edgy stories inspired by the hit series on Kids WB. With Alfred and Detective Ellen Yin backing him up, Batman can't lose! Advance-solicited; on sale August 9 • 5” x 7.362” • 104 pg, FC, $6.99 US BATMAN STRIKES VOL. 4: BEHIND THE SHADOWS TP Written by Bill Matheny and J. Torres Art by Christopher Jones & Terry Beatty Cover by Dave McCaig Collecting The Batman Strikes #17-21! The Joker threatens to unmask Batman's secret identity and Batgirl struggles to keep her alter-ego a secret from her father in these tales of double lives, inspired by the hit series on Kids WB! Advance-solicited; on sale August 9 • 5” x 7.362” • 104 pg, FC, $6.99 US BATMAN STRIKES VOL. 1: CRIME TIME TP Written by Bill Matheny Art by Christopher Jones & Terry Beatty Cover by Dave McCaig Reoffered to coincide with BATMAN STRIKES VOL. 3, this volume collects the first five issues of the hit series based on the Kids' WB show! On sale July 6 • 5” x 7.362” • 104 pg, FC, $6.99 US • Relist BATMAN STRIKES VOL. 2: IN DARKEST KNIGHT TP Written by Bill Matheny and J. Torres Art by Christopher Jones & Terry Beatty Cover by Jeff Matsuda Reoffered to coincide with BATMAN STRIKES VOL. 3, this volume collects issues #6-10 of the series based on the hit Kids' WB show! On sale July 6 • 5” x 7.362” • 104 pg, FC, $6.99 US • Relist TEEN TITANS GO #33 Written by J. Torres Art by Mike Norton & Lary Stucker Cover by Sean Galloway Batter up! The Teen Titans go up against a collection of their wildest foes for a good old-fashioned game of baseball…but the stakes in this game include the lives of everyone in Jump City! This is definitely one of the strangest sports stories you'll read this year! On sale July 26 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US CARTOON NETWORK ACTION PACK #3 Written by Tom Warburton, Robbie Busch and Alain Matz Art by Matt Peters, Robert Smith and Matt Jenkins Cover by Dan Davis Another action-packed issue featuring Megas XLR, Samurai Jack and Codename Kids Next Door! On sale July 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US CARTOON NETWORK BLOCK PARTY #23 Written by Amy Rogers, Sholly Fisch and Jim Alexander Art by Cindy Morrow, Gary Fields, Dan Day and Mike DeCarlo Cover by Robert Pope Watch out, Powerpuff Girls! Moving to the Block Party wasn’t enough to avoid the Micro-Puffs! Plus, Billy once again learns no good can come from scrounging around Grim’s forbidden trunk of magical items. On sale July 26 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US PRINCESS NATASHA #2 Written by Leila Strachan Art and cover by Christopher Cook & Al Nickerson Natasha continues her adventures, this time as an undercover cheerleader! On sale July 19 • 2 of 4 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US SCOOBY-DOO #110 Written by Scott Cunningham, Vito Delsante, and Darryl Taylor Kravitz Art by Scott Jeralds and Scott Neely Cover by Robert Pope & Scott McRae Lance Pureheart, “Monster Hunter,” has come to save a small town from their monster problem! It’s up to Mystery, Inc. to find out who the monster really is! Then the team heads to the big city where they investigate a high-rise’s haunted Thirteenth Floor — and you won’t believe what they find! On sale July 19 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US DC Library ELFQUEST: THE DISCOVERY #4 Written by Richard Pini Art and cover by Wendy Pini The miniseries conclusion! Chief versus chief. Father versus son. The Wolfriders are helpless as WaveDancer Snakeskin duels with his own sire to free Cutter and regain leadership of his own clan. But there’s far more at stake than anyone realizes when nature itself strikes back! On sale July 12 • 4 of 4 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US ELRIC: THE MAKING OF A SORCEROR #4 Written by Michael Moorcock Art and cover by Walter Simonson The thrilling series conclusion offers a look at the tumultuous and tragic events that lead up to the world of the Prince of Melniboné we’ve come to know! Don’t miss this stunning revelation, insight into Elric’s past! On sale July 6 • Prestige Format •4 of 4 • 48 pg, FC, $5.99 US THE SPIRIT ARCHIVES VOL. 19 HC Written by Will Eisner Art and cover by Eisner Reprinting the Spirit sections from July 3 to December 25, 1949, Will Eisner's masterwork continues through one of its greatest periods in THE SPIRIT ARCHIVES VOL. 19, featuring the classic stories "Ye Olde Spirit of '76," "Death of Autumn Mews" and "Ten Minutes" as well as an introduction from Stephen Weiner, co-author of THE WILL EISNER COMPANION. Advance-solicited; on sale August 9 • 196 pg, FC, $49.99 US THE SPIRIT ARCHIVES VOL. 18 HC Written by Will Eisner Art and cover by Eisner Reoffered to coincide with THE SPIRIT ARCHIVES VOL. 19, this volume reprints Spirit sections from January 2 to June 26, 1949. Will Eisner's masterwork continues through one of its greatest periods in the classic stories "Thorne Strand and the Spirit," "Visitor" and "Satin." Plus, this volume includes an introduction by Eisner's former editor at Kitchen Sink Press, Catherine Garnier. On sale July 6 • 196 pg, FC, $49.99 US • Relist CMX THE EMPTY EMPIRE VOL. 1 Written and illustrated by Naoe Kita CMX. Jump in at the beginning of this 7-volume science-fiction shojo series from creator Naoe Kita! Long ago, the Emperor possessed great mystical powers. Now, a young boy wonders if he will have them as well. With no memories and only a rose-shaped scar on his forehead as a clue, he ponders his legacy while on the run with the girl who rescued him from a group of armed warriors. She takes him to a scientist who identifies Rose as the Emperor’s clone and believes that this young boy must assume the mantle of leadership. But opposing forces with their own agenda have created another clone from the Emperor’s DNA…and now the struggle for power begins! Advance-solicited; on sale August 30 • 5" x 7.375" • 192 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN OMUKAE DESU VOL. 1 Written and illustrated by Meca Tanaka CMX. You’ve heard of those who can “see dead people.” But what if you could see dead people and a guy in a giant bunny suit trying to get them to the other side? Madoka is a high school student who is recruited by Nabeshima — the guy in the bunny suit — to work for the GSG (Gokuraku So Gei, a transportation service to heaven). Nabeshima is just way too busy, and since Madoka seems to have the power to see lost souls, he’s recruited to help lighten the workload. Madoka is given the job of transporting wandering souls to the afterlife — on motorcycle! But many of the dead are reluctant to leave this world, feeling they haven’t accomplished everything they should have in their lives. Madoka must assist the deceased in performing tasks that will help them finally feel closure and make them willing to leave everything behind for good. Advance-solicited; on sale August 9 • 5" x 7.375" • 192 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN THE DEVIL DOES EXIST VOL. 7 Written and illustrated by Mitsuba Takanashi CMX. The series from the creator of Crimson Hero continues! Kayano’s potential rival for Takeru’s affections makes an important decision that could give Kayano a reason for hope. But just when things seem to be improving, Kayano finds new reasons for concern as outside influences cast shadows over her relationship with the “Devil” who has captured her heart. Advance-solicited; on sale August 16 • 5" x 7.375" • 184 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN GALS! VOL. 7 Written and illustrated by Mihona Fujii CMX. During her school trip, Ran is mistaken for a Taiwanese celebrity. Soon, she makes a deal with the real star to keep up the charade so the actress can escape her entourage and rendezvous with her secret boyfriend. But taking on this temporary identity isn’t just fun and games. Ran is forced to appear on a Taiwan TV quiz show — but she can’t speak Chinese! Advance-solicited; on sale August 23 • 5" x 7.375" • 192 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN TENJHO TENGE VOL. 9 Written and illustrated by Oh! great CMX. It may not seem possible for things to get any hotter at Todo High School, but they do. And as usual, the Juken club is smack in the middle of all the explosive, reality- twisting action! With only one month to go before the Martial Arts Tournament that will decide who rules the school, the former heads of the “12 Families” begin training Soichiro to unleash the supernatural powers locked within. Meanwhile, the Executive Committee also prepares for the Tournament with a new, deadlier team! Please note: This title has been edited for U.S. release. Advance-solicited; on sale August 16 • 5" x 7.375" • 216 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN THE YOUNG MAGICIAN VOL. 5 Written and illustrated by Yuri Narushima CMX. Carno and Ibuki face down a terrifying demon in the blood-splattered halls of a cursed hospital. Meanwhile, the Order of Templar Knights shows no signs of giving up its mission to rid the world of Ibuki and his dangerously powerful ability to control the magical essence known as Aether. In a twist, the mysterious and talented demon-assassin Lady Rouge Raffia arrives on the scene — ostensibly as a neutral observer to the Templars’ operations — but her true intentions are shrouded in mystery. Advance-solicited; on sale August 23 • 5" x 7.375" • 208 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • MATURE READERS MUSASHI #9 VOL. 8 Written and illustrated by Miyuki Takahashi CMX. A helicopter carrying top-secret plans crashes, igniting out-and-out chaos! Musashi is on her own as she faces off against armed terrorists who'll stop at nothing to retrieve the documents. But when the plans are intercepted by a student who can’t be trusted and gang warfare erupts, it becomes a race against time and a struggle against the odds for the teen secret agent. Advance-solicited; on sale August 9 • 5" x 7.375" • 200 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN TOWER OF THE FUTURE VOL. 4 Written and illustrated by Saki Hiwatari CMX. Takeru’s budding relationship with Ichigo gets the approval of Takeru’s half- sister, Hyoju. But there’s a very imposing competitor for Ichigo’s affections, and Takeru might just need the powers of his fantasy-world heroes to compete with this unusual and intimidating rival. And just when Takeru thinks he’s getting a handle on Zen, new complications increase the mystery surrounding the strange little boy. Advance-solicited; on sale August 2 • 5" x 7.375" • 192 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN Wildstorm BATTLER BRITTON #1 Written by Garth Ennis Art by Colin Wilson Cover by Garry Leach WildStorm celebrates Battler Britton’s 50th anniversary with this rollicking 5- issue miniseries from the hallowed halls of IPC, the legendary home of England’s greatest comics creations! As the Nazis rain terror throughout Europe, Allied forces are on the run in North Africa. It’s October 1942 and Rommel’s Panzers are unrelenting in their pursuit. Wing Commander Robert “Battler” Britton of the RAF and his squadron have been dispatched to an American airstrip to spearhead a joint action against Hitler’s war machine. Now they must survive taunts, threats, and assaults…and that’s just from the Yanks! On sale July 6 • 1 of 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US Edited by Scott Dunbier THE AMERICAN WAY #6 Written by John Ridley Art and cover by Georges Jeanty & Karl Story Racial tensions down South ignite following the brutal death of a white villain at the hands of the New American! The Southern members of the fractured C.D.C. want to apprehend the rogue hero to have him stand trial for murder — but will that action spark a civil war among America's heroes? On sale July 26 • 6 of 8 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US EX MACHINA #22 Written by Brian K. Vaughan Art by Tony Harris & Tom Feister Cover by Tony Harris Part 2 of the controversial 4-part story “Smoke Smoke." What connection does a small-time pot dealer's death have to do with an innocent woman's gruesome suicide and a masked thief's string of New York City burglaries? Super-hero-turned-mayor Mitchell Hundred will risk everything to find out! On sale July 19 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS CLAW THE UNCONQUERED #2 Written by Chuck Dixon Art by Andy Smith Covers by Smith and Ethan Van Sciver The exciting new series by Chuck Dixon (TEAM ZERO) and artist Andy Smith continues! Claw has made a deal with an evil sorceress who might just hold the secret to his monstrous limb...but at what cost for this information? And what sinister secret do the three companions she's dispatched to help Claw all have in common? Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers by Andy Smith and Ethan Van Sciver (approximately 50/50 split). On sale July 19 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US A MAN CALLED KEV #1 Written by Garth Ennis Art by Carlos Ezquerra Cover by Glenn Fabry From fan-favorite writer Garth Ennis (Preacher) and international superstar artist Carlos Ezquerra (co-creator of Judge Dredd) comes a new miniseries for Kev Hawkins! The world is a lonely place when you're a man without a home — just ask Kev Hawkins. After murdering his boss in a nasty government scheme, he's been banished from the United Kingdom under pain of death. What does the world hold for a man with little life experience or job training beyond wetworks and assassination? Then again, with the past about to catch up with Kev in the most violent and terrifying way possible, what the world holds for him may soon be beside the point. On sale July 12 • 1 of 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS THE AUTHORITY/LOBO: HOLIDAY HELL TP Written by Keith Giffen and Alan Grant Art by Simon Bisley and Henry Flint Cover by Bisley Collected for the first time, Lobo's three forays into the exciting holiday season! The Lobo Paramilitary Christmas Special, The Authority/Lobo: Jingle Hell, and The Authority/Lobo: Spring Break Massacre! Advance-solicited; on sale August 2 • 160 pg, FC, $17.99 US MATURE READERS MANIFEST ETERNITY #2 Written by Scott Lobdell Art and cover by Dustin Nguyen The new science fiction/fantasy series from acclaimed writer Scott Lobdell (Uncanny X-Men) and fan-favorite artist Dustin Nguyen (BATMAN) continues! The first shots of a new war have been fired, and the casualties are in the thousands. Jumping back several decades, what secret does Ambassador Tarkington hold that could have saved the crew of the Dreadnought? Could he have a hand in the assault by the fantasy empire? On sale July 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US SKYE RUNNER #4 Written by Allen Warner Art by Alé Garza & Richard Friend Variant cover by Jim Lee & Friend Covers by Alé Garza & Richard Friend and Arthur Adams Skye and Braylon are attacked by Glyph, a mercenary of ill repute, who becomes an unlikely ally in Skye's quest for her missing kin. Retailers please note: This issue will feature covers by Alé Garza & Richard Friend and Arthur Adams (approximately 50/50 ratio) and a variant cover by Jim Lee & Friend. Please see the Previews order form for further details. On sale July 26 • 4 of 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US PROMETHEA BOOK FIVE TP Written by Alan Moore Art by J.H. Williams III & Mick Gray Cover by Williams & Jose Villarrubia A softcover edition of the final PROMETHEA collection features issues #26-32, plus a poster insert showing issue #32 in all its glory! This is the story of the end of the world, with guest stars from around the America's Best globe! Retailers: Please consult the order form for a special order incentive offer on this title. Advance-solicited; on sale August 16 • 200 pg, FC, $14.99 US ROKKIN #1 Written by Andy Hartnell Art and wraparound cover by Nick Bradshaw & Jim Charalampidis The creative team behind DANGER GIRL: BACK IN BLACK delivers a new fantasy series filled with fun and excitement! ROKKIN is a timeless story of good versus evil; of average men and women who become heroes when they rise up against oppression. In a lawless time of barbarians, warlords and mythical creatures, one man who struggles to protect the innocent is gifted with the power to transform into a warrior of immense power. Will he have what it takes to overcome the odds and become a great hero? On sale July 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • Edited by Scott Dunbier Vertigo JACK OF FABLES #1 Written by Bill Willingham & Matthew Sturges Art by Tony Akins & Andrey Pepoy Cover by James Jean Everyone's favorite trickster is back — now in his own monthly series written by FABLES creator Bill Willingham and prose writer Matthew Sturges (Midwinter, Beneath the Skin and Other Stories) and featuring art by Tony Akins (HELLBLAZER: PAPA MIDNITE) & Andrew Pepoy (FABLES) and covers by James Jean. After stealing money from Fabletown and pissing off all the wrong people, Jack of the Tales — who is at once every Jack of legend — was booted out of the Fables community. But for Jack, there was no better way to strike back than starring in his own series. Last seen hitchhiking from Hollywood after releasing a trilogy of films (about himself) that made him an international superstar, the series follows Jack's immediate adventures as a wayward Fable in the heartland of America. His extreme road stories and encounters with other notorious, renegade Fables are just a few of the situations in store for this fan-favorite character of the multiple Eisner Award-winning FABLES series. Willingham remarked, “The only way to stop Jack from stinking up the regular FABLES series was to offer him his own spin-off book, so really we had no choice.” On sale July 26 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS Edited by Shelly Bond 100 BULLETS #74 Written by Brian Azzarello Art by Eduardo Risso Cover by Dave Johnson The staggering conclusion of the 4-part “A Wake” story arc! With the final puzzle-pieces in position, things get very interesting. Will the House of Nagel still have a place within the Trust? What do Augustus, Megan and Lono have planned for the remaining members and the Minutemen? And finally, where do the Brothers Rome fit into the grand scheme? On sale July 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS AMERICAN VIRGIN #5 Written by Steven T. Seagle Art by Becky Cloonan Cover by Joshua Middleton Back on American soil, it's the start of a sensuously dangerous new story arc for AMERICAN VIRGIN, now with covers by Joshua Middleton (SUPERMAN/SHAZAM: FIRST THUNDER)! Adam Chamberlain has to entomb his eternal love, but will he bury the best parts of himself with her? Adam is shocked to find that mercenary Mel has learned where the terrorist cell that killed Cassie is hiding. On sale July 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS BITE CLUB: VCU #4 Written by Howard Chaykin & David Tischman Art by David Hahn Cover by Chaykin Detective MacAvoy gets his membership card to the “bite club” after a swarm of bats infect him with the vampire virus, but the detective's new thirst for blood won't stop him from trying to prove Risa Del Toro's innocence. Secrets about the dead stripper come to light, and Risa's release from prison sets up the miniseries’ climactic finale! On sale July 19 • 4 of 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS DOOM PATROL: MUSCLEBOUND TP Written by Grant Morrison Art by Steve Yeowell, Jamie Hewlett, Mark Badger and others Cover by Christopher Moeller A new chapter begins for the World's Strangest Heroes with MUSCLEBOUND, collecting issues #42-50 of the surreal series written by Grant Morrison. Revealing the secret origin of Flex Mentallo and the terrifying secret beneath the Pentagon, MUSCLEBOUND also features the subtle menace of the Beard Hunter and more! Advance-solicited; on sale August 30 • 256 pg, FC, $19.99 US • MATURE READERS THE EXTERMINATORS #7 Written by Simon Oliver Art by Tony Moore & Jay Leisten Cover by Philip Bond “Insurgency,” Part 2 of 4. Stretch and Henry trail Bug Brother Kevin to one of his after-hours haunts where they find that he’s the star of a savage “sport” that makes Fight Club look tame. Meanwhile, the cockroaches stage a sudden attack and AJ returns — or does he? On sale July 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS THE EXTERMINATORS: BUG BROTHERS TP Written by Simon Oliver Art by Tony Moore Cover by Philip Bond Collecting the first five issues of Vertigo's twisted new monthly series, THE EXTERMINATORS: BUG BROTHERS follows the dysfunctional adventures of exterminator Henry James and his freakish supporting cast as they take on the cruel chaos of nature in the dirty corners of Los Angeles — only to stumble upon a secret that could well reverse the positions of exterminator and pest! Written by Simon Oliver and illustrated by Eisner-nominated artist Tony Moore, this volume will make your skin crawl — in a good way! “This book is about as fun as you can get when it comes to ‘mature reading’ in comics. Highly recommended.” –Aintitcoolnews.com Advance-solicited; on sale August 2 • 128 pg, FC, $9.99 US MATURE READERS DMZ #9 Written by Brian Wood Art by Riccardo Burchielli Cover by Wood Part 4 of the 5-part “Body of a Journalist.” Zee's holding a grudge, the Free Armies are blackmailing him, the Network's using him as bait, some other crazy girl is manipulating him, he's battling a really bad intestinal infection and his paranoia's getting the better of him. And that’s just the start of Matty’s problems… On sale July 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS FABLES #51 Written by Bill Willingham Art by Shawn McManus Cover by James Jean Don’t miss this special issue featuring guest art by Shawn McManus (THE SANDMAN). Following the extraordinary events of FABLES #50 and the completion of her clandestine mission among the giants, Cinderella’s next secret assignment is in Smalltown, the Farm's home for Lilliputian immigrants. Can she adjust from being a small woman in a very big world to being a giant woman in a tiny world? On sale July 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS HELLBLAZER #222 Written by Denise Mina Art by Leonardo Manco Cover by Lee Bermejo The mindbending conclusion of Denise Mina’s “Empathy is the Enemy.” Inside the mansion of the Oransay Contingent, Constantine comes face to face with Steve Evans, who reveals the magical significance of Glasgow’s Park Circus. But to make it work, he must manipulate the newly empathic Constantine into a horrifying sacrifice. On sale July 19 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS HELLBLAZER: STATIONS OF THE CROSS TP Written by Mike Carey Art by Leonardo Manco, Chris Brunner, Marcelo Frusin and Steve Dillon Cover by Tim Bradstreet Collecting HELLBLAZER #194-200, STATIONS OF THE CROSS finds John Constantine in the aftermath of the near-apocalypse he unwittingly caused, alone and with no memory of his identity or history. But the Hellblazer still has his usual luck, and soon enough he's being hunted by man and demon alike -- and about to make the worst mistake of his long, blood-soaked life. Advance-solicited; on sale August 23 • 192 pg, FC, $14.99 US • MATURE READERS LOVELESS #9 Written by Brian Azzarello Art and cover by Marcelo Frusin Artist Marcelo Frusin returns for the first installment of the new story arc “Thicker Than Blackwater.” Wes Cutter’s the new sheriff in town, and what better way to welcome him to the job than with a grisly murder. But when Sheriff Wes starts to investigate the brutal killing, he finds something familiar — and he doesn’t like what he sees. On sale July 26 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS NEIL GAIMAN’S NEVERWHERE #9 Written by Mike Carey Art and cover by Glenn Fabry Carey’s and Fabry’s electric retelling of Neil Gaiman’s classic novel of London magic and mysticism comes to a close as Door confronts her family's true killer and Richard must make a final decision between the two Londons. On sale July 26 • 9 of 9 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS SWAMP THING #29 Written by Joshua Dysart Art by Enrique Breccia Cover by Eric Powell Abby, Tefé and Swamp Thing are finally reunited, but with an escaped King Toad, a wild Woodrue and the town of Houma in flames, the series conclusion may prove more traumatic than tender for the Holland family. On sale July 26 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS • Final issue TESTAMENT #8 Written by Douglas Rushkoff Art and cover by Liam Sharp The resistance regroups in Part 1 of the 3-part story “Down to Egypt.” Jake is now a fugitive, and his RFID-implanted dog Bucky must divert the army. Heir-turned- revolutionary Alec Middleton — like his Biblical counterpart, Joseph — reveals his hidden allegiances. And Amos gets lucky. On sale July 19 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS Y: THE LAST MAN #47 Written by Brian K. Vaughan Art by Goran Sudzuka & José Marzan, Jr. Cover by Massimo Carnevale A stand-alone special issue featuring the art of Goran Sudzuka and revealing at last the “secret origin” of Dr. Allison Mann, loyal but cantankerous caretaker of Yorick. What event from this brilliant young scientist's past will effect the future of the entire planet? On sale July 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS DC Direct AQUAMAN 13" DELUXE COLLECTOR FIGURE Aquaman is the exciting new addition to DC Direct's line of super-heroic 1:6 scale figures! This deluxe collector figure includes trident and display stand. Packaged in a deluxe 4-color window box with a fifth panel. Advance-solicited; on sale December 6 • Collector Figure • $59.99 US Continue your collection of 13" super poseable figures! Coming Soon! SUPERMAN RETURNS: SUPERMAN 13" DELUXE COLLECTOR FIGURE 6/14/06 (MAR060400) LEX LUTHOR 13” DELUXE COLLECTOR FIGURE 7/26/06 (DEC050354) TWO FACE 13" DELUXE COLLECTOR FIGURE 9/27/06 (FEB060360) BATMAN 13" DELUXE COLLECTOR FIGURE 10/11/06 (MAR060404) CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS SERIES 3 ACTION FIGURES Advance-solicited; on sale December 6 • Action Figure • PI BATMAN (6.75”) EARTH 2 HUNTRESS (6.25”) WEAPONER OF QWARD (6.5”) SUPERBOY PRIME (6”) DR. LIGHT (6.25”) Coming Soon! CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS SERIES 1 ACTION FIGURES 6/28/06 (DEC050342) CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS SERIES 2 ACTION FIGURES 6/28/06 (DEC050349) DC MINIMATES The DC Universe just got smaller — and more collectible! Your favorite super-heroes finally get the MiniMates makeover as the first three waves prepare to invade stores beginning in late 2006. Order now to ensure immediate availability. Retailers please note: for the first several waves, orders may be allocated. DC MINIMATES WAVE #1 IN STORE 8/30/06 GREEN LANTERN WITH STAR SAPPHIRE CLASSIC SUPERMAN WITH ARMORED LEX LUTHOR JOKER WITH HARLEY QUINN MODERN BATMAN WITH OMAC DC MINIMATES WAVE #2 IN STORE 10/25/06 POWERGIRL WITH DR. FATE BATTLE-DAMAGE SUPERMAN WITH BRAINIAC 13 ROBIN WITH PENGUIN BOOSTER GOLD WITH BLUE BEETLE DC MINIMATES WAVE #3 IN STORE 12/6/06 DEATHSTROKE WITH GREEN ARROW BATTLE-DAMAGE BATMAN WITH KILLER CROC AQUAMAN WITH OCEAN MASTER WONDER WOMAN WITH ARES GREEN LANTERN KYLE RAYNER POWER BATTERY MINI-PROP REPLICA For the first time ever, this never before produced mini prop replica of Kyle Rayner’s Power Battery measures approximately 9.5" high x 7" wide x 4.75" deep, includes a light up feature and a Certificate of Authenticity Packaged in a 4-color box. Advance-solicited; on sale December 13 • Replica • $89.99 US Coming Soon! GREEN LANTERN HAL JORDAN POWER BATTERY MINI PROP REPLICA 7/19/06 (DEC050364) SAMURAI JACK ON HORSE STATUE For the biggest battles, Samurai Jack calls up his Battle Armor War Horse- a six-legged, armor-protected, weapons-firing war horse from the future. Together they race straight into danger to destroy Aku's army and return Samurai Jack to his rightful place in the past. This limited-edition, hand-painted, cold-cast porcelain statue measures approximately 11.25’’ tall 8.25’’ wide and 6.25” deep, and is packaged in a four-color box. Limited up to 1,500 pieces Advance-solicited; on sale November 15 • Statue • $125.00 US Coming Soon! SAMURAI JACK & SCOTSMAN STATUE 6/28/06 (NOV050343) Available Now! SAMURAI JACK AKU 12" MAQUETTE (JUN046087) SAMURAI JACK PROGRESSION SCULPTURE (JUN046088) FOSTER'S HOME FOR IMAGINARY FRIENDS: WILT & COCO STATUE From the hit series on Cartoon Network! Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends Featuring: Wilt & Coco Statue Sculpted by Chuck Williams DC Direct continues the Cartoon Network Collection! What happens to imaginary friends when they're not wanted anymore? They end up here, at Foster's Home for imaginary Friends, home to the best friends you can imagine. Wilt is incredibly cheerful, positive and optimistic-almost to a fault! Coco lays colorful plastic eggs that contain special surprises! This limited-edition, hand-painted, cold-cast porcelain statue measures approximately 10" tall x 6.75" wide x 6" deep, includes a full- color Certificate of Authenticity and is packaged in a 4-color box. Limited Up to 1500 pieces! Advance-solicited; on sale December 13 Statue • $125.00 US Coming Soon! FOSTER'S HOME FOR IMAGINARY FRIENDS STATUE: FEATURING FRANKIE, MADAME FOSTER & MR. HERRIMAN 10/25/06 (MAR060407) Also Available Now! FOSTER’S HOME FOR IMAGINARY FRIENDS: FEATURING BLOOREGARD, MAC AND EDUARDO STATUE (JAN050395) BITE CLUB #1 POSTER Art by Frank Quitely Advance-solicited; on sale December 13 Poster • $7.99 US • $10.99 CAN DMZ #2 POSTER Art by Brian Wood Advance-solicited; on sale December 13 Poster • $7.99 US • $10.99 CAN IMAGE COMICS ELEPHANTMEN #1 written by RICHARD STARKINGS art & flip cover by MORITAT cover by JOSE LADRONN July 19 • 32 pg • FC • $2.99 “SEE THE ELEPHANT”—They were genetically engineered to be supra-human weapons of mass destruction, but now they must walk amongst the people they were created to destroy. Hip Flask and Ebony Hide count amongst their number: Elephantmen. Even when befriended by a small girl, Hide is still haunted by his past and is forced to recognize that suspicion and contempt will always be his constant companions. BEDLAM written by KEITH GIFFEN & SHANNON DENTON art & cover by MATT JACOBS July 12 • 48 pg • BW • $4.99 Created by Eisner winner KEITH GIFFEN and Cartoon Network writer SHANNON DENTON! A young minister has a crisis of faith when he finds out he's God’s sleeper agent and it's up to him to stop the apocalypse. It’s Blade meets The DaVinci Code in this bold new graphic novella! DEATH, JR. VOL. II, #1 (OF 3) written by GARY WHITTA art by TED NAIFEH cover by DAN BRERETON July 12 • 48 pg • FC • $4.99 Catch up with Death, Jr. and his pals as they take their summer break from school. DJ's going to work with his dad, but may realize he has very unrealistic expectations about what it takes to be Death, while the rest of the gang heads for a less-than-savory summer camp. OCCULT CRIMES TASKFORCE # 1 (OF 4) written by DAVID ATCHISON w/ ROSARIO DAWSON art & cover by TONY SHASTEEN incentive cover by TONY HARRIS July 6 • 36 pg • FC • $2.99 MAN FEARS THE UNKNOWN… THE UNKNOWN FEARS THE O.C.T.! ROSARIO DAWSON (star of Sin City and Clerks 2) breaks new ground as she co- creates and stars in the OCCULT CRIMES TASKFORCE! When N.Y.P.D. detective Sophia Ortiz (modeled on Dawson) stumbles upon a bizarre murder scene, she is quickly brushed aside by a covert police unit – the Occult Crimes Taskforce. Versed in the black arts and equipped with mystical weaponry, the O.C.T. keeps the streets of Manhattan safe from unholy creatures of the night. Can Sophia help them stop this supernatural killer? Find out when this action-horror thriller hits the stands! RETAILER WARNING: MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES THE RIDE: PRETTY BOMB #1 (OF 4) written by DOUG WAGNER art & cover by BRIAN STELFREEZE July 6 • 36 pg • BW • $2.99 THE CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED SERIES RETURNS! Three girls “borrow” a car (a particular 1968 Camaro, of course) for a night on the town. Unbeknownst to the girls, this Camaro is loaded to the hilt with enough guns and explosives to take out half of Atlanta… and the guys that planned on using that firepower are none too happy. Oh, yeah… and Laci. She’s back. RETAILER WARNING: MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES SHADOWHAWK ONE-SHOT #1 written by JIM VALENTINO art & cover by JIM VALENTINO & CHANCE WOLF July • 24 pg • FC • $1.99 “GREAT RESPONSIBILITY”—Originally published in the sold-out IMAGE COMICS hardcover, this stand-alone story reunites JIM VALENTINO with CHANCE WOLF on his seminal character! Eddie Collins and his father, James, must come to an understanding about what being ShadowHawk means for both of them. A very special issue at a very special price – a must-have item for the collector or the curious! TASK FORCE ONE #1 written by JEFFERY STEVENSON art & cover by CARLOS RODRIGUEZ created and co-plotted by JIM VALENTINO July • 32 pg • FC • $3.50 In the future, the US government puts its "do more with less" motto to the test by combining bleeding edge research with elite military soldiers. The test failed. The project was buried. But the temptation of all that firepower was too much for the government to keep hidden forever... 24SEVEN GN by BECKY CLOONAN, FAREL DALRYMPLE, PHIL HESTER, MIKE HUDDLESTON, ADAM HUGHES, FRAZER IRVING, ALEX MALEEV, JIM MAHFOOD, TONY MOORE, MIKE AVON OEMING, RICK REMENDER, ESAD RIBIC, JOHN NEY RIEBER, EDUARDO RISSO, JIM RUGG, BEN TEMPLESMITH, DANIJEL ZEZELJ and others. cover by ADAM HUGHES July 15 • 200 pg • FC • $24.99 24seven features a who's who of today’s best writers and artists from comics, film and animation, telling tales of robots in the city that never sleeps. In the vein of FLIGHT, these stories run a cross-genre gamut, from robot zombies to a prison break to a bizarre feud between a Siamese DJ team. 24seven has romance, action, horror…everything you want, all told by a cross-section of the most diverse writers and artists you’ll find on the printed page. AFTERWORKS 2 GN written & illustrated by TED MATHOT, NATE STANTON, SCOTT MORSE, MARK ANDREWS, LOUIS GONZALES, PETER SOHN, BRIAN LARSEN, JEFF PIDGEON, DERICK THOMPSON, SANJAY PATEL, JENNIFER CHANG, ANGUS MACLANE, ROBERT KONDO, and others. cover by MARK HOLMES July 19 • 200 pg • FC • $24.99 From the heart of today's animation industry in E-Ville, California, new energy is pumped into the soul of the comics world with AFTERWORKS 2! Presented here is pure passion on the page, stories too personal to be told in any other medium than comics, stories that touch a nerve and charm the soul. From fact based accounts of Falluja missile strikes to reinterpretations of classic myth, from Tokyo excursions to flights of fantasy, from brawlers to the Devil to hopelessly romantic musicians, AFTERWORKS 2 is untainted storytelling that will be pulled off your shelf and reread time and again. ALSO AVAILABLE: AFTERWORKS GN 152 pg • BW • $17.99 ********************** THE ART OF GREG CAPULLO HC art & cover by Greg Capullo July 12 • 120 pg • $29.95 “The comic artist’s artist!” Ask anyone who knows the medium and that is what they’ll tell you about GREG CAPULLO. This collection features many never seen before pieces and a behind the scenes tutorial. Containing CAPULLO’s very best comics and illustration work, this stunning collection of drawings and paintings finally removes the text and logos from all those covers, and lets you take a good long look at the art itself. A must not just for SPAWN fans, but for anyone with an eye for comics art THE COBBLER’S MONSTER GN written by JEFF AMANO art by CRAIG ROUSSEAU, WAYNE FAUCHER & GIULIA BRUSCO cover by JEFF AMANO July 12 • 128 pg • FC • $14.99 Grieving over the death of his only son, Gepetto mixes the new science of DNA with the age-old magic of the golem to resurrect his son. But in truth, he was never very close to Victor. And the anger that burns within the heart of the monster he birthed and created, destroys everything and everyone around him. Now, Gepetto must hunt his own son. The story of a man and a monster who through unspeakable horror find their way to becoming father and son for the very first time. IRON WEST GN written by DOUG TENNAPEL art by DOUG TENNAPEL cover by JOE POTTER July 12 • 160 pg • BW • $17.99 Preston Struck is an incompetent outlaw with a heart of fool’s gold. He discovers an army of metal men bent on destroying central California. While Struck avoids any form of heroism, he gets a little help from a magical old shaman and his sidekick Sasquatch. Struck is going to need all the help he can get because he’s deputized just as the mechanical men have take over the railroad and are mutating the train into a giant demonic iron monster. BOMB QUEEN, VOL. 1: WOMAN OF MASS DESTRUCTION TP art & story by JIMMIE ROBINSON colors by ANGEL MARIN July • 128 pg • FC • $12.99 “ROYAL FLUSH, QUEEN HIGH”—In the twisted town of New Port City, the only thing the population of criminals and murderers need is the cruel icon of injustice and amoral behavior: Bomb Queen! But political outsider, Robert Woods, believes the citizens need peace and equality, so he does the unthinkable – brings a Hero to town. Will the war over New Port City bring democracy, or violent destruction? Collects BOMB QUEEN #1-4, plus bonus material! GØDLAND, VOL. 2: ANOTHER SUNNY DELIGHT TP written by JOE CASEY art by TOM SCIOLI cover by TOM SCIOLI & RICHARD STARKINGS July 26 • 152 pg • FC • $14.99 THE GØDLAND SAGA CONTINUES! As Commander Adam Archer begins to understand his galactic destiny, more secrets are revealed to him, including the origin of the universe and the mystery behind Iboga! A truly surreal collection of mind-bending stories featuring all-new adversaries like the Tormentor, King Janus and the Never! Not to mention fan-favorite baddies, Basil Cronus and Friedrich Nickelhead! Forget about any other so-called “cosmic” comics out there – GØDLAND is the 21st Century original! COLLECTS GØDLAND ISSUES #7-12. BONUS: ALSO COLLECTS THE GØDLAND SHORT FROM THE 2005 IMAGE HOLIDAY SPECIAL! THE PSYCHO TP written by JAMES HUDNALL art & cover by DAN BRERETON July 5 • 172 pg • FC • $17.99 When a flying terrorist attempts to assassinate the president on Air Force one, it becomes clear that super-humans are living WMDs. A government agency is formed to monitor these “Psychos.” Jake Riley is an agent assigned to watch them. But when he’s betrayed by his own agency and his life is destroyed, Jake’s only option is to become the very thing he hates. A Psycho. Collecting issues 1-3 of the classic DC series, now in development by Universal Pictures. Includes pre-production art by BRERETON. TODD MCFARLANE: SPAWN #2 ARCHIVAL PRINT July • $19.99 • $29.99 signed by TODD MCFARLANE Own a piece of Spawn history: The lovingly re-colored cover to SPAWN #2. Printed as an 11” x 17” image on 13” x 17” extra thick museum quality stock. Strictly limited to 250 pieces. ANT #7 written by MARIO GULLY art & cover by MARIO GULLY July 19 • 32 pg • FC • $2.99 “MOVING ON,” Part Three—Defeated and crushed, Hannah must face Coldsnap again if she is to recover her lost limb. Meanwhile the rent is due and Dre is pressuring Hannah to move. Gadget Man has a plan but can he be trusted? BATTLE POPE #11 July 12 • 48 pg • FC • $4.99 written by ROBERT KIRKMAN art by TONY MOORE, CORY WALKER & VAL STAPLES cover by TONY MOORE, CLIFF RATHBURN & VAL STAPLES DOUBLE-SIZED ISSUE! Santa has seen better days. God condemning the entire planet has put him out of business (surely condemned kids aren’t good enough for presents) and he is NOT happy about that. Meanwhile, Jesus is depressed about all this holiday cheer overshadowing his birthday. They meet! They fight! It’s Jesus vs. Santa – NO HOLDS BARRED! Holiday fun for all – IN JULY! RETAILER WARNING: MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES CASANOVA #2 written by MATT FRACTION art & cover by GABRIEL BÁ July 12 • 24 pg • 2C • $1.99 Freshly escaped from another timeline and another life, Casanova Quinn is back in action as a double agent inside his father's secret E.M.P.I.R.E. His first mission back in the field sends him to the South American coastline to retrieve an E.M.P.I.R.E. deep cover agent that’s lost his mind – but the sinister W.A.S.T.E. demands Cass put one in the back of the guy’s head. It's APOCALYPSE right, motherf@$!ng NOW, CASANOVA-style. The horror is HERE! The horror is TODAY! The horror is CASANOVA! THE EMISSARY #3 written by J.R. RAND art & cover by JUAN E. FERREYRA created & co-plotted by JIM VALENTINO July 26 • 32 pg • FC • $3.50 “REVELATIONS 3:4”—War. With Emissary’s appearance serving notice of a new world order, tensions long kept in check boil over into global bloodshed. As Emissary comes to understand the effects of his arrival, he is compelled to make a decision – will he go against a government that wants to keep the world’s first superhuman under its control? FEAR AGENT #7 written by RICK REMENDER art by JEROME OPENA cover by TONY MOORE July 26 • 32 pg • FC • $2.99 HOMECOMING. For the first time in eight years, Heath returns to Earth in a futile attempt to save his home planet from the scourge of an alien infestation. Once there, though, he finds little left to greet him. GIRLS #15 written by JOSHUA LUNA art & cover by JONATHAN LUNA July 19 • 32 pg • FC • $2.99 There are two types of girls. Predator. And prey. HYSTERIA: ONE MAN GANG #4 (OF 4) written by MIKE HAWTHORNE art & wraparound cover by MIKE HAWTHORNE July 5 • 36 pages • BW • 3.50 Two more gangs, The Giant Midgets and God’s Thugs, have joined in with the Egg’s gang to take Bruce down! A Kung Fu onslaught of epic proportions is on deck, but will Bruce be left standing…or under someone’s boot? The insane conclusion to the 100 page, all-action comic that has been called “a whirlwind captured and put to paper!” INTIMIDATORS #7 written by NEIL KLEID art & cover by CAFU created & co-plotted by JIM VALENTINO July 26 • 32 pg • FC • $3.50 “BLAME CANADA”—Two months and life isn't any easier on the Intimidators: Astroman is still stranded and annoying, and hey…it looks like Canada's gone! While the world shrugs its shoulders, the White House rushes the team into outer space to recover America's greatest secret! What’s so important about Area Q that they must resort to calling the Intimidators? INVINCIBLE #36 written by ROBERT KIRKMAN art by RYAN OTTLEY and BILL CRABTREE cover by RYAN OTTLEY and BILL CRABTREE July 19 • 32 pg • FC • $2.99 The Re-animen strike! After months of careful planning and preparation D.A. Sinclair unleashes his undead automations on Upstate University. Luckily, a young man named Mark Grayson just happens to be attending classes there. He’ll be able to do something to stop them –he’s INVINCIBLE! THE LAST CHRISTMAS #3 (OF 5) written by GERRY DUGGAN & BRIAN POSEHN art by RICK REMENDER & HILARY BARTA cover by RICK REMENDER June 19 • 32 pg • FC • $2.99 "SEASON’S BEATINGS"—Santa screws things up with the Kid and gets beaten up by a bear. And a surprising name goes on the naughty list... NEGATIVE BURN #3 by JIM ALEXANDER, ALEX APP, BRIAN BOLLAND, JON HAWARD, PHIL HESTER, FRAZER IRVING, PAUL JENKINS, NATHAN MASSENGILL MIKE O’NEILL, JAMES A. OWEN, BRIAN STELFREEZE, R.G. TAYLOR & DANIJEL ZEZELJ cover by TOM SEELIG July 26 • 64 pg • BW • $5.99 Today’s top stars and tomorrow’s fan favorites join together in presenting short stories that push the envelope and expand the mind. NOBLE CAUSES #22 written by JAY FAERBER art by JON BOSCO cover by GABE BRIDWELL July 5 • 32 pg • FC • $3.50 Frost has the answers Rusty needs… but is Rusty asking the right questions? Plus, why is Race spending so much time with Celeste? PAUL JENKINS’ SIDEKICK #2 (OF 5) written by PAUL JENKINS art & cover by CHRIS MORENO July 19 • 32 pg • FC • $3.50 In this issue, Eddie, in an effort to make more money and make ends meet, tries life as a sidekick to four different and distinct heroes, each one crazier than the other! We meet the downtrodden Hobo for the first time, we marvel at the ingenuity of an automated “Escape Bear,” Eddie gets lucky in an elevator, and our hero learns just how hard it is to cover up an eye injury. Confused? You will be. PVP #28 written by SCOTT KURTZ art & cover by SCOTT KURTZ July 19 • 24 pg • BW • $2.99 Is Jade Pregnant with Brent's baby? This is the issue you don't want to miss! ROCKETO #10 written by FRANK ESPINOSA & MARIE TAYLOR art & cover by FRANK ESPINOSA July 19 • 32 pg • FC • $3.99 “HISTORIES”—The Journey continues. The fight for the future of the Hidden Sea begins! Birdmen against Giant Robots! War has broken out in the Hidden Sea! Rocketo and his team of explorers must once again do battle with the forces of Lucerne! As the giant army of Scarletto takes over the city in the Hidden Sea, Rocketo’s life hangs in the balance! RUMBLE IN LA RAMBLA #3 (OF 3) written by FELIPE FERREIRA art & cover by RAFAEL ALBUQUERQUE July 12 • 32 pg • FC • $2.99 "PENTHOUSE MASSACRE"—As Mr. Jagger once so cleverly stated:"War, children, it's just a shot away..." And the truth is... you can't go wrong with the Rolling Stones! After Albino Jensen was killed and someone attempted to do the same to Santo, it's time for our charming gangster, Dozer, to receive a little visit. And not a pleasant one, if you are wondering! Don't miss the shocking blood-soaked series finale as the gangsters clash and all the mysteries are finally unveiled! SAVAGE DRAGON #128 written by ERIK LARSEN art & cover by ERIK LARSEN variant cover by J.G. JONES July 26 • 32 pg • FC • $2.99 It’s SAVAGE DRAGON versus the over-the-top villains from MARK MILLAR’s WANTED! SEA OF RED #12 written by RICK REMENDER & KIERON DWYER art by PAUL HARMON cover by KIERON DWYER July 26 • 32 pg • 2C • $2.99 As Blackthroat did before him, Marco Esperanza is forced to face an ancient and terrible golem, buried deep below the long hidden ruins of Mesopotamia. SPAWN #160 written by DAVID HINE art by PHILIP TAN & DANNY MIKI cover by PHILIP TAN & TODD MCFARLANE July 26 • 32 pg • FC • $2.95 Spawn faces his greatest challenge: The Disciple. Armageddon is approaching fast and with Heaven’s new recruits lining up for battle, Hell is going to need to swell its ranks too. And where is it going to find the cruelest, most ruthless, kick-ass SOB’s on the face of the Earth? Burn, Hollywood, BURN! TRUTH, JUSTIN AND THE AMERICAN WAY #5 (OF 5) written by AARON WILLIAMS & SCOTT KURTZ art & cover by GIUSEPPE FERRARIO July 5 • 32 pg • FC • $2.99 It's the moment we've all been waiting for: Justin and Bailey's wedding! Unfortunately, several uninvited guests are literally crashing the party. Agent McGee is bringing his favorite armored assault vehicle, and an unexpected visitor from space is planning on taking the super-suit back whether Justin's stuck in it or not! Will the bride and groom survive to see their honeymoon? UMBRA #2 (OF 3) written by MURPHY art & cover by MIKE HAWTHORNE July 5 • 52 pg • BW • $5.99 This issue rackets up the violence with a stunning shootout in a cathedral… as our heroine goes on the run from friend and foe alike. THE WALKING DEAD #32 written by ROBERT KIRKMAN art & cover by CHARLIE ADLARD & CLIFF RATHBURN July 26 • 32 pg • BW • $2.99 Surrounded. Top Cow Studios CYBERFORCE #1 WIZARD WORLD LA TOP COW STORE EXCLUSIVE Another Top Cow classic returns with Ron Marz (Witchblade, Green Lantern) and Pat Lee (Dark Minds) knocking it out of the park in Cyberforce #1! Ripclaw, Velocity, Cyblade and Ballistic return, but this time, they’re not all on the same side! Limited to 500 copies, these Top Cow Store Exclusive Wizard World LA issues are very rare. Get yours TODAY before they’re gone!! 32pgs, FC PI DARKNESS/VAMPIRELLA TOP COW STORE EXCLUSIVE Terry Moore (Strangers in Paradise) and Eric Basaldua (Magdalena, Darkness) bring you a super-sexy, supernatural thriller. Jackie Estacado, bearer of the Darkness, and Vampirella must team up to hunt down a centuries-old murderer. Available here for the first time is the Top Cow Store Exclusive cover! Don’t miss this opportunity, they’re going fast! 32pgs, FC PI TOP COW 2006 PREVIEW Get a little sampling of Top Cow’s latest and greatest for 2006! Cyberforce, Witchblade and Rising Stars are all represented in this preview compilation. For such a small price you can give ALL of your friends a copy! FC PI CYBERFORCE #4 Arrow: Brace for IMPACT! (W) Ron Marz (P) Pat Lee (Col) Dream Engine (Cov) Pat Lee Cyberforce was born thanks to having the DNA of an alien race spliced into their genes. Now the team may very well die at the hands of those same god-like aliens! As the alien mothership nears earth, Cyberforce must be at full strength to have any chance of winning the coming battle, and that means finding powerhouse Impact and convincing him to rejoin the team. Of course, first Ripclaw and his teammates must survive an aerial dogfight, and face off against deadly mechanized warriors. Ron Marz and Pat Lee continue the rebirth of Top Cow's team supreme! 32pgs, FC $2.99 Ongoing Series CITY OF HEROES #14 (W) David Wohl (P) James Raiz (C ) Kevin Senft Statesman and the Freedom Phalanx must team up with the mysterious new hero known as Foreshadow, as well as the rest of his team, to face the Banished Pantheon and HUNDREDS of super-powered villains!!! But what is the Pantheon's plan? And what does it have to do with the Circle of Thorns and an ancient and powerful scroll? These answers and many others will begin to be revealed in this issue. 32pgs, FC $2.99 Ongoing Series WITCHBLADE #100 (W) Ron Marz (P) Mike Choi, Adriana Melo (Col) Sonia Oback (Cov) Marc Silvestri, Michael Turner, Mike Choi, Animated Witchblade reaches its 100th issue with a milestone story that will shake the book to its very core! New York City Police detective Sara Pezzini has been the wielder of the mystic weapon known as the Witchblade since issue #1. But Sara realizes nothing lasts forever as she faces a friend turned deadly enemy ... and only one of them will survive! Writer Ron Marz has been building to this story since the beginning of his acclaimed run, bringing closure to the past and setting the stage for the future. Outgoing penciler Mike Choi pulls out all the stops in his Witchblade swansong, joined by new regular artist Adriana Melo. Plus, a shocking ending you have to read to believe! The winds of change are blowing, bringing in a new era of Witchblade greatness! Four covers available by Turner, Silvestri, Choi and Animated!! Have your retailer reserve your favorite! 48pgs, FC $4.99 Ongoing Series ALSO AVAILABLE Four Top Cow Fine Art Lithographs of these three coves! A limited edition of 250 pieces, reproduced at the highest quality possible at 12x18 inches! LIMITED EDITION LITHOGRAPH: SILVESTRI Reg. $19.99 / Signed $29.99 LIMITED EDITION LITHOGRAPH: CHOI Reg. $19.99 / Signed $29.99 LIMITED EDITION LITHOGRAPH: LINSNER Reg. $19.99 / Signed $29.99 LIMITED EDITION LITHOGRAPH: TURNER Reg. $19.99 / Signed $29.99 THE ART OF THE WITCHBLADE The best of the best! 32 pages of art and ONLY art. No text, no ads. Covers, splashes, collectible cards, sketches-- the best of the best Witchblade art. See it here in unadulterated form. With one hundred issues and a decade of work to choose from, you can bet this is going to be stunning!&n! bsp; Featuring art by the top names in comics including Marc Silvestri, Michael Turner, Adam Hughes, Keu Cha, Chris Bachalo and more! 32pgs, FC $2.99 One Shot WITCHBLADE COMMEMORATIVE ISSUE #100 POSTER (P) Michael Turner (I) Marc Silvestri (C ) Stjepan Sejic Join us in celebration of the 100th issue with this commemorative poster by Michael Turner,! Marc Silvestri and Stjepan Sejic. Poster, FC PI BEARERS OF THE BLADE SPECIAL (Art) Various Over the years, many people have attempted to wield the Witchblade but few have succeeded. More often, the Witchblade has found its own bearers and their entwined paths have led to world-changing events. Compiled here is a timeline of the Witchblade and information on the bearers we know about along with an inside look at the newest beautiful face in Witchblade. 32pgs, FC $2.99 One Shot WITCHBLADE COMPENDIUM EDITION (W) Wohl, Turner, Z, Jenkins (P) Tur! ner, Green, Cha (I) D-Tron (C ) Smith, Firchow First 50 Issues of Witchblade! There’s nothing like going back to the beginning and reading it all over again — issue #1-50 collected into one trade paperback. See how the Witchblade chose Sara and threw her into the chaotic world of the supernatural. Get the first appearances of Sara Pezzini, Ian Nottingham, Kenneth Irons and Jackie Estacado in one handy tome! SC, 1248pgs, FC $49.99 WITCHBLADE TRADE PAPERBACK VOLUME 11 (W) Ron Marz (P)Mike Choi, Keu Cha and Chris Bachalo (C ) Buccellato, Oback Contains the Origin of the Witchblade! Ron Marz continues his rave-receiving run in Witchblade issues #86-92. The enigmatic Curator continues to give Gleason and Sara just enough information to leave them with more questions until the origin of the Blade is revealed to Sara in issue #92. Keu Cha, Chris Bachalo, Mike Choi, Brandon Peterson, Marc Silvestri, Eric Basaldua, Francis Manapul, Darwyn Cooke, J. Michael Linsner, Bart Sears, Luke Ross AND George Perez join together to create one of the most beautiful stories of Witchblade history! SC, 192pgs, FC $14.99 THE INNOCENTS BOOK #1 (W) David Wohl (P) Bing Cansino (C ) Haberlin Studios Young, smart and beautiful, Grace Stokes had the perfect life. At 32-years-old, she’d already accomplished what most people could only dream of. First as a multiple-record- setting X-Games champion, and most recently as sole designer and president of her own clothing company, Grace was an icon for a generation. But on a fateful trip to Japan, Grace discovered that she was no ordinary person—she was one in a long line of special individuals known as THE INNOCENTS. Blessed with unbelievable abilities, the Innocents are living embodiments of Yin and Yang and, unfortunately for Grace, somebody wants them DEAD. Written by Witchblade, Darkness and Aphrodite IX co- creator David Wohl and featuring the art of newcomer Bing Casino and Haberlin Studios, THE INNOCENTS is a book not to be missed! 32pgs, FC $2.99 Ongoing Series DIAMOND SELECT TOYS & COLLECTIBLES MARVEL UNIVERSE: AGE OF APOCALYPSE MR. SINISTER BUST A Diamond Select Release! An Art Asylum Design! From the classic “Age of Apocalypse” storyline comes the Age of Apocalypse Mr. Sinister Bust, depicting the demented scientist responsible for the cruelest of genetic experiments. Part of the ongoing “Age of Apocalypse” series, and sculpted by Art Asylum, this 6 ½” bust is limited to 2,500 pieces and features a hand-numbered base with matching box and Certificate of Authenticity. Bust SRP: $50.00 MARVEL ICONS: HULK BUST A Diamond Select Release! Continuing the Marvel Icons line, this in-scale 5 ¾” bust depicts Dr. Bruce Banner's alternate persona — the Incredible Hulk! This amazingly detailed series of mini-busts continues to deliver the very best heroes that the Marvel Universe has to offer. Sculpted by Rudy Garcia and limited to 2,500 pieces, each bust features a hand-numbered base with matching box and Certificate of Authenticity. Bust SRP: $45.00 ALEX ROSS IRON MAN MINI-HEAD BUST A Diamond Select Release! An Alex Ross Design! Whether battling the Mandarin or helping the Avengers defeat Loki's schemes, Iron Man has surely earned his place in the Marvel Universe’s rich history. Based on the artwork of superstar Alex Ross, this reproduction of the 1:1 scale Iron Man Head Bust makes an impressive addition to any collection! Originally sculpted by Mike Hill and limited to 5,000 pieces, this 4 ½” head bust features a hand-numbered base with matching box and Certificate of Authenticity. Head Bust SRP: $45.00 DARK PHOENIX SAGA: NIGHTCRAWLER MEDIUM STATUE A Diamond Select Release! The fifth release in the “Dark Phoenix Saga” line is the acrobatic, teleporting mutant known as Nightcrawler! Trapped in a tragic confrontation with the entity known as the Dark Phoenix, Nightcrawler and the X-Men are forced to choose between the woman they love and the safety of all existence. Sculpted by Jeff Feligno and limited to 3,000 pieces, this 13” companion piece can be displayed individually or combined with others from this classic storyline, and features a hand- numbered base with matching box and Certificate of Authenticity. Statue SRP: $85.00 MARVEL MILESTONES: DR. STRANGE STATUE A Diamond Select Release! A Jean St. Jean Sculpt! Charged with defending this realm from mystical and otherworldly threats, Dr. Stephen Strange is always able to unleash his power as Sorcerer Supreme to protect all of reality. Armed with the mystical Eye of Agamotto, only the most powerful of foes stands a chance against this Sorcerer Supreme! Based on the classic cover image from (INSERT ISSUE & #) and limited to 2,500 pieces, this 13” statue was sculpted by Jean St. Jean Studios and features a hand-numbered base with matching box and Certificate of Authenticity. Statue SRP: 175.00 MINIMATES MAX: SPIDER-MAN STATUE A Diamond Select Release! An Art Asylum Design! Presented in 400% scale, the Minimates Max Spider-Man Statue features the now-classic Art Asylum Minimate design. This pre-posed resin piece is perfect for display with any Minimate or Spider- Man collection, and is sure to dwarf all others in comparison! Standing an impressive 8” tall, the Minimates Max Spider-Man Statue is sure to please! Statue SRP: $85.00 WIZARD ENTERTAINMENT WIZARD #178 RELAUNCH MANIA! July is Relaunch Month as Justice League of America, Uncanny X-Men, Batman, Superman and over 10 more titles launch new series or bring aboard new creative teams. Get the lowdown here in this special 20-page section! SUPERMAN SPEAKS! Leading up to the release of “Superman Returns,” we sit down with Man of Steel Brandon Routh so he can get out any last-minute jitters before he takes to the skies! SPIDER-MAN SHATTERED! With Marvel’s Civil War already raging, J. Michael Straczynski and Joe Quesada talk up the major changes rocking Peter Parker, and how they’re planning to pick up the pieces. It’s not gonna be pretty! INFINITE CRISIS: THE DIRECTOR’S COMMENTARY! Get the lowdown on all the behind-the-scenes decision making, Easter Egg details and controversial moments from series creators Geoff Johns and Phil Jimenez. You haven’t read the whole story until you read this exclusive feature. Plus: a comprehensive death toll! ‘DAILY BUGLE’ BONUS SUPPLEMENT! Step into the Marvel Universe and read our special six-page Daily Bugle bonus supplement detailing all the major events of Civil War. BENDIS FAN Q+A! New Avengers writer Brian Michael Bendis answers the big questions for the super-group’s fractured future as Civil War tears the team apart. (Want to get your question answered? Go to wizarduniverse.com and let us know about it right now!) COVER: (SUPERMAN MOVIE PHOTO) $5.99 COVER: (JLA BY MICHAEL TURNER) $5.99 TOYFARE #109 GENTLE GIANT SKETCHBOOK We go inside Gentle Giant’s design department for never-before-seen sketches for their animated-style Star Wars and Lord of the Rings statue lines, as well as their new line of Disney dragon statues, Dragonkind! And you thought they just scanned stuff! STAR WARS ANIMATED PHOTO GUIDE Ever since Clone Wars burst onto the scene in 2004, Star Wars fans have gone gaga for anything that shows their fave characters in Genndy Tartakovsky’s inimitable style! We show you all of the animated-style action figures and statues that have come out to date, plus 10 pages of price listings, including every other Star Wars toy! CARTOON UPDATE It’s never been a more exciting time to be a cartoon lover! With new cartoons in the works for the Fantastic Four, Hellboy, Legion of Superheroes and more, we’re going to bring you the news and notes that you need for optimum cartoon enjoyment! DC BUILD-A-CHARACTERS We know you love Marvel Legends’ big, buildable characters like Galactus and the Sentinel, but wouldn’t it be awesome if DC could do the same? We run down the figures you wanna see and show you our custom version of the one we wanna see the most! PROP MANIA! We dress up our unwilling victim in every prop we can get our hands on! How many can he carry? What’s all that stuff worth? How quickly would he get mugged on the streets of New York? We answer all these questions and more! TWISTED TOYFARE THEATRE The Stormtroopers are back, just in time to watch the Empire crumble down around their ears! The second Death Star has blown up, and our boys find themselves suddenly unemployed. With no jobs, no practical skills and no career path in mind, there’s only one place to go…Jedi Academy! COVER: (Star Wars Animated Princess Leia Statue by Gentle Giant)…………$4.99 INQUEST #136 WOW: WORLD OF WARCRAFT CCG A full-blown preview of the game set in the most popular fantasy campaign on the Net today (the #1 MMO has more than 5 million players worldwide). Why will this game kick butt? How will it contend with heavyweights like Magic and Vs.? Will it capture the spirit of the online game? MAGIC: TOP 10 COLDSNAP CARDS The missing Ice Age set heats up the summer months, and InQuest is the first on the block with in-depth coverage. We’ll compare Coldsnap to Ice Age in terms of power and cost effectiveness. Mechanics vs. mechanics. Creatures vs. creatures. Spells vs. spells. Everything you wanted to know about Magic’s next big set, including the cards that got the cold shoulder! SPECIAL BONUS: This will include a complete Ice Age Block Players Guide! MAGIC: LONG LOST ARTHURIAN LEGENDS SET In honor of Wizards of the Coast bringing back an icy blast from the past with Coldsnap, weimagine what it would be like if we brought back a set from even earlier inMagic’s history. What if an Arthurian Knights set tied into the Arabian Nights and Legends block, so ultra-powerful cards and a rebellious color scheme reign supreme? Expect new uber-power cards on King Arthur, Merlin, Excalibur, Morgan Le Fey and more. D&D MINIS: WAR OF THE DRAGON QUEEN² VISUAL PLAYERS GUIDE See every figure before they wreck havoc on the battlefield! We show off the figs from D&D Minis’ newest set and deliver the scoop on the best bargains for your dungeon crawler or army beast. GENERAL INTEREST: MARK ROSEWATER PROFILE We do the definitive feature on Mark Rosewater and his climb to fame, from writer on the hit comedy “Roseanne” to the Lead Magic Designer. Everything you wanted to know about the man, including his insights into Magic and his opinions on the state of gaming today. COVER: (WORLD OF WARCRAFT)……………………………………$1.99 ANIME INSIDER #35 GHOST IN THE SHELL GIG GUIDE As the popular sci-fi series speeds into its final season on Cartoon Network, we’ve got everything you need to know about the last 26 episodes—including an up-close and personal commentary on each episode by director Kanji Kamiyama! PLUS, learn more about the new Ghost in the Shell movie, Solid State Society. EUREKA SEVEN Giant robots are pretty cool, but giant surfing robots are even cooler! Especially when they’re surfing in the sky. We sit down with today’s surfin’ experts to get their take on the latest mech-filled series to hit Cartoon Network. BASILISK BREAKDOWN Ninja warfare, love, and plenty of gore...who said anime doesn’t have it all? (We’ve said it before but we just don’t think you were paying attention.) This epic “Romeo and Juliet” take on mystic ninja has stealthily slipped into action and A.I. Preps you for this new series by revealing which are good, which are bad and which are just plain ugly. ANIME UNIVERSITY School’s in session! We scour the U.S. looking for the best (real) colleges that offer anime courses. Let this be your guidebook to actually getting college credit for your dangerously intense anime obsession. ZATCH BELL MOVIE 101! A mysterious mamodo emerges and threatens to destroy everything...but wait, weren’t there only supposed to be 100 mamodo? We get to the bottom of things just in time for the release of Zatch Bell’s first movie appearance. COVER: (GHOST IN THE SHELL: SAC 2nd GIG)…….……………………....$5.99 TWISTED TOYFARE THEATRE VOLUME 7 Can you believe we’re up to the seventh TWISTED TOYFARE THEATRE trade paperback? This new 104-page book collects even more of the funniest episodes from ToyFare magazine’s monthly “Twisted ToyFare Theatre” comic strips. Join Mego Spidey and a random assortment of hobbits, stormtroopers and masters of the universe in hilarious episodes that have never before been collected!!! THE LATEST COLLECTION GIVES YOU A MOTHER’S LOVE*, PLUS: TWISTED TOYFARE THEATRE STRIPS! That’s why they call it a “Twisted ToyFare Theatre” collection, right? You’ll see the Hulk go trick-or-treating, only to end up having tragic run-ins with a talking ape and Doctor Doom. You’ll see the Megos find out that their entire life is a lie and that they’re just toys being photographed in goofy poses by a bunch of nerds. You’ll see which movie Sauron, the ultimate evil in Lord of the Rings, watches with Gary Oldman. And you’ll see the biggest “Twisted ToyFare” ever, when Mego Spidey must save Megoville from the clutches of the Dr. Doom’s cadre of villains armed with nothing more than a bratty kid and a certifiably insane robot! GO BEHIND THE SCENES OF “TWISTED TOYFARE” #100! Did we mention it’s the biggest “TTT” ever? We did? Well, did we mention it was almost entirely about Power Pack? Or that it nearly featured Magneto discovering Professor Xavier’s top-secret “Magneto with a whip” Danger Room scenario? Find out all about the strange and twisty journey this epic took from our fevered imaginations to our fevered pages! TOYFARE TAKES ON COMIC STRIPS! From our hit “Monthly Rag” section, check out the first “Twisted ToyFare” Sunday Funnies page! Six pages of cartoon parodies featuring Kraven and Hobbes, Good Ol’ Charlie Xavier, Thunderkatzenjammer Kids, Spy vs. Spy vs. Alien vs. Predator and more! THE OFFICIAL HANDBOOK OF THE TTT UNIVERSE Find out all you ever wanted to know about your favorite “TTT” characters, teams and Aunt May’s deadliest oven mitt. TWISTED TOYFARE THEATRE VOLUME 7 (*Mother’s love not included) $12.99 WIZARD: MARC SILVESTRI MILLENNIUM EDITION $29.99 Wizard Entertainment proudly presents the all-new Wizard Marc Silvestri Millennium Edition Limited Deluxe Hardcover. Fully authorized by Silvestri, this giant 152-page hardcover book is lavishly illustrated with hundreds of pieces of Silvestri artwork from his entire prolific career at Top Cow Productions, Marvel Comics and more, along with a dazzling assortment of art from his personal collection. Meet Marc Silvestri in a new exclusive, in-depth interview for this book. Spend time with Silvestri at the Top Cow office, see him at work on new material and discover the secrets behind the techniques he uses to create his work. Meet his crew and others as they prep new pages to be published. Art fans are in for a tremendous treat, as this deluxe volume will present a gigantic art gallery of Silvestri’s greatest works—everything noteworthy will be here. In addition, Marc unveils a tremendous collection of unfinished art along with a sketchbook of head sketches, commissioned pieces, etc. YOU MUST SEE THIS! Get a complete illustrated checklist of every piece of Marc Silvestri comic art ever published, including hard-to-find items like promotional posters, holiday cards, museum editions, busts, lithos, variant covers, RRP books and convention program covers. MARC SILVESTRI MILLENNIUM EDITION DELUXE HARDCOVER $29.99 Wizard Products 1. WIZARD AUTHENTIC ULTIMATE EXTINCTION #1: WIZARD WORLD LA VARIANT SKETCH COVER—SIGNED Signed by Joe Madureira PI 2. WIZARD AUTHENTIC FATHOM #8: WIZARD WORLD LA VARIANT SKETCH COVER CGC 9.8—SIGNED Signed by Michael Turner CGC Signature 9.8 PI 3. ULTIMATE WOLVERINE VS. HULK #10 CGC 9.8—SIGNED Signed by Damon Lindelof Signature Series CGC 9.8 PI 4. TWISTED TOYFARE THEATER—SUPER SAVER BUNDLE PACK #1-6 Bundle (x6) PI 5. ACE PACK (8 ACE EDITIONS TOTAL) Daredevil, Fantastic Four #48, Avengers #4, Hulk #1, Amazing Spider-man #1, #3, #14 and Ultimate Spider-man #1 Ace Editions. Pack (x8) PI 6. ASTONISHING X-MEN #13—MIDTOWN COMICS VARIANT SKETCH COVER CGC 9.8 FC PI ************************* COMICS SECTION AARDVARK VANAHEIM STAR OF THE MONTH CEREBUS VOLUME 6: MELMOTH TP by Dave Sim Dave Sim's Cerebus began as a parody of Conan, but expanded and grew into much, much more! Intellectual, entertaining, and thought provoking, Cerebus was one of the longest running independent black-and-white comics published! (STAR00431) SC, 7x10, B&W SRP: $20.00 ********************************************************************** AARDWOLF PUBLISHING METH O.D. : MEAN LITTLE STORIES SC—SIGNED by Clifford Meth, Jim Steranko, & Various Here are 13 angry tales by Clifford Meth with illustrations by Steve Lieber, Michael Netzer, Al Milgrom, William. Messner-Loebs, and Paty Cockrum. This limited edition comes with a signed and numbered bookplate. (C: 0-1-1) Novel, SC, 110pgs, B&W SRP: $19.95 ABOUT COMICS COMICS JAM WAR ONE-SHOT by Various Seven award-winning stories from the first "Comics Jam War." See what talented teams of creators can come up with when challenged, as each builds an 8-page story around the same information. Cover by Paul Smith of X-Men, Leave it to Chance, and She-Hulk fame. 64pgs, B&W SRP: $6.99 LICENSABLE BEAR #3 by Gertler, Haller, Atwood, & Erbes The world’s most delightful marketing icon takes on gay marriage, mortality, internet piracy, and static electricity in six fun stories. Inside this stand-alone issue are 28 pages of comics (including a guest appearance by superguy Mister U.S.), plus more special features, all behind an infinity cover. 32pgs, B&W SRP: $3.50 ABSTRACT STUDIOS STRANGERS IN PARADISE VOLUME 18: LOVE & LIES TP by Terry Moore In Love & Lies, the 18th trade paperback collection in the Eisner Award-winning series, David and Casey bring Francine and Katchoo back together again through highly unusual methods. But the happy reunion is short-lived when Tambi comes to town and forces David to reveal his darkest secret to his friends. SC, 7x10, 120pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95 AC COMICS AMERICA'S GREATEST COMICS #15 by Various A great sampling of genres as executed by the greatest artists of The Golden Age! The swashbuckling heroics of Captain Daring by Reed Crandall, "Good Girl Art" on Canteen Kate by Matt Baker; John Spranger superheroics on Dollman; a Bill Draut romance story, Bob Powell sci-fi, and the horror of Dick Briefer's Frankenstein! 52pgs, B&W SRP: $6.95 MEN OF MYSTERY #60 by Various The "Champions of Quality" return in a book-length tribute featuring classic reprint stories not seen since the 1940's, including: "Death Is My Hobby," starring Dollman; an adventure featuring the masterful, multiple hero, Captain Triumph. Plus, Manhunter, T- Man, and the screwball heroics of Lady Luck. 52pgs, B&W SRP: $6.95 BEST OF THE WEST #57 by Various The star of this issue's great Bob Lubbers cover, Firehair, heats up the Old West in a story rendered by Lee Elias! Then, it's Redmask in "The Diggers," by Frank Bolle, followed by Dick Ayer's Haunted Horseman in "He Who Laughs!" All this, plus The Durango Kid, Rocky Lane, and The Latigo Kid. 44pgs, B&W SRP: $6.95 MEN OF MYSTERY PRESENTS: DICK TRACY DVD When Pa Stark (think of a male take-off on Ma Barker, as played by Charles Middleton) and his five ruthless sons hold the entire U.S. in a grip of criminal terror, only Dick Tracy (Ralph Byrd) has the guts to take on this mob of maniacs in this 15-chapter serial from 1938! The Dick Tracy series was one of the most popular and successful series during the early days of the movie adventure serials. Approximate running time: 300 minutes. DVD SRP: $24.95 ACC STUDIOS LIBERALITY FOR ALL #4 by Michael Mackey & Donny Lin Ambassador Osama bin Laden intends to nuke NYC in less than 24-hours. Reagan McGee rescues the eagle named “Freedom” from a humane PETA death sentence. Sean Hannity and G. Gordon Liddy watch helplessly as the elderly Oliver North’s bio-nanite procedure apparently goes desperately wrong. The Conservative underground loses a familiar face forever; but adds a powerful duo, and with them a chance for hope. Ships with two covers in an equal ratio. 32pgs, FC (4 of 8) SRP: $2.99 ACTIVE IMAGES KAFKA TP by Steven T. Seagle & Stefano Gaudiano The Eisner-nominated series, collected for the first time! Dan Hutton lost everything... his name, his past, his wife, his life. Now in a witness relocation program, Dan is told his new identity has been compromised by two different groups each claiming to be U.S. agents. Not knowing who to trust, Dan runs back to the world that took everything he loved. Can a man who's forgotten his past hope to reclaim it? SC, 160pgs, B&W SRP: $14.99 ACTOR ACTOR 5-STAR INDEPENDENT STARTER SET This awesome starter set is a great jumping-on point for new fans of Independant comics. Included in the set are: Undertaker #1 signed by The Undertaker; Medieval Spawn/Witchblade #3 signed by Batt and Brandon Peterson; Stone Cold Steve Austin #1 signed by James Fry; Witchblade/Magdalena/Vampirella #1—Red Foil Edition signed by Joyce Chin; and Mankind #1 signed by Mick "Mankind" Foley. Set (x5) SRP: $19.93 ACTOR 5-STAR MARVEL STARTER SET This is the ultimare Marvel starter set featuring some of the best books to come out of the House of Ideas in decades! Included in this set are: Ultimate Daredevil/Elektra; X-Men: The End—Book One signed by Sean Chen; What If: Karen Page Had Lived? signed by Michael Lark; Wolverine #181 signed by Frank Tieri; and Daredevil: Father #1 signed by Joe Quesada! Set (x5) SRP: $19.93 OFFERED AGAIN O/A ACTOR: EXCELSIOR! WRISTBAND Fully authorized by Stan Lee, this superhero cool green wristband helps to benefit comic book creators. These wristbands are only available at conventions and through Previews! These talented comic book creators gave you your heroes. Won’t you be a hero to them? A Commitment To Our Roots… playing Hero to the Hero-Makers! Wristband PI ACTOR: ARMY OF DARKNESS CAMPBELL ASH STATUE From the cover of the smash Army of Darkness story arc, Ashes to Ashes, artist J. Scott Campbell's rendition of Ash is now available as a Dynamite statue! Sculpted by Anthony Colella and standing a full 13" tall, this piece captures every bit of the essence of Campbell's fan-favorite cover. Strictly limited, this first-ever Dynamite statue will be the centerpiece of your collection for years to come! (C: 0-1-2) Statue SRP: $149.99 ACTOR RED SONJA PREMIERE T/C BOX The Premiere Red Sonja Trading Card Series has arrived and this 72-card base set features Red Sonja through the ages! Check out classic images by artists Barry Windsor- Smith, John Buscema, Frank Thorne and Frank Brunner, to the newest images by Michael Turner, Alex Ross, John Cassaday, Gabrielle Del'Otto, Joseph Michael Linsner, Paolo Rivera, Art Adams, Frank Brunner, Michael Avon Oeming, Richard Isanove, Caesar Rodriguez, Billy Tan, and ongoing series artist Mel Rubi! Trading Cards PI ADHOUSE BOOKS BUMPERBOY & THE LOUD, LOUD MOUNTAIN GN by Debbie Huey With the success of Bumperboy's first adventure, Debbie Huey returns with a brand new book titled Bumperboy & the Loud Loud Mountain. Join Bumperboy and his best pal Bumperpup as they unravel the mystery of a rather talkative mountain, meet new friends, and discover a new enemy in this brand new all-ages adventure that will keep readers riveted! SC, 5x7, 128pgs, PC SRP: $8.95 STAR OF THE MONTH BUMPERBOY LOSES HIS MARBLES GN by Debbie Huey Bumperboy Loses His Marbles is an all-ages story following Bumperboy on his frantic trek to find his missing marbles before the big Marble Tournament. Does Bumperboy have what it takes to win all the marbles? (MAY052383) SC, 5x7, 96pgs, PC SRP: $7.95 ********************************************************************** AD VISION CROMARTIE HIGH SCHOOL MANGA VOLUME 7 TP by Eiji Nonaka Takashi Kamiyama is an average high school student who wouldn't hurt a fly. But after becoming friends with a motley crew of thugs, a gorilla, and a trashcan-shaped robot, Takashi won’t just learn his ABCs — he’ll learn everything there is to know about being a juvenile delinquent! SC, 176pgs, B&W SRP: $10.99 FULL METAL PANIC MANGA TP'S by Shouji Gato & Retsu Tateo Kaname and Tessa have been captured! The terrorist group A-21 is desperate for information, and it's attempting to use the girls to get data out of Kalinin. The girls' only hope is escape, but success looks bleak, unless they can destroy a massive weapon held by the terrorists. If A-21 can manage to activate it, the result could prove to be catastrophic. Only one man has the power to get the huge machine moving. Will he succeed, or will Chidori and Tessa be able to stop him in time? Watch these girls in action and see firsthand if they can escape their captors in the next thrilling installment of Full Metal Panic! VOL. 5—SC, 168pgs, B&W (APR042226) SRP: $9.99 VOL. 6—SC, 168pgs, B&W (SEP042291) SRP: $9.99 VOL. 7—SC, 168pgs, B&W (NOV042293) SRP: $9.99 VOL. 8—SC, 168pgs, B&W (MAY052384) SRP: $9.99 VOL. 9—SC, 168pgs, B&W (O/A) SRP: $9.99 YOTSUBA&! MANGA VOLUME 3 TP by Kiyohiko Azuma From the nutty mind of Kiyohiko Azuma, creator of the hit series, Azumanga Daioh, comes the story of the new kid in town—little Yotsuba, a green-haired and wide-eyed girl who doesn’t have a clue… about anything! “In a crowded marketplace, Yotsuba&! Stands out as something special! — Anime on DVD SC, 180pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 AIRSHIP ENTERTAINMENT GIRL GENIUS VOLUME 5 by Kaja Foglio, Phil Foglio, & Cheyenne Wright All-New Material! Adventure, romance, and mad-science! Agatha Heterodyne is the last heir to the "Maddest of Mad Scientist" families, and on the run from the current ruler of Europe. In a fairy-tale castle on a mountain pass, she finds herself at the center of an evil plan to bring back one of the deadliest enemies of recent history. Available in Softcover and Hardcover editions. SOFTCOVER—SC, 112pgs, FC SRP: $19.95 HARDCOVER—HC, 112pgs, FC SRP: $32.95 GIRL GENIUS VOLUME 2 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! Volume 2 collects issues #4-6 of Phil and Kaja Foglio's "Gaslamp Fantasy" series. SC, 112pgs, FC SRP: $19.95 AIRWAVE COMICS OFFERED AGAIN O/A ALAN MOORE SPELLS IT OUT Airwave Publishing presents a three-hour interview on creativity with celebrated comics scribe Alan Moore! Conducted by journalist Bill Baker, the discussion covers the entirety of Moore's career, from his early efforts creating the Maxwell the Magic Cat cartoon strip, to his most recent work on the ABC line of books, with particular attention paid to how he creates his work. SC, 6 x 8, 80pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 AIT/PLANETLAR STAR OF THE MONTH SMOKE & GUNS GN by Kirsten Baldock & Fabio Moon When Scarlett, an overly ambitious cigarette girl — quick to break the rules and even quicker to pull the trigger — starts selling cigarettes outside of her district, tensions rise and the seeds of an all-out cigarette girl gang war are sown. When you're out on the street in the middle of the night wearing your little French Maid outfit, with the short skirt and the off-the-shoulder top, Jack Daniels isn't just your friend — it's your coat. (JUL052551) SC, 104pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95 ********************************************************************** SHATTER TP by Mike Saenz & Peter Gillis With test pieces by Entertainment Weekly’s Marc Bernadin, original series editor Mike Gold, and film producer Rick Austin! Yesterday’s future returns in this sparkling archival collection of the world’s first computerized comic book. In the day before tomorrow, all jobs are temporary, and control is in the hands of a few ruthless men. The world’s biggest, most influential media syndicate has accidentally discovered a limitless source of cheap creative talent: stealing people’s brains out of their heads. Only one man can stop them: a temporary cop with a golden brain. A man on a mission whose mind is capable of absorbing the talents of others — permanently. A man named Sadr al-din Morales. His friends call him Shatter! SC, 156pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95 STAR OF THE MONTH SUNSET CITY GN by Rob Osborne Sunset City is a typical retirement community. Its residents enjoy golf and gossip and they all seem content to fritter away their golden years. Except Frank McDonald. A retired widower, he wrestles with the question: why am I here? Reading the newspaper one morning, Frank is overcome by a startling story, and he does something extraordinary: he takes life by the balls. (AUG052620) SC, 80pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 ********************************************************************** AK ENTERTAINMENT INC AYA #3 by Vicino, Raapak, Coelho, & Barros CLONE ORDER PART 3: A PHARAOH REBORN — A power-crazed pharaoh! A mad scientist! Rampaging clones! A damsel in distress! The military! Gunfire! Screaming! And even a few panels of AYA! What a way to close a story arc! 24pgs, FC SRP: $2.95 JALILA #3 by Faye Perozich & Travis Moore OVERWHELMED: Part 1—In a flashback story-arc, Jalila battles plutonium thieves who seem to be unusually familiar with her habits and how she thinks, as she first learns of her brothers’ lifestyles which complicate her private life. 24pgs, FC SRP: $2.95 RAKAN #3 by Marwan El-Nashar & Raphael Kras THE SWORD OF MAJIDO—Rakan saves some travelers from a horde of demon bats, and is set forth on a quest for a legendary sword. Among the perils he faces is a beautiful and mysterious woman. Could she be the missing Reem? 24pgs, FC SRP: $2.95 ZEIN #3 by Marwan El-Nashar & Jeremias Raapak THE RISE OF ANUBIS—Zein is pulled into one of the greatest fights of his long life, as he faces the demon-beast, Ammit, and incurs the wrath of the God of the Underworld. 24pgs, FC SRP: $2.95 ALIAS ENTERPRISES LLC THE BLACKBEARD LEGACY #3 by Darren G. Davis, Scott Davis, & Mike Maydak Fresh from a tangle with Davy Jones' locker, Hanna picks up the scent of the Queen Anne’s Revenge, her infamous father’s ship. But Blackbeard, ever the cunning scallywag, always seems one step ahead. After several misfires, Hanna puts into motion the plan she thinks will finally net her prey and maybe make her and the crew of the Vengeance rich. But it will put the ship and its crew into more peril than they have ever faced. Is Hanna ready to sacrifice all just to kill her father? Plus, and all-new Traci Bingham photo cover! 24pgs, FC SRP: $3.50 ODYSSEY PRESENTS: VENUS #1 by Chad Rebmann, ESDRAS, & Nadir Balan Venus is blessed with not only beauty but power, forcing her to do super-hero work on the side. Soon, she discovers a mysterious Olympian working with the hi-tech assassin group who has marked their next target, Taylor Darcy, heir to the Darcy fortune and the most eligible bachelor in Hollywood. Now, Venus must watch over the spoiled Darcy, teaching him the mysterious ways of romance. All the while protecting him from the assassin’s bullets! A hardboiled action adventure mixed with the classic screwball comedy, you don’t want to miss Venus in her first solo book! Come discover the love as only Venus can show you! 24pgs, FC SRP: $3.50 JUDO GIRL VOLUME 2 #4 by Johnny Lowe, Alex Julian, & Logan Lubera Judo Girl knows Lincoln (a.k.a. Hep Cat) is somehow behind her recent blackouts and she storms his Malibu mansion in search of the truth. But Lincoln anticipates her coming and prepares for their final confrontation. Not only does Judo Girl discover the final fate of the assassin Silencer, she will bring Lincoln to justice — even if it means sacrificing her secret identity. 24pgs, FC (4 of 4) SRP: $3.50 THE VINDICATORS #0 by Kevin Grevioux, Leonel Castellani, & Javier Tartaglia They are the most powerful superheroes the world has ever known. But their internal problems threaten to destroy them worse than any villain ever could. Introducing The Vindicators! 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.50 ALIUS REX BOOK 1 by Kevin Grevioux, Gabriel Guzman, & Javier Tartaglia How would medieval mankind defend itself from an all-out alien invasion in the 13th century? Answer: With great difficulty! Witness the beginning of the end of mankind in the pages of Alius Rex! 64pgs, FC SRP: $3.50 ATOMIK MIKE #4 by Cruz, Nilson, DeGano, & Williams Captain Tariq has been arrested and is in Mike’s custody, but he’s not giving up easily. The crew must hold off Tariq’s men long enough for Mike to get Professor Watterson’s notes to transform him back into a human, but what Mike discovers might be more than even he can handle. Don’t miss the exciting conclusion to Mike’s origin. 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.50 REVERE #2 by Ed Lavallee & Grant Bond General Bloodsworth and his battalion of redcoats enter the fray, firing the first shots of the war! In Boston, Revere — aided by Dr. Joseph Warren — struggles to save the life of young Rebecca Middleton. Will they be too late? In Menotomy, Reverend Hodge finds himself trapped and fighting for his life in a hand-to-hand struggle. And, concealed amidst the combatants the savage werewolf lurks, waiting to claim his next victim. What tormenting secret is Reverend Hodge hiding and what are the creatures of ill omen that have come to claim him? 28pgs, FC (2 of 4) SRP: $3.50 LULLABY VOLUME 2: POWER GRABBER TP by Ben Avery, Hector Sevilla, & Ulises Arreola The fellowship has gathered and is on their way to Oz at last. Almost instantly, they are sidetracked by a beautiful French swordswoman bearing the swords of the famed Three Musketeers! Is she friend or foe? Just as they are about to find out, a powerful and wily fox named Makoma starts kidnapping them one-by-one and stealing their powers. SC, 104pgs, FC SRP: $14.99 STARS OF THE MONTH JOHNNY CARONTE: ZOMBIE DETECTIVE & THE REVOLVER GN by Jamie Román Collado Johnny Caronte, police detective, investigates the mysterious assassination of the mayor. The more he uncovers in the case, the more he finds himself enshrouded in deeper mystery. Also in this volume, Monica is killing demons in order to collect their souls and sell them to the Witch of Barcelona! (MAR052506) SC, 7x10, 64pgs, FC SRP: $5.99 THE 10TH MUSE: ODYSSEY GN by Various Four new stories of mythic proportions! The Tenth Muse embarks on an odyssey that finds her teaming up with many of the Blue Water universe characters. See the Muse fight alongside Isis and Judo Girl, as well as Trident! Some of her deadliest foes even re- emerge! Plus, Randy Green's The Dollz make an apperance! Cindy Margolis cover by David Moran. (APR052545) SC, 7x10, 96pgs, FC SRP: $9.99 ********************************************************************** OFFERED AGAIN O/A OZF5: GALE FORCE ONE-SHOT by Madrigal, Ottley, Coker, & Beaulieu Dorothy Gale teams up with a master of Wing Chun Kung Fu (Scarecrow), a kilt-wearing Celtic-Warrior King of the Beasts (Lion), and an axe-wielding War Machine (Tin Man) that is composed of various automobile parts dropped into Oz by whirlwinds. With the ferocity of an F5 tornado, Dorothy and crew face Rocket-powered Flying Monkeys, marauding Winkie War Machines, and the West Witch's murderous crows and wicked wolves as they attempt to free the strange land of Oz from the Witch's wicked reign. 48pgs, FC SRP: $4.99 ALTERNATIVE COMICS THE POWER OF 6: THE TWISTED APPLES PART 1 by Jon Lewis Jon Lewis unveils the paranormal, superhuman, and straight-up bizarre world of The 6. From their unassuming old house on Pine Street, this rarely-seen, little-understood group carries on a bold exploration of the very limits of human experience and the cosmos. The 6 comprise some of the most extraordinary people alive — and naive young Jerry Weiss wants to join them. So he simply shows up uninvited at their front door, suitcase and all! Then, to make a good first impression, he accidentally opens a portal to interdimensional evil, gets his head swallowed by a flaming starfish, and nearly kills his hosts with a black sword. Is Jerry extraordinary enough to run with the 6? 6 x 8, 48pgs, B&W SRP: $4.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A TRUE SWAMP: UNDERWOODS & OVERTIME by Jon Lewis Jon Lewis's beloved and much-missed True Swamp returns with 64 pages of story, picking up where the original series left off! Designed to be just as readable to brand-new readers as the old faithful! MATURE THEMES 64pgs, B&W SRP: $4.95 O/A TRUE SWAMP: STONEGROUND & HILLBOUND by Jon Lewis The saga of the swamp continues with 64 all-new pages of unforgettable characters, insightful wit, lush imagery, and really weird plotlines. MATURE THEMES 64pgs, B&W SRP: $4.95 AMAZE INK/SLAVE LABOR GRAPHICS O/A LITTLE GLOOMY ADVENTURES #1 (NEW PRINTING) by Landry Walker, Eric Jones, & Rusty Drake This full-color special collects rare Little Gloomy stories from Disney Adventures Magazine for the first time! In "The Witch's Cauldron," an old friend with evil intentions pays Gloomy a visit. Then in "The Curse of the Mummies," Mummy falls ill. 24pgs, FC SRP: $3.95 REX LIBRIS STATUE From James Turner's Rex Libris, comes this 6.5" tall Rex Libris Statue featuring the librarian stomping on the severed hand of a demon who had one too many overdue books! The polyresin statue will be limited to 750 pieces worldwide. Fully painted and ready for display. Statue PI THE CEMETERIANS #2 by Gilgrim Trapped in a graveyard, surrounded by the unruly dead, Caitlin and Thadius must conquer the horror that is the Voodoo Spotlight. The power of the infamous relic overtakes Caitlin and now everyone else around her will be paying the ultimate price... unless Thadius can stop her. 24pgs, B&W SRP: $2.95 CORPORATE NINJA #3 by Matt Mocarski A new software upgrade, designed to improve the lives of it users, disconnects everyone from the Internet! With only a few hours until complete shutdown, will Corporate Ninja be able to slice through the Web in time to stop its programming or will the World need to find a way to cope without its auctions, blogs, and porn? 24pgs, B&W SRP: $2.95 DEAD EYES OPEN #5 by Matthew Shepherd & Roy Boney, Jr. Dirty bombs, dirty politics, and dirty deeds done dead cheap — everything hits the fan as John Requin tries to keep a lid on an exploding Returner movement. Plus, Mr. Harvey leads an all-out assault on a dead terrorist cell, and unspeakable horrors spill out of the Pentagon. Radioactive waste, Dead Wil Wheaton, Oprah, espresso, and a breathtaking display of violence, all in 24 fast-paced pages! 24pgs, B&W SRP: $2.95 GLOOMCOOKIE #28 by Serena Valentino & Vincent Batignole Moon Raven comes up with a wickedly hilarious plot to win back Vermilion's love. Meanwhile Lex and Sebastian are falling in love, but they are conflicted because of Chrys and Damion's feelings. MATURE THEMES 24pgs, B&W SRP: $2.95 NEXT EXIT #9 by Christy Lijewski With a new member to their party and a new goal in mind, Markesh and Retrab set off facing the future with a renewed vigor. But their future can only be so bright when the shadows of the past come to call once again, this time provoking a confrontation many years in the making. Facing one's past is one thing, but fighting it is entirely another. 24pgs, B&W SRP: $2.95 NIGHTMARES AND FAIRY TALES #17 by Serena Valentino & Crab Scrambly Victoria and Rebecca struggle to survive in this continuing story about an older woman and her young niece who move into a house that is haunted by the vengeful victims of horrific crimes that were inflicted by the house’s previous owner, Madame Lalaurie. MATURE THEMES 24pgs, B&W SRP: $2.95 STRANGE EGGS PRESENTS: BOXING BUCKET ONE-SHOT by Steve Ahlquist, Chris Reilly, & Ben Towle Witness SLG's top creators take on tales of this bizarre pugilist and his nonsensical antics throughout history. He's like Dr. Sam Beckett from Quantum Leap except he makes things worse! He's like Forrest Gump except he's an enormous bucket! He's Boxing Bucket! 48pgs, B&W SRP: $3.95 SCREWTOOTH #1 by Black Olive Did you ever wish for adventure? Have you ever held onto hope that something, anything would creep its way closer to frighten the storybook back into you? Screwtooth examines the life of Plum, a sickly girl who stews alone, yearning to escape the endless toil of her boredom and solitude. Though sadly, some dreams can never be fulfilled, and some little girls stay trapped in their bedrooms forever. 24pgs, B&W SRP: $2.95 TRON #2 by Landry Walker, Eric Jones, & Louie De Martinis The computer world is at war: the tyrannical Master Control Program has returned to power and seeks the absolute domination of the Free Systems. Now Jet Bradley, accused murderer and fugitive from reality, finds himself leading the rebellion against this oppressive regime. But as the battle rages, Jet's tenacious grip on sanity weakens. 24pgs, FC SRP: $3.50 STARS OF THE MONTH NIGHTMARES & FAIRY TALES VOLUME 1 TP (NEW PRINTING) by Serena Valentino & FSc This haunting first collection is filled with frightening stories and dark fairy tales. Featuring the first six issues, as well as some other spookirific surprises, including an introduction by Tommy Kovac as well as a guest page by Jhonen Vasquez and other SLG creators. (JAN042064) MATURE THEMES SC, 6x9, 178pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95 CHI TP VOLUME 1 by Jennifer Feinberg Here are the (sometimes) true adventures of Chi and Hopey, a pair of housecats who encounter magical floating shrimps, demonic cat food thieves, drunken opossums and, most terrifying of all, the dreaded Outdoor Cat! Chi collects 96 pages of short stories and illustrations, including some of the first works by Jennifer Feinberg, artist/creator of Little Scrowlie. (STAR20207) SC, 7x10, 96pgs, B&W SRP: $8.95 GLOOMCOOKIE VOLUME 1 TP (NEW PRINTING) by Valentino & Naifeh The long-awaited GloomCookie graphic novel contains #1-6 of this popular series, as well as some other ninja-type surprises, never-before-seen sketches, Serena Valentino's bad art, a cute Halloween story about The Monster entitled "Trick or Treat," special guest artists thingies, Lex's vocabulary list, and lots of other squishy stuff to make you happy. (STAR12671) SC, 240pgs, B&W SRP: $18.95 LENORE VOLUME 3: COOTIES TP by Roman Dirge Collects issues #9-12 of Lenore, with issue #12 presented in full-color! (OCT052728) (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. SC, 120pgs, B&W SRP: $13.95 ********************************************************************** OFFERED AGAIN O/A MILK & CHEESE'S SIX-SIX-SIX (#6) by Evan Dorkin One's a Carton full of Hate. The other a Wedge of curdled Spite. Together they're Comics' own Dairy Products Gone Bad! Experience the sixth searing issue of Milk & Cheese, the pop-culture equivalent to a neutron bomb! 24pgs, B&W SRP: $2.75 STAR OF THE MONTH FILLER BUNNY #2: REVENGE OF THE FILLER BUNNY (NEW PRINTING) by Jhonen Vasquez Filler Bunny returns for 16 pages of insomnia-fueled nonsense. Will Filler Bunny get revenge on those who torture him? (STAR14537) 16pgs, B&W MSRP: $2.25 ********************************************************************** OFFERED AGAIN O/A SQUEE BABYDOLL T-SHIRT #2 by Jhonen Vasquez This is a cool new design on an unusual looking shirt. Black body with gray sleeves, two- sided design. Front shows a pair of terrified eyes, the back showing many faces of our pal Squee. (C: 0-1-2) SM-LG—T-Shirt SRP: $23.00 O/A SQUEE! T-SHIRT #2 by Jhonen Vasquez This is a cool design on an unusual looking shirt. Black body with gray sleeves, two-sided design. Front shows a pair of terrified eyes, the back showing many faces of our pal Squee. (C: 0-1-2) SM-XL—T-Shirt SRP: $20.00 O/A STRANGE EGGS #1 by Various Some of SLG’s top creators (and a few guests) join forces to tell the stories of Kyle and Kelly Hatcher. This lonely brother and sister get a "Strange Egg" delivered to them every week by the dapper egg deliveryman, Roger Rogers. The eggs hatch into problems that the kids need to solve. Problems like aliens, dinosaurs, crazed ventriloquist dummies, and several hobos! 48pgs, B&W SRP: $3.95 AMERICAN MULE ENTERTAINMENT PUBLIC ENEMY #1 by Chuck D & Adam Wallenta The evil Executives and their New World Order are about to unleash their master plan for world domination. Before they can succeed though, they must enliminate a young boy named Vincent who holds the key to their ultimate weapon. Unfortunately for the Executives, Vincent is a Public Enemy fan. In a desperate attempt to destroy their enemies, the Executives devise a plan to eliminate Vincent, Public Enemy, and their Underground Allies in one clean swoop. This is the beginning of an epic battle for peace and justice as Public Enemy and the Underground Railroad fight the powers that be to keep the American people free from tryanny and oppression. 40pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 AMERICANIME PRODUCTIONS BUSHIDO #2 by Tzvi Lebetkin & Stefano Cardoselli Time has passed and the warrior Bushido is now the proud father of a young boy and girl. Through a fortunate accident, the children wander into the forbidden ruins of Detsen City, and discover a hydro-electric plant. The city quickly is able to generate electricity, and grows very prosperous. Several warlords have been awaiting their success and plotting their conquest. Their barbarous attack now begins! MATURE THEMES 24pgs, B&W (2 of 3) SRP: $3.95 KATHARSIS #3 by Michael Westerman Along the ruined outskirts of Moscow, within the bullet-riddled concrete walls of their base, the attack on the Serpent Slayers continues in a frenzy! Amara is in the heat of battle with Yon, a member of a group with otherworldly powers strangely similar to her own, the Teutonic Knights. Elsewhere in the base, while under siege in his bathroom stall, Vinni must blast his way out the only way he can, by dropping bombs. (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Not available in Germany. MATURE THEMES 32pgs, B&W SRP: $3.95 AMOS VORTIGERN'S MACHINE AND THE GREAT SAGE OF WISDOM TP by James Jarvis For the past 8 years, British illustrator James Jarvis has been creating three-dimensional casts of characters for the Silas, World of Pain, and In-Crowd plastic toy series. Vortigern’s Machine tells the story of two 12-year-old friends who, when faced with the problems of their 21st century existence, seek the guidance of their friend and mentor, Mr Vortigern, the owner of a magic slide machine which opens the way into alternative dimensions and mysterious, fantastical worlds! The two friends venture forth into these magical light projections, and encounter many new characters including explorers, hippies, a giant angry gorilla, mystical monks and a troll called Kevin. SC, 48pgs, FC SRP: $20.00 ANARCHY STUDIOS/HARRIS COMIC VAMPIRELLA: TALES OF PANTHA TP by Millar, Texeira & Various No one's gotten under Vampirella's skin quite like Pantha — part goddess, part killer, totally dangerous, and undeniably seductive. This volume collects Vampirella vs. Pantha (by Mark Millar and Mark Texeira), two classic reprints from the original Vampirella Magazine, and more hard-to-find stories from Vampirella #7-10 and Vampirella Magazine #5, all with art by Texeira! SC, 7x10, 128pgs, PC SRP: $19.95 VAMPIRELLA DELUXE FOIL COLLECTION #1 by Millar & Mayhew Written by Mark Millar with incredible photorealistic art by Mike Mayhew, Vampirella #1 became one of the most treasured comics in Vampi's storied history. Now you can own the Limited Crimson Foil, Platinum Foil, and Gold Foiled Editions all for one low price! Limited to only 250 sets! Set (x3), FC SRP: $29.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A VAMPIRELLA—J. SCOTT CAMPBELL CHROMIUM SHEET by J. Scott Campbell An awesome 14" x 11" wrap-around Chromium cover by J. Scott Campbell. The Savage Dragon, Hellshock, Body Bags, Kabuki, Ash, Monkey Man and O'Brien, Rascals in Paradise, Shi, Painkiller Jane, Madman and others join Vampirella in the first ever crossover of its kind! This uncut chromium sheet will be shipped flat. Limited supply! (C: 0-1-0) Uncut Sheet SRP: $9.95 O/A VAMPIRELLA: NOWHERESVILLE DELUXE HC by Mark Millar & Mike Mayhew This deluxe hardcover includes the first three issues of the all-new Vampirella series, featuring the critically-acclaimed "Nowheresville" story arc. Also included is another rare Vampirella story written by Mark Millar as an added bonus! Comes wrapped in a dustjacket featuring a new cover painting by Mike Mayhew. (C: 0-1-2) MATURE THEMES HC, 7x10, 88pgs, FC SRP: $19.95 HARRIS COMICS LIMITED EDITION GRAB BAG by Moore, Mack, & Various Harris Comics presents this selection of some of our most sought-after collectibles, all in a convenient, low price package. Included: Vampirella/Dracula: The Centennial, featuring a variant David Mack cover and a rare Alan Moore story, Vampirella: 25th Anniversary Special featuring the ultra-rare “virgin cover,” a randomly selected model photo edition featuring Maria DiAngelis, and a randomly selected limited foil edition! Strictly limited to 250 sets! Set (x4), FC SRP: $14.95 ANIME WORKS PUBLICATIONS EIKEN VOLUME 4 GN Densuke's life among the members of the Eiken club continues though the seasons. As long as Kirika and the others keep tormenting him, even getting through gym class or a day shopping at the mall can be an adventure. As New Years comes closer, Densuke looks for his opportunity to ask out Chihiro. However, Chihiro's sister, the athletic Yuriko Shinonome, has just transferred to school. She's got her eye on Densuke and a plan to get between him and her sister. MATURE THEMES SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 EIKEN VOLUME 5 GN Densuke has a couple of very big problems. First of all, his crush on the lovely and buxom Chiharu seems to be thwarted by the very club that they both belong to — the Eiken Club. Secondly, he's a klutzy romantic with a penchant for falling into her most feminine assets. Can he survive the countless embarrassing situations in order to be with the one he loves? MATURE THEMES SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 ANTARCTIC PRESS NEW ALICE IN WONDERLAND COLOR MANGA VOLUME 1 TP by Rod Espinosa Get ready for Rod Espinosa’s incredible adaptation of this timeless classic. The Eisner- nominated creator of such critically acclaimed, sweeping epics as Neotopia and The Courageous Princess applies his visionary hand to this time-honored tale of an adventurous young girl who is swept into a strange magical fantasyland. Is it real or a dream? Journey down the rabbit hole in this amazing, lavishly illustrated, full-color rendition that is destined to become a new classic! SC, 7x10, 128pgs, FC SRP: $14.95 GOLD DIGGER #76 by Fred Perry Celebrating 15 years of Gold Digger! Julia returns to Earth-Realm and is soon joined by off-duty (and still-injured) Agency Zero operative Debra to fulfill a common mission: revenge! Debra has used her resources within the agency to pinpoint the exact location of their objective, the assassin in white — Zero. 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 GOLD DIGGER COLOR REMIX 4-PACK by Fred Perry Missing some crucial info on the lost cities? If you missed out the first time around, here’s your chance to catch up on the whole mini-series all at once! Celebrate 15 years of GD by getting all four digitally remastered, full-color issues at one low price! Pack (x4), FC SRP: $9.99 STAR OF THE MONTH GOLD DIGGER: PINK SLIP GN by Thor Thorvaldson Gold Digger bad guy Pee-Wee Talon decides his elite minions can't hack it, so he hires replacements. Zelda, Ionis, and Daishi get one last chance to prove themselves, or they're out on the street for good! (JUL042591) SC, 7x10, 120pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 ********************************************************************** GOLD DIGGER: TANGENT #2 by Fred Perry Celebrating 15 years of Gold Digger! Continuing the full-color printed collection of Fred Perry’s online Gold Digger adventures! Thrill, laugh and cringe in sympathy as Ayane "Mistress" Anno tries to go on a normal date while preserving her tough public image, and the new members of the Northern Edge Guard must face more menace from the devastating death-wabbits! 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 GOLD DIGGER: THRONE OF SHADOWS #3 by Fred Perry & Craig Babiar Celebrating 15 years of Gold Digger! Techninja hatches a new plan to capture Lydia's friends, Moisha and Romeo, in order to draw Lydia into his grasp and seize the Throne of Shadows. Meanwhile, the were-rat trio set up shop in a Columbian cartel headquarters after buying out the old drug lord's minions and guards. Of course, the now-homeless ex- lord isn't gonna take this quietly. 32pgs, B&W (3 of 4) SRP: $2.99 HOW TO MAKE A DEAL 4-PACK by Various Antarctic's bringing all you budding artists a crash course in bargain hunting! Now get four of our latest and greatest, top-selling instructional trade paperbacks: How to Tone Manga, How to Draw Chibi, How to Draw Manga: Next Generation and You Can Draw Manga: Masters Course, all for over 35% off what it would cost you to get them separately! Learn to draw like a pro at a price that won't make you feel like an amateur! 4-Pack of TP, SC SRP: $49.95 STAR OF THE MONTH LEGENDS FROM DARKWOOD VOLUME 1 TP by Chris Reid & John Kantz In this, the most typical of fantasy worlds, magic mingles with science, and spooky and awesome creatures inhabit the ancient forests. Something, though, is wrong. In addition to dragons and damsels, Darkwood is filled with a few modern problems! (MAR042228) SC, 5x7, 142pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 ********************************************************************** METADOCS: CODE BLACK ONE-SHOT by Joe & Ben Dunn Who saves the superheroes? Following the two hit specials of last year, the valiant staff of Meta Central, the hospital for superbeings, are on call again! Code Black, the worst possible emergency, has struck the MetaDocs' E.R.! Numerous staff and patients at Meta Central are falling undead, victims of a mystery virus. The remaining personnel must evacuate the uninfected, contain and battle the ghoulish epidemic, and find some way to stop it. They trace the source of the outbreak to a superbeing rocketed to Earth from another world, but discover that the cure lies in the hands of a madman! 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.50 NINJA HIGH SCHOOL #141 by Robby Bevard & Ben Dunn Ricky Feeple's your average teen American ninja — with a legendary ninja Mom, a goofball, and a snobby ice-queen for teammates, a girlfriend who's part of a rival ninja team, plus a vampire archenemy he's never beaten and who turned a robot friend against him. Now the vampire's kidnapped the infant daughter of the rival team's trainer, so every ninja in town is out to save her, even ones from teams that Ricky has never heard of before. 32pgs, B&W SRP: $0.99 NINJA HIGH SCHOOL: "DUNN IT AGAIN" 6-PACK by Ben Dunn If you missed Ben Dunn's triumphant return to Ninja High School, fear not! Now you can get back up to speed in no time with this convenient pack of all 6 issues to date (#130- 135) since the master came back to school us all. Pack (x 6), B&W SRP: $11.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A NHS PKT MANGA VOL 1 TP 2ND PRINTING by Ben Dunn Jeremy Feeple's an average high schooler in Quagmire, a not-so-average small town. Then two lovely ladies enter his life. Both are intent on marrying him for their own benefit. Can Jeremy survive their affections long enough to take that exam on Friday? SC, 5x7, 144pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 O/A NINJA HIGH SCHOOL: THE PROM FORMULA ONE-SHOT by Ben Dunn & Robert DeJesus Antarctic Press proudly presents Prom Formula, reprinted for the first time since its original Eternity Comics version over a decade ago! This popular story featuring the pro NHS debut of fan-fave artist Robert DeJesus. 48pgs, B&W SRP: $5.95 STAR OF THE MONTH PEEBOMANGA POCKET MANGA VOLUME 1 GN by Fred Perry Fred Perry drops the bomb on the manga market! Those adorable (super-)smart bombs from Gold Digger are blasting off in their own book! These pint-sized powderkegs score hit after hit with high-explosive humor, rounds of gags sure to pierce the funny bone of any reader! Order your copy today, before they all go BOOM! (MAR052578) SC, 5x7, 144pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 ********************************************************************** TWILIGHT X: WAR VOLUME 1 TP by Joseph White The Neo-Nazi forces and the last remnants of Old America's military clash over a small island in the Caribbean, all under the impact of Nature's fury in the form of a tremendous hurricane. Ex-Special Forces soldier Jed Saxon and his small band of allies struggle to get out alive while helping to scout and sabotage the Neo-Nazis' operation. Mean, they're threatened by the powerful technology of the mysterious group known as Elysium. Even the powerful bonds of friendship and love among them may not be enough to survive the last battle of World War Three. SC, 224pgs, FC SRP: $14.95 APE ENTERTAINMENT OFFERED AGAIN O/A U.T.F.: UNDEAD TASK FORCE #1 by Scott Reynolds & Tone Rodriguez Now at its new home with Ape Entertainment! Since the founding of America, there has been a darkness at work that the general population knows nothing about. But there is an elite corp of soldiers ready to deal with the things that go bump in the night: The U.T.F. (Undead Task Force). Zombies and Vampires are real and when an outbreak occurs, and the U.T.F. moves in for the kill. While dealing with a Zombie outbreak in New Orleans, the U.T.F. gets called back to Los Angeles, where the LA City Prison has been turned vampiric. The U.T.F. must not only kill off everyone in the Prison, but also make sure that none of them manage to break out. MATURE THEMES 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 O/A BLACK COAT: CALL TO ARMS #1 by Ben Lichius, Adam Cogan, & Francesco Francavilla Now at its new home with Ape Entertainment! New York, 1775—In a desperate move to regain control of the American colonies, the British have allied themselves with the dark forces of the occult. The fledgling nation's only hope is the masked spy known as "The Black Coat." 32pgs, B&W (1 of 4) SRP: $2.99 SULLENGRAY #4 by Jocelyn Gajeway & Drew Rausch Blood and horrors abound as Sullengrey presses towards entropy with a style and wit that leave ordinary zombie tales in the graveyard! The truth about Grey and Halo's disturbing relationship is revealed, as Grey must confront his fear and hatred for humanity in order to stop his sadistic ex-lover. MATURE THEMES 32pgs, FC (4 of 4) SRP: $3.50 ARCADE COMICS NITROGEN: PROPHET #1 by Liefeld, Jay, Thomas, & Malin The Nitrogen gang is back, wreaking all kinds of havoc through the Maximum Realities of the Extreme Universe. Can the berserker Prophet, stop this threat? Guest-starring Crypt, Joanna Prophet, The CyberPunx, Warchild and more! Check out the book that the critics are calling the "Teen Titans meets The Authority!" This book ships with 3 separate covers. 24pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A NITROGEN #1 by Rob Liefeld, Brandon Thomas, & Jon Malin To coincide with the release of the new Nitrogen: Prophet, Arcade Comics is giving fans and retailers another shot at checking out the very first appearance of the team with this 2005 one-shot. Guest-starring Lady Supreme. Ships with 3 covers. 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 O/A YOUNGBLOOD: MAXIMUM COLLECTION VOLUME 1 by Joe Casey & Rob Liefeld With this premium edition, Rob Liefeld revamps the original Youngblood #1 with new state-of-the-art coloring! A new script by Joe Casey updates the Youngblood concept, with complete re-editing, integrating the #0 story. An additional 12 bonus pages are also included, showcasing cover art, promos and more! SC, 7x10, 184pgs, FC SRP: $24.99 SUPREMA #1 / SUPREME SACRIFICE #0 FLIPBOOK by Robert Kirkman & Rob Liefeld The first two chapters of the Supreme Sacrifice storyline are told here, building on the seeds of the classic Alan Moore Supreme stories. Robert Kirkman (Marvel Zombies, Ultimate X-Men) kicks off the arc by putting Supreme through an ultra-violent horror story that is not for the squeamish! Then Rob Liefeld explores the notion of the Supremacy with Suprema facing off against multiple versions of herself! This book ships with 3 separate covers. 24pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 ARCADE PUBLISHING RAYMOND CHANDLER'S PLAYBACK GN by Raymond Chandler, Ted Benoit, & Frencois Ayroles Unearthed from the Universal Studios archives and adapted as a graphic novel, the script for Playback is classic Chandler, exposing the highs and lows of the human heart in the raw light of the hardboiled crime story. (C: 0-1-2) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops. HC, 8x11, 128pgs, B&W SRP: $19.95 ARCANA STUDIO DRAGON'S LAIR #1 by Andy Mangels, Fabio Laguna, & MVCreations Travel to a time of sword and sorcery; a time of dragons and damsels in distress! Welcome to the world of Dragon’s Lair! Follow Dirk the Daring and Princess Daphne as they return from an astonishing adventure in the Free Realms only to be attacked by the great dragon, Singe, and his evil minions. Singe vows revenge against Dirk for killing his offspring, and Daphne is soon caught in the dreaded dragon's claws. Now, armed with his courage and skill, Dirk must brave the Dark Kingdom and all its evils in order to save the Princess from Singe! Features a cover by Dragon's Lair creator Don Bluth! 68pgs, FC (1 of 4/Note Price) SRP: $4.95 EZRA: EVOKED EMOTIONS #2 by Sean O’Reilly & Alfonso Ruiz The gothic demon huntress has been searching for her past, but Ezra’s past has caught up with her in the form of the Barbarian Warlord who murdered her parents! 32pgs, FC (2 of 3) SRP: $3.95 GRUNTS #1 by Shannon Eric Denton, Keith Giffen, & Matt Jacobs A remote section of France near the German border, a joint U.S./British Division pushes into German-held woodlands. Sporadic resistance winds down as the Germans pull back. Before the allies can fully settle in for the night, it comes under savage, relentless attack. Four German supermen mount a devastating assault. Meanwhile, lost in the dark woods, an American loser squad stumbles and bumbles, and eventually finds it's way to the Allied rendezvous — just in time to catch the tail end of the German superhuman assault... NOTE: Not available in Germany. 32pgs, FC (1 of 3) SRP: $3.95 KONI WAVES #3 by Mark Poulton & Stephen Sistilli In the thrilling conclusion, Koni’s snowboarding weekend is interrupted when a fiery comet collides with a helicopter. Although written off as an accident, a trip to the observatory suggests something not of this world. MATURE THEMES 32pgs, B&W (3 of 3) SRP: $3.00 ARCHAIA STUDIOS PRESS MOUSE GUARD #1 (2ND PRINTING) by David Peterson New Second Printing! The Guardsmice Saxon, Kenzie, and Lieam are dispatched to find a missing merchant mouse that never arrived at his destination, and stumble onto much more than they had bargained for. Discover a charming book by a great new talent! 8 x 8, 24pgs, FC (1 of 6) SRP: $3.50 ARCHIE COMIC PUBLICATIONS ARCHIE #568 by Various “Why?”: Mr. Lodge’s landscape is looking rosier when he comes up with this seed of an idea: give Archie so much yard work that he’ll be too tired to date Veronica! “Monstrous Thoughts”: A trip to a monster truck rally has Archie thinking big thoughts about big wheels! “Summertime Date”: Archie’s parents reminisce about the “good old days” of drive-in movies… complete with broken speakers, spilled refereshments, and long trips to the concession stand! 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.25 ARCHIE & FRIENDS #102 by Various By popular demand, Katy Keene returns! “Paparazzi Problem”: Katy spirits off to a secluded seaside town, hoping to relax and avoid the press… but even there, tabloid shutterbugs lurk! In an effort to go unrecognized, she changes from one outfit to the next, but instead of providing cover it turns into a fashion show on the go! "My Fair Archie": The Archies get a gig at a large amusement park, and that's not the only thing that's large! It seems someone in a giant gorilla suit is following them, and it's not too long before the pseudo simian is scaling the park's mega-coaster in an effort to rescue the musical teens! Just who is beneath that monkey mask? 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.25 ARCHIE DIGEST #227 by Fernando Ruiz “Dancing With Famous People”: When a famous television dance competition comes to Riverdale, everyone’s favorite teens are paired with celebrities and hoof it up over the airwaves! The competition soon turns out to be less about dancing, and as always, more about love triangles, as Archie is paired with a gorgeous teen starlet Lindesy Lowman! In turn, will Betty & Veronica end up dancing with famous hot hunks? Plus, puzzles, games, and your chance to “Find Your Name in Print!” Digest, 96pgs, FC SRP: $2.49 ARCHIE'S DOUBLE DIGEST #172 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 #158 by Various “Polly Wants Some Trouble”: A night on the town with Archie and Jughead turns into a “fright” on the town when Betty brings the parrot she’s babysitting… who promptly insults everyone they meet by mimicking what he’s heard on TV! “Dream Come True”: While Archie’s away, Betty dreams of him all day! “The Ultimate Power”: When the girls read about a new super-heroine movie, a beach towel discussion on what powers they’d love to have takes place. 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.25 BETTY & VERONICA #220 by Various “White Out Conditions”: A summer outing with Veronica gets boring fast when she refuses to do anything that would soil her white outfit! “The List”: Veronica has made the guest list to the most exclusive, invitation-only party in town… or so she thinks, until she learns all her friends have been invited, too! “Who’s the Coolest”: Summer fun gets simplified when Veronica’s pool filter breaks… but luckily the garden hose still works! 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.25 BETTY & VERONICA DOUBLE DIGEST #144 by Various What's better than a digest full of those teen dream queens Betty & Veronica? A double digest full of them! Featuring new stories and classic tales. Plus, puzzles, games, and your chance to “Find Your Name in Print!” Digest, 192pgs, FC SRP: $3.69 JUGHEAD #175 by Craig Boldman & Rex Lindsey “We Meet Again”: It’s a “Twyst” of fate when Trula Twyst returns! Can she and Jughead finally put aside their differences, or will this latest encounter become an outsmarting contest, too? “Behind the Panels”: Our hero and his friends decide to break down the fourth wall — literally, as they explore “behind” the comic book panels to find out why nothing’s happening in this story! “The Appealing/Appalling Jughead Jones”: Ethel is coming on stronger than ever, so Jughead must step up his game to become as unappealing as possible. 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.25 JUGHEAD AND HIS FRIENDS DIGEST #13 by Fernando Ruiz "Triple Feature": Once again, Archie has double-booked himself... this time promising to go out with Veronica and go to the movies with Jughead at the same time! Veronica uses everything in her power — including giving him money for refreshments — to get alone time with Archie! Will this scenario have a happy fade-out, or will it get two thumb's down? Digest, 96pgs, FC SRP: $2.49 ARCHIE'S PALS 'N' GALS DOUBLE DIGEST #105 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 SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #165 by Various "Leak": Its good cop, bad cop as larcenous Rouge The Bat, one of the most popular and deadly characters from the Sonic games and TV shows, seeks Sonic and the Freedom Fighters' help against a diabolical new group: The Destructix! It's a battle that will put Tails' life in mortal danger! Meanwhile, Rouge has her next item to steal, and you will never believe what it is! “Call of Duty”: Another exciting new Knuckles back up tale — featuring a decision that will change his life forever! 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.25 SONIC X #11 by Joe Edkin & Tracy Yardley "No Thanks for the Memories": Part 2 (of 2)—Sonic's 15th Anniversary adventure continues in Sonic X! Sonic, Amy Rose, Knuckles and Tails are trapped in a Virtual Reality universe powered by the Master Emerald. Now our Heroes must battle their way back to their friends who believe they have been left behind forever! Will Sonic be abandoned by his mistaken friends? Will Eggman win and destroy his hated nemesis? Will Bukkun's mad desire for sugary treats be the undoing of everything! 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.25 TALES FROM... RIVERDALE DIGEST #13 by Fernando Ruiz “The Malted Falcon": Return with us to the days of film noir, when every movie detective wore a fedora and shadows lurked in every corner! Pop Tate plans to kick off a classic movie night at the Choklit Shop with a new drink called "The Malted Falcon," but the recipe is stolen before showtime! It's up to Dilton Doiley, teen detective to solve this dark chocolate mystery! Digest, 192pgs, FC SRP: $2.49 VERONICA #173 by Dan Parent "A New Leaf": Veronica just hasn't been herself... nothing seems to rile or upset her, until Betty pulls out a ring and announces she's engaged to Archie, that is! Why the sudden change in everyone's favorite rich girl? 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.25 STARS OF THE MONTH THE ADVENTURES OF LITTLE ARCHIE VOLUME 1 TP by Bob Bolling. Some of the best and earliest Little Archie stories are compiled in this special volume. Bob Bolling is considered by many comic book collectors to be Archie Comics' equivalent of "the duck man," Carl Barks. It's easy to see why: his classic tales are epic in scope, as Little Archie deals with Martian invaders, secret spies, pirates, freewheeling uncles, gorillas on the loose and more! (JUL042624) SC, 7x10, FC SRP: $10.95 THE BEST OF JOSIE AND PUSSYCATS VOLUME 1 TP by Various The Archie comics that inspired the hit movie! Grab yourself a backstage pass and rock around the globe with the greatest all-girl band the world has ever known! Witness the group's formation and the first time they wore their cat-suits! (STAR13522) SC, 7x10, 96pgs, FC SRP: $10.95 BETTY & VERONICA'S SUMMER FUN VOLUME 1 TP by Various Now you can cherish the innocence of summer days gone by with this paperback collecting the Silver Age stories from the Betty & Veronica Summer Fun editions! (STAR19017) SC, 7x10, 96pgs, FC SRP: $10.95 ********************************************************************** ASPEN MLT INC FATHOM #11 by Krul, Turnbull, Regla, & Mounts On the verge of losing their entire race to the destructive might of Maylander and his forces, only one hope remains to avoid total annihilation. However, the price of victory is high, with the cost of many lives — even as one of their closest allies falls! The time has arrived! It’s Aspen versus Maylander in a final showdown! Only one will walk away victorious — and nothing will ever be the same again! 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 FATHOM: ASPEN MATTHEWS MINI-BUST The first incredible line of Aspen mini-busts has arrived! Showcasing Fathom’s stunning lead female heroine Aspen Matthews, this beautiful mini-bust is a sight to behold! Designed by artist Michael Turner, and sculpted by Erick Sosa, Aspen Matthews measures over 5” tall from base to top. Fully painted and perched upon a clear resin bust with added bubble effects, each base creates a unique look all to its own! This is the first ever Aspen mini-bust ever produced and is sure to be a treasured part of your collection. Each mini-bust comes hand-numbered and will be strictly limited to quantities ordered. Make sure you don’t miss out on what is sure to be one of the most sought-after collectibles of the year! (C: 0-1-2) Mini-Bust, 5" SRP: $59.99 FATHOM: CANNON HAWKE MINI-BUST Showcasing Fathom’s lead hero Cannon Hawke, this extraordinary mini-bust was designed by artist Michael Turner, and sculpted by Erick Sosa, and measures over 5 1/2” tall from base to top. Fully painted and perched upon a clear resin bust with added bubble effects, each base creates a unique look all to its own! This is the first ever Cannon mini- bust ever produced and is sure to be a treasured part of your collection. Each mini-bust comes hand-numbered and will be strictly limited to the quantities ordered. (C: 0-1-2) Mini-Bust, 5.5" SRP: $59.99 FATHOM: KIANI MINI-BUST Showcasing Fathom’s deadly female warrior Kiani, this alluring mini-bust was designed by artist Michael Turner, and sculpted by Erick Sosa, and measures over 5 1/4” inches tall from base to top. Fully painted and perched upon a clear resin bust with added bubble effects, each base creates a unique look all to its own! This is the first ever Kiani mini- bust ever produced and is sure to be a treasured part of your collection. Each mini-bust comes hand-numbered and will be strictly limited to the quantities ordered. (C: 0-1-2) Mini-Bust, 5.25" SRP: $59.99 FATHOM MINI-BUST SIGNATURE SERIES SET Here's your chance to obtain all three of the brand new Aspen mini-busts, all signed by Fathom artist and creator, Michael Turner! That’s right, you’ll receive the beautiful Aspen Matthews, the stoic Cannon Hawke, and the captivating Kiani mini-busts, each hand- signed and numbered by Michael Turner! Also, each bust will be accompanied by a special Certificate of Authenticity containing never-before-seen art created especially for this first ever Signature Series Set! These signed mini-bust sets will be strictly limited to quantities ordered! (C: 0-1-2) Mini-Bust Set (x3) SRP: $219.99 SHRUGGED #2 by Turner, Gunnell, Gorder, & Sotelo As Theo continues to unravel the puzzle that is his adolescent life, Ange and Dev begin to discover that something fishy is going on in their home world of Perspecta. Too bad they’re busy dealing with the What If Mafia, fire drills, and track meets to find out more! They won’t have to wait long for answers, though, as the leader of Perspecta puts in motion a dastardly plan that spells bad news not only for Perespecta, but Earth as well! 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 SOULFIRE #9 by Michael Turner, J. T. Krul, & Peter Steigerwald, It’s the beginning of the end as Grace leads the charge against Ranier in the Everlands. As magic begins to find it’s way back into our world, who will be the one standing to welcome in its true power — the good of light or the forces of chaos? As we build to Soulfire’s climatic finale, now is the perfect time to find out why Soulfire has been one of the most talked-about comics in years! 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 STAR OF THE MONTH SOULFIRE VOLUME 1 HC by Turner, Loeb, Krul & Steigerwald This special publication collects together the first five issues of the Soulfire series, along with the sold out #0 issue, and the introductory "Soulfire Preview." A stunning work of art, this special hardcover is the first of its kind to ever be presented from Aspen. Adding to its appeal, this hardcover also contains a complete Soulfire cover gallery, and an in depth Michael Turner Soulfire Sketchbook section. (SEP052766) HC, 7x10, 160pgs, FC SRP: $24.99 ********************************************************************** A-10 COMICS THE DAMAGED #1 by Jason McKee, M.D. Bright, & Hi-Fi Centuries ago, humans were different. They possesed abilities that would seem miraculous to modern man. Somehow, that all changed, and human beings became the normal descendants of apes that populate the world today. That is, until an asteroid from a dead planet collides with the Earth, unlocking the secrets of the human DNA code with its impact. Can one man be responsible, and are his motives aimed at benefitting all of mankind? Or is he out to destroy those who are even now discovering these once-hidden secrets? Discover who The Damaged really are in this incredible new ongoing series chronicling a struggle that will either save us from ourselves, or rip the world apart! 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 ATLANTIS STUDIOS TALISMEN #4 by Barb Jacobs & Steven Jones The final chapter in this acclaimed limited edition fantasy series! Transported into the Realm of Nightmares following an attack with a Shadow Hound, Marine Ollie learns the truth about his destiny as one of three Exiles called to defend the Plane from the Ruler of the Realm of Nightmares. To defeat his enemy, must he leave beautiful Astrina and his new home in the peaceful village of Donnelly? 24pgs, FC (4 of 4) SRP: $2.95 AUAD PUBLISHING JORDI BERNET'S THE BEST OF CLARA HC by Jordi Bernet Loved and lusted after all over Europe, the legendary Clara finally comes to the U.S.A. in her own volume of hilarious nocturnal adventures — many appearing here fore the first time in English! Known in her native Spain as Clara De Noche (Clara After Dark), she’s a cute, carnal combination of Bettie Page and Julia Roberts from Pretty Woman. Drawn by comics maestro, Jordi Bernet, this sexy seductress with a golden heart will have you smitten and in in stitches! There is some nudity and sexual situations in this book. (C: 0- 1-2) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops. MATURE THEMES HC, 8x11, 98pgs, PC SRP: $24.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A BERNET HC by Jordi Bernet Jordi Bernet, one of Europe's foremost and most prolific comic artists, is a master storyteller who consistently astonishes readers with his gritty, existential gangster noir, and ensnares them within the sensuous delights of his mysterious feminine beauties. This book showcases his work for the first time in the United States, and serves as a testament to the virtuosity of his art. Contains 11 complete stories, accompanied by high-impact art. Introduction by Will Eisner Jor (C: 0-1-2) HC, 9x11, 240pgs, B&W SRP: $24.95 AVATAR PRESS INC LADY DEATH/SHI PREVIEW by Brian Pulido, Juan Jose Ryp, & Billy Tucci Lady Death/Shi is the cross-over fans have been demanding for 10 years and it is finally here as two of comics most infamous warriors meet in an epic clash! The battle will be remembered in Heaven and Hell as Lady Death/Shi hits comics stores with Lady Death creator Brian Pulido and Shi creator Billy Tucci at the helm, and featuring the stunning art of Juan Jose Ryp! Pulido tells a hard-hitting tale that will soak the streets of Feudal Japan in blood, and this special Preview will give you a look at the epic in the making with story pages, sketches, and more! As well as the standard cover by Tucci, this issue is available with a cover by series artist Juan Jose Ryp, and a special Premium cover by fan- favorite Matt Martin! REGULAR—16pgs, B&W SRP: $2.50 RYP—16pgs, B&W SRP: $2.99 PREMIUM—16pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 MORE THAN MORTAL: A LEGEND REBORN by Sharon Scott & Wellington Alves The hugely-successful fantasy series More Than Mortal returns at Avatar with original creator and writer Sharon Scott! In ancient Ireland, the land was riddled with both internal clan rivalries, and external invasion a time of legends, great warriors, and fierce druidic magic. Although the Tuath gods no longer walked the land, their power and influence still pervaded. The battle between Man and dark Faerie had been waging for decades. The battle came to a head during a bloody siege at a temple in Kildare where Midir and his Faerie horde were devastating the Celtic army. It seemed all was lost that an entire people and their way of life would be destroyed. Desperate, a group of druids conjured a powerful spell, a plea to the Land to protect itself. The druids gave birth to a Guardian that day a being that emulated the very essence of Ireland and its distinction: beauty, strength, independence. She was an elemental, part of the land, and bound to defend it… she became Brigid The Protector. This special book serves as a re-introduction to the world of More Than Mortal with story-so-far recaps, special unseen preview art, and sneak peaks at the action to come! This issue features Regular, Wraparound, and Premium covers by series artist Wellington Alves, as well as a cover by maestro Juan Jose Ryp! REGULAR—16pgs, B&W SRP: $2.50 WRAPAROUND—16pgs, B&W SRP: $2.99 RYP—16pgs, B&W SRP: $2.99 PREMIUM—16pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 LADY DEATH: FETISHES 2006 SPECIAL by Juan Jose Ryp, Richard Ortiz, Rafa Lopez, & Matt Martin Get your freak on with Lady Death this summer! The best artists in the world explore the seedy underworld with Lady Death in this exciting new pin-up book focusing on Lady Death and her Fetishes! From bondage, to leather gear, lingerie to playing dress-up, all the bases are covered on these all-new, red-hot splash pages! This sultry special is headlined by art from Juan Jose Ryp, Matt Martin, Rafa Lopez, Richard Ortiz, Di Amorim, and many others! This special features a regular cover by Ortiz, an Angelic cover by Martin, a Devil Girl, Latex and Lace by Ryp, and a special limited Leather cover by Martin that is limited to just 900 copies! REGULAR—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 ANGELIC—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 DEVIL GIRL—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 LATEX—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 LACE—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 LEATHER—32pgs, FC SRP: $24.99 LADY DEATH: WICKED #1 — "CHARGED" COVER by Brian Pulido, Richard Ortiz, & Rafa Lopez Rafa Lopez reminds us all of the power of Lady Death on this all-new cover! Limited to 1,000 copies. 16pgs, FC SRP: $5.99 ESCAPE OF THE LIVING DEAD: FEARBOOK #1 by Mike Wolfer The smash story from John Russo’s Escape of the Living Dead series continues with art from super-star Mike (Friday the 13th) Wolfer! Before he was one of the undead, he was one of the living and now, the secrets of Escape Of The Living Dead's breakout zombie star are revealed! Deadhead, the enigmatic, Stars and Stripes-wearing leader of the army of the walking dead is not like his rotting brethren. Something burns within him, something beyond the hunger for human flesh, something that the zombie multitude recognizes as a power that even they should fear. In the continuation of creator John Russo's saga of The Living Dead, the murder of the man that is Deadhead will be exposed as we witness the horrific events that now drive him in his inexhaustible pursuit of human entrails... and vengeance! The terror lives on several covers, including the Regular, Wraparound, Terror, Gore, and Body Count by Mike Wolfer, and a special Leather cover by Wolfer 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 BODY COUNT—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 GORE—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 LEATHER—32pgs, FC SRP: $19.99 MEDIEVAL LADY DEATH: WAR OF THE WINDS #4 by Brian Pulido & Di Amorim Medieval Lady Death fights for all humanity in this epic new eight-issue series! Lady Death is under the thrall of her Eldritch father, Tvarus. He's tapped into vast powers she didn't know she had, and he sends her to destroy the city of Giligard! Can Wolf, Cai and Archbishop Vittorio stop her before she does the unthinkable? Hundreds of lives hang in the balance. Plus who are their unlikely allies? And who defects from the Eldritch battle camp? This issue has standard and wraparound covers by Di Amorim and a special Premium cover by Daniel HDR. REGULAR—32pgs, FC (4 of 8) SRP: $3.99 WRAPAROUND—32pgs, FC (4 of 8) SRP: $3.99 BATTLE EDITION—32pgs, FC (4 of 8) SRP: $3.99 PREMIUM—32pgs, FC (4 of 8) SRP: $9.99 JOE LANSDALE'S THE DRIVE-IN 2 #3 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. Now our intrepid heroes must go back to where the madness began to face down Popalong! 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 (3 of 4) SRP: $3.50 WRAPAROUND—32pgs, B&W (3 of 4) SRP: $3.50 LADY DEATH: LOST SOULS #1 — "BAD ODDS" COVER by Brian Pulido, Richard Ortiz, & Rafa Lopez Things don’t look good for Lady Death and her allies on this sexy new cover from Rafa Lopez! Limited to 1,000 copies. 32pgs, FC (1 of 2) SRP: $5.99 LADY DEATH: WICKED #1/2 — "PRISM" COVER by Brian Pulido & Richard Ortiz All copies ship in a bag and board with a Certificate of Authenticity. 16pgs, FC SRP: $12.99 LADY DEATH: INFERNAL SINS #0 — "REPOSE" COVER by Brian Pulido, Richard Ortiz, & Matt Martin Matt Martin shows us a moment of introspection for the hottest babe in comics is on this all-new cover! Limited to 1,000 copies. 16pgs, B&W SRP: $5.99 LADY DEATH 2005 BIKINI SPECIAL — ROYAL BLUE FOIL COVER by Brian Pulido, Richard Ortiz, & Matt Martin Limited to 100 copies, all of which ship bagged in a special protective case with a Certificate of Authenticity. 32pgs, FC SRP: $75.00 MEDIEVAL LADY DEATH: WAR OF THE WINDS #1 — "FREE SPIRIT" COVER by Brian Pulido, Di Amorim, & Daniel HDR You don’t want to miss this luscious all-new cover of Medieval Lady Death enjoying a moment of piece by Daniel HDR! Limited to 1,000 copies. 32pgs, FC (1 of 8) SRP: $5.99 ESCAPE OF THE LIVING DEAD #5 — BURROWS COVER by John Russo, Dheeraj Verma, & Jason Burrows Say it loud, stomp your feet, we’re undead, and we want meat! Artist Jacen Burrows lives to serve on this new cover limited to 1,000 copies. MATURE THEMES 32pgs, FC (5 of 5) SRP: $5.99 WARREN ELLIS' BLACK GAS #2 — "AUXILIARY" EDITION by Warren Ellis, Max Fiumara, & Jacen Burrows Don’t miss your last chance to grab a copy of the second issue of Warren Ellis’ zombie masterpiece with this special Auxiliary Edition which is available for the special price of $3.99. Features an all-new cover by artist Jacen Burrows and is limited to just 1,500 copies! 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A ESCAPE OF THE LIVING DEAD # 1 - # 5 by John Russo & Dheeraj Verma 1971: It's been three years since the bloodsoaked night that the dead rose from their graves, attacking and devouring the living. Now, the legacy of that horrific and unexplained event is about to be unleashed once again upon an unsuspecting world. But this time, there may be no escape for those in the terrifying clutches of the cannibalistic living dead! MATURE THEMES #1—32pgs, FC (1 of 5) SRP: $3.99 #2—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 #3—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 #4—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 #5—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 O/A JOE LANSDALE'S BY BIZARRE HANDS # 1 - # 6 by Joe R Lansdale, Dheeraj Verma, & Jacen Burrows One the most popular horror novel writers, Joe R. Lansdale, is unleashed again in this all- new series that adapts some of his favorite short stories, all chosen by Lansdale himself, into comic form for the first time by many artists including Tim Truman, Dheeraj Verma, and Andrea Guinaldo. With Lansdale’s biting wit and razor-sharp dialogue, fans of Garth Ennis are sure to love this six issue monthly series. #1—32pgs, B&W (1 of 6) SRP: $3.50 #2—32pgs, B&W SRP: $3.50 #3—32pgs, B&W SRP: $3.50 #4—32pgs, B&W SRP: $3.50 #5—32pgs, B&W SRP: $3.50 #6—32pgs, B&W SRP: $3.50 STARGATE SG-1: RA REBORN PREQUEL — ROYAL BLUE FOIL COVER by James Anthony & Jorge Correa Limited to 100 copies, all of which ship bagged in a special protective case with a Certificate of Authenticity. 16pgs, FC SRP: $75.00 LADY DEATH: DEATH GODDESS — FERREIRA "REGAL" LITHOGRAPH by Carlos Ferreira This lithograph is of Carlos Ferreira’s luscious cover to Lady Death: Death Goddess Regal 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 BANDAI ENTERTAINMENT INC EUREKA SEVEN VOLUME 2 GN Renton and Eureka encounter the female pilot Anemone, who is the pilot of the Federation LFO and is Eureka’s opposite in every way. Her cute exterior can’t hide the violent mood swings that make her behavior extremely unpredictable. Things take an unexpected turn in this second volume of the series! (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. SC, 184pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 SAMURAI CHAMPLOO FILM MANGA VOLUME 2 GN Fuu is working part-time at a teahouse when she meets two ronin, Mugen and Jin. After causing a great riot at the teahouse, Mugen and Jin are arrested by the magistrate and set to be executed. In exchange for helping them, Fuu makes them promise to help her find a samurai who smells of sunflowers. The three unlikely companions begin a wild adventure through a funky hip-hop influenced reimagining of Edo period Japan. Features episodes 4, 5, and 6, plus exclusive bonus material! SC, 200pgs, FC SRP: $10.99 BARBOUR PUBLISHING INC SERENITY VOLUME 3: BASKET CASE TP When Sally downloads a “purity test” off the Internet and shares it with Serenity and the Prayer Club, Serenity scores her test the way she thought Blossom would answer it. Kimberly then sneaks off with this copy, thinking the answers are Serenity’s, and she gets in trouble when her father, Pastor Ross Calvin, reads it and thinks the answers are hers! When Kimberly returns the test, Blossom angrily thinks the answers are Serenity’s, only to learn that Serenity didn’t answer the test for herself but for Blossom! SC, 5x7, 96pgs, FC SRP: $7.97 SERENITY VOLUME 4: RAVE-N-RANT TP Delighted to have a weekend night off for a change, Serenity is eager for action. Derek tells her about a rave he and Kimberly are going to attend. Elsewhere, Quint and Brad, two lowlife drifters looking for quick cash, hear about the rave and decide to try to sell dope to the teen ravers, with disastrous results. After the rave, Serenity learns that while the Prayer Club loves her, they don’t find her particularly likable. This upsets Serenity and as she walks home she talks to God, challenging Him to show just one example where prayer has made her life better... SC, 5x7, 96pgs, FC SRP: $7.97 SERENITY VOLUME 5: SNOW BIZ TP While at a youth group meeting, Serenity learns that the church teens will be going on a ski trip. She’s invited, even though she isn’t formally a member of the church, but she declines due to work... and she has no money to cover the expenses. However, things fall into place, and she makes it to the bus at the last minute. Serenity rides off happily, thinking that maybe God is looking out for her after all. Little does she know what’s in store for her... SC, 5x7, 96pgs, FC SRP: $7.97 BASEMENT COMICS / AMRYL ENTERT CAVEWOMAN JUNGLE JAM #1 by Paul Renaud Paul Renaud — the most talked about Cavewoman artist since Budd himself, brings us a brand new series of pin-up books featuring everyone’s favorite jungle girl! Fans have gone crazy for his artwork since his Cavewoman: The Movie book hit stands a while back, and he aims to please with this new release! This new pin-up book is filled with page after page of brand new black-and-white and color artwork — all of it having never before seen print! 24pgs, PC SRP: $3.50 CAVEWOMAN: "MERIELLA" PRINT by Budd Root One of Budd’s most imposing Cavewoman paintings ever — this beautiful piece was inspired by world famous artist Jose Gonzalez’s Vampirella art from the '70s. Entitled “Meriella”, Budd has paid homage to Jose with a Cavewoman print like no other! Meriem is standing tall, with an eerie looking bat on her hand and a collage of famous movie monsters in the background! Measuring a large 11” x 17” and produced on high quality paper stock, this print is suitable for framing and comes in a collector’s envelope with Cavewoman graphics! Limited to only 450 art prints. Print, 11 x 17, FC MSRP: $16.00 MIKE HOFFMAN'S JUNGLE GODDESSES & WARRIOR WOMEN SKETCHBOOK by Mike Hoffman Nobody draws the fair sex like Hoffman, and this bevy of actual commissions created especially for this magazine sized convention-style sketchbook bear out the artist's love of the female form in a serious way! His pencil swirls and caresses every sensuous curve and cranny, plus there's big cats and gorillas too! Magazine format. 8x11, 32pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95 WESTERN GOTHIC TP & MUSIC CD SET by Barry Buchanan & Mike Hoffman It's been a long ride but Westerns are on the upswing again! This is Barry Buchanan's masterpiece — his acclaimed 172-page graphic novel illustrated by Mike Hoffman, plus a new 12-song Spaghetti Western music CD created especially for this re-release. Hear the guitars twangin' and bullwhips crackin' as you read! Set (x2), SC, 172pgs, B&W SRP: $19.95 BIG BANG COMICS BIG BANG PRESENTS #1: PROTOPLASMAN by Carlson, Todd, Austin, & Worley He bounces, he stretches, he splatters — he’s Protoplasman, the Human Water Balloon! Has the pliable private eye met his match in Willie Wampum, the alchemical marvel who can transform into anything? Then the Knight Watchman matches wits with international thief the Alligator for possession of Prof. Eisner’s deadly “Camera of Doom!” Finally, meet Uncle Sam’s favorite niece — that red-hot blonde bombshell Miss Firecracker. Big Bang puts the "fun" back into funny books! 32pgs, B&W SRP: $2.95 BIG WOW ART ERNIE CHAN'S WENCH & COMPANY SC This book is limited to 750 copies, each of which is individually signed by Ernie Chan. The book features Ernie’s renditions of barbarians, monsters, and the women of a lost age. MATURE THEMES SC, 8x11, 32pgs, FC SRP: $20.00 BLATANT COMICS IMPEACH BUSH! ONE-SHOT by Mike Leffel & Bob Scott Whether you hate George W. Bush or love to hate him, we can all agree on one thing: he is inarguably the worst President in the history of the United States by far. Finally, the blatant lies and crimes of our thief-in-chief are illustrated in graphic novel form so that even the wildly illiterate can be made to understand that impeachment is the only answer to the Dubya problem. Everything from 9-11 to Hurricane Katrina is covered here, but because a new White House scandal is now popping up roughly every 3.5 minutes, we cannot guarantee this book covers everything… just more than enough make you shout “Impeach Bush!” by the end. SC, 5x7, 176pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95 BLIND WOLF COMICS MORE THAN SPARROWS GN by Jamie Cosley A unique love triangle wrought with tragedy and consequence minus the Hollywood ending. A story about the importance of one man's vows. SC, 64pgs, B&W SRP: $4.95 BONGO COMICS FUTURAMA COMICS #26 by Boothby & Kazaleh After a freak accident with Professor Farnsworth’s Time Rifle, Leela is blown to past, present, and future bits, dividing her into her toddler, teen, and elderly selves. Any way you look at it, there’s a whole lotta Leela going on. 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 FUTURAMA VOLUME 3: TIME BENDER TP by Boothby, Lloyd, & Delaney The four-part trilogy returns in all-new trade paperback collection. Fry, Leela, Bender, and Professor Farnsworth’s clone/ward Cubert take an intergalactic trip, and when they return to Earth, they find the planet uninhabited. First, our merry band of messengers must fight off alien invaders bent on claiming the planet as their own. Then they must go in search of their missing colleagues as well as billions of citizens from Planet Earth. And before long the intrepid crew quite literally goes to Hell and back again. Will the world ever get back to normal, or is everyone totally boned? SC, 7x10, 120pgs, FC SRP: $14.95 SIMPSONS CLASSICS #9 by Matt Groening Patty and Selma lose their jobs at the DMV, and the Simpsons end up with two more cigarette smoking mouths to feed. Things begin to look up for Marge’s twin sisters when they take new jobs as flight attendants, but the skies above Springfield will never be safe again. Then, don’t touch that dial! Bart and Lisa turn a local cable access station into a big broadcasting concern. Check your local listings to see if they have the maverick manner to outmaneuver Murdoch. Collects Simpsons Comics #16 & #17. Magazine, 64pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 SIMPSONS COMICS #120 by Bates & Delaney It begins with the pursuit of a home run ball and ends with the downfall of America’s greatest pastime. One man will rock the very institution of Baseball down to its foundation in pursuit of the American dream... and lots and lots of money. 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 BON-VUE ENTERTAINMENT GUESTS AT DAGMAR'S DUNGEON VOLUME 1 NOVEL SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL 6x9 SRP: $21.95 BOOM! STUDIOS YOSHITAKA AMANO HERO VOL 1 PX HC by Yoshitaka Amano & Jessie Horstig A Previews Exclusive! With a foreword by Neil Gaiman and a unique new cover! From New York to Paris, he searches for the woman whose love he had never doubted. Here crosses history and continents. Hero needs to know the reasons why his beloved Lady begs his forgiveness, and only by following her from Parisian cemeteries, to the Las Vegas strip and Kyoto, can he hope to discover the truth — not only for his own love story, but also his Lady's betrayal. Accompanied by Victor Noir, an assassinated Napoleonic truth-teller, and tormented at every turn by Rudra, a shape-shifting mischievous demon, Hero seeks out his forgotten past. Limited to 2,100 copies. HC, 96pgs, FC SRP: $19.99 HERO SQUARED #3 (ONGOING SERIES) by Keith Giffen, JM DeMatteis, & Joe Abraham A story of two funerals. Milo and Captain Valor attend a funeral, and Milo finds himself blamed for the death! It's no Bwah-ha-ha-ing matter, he's a wanted man! Meanwhile, Stephanie holds her own funeral — for Milo! 24pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 JEREMIAH HARM #4 by Keith Giffen, Alan Grant, & Rael Lyra Dak Moira searches for The Well of K'shak — which contains a shard that's the only remnant left in the universe of the original Big Bang! Meanwhile, Harm has a showdown with Brune S'Maze, the galactic villain composed completely of sentient gas. All-out action from Keith (Annihilation, DC's 52) Giffen and Alan (2000 AD) Grant! 24pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 JOHN DOE PREVIEW BOOK by Mark Waid, Derek Donovan, & Paul Azaceta Outside New York City is Potter's Field, where the unnamed dead are buried. Now, one man has taken it upon himself to name the unnamed in this cemetery — John Doe! Using a network of underground operatives who don't know each other, John Doe fights to save the unsaved and solve the mysteries of the unjustly slain! 16pgs, FC SRP: $1.99 TAG #2 by Keith Giffen & Kody Chamberlain Mitch is a victim of an ancient pagan curse — he's been "tagged." Now he has to contend with the fallout of this random act of horror and violence. When he looks in the mirror, he can see his skin begin to rot and wither. Meanwhile, his joints stiffen in rigormortis. How will he recover? Removing the curse will require him to "tag" someone else — but who? How does he find them before his body completely falls apart? 24pgs, FC (2 of 3) SRP: $3.99 X ISLE #2 by Andrew Cosby, Michael Alan Nelson, & Greg Scott The expedition to a mysterious island gets more desperate now. With options rapidly narrowing, our team begins to fall victim to the creatures on the island. What is their secret? What's the truth behind Island X and the mysteries that it holds? The second exciting chapter in a new Jurassic Park-styled adventure with a dark, mysterious, horrific core! 24pgs, FC (2 of 5) SRP: $2.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A JEREMIAH HARM #2 by Keith Giffen & Alan Grant, & Rael Lyra The action's taken to Earth! Three of the galaxy's most wanted have escaped a prison planet and have come to earth seeking a doomsday weapon. The only man standing between them and universe-wide destruction: Jeremiah Harm, the most infamous outlaw the cosmos has ever seen. Cover by John Mueller. 24pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 O/A GIFFEN'S WHAT WERE THEY THINKING?! ONE-SHOT Keith Giffen re-writes and re-mixes a classic Wally Wood WWII comic in the tradition of Mystery Science Theater 3000! With Woody providing the eye-searing art, Giffen comes in and re-writes the dialogue in his classic Ambush Bug and Lobo style! 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 BROADSWORD COMICS TAROT: WITCH OF THE BLACK ROSE #39 by Jim Ballent FUTURE FATES: How would the future of their world change if Tarot had her way — if Raven Hex had her way — if the Dragon Witch had her way? Find out in this issue as we look into a crystal ball and reveal the fates of our heroes. Future Nightmares or Future Bliss? As always, this issue ships equally with two Jim Balent covers. Also available is a Deluxe Litho Plate Edition, consisting of a a copy of Tarot #39 and a 6.5" x 10" b&w lithograph titled, "For the Love of the Craft." This bagged and boarded set comes signed by Jim Balent and is limited to 500. MATURE THEMES REGULAR—32pgs, FC SRP: $2.95 DELUXE—32pgs, FC SRP: $19.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A TAROT: WITCH OF THE BLACK ROSE #1 (CURRENT PRINTING) by Jim Balent Just in case you missed the fist issue that stars our favorite witches, Tarot and Raven Hex, here they are in all their glory! See the Skeleton Man meet Tarot for the first time! Discover Crypt Chick's first impressions of Tarot in this reprint of Jim Balent's awesome bewitching, supernatural adventure!SRP: $2.95 BROCCOLI INTERNATIONAL USA INC GALAXY ANGEL BETA VOLUME 3 GN by Kanan The Angel Troupe has been shaken to its core. Friends can't be trusted, old secrets are revealed, and Eonia has returned with reinforcements. Good and evil literally collide, as the White Moon and the Black Moon are brought face to face. Nowhere is the darkness stronger than with Chitose, whose Emblem Frame has turned black with evil. Can the Angel Troupe bear to fight one of their own? Can they stop the darkness from swallowing the light? Milfie's luck may be good, but this is gonna take a miracle. (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Not available in Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Maylasia. SC, 5x7, 200pgs, PC SRP: $9.99 STAR OF THE MONTH GALAXY ANGEL BETA VOLUME 2 GN by Kanan Secrets are revealed on the White Moon, as fragments of Chitose's past begin to surface and Prince Shiva's story is finally told. Meanwhile, the Space Whale's picking up bad vibes, so Kuromie warns Takuto to be on alert. The Angel Troupe is up to something secretive — could they be the source? With the discovery of a new Emblem Frame, the Angels are poised to take on Eonia once more. But when he launches his ultimate plan, hope begins to fade as the troupe is dealt a devastating blow. (FEB062927) (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Not available in Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Maylasia. SC, 5x7, 208pgs, PC SRP: $9.99 ********************************************************************** BUD PLANT GRIN AND BARE IT MAGAZINE SET #1 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-0-0) ADULT MATERIAL Magazine Set (x4), SC, 8x11, PC SRP: $16.99 GRIN AND BARE IT MAGAZINE SET #2 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-0-0) ADULT MATERIAL Magazine Set (x3), SC, 8x11, PC SRP: $13.99 BUENAVENTURA PRESS COMIC BOOK HOLOCAUST GN by Johnny Ryan In these 120 raunchy, parody-packed pages, Ryan mocks every kind of comic imaginable. Comic Book Holocaust skewers characters of all types, from newspaper strip icons and alternative favorites to the stars of Manga, sci-fi, kid's, and superhero comics. This hilarious and irreverent sketchbook collection continues the Johnny Ryan brand of gleefully perverse humor. MATURE THEMES SC, 7x9, 128pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 KRAMER'S ERGOT VOLUME 6 HC by Various The groundbreaking, critically acclaimed Kramer's Ergot returns! Celebrated as "the Raw of our times," this anthology mixes heavyweights, progressive artists, and exciting newcomers from around the world. Edited by Sammy Harkham, Kramer's Ergot 6 features art by Elvis Studio, Ron Regé, Ben Jones, Jerry Moriarty, Tom Gauld, John Porcellino, Vanessa Davis, Chris Cilla, Shary Boyle, and many others. This gorgeous full- color volume belongs on the shelves of comics and art lovers everywhere. MATURE THEMES HC, 8x11, 336pgs, FC SRP: $34.95 BURLYMAN ENTERTAINMENT DOC FRANKENSTEIN #5 by Darrow, Skroce, & The Wachowski Brothers Doc, Texas, and Monica storm the Church's stronghold in order to rescue the Faerie Princess. SKROCE CVR A—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.50 SKETCH CVR B—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.50 SHAOLIN COWBOY #6 by Darrow & The Wachowski Brothers Can you spell "Carcharodon Carcharias?" Then imagine having to fight one! Can kung- fu defeat nature's perfect killing machine? Issue #6 addresses that, and many other questions facing today's multi-species anglers! DARROW CVR A—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.50 NOWLAN CVR B—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.50 BUYMETOYS.COM THE OZ/WONDERLAND CHRONICLES #1 by Ben Avery, Casey Heying, Phil Noto, & Joe Jusko Alice and Dorothy must leave their modern Chicago lives to return to their childhood fantasy lands, as a danger from Wonderland threatens to destroy everything. But upon returning to Oz, Dorothy and Alice only find death and destruction compliments of the (new?) Wicked Witch! Come with them as they meet old friends — Scarecrow, Tin Man, Lion, Tik Tok, the Cheshire Cat, Humpty Dumpty, and more. Available in two cover versions by Joe Jusko and Phil Noto! JUSKO CVR A—32pgs, FC (1 of 4) SRP: $3.50 NOTO CVR B—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.50 THE OZ/WONDERLAND CHRONICLES #1 POSTER Available now for the first time! Alice and Dorothy from The Oz/Wonderland Chronicles painted by fan favorite Joe Jusko! 24x36, FC SRP: $7.99 CENTURY COMICS FIRST KINGDOM VOLUME 4 TP by Jack Katz This is it — the final installment of The First Kingdom representing volumes 19-24. This collection wraps up all 768 pages of this epic drama. In this final chapter, Tundran at last meets his destiny. With his love Fara, the ruler of The First Kingdom is transported by the alien Queltar to his galactic explorer. In this final chapter humankind is shown its chance to rise out of barbarism and claim the stars as complete, truly free individuals. MATURE THEMES SC, 7x10, 200pgs, B&W (4 of 4) SRP: $19.95 CHECKER BOOK PUBLISHING GROUP ALEX RAYMOND'S FLASH GORDON VOLUME 2 HC by Alex Raymond The second of Checker's re-issues of the color Flash Gordon strips from the pen and brush of its unsurpassed originator, Alex Raymond. The work of a master at his best, these color strips were originally published in 1935 and 1936. Includes three Flash adventures. (JUL042749) HC, 8x11, FC SRP: $19.95 JUDGMENT DAY TP Alan Moore (Superme: Story of the Year) gives readers more treatment of the awesome universe of characters. Featuring artwork by Rob Liefield and comics legend Gil Kane. (SEP032204) SC, 7x10, FC SRP: $16.95 A BIT OF MADNESS TP by Civiello A gorgeously painted work of high fantasy comics storytelling from the French bandes- dessines master, Civiello. Page after page of beautiful artwork entices the reader into a complex and breathlessly paced tale. (MAR052717) SC, 9x12, 200pgs, FC SRP: $24.95 MILTON CANIFF'S STEVE CANYON 1948 TP by Milton Caniff Picking up where the first collection leaves off, these action-packed strips circa 1948 contain the complete classic Canyon adventures "Medical Sabotage," "The Nine Maid," "Operation Convoy," "Plantation Sabotage," and "Puppy Love." (STAR20171) SC, 7x10, B&W SRP: $18.95 STAR TREK: THE KEY COLLECTION VOLUME 2 TP by Len Wein & Various This volume picks up where the first volume of Checker's reprint series left off, reprinting issues #9-16 (circa 1971-72) of the original Star Trek comics from Gold Key. Features the original Enterprise crew — Kirk, Spock, Sulu, McCoy, and the rest — in unique Trek adventures scripted by famed comics writer Len Wein. (JUL042748) SC, 7x10, FC SRP: $22.95 SUPREME: THE STORY OF THE YEAR TP by Alan Moore & Various The acclaimed Alan Moore run of Supreme collected in trade paperback at last! This is the first of two volumes, and contains Moore's groundbreaking "The Story of the Year" arc in its entirety. Alex Ross provides a stunning cover to create the supreme graphic novel of the season. Reprints Supreme issues #41-51, 52A, and 52B. (STAR17701) SC, 7x10, FC SRP: $26.95 WINSOR MCCAY: THE EARLY WORKS VOLUME 2 TP by Winsor McCay More "Tales of the Rarebit Fiend" and "Little Sammy Sneeze," plus "Centaurs," "Hungry Henrietta," and dozens of McCay's editorial illustrations. Another handsome, compact and affordable collection of the work of Winsor McCay, the cartoon genius behind Little Nemo in Slumberland! (OCT032227) SC, 7x10, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $19.95 THE X-FILES VOLUME 1 TP by Various Picking up where Topps left off, this volume collects issue # 13-19, with the bonus features of the rare issue zero and the pilot episode adaptation. (JAN052570) SC, 7x10, 200pgs, FC SRP: $19.95 CINEBOOK A LUCKY LUKE ADVENTURE: BILLY THE KID TP Lucky Luke is a one-hundred-percent real hero of the Old West. He is squarely on the side of the law and dedicates his life to seeing that justice is done. He travels around delivering it wherever he goes, accompanied by his faithful companion, Jolly Jumper. Arriving at Fort Weakling, he changes into a formidable bandit. Why? Does his meeting with Billy the Kid, a living legend of the Old West, influence him? (C: 0-1-2) SC, 8x11, 48pgs, FC SRP: $9.99 QUEEN MARGOT VOLUME 1: THE AGE OF INNOCENCE HC 11569: Queen Elizabeth I of England and King Philippe II of Spain confront each other by proxy. The war between the Protestants and the Catholics is tearing France apart. Margot’s hand is the object of a negotiation intended to strengthen the throne of her brother Charles IX, King of France. But Margot is 16 years old, and she has lost her heart to the Duke of Guise. Confronted with reasons of State and with every possible ambition, the princess is plunged into an intrigue that is beyond her. (C: 0-1-2) HC, 9x12, 48pgs, FC SRP: $13.95 CITY CYCLOPS OFFERED AGAIN O/A TRUTH SERUM VOLUME 1 TP by Jonathan Adams & Various The critically acclaimed Slave Labor Graphics series along with the unpublished comic from Dark Horse Comics' website, are finally collected in this oversized volume! Complete with brand new stories, there are also contributions from June Brigman (Power Pack), Zach Howard (Batman), Sean Murphy (Batman), and Rob Walton (Ragmop), with a foreword by Diana Schutz. Both humorous and poignant, Truth Serum chronicles the day-to-day malaise that suburban life and myopic choices bring about for Manchester's resident superheroes. It's like your life, only in small boxes. And with jokes. MATURE THEMES SC, 8x11, 120pgs, B&W SRP: $18.00 CLAYPOOL COMICS ELVIRA #159 by Various Pop psychologist Dr. Chill has a way to make Elvira and Spooky Suzie empathize with each other's travails — when he switches their bodies via an enchanted mirror, in "Division of Loveliness!" 32pgs, B&W SRP: $2.50 SOULSEARCHERS #79 by Various Finally Mayor Southland's and Lara Lamar's wedding day arrives, bringing with it many familiar faces, a few old questions, and one shocking surprise that might put the kibosh on the entire affair. Also, the Soulsearchers' quest for a new office takes an unexpected turn in "Jumping the Doomstick!" 32pgs, B&W SRP: $2.50 COMELY COMIX / SEMPLE COMICS CAPTAIN CANUCK: LEGACY #1 by Richard Comely In the near future, the problem of illegal firearms coming into Canada from the U.S. takes a drastic turn for the worse. Darren Oak’s older brother Nathan is behind a plot to destroy peace in the land, and Darren will risk every thing to stop him. Darren dons the Captain Canuck costume and finds a new young ally in the struggle to keep his country together. 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 CAPTAIN CANUCK: LEGACY #1—SPECIAL EDITION This limited print run Special Edition of Captain Canuck: Legacy #1 features the complete story in the pencil art stage with word balloons and captions — before inking and color are added. The original script along with production notes, sketches and character designs are also included. The evolution from script to art to final edit at the lettering stage are all preserved in this edition. Cover art is by Leonard Kirk who also worked on Captain Canuck: Reborn. Each of the 1,000 copies will signed by creator, writer and artist Richard Comely. (C: 0-1-2) 32pgs, B&W SRP: $7.95 COMIC CAVALCADE LADY DEATH/SHI PREVIEW — COMMEMORATIVE COVER by Brian Pulido, Juan Jose Ryp, & Matt Martin Lady Death/Shi is the cross-over fans have been demanding for 10 years. It's finally here as two of comics most infamous warriors meet in an epic clash! The battle will be remembered in Heaven and Hell with Lady Death creator Brian Pulido and Shi creator Billy Tucci at the helm, and featuring the stunning art of Juan Jose Ryp! Pulido tells a hard-hitting tale that will soak the streets of Feudal Japan in blood and this special Preview issue will give you a look at the epic in the making with story pages, sketches, and more! This exclusive cover is limited to just 1,500 copies. 16pgs, B&W SRP: $5.99 LADY DEATH/SHI PREVIEW — GOLD FOIL COVER by Brian Pulido, Juan Jose Ryp, & Billy Tucci This special Gold Foil edition is limited to just 750 copies and ships in a bag with a Certificate of Authenticity. 16pgs, B&W SRP: $5.99 LADY DEATH ANNUAL — GOLD FOIL 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! This special Gold Foil edition is limited to just 500 copies and ships in a bag with a Certificate of Authenticity. 40pgs, FC SRP: $5.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A SHI: PANDORA'S BOX #1/2 — TUCCI COVER Spanish superstar Juan Jose Ryp takes the artistic reigns of Shi in this tale of Tori No Shi in the distant past. Her quest for passage to Europe takes her into dangerous territory as she must unravel the mystery of a monster of legend in order to retrieve a mystic arrow that she can trade for freedom. 16pgs, B&W SRP: $3.95 O/A WOLVERINE/SHI — "BEAUTY & BEAST" COVER cover by Billy Tucci Wolverine vs Shi, with a limited edition cover! Don't miss this exclusive new cover by Billy Tucci for this special edition of just 1,500 copies! FC MSRP: $5.95 CRUSADE ENTERTAINMENT SHI: 10TH ANNIVERSARY MOUSE PAD Measuring 9" x 7.5”, 1/4" thick, this new mouse pad features the striking Shi as on the Way of the Warrior 10th Anniversary Edition Cover. Enjoy beautiful colors, with seductive three-quarter view with tendrils of raven hair framing her face, nestled close to her naginata. Don’t miss this latest addition to the Shi collection! Mouse Pad, 10x7, FC SRP: $9.99 D. E. HIGHLANDER #0 by Brandon Jerwa & Michael Avon Oeming Special Introductory price of .25¢! The tale that leads in to the first classic first movie! After her graduation, Connor's adopted daughter Rachel takes some time to see the world and live an adult life of her own, and Connor is terribly lonely in her absence. Settling into his post-World War II life, Connor is approached by a former Army commander under which he served. The commander has been moved into the spy world, and he reveals that he knows Connor's secret, having seen him survive serious wounds during the war. Promised that his secret will remain safe, Connor is offered a mission: cross the Berlin Wall and investigate reports of a Soviet super-soldier program. When Connor arrives, he finds himself face-to-face with the Kurgan, who is serving as the muscle for this Soviet program! Featuring a painted cover by Gabriel Dell’Otto and a photo cover, both shipped in an equal ratio. The Highlander launch will be supported by house ads, online, and CSN ads. 16pgs, FC SRP: $0.25 BATTLESTAR GALACTICA #1 by Greg Pak & Nigel Raynor The biggest comic book event of 2006 begins here as Dynamite Entertainment launches the all-new, Battlestar Galactica comic book series, based on the all-new “re-imagined” Series airing on SCI-FI! Picking up from the final pages of the best-selling #0 issue, Battlestar Galactica #1 features the ongoing creative team of writer Greg (Planet Hulk) Pak and artist Nigel Raynor! Joining the inside team is an all-star cast of cover artists: Michael Turner and colorist extraordinaire Peter Steigerwald, Billy (Uncanny X-Men) Tan, and Nigel Raynor! And as an extra added bonus for hardcore fans, Dynamite is showcasing a photo cover of the cast & crew of BSG! The storyline is an “untold tale” taking place between seasons of the popular show, and features the return of characters not seen since the smash mini-series that re-launched Galactica to critical acclaim. In addition to the special "Cylon Foil" edition, don’t forget to ask your local retailer about the special incentive covers! Ships with four covers in an equal ratio. Battlestar Galactica will be supported by house ads, online, and CSN ads. REGULAR—32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 FOIL—32pgs, FC PI XENA, WARRIOR PRINCESS #1 by John Layman & Fabiano Neves Xena is back! And Dynamite has her! This month, Dynamite launches a special Xena event, featuring writer John (Red Sonja/Claw) Layman and artist Fabiano Neves! Featuring art covers by some great creators (one by Billy Tan with colorist Peter Steigerwald, one by interior artist Fabiano Neves), plus a photo cover of the stunning Lucy Lawless, Xena and her well-loved cast of friends and villains return, only to find themselves caught in the middle of a feud that reaches to the heavens! The “Contest of Pantheons” features Xena, Gabriele, Joxer, Autolycus and the return of Callisto in all-out action and adventure! As a part of this special launch, Dynamite is ensuring On-Time Delivery, with a special offer that guarantees the first issue to ship on time — or it’s FREE to retailers! Covers shipping in the following ratios: Billy Tan (50%), Neves (25%), and Photo (25%). The Xena launch will be supported by house ads, online, and CSN ads. REGULAR—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.50 PHOTO FOIL—32pgs, FC PI TIMOTHY TRUMAN’S SCOUT VOLUME 1 TP by Timothy Truman Advance-Solicited for August 2006! Originally published in 1987 and created by Timothy Truman, Scout featured the Native American hero, Emanuel Santana, and his one-man war against oppressive governmental forces in a post-apocalyptic United States. Now, this revered and powerful series is re-mastered and presented to a new generation! This volume features the first 7 issues of the series, all featuring the writing and art of Truman, remastered and recolored for this volume! Plus, Truman provides a new original cover! Bonus features include: an introduction by John Ostrander, an afterword — in the form of an interview — with creator Tim Truman, plus an original cover gallery. (C: 0-1-1) SC, 168pgs, FC SRP: $19.99 RED SONJA #13 by Michael Avon Oeming & Mel Rubi After the incredible final page of Red Sonja #12, the She-Devil with a Sword hurtles towards her confrontation with the ultimate evil of the Hyborean Age as our most exciting story arc continues! Writer Michael Avon Oeming and artist Mel Rubi are joined by a special guest artist (supplying a special glimpse into Sonja’s past) and cover artists Frank (Shanna/New Avengers) Cho, Mel Rubi and Billy (Uncanny X-Men) Tab! Covers shipping in the following ratios: Frank Cho (50%), Mel Rubi (25%), and Billy Tan (25%). 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 RED SONJA BY JIM LEE LITHOGRAPH by Jim Lee with Richard Isanove Jim Lee's incredible cover art from Red Sonja #12 is now available as a Dynamite Lithograph! Measuring 18” x 24” and printed on archival paper, this is a limited time offer with a print run set by initial orders! Don’t miss out! This litho is also available signed by Lee and Isanove! (C: 0-1-3) REGULAR—18x24, FC SRP: $19.99 SIGNED—18x24, FC SRP: $89.99 RED SONJA BY GEORGE PÉREZ LITHO by George Pérez with Tom Smith The legendary George Pérez's incredible cover art from Red Sonja #12 — featuring the “reveal” of the surprise villain — is now available as a Dynamite Lithograph! Measuring 18” x 24” and printed on archival paper, this is a limited time offer with a print run set by initial orders! Don’t miss out! This litho is also available signed by Pérez and Smith — with an original head sketch on each lithograph! (C: 0-1-3) REGULAR—18x24, FC SRP: $19.99 SIGNED—18x24, FC SRP: $89.99 ARMY OF DARKNESS #11 by James Kuhoric & Kevin Sharpe Returned from the past, Ash finds that New York City has been turned into a giant nightclub for the walking dead! Traveling through the streets of “New Transylvania,” Ash and Eva must find the fiends responsible for turning NYC into the undead capital of the world and reverse the damage before the curse spreads to the entire world! As the "Chosen One" and Daughter of the Dead face the collected might of the monsters, Dracula initiates his ultimate endgame! Using a mysterious holy artifact, Dracula recites the ritual to become immortal and tries out the extent of his newfound "godhood" on a not-so-immortal Ash Williams! With an unexpected patchwork ally and a mysterious cursed girl (with an infamous bloodline) at his side, Ash must find a way to kill a monster that’s already dead, but can’t be killed. Huh?! Just pass the double-barrel boom stick and chainsaw, baby! We’ll see if Count Suck-ula can still brag about his immortal mojo when he’s been taken down like an all-you-can-eat buffet dinner at a sumo convention! The ultimate horror showdown concludes as Ash faces off with Dracula in the battle to end all battles, leading up to the “death” of Ash and the alternate “Rip Van Winkle” ending! Covers by Nick Bradshaw, Kevin Sharpe, Pablo Marcos, and Matt Smith, shipped in an equal ratio. 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 MONSTER WAR TP by Christopher Golden & Tom Sniegowski, Joyce Chin, & Vitor Ishimura Advance-Solicited for September 2006! The first appearance of the Dynamite Monsters is now available in one trade paperback collection! Debuting in a special crossover with the Top Cow Universe, the Dynamite Monsters have their sights set on Ash in the current AOD storyline, but see where it all began in this new Collection! Reprinting the entire Top Cow/Dynamite Monsters: Monster War mini-series by writers Christopher Golden and Tom Sniegowski, and featuring the art of Joyce Chin and Vitor Ishimura, this volume also includes an all-star cover gallery featuring the artwork of Marc Silvestri, e-Bass, Joyce Chin, and Joseph Michael Linsner! Features two unique covers by Marc Silvestri and Joseph Michael Linsner, shipped in a 50/50 ratio. SC, FC SRP: $14.99 DABEL BROTHERS PRODUCTIONS LLC LAURELL K. HAMILTON'S ANITA BLAKE, VAMPIRE HUNTER #1 by Laurell K. Hamilton & Stacie M. Richie, & Brett Booth In a world where Vampires, Zombies, and Werewolves have been declared legal citizens of the United States, Anita Blake is an “animator” — a profession that involves raising the dead for mourning relatives. But Anita is also known as a fearsome hunter of criminal vampires, and she’s often employed to investigate cases that are far too much for conventional police. But as Anita gains the attention of the vampire masters of her hometown of St. Louis, she also risks revealing an intriguing secret about herself — the source of her unusual strength and power. COVER A—32pgs, FC (1 of 6) SRP: $2.95 COVER B—32pgs, FC SRP: $5.95 COVER C—32pgs, FC SRP: $5.95 MARSHAL #4 by Bill Tortolini & Andrew LoVuolo The first saga of the Marshal arrives at its epic conclusion as surprises surface at every turn. The Marshal has fought long and hard to avenge his father and thwart the evil intentions of the Merkaid Corporation. But will an especially shocking revelation change his perspective forever? 32pgs, FC (4 of 4) SRP: $2.95 MICHAEL LENT'S PREY: ORIGIN OF THE SPECIES #2 by Mike Raicht & Bong Dazo The Prometheus Corporation has unearthed a terrible creature, and it’s on a rampage killing without discrimination. But as a marine biologist works to learn more about the creature — and find a way to stop it — the corporation works to cover its tracks and keep the killings from being linked to its activities. 32pgs, FC (2 of 4) SRP: $2.95 MONTE COOK'S PTOLUS #3 by Monte Cook & Cannan White Sheva Callister continues to make her way through the mysterious city of Ptolus on a quest to find a brooch, but her quest now takes her into a series of tombs and crypts that almost certainly spell death for her and her companions. And even if they can survive the tomb’s traps and skeleton armies, do they have any chance against the powerful Lich king that lies below? 32pgs, FC (3 of 6) SRP: $2.95 ORSON SCOTT CARD'S WYRMS #3 by Orson Scott Card, Jake Black, & Adriano Batista Patience feels the urgency of the Cranning Call, but she is forced to stop when her bodyguard, Angel, is seriously wounded in a bandit attack. Rumor has it that a gebling healer may be able to save Angel’s life, but only if Angel can wait long enough for the healer to return. But what will happen when the geblings realize the true purpose of Patience’s quest? CVR A—32pgs, FC (3 of 6) SRP: $2.95 CVR B—32pgs, FC SRP: $5.95 RAYMOND E. FEIST'S MAGICIAN: APPRENTICE #4 by Feist, Oeming, Glass, & Booth The Riftwar has begun! Pug and Tomas have discovered the wreckage of a strange ship from another world, and a dying captive offers information about the Tsurani, the mysterious invaders who have been secretly scouting the world of Midkemia. The court of Crydee is sobered by this revelation, and prepares for battle immediately. But can they warn the rest of the kingdom before the invasion occurs? CVR A—32pgs, FC (4 of 6) SRP: $2.95 CVR B—32pgs, FC SRP: $5.95 TALES OF ALVIN MAKER: RED PROPHET #5 by Orson Scott Card, Roland Brown, & Renato Arlem Alvin Miller is now 10-years-old, and on his way to begin his apprenticeship in Hatrack as a blacksmith. But as he and his brother Measure travel east, they’re kidnapped by a group of Indians who have anything but good intentions. Alvin isn’t afraid, of course; being a Maker, he’s more than a match for any threat these men might pose. But can Alvin keep his brother safe until some unexpected help arrives? ARLEM CVR A—32pgs, FC (5 of 6) SRP: $2.95 BUXTON CVR B—32pgs, FC SRP: $5.95 DEL REY AIR GEAR VOLUME 1 GN by Oh! Great The beginning of a highly anticipated new Del Rey Manga series about a hot new trend in extreme skating. From the creator of Tenijho Tenge, and the basis for a new Japanese TV anime. MATURE THEMES SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $10.95 GENSHIKEN VOLUME 6 GN by Kio Shimoku More of the humorous exploits and romantic drama surrounding a campus manga/anime fan club abound in the latest installment of this highly successful Del Ray Manga series. MATURE THEMES SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $10.95 GURU GURU PON CHAN VOLUME 5 GN by Satomi Ikezawa The misadventures of a beloved family puppy magically transformed into a teenage girl continue in this delightful entry in Del Rey’s hit manga program. SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $10.95 NODAME CANTIABILE VOLUME 6 GN by Tomoko Ninomiya Book six of the engaging Del Rey Manga series about a pair of young music students. MATURE THEMES SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $10.95 PICHI PICHI PITCH VOLUME 2 GN by Mermaid Melody The further adventures of a mermaid princess who falls in love with the human boy she rescues. A delightful new Del Rey Manga series. SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $10.95 SUGAR SUGAR RUNE VOLUME 3 GN by Moyoco Anno Japan’s answer to Sabrina the teenage witch returns with more spellbinding and amusing magic up her sleeve in this very popular Del Rey Manga series for young readers. SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $10.95 Q-KO-CHAN VOLUME 1: EARTH INVADER GIRL GN by Ueda Hajime The beginning of a two-volume Del-Rey Manga series by the popular author of FLCL. The strange, hilarious story of an alien girl sent to invade planet Earth. SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $10.95 TSUBASA VOLUME 10 GN The latest chapter of the top-selling series — set in an alternate reality of heroic and romantic characters on a magical quest — in Del Rey Manga program. SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W (10 of 10) SRP: $10.95 DENIS KITCHEN PUBLISHING CO. R. CRUMB'S PIONEERS OF COUNTRY MUSIC CARD SET (NEW PRINTING) This is a new and revised printing by Denis Kitchen Publishing, with subtle changes made to differentiate it from the original 1985 Yazoo/Eclipse printings. Card collectors should note that the card backs have been redesigned, and there is a new box bottom and, for the first time, the set contains two brand new bonus promo cards, promoting DKP’s other two musical card set from Crumb: Heroes of the Blues and Early Jazz Greats. (C: 0-1-2) Set (x42) SRP: $10.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A R. CRUMB'S HEROES OF THE BLUES CARD SET (NEW PRINTING) by Robert Crumb w/Stephen Calt Thirty-six legendary blues musicians painted by Robert Crumb with biographies on the reserve side by music historian Stephen Calt. These cards are printed on a heavy stock and come in a nifty box also designed by Crumb. This classic card set is back in print for the first time in seven years! For the first time, the set contains two new bonus promo cards promoting the next two music card sets from Crumb and Denis Kitchen Publishing. (C: 0-1-2) Set (x38) SRP: $10.95 O/A R. CRUMB'S EARLY JAZZ GREATS CARD SET (NEW PRINTING) Thirty-six legendary blues musicians painted by Robert Crumb with biographies on the reverse! Printed on a heavy stock and packaged in a nifty box, also designed by Crumb. Musicians featured such luminaries as "Bix" Beiderbecke, "Jellyroll" Morton, "King" Oliver, Jack "Duke" Ellington, Benny Goodman, and more. This is not old stock! This is a new printing by Denis Kitchen Publishing. Different in several respects from the 1980's Yazoo and later Eclipse editions. Card collectors should also note that the card backs have been re-designed and the information has been updated; along with a a new box bottom and, for the first time ever, the set contains two brand new bonus promo cards! (C: 0-1-2) Set (x38) SRP: $10.95 Devil’s due publishing DRAGONLANCE CHRONICLES VOL 1 DRAGONS OF AUTUMN TWILIGHT HC Adapting the first book in the legendary “Dragonlance Chronicles” trilogy! The world of Krynn is on the precipice of a dark age. As a massive army led by the evil Verminaard prepares its final onslaught, paranoia and fear grips the populace. Only a small band of Companions can save Krynn. But with even former friends ready to betray them, salvation may be impossible. Friendships will be tested. Lovers will be separated. And sacrifices will be demanded… HC, 7x10, 192pgs, FC $34.95 DRAGONLANCE CHRONICLES VOL 2 #1 They won their first real battle in the war for Krynn, but the war has only just begun for the Companions! Friendships born in conflict will be torn apart. Hope will rest on the shoulders of a disgraced Knight and his two inexperienced companions. Worlds long divided by hatred and prejudice will either band together in a last struggle against darkness — or perish for all time. 48pgs, FC $4.95 G.I. JOE: AMERICA’S ELITE #13 A classic G.I. Joe character returns to the title, just in time to face the most audacious threat that the team has faced to date! The entire last year has been building up to this story – a great jumping on point! 32pgs, FC $2.95 G.I. JOE VS TRANSFORMERS VOL. 3 #5 All of your favorite G.I. Joe and Transformers characters converge for the battle to end all battles – all for possession of the all-powerful Autobot Matrix! When the dust settles in this final skirmish of this war, who will be left standing in the rubble of two destroyed worlds? 32pgs, FC (5 of 5) $2.95 G.I. JOE: SCARLETT DECLASSIFIED How did the all-American girl next door become one of the most deadly, proficient special agents in the world? In the tradition of SNAKE-EYES: DECLASSIFIED, this issue will tell the untold origin of Scarlett! 48pgs, FC $4.95 BLACK HARVEST VOL 1 TP Collecting all 6 issues of the critically acclaimed mini-series! When young Zaya Vahn returns to Jericho after missing for nearly 3 years, the small town's deadly secrets come bubbling to the surface. Caught in the middle of the chaos is internet blogger Daniel Webster, who has traveled to do a story on the mysterious lights that appear every year over the hills of Jericho. SC, 7x10, 144pgs, FC $14.95 ELSINORE #8 Lights out as Elsinore falls into darkness, a tortured Murchison finds enlightenment. The mystery of Stihl’s disappearance is solved as the body count rises and the gates of Heaven make a pretty picture amidst a scene of bloody murder. But one must wonder if setting their sights on Heaven is aiming a little low for the inmates of Elsinore. 32pgs, FC (8 of 9) $3.25 NIGHTWOLF: THE PRICE #2 After Nightwolf’s werewolf alter ego accidentally kills a dirty cop, the Mayor of Quad City vows to use werewolf hunters to kill the creature. Meanwhile, Davey’s exploits as both a werewolf and Nightwolf put a strain on his relationship with Shannon as this intense tale about the price of power continues from Visible Light Entertainment. 32pgs, FC (2 of 5) $2.95 HACK/SLASH: HARD SLICE When Cassie and Vlad start hunting the super-sexy Acid Angel, it’s not long before they find themselves as the ones that are actually being stalked! Featuring behind-the-scenes features, and the origin from Hack/Slash vol. 1 as well as a brand new original story, this special serves as the trailer for the SLICE HARD blockbuster story! 16pgs, FC $0.25 G.I. JOE VS TRANSFORMERS VOL 3 ART OF WAR POSTER It’s spectacular Transformers and G.I.Joe greatness, as all five A covers from the recent G.I. JOE vs. TRANSFORMERS vol III limited series are collected in one expansive image! Featuring the art of Joe Ng and UDON, as well as classic characters from both mythologies, this poster is a must-have for every fan of either realm! Poster, 18x58, FC $14.95 KILLER 7 #1 Based on the hit Capcom video game! When a volley of earth-shattering nuclear missiles are set to be launched at Japan, it’s up to a group of assassins known as the "Killer 7" to stop the launch before Japan is reduced to an irradiated smear. The strike is linked to the Yakumo, a worldwide conspiracy responsible for a plague of zombie terrorists known as “Heaven’s Smiles.” The fate of millions of people hangs in the balance. 32pgs, FC $2.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A ELSINORE #4 MONKEY PHARMACY’s vision of madness and the Apocalypse moves to Devil’s Due! DREAMS IN THE MADHOUSE—Dr. Murchison’s nightmare continues, but he now seems to be having other people’s dreams. A visit to a sleep clinic yields some very strange findings. Experiencing the night terrors of both inmates and staff, Murchison begins to question whether he is the only sane person left at Elsinore. 32pgs, FC (4 of 9) $3.25 ************************************************************************ DIGITAL WEBBING COLD SLEEP (YAOI NOVEL) By Narise Konohara Having lost his memory in an accident, Toru Takahisa is taken in by an older man, Fujishima, who claims to be his friend. To Toru's frustration, Fujishima is cold and rarely smiles, refusing to tell him anything about his past. With a growing sense of loneliness, Toru finds that he is slowly becoming attracted to Fujishima as he spends more time with him… A dramatic love story that complicates the intricate relation of past and present SC, 5x7, 250pgs, B&W SRP: $8.95 GORGEOUS CARAT GALAXY (YAOI) By You Higuri Florian, Ray and Lila are back in the Gorgeous Carat Galaxy: Il Sacro Bosco dei Monstri! The trio decides to visit the castle of a distant relative known for its unique garden full of monstrous sculptures. However, the monstrous sculptures are more than mere decorations, and hold secrets that could be deadly. When a mysterious figure starts to attack the houseguests and an unexpected blizzard keeps everyone confined to the grounds, this peaceful trip to the countryside soon becomes something out of a nightmare! Full of mystery, intrigue, and murder, this case is one that will take all of Ray’s stealth and knowledge as the notorious thief Noir to solve. SC, 6x8, 256pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95 IWGP: IKEBUKURO WEST GATE PARK VOLUME 4 By Ira Ishida & Sena Aritou The final volume of the urban street drama based on the hit Japanese TV show! Makoto and Fujio are still hitting a brick wall searching for Princess. After some bizarre text messages come in on his phone, Makoto tracks down Guriko, a girl he went to middle school with. She's highly intelligent but a social hermit, and she just happens to have surveillance tapes of the convenience store where Princess was last seen. Eventually Makoto gets the tape he needs, and he figures out who kidnapped Princess. Fujio takes justice into his own hands. SC, 6x8, 208pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95 PROJECT X “CUP NOODLE” By Tadashi Katoh & Akira Imai In a time when the Japanese food industry was struggling economically, a man named Momofuku Andou sought to turn the tide. Seeking a new type of food for a new era, he ordered the development of a "Cup Noodle" - a revolutionary idea for a convenient instant noodle. Overcoming public skepticism as well as doubts even from those within their own company, Andou and his staff of young developers constantly challenged convention to create this new product. Behind the now proverbial cup o' noodle, which has sold over 8.2 billion worldwide, lies a dramatic story of the struggles of the men behind its success. SC, 6x8, 208pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95 ONLY THE RING FINGER KNOWS NOVEL 2 (YAOI) by Satoru Kannagi & Hotaru Odagiri “Let’s go on vacation together before you get too busy with exams”—Yuichi, who has just been accepted into an extremely prestigious national university, has planned a vacation for his exam-ridden boyfriend, Wataru. Looking to raise money for the trip, Yuichi agrees to a short-term job with his college senior Asaka, whose cool attitude and mature personality makes for an uncanny resemblance to Yuichi himself. Taking a liking to Wataru, Asaka makes no effort to hide his interest and advances. How long will Yuichi be able to contain his frustration and jealousy?! SC, 5x7, 250pgs, B&W SRP: $8.95 TIME LAG (YAOI) by Shinobu Gotoh & Hotaru Odagiri Satoru Tendou has confessed his love Shirou Sawaguchi every spring since entering high school, only to be rejected with a cold stare. As the spring of their third year approaches, Satoru is starting to wonder if he should give up on Shirou or risk being rejected a third time. Will Satoru be able to convince Shirou that his love is genuine? Or will Seiichi Hiro, Satoru’s friend and confidant, steal Satoru away before he and Shirou can reconcile their differences? SC, 6x8, 184pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95 DIGITAL WEBBING DIGITAL WEBBING PRESENTS #30 by Various This is it! The mystery surrounding Fist of Justice is answered as the truth is revealed and our hero squares off against the only man that knows his secret. This changes everything! Also in this issue; S.A. Bennett's Edgar Advance makes his debut! 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 DORK STORM PRESS THE NODWICK CHRONICLES VOLUME V: TOUR OF DOODIE TP by Aaron Williams The fifth Nodwick comic collection is here! Featuring Nodwick issues 25 through 30, and featuring a cover by Frank Cho, this collection is the best ever! It’s got prophecies gone wrong, magic moustaches, sprite comics, pet dragons, and even a clue-by-four! It’s also marks a major milestone in the “War against Baphuma’al” story arc, so you don’t want to miss this one! Order your copy of “Tour of Doodie” today! SC, 7x10, 160pgs, B&W SRP: $15.99 PS238 #17 by Aaron Williams A mystery malevolence is stalking the Excelsior School playground and classrooms. People are vanishing, valuables are being pilfered, and students are finding themselves instantly transported to the oddest places: lockers, closets… the roof? Can the super-kids of ps238 find out what’s going on and how to stop it before the school becomes uninhabitable? And will Guardian Angel recover from her devastating illness? Pick up ps238 #17, because class is in session! 32pgs, B&W SRP: $2.99 PS238 VOLUME 3: NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND! TP by Aaron Williams The third ps238 collection is here! Gathering issues #11 through #15 and including loads of supplemental ps238 comics, this third collection is the best ever! You’ll meet Malphast, the half-demon half-angel, travel through time, see the return of the Rainmaker, go on a rescue with the Revenant and more! Read the critically-acclaimed comic from the creator of Nodwick and co-writer of Image Comics' Truth, Justin, and the American Way, Aaron Williams. SC, 7x10, 160pgs, B&W SRP: $15.99 DR MASTERS PUBLICATIONS INC THE FOUR CONSTABLES VOLUME 5 TP by Rui-An Wen The Killer revealed! And just in time for the earth-shattering conclusion! Master Shuge has deduced the truth, but is it too late? If not, are the Four Constable and their exalted master skilled enough to take down this cunning killer, who lurks in familiar shadows? SC, 128pgs, FC SRP: $13.95 THE FOUR CONSTABLES VOLUMES 1 - 3 SET This a fabulously discounted promo set in honor of the re-launch of everyone’s favorite kung fu detectives, The Four Constables! A series of murders spanning two decades have plagued the Chinese Empire and the four imperial Constables mean to crack the case. This one is elementary my dear, Grasshopper! A must-have! Set (x3), SC, 6x8, 360pgs, FC SRP: $17.95 KING OF FIGHTERS 2003 VOLUME 4 TP by Wing Yan & King Tung SNK's most famous characters come to life in The King Of Fighters 2003 – the comic! Ash Crimson’s true ambition is much darker than anyone had imagined. Can the stylish and metrosexual Ash be defeated? SC, 128pgs, FC SRP: $13.95 ONEGAI TWINS GN by Akikan Maiku Kamishiro has a problem. He has two young girls boarding at his house, both of them claiming that they are his twin sister. But that’s not the only problem. They are both attracted to him! Toss in the cast from Onegai Teacher (Please! Teacher) and watch the madness pour forth. MATURE THEMES SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 STAR OF THE MONTH ONEGAI TEACHER VOLUME 1 GN by Yosuke Kuroda & Shizuru Hayashiya Kei Kusanagi was your typical ordinary senior in High School, until the day his class got a new teacher. She seemed normal until Kusanagi saw her floating unaided. To his surprise she winds up being his new teacher and next door neighbor. Now can Kei balance the craziness of school life, his new neighbor, and her "alien" hi-jinks? (FEB058115) NOTE: Available only in the United States and Canada. SC, 5x7, B&W SRP: $9.95 ********************************************************************** REAL FAKE PRINCESS VOLUME 2 TP by I-Huan A decade passes and the Tang have returned to power. Emperor Gao Zon of Tang has decided he wants to find all of his long-lost relatives and has appointed Zhong Lu to the task. Zhong Lu is a fierce warrior who views the job as beneath him, and longs for the days of war. SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 DRAWN & QUARTERLY DRAWN & QUARTERLY SHOWCASE VOLUME 4 TP Drawn & Quarterly Showcase is the first anthology dedicated to publishing new major talent, and it has one of the best track records to date, with past contributors including Kevin Huizenga, Jeffrey Brown, Sammy Harkham, Matt Broesma, and Genevieve Elverum. This new volume is no exception: featuring three North American cartoonists, Dan Zettwoch (The Ghost of Dragon Canoe) of St. Louis, Gabrielle Bell (When I'm Old) of Brooklyn, and Martin Cendreda (Giant Robot, Dang!) of Los Angeles. Zettwoch and Bell have both contributed to the award-winning anthology Kramer's Ergot. MATURE THEMES SC, 7x10, 104pgs, FC SRP: $14.95 LOUIS RIEL: A COMIC STRIP BIOGRAPHY TP Available for the first time in paperback. Chester Brown reinvents the comic book medium to create the critically acclaimed, best-selling historical biography Louis Riel, winning the Harvey Awards for best writing and best graphic novel for his compelling, meticulous, and dispassionate retelling of the charismatic, and perhaps insane, nineteenth- century Métis leader. Brown cooly documents with dramatic subtlety the violent rebellion on the Canadian prairie led by Riel, who some regard a martyr who died in the name freedom, while others consider him a treacherous murderer. SC, 6x9, 280pgs, B&W SRP: $17.95 STAR OF THE MONTH DRAWN & QUARTERLY SHOWCASE VOLUME 2 TP The second installment of D+Q's new talent series features stories by Jeffrey Brown (USA), Pentti Otsamo (Finland) and Erik De Graaf (Belgium). An excellent companion to the new Drawn & Quarterly Showcase #4! (APR042582) (C: 0-1-2) MATURE THEMES SC, 7x10, PC SRP: $14.95 ********************************************************************** ED, THE HAPPY CLOWN #8 by Chester Brown The penultimate chapter of this 1980s classic begins as Josie, in the form of a vampire, avenges her death by killing Chet. Pygmies still roam the streets, and one devours the remains of Chet's body. All of this, plus previously unpublished art, new covers, and extensive commentary by Chester Brown. MATURE THEMES 24pgs, B&W (8 of 9) SRP: $2.95 LITTLE MAN TP (NEW PRINTING) The Little Man is Chester Brown's classic collection of short stories that has been out of print for three years. It returns in this new edition, complete with all-new covers and revised notes by Brown. The Little Man is perhaps the best example of Brown¹s superior range of storytelling ability, covering everything from his early experimental comedic surrealism to his later autobiographical and essay strips, including the much-discussed strip "My Mom was a Schizophrenic." SC, 6x9, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95 DYNAMIC FORCES NOTE: All Dynamic Forces signed books ship bagged and banded with a certificate of authenticity. SIN CITY: "MARV" LEGENDS BUST The first in a line of Sin City busts from Dynamic Forces, all overseen and approved by creator Frank Miller and sculpted and painted by William Paquet! With the Marv Bust, Paquet has crafted a bust in the popular style that most comic busts currently come in — the "legends" style — featuring legendary comic characters with sculptors destined to become legends — with each subsequent release featured remaining in scale as the cast continues to grow. Strictly limited to just 1993 (the year Marv first burst onto the comic book scene), so reserve yours today! (C: 0-1-4) NOTE: This is the first in the Dynamic Forces line of “Legends” busts. Bust SRP: $50.00 ABSOLUTE DARK KNIGHT HARDCOVER—SIGNED Signed by Frank Miller! Frank Miller’s The Dark Knight Returns — and its equally provocative sequel The Dark Knight Strikes Again — gets the oversized Absolute treatment in this giant, single-volume slipcased edition! This Absolute edition contains a wealth of behind-the-scenes materials and art, and features a new introduction, cover, and slipcase art from Frank Miller! Advance-solicited—signed edition available in September! (C: 0-1-3) HC, FC SRP: $499.99 BATTLESTAR GALACTICA #1—SIGNED Signed by Greg Pak! The biggest comic book event of 2006 begins here with the launch of the all-new, Battlestar Galactica comic book series, based on hit SCI-FI series! Picking up from the final pages of the #0 issue, Battlestar Galactica #1 features the ongoing creative team of writer Greg (Planet Hulk) Pak and artist Nigel Raynor! (C: 0-1- 1) 32pgs, FC SRP: $19.99 SUPERMAN #654—SIGNED Signed by Kurt Busiek! A new era of Superman begins as the superstar art team of Carlos Pacheco and Jesus Merino (Superman/ Batman, Green Lantern) join writer Kurt Busiek! As Superman battles to rout the Intergang out of Metropolis, he also faces trouble with Lois, looming problems involving Lana Lang, and a dangerous new discovery in Kazakhstan! (C: 0-1-1) 32pgs, FC SRP: $19.99 JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #0—SIGNED Signed by Michael Turner! The JLA returns in a special Zero issue written by Brad (Identity Crisis ) Meltzer and featuring the art of Ed Benes, George Pérez, Jim Lee, Adam & Andy Kubert, J.H. Williams, Gene Ha, Dick Giordano, Eric Wright, Tony Harris, Kevin Maguire, Dan Jurgens, Howard Porter, Luke McDonnell, Rags Morales, Ethan Van Sciver, Phil Jimenez, and Michael Turner — who signs this landmark issue for the World's Greatest Heroes! (C: 0-1-1) 32pgs, FC SRP: $29.99 SUPERMAN/ BATMAN #28—SIGNED Signed by Ethan Van Sciver! The Martian Manhunter attacks Batman! Parasite and Titano return! And Superman's allegiance will be tested as writer Mark Veiheiden (Superman) and Ethan Van Sciver (Green Lantern: Rebirth) begin an epic 5-part arc involving many of the DCU's alien heroes, including members of the Green Lantern Corps! (C: 0-1-1) 32pgs, FC SRP: $19.99 BLACK PANTHER #18—SIGNED Signed by Frank Cho! Special Double-Sized Issue! It’s the Wedding of the Century as T’Challa and Storm finally make it to the altar. Can this gathering offer much-needed respite from the Civil War that’s erupted in the U.S., or will it be too engulfed by the insanity that’s currently rocking the Marvel Universe? Wraparound cover by Frank Cho! (C: 0-1-1) 32pgs, FC SRP: $29.99 GHOST RIDER #1—SIGNED Signed by Mark Texeira! Once upon a time, Johnny Blaze made a deal with the Devil… Now trapped in hell, with the Spirit of Vengeance bonded to his immortal soul and weighing him down, Johnny may have finally found a way out. But at what cost? The demonic team of Daniel Way, Mark Texeira and Javier Saltares reunite to put ol’ Flamehead back in the saddle where he belongs. (C: 0-1-1) SIGNED—32pgs, FC SRP: $19.99 CGC ED—32pgs, FC PI UNCLE SAM AND THE FREEDOM FIGHTERS #1—SIGNED Signed by Jimmy Palmiotti! This ain't your father's Freedom Fighters! Meet the all-new Phantom Lady, Doll Man, Human Bomb and the Ray — members of the government task force known as S.H.A.D.E. — in a new 8-issue miniseries based on concepts by Grant Morrison, written by the acclaimed team of Jimmy Palmiotti & Justin Gray, and featuring the art Daniel Acuña! (C: 0-1-3) 32pgs, FC SRP: $19.99 UNCANNY X-MEN #475—SIGNED Signed by Billy Tan! A brand new era for the Uncanny X-Men begins here! Fresh off X- Men: Deadly Genesis, Ed Brubaker takes the helm of Marvel’s mighty mutants, with Billy Tan on art chores! Vulcan is out for revenge, and has his sites set on the Shi’Ar Empire! Get ready for the ride of your life — and the perfect starting point for any new reader! (C: 0-1-1) 32pgs, FC SRP: $19.99 X-MEN #188—SIGNED Signed by Chris Bachalo! Mike Carey (Ultimate Fantastic Four) and Chris Bachalo (Uncanny X-Men) take over the X-Men... or at least what’s left of them! As old threats are still having their effects, new, deadlier threats emerge from the unlikeliest of places. (C: 0-1-1) 32pgs, FC SRP: $19.99 EDICIONES LA CUPULA S A FRENCH KISS #17 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, and Indonesia. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 100pgs, PC SRP: $11.95 FANFARE / PONENT MON THE BUILDING OPPOSITE GN by Vanyda A delightful 'slice of life' view of the occupants of a regular 3-story apartment block and their interactions in daily life. Meet Claire and Louis, Fabienne and Jacky with Gypsy, and single pregnant mother Beatrice. Vanyda brilliantly adopts many design and story codes from manga and cooks them up in a French sauce to create her own piece of "Nouvelle Manga." RES. from Previews Vol. XV #7 (JUL052841) Due to rescheduling. SC, 7x10, 168pgs, B&W SRP: $21.99 FANTAGRAPHICS BOOKS THE ALPHABETICAL BALLAD OF CARNALITY- A BLAB! STORYBOOK HC by David Sandlin This ABC for sinners spotlights creator David Sandlin's alter ego, recounting his lurid life in rhyming couplets: a "sintamental education" in 26 easy steps, from Adultery to Zealotry. This is the fifth BLAB! storybook, a series showcasing sequential artists from Monte Beauchamp's annual BLAB! anthology. Sandlin’s storybook can best be described as narrative painting, taking advantage of the way in which art allows the artist to bring together the conscious and the subconscious, the rational and the irrational, and the realistic and the dreamlike. MATURE THEMES HC, 10x10, 32pgs, FC SRP: $14.95 Ignatz Series BAOBAB #2 by Igort Close to a century ago, two aspiring cartoonists — Celestine and Pilade — vowed to use this new medium to create amazing works of fantasy and magic, and talk a retired local newspaper publisher into reviving his paper just for them. But just as he sees his big break and gets ready to launch what will eventually become his signature chaacter, “Morvo", Celestine falls terribly ill, and even his doting sister’s help can’t get him back on track. Igort’s ambitious series traces an alternate history of the very beginnings of the comic strip artform, with subtle nods toward such masters as Winsor McCay and George Herriman. SC, 8x11, 32pgs, PC SRP: $7.95 CHEWING GUM IN CHURCH- A YIKES! COLLECTION SC by Steven Weissman Chewing Gum in Church is the new “Yikes” book by Steven Weissman, starring “Sweet” Chubby Cheeks, Kid Medusa, the Pullapart Boy, Elzie Crisler, Dead Boy, X-Ray Spence and Li’l Bloody. In a series of one page strips, this cast, having survived enough adventures to fill three mass-market paperbacks, now “settles” into a daily routine of cruelty, failure, jealousy, bitterness, gluttony, sloth, violence, arrogance, and stupidity. MATURE THEMES SC, 7x7, 104pgs, FC SRP: $14.95 CASTLE WAITING VOLUME II #1 by Linda Medley The award-winning series returns! The first issue of volume II is a giant oversized issue that includes the last two, long out-of-print self-published issues of Castle Waiting (#15 and 16), which began a new storyline. Before deciding on her living quarters in the tower of Castle Waiting, Lady Jain receives a tour from “the Beakster” of every sprite-filled corner. In the counting room, she is transported, through a series of flashbacks, to her childhood. Sister Peace looks for a housewarming gift while Chess gets a shoe repaired. 64pgs, B&W SRP: $5.95 COMICS JOURNAL #277 by Various 30th Anniversary Issue! "Where we came from, where we're going": The Comics Journal celebrates its 30th year as the nation's premier trade journal and comic-arts review by examining the last three decades of comics arts and industry history. It offers a look at where the medium may be headed in the next decade, in an oversized special issue guaranteed to give you a new perspective from which to view the artform. News Editor Michael Dean and Managing Editor Dirk Deppey offer a concise history of the comic- book marketplace, from the early days of the Direct Market to the turbulent 1990s and their consequences for today. Executive Editor Gary Groth talks about the aesthetics of the medium with renowned cultural critic Donald Phelps. French cartoonist and controversial L'Association co-founder Jean-Christophe Menu offers a European perspective, and a host of cartoonists (including veteran comic-book creator Kyle Baker, breakout web-cartoonist Chris Onstad, and others) and publishers discuss the future of the medium as seen from their vantage points. Plus: Donald Phelps offers an extended look at revered classic comic strip "Barney Google," complete with an extensive collection of daily strips from the series! Magazine, 8x11, 250pgs, PC SRP: $12.95 FUZZ & PLUCK IN SPLITSVILLE #4 by Ted Stern In this penultimate issue, Fuzz comes up with a way to defeat ferryman Victor's nemesis once and for all - with disastrous consequences. In the machiavellian world of the gladiator games, Pluck is king -until he finally meets his match. Part four of a five part series. Though beloved by artists like Chris Ware and David Mazzucchelli, this might be our most underrated series. Funny, surreal, moving and engrossing. MATURE THEMES RES. from Previews Vol. XV #7 (JUL052851) 48pgs, B&W (4 of 5) SRP: $4.95 I LOVE LED ZEPPLIN SC by Ellen Forney I Love Led Zeppelin is a long-awaited collection of strips created for several alternative newsweeklies and magazines over the last several years by the Harvey and Eisner Award- nominated cartoonist Ellen Forney. Her strips are characterized by bold, sensual brushstrokes and striking images of powerful, butt-kicking women. While most of the stories sprang from Forney’s own inspiration, some are collaborations with such luminaries as comedian Margaret Cho, novelist Kristin Gore, writer and editor Dan Savage, and Camille Paglia. SC, 9x12, 112pgs, PC SRP: $18.95 THE LAST LONELY SATURDAY HC by Jordan Crane Long out-of-print, Jordan Crane’s first self-published graphic novel is now available in a new edition from Fantagraphics! Largely wordless and cunningly rendered, this little book is sure to touch most folks. In The Last Lonely Saturday, an older man sits at his kitchen table, filled with melancholy. Dishes are piled up in the sink, a full pot of coffee burns on the counter; it’s a quiet scene of existential despair. It quickly becomes clear that the man is a widower, and today is the day to visit his departed wife’s gravesite. Little does he know that what the day holds for him will result in this being his last lonely Saturday. Both sweet and bitter, realistic and fantastic, The Last Lonely Saturday is an evocative, romantic novella told in a beautiful two-color, red and yellow palette. His economical images waste not a line, and his narrative flows effortlessly from panel to panel in this heartwarming story of love and love lost. HC, 4x6, 80pgs, PC SRP: $8.00 NIGER #1 by Leila Marzocchi A fascinating ecological fable done in woodcuts, Niger follows the life of a strange new being named “Pupa” born in the depth of a lake. Wandering about the surface among other creatures, she takes refuge in a glass and falls asleep. Some birds, curious for the event, organize themselves to protect this small, weak, creature to allow her to grow up. They call the “Fatmah hand” to ask her to pronounce a Fatwa, intended to discourage the other animals in the wood from threatening the small creature. A superb and thoughtful addition to the Ignatz series. SC, 8x11, 32pgs, B&W SRP: $7.95 THE LEFT BANK GANG GN by Jason F. Scott Fitzgerald, Ernest Hemingway, Ezra Pound, and James Joyce walk into a Parisian bar. No, it’s not the beginning of a joke, but the premise of Jason’s unique new graphic novel. Set in 1920s Paris, The Left Bank Gang is a deliciously inventive re-imagining of these four literary figures as not only typical Jason anthropomorphics, but graphic novelists! Yes, in Jason’s warped world, cartooning is the dominant form of fiction, and not only do these four literary giants work in the comics medium, but they get together to discuss pen vs. brush, chat about the latest graphic novels from Dostoevsky (“I can’t tell any of his characters apart!”) to Faulkner (“Hasn’t he heard of white space? His panels are too crowded!”), and bemoan their erratic careers. With guest appearances by Zelda Fitzgerald and Jean-Paul Sartre, you’ve got one of the funniest and most playful graphic novels of the year. MATURE THEMES SC, 7x10, 48pgs, FC SRP: $12.95 REFLECTIONS #1 by Marco Corona “Chapter One: The Boxing Kangaroo.” In the first new Ignatz comic of 2006, acclaimed rising talent Marco Corona transports us into the life of a woman called Miranda. Flashing back to her days as a child, she visits her sickly twin brother Riccardo at the seaside hospital with her wise and knowing Gramma, reflecting on and dreaming about her relationship with her loopy mother. As Miranda pads around her house, feeding her cats, Corona’s rich, elegantly stylized art seamlessly moves between past, present, dream and (in Riccardo’s case) hallucination, to weave the portrait of a unique woman living a unique story. SC, 8x11, 32pgs, B&W SRP: $7.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A BAOBAB #1 by Igort Manga fans will relish Baobab, a series set, at least initially, in Japan at the turn of the last century (during the Meji era), when a small, sickly, orphaned boy on the outskirts of Tokyo grows up hearing the stories his grandmother tells of her youth as the daughter of a Navy officer. This ambitious project, which will expand to cover 40 years and three continents (including South America, where the first creole cartoonist dreams of meeting Winsor McCay), is elegantly told and drawn by Igort, who rose to prominence with Drawn and Quarterly's 5 Is the Perfect Number, as well as appearing in the last Comics Journal Special. 8x11, 32pgs, PC SRP: $7.95 O/A CHIMERA #1 by Lorenzo Mattotti Long a superstar in his native Italy, Lorenzo Mattotti has made sporadic incursions into the U.S. via appearances in RAW magazine, the classic Fires graphic novel, and the more recent, 2003 Eisner-winning Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde adaptation from NBM. (Not to mention regular gigs in The New Yorker.) All of these previous works have showcased his full-color painter style, but Chimera, with its intricate, hyperexpressive swirls of crisp line work, shows that Mattotti’s genius is bound by no single technique. A wordless fantasia of birth, death, gods, monsters, and humans, Chimera is the most astonishing visual narrative you’ll see all year. SC, 8x11, 32pgs, PC SRP: $7.95 O/A GANGES #1 by Kevin Huizenga Kevin Huizenga introduces his everyman Glenn Ganges (previously seen in the acclaimed Drawn & Quarterly Showcase and Or Else) to the “Ignatz” family with this suite of all- new stories. Ganges tries to decide what to do when confronted with “The Litterer”; gets into an argument with his wife Wendy about The Beatles’ “She’s Leaving Home”; indulges in some whimsical “Time Travelling” while on a walk around his neighborhood; and more! Huizenga’s elegant neo-clear-line style brings a crispness and humor to these low-key slice-of-life stories, and the gray-blue duotone he has picked gives the art a new depth and complexity. SC, 8x11, 32pgs, PC SRP: $7.95 O/A INTERIORAE #1 by Gabriella Giandelli A high-rise apartment building in an unnamed European city. Its inhabitants come and go, meet each other, talk, dream, regret, hope and, in short, live. A ghostly, shape-shifting anthropomorphic white rabbit roams from apartment to apartment, surveying and keeping track of all this humanity, and at the end of every night, he floats down to the basement where he delivers his report to the “great dark one.” Lushly delineated in pencilled sepia halftones, this debut “Ignatz”, by Gabriella Giandelli, offers a hauntingly unique vision and a tantalizingly open-ended beginning to an ongoing series. SC, 8x11, 32pgs, PC SRP: $7.95 Eros Comix HEAD #15 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 HOUSEWIVES AT PLAY #16 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL 24pgs, FC SRP: $4.95 STAR OF THE MONTH HOUSEWIVES AT PLAY VOLUME 1 TP SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (STAR15841) (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 64pgs SRP: $9.95 ********************************************************************** OFFERED AGAIN O/A HOUSEWIVES STILL AT PLAY SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 48pgs SRP: $9.95 O/A MORE HOUSEWIVES AT PLAY (CURRENT PRINTING) SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 64pgs SRP: $9.95 FENICKX PRODUCTIONS LLC ARCHAIC #4 by James S. Abrams & Brett C. Marting “The Hunted” — Winter has fallen over the world, gripping all in its icy embrace. In the farthest, most desolate wilderness a young man travels with his aged guardian. Unbeknownst to them, two dangerous forces are drawing near, bringing a decade long hunt to its conclusion. 24pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 FLESK PUBLICATIONS MARK SCHULTZ: VARIOUS DRAWINGS VOLUME 2 SC In this second volume of the ongoing Various Drawing series, Mark Schultz gives us a dynamic new collection of illustrations. Examples feature Schultz’s work for illustration, comics, private commissions, and stunning new works created especially for this book. Schultz takes you through the stages of the drawing process, from concept to finish. Pencil, brush and ink, and Wolff pencil are employed to delineate his subjects. Showcased with over 50 drawings, the majority of the book features his most recent works. Schultz’s world of Xenozoic Tales is represented with specialty drawings. New concepts for future Xenozoic Tales covers and stories are included as well. A gatefold features an incredible private commission of a thirties-style Sunday newspaper strip. Each piece of artwork has been selected by Schultz for inclusion in this book. In addition, all stages of production have been overseen and approved by Schultz. The hardbound edition is limited to 1,000 copies. Exclusive to this edition is a bound-in plate reproducing an unpublished piece done in Wolff pencil. Each copy is numbered and signed. Introduction by Gary Gianni. (C: 0-1-2) SOFTCOVER—SC, 8x11, 48pgs, B&W SRP: $19.95 LIMITED SIGNED & NUMBERED HARDCOVER—HC, 8x11, 48pgs, B&W SRP: $29.95 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 RES. from Previews Vol. XVI #4 (APR063166) 28pgs, FC (1 of 3) SRP: $3.95 FULL CIRKLE CLASSIC #1-3—SILVER FOIL EDITIONS by Simon Reed & Simon Bisley Simon Bisley fans asked us if they could see the original pencil/ink art before it is colored for each issue, so by popular request we have released these very limited black-and-white editions of Full Cirkle #1-3. These pages are taken from the original pencil/ink art before coloring began. For the first time you will see Simon Bisley's detailed pencil lines and inking, along with a new exclusive cover for each issue and a Silver Foil logo. Limited to 1,000 copies. (C: 0-1-2) MATURE THEMES SILVER FOIL #1—24pgs, B&W SRP: $7.95 SILVER FOIL #2—24pgs, B&W SRP: $7.95 SILVER FOIL #3—28pgs, B&W SRP: $7.95 GEMSTONE PUBLISHING CARL BARKS' GREATEST DUCKTALES STORIES VOLUME 2 TP by Carl Banks & Andrew Pepoy Accompanying the release of Disney's DuckTales TV series on DVD, Gemstone collects the vintage Carl Barks Scrooge adventures that DuckTales adapted to animation! This second volume wraps "The Giant Robot Robbers," "The Golden Fleecing," "The Unsafe Safe" and more with a previously unpublished Barks cover design, inked by Andrew Pepoy. Scholarly texts by Chris Barat and Joe Torcivia ground the stories and TV show in Disney history. SC, 7x10, 144pgs, FC SRP: $10.95 DONALD DUCK AND FRIENDS #342 by Carl Banks & Various When Donald’s nephews become “High Wire Daredevils,” Donald tries to upstage them with a tightrope walk over Niagara Falls. It’s a classic 1944 adventure by Carl Barks, who also supplies a cover illustrating our pulse-pounding backup tale, “Og’s Iron Bed” by Vic Lockman and Tony Strobl. When Scrooge sends Donald back in time to verify the authenticity of an antique, Don lands smack in the middle of a long-ago war! 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.95 DONALD DUCK ADVENTURES VOL 19 TP by Various "Where's the Bin Been?" In medieval times, it appears! Donald must save Uncle Scrooge's fortune from Vikings in an epic by fan favorites Pat and Carol McGreal and Flemming Andersen. Then Mark and Laura Shaw tell of how Donald swallows Scrooge's Number One Dime, forcing Scrooge to journey "Inside Donald Duck!" Short Mickey Mouse and Beagle Boys adventures round out the issue. SC, 128pgs, FC SRP: $7.95 MICKEY MOUSE AND FRIENDS #291 When crooked lawyer Sylvester steals a diamond mirror worth millions, only Mickey can stop him. Alas, Mickey's mind has been scrambled by a hypnotic staff which is also in Sylvester’s possession! It’s “Flip Mickey,” a feature-length adventure by Stefan Petrucha (The X-Files) and fan favorite Noel Van Horn. Then, in Pat and Carol McGreal’s “The Old Switcheroo,” Mickey trades brains with the Phantom Blot! 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.95 UNCLE SCROOGE #356 by Various Scrooge and Donald pursue the McDuck millions underwater in Carl Barks’ epic “Hall of the Mermaid Queen.” In Terry (Edge City) LaBan’s “It Must Be Magic,” the Beagle Boys battle a rich prestidigitator. Gyro Gearloose launches his “Space Food Folly” in a rare Tony Strobl tale making its American debut. Finally, “Everything’s Coming Up Rubies” in a Flintheart Glomgold adventure by English duck man Paul Halas. SC, 64pgs, FC SRP: $6.95 WALT DISNEY’S COMICS #671 by Various Fan favorite writer/artist William Van Horn teams Donald with three of his self-created characters — Uncle Rumpus, Woimly Filcher, and Baron Itzy Bitzy — for a mountain- climbing adventure called “Zenith.” Mickey’s “Love Trouble” continues in Floyd Gottfredson’s 1941 classic; then Donald’s and Scrooge’s Formula One exploits conclude in Hedman and Andersen’s “Final Refuel.” Vintage Bucky Bug and new Li’l Wolf and April, May, and June stories round out the book. SC, 64pgs, FC SRP: $6.95 STARS OF THE MONTH DONALD DUCK AND UNCLE SCROOGE VOLUME 1: SOMEWHERE IN NOWHERE TP by Carl Banks, 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 TREASURES VOLUME 1: 75 YEARS OF DISNEY COMICS TP by Various It's a chronological celebration of Disney comics' 75th anniversary! Enjoy never-before- reprinted Mickey tales by Floyd Gottfredson ("Mickey Mouse Music") and Romano Scarpa ("a.k.a. Cormorant Number Twelve"), then Donald sagas by Carl Barks ("Race to the South Seas"), Don Rosa ("Fortune on the Rocks"), and Al Taliaferro (the seminal "Donald's Nephews," complete in English for the first time!). We've got ducks by Daan Jippes, Dick Kinney, William Van Horn, and Daniel Branca; mice by Byron Erickson, César Ferioli and Paul Murry; even Gil Turner's Big Bad Wolf and Renato Canini's José Carioca. All this and much, much more! SC, 7x10, 160pgs, FC SRP: $12.99 MICKEY AND THE GANG: CLASSIC STORIES IN VERSE SC 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! (SEP052951) SC, 11x13, 360pgs, FC SRP: $29.99 WALT DISNEY'S WORLD OF THE DRAGONLORDS GN 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 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 (DEC053021)—HC, PC SRP: $32.00 THOR SC (DEC053022)—SC, PC SRP: $25.00 WONDER WOMAN HC (DEC053023)—HC, PC SRP: $32.00 WONDER WOMAN SC (DEC053024)—SC, PC SRP: $25.00 ********************************************************************** THE BIG, BIG LITTLE BOOK BOOK This exhaustive, full-color pictorial guide features those miniature treasures that now command thousands of dollars in the collectibles market. Many of these books are presented for the first time in a unique three-angle view. This volume includes historical overviews of the Big Little Books and their many publishers, a guide to grading Big Little Books with notes on storage and preservation, a wealth of trivia tidbits, and a Big Little Book market report for 2004. (OCT042747) SC, 9x12, 360pgs, PC SRP: $19.95 GO! MEDIA ENTERTAINMENT LLC CANTARELLA VOLUME 4 GN by You Higuri From birth, Cesare Borgia is surrounded by hellish shadows that threaten to consume him. Damned by his own father, hated by his closest brother, separated from the sister who loves him, and driven by the demons of Hell itself, he sets out on a quest for power that threatens to set the world of Renaissance Italy ablaze. Will he find salvation in Michelotto, a mysterious assassin bent on saving Cesare's soul, even if it means slaying his demon-possessed body? Or will all Italy be seduced by the tragic eyes of the infamous murderer known as Cesare Borgia? MATURE THEMES SC, 5x7, B&W SRP: $10.99 CROSSROAD VOLUME 4 GN by Sjioko Mizuki Kajitsu, Taro, Natsu and Satsuki have nothing in common except each other. Abandoned by their parents, these foster-siblings have forged a family of their own. But life in a house without grown-ups isn’t as ideal as it sounds. As kids, Kajitsu and Natsu were once the best of friend, but a tragic misunderstanding tore them apart. Now, they’ve rebuilt that friendship as teenagers, but will romantic complications with others at school lead to jealousy and contempt, or will it push them into each others' arms? In a house without parents, anything can happen! MATURE THEMES SC, 5x7, B&W SRP: $10.99 HER MAJESTY’S DOG VOL 2 Hyoue Inugami might seem like your typical teenage hunk, but he's a lot older than he looks - 500 years older, to be exact. Long before he became Amane's loyal guardian, this demon dog served another master. He wasn't alone in his duties, however. The sorcerer Kaiso kept two guardians - Hyoue and Zakuro. Now, after centuries of separation, Zakuro is back. The sprightly demon child says he'd like nothing more to serve Amane alongside his old friend. But demons, like dogs, can be quite jealous when it comes to affection. When these two beasts start scrapping, who will emerge as leader of the pack? MATURE THEMES SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $10.99 TENSHI JA NAI (YOU’RE NO ANGEL) VOL 4 In the play of life, all Hikaru Takabayashi wanted was to be part of the scenery. But ever since she transferred to the prestigious all-girls Seika Academy, Hikaru has been living life in the spotlight with scandal on every side! Ever since her teacher and crush Ayase- sensei confessed that he cares for her as well, Hikaru’s been living in bliss. Poor Izumi, her best friend and roommate, has feelings of his own and now it looks like Hikaru will never return them. Is this the end of Hikaru and Izumi’s friendship? (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available only in the United States and Canada. MATURE THEMES SC, 208pgs, B&W SRP: $10.99 GRAHAM CRACKERS COMICS OFFERED AGAIN O/A JAMES O' BARR'S THE CROW 12-INCH FULL-SIZE STATUE Graham Crackers has made a warehouse purchase of all the remaining Crow 12" full-size statues from Dragonfly Productions and is to offering them at a super steal of a price! The original MSRP was $170, and they are blowing that price out of the water! Statue SRP: $29.95 O/A INCREDIBLE HULK #1—GCC RARE VARIANT COVER Marvel variants are hot, and this variant cover of Incredible Hulk #1 is on fire! This ultra limited cover by Brian Stelfreeze this has never been offered before; this is one that will sell-out fast! Quantities are limited on this one! 32pgs, FC SRP: $24.99 O/A MICHAEL TURNER G.I. JOE DOUBLE-DUO SET Not one, but two Michael Turner limited edition covers on the hot G.I. Joe Series. This set of G.I. Joe #21 Variant and #22 Sketch Variant features some ultra cool Turner work and is being offered at an unbelievably low price! Set (x2), FC SRP: $9.99 ************************************************************************ SOULFIRE EXCLUSIVE MICHAEL TURNER COVER SET Graham Crackers Comics has teamed up with Jay Company to offer you this unreal deal! You get Soulfire #1 Jay Company Exclusive variant, and Soulfire: Dying of the Light #1 Graham Crackers Variant for one low price! Set (x2), FC SRP: $9.99 GRIOT ENTERPRISES HORSEMEN: DIVINE INTERVENTION—DIRT MUG COLLECTION VOLUME 1 TP by Jiba Molei Anderson & Patrick Brower The Horsemen are back! The entire mini-series is collected in one volume for the first time, along with a cornucopia of extras, including the very first Horsemen story from the long out-of-print 1999 Griot Preview Book! This is Black Sci-Fi at its finest! MATURE THEMES SC, 144pgs, B&W SRP: $21.95 MANIFESTO: THE TAO OF JIBAI MOLEI ANDERSON VOLUME 1 TP by Jiba Molei Anderson The creator of The Horsemen reveals the process and philosophy of being creative. Drawing from his over ten years in the business and filled with illustrations, writings, and graphic design, this book will make a fine addition to the libraries of artists and fans alike! MATURE THEMES SC, 90pgs, B&W SRP: $19.99 HEAD PRESS EYE WITNESS: ACTS OF THE SPIRIT POSTER by Jay Peteranetz & Robert James Luedke A beautiful montage of action scenes taken from the graphic novel, Eye Witness: Acts of the Spirit. Based on original art/designs by Robert James Luedke, with color art by Jay Peteranetz. Great for home, office or ministry! Printed on 100 lb glossy stock. Ships rolled. 18x24, FC SRP: $4.50 EYE WITNESS VOLUME 2: ACTS OF THE SPIRIT SC by Robert James Luedke Forensic archeologist Terry Harper experiences the birth of Christianity firsthand while fighting against shadowy forces that want him dead. Action, political intrigue and mystery are set against a backdrop of both modern day and first century Jerusalem. The second book in the Eye Witness graphic novel trilogy. SC, 8x11, 104pgs, FC SRP: $13.99 EYE WITNESS INC OFFERED AGAIN O/A EYE WITNESS: A FICTIONAL TALE OF ABSOLUTE TRUTH SC by Robert James Luedke Amid the violence of current day Jerusalem, a tomb is discovered. It contains a scroll unseen by human eyes for over 2,000 years -an Eye Witness chronicle of the last visit of Jesus to Jerusalem. Will it confirm or dismiss the Gospels accounts of the Bible? Only forensic archeologist Terry Harper has the key to this mystery. Available again just in time for the brand new second volume! SC, FC SRP: $13.99 HEAVY METAL MAGAZINE DIRTY WORKS: THE ART OF LORENZO SPERLONGA DELUXE HC Features the amazing artwork of Lorenzo Sperlonga. Available in standard softcover, as well as a Deluxe Hardcover edition. MATURE THEMES DLX/HC, 9x12, 108pgs, FC SRP: $29.95 SC, 9x12, 108pgs, FC SRP: $19.95 MUSE: THE ART OF VERONIKA HC—SIGNED Fetish model. Artist. Designer. Gallery owner. Exotic entrepreneur. “Veronika” has done it all. Sought after by world-renowned photographers, fantasy artists, collectors, Playmates, and rock stars-a hand-picked collection of her photos, paintings, and uninhibited clothing designs finally presented in one special Heavy Metal edition! Now available in a signed HC edition! MATURE THEMES HC, 8x11, 96pgs, PC SRP: $29.95 HEAVY METAL NOVEMBER 2006 The fantasy comic for adults, paralleled by none. All the over-the-top graphic sci- fi/fantasy madness you always expect in each and every issue of Heavy Metal. New short stories by some of Europe's greatest masters of modern fantasy and science fiction comics! MATURE THEMES Magazine, FC SRP: $5.99 HEROIC PUBLISHING INC FLARE #35 by Hill, Purcell, Pallot, Giordano, & Martinez Together again for the very first time! It's the first honest-to-goodness team-up of Flare and her electric little sister, Sparkplug, for a final showdown with a maddened Max Krueger and the manipulative Lady Darkon, by Wilson Hill, Gordon Purcell, and Terry Pallot. Also in this issue, from out of the pages of Tales of the Champions, it's a special bonus Tigress adventure, by Wilson Hill and Dick Giordano, featuring a guest appearance by everyone's favorite WitchGirl, the naughty Black Enchantress! 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.25 HI FRUCTOSE HI FRUCTOSE TOYSPLOITATION MAGAZINE QUARTERLY #3 Hi-Fructose returns this summer with Volume 3, jam packed with more under-the- counter culture. Featuring Mark Ryden: Interview, gallery, cover, and photos of his bizarre curio collection by Brian McCarty, the art and toys of Jim Woodring & Interview, Chris Ware's handmade mechanical wonders and art feature, a mind blending Pixel Art feature, Tokyo Plastic, Designer toy Exposes, a specially created D.I.Y. Paper Toy pattern, and more Toysplotation surprises yet to be revealed. Edited by Attaboy and Annie Owens. Magazine, 96pgs, FC SRP: $6.95 HIPPY COMIX INC OFFERED AGAIN O/A S. CLAY WILSON'S PORK #1 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, 48pgs, B&W SRP: $5.95 O/A SPAIN'S ZODIAC MINDWARP #1 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, 48pgs, B&W SRP: $5.95 O/A UG!3K SC 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, 160pgs, B&W SRP: $19.95 ICARUS PUBLISHING A-G SUPER EROTIC ANTHOLOGY #39 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL 80pgs, B&W SRP: $4.99 A-G SUPER EROTIC ANTHOLOGY #40 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL 80pgs, B&W SRP: $4.99 ICE KUNION HEAVENLY EXECUTIONER CHIWOO VOLUME 2 GN by Hana Lee & Kangpo Park Chinwoo finally starts to understand more about Mangnani — the executioner that he is destined to become — all the while continuing to still search for his father. As his journey progresses, he begins to question the thought of becoming Mangnani himself. Constantly being chased by the Emperor's army, he will continue to meet more powerful friends, as well as foes! RES. from Previews Vol. XV #12 (DEC053046) Due to Rescheduling. SC, 6x9, 180pgs, B&W SRP: $10.95 ONE THOUSAND AND ONE NIGHTS VOLUME 2 GN by Jin Seok Jeon & Seung Hee Han It’s the second night, and Shahrazad tells yet another story to save his own life from the mad Sultan. This time, it’s a tragic love story between a beauty from an exotic Eastern kingdom, and a slave, who’s from a far away Western kingdom. Let’s be quiet and listen to Shahrazad’s beautiful and fascinating tale alongside the Sultan. RES. from Previews Vol. XVI #1 (JAN063076) Due to Rescheduling. SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $10.95 REAL LIES GN by Si-Young Lee This book contains three separate and unusual stories set in alternate realities. The first story, “Martian's Earth Conquest,” tells the tale of a person who is coping with the loss of someone special. The second tale, “Is it Really Not Possible?,” makes you wonder if a man and a woman can truly be just friends. And the last of the three, “Sci-Fi,” is a sad tale about a girl who hates robots and a humanoid who serves her. RES. from Previews Vol. XV #12 (DEC053048) Due to Rescheduling. SC, 6x9, 230pgs, B&W SRP: $10.95 STARS OF THE MONTH 11TH CAT VOL 1 GN by MiKyung Kim Spunky but clumsy Rika is a witch in training. Her first solo assignment on is to rescue a Princess from an abductor, the Demon King. But it a simple search and rescue becomes very complicated when it seems that there are major secrets involved. Fortunately, Rika and her cat familiar, Nomi are a clever team, who will unravel the mystery of the disappearance of the Princess. Follow Rika and Nomi on their fabulous fantasy adventure! (AUG052969) SC, 5x7, 180pgs, B&W SRP: $10.95 HEAVENLY EXECUTIONER CHIWOO VOL 1 GN by HaNa Lee & KangHo Park Rebellious Chiwoo is the town outcast. Without his parents to raise him, Chiwoo finds this world a difficult place to fit in. If only his mysterious father, would just show himself! What secret could drive them apart? When his father suddenly reappears, Chiwoo learns that his father is a Mangnani, a mysterious executioner who carries out God’s judgment. Only his father’s dance prior to the beheading of a sinner determines the fate of one’s afterlife- the forgiveness from God, or the eternal damnation. Now on the run from an Emperor determined to obliterate all Mangnanies and their heirs, Chiwoo must fight to fulfill his destiny! (SEP052978) SC, 5x7, 180pgs, B&W SRP: $10.95 ONE THOUSAND AND ONE NIGHTS VOL 1 GN by JinSeok Jeon & SeungHee Han For one thousand and one nights, Shahrazad entertained the mad Sultan with the adventures of Aladdin, Ali Baba, Sinbad, genies and other mystical creatures. This old folk tale is tweaked by turning Shahrazad into a boy desperate to save his sister’s life. With his life on the line, what kind of strange and wacky tales would he tell? (OCT053028) SC, 5x7, 180pgs, B&W SRP: $10.95 ********************************************************************** IDW PUBLISHING SPARROW: ASHLEY WOOD Ashley Wood (a) Introducing an entirely new way of looking at comic book art—the Sparrow series of art books. First up in this new line, 48 pages of Ashley Wood goodness, presented in a special 6” x 6” hardcover format. HC, 6x6, 48pgs, FC $11.99 ROAD TO HELL #1 (OF 3) Martin Schenk, Todd Lincoln (w), Diogenese Neves (a) Friends on a rescue mission discover that the road ahead physically changes every time they stop, speeding their descent to a dark, Orwellian world ruled by savage monstrosities. Conned into stealing the Unholy Grail, the source of unlimited power, they discover that all escapes are paved in blood. Presenting a horrific new miniseries created and written by the team tagged to bring Hack/Slash to the big screen! *Retailers: See your order form for a special incentive 32pgs, FC $3.99 THE TRANSFORMERS: STORMBRINGER #1 Simon Furman (w), Don Figueroa (a & c) For those of you craving unchecked, cover-to-cover giant robot action (guaranteed no humans!) on an epic scale, look no further than this special space epic. So far, in “Infiltration,” we’ve had tantalizing hints about the state of play elsewhere in the TRANSFORMERS universe, but now we look in on Cybertron itself, unlocking a dark, dark chapter in the planet’s history, one that is about to hit the Autobots and Decepticons again… full force! By the Beast Wars team supreme of Simon Furman and Don Figueroa. This special four-part series will tell one complete, self-contained cosmic epic. What’s more, each issue will feature a wraparound cover from Figueroa, all four of which combine to present one huge image, and a variant cover from Fig, too. *Covers will be shipped in a 1-to-1 ratio. 32pgs, FC $2.99 THE TRANSFORMERS EVOLUTIONS: HEARTS OF STEEL #2 Chuck Dixon (w), Guido Guidi (a & c) Chuck Dixon and artist Guido Guidi continue their special look at the Industrial Age reign of the Transformers. In The Transformers Evolutions: Hearts of Steel, part 2, Starscream plans to usher in an all-new age, one that means doom for John Henry and his iron-age Autobot associates. This issue features two covers from Guidi, one a special sketch cover. *Covers will be shipped in a 1-to-1 ratio. 32pgs, FC $2.99 THE TRANSFORMERS: GENERATIONS #5 Bob Budiansky (w), Don Perlin, Keith Williams (a) Wood, Roche (c) IDW continues their look back at some of the most beloved Transformers comics from years past. This special monthly series continues to present classic hard-to-find stories from the past two decades of Transformers comics. 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 takes us back to Cybertron with “The Smelting Pool!” originally presented in Marvel Comics’ The Transformers #17! *Covers will be shipped in a 1-to-1 ratio. 24pgs, FC $2.49 THE TRANSFORMERS: “UNCLE PRIMUS” POSTER Milx (a) Presenting the first in a coming series of Transformers posters. The Robots in Disguise want YOU! Poster, 18x24, FC $5.99 STARS OF THE MONTH: THE TRANSFORMERS GENERATION 1: VOLUME 1 TPB TPB • $19.99 • FC • 160 pages • ISBN: 1-933239-81-6 ************************************************************************************** ANGEL SPOTLIGHT: DOYLE Jeff Mariotte (w), David Messina (a), Messina, Walks, Stamb, Jeff Johnson (c) Before Angel hit L.A., there were plenty of demons around. One of them was named Doyle, a half-human, half-Brachen demon with personal problems galore. When Angel got to town, Doyle was entrusted by The-Powers-That-Be with guiding his quest for atonement–but with difficulties of his own to atone for, what made TPTB think he was the right, er... half-man for the job? Written by Angel novelist Jeff Mariotte (Angel: Old Friends) with art by his Angel: Old Friends partner David Messina. *Covers will be shipped in a 1-to-1 ratio. 32pgs, FC $3.99 ANGEL SCRIPTBOOK #5: “FIVE BY FIVE” Jeff Kouf (w), Jeff Johnson (a & c) Continuing with 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 fifth script offered in this series was selected by series creator Joss Whedon as one of his favorites and is from the fifth-season episode “Five by Five,” written by Jim Kouf. Issue #5 features two covers, a photo cover and a cover featuring art by Jeff Johnson. *Covers will be shipped in a 1-to-1 ratio. 48pgs, B&W $3.99 SPIKE TP Peter David, Scott Tipton (w) Fernando Goni (a) Joss Whedon’s fan-favorite character Spike goes solo in three extra-length tales collected here. This special trade paperback presents the sold-out “Spike: Old Times,” written by Peter David (Fallen Angel), as well as Scott Tipton’s “Spike: Old Wounds,” and “Spike: Lost & Found” in one attractive collection. All three tales feature photorealistic art from artist Fernando Goni. SC, 7x10, 152pgs, FC $19.99 FALLEN ANGEL #7 Peter David (w); J.K. Woodward (a & c) This special standalone issue presents a haunting tale of death and redemption, as a dying, blind singer seeks to avert his impending demise by looking for a miracle... a miracle that's known as the Fallen Angel. Written by New York Times Best-selling author Peter David (Spike vs. Dracula) with art by J.K. Woodward. 32pgs, FC $3.99 VAMPIRE HUNTER D IDW is proud to present the stunning art of Vampire Hunter D–a timeless world full of spectacular action, drama and science-fiction. Beautifully animated by MAD HOUSE studios and directed by the world-renowned Yoshiaki Kawajiri, (acclaimed for his work on Wicked City and Ninja Scroll), Vampire Hunter D is the greatest example of cooperative creative efforts between Japan and the US. This collection includes concept art and images from the animated film. HC, 56pgs, FC $15.99 30 DAYS OF NIGHT: THREE TALES TP Steve Niles, Dan Wickline (w), Nat Jones, Milx, Ben Templesmith (a) This volume collects three stories set in the fan-favorite vampire centric world of 30 Days of Night, including the 30 Days of Night 2005 Annual: The Journal of John Ikos, the complete three-part 30 Days of Night: Dead Space miniseries, and Niles and Templesmith’s 30 Days of Night: Picking Up the Pieces (originally published in IDW’s Tales of Terror). SC, 7x10, 132pgs, FC $19.99 STARS OF THE MONTH LITTLE APPLE DOLLS: WELCOME TO THE INBETWEEN $19.99 • FC • 48 pages • ISBN: 1-933239-36-0 ************************************************************************ WORMWOOD, GENTLEMAN CORPSE #1 Ben Templesmith (a & c) You’ve had your first Taster of Wormwood, and now its time for a full refill! Ben Templesmith (30 Days of Night, Singularity 7, Fell) creates an all-eerie and humorous series. Things are awakening in the city. Things that have a nasty habit of leaving mutilated bodies in their wake and it all reeks of demons and dark gods up to no good. Owing a favor to his lazy ghost cop buddy Trotsky, Wormwood, the gentleman corpse, and his oddball entourage are brought in to investigate the case (or at least hopefully not stuff it up too much.) 32pgs, FC $3.99 THE GREAT AND SECRET SHOW #5 (OF 12) Chris Ryall (w), Gabriel Rodriquez (a & c) The decades-long war between Jaffe and Fletcher spills over to their offspring as the adaptation of Clive Barker’s epic novel continues. In book five, “The Devils Inside,” the Jaff’s terata attack, and all of Palomo Grove begins to realize just who and what their new residents really are… 32pgs, FC (5 of 12) $3.99 ZOMBIES!: FEAST #3 Shane McCarthy (w); Chris Bolton (a) Bolton, McKeever (c) A power struggle ensues as the stress and confinement begin taking their toll. Freedom is guaranteed for the prisoners if they can stand united however a dark secret threatens to break them all apart and all the while their vital need for food becomes increasingly problematic. Yet who among them will risk their lives for the good of the group? Who among them will die to save another? 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. Ted McKeever again provides a special variant cover. 32pgs, FC $3.99 METAL GEAR SOLID: SONS OF LIBERTY #7 Alex Garner (w), Ashley Wood (a&c) The intense, stealth-and-action extravaganza that is Metal Gear Solid: Sons of Liberty kicks into high gear in this issue. Raiden must prove his VR-only training has paid off when he uses all his skills to battle Revolver Ocelot. And the stakes are high… if Raiden fails, the President of the United States dies! 32pgs, FC $3.99 COBB: OFF THE LEASH #3 Beau Smith (w), Eduardo Barreto (a & c) Finally, the one comic book character that has enough sack to show the world how a tough guy takes on organized crime and terrorists. The nonstop action continues as Cobb plants himself in the middle of a major fist- and gunfight to rescue Molly from the Russian Mafia. If that wasn’t bad enough, he has to go toe-to-toe with his Russian counterpart, the legendary former KGB agent and Cossack known as Rostov. Then there is the matter of the terrorists who want to unleash a toxic nerve gas on major themepark. Beau’s note: Take all the painkillers you can find… you’re gonna need em’. 32pgs, B&W $3.99 CHICANOS #9 Carlos Trillo (w), Eduardo Risso (a) When the brother of Jalisco’s beautiful friend Marita is wrongfully arrested as a drug smuggler, the homely sleuth breaks into the real drug lord’s suite… only to find him there waiting for her! Then, Jalisco is hired by a suitor to win Marita’s heart… but has she unwittingly set her best friend up with a crazed serial killer? Eduardo Risso (100 Bullets) stunningly illustrates Carlos Trillo’s gripping script. 32pgs, B&W $3.99 SILENT HILL: DEAD/ALIVE TPB Scott Ciencin (w), Nick Stakal (a) Imagine you are eight years old, undead and pure evil. Your plans to gain ultimate power in the mist-enshrouded haunted town of Silent Hill have left you defeated, a prisoner. Suddenly you are free. But this is what hell really is... because now you are alive and vulnerable—and you have competition. May the deadliest win. SC, 7x10, 144pgs, FC $19.99 STARS OF THE MONTH SILENT HILL: DYING INSIDE $19.99 FC 136 pages ISBN: 1-932382-24-0 30 DAYS OF NIGHT TPB: $17.99 • FC • 104 pages • ISBN: 0-9719775-5-0 HC: $35.00 • FC • 104 pages • ISBN: 1-932382-84-4 DARK DAYS TP $19.99 • FC • 144 pages • ISBN: 1-932382-16-X 30 DAYS OF NIGHT: RETURN TO BARROW TPB: $17.99 • FC • 104 pages • ISBN: 1-932382-36-4 HC: $39.99 • FC • 144 pages • ISBN: 1-932382-42-9 ************************************************************************ IMPERIUM COMICS PIERCE #2 by James Dracoules, Mark Layne, Brandon Hovet, & Mark Sparacio The man called Pierce has been murdered. But, for some inexplicable reason, he’s not dead. What he is, however, is angry, and out for vengeance against the men who killed him. Now, embracing the violent past he’d left behind, Pierce learns there’s more to his resurrection than meets the eye. 24pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 TRAILER PARK OF TERROR #5 by Various A storm is brewing, and the only place that’s safe is…Norma’s trailer? As everyone gathers for safety, is Norma telling them stories to kill some time…or just getting ready for some killing? And what happens if her two worlds collide? Looks like we’re not in the trailer park anymore, Toto! MATURE THEMES 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 INFINITY STUDIOS A KISS FOR MY PRINCE VOLUME 1 GN by Hee-Eun Kim Sei-Ann, an orphaned young lady who was raised in the care of a noblewoman, decides she’ll become the prince’s bride. With above average looks and ambitions that would rival that of a king, Sei-Ann is determined to leave her social status behind and become the wife of the next Crown Prince. One day, she gets her chance when the prince visits her guardian’s residence. He turns out to be a gorgeous young man, and before she knows it, she’s invited to work at the Royal Palace as a maid. What’s more, one of the Crown Prince’s brothers falls in love with her. But suddenLy, just as everything seemed like it was going so perfectly, Sei-Ann learns that she may be the last surviving heir to a family which was closely tied to the Royal family, but later branded as traitors! SC, 180pgs, B&W SRP: $10.95 NOW VOLUME 1 GN (NEW PRINTING) by Sung-Woo Park Just before the fall of the mighty Korean Kingdom of Goguryeo, a lone man roamed the land, causing destruction beyond imagination. He unleashed Sa Shin Mu, a form of martial arts never before seen in this world. When peace suddenly returns to the land, it’s said that this warrior was killed by none other than his own younger brother, a mighty warrior, rumored to be the first and only one to have mastered Sa Shin Mu. But in the same manner that Sa Shin Mu suddenly swept through the country, this ultimate warrior and all knowledge of his martial arts suddenly vanishes. Now, 20 years after the fall of the Goguryeo Kingdom, a new rumor is spreading that a secret manual detailing this legendary martial art has resurfaced. Will Sa Shin Mu once again dictate the fate of this new era? SC, 190pgs, PC SRP: $10.95 JAY COMPANY FATHOM #7—JAY CO. EXCLUSIVE B&W COVER At the 2006 Wizard World L.A. Convention, Jay Company released the latest "Aspen Limited 500" edition with Fathom #7. With a new metallic gold logo, this micro premium print run was split evenly between Black-&-White Sketch and Digitally Painted versions. Complete your collection today! BLACK & WHITE—32pgs, FC SRP: $19.99 COLOR—32pgs, FC SRP: $24.99 KEENSPOT ENTERTAINMENT SORE THUMBS VOLUME 1 GN by Owen Gieni & Chris Crosby One of the web's fastest-growing gaming comics is collected for the first time! Meet the staff of the Sore Thumbs Video Game Shop: Cecania, the busty ultra-liberal with a heart of gold and a brain of silly putty; Fairbanks, her ultra-conservative brother whose secret desire is to play video games in the nude with George W. Bush; Harmony, a ditzy brain surgeon who quit her high-pressure profession to hang out with her best friend Cecania and play games all day; Sawyer, The Iraq War veteran who lost everything in the war but his innocence; and Coleman, a tiny blue polar bear who may be the world's most valuable weapon. MATURE THEMES SC, 5x7, 128pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95 KENZER & COMPANY KNIGHTS OF THE DINNER TABLE #117 by Jolly Blackburn, George Vrbanic, & Various Knights of the Dinner Table is the longest running comic on the subject of games ever! Though B.A., Brian, Bob, Dave, and Sara may play different characters in different games, their personalities always shine through. KoDT also features d20, HackMaster, and other articles for gamers from a gamer’s perspective. A hilarious and hysterical slice of (fantasy) life in strips, features and a wonderful celebration of the gaming culture – don’t miss it! 80pgs, B&W SRP: $4.99 KING HELL OFFERED AGAIN STAR OF THE MONTH O/A THE ONE TP (NEW PRINTING) by Rick Veitch The One is another notorious chapter in the secret history of superheroes; a timeless and audacious mix of Dr. Strangelove, Marshal McLuhan, Jack Kirby, and Tex Avery, as seen through the sensibilities of Kurt Vonnegut. Introduction by Alan Moore. (STAR20173) SC SRP: $17.95 ********************************************************************** KINGLY BOOKS THE DARKNESS: A COMIC BY RACHEL CATTLE TP by Rachel Cattle If you don't want bad things to happen, the one place you don't go is into the woods after dark. Hansel and Gretel, Heather, Josh and Mike from Blair Witch and the inhabitants of M. Night Shaymalan's The Village all found out the hard way. It's these and other images from fairy tales, films and folklore that inhabit childhood nightmares. Rachel Cattle brings these fears out of the imagination and into the pages of The Darkness. This oversized, textless, soft pencil-illustrated, limited edition comic is printed on shiny, pearly paper, staple-bound, and comes in sticker-sealed see-thru plastic, sealed with a Day-Glo yellow circular decal showing a creature's foot. Rachel's drawings in this atmosphere-rich, 43-frame piece include bears and other hairy monsters, trees, a burning house, what seem to be ghosts, eerily empty speech bubbles and three panels devoted entirely to darkness to create the sense of menace and paranoia of being trapped in the forest. (C: 0-1-2) SC, 16pgs, B&W SRP: $15.00 KITTY PRESS BUT I'M YOUR TEACHER! VOLUME 1 GN SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available only within the United States and U.S. Territories. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 186pgs, B&W SRP: $10.99 I CAN'T STOP LOVING YOU! VOLUME 1 GN SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available only within the United States and U.S. Territories. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 176pgs, B&W SRP: $10.99 KNOPF PUBLISHING JACKIE AND THE SHADOW SNATCHER HC Jackie is on his way home from school when he discovers that his shadow is gone! Did he lose it just like he lost his lunch pail and math book, or could this be the work of the elusive Shadow Snatcher? With the help of his bulldog, Buster, and Mr. Socrates, Jackie attempts a daring rescue to save his shadow from the Shadow Snatcher, who has sinister plans to conceal his crimes under a cloak of stolen shadows. (C: 0-1-2) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops. HC, 9x12, 32pgs, FC SRP: $15.95 KOMIKWERKS LLC THE WORLD OF QUEST VOLUME 1 by Jason Kruse In the land of Odyssia, former hero Quest unwillingly becomes the bodyguard to Prince Nestor, a young smart-alec who knows the whereabouts of a mystic dagger that is the key to ultimate power. Together, they'll face creatures, bounty hunters and other evils vying for the weapon. In the meantime, they'll have to deal with each other! SC, 128pgs, FC SRP: $14.95 THE FOREST KING: WOODLARK'S SHADOW VOLUME 1 HC by Dan Mishkin & Tom Mandrake When urban violence touched the lives of John and Beth Woodlark, they sought refuge in a small New England town. But if they thought that would protect their children, they were badly mistaken. The surrounding forest holds an ancient secret the family cannot escape, and now haunts the steps of young Justin Woodlark. Justin must either speak up and be branded a coward, or keep silent and let evil take over the town. But there is another choice: face down his fears and enter a deadly contest to see who will become the Forest King. HC, 5x7, 142pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95 WHAT I DID ON MY HYPERGALACTIC INTERSTELLAR SUMMER VACATION HC by Adam Beechen & Dan Hipp This illustrated prose novel tells the tale of Teddy, who dreaded summer school and all the tedium that accompanied it. Light years away, a young alien prince yearned for adventure outside the walls of his palace. Neither knew that each was about to get more adventure than they ever bargained for. When an alien crystal allows the two young boys to swap places, hilarity and high adventure ensue as one boy attempts to stop a coup on an alien planet and an alien boy attempts to fit in on ours. HC, 5x7, 178pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95 LAST GASP OFFERED AGAIN O/A TINTIN IN THE CONGO HC (NEW PRINTING) Tintin is a classic example of groundbreaking graphic narrative. Written and drawn between 1929 and 1976, the 22 adventures of Tintin and his dog Snowy are eternal references for what makes good adventure, slapstick, drama, and humor in stories. Herge's work stands the test of time, and his style has been adopted by new generations of European cartoonits. In this portrayal of the Belgian Congo, the young Herge reflects the colonial attitudes of the time; he himself admitted that he depicted his Africans according to the bourgeois, paternalistic stereotypes of the period. (C: 0-1-2) HC, 8x11, B&W SRP: $24.95 O/A TINTIN IN THE LAND OF THE SOVIETS HC (NEW PRINTING) The first adventure Tintin in the Land of the Soviets told of a trip to Russia during which Tintin is pursued by all kinds of Bolchevik agents trying to prevent him from telling the "truth" about the new Soviet régime. The "truth" was inspired by a rabidly anti- Communist ex-Belgian consul to the Ukraine. Episodes from this man's writings were included by Hergé, who used the weekly rhythm of publication to perfect narrative and graphic skills. This first story had no direction and consisted largely of a long pursuit throughout Russia punctuated by slapstick and political revelations. Still a strong graphic style was being conceived in these early pages, and some photo-reporting influenced images have become classic references in the development of European Comics. HC, 8x11, B&W SRP: $24.95 LIGHTSPEED PRESS FINDER VOLUME 8: FIVE CRAZY WOMEN TP by Carla Speed McNeil It's all very well to be back on the street, but nobody wants to sleep there. Jaeger Ayers is never homeless as long as there are smart women willing to make foolish choices. This volume collects the Eisner-award-nominated single issue "Beware of Dog", as well as making Jaeger sweat as he tries to keep five crazy women happy. SC, 7x10, 136pgs, B&W SRP: $15.95 LINSNER.COM DAWN: "DRAMA" DIGITAL PRINT-SIGNED by Joseph Michael Linsner This open edition digital print features classic “Cry For Dawn” art from “back in the day”. This art marks Dawn’s transition from “Cry For Dawn” cover girl to goddess with a story of her own to tell. Her face remains passive, even as she balances Comedy & Tragedy in her hands. Lush purply blues dominate the elaborate background, which showcases Linsner’s cast of characters. Printed in luscious full color. Like all prints from Linsner.com, this 11” x 17” print will arrive to you housed in a tough clear protective sleeve & signed by JML. (C: 0-1-2) Print, 11x17, FC SRP: $25.00 DAWN: "OCEAN GODDESS" DIGITAL PRINT-SIGNED by Joseph Michael Linsner This art would be perfect for any pinup fan or Goddess worshipper. Presenting the Goddess Dawn, magically suspended above an ocean vortex. Dawn’s dangerously full- bodied curves are set off by the contrast of the stark black background & green water below. Linsner’s attention to detail is inescapable, from the individual threads of Dawn’s hair to the multiple teeny skulls all over her lacy outfit. 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: "AURORA RED" DIGITAL PRINT-SIGNED by Joseph Michael Linsner Face of an angel, body of Venus, here is Joseph Michael Linsner’s personal Goddess tribute, Dawn. Our favorite redhead shows off the outfit that graced a recent hit action figure. Dawn’s smooth creamy skin shows plenty of Linsner’s lush rendering, and her bearing is somehow regal and sexy at the same time. Like all digital prints from Linsner.com, “Aurora Red” will ship to you in a sturdy clear acrylic sleeve, & each print is signed by the artist. (C: 0-1-2) Print, 11x17, FC SRP: $25.00 LOBRAU PRODUCTIONS INC TOUPYDOOPS #3 by Kevin McShane To pay rent, Toupy takes a job as an assistant to an important comics editor. But how can someone who can barely manage his own life be expected to manage someone else's? Meanwhile, Teeter squares off against some Fanboys. It's an emotional and physical battlefield in "Tales of Mere Assistants." MATURE THEMES 32pgs, B&W SRP: $3.50 LUCKY COBRA PUBLISHING HUSK GN by Albert Benjamin Thompson Winner of the 2005 Xeric Award, Husk is a collection of short stories, comics, selected drawings, and journal entries from 2000-2005. Jumping from photorealistic to cartoony styles and a flavor for the abstract, Thompson displays a world both fictitious and autobiographical, serious and ridiculous, vulgar and sweet, and as dark as it is touching. MATURE THEMES SC, 9x12, 96pgs, B&W SRP: $16.95 MAERKLE PRESS LOVE AND CAPES #1 by Thomas F. Zahler Abby's new guy, Mark, seemed perfect, but she wasn't expecting three little words. No, not "I love you." Those she was waiting for. "I'm a superhero"? Not so much. 24pgs, FC (1 of 1) SRP: $3.95 MARKOSIA STARSHIP TROOPERS: DEAD MANS HAND #1—LTD. SIGNED SKETCH COVER by Tony Lee & Neil Edwards This limited edition sketch cover of Starship Troopers: Dead Man's Hand #1 is signed by Writer Tony Lee and Artist Neil Edwards. Quantities are limited and allocations may occur. 36pgs, FC SRP: $9.95 STARSHIP TROOPERS: DEAD MAN'S HAND #1 by Tony Lee & Neil Edwards The Starship Troopers are back in the thick of it once again. With Sergeant Lock imprisoned for murder, Will Tanner’s Tamari’s Tigers are sent on their next mission. When accidents that can not be explained happen, Will realizes that someone wants him dead, and will do so at any cost including the safety of his friends. Shipping with three covers from up and coming talent Neil Edwards, and also available in a very limited sketch edition cover, which comes signed by writer Tony Lee and artist Neil Edwards. COVER A—36pgs, FC (1 of 4) SRP: $3.95 COVER B—36pgs, FC (1 of 4) SRP: $3.95 COVER C—36pgs, FC (1 of 4) SRP: $3.95 BROTHERS: THE FALL OF LUCIFER #5 by Wedny Alec, Tony Lee, & Sam Hart With Lucifer now proclaimed as the ruler of all man, Michael and Gabriel are sent to his lands to proclaim him King - but Lucifer has plans of his own for this brothers - one will be his companion, his partner in his great plan - while the other will be beaten and tortured. 36pgs, FC (5 of 10) SRP: $3.50 MUTATION #1 by Geroge T. Singley & Ethan Beavers Mutation and Casey are on the outs. What can take a girls mind off the issue? Shopping! What can take Trent’s mind off the drama? Fighting a super villain who’s bent on destroying all he holds dear in Silver City! The destruction is massive, the casualties are high, and the villain seemingly indestructible. Can Mutation pull it together and defeat his deadliest foe yet? COVER A (BEAVERS)—36pgs, FC SRP: $3.50 COVER B (ESPINOSA)—36pgs, FC SRP: $3.50 OF BITTER SOULS #1 by Chuck Satterlee & Norm Breyfogle One year later. After learning that they have been chosen to be an army for good at the end of days, the team has to figure out how to deal with the news. All four members have dealt with it in their own way, and those ways are not always healthy. The only thing that could possibly get the team back together again: A zombie outbreak right in the middle of Mardi Gras! BREYFOGLE COVER—36pgs, FC SRP: $3.50 MCEVOY COVER—36pgs, FC SRP: $3.50 KUDRANSKI COVER—36pgs, FC SRP: $3.50 TWILIGHT MEN #2 by George Singley, Jim Mitchel, EJ Su, & Khary Randolph Dr. Bedlam accompanies Blackbox back to his old teams stomping ground, the “Elite Eights” orbital space station! The old headquarters is abandoned and in disarray, but with the help of Nuetrino’s power band, the team hopes to create an inter-dimensional portal to track down the remaining Chaos Rhoumbuses. One small problem: the space station isn’t as abandoned as it may seem. Something or someone lurks in the darkness! Can Blackbox and our heroes find this imminent threat before it's too late? 36pgs, FC SRP: $3.50 SHADOWMANCER #10 by Tony Lee, Stephen Segovia,& Inaki Miranda FINAL ISSUE! As the forces of darkness gather for the end of the world, Raphah, Thomas and Kate must make a decision that will change their lives: which one of the three will die? Including the adaptation of the original ending, which has never been seen outside of the Special Edition! Ships with two covers in an equal ratio. 36pgs, FC (10 of 10) SRP: $3.50 THE LEXIAN CHRONICLES: FULL CIRCLE #10 by Harry Gallan, Chuck Satterlee, Ryan Stegman, & Inaki Miranda Koss orders his people to prepare the compound for an attack by the Leopard tribe. Reena heads back to the cavern where she finally deciphers the mysterious runes. She hurries back to Rell to warn her people of the stunning revelations. Can she prevent the Phoenix tribe’s tragic history from repeating itself? MIRANDA COVER A—36pgs, FC (10 of 14) SRP: $3.50 STEGMAN COVER B—36pgs, FC SRP: $3.50 DONE TO DEATH #1 by Andrew Foley & Fiona Staples A serial-killing book editor out to kill a genre, one writer at a time. An incompetent vampire on a blood-thirsty rampage through a world of faux-darkness. The most famous vampire novelist alive. When the three of them cross paths, it's going to get ugly, and it wasn't exactly pretty to begin with. MATURE THEMES 36pgs, FC SRP: $3.50 GOLDENBOY GN by Max Riffner Cole “Golden Boy” Parker is a retired boxer who has lost his way into a lonely life. A chance violent encounter with a young criminal causes Cole to change his life back to when he was happy, back to when he was a champion. His neighborhood, once rich in spirit and community, will join him on his journey. SC, 128pgs, FC SRP: $16.95 SCATTERBRAIN VOLUME 1 TP by Brendan Deneen & Szymon Kudranski Jack Anderfold is a disgraced cop who's desperate to regain the glory years that have passed him by. He blames the mysterious Scatterbrain for all of his problems, but deep down he knows it's his own damn fault. When he gets a chance to take down the costumed vigilante, however, Jack finds himself drawn into an increasingly dark series of events that will ultimately affect him and everyone he loves. The critically acclaimed mini series can now be purchased in one collected edition. SC, 7x10, 100pgs, FC SRP: $15.95 HUNGER VOL 1 TP by Jose Torres & Chris Dibari Charlie's Mardi Gras trip to New Orleans goes sour when a Caribbean gangster kidnaps, kills and returns him to "unlife" as a zombie! Now he must find his way home through an America filled with horrors he never knew existed. Guilt, murder, and just plain bad luck pave the road home in the first five issues of this horror epic! Cover by Tony Shasteen. MATURE THEMES RES. from Previews Vol. XV #8 (AUG053108) Due to Scheduling. SC, 7x10, 144pgs, FC SRP: $26.95 STARSHIP TROOPERS: BLAZE OF GLORY TP by Tony Lee & Sam Hart In the war against the bugs, meet Rookie Will Tanner and the Mobile Infantry unit Tamari's Tigers! When a simple retrieval mission goes wrong, Will finds himself trapped on a world of bugs with a Sergeant he doesn't trust. Collects issues #1-4 of the bestselling series, and based on the novel by Robert A. Heinlein. Plus, a gallery of pin-ups and additional artwork are available in this collected edition. SC, 7x10, 100pgs, FC SRP: $15.95 MIDNIGHT KISS TP by Tony Lee & Ryan Stegman Collecting issues #1-5 of the critically acclaimed series. In a secret multi-verse where every fantasy character is real, Matt Sable and Nightmare De'Lacy hide a human child from two supernatural hitmen. They travel to Oz and meet Alligator Kings and Tin Men, while Detective Eindhorn and Jerry Cornelius investigate a dead Angel in LA. Flying monkeys never looked so good. SC, 7x10, 132pgs, FC SRP: $19.95 MIRAGE STUDIOS TALES OF LEONARDO: BLIND SIGHT #2 by Jim Lawson This all-new 4-issue mini-series picks up immediately after the events of the fan-favorite (and sold-out) Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #5! Hoping to pull the blind Leonardo out of his depression, Splinter takes Leo on a journey into the countryside. Leo soon learns that the old rat’s intentions are not at all charitable when he finds himself abandoned and lost in the woods. Leonardo then meets a new teacher, one who demands total obedience! Will Leo cave or rise to the challenge? 32pgs, B&W (2 of 4) SRP: $3.25 TALES OF THE TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES #25 by Murphy, Lawson, Brown, & Laird Special giant-sized 25th anniversary issue! This issue has it all: an “old school” style action story pitting the Turtles against the Foot Clan, plotted by Peter Laird and illustrated by the original 1980’s Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles art team of Jim Lawson and Ryan Brown, plus 10 pages of pin-ups by Stan Sakai, Don Perlin, Sean Wang and other Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles alumni! Also includes two short back-up stories! 48pgs, B&W SRP: $3.25 MOONSTONE LAI WAN #2 by CJ Henderson & Kieran Yanner A young woman is compelled by doubts over the medical diagnosis her mother has been sentenced to: to seek the help of Lai Wan. At the dying woman’s bedside, Lai Wan discerns that something more deadly than disease has afflicted her mother — demons! But whose demons are they, and who is the one with the true strength to banish them? The compelling tale of the beautiful woman who can see inside your soul continues! 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.50 MYSTERIOUS TRAVELER: NOBODY RIDES FOR FREE TP by Joe Gentile & Various With an introduction by Jim Salicrup! Ride the rails with the man who knows your story, whether you’re willing to tell it or not! The Traveler is destined to ride this train alongside passengers with questionable fates. Fates that must be explored as they come to this crossroads, then guided along to their final destination. Why is the Traveler on this train and what brought him here? SC, 6x9, 128pgs, B&W SRP: $8.99 THE NIGHT DRIVER—TEASER EDITION by John Cork, Christopher Mills, Christopher LaGasse, &Attila Adorjany Comics and film collide in the first co-venture between Moonstone and film publisher CinemaGrafix; a bold new approach from the producer of the film, Menace II Society! Traveling salesman Hurdis Jones is an ordinary man on an uneventful trip through the midwest, until he gives a seriously ill hitchhiker a ride to the hospital. That's when he starts getting pounding headaches... and bizarre hallucinations... and the feeling like he's being followed... and having blackouts... and stumbling upon all those mutilated bodies... A dedicated family man, all Hurdis wants to do is To make it home, but his journey becomes impossibly long and fraught with horror. Ships with two covers in a 50/50 ratio. Written by screenwriter John Cork (The Long Walk Home), give this full-color teaser issue a try for just .99¢ this July, then be sure to check out the graphic novel coming in September! Ships with two covers in an equal ratio. 16pgs, FC SRP: $0.99 KOLCHAK NIGHT STALKER BARE BONES This massive bone-rattling tome contains the original Kolchak scripts from the classic comics Kolchak Tales of the Night Stalker #1-7, as well as the graphic novels “Get of Belial”, “Lambs to the Slaughter”, and “Eve of Terror”! All in their original and unadulterated form! See how insane these writer guys really are! Includes author liner notes, plus a new, never-before-seen Kolchak comic script by Joe Gentile & Dave Ulanski! REGULAR—SC, 6x9, 464pgs, B&W SRP: $19.95 SIGNED—SC, 6x9, 464pgs, B&W SRP: $29.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A KOLCHAK TALES: BLACK & WHITE & RED ALL OVER by Peter David & Kirk Jarvinen Sit in with Carl Kolchak during his visit to a psychiatrist, and learn of the fashion model mysteriously turned into stone. Later, a young boy’s apparent abduction by a cult may mean more than it seemed. Lastly, Tony Vincenzo may have actually run into supernatural horrors back when he was a reporter. 48pgs, B&W SRP: $4.95 MR COMICS REVOLUTION ON THE PLANET OF THE APES #6 by Ty Templeton & Joe O'Brien Mr. Comics' critically acclaimed mini-series wraps up as King Caesar's worst fears about man are realized when the fiery holocaust begins. And in the back up story: the long- awaited return of Colonel Taylor. 32pgs, FC (6 of 6) SRP: $3.98 NARWAIN PUBLISHING ASSASSINAUTS #1 by Jai Nitz, Silvio Spotti, & Kalman Andrasofszky Xeric winner and Stoker Award winner Jai Nitz brings you a new series of action, adventure, thrills, chills, and kills! For centuries the Hashshashin have battled the Knights Templar. Their war of philosophies has spanned every continent, every government, and every religion. Today the battle spills into the world of regular people as immortal Templars and superpowered Assassinauts clash to decide the fate of mankind. No one is good, no one is evil, and no one is innocent in the crossfire of this ancient war. 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.49 MISERERE #3 by El Torres & Antonio Vazquez Here’s the second adventure of Miserere’s characters: 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 (3 of 3) SRP: $3.49 SHON C. BURY'S NOX #2 by Shon C. Bury & Allan Goldman When Joey and Bobby discover a map in the mystery journal, they go on an adventure to discover a magical doorway to another dimension. A dimension that doesn’t look remotely inviting. Then The Nun arrives. Drunk. Very drunk. Joey’s prepared to cross this dimensional threshold into a broader world of adventure and destiny, but can’t. The Nun was so drunk, she forgot to bring the proper key. 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 ALBERT #4 by Luca Tiraboschi, Noe, & Wayne Robinson Albert's struggle with the Keeper comes full circle as Annlou Hips is drawn into the conflict. Quantum energies explode once more, hurtling Albert back to the present where he and Annlou compare notes. But neither knows what to expect from a mysterious package that arrives from Switzerland, dated some 40 years ago. Inside this parcel from the past is the key to Albert's future as a protector and a superhero! 32pgs, B&W (4 of 4) SRP: $2.99 JENNA: PANIC IN NEW YORK ONE-SHOT by Phillip Osbourne, & Andre & Vincenzo Cucca Following the crossover events of "Jenna and Ninja High School" and "Jenna Meets 100 Girls", Philip Osbourne returns Narwain's flagship character to the horror roots that made "Jenna" a hit in both the USA and Europe. In the Jenna one-shot, Jenna clashes with a new foe in New York City, and who should the young girl will meet up with? None other than her dead parents! Fans will not want to miss this special issues as Osbourne peels back the mysteries of Jenna's past. MATURE THEMES 16pgs, FC SRP: $1.99 NBM BLUESMAN VOLUME 3 GN by Rob Vollmar & Pablo Callejo The buzz is mounting on this series! The law hot on his trail, Bluesman Lem Taylor travels to Little Rock seeking out J.L. Dougherty, the one man that might still have the power to help him escape this nightmare alive. But with storm clouds brewing on the horizon, can Lem find shelter before his best hope becomes his worst nightmare? Find out in the explosive climax to this ground-breaking saga! SC, 7x10, 80pgs, B&W (0 of 3) SRP: $8.95 DUNGEON TWILIGHT VOLUME 2 GN by Lewis Trondheim, Joann Sfar, & Kerascoet Marvin, saved at the last minute from certain death in a duel by his young warrior admirer Marvin the Red, simply cannot be let to die like he wishes! Whatever he loses, he regains in different powers. He’s even become invincible. It’s to the point where he’d rather exchange body parts to get back his mortality. But then he is led to a discovery that may make continuing to live actually worth it. SC, 6x9, 96pgs, FC SRP: $14.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A BLUESMAN VOLUME 1 GN (NEW PRINTING) by Rob Vollmar & Pablo Callejo This story, structured like a traditional 12-bar Blues song, with three sections — each made of four chapters — follows Blues musician Lem Taylor's harrowing journey across Arkansas in the late twenties, hunted for a crime he didn't commit. In volume one, he and his Blues companion find a gig in a "juke" outside a small town. Their music takes it by storm, leading even a well-connected man offering a recording session. However, that night, they accept the invitation of two ladies to go home with them. This turns out to be a fatal mistake, as one of the ladies' lovers, a white man who happens to belong to a powerful bootlegging family, shows up unexpectedly. The result of which is a tripple murder with only Lem and his lady friend left standing. SC, 7x10, 80pgs, B&W SRP: $6.95 STAR OF THE MONTH BLUESMAN VOLUME 2 GN by Rob Vollmar & Pablo Callejo Reeking from the tragedy that engulfed him at the end of Book One, traveling Blues musician Lem flees the scene of the crime, even as he copes with the loss of his best friend and musical partner. Unfortunately for him, the powers-that-be aren't about to let the murder of a white bootlegger's son go without extracting a pound of flesh out of someone. Can Lem escape before his pursuers discover his involvement? (NOV053053) SC, 7x10, 80pgs, B&W SRP: $8.95 ********************************************************************** OFFERED AGAIN O/A DUNGEON VOLUME 1 TP by Joann Sfar & Lewis Trondheim Dungeon, a mighty castle filled with monsters, trolls, and goblins is kept by a wily bird, the Dungeon Keeper, and is the object of desire of many an uncouth and disgusting form of life (and afterlife). SC, 7x9, 96pgs, FC SRP: $14.95 STARS OF THE MONTH DUNGEON VOLUME 2 TP In this tongue-in-cheek fantasy/horror series, Herbert's fictitious princess is seen as in distress to lure more hapless warriors to the Dungeon. In the second story, the Dungeon's Dragon is the centerpiece of its defense. But it's dead! Where does one find a dragon replacement? (DEC042731) SC, 6x9, 96pgs, FC SRP: $14.95 DUNGEON: THE EARLY YEARS VOLUME 1—THE NIGHT SHIRT GN by Chrisophe Blain, Joann Sfar, & Lewis Trondheim Fun, adventure, suspense, and wry satire! In this first story of the Early Years, you will see the Keeper barely an adult, and leaving his family to go find fortune in a time of chaos and darkness. (JUN053082) SC, 6x9, 96pgs, FC SRP: $14.95 DUNGEON: TWILIGHT VOLUME 1—DRAGON CEMETERY GN by Joann Sfar & Lewis Trondheim The planet Terra Amata, on which Dungeon resides, has stopped turning. On one side, total darkness and absolute coldness. On the other side, a searing desert and eternal day. The survivors live on a thin slice of earth where day and night meet, known as "Twilight." Marvin leaves this third facet of the Dungeon world to go on a long trek to the legendary cemetery of dragons. (DEC053127) SC, 6x9, 96pgs, FC SRP: $14.95 ********************************************************************** THE COMPLETE OMAHA THE CAT DANCER VOLUME 4 TP SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available only within the United States and U.S. Territories. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 8x11, 128pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95 STARS OF THE MONTH THE COMPLETE OMAHA THE CAT DANCER TP SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (AUG053054) (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 7x10, 96pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95 THE COMPLETE OMAHA THE CAT DANCER VOLUME 2 TP SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (NOV053057) (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 8x11, 128pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95 HORNY TAILS TP SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (STAR12964) (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 8x11, 96pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95 ********************************************************************** OFFERED AGAIN O/A IN A METAL WEB GN SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC SRP: $11.95 NETCOMICS 0/6 VOLUME 3 GN by Youjung Lee Unseen dangers creep ever closer to Moolchi. Jong-E suspects Kanghee is the threat, but can’t tell Moolchi the truth about his situation or who he really is. She challenges Kanghee, but discovers that the parasitic presence inside Moolchi’s girlfriend is much more than she bargained for. Pushed to extremes, Jong-E flirts with Moolchi and tries seducing him, anything to keep him safe. But his heart belongs to the beautiful Kanghee and the mysterious creature inside of her manipulates that love to deadly advantage in the lethal game between itself and Jong-E. Who sent the creature after Moolchi? More importantly, who will survive? SC, 5x7, 184pgs, B&W (3 of 5) SRP: $9.99 AEGIS VOL 1 GN by Jinha Yoo A grand-scale masterpiece of life in a dystopian future, Aegis paints a picture of the love and friendship between orphans Jino and Izare. Having gained independence from Revro, the earth secretly trains an army of boys. Jino and Izare are abandoned to the camp, and Izare silently sacrifices himself to keep his promise to Maria that he'd look after Jino. But Jino escapes the soul-killing cruelty of the camp. With Jino in his heart, Izare remains to become an ultimate weapon. The boys' lives, and the secrets of the mysterious Maria, gradually unravel in this epic Sci-Fi drama. For Earth, can peace and utopia be won? SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 BOY PRINCESS VOLUME 3 GN by Seyoung Kim A bewildered Nicole aches to discern his feelings for Prince Jed, risky as they may be, and feels compelled to be close to him once more. He wanders lost in the forest and abandoned by his horse, until he practically stumbles upon Jed. But his surprise and delight are quickly surpassed by the dismay at Jed's cold reaction and an attempt to kidnap him. Nicole can't believe the object of his affection would do this to him and his illusions quickly begin to unravel. Perhaps they never had the spark that fuels his conflicting feelings about after all? Jed tries to calm him to prevent a scene, but Nicole wants something, a promise, anything. Suspicious eyes and ears loom everywhere, especially with jealous Princess Reiny always on her brother's heals, waiting to influence his next move. Jed feels the pressures of his position in his kingdom coming down hard, but he stands firm, until Princess Elena arrives, announcing her pregnancy and begging to keep and mother the child. Is this the heir to the throne or the result of an illicit affair that can ruin Jed? Will Jed's mischief topple his kingdom before the next heir is even born? SC, 5x7, 176pgs, B&W (3 of 9) SRP: $9.99 CANT LOSE YOU VOLUME 2 GN by Wann Rich and privileged Lida goes abroad to take cover from the unknown blackmailer who is after her life, leaving impoverished Yooi behind to secretly take her place. Although she is adept at the various kinds of side jobs she held to pay off her father's debts, Yooi can't seem to get used to the challenging daily routine of a millionnairess. The only thing that saves her from the boredom of foreign languages tutoring and physical training sessions is Gaon, Lida's fiancé. Tired from being cooped up all the time, Yooi sneaks out to a theme park with Gaon, where they are attacked by a sniper. Yooi is eventually saved by her bodyguard, only to be kidnapped again on her way back home! SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (2 of 6) SRP: $9.99 DOKEBI BRIDE VOLUME 2 GN by Marley With her grandmother gone, Sunbi experiences the twin pains of loss and loneliness. The daily challenges of living with her father's unfamiliar family are just the tip of the iceberg. There is a harder struggle waging inside, for Sunbi is left to learn about the eerie world of the unseen demons, gods, and spirits all alone. Through frightening and unceasing attacks by the wandering stray demons who find her to be an ideal host, Sunbi discovers just how dangerous this hidden world is. But there is no one to care for her now. To make matters worse, in the midst of this grief and chaos, Sunbi's dead mother visits her as a hideous demon and kills her only friend, Solbang. But just when she thinks she has no one to run to, she encounters a monk who teaches her that the secret of the demons lies in their ability to use her own fears against her. SC, 5x7, 176pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 THE GREAT CATSBY VOLUME 2 GN by Doha Catsby's first love is gone for good... or is she? Meanwhile, a new woman arrives on the scene with some very interesting ideas about what couples can do when there’s no one else around. And Catsby’s trusted confidante and drinking buddy Houndu begins to reveal some surprising predilections of his own — like a weakness for married women. Told with the same unblinking mixture of comedy and pathos as its predecessor, the second Catsby will speak to anyone who’s ever drunk-dialed an ex or shared too many confidences in a karaoke bar. SC, 6x9, 288pgs, FC (2 of 6) SRP: $19.99 LET DAI VOLUME 3 GN by Sooyeon Won Everything is changing, and not all the changes are good. The memory of a brutal assault is still fresh in Eunhyung's mind, and the wounds have not yet healed. In an effort to cope, she has shed her femininity and the skin of her former life. Yooneon is being stalked by a mysterious stranger, whose family carries more significance than she could possibly know. Jaehee is trapped in a struggle with his conscience and his irrepressible emotions for the gang leader who has inflicted so much pain. When he collapses on the arcade floor, he is saved by the free-spirited Naru, whose background is not what everyone expected it to be. And Dai finally reveals a surprising glimpse of his soul – a little bit of tenderness hidden under the sea of apathy and violence. SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W (3 of 15) SRP: $9.99 NARRATION OF LOVE AT 17 VOLUME 1 GN by Kyungok Kang Seyoung is an ordinary 17-year-old schoolgirl who is used to playing mediocre roles in her school's drama productions. Her real-life drama develops as she finds herself falling for her childhood playmate Hyunwoo, who he is drifting away from her and toward a TV star schoolmate named Hyemi. When Seyoung works up the nerve to profess her feelings to Hyunwoo, he thinks she is merely working on her acting. Seyoung grows furious with her inability to control her feelings even though she knows Hyunwoo's heart is in the right place. Seyoung lives out her youth as if the entire world is a stage, but as she basks in the bright lights of innocence she seeks someone in the audience to recognize the light within her. Narration of Love at 17 is a coming-of-age tale about one ordinary high school girl who learns about life through an extraordinary thing called love. SC, 5x7, 176pgs, B&W (1 of 4) SRP: $9.99 NEW DIMENSION COMICS SPIDER-MAN: MAXIMUM CARNAGE METAL SCULPTURE This Heavy Metal statue measures 11" x 7", and features Spider-Man, Venom, and Carnage. A warehouse find! Was $50. Limited to 500 pieces. Allocations may occur. 11 x 7 SRP: $14.99 TRANSFORMERS: GENERATIONS # 1 -NDC EXCLUSIVE COVER by Nick Roche Featuring new art by Nick Roche paying tribute to the original Marvel Transformers #7. The flip cover is also an exclusive cover with an open area for sketches. Only 1,000 of these limited edition covers exist! Very limited and allocations may occur. FC SRP: $9.99 HE-MAN & THE MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE TP SET Volumes 1 & 2 of the trades collecting the popular comic book series based on the hit TV cartoon. Originally $32.00, now only $9.99. Quantities are limited and allocations may occur. SC, FC SRP: $9.99 NEW ENGLAND COMICS OFFERED AGAIN O/A THE TICK: DAYS OF DRAMA #1 The Tick and Arthur return to The City, only to find that all the local superheroes are gone! Evidently, they've all moved to another "cooler" city, Blissburg — a gated community where the town government caters to costumed do-gooders: clean streets, nice homes, low taxes, and most importantly, easy-to-beat super-villains whose crimes can be scheduled like a golf match! Features an 8-page all-new four-color mini-comic attached to the cover! 40pgs, FC SRP: $4.95 O/A THETICK: DAYS OF DRAMA #2 by Clay Griffith, Dave Garcia, & Keith Atkinson Ever since all The City's heroes have moved to Blissburg, The Tick has been swamped with crimefighting duties! Barely able to keep up with the workload, he decides to recruit a group of Second World War veteran retired heroes to help. But the "Greatest Generation" do-gooders are more interested in the local diner's "Early Bird Special" than in confronting dangerous beercan-throwing baddies! Meanwhile, over in Blissburg, Arthur stumbles into herodom when he disarms a bomb-wielding publicity-seeking maniac in a TV studio — despite his best efforts to avoid mayhem and danger. 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.95 O/A THE TICK: DAYS OF DRAMA #3 by Clay & Susan Griffith, Dave Garcia, & Kevin Atkinson The Tick continues his exhausting — but personally very fulfilling — one-man assault on crime in The City while Arthur takes on the more "refined" villains of Blissburg, rescuing kittens from trees, restoring ponies to their little girl owners and the like. The Tick misses his old buddy. Fortunately, The Tick meets the enigmatic Super Mentor. Always eager to improve his craft, The Tick accepts Super Mentor as his mentor. The wizened old hero has some bright ideas, such as a utilitarian belt full of useful things. And a new sidekick who doesn't whine and complain, like a llama. Not to mention a portable espresso-maker for that late afternoon pickup! Which The Tick will need as the mysterious cultists tighten their hold on The City! 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.95 O/A THE TICK: DAYS OF DRAMA #4 by Clay & Susan Griffith, Dave Garcia, & Kevin Atkinson The mystery of the secret cult infesting The City is finally revealed when The Tick discovers that long ago, The City's mayor sold the title of the city to the Devil. Not even The Tick can stand toe-to-toe with such supernaturally devilish powers, so he decides to use his brain rather than brawn to infiltrate the cult. 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.95 ONI PRESS INC. WASTELAND #1 by Antony Johnston & Chris Mitten; Cover by Ben Templesmith Double-sized debut issue! Same $2.99 price! 100 years after the Big Wet, Earth has been left a broken, infertile world of rock and sand. The town of Providens is like many others on the post-Big Wet planet: small, mostly illiterate, and struggling for survival. When the town welcomes a stranger named Michael into its midst, will the quiet man lead them to a brave new world or shatter what little order still exists? From the writer and artist of Queen & Country: Declassified: Sons & Daughters comes a bold new ongoing series that bends genres and conventions in a way that only comics can! MATURE THEMES 48pgs, B&W SRP: $2.99 LEADING MAN #2 by B. Clay Moore & Jeremy Haun Scene Two! Action! Nick Walker, Hollywood heartthrob and stealthy secret agent, has stumbled on a clandestine training facility for the terrorist operation Code Black! But when his on-screen partner gets drawn into his real espionage mission, can he keep his double-life a secret? MATURE THEMES 24pgs, FC (2 of 5) SRP: $3.50 LOCAL #8 by Brian Wood & Ryan Kelly “Food as Substitute” — Working as a waitress at a popular restaurant, Megan starts a passionate love affair with one of the young chefs, and at the same time negotiates an awkward relationship with a much older customer. Late nights, good food, better sex, steamy kitchens, love triangles... all set in the diverse and artistic neighborhood of Wicker Park, Chicago. MATURE THEMES 32pgs, B&W (8 of 12) SRP: $2.99 POLLY & PIRATES VOLUME 1 TP by Ted Naifeh Ted Naifeh, the creator of Courtney Crumrin, turns his attention from the creepy crawly “night things” to the hi-larious high seas. Polly is caught between the prim-and-proper boarding school set she’s grown-up with and the legendary legacy of the Pirate Queen that she never knew she was a part of! Hoist the sails and batten the hatches for this new trade paperback collecting the sold out miniseries! MATURE THEMES SC, 168pgs, B&W SRP: $11.95 QUEEN & COUNTRY #31 by Greg Rucka & Chris Samnee; cover by Brian Hurtt [TRANSMISSION BEGIN] D-OPS: OPERATION RED PANDA, MISSION ACCOMPLISHED. FIELD AGENTS DESIGNATE MINDER-1, MINDER-2 RETURNING AT ONC—[UNEXPECTED TRANSMISSION HALT] MATURE THEMES 32pgs, B&W SRP: $2.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A BANANA SUNDAY TP by Root Nibot & Colleen Coover Kirby Steinberg is having a bit of trouble fitting into her new school. Sure, there's the usual interest/antagonism associated with being from somewhere else, but this time the new kid also happens to be the guardian for three talking monkeys. MATURE THEMES SC, 6x9, 112pgs, B&W SRP: $11.95 STARS OF THE MONTH COURTNEY CRUMRIN TRADE PAPERBACKS by Ted Naifeh In Volume 2, Courtney learns of something even scarier than the goblins under her bed: man's ambition for power. And in Volume 3, Courtney's in a new school, enrolled in a class for magical studies. When a student spell leaves one of her classmates cursed, can Courtney lead the kids into Goblin Town and find a cure? VOL 2 (STAR19646)—SC, 5x7, 128pgs, B&W SRP: $11.95 VOL 3 (JUL043071)—SC, 7x10, 128pgs, B&W SRP: $11.95 ********************************************************************** OFFERED AGAIN O/A GRAY HORSES GN by Hope Larson Noémie has left her home in France to study abroad. In Onion City there are new friends, new environments, and new loves. There are also vivid visions of life in a different time and in a different place, but more than that, of a different existence. In Noemie's sleep she's not a woman, but a horse. (DEC053139) MATURE THEMES SC, 7 x 9, 112pgs, PC SRP: $14.95 O/A PAST LIES GN by Nunzio DeFilippis, Christina Weir, & Christopher Mitten A taught suspense thriller! Trevor Schalk was an eccentric millionaire obssessed with reincarnation right up to his murder in 1980. Now Tim Gilbraight is having weird dreams in which he's a bitter, rich man — despised by everyone around him. It's up to PI Amy Devlin to determine if Schalk is a past life or a past lie. (NOV053062) MATURE THEMES SC, 168pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95 PAPERCUTZ TOTALLY SPIES VOLUME 1: THE O.P One of the most popular girls’ cartoons on TV now in all-new comics! As seen on Cartoon Network. During a weekend road trip up the California coast, the girls’ new car (a totally tricked-out, gadget-filled gift from Jerry to celebrate their newfound super- spydom) breaks down in a seemingly idyllic gated coastal town called Ocean Palisades – or “The O.P.” for short. Until they meet the teens who seem too perfect to be true. HC, 5x7, 96pgs, FC SRP: $12.95 SC, 5x7, 96pgs, FC SRP: $7.95 TOTALLY SPIES VOLUME 2: I HATE THE 80'S Boogie Gus has gleefully discovered the ‘80s. And he’s bent on using his new device- “The Eightifier” to turn Beverly Hills into the ultimate ‘80s paradise. Can the spies stop Boogie Gus before their home town goes retro for good? HC, 5x7, 96pgs, FC SRP: $12.95 SC, 5x7, 96pgs, FC SRP: $7.95 RADIO COMIX FURRLOUGH #162 Furrlough: your only monthly source for anthropomorphics, and now the longest-running anthology comic book in America! Fast-paced fantasy action by Style Wager and Greg Older in "Draqon Quest"; It's spy versus spy in the espionage romp "Ace and Queenie" by Rusty Haller; Romance and intrigue set in the middle ages in "Ebin and May" by Christina Hanson. Cover by Mary Bellamy. 32pgs, B&W SRP: $3.50 HIT THE BEACH 2006 Everyone's favorite fun-in-the-sun annual returns with plenty of funny animal goodness! 48 whopping pages of pinups and comic strips, from all your favorite anthropomorphics artists from America, Europe and Japan! This issue features Joe Rosales, Megan Giles, TRUMP, Terrie Smith, Phil Morrissey, John Barrett, Christina Hanson, DAQ, Eddie Perkins, Shon Howell, and more. Grab your sunscreen and your towel and enjoy the best of summer! 48pgs, B&W SRP: $5.99 ANUBIS: DARK DESIRES #3 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL 48pgs, B&W SRP: $5.99 MILK! #54 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 AD PROG. # 1496 - 1499 Britain's most influential SF comic, this multi-award-winning weekly is still going strong after 29 years of continuous publication! Future lawman Judge Dredd tackles rogue agents in Jumped by John Smith (Indigo Prime) and Simon Fraser (Richard Matheson's Hell House), then faces a new supernatural threat in Judgement by Gordon Rennie; meanwhile star-troopers The V.C.s push for the end to the Geek War, by Dan Abnett (Majestic) and Anthony Williams (The Unfunnies). Jack Dancer's pirate crew face all-out dino-war beneath the Earth in The Red Seas by Ian Edginton (Scarlet Traces) and Steve Yeowell (Sebastian O), and there's more deep-space dogfighting action in The 86ers by Gordon Rennie and PJ Holden! (C: 0-1-2) Magazine, 32pgs, PC SRP: $4.10 2000 AD EXTREME #17 Another burst from the 2000 AD archives, this issue reprints the superb comedy mobster tale "Al's Baby" by John Wagner (Judge Dredd, A History of Violence) and Carlos Ezquerra (Strontium Dog, War Story: Condors), in which feared enforcer Al Bestardi finds himself in the family's way! (C: 0-1-2) 116pgs, FC SRP: $5.99 JUDGE DREDD: THE HUNTING PARTY TP by John Wagner, Henry Flint, Jason Brashill, Kev Walker, Calum Alexander Watt, & Trevor Hairsine Dune sharks attack Mega-City One, creating bloody chaos on the streets of the far future city. Dredd is sent out into the hostile rad-lands to hunt down these sinister creatures; with him are a team of rookies. Can Dredd protect them against the threats of the Cursed Earth, and just what are the origins of those fearsome alien sharks? (C: 0-1-2) SC, 8x11, 144pgs, FC SRP: $21.99 JUDGE DREDD MEGAZINE #248 Another monthly plunge into the mean streets of Mega-City One sees Judge Dredd trying to bring order to the South American city of Cuidad Barranquilla in "Regime Change" by Gordon Rennie and Inaki Miranda (The Chase). Elsewhere, there¹s more WWII horror in "Fiends of the Eastern Front: Stalingrad" by David Bishop and Colin MacNeil, blistering Bollywood action in "Black Siddha III" by Pat Mills (Marshall Law) and Simon Davis, and another tale from the notorious Black Museum. All this plus features, classic stories and much more! (C: 0-1-2) Magazine, 64pgs, PC SRP: $7.50 SLAINE: THE BOOKS OF INVASIONS VOLUME 2 -SCOTA & TARA HC by Pat Mills & Clint Langley Barbarian warrior and former High King of Ireland Sláine continues the epic battle against the fearsome sea demons, but now he finds an ally from an unexpected source. Together they must rid Tir Nan Og of the Formorian scourge, using every means at their disposal, including calling on help from the Earth Goddess herself! Second in Pat Mills and Clint Langley’s exciting new Slaine epic, this is one Graphic Novel fantasy fans will not want to miss. (C: 0-1-2) HC, 8x11, 112pgs, FC SRP: $25.99 ROXBOX ENTERTAINMENT KEE- FU FIGHTERS #2 by Phillip Temple, Todd A. Wahnish, & Danimation The capitol city of Keeton is under attack! Kairo and Kool-Jay must race to the castle and protect the power stones from falling into the wrong hands, but first they’ll have to battle through Baron’s evil robotic army! How will our two great heroes succeed against a sea of enemies, and what is the secret behind the mysterious Keetonian power stones? Find out in the second issue of this smash hit series! 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.25 SAF COMICS T.S. BLAKE VOLUME 1: SENTIMENTAL DETECTIVE GN by Carlos Trillo & Juan Bobillo T.S. Blake's world is turned upside down when his fiancée kills herself on their wedding day. Naturally, T.S. withdraws into himself until he finds a love letter on a dead homeless man, which stirs something inside him... sending him on a journey to solve this mystery and start his life anew. (C: 0-1-3) HC, 9x12, 48pgs, FC SRP: $12.95 SEVEN SEAS ENTERTAINMENT LLC BOOGIEPOP DOESN'T LAUGH VOLUME 2 GN by Kouhei Kadono & Kouji Ogata In the blink of an eye, a young girl’s life is snuffed out and the deadly Manticore’s well- laid plans for world domination get shot to hell. With time running out, can Nagi Kirima and the mysterious Angel of Death known as Boogiepop put and end to the murderous Manticore’s reign of terror before innocent lives are lost? Find out in this extra-sized conclusion to the hit series! (C: 0-1-2) SC, 5x7, 250pgs, PC SRP: $10.99 STAR OF THE MONTH BOOGIEPOP DOESN'T LAUGH VOLUME 1 GN by Kohei Kadano & Kouji Ogata When a rash of disappearances involving female students breaks out at Shinyo Academy, the police and faculty assume they just have a bunch of runaways on their hands. Yet, Nagi Kirima knows better. Something mysterious and foul is afoot. Is it Boogiepop — the Angel of Death — or something even more sinister? SC, 5x7, 192pgs, PC SRP: $10.99 ********************************************************************** CHUGWORTH ACADEMY VOLUME 1 TP by Dave Cheung A hugely popular webcomic that’s edgy and hilarious! Sally and Kiyoshi have been dating for what seems like forever, giving substance to the claim that "opposites attract". Kiyoshi is a bona fide idiot. Sally is cynical, sarcastic and has more intellectual clout than anyone she knows. Follow the day to day lives of Sally, Kiyoshi, and their quirky friends! (C: 0-1-2) SC, 5x7, 150pgs, FC SRP: $13.99 RAVENSKULL VOLUME 1 GN by Christopher Vogler & Elmer Damaso In this swashbuckling sequel to the classic Ivanhoe, Sir Brian de Bois-Guilbert — the villainous Knight Templar vanquished by Sir Ivanhoe — is brought back to life, and sent on a quest of redemption by the Grandmaster of the Knights Templar, journeying across the ancient world. (C: 0-1-2) SC, 5x7, 192pgs, PC SRP: $10.99 SHANDA FANTASY ARTS COCO GUNBUN #1 by Chelsea Mitchell & Ron Murphy In the not so distant future, Neo-Metro is a city in turmoil. The super conglomerate P.I.M.P has extended its corrupt grasp to the highest levels of city Government, and will stop at nothing to assume complete control of the dismal landscape. Pimps, thugs, and the criminal element have run amuck, and with no one to stop them but half-baked superhero wannabees, organized crime has become the new law of the land. Enter... CoCo Gun Bunn! The butt-kicking daughter of a female mercenary, CoCo is out to avenge her mother's untimely demise at the hands of the bizzatch super-pimp, Dolla-Bill! Armed with an unimaginable arsenal of weapons, gadgets, and physical prowess, CoCo will fight her way to the top of P.I.M.P, one sucka at a time! 40pgs, B&W SRP: $4.99 SILENT DEVIL PRODUCTIONS THE DEVIL'S PANTIES #6 by Jennie Breeden Find out what happens when Jennie meets "The Pirate" in issue six of The Devil's Panties! This book is packed full of angel and devil girl action, bondage fetish fairy parties, boys having LAN parties (it's not nearly as dirty as it sounds), and late night clubbing in Boston. Jen also discovers that Customer Service really is the seventh circle of Hell! 48pgs, B&W SRP: $4.95 JIM REAPER: WEEK ONE by Dwight L. MacPherson & Mathieu Benoit Fearing an imminent breakdown, the Grim Reaper decides to take a Holiday. After an exhaustive search for a replacement, he finds only his cousin's nephew's son to collect the souls of those who are perishing. Enter the Jim Reaper! The only problem is that Jim is afraid of his own shadow, and his first week on the job may ultimately cause the destruction of his very own soul — or worse! 40pgs, FC SRP: $3.95 THE LAST SIN OF MARK GRIMM #3 by M. Sean McManus & Chris Moreno Battered, beaten, and hell-bent on revenge, Mark Grimm’s obsession with his wife’s death twists him into knots. The only path to finding her murderer lies in joining forces with the evil that grips the city. Grimm’s alliance with darkness consumes what’s left of his soul and reveals a much darker truth... 24pgs, B&W (3 of 4) SRP: $2.95 MONKEY IN A WAGON VS. LEMUR ON A BIG WHEEL SUPER SPECTACULAR SUMMER SPECIAL #1 by Ken Lillie-Paetz, Chris Moreno, & Various More Monkey madness! Lots of Lemur lunacy! The Monkey vs. Lemur mythos continues as our two star-crossed enemies battle their way through every possible genre, pop culture parody, or sight gag imaginable. Loaded with behind-the-scenes extras, a blooper reel, and the special edition Fez News Report Real Life Story feature: Behind the Wheel: How Monkey Got The Wagon! MvsL SSSS #1 is this summer's blockbuster event! 40pgs, FC SRP: $3.95 SIRIUS ENTERTAINMENT POISON ELVES: LOST TALES #6 by Aaron Bornder A small excursion into the woods to retrieve some needed herbs and plants takes an awful turn when Jace falls into a bind from which only Petunia can save him! Caught up in a hidden Fairy Ring, Jace is bound heart and soul to the wicked little creatures in a timeless world of madness and confusion. But what do they want, and how can Petunia bring him back to the real world? And what sort of mushrooms were they anyway? 24pgs, B&W SRP: $2.95 STARS OF THE MONTH DEADY THE EVIL TEDDY VOLUME 3 GN by Voltaire & Various Deady The Evil Teddy Volume 3 is a real “Monsters of Goth” issue, with some of the biggest names in spooky comics lending a hand, including: Roman Dirge (Deady Meets Lenore), Gris Grimly, and Crab Scrambly! Plus, a very special Deady tale by none other than Neil Gaiman (The Sandman) and other shocking guests! Of course, everything else is by Voltaire... MATURE THEMES SC, 7x10, 48pgs, B&W SRP: $5.95 KREEKY PLAYGROUND TP by Aaron Bordner Collects the surreal Kreeky Playground and spooky-fun Monster High School limited series, with over 30 pages of entirely new material that revisit old favorites from Aaron Bordner's creepy cast: Alice Sinn, Evil Voodoo, Big Al, Frankie, and more! (JUN032486) SC, 160pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 ********************************************************************** SUPERVERSE PRODUCTIONS ZOOM SUIT #4 by John Taddeo & Billy Dallas Patton Special Metalized Cover! It's the exciting conclusion to the first Zoom Suit Limited Series... and Myles's first kiss! It’s Myles and the Zoom Suit versus Simon Bane and a Squadron of X-80 Killer Robots! More new powers revealed! More Secrets! More hidden Internet flash movies! Plus, a sneak peak into the next Zoom Suit limited series planned for 2007! This issue features covers by Billy (Shi) Tucci and Bob (Iron Man, XO) Layton. 40pgs, FC (4 of 4) SRP: $2.95 THE NORM.COM THE NORM SUNDAY COLLECTION VOLUME 1 TP by Michael Jantze The first collection of Michael Jantze’s The Norm Sunday comic strips! Fans of newspaper comics will love this collection. Includes essays written by Michael as well. SC, 11 x9, 120pgs, FC SRP: $17.95 TITAN PUBLISHING WALLACE & GROMIT COMICS MAGAZINE #11 The endearing duo is back, with another brand-new comic-strip adventure! This issue, Wallace & Gromit get caught up in a "Jurassic Lark" as a time-travel invention propels the pair back to the time of dinosaurs in a roaring adventure! (C: 0-1-2) Magazine, 52pgs, FC SRP: $5.99 STARS OF THE MONTH JAMES BOND COLLECTIONS Titan Books presents the return of the world's greatest secret agent in his classic comic- strip adventures! Choose from: The Man with the Golden Gun (also collecting The Living Daylights) or The Spy Who Loved Me (also collecting The Harpies), Both collecting the original UK newspaper strips along with exclusive background materials detailing Ian Fleming's super-spy's comic strip history. (C: 0-1-2) THE MAN WITH THE GOLDEN GUN—SRP: $16.95 THE SPY WHO LOVED ME—SC, 9x12, 128pgs, B&W SRP: $17.95 MODESTY BLAISE COLLECTIONS Modesty Blaise, cult creation of best-selling author Peter O'Donnell, is back! With the underworld resources of The Network on tap, no job is too big, and no threat too great for Modesty! The London Evening Standard adventures of this all-round bad girl and spy are collected in these gorgeous Collectors' Edition paperback library! Packed with special features, and including an all-new introduction by the author, choose from: Volume 1: The Gabriel Set-Up, Volume 4: Black Pearl, Volume 5: Bad Suki, and Volume 6: Hell Makers. (C: 0-1-2) VOLUME 1: THE GABRIEL SET-UP (DEC032663)—SC, 8x11, 112pgs, B&W SRP: $16.95 VOLUME 4: THE BLACK PEARL—SC, 9x12, 96pgs, B&W SRP: $16.95 VOLUME 5: BAD SUKI (DEC042814)—SC, 8x11, 96pgs, B&W SRP: $16.95 VOLUME 6: THE HELL MAKERS (MAR053124)—SC, 8x11, 112pgs, B&W SRP: $16.95 ********************************************************************** TOKYOPOP REPLAY VOL 1 GN (OF 3) Follow the life of Cree, the lead singer for a punk band. When her bass player quits, Cree’s in a tough spot–until she meets Izsak, bass player extraordinaire. He’s the answer to all her prayers! But when she finds out that Izsak is actually a zombie, those dreams become nightmares. Before long, two vampires from the Shadow World begin stalking the band and will stop at nothing until they kill Cree...or lure her over to the dark side! SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W $9.99 RETURN TO LABYRINTH VOL 1 GN (OF 3) After having survived his initial visit, Toby has returned home and has grown up. As he has grown he has noticed that many things have come very easily to him, even when under pressure. Little does he know that Jareth, the Goblin King, has been looking out for his best interests . . . SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W $9.99 GRENADIER VOL 1 GN (OF 7) Rushuna is a beautiful, blonde Senshi (gun expert) who travels the world with one purpose: to make the world a peaceful place. She does this by taking away the people’s will to fight by giving them a smile. However, the journey of nonviolence is never an easy one, so watch out when she is forced to display her amazing gun skills... SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W $9.99 AFTERLIFE VOL 1 GN (OF 3) Thaddeus and Mercutio are guardians in the Afterlife, maintaining the peace in this strange world of the dead that gets more crowded every day. As the population reaches its limit, the organic mass that is the body of this world begins to show signs of sickness and decay! The inquisitive Thaddeus sets out to find an answer to it all, much to the chagrin of his best friend Mercutio, who needs help finding his one true love. SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W $9.99 BECAUSE I’M THE GODDESS VOL 1 GN (OF 3) Goddess Pandora has been sent to Earth to collect "gifts" that were spread among humans. Sure she has a nice body that can tempt anyone, but when she uses her powers, she shrinks to a young girl’s body! The only way for her to regain her voluptuous power is to kiss her reluctant peon, Aoi. SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W $9.99 BIRD KISS VOL 1 GN (OF 2) Miyoul is a feisty, boy-crazed girl who is in love with Guelin, a talk, dark, and handsome high school boy. But Heerack, a short and scrawny junior high boy, has the hots for Miyoul, and worships her every move. Of course, Miyoul is awfully embarrassed of him and tries to avoid him like the plague! Filled with the trials and tribulations of high school–and a few wacky, slapstick moments–this teen romance is a take on the much- loved Frog Prince fairytale. SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W $9.99 GENJU NO SEIZA VOL 1 GN (OF 13) Kamishina Fuuto would like to think he’s a normal boy, but he is the reincarnation of the High Priest of Darashaal, a tiny Asian country that has just celebrated the inauguration of...its new high priest. Clearly, only one of them is the true priest, and unfortunately for Kamishina, it is he. As the celestial guardians come to dispose of him, they discover that he is not, as their leader Naga says, a fake. Kamishina just wants to be normal and live a normal life, but he is constantly drawn into trouble as he has an extremely keen spiritual sense and the ability to soothe ghosts. SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W $9.99 GO WITH GRACE GN Grace, a bedridden girl with no reason to live, is visited one night by a mysterious boy who invites her to leave her room. As they journey together to strange and wonderous cities, it slowly becomes clear that the boy is dead! In this simple yet poignant story that deals with the universal themes of life, death and dreams, will Grace finally find the courage to let go of this life and join him? SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W $9.99 MITSUKAZU MIHARA SHIGESHOSHI VOL 1 GN (OF 3) A drama series from the creator of Doll centered around an embalmer in Japan. As with all Mitsukazu Mihara manga, Shigeshoshi features some creative episodic stories, this time around with a life and death theme. SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W $9.99 PEACH GIRL SAES STORY VOL 1 GN (OF 2) Kairi and Momo are now attending university together and are finally happy. Sae has been left behind after failing her last year of high school due to her poor attendance. We follow Sae’s adventures as she reunites with a childhood love and deals with high school life (gulp! ) again. SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W $9.99 SAVER VOL 1 GN (OF 7) Lena Ha is a tough and beautiful girl who is also the captain of the Kendo team. Though skilled in swordplay, she is totally unprepared when she discovers that she has fallen in love with her long-lost stepbrother! Unable to withstand her emotions, Lena runs away and has a near-death experience that takes her to a new world where her destiny is changed forever. Thus, the adventure begins! SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W $9.99 VOICES OF A DISTANT STAR (HOSHI NO KOE) GN To what distance would you go for your one true love? In the midst of an alien invasion, Mikako joins the resistance, leaving behind the one young man she loves. As she goes deeper into space, Mikako’s only connection with her boyfriend is through cell-phone text messages. The war rages on and years pass, but Mikako barely ages in the timelessness of space while Noboru grows old. How can the love of two people, torn apart by war, survive? SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W $9.99 ZYWORD GN In a world filled with magic and oozing with RPG elements, a young female spell caster is destined to save the land! Tamayo Akiyama, a former member of CLAMP, has crafted a unique shojo fantasy adventure. SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W $9.99 BLAME VOL 5 GN (OF 10) Killy is blazing guns through the insane world of the Toha Heavy Industries caves. Killy and Cibo unravel the mysterious mission of the Silicon Creatures. Killy comes closer to finding humans with Net Terminal Genes, and the only thing standing in his way is Mensab and an alternative dimension. SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W $9.99 BOYS BE VOL 10 GN (OF 20) Several chapters are jam-packed with hilarious scenarios — a boy and girl continue to chase one another in a game of dog and cat. The Beeper friends grow fonder of one another without revealing who they really are. SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W $9.99 CHIBI VAMPIRE VOL 2 GN (OF 7) Kenta sees Karin every day at both work and school, so each day serves as a reminder that something about the girl with the oft-bloody nose just isn’t right. He’s suspicious, and he’s not exactly subtle about it. Fearing that he might discover her secret, Karin decides to kill this potential problem with kindness, going out of her way to do all kinds of nice things for him. However, when Kenta catches her "feeding" yet again, the gig is up. So what’s a vampire girl to do? SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W $9.99 DEVIL MAY CRY 3 VOL 2 GN (OF 2) Vergil and Dante are twins birthed from mix blood â“ human and demon blood. Vergil, the elder twin, seeks power to surpass his father’s power. The younger twin, Dante finds no reason to seek this power. Vergil in his search realizes great power can be achieved by assembling seven names. When the most danegrous twins reunite, the gatse to the demon world will open. SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W $9.99 DRAGON KNIGHTS VOL 23 GN (OF 24) Gil and his band of warriors are searching for something special in this volume. The action picks up as they move through the dragon castle. The Kahaku, the water dragon, needs Saabel for some unspoken task. Does this task involve the Dragon Emperor? SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W $9.99 FRUITS BASKET VOL 14 GN (OF 19) Convinced he’s hiding something, Isuzu continues going to Shigure’s house but this time, Isuzu feels sick and Tohru finds her passed out! Tohru tries to get Isuzu to hospital however she refuses to go and ends up getting into an argument with Tohru about breaking the curse. Meanwhile, Yuki goes to the ASB council room only to find it trashed again! But as the secrets of who trashed the room come out of the closet, Yuki accidentally gets locked in one. Who will be the one to help her come out? SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W $9.99 GETBACKERS VOL 15 GN (OF 33) Ginji and Ban are back with another hilarious volume. The GetBackers find themselves in more mischief than ever in this volume. This time they face more than a card game. Will they fall prey to someone else’s deviant plot? SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W $9.99 IDENTITY VOL 7 GN (OF 13) Finally, the characters of Lost Saga are back in action, but this time in the real world. They finished one of their most deadly assignments. Roto comes face-to-face with Alpha. The true identity of all the players are revealed! Someone new meets the group in Last Saga. The group must decide to listen to this mysterious individual or follow their own path. SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W $9.99 INITIAL D VOL 23 GN (OF 32) Proving that passing Daiki was no fluke, Tak wins his race. Now it’s up to K.T. to keep up the momentum as he takes on Toudou’s "Smiley" Sakai. They call the guy "Smiley," because in the heat of battle his face scrunches up into what might be deceptively described as a grin. Sakai’s smile quickly fades, though, when K.T. beats him in their race. After this defeat a long absent member of the Toudou team comes back to defend the team’s sullied reputation... a member so tough that even Kyoichi calls Ryosuke to warn him. SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W $9.99 KARE KANO VOL 20 GN (OF 21) Soichiro’s father plans to kill Ryoko, his real mother. Soichiro must stop him at all cost, even if it means losing it all! Soichiro and his "mother" confront her past together. Yukino has an announcement for Soichiro and the family that will change their lives forever. SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W $9.99 LIFE VOL 2 GN (OF 9) Ayumu is faced with more than school woes. As she solemnly floats through her school days, she deals with Manami’s suicide attempt! Ayumu befriends a classmates in a very seedy restaurant. Will this classmate take Ayumu down the path of a destructive life. Ayumu reveals Katsumi’s dirty little secret, but becomes his new victim in his web of deceit. SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W $9.99 LOVE HINA VOL 2 NOVEL What’s this? ! A robot that looks exactly like Keitaro appears out of the blue at the Hinata House? ! Under vicious attack, the tenants of the all girlsâ™ dorm band together to fend off this out of control "Mecha-Keitaro." Meanwhile, Motoko struggles to show off her special skills in an effort to impress her visiting sister, Tsuruko. But her secret spell ends in disaster as Motoko ends up switching bodies with Kitsune! What will happen next . . . ? SC, 5x7, 264pgs, B&W $7.99 LOVE HINA VOL 1 GN by Ken Akamatsu When Keitaro Urashima fails his entrance exams to get into Tokyo University for the second time, he's officially an unemployed and uneducated slacker. To make things worse, his parents have kicked him out of his house. Fortunately, his grandmother owns the fabulous Hinata Lodge and has agreed to take Keitaro in as caretaker. What he doesn't know is that the lodge is actually a girl's dorm and he's the only guy around! Most guys would kill to live with five sexy ladies, but if Keitaro's not careful, this job will kill him. SC, 5x7, 200pg, B&W $9.99 LOVE HINA VOL 2 GN by Ken Akamatsu Keitaro Urashima's dream is to attend Tokyo University with his childhood sweetheart, a girl he hasn't seen in years. But when he fails the entrance exams, he's in danger of losing his chance for good. Meanwhile, his job as caretaker of a girls dorm filled with gorgeous ladies keeps him more than busy. Keitaro wants to hit the books, but first he's got to see if one of the girls really is his old crush! Working together, can the two finally make the grade, or will Keitaro be seduced by the temptations that surround him? SC, 200, b&w SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W $9.99 LOVE HINA VOL 3 GN by Ken Akamatsu The good news is, Naru can no longer pick on Keitaro for having flunked the college entrance exams three times in a row. The bad news is, she flunked it too! Now Naru just wants to get away from it all and relax by herself in beautiful Kyoto. As fate (or bad luck) would have it, that's the exact same place that Keitaro decides to vacation at. When they check in to their hotel and find out there's only one room left and they'll have to share, Naru and Keitaro's time alone becomes a string of catastrophic mix-ups. SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W $9.99 LOVE HINA VOL 4 GN by Ken Akamatsu Three's Company on steroids! Can Keitaro survive living in an apartment with five cute girls? The Hinata house is about to get some new tenants. Naru's old tutor and secret crush, Seita Noriyasu, stops by with his adopted daughter Sarah, a spunky 7-year-old American. With Naru's affections drifting to the charismatic older Seita, Keitaro is in danger of losing his one true love. As if things aren't crazy enough, there's a new pet in the Hinata House as well - a flying sea turtle named Tama-chan, who loves to chase the girls around! SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W $9.99 LOVE HINA VOL 5 GN by Ken Akamatsu After what seems like years of studying to get into prestigious Tokyo University, Keitaro finally gets a break. The whole gang from Hinata House takes a trip to the beach for a summer of fun in the sun. For many, a seaside vacation is the perfect place to find romance, but perennial loser Keitaro is still feeling his dream girl Naru's scorn. If he doesn't find a way to win back her affections soon, he may lose her for good to his romantic rival, Seta-san. SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W $9.99 LOVE HINA VOL 6 GN by Ken Akamatsu At the age of five, Keitaro and his childhood sweetheart promised to meet again as students at Japan's most prestigious university. Now 20, he can't pass the exam… or even remember the girl's name! A fluke job at an all girls dormitory may be his last chance. In the series that inspired the new hit anime with American Pie-style humor, Love Hina proves that love conquers all, even stupidity. SC, 5x7, 184pg, B&W $9.99 LOVE HINA VOL 7 GN by Ken Akamatsu In his enduring struggle to be accepted into the hallowed halls of Tokyo University, Keitaro Urashima takes another stab at the grueling entrance exam. But living in a household of beautiful, young, nubile women can get a bit distracting, especially since Keitaro has fallen head over heels in love with one of them, the fair Naru. Of course, the thirteen-year old Shinobu has fallen in love with Keitaro, and… well, it's always a romp- filled farce for the residents at Hinata House. SC, 5x7, 184pg, B&W $9.99 LOVE HINA VOL 8 GN (OF 14) by Ken Akamatsu Keitaro Urashima made a promise to his childhood sweetheart that he would get into Tokyo University. Well, he's failed three times and the girl of his past has been replaced with six girls in his present. Keitaro has taken the entrance exam once again and having fallen asleep halfway through, he fears the worst. Consumed with embarrassment and shame, he flees on a journey of introspection and redemption. It's up to the crew at Hinata House to track him down and bring him back to face reality. Time is running out, and Naru falls ill at a critical moment. Why is Naru trying so hard to find him? SC, 5x7, 184pg, B&W $9.99 LOVE HINA VOL 9 GN by Ken Akamatsu Voted “Best U.S. Manga Release” at Anime Expo 2002! Keitaro has finally passed the Tokyo University entrance exam but all is not happily ever after. He finally confesses his love to Naru but her reaction is not what he expected and the rest of the crew lend him their support. However, the greatest help of all may come from his rival Seta who announces his intention to marry Haruka. Naru and Keitaro take a long look at their relationship and decide that it is time to take a big step in a new direction. SC, 5x7, 192pg, B&W $9.99 LOVE HINA VOL 10 GN by Ken Akamatsu Voted Best U.S. Manga Release at Anime Expo 2002!! Naru and Keitaro take their first steps in the high-tension game of love when a power outage puts Hinata House in the dark. As old memories come to light, Naru realizes that she may be the girl from Keitaro's past after all. SC, 5x7, 184pg, B&W $9.99 LOVE HINA VOL 11 GN by Ken Akamatsu Having passed his exams, Keitaro has gone to study abroad. Months go by and things remain relatively quiet until a young girl named Kanako arrives at Hinata house and drops a bomb on the unsuspecting residents. As the new manager, she has decided to make the dorm into a working inn and in order to remain there, the girls must become her employees. Things go from bad to worse and just as things are about to get really ugly, Keitaro returns home to the surprise of his life. SC, 5x7, 200pg, B&W $9.99 LOVE HINA VOL 12 GN by Akamatsu Ken Keitaro's triumphant return isn't going smoothly, and Kanako's devious impersonations of Naru hardly help matters. Hinata House isn't the only thing that's changed over the months, as Keitaro seems like a new man, and theories about a blonde-haired American girl, named 'Julie' abound. When Keitaro laughingly informs the girls that Julie was a gorilla, Naru and Kanako resume their competition for Keitaro's attention. It's going to be an uphill battle for Kanako, since Keitaro has no memory of his promise to run Hinata House as an inn with her. Desperate to win Keitaro, Kanako tricks him into making a promise to go to Tokyo U. with her in a cursed room of Hinata, no less. What ensues is a wild ride of deception and seduction, complete with marauding monkeys, a railway chase, and a battle royal with the police, all culminating with an epic climax on the rugged cliffs of Northern Japan! SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W $9.99 LOVE HINA VOL 13 GN by Ken Akamatsu Naru and Keitaro have been acting lovey-dovey since they returned from their little trip and it's driving everybody crazy! But before the issue can be resolved, Keitaro's grandmother announces that she will hand over the Hinata House to him on the condition that he marries one of the girls! It's all out war when the girls attack Keitaro in order to claim him for themselves! SC, 5x7, 192pg, B&W $9.99 LOVE HINA VOL 14 GN by Ken Akamatsu The grand finale to one of TokyoPop's hottest selling titles is here! After two years of beating around the bush, Naru finally declares her true feelings for Keitaro, but her big announcement may be too little too late. Grandma Hina has returned to Japan and like it or not, Naru and Keitaro learn about their forgotten past and discover once and for all who his long lost love really was. Published in Authentic Manga format (Right-to-Left). SC, 5x7, 200pg, B&W $9.99 MAGICAL X MIRACLE VOL 2 GN (OF 5) Merleawe becomes comfortable pretending to be Sylthfarn. Glenn encourages her to be herself. Someone in her school stalks Merleawe. What does this mysterious stalker have for Merleawe? Merleawe’s brother pays her a surprise visit. But, Merleawe is the one that has the surprise! SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W $9.99 PRESIDENT DAD VOL 6 GN (OF 7) Ami and her class are having their annual field trip in June instead of May. There is a rumor that says that someone always ends up missing whenever the school goes on a field trip in June. During the treasure hunt game, Ami wanders off to see the old house she lived in with her mother. Will she be the one to end up missing? SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W $9.99 PRICELESS VOL 2 GN (OF 3) Once Lang-bee finds out about Yukaâ™s little dark secret, Yuka falls under her wrath. Not only that, Dan falls hopelessly in love with Lang-bee. Yuka flirts with Dan and gets invited to his house. Things heat up! Jimmy, the new guy at school, has swooned all the girls in Lang-bee’s class. However, he has his eyes set on Lang-bee for some odd reason? SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W $9.99 SAMURAI DEEPER KYO VOL 19 GN (OF 31) An already weak Kyo continues to fight against Chinmei, guardian of the Third Gate. Kyo is offered the title of Crimson King under two small conditions. Yuyaâ™s time is quickly winding down. The group must face the Demon Child Band at the Fourth Gate. Who will fight the powerful Taihaku? SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W $9.99 SOUL TO SEOUL VOL 4 GN (OF 4) Kai and Sunil are still going strong, even though he is the reason Sunil got shot. As Sunil’s gun wound heals, her addiction to Kai just gets stronger... Meanwhile, Kai and Spike are still on the outs. Although Spike misses his old pal, his new girlfriend Hillary fills some of that void. While Gelda continues to worry about her missing brother, she secretly pines for JJ. Will sparks fly when she goes to a NOBO-D show with Sally to see him? SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W $9.99 XKAI VOL 2 GN (OF 2) Kaito has an unexpected visitor named Tetsuo. What does this strange visitor want with Tetsuo? The action continues once Kaito receives his next assignment to assassinate a religious cult leader. But, things get complicated after he joins the cult. Will Kaito eliminate his target once they are face to face. SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W $9.99 YUBISAKI MILK TEA VOL 2 GN (OF 6) As his body continues to go through changes, Yoshinuri decides that he canâ™t continue cross-dressing. Now with âœYukiâ gone, who can he get to model at the photography studio? Hidari? Kurokawa? But Yoshinoriâ™s plans to stop cross-dressing come to a halt when Kurokawa begs him to continue. She is only able to open up to him when he is dressed as a girl, but during one of their outings, Yoshinoriâ™s best friend Wataru sees him dressed as Yuki, and itâ™s love at first sight. Meanwhile, Hidari will do anything to get Yoshinori to see her as more than a little kid. SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W $9.99 EARTHIAN VOL 4 GN (OF 4) The "Secret Garden" collection filled with the forbidden relationship between Lord Michael and Raphael. This volume contains a never-before-seen bonus story specifically created for the relaunch of Earthian in this special deluxe format. The story cast a glimpse on the bleak future of all the characters. With special notes done by Kouga- sensei. SC, 5x7, 405pgs, B&W $14.99 SHOUT OUT LOUD VOL 2 GN (OF 5) Nakaya has actually decided to give his father’s profession a chance and now not only respects it but is downright infatuated with the anime. Nakaya admits to his father that he likes listening to yaoi CD’s. Shino freaks out and believes his job influences Nakaya. Nakaya wants to break the ice with Fuse Akihi, a hot hockey player. SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W $9.99 AVATAR CINEMANGA VOL 3 GN\ Aang is eager to take Sokka and Katara to the Air Temple where he was raised. But upon arrival, it becomes apparent that the temple is not at all how Aang remembers it. Deserted and destroyed Aang finally realizes that everyone he knew before is now 100 years old or dead. All the same, the Air Temple unlocks some of the secrets of the Avatar and Aang leaves with a new purpose...to save the world. SC, 5x7, 96pgs, FC $7.99 ************************************************************************ TOP SHELF PRODUCTIONS THE SURROGATES VOLUME 1 TP by Robert Venditti & Brett Weldele This trade paperback collects all five issues of the critically acclaimed mini-series, and it's packed with never-before-seen sketches and artwork, as well as commentary from the creative team that brought this breakout story to the page. The year is 2054, and life has been reduced to a data feed. The fusing of virtual reality and cybernetics has ushered in the era of the personal surrogate, android substitutes that let users interact with the world without ever leaving their homes. It's a perfect world, and it's up to Detectives Harvey Greer and Pete Ford of the Metro Police Department to keep it that way! (C: 0-1-2) SC, 7x10, 208pgs, FC SRP: $19.95 I AM GOING TO BE SMALL GN by Jeffrey Brown Everyone needs something funny to stick in their pocket to read on the train, or on a lunch break, or in line at the DMV. This is that "something." Jeffrey Brown sets aside the sappy sentimentality of his autobiographical comics to bring you this subtle and subversive, laugh-out-loud, giant-size, SMALL collection of gag cartoons. Another classic from the creator of Clumsy, Unlikely, AEIOU, Bighead, Minisulk, and Be A Man. Enjoy! SC, 5x6, 384pgs, B&W SRP: $14.00 STARS OF THE MONTH BIGHEAD GN by Jeffrey Brown Jeffrey Brown is back — and with a BigHead, no less! From the creator of Clumsy and Be A Man comes an irreverent and clever super-hero parody featuring the amazing BigHead. His mission? To save an unthankful world while facing the demons of his own failures. Witness inept villains clash with an all-too-emotional hero in an epic graphic novel that leaps all clichés in a single bound. BigHead brings together moral fable, social commentary, and classic comic book action. (AUG043100) SC, 6x9, 128pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95 COFFEE AND DONUTS GN by Max Estes Calling a dumpster home in an unforgiving city, Jules and Dwight are down on their luck — and things are about to get much worse! Follow these stray cats as they botch an ill- fated armed robbery, dodge bullets in dark alleys, and cross paths with small-time mobsters. This frolicking sophomore graphic novel by Max Estes is a delight for all ages! (DEC053304) SC, 5x7, 128pgs, B&W SRP: $10.00 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 ********************************************************************** TRIUMPH MEDIA ENTERTAINMENT LLC CODENAME: BLACK DEATH #2 by Steve Zinngrabe & Bong Dazo Vengeance is at hand! After corrupt banking tycoon Charles Reuber murders Black Death’s only brother, Black Death is out for revenge. But, Black Death’s relentless pursuit of vengeance has made him careless, and it may even put his friends in harm’s way. 32pgs, FC (2 of 4) SRP: $2.99 TR ROSE ASSOCIATES THE ADVENTURES OF CARRIE GIVER #1 by Theresa Funiciello & Diane Pagen, & Eduardo Savid "An important comic book," says Neal Adams! If there were ever a comic book created for Men and Women alike, it’s this revolutionary new comic book. All the adventure and excitement of a superhero comic book — crime, superpowers, tragedy and the fight for justice — told for the sake of the unpaid care-givers of the United States, whose story rarely gets told. "You can give this comic book to your mom." Gloria Steinem appeared on behalf of this remarkable first issue’s advanced printing at New York ComicCon 2006, signing hundreds of copies along with cover artist Neal Adams. Don’t miss it! 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.95 TWOMORROWS PUBLISHING THE KRYPTON COMPANION SC The Krypton Companion unlocks the secrets of Superman’s Silver and Bronze Ages, the days when kryptonite came in multiple colors and super-pets scampered across the skies! Writer/editor Michael Eury explores the legacy of classic Superman editors Mort Weisinger and Julius Schwartz through all-new interviews with Neal Adams, Murphy Anderson, Nick Cardy, José Luis García-López, Keith Giffen, Elliot S! Maggin, Dennis O’Neil, Jim Shooter, Len Wein, Marv Wolfman, and other fan-favorites! Plus: Super- artist Curt Swan’s 1987 essay “Drawing Superman”; Jerry Siegel’s “lost” imaginary story “The Death of Clark Kent”; Mark Waid’s tribute to Superboy and the Legion of Super- Heroes; Superman’s appearances in the media and in Marvel Comics; and rare and previously unpublished artwork! Bonus: A roundtable discussion with modern-day creators (including John Byrne, Jeph Loeb, and Alex Ross) examining Superman’s influential past! Plus: a (last-page) Introduction by Bizarro No. 1 (by Seinfeld writer David Mandel), and a super cover by Dave Gibbons! (C: 0-1-2) SC, 8x11, 224pgs, B&W SRP: $24.95 MODERN MASTERS VOLUME 8: WALT SIMONSON SC Out of the back pages of Detective Comics came the surprise hit of 1973, Manhunter, and its illustrator, Walter Simonson! The series garnered awards and accolades, and the artist quickly became a star sensation. Ten years later he cemented his name among the legends of the comic book field with his epic run on Thor. From Fantastic Four and X-Factor, to Battlestar Galactica and Star Wars, to Conan and Elric, Simonson can handle any genre with ease, and his stylized, dynamic artwork is an influence on many of today’s top artists. The latest volume in the Modern Masters series looks at his life and work, and features an extensive, career-spanning interview lavishly illustrated with rare and unpublished art from his files! Plus, it features an enormous sketchbook section with some of the most amazing illustrations Walt has ever produced. One look and you’ll agree — Walt Simonson is a true Modern Master! (C: 0-1-2) SC, 8x11, 128pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95 SWAMPMEN MUCK MONSTERS OF THE COMICS Since the first appearance of The Heap in 1942, beasts from the bayou have captured reader imaginations and have been a staple of the horror genre, whether under the guise of such characters as Swamp Thing, Man-Thing, Solomon Grundy, or even Marvin the Dead Thing! Some of these nightmarish hulks have also found their way beyond comics, into novels, live-action TV series, toy shelves, cartoon shows, and even major motion pictures. Now, authors Jon B. Cooke and George Khoury reveal the mysteries behind these fascinating beasts, exploring the origins of these creatures through dozens of fascinating interviews with the creative talents behind the comics, including Steve Bissette, Steve Gerber, Mike Ploog, Rick Veitch, John Totleben, Val Mayerik, and Alan Moore! Cover by Frank Cho! (C: 0-1-2) RES. from Previews Vol. XV #5 (MAY053053) SC, 8x11, 200pgs, PC SRP: $24.95 STAR OF THE MONTH MODERN MASTERS VOLUME 6: ART ADAMS SC Arthur Adams' unique style has earned him both Russ Manning and Eisner Awards — as well as a legion of appreciative fans. From super-heroes such as the X-Men, Longshot, Fantastic Four, and The Authority, to pop culture icons including Godzilla, Tthe Creature from the Black Lagoon, and even Gumby, Adams’ range of work only adds to his appeal. But it is his energetic cartooning combined with his painstaking attention to fine detail that truly amazes his fans and peers alike. Modern Masters Volume 6 features an extensive, career-spanning interview lavishly illustrated with rare and unpublished art, as well as a large sketchbook section. SC, 8x11, 128pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95 ********************************************************************** UDON ENTERTAINMENT CORP STREET FIGHTER VOLUME 3: FIGHTER'S DESTINY TP UDON and Capcom’s action-packed Street Fighter saga continues as Ryu travels through Asia, meeting fighters he hopes will help him in his journey toward avenging his master’s death. Through his exploits he encounters the Yoga master, Dhalsim, the king of Muay Thai, Sagat, and the mysterious and deadly ex-assassin, Gen. Meanwhile, Chun-Li and Cammy travel to Mexico to uncover the secrets behind the evil Shadaloo Sydicate’s Doll Agents. This trade paperback collects issues #0-6 of the Street Fighter II monthly series and also includes a bonus Sagat story previously only available in GamePro magazine! SC, 6x9, 160pgs, FC SRP: $13.99 EXALTED #1 (SECOND PRINTING) by Gala Ferriere, Jim Zubkavich, Noi Sackda, Greg Boychuk, & Roberto Campus A young Kidale is anointed with the power of a reincarnated Solar Exalted and becomes the catalyst for conflict and heroism in the glittering glass city of Chiaroscuro. In a world where the gods have turned their attention away from mankind and incredibly powerful Exalts stride forth to remake Creation in their image, legends will be forged and sacrifices will be made. 7x10, 32pgs SRP: $3.49 VIPER COMICS THE MIDDLEMAN VOLUME 2 TP by Javier Grillo-Marxuach & Les McClaine "Explosive" doesn't begin to cover this collection of The Middleman! Not only does it include the entire rip-snortin' adventure that is Volume Two, but also three all-new "Legends of the Middleman" bonus stories — thrilling tales of the Middlemen of yore guest-illustrated by three of comics' hottest artists! Adventure! Excitement! Masked Wrestlers! It's all in here! SC, 6x9, 112pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 THE DUMMY'S GUIDE TO DANGER #1 by Jason M. Burns & Ron Chan Combining elements of humor, mystery and horror, private investigator Alan Sirois and his partner Mr. Bloomberg — a paraplegic ventriloquist dummy that Alan believes was shot in the back by an assailant and became crippled when the bullet lodged in his spine — track down a gruesome killer known only as The Flesh Collector! (C: 0-1-2) MATURE THEMES 32pgs, FC (1 of 4) SRP: $3.25 VILLAINS #4 by Adam Cogan & Ryan Cody The conflict brewing between Nick and Charlie Cobb finally reaches the boiling point. Cobb will do anything to get out from under Nick’s thumb, but when Cobb betrays his student and hands him over to The Flying Ace, it turns out the famous hero has some plans of his own! (C: 0-1-2) MATURE THEMES 32pgs, FC (4 of 4) SRP: $3.25 VIRGIN COMICS LLC DEVI #1 by Siddharth Kotian & Mukesh Singh Be a part of History! Virgin Comics debut issue! The rapid decay of the city of Sitapur and its festering crime wave forged by the fearsome renegade God Bala, has forced the divine pantheon to re-birth a fierce feminine warrior by the name of Devi! Taking the form of a young city girl now cast as a "warrior of the light," the Devi finds her only ally is a burned-out detective who has made quite a name for himself as a hunter of the strange creatures that lurk within the city's underbelly. A very modern take on a very ancient myth! 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 THE SADHU #1 by Gotham Chopra & Jeevan Kang I was once a Sadhu, that which they refer to in the East as a "mystic." I was sitting on the threshold of moksha spiritual liberation — or enlightenment as it's called — But I'm not one anymore. Why? Because I lusted after something else; something just as primal and ubiquitous. It's called "revenge." Virgin Comics presents an epic quest created by VC's chief creator Gotham Chopra (Bulletproof Monk), and India's premier comic artist, Jeevan Kang (Spider-Man India). 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 THE SNAKEWOMAN #1 by Zeb Wells & Jeevan Kang Here comes Virgin's "Director's Cut" Line! Created by acclaimed director Shekhar Kapur (Oscar-nominated Director of Elizabeth and The Four Feathers) along with comics rising star, Zeb Wells! Jessica Peterson—Born: 1981. First Kiss: 1996. Graduated with Honors: 2002. Moved to Los Angeles: 2006. Within three years, she will have killed 68 men. Student... Waitress... Mass-Murderer. Jessica Peterson is... The Snakewoman! 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 VIZ MEDIA LLC SHOJO BEAT VOLUME 2 #10 OCT. 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, 328pgs, PC SRP: $5.99 SHONEN JUMP #45 SEPT. 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 BLEACH VOLUME 14 TP by Tite Kubo Ichigo and Yoruichi race to save Ichigo's friends from Rukia's cold-blooded brother, Byakuya Kukichi. They arrive to find Ganju in tatters, and Rukia with him. Ichigo is bent on defeating her brother this time, but he is nowhere near prepared. Can he learn decades' worth of skill in just a matter of days? 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: $7.95 CLAYMORE VOLUME 3 TP by Norihiro Yagi Clare's first battle with the Yoma of Rabona has left her body drained and shattered. With no time to recover, she must face the creature again after it chooses Raki as its next victim. Luckily, Raki remembers that he is carrying Clare's trusted broadsword and manages to get it into her hands. But unlike Clare, the Yoma if fighting at full strength and thirsting for blood… 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 YU-GI-OH! DUELIST VOLUME 16 TP by Kazuki Takahashi It's the duel Yugi and Jonouchi have been waiting for… but they never thought it would happen like this! Brainwashed by the evil mastermind Marik, Jonouchi is fighting to kill his best friend! As the tournament narrows down to eight finalists, the stage moves to the sky, to Kaiba's private airship. Hiding among the finalists is Marik… but is Yugi's old friend Bakura actually the most dangerous of all? 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 YU-GI-OH: MILLENNIUM WORLD VOLUME 4 TP by Kazuki Takahashi The mysterious Zorc Necrophades rewinds time, forcing Yu-Gi-Oh to fight Bakura all over again — only this time without the Egyptian Gods! As the kingdom searches for a savior, High Priest Seto awakens an awesomely powerful new monster, the Blue-Eyes White Dragon. But will it be enough? Returning to the ruins of Kul Elna, the village where the Millennium Items were made, Bakura prepares to complete the dark ritual that will unleash the evil god Zorc Necrophades…in the modern world! 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 YU YU HAKUSHO VOLUME 10 TP by Yoshihiro Togashi Team Urameshi's successful campaign in the Dark Tournament continues after Fox Demon Kurama makes an honest monster out of Reverse Urashima. Too bad Reverse Urashima's fellow Fractured Fairy Tale Shishiwakamaru punctures his neck with a sword before he can divulge the truth about their team. Meanwhile, Team Urameshi suffers the biggest blow when one member bids them adieu… for good! 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: $7.95 BUSO RENKIN VOLUME 1 TP by Nobuhiro Watsuki High school student Kazuki Muto had no clue what he was in for when he rescued damsel in distress Tokiko from a monster known as a "homunculus." Disguised as humans — who actually eat humans — homunculi are malevolent creatures that affix themselves to people's brains, and once fully grown, the only thing that can annihilate them is a weapon called buso renkin! Follow the adventures of Kazuki after he discovers that it was actually Tokiko who saved his life by implanting a kakugane — an alchemical device that transforms into a buso renkin — to replace his heart! 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 D.GRAY-MAN VOLUME 2 GN by Hoshino Katsura Teen exorcist Allen Walker is given his first assignment, and his perilous mission takes him to southern Italy, where an Innocence has been located. Along with fellow exorcist Kanda, and Tom, a "finder" — one of a support group for exorcists — Allen must vanquish the akuma that covets the Innocence. 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: $7.99 EYESHIELD 21 VOLUME 9 TP by Riichiro Inagaki & Yusuke Murata Fun in the sun! When the Devil Bats and the Seibu Wild Gunmen head to the Texas coast, they merge to form a single team and compete in a beach football tournament! But this game is played without helmets… so will Eyeshield 21's identity be revealed?! And are the Devil Bats dedicated enough to sacrifice their summer vacation for a hellishly intense training camp? 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: $7.99 FLAME OF RECCA VOL 19 TP by Nobuyuki Anzai Recca and crew are split up in an underground cave, each squaring off against deadly opponents. Kaoru battles a warrior with deadly mechanical arms! Tokiya fights the menacing Mokuren, who's part-wood, part-man, and totally diabolical! And Recca must face a foe that forces him to choose who amongst his closest allies will live! Plus, Fuko fights a creep that has a fetish for dolls... Fuko dolls, that is! 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 ANI-MANGA VOLUME 16 GN by Rumiko Takahashi Finding themselves under attack by Naraku's new incarnations Juromaru and Kageromaru, can Inuyasha and Koga the wolf-demon put their differences aside long enough to join forces against these formidable opponents? And when Kikyo makes a discovery about Naraku that places her in grave danger, Inuyasha must face a difficult decision… Rating: T+ (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 216pgs, FC SRP: $11.99 KEKKAISHI VOLUME 6 GN by Yellow Tanabe The governing body of kekkaishi, the secretive shadow organization, sends a young tough named Gen to help patrol Karasumori and protect it from the increasing numbers of ayakashi spirits. But Yoshimori isn't about to sit down and let this punk move in on his territory. It's a kekkai super showdown! Who has got the stronger barrier magic?! 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: $9.99 THE LAW OF UEKI VOLUME 1 TP by Tsubasa Fukuchi Seemingly ordinary Kosuke Ueki has been chosen to be a contender in the tournament. Granted the power to change trash into trees, Ueki has two disadvantages to overcome: One, he doesn't know he's a participant in the tournament, and Two, how the heck can anyone win a battle with the power to turn trash into trees?! 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: $9.99 MIDORI DAYS VOLUME 7 GN by Kazurou Inoue Fluffy American Lucy is going home. Will she blow Midori's cover before she leaves Japan? And does Midori still want to keep it secret anyway? With yet another new schoolgirl after Seiji, and after a run-in with Midori's old friends — who miss her terribly — Midori is beginning to question her life as an appendage and miss her past as a real live girl. Maybe it's time for her to wake up — and finally move on. 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 NO NEED FOR TENCHI! VOLUME 8 TP (SECOND EDITION) by Hitoshi Okuda When Tenchi starts behaving oddly, it's time for covert surveillance courtesy of Washu, Inc. A laboratory mishap leaves Ryoko without her powers, and the newly human catgirl finds that there are some problems that smashing through brick walls won't solve. Master chef Sasami competes in a TV cooking contest. Washu's rival Yume returns for a trip to the hot springs! Plus see the Tenchi gang through the eyes of Yosho, Tenchi's grandfather! 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: $9.99 RANMA 1/2 VOLUME 35 TP by Rumiko Takahashi Ranma rescues a hapless child being attacked by a flock of evil birdmen. The kid turns out to be the daughter of the infamous cursed springs' guide! She tells Ranma that the secret map of the springs must be protected from the bird bandits or the very springs themselves will dry up! Ranma and friends are thrust into battle when Shampoo is taken over by the leader of the bird people. 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 ZATCH BELL VOLUME 8 GN by Makoto Raiku Nothing says fun more than a trip to an amusement park, but Zatch and Kiyo's hopes for a day of rides and relaxation are quickly dashed when they're confronted by not one but two sets of mamodo and their book owners. Will their friend Tia and Megumi — who were supposed to come along but are mysteriously late — show up in time to make this a fair fight? 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 ANGEL SANCTUARY VOLUME 15 GN by Kaori Yuki Setsuna and his team have broken into prison to rescue their ally Zaphikel. But they are shocked to find out that they're too late — Zaphikel's wings have already been cut off! Meanwhile, the evil angel Rosiel chairs a meeting of the leaders of Heaven. He announces that he is one step ahead of Setsuna and the rebels, as he knows where they plan to escape to after the prison break. 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 BANANA FISH VOLUME 15 TP by Akimi Yoshida Ash, freed from the clutches of Dino, races to find Eiji, but Dino's men beat him to the punch. A deadly battle rages at the National History Museum, and Ash captures Yut- Lung. Perhaps a deal can be struck and hostages exchanged… 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 BASARA VOLUME 19 TP by Yumi Tamura Sarasa is engaged in a naval battle with the Royal fleet, but dolphin suicide torpedoes are being deployed against her Shikoku allies to devastating effect. Hiiragi's assassins infiltrate Sarasa's Suzaku flagship as she and her crew are pushed to extremes. Sarasa also learns of Shuri's deeds in the North and realizes the he is no longer the Red King of old, but more the Shuri that she loves. 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 BOYS OVER FLOWERS VOLUME 19 TP by Yoko Kamio When Tsukushi is left homeless, she has no choice but to become a maid in the Domyoji household. Not only that, but she is Tsukasa's own personal maid! Her duties include the dreaded task of waking him up in the morning. Then Tsukasa orders her to come to his room unseen at midnight, causing Tsukushi to panic. Will this pull them closer together or push them further apart?! 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 HANA KIMI VOLUME 13 GN by Hisaya Nakajo Mizuki is broke, so she lands a part-time job with Akiha, the photographer. Among her first-day experiences: spilling tea on male diva supermodel "Alex." This sparks a mutual animosity that is not assuaged when Mizuki discovers the model's most closely guarded secret! Meanwhile, at Mizuki's school, food is disappearing, with the culprits leaving flowers in place of what they've heisted! 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 SENSUAL PHRASE VOLUME 15 TP by Mayu Shinjo Kaito Yoshioka is one of the most powerful men in Japanese show business. One thing about this media mogul is certain: Kaito didn't get to the top by being a nice guy, and his rival record label is prepared to destroy Lucifer's success. Sighting Aine as the first target in his plan for Lucifer's ruination Kaito hatches a fiendish scheme. Sexual indiscretions, drug overdoses and passionate death threats, oh my! 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 ABSOLUTE BOYFRIEND VOLUME 2 GN by Yuu Watase Riiko needs money after giving all she had to help pay for Night, so she finds a job at the same place Soshi works. Not wanting Night to worry, she doesn't tell him about her new job, but Night finds out anyway. What's even more worrying to Night is how Riiko is beginning to feel for Soshi… 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 AISHITERUZE BABY VOLUME 3 TP by Yoko Maki A stranger is seen lurking around the kindergarten, and Kippei is asked to investigate. When he finds the stranger, he recognizes his Aunt Miyako — Yuzuyu's mom! Kippei confronts Miyako and learns why she left Yuzuyu in the care of Kippei's family. Kippei wants to reunite Yuzuyu with her mother, but is Miyako ready for such a step? Rating: T (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 176pgs, B&W SRP: $8.99 CRIMSON HERO VOLUME 3 TP by Mitsuba Takanashi Former star setter Tomoyo joins the ranks, and now the six players are an official team at Crimson Field High School! However, Nobara is so focused on training that she fails to notice that her team is falling apart under the pressure. Not only that, but Nobara must now find the money to pay for her uniform and club dues. Will Nobara be able to swallow her pride and ask her mother for help? Or will she have to give up on her dream after coming so far? 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: $8.99 BEAUTY IS THE BEAST VOLUME 4 TP by Tomo Matsumoto As winter sets in at the dorms and the boys hog all the electricity to heat their rooms, Shimonuki continues his quest to win Eimi's heart. She agrees to a date, but they both end up confessing to Wanibuchi. Because despite Wanibuchi's commitment to another woman, Eimi can't stop loving him. So what will she do if Wanibuchi goes through with his plans to move back to Mexico? 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 GODCHILD VOLUME 2TP by Kaori Yuki Red butterflies, demon possession, tainted jam, and murder… Well-loved manga creator Kaori Yuki presents the second installment of Godchild written in four parts, with just the right amount of suspense and bizarre plot twists guaranteed to make gothic comics fans fall in love with this series even more! 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: $8.99 ALL THAT PIKACHU! ANI-MANGA TP Meet Pikachu and the all-star Pokémon. From the Pokémon movies — two complete Pikachu short stories in one manga! First, in "Pikachu's Vacation," the Pokémon have the day off and meet two new friends at the park: Marill and Snubbull! But even on vacation, can Raichu and Pikachu get along? Then in "Pikachu's Rescue Adventure," while the Pokémon enjoy a summer nap, Togepi rolls down a hole in the ground and into a fabulous green world — a tree as big as a mountain! It's up to Pikachu and friends to rescue Togepi! Rating: A (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 104pgs, B&W SRP: $7.99 BEYBLADE VOLUME 12 TP by Takao Aoki Tyson, Daichi and the Chief learn that a new type of advanced Beyblade will be used in the third stage of the Great Beyblade Cup. But these Beyblades use "Heavy Metal" technology¯making them almost impossible to control! On the opposing team, Tyson's friend Ray has developed an aggressive new battling style. What has caused this transformation in his personality? And more important, who will claim victory?! 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 DRIFTING CLASSROOM VOLUME 1 TP by Kazuo Umezu In the aftermath of a strange earthquake, an entire elementary school vanishes, leaving nothing but a hole in the ground. While parents mourn and authorities investigate, the students and teachers find themselves somewhere far away… somewhere cold and dark… a lifeless, nightmarish wasteland in which their school stands like a lone fortress. As panic turns to terror, as the rules start to fall apart, a sixth-grade boy named Sho and his friends must fight to survive in an alien world... 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 GOLGO 13 VOLUME 4 GN by Takao Saito 1975: The Apollo-Soyuz mission is about to launch¯the first-ever space rendezvous between the U.S. and U.S.S.R. But this gesture of peace could trigger a war instead, unless Golgo turns astronaut… to carry out a sniping job 140 miles up! Then, in 1997, as Princess Diana's car drives into a Paris tunnel, Golgo follows, ready to fulfill a contract worth 1.5 million pounds — only to find there are two assassins riding that fateful night! Plus, when an M16 won't do, the job may require anything from a pen gun to a fighter plane. Uncover the weapons systems found in File 13! Rating: M (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands MATURE THEMES SC, 184pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 NAOKI URASAWA'S MONSTER VOLUME 4 TP by Naoki Urasawa As Tenma uncovers more about the infamous 511 Kinderheim orphanage, Johan's twin sister Anna has also set out to stop her brother. Their separate searches lead them both to a powerful neo-Nazi organization conspiring to establish Johan as their new great leader! Can Tenma and Anna stop Johan from becoming another Hitler? 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 VAGABOND VOLUME 22 TP by Takehiko Inoue A tempest of a man has arrived in Kyoto and the entire city is in a fervor, anticipating the storm to come. Musashi has returned for a rematch against Yoshioka Denshichiro, and he's prepared to take down all of the Yoshioka Dojo to defeat him! Rating: M (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands MATURE THEMES SC, 224pgs, PC SRP: $9.95 WILDCARD PRODUCTION GUMBY #1 by Bob Burden, Rick Geary, & Steve Oliff After decades, Gumby and Pokey return in an all-new, full-color series, written and drawn by the Eisner Award-winning team of Bob Burden and Rick Geary! In this first charming and surreal adventure, Gumby and his friends help some mistreated circus clowns escape, only to find out why the nasty buggers were restrained in the first place — after the wicked funsters go on a rampage! Also, the little green boy suffers his first twinge of a crush! (C: 0-0-2) 7x10, 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 ZENESCOPE ENTERTAINMENT INC GRIMM FAIRY TALES VOLUME 1 TP by J.C. Tyler & Ralph Tedesco For more than 200 years the powerful stories of the Brothers Grimm have enchanted millions of readers around the world. Grimm Fairy Tales explores a much darker side of these classic stories. Adapted directly from the original works, stunning illustration and vivid storytelling bring these tales to life. This is a world where morality is tested and the results of one’s actions have shocking consequences. Red Riding Hood, Cinderella, Hansel & Gretel, Sleeping Beauty, Rumpelstiltskin, and The Robber Bridegroom are collected in this volume. Cover by Al Rio. SC, 7x10, 154pgs, FC SRP: $15.99 MAGAZINES SECTION Comic Magazines ALTER EGO #60 This issue celebrates the 50th anniversary of The Flash’s debut in Showcase #4! There’s a never-before-published, full-color Flash cover by Carmine Infantino, rare interviews with and articles on the creators involved with Showcase #4, an interview with Golden Age artist Tony DiPreta, a Golden Age panel discussion with Klaus Nordling, Otto Binder, and Larry Ivie, and much more! (Twomorrows Publishing) Magazine, 100pgs, B&W SRP: $6.95 ANIMATION MAGAZINE #163 AUG. 2006 Animation fans know Animation Magazine is the #1 source for the most current information on film, television, gaming, technology, commercials, conferences, events and industry trends. Animation Magazine also covers the best resources for education and training in the animation field. This month's issue features coverage on Over the Hedge, X-Men 3: The Last Stand, Eragon, and Superman Returns. (Animation Magazine) Magazine, FC SRP: $5.95 BECKETT ANIME AND MANGA COLLECTOR #84 Now includes more terrific shojo coverage than ever before! With expanded coverage of popular manga previews from many of the top publishers, you'll also be getting the hottest features on the top anime couples and their romantic adventures. Each issue includes the best anime coverage such as character bios, episode reviews, new product previews and exclusive voice actor interviews along with much more manga features. Plus, a video game section and anime TCG reviews! (Beckett Media Lp) (C: 0-1-2) Magazine, 80pgs, FC SRP: $6.99 BACK-ISSUE #17 It’s "Ladies’ Night" as the super girls of the ’70s and ’80s take center stage in this issue! Track Supergirl’s solo adventures from her hot pants days to her dramatic death during the Crisis on Infinite Earths. Featuring a '70s art gallery by Brian Stelfreeze, Cully Hamner, Dan Parent, and Alex Saviuk; flash back to the early days of Spider-Woman, Flare, and Tigra the Were-Woman, and relive the exploits of the powerless Diana Prince, Wonder Woman; dig up DC’s Double Comics starring Supergirl and Superboy, with previously unpublished Eduardo Barretto and Carmine Infantino art; interviews with Marv Wolfman and Phil Jimenez on the Teen Titans’ Donna Troy. In addition, female comics professionals from Diana Schutz to Jill Thompson discuss their favorite super- heroines and recall TV’s animated super chicks! (Twomorrows Publishing) Magazine, 108pgs, PC SRP: $6.95 COMIC ART MAGAZINE #8 This first double-sized annual issue includes a wraparound cover by featured artist Richard McGuire; "Drew Friedman: We Can't All Be Movie Stars" by Ben Schwartz; "Cartoonists in Navajo Country" by Jeet Heer, “The Dark Mirrors of Jim Starlin’s Warlock” by Douglas Wolk, and more. The magazine comes with "40 Cartoon Books of Interest," an additional exclusive booklet beautifully illustrated by the cartoonist Seth. (Buenaventura Press) (C: 0-1-2) Magazine, 160pgs, FC SRP: $19.95 COMIC SHOP NEWS # 994 - 997 Comic Shop News is the most popular weekly newsletter about comics. Each issue is full- color, 8-12 pages in length, and features CSNsider, news, interviews, color art, and CSN Comics — an original Sunday-style comic. Only CSN has a complete monthly checklist, which has Previews order numbers, plus exclusive CSN Hot Picks, "Fab Firsts," and a monthly checklist of all the first issues for the month. (Comic Shop News Inc) Tabloid PI COMICS BUYER’S GUIDE #1621 OCT. 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) Magazine, PC SRP: $5.99 COMICS INTERNATIONAL #199 AUG. 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. Now featuring Paul Grist’s new Jack Staff serial! (Quality Communications) (C: 0-1-2) Magazine, 84pgs, FC SRP: $2.95 COMICS REVUE #244 Featuring Russ Manning's Tarzan, Warren Tufts' Casey Ruggles, Harry Harrison and Dan Barry's Flash Gordon, Harold Gray's Little Orphan Annie, George Herriman's Krazy Kat, Peter O'Donnell and Romero's Modesty Blaise, Milton Caniff's Steve Canyon, Dick Moores' Gasoline Alley, Lee Falk and Ray Moore's The Phantom, V. T. Hamlin's Alley Oop, Mandrake the Magician, and Roy Crane's Buz Sawyer. (Manuscript Press) Magazine, 64pgs, PC SRP: $6.95 DRAW #13 Step inside the artist studio to reveal their working methods and tricks of the trade! This issue features: a step-by-step demo of painting methods by cover artist Alex Horley; part 2 of our in-depth interview with Kyle Baker; interviews and demos by Banana Sundays’ Colleen Coover, Pigtale’s Ovi Nedelcu; and get behind-the-scenes on [adult swim]’s Minoriteam! (Twomorrows Publishing) (C: 0-1-2) Magazine, 96pgs, PC SRP: $6.95 HIGH ADVENTURE #89 Imagine Doc Savage, except he was written by the gang at Trojan Publications, filled with action and adventure, but with a dash of sex and violence not normally seen in Doc. This issue features two different Jim Anthony novelettes, including the lead story Madame Murder. (Adventure House) (C: 0-1-2) SC, 112pgs, B&W SRP: $7.95 JUXTAPOZ VOL. 14 #8 AUG. 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 #546 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 #22 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. Neo also includes regular tips and tricks on creating your own manga-style art, Asian food recipes, manga serialisations from Tokyopop, classics revisited in the Anime Archive, industry commentary and much more. Plus the exclusive "Manga Snapshot" series, reviewing a current Japanese manga anthology, offering you a glimpse into possible future western translations. (Uncooked Media Ltd) (C: 0-1-2) Magazine, 84pgs, FC SRP: $7.99 NEWTYPE ENGLISH EDITION (W/ DVD) AUG. 2006 The leading publication covering anime, manga and Japanese pop culture also comes with a monthly bonus DVD, packed with episodes and trailers from the latest anime releases! Newtype USA is the English-language edition of Japan’s number one anime publication, with colorful features translated from the Japanese magazine alongside original stories of local interest to North American fans. This is the premier gateway to exclusive news, features, reviews, and commentary and director interviews! (A. D. Vision(newtype Magazine)) (C: 0-1-2) Magazine, FC SRP: $12.98 THE UNDERWORLD AUGUST 1927 REPLICA This awesome pulp replica features a full-color cover, complete with all ads, illustrations, and facsimile pages. Oriental menaces, gangsters, and lawmen! This scarce title has it all! Including a serial by Albert Payson Terhune — a real rarity! (Adventure House) (C: 0-1- 2) Magazine, SC, 7x10, 128pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95 WRITE NOW! #13 This issue features all-new interviews with Ron Lim, Al Milgrom, and Simon Kinberg, while Denny O’Neil tells readers how he took the screenplay from the blockbuster Batman Begins and translated it into his top-selling prose novel! Central Park Media’s Stephen Pakula discusses how manga is adapted from Japanese into English; Platinum Studios’ Lee Nordling outlines adapting comics into film; Kurt Busiek duscusses tips on breaking into comics as a writer; Mike Friedrich talks about the role of writers’ agents in the comics business; novelist Bill McCay reveals how to do research so your story has the ring of truth; and Marc Bilgrey talk about how his new comedy-fantasy novel And Don’t Forget to Rescue the Princess came to be! (Twomorrows Publishing) (C: 0-1-2) Magazine, 80pgs, PC SRP: $6.95 Collector Magazines BECKETT MAGAZINES Get up-to-date values of the most popularly traded sports cards along with fun features, player profiles, product previews and reviews, hot lists and more. Collecting sports cards is fun and easy with Beckett magazines. (Beckett Media Lp) (C: 0-1-2) BASEBALL #257 AUG. 2006—Magazine, 120pgs, FC SRP: $4.99 BASKETBALL #193 AUG. 2006—Magazine, 80pgs, FC SRP: $4.99 FOOTBALL #196 JULY 2006—Magazine, 96pgs, FC SRP: $4.99 HOCKEY #185 AUG 2006—Magazine, 80pgs, FC SRP: $4.99 RACING #142 AUG./SEP. 2006—FC SRP: $4.99 BECKETT YU-GI-OH! COLLECTOR #25 Beckett Yu-Gi-Oh! Unofficial Collector now includes coverage of Yu-Gi-Oh GX, in addition to complete coverage of the regular Yu-Gi-Oh! universe. This issue also included an awesome cover treatment, exclusive Beckett price guide to Yu-Gi-Oh! cards, checklist, video game tips and tricks, merchandise, episode reviews, and extensive deck building tips and rules for playing. (Beckett Media Lp) (C: 0-1-2) Magazine, 96pgs, FC SRP: $9.99 HORRORSHOW MAGAZINE #4 This issue of HorrorShow Magazine gets down and dirty with the man behind the horror FX of House of 1,000 Corpses and The Devil's Rejects, Wayne Toth, in an in-depth interview and picture spread. Movie FX artist Rich Knight provides an in-depth, step-by- step, fully-illustrated professional makeup tutorial, showing the intricate process from start to finish. Also, mask makers and fans of the craft will delight in a multi-page interview with Arnold Goldman from the legendary Cleveland-based company, The Monster Makers. (Zimmer Publishing Group Llc) (C: 0-1-2) Magazine, 80pgs, FC SRP: $9.00 LEE'S TOY REVIEW #166 AUG. 2006 The Toys of Summer Wrap-Up! As Summer 2006 winds down to a close and the new school year looms, what's in store for collectors? The Pull-Out Guide this issue showcases Laser Beasts — the European and Japanese cousins to Battle Beasts! Also, find McFarlane's Sports Picks, G.I. Joe, Transformers, Teen Titans, DC Comics Super Heroes, Hot Wheels, Urban and Suburban Vinyl, Trading Figures, and more. (Action Figure News &Toy Review) (C: 0-1-2) Magazine, 100pgs, FC SRP: $5.99 LEE'S TOY PRICE GUIDE #5 JULY-SEP. 2006 The quarterly companion to Lee's Toy Review, with emphasis on a comprehensive toy price guide for action figures and die-cast vehicles, and market reports. Super Hero and McFarlane Sports Picks price updates and in-depth market report featured this issue. (Action Figure News &Toy Review) (C: 0-1-2) Magazine, 64pgs, PC SRP: $5.99 NON-SPORT UPDATE VOL. 17 #4 Just in time for the 2006 Soccer World Cup, this issue of Non-Sport Update will feature one of the beautiful models from the Benchwarmer Soccer card set on its cover. This eye- catching cover will be very appealing and a sure seller. Included in each copy of the issue will be The Complete Avengers: 1963 to 2006 promo card (based on Marvel’s long- running comic book series) from Rittenhouse Archives, a Star Wars: Evolution Series 2 promo from Topps, a 2006 Soccer World Cup Card from Benchwarmers, and more! And don't forget the 33-page price guide in every issue! (Non-Sport Update) (C: 0-1-2) Magazine, 88pgs, FC SRP: $4.99 PLAYSET MAGAZINE #28 JULY/AUG. 2006 The fabulous age of TV and the toy trucks that served them! Colorful, detailed, and working, here’s a nostalgic snapshot of the mid-fifties. TV Trucks, Line Repairers, and rare Marx #4444 Construction Camp playset with cool colorful tin friction vehicles rule our color pages this issue. (Atomic Home Video) (C: 0-1-2) Magazine, 40pgs, B&W SRP: $8.50 TOMART'S ACTION FIGURE DIGEST #148 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 SEP. 2006 New Magazine Format! Hit the lights and relax, Toy Shop is bringing movie and TV- related toys to your home. Look for classic characters, along with today’s leading actors. This issue will also highlight the top toys of the 1980s. Will Transformers be the top dog? (Krause Publications) (C: 0-1-2) Magazine, PC SRP: $5.99 Game Magazines DRAGON MAGAZINE #347 SEP. 2006 Celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, Dragon magazine, is a defining icon of gaming culture. Dragon is the official source of information regarding all aspects of the Dungeons & Dragons hobby. Dragon takes on the four elements with special features on air, earth, fire, and water! Brave the treacherous hazards of the Inner Planes, face off against paraelemental monsters, learn the intriguing history of the Princes of Elemental Good and Evil, and explore Eberron’s Sunless Feoral with setting creator Keith Baker. (Paizo Publishing) (C: 0-1-2) Magazine, 108pgs, FC SRP: $7.99 DUNGEON MAGAZINE #138 SEP. 2006 Celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, Dungeon is the premiere magazine for Dungeon Masters - the most dedicated players in the Dungeons & Dragons hobby. Dungeon’s special 20th Anniversary issue is packed with a complete adventure index and four exciting D&D adventures! Pit your problem-solving skills against a horde of adventurers in “Challenge of Champions VI,” the latest installment of the popular series, and take a trip backwards in Dungeon’s past with a revised edition of “Mud Sorcerer’s Tomb,” ranked the best Dungeon adventure by a panel of experts back in issue #116’s popular “30 Greatest Adventures of All Time” feature. (Paizo Publishing) (C: 0-1-2) Magazine, 108pgs, FC SRP: $6.99 SCRYE #100 OCT. 2006 This issue of Scrye features an exclusive HorrorClix hobby cover! The amazing 100th issue features retrospectives, interviews, and articles covering the history of collectible games, plus the usual coverage of Magic: The Gathering, Dungeons & Dragons Miniatures, Star Wars Miniatures, Battlestar Galactica, Conan, Naruto, HorrorClix and lots more! (Krause Publications) (C: 0-1-2) Magazine, FC SRP: $5.99 WHITE DWARF #318 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 ASIAN CULT CINEMA #51 This issue features an extensive piece written especially for ACC by British director Mark Duffield on the making of his Thai film, The Ghost. In his article, Mr. Duffield claims that he was the first Westerner to produce and shoot in Thailand (not Paul Spurrier, as generally reported last year). The great Thai controversy continues. This issue also includes major interviews with Japanese actor Tadanobu (Ichi The Killer) Asano and legendary Yakuza director Rokuro Mochizuki. Plus the delightful “Kekko Kamen vs. Azumi” and the new wave of Asian Girl-n-Guns movies. (Vital Sounds Inc) (C: 0-1-2) MATURE THEMES Magazine, 6x9, 62pgs, FC SRP: $6.00 BATTLESTAR GALACTICA MAGAZINE #6 In the stunning sixth issue of Battlestar Galactica Magazine Katee Sackhoff is fired up to take Starbuck into season three, and Jamie Bamber reveals his expectations for Lee Adama’s future. Plus, we go behind-the-scenes as season three gets underway and catch up with all the latest news. Available in both newsstand and Previews Exclusive cover editions. (Titan) (C: 0-1-2) NEWSSTAND ED—Magazine, 68pgs, FC SRP: $6.99 PX ED—Magazine, 68pgs, FC SRP: $6.99 BUFFY MAGAZINE #26 In this month’s issue of the fantastic Buffy & Angel Magazine we chat with everyone’s favorite sidekick, Nick Brendon (Xander), as he talks about his latest movie, Unholy. Plus, there’s a great new Christian Kane (Lindsey) interview and discover what it takes to be a Buffy/Angelverse stand-in! Available in both newsstand and Previews Exclusive cover editions. (Titan) (C: 0-1-2) NEWSSTAND ED—Magazine, 68pgs, FC SRP: $6.99 PX ED—Magazine, 68pgs, FC SRP: $6.99 CHARMED MAGAZINE #12 In this month’s Charmed Magazine, Alyssa Milano reflects on eight years of Charmed and we have all the news and gossip from the wrap party. Plus, meet Charmed’s cupid, Victor Webster, collect more pages for your Book of Shadows and win Charmed DVDs. (Titan) (C: 0-1-2) Magazine, 68pgs, FC SRP: $6.99 CULT TIMES #131 AUG. 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." (Visual Imagination) (C: 0-1-2) Magazine, FC SRP: $7.99 DOCTOR WHO SPECIAL #14 Doctor Who Magazine goes behind the scenes on Series Two of Doctor Who, with an in- depth Fact File on the making of all 13 episodes, as well as the festive episode "The Christmas Invasion." Packed full of trivia, production information and previously unseen photographs, this is a must-have item for fans of David Tennant's Time Lord! (Panini Publishing Ltd) (C: 0-1-2) Magazine, 8x11, 108pgs, FC SRP: $11.99 DOCTOR WHO MAGAZINE #372 Doctor Who Magazine is the official magazine of the hit BBC series, with news, features, interviews and full-colour comic strip action! In this issue, all the latest exclusive reports and interviews, we take a look back at the episodes of Series Two, and interview the stars! 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 begin a brand new comic strip adventure! (Panini Publishing Ltd) (C: 0-1-2) Magazine, 68pgs, FC SRP: $7.99 DREAMWATCH USA #23 JULY 2006 The very latest news from the world of fantasy entertainment! We open the Dead Man’s Chest as we go behind the scenes on the making of Pirates of the Caribbean II. Plus, we celebrate a decade of Stargate and take a look at the new TV Pilots. (Titan Publishing) (C: 0-1-2) Magazine, 84pgs, FC SRP: $6.99 FILMFAX #111 Artist Michael W. Kaluta talks about his long and illustrious career in comics, actors Ernest Borgnine discusses Devil's Rain and the original Poseidon Adventure, Jack Klugman tells us about his visits to the original Twilight Zone, and the late Dennis Weaver — in his final interview — remembers Spielberg's Duel and Orson Welles's Touch of Evil. Plus, an in-depth look at the making of 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, the collaborations of George Pal and Chesley Bonestell, Futureworld, Dee Wallace Stone on Cujo, and much, much more! (Filmfax) (C: 0-1-2) Magazine, 148pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 LOST: THE OFFICIAL MAGAZINE (#6) YEARBOOK Don’t miss the incredible 100-page Lost Magazine Yearbook with interviews from the cast as they contemplate where the show is heading. Check out how an episode is created with an exclusive writers’ diary, and we deconstruct the amazing season two finale and share incredible news on season three. Available in both newsstand and Previews Exclusive cover editions. (Titan) (C: 1-1-2) NEWSSTAND—Magazine, 68pgs, FC SRP: $9.99 PX ED—Magazine, 68pgs, FC SRP: $9.99 MONSTERS FROM THE VAULT #22 This issue kicks off with an article titled "Bela Lugosi as Frankenstein's Monster: The Context and Text of a Performance," in which Scott Berman looks at Lugosi's much maligned performance in 1943's Frankenstein Meets the Wolf Man. Next, author Michael H. Price provides a behind-the-scenes look at a Dallas/Ft. Worth stage production of The Wolf Man, as adapted from Curt Siodmak's original screenplay. In Part 2 of his article, "Universal Weekly: House Organ of Horror," Gary Rhodes completes his look at Universal Weekly, the official house trade publication of Universal Studios in the early 1930s. Plus, Greg Mank provides an excerpt from the updated version of his book, Karloff and Lugosi: The Story of a Haunting Collaboration. (Monsters From The Vault) (C: 0-1-2) 64pgs, PC SRP: $7.98 RUE MORGUE MAGAZINE #58 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) (C: 0-1-2) Magazine, FC SRP: $7.95 SHOCK CINEMA #31 Shock Cinema is an essential guide for fans of bizarre films, videos and DVDs and covers a mind-bending array of celluloid obscurities, including in-depth interviews with cult, horror, and sci-fi celebrities and filmmakers, plus reviews of new releases and long-lost drive-in gems. (Shock Cinema) (C: 0-1-2) Magazine, 48pgs, B&W SRP: $5.00 SCARY MONSTERS MAGAZINE #59 This issue features all the scary films featuring gigantic bugs, gargantuan beasts, colossal men, and puppet-people! Plus, the "Greatest Prehistoric Monsters of All-Time!" concludes in this amazing issue. (Dennis Druktenis Publishing) (C: 0-1-2) Magazine, 128pgs, B&W SRP: $7.95 SFX #147 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) Magazine, FC SRP: $8.25 STARBURST 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) #340—Magazine, FC SRP: $7.99 SPECIAL #76—Magazine, 132pgs, FC SRP: $9.99 STAR TREK MAGAZINE #1 Titan Magazines are proud to announce the first issue of Star Trek Magazine. With Star Trek celebrating its 40th anniversary, Star Trek Magazine features 100 pages of exclusive interviews and is first place for fans to discover news on forthcoming projects. (Titan) (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Not available in the U.K. (May Purchase from U.K. Vendor) Magazine, 100pgs, FC SRP: $9.99 TV ZONE 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, while Special #71 features episode #13. (Visual Imagination) (C: 0-1-2) #205—Magazine, FC SRP: $7.99 SPECIAL #71—Magazine, 8x11, FC SRP: $7.99 General Interest Magazines THE WORKS #9 AUG. 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 FHM MAGAZINE SEP. 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! (Time Warner Retail Sales & Mkt) (C: 0-1-2) Magazine, FC SRP: $4.99 FORTEAN TIMES #213 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) Magazine, FC SRP: $10.00 Adult-Themed Magazines PLAYBOY MAGAZINES SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (Time Warner Retail Sales & Mkt) (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Available only within the United States and U.S. Territories. ADULT MATERIAL SEP. 2006—Magazine, FC SRP: $5.99 LINGERIE OCT./NOV. 2006—Magazine, FC SRP: $7.99 SPECIAL: VIXENS OCT./NOV. 2006—Magazine, FC SRP: $7.99 BOOKS SECTION ART BOOKS ALAZAR'S BOOK OF BONDAGE VOLUME 1 TP (NEW PRINTING) SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (232/0-86562-068-7) (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 64pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 CUT IT OUT: THE ART OF LOU BEACH HC by Lou Beach A much admired pop icon of Los Angeles’s wild era of illustration in the 1970’s and 80’s, Lou Beach has remained a vital force in today’s competitive world of popular art, creating imagery for clients as diverse as The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, The Utne Reader, MCA Records, Random House, McGraw-Hill and Houghton-Mifflin among many others. Cut It Out serves as a delightful and insightful overview of this award-winning illustrator’s art. (385/0-86719-640-8) (C: 0-1-2) HC, 9x9, 96pgs, FC SRP: $24.95 THE ENCHANTED REALM: THE ART OF ED BEARD SC by Ed Beard Jr. From Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings to Magic: The Gathering and other fantasy based game and book art, Ed Beard Jr. has conjured well over 1,000 published works in his 25- year fantasy illustration career. An intense look into the mind and creative process, The Enchanted Realm takes the gamer, artist and enthusiast of fantasy art through the process of sketch to finished painting with hundreds of tips, instructional reviews and personal anecdotes from Beard. (8514/0-9778818-0-6) (C: 0-1-2) SC, 8x11, 100pgs, FC SRP: $17.95 THE FANTASY ART OF OLIVER FREY TP by Oliver Frey This lavish book documents artist Oliver Frey's illustrious career, from his early works on some of Britain’s greatest comic institutions such as the Fleetway War Picture Library, Dan Dare in Eagle, and The Trigan Empire in Look & Learn, as well as his celebrated 1930s-style opening sequence for the film Superman: The Movie. Showcasing famous artwork reproduced as it has never been seen before free of the commercial sales lines and slogans that cluttered them as magazine covers and posters, complete with commentary on the paintings by the artist, this artbook also throws light on Frey’s techniques, from line-and-wash to airbrush, and more recently his computer-generated work. (133/1-902886-06-2) (C: 0-1-2) SC, 8x11, 192pgs, FC SRP: $29.95 JOE CHIODO: SKETCHES, DRAWINGS & PAINTINGS SC by Joe Chiodo Chock full of luscious ladies as only Joe Chiodo can render them, this full-color showcase highlights Chiodo's newest sketches, drawings and paintings. (5114/1-932563- 94-6) (C: 0-1-2) SC, 6x9, 64pgs, FC SRP: $19.99 KNOTS & STRAPS VOLUME 1 TP by Vincent Stephens A popular erotic and pin-up artist, Vincent Stephens has been assembling a mighty tome of booty-centric artwork, as well as a legion of ardent admirers. Knots & Straps is loaded with Stephens' eye-popping cheesecake and B&D artwork calculated to have you turning each page with breathless anticipation. (232/0-86562-141-1) (C: 1-1-2) MATURE THEMES SC, 64pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 ONE MANDY MORNING SC by Dean Yeagle Renowned animator and cartoonist Dean Yeagle's vast resume of tempting and titillating artwork has become extremely popular the world over, particularly his cartoons for Playboy and his own sexy pin-up creation, Mandy. This sketchbook/storybook chronicles a day in the life of Dean Yeagle’s animated character Mandy and her dog Skoots. (7175) (C: 0-1-1) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops. MATURE THEMES SC, 8x11, 48pgs, B&W SRP: $15.00 PETER DE SEVE SKETCHBOOK SC by Peter de Sève The ultimate celebration of drawing as a pleasurable activity, this delightful compilation of sketches showcases the creative vision of cartoonist and animator Peter de Sève's, whose highly influential conceptual works have appeared in Disney's Mulan, A Bug's Life, Ice Age, Monsters, Inc., and Finding Nemo. (133) (C: 0-1-2) SC, 8x8, 144pgs, B&W SRP: $25.00 POP SURREALISM HC (NEW PRINTING) edited by Kirsten Anderson With its origins in 1960's hot rod culture, underground comix, and rock music posters, Pop Surrealism/Lowbrow Art has evolved and expanded into the most vilified, vital, and exciting movement in contemporary art. Pop Surrealism is the first book to offer a comprehensive survey of this movement featuring 23 of today's most important and interesting artists including Anthony Ausgang, Glenn Barr, Tim Biskup, The Clayton Brothers, Alex Gross, Don Ed Hardy, Liz McGrath, The Pizz, Lisa Petrucci, and Shag. (385/0-86719-618-1) (C: 0-1-2) HC, 10x10, 96pgs, FC SRP: $39.95 ROLITOBOY MINI BOOK SLIPCASED EDITION Showcasing Rolito-inspired work by artists such as Gary Baseman, Dalek, Tim Biskup, Jordin Isip, Jeremyville, Furi Furi, and Devil Robots, this exciting collaborative project between Rolitoland and IdN Pro comes packaged with a set of three mini-figures produced by Toy2R — Antonio, Antonio Jr and Blackhole. (5985) (C: 0-1-2) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops. SC, 6x6, 168pgs, FC SRP: $29.95 SPACE 1026: PULLING TEETH HC Pulling Teeth is a visual introduction to, and history of, Philadelphia's infamous artist cooperative workspace and gallery, Space 1026. Limited to 2,000. (5985/0-9776523-0-0) (C: 0-1-2) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops. HC, 5x7, 128pgs, FC SRP: $24.95 STARS OF THE MONTH NODA: PORTRAITS OF PLEASURE TP by Shinichi Noda The shimmering line between pleasure and pain has never been so lovingly caressed as by the hand of Shinichi Noda. His paintings of beautiful women in bondage, leather, and restraints are as alluring as they are forbidden! (232/0-86562-063-6) (STAR19388) MATURE THEMES 104pgs, FC SRP: $24.95 PIN-UP: THE ART OF ARCHIE DICKENS TP A contemporary of such cheesecake gods as Gil Elvgren and Alberto Vargas, "Cheeky," "saucy," "randy," and a variety of other British euphemisms can be employed when describing the works of Archie Dickens. Angelic faces with devilish designs has always been the hallmark of this renowned illustrator, whose fondness for lovely young innocents in not-so-innocent situations has delighted pin-up enthusiasts throughout the world for several generations. See Previews Adult for Volume 2 cover art. (232) (C: 0-1- 2) MATURE THEMES VOL. 1 (MAY032690) (0-86562-070-9)—SC, 8x11, 48pgs, FC SRP: $14.95 VOL. 2 (0-86562-101-2)—SRP: $14.95 ********************************************************************** COLLECTING AND COLLECTIBLES ANTIQUE TRADER BOOK COLLECTOR'S PRICE GUIDE - 2ND EDITION by Richard Russell Book collecting began in the 15th century and has grown in popularity ever since. Featuring an invaluable introduction exploring the world of book collecting, plus detailed information on identifying first editions and grading books, this all-new reference and price guide is the most complete resource available detailing more than 5,000 collectible book listings with current values, complete with a directory of antiquarian booksellers. (143/0-89689-291-3) (C: 0-1-2) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops. SC, 6x9, 448pgs, PC SRP: $24.99 THE HISTORY OF TOYS: FROM SPINNING TOPS TO ROBOTS HC by Deborah Jaffe This appealing and fully illustrated book stands as a fascinating and nostalgic exploration of the history of toys through the ages, expounding upon the various influences on toys from politics and marketing to religion and education. (5793/0-7509-3849-8) (C: 0-1-2) HC, 7x10, 288pgs, PC SRP: $24.95 WARMAN'S COCA-COLA COLLECTIBLES FIELD GUIDE SC by Allan Petretti Learn about Coca-Cola's 120-year history in this definitive, full-color collectible guide to "The Real Thing," featuring over 1,500 vivid photos to help identify and assess items, complete with reliable, current market values and detailed descriptions. (143/0-89689- 311-1) (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, 256pgs, PC SRP: $24.99 COMICS 500 MANGA HEROES & VILLAINS TP by Helen McCarthy This illustrated history of Japanese comics offers descriptive sketches and colorful illustrations of heroes and villains caught in moments of dramatic action from popular manga such as Astro Boy, Akira, Lupin III, and Pokemon, and includes fascinating biographical pictorials of several of the world’s most successful manga artists including Motoko Kusanagi and Osamu Tezuka. (5791/0-7641-3201-6) (C: 0-1-2) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops. SC, 7x7, 352pgs, FC SRP: $18.99 MODESTY BLAISE (NOVEL) MMPB by Peter O’Donnell In celebration of author Peter O’Donnell’s 85th birthday, Souvenir Press is re-issuing his classic novel, Modesty Blaise. A thrilling and humorous literary piece showcasing some of the best reading in British popular fiction, this edition is the first to feature heroine Modesty, accompanied by her fiercely loyal companion Willie Garvin. (4542/0-285- 63728-2) (C: 0-1-2) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops. SC, 5x7, 288pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95 MODESTY BLAISE: DEAD MAN'S HANDLE NOVEL MMPB by Peter O’Donnell This latest installment in the Modesty Blaise pulp-fiction series opens with Willie Garvin, Modesty's loyal lieutenant, rescuing a Hong Kong businessman from a Red Chinese jail. The thrills continue when Willie is kidnapped and brainwashed by Sibyl Pray and held prisoner at the Hostel of Righteousness, the headquarters for delusional terrorist Dr. Thaddeus Pilgrim, on the Greek island of Kalivari. When Modesty finds herself kidnapped and brought to Kalivari, she is forced to fight in deadly gladiatorial combat against Willie! Peppered with ingenious twists of fortune, varied and exotic locations, and a cast of fiendishly evil villains, this is a classic Modesty Blaise adventure. (4542/0- 285-63727-4) (C: 0-1-2) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops. SC, 5x7, 288pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95 PRIVATE WARS: A QUEEN & COUNTRY MMPB by Greg Rucka Spy Tara Chace gives a butt-kicking twist to the phrase "working mother" in this action- packed follow-up to A Gentleman's Game. Tara leaves the Secret Intelligence Service after she realizes that she's pregnant by fellow agent Tom Wallace, who died during their last mission together. But restless Tara returns to the SIS when her daughter Tamsin is a year old, to preserve the life of Britain's choice for the next leader of Uzbekistan, an assignment which unfortunately goes sour almost from the outset. (235/0-553-58493-6) (C: 0-1-2) SC, 5x7, 528pgs, B&W SRP: $6.99 V FOR VENDETTA: FROM SCRIPT TO FILM Featuring storyboard art, character sketches, original script, still photos, and art from the original graphic novel, plus personal observations by reclusive producers the Wachowski brothers and cast members including Natalie Portman, Hugo Weaving, John Hurt, and Stephen Rea, V for Vendetta: From Script to Film is a comprehensive, behind-the-scenes chronicle of the movie V for Vendetta. (235) (C: 0-1-2) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops. SOFTCOVER (0-7893-1503-3)—SC, 8x11, 256pgs, FC SRP: $35.00 HARDCOVER (0-7893-1520-3)—HC, 8x11, 256pgs, FC SRP: $50.00 DISNEY MOUSE TRACKS: THE STORY OF WALT DISNEY RECORDS by Tim Hollis & Greg Ehrbar; with a Foreword by Leonard Maltin Mouse Tracks: The Story of Walt Disney Records chronicles the 50-year history of the Disney recording companies launched by Walt Disney and Roy Disney in the mid-1950s, when Disneyland Park, Davy Crockett, and the Mickey Mouse Club were taking the world by storm. A collector's bonanza of information on this little-analyzed side of the Disney, Mouse Tracks provides a perspective on all-time Disney favorites and features anecdotes, reminiscences, and biographies of the artists who brought Disney magic to audio. Additionally, each chapter is complemented by brief performer biographies, reproductions of album covers and art, and facsimiles of related promotional material. (664/1-57806-849-5) (C: 0-1-2) SC, 8x10, 240pgs, B&W SRP: $25.00 CARL BARKS AND THE DISNEY COMIC BOOK: : UNMASKING THE MYTH OF MODERNITY by Thomas Andrae This is the first critical study of Barks' work in English. From a cultural studies perspective, author Thomas Andrae analyzes all phases of Barks' career from his work in animation to his postretirement years writing the Junior Woodchucks stories. (664) (C: 0- 1-2) SOFTCOVER (1-57806-858-4)—SC, 6x9, 272pgs, B&W SRP: $20.00 HARDCOVER (1-57806-857-6)—HC, 6x9, 272pgs, B&W SRP: $50.00 FANTASY AGE OF CONAN HYBORIAN ADVENTURES VOLUME 1: GOD IN THE MOON MMPB by Richard Knaak The young nobleman Nermesa joins the Aquilonian army so that he might serve his liege, King Conan. But, when he kills the Pictish leader, he unleashes an unholy power that will shake the very foundations of the Empire! (230/0-441-01422-4) (C: 0-1-2) SC, 5x7, 224pgs, B&W SRP: $6.99 THE BATTLE FOR AZEROTH TP edited by Bill Fawcett Aimed at dedicated fans of World of Warcraft, this dynamic collection of essays explores the undying fascination and fan fervor behind this popular roleplaying video game. (4542/1-9321-0084-9) (C: 0-1-2) SC, 6x9, 208pgs, B&W SRP: $17.95 THE GRASS-CUTTING SWORD SC by Catherynne M. Valente A new novel by the author of The Labyrinth and Yume No Hon, The Grass-Cutting Sword explores the strange landscape of primeval Japan, from the Heaven-Spanning Bridge to the hellish Root-Country. The troubled trickster Susanoo-no-Mikoto, god of wind and storms, is banished from heaven and wanders the earth, lost in human form, in search of his demonic mother and charged with the defeat of an eight-headed serpent. (6844/0- 8095-5677-4) SC, 6x9, 128pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95 THE BEST NEW FANTASY 2005 edited by Sean Wallace Edited by the acclaimed and award-nominated editor for Prime Books, Sean Wallace's Best New Fantasy: 2005 anthology showcases 16 selections from some of the hottest new stars writing in today's fantasy field including Laird Barron, Christopher Barzak, Eugie Foster, Gavin Grant, Theodora Goss, Joe Hill, Jay Lake, Yoon Ha Lee, Kelly Link, Nick Mamatas, Holly Phillips, M. Rickert, Sonya Taaffe and Jeff VanderMeer. (6844/0-8095- 5678-2) (C: 0-1-2) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops. SC, 96pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95 HARP, PIPE, AND SYMPHONY by Paul Di Filippo In this, Di Filippo's first fantasy novel ever, Thomas the Rhymer confronts humans and faery and monsters, in a quest through lands known and unknown. But can he survive the machinations of the Faery Queen? (6844) (C: 0-1-2) SOFTCOVER (0-8095-5687-1)—208pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95 HARDCOVER (1-930997-80-9)—HC, 260pgs, B&W SRP: $29.95 SNAKE AGENT: A DETECTIVE INSPECTOR CHAN NOVEL TP by Liz Williams Detective Inspector Chen is the Singapore Three police department's snake agent — the detective in charge of supernatural and mystical investigations. Chen has several problems: in addition to colleagues who don't trust him and his mystical ways, a patron goddess whom he has offended and a demonic wife who's tired of staying home alone, he's been paired with one of Hell's own vice officers, Seneschal Zhu Irzh, to investigate the illegal trade in souls. (5889/1-59780-043-0) (C: 0-1-2) SC, 6x9, 267pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95 THE MUSEUM OF LOST WONDER HC by Jeff Hoke The Museum of Lost Wonder is a book with a mission, simply stated: To illuminate life’s mysteries. Open The Museum of Lost Wonder, and step into an alternative world full of beautiful drawings, interesting historical tidbits, thoughtful challenges to common myths, and projects and pursuits to complete at home. (6962/1-57863-364-8) (C: 0-1-2) HC, 8x11, 176pgs, FC SRP: $49.95 FANTASY/SCI-FI A CRUEL WIND: A CHRONICLE OF THE DREAD EMPIRE HC by Glen Cook This omnibus collects the first three Dread Empire novels: A Shadow of All Night's Falling, October's Baby and All Darkness Met. (5889/1-59780-055-4) (C: 0-1-2) SC, 6x9, 256pgs, B&W SRP: $35.00 DRAGON'S FIRE HC by Anne & Todd McCaffrey Mining firestone — the mineral that allows the dragons of Pern to breathe fire — Is one of the most hazardous jobs on the planet. When mine #9 explodes, killing the miners trapped there, young Cristov volunteers to take over. Will he survive the dangers of mining the explosive rock, or will the dragons' flame be forever extinguished, leaving Pern defenseless? (235/0-345-48028-7) (C: 0-1-2) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops. HC, 7x10, 304pgs SRP: $24.95 HART & BOOT & OTHER STORIES by Tim Pratt This compilation of thirteen short stories by Tim Pratt, three of them original to this collection, explore topics of love, death, harpies and urban ennui. (5889/1-59780-053-8) (C: 0-1-2) SC, 6x9, 256pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95 ILLEGAL ALIENS SC by Nick Pollotta; with illustrations by Phil Foglio Prof. Rajavur and his First Contact Team had been patiently waiting years for aliens to land on Earth. Leader Idow and the crew of the starship, All That Glitters, were just looking for an unknown planet where they could land and have a little fun teasing the primitive natives. So it was pure bad luck that the first humans the alien tricksters encounter is a ruthless New York City street gang, the Bloody Deckers. With more starships landing and the world in chaos, Rajavur and his First Contact Team have to move fast in a desperate plan to rescue the innocent aliens from the evil street gang! (6844/0-8095-5682-0) (C: 0-1-2) SC, 6x9, 268pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95 ROBERT ASPRIN'S MYTH ADVENTURES VOLUME 2 by Robert Asprin; with illustrations by Phil Foglio Robert Asprin's Myth Adventure Series continues in this collection including M.Y.T.H. Inc. Link, Myth-Nomers and Im-Pervections, M.Y.T.H. Inc. In Action, Sweet Myth-tery of Life, Myth-ion Improbable and Something M.Y.T.H. Inc. (6660) (C: 0-1-2) SOFTCOVER (1-59222-113-0)—SC, 6x9, 880pgs, B&W SRP: $21.95 HARDCOVER (1-59222-112-2)—HC, 6x9, 880pgs, B&W SRP: $39.95 ROBERT E HOWARD'S TREASURES OF TARTARY by Robert E. Howard This collection of Robert E. Howard's best historical fiction, including "Treasures of Tartary," "Son of the White Wolf," "Black Vulmea's Vengeance," "Boot Hill Payoff" and "The Vultures of Whapeton." Also offered in a hardcover edition limited to 600 copies. (6844) (C: 0-1-2) SOFTCOVER (0-8095-5668-5)—SC, 6x9, 224pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95 HARDCOVER (0-8095-1109-6)—HC, 6x9, 218pgs, B&W SRP: $35.00 SEEKER'S MASK HC by P. C. Hodgell Jame has found and been reunited with her ten-year-older twin brother Tori. Now all she has to do is find a place for herself among the Kencyrs that are following her brother. When she is placed in the Women’s Halls and is expected to change and become a normal, quiet Kencyr lady, it is the Women’s Halls that undergo the changes. For when you have Shadow Guild Assassins, ghosts, strange beings, and other characters from your past after you, it is rather difficult not to want a weapon, instead of a sewing needle, in your hand! (6660/1-59222-126-2) (C: 0-1-2) HC, 6x9, 528pgs, B&W SRP: $34.95 THE SPARTACUS FILE TP by Lawrence Watt-Evans & Carl Parlagreco Casper Beech is a corporate drone. One day his boss sends him in for neural imprinting but a computer glitch loads the wrong file, and Casper is programmed with a new way of thinking — a mindset designed by a secret government agency for use in enemy nations, and never meant to be unleashed in the United States. Lethal government agents seek to correct the error in a steadily-escalating conflict, while Casper struggles to survive and to find out just what was in the Spartacus File! (6844/0-8095-5683-9) (C: 0-1-2) SC, 6x9, 188pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95 THE TARZAN TWINS SC by Edgar Rice Burroughs The first of two, rare stories written in 1936 by Edgar Rice Burroughs specifically for children, The Tarzan Twins follows the harrowing adventures of English-born twins Dick and Doc who discover that their father was distantly related to Lord Greystoke, famous the world over as Tarzan of the Apes! (6844/1-55742-528-0) (C: 0-1-2) 96pgs, B&W SRP: $10.00 STRANGE ROBBY by Selena Rosen Spider Webb and her partner Tommy Chan are police detectives on the edge of serious burnout. But when a vigilante, dubbed "The Fry Guy" by the news media, starts to systematically kill the scum of the city by somehow microwaving their brains, they don't think of him as a "serial killer," they see him as an implement of justice! (6660) (C: 0-1- 2) SOFTCOVER (1-59222-047-9)—SC, 6x9, 368pgs, B&W SRP: $16.95 HARDCOVER (1-59222-046-0)—HC, 6x9, 368pgs, B&W SRP: $25.95 HORROR BRIAN LUMLEY COMPANION TP edited by Brian Lumley & Stanley Wiater An indispensable guide to the life and works of Brian Lumley, The Brian Lumley Companion offers Lumley aficionados an overview of the author’s career; essays comparing Lumley and H.P. Lovecraft; a lengthy interview with Brian Lumley and Bob Eggleton; an analyses of Lumley’s short fiction and novels; and complete bibliographical listings of the first publications of each of Lumley’s novels, short fiction, and poetry. (256/0-765-30440-6) (C: 0-1-2) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops. SC, 6x9, 400pgs SRP: $16.95 GIL'S ALL FRIGHT DINER MMPB by A. Lee Martinez Now serving Armageddon with a side order of fries! When werewolf Duke and his traveling vampire companion Earl stumble upon a zombie epidemic plaguing a roadside diner, they soon discover that there's more than shambling dead at work seeking to drive Loretta, the eatery's owner, out of business, and find themselves thrust into otherworldly complications as undead cattle, an amorous ghost, a jailbait sorceress, and the terrifying occult power of pig-latin! (256/0-765-35001-7) (C: 0-1-2) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops. SC, 5x7, 288pgs, B&W SRP: $6.99 MOVE UNDER GROUND by Nick Mamatas The year is nineteen-sixty-something, and after endless millennia of watery sleep, the stars are finally right. Old R'lyeh rises out of the Pacific, ready to cast its damned shadow over the primitive human world. The first to see its peaks: an alcoholic, paranoid, and frightened Jack Kerouac, who had been drinking off a nervous breakdown up in Big Sur. Now Jack must get back on the road to find Neal Cassady, the holy fool whose rambling letters hint of a world brought to its knees in worship of the Elder God Cthulhu. Together with pistol-packin' junkie William S. Burroughs, Jack and Neal make their way across the continent to face down the murderous Lovecraftian cult! (6844/0-8095-5673-1) SC, 6x9, 160pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95 SIEGE PERILOUS MMPB by Nigel Bennett & P.N. Elrod An ancient enemy from vampire hero Richard Dun's past, Charon the Assassin, returns and is literally hell-bent on bloody revenge! He's acquired deadly new powers that are annihilating the nebulous plane of Otherside and threaten the very existence of the Realside plane. From the sultry Yucatan forests to the chill green fields of ancient Glastonbury, Richard Dun marshals his mortal and immortal allies for a fight that will span dimensions and centuries of time. He is no stranger at battling to the death, but how can one earth-bound vampire stand up to a being able to destroy the gods themselves? (248/1-4165-2074-0) (C: 0-1-2) SC, 5x7, 464pgs, B&W SRP: $7.99 HOW-TO DIGITAL MANGA TECHNIQUES TP by Hayden Scott-Baron Create dynamic manga illustrations on your computer and discover how digital tools can bring speed, flexibility, and professionalism to your artwork. From designing dynamic characters to developing storylines, creating cover art, and getting your work published on the web or in print, this is your complete guide to the art of digital manga. (5791/0-7641- 3091-9) (C: 0-1-2) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops. SC, 8.5x11, 128pgs, FC SRP: $21.99 DRAWING & PAINTING FANTASY BEASTS TP by Kevin Walker Discover how to draw and paint the fantastical beasts of folklore and legend, plus other creatures straight from the imaginations of the artists. From dragons and demons to serpents, sea monsters, trolls, and centaurs, this book contains all the inspiration and instruction you’ll need to create beasts that occupy the darker reaches of your own imagination. (5791/0-7641-3090-0) (C: 0-1-2) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops. SC, 8.5x11, 128pgs, FC SRP: $21.95 EROTIC MANGA: DRAW LIKE THE EXPERTS TP by Jose Estudio & Fernando Vasaus Erotic Manga takes the "How to Draw Manga" books to the next level with this comprehensive beginner's guide to drawing the characteristic erotic manga characters seen on shonen and softcore hentai comics. It includes an easy step-by-step tutorial which takes the artist from the initial black-and-white sketch to the final color piece, accompanied by practical suggestions, hints, and tips. (120/0-06-089322-2) (C: 0-1-2) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops. MATURE THEMES 8x11, 256pgs, FC SRP: $24.95 JAPANESE COMICKERS VOLUME 2 TP edited by Comickers Magazine A showcase of the cutting-edge vanguard of anime and manga illustration and a valuable how-to guide for aspiring artists, Japanese Comickers 2 profiles twelve leading Japanese and Korean artists, complete with a brief biography, a visual of their most representative work, and a pictorial gallery with detailed explanations of their techniques. Also included is information on the materials used by each artist and a glossary of terms unique to manga and anime. (120/0-06-083330-0) (C: 0-1-2) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops. 8x11, 128pgs, FC SRP: $24.95 SELF-PUBLISHING FOR DUMMIES by Jason R. Rich From designing covers and interiors, setting budgets, managing outside vendors, grassroots marketing and promotion, and more, this user-friendly book offers step-by-step guidance for first-time authors seeking to bypass publishers and get their material in print. (5565/0-471-79952-1) (C: 0-1-2) SC, 7x9, 384pgs, B&W SRP: $19.99 WEBCOMICS TP by Steven Withrow & John Barbar A visual tour-de-force showcasing the best work being produced in the world today, Webcomics offers an up-to-the-minute examination of this completely new, graphic digital art form, complete with detailed, practical advice and guidance on how to design, create, and publish online comics. (5791/0-7641-2982-1) (C: 0-1-2) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops. SC, 10x9, 192pgs, FC SRP: $29.99 HUMOR THE LOST BLOGS—FROM JESUS TO JIM MORRISON by Paul Davidson The first humor book to explore the universe known as the "Blogosphere," this hilarious compilation of blogs ‘written’ by famous historical figures and celebs reveals what really went on inside the greatest minds of all time. (295/0-4466973-8-9) (C: 0-1-2) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops. SC, 7x8, 224pgs, B&W SRP: $13.95 MOVIE/TV THE ART AND MAKING OF MONSTER HOUSE by Jonathan Rinzler; with a Foreword by Robert Zemeckis Go behind-the-scenes of the visual, conceptual, and creative process behind the frightfully fun, Robert Zemeckis and Steven Spielberg-produced CGI-animated feature film, Monster House! (235/1-933784-00-8) (C: 0-1-2) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops. HC, 7x10, 160pgs SRP: $45.00 BATTLESTAR GALACTICA: THE CYLONS’ SECRET by Craig Shaw Gardner Sometimes no news is bad news. It’s been twenty years since the end of the Cylon war, and the aftermath has created a new, illegal profession: scavenger. Tom Zarek is one, scouring the outer settlements for valuable Cylon technologies and artifacts and usually returning empty-handed. But now, he and the crew of the Cruiser Lightning have found the Omega Station, a scientific station shrouded in secrecy beyond the edge of charted space — occupied, not by humans alone, but by Cylons as well! When the Battlestar Galactica receives the Lightning's distress call, William Adama, newly promoted to second-in-command, soon discovers that this mission is anything but routine. Omega is indeed full of Cylons, but also something much more disturbing! (256) (C: 0-1-2) SOFTCOVER (0-765-31579-3)—SC, 6x9, 320pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95 HARDCOVER (0-765-31578-5)—HC, 6x9, 320pgs, B&W SRP: $25.95 BLAME CANADA: SOUTH PARK AND CONTEMPORARY CULTURE by Toni Johnson-Woods Now running into its tenth season, South Park has still not “jumped the shark.” Satirically edgier than The Simpsons, South Park shows no fear in tackling subjects like Terri Schiavo, The Passion of The Christ, and Michael Jackson, while co-opting disparate elements such as Kill Bill and Janet Jackson’s nipple into one episode. Its mixture of iconoclasm, cultural referents, and intertextuality makes it the perfect lens through which to examine contemporary popular culture in America, and television’s role in the creation of that culture. (4542/0-8264-1730-2) (C: 0-1-2) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops. HC, 288pgs, B&W SRP: $59.95 BOARDING THE ENTERPRISE TP edited by David Gerrold & Robert Sawyer Trekkies and Trekkers alike will get starry-eyed over this eclectic mix of essays on the groundbreaking original Star Trek series. Star Trek writers D. C. Fontana and David Gerrold, science fiction authors, such as Howard Weinstein, and various academics share behind-the-scenes anecdotes, discuss the show's enduring appeal and influence, and examine some of the classic features of the show, including Spock's irrationality, Scotty's pessimism, and the lack of seatbelts on the Enterprise. (4542/1-9321-0087-3) (C: 0-1-2) SC, 6x9, 240pgs, B&W SRP: $17.95 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: GO ASK MALICE—A SLAYER'S DIARY TP by Robert Joseph Levy Printed in a unique diary format, this series chronicles the gripping and deeply personal tales of fan-favorite BTVS character, Faith. Forewarned in a dream by her childhood friend, Alex, Faith must confront a power so dark that even the underworld is worried — Malice! As memories and reality, dreams and nightmares collide, the soul of a Slayer hangs in the balance! (248/1-4169-1587-7) (C: 0-1-2) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops. SC, 6x9, 256pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 COUNTERFEIT WORLDS: PHILIP K. DICK ON FILM TP by Brian J. Robb From Blade Runner to the forthcoming A Scanner Darkly, via Total Recall, Paycheck, and Minority Report, Counterfeit Worlds is the definitive history of all the adaptations of Dick's work, from films to computer games! Acclaimed writer Brian J. Robb looks at the evolution of each project in depth, uncovering a wealth of new information, including the story behind the fascinating unmade film Ubik! Resolicited due to publication rescheduling. (133/1-84023-968-9) (C: 0-1-2) RES. from Previews Vol. XV #8 (AUG053487) SC, 7x9, 272pgs, B&W SRP: $19.95 DIANA RIGG: THE BIOGRAPHY TP by Kathleen Tracy The fascinating professional and personal life of one of today’s most talented actresses is revealed in this biography of Diana Rigg, one of the sexiest women ever to grace the television screen. Rigg’s high-profile roles are detailed — from the brilliant and seductive British agent Emma Peel in The Avengers to one of the most intelligent and impressive of James Bond’s women in On Her Majesty’s Secret Service. Rigg’s time with the Royal Shakespeare Company and her current stage career are also profiled. (4542/1-93210-027- X) (C: 0-1-2) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops. 6x9, 256pgs, B&W SRP: $15.95 TALKBACK: THE UNOFFICIAL AND UNAUTHORIZED DOCTOR WHO INTERVIEW BOOK VOLUME ONE—THE SIXTIES TP edited by Stephen James Walker From directors to designers, producers and story editors, writers and cast, this incredible collection from Tello's acclaimed line of Doctor Who books features exclusive interviews with the people behind the early years of the BBC’s classic science fiction adventure series Doctor Who. (5739/1-84583-006-7) (C: 0-1-2) SC, 6x9, 300pgs, B&W SRP: $22.99 DOCTOR WHO: THE RESURRECTION CASKET HC by Justin Richards Starfall — a world on the edge, where crooks and smugglers hide in the gloomy shadows and modern technology refuses to work. It is here that the TARDIS finds itself stranded, and The Doctor and Rose must uncover the lost treasure of Hamlek Glint and the fabled Resurrection Casket if they ever hope of leaving. (5739/0-563-48642-2) (C: 0-1-2) HC, 256pgs, B&W SRP: $11.99 FIREFLY: THE OFFICIAL COMPANION—INTO THE BLACK TP by Joss Whedon This companion book to Josh Whedon's Firefly is crammed full with new and exclusive photography (with over 350 full-color images) featuring scores of exclusive, previously unpublished images, including behind-the-scenes shots from the archives and photos of original Firefly props and costumes taken especially for this book, plus brand-new interviews with all of the cast and crew, deleted scenes, the complete scripts of the first six episodes, and much more! (133/1-84576-314-9) (C: 0-1-2) SC, 9x12, 176pgs, FC SRP: $19.95 GETTING LOST: SURVIVAL, BAGGAGE, AND STARTING OVER IN J.J. ABRAM'S LOST edited by Orson Scott Card Theories abound about the survivors of Flight 815 and their enigmatic island home on the supernatural television phenomenon Lost. This collection of essays provides insight into the most talked-about issues, including chapters on "Why the Survivors Must Be in Another Dimension (or the Twilight Zone)," "Lord of the Lost: Jack vs. Locke," "The Others: Where On Earth Did They Come From . . . or Did They?," and "A Theologian's View of the Island as Purgatory." Contributors such as television critic Joyce Millman, science-fiction writer Adam-Troy Castro, and paranormal-romance author Mary Janice Davidson tackle predominant themes, plotlines, and symbols of the hit show while answering the questions on every fan's mind. (4542/1-93210-078-4) (C: 0-1-2) SC, 6x9, 240pgs, B&W SRP: $17.95 THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS STORYBOOK HC (NEW EDITION) written & illustrated by Tim Burton Meet Jack Skellington. He’s in charge of making Halloweenland the coolest creepy place around. But when Jack suddenly grows bored with tricks and treats, he goes searching for new ways to celebrate — and he finds them in Christmas Town! Christmas, Jack decides, is just what Halloweenland — and the world — needs! He sets out to take over the role of Santa. But can anything good come of a tall and lanky skeleton dressed up as everyone’s favorite jolly old elf? (295/0-7868490-8-8) (C: 0-1-2) HC, 11x9, 48pgs, FC SRP: $16.99 ADVANCED SOLICITATION—SHIPPING IN SEPTEMBER 2006 MY FAB YEARS! SYLVIA ANDERSON Packed full of over 200 behind-the-scenes photographs complemented by lively anecdotes and detailed remembrances by Sylvia Anderson herself, My Fab Years! is the definitive compendium exploring the history of the great British sci-fi television series and movies of the late 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s, including Captain Scarlet, Space: 1999, Supercar, Stingray, Thunderbirds, and UFO. Also available as a Deluxe Hardcover containing additional material not available in other editions. (5114) (C: 0-1-2) SOFTCOVER (1-932563-91-1)—SC, 11 x11, 208pgs, FC SRP: $29.99 HARDCOVER (1-932563-92-X)—HC, 11 x11, 208pgs, FC SRP: $49.99 LTD DLX S&N HARDCOVER (1-932563-93-8)—HC, 11 x11, 208pgs, FC SRP: $75.00 ************************************************************************ READING STARGATE SG-1 edited by Stan Beeler & Lisa Dickson A lively critical celebration of both Stargate SG-1 and its spinoff, Atlantis, this book details the characters, themes, and controversial issues introduced in the series, and includes an interview with a Stargate SG-1 writer and assessment of the fledgling Atlantis, an episode guide of the first eight seasons of Stargate SG-1 and the first season of Atlantis, and a glossary of terms. (256/1-84511-183-4) (C: 0-1-2) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops. SC, 6x9, 232pgs SRP: $14.95 STARGATE: ATLANTIS—THE OFFICIAL COMPANION SEASON 2 TP by Sharon Gosling This authoritative guide to the second season of Stargate: Atlantis is bursting with exclusive behind-the-scenes interviews, episode guides and scores of exclusive photos, including a 16-page, full-color gallery. (133/1-84576-163-4) (C: 0-1-2) SC, 6x9, 176pgs, PC SRP: $14.95 24: DECLASSIFIED MMPBs by Marc Cerasini A powerful world leader is expected to join the Hollywood elite at a star-studded ceremony to be broadcast around the globe. When an on-line "Trojan Horse" detected by the CTU cyber unit sends up red flags, rogue operative Jack Bauer is called into action. Written in the voice of Jack Bauer, each book in this new series follows the show's trademark "24-hour" format. (120) (C: 0-1-2) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops. TROJAN HORSE (0-06-084226-1)—5x7, 352pgs SRP: $6.99 CAT’S CLAW (0-06-084227-X)—5x7, 352pgs SRP: $6.99 STAR OF THE MONTH THE WORLD OF THE DARK CRYSTAL TP (NEW PRINTING) by Brian Froud Originally published in 1982 and long out of print, this definitive volume celebrating the 20th anniversary of Jim Henson's classic fantasy film, The Dark Crystal, is reissued in a brand new, beautifully printed reproduction of the original complete with all of its stunning art and text, plus a new essay by Brian Froud, illustrated with never-before- published paintings, drawings, and sculptures from the film's archives. Also included is a facsimile of a rare 20-page booklet Froud and Henson created to present the film to potential investors. (7/0-8109-4579-7) SC, FC SRP: $35.00 ********************************************************************** OFFERED AGAIN O/A SERENITY: THE OFFICIAL VISUAL COMPANION TP by Joss Whedon Joss Whedon — the Oscar-nominated writer/director of Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel — brings his extraordinary talents to the big screen with the sci-fi action/adventure movie, Serenity! This official companion to Serenity contains an extensive interview with Whedon on the making of the film, and his full screenplay, illustrated throughout with stills, storyboards, and production art. (133/1-84576-082-4) (C: 0-1-2) SC, 160pgs, FC SRP: $19.95 POP CULTURE & MUSIC FUSION SLIPCASED EDITION Following in the heels of Vinyl Will Kill comes Fusion — an inspired look at what some of the most renowned toy designers do for their "day job." Packed with a exclusive, 6" tall vinyl figure, this slipcased edition of Fusion features the work of over 50 contributors from more than 10 different countries including WK Interact, Kozyndan, Brothersfree, Dave Kinsey, Delta, Scarygirl, Stephen Bliss, Mr. Jago, Toki Doki, Struggle Inc, Insect, Dface, and Dalek, plus many other great talents. (5985) (C: 0-1-2) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops. SC, 12 x9, 300pgs, FC SRP: $39.95 LED ZEPPELIN: THE ORIGIN OF THE SPECIES TP by Alan Clayson Proving that a band is truly the sum of its parts, this music history traces the influences and experiences that would later converge to form Led Zeppelin. Every recording and live session made by the future band members is traced and woven into a rich and insightful web of influences that contains a complete family tree of their musical and professional colleagues as well as a massive discography and list of live performances. Rare photographs of the bandmates in their pre–Led Zeppelin incarnations are included along with original interviews with their friends and colleagues. (4542/1-84240-345-1) (C: 0-1- 2) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops. SC, 6x9, 320pgs, PC SRP: $19.95 MAKE LOVE THE BRUCE CAMPBELL WAY SC by Bruce Campbell Written with the same immense energy, wry humor, and Hollywood skewering that filled the bestselling If Chins Could Kill, in this autobiographical novel filled with graphics, photo essays, and newspaper clippings, the King of "B-movie" actors, Bruce Campbell, gives his legions of fans the inside view of his hilarious attempt to become an 'A' list actor, regaling readers with stories of his exploits while throwing off tidbits of indispensable advice for the love lorn! (256/0-312-31261-X) (C: 0-1-2) SC, 6x9, 320pgs, B&W SRP: $13.95 PULP HEROES THE HOUSE OF SKULLS AND OTHER TALES FROM THE PULPS SC by H. Bedford-Jones This new collection from the pen of H. Bedford-Jones presents five of his most exciting works from the pulp magazines of the early 20th Century, four novels and one short story. Included are "The House of Skulls," "Written in Red," "Yellow Intrigue," "Down the Coast of Barbary" and "Skulls." (6844/1-55742-550-7) (C: 0-1-2) SC, B&W SRP: $19.95 JOHNSTON MCCULLEY: SLAVE OF MYSTERY AND OTHER TALES OF SUSPENSE FROM THE PULPS SC by Johnston McCulley This volume presents five novellas by Johnston McCulley, creator of Zorro. Originally published under the pseudonym "Harrington Strong" in Detective Story Magazine, these mysteries showcase McCulley's lifelong devotion to the mystery field with meticulously plotted and brightly characterized stories that still hold the interest of modern readers. Presented here are "The Great Green Ring," "The Only Way," "Run to Ground, "The Obvious Clue" and "Slave of Mystery." (6844/1-55742-563-9) (C: 0-1-2) SC, 6x9, 216pgs, B&W SRP: $19.95 THE PHANTOM DETECTIVE #1 (FEBRUARY 1933) This facsimile reprint of the first issue of the famous hero pulp magazine The Phantom Detective, from February 1933, features the lead novel, "The Emperor of Death," by G. Wayman Jones, in which the Phantom Detective wages a lone-wolf campaign against a ruthless king of criminals, who plans a reign of wholesale death and destruction! This issue also includes "Framed," by Will Levinrew, "Death on Dow Street," by Jack D'Arcy, and "Rub-Out," by John H. Compton. (6844/1-55742-530-2) (C: 0-1-2) 134pgs, B&W SRP: $19.95 THE SPIDER: THE DEVIL'S PAYMASTER TP An unseen weapon that drives men mad... a green gas which turns smiling faces into leering skulls... a master criminal who can assume at will any known identity! Add to these separate menaces three big-game hunters sworn to destroy the Spider, and you have a situation in which the brilliance and courage of Dick Wentworth will thrill you as never before! (6844/0-8095-5084-9) (C: 0-1-2) SC, 116pgs, B&W SRP: $19.95 TALES OF THE SHADOWMEN VOLUME 2 TP edited by Jean-Marc & Randy Lofficier On the rooftops of the Louvre, Fantômas duels with Zenith the Albino. Meanwhile, in Surrey, the Sâr Dubnotal and Harry Dickson team up to destroy the Werewolf of Rutherford Grange. Arsène Lupin joins forces with Kogoro Akechi to thwart the Vampires Gang. The Countess Cagliostro runs afoul of the Phantom of the Opera’s Angels of Music. Rouletabille meets Michael Strogoff. D'Artagnan faces an untimely impediment on his quest to recover the Queen's diamonds. Plus, Sherlock Holmes, Fu Manchu, Judex, the Nyctalope, Doc Ardan, Doctor Omega, John Devil, Frankenstein,