COMICS SECTION PREMIER VENDORS DARK HORSE COMICS STAR WARS: KNIGHTS OF THE OLD REPUBLIC #25—VECTOR PART 1 JOHN JACKSON MILLER (W), SCOTT HEPBURN (P), MICHAEL ATIYEH (C), and TRAVIS CHAREST (Cover) On sale Jan 30 FC, 40 pages $2.99 A yearlong event with repercussions for every era and every hero in the Star Wars galaxy begins here! When a terrible vision reaching more than four thousand years into the future alerts the secret Jedi Covenant to the importance of Taris, they activate an operative already on this planet overrun by Mandalorians. There, in the deadly Undercity, she will encounter a monstrous threat, an ancient legend, and Zayne Carrick, the Padawan accused of killing his fellow students! For anyone who never knew where to start with Star Wars comics, “Vector” is the perfect introduction to the entire Star Wars line! For any serious Star Wars fan, “Vector” is the must-see event of 2008, with major happenings throughout the most important moments of the galaxy’s history! STAR WARS LEGACY #20 JOHN OSTRANDER (W), TBD (P), BRAD ANDERSON (C), and DOUGLAS WHEATLY (Cover) On sale Jan 16 FC, 40 pages $2.99 A new two-part story begins as one of the Sith’s most wily opponents risks everything to gain ground against the Empire! For seven years, outlaw Admiral Gar Stazi has led the remains of the Galactic Alliance in hit-and-run operations against the Sith-led Empire. When word reaches him of a nearly completed, top-secret Imperial construction, he gambles his entire fleet to seize the project and turn the tide of war against the Sith! STAR WARS: EPISODE V—THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK PHOTO COMIC On sale Mar 26 FC, 96 pages $9.95 TPB, 5" x 7 1/2" The greatest adventure in the galaxy comes to life in this manga-sized adaptation of Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back, composed of frames taken directly from the movie! Han Solo braves the icy wastes of Hoth to save his friend, Luke Skywalker crashes into the swamps of Dagobah in search of the last Jedi Master, and Princess Leia falls into the hands of Darth Vader amidst the clouds of Bespin in this legendary tale! The battle between the cruel Galactic Empire and the ragtag Rebel Alliance reaches its highest pitch yet in this amazing pocket-sized photo comic! B.P.R.D.: 1946 #1 (OF 5) MIKE MIGNOLA (W/Cover), JOSHUA DYSART (W), PAUL AZACETA (A), and NICK FILARDI (C) On sale Jan 9 FC, 32 pages $2.99/Miniseries In the wake of the second world war, Professor Trevor Bruttenholm—occult investigator and guardian of the infant Hellboy—founded the Bureau for Paranormal Research and Defense to investigate and defuse the remains of the Axis’s sophisticated occult warfare projects and potential Soviet threats. Now, outfitted with a small band of war-weary Allied soldiers, Bruttenholm begins to unravel the mystery of the Nazi Occult Bureau’s greatest and most threatening initiatives: Project Vampir Sturm. ALSO AVAILABLE B.P.R.D. PATCH 3" full-color embroidered patch (STAR16058) . . . $4.99 B.P.R.D. ZIPPO® LIGHTER Black-ice chrome (MAR030053) . . . $29.99 B.P.R.D. STATIONERY SET 8 letter sheets, 6 envelopes, and a set of stickers (MAR030050) . . . $4.99 ************************************************************************ LOBSTER JOHNSON: THE IRON PROMETHEUS #5 (OF 5) MIKE MIGNOLA (W/Cover), JASON ARMSTRONG (A), and DAVE STEWART (C) On sale Jan 2 FC, 32 pages $2.99/Miniseries The Lobster returns for the gripping conclusion to The Iron Prometheus, where he battles a fearsome criminal mastermind and Nazis on the Jersey Shore, in an attempt to waylay a mysterious prophecy. Mike Mignola and artist Jason Armstrong (Ferro City, The Sensational Spiderman) delve into the life and times of Lobster Johnson—of Helboy and B.P.R.D fame—in this noir-adventure that pits The Lobster against human thugs and other worldly creatures alike. THE DEADLANDER #4 (OF 4) KEVIN FERRARA (W/A) On sale Jan 16 FC, 32 pages $2.99/Miniseries The multi-talented Kevin Ferrara saves the best for last in The Deadlander #4! The plan is set! The cavalry, the witch, and the Deadlander are on a collision course! But nothing is ever easy for our undead six-gunner. And the witch has a plan of her own—to salvage the Crown of Souls and trade it for her own god-like immortality. With a surprise hallucinogenic encounter with the undead to end things up, this one is as awesomely weird as it gets! A rocking final installment of the The Deadlander in the best Wrightson and Frazetta tradition! BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER #10 JOSS WHEDON (W), CLIFF RICHARDS (P), ANDY OWENS (I), DAVE STEWART (C), GEORGES JEANTY (Cover), and JO CHEN (Cover) On sale Jan 2 FC, 40 pages $2.99 Buffy and Willow meet a demon who reveals a dim future, forcing the two to reflect on their past. Meanwhile, back in Scotland, Dawn confides in Xander the deed that led to her mysterious growth spurt. Series creator Joss Whedon writes Buffy Season Eight #10 with veteran Buffy artist Cliff Richards serving as guest penciller. THE GOON #21 ERIC POWELL (W/A) On sale Jan 9 FC, 32 pages $2.99 The Priest’s madness and use of forbidden magic has finally drawn the attention of his unearthly kin. When a powerful member of the Priest’s race appears to investigate the disturbances, he discovers more than he bargained for. And he's prepared to turn the town on it’s ear to exploit what he finds. THE EVIL DEAD #1 (OF 4) MARK VERHEIDEN (W) and JOHN BOLTON (A) On sale Jan 2 FC, 32 pages $2.99/Miniseries “We’re gonna get you! We’re gonna get you!” Writer Mark Verheiden (Battlestar Galactica, My Name Is Bruce) and illustrator John Bolton (God Save the Queen, Harlequin Valentine) present an exciting EXPANSION on the classic horror film that introduced us to the powerful Book of the Dead, the relentlessly violent deadites, and Ash—one resilient, blood-stained survivor. Now an iconic horror hero, relive Ash’s first visit to the cabin that brought him face to face with the delectably deranged deadites who possessed his girlfriend and friends . . . and turned “the perfect place to get laid” into a house of fear and fury. Return to the original nonstop gore-fest and experience the thrills, gags, and gagging anew, with unexpected new directions, additional scenes, and Bolton’s jaw-dropping new paintings. This is a four-issue, fully authorized celebration of the original Evil Dead film that started Raimi and Campbell down their paths of gory glory, brought to you by Dark Horse’s Verheiden/Bolton storytelling dream team! This first issue also features a brilliantly disturbing Evil Dead-inspired color pinup by artist Al Columbia (Biologic Show, 23 Skidoo). CONAN #48 TIMOTHY TRUMAN (W), TOMÁS GIORELLO (A), RICHARD ISANOVE (C), and CARY NORD (Cover) On sale Jan 16 FC, 32 pages $2.99 Conan finds himself embroiled in a political struggle turned bloody between a naive young prince and a sinister sorcerer who calls upon the god of the underworld to help aid him in building an army of demonic abominations, intent on conquering not just his own kingdom, but all of Hyboria! But that’s not the only danger that threatens to destroy Conan’s world. Little does he know, a piece of his past still follows him, stalking the Cimmerian with the patience of the grave. All roads lead to the doomed city of Yaralet in this stunning adaptation of Robert E. Howard’s lost fragment “The Hand of Nergal.” ALSO AVAILABLE JANISSA THE WIDOWMAKER STATUE OCT060062 $54.99 CONAN ZIPPO® LIGHTER SEP060049 $39.99 THOTH-AMON MINI-BUST NOV050102 $49.99 CONAN THE SLAYER MINI-BUST JUN030070 $44.99 CONAN THE CONQUEROR MINI-BUST SEP030066 $49.99 CONAN THE AVENGER MINI-BUST SEP050067 $54.99 VALERIA MINI-BUST APR040138 $49.99 CONAN LUNCH BOX NOV030120 $14.99 CONAN PVC SET: THE FROST GIANT’S DAUGHTER JAN040081 $44.99 ************************************************************************ CONAN VOLUME 5: ROGUES IN THE HOUSE TIMOTHY TRUMAN (W), CARY NORD (A), and TOMÁS GIORELLO (A) On sale Mar 26 FC, 160 pages $17.95 TPB, 7" x 10" The Cimmerian finds himself ensnared in the dark intrigues of a city-state where the powerful will stoop to any depths to keep what they have stolen. When a young, idealistic noble offers Conan a ticket to freedom in exchange for a favor, Conan leaps at the opportunity—and into a labyrinth where he must fight to keep not only his word, but his very life. A favorite of fans and critics alike, the seminal Conan story “Rogues in the House” first appeared in Weird Tales. Now, writer Timothy Truman and artist Cary Nord bring you the tale of the Red Priest, as you’ve never seen it before. Collects Conan #37, 38, 41-44. THE CHRONICLES OF CONAN VOLUME 14 ROY THOMAS (W) and JOHN BUSCEMA (A) On sale Mar 19 FC, 160 pages $16.95 TPB, 7" x 10" Conan faces his most arduous adventure yet as he matches his wits and brawn against the very forces of nature itself—no small task, even for a man who's done battle with wizards, otherworldly beasts, and ancient gods. But will the strength of steel really be enough against such powers? All this plus the tenth anniversary story by Roy Thomas and John Buscema, this volume marks the end of an era—collecting the final issues of Roy Thomas’s celebrated run on Conan the Barbarian. Featuring completely re-mastered color, this volume is a must for fans of classic sword and sorcery! Collects Conan the Barbarian Issues # 108-115. MY NAME IS BRUCE MILTON FREEWATER, JR. (W), CLIFF RICHARDS (A), and BART SEARS (Cover) Available Now! FC, 32 pages $2.99/One-shot Based on the upcoming film My Name is Bruce! Bruce Campbell... Man. Hero. Legend. There isn’t a challenge that Bruce can’t face and conquer. Which is why he was kidnapped and brought to the town of Gold Lick to help defeat a Chinese demon by the name of Guan-Di. Unfortunately Bruce doesn’t know that he’s not just in another monster movie — Guan-Di is REAL! Now Bruce Campbell is in for the fight of his life! Don’t miss out on this one-shot companion to the smash-hit indy film My Name is Bruce staring the one and only BRUCE CAMPBELL! ALSO AVAILABLE Based on the film co-written by Bruce Campbell MAN WITH THE SCREAMING BRAIN SC, 104pg, FC, 7" x 10" (AUG050029) . . . $13.95 MAN WITH THE SCREAMING BRAIN BUST 7" tall bust, fully painted (APR050066) . . . $39.99 MAN WITH THE SCREAMING BRAIN BASEBALL CAP Gray (APR050071) . . . $17.99 Black (AUG050090) . . . $17.99 Red (AUG050089) . . . $17.99 ************************************************************************ FEAR AGENT: HATCHET JOB #3 (OF 5) RICK REMENDER (W), JEROME OPEÑA (P), and MICHELLE MADSEN (C) On sale Jan 30 FC, 32 pages $2.99/Miniseries While investigating the fate of Charlotte and her crew Heath follows a series of clues that leave him stranded on a haunted planet surrounded by soul eating ghouls. When a terrible plot by a traitor in their midst is uncovered Heath and Char must find a way off the ghost world to warn the remaining human population of the danger. ZERO KILLER #4 (OF 6) ARVID NELSON (W), MATT CAMP (A), and DAVE STEWART (C) On sale Jan 23 FC, 32 pages $2.99/Miniseries Thirty-four years after a massive nuclear war, New York City is almost entirely submerged in caustic water and dominated by brutal gangs who live in a semi-feudal society in New York’s battered skyscrapers. Zero is a “trash man,” hunting down renegade gang members while he dreams of escaping across the seas to the now-mythical continent of Africa, a supposedly flourishing land untouched by nuclear fires. In this issue, a guerrilla strike throws JOCOM’s plans into a tailspin, and a mysterious metal briefcase goes missing. Agents of a powerful African prince have hired Zero to track down JOCOM’s precious case, and Zero sets out for the most dangerous part of the city, hoping to see his greatest dream realized. “Li’l Rascals,” the latest Zero Killer episode, promises intense action, bizarre new characters, the contents of the mysterious case . . . and a psychopathic gang of post-apocalyptic tiny tots! ALIENS OMNIBUS VOLUME 3 IAN EDGINTON (W), PETER MILLIGAN (W), JIM WOODRING (W), DAVE GIBBONS (W), WILL SIMPSON (A), PAUL JOPHNSON (A), KILIAN PLUNKETT (A), MIKE MIGNOLA (A), and various On sale Mar 5 FC, 376 pages $24.95 TPB, 6" x 9" The old saying “You can’t unbreak an egg” holds true, especially when that egg unleashes an interstellar scourge, the dreaded Alien. But as dangerous and lethal as this species has proven itself time and time again, some men cannot resist the awful gravity of the creatures’ potential when merged with human science . . . and arrogance . . . and lust for power. But the cold contracts of these deals with the Devil also bring out the best in humanity, and the awful crucible of struggle against this interstellar cancer brings man closer to his neighbors . . . and to his God. Aliens Omnibus Volume 3 collects complete story arcs of Rogue by Ian Edginton and Will Simpson, and Labyrinth by Jim Woodring and Kilian Plunkett, and the acclaimed tale “Salvation,” written by Dave Gibbons and illustrated by the incomparable Mike Mignola. LANKHMAR BOOK 5: THE SWORDS OF LANKHMAR FRITZ LEIBER (W) On sale Mar 12 SC, 256 pages $12.95 Novel, 5 1/4" x 8" A plague of rats overrun Lankhmar, the capitol city and glittering gem of the land of Nehwon. Commissioned to guard a ship of grain from the cursed rodents, brothers-in-arms Fafhrd and the Gray Mouser soon discover the plague has progressed to a fatal point. Mustering the strength of sorcery, they descend into the depths of Lankhmar and rise to battle in order to save the soul of the ill-fated city. GRENDEL: BEHOLD THE DEVIL #3 (OF 8) MATT WAGNER (W/A) On sale Jan 16 b&w w/red, 24 pages $3.50/Miniseries Hunter Rose and the mysterious wolf Argent clash in bloody combat high above the streets of New York! A previously secret chapter in the life of the original Grendel unfolds courtesy of writer and artist Matt Wagner! Pursued by a presence he cannot pinpoint or define, the usually confident assassin and criminal mastermind Hunter Rose becomes increasingly uncomfortable in his own skin. Even a walk in Central Park with his adopted daughter Stacy does little to calm his frazzled mind. When an unexpected confrontation with his nemesis Argent reveals it isn’t the wolf who’s troubling him, Grendel must ask—who is haunting Hunter Rose? THE SCREAM #3 (OF 4) PETER DAVID (W), BART SEARS (P), RANDY ELLIOTT (I), and MICHELLE MADSEN (C) On sale 23 FC, 32 pages $2.99/Miniseries The horrifying creature manifested by Danny’s terror and desperation might’ve successfully scared the bejeezus out of the bank robbers holding him hostage, but it also panicked the police and Danny’s fellow hostages. Now eyewitness and ace reporter Sian Ferguson is in hot pursuit, determined to get to the bottom of this phenomenal story . . . and hopefully net a Pulitzer in the process. DARK HORSE: TWENTY YEARS OF COMICS MIKE RICHARDSON (W), FRANK MILLER (W), PAUL CHADWICK (W), MIKE MIGNOLA (A), ARTHUR ADAMS (A), ERIC POWELL (A), and more On sale Mar 19 FC, 448 pages $24.95 HC, 7"x10" Over the course of its two-decade publishing history, Dark Horse has blazed a trail through the comics industry, setting the precedent for creative freedom and creator rights while consistently delivering the most daring and cutting-edge graphic storytelling.  To commemorate the milestone, we take a look back at the writers, artists, and characters that have made Dark Horse the international publishing presence it has become, and a look ahead at the up-and-coming talents that will influence generations to follow.  Dark Horse Comics, twenty years down and we’re only getting started! Dark Horse: Twenty Years of Comics is a hardcover anthology showcasing the highlights from the publisher’s first two decades. Featuring excerpts from over forty stories, including Sin City, Black Cross, Concrete, and Hellboy, the book focuses on the work of comics luminaries such as Frank Miller, Mike Mignola, Adam Hughes, Joe Kubert, Will Eisner, Joss Whedon, Eric Powell, and more. THE UMBRELLA ACADEMY: APOCALYPSE SUITE #5 (OF 6) GERARD WAY (W), GABRIEL BÁ (A), DAVE STEWART (C), and JAMES JEAN (Cover) On sale Jan 16 FC, 32 pages $2.99/Miniseries After an unexpected visitor trashes the The Umbrella Academy mansion, 00.05 uncovers Hargreeves’s monocle and perhaps the key to saving the world! Conceived and written by Gerard Way of My Chemical Romance, The Umbrella Academy features interior art by Eisner Award-nominated artist Gabriel Bá (De:TALES), colors by Eisner Award-winning colorist Dave Stewart, and covers by multiple-Eisner Award-winning painter James Jean (Fables). HARVEY CLASSICS LIBRARY VOL. 3: HOT STUFF LESLIE CABARGA (editor and designer) and JERRY BECK (introduction) On sale Mar 12 FC & b&w, 480 pages $19.95 TPB, 7" x 10" Who’s the hot-headed little devil with a tail as pointed as his personality? It’s Hot Stuff! This adorably mischievous imp has delighted comics fans since the 1950s, and now Dark Horse is proud to present a new collection of over 100 of the funniest (and hottest!) classic Harvey Comics cartoons featuring Hot Stuff and his pals. Harvey Comics Classics Volume 3: Hot Stuff brings back the beautifully imaginative artwork, inspired humor, and long-out-of-print stories featuring the adventures of the sprightly little demon, his pals the Devil Kids, Stumbo the Giant and other timeless favorites. USAGI YOJIMBO #109 STAN SAKAI (W/A) On sale Jan 30 b&w, 24 pages $2.99 The gripping “Sparrows” saga comes to its surprising conclusion as Usagi, Gen, Stray Dog, and Sanshobo find themselves trapped in a small temple surrounded by bounty hunters! These hunters are after one thing—Boss Bakuchi’s reward for his son’s killer: Inazuma. Yet Usagi and his companions cannot turn the swordswoman over to the mob while she is still possessed by Jei the Black Soul. Sanshobo must exorcise the demon, but where will it go when it leaves Inazuma? And what does the mysterious samurai Isamu have to do with all this? Find out Isamu’s true identity and the fate of Inazuma, this month in Usagi Yojimbo! AL CAPP’S COMPLETE SHMOO: THE COMIC BOOKS AL CAPP STUDIOS (W/A) On sale Mar 19 b&w, 176 pages $49.95 HC, 7" x 10 1/2" First appearing in Al Capp’s “Li’l Abner” comic strip in 1948, the oddly shaped (and happily edible) Shmoo became an overnight phenomenon, spawning an unprecedented merchandising frenzy in the late forties and fifties. As part of the Dark Horse Archives series, ALL Shmoo comic book appearances are being collected for the first time ever in a deluxe hardcover edition! In addition to every issue of Shmoo Comics from 1949 and 1950, rare bonus stories, and Shmoo-centric advertisements from yesteryear, Al Capp’s Complete Shmoo: The Comic Books features an introduction and annotations by certified Shmoo-ologist Denis Kitchen. A persistent presence in pop culture, the selfless Shmoo has served humanity for decades—mostly by offering itself as food—but also by entertaining and tickling our funny bones like no other creature can. Treat yourself to these hilarious adventures, featuring Washable Jones, Super Shmoo, Frankenshmoo, Fu Manshmoo and truly a cast of thousands! This archival collection sports a new cover by Peter Poplaski. ALSO AVAILABLE SHMOO VINYL FIGURE Stands 8" tall, sporting a bright red ribbon FEB060131 $14.99 ************************************************************************ SPEAK OF THE DEVIL #4 (OF 6) GILBERT HERNANDEZ (W/A) On sale Jan 30 b&w, 24 pages $3.50/Miniseries High school gymnastics star Val joins her boyfriend Paul and his mistress Linda, who happens to be Val's step-mother, on a crusade to rid the planet of the particulars that make life miserable! It's a dark, revealing, ultra-violent turn in a story that is already too, too twisted! APOCALYPSE NERD TP PETER BAGGE (W/A) On sale Mar 26 b&w, 120 pages $13.95 TPB, 7" x 10" Software engineer Perry and his friend Gordo are two average suburban guys who just wanted to go camping in North Cascade Mountains near Seattle—but Kim Jung Il had other plans. Now Seattle is a smoldering nuclear wasteland and Perry and Gordo are about to be put to the test in ways they have never imagined. From the mind of acclaimed artist Peter Bagge comes a post-apocalyptic tale which will have you both laughing and gasping in horror! EMPOWERED VOLUME 3 ADAM WARREN (W/A) On sale Mar 12 b&w, 208 pages $14.95 TPB, 6" x 9" As if life as an often-struggling superheroine weren’t already hard enough, now costumed crimefighter “Empowered” discovers that another female superhero is ripping off her distress-prone persona—and cashing in, big-time! Even worse, her relationship with live-in boyfriend (and semi-reformed Witless Minion) Thugboy has run afoul of an extremely literal set of “power issues” ! Worse yet, a singularly bloodthirsty and ruthless ninja clan is gunning—no, make that shurikening—for Emp’s best friend and karaoke partner, Ninjette! Can our unlucky but still plucky heroine prevail over all these obstacles as well as the further threats posed by foreign fanfiction outrages, her own supersuit’s attempts to manipulate her self-esteem, and the revelation of (gasp!) her real name? • Shrink-wrapped to guard impressionable young minds from the awesome naughtiness within! For mature Readers. VAMPIRE HUNTER D VOLUME. 10: DARK NOCTURNE HIDEYUKI KIKUCHI (W) and YOSHITAKA AMANO (A) On sale Mar 26 B&w, 224 pages $8.95 Novel, 5 1/8" x 7 1/4" In the title story, “Dark Nocturne”, D is hired to unlock the secret of a siren’s song that is drawing men in their twenties to their deaths in the hills outside Anise Village. In “Notes on Imagined Autumn” D finds himself caught between two lovers during a ritualistic sacrifice in the village of Shirley’s Door, but if D can’t stop the sacrifice will all in the village be doomed? And in “Legend of the War Demons” two living weapons, genetically engineered creatures who are the last remnants of a war waged hundreds of years in the past, find that battle is not so easily forgotten. It’s up to D to stop their unending conflict before it consumes the present as it did the past. BLOOD+ VOLUME 1: FIRST KISS RYO IKEHATA (W) and CHIZU HASHII (A) On sale Mar 19 b&w, 224 pages $8.95 Novel, 5 1/8" x 7 1/4" Suffering from extreme amnesia, high school student Saya Otonoshi can’t remember anything from her life beyond the last year. Living with a foster family outside a military base in Okinawa, Japan, Saya’s attempts to live a normal life are shattered when a Chiropteran, a horrific vampire-like monster, attacks her. Saved at the last minute by a mysterious man named Hagi, Saya is presented with a sword that awakens in her a warrior’s skills and bloodlust, and sets her on a course that will lead her to the answers of her missing memories, and into battle against a race of creatures intent on destroying the world. The epic adventure that began in the groundbreaking film Blood: the Last Vampire and has continued through the worldwide phenomenon TV series Blood+ is brought to life in this all-new series of novels adapting the hit show. Saya’s journey of horror, magic, romance and mystery will stretch across time and around the world, expanding on the television series with new characters, new adventures and breathtaking action. Featuring sixteen pages of illustrations by series character designer Chizu Hashii. COLOR OF RAGE KAZUO KOIKE (W) and SEISAKU KANO (A) On sale Mar 19 B&w, 416 pages $14.95 TPB, 5" x 7" Two slaves free themselves from a slave ship, one a Japanese man, the other an African American. After escaping they find themselves on the shore of Edo-era Japan, a society with a strong chaste system, isolated from the world. How will the Japanese people perceive this giant black man, how will they survive? But first things first, how will they get these shackles off their feet? Fans of Kazuo Koike know how he loves to turn out a sensational samurai-era yarn with a certain sense of chauvinist violence and pulpy sexiness, and Color of Rage is by no means a slacker in these categories. Drafted by pinup artist and mangaka Seisaku Kano, Color of Rage features plenty of action, fighting, blood, sexiness, and more fighting. • Each issue comes shrink-wrapped and carries an 18+ content advisory. BERSERK VOLUME 22 KENTARO MIURA (W/A) On sale Mar 26 b&w, 224 pages $13.95 TPB, 5 1/8" x 7 1/4" The world of Guts, the Black Swordsman, is changing in a hurry. Though a demonic maelstrom has leveled the dreaded Tower of Conviction and ended the reign of terror of its grand inquisitor, Mozgus, peace has not returned to Midland. The Tower’s fall has heralded the unexpected return of Griffith, Guts’s former leader, last seen transformed from a shattered husk into one of the demon lords of the Godhand. But Griffith looks like his old self again—and with his dreams of carving out a kingdom by his own hand still intact. He’s raising a new Band of the Hawk, but this time he’s recruiting from the dark side to fulfill his deadly destiny! • Each volume comes shrink-wrapped and carries an 18+ content advisory. MPD-PSYCHO VOLUME 4 EIJI OTSUKA (W) and SHO-U TAJIMA (A) On sale Mar 5 B&w, 184 pages $10.95 TPB, 5" x 7" Feeling the weight of personal and professional rejection, stylish one-eyed reporter Toguchi embraces his dark side. The horrors he’s both documented and participated in haunt him also, and a “perfect storm” of frustration and anger builds until he resolves to pull off a violent “performance art show” in order to get the widespread attention he feels he deserves. Unfortunately, this involves killing a lot of people, transforming the happy-go-lucky guerrilla journalist into a modern monster. Crazed Toguchi also makes some sensitive information public, enraging Zenitsu, another unbalanced villain with a knack for murder and a resistance to pain. Kazuhiko Amamiya arrives at the scene a little too late, but Amamiya—our favorite multiple personality detective—feels that there’s some hope yet, and he risks his life to negotiate with Toguchi. • Each volume comes shrink-wrapped and carries an 18+ content advisory. JUDGE DREDD: JUDGE DREDD VS. ALIEN STATUE On sale Mar 28 11.5" tall, fully painted Includes certificate of authenticity and is limited to 1,000 numbered pieces worldwide $250.00 In a battle that brought Mega-City One to its knees, Judge Dredd, the gritty hero of Britain’s award-winning anthology 2000 AD, faced off against Fox Film’s Alien in one of the most memorable comic book crossover stories of all time. First 4 Figures and Dark Horse Comics are proud to present a truly unique sculptural treatment inspired by this masterpiece. Rife with special features, this limited-edition piece is the perfect collectible. The otherworldly skull of the alien is visible through a blackened translucent surface, a hidden lighting element in the base creates an otherworldly glow that seems to pulsate with evil, and Alien eggs surround the base, with unusual resins used to create a viscous pool within these pods, as face-huggers slowly emerge. ALSO AVAILABLE ALIEN CHOP 5-1/2" tall figure with a stone texture finish (FEB050082) . . . $29.99 PREDATOR CHOP 5-1/2" tall figure with a stone texture finish (FEB050083) . . . $29.99 ************************************************************************ THE UMBRELLA ACADEMY T-SHIRTS AND BUTTON 4-PACK On sale Nov 28 BUTTON 4-PACK Includes The Kraken’s logo, The Rumor’s Emblem, the Umbrella, and the Sparrow $5.99 THE UMBRELLA ACADEMY LOGO T-SHIRTS Women’s/M-XL $29.99 Men’s /M-XXL $29.99 Dark Horse is extremely enthusiastic about our new comic series, The Umbrella Academy, conceived and written by Gerard Way of My Chemical Romance, with interior art by Eisner Award-nominated artist Gabriel Bå. The latest products from the world of The Umbrella Academy are men’s and women’s t-shirts and a four-pack of buttons. The buttons are as follows: The Kraken’s logo, The Rumor’s emblem, the Umbrella, and the Sparrow. Each button is one inch in diameter and comes pinned to a backing card in a polybag, which hangs for display. The T-shirt is the black and white umbrella logo on a soft black cotton T-shirt, available in men’s and women’s styles. LENORE PVC SET #2 On sale Apr 9 Containing three figures, approx. 4" tall in a full color window box $19.99 Ooh, scary!! Taxidermy in his chair, looming, staring at us with those empty haunted eyes. And, eek! The Spam Witch on her broom with cat and dog in tow. Creeeepy! Ah, thank goodness, here comes Lenore in her cute little bunny suit. But, what’s this? Aiieeee! She’s got a knife! And a mallet! And she’s ready for battle! Help us all!! Based on original art from Roman Dirge, with his full involvement and approval, the latest Lenore PVC set is sure to charm you. ALSO AVAILABLE LENORE STATIONERY SET NOV050079 $4.99 LENORE JOURNAL NOV050080 $9.99 LENORE PVC SET AUG050092 $14.99 LENORE ZIPPO® NOV050081 $29.99 ************************************************************************ 30 DAYS OF NIGHT ZIPPO® LIGHTERS On sale Nov 28 30 DAYS OF NIGHT LOGO ON CHROME ZIPPO® Lighter $29.99 30 DAYS OF NIGHT LOGO ON RED ZIPPO® Lighter $29.99 The upcoming film 30 Days of Night is based on Steve Niles’ brilliant comic, which revolves around a gang of vampires preying on an Alaskan town plunged into darkness for a month. These Zippo® lighters feature the logo on a chrome lighter and the artwork from the movie poster on a red lighter. Both are sure to impress! CRIMINAL MACABRE LOGO T-SHIRT AND CITY OF OTHERS LOGO T-SHIRT On sale Nov 28 Women’s/M-XL $29.99 Men’s/M-XXL $29.99 Who wouldn’t want to get their claws on these great shirts? Show your support for two of the most intriguing comics in the Dark Horse horror line: Steve Niles’s fan favorite Criminal Macabre and City of Others, the acclaimed title that he and Bernie Wrightson, one of the most creative and esteemed horror artists around, collaborated on. Men’s and women’s styles are printed on soft black cotton T-shirts. SERENITY LUNCH BOXES On sale Mar 12 SERENITY LUNCH BOX $14.99 FRUITY OATY BAR LUNCH BOX $14.99 In examining the rich and cohesive world of Serenity, we’ve designed two special lunch boxes. With the Serenity logo in brilliant litho-printed color on one side, and the ship herself on the other, bordered by the exotic intergalactic currency created for the film, this makes a striking lunch box for any Serenity fan to tote around. Serenity fans everywhere will be able to recognize each other when carrying the cute and colorful lunch box bearing the iconic images from the “Fruity Oaty Bar” commercial. If you know Fruity Oaty Bar, you know your Serenity! This attractive lunch box is an insider’s dream come true. Wow! JIM SILKE BETTIE PAGE PORTFOLIO On sale Feb 13 Contains six 13 1/2"x 10 3/8" color prints in folder Also contains six black & white plates with sketch art and a commentary $19.99 One of glamour art’s most gifted illustrators, Jim Silke presents a series of beautiful, painted images of his best-known inspiration, the incomparable Bettie Page. Originally created for Bettie Page Rules, this suite includes previously unpublished pencil studies as well as the finished color pieces. Dark Horse is proud to continue our series of portfolios with this set of charming and provocative renditions of the queen of the pinups. This set of full-color pictures are text free and suitable for framing. The back of the folder pictures all the interior images, so they can be viewed in the store without having to open the package. KOTOBUKIYA YODA VS. PALPATINE SOFT VINYL MODEL KIT On sale Mar 12 15 inches wide and 11inch tall (1/7 scale) $175.00 From Episode III Revenge of the Sith, relive the epic battle between the respective masters of the Jedi and the Sith! With Supreme Chancellor Palpatine, ultimately revealed as the manipulative Darth Sidious, Grand Master of the Jedi Order, Yoda sets out to find Palpatine within the Senate chamber and eliminate him. This gigantic ARTFX Statue measures over 15 inches long, and almost 11 inches tall (1/7th scale), with both of the figures being independent of the base, allowing you to position the characters as you like within the Senate diorama base. The Force Lightning is cast in a dynamic, translucent material, and is also removable (via optional hands) for a variety of posing options. Spectacularly detailed, from the wrinkles on the future Emperor’s face, to the texture pattern on Yoda’s robe, this piece stands as a fitting monument to two of the most powerful wielders of the Force. With its large scale and impeccable paint applications, this ARTFX Statue is a snap-fit kit that can be easily put together in seconds without glue or modeling skill.  Without question, Kotobukiya’s ARTFX Series has proven to produce some of the best Star Wars collectibles in the galaxy. KOTOBUKIYA RELISTS LUKE SKYWALKER VS DARTH VADER: RALPH MCQUARRIE VERSION—30TH ANNIVERSARY LIMITED EDITION Two piece set, 16.5" together APR070057  $200.00 OBI-WAN KENOBI: EPISODE III VERSION Figure stands 10.5" MAY070057  $99.99 PRINCESS LEIA Figure stands 10" tall AUG060068 $99.99 LUKE SKYWALKER Figure stands 11" JUL060081 $99.99 R2-D2 AND C-3PO Figures stand 10.5" & 6" SEP060068 $149.99 STORMTROOPER Comes with two interchangeable heads. Figure stands 11" MAY050094 $99.99 SCOUT TROOPER Figure stands 7 1/2" Item #10-694 $99.99 EPISODE III DARTH VADER Figure stands 11" MAY050093 $99.99 EPISODE III ANAKIN Figure stands 9 1/2" SEP050066 $99.99 COMMANDER BLY Figure stands 11" FEB060102 $99.99 SNOW TROOPER Figure stands 11" OCT050097 $99.99 SAND TROOPER (ORANGE) Figure stands 11" FEB050055 $99.99 CHEWBACCA Figure stands 15" JAN050111 $99.99 HAN SOLO Figure stands 13" SEP040120 $99.99 ************************************************************************ ESSENTIAL STAR WARS RELISTS STAR WARS: BOBA FETT—MAN WITH A MISSION by Thomas Andrews, Ron Marz, John Ostrander, John Wagner, Cam Kennedy, Adriana Melo, Francisco Ruiz Velasco, and Tsuneo Sanda SC, 104pg, FC, 7" x 10" (NOV060036) . . . $12.95 STAR WARS: CHEWBACCA Featuring Darko Macan, Brent Anderson, Igor Kordey, Jan Duursema, Dave Gibbons, Dusty Abell, John Nadeau, Martin Egeland, Kilian Plunkett, and Rafael Kayanan SC, 96pg, FC, 7" x 10" (STAR12583) . . . $12.95 STAR WARS: CLONE WARS ADVENTURES VOLUME 1 by Haden Blackman, Ben Caldwell, Matt Fillbach, and Shawn Fillbach SC, 96pg, FC, 5 1/4" x 7 1/2" (MAR040020) . . . $6.95 STAR WARS: CLONE WARS VOLUME 1: THE DEFENSE OF KAMINO by Haden Blackman, John Ostrander, Jan Duursema, and others SC, 128pg, FC, 7" x 10" (STAR19494) . . . $14.95 STAR WARS: DARK EMPIRE 3rd Edition by Tom Veitch and Cam Kennedy SC, 152pg, FC, 7" x 10" (STAR19437) . . . $16.95 STAR WARS: DARK EMPIRE II 2nd Edition by Tom Veitch and Cam Kennedy SC, 208pg, FC, 7" x 10" (JUN060046) . . . $19.95 STAR WARS: EMPIRE VOLUME 1 by Scott Allie and Ryan Benjamin SC, 104pg, FC, 7" x 10" (STAR19438) . . . $12.95 STAR WARS: GENERAL GRIEVOUS by Chuck Dixon, Rick Leonardi, Mark Pennington, Lucas Marangon, and Michelle Madsen SC, 96pg, FC, 7" x 10" (SEP050048) . . . $12.95 STAR WARS: THE HUNT FOR AURRA SING by Tim Truman, Davidé Fabbri, Christian Dalla Vecchia, and Dave McCaig SC, 96pg, FC, 7" x 10" (STAR16049) . . . $12.95 STAR WARS: JABBA THE HUTT—THE ART OF THE DEAL by Jim Woodring and Art Wetherell SC, 104pg, FC, 7" x 10" (STAR07860) . . . $9.95 STAR WARS: JANGO FETT—OPEN SEASONS by Haden Blackman, Ramon Bachs, and Raul Fernandez SC, 96pg, FC, 7" x 10" (STAR17697) . . . $12.95 STAR WARS: KNIGHTS OF THE OLD REPUBLIC VOLUME 1—COMMENCEMENT by John Jackson Miller, Brian Ching, Travel Foreman, Michael Atiyeh, and Travis Charest SC, 152pg, FC, 7" x 10" (JUL060034) . . . $18.95 STAR WARS OMNIBUS: X-WING ROGUE SQUADRON VOLUME 1 by Haden Blackman, Michael Stackpole, Mike Baron, Darko Macan, Peet Janes, Tomas Giorello, Edvin Biukovic, Gary Erskine, Arthur Adams, Steve Crespo, Doug Mahnke, Stan and Vince, and more SC, 296pg, FC, 6" x 9" (APR060063) . . . $24.95 STAR WARS: PANEL TO PANEL—FROM THE PAGES OF DARK HORSE COMICS TO A GALAXY FAR, FAR AWAY by Various SC, 192pg, FC, 9" x 12" (JUN040059) . . . $19.95 STAR WARS: REBELLION VOLUME 1--MY BROTHER, MY ENEMY by Rob Williams, Brandon Badeaux, and Michael Lacombe SC, 128pg, FC, 7" x 10" (OCT060044) . . . $14.95 STAR WARS TALES VOLUME 1 by various SC, 224pg, FC, 7" x 10" (STAR15089) . . . $19.95 STAR WARS VADER’S QUEST By Darko Macan, Dave Gibbons, and Angus McKie SC, 96pg, FC, 7" x 10" (STAR10502) . . . $11.95 STAR WARS: VISIONARIES by Iain McCaig, Warren Fu, Derek Thompson, and more SC, 128pg, FC, 7" x 10" (JAN050045) . . . $17.95 ************************************************************************ HOLIDAY STOCK UP EMILY THE STRANGE HEAT-SENSITIVE MUG 11 oz. Mug SEP050056 $14.99 EMILY THE STRANGE RUBBER STAMP KIT SEP060056 $24.99 GLOOMY BEAR HEAT-SENSITIVE MUG 11 oz. mug JAN070129 $14.99 HELLBOY ANIMATED RUBBER STAMP KIT NEW! Packaged in a 6" x 9" magnetic closure box,?set of 6 stamps, 2 ink pads, 20 notecards with envelopes MAR070093 $19.99 HELLBOY ORNAMENT STAR17066 $19.99 JINGLE BELLE ORNAMENT 4 7/8" tall JUL050085 $14.99 JINGLE BELLE NOTECARD SET Set contains twenty notecards (5 each of 4 images) and twenty-one envelopes. JUN070074 $12.99 NICHOLAS WAS CHRISTMAS CARD Full-color, 4.625" x 6". 6 cards per pack AUG020019 $6.99 STICK BOY AND MATCH GIRL NOTE CARDS AND FIGURES BOXED SET 2 PVC figures (Stick Boy and Match Girl), 8 note cards (2 designs), 8 envelopes, packaged in a faux match custom box SEP040128 $17.99 TIM BURTON – TRAGIC THOUGHTS LIGHT-UP JOURNAL 12 multi-colored LED lights in cover! SEP030078 $12.99 UNDERDOG 4 1/2" tall JUL060049 $17.99 ************************************************************************ GACHA! 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ALBATROSS’S THE GOON NOIR by Various SC, 104pg, b&w, 7" x 10" (MAR040026) . . . $12.95 ************************************************************************ DC COMICS Events COUNTDOWN TO FINAL CRISIS #17-13 Story by Paul Dini Story consultant Keith Giffen Scripts by Tony Bedard Art by Pete Woods and Tom Derenick Covers by Woods It's all-out war as the Challengers find Ray Palmer — and so does everyone else! The fate of a universe hangs in the balance, as heroes and villains from across the multiverse face betrayal and death with Earth as their battlefield! Plus, more DC Villains origin backup stories, including Harley Quinn! COUNTDOWN 17 on sale January 2 • COUNTDOWN 16 on sale January 9 COUNTDOWN 15 on sale January 16 • COUNTDOWN 14 on sale January 23 • COUNTDOWN 13 on sale January 30 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US TEEN TITANS: YEAR ONE #1 Written by Amy Wolfram Art by Karl Kerschl & Serge Lapointe Cover by Kerschl Writer Amy Wolfram (Teen Titans animated series) joins rising star artist Karl Kerschl (ALL-FLASH #1, ROBIN) for a colorful reimagining of how the Teen Titans came together! See how these teammates bonded, and overcame the sheer awkwardness of being teenagers in this explosive 6-issue miniseries that guest-stars the Justice League of America! You may think you know Robin, Wonder Girl, Kid Flash and Aqualad…but you don’t really know the original Teen Titans! On sale January 2 • 1 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US TEEN TITANS: THE LOST ANNUAL Written by Bob Haney Art by Jay Stephens & Mike Allred Cover by Nick Cardy Don’t miss the TEEN TITANS LOST ANNUAL, featuring the original Teen Titans: Robin, Kid Flash, Wonder Girl, Speedy and Aqualad! Classic Teen Titans writer Bob Haney sends the Titans into space to rescue President John F. Kennedy in this story illustrated by Jay Stephens (The Land of Nod) & Mike Allred (Madman, X-Statix)! Meet new alien races, witness a startling betrayal, and more! It’s a secret space adventure that couldn’t be told…‘til now! On sale January 9 • 64 pg, FC, $4.99 US TEEN TITANS #55 Written by Sean McKeever Art by Eddy Barrows & Rob Hunter Following up the epic “Titans of Tomorrow” storyline, we catch the Titans in a moment of quiet before the next storm. As one Titan leaves forever, Wonder Girl and Robin explore their newfound feelings for each other as Ravager enjoys herself by pitting Blue Beetle against Kid Devil. And watch out for the introduction of the new Clock King, a modern-day Fagin out to create a villainous team of his own. Fan-favorite writer Sean McKeever continues to deliver his own special blend of excitement and angst sure to keep this book on the top of your must-read pile! On sale January 23 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US COUNTDOWN TO ADVENTURE #6 Written by Adam Beechen & Justin Gray Art by Allan Goldman & Julio Ferreira and Fabrizio Fiorentino & Adam DeKraker Cover by Eddy Barrows & Oclair Albert The enigmatic Healers — aliens sent to Earth to stop the spread of Lady Styx's infection — have tagged Animal Man as patient zero. Can Starfire save him before they cut him open for dissection? Also, Forerunner's adventures continue as she runs afoul of the Thanagarian battle fleet. On sale January 30 • 6 of 8 • 48 pg, FC, $3.99 US COUNTDOWN TO MYSTERY #5 Written by Steve Gerber and Matt Sturges Art by Justiniano & Walden Wong and Stephen Segovia Cover by Mario Alberti The return of Eclipso is bad news for the DC Universe…but it’s worse news for Bruce Gordon, the man who originally held the Black Diamond and terrorized the world as Eclipso! Plus, Dr. Fate continues to struggle with his new responsibilities! On sale January 23 • 5 of 8 48 pg, FC, $3.99 US CRIME BIBLE: THE FIVE LESSONS OF BLOOD #4 Written by Greg Rucka Art by Diego Olmos Cover by John Van Fleet The Lesson of Murder brings the new Question to the streets her predecessor once haunted. But in Hub City, learning the Lesson of Murder is the easy part — it's learning how to survive that'll kill you! On sale January 23 • 4 of 5 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US COUNTDOWN PRESENTS: LORD HAVOK AND THE EXTREMISTS #4 Written by Frank Tieri Art by Liam Sharp & Rob Hunter Cover by Sharp A COUNTDOWN tie-in! Monarch makes an unexpected alliance with the Americommando and the Meta Militia in an effort to strongarm Lord Havok and the Extremists into joining his Multiversal Army. Plus, Dr. Diehard sees all he cares about vanish in an instant, and we learn the secret origin of the Extremist known as Dreamslayer. On sale January 23 • 4 of 6 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US 52 AFTERMATH: THE FOUR HORSEMEN #6 Written by Keith Giffen Art by Pat Olliffe & John Stanisci Cover by Ethan Van Sciver The ultimate battle is at hand as Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman lead the charge against the Four Horsemen of dread Apokolips! But can these monsters really be stopped? On sale January 9 • 6 of 6 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US DEATH OF THE NEW GODS #5 Written by Jim Starlin Art and covers by Starlin & Matt Banning A crazed Mister Miracle attacks Orion! Can Scott Free and the son of Darkseid come to terms before more blood is spilled? Plus, Metron discovers shocking secrets concerning the deaths of the New Gods. On sale January 30 • 6 of 8 • 40 pg, FC, $3.50 US SALVATION RUN #3 Written by Bill Willingham Art and cover by Sean Chen & Walden Wong The DCU’s most savage villains are stranded on a hostile planet. Lex Luthor and Gorilla Grodd now control the minds of many of the other castaways, forcing them to go along with the geniuses’ plan. But will this plan lead to escape, or something far more sinister? On sale January 9 • 3 of 7 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US GREEN ARROW/BLACK CANARY #4 Written by Judd Winick Art and cover by Cliff Chiang The second story arc of this hit new series begins with a tragedy for Oliver Queen! On sale January 9 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US BLACK ADAM: THE DARK AGE #6 Written by Peter J. Tomasi Art by Doug Mahnke & Christian Alamy Cover by Mahnke The stunning conclusion of the most important chapter of Black Adam's life! All will be revealed as the magic word that has eluded him for so long comes to light, and the final fate of Isis is revealed. On sale January 30 • 6 of 6 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US UNCLE SAM AND THE FREEDOM FIGHTERS #5 Written by Jimmy Palmiotti & Justin Gray Art by Renato Arlem Cover by Dave Johnson This one has it all — betrayal, death and destruction! One of the Freedom Fighters takes a turn toward the dark side, and the Human Bomb is left vulnerable. Can the rest of the team stop him from going nuclear? On sale January 23 • 5 of 8 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US GOTHAM UNDERGROUND #4 Written by Frank Tieri Art by J. Calafiore & Jack Purcell Cover by Calafiore Did Zsasz really kill Batman? This question and more are answered as the mad scramble for control of the Gotham Underground kicks into high gear! Plus, the Scarecrow turns on the Ventriloquist, Nightwing continues to gain the Penguin’s trust, and Robin gets surprise -attacked by someone wearing an extremely familiar costume! On sale January 23 • 4 of 9 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US BOOSTER GOLD #6 Written by Geoff Johns & Jeff Katz Art and cover by Dan Jurgens & Norm Rapmund “52 Pick-Up” concludes as Booster Gold journeys back in time to save the best friend he ever had – the Blue Beetle! But can Booster stop Maxwell Lord before someone else dies in Ted Kord’s place? And will Ted Kord let that happen? On sale January 9 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US BAT LASH #2 Written by Peter Brandvold & Sergio Aragones Art by John Severin Cover by Walter Simonson The 6-issue miniseries by acclaimed Western novelist Peter Brandvold (Rogue Lawman, .45-Caliber Deathtrap) and Bat Lash co-creator Sergio Aragones (Groo, MAD) continues! Bat Lash must find Dominique once she’s discovered missing, but he should be very careful. This is bear country! On sale January 9 • 2 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US INFINITY INC. #5 Written by Peter Milligan Cover by Max Fiuamara Art and cover by Max Fiumara & Matthew Southworth In the conclusion of "Luthor’s Monsters," the deranged shape-shifter named Persona comes face to face with Kid Empty…who finally narrows down his dinner targets to Infinity Inc.! But as the team at last forgets its differences and unites, he’s going to find they’re not quite the superheroes he remembers. On sale January 2 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US SUICIDE SQUAD: RAISE THE FLAG #5 Written by John Ostrander Art by Javier Pina & Robin Riggs Cover by John K. Snyder Even as the team heads to the Mideast to take out the breathtakingly deadly weapon codenamed Scarlet Tears, bloodshed threatens to break out within their ranks! On sale January 9 • 5 of 8 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US Batman BATMAN #673 Written by Grant Morrison Art by Tony Daniel & Jonathan Glapion Cover by Daniel In the wake of Ra’s al Ghul’s recent resurrection, Batman’s body lies near death in a heart-stopped coma. Meanwhile, his delirious mind travels back to a defining adventure in the life of young Bruce Wayne…the hunt for his parents’ killer! This special flashback tale also revisits Batman’s life-changing Thogal ritual in the caves of Nanda Parbat! On sale January 30 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US DETECTIVE COMICS #840 Written by Paul Dini Art by Dustin Nguyen & Derek Fridolfs Cover by Nguyen Fan favorite artist Dustin Nguyen (SUPERMAN/BATMAN) joins Paul Dini on DETECTIVE COMICS as new regular penciler! Still haunted by the specter of Ra's Al Ghul, Batman returns to Gotham to face a new threat in the form of The Globe, a map-obsessed mastermind who charts his crimes with deadly accuracy. On sale January 2 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US ROBIN #170 Written by Chuck Dixon Art by Chris Batista Cover by Freddie E. Williams II With the return of new series writer Chuck Dixon (Robin, Nightwing, Batman) and art by fan-favorite Chris Batista (52, Legion of Superheroes), Robin #170 is the start of a new era no one will want to miss! After a life-changing battle with Ra’s al Ghul in Nanda Parbat, Robin comes home to Gotham to find there’s a new girl in town, wearing a color he can’t ignore. The new vigilante calls herself Violet, and she steals from the rich to keep for herself…and Robin’s going to find out that’s not all she’s playing for. Plus, the return of an old friend with something to hide! On sale January 16 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US NIGHTWING #140 Written by Peter Tomasi Art by Rags Morales & Michael Bair Cover by Michael Bair Guest-starring Batman & Robin! A new era of Nightwing begins from writer Peter Tomasi (Black Adam: THE DARK AGE, Light Brigade) and the incredible art team of Rags Morales and Michael Bair (Identity Crisis)! When the bodies of nefarious villains and fallen heroes begin to disappear from their final resting places, Dick Grayson is drawn into a mysterious, life-altering adventure! On sale January 2 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US BATMAN CONFIDENTIAL #13 Written by Tony Bedard Art and cover by Rags Morales & Mark Farmer Beginning the 4-part arc "Wrath Child,"with art by Rags Morales (IDENTITY CRISIS)! Batman and Nightwing become embroiled in the return of a major nemesis who was thought to be dead long ago: The Wrath has returned! On sale January 9 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US SIMON DARK #4 Written by Steve Niles Art and cover by Scott Hampton “He looks scary and acts even scarier, but I’m not afraid of Simon at all…” writes Rachel, who’s new to Gotham City. She’s befriended the freakish gargoyle who protects her neighborhood and whom the locals call “Simon Dark”…but will she pay for getting too close to him? On sale January 9 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US CATWOMAN #75 Written by Will Pfeifer Art by David Lopez & Alvaro Lopez Cover by Adam Hughes The Joker. The Rogues. The Cheetah. And they’re just the beginning of Catwoman’s problems. The world’s most violent and dangerous villains have been sent to the Hell Planet from SALVATION RUN, and Catwoman’s just arrived! Selina Kyle’s got skills, cunning and craftiness, but she’s also going to need to make a deal with the devil in order to stay alive! On sale January 16 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US Superman ACTION COMICS #861 Written by Geoff Johns Art by Gary Frank & Jonathan Sibal Cover by Frank Variant cover by Mike Grell “Superman and the Legion of Super-Heroes,” Part 4! Superman’s mission to reunite the Legion of Super-Heroes in the 31st century continues on the one planet more dangerous than Earth: the cold, knowledge-obsessed world of Colu! But what fate has befallen Brainiac 5? And what are the horrible secrets behind Earth’s “new" super-heroes — the Justice League? Retailers please note: This issue will feature two covers that may be ordered separately. For every 10 copies of the Standard Edition (featuring a cover by Gary Frank), retailers may order one Variant Edition (featuring a cover by Mike Grell). See the Previews Order Form for more information. On sale January 30 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US SUPERMAN #672 Written by Kurt Busiek Art by Peter Vale & Jesus Merino Cover by Vale It's Superman versus the all-new Insect Queen on the Moon, for the life of Lana Lang. Meanwhile, Lana (on the Moon) makes a startling discovery that could transform LexCorp's future. And back in Metropolis (sadly, not the Moon), Chris Kent's power problems build to an explosive payoff. On sale January 9 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US SUPERMAN/BATMAN #45 Written by Michael Green Art and cover by Shane Davis & Matt Banning The Man of Steel’s and the Dark Knight’s quest to rid the world of Kryptonite hits a roadblock when they realize not everyone’s willing to hand over the deadly substance. One of those unwilling is Aquaman — and the result is a brutal undersea battle! On sale January 23 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US SUPERGIRL #25 Written by Kelley Puckett Art and cover by Drew Johnson & Ray Snyder Supergirl and Superman must work together to defeat the nuclear menace of Neutron! But when Superman tries to teach her the hardest lesson of all, he learns that Supergirl has something to teach him! And wait until you see the startling new direction the book takes! On sale January 2 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US SUPERMAN CONFIDENTIAL #11 Written by B. Clay Moore Art and cover by Phil Hester & Ande Parks B. Clay Moore (Hawaiian Dick) teams with Phil Hester & Ande Park (GREEN ARROW) to shed light on the origins of the Jimmy Olsen/Superman relationship in Part 1 of a 3-part story, in which Superman invents a way for Jimmy to signal him, and Metropolis deals with giant, murderous...toys? On sale January 16 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US DCU BIRDS OF PREY #114 Written by Sean McKeever Art by Nicola Scott & Doug Hazlewood Cover by Stephane Roux Oracle delves into the mystery of Misfit while Lady Blackhawk and Huntress hash out their differences! On sale January 16 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US THE ALL-NEW ATOM #19 Written by Keith Champagne Art by Jerry Ordway & Trevor Scott Cover by Ladrönn When a team of scientists goes missing, it’s up to the Atom to travel far below the depths of Ivy Town for the most dangerous rescue mission of his career! But the underground dwellers of Ivy Town don’t take kindly to strangers of any size! On sale January 2 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US BLUE BEETLE #23 Written by John Rogers Art and cover by Rafael Albuquerque The Blue Beetle’s family and friends are targeted by an all-out supervillain assault — so why is he abandoning them in their darkest hour and leaving Earth? On sale January 23 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US COUNTDOWN SPECIAL: THE NEW GODS Written by Jack Kirby Art by Kirby, Mike Royer & Vince Colletta Cover by Ryan Sook The newest 80-page Special revealing past tales related to the main characters of COUNTDOWN sheds light on the New Gods! Included here are the Kirby masterpieces MISTER MIRACLE #1, FOREVER PEOPLE #1, and NEW GODS #7! On sale January 2 • 80 pg, FC, $4.99 US CHECKMATE #22 Written by Greg Rucka & Eric Trautmann Art by Chris Samnee Cover by Kalman Andrasofszky “Mademoiselle Marie” concludes! Will Black Queen’s Knight get her target safely out of Bialya, or will she become the latest Mademoiselle Marie to be laid to eternal rest? On sale January 16 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US THE FLASH #236 Written by Mark Waid and John Rogers Art by Freddie Williams II and Doug Braithwaite Cover by Williams II The stunning conclusions of feature story arc “The Wild Wests” — with art by fan-favorite Freddie Williams II (ROBIN) — and the backup tale “Fast Life”! The newest Flash family faces a last stand in Keystone — but in this spectacular climax, we find they’ve been here before, once upon a time on the world that sheltered them! On sale January 16 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US GREEN LANTERN #27 Written by Geoff Johns Art by Mike McKone and various Cover by Ivan Reis & Oclair Albert The build-up to FINAL CRISIS continues in Part 2 of “The Alpha Lanterns”! In the aftermath of the Sinestro Corps War, a select few have been chosen to undergo a transformation that will leave them forever altered and forever committed to the Green Lantern Corps. But what other laws are the Guardians unleashing, and why do Hal Jordan and John Stewart want to stop them? Plus, a visit to Oa's Death Row! On sale January 23 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US GREEN LANTERN CORPS #20 Written by Peter J. Tomasi Art and cover by Patrick Gleason & Prentis Rollins Mongul is back! Destroying the JLA Watchtower wasn’t enough — now he’s more powerful than ever and ready to instill great fear! On sale January 9 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #17 Written by Dwayne McDuffie and Alan Burnett Art by Ed Benes, Jon Boy Meyer and Sandra Hope Cover by Ethan Van Sciver Double trouble for the League! First, in the lead story written by Alan Burnett, a mysterious and familiar team from beyond time has infiltrated the Hall of Justice looking for a weapon. Will Black Lightning be their first victim? And wait ’til you see who they are! Plus, writer Dwayne McDuffie begins a very special back-up story exploring what’s wrong with Vixen's powers. And when her condition worsens, it leads to a new arc and major change for the Leaguer! On sale January 16 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA #12 Written by Geoff Johns & Alex Ross Art by Dale Eaglesham & Ruy Jose Cover by Alex Ross Variant cover by Eaglesham & Jose “Thy Kingdom Come” explodes as Jakeem Thunder returns! The Justice Society reaches out to the next wave of legacy heroes: the new Mr. America, Judomaster, Amazing Man and more! Plus, another face familiar to the Kingdom Come Superman makes his presence known. Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. For every 10 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by Alex Ross), retailers may order one copy of the Variant Edition (with a cover by Eaglesham & Jose). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information. On sale January 30 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US JSA CLASSIFIED #34 Written by James Peaty Art and cover by Freddie Williams II Featuring kinetic art by Freddie Williams II (ROBIN)! A mysterious villain has captured Liberty Belle, and Hourman has just 60 minutes to traverse the dark underworld of the DCU to find her! On sale January 30 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US JONAH HEX #27 Written by Justin Gray & Jimmy Palmiotti Art and cover by Jordi Bernet There’s a new hunter out for blood, one who only preys on lawmen. Jonah Hex must find this strange “Star Man” before he kills again! On sale January 2 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US JLA CLASSIFIED #50-51 Written by Roger Stern Art by John Byrne & Mark Farmer Covers by Joshua Middleton The first two parts of a 5-part epic reuniting the legendary Roger Stern/John Byrne team! The Justice League faces a new foe who seems to remember them well enough to want revenge. But when have they faced off before? Meet a mysterious new foe again…for the first time! Issue #50 on sale January 9; issue #51 on sale January 23 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES #38 Written by Jim Shooter Art and cover by Francis Manapul & John Livesay Continuing Jim Shooter’s return to Legion of Super-Heroes! Saturn Girl, Timber Wolf and Star Boy’s mission on the moon of Triton goes awry as Invisible Kid leads them into a lethal predicament. Meanwhile, Lightning Lad’s duties as team leader aren’t going any easier as he’s forced to sit through a painful tryout session for new Legionnaires. On sale January 23 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US METAL MEN #5 Written by Duncan Rouleau Art and cover by Rouleau The saga of the Metal Men continues with a flashback to their rise to fame as America's darling robots. In the present, we see them face the horrors left over from 52. And in the future…there may be no Metal Men! On sale January 2 • 5 of 8 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US SHADOWPACT #21 Written by Matt Sturges Art and cover by Tom Derenick & Wayne Faucher How did the Unbound manage to take over Nightmaster’s beloved kingdom of Myrra? Can they survive against a population that’s been converted to a cult of black magic? On sale January 16 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US THE SPIRIT #14 Written by Sergio Aragones & Mark Evanier Art by Mike Ploog Cover by Jordi Bernet Join the new SPIRIT creative team of writers Sergio Aragones & Mark Evanier (Groo the Wanderer) and Mike Ploog (Abadazad) for a case of murder! A string of killings is plaguing Central City…and the Spirit — with Commissioner Dolan — is on the case! On sale January 16 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US WONDER WOMAN #16 Written by Gail Simone Art by cover by Terry Dodson & Rachel Dodson The intensity ramps up in the third chapter of “The Circle,” as the whole truth is revealed about the attempted murder of Diana on the night of her birth! And in the present day, Wonder Woman fights to prevent the destruction of not just her loved ones, but her entire culture. But whose standard is she wearing into battle, and does it mean she has abandoned the gods completely? No Wonder Woman fan should miss this story! On sale January 23 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US TRIALS OF SHAZAM #11 Written by Judd Winick Art & Cover by Mauro Cascioli The trials continue with Freddy losing ground in his quest for the ultimate abilities and power of Shazam…to the now equally powered Sabina! To find Mercury he may need the help of Shadowpact and the Justice League! On sale January 30 • 11 of 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US WONDER GIRL #5 Written by J. Torres Art and cover by Sanford Greene & Nathan Massengill Wonder Girl’s in for the fight of her life, and she won’t be able to handle it alone! She’s going to need a little help from her friends, including Supergirl, Robin, and others, to bring justice down on the people trying to kill her! On sale January 9 • 5 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US Trade Paperbacks & Hardcovers ADAM STRANGE ARCHIVES VOL. 3 HC Written by Gardner Fox Art by Carmine Infantino, Murphy Anderson and others Cover by Infantino & Anderson Head to the far reaches of space in this volume collecting Adam Strange stories from MYSTERY IN SPACE #81-91, HAWKMAN #18 and STRANGE ADVENTURES #157 (1963-1967)! Advance-solicited; on sale March 26 • 232 pg, FC, $49.99 US BIRDS OF PREY: DEAD OF WINTER TP Written by Gail Simone Art by Nicola Scott & Doug Hazlewood Cover by Stephane Roux Collecting BIRDS OF PREY #104-108! In this volume, the Birds of Prey cross paths with the villainous group the Secret Six, just as Spy Smasher takes the dismantling of Oracle's operation into her own hands! Who will end up with control of the Birds of Prey? Advance-solicited; on sale February 28 • 128 pg, FC, $17.99 US BLUE BEETLE VOL. 3: REACH FOR THE STARS TP Written by John Rogers Art and cover by Rafael Albuquerque In this volume collecting issues #13-18 of the hot series, Jaime has his hands full when he learns the scarab’s alien owners are invading Earth — and no one will believe him! Plus, more adventures guest-starring popular Green Lantern Guy Gardner, the Teen Titans, the villainous Eclipso, Typhoon, Giganta and more! Advance-solicited; on sale February 28 • 168 pg, FC, $14.99 US BLUE BEETLE VOL. 3: REACH FOR THE STARS TP Written by John Rogers Art and cover by Rafael Albuquerque In this volume collecting issues #13-18 of the hot series, Jaime has his hands full when he learns the scarab’s alien owners are invading Earth — and no one will believe him! Plus, more adventures guest-starring popular Green Lantern Guy Gardner, the Teen Titans, the villainous Eclipso, Typhoon, Giganta and more! Advance-solicited; on sale February 28 • 168 pg, FC, $14.99 US CONNOR HAWKE: DRAGON’S BLOOD TP Written by Chuck Dixon Art and cover by Derec Donovan In this volume collecting the 6-issue miniseries, an archery contest beckons Oliver Queen's bow-bending son Connor Hawke to the far end of the globe. Accompanied by his old pal Eddie Fyers, Connor accepts the invitation. But a much darker game is afoot, and Connor's life will never be the same! Advance-solicited; on sale February 13 • 144 pg, FC, $19.99 US BATMAN: THE KILLING JOKE SPECIAL EDITION HC Written by Alan Moore & Brian Bolland Art and cover by Brian Bolland The classic Batman tale by Alan Moore and Brian Bolland returns in an all-new special edition! This edition — celebrating the 20th anniversary of the landmark work — features all-new coloring by Bolland, and includes the story “An Innocent Guy,” previously featured in BATMAN: BLACK AND WHITE! Advance-solicited; on sale March 19 • 6.625” x 10.1875” • 64 pg, FC, $17.99 US DC UNIVERSE: THE STORIES OF ALAN MOORE TP Written by Alan Moore Art by various Cover by Brian Bolland Collecting stories from ACTION COMICS #583, DETECTIVE COMICS #549-550, GREEN LANTERN #188, SUPERMAN #423, TALES OF THE GREEN LANTERN CORPS ANNUAL #2 & 3, SUPERMAN ANNUAL #11 and VIGILANTE #17-18 and more! On sale January 2 • 304 pg, FC, $19.99 US • Mature Readers • Relist WATCHMEN TP Written by Alan Moore Art and cover by Dave Gibbons Reoffered to coincide with BATMAN: THE KILLING JOKE, this landmark volume is largely regarded as the greatest comics work of all time ! On sale January 2 • 334 pg, FC, $19.99 US • Relist THE LEAGUE OF EXTRAORDINARY GENTLEMEN VOL. 1 TP Written by Alan Moore Art and cover by Kevin O’Neill Reoffered to coincide with BATMAN: THE KILLING JOKE, this imaginative volume collects the League's first adventure together, plus the illustrator's masterful sketchbook. On sale January 2 176 pg, FC, $14.99 US • Relist THE LEAGUE OF EXTRAORDINARY GENTLEMEN VOL. 2 TP Written by Alan Moore Art and cover by Kevin O’Neill Reoffered to coincide with BATMAN: THE KILLING JOKE., this volume picks up one month after Vol. 1, as the League faces a Martian invasion of Earth! On sale January 2 • 228 pg, FC, $14.99 US • Relist ALAN MOORE: THE COMPLETE WILDCATS TP Written by Alan Moore Cover by Charest Art by Travis Charest, Mat Broome and others Reoffered to coincide with BATMAN: THE KILLING JOKE., this volume collects WILDC.A.T.S. #21-34, plus a story from issue #50, featuring the impressive art of Travis Charest and more! On sale January 2 393 pg, FC, $29.99 US • Relist ALAN MOORE: WILD WORLDS TP Written by Alan Moore Art by Various Cover by by Michael Golden Reoffered to coincide with BATMAN: THE KILLING JOKE., this slam-bang title features a tale that pits the covert action team known as the WildCats against the demonic hero called Spawn! Plus, hard-hitting tales of Majestic, Voodoo, Deathblow and more. On sale January 2 320 pg, FC, $19.99 US • Relist PROMETHEA BOOK ONE TP Written by Alan Moore Art and cover by J.H. Williams III & Mick Gray Reoffered to coincide with BATMAN: THE KILLING JOKE., this volume begins the saga of Sophie Bangs, an ordinary college student in a weirdly futuristic New York who finds herself transformed into Promethea, the living embodiment of the imagination. On sale January 2 160 pg, FC, $14.99 US • Relist TOM STRONG BOOK ONE TP Written by Alan Moore Art and cover by Chris Sprouse & Karl Story Reoffered to coincide with BATMAN: THE KILLING JOKE., this volume introduces the foremost science hero Tom Strong and his remarkable exploits over a nearly century-long career. On sale January 2 208 pg, FC, $17.95 US • Relist CATWOMAN: CATWOMAN’S DEAD TP Written by Will Pfeifer Art by David Lopez & Alvaro Lopez Cover by Adam Hughes The identity that Selina Kyle built for herself to protect her baby daughter is being destroyed at the hands of Hammer and Sickle in this all-new volume collecting CATWOMAN #66-72! With supervillains and the Gotham police hunting for both Selina and her replacement, Holly, drastic measures are needed! Advance-solicited; on sale February 20 • 168 pg, FC, $14.99 US THE FLASH: BLOOD WILL RUN TP — NEW EDITION Written by Geoff Johns Cover by Brian Bolland Art by Scott Kolins, Ethan Van Sciver, Prentis Rollins and others The Flash races into adventure in this incredible new edition of a classic trade paperback collecting THE FLASH #170-176, plus stories from THE FLASH SECRET FILES and IRON HEIGHTS, written by Geoff Johns! Featuring art by fan-favorites Ethan Van Sciver (GREEN LANTERN), Scott Kolins (Beyond) and more! Advance-solicited; on sale February 20 • 240 pg, FC, $17.99 US JUSTICE LEAGUE INTERNATIONAL HC Written by Keith Giffen & J.M. DeMatteis Cover by Maguire & Austin Art by Kevin Maguire, Terry Austin and Al Gordon A new hardcover collecting the classic JUSTICE LEAGUE #1-6 and JUSTICE LEAGUE INTERNATIONAL #7 from the late 1980s! Can an unlikely new Justice League line-up work as a unit to stop terrorists at the U.N., a brigade of Rocket Reds, the Royal Flush Gang, and other threats — or will they succumb to in-fighting and bad jokes? Advance-solicited; in stores March 12 • FC, 192 pg, $24.99 US SUPERMAN CHRONICLES VOL. 4 TP Written by Jerry Siegel Art by Joe Shuster, Jack Burnley, Wayne Boring and others Cover by Shuster The Man of Tomorrow moves into the 1940s in this fourth volume, featuring stories from the pages of Action Comics #26-31 and Superman #6-7! Advance-solicited; on sale February 6 • 192 pg, FC, $14.99 US JACK KIRBY’S FOURTH WORLD OMNIBUS VOL. 4 HC Written by Jack Kirby Art by Kirby, Mike Royer, D. Bruce Berry and Greg Theakston Cover by Kirby This fourth and final volume collects the remaining issues of these classic series — THE NEW GODS, THE FOREVER PEOPLE and MISTER MIRACLE — in chronological order as they originally appeared! Also included in this volume are Kirby’s sequel to THE NEW GODS, plus the graphic novel THE HUNGER DOGS — featuring 25 pages restored to Mike Royer inks — and rarely seen Kirby art from DC’s WHO’S WHO series, all from the mid-1980s. Advance-solicited; on sale March 26 • 424 pg, FC, $49.99 US WONDER WOMAN: WHO IS WONDER WOMAN? HC Written by Allan Heinberg Art by Terry Dodson & Rachel Dodson and Gary Frank & Jon Sibal Cover by Terry Dodson & Rachel Dodson In this volume collecting WONDER WOMAN #1-4, plus WONDER WOMAN ANNUAL #1 by acclaimed writer Allan Heinberg (TV’s Grey’s Anatomy, Young Avengers) , the Amazon warrior Diana has gone missing, leaving Donna Troy to take up the mantle of Wonder Woman! When Diana returns, she goes under her former alias Diana Prince, acting as a secret agent and member of the Department of Metahuman Affairs. Her first assignment is to save Donna Troy — but will she retake the role of Wonder Woman? Retailers please note: This volume is resolicited. All previous orders are cancelled. Advance-resolicited; on sale March 5 • 144 pg, FC, $19.99 US DIANA PRINCE: WONDER WOMAN VOL. 1 TP Written by Dennis O’Neil & Mike Sekowsky Art and cover by Sekowsky & Dick Giordano In this volume, featuring stories that have never been collected before from issues #178-184 and SUPERMAN’S GIRL FRIEND LOIS LANE #93, Wonder Woman faces Mars, god of war, the murderous Dr. Cyber, and more! Advance-solicited; on sale February 6 • 176 pg, FC, $19.99 US TIME MASTERS TP Written by Bob Wayne & Lewis Shiner Art and cover by Art Thibert & José Marzan Jr. Collecting the often-requested TIME MASTERS #1-8 and material from SECRET ORIGINS #43, featuring 52’s Rip Hunter! Hunter forges alliances with DC heroes including Cave Carson, Metal Men creator Doctor Will Magnus, Dr. Fate, the Viking Prince, Arion and others to stop the threats of immortal super-villains including Vandal Savage and his Illuminati. Advance-solicited; on sale February 13 • 224 pg, FC, $19.99 US SHOWCASE PRESENTS: ENEMY ACE VOL. 1 TP Written by Robert Kanigher and Joe Kubert Art by Kubert, John Severin, Howard Chaykin, Neal Adams and others Take to the skies in this thrilling volume collecting OUR ARMY AT WAR #151, 153, 155, SHOWCASE #57-58, STAR-SPANGLED WAR STORIES #138-152 , 158, 181-183, and 200, DETECTIVE COMICS #404, MEN AT WAR #1-3, 8-10, 12-14, 19-20, THE UNKNOWN SOLDIER #252-253, 260-261, 265-267 and DC SPECIAL #26! Advance-solicited; on sale February 13 • 552 pg, B&W, $16.99 US SHOWCASE PRESENTS: SUPERMAN FAMILY VOL. 2 TP Written by Otto Binder, Jerry Coleman, Leo Dorfman and others Art by Curt Swan, Wayne Boring, Kurt Schaffenberger and others The spotlight shines on Superman's girlfriend Lois Lane and pal Jimmy Olsen in this volume collecting stories from SUPERMAN’S PAL Jimmy Olsen #23-34, Showcase #10 and SUPERMAN’S GIRL FRIEND Lois Lane #1-7! Advance-solicited; on sale February 27 • 520 pg, B&W, $16.99 US Johnny DC THE BATMAN STRIKES! #41 Written by Russell Lissau Art and cover by Christopher Jones & Terry Beatty Harley Quinn and Poison Ivy just want to have fun! But when your idea of fun is crime, catastrophe and chaos, Batman’s going to be right on your tail! On sale January 9 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US JUSTICE LEAGUE UNLIMITED #41 Written by Grace Randolph Art by Dario Brizuela Cover by Zach Howard The Joker is tired of waiting for Batman to show up, so he’s taking the fight to the Watchtower! But just because Batman’s not there, it doesn’t mean it’s unguarded! On sale January 2 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US THE LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES IN THE 31ST CENTURY #10 Written by Matt Manning Art and cover by Matt Stewart An ancient legacy catches up with Brainiac 5 when he learns the terrible secret of his great-great-grandfather, Brainiac 1…one of Superman’s greatest enemies! To make it up to Superman, Brainy takes him on a trip to his home planet’s past — but an unexpected detour to the Phantom Zone could mean disaster! On sale January 16 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US TEEN TITANS GO! #51 Written by J. Torres Art by Todd Nauck & Lary Stucker Cover by Nauck Introducing Geo-Force! He's Terra's big brother and he looks like big trouble! What happens when he thinks the Teen Titans are the enemy? Find out in"The Secret Origin of Terra"! On sale January 23 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US CARTOON NETWORK ACTION PACK #21 Written by Robbie Busch and Tom Warburton Art by Maurice Fontenot, the Iguana, Scott Cohn and Mike DeCarlo Cover by Fontenot and the Iguana Numbuh Four is menaced by that most insidious force — static electricity! Plus, an all-new Ben 10 story! On sale January 9 * 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US CARTOON NETWORK BLOCK PARTY #41 Written by Robbie Busch and Scott Cunningham Art by Robert Pope, Christopher Cook, Mike DeCarlo and Jeff Albrecht Cover by Stephanie Gladden Eduardo has lost his lucky penny. and he’s going to search Foster’s Home until he finds it, no matter what anyone else says! Plus, The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy and The Powerpuff Girls! On sale January 30 * 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US LOONEY TUNES #158 Written by Robbie Busch, Frank Strom and Sam Agro Art by by Omar Aranda, Walter Carzon, Mike DeCarlo, Pablo Zamboni, Alberto Saichann, Ruben Torreiro and Horacio Ottolini Cover by Scott Gross Tweety is on the tail of that notorious art thief, Sylvester! And they’re headed straight for the Louvre! On sale January 2 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US SCOOBY-DOO #128 Written by Vito Delsante and Paul Kupperberg Art by Tim Levins, Jeff Albrecht and Scott Neely Cover by Ropert Pope & Scott McRae Mysteries, mayhem and music abound at the house that Scooby built…the opera house, that is! Plus, there’s something strange happening in a little town called Vladsburg! On sale January 16 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US MAD #486 Written and illustrated by The Usual Gang of Idiots Ring in the holidays with the greatest humor mag of all time! On sale January 9 • 48 pg, FC/B&W, $4.99 US CMX CRAYON SHINCHAN VOL. 1 Written and illustrated by Yoshito Usui CMX. The star of the hit late-night Adult Swim series comes to CMX. He’s rude, he’s crude, and adults tremble whenever he’s around. His inappropriate comments and obsession with body parts and bodily functions make life stressful for his struggling parents. No one is safe from Shinchan’s verbal outbursts…and now, neither are you! Fans around the world have been following Shinchan’s offensive adventures for years, and now he’s enjoying wider exposure here in the USA. CRAYON SHINCHAN will appeal to fans of The Simpsons, South Park and Family Guy. CMX brings you the original manga in all its uncensored glory. Advance-solicited; on sale February 27 • 5” x 7.375” • 128 pg, B&W, $7.99 US MATURE READERS DOKKOIDA?! VOL. 1 Written by Taro Achi Art by Yu Yagami CMX. Naïve 19-year-old Suzuo is in search of a part-time job when he runs into Tanpopo, a girl who is actually a humanoid alien. Claiming that she works for a toy company, she offers him a job testing a costume for the character Dokkoida. But she’s really working for the Galaxy Federation Police, an organization looking to test power suits for their own peacekeeping forces. Before he knows it, Suzuo beats up a giant robot and moves into an apartment building with other suit-testers — only none of them know they’re all doing the same job! DOKKOIDA?! is sure to appeal to fans of Dr. Slump and Hikkatsu! Advance-solicited; on sale February 13 • 5” x 7.375” • 194 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN+ APOTHECARIUS ARGENTUM VOL. 4 Written and illustrated by Tomomi Yamashita CMX. Princess Primula and Prince Lorca set off to neighboring Navara to negotiate peace between their two kingdoms. When they arrive, they find the Navaran court in chaos. A young prince has been abducted, and the King is losing his mind under the control of a mysterious young woman. Twin whirlwinds of politics and intrigue on both sides of the border are about to engulf everyone! Advance-solicited; on sale February 20 • 5" x 7.375" 200 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN KEY TO THE KINGDOM VOL. 3 Written and illustrated by Kyoko Shitou CMX. The next phase of the quest begins, with the search for “The Invisible Tower,” an elusive location that contains an important clue. A new competitor enters the ring: Fireheart, a man who is impervious to the flames of the Dragon Men. He welcomes Prince Asta and his protector Badd to his castle, where he shares with Asta an important family secret he learned from Asta’s father just before he died. Advance-solicited; on sale February 27 • 5" x 7.375" 176 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN+ KING OF CARDS VOL. 3 Written and illustrated by Makoto Tateno CMX. Manami’s math teacher thinks she is falling behind in her grades because of her dedication to the CHAOS card game. He threatens to tell her mother – unless she can beat him in a match! Later, a seemingly unbeatable player who actually hates CHAOS is gunning for Manami. Then the unthinkable happens: Manami loses her Sahgan card. Can she go on playing without her most powerful card? Advance-solicited; on sale February 6 • 5" x 7.375" 192 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN ORFINA VOL. 2 Written and illustrated by Kitsune Tennouji CMX. With Princess Orfina captured by the invading forces of Granze, Fana takes her place and fights alongside the Princess’ bodyguards. The Imperial City has been captured, but the Granzian general is fuming because the King escaped. In an attempt to draw him out, the public execution of Princess Orfina is announced. It’s up to Fana to try and rescue her royal double, but a big surprise awaits her. Advance-solicited; on sale February 27 • 5.5" x 8" 170 pg, B&W, $12.99 US • MATURE READERS THE PALETTE OF 12 SECRET COLORS VOL. 2 Written and illustrated by Nari Kusakawa CMX. It’s Christmas time on the island of Opal, and a visiting young Prince introduces holiday traditions to its residents. What could be more festive than the powers of the color wizards? But Dr. Guell is jealous of the relationship between the Prince and Cello and adds a sour note to the celebration. Then, find out more about Cello’s family and learn how she first bonded with Yoyo, her special bird. Advance-solicited; on sale February 20 • 5" x 7.375" 192 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • EVERYONE SWAN VOL. 12 Written and illustrated by Kyoko Ariyoshi CMX. Masumi manages to snap out of her intense insecurities and performs beyond her expectations with her dance partner, Leonhardt. She wins second place overall, beating out everyone except her archnemesis, the prodigy Lilliana. After the win, Masumi and Leonhardt receive invitations to dance from both Moscow and New York, the world’s two most prestigious ballet locations! Which will Masumi choose? Advance-solicited; on sale February 6 • 5" x 7.375" 200 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • everyone VENUS IN LOVE VOL. 2 Written and illustrated by Yuki Nakaji CMX. Fukami is convinced that there’s chemistry between his friends Suzuna and Eichi, who just need a little push to become a couple. He doesn’t know that they both have a crush on him. But Fukami’s got his own romantic distraction with a girl he keeps running into. When Suzuna realizes that she has a new rival, she’s going to have to act fast. Can she finally tell Fukami how she really feels? Advance-solicited; on sale February 13 • 5” x 7.375” 200 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN Wildstorm WILDSTORM: REVELATIONS #1-2 Written by Scott Beatty with Christos Gage Art by Wes Craig Cover by Ivan Reis & Richard Friend Exploding out of the pages of WildStorm Armageddon comes a biweekly 6-part adventure to save the WildStorm Universe by writers Scott Beatty (BATGIRL: YEAR ONE) & Christos Gage (STORMWATCH: PHD, WILDSTORM ARMAGEDDON) and rising-star artist Wes Craig (TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE)! The rogue Coda warrior Nemesis, following her harrowing post-apocalyptic vision, must find Backlash and Savant to help her unlock the secrets of the coming destruction. But can anything stem the tide of darkness? Step one to fitting together the pieces of the intricate puzzle: infiltrate the world’s most powerful and influential super-humans' headquarters and raid their database! Issue #1 on sale January 2; issue #2 on sale January 16 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US THE AUTHORITY: PRIME #4 Written by Christos Gage Art and cover by Darick Robertson Henry Bendix’s mysterious desert fortress is under assault by two of the world’s most powerful teams: The Authority and StormWatch Prime! But to crack the defenses, they’ll have to put aside their personal squabbles and do the impossible: work together! And how can Apollo and the Midnighter be fighting…Apollo and the Midnighter? On sale January 23 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US MIDNIGHTER #15 Written by Keith Giffen Art by Jon Landry & Rick Burchett Cover by Chris Sprouse & Karl Story Midnighter’s battles with Anthem comes to a head as he must decide between a past he doesn’t remember and the complete annihilation of a town he doesn’t even like. On sale January 2 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US THE PROGRAMME #7 Written by Peter Milligan Art and cover by C.P. Smith The super-powered Soviet weapons of mass destruction known as the “Russian Dolls” have landed on U.S. soil, bringing their war against democracy to the very core of Western capitalism: Las Vegas. And they’re not taking any prisoners, as the blood begins to flow in Sin City! What hope does America have left? On sale January 16 • 7 of 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US GEN13 #16 Written by Simon Oliver Art and cover by Carlo Barberi & Drew Geraci Caitlin’s beginning to put together the pieces of the kids’ new friends and fortunes…and the bigger picture is coming into horrifying focus! Could Tabula Rasa still be manipulating the Gen-Actives from beyond the grave? Or is someone more sinister at the helm? On sale January 9 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US GEN13 VOL. 2: ROAD TRIP TP Written by Gail Simone Art by Carlo Barberi, Alvin Lee, Sunny Lee and Drew Geraci Cover by Barberi & Geraci Collecting issues #7-13 of the hit series! I.O. finally catches up with the rogue Gen13 kids, and they send in the heavy hitters to bring them down: the all-new, all-exciting Authori-teens! Advance-solcited; on sale February 20 • 160 pg, FC, $14.99 US GEN13 VOL. 1: BEST OF A BAD LOT TP Written by Gail Simone Art by Talent Caldwell & Matt "Batt" Banning Cover by Caldwell Resolicited to coincide with GEN13 VOL. 2, this volume collects the first six issues of the new series. Meet five outcast teenagers who must discover the secret to their newfound powers and what role the nefarious Tabula Rasa and International Operations play in their lives. On sale January 2 • 144 pg, FC, $14.99 US • Relist WILDSTORM FINE ARTS: SPOTLIGHT ON WILDCATS Written by various Art by Jim Lee, Travis Charest and others Cover by Jim Lee Here’s your chance to see WildStorm history emerge through depictions of the characters from WildCats creator Jim Lee, Travis Charest, Sean Phillips and Dustin Nguyen. No true fan will want to miss this issue! On sale January 9 • 40 pg, FC, $3.50 US WORLD OF WARCRAFT #3 Written by Walter Simonson Art by Ludo Lullabi & Sandra Hope Covers by Jim Lee and Samwise Didier Rehgar takes Lo’Gosh and Broll to Thunder Bluff for a cleansing ritual. Unfortunately for the pair, lurking beneath the surface of the Pools of Vision is a force like nothing they’ve ever faced before! The future looks dark for Lo’Gosh as new threats mount against him in this epic title from Walter Simonson and Ludo Lullabi! Retailers please note: This issue will feature two covers that will ship in approximately 50/50 ratio. Cover A is by Blizzard Art Director Samwise Didier, and Cover B is by Jim Lee. Please see the Previews Order Form for more details. On sale January 16 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US FREDDY VS. JASON VS. ASH #4 Story by Jeff Katz Written by James Kuhoric Art by Jason Craig Cover by Eric Powell The ultimate bloodbath concludes as Ash must face Freddy for the first time in the nightmare realm! Can even the Chosen One stop the Springwood Slasher now that he has the Necronomicon and has the power to warp reality outside the dream world? The Freddy vs. Jason vs. Ash comics event rockets you along a rollercoaster ride of over-the-top horror and classic movie-monster murder! Hail to the horror kings, baby! Co-published with Dynamite Entertainment. On sale January 23 • 4 of 4 • 32 pg, FC, $3.50 US MATURE READERS FRIDAY THE 13TH: BAD LAND #1 Written by Ron Marz Art by Mike Huddleston Cover by Mike McKone Crystal Lake was a cursed, bloody location long before the arrival of Pamela Voorhees and her son Jason. The history of the surrounding area is a roadmap of tragedy and death, but one particular moment in the lake’s history stands out above all...and that story will be told for the first time by Ron “Machete” Marz and Mike “Hockey Mask” Huddleston! Horror will have a new face in 2008! On sale January 9 • 1 of 2 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US MATURE READERS Vertigo Y: THE LAST MAN #60 Written by Brian K. Vaughan Art by Pia Guerra & José Marzan Jr. Cover by Massimo Carnevale It’s the dramatic conclusion you’ve been waiting for as Yorick and company reach the end of their journey in this very special 48-page issue. On sale January 2 • 56 pg, FC, $4.99 US • MATURE READERS 100 BULLETS #87 Written by Brian Azzarello Art by Eduardo Risso Cover by Dave Johnson As more members of The Trust fall, one family head reaches out to a semi-retired Minuteman for help and protection. But with blood in the water and Graves and his soldiers making a final push for total control, will this old-timer be able to stop the massacre? On sale January 16 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS AMERICAN VIRGIN #23 Written by Steven T. Seagle Art by Becky Cloonan & Jim Rugg Cover by Celia Calle Don’t miss this incredible series finale! There are three things Adam Chamberlain has been waiting his whole life to experience: reunion, revenge, and consummation. Under the all-seeing eye of his Higher Power, Adam is offered these desires, but each comes with a price: betrayal, arrest, and damnation. On sale January 30 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US MATURE READERS • FINAL ISSUE ARMY@LOVE #11 Written by Rick Veitch Art and cover by Veitch & Gary Erskine It's party time on the Mongrolian trail for rivals Loman and Flabbergast, but it's decision-making time back in Edgefield for Switzer, the woman they both love. Meanwhile, Magoon has been given the ultimate marketing tool by Big Finger, and it's Number One with a bullet. On sale January 23 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS DMZ #27 Written by Brian Wood Art by Nathan Fox Cover by Wood “RANDOM FIRE” One wild night in the life of the DMZ! We follow DJ Random Fire as he spends a rough day — dodging bullets, ex-girlfriends, and rivals in the club scene — in preparation for a show that night. On sale January 16 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS CROSSING MIDNIGHT #15 Written by Mike Carey Art by Jim Fern & Jose Villarrubia Cover by J.H. Williams III Toshi has finally caught up with Kai, and, with complete amnesia, she’s committed to fight him to the death. And regardless of the victor, one of the twins will cross a line from which there is no return. On sale January 30 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS CROSSING MIDNIGHT VOL. 2: A MAP OF MIDNIGHT TP Written by Mike Carey Cover by J.H. Williams III Art by Jim Fern, Eric Nguyen and Mark Pennington Collecting issues #6-12 of the acclaimed new Vertigo series! Toshi begins her hazardous training through a fairy-tale-gone-wrong world. Advance-solicited; on sale February 13 • 168 pg, FC, $14.99 US MATURE READERS THE EXTERMINATORS #25 Written by Simon Oliver Art by Tony Moore & John Lucas Cover by Philip Bond Of all the weird things Henry James has witnessed at Bug-Bee-Gone, the resurrection of his dead, drug-addled, demented partner, A.J., is the weirdest. Now, for the first time, the truth behind A.J.’s return to Earth goes public, in this special issue tracing A.J.’s twisted trip through an unreal version of the ancient Egyptian afterlife. On sale January 9 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS FABLES #69 Written by Bill Willingham Art by Mark Buckingham & Steve Leialoha Cover by James Jean “The Good Prince,” Part 9. All things considered, maybe Flycatcher should have remained a janitor. In the end, the heroic life turned out to be just too deadly. But how will the new Kingdom of Haven get along without Fly? Will people fade back into ghosts without his magic to sustain them? Will the Emperor overrun the kingdom now that Fly isn't there to stop him? On sale January 16 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS JACK OF FABLES #19 Written by Bill Willingham & Matthew Sturges Art by Russ Braun & Andrew Pepoy Cover by Brian Bolland Do you like mobsters? Do you like shootouts? Do you like frogs in top hats? What about Canadians? Do you like them? If so, then this is the story you've been waiting for your entire life. If you only like two or three of those things, you're still in luck, because there's also a witch trial, a rampaging lumberjack, and musical theater. Join us as Jack, Gary, Paul Bunyan, et al., hit the road in Part 3 of "Americana." Plus: Babe the Miniature Blue Ox! On sale January 30 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US MATURE READERS NORTHLANDERS #2 Written by Brian Wood Art by Davide Gianfelice Cover by Massimo Carnevale Variant cover by Andy Kubert After being left for dead by his corrupt uncle Gorm, Sven retreats to the farmhouse he was raised in and plots his next move. Now, with a small army out for his head, a strange and deadly half-wild girl living in the cliffs might be the lifesaver Sven needs — if she doesn't kill him herself! Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. For every 10 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by Massimo Carnevale), retailers may order one copy of the Variant Edition (with a cover by Andy Kubert). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information. On sale January 2 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS HELLBLAZER #240 Written by Andy Diggle Art by Leonardo Manco Cover by Glenn Fabry Vertigo’s flagship title reaches its 20th anniversary issue with “The Laughing Magician,” Part 1 of 3! The streetwise, chain-smoking con-magician John Constantine finds himself in receipt of a most perplexing birthday gift: a memory wrapped up in a warning. As Constantine tries to figure out what it means, the brutal African war-mage known as Mako hits London — and he’s taking no prisoners... On sale January 23 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS HELLBLAZER: JOY RIDE TP Written by Andy Diggle Art by Leonardo Mancoå Cover by Lee Bermejo In this volume collecting HELLBLAZER #230-237 by fan-favorite writer Andy Diggle, Constantine discovers that there is a supernatural cause for the violence, crime and drug abuse of South London's Hunger Hill housing estate, and he must bring this cycle of misery and violence to an end…at any cost. Advance-solicited; on sale February 27 • 192 pg, FC, $14.99 US MATURE READERS TESTAMENT #22 Written by Douglas Rushkoff Art by by Liam Sharp & Mark Pennington Cover by Liam Sharp In the final issue of TESTAMENT, human beings, led by Jake and his father, rise to the level of their gods, exploiting the creative power of the nanos within them. But there's only room for one set of gods in this universe, and the Bible's deities will not go down without a fight. Finally, as a new reality emerges, a child waiting to be born, holds the key to humanity's next great story. On sale January 9 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS • FINAL ISSUE THE UN-MEN #6 Written by John Whalen Art by Mike Hawthorne Cover by Tomer Hanuka Don’t miss this special self-contained story, “Domestic Disturbances.” Years ago in a sleazy carnival sideshow, Agent Kilcrop lost his only brother — and the one true friend he ever had. Today, the scandal surrounding Kilcrop’s tragedy is something his bureaucratic bosses are only too happy to hold over his head. On sale January 9 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS SCALPED #13 Written by Jason Aaron Art by R.M. Guera Cover by Jock “Dead Mothers” Part 1 of 5. The day after the grand opening of the Crazy Horse casino, the Prairie Rose Indian Reservation wakes to find that two women have been murdered during the night, leaving undercover FBI agent Dash Bad Horse to search for the killers and in the process perhaps come to grips with his own history and identity. On sale January 9 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS SCALPED VOL. 2: CASINO BOOGIE TP Written by Jason Aaron Art by R.M. Guera Cover by Jock This volume, collecting issues #6-11 of the acclaimed new series by Jason Aaron (THE OTHER SIDE), explores Dash Bad Horse's troubled origin and chronicles his day-to-day life on The Rez working for Chief Red Crow. Advance-solicited; on sale February 6 • 144 pg, FC, $14.99 US MATURE READERS SCALPED VOL. 1: INDIAN COUNTRY TP Written by Jason Aaron Art by R.M. Guera Cover by Jock Reoffered to coincide with SCALPED VOL. 2, this special low-priced volume collects the first five issues of the riveting Vertigo series SCALPED, an intense crime drama that mixes organized crime with current Native American culture. On sale January 2 • 144 pg, FC, $14.99 US • MATURE READERS Relist THE VINYL UNDERGROUND #4 Written by Si Spencer Art by Simon Gane & Cameron Stewart Cover by Sean Phillips As the trail of Joshua's killers gets hotter, magic nearly betrays Morrison, leading him to the darkest secret of his life. On sale January 2 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS DC Direct BATMAN: BLACK & WHITE STATUE BASED ON THE ART OF BOB KANE SCULPTED BY JACK MATTHEWS The popular BATMAN BLACK & WHITE line of artist-inspired statues continues! This original design, based on the art of Bob Kane, the creator of BATMAN, is certain to be another sought-after addition to DC Direct’s line of BATMAN BLACK & WHITE statues. Painted in monochromatic tones, this limited-edition statue reflects the style of Batman from his earliest appearances and the classic origin story from Detective Comics #33. The statue measures approximately 8” tall x 5.25” wide x 5.25” deep. It features a logo-shaped base and is packaged in a black-and-white box. Advance-solicited On sale June 4, 2008 Statue • $69.99 US BATMAN: THE KILLING JOKE COLLECTOR SET Based on the art of Brian Bolland New action figures inspired by the stunning story that redefined evil! This collector set features newly sculpted versions of legendary foes Batman and The Joker as they appear in this classic story, as well as the 48-page Prestige Format Special, written by Alan Moore and illustrated by Brian Bolland! It’s everything Killing Joke fans could want! Packaged in a 4-color window box. * BATMAN 6.75” * THE JOKER 6.75” Includes 48-page prestige format comic book! Advance-solicited; On sale June 4, 2008 • Collector Set • $34.99 US DC MINIMATES WAVE 8 Hold your favorite DC characters in the palm of your hand! DC Direct and Art Asylum team up to give your favorite superheroes the MiniMates makeover! Each intricately painted and fully articulated, many of the figures come with appropriately sized, character-specific accessories. These figures range in size from 2 1/8” to 2 1/2” tall. Each 2-pack is blister-carded on a 4-color card. * • GREEN LANTERN SALAAK & GREEN LANTERN SINESTRO * • SUPERMAN (RED SON) & WONDER WOMAN (RED SON) * • BATWOMAN (MODERN) & THE QUESTION (MODERN) * • CYBORG & RAVEN IN STORES June 11, 2008 • PI WORLD OF WARCRAFT: SERIES 2 ACTION FIGURE ASSORTMENT THE SECOND WAVE BEGINS! America’s #1 selling PC game since 2004 continues its incredible showing in the collectible action figure arena with WORLD OF WARCRAFT Series 2 action figures AND the SECOND of the WORLD OF WARCRAFT DELUXE Collector action figures!!! * HUMAN WARRIOR: ARCHILON SHADOWHEART 6.75” H * TROLL PRIEST: ZABRA HEXX 7.5” H * GNOME WARRIOR: SPROCKET GYROSPRING 10.25” L * NIGHT ELF DRUID: BROLL BEARMANTLE 8.5” H On sale June 25, 2008 • Action Figures • PI • Resolicit DRAENEI PALADIN: VINDICATOR MARAAD SERIES 2 DELUXE DELUXE COLLECTOR FIGURE This figure is 9.5” tall — the total height of the figure with accessories is 11.5”! On sale June 25, 2008 Deluxe Collector Figure • PI •Resolicit SHOWCASE PRESENTS SERIES 1 ACTION FIGURES Based on the classic stories in the SHOWCASE PRESENTS Library! Four DC characters are presented here as they were portrayed by some of their top artists! This inaugural series includes Superman by Curt Swan, Batgirl by Carmine Infantino, Hawkman by Joe Kubert, and Jonah Hex by Tony DeZuniga. Each figure features multiple points of articulation and a base. * JONAH HEX 6.75” * HAWKMAN 6.75” * SUPERMAN 6.75” (INCLUDES ALTERNATE RED KRYPTONITE HEADS) * BATGIRL 6.625” Advance-solicited; On sale June 18, 2008 • Action Figures • PI IMAGE COMICS YOUNGBLOOD #1 story JOE CASEY art & cover DEREC DONOVAN variant cover ROB LIEFELD THE BLOOD IS BACK! Beginning an all-new MONTHLY series starring the original celebrity superheroes in their greatest adventures ever! All your favorites are back: Shaft! Die Hard! Badrock! Cougar! Doc Rocket! Johnny Panic! A new administration demands a new Youngblood team, but there are darker forces at work. Is it just another shot at the fame game... or is there a greater destiny involved? Before The Authority... before The Ultimates... there was YOUNGBLOOD. The media blitz begins here! JANUARY 9 • 32 PAGES • FC • $2.99 ’76 #1 (OF 8) story B. CLAY MOORE & SETH PECK art ED TADEM & TIGH WALKER cover ED TADEM Two continuing tales of Bicentennial street justice, featuring “Jackie Karma” by B. CLAY MOORE & ED TADEM, and “Cool,” by SETH PECK & TIGH WALKER. Jackie Karma is a Sixties-era New York City karate master and street fighting legend who comes out of retirement to battle an old foe, while “Cool” features Los Angeles bounty hunters Pete Walker and Leon Campbell as they deal with runaway strippers, geriatric gangsters, drug-dealing dwarves and ex-porn star hit men. JANUARY 9 • 32 PAGES • BW • $2.99 RETAILER WARNING: MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES CEMETERY BLUES #1 story RYAN RUBIO art & cover by THOMAS BOATWRIGHT “THE HAUNTING OF HERNESBURG”—Bumbling monster hunters Ridley and Falstaff are hot on the trail of their nemesis, the mysterious sorcerer Orlok. The trail leads them to the town of Hernesburg, where the heroes are asked to dispose of a lurking evil in the woods…only because the town’s own hunter has turned up dead! JANUARY 16 • 32 PAGES • FC• $3.50 INVINCIBLE #50 story ROBERT KIRKMAN art RYAN OTTLEY, CORY WALKER & BILL CRABTREE cover RYAN OTTLEY & VAL STAPLES It’s all been building to this. After five long years, the best superhero comic book in the universe has reached its monumental FIFTIETH ISSUE! Invincible and Cecil Stedman face off and after this issue, nothing will ever be the same. Also in this issue, Science Dog returns in an all-new back-up story... and the ORIGIN OF CECIL STEDMAN! JANUARY 23 • 48 PAGES • FC • $4.99 JACK STAFF SPECIAL #1 story PAUL GRIST art & cover PAUL GRIST He's called Molachi the Immortal. The Eternal Warrior couldn't stop him. Nor could Charlie Raven, the greatest escapologist of the Victorian Age. Now he's turned up in Castletown, and it's Jack Staffs turn to try to stop the unstoppable! This self-contained story is an ideal introduction to JACK STAFF, the critically acclaimed superhero comic, now monthly from Image Comics. JANUARY 16 • 32 PAGES • FC • $3.50 MR. UNIVERSE (ONE-SHOT) story VASSILIS GOGTZILAS & K.I. ZACHOPOULOS art & cover VASSILIS GOGTZILAS Everybody needs Mr. Universe – the superhero whose adventures ring throughout the cosmos! Day and night, he watches over the city, offering help to the helpless! Without the luxury of a secret identity, unable to remain invisible among the crowds, he continues to fulfill his duty! Mr. Universe! The restless superhero! At least, that’s what Tommy thought... JANUARY 9 • 32 PAGES • FC • $3.50 NEW WORLD ORDER #1 story GUSTAVO HIGUERA art GUISEPPE DE LUCA cover JUAN FERREYRA “DAWN OF A NEW DAY”—Inspired by the research of occult master Jordan Maxwell—the man who exposed the Illuminati— New World Order is the untold story of the “Lonely Ones”, the real-life truth seekers who are attempting to awaken the masses to a world that is torn between its own unlimited potential for greatness…and self-destruction! JANUARY 23 • 32 PAGES • FC • $3.50 HOW TO MAKE WEBCOMICS TP written by SCOTT KURTZ & KRISTOFER STRAUB Finally, a book about how to make Web comics from some guys who actually know how to do it! For years, young, creative men and women have dreamed about making a living from their comic strips. But until recently their only avenue of success was through a syndicate or publisher. Now, more and more cartoonists are doing it on their own and self-publishing their comic strips on the web. With the right amount of work, knowledge and luck, so can you! SCOTT KURTZ (Eisner award winning PvP) and KRISTOFER STRAUB (Starslip Crisis) offer advice on how to create compelling characters, develop a solid comic strip, build a Website, forge a community and start earning money from your Web comic without having to sell your soul. JANUARY 16 • 290 PAGES • BW • $12.99 SHARK-MAN #1 story STEVE PUGH, DAVE ELLIOT & MICHAEL TOWN art & cover STEVE PUGH Utopia. The quest for it has destroyed the lives of many man. Alan Gaskill has created a beautiful city, New Venice, at sea off the coast of California: a place with sun, no crime and with no worries. But that is about to change. A cancer has slowly been growing inside the city, threatening its very existence. Alan won’t let that happen—he’s willing to put his life and those of his family at risk to stop it. JANUARY 3 • 32 pg • FC • $3.50 THE ASTOUNDING WOLF-MAN, VOL. 1 TP story ROBERT KIRKMAN art & cover JASON HOWARD When Gary Hampton is mauled and left for dead, his life takes a drastic turn. Gary is cursed. When the moon is full, he transforms into a beast of the night: a werewolf. This curse will not be used for evil – witness the birth of the world’s most unlikely new superhero: WOLF-MAN! Brought to you by the writer of THE WALKING DEAD and INVINCIBLE! Collects THE ASTOUNDING WOLF-MAN #1-4. JANUARY 3 • 96 pg • FC • $9.99 BOMB QUEEN III: BOMBSHELL TP story JIMMMIE ROBINSON art & cover JIMMIE ROBINSON "THE GOOD, THE BAD & THE LOVELY”—The girls go wild as Bomb Queen faces the greatest challenge to her authority yet! With special guest stars Blacklight and Rebound – and enough jokes, innuendos and sight gags to make a sailor blush! Let's face it: It's another 128 pages of JUST PLAIN WRONG! JANUARY 23 • 128 PAGES • FC • $14.99 RETAILER WARNING: MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES CAPTAIN STONEHEART & THE TRUTH FAIRY HC story JOE KELLY art & cover CHRIS BACHALO BEN 10 creator, JOE KELLY and X-MEN artist, CHRIS BACHALO, craft a grim but beautiful tale of broken bones and broken hearts, featuring characters created for RICHARD STARKINGS’ ELEPHANTMEN series. This special hardcover edition features BACHALO’s pencil artwork and JOE KELLY's full script and a special Audio CD reading of the story. JANUARY 9 • 80 PAGES • FC • $19.99 NOBLE CAUSES ARCHIVES, VOL. 1 TPB story JAY FAERBER art VARIOUS cover FRAN BUENO The earliest adventures of the world-famous Noble family are collected for the first time in one volume! Normal girl Liz Donnelly marries super-hero Race Noble and gets a firsthand look at the inner workings of the celebrity super-heroes. Behind the glamour and wonder lie dark secrets, ruthless ambition and twisted desires. Collects NOBLE CAUSES FIRST IMPRESSIONS, NOBLE CAUSES #1-4, NOBLE CAUSES: FAMILY SECRETS #1-4, NOBLE CAUSES: DISTANT RELATIVES #1-4, and the NOBLE CAUSES ongoing series #1-12. JANUARY 30 • 598 PAGES • BW • $19.99 STRANGE GIRL, VOL. 4: GOLDEN LIGHTS TP story RICK REMENDER art & cover PETER BERGTING With the fate of all existence on the line, Bethany must look deep into her heart and choose between her ideology and eternal reward. Everyone gets his or her heart’s desire… and everyone dies. RICK REMENDER's critically applauded series comes to its heart-wrenching conclusion illustrated masterfully by Swedish artist Peter Bergting. JANUARY 16 • 96 PAGES • BW • $13.99 LUCHA LIBRE: EL PANDA ORIGINAL VINYL FIGURE Tequila’s childhood nemesis in glorious 3D rotocast vinyl. Comes with a removable hat and in a full-color box. JANUARY 3 • 8 INCHES • $59.99 LUCHA LIBRE: MINI-GOBI ORIGINAL VINYL FIGURE The cartoonist of Tequila becomes his own Luchador! This non-articulated rotocast vinyl figures comes in a polybag with head card. JANUARY 3 • 4 INCHES • $59.99 AFTER THE CAPE II #3 (OF 3) story HOWARD WONG & JIM VALENTINO art & cover SERGIO CARRERA “ ’TIL DEATH DO US PART”—This fan-favorite series comes to a shocking conclusion as Ethan reaps the consequences of his life choices! A must-read for the serious comics fan! Gripping. Compelling. Powerful! JANUARY 3 • 24 PAGES • BW • $2.99 THE ASTOUNDING WOLF-MAN #5 story ROBERT KIRKMAN art & cover JASON HOWARD Hero or Villain? The time has come for Gary Hampton, The Astounding Wolf-Man to make his choice. Can he contain the beast within... or will he succumb to the bloodlust? JANUARY 3 • 32 pg • FC • $2.99 BRIT #6 story BRUCE BROWN art & cover CLIFF RATHBURN edited by ROBERT KIRKMAN The endgame is HERE! The mastermind behind the current troubles Brit has experienced: EXPOSED! Brit’s sister’s name: REVEALED! All this and the stage is set for the next senses-shattering story arc, starting next issue! If you haven’t been reading Brit, this is the one to get. JANUARY 9 • 32 PAGES • FC • $2.99 CASANOVA #12 Story MATT FRACTION Art FABIO MOON Cover GABRIEL BÁ As Sasa Lisi unravels the mystery of Casanova's disappearance, the girl with the most daddy issues in the world comes gunning for daddy's secret spy moon base in a no-holds-barred bloodbath. All hell breaks loose as Zephyr and her psychotic boyfriend Kubark Benday come to E.M.P.I.R.E. to settle some family scores. And by "settle some family scores," we mean “kill everything that moves.” Find out why GQ calls CASANOVA, "Devastatingly geeky – and brilliant." JANUARY 23• 24 PAGES • 2C • $1.99 RETAILER WARNING: MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES THE CIRCLE #3 story BRIAN REED art & cover IAN HOSFELD “THE GOLIATH TRAP,” Part Three—The new series from best-selling writer BRIAN REED (NEW AVENGERS: ILLUMINATI, MS. MARVEL) and artist IAN HOSFELD continues! As the Goliath missile train races across Kazakhstan, time is running out for The Circle to stop the insane Agent Y! JANUARY 16 • 32 PAGES • FC • $2.99 CRAWL SPACE: XXXOMBIES #4 story RICK REMENDER, KIERON DWYER & TONY MOORE art KIERON DWYER covers KIERON DWYER & TONY MOORE The surviving members of the crew find themselves trapped between the flesh eating monsters that have taken over the city and a ruthless mafia crew dead set on payback. The convoy isn’t coming. There is no way in or out of Los Angeles. The end is here. JANUARY 23• 32 PAGES • FC • $2.99 RETAILER WARNING: MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES DYNAMO 5 #11 story JAY FAERBER art & cover MAHMUD A. ASRAR & RON RILEY Slingshot is caught in a trap set by some powerful men who bear a grudge against her adopted father. The rest of Dynamo 5 wants to help her, but there’s one person standing in their way: Maddie Warner. JANUARY 9 • 32 PAGES • FC • $2.99 ELEPHANTMEN #13 story RICHARD STARKINGS art MORITAT covers KEVIN EASTMAN & BOO COOK SPORE WARS! Don't go down to the beach in Santa Monica today, people are dying – and it's not because they didn't put on their sun block! LAPD's resident Elephantman, Lieutenant Trench, investigates and what he finds isn't pretty. JANUARY 30 • 32 PAGES • FC • $2.99 FEARLESS #3 (OF 4) story MARK SABLE & DAVID ROTH art & cover P.J. HOLDEN In this penultimate issue, the villain who cut off Fear’s drug supply is finally revealed. A foe Fear could never have anticipated, with a history mirroring his own, has kidnapped their mentor…the man who created the drug both men crave. Rescuing him is Fear’s last chance to avoid slipping into a crippling withdrawal. 30 FULL PAGES OF STORY! JANUARY 3 • 32 PAGES • FC • $2.99 GRAVESLINGER #4 (OF 4) story SHANNON ERIC DENTON & JEFF MARIOTTE art & cover JOHN CBOINS It's all-out chaos for Frank Timmons, as the range war explodes in fire and destruction. Amid the gunplay, Frank has to keep an eye on his real target: Bart Bevard and his gang of undead killers. This is the explosive conclusion that you won’t want to miss! JANUARY 9 • 32 PAGES • FC • $3.50 HAWAIIAN DICK #3 story B. CLAY MOORE art SCOTT CHANTLER & STEVEN GRIFFIN cover STEVEN GRIFFIN “SCREAMING BLACK THUNDER,” Part Three—Byrd and the World War II flying squadron Screaming Black Thunder work to solve the mystery of the murderous Japanese Zero. Meanwhile, Mo investigates an attack on the squadron’s leader, and hears a frightening name from the past. Plus: a Kahami back-up story by HAWAIIAN DICK co-creator STEVEN GRIFFIN! JANUARY 23 • 32 PAGES • FC • $2.99 INFINITE HORIZON #2 (OF 6) story GERRY DUGGAN & PHIL NOTO art & cover PHIL NOTO The Captain's journey home takes a disastrous turn on the high seas when a rogue naval force targets him for destruction. The long war in the Middle East is complete, but the danger is far from over. JANUARY 3 • 32 PAGES • FC • $2.99 INVINCIBLE PRESENTS: ATOM EVE #2 (OF 2) story BENITO CERENO art NATE BELLEGARDE cover CORY WALKER editor ROBERT KIRKMAN From the pages of INVINCIBLE! You know her, you love her – it’s the girl after Invincible’s heart: ATOM EVE! Find out how she got her powers and what shaped her into the woman she is today. ROBERT KIRKMAN presents a tale of tragedy and triumph that will have lasting effects on the INVINCIBLE series. JANUARY 3 • 32 PAGES • FC • $2.99 LUCHA LIBRE #3 story JERRY FRISSEN art GOBI, BILL, WITKO, TANQUERELLE cover GOBI The Tikitis thought spending their retirement on a Polynesian island was a good idea. Someone should have told them about the voodoo zombies and ferocious savages that inhabit their tropical paradise! Tequila’s married life gets rockier with the arrival of the Pom Pom Ninjas, El Panda and Paquito Furioso. Plus: plenty of comic mischief in “Luchadoritos” and “Professor Furia.” JANUARY 3 • 48 PAGES • FC • $5.99 MADMAN ATOMIC COMICS #8 STORY MICHAEL ALLRED art & cover MICHAEL ALLRED & LAURA ALLRED A fantastic jumping-on point for new readers! Frank "Madman" Einstein thinks he has lost everything he loves and must find some way to get it all back. Is it as simple as pushing a cosmic "reset button" and taking his vitamins? Find out in this exciting issue! JANUARY 23 • 32 PAGES • FC • $2.99 THE MICE TEMPLAR #3 story BRYAN J.L. 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An elite Pathfinder platoon storms the Arachnid-infested jungles of Farsteldt, where a savage ambush catapults them into a knife-edge First Contact situation. The Bug War just gained an unpredictable new player! Spectacular new story arc with newcomers Cy Dethan and Paul Green creating a stunning new look to the much-loved Troopers Universe. (C: 0-1-2) 28pgs, FC SRP: $3.50 OFFERED AGAIN O/A STARSHIP TROOPERS: DEAD MAN'S HAND TP by Lee, Edwards, Feeney, & Oats Will Tanner and Tamari's Tigers are back in action once more. But after corrupt Sergeant Lock vows revenge on Tanner, he finds himself the target of an assassin — and a friend pays the ultimate price. And at the end only one man will stand triumphant — but will it be Will? Collecting issues #1-4 of the hit mini-series! MATURE THEMES 100pgs, FC SRP: $14.95 HOPE FALLS #3 by Tony Lee & Dan Boultwood With one down and three to go, Helen visits an old boyfriend for a final dance. Meanwhile Michael discovers that there's more to her death than they realized and the Voodoo Priest known as Papa digs up Helen's mortal remains. Can Michael stop Helen from a battle she cannot win? And why does Papa visit her mother? (C: 0-1-2) MATURE THEMES 24pgs, FC (3 of 5) SRP: $3.50 AARDVARK-VANAHEIM STAR OF THE MONTH CEREBUS VOLUME 5: JAKA'S STORY TP by Dave Sim Dave Sim’s Cerebus began as a parody of Conan, but has expanded and grown into much, much more! Intellectual, entertaining, and thought provoking, Cerebus was one of the longest running independent black-and-white comics published! (STAR00359) SC, 7x10, 486pgs, B&W SRP: $30.00 ********************************************************************** ABOUT COMICS CAPTAIN BILLY'S WHIZ BANG REPLICA EDITION by Captain Billy Fawcett Discover what your great-grandparents laughed at, in this re-presentation of the February 1922 issue of Captain Billy’s Whiz Bang. Considered racy then — and politically incorrect now — this collection of humorous prose, poetry, and essays launched the Fawcett publishing empire that created Captain Marvel. Warning: Racist and other offensive material has not been excised from this facsimile reprint. (C: 0-1-0) SC, 5x7, 64pgs, B&W SRP: $5.99 ABSTRACT STUDIOS STARS OF THE MONTH STRANGERS IN PARADISE VOLUME 8: MY OTHER LIFE TP by Terry Moore A horrendous plane crash rips the lives of Francine, Katchoo and David apart. And, to make matters worse, Katchoo discovers the plane crash was no accident! (STAR11479) SC, 7x10, 128pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95 STRANGERS IN PARADISE VOLUME 14: DAVID'S STORY TP by Terry Moore He was an angry teenage gang member standing trial for murder when Yousaka Takahashi turned his life around to become good guy David Qin. From the streets of L.A. to the arms of Katchoo, this is the story of one of Strangers in Paradise's most enigmatic characters in a prequel to the series with a surprise ending! (APR042200) SC, 7x10, 88pgs, B&W SRP: $8.95 ********************************************************************** AC COMICS MEN OF MYSTERY #70 by Various The biggest stars among Golden Age costumed heroes appear in perfect, full-story reproductions, including vintage gems starring Cat-Man, Dollman, Crimebuster, Star Pirate, and Major Midnight, as drawn by top artists including Al Bryant, Max Elkan, Leonard Frank, and Maurice Whitman. Also, the Men of Mystery debut of Dr. Drew from "The Secret Files of Dr. Drew", a strip notable for its well-crafted, supernaturally-tinged "ghost-hunting" stories and art by Will Eisner's assistant Jerry Grandenetti. SC, 7x10, 68pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 CRYPT OF HORROR PRESENTS: M IS FOR MADMEN DVD A pair of obscure and bizarre forays into fright films! In "The Man Who Turned to Stone," veteran character actor Victor Jory appears to be the kindly and caring head of the medical department at a woman's reformatory, while helping his colleagues to utilize the life force of the young inmates to unnaturally prolong their own lifespans. In "The Brute Man," Rondo Hatton plays an escaped lunatic embarking on a homicidal rampage in a film where Hatton's grotesque appearance was briefly exploited for movie shock value. DVD, B&W SRP: $19.95 CRYPT OF HORROR PRESENTS: THE MAD MAGICIAN DVD A rare horror gem featuring the legendary Vincent Price and Ava Gabor! Price stars as Don Gallico, an inventor of magician's stage illusions, who decides to become a magician himself — Gallico the Great. However, his ambitions are thwarted by an unscrupulous partner, a conniving ex-wife, and a rival magician. Driven insane, he disposes of the three by decapitation with a buzz saw, strangulation, and cremation. Originally produced as a 3-D feature, this 1954 classic has remained unseen for nearly five decades! DVD, B&W SRP: $19.95 TV DETECTIVES VOLUME 4 DVD Back by popular demand, here comes the toughest private detectives of 1950's television! Featuring full episodes of Richard Diamond (starring David Janssen from The Fugitive) in "The Space Society"; Meet McGraw (with Frank Lovejoy and Angie Dickenson) in "Tycoon"; Tightrope (featuring Mannix star Mike Connors) in "The Chinese Pendant", and Craig Stevens as Peter Gunn, with a bonus episode of Dangerous Assignment starring Brian Donlevy! DVD, B&W SRP: $19.95 ADHOUSE BOOKS STAR OF THE MONTH PULPHOPE: THE ART OF PAUL POPE SC by Paul Pope PulpHope collects the art of Paul Pope (Batman: Year 100) from manga, to erotica, to rock posters. This is his artistic manifesto. In America, Paul's been called the "Comics Destroyer." In France, he's been called the "Jim Morrison of comics" and "Comics' Petit Prince." His work is translated into a number of languages on three continents. He's one of a handful of young cartoonists to be consistently gaining critical praise and media attention, appearing on Sci-Fi Channel, Much Music, and elsehwere. He's been in everything from Spin to the Village Voice, and he's the only American cartoonist to have worked for Japan's largest manga publisher (Kodansha) for five-plus years. (JUL062792) MATURE THEMES SC, 9 x 11, 224pgs, FC SRP: $29.95 ********************************************************************** ADV FILMS STILL AVAILABLE FULL METAL PANIC: OVERLOAD! MANGA VOLUMES 1-5 by Tomohiro Nagai Sousuke has finally lost his mind, and it’s up to Kaname to keep him in line! So what’s new? Plenty! Check out this laugh-out-loud sequel to one of ADV’s best-loved manga series. Featuring more bombs, more laughs, more Panic than ever before! Rating: 13+ SC, 5x7, 168-200pgs, B&W $9.99Ea. ********************************************************************** ANGEL DUST: NEO by Aoi Nanase Little did Akido know that an innocent prayer at a shrine would turn his simple existence upside down. Suddenly a bevy of cute gals come into his life—some claiming to be Emulates that want to “make contact” with him. Ha-cha-cha! Rating: 13+ SC, 5x7, 150pgs, B&W $10.95 STILL AVAILABLE YOTSUBA&! MANGA VOLS. 1-4 by Kyohiko Azuma From the nutty mind of Kyohiko Azuma (Azumanga Daioh) comes this story of Yotsuba, a green-haired, wide-eyed girl who doesn't have a clue about anything! With no knowledge of the world around her, and a fear of air conditioners, she sends her neighbor's heads spinning with her wild and hilarious exploits! SC, 5x7, 192-232pgs, B&W $9.99Ea. PRETEAR VOLS. 1-4 Created by Kaori Naruse and Junichi Satou (Princess Tutu) Himeno is an awkward, shy girl living in the shadow of her new step family, who are every bit as mean as you’d expect. Dad is a good guy but a drunk. Life sucks. Then things take a turn for the weird when Himeno is drafted into a magical struggle against the wicked Princess of Disaster. SC, 5x7, 176pgs, B&W $9.99Ea. ********************************************************************** A FIRST SALVO DANGER'S DOZEN #2 by Branco, Cannonier, Madeiros & Breyfogle Aman and the mysterious General Edwards depart France for the mystical city of Eridu, hoping to learn the true nature of the storm threatening Earth. But first, they must brave the dangers of the Arabian Desert and pass the Djinn guardians at the walls of the great city. Will they succeed? Better call the Dozen! Bonus story by Lobster Johnson artist Jason Armstrong! 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.50 AFTERBURN COMICS MITCH BYRD: SCRIBBLES & SKETCHES VOLUME 1 by Mitch Byrd This collection includes material from Byrd's convention sketchbook series, the artwork from the many articles from Sketch Magazine, along with many new pieces of artwork. From beautifully illustrated woman to intergalactic aliens to ferocious dinosaurs this book shows the diversity of Mitch’s illustration ability. Available in both regular and a limited, signed and number, hardcover editions, along with the previously offered softcover edition. (C: 0-1-2) REGULAR HC—HC, 260pgs, B&W SRP: $39.99 SIGNED HC—HC, 260pgs, B&W SRP: $59.99 SOFTCOVER—SC, 7x10, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $19.99 BEAU SMITH'S NO GUTS, NO GLORY TP HOW TO MARKET YOURSELF IN COMICS by Beau Smith After all great wars the generals would retire and some would just fade away. Not true for the soldiers with the dirt on their faces and blood on their hands. They became Mercenaries. When others quit, they kept fighting. Beau Smith is one of those soldiers. In his new book, No Guts, No Glory: How To Market Yourself In Comics, Smith, former Vice President of Marketing for IDW Publishing, Todd McFarlane Productions, and Image Comics invites readers into the tenches where the real comic book battles are fought. Smith reveals how to become all you can be as a comic book creator and business person with lessons from the trenches on how to make projects known. All of this much needed information comes to you in Beau's down-to-Earth, cowboy common sense style that's informative as well and entertaining. (C: 0-1-2) RES. from Previews Vol. XVII #4 (APR073481) SC, 100pgs, B&W SRP: $19.99 AIT/PLANETLAR STARS OF THE MONTH THE COURIERS GN'S by Brian Wood & Rob G. Starring characters from Couscous Express, The Couriers are fast-paced action/adventure comics set in New York City. Volume 1 introduces Moustafa and Special — mercenary couriers who do the work normal couriers will not. In Volume 2, the two urban mercenaries are still ruling the streets of New York City, banking mo' money and mo' street cred with each job they take on. The saga hits the rewind button to 1993 in Volume 3, where Moustafa is a dirtbag grunge kid selling weed by the cube at Astor Place, and Special's a riot grrrl with a mean streak. MATURE THEMES VOL. 1 (STAR17974)—SC, 7x10, 88pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95 VOL. 2 (NOV031968)—SC, 7x10, 88pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95 VOL. 3 (NOV042305)—SC, 7x10, 88pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95 ********************************************************************** ALTERNATIVE COMICS WHATEVER GN by Karl Stevens Whatever is a remarkable collection of humorous and beautifully drawn short stories by Ignatz nominated and Xeric award winning artist Karl Stevens. Set in the world of young artists, dreamers, drinkers, layabouts, and dime-store deep thinkers of bohemian Allston, Massachusetts, the strips — originally published in The Phoenix, Boston’s leading alternative weekly — are revealing snapshots of real-life urban America at the dawn of the 21st century. Stevens’s clear eye and skillful inkwork render these pictures of local beauty and joyful squalor into a documentary of the way we live and love. In addition to The Phoenix strips, Whatever features ten exquisite color pieces expertly rendered in watercolor. SC, 6x8, 80pgs, PC SRP: $9.95 STAR OF THE MONTH HI HORSE OMNIBUS TP Edited by Arey, Arp, Reilly, & Som; Designed by Arp & Various Hi-Horse leaps in a bold new direction with this gorgeous new special, that introduces a new generation of comics innovators — 18 in all — to the world! Included is Gabrielle Bell's uninhibited-but-clear-headed chronicle of an artist's model, and Dan Zettwoch's "The Crucial Point," a Zen-like anecdote about a cliff diving hobo. Andrice Arp provides the "Cover of the Year!" (DEC032043) MATURE THEMES SC, B&W SRP: $11.95 ********************************************************************** AMAZE INK/SLAVE LABOR GRAPHICS CHUMBLE SPUZZ VOLUME 1: KILL THE DEVIL GN by Ethan Nicolle When two idiots named Gunther and Klem enter a pig race at the local carnival, neither realize that the pig they've won is possessed by the Dark Lord, Satan. After a consult with Reverend Mofo, a foul-mouthed southern baptist preacher monkey, they conclude the only way to repair the possessed swine is to go straight to the source. Calling upon the help of the trigger happy General Woodchuck and his sidekick Kernel Cornnut, the gang heads into hell. Their goal? To kill the Devil! SC, 120pgs, B&W SRP: $10.95 JACKSON THE PIG PLUSH TOY From the pages of Chumble Spuzz comes Jackson the Pig. A lovable little creature who happens to be possessed by the Devil, Jackson will be what all the cool kids buy this year. A plush doll standing about 6" high and measuring 7" from tail to demon-possesed snout, Jackson the Pig is limited to 1200 pieces. (C: 0-1-0) Plush PI LITTLE SCROWLIE VOLUME 3: APOCALYPSE SCROWL TP by Todd Meister & Jennifer Feinberg The final chapter of Little Scrowlie is a descent into madness and banality, as Scrowlie and friends embark on a quest that takes them, first into the outer suburbs, and finally to Hell's representative city on earth — Las Vegas! Suburban occultists, panicked christians, vegan vampires, pirate punks and the ever-hungry Moloch alternately help and hinder Scrowlie on this, her last adventure. SC, 144pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95 STAR OF THE MONTH LITTLE SCROWLIE TP'S by Todd Meister & Jen Feinberg Chronicling the adventures of a particularly scrowlie cat and her friends in their cosmic battle with an evil straight out of today's headlines, Volume 1 collects issues #1-4 of Little Scrowlie along with bonus stories and pin-ups, while Volume 2 collects issues #5-9 in which a credit-enabled fashion zombie army is unleashed onto the unsuspecting world! MATURE THEMES VOL 1: THE CALL OF CUTHBERT (JUL042562)—SC, 7x10, 120pgs, B&W SRP: $10.95 VOL. 2: DAWN OF THE LIVING FASHION VICTIMS—SC, 6x9, 160pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95 ********************************************************************** REX LIBRIS #10 by James Turner Circe notices a flaw in Rex's plan to document his life in comic book form, which leads to a showdown with Rex's publisher, B. Barry Horst, and the reappearance of an old and eccentric troublemaker. Meanwhile, the W.R.A.I.T.H. Executive plots revenge against the Middleton Public Library! 24pgs, B&W SRP: $3.50 GARGOYLES #9 by Greg Weisman & David Hedgecock CLAN BUILDING: Chapter 9, "Rock of Ages" — David Xanatos makes his final play for the Rock — in broad daylight when the gargoyles sleep as stone! But will the Illuminati be pleased with the end result? And what’s this obsession over Fox’s new shoes? 24pgs, FC SRP: $3.95 HAUNTED MANSION #8 by Various The Happy Haunting continues, or maybe not so happy. This issue features a story penned by Boing Boing editor and noted science fiction author and journalist Cory Doctorow. Also in this issue, the story of the woman on the top of the headstone by Jennifer de Guzman and Brian Belew and another installment of the Misery of the Manse by Dan Vado and Drew Rausch. 24pgs, B&W SRP: $3.50 STAR OF THE MONTH AGNES QUILL: AN ANTHOLOGY OF MYSTERY GN by Roman, Ho, Wang, Zornow, & Telgemeier Agnes Quill is the story of a teenage detective, the haunted city she lives in, the strange cases she solves, and the ghosts who help, hinder, or annoy her. Agnes' adventures include confrontations with trapped spirits, cursed souls, possessed relatives disappearing pets, decapitated scientists, ambitious zombies, and a mess of supernatural oddities! (AUG062936) SC, 6x9, 120pgs, B&W SRP: $10.95 ********************************************************************** OFFERED AGAIN O/A CHI TP 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. SC, 7x10, 96pgs, B&W SRP: $8.95 O/A EMO BOY VOLUME 2: WALK AROUND WITH YOUR HEAD DOWN TP by Steve Emond Collecting issues #6-12 of the Emo Boy comic book series! Emo Boy has finally found the love of his life — and loses her in about 10 pages.Thus starts the downward spiral of emo that carries Emo Boy through therapy. Prepare for an emo-zombie plague! See Emo Boy as he gets the Christmas spirit beat into him, loses friends, and writes a school play! (JUL073244) SC, 7x10, 176pgs, B&W SRP: $13.95 STARS OF THE MONTH JOHNNY THE HOMICIDAL MANIAC DIRECTOR'S CUT SC (NEW PRINTING) by Jhonen Vasquez Dark and disturbingly funny, JTHM follows the adventures of Johnny (you can call him Nny), who lives with a pair of styrofoam doughboys that encourage his madness, a wall that constantly needs a fresh coat of blood, and — oh, yeah — his victims in various states of torture! Collecting issues #1-7 of Johnny the Homicidal Maniac, as well as material seen before only in Carpe Noctem Magazine. (STAR07025) SC, 7x10, 168pgs, B&W SRP: $19.95 LENORE VOLUME 2: WEDGIES! TP (NEW PRINTING) by Roman Dirge Wedgies! collects issues #5-8 of the triple-Eisner nominated series Lenore, plus an all-new eight page full-color Lenore tale by Roman Dirge. Witness the adventures of everyone's favorite cute little dead girl once again as lots o' killin' and accidental brutal mayhem run rampant in this collection of wholesome goodness! (STAR12524) (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. SC, 7x10, 104pgs, PC SRP: $13.95 THE WEIRDLY WORLD OF STRANGE EGGS GN by Reilly, Mann, & Ahlquist Join Kip and Kelly Hatcher, a brother and sister who receive strange and dangerous eggs that hatch into a variety of monsters that need… love and a good home. Along the way the siblings must battle a mutated vampire bat, a monster tree, a brainwashed veterinarian, and a party hat with teeth. Warped and odd, Strange Eggs is an all-ages kids tale! (JUN073201) SC, 80pgs, B&W SRP: $7.95 ********************************************************************** ANARCHY STUDIOS/HARRIS COMICS VAMPIRELLA QUARTERLY: WINTER 2008 by Fialkov, Segovia, Goodwin & Gonzalez Chaos has been defeated, but at a price — the world as we know it has ended and Washington lies in ruins! A new era dawns as Vampirella begins to pick up the pieces with Pendragon and Adam Van Helsing by her side at last. Meanwhile, the government has declared a state of emergency and has unleashed demon hunters to track down those who destroyed the capital! Their number one target? A certain female vampire! Plus, another classic Archie Goodwin and Jose Gonzales tale is newly recolored and remastered in this issue, which serves as a great jumping-on point! Available with regular covers from Al Rio and Joyce Chin, and special limited black-and-white editions of each cover! CHIN REGULAR—56pgs, FC SRP: $4.99 CHIN B&W LIMITED—56pgs, FC SRP: $19.95 RIO REGULAR—56pgs, FC SRP: $4.99 RIO B&W LIMITED—56pgs, FC SRP: $19.95 VAMPIRELLA: "IN THE BLOOD" DELUXE ART PRINT "In the Blood" features the gorgeous work of Tom Fleming, from one of the most popular Vampirella covers in recent history! Printed on glossy stock, this high-quality 11" x 17" print is suitable for framing and is strictly limited to 1,000 copies. Print, 11x17, FC SRP: $19.95 ANTARCTIC PRESS ROD ESPINOSA'S PRINCE OF HEROES #1 by Rod Espinosa From the celebrated creator of The Courageous Princess and Neotopia comes what is sure to be his next masterpiece, the highly anticipated epic adventure, Prince of Heroes! Born on a distant planet and crossing galaxies to reach his final destination, a young boy discovers he has a promising legacy. Ronen does not want to leave his home planet, but his mother Aiymie tells him he must meet his father at the edge of the universe. A kingdom awaits, but only if he has the courage to claim it. However, they must struggle through the chaos of a rapidly disintegrating empire! Blending a unique mix of Science Fantasy, martial arts action, strange new worlds, warrior princes, and alien societies, Prince of Heroes is the kind of sweeping epic Star Wars fans are clamoring for! Come see why Rod's critically acclaimed work is so often described as "breathtaking", "gorgeous", and "exceptional"! 32pgs, FC (1 of 3) SRP: $3.50 OFFERED AGAIN O/A THE BEST OF ROD ESPINOSA DVD Antarctic Press proudly presents a stellar collection of one of its premier creators, the one and only Rod Espinosa! This archive collector's set (2 disks) includes such visual masterpieces as Battle Girlz, The Courageous Princess, Chronicles of the Universe, Dinowars, DragonPro, Neotopia, New Alice in Wonderland, and MetaDocs, all cover-to-cover, in one convenient package! The signed, limited-edition copy features a case sleeve on the outside and a free copy of the Battle Girlz Pocket Manga on the inside! Limited to 100 copies, so allocations may occur! (C: 0-1-2) DVD SRP: $34.95 GOLD DIGGER #92 by Fred Perry Gina Diggers has finally made her way into the titanic nerve center of the ancient dragon-slaying colossus, Gigliathon! Once she shuts down its terrible engines and the dreaded psionic howl it emanates, she discovers a bank of information within the relic's memory. Carefully accessing the alien data, Gina unravels images of the final days of her former arch-enemy — the fate of Alfred Steiner Peachbody! 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 GOLD DIGGER II POCKET MANGA VOLUME 3 by Fred Perry Gina's mother Julia continues her quest to regain her honor and title of Arms-Master of her home world of Jade. But with Julia's arch-rival G'nolga being backed by the Earthly supervillains Tirant and Array and some ancient super-technology, even if Julia wins, the cost might be too high! Collects Gold Digger Vol. 3 #16-21. SC, 5x7, 136pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95 GOLD DIGGER SOURCEBOOK #13 by Fred Perry & Doug Dlin The ultimate Gold Digger information guide continues! This indispensable handbook series will tell you exactly who's who and what's what in the GD-verse! Get character stats (perfect for GD role-play gaming!), histories, aliases, allegiances and more! This issue bursts at the seams with info on everything from Sith to Techninja, from the Stalkers to Team Elite! It's Gold Digger, A to Z! 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A GOLD DIGGER ULTIMATE COLLECTION TWO DISC DVD ROM VOL 1 by Fred Perry Antarctic Press brings you every single issue of Gold Digger material Fred Perry has ever done to date in one convenient, two-disc DVD-ROM archive collector's set! That's every issue since the first mini-series, cover-to-cover, including all those wacky, vintage ads, and all the Fred-drawn specials and short stories! NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, & the U.K. DVD SRP: $39.95 NINJA HIGH SCHOOL #157 by Robby Bevard & Ben Dunn Gold Digger Crossover! Determined to cut down on local crime, Mayor Arnie — the gun-toting, armor-wearing, sword-wielding, vigilante badass — decides to form a young superhero team. But when their public displays of heroism draw the attention of a wide variety of villains, Gold Digger's Agency Zero has to step in! Teen superheroes, WW2 supervillains, and covert government agents collide in a massive, super-shutdown free-for-all! It's a break-the-internet-in-half, one-issue mini-event, after which Ninja High School will never be the same! 32pgs, B&W SRP: $2.99 PIRATES VS NINJAS II: UP THE ANTE! #7 by Perry, Hartman, Bevard & Hutchison The mad demi-god Odin and his band of Vikings have brought forth Ragnarok, seeking a new world order. To stop him, an unholy alliance has been formed between eternal enemies, Pirates and Ninjas. Armed with the Disaster Blade, the Arm of Poseidon, and a lowly, bookworm scribe from London, these two rival forces will save the world or kill each other trying — or both! Mountains will be crushed, opposition will be destroyed, and lives wil be lost. It's nonstop action, combat and mayhem in this penultimate issue! 32pgs, FC (7 of 8) SRP: $3.50 STAR OF THE MONTH PIRATES VS NINJAS POCKET MANGA by Fred Perry, Wes Hartman, Joe Wight & Craig Babiar Yaar! The original hit mini-series now collected! Whose side are you on? What is the meaning of life? Why are we here? Is there a God? Who would win in a fight, pirates or ninjas? Since time immemorial, Man has pondered these cosmic questions. It is no secret that pirates and ninjas have always been at odds. At long last, two of history's most formidable opponents in physical combat will meet in the arena of destiny for the ultimate showdown! And the burning question will finally be answered in this genocidal free-for-all. Let the greatest battle of all time commence! Collects Pirates vs. Ninjas #1-4. (MAY073166) SC, 5x7, 128pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95 ********************************************************************** WEAPONS FILE: EXTREME ARSENAL SUPERSIZED #1 by GURU-eFX The industry's premiere weapon photo-reference title is taking another shot — hundreds of 'em! Hundreds of reference photos of the most popular and visually interesting firearms, photographed from 360 degrees and at three different points of view: worm's-eye, eye level, and bird's-eye. This book will enhance any artist's work, providing an easy-to-use guide for creating realistic depictions of widely used firearms. SC, 8x11, 144pgs, B&W SRP: $24.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A AP HOW TO COLOR FOR COMICS SUPERSIZED TP by Guru-eFX This is it! The premiere guide to coloring comics by some of the hottest talent in the industry! This guide shows you through all the necessary steps for taking your work from line art to full, raging color! Learn special effects, the cel-anime style, digital painting, and much more! You even get a CD-ROM of practice art on which to hone your skills! SC, 8x10, 144pgs, FC SRP: $29.95 O/A AP HOW TO DRAW MANGA SUPERSIZED TP by Various Antarctic Press's How to Draw Manga series has continued to amaze, delight and satisfy readers the world over, whether they want to draw manga themselves or just want to know how we do it. Featuring incredible art and insightful comments from Ben Dunn, Fred Perry, Adam Warren, Joe Wight, Rod Espinosa and David Hutchison, all in 8" x 10" magazine-sized manga-monster collections! Cover by Ben Dunn and Fred Perry. SUPERSIZED VOL 1—SC, 8x11, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $18.95 SUPERSIZED VOL 2—SC, 8x11, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $21.95 SUPERSIZED VOL 3 (STAR19508)—SC, 8x11, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $21.95 SUPERSIZED VOL 4—SC, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $21.95 APE ENTERTAINMENT FABLEWOOD GN Featuring thirteen complete fantasy stories, from sword-and-sorcery to slice-of-life, Fablewood features the creations of Ryan Ottley and Manny Trembley, Flight alumni J.P. Ahonen and Sarah Mensinga, and Chris Studabaker with his Day Prize-nominated tale which Dave Sim called "evocative, austere and expressionistic". (C: 0-0-1) SC, 144pgs, FC SRP: $19.95 THE MISADVENTURES OF CLARK & JEFFERSON #3 by Jay Carvajal & Marc Borstel The casualties are mounting as the "creatures from the sky" continue their brutal assault on the Fort where Clark & Jefferson are holed up. The remaining survivors have devised a way to get aboard the spaceship and destroy it. The problem is getting off of it alive! 32pgs, FC (3 of 4) SRP: $3.50 ARCANA STUDIO KADE: SUN OF PERDITION HC by Sean O’Reilly & Stjepan Sejic During the Black Sun, under the Eye of God, angels may fall to Earth. These Fallen Angels have left the grace of God and act without consequence. Many try to spite their Creator by possessing the anemic spirits of those who are morally corrupt, using them as their demonic servants. As a Child of the Black Sun, Kade is the ageless balance that tips the dark scale back towards the light, as he hunts the demons and The Fallen. Kade and Ezra have been hunting demons for nearly a thousand years. Another Black Sun is on the horizon and with it, one of the most powerful enemies known to man. (C: 0-0-1) MATURE THEMES HC, 7x10, 120pgs, FC SRP: $19.95 EVE: VAMPIRE DIVA #2 by Frank J. LaPerch & Ash Jackson Eve and Girdron must battle their way out of Sylvania’s club, “The Tourniquet.” In the process, Eve frees Devon and NYC has an out of control werewolf on the loose. Eve is forced to host a party for her reality show and as if being surrounded by Hollywood and music people wasn’t bad enough, Devon shows up — and it’s a full moon! This party is going to get a bit hairy! 32pgs, FC (2 of 4) SRP: $3.95 CLOCKWORK GIRL #3 by Sean O’Reilly, Kevin Hanna & Grant Bond Experiencing life and love for the first time, Huxley and Tesla have formed a unique and inseparable bond. But preventing their happiness, and their love, the two mad scientists wage a vicious war against each other where the Clockwork Girl and the Mutant Boy are bystanders caught in the middle. Arcana’s Sean O’Reilly and Disney’s Kevin Hanna have created a wonderful all-ages fairy-tale beautifully illustrated by Revere’s Grant Bond. 32pgs, FC (3 of 4) SRP: $1.99 ARCHAIA STUDIOS PRESS THE ENGINEER #2 by Brian Churilla & Jeremy Shepherd The Engineer's quest results in catastrophic consequences at every turn. Can he restore the Konstrukt in time to undo the damage that has been done? Will he be able to destroy the ancient creature that is devouring the fabric of reality itself? Massive bat creatures and throngs of crab-warriors abound in this action-packed sci-fi spectacle for the ages! 32pgs, FC (2 of 4) SRP: $3.95 HYBRID BASTARDS! #2 by Tom Pinchuk & Kate Glasheen The Hybrid Bastards are getting back at daddy. Trashing his condo didn't accomplish much, so now, these quirky creatures are doing something guaranteed to get his attention — they're going to steal his money! It's a mad caper that's crazy enough to work, but there are two colossal problems. One, someone's ratting them out to their terribly embarrassed father. And two, their father just happens to be Zeus, the mighty Greek god! MATURE THEMES 24pgs, FC (2 of 3) SRP: $3.50 MISERICORDIA #2 by Rebekah Brem Luscinia Solita’s life as a refugee in the underground city takes a frightening turn when her affair with a humanoid boy from The Surface becomes public knowledge, and a loved one’s betrayal leads to a violent confrontation between Luscinia and The Humanoid Police. MATURE THEMES 32pgs, FC (2 of 11) SRP: $3.95 PRIMORDIA #3 by John R. Fultz & Roel Wielinga Neptor the Wise brings Alleyar and Driniel into the Cloud Realm to claim the divine legacy of their fathers. Cast into the demon-haunted pits of the Netherworld, the brothers seek a path to unearthly vengeance. When the Gods of Primordia convene in a cosmic confrontation, Driniel's actions change the worlds of both gods and men forever. Meanwhile, Vega learns the ancient history of the Darkling Folk and makes a momentous decision! MATURE THEMES 32pgs, FC (3 of 3) SRP: $3.95 ARCHIE COMIC PUBLICATIONS ARCHIE #581 by Craig Boldman & Stan Goldberg Archie need a "Forget Me Not" when he miraculously remembers the anniversary of his first date with Veronica, but can he remember to get her a gift she doesn’t already have? When Mr. Lodge’s favorite artist goes abstract and creates a "MESS-terpiece," he suspects Archie of tampering with his paintings! When Betty keeps slipping a little "Surprise" into Archie’s back pockets, Archie wonders if he’s absentmindedly taking things he shouldn’t! Finally, it's “Just Plain Wrong” when Veronica has to break a date with Archie to entertain the son of one of her father’s clients, but in the end, it’s Archie who makes the real power play! 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.25 ARCHAIA STUDIOS PRESS MOUSE GUARD: WINTER 1152 #4 by David Petersen Deep in the subterranean weasel stronghold of Darkheather, Saxon wakes to find himself in the horrific mass grave of his fallen Guard mice from the Winter War of 1149. In the mouse tomb he must face the cages, shackles, pelts, and bones of the past. Above on the icy surface of the mouse territories Lieam and Celanawe face the one-eyed owl as they wield sword and Black Axe against the feathered predator. 8x8, 24pgs, FC (4 of 6) SRP: $3.50 ARCHIE COMIC PUBLICATIONS ARCHIE DIGEST #241 by Various Archie’s well-meaning new neighbor takes an "Interest Rate" by noticing everything he does, and she isn’t shy about saying so! Now Archie is in hot water with his employer and his girlfriends. Archie must find a way to get himself out of the spotlight, but finding her a new hobby — or better yet a new man! Plus, other new and classic tales, puzzles, games, and pin-ups! Digest, 96pgs, FC SRP: $2.49 ARCHIE DOUBLE DIGEST #185 by Mike Pellowski & Randy Elliott Does Archie have a chance when he submits photos to the local newspaper’s Winter Wonderland competition, or will he be "Freeze Framed" with a frosty reception? Plus, puzzles, games, pin-ups, and more! Digest, 192pgs, FC SRP: $3.69 STAR OF THE MONTH ARCHIE: THE LOVE SHOWDOWN TP by Various The "Love Showdown" crossover, originally appearing in Archie #429, Betty #19, Betty & Veronica #82, and Veronica #39 has become both popular and sought-after. Now, to satisfy the readers who may have missed the story the first time — or fans that just want to relive the epic in a single volume — the original stories in this landmark series have been reprinted in a 48-page, Prestige Format paperback! (STAR00891) SC, 7x10, 48pgs, FC SRP: $4.95 ********************************************************************** BETTY #171 by George Gladir, Mike Pellowski, & Stan Goldberg The winter blues are that much bluer for Betty when Veronica emails photos of her Hawaiian vacation to Betty as "Consolation." Someone needs to “Hold the Phone” when Archie and Betty mix their cell phones up — which spells big trouble for Veronica when she sends text messages to try to ditch a night out with Betty in favor of a date with Archie! When stress has Betty utterly exhausted, Veronica introduces her to "The Treatment" of the pampered spa life! Betty makes a "Clean Sweep" of the TV room so she and Archie can watch a movie — but with a scary movie and bowl of popcorn on the agenda, can it stay clean for long? 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.25 BETTY & VERONICA #233 by Various So just what was the relationship between parents and teenagers like in "The Wild Twenties" — 1920s, that is? This telling tale is filled with nostalgia for the fads and fashions of yesterday — and parental gripes that still seem strangely familiar! Don’t miss the majestic mayhem when a duke, a prince, a king, a crowned head, some dogs and a duped darling collide in this "Royal Flush!" When Betty and Veronica get lost in the “Second World” of simulated computer worlds, can Archie bring them back to “actual” reality? And will Veronica ever say “Enough About Me,” or does she want everyone else to be Veronica-centered, too? 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.25 BETTY & VERONICA DIGEST #233 by Dan Parent Cheryl and Reggie formed an alliance — she to figure out how to date Archie without competition from Betty and Veronica, he to date Betty and Veronica without competition from Archie. Their scheming continues, or so it seems. Could it be possible that Cheryl and Reggie really do want to attend the Valentine’s Day parade together? Not according to Archie, Betty and Veronica, who are convinced the duo are just using one another. But Cupid may have something else in mind! Plus, other new and classic tales, puzzles, games, and pin-ups! Digest, 96pgs, FC SRP: $2.49 BETTY & VERONICA DOUBLE DIGEST #158 by Mike Pellowski & Pat Kennedy Three cheers for Riverdale’s cheerleading team — they are guaranteed to “cheer” you “up” when you’re feeling “down!” Plus, puzzles, games, pin-ups, other stories, and more! Digest, 192pgs, FC SRP: $3.69 JUGHEAD #187 by Craig Boldman & Rex Lindsey Mr. Lodge drives a competitor’s business out of town, but not before Jughead claims its “Coming Soon” sign. Now as Jughead tries to get the sign home, Mr. Lodge sees it all over town and is convinced his rival is planning a major takeover! Also, Archie is always coming to Jughead for advice, but now that he needs advice on winning over a certain girl, Jughead is shocked to find he’s consulting Trula Twyst! Will Trula’s advice on the girl prove successful — or will Jughead’s unheeded warnings about Trula end in disaster? Later, Jughead decides to sing for his supper, and those who hear him are glad to stuff his mouth with food! Finally, The Archies have a new “big idea” — custom instruments designed to match the personalities of each of the band members! 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.25 JUGHEAD AND FRIENDS DIGEST #26 by Fernando Ruiz When a local eatery goes out of business and auctions off its wares, Jughead is the first in line. Unfortunately, he lets his taste buds do the bidding instead of his common sense — how else would he end up with 500 pounds of nuts? Jughead has really cracked his shell this time, and there are still 499 to go! Plus, other new and classic tales, puzzles, games, and more! Digest, 96pgs, FC SRP: $2.49 JUGHEAD'S DOUBLE DIGEST #137 by Mike Pellowski & Henry Scarpelli Normally, a day off due to snow would make Jughead ecstatic, but this time there’s are some "Cold Hard Facts" that’s got Jughead — and his stomach — grumbling! Plus, puzzles, games, pin-ups, and classic Jughead tales! Digest, 192pgs, FC SRP: $3.69 PALS-N-GALS DOUBLE DIGEST #118 by George Gladir & Fernando Ruiz It’s the battle of the ventriloquists and their "Dueling Dummies" when Reggie and Archie compete to see who can throw their voices — and their insults of one another — further! Lucky for them, Mr. Lodge is throwing a bash just for ventriloquists and their dummies, too! Unknown to Mr. Lodge, however, a pint-sized pilferer and his hefty henchman are crashing the party — masquerading as a man and his dummy, of course! Can Reggie and Archie stop their feud long enough to stop the tiny terror and his tiny-brained lackey from making off with the Lodge family jewels? Digest, 192pgs, FC SRP: $3.69 SABRINA THE TEENAGE WITCH VOLUME 2 #91 by Tania Del Rio & Jim Amash The “Duality Wands” have raised the gauntlet for Sabrina, giving her even more abilities than the considerable powers granted her before. But this substantial new power comes at a steep price. Now that she has the power to set things right and even destroy her enemies, is Sabrina in danger of succumbing to a far more dangerous threat? 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.25 SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #184 by Ian Flynn, Tracy Yardley & Jim Amash The thrilling conclusion to “Enerjak: Reborn!” The world has been ravaged by Enerjak, and now it’s up to Super Sonic to stop his onslaught! But when even Super Sonic isn’t enough, who will make the ultimate sacrifice to stop Enerjak and save Knuckles? The exciting answer lies within! Also, witness Lien-Da at her most desperate, making a dark deal to regain her power! But, will there be a dastardly catch? 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.25 STARS OF THE MONTH SONIC THE HEDGEHOG ARCHIVES TP'S Fans can relive the first early issues of Sonic’s ongoing comic book series in these special 5" x 7 ½" editions! Volume 1 collects Sonic #1-4, while Volume 2 collects stories from Sonic #5-8! Volume 3 collects issues #9-12, then Volume 4 contains issues #13-16. Each story is meticulously restored and printed on high-grade paper — so you can feel like you're zipping right alongside the cobalt champion as he saves Knothole Village! Feel the rush! VOLUME 1 (SEP063083)—SC, 5x7, 112pgs, FC SRP: $7.49 VOLUME 2 (OCT063147)—SC, 5x7, 112pgs, FC SRP: $7.49 VOLUME 3 (MAR073170)—SC, 5x7, 112pgs, FC SRP: $7.49 VOLUME 4 (APR073408)—SC, 112pgs, FC SRP: $7.49 ********************************************************************** SONIC X #29 by Tracy Yardley & Steven Butler “Green Eyed Monster!" Part 2. By combining the power of three “green” energy bots — wind, solar, and water — Dr. Eggman has created the most devastating monster robot ever! This unstoppable robot is rampaging through the city, and it appears Sonic is powerless to stop it, unless he tries something “super!” 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.25 ARON NELS STEINKE BIG PLANS #3 by Aron Nels Steinke The stand-alone third issue chronicles one night at the 2005 Academy Awards, an evening full of celebrity lust, alcohol, and disappointment. Steinke's immaculately produced yet raw mini-comic is about as good as the format gets! MATURE THEMES SC, 5*6, 48pgs, B&W SRP: $5.00 ASPEN MLT INC IRON & THE MAIDEN: BRUTES BIMS, AND THE CITY #1 by Jason Rubin & Various With the first arc of Jason Rubin's groundbreaking series wrapped up, Aspen presents this special sketchbook issue, Iron and The Maiden: Brutes, Bims, and The City #1, showcasing the character designs, background concepts, cover layouts and original sketches that brought the world of Iron and The Maiden to life! Featuring art by Francis Manapul, Joel Gomez, Michael Turner, Jim Lee, and original character designers Joe Madureira, Jeff Matsuda, and Blur Studios, along with many others, this is the definitive source book for all of your Iron needs! Available with a regular cover or in limited editions signed by Francis Manapul or Michael Turner! The regular editions ship with two covers in a 50/50 ration. REGULAR—32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 MANAPUL SIGNED—32pgs, FC SRP: $19.99 TURNER SIGNED—32pgs, FC SRP: $29.99 ASTONISH COMICS OFFERED AGAIN O/A HEROBEAR AND THE KID VOLUME 1: INHERITANCE TP (NEW PRINTING) by Mike Kunkel A young boy inherits a magic bear and a stuffed pocket watch from his Grandfather, only to realize that things aren't always how they appear. Filled with extra pages, sketches, stories, and fun. SC, 7x10, 220pgs, B&W SRP: $19.95 ATOMIC POP ART ENT LLC 10TH MUSE CROSSOVERS TP by Various Throughout the years the 10th Muse has teamed up with some of the top comics such as Shi, Savage Dragon, Tellos, Legend of Isis, and Judo Girl. All these amazing stories brought to you by top comic talent as Billy Tucci, Erik Larsen, Marv Wolfman, Roger Cruz and Mike Wieringo are put together in this single graphic novel. Also included is a never-before-seen crossover with Indie favorite Koni Wave! SC, 128pgs, FC SRP: $15.95 VICTORIA SECRET SERVICE: NEMESIS RISING TP by Terrance Griep & Nadir Balan They say it takes a thief to catch a thief, and the glamorous field agents of VSS put this tenant to the test when they allow their newest member, the American sneak-thief Scarlet, to take point on her first full mission — hoping to derail on imminent coronation, an unknown scoundrel has stolen the Crown Jewels from the Tower of London. It's up to Lark, Raven, Brooke, and Scarlet to steal back these vibrant symbols of the monarchy they have be paid to protect. But which of her teammates is spying on Scarlet? And why? It's thief versus thief and spy versus spy in this high impact thriller! SC, 128pgs, FC SRP: $15.95 AURORA PUBLISHING INC FLOCK OF ANGELS VOLUME 2 GN by Shoko Hamada Would a pair of feathery wings growing out of your back be a blessing or a curse? Would you be a celebrity, or a freakish outcast? The secrets of the angelosis virus continue to unravel as Shea delves deeper into the community of angels. Be drawn into the complex web of intrigue that surrounds the existence of humans with angel’s wings and into the budding attraction between Shea and his beautiful, mysterious black-winged savior. (C: 0-0-1) SC, 5x7, 204pgs, B&W (2 of 3) SRP: $10.95 I SHALL NEVER RETURN VOLUME 2 GN SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-1-1) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 5x7, 202pgs, B&W (2 of 5) SRP: $12.95 TOUGH LOVE BABY VOLUME 1 GN by Shiuko Kano Tough guys need love, too! This tale of tough love revolves around the bittersweet romance between four tough guys: Yoshino, Sachi, Tamotsu, and Sora. Three years ago, after realizing he had feelings for, not his lover Keiko, but her little brother Sachi, Yoshino escaped the city without ever revealing his attraction. When he once again returns, will his love for Sachi remain unrequited or will he finally gather the courage to confess his long concealed desires? As Yoshino and Sachi struggle with their feelings for each other, Tamotsu, Sachi's childhood friend, continues to struggle with his own unrequited love. However, with the appearance of a younger classmate, Sora, he may finally be able to experience the happiness of mutual love. (C: 1-1-1) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, & the U.K. SC, 5x7, 204pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95 AVATAR PRESS INC GRAVEL #0 by Warren Ellis, Mike Wolfer & Raulo Caceres It's never a dull day, being a Magician. The mad mind of Warren Ellis is once again unleashed on combat magician William Gravel, this time on a full-color, on-going monthly series! This special #0 issue is ad-free and the all-new story leads directly into the new series! Magic. The kind of magic that can strip the skin from a screaming man's skull, or direct the path of a shrieking bullet through a maze of city streets, striking its target between the eyes with pin-point accuracy. This is not just magic — this is Combat Magic, wielded by Sergeant Major William Gravel, Warren Ellis' cult-hit sensation from the pages of Strange Kiss and Strange Killings, now in his own, ongoing, full-color monthly series! From war-torn Afghanistan to the deceptively mundane streets of London, this special introductory chapter sets the stage for a tale so dark, twisted and disturbing that it could only have sprung from the mind of Ellis. SAS soldier Gravel has returned home, only to find that another has taken his place in the mysterious enclave of Britain's seven Occult Detectives. Worse, the seven are now in possession of the legendary Sigsand Manuscript, a supernatural device that could bestow its keepers with a most vile and terrifying power. Gravel has a new mission, one that will be filled with his own unflinching brand of horrific and bloody violence. Ellis is joined by co-writer Mike Wolfer and rising start artist Raulo Caceres (Crecy) for the launch of this messy, magical epic! This issue is available with a regular cover by Mike Wolfer, a wraparound by Raulo Caceres, and also a rare 1-in-15 Black Magic Edition featuring a new cover by Wolfer! MATURE THEMES REGULAR—16pgs, FC SRP: $1.99 WRAPAROUND—16pgs, FC SRP: $1.99 BLACK SUMMER ALPHA by Warren Ellis & Juan Jose Ryp The start of Warren Ellis' masked hero epic, Black Summer, is available again in a new edition! With the complete #0 and #1 issues together in one book, get the start of the super-powered epic everyone is talking about in an unbeatable package for the special price of just $2.99! The Alpha issue comes with all-new covers by series artist Juan Jose Ryp in 3 editions — Regular, Wraparound, or a special Poster Edition that comes bagged with a 24" x 36" poster of issue #0's cover! MATURE THEMES REGULAR—32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 WRAPAROUND—32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 POSTER EDITION—32pgs, FC SRP: $5.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A BLACK SUMMER #2 by Warren Ellis & Juan Jose Ryp The American military machine is mobilized in pursuit of John Horus — and his one-time comrades. Withheld information and misplaced anger leads to open fire in the streets of the city that the Seven Guns came from, and the hammer of the wrath of the government and the people is about to come down on five people who, just twenty four hours ago, were at best forgotten heroes. MATURE THEMES 32pgs, FC (2 of 7) SRP: $2.99 O/A BLACK SUMMER #3 by Warren Ellis & Juan Jose Ryp The bodies of American soldiers litter the streets of an American city, the Seven Guns are being hunted by both public and secret authorities, and the clock ticks towards the point where John Horus will wipe American society away and begin again if he feels like it. And Tom Noir realizes no one's had time to ask the real question: Why did Horus kill the President? MATURE THEMES 32pgs, FC (3 of 7) SRP: $2.99 BLACK SUMMER #6 by Warren Ellis & Juan Jose Ryp John Horus has come home, to the place where the Seven Guns started. Which may have been the plan all along — because, in the chaos of the conflict between the Guns and the army, it's the only place in America where he can be trapped and killed by Frank Blacksmith's new super-team of Tactical Guns! With art by the genius Juan Jose Ryp, no fan of The Authority or Wanted will want to miss this bleeding-edge eight issue masterpiece's penultimate issue! This issue is available with a Regular or Wraparound cover and also a rare 1-in-25 cover featuring a Tactical Guns design sketch, all by series artist Juan Jose Ryp! MATURE THEMES REGULAR—32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 WRAPAROUND—32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 DOKTOR SLEEPLESS #7 by Warren Ellis & Ivan Rodriguez Why did The Nurse come to Heavenside with The Doktor? Is he aware of her private agenda? He appears to have hired her for protection, but will she bring both the Heavenside police and the intelligence community down upon him? And with Sing slowly piecing together the real reasons for his return, would that be for the best? Warren Ellis' satirical-political science fiction novel continues! The issue is available with a regular cover by series artist Ivan Rodriguez, or wraparound cover by Raulo Caceres, and also a rare 1-in-15 Future Warning Sign cover! MATURE THEMES REGULAR—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 WRAPAROUND—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 DOKTOR SLEEPLESS HOODIE The Doktor is here to keep you warm with this pullover hoodie! Available in L, XL, and XXL. LG-XL—SRP: $29.99 XXL—SRP: $32.99 DOKTOR SLEEPLESS #1-3 WRAPAROUND COLOR EDITIONS by Warren Ellis & Ivan Rodriguez These rare color editions of the Doktor Sleepless Wraparound covers for issues 1 through 3 were previously only available at conventions! Each special printing is strictly limited to 1,000 copies. MATURE THEMES #1 COLOR—32pgs, FC SRP: $5.99 #2 COLOR—32pgs, FC SRP: $5.99 #3 COLOR—32pgs, FC SRP: $5.99 STAR OF THE MONTH WARREN ELLIS' BAD WORLD TP by Warren Ellis & Jacen Burrows It is a world of beauty in the eyes of many, but to bleeding-edge writer Warren Ellis, it's a world filled with evil, sin, decay, and filth. A "Bad World" indeed. Told in a unique format of text and illustrations, Ellis explores the far edges of humanity, the people who are hanging to reality by the thinnest of threads, and those that are simply off their rockers. (STAR16317) SC, 7x10, 80pgs, B&W SRP: $10.95 ********************************************************************** OFFERED AGAIN O/A WARREN ELLIS' DARK BLUE GN (NEW PRINTING) by Warren Ellis & Jacen Burrows Violent, disturbed cop Frank Christchurch has too many problems. He has a partner who's convinced he's mentally ill, a commanding officer on smack, and a killer whom no one else seems to want to catch. The pressure of his savage life is triggering murderous outbursts and hallucinations. Frank Christchurch is on the way down. And he might take everyone with him. MATURE THEMES SC, 7x10, 72pgs, B&W SRP: $8.95 STAR OF THE MONTH WARREN ELLIS' APPARAT TP by Warren Ellis & Various Collected here are all four of the first year’s worth of Warren Ellis’ Apparat, including Simon Spector with art by Jacen Burrows, Angel Stomp Future with art by Juan Jose Ryp, Quit City with art by Laurenn McCubbin, and Frank Ironwine with art by Carla Speed McNeil! The four Apparat books are inspired by the pulp magazines of the 1930's and imagine modern day comic books that evolved from the pulps without the influence of super-heroes. (SEP052774) MATURE THEMES SC, 7x10, 112pgs, B&W SRP: $12.99 ********************************************************************** STREETS OF GLORY #4 by Garth Ennis & Mike Wolfer Garth Ennis' powerhouse saga of the Old West continues in this, the most violent chapter yet! Red Crow, the maniacal Apache serial killer, has resurfaced, renewing his terroristic murder spree upon the defenseless settlers near Gladback, Montana. With a posse consisting of the untested and untrustworthy bodyguards of a wealthy industrialist, Colonel Joseph R. Dunn has set out to track down Red Crow and end his reign of terror. As the bloody and final confrontation between Dunn and his life-long adversary nears, the hard-as-nails Cavalryman will begin to suspect the truth of his world, and his true place in it on the eve of the Twentieth Century! Ennis teams with Mike Wolfer for this epic full color series that promises to thrill every fan of Ennis’ powerful story-telling and brutal violence. This issue is available with a regular or wraparound cover by series artist Mike Wolfer. MATURE THEMES REGULAR—32pgs, FC (4 of 6) SRP: $3.99 WRAPAROUND—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A ALAN MOORE'S YUGGOTH CULTURES TP by Alan Moore, Ryp, Burrows, and Others The career-spanning short works of Alan Moore are collected in this tome — with over 50 pages of additional material not in the original mini-series! Included is the amazing Nightjar (with art by Bryan Talbot), plus many more tales illustrated by Talbot, Juan Jose Ryp, Val Semieks, Mike Wolfer, Marat Mychaels, Hunt Emerson, and Jacen Burrows! Rounding out the works is I Keep Coming Back, a coda to the masterpiece From Hell, with art by Oscar Zarate. (SEP063098) MATURE THEMES SC, 7x10, 312pgs, B&W SRP: $29.99 LADY DEATH VS PANDORA #1 — FETISH EDITION by Brian Pulido & Gabriel Guzman The super-minxes look hotter than ever on this sultry cover by artist Juan Jose Ryp. Limited to 1,000 copies. (C: 0-1-0) 16pgs, FC SRP: $5.99 LADY DEATH: SACRILEGE #2 — GHOSTLY EDITION by Brian Pulido & Daniel HDR Lady Death, in all her haunting glory, graces this all-new cover by series artist Daniel HDR. Limited to 750 copies. (C: 0-1-0) 32pgs, FC (2 of 2) SRP: $5.99 LADY DEATH: PIRATE QUEEN — PRISM FOIL EDITION by Brian Pulido & Wellington Alves Limited to 400 copies, this ships bagged and boarded with a Certificate of Authenticity. (C: 0-1-0) 40pgs, FC SRP: $12.99 LADY DEATH: MASTERWORKS — ROYAL BLUE EDITION by Felipe Massafera A special warehouse find, this never-before-offered edition of Lady Death: Masterworks is limited to 100 copies. Each copy ship in a bag and a special protective case with a Certificate of Authenticity. (C: 0-1-0) 16pgs, FC SRP: $75.00 MEDIEVAL LADY DEATH SET by Brian Pulido & Di Amorim This special set has all 8 issues comprising the entire first series of Avatar’s Medieval Lady Death. Each issue randomly has one of the previously offered covers. (C: 0-1-0) Set (x8), FC SRP: $24.99 LADY DEATH: ABANDON ALL HOPE SET by Brian Pulido & Ron Adrian This special set has all 5 issues comprising the entire first series of Avatar’s Lady Death: Abandon All Hope. Each issue — #1/2, 1, 2, 3, 4 — randomly has one of the covers previously offered. (C: 0-1-0) Set (x5), FC SRP: $18.99 BANDAI ENTERTAINMENT INC OFFERED AGAIN O/A WITCHBLADE TAKERU GN'S by Yasuko Kobayashi & Kondou Kazuma Takeru, a young Japanese girl, lives in a convent and is being raised by Buddist nuns. But the convent holds a dark secret: a chamber houses a box and inside locked is the Witchblade — a powerful artifact that has existed throughout the ages. Takeru has nightmares about the Witchblade, not understanding their meaning. But when demons attack the convent, Takeru discovers the Witchblade and unwittingly becomes its bearer! A prequel story to the hit Witchblade anime series from Japanese animation powerhouse Gonzo! VOLUME 1—SC, 5x7, 183pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 VOLUME 2 (JUL073349)—SC, 5x7, 184pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 O/A WITCHBLADE (BANDAI) TP'S Top Cow Productions, one of the leading publishers of comic books in North America, opens its archives again and Bandai Entertainment is proud to unveil a new series of graphic novels featuring their legendary character Witchblade! This is the story of Sara Pezzini, a New York street Detective, and how she came to wield the most powerful artifact in the universe — the Witchblade. Her journey will take you through the murder-filled alleys of New York, to the highest towers of society as a supernatural war is waged within her own soul! Volume 1 reprints issues #1-9, Volume 2 features issues #10-18, Volume 3 features issues #19-25 plus issues 9 and 10 of The Darkness, and Volume 4 contains issues #26-35. (C: 1-0-0) VOLUME 1—SC, 5x7, 220pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 VOLUME 2 (SEP063155)—SC, 5x7, 220pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 VOLUME 3 (JAN073460)—SC, 5x7, 220pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 VOLUME 4 (JUN073314)—SC, 5x7, 220pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 BANG! ENTERTAINMENT O/A FRED PERRY'S SEXCRAFT COLLECTION VOLUME 1 CD SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL DVD SRP: $19.99 B FRIEND PRESS THE LOST BOYS #3 by Steve Ressel School's out — forever! As the bombs go off and the school begins to collapse, the Lost Boys rush to stop the death stroke meant to bury them under a memory! With art and story from Steve Ressel, best known as the director and producer of Invader Zim, The Lost Boys is a humorous adventure for all ages! 24pgs, B&W SRP: $2.99 BIG CITY COMICS ANT UNLEASHED #2 by Mario Gully "From the Dirt," Part 2. Hannah discovers that someone knows her big secret. After finding her roommate laying in a pool of blood, Hannah does what she does best — revenge is a dish best served cold! MATURE THEMES 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 OMEGA ONE #1 by Jeffrey S. Kaufman This completely painted book takes heroes and villains from Ant and other books and forces them to work together for the government to destroy a WWD — Weapon of Worldwide Destruction. A surprise guest star makes an appearance! MATURE THEMES 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.25 DRAGON CROSS #3 by Jeffrey S. Kaufman & Robert Richardson The renegade dragons’ frustrated search for Talon has resulted in a destructive stopover in the town of Baraohaven. Sara, Elvin, and Julius find themselves in compromising positions when Talon feels compelled to stay and help the surviving residents of the devastated town regardless of the danger created by his presence. MATURE THEMES 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.25 TEMPEST #3 by Jeffrey S. Kaufman While Tempest is set to dine on the mob boss who shot him, he’ll have to get through Smoke, a vampire who’s more than capable of teaching Vlad what part of the food chain he’s in! MATURE THEMES 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.25 TOTEM #3 by Jeffrey S. Kaufman The first cross-over in the Big City Universe has Ian fighting for his life as Vlad Tempest puts him on the menu. The Angel Michael also pays him a visit to let him know the status of Ian's mother's soul! MATURE THEMES 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.25 BLIND BAT PRESS THE COMIC EYE TP by Various Comics about comics! Fifty creators share 45 short biographical and fictional tales featuring their favorite comics, comics careers, comic fans and strips with comic references throughout! Topped by an exquisite Dave Sim EC-homage cover, The Comic Eye features strips by Rick Geary, Hembeck, Rob Walton, Nick Craine, Mike Cherkas, RG Taylor, and many more! SC, 7x10, 176pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95 BLIND FERRET ENTERTAINMENT INC LOOKING FOR GROUP #2 by Ryan Sohmer In a world filled with magic and fantasy, the epic battle of Evil Vs. A Little More Evil rages on! With only honor and nobility in his heart, the young Elven Ranger Cale’Anon is quickly joined... err, hijacked by the Warlock Richard, Priestess Ben’Joon and warrior Krunch. Adventure, treachery and destruction to follow. Many people and animals — especially the cute ones — were harmed in the making of this book. 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.95 BLOODFIRE STUDIOS DIARY OF NIGHT #1 by Will Allred A duel between vampires leaves both crumbling into dust. In the aftermath, a plot is hatched and a trap is laid. And Catherine Morrison, a 927-year old vampire, is smack in the middle of it all! 32pgs, FC (1 of 4) SRP: $2.95 HOUSE AT THE EDGE OF NOWHERE #1 by Will Allred On a desolate rural route, a car accident leaves Lisa lost inside the repetition of a forest and the endless winter storm. Lisa finds shelter from the emptiness and hope is found in the form of a house. Yet, all is lost as the damned and the departed bleed into our world. 32pgs, FC (1 of 4) SRP: $2.95 BLUE LINE ART SKETCH MAGAZINE #34 Take a look at comics creator Steve Rude and his new publishing company Rude Dude Productions. Sketch Magazine discusses his rise in the comic industry and how he handles the pressures of publishing. Sketch continues to satisfies with numerous "how-to" instructional from tried-and-true industry talent, and is packed with penciling, computer coloring, and marketing tips to help readers become artistic rising stars. Great information, inspiration, and fun! (C: 0-1-2) Magazine, 64pgs, PC SRP: $5.95 BLUEWATER PRODUCTIONS BLACKBEARD LEGACY #1 by Eric Arvin & Nicolas Giacondino In 1723 corsairs, privateers and pirates ruled the seas, and the veritable king of the pirates was the notorious Blackbeard. That is, until the world discovered he had a daughter. A death bed confession sets Hanna on a quest to find her father — and kill him! Inspired by Baywatch's Traci Bingham, swashbuckling has never been so sexy, nor so dangerous! This exciting new mini-series follows the exploits of Hanna and her seadog compratriots in her quest for gold, adventure and her father's head on a pike! 32pgs, FC (1 of 4) SRP: $3.99 JASON & THE ARGONAUTS: KINGDOM OF HADES #3 by McIntee and Rantz As Jason seaches for Atalanta, she finds herself in a battle for the Argonauts' lives. New monsters and threats will wreak havoc on the crew in this series based on the classic Ray Harryhausen film! 32pgs, FC (3 of 4) SRP: $3.50 ORION THE HUNTER: 48 PAGE GIANT by Scott Davis To tempt the Fates is one thing. To out and out steal from them is sheer lunacy. Yet Orion must pit his destiny against some of the fiercest and most dangerous forces Olympus has to offer. As he peels away another veil of the gods' deceit, Orion must walk the precipice between myth and mystery, only to find himself at the very mouth of Hades! 48pgs, FC SRP: $6.99 RAY HARRYHAUSEN PRESENTS: SINBAD, ROGUE OF MARS #5 by Greg Thompson & Jeff Cruz Sinbad's journey takes him to the final battle for Mars in this final issue of the hit Ray Harryhausen series! Will Sinbad make it back to his own time, or will he be stuck on the plains of Mars forever? 32pgs, FC (5 of 5) SRP: $3.99 BONGO COMICS FUTURAMA COMICS #35 by Boothby & Lloyd From the files of the Secret Justice Team comes a tale of derring-do and action-packed action, as Captain Yesterday (Fry), Clobberella (Leela), and Super King (Bender) face the vengeful wrath of the spawn of one of the greatest villains from their decidedly small Rogues Gallery, The Sun! Futurama Comics delivers the big laughs this January! 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 SIMPSONS CLASSICS #15 by Groening & Various Tired of being harassed by the Internal Revenue Service, Krusty the Clown forms his own country to avoid paying taxes. However, Krustonia is not the utopia he dreams of and keeping his subjects happy requires more than a little song, a little dance, or a little seltzer down your pants. And speaking of tax shelters, Mr. Burns’ sizable investment in professional wrestling may come to an end when Captain Slamtastic announces retirement, that is, unless the business-minded billionaire can find a suitable replacement that can fit in the tights. Also included a Ned Flanders mystery and a battle of the babies between Maggie and Gerald, the baby with one eyebrow. Collects Simpson Comics #28 & 29. Magazine, 64pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 SIMPSONS COMICS #138 by Wein & Valenti When a torrential rainstorm threatens to raise the level of Springfield River and destroy Springfield's crumbling levees, only one outspoken environmental advocate, only one eco-aware tree-hugging activist, only one global-warming truth-telling second grader can save the town from disaster — Lisa Simpson! Enjoy a cautionary tale from Springfield this January — before it's too late! 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 STAR OF THE MONTH FUTURAMA VOLUME 2: ADVENTURES TP by Matt Groening & Various Follow Fry, Leela, Bender, and the cosmically comic crew of Planet Express as they fend off hostile takeovers, risk life and limb on a no-holds-barred game show, protect New New York City from the Santa Robot's annual slay ride, save the world from the fiendish machinations of the Robot Devil, confound terminators from an altered future bent on destroying the past, form a superhero team and rid the universe of marauding break dancers, and fight off the effects of aging with a mind bending transformation that could spell the end of all they hold dear. Collects Futurama Comics #5-9. (MAY042405)SRP: $14.95 ********************************************************************** BOOM! STUDIOS DOMINION #5 by Ross Richie, Keith Giffen, Michael Alan Nelson & Tim Hamilton Dick, the beleaguered police officer-turned-city savior, has fallen to the virus. Chicago lies in wreckage and flames. Has this alien Dominion succeeded in conquering the earth? Learn the answers in the conclusion to this powerful new series! RES. from Previews Vol. XVII #5 (MAY073282) 24pgs, FC (5 of 5) SRP: $3.99 THE FALL OF CTHULHU VOLUME 1: THE FUGUE TP by Nelson & Dzialowski Cy is an ordinary guy, engaged to a beautiful fiancee, when his uncle's suicide changes his life forever. Consumed with discovering the motive behind his relative's sudden and painful death, he finds notes and scribblings about a nonsense word he doesn't recognize — Cthulhu! Obsessed, he will find answers to questions he should have never asked. A horrifying glimpse into a modern day Lovecraftian world filled with nightmares — and excursions into Lovecraft's Dreamlands! RES. from Previews Vol. XVII #5 (MAY073283) SC, 6x9, 128pgs, FC SRP: $14.99 FOUNDATION #2 by John Rozum & Chee The Foundation has now revealed itself to one unlikely man and recruited him into their ranks. Using the lost texts of Nostradamus, the knowledge of the future is theirs. But it's subject to interpretation. Will they read the text correctly, or make a crucial mistake? A vibrant new thriller with the action of 24 but using the tone of The X-Files! RES. from Previews Vol. XVII #6 (JUN073339) 24pgs, FC (2 of 5) SRP: $3.99 HUNTER'S MOON #5 by White, Cardoso & Talajic James L. White, the writer of the Academy Award-winning film Ray, ends his new series at Boom! with a bang! What will be the final fate of Lincoln "Linc" Greer and his son? Find out in the shocking ending to this critically acclaimed mini-series. 24pgs, FC (5 of 5) SRP: $3.99 NORTH WIND #2 by David DiGillio & Brett Weldele Global warming has created climate change, as a new Ice Age covers the planet. Downtown Los Angeles exists under ice, where a new despot has grown in power and mankind now uses burning books as a fuel source! Into this era strides a new hero — in the vein of Mad Max, a blockbuster action story in widescreen style! From the creator of the new ABC TV show Traveler! RES. from Previews Vol. XVII #6 (JUN073346) 24pgs, FC (2 of 5) SRP: $3.99 SECOND WAVE VOLUME 1 TP by Michael Alan Nelson and Chee Mankind held back the first Martian invasion — but then came the Second Wave! Now one seemingly ordinary Earthman, his wife and home taken by the invaders, stands between humanity and the alien forces now immune to mankind’s defenses! What secret does this man hold that will save the world from extinction? This edition collects the critically-acclaimed series in color for the first time. RES. from Previews Vol. XVII #4 (APR073507) SC, 144pgs, FC SRP: $14.99 WHAT WERE THEY THINKING?! VOLUME 1 TP by Giffen, Cosby, Rogers, Stokes & Various Join Keith Giffen, Eureka series creator Andrew Cosby, Transformers movie writer John Rogers and Eureka series writer Johanna Stokes for this collection featuring a wild array of Golden Age comics rewritten into comedy gold! It's a Mystery Science Theater 3000 turn on venerable Golden Age funnybooks! It's What's Up, Tiger Lily with the funny pages! This well-reviewed edition collects What Were They Thinking?! #1, WWTT: Some People Never Learn, WWTT: Monster Mash-Up, and WWTT: Go West Young Man. RES. from Previews Vol. XVII #4 (APR073519) SC, 7x10, 144pgs, FC SRP: $14.99 BROADSWORD COMICS TAROT: WITCH OF THE BLACK ROSE #48 by Jim Balent Walk with Raven Hex along the Shadow Path as phantoms from her past emerge from the Dark Witch's childhood. Surrounded by nightmares that wish to rip her life apart, Raven walks straight into the blackness to confront it. A must-have issue for Raven Hex Lovers! This issue ships equally with 2 Jim Balent covers. MATURE THEMES 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.95 TAROT: WITCH OF THE BLACK ROSE #48 DELUXE EDITION by Jim Balent The Deluxe Litho Edition of Tarot: Witch of the Black Rose #48 comes bagged and boarded with a pencil rendering of Raven Hex entitled "Sheer Magick." This 6 1/2" x 10" Jim Balent litho is signed by the artist and limited to 500 copies. (C: 0-1-0) MATURE THEMES Set (1 comic & 1 litho), 32pgs, FC SRP: $19.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A TAROT: WITCH OF THE BLACK ROSE VOLUME 3 TP by Jim Balent This new Tarot trade paperback collects issues #12-15, plus the sought-after issue # 6, marking the first appearance of fan-favorite character, BooCat. Also included are cover, a litho gallery, and never-before-seen artwork! MATURE THEMES SC, 7x10, 128pgs, FC SRP: $24.99 BROCCOLI INTERNATIONAL USA COYOTE RAGTIME SHOW VOLUME 3 GN by ufotable & Tartan Check Mister and the gang prepare to descend to Planet Graceland, and Madame Marciano and the 12 SISTERs are in hot pursuit! But they’re not the only ones after Blues’ treasure — there is a traitor in the midst, and now others are in on the secret. With Graceland’s destruction imminent, new contenders for Franca’s inheritance, and the meaning of “loyalty” put into question, will Mister and the Coyotes be able to fulfill Blues’ wish before it’s too late? (C: 0-1-2) MATURE THEMES SC, 5x7, 208pgs, PC SRP: $9.99 E'S VOLUME 5 GN by Satol Yuiga Kai Kudou is part of an elite organization of psychics known as Ashurum. During a mission to take custody of unregistered illegal psychics in the city of Gald, Kai strays from his companions and is taken in by Yuuki Tokugawa, an odd-job man working for Ashurum’s guerilla enemies. As Kai spends more time with Yuuki and his mysterious sister Asuka, he begins to question what Ashurum's purpose really is — does he want to protect the psychics or control them? And just who, or what, is Asuka? Is she a psychic? Yuuki refuses to believe it, and Kai has his doubts too. As he tries to save himself and the other psychics from archenemy Ghibelline, Kai wonders if he's taken on more than he can handle! (C: 0-1-2) MATURE THEMES SC, 5x7, 224pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 CARTOON BOOKS BONE COLOR EDITION VOLUME 7: GHOST CIRCLES by Jeff Smith In the gripping seventh volume of the epic Bone series, the valley is ravaged by war while the Bone cousins, Gran’ma Ben, and a baby rat creature are on a dangerous trek to Atheia, the old city of the royal family, to bring Princess Thorn to safety. To get there, they must travel through fields of mysterious ghost circles, where reality and the supernatural collide-and one wrong step could drastically change the valley’s fate forever. This color edition is available in both hardcover and softcover editions. (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Available only in the United States and Canada. SC—SC, 128pgs, FC SRP: $9.99 HC—HC, 160pgs, FC SRP: $19.99 STARS OF THE MONTH BONE COLOR EDITION TP'S by Jeff Smith Now in full color, follow the adventures of the three Bone cousins — Fone, Phoney, and Smiley — as they strike out from Boneville to find their destiny. Discover the charms of Jeff Smith's Bone with these collections! (C: 1-1-0) NOTE: Available only in the United States and Canada. VOLUME 1—SC, 6x9, FC SRP: $9.99 VOLUME 2 (MAY052789)—SC, 6x9, 144pgs, FC SRP: $9.99 VOLUME 3 (DEC053029)—SC, 144pgs, FC SRP: $9.99 VOLUME 4 (MAY068189)—SC, 6x9, 192pgs, FC SRP: $9.99 VOLUME 5 (NOV063422)—SC, 192pgs, FC SRP: $9.99 VOLUME 6—SC, 6x9, 128pgs, FC SRP: $9.99 ********************************************************************** C'EST BON KULTUR C'EST BON ANTHOLOGY VOLUME 4 GN by Various Always top quality art comics with refined and complete stories. In this issue — David Mack, Rutu Modan, Chiu Kwong Man, Jamil Mani, Amanda Vähämäki and more, including a text piece on Wimmen's Comix by Trina Robbins. This anthology continues to push the boundaries of what can be done in the art form! (C: 0-1-2) MATURE THEMES SC, 8x10, 96pgs, B&W SRP: $17.95 PIRACY IS LIBERATION VOLUME 03 GN by Mattias Elftorp Another powerful story in the Piracy is Liberation saga. Erica is a Slave, toiling away at her machine. She has family, friends and food on the table. What does she want with freedom? But something is happening. A voice calling itself Information is saying there could be more. More than the chains and wires of the machine. The Masters doesn't take kindly to rebellion though, and soon Erica will find out what her machine actually does... "an art style that seems to me to combine Brian Wood with Ben Templesmith, to jagged, hate-ridden, nervous effect. I really like it." Warren Ellis (C: 0-1-2) MATURE THEMES SC, 64pgs, B&W SRP: $13.95 CHECKER BOOK PUBLISHING GROUP STARS OF THE MONTH THEODOR SEUSS GEISEL EARLY WORKS HC'S by Theodor Geisel Recognized as the most popular children's book author of the 20th century, Theodor Geisel (better known as Dr. Seuss) had a career in illustration that varied widely before he wrote his first juvenile book. Early Works is a series collecting political cartoons, advertisements, and various images drawn by Geisel long before he had written any of his world-famous "Seuss" books. VOLUME 1 (JUN052875)—HC, 7x10, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $22.95 VOLUME 2 (SEP052846)—HC, 7x10, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $22.95 THE TROUBLE WITH GIRLS TP'S by Will Jacobs & Gerard Jones The Trouble with Girls is one of the longest running independent series of all time! Created by Will Jacobs and Eisner award-winning writer Gerard Jones, this groundbreaking series broke all the rules! VOLUME 1 (SEP063196)—SC, 7x10, 176pgs, B&W SRP: $17.95 VOLUME 2 (NOV063430)—SC, 7x10, 176pgs, B&W SRP: $17.95 ********************************************************************** CINEBOOK BIGGLES RECOUNTS THE BATTLE OF BRITAIN GN by Asso, Rideau, Chauvin & Uderzo On the 15th of May 1940, the forces of the Third Reich surged into the north-west of France after the breakthrough in Sedan. In preparing for complete peace, the unwary French are surprised and defeated without having been able to avoid the blitzkrieg. The Germans block off the British Expeditionary force in the “Dunkirk Pocket.” But an incomprehensible hesitation on the part of the German Army allowed His Majesty’s forces to escape back to England. In the face of a victorious Reich, the fate of the world will rest on the shoulders of a handful of men — the RAF pilots! (C: 0-1-2) SC, 48pgs, FC SRP: $11.95 BLAKE & MORTIMER: THE MYSTERY OF THE GREAT PYRAMID PART 2 GN by Edgar P. Jacobs Captain Blake having been assassinated at the Athens Airport, Olrik seems to have won the first round. A furious Mortimer swears that he’ll never stop trying to avenge his friend. He goes on the hunt, but information is scarce. Sheik Abdel Razek, an old man with mysterious powers, protects him against Doctor Grossgrabenstein’s crew. The doctor is a devoted Egyptologist who has undertaken excavations not far from the Great Pyramid. Strange happenings occur and Mortimer may sometimes feel like he’s losing his way in this investigation that will lead him into the darkest depths of the Great Pyramid! (C: 0-1-2) SC, 8x11, 56pgs, FC SRP: $13.95 YOKO TSUNO: THE TIME SPIRAL TP by Roger Leloup Back in Borneo, the place where she grew up, Yoko Tsuno comes across some unusual occurrences. While she visits some temple ruins, two men come out of the jungle and track the prints on the ground. Yoko stays out of sight and sees a strange machine materialising. A young girl gets out. One of the two men tries to kill her but Yoko stops them and saves her! She says she comes from the 39th Century on a mission to arrest a certain Stephen Webbs who has devoted himself to research that will give birth to a ‘contraction bomb’, the one that will destroy our earth and all humanity in 3872! (C: 0-1-2) SC, 8x11, 48pgs, FC SRP: $11.95 CLASSICS ILLUSTRATED JR. CLASSICS ILLUSTRATED JR #505: SLEEPING BEAUTY A princess is born to a king and queen. The good fairies are called to give the baby a gift. An old fairy is hurt that she is not invited and puts a curse on the child. The princess pricks her finger with a spindle and falls asleep for one hundred years. When she awakes a handsome Prince awaits! Also includes "The Real Princess," "I Saw a Ship a-Sailing," "Cheetah" and a color-me page on the back inside cover. (C: 0-1-2) SC, 7x10, 32pgs, FC SRP: $5.99 CLASSICS ILLUSTRATED JR #506: THREE LITTLE PIGS by Joseph Jacobs Follow the three little pigs as they venture into the big world by themselves. The first pig builds a house out of straw, the second pig builds a house out of wood and the third pig builds a house out of brick. Of course there is a big bad wolf out there with a very large set of lungs, who likes to blow down houses. Also includes “I Saw a Ship a-Sailing," “Cheetah,” and a color-me page on the back inside cover. (C: 0-1-2) SC, 7x10, 32pgs, FC SRP: $5.99 CLASSICS ILLUSTRATED JR #507: JACK AND THE BEANSTALK by William Godwin Jack sells the family cow for three magical beans. Angry at Jack’s purchase, his mother throws the beans out the window. Overnight the magic beans grow and sprout right into the clouds. Jack climbs up the beanstalk and discovers a giant’s castle with all sorts of wonders like a hen that lays golden eggs, bags of gold and a magic harp. Also features “My Shadow" and "Gorilla." (C: 0-1-2) SC, 7x10, 32pgs, FC SRP: $5.99 CLASSICS ILLUSTRATED JR #510: LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD by Various Follow the adventures of Little Riding Hood as she visits her grandmother. There is a big bad wolf involved and a woodsman who saves the day. Also includes "Aesop’s Fables: The Fox and the Grapes,” "Little Bo Peep,” and “Rhinoceros.” (C: 0-1-2) SC, 7x10, 32pgs, FC SRP: $5.99 CLASSICS ILLUSTRATED/JRS CLASSICS ILLUSTRATED: A TALE OF TWO CITIES by Charles Dickens & Joe Orlando It was the best of times, it was the worse of times. Set in the years of the French Revolution, between the cities of London and Paris, discover the turmoils of the time, where love, intrigue and self-sacrifice all lead up to the visit with the guillotine! Features an introduction by Bill Jones, author of Classics Illustrated: A Cultural History with Illustrations. (C: 0-1-2) SC, 7x10, 48pgs, FC SRP: $9.99 CLASSICS ILLUSTRATED: GULLIVER'S TRAVELS by Jonathan Swift & Lillian Chestney Lemuel Gulliver — a ship’s surgeon in his first voyage — has an incredible adventure after his ship is destroyed in a storm and he awakens on the island of Lilliput where he is captured by very small people — the Lilliputians! (C: 0-1-2) SC, 7x10, 48pgs, FC SRP: $9.99 CLASSICS ILLUSTRATED: HUCKLEBERRY FINN by Mark Twain, Mike Sekowsky & Frank Giacoia The shores of the Mississippi River provide the background for Huckleberry Finn as he escapes from his drunken father and teams up with a runaway slave Jim. A bond of enduring friendship is built as the two misfits endure many adventures together! (C: 0-1-2) SC, 7x10, 48pgs, FC SRP: $9.99 CLASSICS ILLUSTRATED: FRANKENSTEIN by Mary Shelley, Robert Webb & Ann Brewster Victor Frankenstein knows how to make dead flesh come alive. But, his experiment goes awry, and the monster that Victor's experimentation created cannot be controlled by him! Another horrific classic from the vault. (C: 0-1-2) SC, 7x10, 48pgs, FC SRP: $9.99 COMIC CAVALCADE LADY DEATH 2007 SWIMSUIT SPECIAL by Juan Jose Ryp, Matt Martin & Various The lucious queen of the dead is back on the beach! This fiesty fish has gotten a good nibble on this sexy new cover from Matt Martin that is limited to just 750 copies! 16pgs, FC SRP: $5.99 LADY DEATH VS PANDORA #1 "QUITE A PAIR" EDITION by Brian Pulido & Gabriel Guzman Lady Death doesn't get any hotter than on this new cover by artist Gabriel Guzman. Limited to 1,000 copies. 16pgs, FC SRP: $5.99 D. E. SUPERPOWERS #1 by Alex Ross, Jim Krueger & Carlos Paul The story of Superpowers begins here! After the super-selling #0, Dynamite launches Alex Ross' Superpowers #1! Can the modern world handle the greatest heroes ever lost to history? This powerful series is overseen by Alex Ross who has designed every hero within these pages; scripted by Jim Krueger with art by Carlos Paul, this is the most powerful comic book event of the year! Cover by Alex Ross! Look for the Michael Turner variant incentive cover as well! 40pgs, FC (1 of 6) SRP: $3.50 DYNAMITE SELECT: SUPERPOWERS ROSS LITHO by Alex Ross Alex Ross' cover painting for Superpowers #0 is presented here as one incredible image on this new Dynamite Select lithograph! The premiere of the Superpowers is an earth-shattering event, and this Ross artwork is where it begins! Measuring 24" x 20 1/2", this lithograph is printed on archival paper. Lithograph, 24x20, FC SRP: $39.99 ADOLESCENT RADIOACTIVE BLACK BELT HAMSTERS #1 by Keith Champagne & Tom Nguyen In 1977, NASA inexplicably sent four hamsters into space to investigate a strange mass of radioactive gelatin that was hovering over the Earth. Due to exposure from the radioactive mass, the four hamsters quickly changed, evolving into something new. Something adolescent. Something radioactive! Crash landing in the Himalayas, the Hamsters were found by a hidden monastery of monks who nursed them back to health, training the group in the martial arts. Now they’re back and Dynamite has them! Under the watchful eye of original series creator Don Chin, writer Keith Champagne (Countdown: Arena) is joined by artist Tom Nguyen for a comic book series unlike the world has ever seen! Ninjas! Barbarians! Huns! Monks! Hamsters! This one’s got it all! Look for the special Hamsters alternate cover by Mice Templar's Michael Avon Oeming! 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.50 RED SONJA #30 by Ron Marz & Lee Moder The next Red Sonja event begins here! Kicking off with this issue, Red Sonja will feature a new, different and special creative team each and every month as Dynamite heads towards issue #35! This month, Ron Marz and artist Lee Moder kick things off by sending Red Sonja straight to Hades! A great jumping on point for new readers, look for the special Alex Ross cover (50%), as well as two alternates by Luke Ross (25%) and Fabiano Neves (25%)! 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 RED SONJA VOLUME 4: ANIMALS AND MORE HC by Oeming & Homs Kulan Gath is in control of the land, with Sonja and her companions sent to the other side of the globe. Here they encounter strange new lands and beasts as they decide to either continue the quest against Gath or cast their fates to this strange new world, a world of the "Animals!" Then in "The Long Way Home," Sonja and crew head back to battle the growing power and armies of Kulan Gath. But the voyage home will not be an easy one as they encounter an Old God of the Sea, undead pirates, and clash with Valera, the Pirate Queen! This limited edition hardcover also includes a complete cover gallery. Collects issues #19-24. (C: 0-0-2) HC, 7x10, FC SRP: $24.99 RED SONJA 35TH ANNIVERSARY STATUE This beautiful statue was inspired by the incredible cover to Red Sonja #4 by Marc Silvestri. Tom and Joy Snyder sculpted, painted and painstakingly reviewed every detail of this statue under the watchful eye of Marc Silvestri creating one of the most compelling and beautiful Red Sonja statues of all time! Measuring 10" tall with a base of 12 ½” x 10", this magnificent piece, representing the final statue of the 35th anniversary commemoration, shows that Dynamite has saved the best for last with a statue that fans appreciate this for years to come! Limited to 350 pieces. (C: 0-1-3) Statue SRP: $349.99 DYNAMITE SELECT: RED SONJA—MICHAEL TURNER LITHO The incredible cover image from issue #1 of Red Sonja by Michael Turner is now available as a high-end Dynamite Select Lithograph! Measuring 18” x 24”, this litho is printed on archival paper, perfect for framing! Lithograph, 18x24, FC SRP: $19.99 RED SONJA #25—ESTEBAN MOROTO LIMITED COVER This is it, the 25th Anniversary issue of Red Sonja: She-Devil with a Sword! New allies are revealed, old allies lost and villains abound as Sonja battles her way back and faces a "World on Fire"! This limited edition cover was originally only available through a special re-order offer from Dynamite and features the classic artwork of Esteban Moroto with the all-new remastered colors of Jose Villarrubia! 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 SWORD OF RED SONJA: DOOM OF THE GODS #4 by Luke Lieberman & Lui Antonio Red Sonja and Thulsa Doom face off in the concluding issue of this special Sword of Red Sonja mini-series event! The world quakes as these two meet and the gods themselves stumble and fall before the power of the Thulsa Doom! From writer Luke Lieberman and artist Lui Antonio! Featuring cover art by Paul Renaud (50%), Aaron Lopresti (25%) and Mel Rubi (25%)! 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.50 ARMY OF DARKNESS: FROM THE ASHES #6 by James Kuhoric & Fernando Blanco As “The Long Road Home” continues, Ash has made the fateful decision to continue in his “Chosen One” duties, not knowing that hell has literally been unleashed on earth and he’s about to face the baddest of the bad, the evilest of the evil — the Four Horseman of the Apocalypse! Featuring a cover by fan-favorite artist Fabiano Neves and a special variant cover! 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.50 NEW BATTLESTAR GALACTICA VOLUME 2 HC by Greg Pak & Nigel Raynor, cover by Stejpan Segic From Dynamite Entertainment and writer Greg Pak and artist Nigel Raynor comes the second hardcover collection of New Battlestar Galactica! Collecting issues 5 through 8 — the second story-arc in the saga of the "Returners" — this hardcover collects the comics that serve as the best companion to the Peabody award-winning Sci Fi series! Also includes a complete cover gallery! (C: 0-0-2) HC, 7x10, FC SRP: $19.99 BATTLESTAR GALACTICA: ORIGINS #3 by Kevin Fahey & Jonathan Lau Explore the origins of Gaius Baltar and his life and loves that lead up to the second Cylon War! Events continue to spiral beyond the good doctor’s control as the Cylons move their ultimate plan to deadly action! Jonathan Lau provides the interior art, while Fabio Laguna provides the cover which features a photo cover from the re-imagined, Emmy-Award nominated, show! 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.50 NEW BATTLESTAR GALACTICA: SEASON ZERO #7 by Brandon Jerwa & Jackson Herbert Take a look at the Galactica herself, and the role the ship plays in the lives of those that serve — and live — aboard her. In coming issues, look for the development of the human model Cylons along with the return of Byron Dane, the man that Adama brought back from neutral space and let loose in the colonies! 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 THE BOYS #14 by Garth Ennis & Darick Robertson It's Hughie and Vas — a.k.a. Love Sausage — alone against the might of Russian Organized Crime. Meanwhile Butcher organizes one surprise for Little Nina and an even bigger one for everybody else. The balance of power shifts dramatically in the conclusion of "Glorious Five Year Plan." MATURE THEMES 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A THE BOYS by Garth Ennis & Darick Robertson Catch up on the most talked about comic of the year from Dynamite Entertainment, writer/co-creator Garth Ennis, and artist/co-creator Darick Robertson! Issue #7 sees Butcher take Wee Hughie to meet The Boys' greatest weapon against the Supes — a man called "The Legend." Issue #8 has The Legend asking The Boys to investigate the murder of a relative, apparently at the hands of a super, then in issue #9 Hughie and Butcher's murder investigation delves deeper into the Tek-Knight's background. Then in #10, can a murderer who wears a cape be punished? Who polices those with superpowers? MATURE THEMES #7—32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 #8—32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 #9—32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 #10—32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 DARKMAN #2 by Ford Lyttle Gilmore & Tommy Smith After the end of last issue, everyone’s going to be asking: “How’d they pull that off, I thought he was dead!” Well, true believers, all will be revealed this issue! Featuring covers by Fabiano Neves (Army of Darkness vs. the Marvel Zombies) and a variant cover by Tommy Smith! 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.50 HIGHLANDER: WAY OF THE SWORD #3 by J.T. Krul & Carlos Rafael The Highlander event continues, spanning the ages, as Connor MacLeod searches for the lost sword of his mentor, Ramirez! This mini-series is both a must for Highlander fans, as well as open and accessible to new readers! Plus, flashbacks to the Kurgan and Ramirez battling for the very first time! Features connecting covers by Jean Diaz! 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.50 JUNGLE GIRL #5 by Frank Cho, Doug Murray & Adriano Batista The first series of Jungle Girl adventures comes to a smashing conclusion with a closing that will be talked about for years to come! More secrets of the island and its cast-aways are revealed as it all counts down to the end, or is it? Each and every beautiful page is provided by series artist Adriano Batista (along with the beautiful colors of Frank Martin!)! Featuring two covers, one by "Mr. Jungle Girl" himself, Frank Cho (shipping at 75%), and the variant chase cover by Batista (shipping at 25%)! Also available as a remarked edition by Cho. PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE—32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 REMARKED EDITION—32pgs, FC SRP: $100.00 MERCENARIES #4 by Brian Reed & Edgar Salazar Mercenaries has revolutionized the world of 3rd-person action-shooters by putting gamers in the middle of real world combat with the kind of freedom only a mercenary has. Now Dynamite's series based on the game places readers in the middle of the action! Issue #4 weighs in at impressive 40 pages, all under another stunning Michael Turner cover! Writer Brian Reed and artist Edgar Salazar tell a special stand-alone tale of the Mercenaries! MATURE THEMES 40pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 PAINKILLER JANE VOLUME 1: THINGS EXPLODE TP by Jimmy Palmiotti & Lee Moder Jane Vasko was an undercover police officer attempting to infiltrate a major New York city drug ring. After gaining the trust of dealers, her cover was unknowingly blown and she was forced to submit to a drug cocktail that landed her in a coma. Jane stayed in secrecy in a local hospital tagged as a Jane Doe, in a coma, until one day she awoke to a world where nothing was the same, where she had strange powers, and a whole lot of people to make pay for what they've done! This trade paperback collection features issues 0-3 of the most recent Dynamite series from Painkiller Jane creators Jimmy Palmiotti and Joe Quesada, along with artist Lee Moder! From the explosive action of issue #0, to the stunning conclusion in issue #3, this is filled with guns, bombs, cops, terrorists, and hot chick-on-chick action! (C: 0-0-2) MATURE THEMES SC, FC SRP: $11.99 PAINKILLER JANE #5 By Jimmy Palmiotti & Nigel Raynor The most unexpected cross-over continues here! Painkiller Jane meets the world of the Terminators in part 3 of 4 of our first-ever Dynamite inter-company cross-over! Jane’s skills are put to the test against the hottest Terminator ever seen. Will she stand up to the task or will the future be re-written with the blood of Painkiller Jane! Look for the action and excitement to conclude next month in Terminator 2 #7! MATURE THEMES 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.50 SAVAGE TALES #6 by Various Each issue of the bi-monthly Savage Tales features a rotating cast of characters and creators featuring the savage and brutal worlds of Red Sonja, Thulsa Doom and more! In "Hercules: The Unnamed Task" history tells us of the 12 Tasks of Hercules, but writer Doug Murray and artist Fabiano Neves tell us of the very first, untold task of the legendary demi-god! Then in "Thulsa Doom: Age of Doom," Luke Lieberman and Noah Salonga continue the explosive origin of Red Sonja villain Thulsa Doom! "Sellsword" sees the conclusion of the tale featuring the lone swordsman and his battle with two rival families! Finally, in "The Ripper," he stands revealed, all while leaving a fresh trail of bloody corpses! All the action and excitement under two “savage” covers, one by Arthur Suydam and the other from artist Fabiano Neves! MATURE THEMES 48pgs, FC SRP: $4.99 DEL REY MANGA STAR OF THE MONTH AVRIL LAVIGNE'S MAKE 5 WISHES VOLUME 2 GN by Joshua Dysart & Camilla D'Errico The highly anticipated manga created in associate with — and starring! — fan-favorite pop superstar Avril Lavigne continues! In Volume 2, Avril helps the lonely Hana deal with the last of the five wished mysteriously bestowed upon her. A full-color original English language manga published in Western-style left-to-right reading direction. Ages T 13+. (APR073588) (C: 0-1-2) SC, 5x7, 144pgs, FC (2 of 2) SRP: $12.95 ********************************************************************** AIR GEAR VOLUME 7 GN By Oh!Great After a strong debut, Air Gear has quickly become a fan-favorite series for Del Rey Manga! MATURE THEMES SC, 224pgs, B&W SRP: $10.95 ALIVE VOLUME 3 GN by Tadashi Kawashima Matching a highly original story with appealing and commercial artwork, Alive delivers both substance and style. MATURE THEMES SC, 208pgs, B&W SRP: $10.95 HELL GIRL VOLUME 1 GN by Miyuki Eta Downloads of the Japanese anime have already created tremendous anticipation for Hell Girl's high-concept thrills.SRP: $10.95 KITCHEN PRINCESS VOLUME 5 GN by Natsumi Ando A hilarious new girls' manga that will capture the hearts and stomachs of teen girls everywhere. SC, 208pgs, B&W SRP: $10.95 SHUGO CHARA! VOLUME 3 GN by Peach-Pit A hilarious new girls' manga that will capture the hearts and stomachs of teen girls everywhere! SC, 5x7, 224pgs, B&W SRP: $10.95 TSUBASA VOLUME 16 GN by Clamp A hilarious new girls' manga that will capture the hearts and stomachs of teen girls everywhere! SC, 208pgs, B&W SRP: $10.95 YAGYU NINJA SCROLLS VOLUME 2 GN by Masaki Segawa More thrilling ninja action from creator Masaki Sagawa, whose Basilisk has won him a devoted fan following in the US — and was the basis for the popular anime! SC, 208pgs, B&W SRP: $13.95 YOZAKURA QUARTET VOLUME 1 GN by Suzuhito Yasuda Hime is a superhero. Ao can read minds. Kotoha can conjure things from thin air. And Akina — well, he's just a regular guy, surrounded by three girls with superpowers. Together, they are the Hizumi Everyday Life Consultation Office, dedicated to protecting their hometown. And with demons dogs and supernatural threats around every corner, there's plenty to keep them busy! SC, 5x7, 208pgs, B&W SRP: $10.95 DENIS KITCHEN PUBLISHING CO. CAPITOL HELL POSTCARD BOOK by Pete Von Sholly & Denis Kitchen The ultimate Mutants book! America’s favorite film monsters artfully crossbred with politicians! See Vice-President Cheney perfectly cast as Dickula! Snicker at Hillary and Bill’s Clintonsteins double feature! Beware Giuliani as Nosferudy! Laugh knowingly at Obama as Fundraiser, or “Mahar’s Attacks!” or “Creature from Ted’s Lagoon,” or “I Married a Mormon from Outer Space,” or “Attack of the Fifty-Something Woman!” Twenty-four twisted postcard images in all, at once cool, hilarious and frighteningly real! SC, 4x6, 24pgs, FC SRP: $11.95 DESPERADO PUBLISHING ANTOINE SHARPE, THE ATHEIST: INCARNATE TP by Phil Hester, John McCrae, Will Volley When your fears are beyond belief you need a hero beyond believing. Antoine Sharpe is a scalpel on two legs — skeptical, brilliant, ruthless. A special agent with a shadowy department of the U.S. government, Sharpe applies his unconventional intellect to any paranormal threats that arise. His mission — Debunk or destroy. When countless teenagers show signs of otherworldly possession, Sharpe and his partner must not only find the truth, but stop the apparent plague from destroying civilization itself. How far will Sharpe go to save humanity? Farther than you can imagine! This trade paperback collects the hard to find, critically acclaimed mini-series. SC, 7x10, 112pgs, B&W SRP: $15.99 NECESSARY EVIL #4 by Joshua Williamson, Marcus L. Harris & Vincente Navarrete The first story arc at the school for super-villains concludes with a bang! Death looms over the school grounds as the students are put to the test in a battle against a super-hero who wants to close down the school forever. During the fight, Jacob and Miller are forced to decide if they want to live normal lives or if they will be following in their mother’s footsteps as super-villains! 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 NEGATIVE BURN #17 by Various The Eagle, Eisner, and Harvey Award nominated anthology returns this month with yet another issue packed with today’s top creators and tomorrow’s brightest talents. MATURE THEMES 64pgs, B&W SRP: $5.99 STAR OF THE MONTH THE LOOKING GLASS WARS: HATTER M PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE HC From the New York Times bestselling novel The Looking Glass Wars by Frank Beddor! Nominated for two Eisner Awards ("Best Limited Series" and "Best Painter") comes this most-talked about original limited series of the year! Like a violent birth, Royal Bodyguard Hatter Madigan explodes through a puddle on the Champs Elysées from his world in the year 1859, shockingly separated from the future Queen of Wonderland he had been entrusted to protect. Pursued by the police, taunted by Frenchmen and challenged by an evil magician, Hatter must evade the authorities while simultaneously searching for lost princess Alyss. The myth of Hatter M begins here! (JUL073475) HC, 168pgs, FC SRP: $24.99 ********************************************************************** DEVIL’S DUE PUBLISHING INC VOLTRON COMPLETE OMNIBUS HC Author: Dan Jolley, Marie Croall, Mike O’Sullivan Artists: Mike Norton, Mark Brooks, more Cover Artist: Kaare Andrews FINALLY! The long-awaited 12th issue of the series printed here for the first time! An unbelievable legend thought lost forever… Five mythical and technological ships that combine to form the greatest defender the universe has ever known… A desperate journey to recover these lost wonders takes five men from Earth and into a galactic war that threatens to consume all! Witness the rise of VOLTRON and the Voltron Force! Collects every issue of both volumes of the spectacular series into one incredible volume! HC, 304pgs, FC $49.99 HACK/SLASH OMNIBUS Author: Tim Seeley Artists: Tim Seeley, Stefano Caselli, Dave Crosland & More Cover Artist: Tim Seeley At the end of every horror movie, one girl always survives… in this case, Cassie Hack not only survives, she turns the tables on the norm by hunting and destroying the horrible slashers that would do harm to the innocent! Alongside the gentle giant know as Vlad, the two cut a bloody swath through those who deserve to be put down… hard! Dark humor and bloody adventure in a classic, genre bending style! Includes Volumes 1 and 2 o fthe Hack/Slash trade paperbacks, as well as the crossover with Chucky! SC, 304pgs, FC $34.99 HACK/SLASH #8 Author: Tim Seeley Artists: Rebekah Isaacs Cover Artists: A – Tim Seeley; B – Mike Bear TUB CLUB: Part 2 (of 3)—Vlad and Cassie are still entrenched in the mystery of the all-girl school murders! While they are trying to stop the slasher that’s killing the nubile college women, they’re forced to take part in bikini parties, all night tickle fests and sorority sleepovers! It’s hell on earth! 32pgs, FC $3.50 DRAGONLANCE CHRONICLES VOLUME 3: DRAGONS OF SPRING DAWNING HC Writers: Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman Adapted by: Andrew Dabb Artists: Julius Gopez, Pere Perez & Mariano De La Torre Cover Artist: Pere Perez The first half of the climactic chapter in Weis’ and Hickman’s acclaimed Trilogy! Armed with the legendary dragonlance, the Companions begin the final battle against the evil goddess Takhisis and her legions! But even as hope begins to spring, secrets long hidden threaten to render their sacrifices meaningless! The greatest conflict they have left is within each of them… Collects issues #1-6 in the third chapter of the CHRONICLES trilogy! HC, 160pgs, FC $34.99 DRAGONLANCE CHRONICLES VOLUME III: DRAGONS OF SPRING DAWNING #11 [OF 12] Writers: Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman Adapted by: Andrew Dabb Artist: Pere Perez Cover Artists: A – Jeremy Roberts; B – Tyler Walpole The Crown of Power has a torrid history of good and evil! Now with it being completely corrupt, can even Tanis’ soul withstand the pull of its’ power? Meanwhile, is another Companion giving in to evil? Has Raistlin’s soul gone as black as his mage robes? COVER A—32pgs, FC $3.50 COVER B—32pgs, FC $5.50 (Prestige) FORGOTTEN REALMS VOLUME I: HOMELAND TP (SECOND PRINTING) Author(s): R.A. Salvatore Adapted by: Andrew Dabb Cover & Artist: Tim Seeley Travel to strange and exotic Menzoberranzan, the vast underground realm of the race of dark elves known as Drow — a race based on murder, duplicity and violence! Among them, the young prince of a royal clan grows to maturity while possessing honor, morality and integrity… Can Drizzt Do’Urden survive his unprincipled society and find a way to maintain integrity in a world that has none? SC, 160pgs, FC $18.99 DRAFTED #5 Author: Mark Powers Artist: Chris Lie Cover Artist: Chris Lie Paranoia reigns in the aftermath of a grotesque discovery beneath the wreckage of Berlin! When a similar discovery is made in Ottawa, Gabriel and his team are sent in-- their first true taste of the violence of war. The experience will profoundly change them… making a healer a warrior, a President a foot soldier, and a store clerk a leader. And when the dust settles, the team will gain a new member… 32pgs, FC $3.50 G.I. JOE: AMERICA’S ELITE #31 Author: Mark Powers Artists: Mike Bear & Jean-Francois Beaulieu Cover Artist: Mike Bear & Jean-Francois Beaulieu WORLD WAR III: Part 7 (of 12)—Things have never been this desperate! The team is on the run from their utter COBRA counterpart: The PLAGUE continues to hunt G.I. JOE! Their strategy: start with who they see as the weakest member – WILD BILL! Plus – the war brings more surprises: ZARTAN and the DREADNOKS get involved! An unexpected ally within COBRA! A piece of COBRA COMMANDER’s past takes the spotlight! The most ambitious G.I. JOE story continues! NOTE: Cover to this issue combines with the covers to #30 and #32 to form one incredible image! 32pgs, FC $3.50 OFFERED AGAIN DRAGONLANCE CHRONICLES VOLUME 1: DRAGONS OF AUTUMN TWILIGHT TP SC, 192pgs, FC $17.95 DRAGONLANCE CHRONICLES VOLUME 2: DRAGONS OF WINTER NIGHT TP SC, 192pgs, FC $18.99 DEMON WARS VOLUME 1: THE DEMON AWAKENS TP SC, 144pgs, FC $18.99 SHEENA #1 COVERS A/B/C/D 32pgs, FC $3.50 ************************************************************************ DIGITAL MANGA PUBLISHING BODY LANGUAGE GN (YAOI) Writer Aki Morimoto Artist Tsubaki Enomoto Kanae is a university student whose “cold beauty” has led people to spread nasty rumors about his promiscuity. In truth, Kanae is a virgin. He is also secretly in love with the Don Juan of the campus, Yuuichi. Poor Kanae would do anything to be with Yuuichi, even if it meant a merely sexual relationship with no feelings involved. But when the opportunity arises, can his settle for anything less than love? RECOMMENDED AGE 18+ SC, 5x7, 250pgs, B&W $8.95 LOVE SHARE GN (YAOI) Writer/Artist Aoi Kujyou Kazushi has longed for his childhood friend Izumi for years. And just when it looked like Kazushi had finally convinced him that they would make an excellent couple, Izumi up and disappears!? Watch the two lovers’ relationship evolve and mature, in this collection of works by Aoi Kujou. RECOMMENDED AGE 18+ SC, 6x9, 192pgs, B&W $12.95 PRINCE CHARMING VOLUME 2 GN (YAOI) Writer/Artist Akemi Takaido Asahina was a normal teacher until he met Yuasa. After a world-wind romance, Yuasa has moved in and the two are living like newlyweds. But there is trouble in paradise in the form of Yuasa’s old friend, Nagai. Nagai has liked Yuasa for years and has finally gotten the nerve to confess his feelings. Is this the end of Asahina and Yuasa? RECOMMENDED AGE 18+ SC, 6x9, 170pgs, B&W (2 of 3) $12.95 I’LL BE YOUR SLAVE GN (YAOI) Writer/Artist Miki Araya Moriya is in charge of finding a model for a new product commercial for a big jewelry brand; but, nobody matches the ideal of perfection he has in mind... That is, until he meets Itsuki Ouno. Itsuki is not just perfection incarnate, he’s like royalty, and incredibly spoiled. And he may well be the one person destiny put in Moriya’s way to fulfill his need to adore and serve. RECOMMENDED AGE 18+ SC, 6x9, 196pgs, B&W $12.95 PARTY GN (YAOI) Writer/Artist Tatsumi Kaiya Be careful what you ask for in life, you just might get it! Mamoru and Natsu are now dating after a long courtship. But just because they’re finally together doesn’t mean they can live happily ever after. Watch how things unfold between them and their friends at the university in this story of youth, friendship and (boys) love. RECOMMENDED AGE 18+ SC, 6x9, 196pgs, B&W $12.95 EVERLASTING LOVE GN (YAOI) Writer/Artist Ryoko Chiba Youji has been pining after Noboru for 20 years! And not silently either! Youji’s been stalking his beloved and stealing away his girlfriends ever since they were in grade school. Noboru, on the other hand, can’t stand Youji’s stalker tendencies and doesn’t understand that all of Youji’s actions are out of love. Will Youji’s clumsy one-sided love ever reach Noboru?! RECOMMENDED AGE 18+ SC, 6x9, 180pgs, B&W $12.95 HEROES ARE EXTINCT VOLUME 3 GN Writer/Artist Ryoji Hido The conclusion of Cassiel’s weird and semi-evil adventure is at hand! Having grown up on his home planet watching superhero TV shows, Cassiel has always dreamed of pitting his strength against the heroes protecting the Earth. Now that he is a general in the imperial army, his dream can finally come true. He sets off to Earth as an intergalactic super-villain?! But Earth has no heroes protecting it, in real life! So Cassiel has picked 5 humans and is currently training them to defend the Earth. With their training complete, the war for Earth is about to commence! Well…maybe… RECOMMENDED AGE 13+ SC, 6x9, 200pgs, B&W $12.95 FAMILY COMPLEX GN Writer/Artist Mikiyo Tsuda Akira Sakamoto’s family sure is different. His mother is as pretty and young-looking as a shojo manga character. Hi9s father is the study-hard pretty-bishonen type. Akira’s elder brother shines like a top model. Sis elder sister looks like a pretty boy and is adored by the other girls at her school. And even his little sister is as cute as a doll. No matter where they go, the Sakamoto family gathers everybody’s attention and admiration, making things all the more painful for Akira…. Because next to them, he pales in comparison and looks just like an ordinary person. Poor Akira has an ugly duckling complex, and his oblivious family isn’t helping! RECOMMENDED AGE 13+ SC, 6x9, 192pgs, B&W $12.95 DIGITAL WEBBING BLOODRAYNE: PRIME CUTS #1 by Chad Lambert, Chad Hardin & Jake Bilbao Ever wonder what happened between the two groundbreaking BloodRayne video games? Prime Cuts offers two bloody tales that set the stage! First, the Cult of Kagan kidnaps a member of the Brimstone Society and guess who has to spring the trap? Next, a mysterious foe thought long-dead from the first game is back and he's... robbing a convenience store? Features two covers, one by Chad Hardin, the other by Jake Bilbao! COVER A: HARDIN—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 COVER B: BILBAO—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 DARK 48 #1 by Steven O'Connell, Daniel Indro & Joel Seguin History will come to know it as Dark 48. It began when a terrorist cell intercepted a designer Soviet plague, a virus genetically engineered to attack the Y-chromosome of males, inducing rage. In the ‘80s the Russians had hoped the Afghan rebels would turn on each other saving them lives and ammunition. Thankfully they never used it. An ex-Russian General brought it to the attention of the CDC. They confiscated it. The terror cell got wind of it and the rest is history. We follow an all-female strike team — Battle Corp Delta — whose mission is to traverse the contiguous lower 48 searching for survivors — and hopefully a cure. 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 DO GOODER PRESS PS238 #29 by Aaron Williams Miss Kyle’s Las Vegas vacation continues to spiral out of control as she and her stowaway students are called upon to solve a mystery that even the greatest casino security team has been unable to crack. Can Miss Kyle, Poly Mer, Zodon, Julie, and the Flea figure out who is robbing the casino blind? Meanwhile, back at ps238, Tyler finds that being in stasis isn’t as peaceful as one would think! All this and more in ps238 #29! 32pgs, B&W SRP: $2.99 DR MASTER PUBLICATIONS INC INFINITE RYVIUS COLLECTED EDITION VOLUME 1 TP by Shinsuke Kurihashi & Hajime Yatate Based on the dramatic and popular sci-fi anime thriller, Infinite Ryvius the manga is about a ship full of teenage cadets lost in space desperately trying to get home while dealing with the inner strife and egos of each other. This is set includes Infinite Ryvius, Volumes 1 and 2. SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 PURI PURI VOLUME 4 GN by Chiaki Taro A demon had shattered Kamioda-kun's conviction that he had the competence to be a priest when it exposed to him the suppressed erotic yearnings buried in his heart. But Ayano-chan proves the perfect pill to cure him of his ills, and the summer break offers hope and promise for the boy who, confidence restored, intends to use the time working on his priesthood exams. SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 SNK VS CAPCOM: SVC CHAOS VOLUME 8 TP by Chi Wan Shum The battle of the parallel world and for the future of mankind is drawing to an thrilling conclusion on the last volume of SNK vs. CAPCOM: SVC Chaos! Order — as represented by Princess Athena, Shin and Cap — seems squarely matched up to Chaos, represented by Red Arremer, Dr. Jones and Professor Chisan. The contestants must continue onwards until only one ultimate fighter each is left to represent Chaos and Order! SC, 5x7, 140pgs, FC SRP: $13.95 DRAWN & QUARTERLY ALL WE EVER DO IS TALK ABOUT WOOD GN by Tom Horacek Tom Horacek’s characters possess the hydrocephalic proportions of Playmobil people, but they’ve traded the colorful plastic environs of childhood for a bleaker, twisted landscape where insanity, loneliness and death are fodder for laughs. Heard from their pinhole mouths and seen in their beady eyes is fear, desperation, resignation, and pure misanthropy, all presented across a single-panel canvas. Join in the fun with this first collection of Horacek’s bitingly bitter gag cartoons, All We Ever Do Is Talk About Wood. MATURE THEMES SC, 7x7, 88pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 PALOOKA-VILLE #19 by Seth Simon Matchcard haunts the upper stories of his family’s failing business, caring for his mentally ailing mother and refining a “special brand of loneliness… something so long and so wide that it ceases to be defined as merely loneliness.” His solitude and melancholia develop into hallucinations in which he inhabits a past constructed of his own memories and a desperate nostalgia for a time that never was, in which he imagines his mother as a vibrant young woman. Simon struggles to fabricate a fulfilling past for his mother to atone for being bullied by his overbearing brother into committing her to a rest home. MATURE THEMES 24pgs, PC SRP: $4.95 STARS OF THE MONTH BANNOCK, BEANS & BLACK TEA HC by John Gallant & Seth The classic memoir by John Gallant, illustrated by his son Seth, is now back in print. This gripping and poignant memoir recounts one boy's experiences of deprivation and poverty growing up in a rural farming village during the Great Depression. The short stories are written by John Gallant and illustrated by his son Seth, better know to many as the New Yorker illustrator. Written with a concise honesty and clarity, the stories reveal the sad reality of a boy growing up in brutal social and economic conditions. HC, 6x7, 104pgs, PC SRP: $19.95 CLYDE FANS: BOOK ONE HC by Seth A compelling look at the life of two electric fan salesman, both brothers, and their fan manufacturing company by master cartoonist Seth. After one more disastrous attempt at selling, Simon returns to the office defeated and unsure of what he'll do next. Even after studying manuals on the art of selling, he still can't seem to clinch that final deal. In the eyes of his brother Abraham, he is a failure. Here, Seth brilliantly explores the complex and fascinating relationship of the two brothers behind Clyde Fans. (APR042586) MATURE THEMES HC, 6x9, 160pgs, PC SRP: $19.95 WIMBLEDON GREEN: THE GREATEST COMIC BOOK COLLECTOR IN THE WORLD HC by Seth Meet Wimbledon Green, the self-proclaimed world's greatest comic-book collector who brokered the world's best comic-book deal in the history of collecting. Comic-book retailers, auctioneers, and conventioneers from around North America, as well as Green's collecting rivals, weigh in on the man and his vast collection of comic books. Are Green's intentions honorable? Does he truly love comics or is he driven by the need to conquer? Lastly, is he really even Wimbledon Green? (SEP052912) MATURE THEMES HC, 6x8, 128pgs, FC SRP: $19.95 ********************************************************************** DYNAMIC FORCES DF MATT WAGNER'S GRENDEL 25TH ANNIVERSARY STATUE Designed and overseen by Grendel creator and legendary writer and artist Matt Wagner, the original Grendel, Hunter Rose, takes center stage in this all-new, limited edition 25th Anniversary Statue! Resplendent in his tux, weapon casually thrown over his shoulder, Grendel strikes a bloody pose among the blood and roses and art-deco backdrop featuring his arch-nemesis, Argent the Wolf! Crafted, sculpted and paint-mastered by Tom and Joy Studios, the Grendel 25th Anniversary Statue stands over 7 ½” tall on a 6” x 4” base! Strictly limited, this piece will be the centerpiece of your collection! (C: 0-1-3) Statue SRP: $149.99 DF AMAZING SPIDER MAN #549—EXCLUSIVE SIGNED ALTERNATE COVER EDITION In this issue, meet the villain from the fifth Spider-Man movie today! Marc (Wolverine) Guggenheim and Salvador (Uncanny X-Men) Larroca bring you the next great Spidey villain: Menace! Celebrate this historic event with this brand new DF Alternate cover, featuring a new cover by legendary Spider-Man artist John Romita Sr. and available signed by the legendary creator as part of this special limited offer! 32pgs, FC PI ARMY OF DARKNESS: FROM ASHES #1—FAN EXPO CANADA 2007 FOIL COVER EDITION Dynamite prepared this exclusive foil edition for Fan Expo Canada in 2007, and now a limited supply are available for your collection thanks to your friends at Dynamic Forces! FOIL COVER—32pgs, FC PI DF CAPTAIN AMERICA #34—ALEX ROSS SIGNED COVER The new year starts off with a BANG! Who is the new Captain America!?! With designs and a painted cover by Alex Ross, Marvel’s most patriotic hero enters into a new chapter in his most illustrious history. Is it the man, or the stars and stripes that make the legend!? Celebrate this historic event with this brand new DF Alternate cover, featuring a new painting by Ross and available signed by the legendary painter as part of this special limited offer! This issue is also available in a CGC Graded edition. SIGNED—32pgs, FC SRP: $15.00 CGC GRADED—32pgs, FC SRP: $40.00 DF GRIMM FAIRY TALES #1 ALT CVR Dynamic Forces and Zenescope team up in this titantic offering of an all-new exclusive cover for the RED HOT Grimm Fairy Tales #1! A staple of best-seller lists and in demand and expensive back issues, Grimm Fairy Tales #1 is now available at a reasonable price and part of this limited offer thanks to your friends at Dynamic Forces! 32pgs, FC SRP: PI DF THE HULK #1—EXCLUSIVE SIGNED VARIANT COVER EDITION DF exclusive cover artist Dale Keown joins superstars Jeph Loeb and Ed McGuinness will change the way you see The Hulk! In this startling origin epic, the breathtaking events that ended World War Hulk rocket into this brand-new Hulk title! Celebrate this all-new begnning for The Hulk with this brand new DF Alternate cover, featuring a new cover by legendary Hulk artist Dale Keown, signed by the legendary painter as part of this special limited offer! 32pgs, FC PI DF SPIDER MAN/ RED SONJA #2—LIMITED EDITION MICHAEL TURNER COVER This Aspen/Dynamite alternate features an exclusive cover image by Michael Turner and Peter Steigerwald! Here’s your chance to add one to your collection, courtesy of your friends at Dynamic Forces! 32pgs, FC $15.00I 801 MEDIA INC KING OF DEBT SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 5x7, 200pgs, PC SRP: $15.95 THE PRIME MINISTER'S SECRET DIPLOMACY GN SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 5x7, 200pgs, PC SRP: $15.95 803 STUDIOS KNOWLEDGE IS POWER: THE WORLD ASKEW #4 by Steven Prouse, Rob Hicks & Keith Barnett Jennifer faces the final day of her career with new murder charges hanging over her head. Marduk finishes his final investigation job as he bids farewell to his former life. The course is set for a cast of characters that will ultimately destroy them in their quest for forgotten knowledge that can reshape the world! Cover by Ty Romsa. 24pgs, B&W (4 of 4) SRP: $2.95 EIGHTY EIGHT MPH STUDIOS GHOSTBUSTERS: DR. PETER VENKMAN LIMITED EDITION LITHOGRAPH by Dan Brereton This lithograph is part of a limited series that will each feature each of the four Ghostbusters painted by Dan Brereton. Superior printing materials were used to create this exceptional lithograph. The final results does justice to this stunning work of art. Printed on high quality, 100lbs thick, feltweave-textured, acid-free paper, this limited edition print measures 11" x 17" and is ideal for framing. (C: 0-1-2) Print, 11 x 17 SRP: $19.95 1130 STUDIOS STAR OF THE MONTH HEARTBREAK GN by Jonathan Rivera & Nick DeStefano Recently selected as one of Wizard Magazine's "Indie Buzz" books, Heartbreak tells the hilarious true stories of two cartoonists as they chronicle all of the embarrassment, desperation, regret, and terror we all must face in the world of dating. Featuring a foreword by Gerard Way of The Umbrella Academy! (MAY073440) SC, 152pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95 ********************************************************************** EUROTICA 4 GIRLFRIENDS GN SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL VOL 1—SC, 8x11, 48pgs, FC SRP: $10.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A ROOM MATES GN SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL VOLUME 1—SC, 8x11, 48pgs, FC SRP: $10.95 VOLUME 2—SC, 8x11, 48pgs, FC SRP: $10.95 EXHIBIT A PRESS MAVIS #5 by Batton Lash Wolff & Byrd’s intrepid secretary Mavis gets the night off so she and her boyfriend can attend a birthday party for the slacker brother of an old high school friend. But an already weird evening gets weirder when three of W&B’s clients show up at the party! Note: This is actually Slaw #43, which will be included in the comic's indicia, but not indicated on the cover. 32pgs, B&W SRP: $3.50 FANTAGRAPHICS BOOKS KRAZY & IGNATZ: 1941-42 RAGOUT OF RASPBERRIES TP by George Herriman This, the third color volume in Fantagraphics' Krazy & Ignatz reprint series, includes all the Sunday strips from 1941 and 1942, with most of these strips not having seen print since originally running in Hearst newspapers over 70 years ago. Krazy Kat is a love story, focusing on the relationships of its three main characters: Krazy Kat, Ignatz Mouse, and Offisa Pup. Critic Jeet Heer contributes an essay about the friendship between Herriman and John and Louisa Wetherill, who ran a trading post in Monument Valley where Herriman often visited. It was through the Wetherills that Herriman absorbed much of his knowledge about Native American culture, specifically Navajo, which made its way into Krazy Kat. SC, 9x12, 120pgs, FC SRP: $19.95 STAR OF THE MONTH THE KAT WHO WALKED IN BEAUTY: THE PANORAMIC DAILIES OF 1920 HC by George Herriman Though many readers are aware of Herriman’s dynamic Sunday pages, few know that during 1920, in what must have been an editorially unrestrictive period for Herriman, he drew some of the most graphic and brilliantly conceived daily strips ever created — they look like “mini-Sunday” strips. This nine-month stretch of dailies, never-before-reprinted, is among the treasures included in this collection edited by Derya Ataker (JUN073550) HC, 11x15, 144pgs, B&W SRP: $29.95 ********************************************************************** FUNERAL OF THE HEART TP by Leah Hayes Funeral of the Heart is Leah Hayes’ stylistic graphic novel tour-de-force debut, featuring a series of short stories by Hayes and illustrated entirely using the otherworldly medium of scratchboard. Hayes creates a world of unease and ambiguity populated by obsessive characters, forlorn animals, and mysterious, inanimate objects. Odd occurrences, unnerving deaths and unconventional but genuine love bind these characters and their stories together. Stories with titles like “The Bathroom,” “The Needle,” and “The Hair” sound innocuous, but they aren’t fables that should be read to one’s children — unless your children enjoy being made uneasy by beautiful things. SC, 8 x 10, 120pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95 WILLIE & JOE: THE WW II YEARS SLIPCASE by Bill Mauldin Here, for the first time, Fantagraphics Books brings together Bill Mauldin’s complete works from 1940 through the end of the World War II. This collection of over 600 cartoons, most never before reprinted, is more than the record of a great artist — it is an essential chronicle of America’s citizen-soldiers from peace through war to victory. Mauldin's brilliant send-ups of officers were pure infantry, and the men loved it. Willie & Joe will be presented in a deluxe, beautifully designed two-volume slipcased edition of over 600 pages, with an introduction and running commentary by Mauldin scholar Todd DePastino; providing context for the drawings, pertinent biographical details of Mauldin’s life, and occasional background on specific cartoons — such as the ones that made General Patton howl. (C: 0-1-2) HC, 7x9, 650pgs, B&W SRP: $65.00 CASTLE WAITING VOLUME 2 #10 by Linda Medley Jain, Tolly and Simon get some unexpected help when they find an unpleasant surprise in the Castle's hidden passageways, while the other castle folk learn how not to construct a doorway. Thanks to the runaway success of the Castle Waiting graphic novel, many new readers have become addicted to this wonderfully creative and involving series, and are enjoying each new issue as it hits the comics rack. 24pgs, B&W SRP: $3.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A HOLY MOLY by Leah Hayes Written and illustrated almost entirely during class time over several years, Holy Moly is a baffling example of how profoundly interesting drawing, instead of paying attention, can be. Leah Hayes is an illustrator, musician, and has worked for the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, and various music magazines. MATURE THEMES 40pgs, B&W SRP: $4.95 O/A FREEDOM FRIES TP by Steve Brodner A superlative craftsman as a caricaturist and a no-holds-barred satirist, Steve Brodner is a familiar and beloved contributor to The New Yorker, Rolling Stone, The Atlantic, Harper’s, The New York Times, and every other magazine that counts. Freedom Fries is Brodner’s absurdly nightmarish journey through the last 30 years of American politics. What a cast of characters — Nixon, Ford, Carter, Reagan, Bush I, Clinton, Bush II. And those are just the presidents! MATURE THEMES SC, 9x12, 240pgs, FC SRP: $29.95 STARS OF THE MONTH PREMILLENNIAL MAAKIES: THE FIRST FIVE YEARS HC by Tony Millionaire Designed by publishing’s foremost graphic designer, Chip Kidd, Premillenial Maakies is a newly designed edition of the long out-of-print first Maakies collection, featuring the first five years of the strip! (AUG063299) HC, 12x5, 256pgs, B&W SRP: $24.95 DER STRUWWELMAAKIES HC by Tony Millionaire Maakies features the comical adventures of a drunken crow on the high seas, blending vaudeville-style humor and a breathtaking line that harkens back to the glory days of the American comic strip. Der Struwwelmaakies features over two years’ worth of Maakies in a deluxe hardcover format! (APR052885) MATURE THEMES HC, 12x5, 96pgs, B&W SRP: $19.95 LET US BE PERFECTLY CLEAR HC by Paul Hornschemeier Let Us Be Perfectly Clear collects Paul Hornschemeier’s full-color short stories and shows off his playful experimental side. With almost every page, we see a new style, a new direction; with the resultant effect being that of an anthology by creators of vastly contrasting sensibilities. Let Us Be Perfectly Clear demonstrates Paul Hornschemeier’s versatility and breadth in an elegantly produced book that will appeal to connoisseurs of contemporary, cutting-edge cartoons and graphic novels. (AUG063295) HC, 7x9, 136pgs, FC SRP: $19.95 THE THREE PARADOXES GN by Paul Hornschemeier The Three Paradoxes is an intricate and complex autobiographical comic. The story begins with a story inside the story — the cartoon character Paul Hornschemeier is trying to finish a story called “Paul and the Magic Pencil” and draws each chapter in a completely different style, with strikingly unique production and color themes, and yet, somehow, despite — or perhaps because of — this non-linear progression, it all comes together as one story: a story questioning change, progress, and worth within the author’s life. (APR073701) SC, 6x8, 80pgs, FC SRP: $14.95 ********************************************************************** MAAKIES WITH THE WRINKLED KNEES HC by Tony Millionaire Here is the newest collection of Tony Millionaire’s strip, Maakies, never before published in book form. The suicide jokes may come less frequently than in earlier years, but the comedy and superb drawing style are at their peak, as is the volume of triple-X cartoon booze consumed. Maakies features the comical adventures of a drunken crow on the high seas, blending vaudeville-style humor and a breathtaking line that harkens back to the glory days of the American comic strip. Maakies with the Wrinkled Knees features over two years of strips in a beautiful landscape hardcover format that complements the strip’s elegant and classical style. HC, 12 x 5, 120pgs, B&W SRP: $19.95 EROS COMIX HERE COME THE LOVEJOYS: SECOND COMING GN SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 144pgs, FC SRP: $16.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A HERE COME THE LOVEJOYS GN SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 144pgs, FC SRP: $18.95 O/A BOFFY THE VAMPIRE LAYER GN SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, B&W SRP: $14.95 O/A HOUSEWIVES AT PLAY: LEZ BE FRIENDS GN SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL 48pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 :01 FIRST SECOND STAR OF THE MONTH JOURNEY INTO MOHAWK COUNTRY SC by George O'Connor In 1634, Harmen Meyndertsz van den Bogaert set off on a remarkable journey through old New York State in an attempt to revive the struggling Dutch fur trade. This is his diary, boldly brought to life by George O’Connor’s striking artwork. Meticulously researched, Journey Into Mohawk Country is both an historical document and an exciting adventure story — a book to be read in the classroom and with a flashlight under the covers. (JUL063150) (C: 0-1-2) SC, 144pgs, FC SRP: $17.95 ********************************************************************** OFFERED AGAIN O/A LAIKA SC by Nick Abadzis Laika was an abandoned puppy destined to become Earth's first space traveler. Nick Abadzis masterfully blends fiction and fact in the intertwined stories of three compelling lives. Along with Laika, there is Korolev, the driven engineer at the top of the Soviet space program, and Yelena, the lab technician responsible for Laika's health and life. This triangle is rendered with the pitch-perfect emotionality of classics like Because of Winn Dixie, Shiloh, and Old Yeller. Abadzis gives life to a pivotal moment in modern history, casting light on the hidden moments of deep humanity behind history. Available in Softcover and a Collector's Edition Hardcover. SOFTCOVER—SC, 6x8, 208pgs, FC SRP: $17.95 COLLECTOR'S EDITION HARDCOVER—HC, 6x8, 208pgs, FC SRP: $29.95 FULL CIRCLE PUBLICATIONS THICKER THAN BLOOD #1 SAN DIEGO COMIC CON EXCLUSIVES by Simon Reed, Mike Ploog & Simon Bisley Get your hands on these San Diego Comic Con exclusive editions of Thicker than Blood #1! The Blood Red Foil Edition is limited to 1,000 copies. Also available, a double signed edition by Simon Bisley and Mike Ploog, and comes with Certificate of Authenticity). Finally, there is a very limited supply of the double signed edition with a werewolf head sketch by Mike Ploog in the white sketch box on the back cover, and comes with a Certificate of Authenticity. (C: 0-1-2) MATURE THEMES SDCC BLOOD RED FOIL EDITION—28pgs, FC SRP: $14.95 SIGNED EDITION—28pgs, FC SRP: $29.95 HEADSKETCH EDITION—28pgs, FC SRP: $59.95 GEMSTONE PUBLISHING Disney Comics UNCLE SCROOGE #374 by William Van Horn & Lars Jensen When Scrooge finds “A Gal for Gladstone” on Valentine’s Day, he doesn’t realize he’s fixed his impossibly lucky nephew up with evil sorceress Magica De Spell! Then adventures for the holiday lovelorn continue with Gyro Gearloose’s “No Need to Know” and Lars Jensen’s “Rainbow Raiders,” featuring the unsinkable lady tycoon Brigitta MacBridge! Finally, in William Van Horn’s “Easy Circumstances,” half-brother Rumpus McFowl pitches investment ideas to Scrooge, and Scrooge tries to get out of them by faking bankruptcy — uh-oh! 64pgs, FC SRP: $7.99 WALT DISNEY'S COMICS & STORIES #689 by Floyd Gottfredson, Carl Barks & Marco Rota It’s Valentine’s Day, and Daisy dumps Donald for a Saudi nobleman in Marco Rota’s “Burning Hearts!” Can Donald rescue his riven romance? Next, it’s Pegleg Pete who falls in love — with crimebustin’ Mickey Mouse and Butch disguised as “Schoolgirls!” Then, in part two of Floyd Gottfredson's "The Gleam," Mickey struggles to outwit the jewel-robbing swami — but falls at the feet of his hypnotic power! Finally, in Carl Barks’ “Jet Rescue,” it’s Donald’s turn to dump his significant other, desperately wooing slinky flower collector Swansdown Swoonsudden! 64pgs, FC SRP: $7.99 STARS OF THE MONTH UNCLE SCROOGE ADVENTURES: THE BARKS/ROSA COLLECTION VOLUME 1 TP by Carl Barks & Don Rosa “Land of the Pygmy Indians” is teamed with its follow-up, "War of the Wendigo!” in this collection that pairs Carl Barks' classic Scrooge story with Don Rosa's modern-day sequel! When Scrooge grows sick of the big city's rumble, his back-to-nature journey takes him to the Peeweegah — a land of Native Americans whose traditions haven't changed in a thousand years, and whom he must defend from modernity's encroaching grasp! (APR073716) SC, 64pgs, FC SRP: $8.50 THE LIFE AND TIMES OF SCROOGE MCDUCK by Don Rosa All twelve chapters of Don Rosa's celebrated Eisner Award-winning The Life and Times of Scrooge McDuck series, detailing the biography of the "World's Richest Duck," are presented in an affordable trade paperback edition! Also available is The Life and Times of Scrooge McDuck Companion, presenting the pre-chapters and in-between-chapters of Rosa's sprawling epic! LIFE AND TIMES (FEB078237)—SC, 7x10, 256pgs, FC SRP: $17.99 LIFE AND TIMES COMPANION (JUN063129)—SC, 7x10, 208pgs, FC SRP: $16.99 WALT DISNEY'S THE THREE MUSKETEERS GN by Various The official adaptation of Disney's The Three Musketeers, a direct-to-DVD movie starring Mickey, Donald, and Goofy! This adaptation stars Mickey, Donald, and Goofy in the title roles, with Minnie and Daisy as ingénues, and The Beagle Boys, Peg-Leg Pete, and Clarabelle (that's right!) as the villains! (JUN042574) SC, 7x10, 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.95 WALT DISNEY'S WORLD OF THE DRAGONLORDS GN by Byron Erickson & Giorgio Cavazzano An epic adventure featuring Uncle Scrooge, Donald, and Huey, Dewey, and Louie in which the Ducks are thrust into an alternate dimension where humans lead a feudal existence and are the slaves of a barbarian race of dragon-riders. The Ducks must assist the humans in winning their freedom and find their own way back to Duckburg! (JUN052988) SC, 7x10, 176pgs, FC SRP: $12.99 ********************************************************************** EC Comics EC ARCHIVES: WEIRD SCIENCE VOLUME 2 LIMITED LEATHER BOUND HC by Various DC Comics President Paul Levitz re-introduces the thrilling and mysterious world of EC Comics with his foreword to this leather-bound, limited edition of Weird Science Volume Two. Containing twenty-four stories by Bill Gaines and Al Feldstein, with artwork by legendary artists Wally Wood, Joe Orlando, Jack Kamen and Harvey Kurtzman. Leather-bound edition limited to 300 numbered copies, signed by Al Feldstein. Reprints issues #7 through #12 (24 stories) of the comic book Weird Science, originally published in 1951 and 1952. (C: 0-1-2) HC, 8x11, 212pgs, FC SRP: $150.00 STARS OF THE MONTH EC ARCHIVES: SHOCK SUSPENSTORIES by Various These beautiful hardcovers reprint the first twelve issues of the classic EC comic book Shock SuspenStories, originally published in 1952 and 1953. Includes stories by Bill Gaines and Al Feldstein with art by Jack Kamen, Jack Davis, Joe Orlando, Graham Ingles, and Wally Wood. Volume One reprints the first six issues, while Volume Two contains issues #7 through #12. VOLUME 1 (SEP063328)—HC, 8x11, 212pgs, FC SRP: $49.95 VOLUME 2 (FEB073490)—HC, 8x11, 212pgs, FC SRP: $49.95 EC ARCHIVES: TALES FROM THE CRYPT by Various EC's classic horror comic, Tales from the Crypt, has its first twelve issues reprinted in these two hardcover volumes. Volume One contains issues #1 through #6, originally published in 1950, and Volume Two contains issues #7 through #12. Discover the original stories that inspired the cult classic television series! VOLUME 1 (OCT063431)—HC, 8x11, 212pgs, FC SRP: $49.95 VOLUME 2 (APR073724)—HC, 212pgs, FC SRP: $49.95 EC ARCHIVES: TWO-FISTED TALES by Various Writer-artist-editor Harvey Kurtzman teamed with legendary artists Wally Wood, Johnny Craig, Jack Davis, Al Feldstein, John Severin, Will Elder, and Dave Berg to create these powerful stories of struggle and humanity that are considered to be among the best war stories ever told. Volume One reprints the first six complete issues of EC's ground-breaking war comic Two-Fisted Tales, originally published in 1950 and 1951, while Volume Two reprints issues #7 through #12. VOLUME 1 (NOV063594)—HC, 8x11, 212pgs, FC SRP: $49.95 VOLUME 2 (JUN073591)—HC, 212pgs, FC SRP: $49.95 EC ARCHIVES: WEIRD SCIENCE by Various These hardcover volumes collect the first twelve issues of EC's classic science fiction comic, Weird Science! Volume One reprints the first six issues, with issues seven through twelve in Volume Two! Included are stories by Al Feldstein, Bill Gaines, and others, with art by legendary illustrators such as Wally Wood, Harvey Kurtzman, Joe Orlando, Jack Kamen, Feldstein, and more! VOLUME 1 (AUG063318)—HC, 8x11, 212pgs, FC SRP: $49.95 VOLUME 2 (DEC063587)—HC, 8x11, 212pgs, FC SRP: $49.95 EC LIBRARY: EC CRIME AND CRIME PATROL COMPLETE SET by Various While their other works may get the glory, EC's War Against Crime and Crime Patrol were the first fruit of the team of Bill Gaines and editors Johnny Craig and Al Feldstein. These "pre-Trend" titles present the skewed EC version of crime comics and the last issues, respectively, introduce The Crypt-Keeper and The Vault-Keeper! Each annotated, smythe-sewn library volume contains the complete issues of their respective series including text pages and ads. (STAR01384) HC SRP: $130.00 EC LIBRARY: PICTO-FICTION COMPLETE SET by Various Gemstone Publishing at long last presents the final component of The Complete EC Library! Seldom seen and highly sought-after for generations, Shock Illustrated, Terror Illustrated, Crime Illustrated, and Confessions Illustrated are among the hardest-to-find EC titles. Not only are each of the published issues collected in this deluxe hardcover set, but so are 18 previously unpublished Picto-Fiction stories! Featuring the work of artists Reed Crandall, Jack Davis, George Evans, Graham Ingels, Jack Kamen, Rudy Nappi, Joe Orlando, Bud Parke, Charles Sultan, Angelo Torres, Al Williamson, and Wallace Wood, and writers Robert Bernstein, Al Feldstein, Daniel Keyes, John Larner, Jack Oleck, and Richard Smith. (AUG052946) HC, 9x12, B&W SRP: $150.00 Reference HAKE'S PRICE GUIDE TO CHARACTER TOYS 6TH EDITION by Ted Hake With more than 15,000 items — all photo-illustrated — and more than 45,000 prices, Hake’s Price Guide To Character Toys is the standard by which other toy guides are measured. This new edition features expanded and updated listings, more than 360 unique categories, checklists, and more! (APR063180) SC, FC SRP: $35.00 THE BIG BIG LITTLE BOOK BOOK by Various 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, and more. (OCT042747) SC, 9x12, 360pgs, PC SRP: $19.95 THE OVERSTREET COMIC BOOK PRICE GUIDE VOLUME 37 by Various The 37th edition of The Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide is packed with new and exciting material about comics, including articles on Daredevil and Captain America, the return of the "Overstreet Hall of Fame," a brand new color section, and much more. The Guide remains the most complete listing of comics from the 1500s to the present, and this year’s edition features a choice of covers: New Avengers by Mark Sparacio (Heroes For Hire, Shi) and Supergirl by Billy Tucci (Shi, Heroes For Hire). Also available — The Big, Big Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide, featuring an amazing modern recreation of Daredevil #1 on its cover in an oversized, limited, spiral-bound special edition that contains only the pricing, top ten charts, selected glossary, and text from the regular edition! NEW AVENGERS HC (DEC063586)—HC, 6x9, 1120pgs, PC SRP: $35.00 NEW AVENGERS SC (DEC063585)—SC, 6x9, 1120pgs, PC SRP: $29.95 SUPERGIRL HC (DEC063584)—HC, 6x9, 1120pgs, PC SRP: $35.00 SUPERGIRL SC (DEC063583)—SC, 6x9, 1120pgs, PC SRP: $29.95 BIG BIG DAREDEVIL (JAN073644)—SC, 8x11, B&W SRP: $37.00 POP CULTURE WITH CHARACTER: A LOOK INSIDE GEPPI'S ENTERTAINMENT MUSEUM by Dr. Arnold T. Blumberg Geppi’s Entertainment Museum is the culmination of a long-held dream, the embodiment of the desire to see pop culture entertainment in the setting it deserves, designed to preserve, promote and present comic character collectibles in their proper historical context. Now in book form, you can take the tour through the ages yourself! (OCT063432) HC, 7x10, 272pgs, FC SRP: $24.95 GO MEDIA ENTERTAINMENT LLC BLACK SUN SILVER MOON VOLUME 2 GN by Tomo Maeda Despite Taki's efforts, the demons within Shikimi become stronger with each passing day. Now, with a duty-bound demon hunter intent on killing Shikimi and an old friend pushing him towards the tempting darkness, can Taki fulfill his promise to save the priest — or will he have to kill him to do so? (APR073735) MATURE THEMES SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W (2 of 6) SRP: $10.99 ********************************************************************** CY-BELIEVERS VOLUME 1 GN by Shioko Mizuki Rui has just transferred to a new school, and hopes to make friends quickly. What better way to do that then by joining a few clubs? Unfortunately, it seems that most of the social groups around campus have been recently shut down – by the boy who just happens to be Rui’s fiancé! Still, determined to get around her controlling, selfish betrothed, Rui starts a new club that won’t be so easy to shut down. Welcome to the Cy-Believers! SC, 5x7.5, 200pgs, B&W (1 of 3) SRP: $10.99 KANNA VOLUME 3 GN by Takeru Kirishima Kagura’s journey to uncover the mysteries behind Kanna becomes much more perilous as minions of the Black God grow more determined. The discovery of a shrine maiden sent to help them is a momentary breath of fresh air, but things soon take a turn for the worst when she transports them into the Other World — right into the middle of a war! SC, 200pgs, B&W (3 of 4) SRP: $10.99 A-I REVOLUTION VOLUME 2 GN by Yuu Asami Explosions, rescues, time machines and former loves — they all mesh in the second volume of A-I Revolution as the robots continue their struggle to learn human emotion! MATURE THEMES SC, 200pgs, B&W (2 of 17) SRP: $10.99 A WISE MAN SLEEPS VOLUME 1 GN by Mick Takeuchi Miharu is not having a good year. Her mother died, leaving her a single ring to remember her by, and her father went bankrupt — leaving her with all his debts! Intending to sell the ring to get out of debt, Miharu finds herself tangled up in alchemy and a hot boy, making her unable to part with it — literally! SC, 5x7.5, 200pgs, B&W (1 of 2) SRP: $10.99 HER MAJESTY'S DOG VOLUME 8 GN by Mick Takeuchi The identity of one of the ruthless attackers on the Kamori family has finally been revealed! But Amane's and Hyoue's troubles are far from over, as forces from all sides close in on our heroes to drive a wedge of doubt and distrust between them. SC, 5x7.5, 200pgs, B&W (8 of 11) SRP: $10.99 HARPER COLLINS PUBLISHERS MIKI FALLS VOLUME 4: WINTER GN by Mark Crilley In this final installment of the four-part saga, the action, adventure, and romance ramp up as the young couple tries to escape the powerful agents intent upon ending their relationship. Trekking through Japan's frozen north, Hiro and Miki cling to the hope their love will survive — but will they? It all comes to a head in this thrilling conclusion to the ground-breaking series! (C: 0-1-2) SC, 5x7, 176pgs, B&W SRP: $7.99 SPY GODDESS VOLUME 1: CHASE FOR THE CHALICE GN by Mike Spradlin Loveably klutzy teenage spy and budding goddess, Rachel Buchanan makes her way from novels to manga with an all-new adventure and an authentic manga look! That no-good, power-hungry Simon Blankenship is still on the loose trying to track down the Seven Talismans of Power in pursuit of world domination, and the only one who can stop him is Rachel! She’s on her way to Japan to intercept the Clawhorn Chalice — of course, Blankenship will have to wait while she gets some shopping in and samples the local sushi. Hey, even goddesses have to eat! (C: 0-1-2) SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 HEAVY METAL MAGAZINE LORNA: BLACK TOWERS SC by Azpiri The adventure that began in The Eye of Dart-An-Gor comes to an end in this chapter of Lorna, the most exuberant heroine in space! Along with Shop and Grono, she travels to a planet completely covered by water. Her mission is to destroy the last probe and preserve the balance of the universe! (C: 0-1-2) SC, 64pgs, FC SRP: $14.95 HEAVY METAL MAGAZINE SPRING 2008 This Spring special contains 2 amazing fantasy tales. First up is "Argstein," by Josef Rother, a 60-page tale that features action/horror in ledenhosen! Monsters are roaming the German Forest, and only the ranger's rifle stands abetween the hungry creatures and the people of the Argstein valley. Wrapping things up is the 48-page "Descur: Knight of the Eclipse," by Michael Giordani! MATURE THEMES 108pgs, FC SRP: $5.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A TATTOOS PORTFOLIO by Luis Royo A portfolio containing 6 plates from world-renown artist Luis Royo. MATURE THEMES FC SRP: $21.95 THE HERO INITIATIVE O/A MARVEL THEN AND NOW: AND EVENING WITH STAN LEE AND JOE QUESADA DVD This special DVD is as honest as it gets; Stan Lee, Joe Quesada and Kevin Smith, together on stage for the first time, talk about Marvel, the successes, the failures, the ridiculous and the sublime. The questions were blunt, the answers sincere, all to benefit The Hero Initiative charity for comic creators. Includes bonus interviews, commentary track, and alternative audio track for little ears. Running time 3 hrs 25 mins. DVD SRP: $29.95 HEROIC PUBLISHING INC LIBERTY COMICS #3 by Various The saga of the first and greatest champion of them all is told once more in this third 48-page issue of Liberty Comics! Dennis Mallonee and Chris Marrinan tackle the origin of Giant! Also in this issue, the thrilling conclusion to the all-new Liberty Girl adventure, "Durango Mission: Sections Classified," by Michael Aushenker and Tim Burgard. Plus, the fabulous Flying Fox takes the spotlight as the secret origin of the world's greatest little sneak thief, Raven Gold, is revealed through the courtesy of Wilson Hill, J. Adam Walters, and Daniel Lauer. 48pgs, FC SRP: $4.50 ICARUS PUBLISHING BLUE EYES GN (NEW PRINTING) SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 6x9, 176pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95 A-G SUPER EROTIC ANTHOLOGY SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL #75—80pgs, B&W SRP: $4.99 #76—80pgs, B&W SRP: $4.99 MEGA BUNDLE—Bundle (x5), B&W SRP: $18.00 OFFERED AGAIN O/A FLASH BANG GN SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 6x9, 184pgs, B&W SRP: $19.95 STAR OF THE MONTH PATCHWORK VOLUME 1 GN SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (APR063197) (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 6x9, 168pgs, B&W SRP: $19.95 ********************************************************************** IDW PUBLISHING DOCTOR WHO #1 Gary Russell (w); Nick Roche (a); Nick Roche (c) The legendary Doctor Who is back, with the first-ever stories created exclusively for the US market. The Doctor is the last of the Time Lords, survivors of a Great Time War and, along with his loyal friend and companion Martha Jones from London, they stop oppression, darkness and evil spreading throughout the galaxies. They're also on the hunt for the best chocolate milkshakes in the cosmos… and while they track that down, someone else has the Doctor in their sights. As the very last Time Lord out there, he's highly collectable, to the right people... this debut miniseries comes to you courtesy of Doctor Who TV show story editor Gary Russell and artist Nick Roche (The Transformers). Roche and variant artist Joe Corroney provide covers for each issue. *2 regular covers will be shipped in a 1-to-1 ratio. FC • 32 pages • $3.99 DR. WHO CLASSICS #2 Pat Mills & John Wagner (w); Dave Gibbons (a); Joe Corroney (c) IDW Publishing continues its re-presentation of classic Doctor Who comics from across time and space, each one featuring all-new coloring. In issue two, “The Iron Legion” continues, courtesy of writers Pat Mills & John Wagner, and featuring stunning art by Watchmen’s Dave Gibbons. Artist Joe Corroney (Star Trek: Klingons) provides an all-new cover for the issue. FC • 32 pages • $3.99 TRANSFORMERS: THE ANIMATED SERIES VOLUME 1 TP The TRANSFORMERS Animated Series takes the concept of ROBOTS IN DISGUISE and reinvents it for an all-new generation of fans! And now the animated shows can be enjoyed in print, too—in the form of all-new books that use actual still frames from the new animated series to offer a unique reading experience for TRANSFORMERS fans of all ages. This first volume contains the entire 70-minute kick-off adventure! SC, 5x7, 96pgs, FC $7.99 TRANSFORMERS: THE ANIMATED SERIES VOLUME 2 TP In this second volume of the TRANSFORMERS ANIMATED SERIES, TRANSFORMERS fans can experience two complete episodes of the all-new animated series. The TRANSFORMERS have come to New Detroit, and nothing will ever be the same again! Volume two contains two stand-alone episodes of this exciting new show. SC, 5x7, 96pgs, FC $7.99 THE TRANSFORMERS SPOTLIGHT: BLASTER Simon Furman (w); Emiliano Santalucia (a & c) Presenting the latest standalone tale focusing on some of the best-loved (or loathed) characters from the Transformers Universe. The spotlight falls on BLASTER, the rousing, bombastic ‘voice’ of the Autobot counter-offensive. Long ago, that ‘voice’ was abruptly, mysteriously silenced, and now the truth about what happened to Blaster—and who betrayed him and the Autobots—is about to be revealed, with shocking consequences! By Simon Furman and, making his IDW TRANSFORMERS debut, artist Emiliano Santalucia (He-Man). Alex Milne provides a special retailer incentive cover. FC • 32 pages • $3.99 THE TRANSFORMERS: DEVASTATION #5 Simon Furman (w); E.J. Su (a); Su, Nick Roche (c) The fearsome Reapers (from Spotlight: Sixshot) make their move, targeting the Earthbound… DECEPTICONS? The Command Bunker in Oregon comes under all-out assault, and the loyalties of living weapon SIXSHOT are once more sorely tested. And, as the carnage mounts, STARSCREAM makes his move! Plus, HOT ROD vs. the HEADMASTERS, Hunter vs. The Machination, and OPTIMUS PRIME makes a fateful decision that will forever affect the future of planet Earth! Not to be missed under any circumstances! By writer Simon Furman with covers from E.J. Su and Nick Roche, and featuring the return of E.J. Su on interior art! 2 regular covers will be shipped in a 1-to-1 ratio. FC • $3.99 • 32 pages THE TRANSFORMERS: BEST OF THE UK: DINOBOTS #5 (OF 6) Simon Furman (w); Will Simpson (a); Nick Roche, Retro Art (c) A new chapter of DINOBOT lore continues with the second part of “In The National Interest.” The government and the DECEPTICONS both want Joy Meadows… and only a certain DINOBOT stands between them in this classic Simon Furman tale. Nick Roche once again provides an all-new cover re-creating a classic scene from the issue! 2 regular covers will be shipped in a 1-to-1 ratio. FC • 32 pages • $3.99 CLASSIC TRANSFORMERS VOLUME 1 TP Budiansky, more (w); Perlin, more (a) Re-live the original TRANSFORMERS stories that started it all! Presenting over 300 pages of classic TRANSFORMERS comic book stories in one affordable volume! Pulling from the earliest of the ’80s Marvel material, this first volume offers some of the most beloved stories from the past, including the seminal “The Last Stand,” “The Worse of Two Evils,” “I, Robot Master,” and many others. The TRANSFORMERS have undergone many changes over their 20-plus-year reign over pop culture, but this retro, black-and-white collection showcases the beginnings of their dynasty. SC, 7x10, 312pgs, B&W $19.99 THE TRANSFORMERS—TARGET: 2006 TP Simon Furman (w); Geoff Senior, Jeff Anderson, more (a); Nick Roche (c) Collecting the landmark series originally published by Marvel UK! Spun from the story spinning out of the TRANSFORMERS Animated Movie, writer Simon Furman and artists Geoff Senior and Jeff Anderson recount a stars-spanning tale where GALVATRON travels back in time to construct a weapon with which to destroy UNICRON once and for all, and takes on the depleted AUTOBOTS at the same time! It’s a battle that will test all but the most stalwart allegiances. Topping off this collection is a cover gallery featuring the classic cover recreations by Nick Roche. SC, 7x10, 128pgs, FC $19.99 IDW January Debuts SPEED RACER: CHRONICLES OF THE RACER #1 Arie Kaplan (w); Robby Musso (a); Alex Garner, Musso (c) “Mach Go Go Go!” Speed Racer and all of the characters you know and love—from Trixie to Chim-Chim and beyond—is back in all-new adventures! Kicking off a new era of Speed, writer Arie Kaplan (Mad Magazine) and artist Robby Musso (The Transformers) expand the mythos in exciting, new (and old) ways in a story that spans generations of Racers! Artist Alex Garner (Dominatrix) provides a special painted cover, and fellow Transformers artist extraordinaire E.J. Su. offers a retail incentive cover, too. 2 regular covers will be shipped in a 1-to-1 ratio. FC • 32 pages • $3.99 STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION: INTELLIGENCE GATHERING #1 Scott & David Tipton (w); David Messina (a); Messina, Joe Corroney (c) From the creative team who brought you KLINGONS: BLOOD WILL TELL! This issue begins an all-new five-part adventure for the Enterprise-D crew! The Enterprise is summoned to a Federation science station, designed to be the ultimate in data storage and information archiving. Data and Riker enter the outpost's gargantuan artificial intelligence system, which may have gained sentience and has begun behaving erratically, with orders to either repair or destroy it. On the Enterprise, meanwhile, Picard and the crew begin to realize that there may be more here than meets the eye... 2 regular covers will be shipped in a 1-to-1 ratio. FC • $3.99 • 32 pages DUO STARS #1 Ashley Wood (w & a) Acclaimed writer/artist Ashley Wood takes on the world of street-racing as only he can. In this two-part tale, enter a world of illegal drag-racing, where the vehicles aren’t cars at all… instead, they’re robots with minds and motivations of their own. Pumping pistons, crazed characters, and cool sneakers await you in Duo Stars. And each issue will be adorned by two Wood covers, too! 2 regular covers will be shipped in a 1-to-1 ratio. FC • 32 pages • $3.99 ************************************************************************ ANGEL: AFTER THE FALL #3 Joss Whedon & Brian Lynch (plot); Brian Lynch (w), Franco Urru (a); Andrew Robinson, Urru (c) Joss Whedon, Brian Lynch and Franco Urru continue their post-Season Five epic tale. As it turned out, Angel didn’t end up slaying the dragon after all. But maybe Illyria will! After a brutal Illyria/Angel throwdown, it’s goddess versus giant, fire-breathing reptile, and a huge reveal that no one will see coming. Andrew Robinson comes aboard to provide a special painted cover, too! 2 regular covers will be shipped in a 1-to-1 ratio. FC • $3.99 • 32 pages FALLEN ANGEL #23 Peter David (w); J.K. Woodward (a & c) “Red Horse Riding, Part 1.” War has come thundering through Bete Noire. An ancient evil in the demonic person of Gills De Rais has come to the city that shapes the world, and he doesn't seem interested in leaving anytime soon. Alliances will shift, lives will be lost... and if the Fallen Angel is unable to stop the fall of Bete Noire, then the rest of the world may well be next. Written by New York Times Best-Selling author Peter David. FC • $3.99 • 32 pages STAR TREK ALIEN SPOTLIGHT: THE BORG Andrew Steven Harris (w); Sean Murphy (a); Zach Howard, Murphy (c) In the vast Star Trek universe, many diverse alien races abound, and now they finally get their due! Continuing a series of one-shots, each by a different creative team and featuring a different Star Trek alien race. Now, the spotlight shines on the Borg. The Enterprise must face its most deadly confrontation with the Borg—drones from the future, when the Collective believes it has achieved perfection! Sean Murphy handles art and cover chores, while his Outer Orbit cohort Zach Howard provides a second cover for the issue. 2 regular covers will be shipped in a 1-to-1 ratio. FC • $3.99 • 32 pages BADGER SAVES THE WORLD #2 Mike Baron (w); Kevin Caron (a) Nick Runge (c) In the second issue of Mike Baron’s all-new Badger miniseries, "Dog Killer," a crazed killer uses dogs to attack America's cities. Only the Badger can stop Pavlov's reign of terror. But there is far more to Pavlov than homicidal hatred, as the duel between him and Badger turns intensely personal. Plus, what’s up with Ham? The adventure of a lifetime begins here. Badger Saves the World is more than mere entertainment—it is an attempt by comic books to save the human race. Please join us—for the children. FC • $3.99 • 32 pages SNAKED #2 Clifford Meth (w); Rufus Dayglo (a); Ashley Wood (c) Love stinks. Especially when your lover has fangs. But in a Kafkaesque world of duplicitous partners and political conspiracies, sometimes the only one you can trust is the person who openly sheds his skin… The dark saga of SNAKED continues in a story as fast and furious as its debut, courtesy of Clifford Meth, artist Rufus Dayglo, and cover artist Ashley Wood. FC • $3.99 • 32 pages GENE SIMMONS’ ZIPPER #3 Tom Waltz (w); Casey Maloney (a & c) Gene Simmons’ stranger in a strange land saga continues as Denizen Xeng Ral (known to his Earth friends as “Zipper”) finds himself dangerously pursued by nefarious forces from both planet Earth and his home world, Etheria. His only hope for escape and survival lies with his strange new allies—a two-bit criminal with a heart of gold and a jaded vice detective. Written by Tom Waltz, with art by Casey Maloney (Star Trek: The Next Generation: The Space Between). Zipper poster artist Adriano Loyola provides a special incentive cover. FC • $3.99 • 32 pages GENE SIMMONS’ DOMINATRIX #6 Sean Taylor (w); Esteve Polls (a); Fernando Goni (c) The first adventure of Gene Simmons' new series of action, “action,” and intrigue concludes as Dominatrix and Happy Jacq finally go head to head in the battle that will leave neither of them unchanged. And if they survive that, there's the matter or possible jail time and a fallen friend to consider. Hard choices will have to be made when "Doug" tightens his grip on Dominatrix in this conclusion to the first story arc. FC • $3.99 • 32 pages CORY DOCTOROW’S FUTURISTIC TALES OF THE HERE AND NOW #4 Dan Taylor (w); Dustin Evans (a); Ben Templesmith (c) IDW Publishing continues to bring the stories of acclaimed science-fiction author Cory Doctorow to comics, this time offering up "Nimby and the D-Hoppers.” Night after night, the peaceful serenity of a non-technocratic society is shattered by the chaotic and disruptive arrival of fully automatic, laser-guided, armor-piercing, self-replenishing personal sidearm wielding dimension hoppers. Well, for the once-involved couple of Barry and Sally—enough is enough. With a cover by Ben Templesmith (30 Days of Night)! FC • $3.99 • 32 pages WORMWOOD: CALAMARI RISING #2 Ben Templesmith (w & a) Just when Wormwood thought he could finally have that quiet drink without worrying about the world coming to an end, or a friend with a parasitic infection trying to kill him, The Brotherhood of the Calamari decide to crash the party. Since their last meeting, they've tracked him across the thousand million dimensional possibilities of existence—and this time the entire Squideeverse is with them. Wormwood is going to learn the hard way he can't keep running from his problems as his oldest foe now threatens his favorite watering hole, Earth, with absorption into the Calamari group mind. FC • $3.99 • 32 pages 30 DAYS OF NIGHT: RED SNOW TP Ben Templesmith (w/a/c) 1941. Hitler's Operation: Silver Fox has failed, but the war on the Eastern Front drags on as the Russian winter starts to bite. British military attaché Corporal Charlie Keating observes the war from the Soviet side, making sure crucial supplies get through to aid Stalin's front in the battle against the Nazis. With luck, he too will survive to see the end of the war. But something else is out there, and they're not the Nazis. No matter how hard humanity tries to kill itself, something else does it better. 30 Days of Night/Fell co-creator and Wormwood Gentleman Corpse auteur Ben Templesmith’s first solo 30 Days tale is collected here, presenting a war of a different kind, one that will have repercussions felt all the way to Barrow, Alaska a half-century later. Also featuring additional story pages, character designs, a cover gallery, and an all-new cover from 2007 Scream Award nominee Templesmith. SC, 7x10, 104pgs, FC $17.99 SCARFACE: DEVIL IN DISGUISE TP Joshua Jabcuga (w); Alberto Dose (a & c) The definitive prequel to the 1983 cult-classic film! Before Tony Montana came to America, he cut his teeth as a young military assassin in Cuba, and rose up as a hustler in Havana. He knows the world is his, and he craves the American dream. But first, he's gotta get out from Castro-imposed solitary confinement. Add to this Molotov cocktail mix the CIA, La Cosa Nostra, and the scumbag who gave Montana his infamous scar. Make a deal with the devil... just know which devil you're dealing with first. Hell hath no fury like the ghetto opera brought to you by the outlaw team of Joshua Jabcuga (Doomed) and Wizard magazine's Heat Index artist Alberto Dose (Desperadoes: Buffalo Dreams). SC, 7x10, 104pgs, FC $17.99 ASCEND: SPECIAL EDITION Keith Arem (w), Christopher Shy (a) Welcome to the post-apocalyptic Purgatory Wars, where the battle over “harvested” human souls has destroyed Heaven and Hell. Sebastian, a young human, who is tragically killed and unwillingly drafted into the war. He is reunited with his deceased brother, Gideon, the most powerful angel in the Legions of Heaven, who plans to lead a coup to regain power and restore order. Realizing he holds the key to ending the war, Sebastian must face his brother, before Gideon destroys the cycle of life on Earth. Ascend: Special Edition features 70 added pages, and a completely re-written story taking the reader further into the post-apocalyptic Purgatory Wars. SC, 200pgs, FC $35.00 HC, 200pgs, FC $75.00 THEREFORE, REPENT! GN Jim Munroe (w); Salgood Sam (a) What if the religious right... are right? Therefore Repent! is a graphic novel set in a Chicago neighborhood after the Rapture. Once the Christians have floated bodily into the sky, life goes on pretty much as usual for the immoral majority…. except that magic works, if you’re willing to risk demonic mutations. CNN reports that Mr. Christ and Mr. Bush are on a speaking tour of the red states. And an angelic army appears to have been deployed to mop up the sinners. But through it all, outsiders Raven and Mummy face the possibility of a bigger problem than the end of the world: the end of their relationship. In the tradition of The Book of Revelations, Therefore Repent!, courtesy of novelist Jim Munroe (Flyboy Action Figure Cimes With Gasmask) and acclaimed artist Salgood Sam (Sea of Red) is a lurid, dark fantasy tale. By taking the apocryphal scripture as literal truth — as the American powers-that-be claim to do — the story also explores the political and spiritual ramifications of God abandoning humanity. SC, 6x8, 160pgs, FC $24.99 ONE SMALL VOICE TP Clifford Meth (w) Alex Toth, Frank Brunner, Mark Badger, Mike Pascale, Dave and Paty Cockrum, Dave DeVries, David Boswell, Gene Colan and more (a) Neil Adams (c) Collecting the novella “One Small Voice,” as well as a variety of short stories by recognized dark fiction author Clifford Meth, One Small Voice serves as a sequel to god’s 15 minutes, and includes updated versions of “Conflicts of Disinterest,” “Wearing the Horns,” and selections that previously appeared in Stranger Kaddish. Adding additional punch to Meth’s provocative prose are spot illustrations by some of the most influential artists of our time, including Alex Toth, Dave Cockrum and Gene Colan. Packaged with interstitial material by Wm. Messner-Loebs, Tom Spurgeon and Pat DiNizio (of The Smithereens). SC, 6x9, 160pgs, FC $16.99 OFFERED AGAIN 24: NIGHTFALL TPB J.C. Vaughn, Mark L. Haynes (w) • Jean Diaz (a) TPB • FC • $19.99 • JUN073692 ALEISTER ARCANE Steve Niles (w) • Breehn Burns (a) TPB • FC • $17.99 • AUG042817 ART OF VAMPIRE HUNTER D Yoshiaki Kawajiri (a) HC • FC • $15.99 • MAY063221 BIG BOOK OF HORROR Steve Niles (w) • Scott Morse, Ted McKeever, Richard Sala (a) TPB • FC • $19.99 • AUG063389 COBB MAGAZINE Beau Smith (w) • Eduardo Barreto (a) FC • $9.99 • DEC063705 COMPLETE JON SABLE FREELANCE, VOL. 1 Mike Grell (w/a) TPB • FC • $24.99 • FEB052910 COMPLETE JON SABLE FREELANCE, VOL. 2 Mike Grell (w/a) TPB • FC • $19.99 • APR052970 COMPLETE JON SABLE FREELANCE, VOL. 3 Mike Grell (w/a) TPB • FC • $19.99 • JUL052935 COMPLETE JON SABLE FREELANCE, VOL. 4 Mike Grell (w/a) TPB • FC • $19.99 • OCT053072 COMPLETE JON SABLE FREELANCE, VOL. 5 Mike Grell (w/a) TPB • FC • $19.99 • JUL063265 COMPLETE JON SABLE FREELANCE, VOL. 6 Mike Grell (w/a) TPB • FC • $19.99 • JAN073726 COMPLETE JON SABLE, FREELANCE VOL. 7 Mike Grell (w/a) TPB • FC • $24.99 • APR073802 COMPLETE JON SABLE FREELANCE, VOL. 8 Mike Grell (w/a) TPB • FC • $24.99 • JUL073665 CVO Alex Garner, Jeff Mariotte (w) • Mindy Lee, Gabriel Hernandez (a) TPB • FC • $19.99 • JUL042983 DESPERADOES: BUFFALO DREAMS Jeff Mariotte (w) • Alberto Dose (a) TPB • FC • $17.99 • JUL073664 FALLEN ANGEL: THE PREMIERE COLLECTION Peter David (w) • J.K. Woodward (a) TPB • FC • $75.00 • MAR073519 GEORGE W. BUSH AND THE WEAPONS OF MASS DISTRACTION Rich Johnston (w); Enrique Lorenzana (a) FC • 36 Cards • $14.99 • MAR073535 GEORGE ROMERO’S LAND OF THE DEAD Chris Ryall (w) • Gabriel Rodriguez (a) TPB • FC • $19.99 • JAN063114 GRIMJACK KILLER INSTINCT John Ostrander (w) • Timothy Truman (a) TPB • FC • $19.99 • JUL052937 IDW TALES OF TERROR Steve Niles, Ben Templesmith, Jeff Mariotte, Beau Smith (w) • Sergio Cariello, Ben Templesmith, Fran Gamboa, Chee and more (a) HC • FC • $16.99 • JUL042976 MAZE AGENCY VOL. 1 Mike Barr (w) • Alan Davis, Adam Hughes, Rick Magyar (a) TPB • FC • $24.99 • SEP052981 METAL GEAR SOLID: SONS OF LIBERTY VOL. 1 Alex Garner (w) • Ashley Wood (a) TPB • FC • $19.99 • JUN063213 METAL GEAR SOLID VOL. 2 Kris Oprisko (w) • Ashley Wood (a) TPB • FC • $19.99 • OCT058365 OLYMPUS HEIGHTS Kevin Munroe (w/a) TPB • FC • $19.99 • DEC042690 STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION: THE SPACE BETWEEN David Tischman (w) • Casey Maloney (a) TPB • FC • $19.99 • JUL073654 THE ART OF IDW’S TRANSFORMERS Don Figueroa, E.J. Su, Nick Roche, Alex Milne, Ashley Wood, and more (a) HC • FC • $50.00 • JUL073638 TRANSFORMERS: BEAST WARS: THE GATHERING MANGA Simon Furman (w) • Don Figueroa (a) TPB • BW • $9.99 • JAN073694 TRANSFORMERS: THE BEST OF DON FIGUEROA Simon Furman (w) • Don Figueroa (a) HC • FC • $50.00 • MAR073505 THE TRANSFORMERS: INFILTRATION MANGA Simon Furman (w) • E.J. Su (a) TPB • BW • $10.99 • SEP063380 UNDERWORLD Kris Oprisko, Danny McBride (w) • Nick Postic, Nick Marinkovich (a) TPB • FC • $19.99 • MAY042764 ************************************************************************ INSTANT PRESS COMICS DISTANT #3 by Manuel Preitano Cain’s past is revealed after his violent meeting with Alex. Relm and Cain discuss their fascination with the tower and clues are given to why they need the “creature” and what must be done in order to reach paradise. All this leads to the final showdown between Cain and Alex! MATURE THEMES 24pgs, B&W (3 of 4) SRP: $2.99 KENZER & COMPANY KNIGHTS OF THE DINNER TABLE #135 by Jolly Blackburn & Various Knights of the Dinner Table is a multiple award-winning periodical featuring the gaming industry’s most popular comic strip, as well as being a full-fledged gaming magazine. That's right, more than half of each issue is devoted to reviews, adventure ideas and tips, maps, monsters, NPCs, magic items, and many other articles for a wide variety of games and game systems, written from a gamer's perspective. A hilarious and hysterical slice of (fantasy) life in strips, features and a wonderful celebration of the gaming culture! 80pgs, B&W SRP: $4.99 KING HELL STAR OF THE MONTH ABRAXAS AND THE EARTHMAN TP by Rick Veitch Rick Veitch's unforgettable 8-part Epic Magazine series is finally one mind-bending full-color graphic novel! Abducted from Earth by space whalers, cetologist John Isaac endures physical and spiritual mutation by order of the ship's cruel master, Rotwang. Pressed into the mad captain's hunt for Abraxas, Isaac finds his own destiny in the belly of this monstrous red-horned whale. (JUL063278) MATURE THEMES SC, 88pgs, FC SRP: $16.95 ********************************************************************** KING TRACTOR PRESS INNOCENT GN VOL 01 by Granger, Aponte, Nando, Abeleda, Vera, & Zeta Innocent is about an angel and a psychopath who become best friends. They spend their days discussing human existence, sipping lattes, and fighting demons from hell and sometimes the earth-grown evils. Innocent Vol 1 collects the "Innocent" webcomic from 2006-2007 plus more than 57 of new work that hasn't been previously available. Also this edition has the special edition cover by Tony DeZuniga. SC, 6x9, 196pgs, B&W SRP: $14.99 LADY DEATH STORE.COM LADY DEATH: "HALLOWEEN" SIGNED PRINT BY HUGHES This high-quality, full color fiery print features alluring Lady Death artwork from fan-favorite artist Steven Hughes. Suitable for framing, each 11" x 17" print comes packaged in a clear, protective plastic sleeve and is packed with with a Certificate of Authenticity signed by creator Brian Pulido. (C: 0-1-2) Print, 11x17, FC SRP: $25.00 LADY DEATH: "TEMPTRESS" SIGNED PRINT Fan-favorite artist Steven Hughes turns his artistic attentions to this tempting portrait of Lady Death! This 11" x 17" full-color print is printed on high-quality stock and is suitable for framing. Packaged in a clear, protective plastic sleeve, each print comes with a Certificate of Authenticity signed by Brian Pulido. (C: 0-1-2) Print, 11x17, FC SRP: $25.00 LADY DEATH #0 PRESTIGE EDITIONS by Brian Pulido & Steven Hughes This classic tale — "Death Becomes Her" — is re-presented in these rare, prestige editions. The Grim reaper pays Lady Death a visit. What happens when the Diva of Death meets the Avatar of Oblivion? The answer to that question transports Lady Death back to her humble beginnings in medieval Europe, when she was Hope. What would have happened had she not renounced her humanity? Would Lady Death even exist? Available in Supernatural and Elite Signed and Numbered editions! (C: 0-1-2) LIMITED SUPERNATURAL EDITION—Print, 20pgs, FC SRP: $11.99 ELITE SIGNED & NUMBERED EDITION—Print, 20pgs, FC SRP: $24.99 LAST GASP ARAB IN AMERICA TP by Toufic El Rassi This semi-autobiographical graphic novel chronicles the life of an average Arab-American struggling with an Arab identity in an increasingly hostile nation. From childhood through adolescence, and as an adult, Toufic illustrates the prejudice and discrimination Arabs and Muslims face in American society. SC, 8x11, 100pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A HAUNTED PARADISE: THE ART OF GLENN BARR HC by Glenn Barr Glenn Barr's robots, creatures, and vixens live in a seedy-yet-swinging 1960s universe, drenched in the haze of a post-Industrial hangover. Working out of the burgeoning lowbrow movement in Detroit, Barr creates kinky inner sanctums adorned with disembodied cherubs, morally bankrupt babes, and sizzling femme fatales. (C: 0-1-2) HC, 9x12, 200pgs, FC SRP: $35.00 O/A FAIRY DREAMS & WET MEMORIES SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 8x11, 64pgs, FC SRP: $14.95 O/A JANICE UNVEILED HC SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL HC, 60pgs, FC SRP: $19.95 O/A NYMPHO'S REVENGE SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 9x12, 46pgs, FC SRP: $12.95 BEST EROTIC COMICS 2008 SC SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 8x11, 208pgs, PC SRP: $19.95 LERNER PUBLISHING GROUP GRAPHIC UNIVERSE: ALI BABA HC by Marie P. Croall & Clint Hilinski This is the story of Ali Baba, a poor man who makes his living selling wood. One day, he stumbles upon a secret cave where forty bandits have been hiding priceless treasures. Entering the cave, he decides to take some treasures for himself. Ali Baba’s wife is thrilled at their newfound fortune — until she accidentally reveals the secret to Ali Baba’s wealthy brother and sister-in-law. When the secret of the cave gets out, it unleashes a series of events that will change Ali Baba’s life forever! (C: 0-1-2) HC, 6x9, 48pgs, FC SRP: $26.60 GRAPHIC UNIVERSE: GUAN YU HC by Dan Jolley & Ron Randall Recounting the adventures of a Chinese warrior as told in China’s famous epic The Romance of the Three Kingdoms, this tells the story of Guan Yu and his blood brothers Liu Bei and Zhang Fei who fight side by side to squash the menacing Yellow Scarves, a group that threatens the Chinese government. Yu defends his country and his honor, but his troubles are far from over, as all across China trials await Guan Yu. Opponents pose grave challenges, each one more trying than the next. Will Guan Yu prevail against the forces that threaten him or will the obstacles prove too much for even the brave warrior to handle? (C: 0-1-2) HC, 6x9, 48pgs, FC SRP: $26.60 GRAPHIC UNIVERSE: THE HERO TWINS HC by Paul D. Storie & Ron Randall The Hero Twins — Hunter and Jaguar Deer — are two smart and fun-loving boys blessed with super powers and astonishing skill at the traditional Mayan game of Pok-a-tok. But their skill soon angers the Lords of Death, rulers of the Mayan underworld. The Lords of Death invite the twins to the underworld and attempt to kill them through a series of difficult challenges. However, the twins are quite clever themselves, and prove to be more than a match for these dangerous challenges. (C: 0-1-2) HC, 6x9, 48pgs, FC SRP: $26.60 GRAPHIC UNIVERSE: PERSEUS, THE HUNT FOR MEDUSA'S HEAD HC by Paul D. Storie & Thomas Yeates Perseus is the son of Zeus, king of the gods, and a mortal woman. Perseus’ mother is pursued by a king who wants her hand in marriage. To get rid of Perseus, the king sends him on a seemingly impossible mission — to retrieve the head of the gorgon Medusa, whose very look can turn men to stone. Aided by the gods, Perseus takes on this mission, and along the way rescues a beautiful princess, Andromeda. When Perseus returns with the head, his surprised future father-in-law gets more than he bargained for! (C: 0-1-2) HC, 6x9, 48pgs, FC SRP: $26.60 GRAPHIC UNIVERSE: SUNJATA, WARRIOR KING OF MALI HC by Ron and Justine Fontes & Sandy Carruthers Ugly Sogolon’s child, Sunjata, was foretold to be the hero of the Manden people, but he was unable to speak or to walk until he was a teenager. Then he and his mother had to flee their home and Sunjata grew into a warrior in another country. He returned to Mali to defeat the magician conqueror, Sumangaru, and to unite the Manden people into the Mali Empire! (C: 0-1-2) HC, 6x9, 48pgs, FC SRP: $26.60 GRAPHIC UNIVERSE: TRISTAN & ISOLDE HC by Jeff Limke & Ron Randall Tristan is a young knight serving at the castle of his uncle, King Mark of Cornwall. Mark sends Tristan to Ireland to slay a dragon and bring back Mark’s bride, Princess Isolde. But on the voyage home, Tristan and Isolde fall in love. They realize they must choose duty and loyalty or risk many dangers to be together! (C: 0-1-2) HC, 6x9, 48pgs, FC SRP: $26.60 GRAPHIC UNIVERSE: AMATERASU, RETURN OF THE SUN GN by Paul D. Storrie & Ron Randall Amaterasu's parents create the first eight islands of Japan. Amaterasu's father later puts his children in charge of parts of the natural world. Beautiful and kindly Amaterasu is made the goddess of the sun. But her brother, Susano, god of the seas and storms, is jealous of his sister’s position. In fear of Susano's temper, Amaterasu hides in a cave, plunging the world into darkness. The other gods and goddesses must come up with a clever plan to lure Amaterasu from her hiding place and restore order to the world! (C: 0-1-2) SC, 6x9, 48pgs, FC SRP: $8.95 GRAPHIC UNIVERSE: ATALANTA, THE RACE AGAINST DESTINY GN by Ron and Justine Fontes & Thomas Yeates Atlanta is the best hunter, swiftest runner, and the all-around most eligible bachelorette in ancient Greece. She's also a woman with a secret — a fortune-teller has given her a stern warning to never marry! When her father, a powerful king, insists that she choose a husband, she hatches a clever plan to hold onto her freedom. Will Atlanta be able to outrun her father's demands? Will the gods intervene in her story? And will fate catch up with her in the end? (C: 0-1-2) SC, 6x9, 48pgs, FC SRP: $8.95 GRAPHIC UNIVERSE: DEMETER & PERSEPHONE GN by Ron and Justine Fontes & Steve Kurth The Greek goddess Demeter rules over a perpetual summer on earth, where crops, trees, and flowers grow in abundance. Persephone, her young and beautiful daughter, unknowingly attracts the attention of the lonely god of the Underworld, Hades. Hades kidnaps Persephone, and a frantic Demeter searches in vain for her daughter. Finally, Demeter retreats to her temple in mourning, and her sorrow causes crops to die and the ground to freeze. As the Greeks begin to starve, the other Olympian gods and goddesses try to convince Demeter to accept a marriage between Persephone and Hades. But Demeter will not give up her daughter forever to the Underworld! (C: 0-1-2) SC, 6x9, 48pgs, FC SRP: $8.95 GRAPHIC UNIVERSE: JASON, QUEST FOR GOLDEN FLEECE TP by Jeff Limke & Tim Seeley Jason and his team of heroes sail off to retrieve the Golden Fleece from the king of Colchis. Jason yokes the fire-breathing bulls and conquers the spirit soldiers that spring from the dragon teeth seeds. He is helped by the king's daughter, Medea, who makes it possible for Jason to snatch the fleece from the dragon guarding it and flees her home with him and the heroes! (C: 0-1-2) SC, 6x9, 48pgs, FC SRP: $8.95 GRAPHIC UNIVERSE: ROBIN HOOD, OUTLAW OF SHERWOOD FOREST TP by Paul D. Storrie & Thomas Yeates As a young man, Robin Hood, the world's greatest archer, is unjustly accused of a crime and forced into living in Sherwood Forest. There, he decides to ally with friends to rob from the rich and give to the poor! (C: 0-1-2) SC, 6x9, 48pgs, FC SRP: $8.95 GRAPHIC UNIVERSE: YU THE GREAT TP by Paul D. Storrie & Sandy Carruthers This story tells the legend of Yu the Great, a Chinese hero from the twenty-first century BC. Some scholars believe Yu actually existed and that he founded the Xia Dynasty (ca. 2100-1700 BC), the first Chinese empire described in historical records. Some later Chinese texts describe Yu as a kind and strong emperor whose engineering projects saved China from frequent floods by using magical soil to plug underwater springs, with the help of a tortoise, an owl, and a dragon! (C: 0-1-2) SC, 6x9, 48pgs, FC SRP: $8.95 LINSNER.COM "SYMPATHY FOR DEVIL" DIGITAL PRINT by Joseph Michael Linsner It’d be a lot easier to feel sympathy for the devil, if she looked like this! Lushly rendered in rich blues and reds, this classic art from Linsner’s Cry For Dawn days has a touch of horror mixed in with the cheesecake that old-school Linsner fans love! Printed on heavyweight smooth art paper, this 11” x 17” print ships encased in a sturdy acrylic sleeve and comes with a postcard Certificate of Authenticity, signed by the artist. (C: 0-1-2) Print, 11x17, FC SRP: $25.00 DAWN: "PURPLE ROSES" DIGITAL PRINT by Joseph Michael Linsner Joseph Michael Linsner presents his signature Goddess character Dawn in a simple but dazzling outfit with purple roses. Linsner works with a slightly different rendering style here, utilizing a thicker outline a lá Alphonse Mucha. The result is a sweet-faced, smooth-skinned stunner of a pin-up painting, sure to be a hit with Goddess worshippers everywhere. "Purple Roses" will be encased in a tough plastic sleeve. Measuring 11" x 17", this print will come with a postcard Certificate of Authenticity, signed by the artist. (C: 0-1-2) Print, 11x17, FC SRP: $25.00 DAWN: "ANGORA" DIGITAL PRINT by Joseph Michael Linsner Here’s a winter vision of the Goddess! This soft, sensual portrait of Dawn in a simple gray sweater is slightly cartoony, but still heavy on charm. The dazzling green of Dawn’s gaze is emphasized by the intensity of the other colors as well. The cherry red of Dawn’s mouth stands out as well! Measuring 11" x 17", "Angora" will ship in a tough plastic sleeve and come accompanied by a postcard Certificate of Authenticity, signed by the artist. (C: 0-1-2) Print, 11x17, FC SRP: $25.00 "FIRE ANGEL" DIGITAL PRINT SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL Print, 11x17, FC SRP: $25.00 "BATTY BETTY" DIGITAL PRINT SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL Print, 11x17, FC SRP: $25.00 "RONNIE" DIGITAL PRINT SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL Print, 11x17, FC SRP: $25.00 MASTERPIECE COMICS FULL MOON CRAZE #2 by Masters, Feliciano, Tournas & Nichx In the clutches of the vampires, Rane prepares Paulina to be presented to Murd, much to the dislike of Murd’s wife, Lorena. Meanwhile Angel’s plan to rescuing Paulina stalls when he comes face to face with Crescent Cove’s other creatures of the night — werewolves! MATURE THEMES 24pgs, FC (2 of 6) SRP: $2.95 MICROCOSM PUBLISHING APPLICANT SC by Jesse Reklaw "One night while rooting through the recycling bin for magazines, I found all the confidential Ph.D. applicant files for the biology department at an Ivy League university from the years 1965-1975. Stapled to many of the yellowed documents were photographs of the prospective students. I tore through the folders and rescued every portrait I could find. Only later did I realize I had to publish them...” Jesse Reklaw's Applicant is priceless timebomb of pop culture, serving up a compelling and secret look into an impossibly lost era. SC, 6x9, 48pgs, B&W SRP: $4.00 MY BRAIN HURTS VOLUME 1 TP by Liz Baillie A group of teenage queer punks get in perpetual trouble with the police when they aren't flirting over loud music or postering their high school with flyers to allow same sex couples at prom. It's like they were your actual high school peers — pissing off the administration and taking care of each other when they get beat up by skinheads. Liz Baillie (a featured artist on Indie Spinner Rack) has a real talent for dialogue, characters, storytelling, and capturing New York — especially those moments that we all live, awkwardly making out, pulling pranks, and drinking beer. This graphic novel collects the first five issues of the comic My Brain Hurts. The weekly comic Free Wheel is available at www.fallofautumn.com. MATURE THEMES SC, 6x9, 128pgs, B&W SRP: $6.00 INDESTRUCTIBLE GN by Cristy Road Indestructible reads like an autobiography, a personal treatise, and a cultural expose wrapped into one petite-yet-fierce 96-page illustrated novel. It's the coming-of-age story of now Brooklyn-based illustrator and 'zine writer, Cristy C. Road; a collage of vignettes about her life as a Cuban teenager growing up in Miami and the communities of Latino, queer, and punk teenagers around her. SC, 6x9, 96pgs, B&W SRP: $6.00 MIRAGE STUDIOS TALES OF THE TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES #42 by Dan Berger & Jim Lawson Casey Jones is interrogated by the "Men in Black" after he and Raphael battled an alien robot that crash-landed on Earth. Will Casey reveal who Raphael is to the secret agents? How was the mechanical menace from the stars defeated? And just who are these men of mystery asking all of these questions? 32pgs, B&W SRP: $3.25 MOONSTONE SUCKULINA: VAMPIRE TEMP GN by Chris Yambar & George Broderick Jr. Suckulina is the sexiest Torture Princess in Hell's history! Her techniques are so smoking hot that there's a sign up list of fallen souls just praying to taste a lash from her unforgiving whip. Even Satan has to take a number to get his butt paddled. But poor Suckulina has grown bored with her wicked ways and is hungry for a career change that she can really sink her teeth into. She's packed up her bags and has headed to the surface world where she has found the perfect career change, that of a common office temp worker. How long can even she last before yelling, "My Job Sucks!"? 40pgs, B&W SRP: $3.50 TWILIGHT CRUSADE: TEASER EDITION by Various The war for Heaven that started a long, long time ago, where Satan was cast out has continued unabated, right here and right now! Moonstone offers up a sneak peak at their 5 new titles in the world of the "Twilight Crusade" — Gabriel: the ultimate angel of destruction; Envoy: a dead hitman reluctantly taking out demons for Heaven; Succubus: Punished for switching sides in the “Fall”; she cant control her urges; Wolf: Caged demon who vows vengeance against Heaven; and Templar: Shock troops who prevent an apocalypse at any cost! You, the reader, will decide how this story continues! 16pgs, FC SRP: $0.99 ZOMBIE PROOF #3 by J.C. Vaughn & Vincent Spencer It’s Billy Bob Driwahl and friends versus hoards of zombies and worse — hoards of politicians and cronies — as the civilized world starts to collapse in the conclusion to the first Zombie-Proof mini-series. Ships with two covers, one by Vincent Spencer and the other by David Michael Beck (Jonah Hex). 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.50 THE PHANTOM #21 by Mike Bullock, Silvestre Szilagyi & Bob Pedroza Rebels warring in Bangallan jungles, terrorist attacks in the streets of Mawitaan and an old enemy suddenly freed from prison for no logical reason. Is this a series of unrelated events or part of something far more sinister? Find out in the beginning of the biggest arc in Moonstone's Phantom run, culminating in the double sized issue #25! Cover by Bret Blevins and Terry Austin 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.50 NASCAR COMICS NASCAR HEROES #3 by Diamond & Ash It's the final race of the season, the one that will determine the NASCAR Nextel Champion, but Jimmy Dash and his Kung Fu Grip crew are nowhere near the track — they're still facing off against Jack Diesel and his evil super-dog! Will they be able to defeat this monstrous mutant hound and its master? And even so, would they be able to take Diesel on the oval? He's vowed to win at all costs, and still has a lot of dirty tricks up his black fire-suit sleeves! 24pgs, FC SRP: $3.95 NBM LITTLE NOTHINGS VOLUME 1 CURSE OF THE UMBRELLA GN by Lewis Trondheim The great talent behind Mr. O pours his heart out in funny snippets of everyday life. His paranoia, little annoyances, big annoyances, chase of rainbows, love of comics, travel impressions from around the world, dealing with kids, being a kid — it’s all about life as we know it. A collection from his comics blog that expands his palette with full-color painting, Trondheim’s uncanny sense of observation relates his experiences closely. Another touch of genius by one of today’s best and most influential comic artists. SC, 6x9, 128pgs, FC SRP: $14.95 STAR OF THE MONTH MR. I VOLUME 1 HC by Lewis Trondheim After the subversively goofy Mr. O, here comes another batch of gags crammed with little frames showing th mishaps of Mr. I, who, no matter what he tries, always ends up killed. Poor fellow, he's a walking disaster! (SEP063472) HC, FC SRP: $13.95 ********************************************************************** OFFERED AGAIN O/A MR. O VOLUME 1 HC by Lewis Trondheim Goofy silent one page gags crammed with little frames showing Mr. O, a round doodle of a man, desperately trying to get over to the other side, and just never quite making it. Everyone else can do it, why can’t he? Readers will be in stitches for pages. In the words of The Onion: "Trondheim's sick, hilarious visual gags seem like creative new twists on Wile E. Coyote's famously unsuccessful obsession..." HC, 9x12, FC SRP: $13.95 NEKO PRESS "VESPER" GICLEE SIGNED PRINT by Billy Martinez This giclee's striking image was painted by Billy Martinez for the Girls 2007 edition! Each print is produced on 13" x 19" 100lb card stock matte finished art paper and contains the highest quality printing available by today's standards. Each print comes signed by the artist and sleeved along with a protective backing. (C: 0-1-2) 13 x 19, FC SRP: $30.00 "CATHERINE" GICLEE SIGNED PRINT by Billy Martinez This ghostly image evokes a beauty and sadness all together and has been one of the top selling prints from the Girls collection to date. Each print measures 13" x 19" in size and comes printed on 100lb matte finished art paper using non-fade archival inks. The giclee is signed by the artist and comes sleeved along with a protective backing. (C: 0-1-2) 13 x 19, FC SRP: $30.00 STAR OF THE MONTH H'EOFIGENDLIC LODRUNG GN by Fsc This 192-page graphic novel contains all volumes from the popular self-titled Fsc series that have been released in the last six years, plus sixty additional pages of unpublished work by the artist. This is truly a definitive collection for any reader that enjoys the finest in sequential art. (FEB073664) SC, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $19.99 ********************************************************************** NEW DIMENSION COMICS ANGEL AFTER THE FALL #1 NDC & BCC EXCL CVR by Joss Whedon, Brian Lynch & Franco Urru Joss Whedon's return to Angel is celebrated in this exclusive Angel Season 6 — Angel: After the Fall #1 cover! This special Buffy Collector Club and New Dimension Comics edition features the stand-off scene from Angel's final episode, "Not Fade Away," with art from David Messina. Quantities are limited, with only 500 available! Allocations may occur. (C: 0-1-2) 32pgs, FC MSRP: $9.99 ODDGOD PRESS OFFERED AGAIN O/A STRANGE DETECTIVE TALES: DEAD LOVE by Jesse Bausch & James Callahan Los Angeles, 1958. When the horror movie craze hit, every monster has moved to Hollywood. But they discovered a greater evil — the Hollywood executive! Enter Renfield and Igor, two hard-hitting private dicks who wander L.A.'s dark underbelly. Renfield has a case — the trail of an old flame who may or may not want to be found! What does the Little Green Mafia want? Can Renfield and Igor save the monster underworld? MATURE THEMES #1—48pgs, B&W (1 of 3) SRP: $3.95 #2—48pgs, B&W SRP: $3.95 #3—48pgs, B&W SRP: $3.95 OH YES VERY NICE COMICS TELEVISION #1 by Ryan Alexander Tanner Young Love! Spectacula Dracula! A real-life interview with Kato Kaelin! Television #1 will change your life! Brought to you by a generous donation from the Xeric Foundation. 24pgs, B&W SRP: $3.00 ONI PRESS INC. JUMPER JUMPSCARS #4 By Nunzio DeFilippis, Christina Weir & Brian Hurtt What happens when your duty demands you kill your enemy, but this dangerous prey turns out to be something completely different from what you were expecting? Don’t miss this final installment of the thrilling prequel to the upcoming blockbuster film directed by Doug Liman and starring Samuel Jackson and Hayden Christiansen! MATURE THEMES 24pgs, FC (4 of 4) SRP: $3.99 MAINTENANCE #9 By Jim Massey & Robbi Rodriguez It's the penultimate issue in Doug and Manny's first intergalactic adventure! A vicious bounty hunter has absconded with Terromax receptionist — and big time Manny crush! — Mendy and it's up to the boys in orange to save the day! But how can the pair stand a chance against the alien might of the Collections Agent? MATURE THEMES 32pgs, B&W SRP: $3.50 RESURRECTION #3 by Marc Guggenheim & Dave Dumeer Ben and Sara's journey to DC takes a detour as they encounter Norman Tulley, a technology mogul determined to take advantage of the "bugs" exodus. Meanwhile in Virginia, political conflict rages as men struggle to determine who will lead the country in the post-invasion world! Plus, the alien captive escapes! MATURE THEMES 32pgs, B&W SRP: $3.50 WASTELAND #14 by Antony Johnston & Joe Infurnari When a mysterious stranger arrived in Providence it changed the lives of Doc, Abi, and the rest of the town forever — but that wasn't Michael’s first visit! Series writer Antony Johnston and special guest artist Joe Infurnari spin a tale from the ruin runner's past that holds hints of his future! MATURE THEMES 32pgs, B&W SRP: $3.50 MY INNER BIMBO #5 by Sam Kieth & Joshua Hagler The climactic issue of Sam Kieth and Xeric Award-winning Josh Hagler’s darkly surreal and sometimes comedic look at modern day relationships in the age of internet pornography. How will Lo reconcile his inner voices? What role does the Mysterious Magic Trout and his magic box play in all of this? MATURE THEMES 32pgs, B&W (5 of 5) SRP: $2.99 STAR OF THE MONTH FIRST IN SPACE GN by James Vining Extensively researched, First in Space is the true story of Ham, a chimpanzee trained for America's first sub-orbital spaceflight. This rousing adventure provides a snapshot in time of America’s conquest of space. (FEB073672) SC, 6x9, 96pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 ********************************************************************** OFFERED AGAIN O/A SCOTT PILGRIM VOLUME 1: SCOTT PILGRIM'S PRECIOUS LITTLE LIFE GN by Bryan Lee O'Malley Scott Pilgrim's life is totally sweet. He's 23-years-old, in a rock band, "between jobs," and dating a cute high school girl. Everything's fantastic, until a seriously mind-blowing, dangerously fashionable, rollerblading delivery girl named Ramona Flowers starts cruising through his dreams and sailing by him at parties! MATURE THEMES SC, 6x9, 168pgs, B&W SRP: $11.95 STARS OF THE MONTH SIDESCROLLERS GN by Matthew Loux Brian, Brad, and Matt play video games, eat junk food, and kick around town without a care in the world. But when Matt’s crush, Amber, announces her intention to accompany Matt’s nemesis, Richard the jock, to the big rock show, the boys must overcome an irate football team, a vengeful troop of Girl Scouts, and a seriously evil cat in a giant rock 'n' roll videogame adventure! (JUL063349) MATURE THEMES SC, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $11.95 WHITEOUT: THE DEFINITIVE EDITIONS TP by Greg Rucka & Steve Lieber One of Oni Press's earliest and most acclaimed series returns in brand new re-mastered and re-formatted editions! U.S. Marshal Carrie Stetko has made Antarctica her home. In its vastness of The Ice, she found peace — until someone commits a murder in her jurisdiction and the lawwoman is forced to use her detective skills once more. Volume Two, Melt, sees Stetko solve another crime on the ice! These books are a must-have for the bookshelves of fans of crime fiction and intense graphic storytelling. Soon to be a major motion picture! VOLUME 1 (JUN073780)—SC, 6x9, 120pgs, B&W SRP: $13.95 VOLUME 2: MELT—SC, 6x9, 120pgs, B&W SRP: $13.95 ********************************************************************** PAPERCUTZ OFFERED AGAIN O/A CLASSICS ILLUSTRATED DELUXE VOLUME 1: THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS by Kenneth Grahame & Michel Plessix The first volume of the Classics Illustrated Deluxe line presents graphic novelist Michel Plessix’s lush adaptation of The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame. The artwork is in aquarelle, with thin, precise, detailed lines. Plessix breathes life into Mole, Rat, and Toad (of Toad Hall) as they picnic on the riverbank, indulge in Toad's latest fad, and get lost in Wild Wood. The pacing is masterful — each panel lingers just long enough to make you appreciate the simple pleasures of life as the original novel. Available in hardcover and softcover editions. SOFTCOVER—SC, 6x9, 144pgs, FC SRP: $13.95 HARDCOVER—HC, 6x9, 144pgs, FC SRP: $17.95 CLASSICS ILLUSTRATED VOLUME 1: GREAT EXPECTATIONS HC by Charles Dickens & Rick Geary The bittersweet tale of one boy’s adolescence, and of the choices he makes to shape his destiny. Into an engrossing mystery, Dickens weaves a heartfelt inquiry into morals and virtues — as the orphan Pip, the convict Magwitch, the beautiful Estella, the bitter Miss Havisham, the goodhearted Biddy, the kind Joe and other memorable characters entwine in a battle of human nature. Rick Geary’s delightful illustrations capture the newfound awe and frustrations of young Pip as he comes of age, and begins to understand the opportunities that life presents. HC, 6x9, 56pgs, FC SRP: $9.95 THE HARDY BOYS VOLUME 12: DUDE RANCH OF DEATH by Scott Lobdell & Paulo Henrique Marcondes When several teens from a 'tough love" western camp turn up missing, Frank and Joe Hardy go undercover on the open range! But what happens when the undercover brothers are surrounded by kids that like being bad with corrupt administrators that intend to keep them that way? Available in hardcover and softcover editions. SOFTCOVER—SC, 112pgs, FC SRP: $7.95 HARDCOVER—HC, 112pgs, FC SRP: $12.95 POCKET BOOKS 85 A GRAPHIC NOVEL by Danny Simmons & Floyd Hughes 85 illustrates the undercurrent of the New York City drug scene during its height in the mid 1980s. Crow, the son of a deceased police officer, is a drug addict who sells stolen art from his best friend Danny – a reformed addict – in an attempt to pay his rent and support his daily habit. While in and out of cocaine highs and lows, Crow encounters other members who live in the land of “Do-As-You-Please,” a hazy hedonistic world of sex and drugs. After a reminder of how his father would be disappointed in his actions, Crow has a moment of sobriety, in which he is able to see his life in the gutter is not as delightful as he once thought it was. (C: 0-0-1) MATURE THEMES SC, 7x10, 96pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95 PLATINUM STUDIOS KISS 4K #6 by Fred Van Lente As Chikara prepares to infiltrate the Rogues' Gallery to free the captured members of KISS 4K, the Destroyer Cult prepares to bring the house loud down on the Psycho Circus — literally! 32pgs, FC $3.99 ATLANTIS RISING #4 by Scott O. Brown & Tim Irwin As the war continues between the Atlanteans and the surface world, Rihanna — the Queen of Atlantis — goes on trial for attempting to kill Polaris, her husband and the King of Atlantis! 32pgs, FC $3.99 INCURSION #3 by Jay Busbee & Axel Medellin Machain Ray and Rebecca devise a way to rescue his team from Twilight, but unbeknownst to them the team is already under attack from the demons of Twilight and one of the team has been possessed by Azaz! 32pgs, FC $3.95 DRUNK DUCK ANTHOLOGY VOLUME 1 GN by Various The Drunk Duck Anthology brings to print fifteen of the best stories, by fifteen different creators, of the Drunk Duck online community. Although these stories were voted on by the community, this volume features all-new original content never-before-seen by either the print or online community! SC, 144pgs, B&W $9.95 PRAXIS COMICS ANDREA D #1 by Alex Lei, Walter Geovani & Rob Lean Andrea D, an ex-Special Forces soldier, launches her own investigation into mysterious disappearances. Her search leads her into a hard-hitting, decadent, and dangerous neighborhood — the no-go zone, The Boiler! A high-charged, fast-punching, sexy, and intelligent title! MATURE THEMES SC, 24pgs, B&W (1 of 3) SRP: $2.99 SOLLITARIA #4 by Marco Baron & Davi Calil When little Zoe loses her father at the subway station, she enters the magical realm of the "Lost Station," a place where all misplaced things from Sollitaria can be found — from small insignificant objects, feelings, emotions, and people. With the help of her new friend, they experience incredible adventures. But there is a terrible lurking creature who will try to stop them at all cost! MATURE THEMES 24pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 PURE IMAGINATION PUBLISHING SEX, DRUGS AND VIOLENCE IN THE COMICS TP by Various Discover some of the edgiest comics of the earliest days of the medium in this collection of 160 pages of pre-Code stories including "Satan's Cigarettes," "Hopped-up Killer," "What if They Call Me 'Chicken'," "I Was a Come-On Girl for Broken Bones Inc.," And "Gang Sweetheart." These stories have been Theakstonized for the best possible reproduction. (C: 0-1-2) MATURE THEMES SC, 8x11, 160pgs, B&W SRP: $25.00 STAR OF THE MONTH WILL EISNER: THE EDGE OF GENIUS TP by Will Eisner Best known for The Spirit, Eisner honed his craft in the comic book business during 1937-1940. Page by page, his genius unfolded with characters like Yarko, The Magician, The Black X, Doll Man, and numerous crime, and western stories. Included in this 160-page volume of early stories is a rare interview about the time when Eisner was on the edge of genius. (JAN073816) (C: 0-1-2) SC, 8x11, 160pgs, B&W SRP: $25.00 ********************************************************************** RADIO COMIX FURRLOUGH #180 by Various Your monthly source for anthropomorphics! Three funny-animal favorites for your comic viewing pleasure — "Ebin and May," by Christina Hanson and Ed Garcia continues with more medieval intrigue, "Lancaster" by Phil Gibson and "Treasure Hunters" by Remi Perron offer up fun adventure and hijinks. 32pgs, B&W SRP: $3.99 GENUS MALE #7 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL 48pgs, B&W SRP: $5.99 RANDOM HOUSE THE MANGA BIBLE: FROM GENESIS TO REVELATION GC by Siku Many years in the making, The Manga Bible is a publishing phenomenon. Artist Siku, one of the hottest comic talents, has brought his distinctive, edgy style to the world’s all-time bestselling book. The Manga Bible is a faithful adaptation of the Bible, injected with new energy by Siku`s beautiful and dramatic artwork. The Manga Bible contains a full manga adaptation of the Bible and additional brief extras such as Introducing the Bible and creators` commentary on key scenes. (C: 0-1-2) SC, 6x9, 224pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95 REBELLION 2000 AD #1567-1571 by Various The UK's award-winning cult SF anthology title surges into the New Year with an explosive line-up of stories by a stunning roster of writers and artists. The future of mutants in Mega-City One hangs in the balance as the violence spreads in "Judge Dredd: Emphatically Evil," by John Wagner and Colin MacNeil; genetically engineered dog-soldier Gene seeks sanctuary among the farmers in "Kingdom: The Promised Land," by Dan Abnett and Richard Elson; the circus hits town and hides a deadly secret in "Stickleback: England's Glory," by Ian Edginton and D'Israeli; the killing machine that is Shakara can't be stopped in "The Defiant," by Robbie Morrison and Henry Flint; and Strontium Dog Johnny Alpha heads to the casino in "The Glum Affair," by John Wagner and Carlos Ezquerra. (C: 0-1-2) Magazine, 32pgs, PC SRP: $4.50 2000 AD EXTREME EDITION #27 by Various The best of the Galaxy's Greatest Comic, complete and uncut! This issue, Matt Tallon's vicious quest for vengeance continues in "The Mean Arena," by Tom Tully, Steve Dillon, Eric Bradbury, and more! (C: 0-1-2) Magazine, FC SRP: $5.99 JUDGE DREDD MEGAZINE #267 by Various Enter the brutal world of law enforcer Judge Dredd every month! All-new stories start in this explosive issue! Plus interviews, reviews and much more! (C: 0-1-2) Magazine, 64pgs, PC SRP: $7.50 MEGA CITY UNDERCOVER VOLUME 1 TP by Various Lenny Zero was tired of life as an undercover Judge, and wanted to flee Mega-City One with the woman he loved. But she proved to be Judge Kramer of the S.J.S., and she sentenced him to life on Titan! Lenny blew her hand off and fled — hunted and heartbroken, Lenny's in big trouble, and it's only going to get worse! These are the stories of the undercover judges, a specialist division working the underbelly of the Big Meg! (C: 0-1-2) SC, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $28.00 STRONTIUM DOG VOLUME 4: SEARCH/DESTROY AGENCY FILES TP by Alan Grant, John Wagner & Carlos Ezquerra Following the Atom Wars of the 22nd century, many of the survivors were mutated by the Strontium 90 fallout. Unable to get regular jobs, forced into ghettoes and considered an underclass by the "norms," the only work open to them was bounty hunting. These Search/Destroy Agents — or Strontium Dogs — hunt the criminals too dangerous for the Galactic Crime Commission. One such S/D Agent is Johnny Alpha, whose eyes enable him to see through solid objects! This volume collects classic stories such as "Bitch" and "The Stone Killers." (C: 0-1-2) SC, 352pgs, B&W SRP: $31.00 RED 5 COMICS AFTERBURN #1 by Scott Chitwood, Paul Ens & Wayne Nichols A year ago, a massive solar flare destroyed the Earth's eastern hemisphere with the power of a thousand nuclear bombs. But amid chaos, there's profit. That's where Jake comes in, retrieving valuable items from the remains — when he can outwit the competition and the mutated locals! 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.95 ATOMIC ROBO #4 by Brian Clevinger & Scott Wegener In 1975, with pressure to deliver a success, NASA turns to Atomic Robo to act as a top-secret escort for their troubled Viking mission to Mars. But one small step for a robot may not be the kind of giant leap for mankind they were hoping for! 32pgs, FC (4 of 6) SRP: $2.95 MIDKNIGHT #2 by Paul Ens & Tom Hodges Overnight, the people of Philadelphia have torn their city apart. But the carnage doesn't end at the break of day, and comes crashing in on little Rowan's trip to the zoo. Who is behind the madness, and what do they know about Midknight and Knightingale? 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.95 RENAISSANCE PRESS AMELIA RULES! #20 by Jimmy Gownley For those who missed the 2007 Free Comic Book Day edition, Amelia Rules! #20 provides a retail version of the same hilarious story! What, exactly, does it mean when you "hang out"? It's more complicated than one might think — don't worry, Reggie will explain it all. Also, Harold Buchholz provides a back-up story of the beloved Apathy Cat. 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.95 AMELIA RULES! RED T-SHIRT Be ultra-cool with this hip Amelia Rules! t-shirt! The red shirt features a simple icon of comics' favorite 9 year-old powerhouse! LG-XL—FC SRP: $19.95 RUDE DUDE PRODUCTIONS NEXUS #100 by Mike Baron & Steve Rude SPACE OPERA: Act 2 (of 4)—Issue #100 is double-sized! In addition to the 23-page main feature, Nexus #100 contains the first fully-painted Steve Rude art ever done for a comic story! “When She Was Young,” Part II, is an 11-page Sundra Peale story that takes place at the beginning of her career, revealing her first meeting with the notorious and treacherous... aww, long-time fans will guess! Nexus #100 also includes a brand new 12-page feature, “The History of Nexus,” by Bill Baker. See how it all began as the crew from all 3 Nexus publishers tells all, illustrated with early, previously unseen Nexus art! Readers new and old to Nexus will find this feature an invaluable resource for decades to come! Also available is a signed and numbered edition! RES. from Previews Vol. XVII #6 (JUN073820) #100 REGULAR—7x10, 56pgs, FC MSRP: $4.99 #100 SIGNED & NUMBERED—7x10, 56pgs, FC MSRP: $24.95 SEVEN SEAS ENTERTAINMENT LLC STAR OF THE MONTH HE IS MY MASTER VOLUME 1 GN by Mattsu & Asu Tsubaki He Is My Master follows the day-to-day life of Yoshitaka, a 14-year-old pervert with a major superiority complex and a uniform fetish to boot, who inherited the family fortune after his parents' death in an accident. In a show of teen superiority, he fires the old staff and decides to hire some new live-in maids to help him look after his estate. Unfortunately, he gets more than he bargained for when three hot girls, along with a pet alligator named Pochi, show up to fill the positions! (MAY073704) MATURE THEMES SC, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 ********************************************************************** SHANDA FANTASY ARTS SHANDA THE PANDA #47 by Mike Curtis & Kitt Mouri Shanda's wedding is in two weeks and her grandmother is on hand to help. But she's got bigger problems, as her theater apparently has a thief, to the tune of hundreds of dollars! Who's the thief? And Quinn is bullying her way into Perry's private life! Plus, "Medics," by Jon Crusoe and Jerry Loumis, and "Nikki," by Dennis Clark and R.C. Blackfeather. MATURE THEMES 40pgs, B&W SRP: $4.99 SHARKBAIT PRESS PETE THE P.O.'D POSTAL WORKER: A CHILDREN'S BOOK FOR SICK AND TWISTED ADULTS by Michael Smith & Marcus Meleton, Jr. He's heavily armed, skinny legged, and dangerous. He's Pete the P.O.'d Postal Worker! Through rain, sleet, and dark of mood, he perseveres. With teeth clenched and eyes darting, he confronts his exacting coffee-break-filled work day, his oppressive four weeks of paid vacation, the onerous guarantee of a generous government pension. Is it any wonder that rages builds within him until like a mail bomb he frequently — publicly! — violently explodes? Pete delivers — with extreme prejudice. And in this, his very special children's book for adults, Pete delivers macabre laughs for the sick and twisted child in all of us. (C: 0-1-2) MATURE THEMES HC, 6.5x8, 38pgs, FC SRP: $12.95 SILVER PHOENIX ENT INC MYSTERY MANOR HAUNTED THEATRE #3 by Various Packed full of terrifying tales that hearken back to the golden era of EC horror, this expanded 40-page issue contains the third story in the horrific history of the Manor with "The Nightmare Continues," featuring artwork by Mark Kidwell. The origins of Seamus the Firebug are exposed, and this issue includes a special holiday visit from a medieval Christmas creature in "Krampusnacht" — the story of a boy, a girl, and a cloven-hoofed, soul-stealing demon! 40pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 MYTH TOLD TALES #1 by Asprin, Nye, Gabriel, Moy & Kudelka Skeeve faces competing mages and irate stage mothers to provide magical protection for his lovely assistant, Bunny, on her most dangerous mission ever. It's an interdimensional beauty contest that has attracted devious dames and demons from across the multiverse! Never has the young wizard faced more desperate foes! 24pgs, FC SRP: $3.95 SPARKPLUG COMIC BOOKS REICH #1 by Elijah Brubaker Dr. Wilhelm Reich, a protege of Sigmund Freud, courted scandal throughout Europe for his controversial and radical psychological ideas. Reich claimed to discover a palpable sexual energy, which he called "Orgone." The political climate of pre-World War II Europe was not encouraging for a leftist, sexually-progressive Jewish activist, and Reich emigrated to America in 1939. There he founded Orgonon, a commune in Rangely, Maine, where he continued his researches into Orgone energy, ultimately leading to his persecution by the United States government. Reich tells the story of a man who lived with unwavering conviction into his beliefs and the potential dangers of such conviction. MATURE THEMES SC, 6x9, 24pgs, B&W SRP: $3.00 STERLING PUBLISHING ASTERIX OMNIBUS VOLUME 1 by Rene Goscinny & Albert Uderzo The first three Asterix stories are collected in one volume! In Asterix the Gaul, meet the indomitable hero and his friends as they try to defend one small village in Gaul from being conquered by the legionaries of Rome who surround them. In Asterix and the Golden Sickle, Getafix the druid's golden sickle is broken, which means no more magic potion, so Asterix and Obelix set out for Lutetia (Paris) to buy a new one. In Asterix and the Goths, Getafix is kidnapped by the Goths who want to invade Rome and Gaul, so Asterix and Obelix have to ride to the rescue! Available in both hardcover and softcover editions. (C: 0-1-2) SOFTCOVER—SC, 144pgs, FC SRP: $19.95 HARDCOVER—HC, 144pgs, FC SRP: $27.95 ASTERIX OMNIBUS VOLUME 2 by Rene Goscinny & Albert Uderzo The last three Asterix stories are collected in one volume for the first time ever! In Asterix and The Actress, we see Asterix and Obelix celebrate their joint birthday party back in the Gaulish village — and some surprise guests have been invited! In Asterix and the Class Act we have the story of the creation of Asterix, including the day Asterix and Obelix were born (in the middle of a village fish fight), how Obelix goes back to school and the bid for the very first Gaulish Olympics. In Asterix and the Falling Sky the Gauls' one fear — that the sky may fall on their heads — looks like it might come true, but our friends soon find themselves in the middle of a space race! (C: 0-1-2) SOFTCOVER—SC, 144pgs, FC SRP: $19.95 HARDCOVER—HC, 144pgs, FC SRP: $27.95 STICKMAN GRAPHICS OFFERED AGAIN O/A STONEHAVEN SC Stonehaven is a modern city inhabited by elves, ogres, dwarves, and the like. A State Ranger comes to Stonehaven in search of his runaway daughter. He hires a dubious half-elf private detective to aid in his quest. The pair discovers that the girl has fallen into the clutches of a murderous werewolf hunted by both law and the local Asian Crime syndicate. Fate and circumstance make for strange bedfellows as these apparent random events crash together in this stunning tale of good, evil, and the grey areas in-between. PC, 216pg MATURE THEMES VOLUME 1—SRP: $19.95 VOLUME 2—SC, 7x10, 248pgs, FC SRP: $19.95 TESHKEEL MEDIA GROUP THE 99 #4 by Al-Mutawa, Nicieza, McCrea, Parsons & Justice Jami returns as The 99 take the fight to Blackwolf! But the Master of Shadows doesn't stand alone! Can the combined powers of The 99 triumph over Blackwolf's own team — Al-Ashrar — or will The 99's latest mission be their last? 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 TH3RD WORLD STUDIOS SPACE DOUBLES #2 by Robinson, Hall, Wright, Chan & Ellis A retro-double feature showcasing some of the hottest upcoming talents in comics, Space Doubles is presented in a flip-format with each half of the book telling an original sci-fi tale! Justin Robinson's "Sympathizers" questions humanity on an Earth populated with aliens and robots, while Jason Hall's "A Saucerful of Secretes" takes readers to a futuristic Earth where the internet allows everyone to be an entertainer and poor ratings equal death! 32pgs, B&W SRP: $2.99 TITAN PUBLISHING MODESTY BLAISE VOLUME 13: YELLOWSTONE BOOTY TP by Peter O'Donnell & Enric Badia Romero The gorgeous Modesty Blaise, high priestess of pulp crime and goddess of cult thrillers, returns! This latest reprint volume features three long out of print stories — "Idaho George," "The Golden Frog," and "Yellowstone Booty" in a spectacular collector’s library edition! Featuring brand new story introductions by best-selling creator Peter O’Donnell, plus exclusive behind-the-scenes sketches and artwork by John Burns, no Modesty Blaise fan will want to miss this! (C: 0-1-2) SC, 104pgs, B&W SRP: $19.95 TOKYOPOP TOKYOPOP .HACK//G.U.+ VOLUME 1 GN Author: Tatsuya Hamazaki Art By: Yuzuka Morita Rating: T (Teen Age 13+) for: Mild Violence, Mild Language, Mild Fanservice In the seven years since the events of the original series, Altimit OS been replaced by Altimit Mine OS and The World has become The World R:2, a dangerous game overrun by player killers and where lawlessness abounds. Follow Haseo as he chases Tri-Edge and gets involved with Project G.U. and mysterious SIDA who plague The World R:2! SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (2 of 3) $9.99 FRUITS BASKET ULTIMATE EDITION VOLUME 2 Creator: Natsuki Takaya Rating: T (Teen Age 13+) A premium bind-up of Fruits Basket Volumes 3 & 4, this beautiful hardcover includes interior color art, a new cover, a new foreward, and creator autograph. SC, 6x9, 416pgs, PC (2 of 4) $14.99 TRINITY BLOOD VOLUME 5 GN Author: Sunao Yoshida Art By: Kiyo Kyujyo Character Designs: Thores Shibamoto Rating: OT (Older Teen Age 16+) Radu makes one final attempt to destroy the city of Carthage by unleashing the lblis, an enormous artificial sandstorm. Ion and Petros join forces with Tres to protect the city while Abel tries to disarm the Vicious winds himself. Howerver, as he closes in on the enemy, Abel finds more than one surprise waiting for him in the underground chamber, including a friend from long, long ago... SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (5 of 9) $9.99 CHIBI VAMPIRE VOLUME 7 GN Creator: Yuna Kagesaki Rating: OT (Older Teen Age 16+) With Kenta discovering the true reason behind Karin’s increase in blood when around him, their relationship shatters as they struggle to deal with the thought of losing the one they love. Meanwhile, what secrets in the past explain Kenta’s hatred of his father? Will the two of them finally make up and bring happiness to the whole family? SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (7 of 11) $9.99 TWELVE KINGDOMS—PAPERBACK EDITION VOLUME 1: SEA OF SHADOW NOVEL Author: Fuyumi Ono Rating: T (Teen Age 13+) Yoko Nakajima’s life has been fairly ordinary—until Keiki, a young man with golden hair, tells her that she is his master and must return to their kingdom. With the help of a magic sword and a magic stone against the demons on her trail—Yoko begins her quest for both survival and self-discovery in her new land. SC, 5x7, 464pgs, B&W (1 of 7) $8.99 PETSHOP OF HORRORS: TOKYO VOLUME 1 GN Creator: Matsuri Akino Rating: OT (Older Teen Age 16+) Count D has moved his petshop from New York’s Chinatown to Japan in this follow-up to the popular Petshop of Horrors series. A smoke-filled alley harbors Count D’s Pet Shop, where the pets sold aren’t your everyday variety. The Count prides himself on selling love and dreams in the form of magical creatures that come with an exclusive contract. But buyers beware—if the contract is broken the Count cannot be held accountable! SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (1 of 3) $9.99 KARE KANO—VOLUMES 1–3 COLLECTION TP Creator: Masami Tsuda ISBN: 978-1-4278-1041-0 Price: $12.99 ($14.99 CAN) Format: Manga, 576 pgs. Volume Number: 1 of 1 Dimensions: 5” x 7.4375” Category: Comedy, Romance Rating: T (Teen Age 13+) Product Synopsis: The first three volumes of the hit series collected in one inexpensive volume! Yukino Miyazawa has it all—perfect grades, looks, the admiration of her peers. She’s the #1 student at her school...at least until he showed up. The new boy, Soichiro Arima, one-ups her in every department. And the worst thing about it is that he’s sincere! With her ego in jeopardy, Yukino will do whatever it takes to regain the spotlight, but falling in love was never part of the plan. SC, 5x7, 576pgs, B&W $12.99 DARK METRO VOLUME 1 GN Author: Tokyo Calen Art By: Yoshiken Rating: OT (Older Teen Age 16+) for: Moderate Violence, Moderate Gore, Mild Fanservice Anna almost descends to the dark side when she follows the suicidal Rei down an escalator to hell. Seiya pulls her back, but will they make it out of Tokyo’s secret metro lines in time to escape Rei and the ghosts who inhabit the Tokyo underground? SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (1 of 3) $9.99 DOORS OF CHAOS VOLUME 1 GN Creator: Ryoko Mitsuki Rating: OT (Older Teen Age 16+) for: Mild Violence, Moderate Gore, Mild Fanservice Only the twins Clalisa (open) and Mizeria (close) control the Four Doors that protect the world from descending into chaos. When Rihitel, their guardian, kidnaps Clalisa, he weakens the Door of Chaos as demons begin to pour through and threaten to destroy the entire kingdom. Will Mizeria find her sister in time to restore order to the world? SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (1 of 3) $9.99 IN THE END VOLUME 1 GN Creator: Pink Psycho Rating: OT (Older Teen Age 16+) for: Moderate Sexuality, Aggression No one understands high school student Kaito Niikura. Not his dad. Not his classmates. No one. That is, until he meets his teacher Ren Ando, who understands him better than he even knows... SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (1 of 3) $9.99 SHIN MEGAMI TENSEI (KAHN) VOLUME 1 GN Creator: Kazuaki Yanagisawa Rating: M (Mature Age 18+) for: Explicit Sexuality, Sexual Full Body Nudity, Intense Violence, Excessive Gore (Shrinkwrapped with Parental Advisory sticker on the cover) Nobu has returned from the Underworld and with his mother moved to a new town and a new school. Peace is fleeting, however, and it is not long before he must battle off Demons sent by the U.S. Ambassador to hunt him and his Demon Summoning Program down. Reunited with Pixie, who has come to the Surface World looking for him, and his friend Yumi, they take on the Demon crew. But will they be able to save Nobu’s mother before it’s too late? SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (1 of 9) $9.99 I WISH... VOLUME 1 GN Creator: Hyun-Joo Seo Rating: T (Teen Age 13+) for: Mild Sexuality, Aggression, Mild Gore, Moderate Language, Mild Fanservice, Tobacco Reference/Use K is a wizard who grants wishes and in turn takes the most important and precious thing from the wisher. Desperate from her loss, Ryu Jin goes to K and asks him to bring back her parents and brother from death. K tells her that he cannot grant such a wish, but if she leaves his office without making a wish, she must die! SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (1 of 7) $9.99 GOTHIC & LOLITA BIBLE VOLUME 1 TP Creator: Various ISBN: 978-1-4278-0347-4 Price: $14.99 ($17.50 CAN) Format: Art Book, 128 pgs. Volume Number: 1 of 6 Dimensions: 8.25” x 11.75" Category: Fantasy Rating: T (Teen Age 13+) Product Synopsis: Explore the Gothic Lolita lifestyle with this unforgettable collection! This gorgeous book includes previews from Gothic Lolita manga, behind-the-scenes with Japanese creators, horoscopes, interviews, an extensive guide to Gothic Lolita fashion, and much more! It’s the perfect collectible gift for all fans of Gothic Lolita manga and fashion. SC, 8x11, 128pgs, FC (1 of 6) $14.99 CLAMP NO KISEKI VOLUME 10 GN Creator: CLAMP Rating: T (Teen Age 13+) To honor CLAMP’s 15th anniversary, CLAMP no Kiseki: The Ultimate Collection features full-color pages, exclusive material, 6 pages of new, never-before-seen manga, and limited-edition collectible figures! This volume features an in-depth look at CLAMP’s smash hit, X. Bonus chess pieces include: Shiro Kamui(X) and two Mokona-Modoki pieces. SC, 9x12, 32pgs, FC (10 of 12) $19.99 BATTLE ROYALE ULTIMATE EDITION VOLUME 2 Author: Koushun Takami Art By: Masayuki Taguchi Rating: M (Mature Age 18+) for: Explicit Sexuality, Sexual Full Body Nudity, Intense Violence, Excessive Gore, Explicit Sexual Violence Revisit the chilling vision of children coming of age in a cold and uncaring world in this gorgeous collector’s bind-up of Battle Royale. SC, 6x9, 656pgs, B&W (2 of 5) $24.99 GTO: THE EARLY YEARS—SHONAN JUNAI GUMI VOLUME 6 GN Creator: Tohru Fujisawa Rating: M (Mature Age 18+) The adventures of the Oni-Baku continue in this next heartpounding volume of GTO—The Early Years! SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (6 of 15) $12.99 ROSE HIP ZERO VOLUME 5 GN Creator: Tohru Fujisawa Rating: OT (Older Teen Age 16+) Maho, a former Black Rose member, leads Kasumi to an underground construction site...where Kasumi is captured by ALICE and forced to witness indiscriminate mass murders! Witnessing such horror drives her into despair and rage—and EIN, the monstrous personality she had been suppressing for years, finally awakens. When the original EIN also wakes up, what will happen to the police department and Tokyo? The heart-racing conclusion to Rose Hip Zero is finally here! SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (5 of 5) $9.99 AQUA VOLUME 2 GN Creator: Kozue Amano Rating: T (Teen Age 13+) for: Mild Language Akari can now have passangers...as long as she is accompanied by Alicia. Despite failing her undine debut, she still manages to succeed, and even becomes closer to Presidente Aria. But when he feels unneeded and runs away from home, what will happen? SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (2 of 2) $9.99 GYAKUSHU! VOLUME 2 GN Creator: Dan Hipp Rating: OT (Older Teen Age 16+) The Thief’s journey of vengeance continues as he carves his way towards the man behind all of his misfortune: the cruel Emperor Viktor. As we discover more about the Thief’s tragic past, the Thief must fight the bounty hunter known as the Fish King. Who will be the victor? SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (2 of 3) $9.99 KAMI-KAZE VOLUME 7 GN Creator: Satoshi Shiki Rating: M (Mature Age 18+) (Shrinkwrapped with Parental Advisory sticker on the front cover) The Battle between the Kegai no Tami and Kayano and the Beasts continues! While Kaenguma manages to rescue Higa from a surprise attack, Misao falls into a seemingly bottomless pit deep in the earth. What will happen to her, and does this spell out doom for the Kegai no Tami? SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (7 of 7) $9.99 DIVALICIOUS! VOLUME 2 GN Author: T Campbell Art By: Amy Mebberson Rating: T (Teen Age 13+) Teen pop-idol Tina Young’s trusted assistant Shaqueille has been incarcerated, but is there more to her betrayal than meets the eye? And while Tina’s new management company, A Few Notes, paints a supportive picture, she is beginning to feel manipulated. And Salsita, the super spicy Latin sensation, will make Tina’s spats with Bit Fencer look like nothing more than a pillow fight! SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (2 of 2) $9.99 PANTHEON HIGH VOLUME 2 GN Author: Paul Benjamin Art By: Steven Cummings Rating: OT (Older Teen Age 16+) With Pantheon High out of commission, Aziza and Yukio must attend Gilgamesh High, home to their greatest rival demigods. But when Yukio is getting beaten up, Ketan—the demigod of bad luck—comes along and offers his help and protection. Will being friends with the bad luck demigod bring Yukio good luck? Meanwhile, Griffin manages to tag along when the Valkyries escort Grace to Valhalla... SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (2 of 3) $9.99 KUNG FU KLUTZ AND KARATE COOL VOLUME 2 GN Creator: DJ Milky, Mark Seidenberg ISBN: 978-1-59816-053-6 Price: $4.99 ($5.99 CAN) Format: Childrens Book, 96 pgs. Volume Number: 2 of 3 Dimensions: 5.25” x 7.5" Category: Comedy, Action Rating: A (All Ages) Product Synopsis: Marvin falls hard for the new girl: a feisty nine-year-old named Tokiko, who turns out to be a karate whiz! To defend his honor, Martin enters a citywide karate contest to prove himself. Expecting to lay the smack down on trash-talking Hank, Marvin finds himself in competition with his crush! With stakes this high, can Marvin keep his karate cool? SC, 5x7, 96pgs (2 of 3) $4.99 ARCHLORD VOLUME 4 GN Creator: Jin-Hwan Park As John struggles against the Captain of the Lizards, the band of young warriors is unaware that a larger threat looms on the horizon. When that threat unleashes John’s incredible power, Ugdrasil finds himself wondering if he should trust his life-long—but immature—friend with it. Meanwhile, Ernan finds that his bid for power in the realm has many challengers... 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When Yuta wants Kotoko to use her encroacher to make a doll of a certain street artist, Kotoko ends up falling for one of Yuta’s creepy comrades, Fuyu. Fuyu also has an encroacher, however, and tells Kotoko that he’d like to show her STAR. On the way, Kotoko realizes two things: Takuto is a living doll, and she has memories of STAR from her childhood. SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (2 of 2) $9.99 THREADS OF TIME VOLUME 11 GN Creator: Mi Young Noh Rating: T (Teen Age 13+) After realizing that he was once Sali Tayi and having all of his memories, Kim Moon-Bin goes to meet the present Sali Tayi and engage him in a long fierce battle. Which Sali Tali will be the victor—the present one, or the past one? Find out in the final heartracing conclusion to Threads of Time! SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (11 of 11) $9.99 TRAMPS LIKE US VOLUME 14 GN Creator: Yayoi Ogawa Rating: OT (Older Teen Age 16+) In the final volume to Tramps Like Us, Takeshi’s family has come to see him perform! 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Sparks fly between Misaki and Usami’s older brother Haruhiko—what can this mean? Meanwhile, a young boy named Shinobu is convinced that he and Miyaki, Hiro’s superior university professor, are destined to be, but Miyagi is determined to shut him out. Will their relationship be able to bloom? SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (5 of 8) $12.99 LOVE MODE VOLUME 8 GN Creator: Yuki Shimizu Rating: M (Mature Age 18+) In this flashback edition, we find out more about the Aoe household! When Tien Shue’s brother is murdered and leaves him in debt, he has nowhere to turn but to Aoe Shougo. When he becomes Kiichi’s personal bodyguard, what cruel manipulations will Tien Shue see from Shougo? And then...Izumi and Naoya turned into animals?! Find out how this happened in the next volume of Love Mode! SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (8 of 11) $12.99 LOVE PISTOLS VOLUME 4 Creator: Tarako Kotobuki Rating: M (Mature Age 18+) As Norio continues his training at Kunimasa’s family estate, he meets more and more family members. 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The hand-sewn prototype received so many hugs and squeezes on the convention circuit it was decided it was time to actually manufacture the toy. Get ready to hug and squeeze, as now you'll be able to take Owly and Wormy on your very own adventures! (C: 0-1-2) Plush SRP: $19.95 STARS OF THE MONTH GRAMPA & JULIE: SHARK HUNTERS GN by Jef Czekaj Join Julie and her world-famous Grampa in endless zany adventures as they search the high seas for Stephen, the largest shark in the world. Along the way they meet rapping squirrels, nerdy pirates, and entrepreneurial penguins as they travel from the bottom of the ocean to the furthest reaches of outer space. (JUN042868) SC, 128pgs, FC SRP: $14.95 KORGI VOLUME 1 TP by Christian Slade Christian Slade, a former Disney animator, has created a gorgeously illustrated woodland fantasy about a young girl Ivy, her dog Sprout, and their amazing adventures in Korgi Hollow. This amazing combination of adventure and fantasy will appeal to anyone who loves Andy Runton's Owly and Jeff Smith's Bone. (FEB073807) SC, 6x9, 80pgs, B&W SRP: $10.00 SPIRAL BOUND GN by Aaron Renier With an ensemble cast straight from a box of Animal Crackers, this delightful tale of ambition, morality, and self-discovery is the first major work by extraordinary newcomer Aaron Renier. (JUN053272) SC, 10x8, 144pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95 ********************************************************************** TWOMORROWS PUBLISHING BEST OF DRAW MAGAZINE (NEW PRINTING) TP by Various This book compiles material from the first two issues of Draw!, and contains a wealth of interviews and tutorials with top professionals in the industry! Featured are demonstrations by Dave Gibbons (layout and drawing on the computer), Jerry Ordway (detailing his working methods), Steve Conley (creating web comics and cartoons), and others. Each artist presents their work step-by-step to follow its progress from concept to finished form. SC, 8x11, 200pgs, PC SRP: $24.95 STAR OF THE MONTH MODERN MASTERS VOLUME 13: JERRY ORDWAY SC by Eric Nolen-Weathington & Jerry Ordway With his keen sense of anatomy, proportion, and detail, Jerry Ordway draws super-heroes that are powerful, noble, and heroic. Not only is he an artist of the highest caliber, he can write a great story while he's at it. All-Star Squadron, The Adventures of Superman, The Power of Shazam!, The Avengers — all have been critically acclaimed for his scripting. In this latest volume of the Modern Masters series, Ordway’s life and career are spotlighted, as he discusses the work that’s made him a fan-favorite, complete with an extensive art gallery. Also presented is a lavish color section, featuring more remarkable Ordway illustrations. (JUN073926) SC, 120pgs, PC SRP: $14.95 ********************************************************************** UDON ENTERTAINMENT CORP STAR PROJECT CHIRO VOLUME 2 TP by Baek Hye-Kyoung Forced into the world of super-stardom by the scheming Nan Lee, Eun-yo has given up her friends, her family, and even her beloved boyfriend Chan-Kyung. But the road to becoming a pop star is no picnic! Fitness training, table manners, style & personal grooming — will Eun-yo crack under the pressure or will she show Nan Lee and everyone else what she's really made of? SC, 6x8, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $11.95 STAR OF THE MONTH STREET FIGHTER: SAKURA GANBARU GN by Masahiko Nakahira High School girl Sakura can never stop getting into battle with other Street Fighters! Going through challenges with other fighters, Sakura established herself as one of the most valuable players in the Street Fighter universe! Beautifully illustrated by popular manga artist Masahiko Nakahira (Anime: Sadamitsu the Destroyer), this series is also the introduction of the popular SF Alpha character, Karin, Sakura's archrival! (MAY073784) SC, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95 ********************************************************************** VEROTIK OFFERED AGAIN O/A BISLEY'S VEROTIK WORLD SC by Simon Bisley Simon Bisley takes on all the characters of Verotik worlds in this all-new coffee table collection of beautiful pencil illustrations. By the master of modern fantasy and comic art, see Bisely's art in its stripped down pristine form in this collection. (C: 1-0-0) MATURE THEMES SC, 9x12, B&W SRP: $24.95 O/A SIMON BISLEY'S PARADISE LOST SC by Simon Bisley If you thought we were napping, forget it! Just when you thought it was safe to go to the book store, “The Biz” Simon Bisley unleashes his wild, extreme, and unadulterated take on Milton’s epic battle between God and Lucifer, Paradise Lost! If you were awed by Dore’s famous illustrations, “The Biz” promises this will be his tour de force, unparalleled by anything currently out there! (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, and Indonesia. MATURE THEMES SC, 9x12, B&W SRP: $24.95 VERSO BOOKS CHE: A GRAPHIC BIOGRAPHY GN by Spain Rodriguez Since his death in 1967, Ernesto "Che" Guevara has become a universally known revolutionary icon and political figure whose image is among the most recognizable in the world. This dramatic and extensively researched book breathes new life into his story, portraying his struggle through the medium of the underground political comic — one of the most prominent countercultural art forms since the 1960s. Spain Rodriguez's powerful artwork illuminates Che's life and the experiences that shaped him, from his motorcycle journey through Latin America, his rise to prominence as a leader in Fidel Castro's revolutionary movement, his travels in Africa, his involvement in the insurgency that led to his death in Bolivia, and his extraordinary legacy. (C: 0-1-2) SC, 6x9, 120pgs, B&W SRP: $16.95 VERTICAL INC THE GUIN SAGA MANGA VOLUME 2: THE SEVEN MAGI TP by Kaoru Kurimoto & Kazuaki Yanagisawa This intensely action-packed manga tour of The Guin Saga world takes place outside of the main storyline and offers a glimpse to Guin's destiny. (C: 0-1-2) SC, 6x9, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95 VIRGIN COMICS SEVEN BROTHERS SERIES 2 #5 Created by: John Woo Written by: Benjamin Raab & Deric A. Hughes Art by: Edison George Cover by: David Mack Hyaving tapped the very essence of the Seven Brothers’ powers—by stealing it from their DNA—Li Jiao has become a seemingly unstoppable force. But the Brothers’ secret weapon, Ronald and his Dragin alter-ego, is still missing. As Jiao uses his newfound aptitude for destruction to settle a score with Rachel Kai, can Jagdish, Muhammed and Daniel bring down down the renegade monk before he makes good on his promise to avenge his father’s death—by killing their sister? Don’t miss this heart-pounding final chapter of John Woo’s Seven Brothers! MATURE THEMES 32pgs, FC $2.99 GAMEKEEPER SERIES 2 #1 Created by: Guy Ritchie Written by: Jeff Parker Art by: Virgin Studios Cover by: Mukesh Singh; Variant Cover by Dean Ormston With the announcement of the existence of the Draganov Equation—a formula that contains the means to produce cold fusion—the world turns it's attentions on the small Scottish estate of Glen Morgan. But not all the attentions are good, and although Brock shies away from the spotlight, an old acquaintance looms in the darkness of the Russian KGB. Sadic surrendered his left eye to the paternal rage of the Chechen Gamekeeper, and now it's time to claim his due. But all parties will get more then they bargained for when Sadic contracts "The Soccer Club," a team of assassins headed by "The Raven", an infamous sharpshooter, for the Raven is no random hitman…. 32pgs, FC $2.99 DOCK WALLOPER #3 Created by: Ed Burns Written by: Ed Burns & Jimmy Palmiotti Art & Cover by: Siju Thomas John “The Hand” Smith may have escaped the jeweled jaws of Diamond Jack, but his troubles only seem to multiply. Someone is hell bent on seeing Smith and his oversized northpaw dispatched to their maker. But what doesn’t kill him only seems to make him stronger, and Smith convinces Boss Madden to undertake a dangerous plan to rob the Chinese gangs of their opium, only to sell it back at an enormous profit. But double-crossings and Tommy guns wreak havoc on the Madden Crime Organization and just as things go from bad to worse, Madden’s girl, Cora, starts to wonder if what they say about men with big hands is really true. 32pgs, FC $2.99 JENNA JAMESON’S SHADOW HUNTER #1 Created by: Jenna Jameson Written by: Christina Z Art by: Mukesh Singh Cover by: Greg Horn; Variant Covers by Greg Land & Mike Deodata From the mind of Jenna Jameson, NY Times Bestselling author and iconic entertainer and wirtten by Christina Z (WITCHBLADE) comes a dark tale of one woman's struggle with forces beyond ordinary perception. In this Special Oversized issue, star artist Mukesh Singh (GAMEKEEPER) illustrates the beginning of the saga. A young, orphaned, beautiful woman attempts to make a life for herself in the big city. As she grapples with mundane problems like making rent and a creepy manager at work, something deeper brews; a nagging suspicion that her life is not her own. Seeking answers (not to mention extra cash) she enrolls in a past life regression experiment which seeems to ignite visions of a demonic past that no one can explain. Then comes the titilating and strangely dangerous power she's not sure she can control, and a mysterious guy with the sword who just won't leave her alone. It's one hell of a day for our heroine, especially when she discovers who her real father is. 40pgs, FC $2.99 DAN DARE #3 Written by: Garth Ennis Art by: Gary Erskine Covers by: Garrt Leach & Brendan McCarthy As a brutal threat bears down upon the mining colony of Port Napier, Dan Dare whips the local detachment into a modest—but effective—defensive force. Together with the colonists who were unable to escape, they abandon the settlement to make a final stand in what will most assuredly be a battle of attrition. Meanwhile, back on Earth, the increasingly suspicious Peabody follows a hunch—and what she finds out may have finished the battle for Earth before its even begun! 32pgs, FC $2.99 THE TALL TALES OF VISHNU SHARMA: PANCHATANTRA #3 Written by: Samit Basu Art & Cover by: Ashish Padlekar Vishnu Sharma looks like your average teenager, but he’s just discovered “average” no longer applies to him. As the new guardian of the Panchatantra, a book of Indian fables, Vishnu must now protect its heroes from disappearing into storybook history forever. The modern evil-doers (a.k.a. TaleCorps) seek to control and manipulate stories worldwide, and their dark and mysterious leader, Professor Shadow, finally has Vishnu within his grasp. He wants Vishnu to know the “benefits” of working for TaleCorps and has made the boy an offer he only wishes he could refuse. Will the guardian turn betrayer. 32pgs, FC $2.99 DEVI #18 Created by: Shekhar Kapur Written by Saurav Mohapatra Story Consultant: Ron Marz Art by: Chadrasekhar A. Cover by: Eric Basaldua Tar Mehta was chosen by the gods to host the essence of the divine warrior, Devi. Learning to harness the full power of the goddess within, Tara proved herself to be the champion of gods and men alike. But now her own life and past have caught up with her. Tara is tormented by a dark specter of her own creation; a relentless villain seeking vengeance, and her own treacherous heart. She begins to realize that the greatest challenge she faces is that underneath all the trappings of mythical power and magical might, she is just human, and a puppet to her emotions. 32pgs, FC $2.99 DEVI #18—SPECIAL EDITION PENCILS-ONLY COVER A special edition “pencils-only” cover by Eric Basaldua, limited to 500 copies! 32pgs, FC $9.99 RAMAYAN 3392 AD RELOADED #6 Created by: Deepak Chopra and Shekhar Kapur Written by: Shamik Dasgupta Story consultant: Ron Marz Art and cover by: Jeevan Kang The ordeal of Panchvati behind them, Rama and Lakshman have signed on with the rebel army fighting to oust the mad King Baali. But Baali’s forces are legion, and the rebels have suffered tremendous losses. Victory seems impossible, but now Rama has devised an outrageous plan that might win over the tyrant king. The only problem? The plan places Rama and Lakshman in deadly danger! The epic retelling of the myth continues, blending science fiction and fantasy into a unique and powerful tale! FC, 32pgs $2.99 INDIA AUTHENTIC #9: KARTIKKEYA Created by: Deepak Chopra Written by: Saurav Mohapatra Art by: Virgin Illustrations Cover by: M.P.M. Nataraja “I was born with a fiery halo that threatened to undo the universe. Thus, Ganga the mighty mother-river bore me away from the Earth, deep into the uncharted heavens. I grew to manhood in the care of six maidens of the stars, the Kritika (Pleidas) of the night sky. Then, I returned to claim my rightful place in Svarga as heralded by an ancient prophecy. I am the slayer of demons and commander-in-chief of heaven’s army, I am Kartikkeya, the son of Shiva.” Deepak Chopra and India Authentic bring you a story that tells of the birth and rise of one of heaven’s most formidable warriors, Kartikkeya, the god of eternal youth. FC, 32pgs $2.99 SNAKES & LADDERS: TWISTED GN Written by: Yogesh Chandekar Art & Cover by: Siddarth Kotian Experience a new type of horror, from the minds of India's hottest young creators. VIRGIN and STUDIO 18 delve into the wildly horrific, dark and twisted worlds of thrillers in this new graphic novel. An ancient game gets a horrifyingly modern update. It's a typical evening drive with a nice, normal family. Everything seems pleasant and good-natured, even when they're bickering. But beneath the "normal" surface deadly secrets are lurking, seething, just waiting to get out. And when this "nice" family finds themselves captive in an eerily familiar maze they must play the game or lose their lives. SC, 7x10, 48pgs, FC $4.99 THE STRANDED #2 Written by: Mike Carey Art by: Virgin Studios Covers by: Christopher Moeller and Virgin Studios Continuing the first book in the groundbreaking new Virgin/SciFi line, created and written by acclaimed novelist/comics writer Mike Carey (X-MEN, The Devil You Know)! What if your past, everything you knew, was a lie? A mysterious assassin called Janus knowsÉand he’s determined to kill the Stranded one by one before they can learn of their true, extraterrestrial origins. Now Tamree, their protector, races against time to awaken them to their true nature and powers. But Janus holds a secret weapon: his inhuman companion, Dzin—whose connection to Tamree may doom the protector’s mission before it’s even truly begun. Featuring a painted cover by fan-favorite artist Christopher Moeller (LUCIFER, Magic: The Gathering, IRON EMPIRES). 32pgs, FC $2.99 THE SADHU VOLUME 2: THE SILENT ONES TP Written by: Saurav Mohapatra Story Consultant: Ron Marz Art by: R. Manikandan Cover by: Brian Stelfreeze James Jensen was once a man of the world, a soldier in the British Army in 18th century India. But when his family was murdered, he sole desire was vengeance. James was meant for something much greater though, for he was to become a Sadhu, a mystic warrior walking the path of spiritual salvation. But the path of the Sadhu, is still marred with thorns. An ancient dark order led by an evil witch attempts to lure James with something very dear to him, someone he thought he had lost forever… his son. Now, the lines between spiritual salvation and human instinct begin to blur, as James begins the hunt of his life. Collects issues #1-5. SC, 7x10, 144pgs, FC $14.99 WESTON & NICOLAS CAGE’S VOODOO CHILD VOLUME 1: SHADOW PLAY TP Created by: Weston Cage and Nicolas Cage Written by: Mike Carey Art and Cover by: Dean Hyrapiet Shadows can cloak the mysteries of the past, the deeds that should be forgotten, mistakes that should be ignored. But some shadows can’t be held in the darkness for long, for some have a story to tell. Gabriel Moore is no ordinary child. He’s not really living… but he’s not really dead, either. In 1860, his father, Mason Moore, a plantation owner and abolitionist, is murdered by secessionists. As he and his mother attempt to flee, Gabriel is killed, but as he gasps his last breaths, a voodoo bokor casts a spell on him. He cannot save Gabriel from death entirely, but puts Gabe’s spirit in limbo, where he must wait, until someone can summon him. Collects issues #1-6. SC, 7x10, 152pgs, FC $14.99 VIZ MEDIA LLC SHOJO BEAT MARCH 2008 VIZ Media's monthly manga magazine, Shojo Beat, offers vast quantities of serialized shojo manga appearing in the United States for the first time. In addition the beautiful artwork and compelling storylines from well-known manga creators, Shojo Beat offers quality features on Japanese trends, art, news, fashion, and culture, plus interviews, how-tos, and more! Shojo Beat is a hip, fun, informative read that will appeal to newbies and manga fans alike. Rating: T+ (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available worldwide. SC, 8x11, 300pgs, PC SRP: $5.99 SHONEN JUMP MARCH 2008 The world's most popular manga! One of the world's biggest comics, containing the original manga sources for some of the most popular anime ever made! Each issue includes tons of full-color information about toys, TCGs, CCGs, video games and anime, plus amazing manga stories! Rating: T (C: 1-1-0) NOTE: Available worldwide. SC, 8x11, 368pgs, PC SRP: $4.99 BLEACH VOLUME 22 GN by Tite Kubo The noose tightens around Ichigo. His inner Hollow can't wait to consume him, the sinister transfer student has him tapped for a mysterious job, and now powerful new enemies have landed in his hometown to destroy him. Rating: T (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available worldwide. SC, 5x7, 216pgs, B&W SRP: $7.95 DRAGON DRIVE VOLUME 6 GN by Ken-ichi Sakura Maiko's in jail, along with all the people of Yaudim! A huge, childish dragon named Guanku is holding them captive and using Maiko as his personal toy! Is there any hope for escape? Meanwhile, Reiji faces a series of dangerous and deceptive trials set by the dragon he wants to claim as an ally — Shinseiba! Will his bravery and trusting nature win over this powerful dragon and help him save the day? Rating: A (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available worldwide. SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $7.99 HOSHIN ENGI VOLUME 5 GN by Ryu Fujisaki As the enemies of Dakki unite with Taikobo, the new alliance finds itself under siege by The Shisei of Kuryu Island, formidable foes with mysterious ties to Dakki herself! Rating: T (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available worldwide. SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $7.99 KNIGHTS OF THE ZODIAC VOLUME 22 GN by Masami Kurumada To stop the army of Hades, Athena's Knights have unleashed forces beyond even their control. Hit by two cosmic blows of the forbidden Athena Exclamation, Sanctuary itself begins to crumble. But the battle has only just begun. In a desperate gambit, Seiya and his fellow Bronze Knights prepare to descend into the underworld and challenge Hades face to face. But Princess Sienna has a shocking plan of her own! Rating: T (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available worldwide. SC, 5x7, 184pgs, B&W SRP: $7.95 MUHYO & ROJI'S BUREAU OF SUPERNATURAL INVESTIGATION VOLUME 3 GN by Yoshiyuki Nishi Muhyo's friend Biko has a big problem. One of Biko's magic locks has been broken, and now something's escaped from the bottom level of a top-security prison for the evilest, most dangerous ghosts. It's up to Muhyo and Roji to restore order, but what will they do when their greatest fears are realized? Rating: T (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available worldwide. SC, 5x7, 208pgs, B&W SRP: $7.99 YU-GI-OH!: MILLENNIUM WORLD VOLUME 7 GN by Kazuki Takahashi In the illusionary Millennium World of three thousand years ago, the forces of good and evil clash for the last time. But now that Yugi has split from Yu-Gi-Oh, the heroes must journey to present-day Egypt, where Yu-Gi-Oh — the pharaoh — must face his final destination. But what awaits them in Egypt? Has the evil of the Millennium Items been exorcised? And can the bonds which hold the pharaoh's soul ever be broken? Rating: T (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available worldwide. SC, 5x7, 224pgs, B&W SRP: $7.95 YUYU HAKUSHO VOLUME 14 GN by Yoshihiro Togashi With the Dark Tournament far behind them, the gang is in a whole new mess! Someone is trying to pick up where Sakyo's dream of opening a portal from the demon plane into the human world left off. Already, energy from their evil world is seeping through. The group heads to Swarm City and finds the place crawling with nasty insects only those with a developed sixth sense can see. Rating: T (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available worldwide. SC, 5x7, 208pgs, B&W SRP: $7.95 NARUTO: THE OFFICIAL FANBOOK SC by Masashi Kishimoto Think you know all you can possibly know about Naruto? Think again! The Official Fanbook takes you deeper than ever before into the world of the most determined ninja as he pushes ever closer to his ultimate destiny! Maps, character profiles, previously hidden revelations and more give you all the inside secrets about Masashi Kishimoto's incredible saga. Includes the original 44-page Naruto manga! Rating: T (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available worldwide. SC, 288pgs, PC SRP: $14.99 BUSO RENKIN VOLUME 10 GN by Nobuhiro Watsuki The remaining Alchemist Warriors head for Papillion Mask's hideout to put an end to everything. But is Papillion Mask really going to carry out his mission to burn the entire world to the ground? Meanwhile, Kazuki and Victor's battle on the moon continues! Will there be a true victor in this final battle? Rating: T+ (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available worldwide. SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $7.99 DEATH NOTE: ANOTHER NOTE — THE LOS ANGELES BB MURDER CASES NOVEL by NisiOisin A serial killer is on the loose in Los Angeles and the local authorities need help fast. Onto the scene comes L, the mysterious super-sleuth and an FBI agent named Naomi Misora. They conclude that the killing spree is a psychotic riddle designed specifically to engage L in a battle of wits. Stuck in the middle between killer and investigator, it's up to Misora to navigate both the dead bodies and the egos to solve the Los Angeles BB Murder Cases. (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available worldwide. 176pgs, B&W SRP: $17.99 DEATH NOTE PROFILE HOW TO READ 13 by Tsugumi Ohba & Takeshi Obata Here, in one authoritative volume — everything you need to know about Death Note, the best-selling manga series. Featuring complete character biographies, detailed story-line summaries, production notes, and behind-the-scenes commentaries. Death Note How to Read 13 also includes exclusive interviews with creators Tsugumi Ohba and Takeshi Obata and a bonus manga chapter of never-before-translated material. Unless you own your very own death note, it doesn't get any better than this! Rating: T+ (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available worldwide. 280pgs, PC SRP: $14.99 D.GRAY-MAN VOLUME 8 GN by Katsura Hoshino The battle on the sea continues, with the swarm of evolved akuma pressing hard on the Exorcists. Lenalee tries to tackle one akuma on her own, but realizes she can prevail only by unleashing the full force of her Innocence. Back on the ship Lavi prepares to call on a special attribute of his own Innocence. Will any of this be enough? Rating: T+ (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available worldwide. SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $7.99 EYESHIELD 21 VOLUME 18 GN by Riichiro Inagaki & Yusuke Murata It's time for some serious gridiron action when the Bando Spiders collide with the Devil Bats! The game gets off to a bad start for the Bats when an incredibly accurate onside kick, combined with top-notch blocking, results in a field goal and an early lead for the Spiders. From there it just gets worse as the Devil Bats try to overcome the Spiders' special defensive maneuver, the "Run Force"! Rating: T+ (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available worldwide. SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $7.99 PRETTY FACE VOLUME 4 GN by Yasuhiro Kano When he discovers a clue to the location of Rina's real twin sister, Rando goes on a road trip in search of the girl whose face he's wearing. But a guy in a short skirt can get in a lot of trouble traveling alone — and even more trouble when Rina comes along for the ride! Rating: T+ (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available worldwide. SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $7.99 RAL OMEGA GRAD VOLUME 1 GN by Tsuneo Takano & Takeshi Obata From the creators of Death Note! The people of Sphaein are under siege by an army of monsters knows as Shadows. With the castle walls collapsing and their doom within sight they are persuaded to let loose a boy who himself has a Shadow within him. Released from his black cell a teenager who has never laid eyes on the opposite sex, he meets his beloved teacher face to face and discovers there are differences between men and women, differences he deems worth fighting for! Rating: T+ (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available worldwide. SC, 5x7, 216pgs, B&W SRP: $7.99 BASARA VOLUME 26 GN by Yumi Tamura Sarasa's quest for freedom has ended, but Basara isn't over yet! In this volume of special side stories, Yumi Tamura goes deeper than ever before to explore the characters and world of Basara. Hijiri and Nachi recount childhood memories of ships, sea monsters and mermaids. A band of star-crossed rebels arises in another time — and changes the course of Sarasa's battle. Rating: T+ (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available worldwide. SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 BOYS OVER FLOWERS VOLUME 28 GN by Yoko Kamio Tsukushi's friend Yuki is still fixated on Akira, a member of the F4. While struggling to understand him she immerses herself in a mysterious event from his past. Meanwhile, spies continue to track Tsukushi and Tsukasa's every move. The two of them will have to take some outlandish steps to outsmart the snoops and get some "alone time." Rating: T (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available worldwide. SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 HANA-KIMI VOLUME 22 GN by Hisaya Nakajo When Mizuki is almost caught changing clothes, the school goes wild with rumors about a mysterious girl on campus! Can our heroine keep her secret, or will she be outed and separated from Sano? Meanwhile, the girls of Saint Blossom Girls' High School are caught up in the boys' romances! Rating: T+ (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available worldwide. SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 ABSOLUTE BOYFRIEND VOLUME 5 GN by Yuu Watase A miniature version of Night has returned to Riiko while his full-size body gets repaired — but now Soshi has decided to move in with them! Can a mini Night prove to Riiko that his love is just as real as Soshi's? Rating: T+ (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available worldwide. SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $8.99 BABY & ME VOLUME 6 GN by Marimo Ragawa When a new student, Hikage, joins the class, Takuya tries to befriend him. But Hikage is suspicious of Takuya's motives and begins a campaign to destroy Takuya's happiness. When Takuya seems to weather the assault, Hikage gets his little brother to attack Takuya's weak spot? Minoru! Rating: T (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available worldwide. SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $8.99 BE WITH YOU by Takuji Ichikawa When Takumi's wife suddenly returns from the grave, he can't believe his eyes. As he starts digging deeper and deeper into the mystery of her sudden reappearance, he discovers a secret that is somehow linked to the past — and the future. Is it possible to experience first love for a second time? Without question, the answer is yes! Available both as a manga (illustrated by Sai Kawashima) and a prose novel. Rating: T (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available worldwide. MANGA—SC, 5x7, 216pgs, B&W SRP: $8.99 NOVEL—SC, 300pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 FUSHIGI YUGI: GENBU KAIDEN VOLUME 6 GN by Yuu Watase Takiko has found another Celestial Warrior — in a house of ill repute! But the proud, bitter Inami has no interest in following the priestess, and she intends to test Takiko's mettle in a duel. Can Takiko's skill with the naginata withstand a full Celestial attack? And when a dark force engulfs the women of the brothel, can Takiko and Inami join forces to save them? Rating: T+ (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available worldwide. SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $8.99 GODCHILD VOLUME 8 GN by Kaori Yuki It is time for the truth to be told. At last, all the secrets of the Hargreaves family will emerge from the dark into the harsh light of day, as Kaori Yuki wraps up Cain's epic adventures. Is Cain ready to find out who he truly is? Are you ready? Rating: T+ (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available worldwide. SC, 5x7, 216pgs, B&W SRP: $8.99 KAZE HIKARU VOLUME 8 GN by Taeko Watanabe Yamanami and Todo prepare to be sentenced to death for insulting officials at the Rokkaku prison after witnessing prisoners being ruthlessly murdered. In a surprising turn of events, rumors fly that the Shinsengumi were the actual culprits behind the abuse of the prisoners. Meanwhile, Todo has fallen in love with the prostitute who witnessed them enter the prison. Can he win her love and convince her of his innocence? Rating: T+ (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available worldwide. SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $8.99 OURAN HIGH SCHOOL HOST CLUB VOLUME 10 GN by Bisco Hatori Ever since the day he helped her up after a nasty tumble, Black Magic Club member Reiko Kanazuki has been obsessed with Hunny. She is devoting all her knowledge of the dark arts to curse him and steal his soul. Will the sweetest member of the Host Club fall victim to her spells? Rating: T (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available worldwide. SC, 5x7, 208pgs, B&W SRP: $8.99 SOCRATES IN LOVE SC NOVEL by Kyoichi Katayama Socrates in Love took the Japanese publishing industry by storm, becoming the all-time best-selling novel in Japan! Finally, U.S. readers will be able to experience the phenomenon that became the inspiration for a blockbuster movie, a hit TV show, and a popular manga. A national sensation that touched over three million readers, Kyoichi Katayama brought innocent love and romance to the forefront of Japan's ultra-hip mass market. (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available worldwide. SC, 176pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 TAIL OF THE MOON VOLUME 9 GN by Rinko Ueda At the tea ceremony, Hanzo saves Usagi and takes her to his hideout in the city. Unfortunately, Mamezo is caught by the formidable Akechi Mitsuhide and forced to reveal where Hanzo's hideout is! Meanwhile, Ranmaru feels humiliated for letting Hanzo get the best of him and vows to hunt down all the ninja of Iga by himself! Rating: T+ (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available worldwide. SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $8.99 MEGAMAN NT WARRIOR VOLUME 13 GN by Ryo Takamisaki When MegaMan unlocked the ancient "Beast" program, he gained the dangerous ability to "Beast Out" — and unleashed a monster as old as the Net itself! Now, to win the power to stop CyberBeast Gregar, MegaMan has to prove his worth as the world's top NetNavi. Worse, his arch-rival Bass has gained the power to Beast Out, too! Rating: A (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available worldwide. SC, 5x7, 184pgs, B&W SRP: $7.99 FLAME OF RECCA VOLUME 26 GN by Nobuyuki Anzai Gaoh is back — and he's angry! The stone-cold warrior with a secret sweet tooth is determined to destroy anyone who gets in the way of his revenge on Domon. When Gaoh conjures up a rock monster the size of a mountain, will Kaoru be squashed flat under its granite feet? Or will Gaoh's hunger for vengeance turn out to be weaker than his hunger for sweet, sweet chocolate? Rating: T+ (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available worldwide. SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 HAYATE THE COMBAT BUTLER VOLUME 6 GN by Kenjiro Hata With a prize of 150 million yen on the line, the traditional sports event at Hakuou Gakuin — the paired freestyle marathon — finally begins. Honor, pride, and even the fate of Hayate's employment are on the line, but how can he hope to win when his mistress Nagi would sooner French-kiss a king cobra than participate in anything remotely close to exercise? Rating: T+ (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available worldwide. SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 INUBAKA: CRAZY FOR DOGS VOLUME 7 GN by Yukiya Sakuragi A young girl who misses her departed little brother longingly gazes at all the lovely little puppies at Woofles Pet Shop. Feeling sorry for her, Suguri lets her hold a little dachshund. Suguri turns her back on the two for just a moment, and when she turns back, they're both gone! Where could they be? Rating: T+ (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available worldwide. SC, 5x7, 232pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 INU-YASHA ANI-MANGA VOLUME 25 GN by Rumiko Takahashi Inuyasha and friends head to the coastal region to confront a horde of bat demons. There, Inuyasha meets Shiori, a young girl who is also a half-demon. He sympathizes with Shiori because they are both outcasts from the worlds of demons and humans. Inuyasha learns that the only way to make himself more powerful is by killing the young girl! Can he go through with it? Rating: T+ (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available worldwide. SC, 5x7, 216pgs, FC SRP: $11.99 KEKKAISHI VOLUME 12 GN by Yellow Tanabe With Yoshimori held hostage by the Kokuboro ayakashi in their impenetrable fortress, the stakes are higher than ever! Infighting within the Kokuboro cadre may provide the chink in the armor his friends need to rescue him. But can Tokine and Yoshimori's families overcome their centuries-long feud to unite and overthrow their common enemy? Rating: T (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available worldwide. SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 THE LAW OF UEKI VOLUME 10 GN by Tsubasa Fukuchi Who knew these battles were just the first round? How many rounds are there, anyway? With only three weeks to put together a five-person team for the second round, Ueki and best pal Ai are hard-pressed to choose fighters who not only compliment their strengths, but can be trusted! Fortunately, they've got a period in which to consider their options, during which no completely unexpected significant development occurs — right? Rating: T (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available worldwide. SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 NO NEED FOR TENCHI! VOLUME 12 (SECOND EDITION) GN by Hitoshi Okuda Just when Tench and his friends thought they had undone her brainwashing, Ayeka pulls a Patty Hearst and flees back into the hands of Prince Garyu, taking Sasami with her! Now the Tenchi household must follow Garyu into hyperspace to the lost planet Oku-II, to rescue the two princesses and save Earth from shockwaves of destruction! Rating: T (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available worldwide. SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 O-PARTS HUNTER VOLUME 8 GN by Seishi Kishimoto A chance encounter and a case of mistaken identity pit Jio and Cross against each other in a battle that almost seems foreordained — and though Cross is unaware of the creature lurking inside Jio's heart, he can't fight the strange feeling that they've met somewhere before! Will Ruby be able to intervene before these two formidable O.P.T.s tear each other apart? Rating: T+ (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available worldwide. SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 ZATCH BELL! VOLUME 17 GN by Makoto Raiku Things are looking bleak as Zatch and company struggle desperately against the gargantuan Demolt, the most ferocious mamodo in Zofis's private army. Zatch's ex-girlfriend from the mamodo world, Penny, decides to make the ultimate sacrifice, but will that be enough to ensure victory? And what's this? Is Zatch about to discover a new spell? Meanwhile, Sherry and Brago's emotional battle against Koko and Zofis is reaching its climax. Rating: T (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available worldwide. SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 THE DRIFTING CLASSROOM VOLUME 10 GN by Kazuo Umezu Guided by the words of a dying student, the survivors leave the school and travel across the desert in search of "paradise" — only to find something stranger than they could ever imagine. Maddened by hunger, the students turn to a horrifying, final solution! Rating: M (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available worldwide. MATURE THEMES SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 GOLGO 13 VOLUME 13 GN by Takao Saito Amidst so many dead in the postwar ruins of Japan, the brutal murder of five members of the same family still has the power to shock — and even more so 29 years later, when the unsolved crime may point to the origins of Duke Togo! Then, the 2000 U.S. presidential election comes down to a handful of recounted ballots in Florida. But the decisive vote will be cast by a bullet from Golgo 13! Rating: M (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available worldwide. MATURE THEMES SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 NAOKI URASAWA'S MONSTER VOLUME 13 GN by Naoki Urasawa After his arrest in Prague, Tenma is deported to Düsseldorf to stand trial, but the odds are terribly stacked against him. When his ex-wife Eva's life is threatened, Tenma realizes that if he wants to save her, his only option is to escape captivity. With Eva still bearing a nearly bottomless grudge against him, can Tenma reach her before it's too late! Rating: T+ (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available worldwide. SC, 5x7, 184pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 UZUMAKI VOLUME 3 (2ND EDITION) GN by Junji Ito With their town devastated by titanic hurricanes, the citizens of the spiral-haunted town of Kurôzu-cho find themselves cut off from the outside world. Reporters and rescue teams cross the mountain range into Kurôzu-cho only to find themselves unable to leave. Trapped inside the cursed ruins, the desperate survivors struggle and huddle together, waiting to run into giant snails or worse. The very laws of nature are changed as the spiral sucks them in. Rating: T+ (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available worldwide. MATURE THEMES SC, 5x7, 264pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 WILDCARD INK GUMBY VOLUME 1 TP by Bob Burden, Rick Geary, & Steve Oliff When Gumby helps some mistreated clowns from the Circus he's not prepared for the trouble and fun he lands into along the way getting them back, and the little green boy of clay feels the first pangs of a crush! Next, Gumby wants a cool pair of Uber Boots to impress the girl next door, Cuddles, so he has to get a job. Then, he falls under a spell and becomes a Golem. Can the man in black save Gumby before it's too late? And Gumby, Pokey, and Geranimo search for the Ringmaster who hypnotized Gumby's parents. They find him and more battling to save Earth! Collecting issues # 1-3, as well as a peek into Rick Geary's sketchbook and unpublished Gumby artwork. RES. from Previews Vol. XVII #3 (MAR073830) SC, 120pgs, FC SRP: $12.95 YEN PRESS SPIRAL BONDS OF REASONING TP VOL 02 by Kyo Shirodaira The hunt is on. As more Blade Children taunt and threaten Ayumu Narumi’s life, it becomes obvious that his missing brother has been overseeing the havoc all along. This second, heart-pounding installment of Spiral is sure to keep readers clamoring for more! (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Available only in the United States, U.S. Territories, Canada, and Mexico. SC, 6x9, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $10.99 SUNDOME GN VOL 01 by Kazuto Okada Unmemorable outcast Hideo Aiba suddenly finds himself under the heated scrutiny of sexy transfer student, Kurumi. Soon, Hideo and his masturbatory habits are under Kurumi’s thumb. Sundome, the first mature title from Yen Press, will have you, like Hideo, begging for more. (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Available only in the United States, U.S. Territories, Canada, and Mexico. MATURE THEMES SC, 6x9, 208pgs, B&W SRP: $12.99 YOUNGJIN SINGAPORE PTE LTD MANGA LITERARY CLASSICS: DADDY LONG LEGS GN by Jean Webster & YKids Jean Webster's novel has been beloved by young girls ever since it was published in 1912. In the story, Jerusha, an orphan girl, is surprised when an anonymous benefactor decides to send her to college as long as she faithfully writes to report her progress. Letters between Jerusha and her sponsor — enlivened in this retelling by manga illustrations of their separate activities — chronicle Jerusha's dreams and discoveries as she comes of age. (C: 0-1-2) SC, 7x10, 144pgs, FC SRP: $14.95 MANGA LITERARY CLASSICS: THE PRINCE AND THE PAUPER GN by Mark Twain & YKids Visually stunning, this series is a beautifully updated version of yesterday's literary comics, sure to hook young readers on these perennial classics — each story is accompanied by a time line that puts the story's events in historical perspective and the written word. The Prince and the Pauper follows the adventures of Tom Canty, a poor boy who trades places with his look-a-like, the young Prince Edward. This classic story by Mark Twain recounts the boys' difficult adjustment to their new circumstances and their even more difficult adjustment back to their original lives. A biting social commentary told with wit and compassion, this colorful manga version of the story offers valuable lessons about class and privilege to today's young readers. (C: 0-1-2) SC, 7x10, 144pgs, FC SRP: $14.95 MANGA LITERARY CLASSICS: 20,000 LEAGUES UNDER THE SEA GN by Jules Verne & YKids Jules Verne's classic deep-sea adventure lends itself beautifully to this manga-style portrayal of the maniacal Captain Nemo and his crew aboard the Nautilus. The story begins with an international crisis — the mysterious destruction of warships, apparently by a gigantic sea monster. A team that includes Professor Pierre Aronnax, a noted marine biologist, heads out to sea to find and destroy the menace, and only after the monster destroys their own vessel does the team discover the unthinkable — the fearsome creature is a huge submarine, the invention of the reclusive and obsessive Captain Nemo, and they must thwart his fantastic plans! (C: 0-1-2) SC, 7x10, 144pgs, FC SRP: $14.95 ZENESCOPE ENTERTAINMENT INC GRIMM FAIRY TALES #23 by Joe Tyler & Ralph Tedesco Have a Grimm Fairy Tales take on the classic fairy tale Snow White and Rose Red. Once they were as close as sisters, but over the centuries Sela and Belinda have become the deadliest of enemies. As their epic battle begins the terrible secret behind their first encounter is revealed through the fairy tale Snow White and Rose Red, a secret that will shake Sela’s foundation to the core! Don’t miss this landmark issue of one of the hottest independent titles being published today, with a cover by Al Rio! (C: 0-0-2) MATURE THEMES 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 THE LIVING CORPSE #2 by Ken Haeser & Buzz Hanson Meet the enigmatic Doctor Brainchild, a mad scientist with a love for dead bodies, the kind of love that can only a demented doctor and his experiments in re-animation can have. And what of The Living Corpse? What will he do when he finds his graveyards robbed of bodies and put to diabolical use? (C: 0-0-2) MATURE THEMES 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 RETURN TO WONDERLAND HC by Gregory, Liester, Rio & Ruffino The most epic Wonderland tale begins here! Years have passed since Alice took her trip down the rabbit hole. No longer the little girl of Lewis Carroll's stories, Alice is now a grown woman with a husband and children, living the life of a typical housewife. But everything is not as it seems. her mind has become detached from reality, leaving only an empty shell of her former self. Now her daughter, Calie, must follow in her mother's footsteps to discover the truth behind madness that plagues her mother and the twisted world called Wonderland where the story of Alice was only the beginning! Witness a bold new dark vision of Wonderland from the mind of Raven Gregory and Zenescope Entertainment. (C: 0-0-2) MATURE THEMES HC, 160pgs, FC SRP: $24.99 WILLOW CREEK #0 by Williams, Beranek & Medors The legend of Bigfoot brings many people to Willow Creek, including hunters, scientists and curiosity seekers. The Landis party got more than they bargained for when they entered the mysterious forest that surrounds the town, looking for evidence of the elusive beast. They discover that something is out there haunting the town and woods that surround it — only it's not Bigfoot but something far more terrible and deadly. Don’t miss this special $0.75 preview issue of this hot new mini-series from Zenescope! Ships with two covers in a 50/50 ratio. (C: 0-0-2) MATURE THEMES 16pgs, FC (0 of 5) SRP: $0.75 WILLOW CREEK #1 by Williams, Beranek & Medors Deacon McKay has left the NYPD to become the new deputy sheriff in Willow Creek, a small town in northern California. After a seres of murders turns Willow Creek upside down, Deacon starts to uncover the horrifying truth — the legend of Bigfoot, something the town uses to bring in the tourist trade, is actually a cover story protecting a terrible secret the town has kept hidden for over a century, a secret more terrible and evil than Deacon could imagine! (C: 0-0-2) MATURE THEMES 32pgs, FC (1 of 5) SRP: $2.99 MAGAZINES SECTION COMIC MAGAZINE ALTER EGO #75 Behind a fabulous cover by Alex Ross, Alter Ego is double-sized FCA (Fawcett Collectors of America) dynamite, with Walt Grogan and P.C. Hamerlinck on the many "Captains Marvel" over the years, from centuries past to Fawcett to Fass to Marvel Comics, and beyond — spotlighting a previously unseen Shazam! proposal from Alex Ross! Plus, there’s C.C. Beck on "The Death of a Legend!" Also, there's an engrossing interview with Golden Age artist Marv Levy, featuring art by Bernard Bailey, Carmine Infantino, Mac Raboy, Charles Sultan, Howie Post, Dan Barry, Mort Meskin, and more! (Twomorrows Publishing) (C: 0-1-2) Magazine, 100pgs, B&W SRP: $6.95 BACK-ISSUE #26 “Spies and Tough Guys” take no prisoners in Back-Issue! Paul Gulacy and Doug Moench reunite for an art-packed “Pro2Pro” interview examining Master of Kung Fu and their other collaborations — while “Greatest Stories Never Told” blows the lid off their unrealized Shang-Chi/Nick Fury crossover! DC’s hard-hitting ’80s super-team, Suicide Squad, also gets the spotlight, with John Ostrander, Bob Greenberger, Luke McDonnell, Jerry Bingham, and Karl Kesel. Plus: Max Allan Collins and Terry Beatty talk Ms. Tree; Chuck Dixon and Tim Truman’s Airboy; James Bond and Mr. T in comic books; Sgt. Rock’s oddball super-hero team-ups; private eye Nathaniel Dusk; and Joe Kubert’s unpublished series The Redeemer. All this, behind an eye-popping Black Widow cover by Paul Gulacy! (Twomorrows Publishing) (C: 0-1-2) Magazine, 100pgs, B&W SRP: $6.95 THE CLASSIC MARVEL FIGURINE COLLECTION Fully authorized figurines, teamed up with an amazing magazine, put this series in a super-league of its own! The hand-painted lead figurines are sculpted by master craftsmen and based on original pieces of Marvel artwork. Measuring 3 1/2" - 4" tall, each figurine is individually numbered, comes stamped with the Marvel official logo, and comes packaged in its own box. The magazine accompanying each figurine provides a detailed history and background on the featured character, including expressive images and interviews. This month, choose from #62: Electro and #63: Cable. (Eaglemoss Publications Ltd) (C: 0-1-3) NOTE: Not available in Australia. #62: ELECTRO—Magazine (w/ Figure), 20pgs, FC SRP: $12.00 #63: CABLE—Magazine (w/ Figure), 20pgs, FC SRP: $12.00 COMIC SHOP NEWS #1072 - 1076 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 — and an original Sunday-style comic strip. Only CSN has a complete monthly checklist (complete with 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 #1639 MAR 2008 Marvel's Ultimate universe is the focus of Comic Buyer's Guide with an exclusive preview of 2008 releases from the House of Ideas! This is the one issue Ultimate fans don't want to miss! Plus, news, views, and reviews from industry professionals that can't be had anywhere else! (Krause Publications) (C: 0-1-2) Magazine, PC SRP: $5.99 COMICS REVUE #262 Comics Revue is a monthly magazine that reprints old newspaper strips in chronological sequence, and features about ten different series, such as Modesty Blaise, Tarzan, Flash Gordon, Steve Canyon, Little Orphan Annie, The Phantom, Krazy Kat, Gasoline Alley, and more! It gives you anywhere from a few days to a few week's worth of each series. (Manuscript Press) (C: 0-1-2) Magazine, 64pgs, PC SRP: $6.95 LOCUS #564 Locus is the science-fiction and fantasy community’s journal of record, 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: $6.95 JUXTAPOZ VOLUME 15 #2 FEBRUARY 2008 Presenting a gallery of underground artists who influence much of the graphics, fashion and new art seen today, Juxtapoz gives readers the latest in modern art worldwide! Each issue features interviews and reviews of artists, as well as photos from galleries and exhibits, rare sketches, portfolios, and full-color layouts of painters and cartoonists and their works. (High Speed Productions) (C: 0-1-2) Magazine, PC SRP: $4.99 NEWTYPE ENGLISH EDITION W/ DVD FEB 2008 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 ROUGH STUFF #7 Take a fascinating look into the creative process of comic art with interviews, articles, never-before-seen penciled pages, sketches, layouts, roughs, and unused inked pages from throughout comics history! This issue features an in-depth interview and cover painting by X-Men inker Tim Townsend! Also, Craig Hamilton, Dan Jurgens, and Howard Porter all contribute their preliminary art, with detailed commentaries to explain its evolution into finished form. Plus, we spotlight legendary Marvel artist Marie Severin with a career-spanning retrospective, and also present a feature on graphic novels, with art and comments by Dawn Brown, Tomer Hanuka, Ben Templesmith, and Lance Tooks! (Twomorrows Publishing) (C: 0-1-2) Magazine, 100pgs, B&W SRP: $6.95 UVC MAGAZINE #5 The new Public Enemy comic book has excited comics and hip hop fans, and UVC Magazine takes an in-depth look! Also, Denys Cowan talks about the new animated shows on BET and his comics work; avant garde graphic novelist Lance Tooks; the comics collective known as the Antidote Trust, and an exclusive interview with Tribe creators Larry Stroman and Todd Johnson! Plus, part two of "How To Protect Your Rights" as a comics creator! (Ron King Productions Inc) (C: 0-1-2) Magazine, 42pgs, FC SRP: $3.00 STAR OF THE MONTH DOC SAVAGE DOUBLE NOVEL VOLUME 7 The pulp era's greatest superman battles evil in two of his earliest exploits by Lester Dent (writing as Kenneth Robeson). After stowing away aboard a ghost zeppelin, Doc and his Iron Crew tangle with a bizarre vampiric murderer and villainous Arabs who are protecting the secret of "The Lost Oasis." Then, while returning to New York via ocean liner, the Man of Bronze encounters modern-day Amazons in Lester Dent's all-time favorite Doc Savage story, "The Sargasso Ogre." This classic pulp reprint also features the original 1933 pulp covers by Walter Baumhofer from the ultra-rare (and expensive!) seventh and eighth issues of Doc Savage Magazine, the unsold 1936 Doc Savage newspaper strip by Lester Dent and Paul Orban, and historical commentary by pulp historian Will Murray, author of seven Bantam Doc Savage novels! (Sanctum Productions) (MAR073883) (C: 0-1-2) SC, 7x10, B&W SRP: $12.95 ********************************************************************** HIGH ADVENTURE #98 When sudden death strikes in an armored car robbery and no loot is taken, Doc Clarke, the Crimson Mask, battles to forestall a heinous crime of amazing magnitude! Reprinting "The Money Trail" from 1942! (Adventure House) (C: 0-1-2) SC, 7x10, 112pgs, B&W SRP: $7.95 GIRASOL PULP DOUBLES: THE SPIDER VOLUME 6 Reprinting two action packed 1930s & 40s adventures of the pulp-era hero The Spider, the Master of Men! These stories are complete, including the original pulp black and white illustrations. This issue contains the December 1935 story "Emperor of the Yellow Death" and the April 1941 story "Slaves of the Burning Blade." (Girasol Collectables Inc.) (C: 0-1-2) SC, 128pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95 THE PHANTOM DETECTIVE DECEMBER 1936 REPLICA EDITION No flash of gunpowder, no sound of doom — yet fatal wounds appear as if by magic! What sinister secret is the motivating force behind this grisly series of crimes? Reprinting Robert Wallace's 1936 story, "The Silent Death," this replica edition features the original ads and illustrations. (Adventure House) (C: 0-1-2) SC, 7x10, 128pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95 THE SHADOW DOUBLE NOVEL VOLUME 15 Who knows what secrets lurk in The Shadow's mysterious past? The Dark Avenger's enigmatic origins are revealed in the first-ever reprint of one of the rarest (and most expensive) Shadow pulps. In The Shadow Unmasks, the real Lamont Cranston's whereabouts become front-page news, and the Dark Avenger must resurrect his long-buried true identity of Kent Allard, missing aviator and former spy. Then, while investigating a Miami crime ring, Kent Allard is framed by The Yellow Band and must revert to his Lamont Cranston alter ego to clear his name! This collector's item special showcases George Rozen's spectacular pulp covers and all the original interior art by pulp-legends Edd Cartier and Tom Lovell. Plus, Walter Gibson and Will Murray unveil behind-the-scenes revelations about The Shadow's origins, while Anthony Tollin examines the bizarre saga of Colonel P. H. Fawcett, the legendary explorer whose real-life exploits inspired Kent Allard's creation. (Sanctum Productions) (C: 0-1-2) SC, 7x10, B&W SRP: $12.95 STAR OF THE MONTH SHADOW DOUBLE NOVEL VOLUME 8 "Who knows what evil lurks in the hearts of men? The Shadow Knows!" The Knight of Darkness returns in two of Walter Gibson's most extraordinary pulp thrillers. First, two legendary crimefighting agencies join forces when The Shadow teams with England's legendary Scotland Yard to investigate "The London Crimes" and the master criminal known as The Harvester. Then, The Shadow journeys to a strange "Castle of Doom," where murder lurks behind its battlements. Mystery and intrigue abound in this thrilling tale of lost treasure, secret underground passages, and ghostly apparitions. In honor of The Shadow's first British adventure, popular culture historian Anthony Tollin chronicles the 1930s and 1950s English pulp reprints and the 1940s Australian Shadow radio series. This classic pulp reprint also showcases George Rozen's dazzling pulp covers and all the original interior art by acclaimed illustrator Tom Lovell! (Sanctum Productions) (MAR073884) (C: 0-1-2) SC, 7x10, B&W SRP: $12.95 ********************************************************************** COLLECTOR MAGAZINES LEE'S TOY REVIEW #184 FEBRUARY 2008 Toy Fair is coming, and this issue takes an advance look at the 134th Annual American International Toy Fair, specifically what’s coming in Q2 and Q3 2008! The Pull-Out Collector Guide this issue covers one of the hottest action figure lines ever — Kenner's Real Ghostbusters. Also: Vintage Toy reviews, McFarlane's Sports Picks, G.I. Joe, Transformers, Teen Titans, DC Comics Super Heroes, Hot Wheels, Market Reports, Trading Figures, the nation’s #1 Hot Wheels price guide, and more! (Action Figure News &Toy Review) (C: 0-1-2) Magazine, 100pgs, FC SRP: $5.95 NON-SPORT UPDATE VOLUME 19 #1 As part of Non-Sport Update's continuing “Non-Sport Spotlight” series, there will be a “spotlight” interview with artist Brian Kong. Also, read about upcoming plans for non-sport sets in 2008. Free promo cards for this issue include Battlestar Galactica Season 3 and The Spiderwick Chronicles. Regular features include New Card Review, Non-Sport Shorts Timeline, Finders Keepers, the Promo Column, Cards Online, and a 33-page price guide. Non-Sport Update is issued bi-monthly, which means a long shelf life for the only magazine devoted completely to non-sport cards! (Non-Sport Update) (C: 0-1-2) Magazine, 96pgs, PC SRP: $4.99 SCI-FI & FANTASY MODELLER VOLUME 8 This issue features a unique lineup of articles including an interview with master model-making maestro, Alfred Wong; Moebius' new Space Pod and Chariot news; how to model the prison ship London and the command ship from Blake's 7; and the second part of a feature on the creatures of Doctor Who's third season. Featuring superb model and miniatures photography, new kit reviews and a whole lot more, no science-fiction and fantasy modeller will want to miss out on the genre modelling scene's perfect-bound softcover title! (Happy Medium Press) (C: 0-1-2) Magazine, 100pgs, FC SRP: $26.95 TOMART'S ACTION FIGURE DIGEST #164 Toy Industry Association New York Toy Fair coverage begins this issue. Action Figure Digest will have an exclusive story on the new toy line being introduced for 2008. The London Toy Fair, held in late January, will also be covered. Regular department such as Action News Briefs will appear. (Tomart Publications) (C: 0-1-2) Magazine, 64pgs, FC SRP: $5.95 GAME MAGAZINES POLYMANCER VOLUME 2 #8 A general magazine covering the tabletop, pen & paper roleplaying game (RPG), miniatures wargame, LARP, and related hobbies, Polymancer boasts articles written from a system-independent point of view useful to all gamers no matter which rules systems they use. This month’s issue contains a classic pulp adventure "The Tomb of Genghis Khan." A band of brave adventurers travel to exotic locations to find one of history’s lost treasures, but someone wants them to stop, someone powerful! (Polymancer Studios, Inc) (C: 0-1-2) Magazine, 48pgs, PC SRP: $5.25 SCRYE #118 SCRYE features coverage of the Morningtide expansion for Magic: The Gathering, the new Mutant Chronicles CMG, Yu-Gi-Oh!, HeroClix, and lots more! SCRYE has complete monthly card lists and price guide for Magic: The Gathering and Yu-Gi-Oh!, plus much more! (Krause Publications) (C: 0-1-2) Magazine, FC SRP: $5.99 WHITE DWARF #336 Games Workshop’s monthly hobby and games magazine, White Dwarf features the Warhammer, Warhammer 40,000, and The Lord of The Rings strategy battle games. (Games Workshop) (C: 0-1-2) NOTE: Available only within the United States and U.S. Territories. Magazine, 120pgs, FC SRP: $6.00 GENERAL ENTERTAINMENT MAGAZINE CHARMED MAGAZINE #21 Want to get the Charmed look? Then don’t miss the latest issue of Charmed Magazine! It’s Question Time with FAQs from eight seasons of the hit show and the Charmed novels are reviewed and rated. Plus, take a look behind-the-scenes to find out how Charmed was made! (Titan) (C: 0-1-2) NOTE: Not available in the U.K. (May Purchase from U.K. Vendor) Magazine, 68pgs, FC SRP: $6.99 ASIAN CULT CINEMA #57 This is the 15th Anniversary Issue of Asian Cult Cinema, featuring a special section on “The Most Bizarre, the Most Outrageous Asian Films of All Time” as chosen and diagnosed by each of the magazine's regular contributors! Also in this issue, an extensive interview with Bollywood director Subhash Ghai; Fernando Poe Jr., the “King of Philippine Cinema”; plus much more! (Vital Sounds Inc) (C: 0-1-2) MATURE THEMES Magazine, 64pgs, FC SRP: $6.00 CSI MAGAZINE #2 Take a trip to sun and surf with CSI: Miami! Featuring an exclusive interview with "Horatio Caine" actor, David Caruso, as he discusses life in the Magic City. Hear what Adam Rodriguez has to say and why Khandi Alexander loves her job. Plus, have a sneak peek inside the Miami Writers’ Room, take part in a Whodunnit Challenge and your chance to win CSI Merchandise! (Titan) (C: 0-1-2) NOTE: Not available in the U.K. (May Purchase from U.K. Vendor) Magazine, 68pgs, FC SRP: $6.99 CINEMA RETRO #10 Enter the new year with a special sexy spy-laden issue that includes an interview with actor Richard Johnson and why he turned down the role of James Bond! Also included are interviews with Ray Harryhausen, Luciana Paluzzi, and David McCallum, plus articles on busty actress Joy Harmon (Cool Hand Luke), Doris Day, Hammer’s celebration of The Curse of Frankenstein’s 50th anniversary, a look at Oliver Reed’s I’ll Never Forget What’s ‘Isname, a report on the Italian Western festival in Venice, and our usual round of news and DVD and CD reports. Bursting with photos of scantily-clad girls, this is an issue not to miss! (Solo Publishing) (C: 0-1-2) Magazine, 64pgs, FC SRP: $11.99 THE DARK SIDE #131 FEB/MAR 2008 The Dark Side consolidates its position as the premier UK magazine for fans of the macabre and the fantastic. Packed with up-to-the-minute news, reviews and interviews, this issue showcases such shocking delights as a feature on Monster Rally movies, from the old Universal monsterfests to the recent long-awaited DVD of The Monster Squad. We’ll also be taking a look at the most obscure Hong Kong horrors ever seen, including such titles as Flying Black Batman! All this, plus interviews with the likes of Phantasm’s Don Coscarelli, Grindhouse’s Marley Shelton, and director Scott Glosserman (Behind The Mask) adds up to a petrifying package that no self-respecting genre fan would want to miss! (Stray Cat Publishing Ltd) (C: 0-1-2) Magazine, B&W SRP: $6.50 DOCTOR WHO MAGAZINE #391 Doctor Who Magazine is the official publication of the hit BBC series, with news, photos and features! This issue, there’s a look at the Christmas Special with Kylie Minogue, "Voyage of the Damned," including exclusive interviews with cast and crew; Part One of a new comic strip adventure, “Universal Monsters”; Russell T. Davies reveals more about Doctor Who's fourth season in his Production Notes column; the Time Team watch Colin Baker's ‘Attack of the Cybermen’; all the latest books, audios and DVDs are previewed and reviewed; plus much, much more! (Panini Publishing Ltd) (C: 0-1-2) Magazine, 68pgs, FC SRP: $7.99 GEEK MONTHLY FEBRUARY 2008 Geek Monthly is dedicated to anything and everything that geeks obsess about, like the latest toys, anime, television shows, movies, games and DVDs. But there is more to the modern geek, so expect the lowdown on all sorts of things from the latest apply-to-the-forehead headache cure to how technology is being used in haute cuisine. (Fusion Publishing) (C: 0-1-2) Magazine, 100pgs, FC SRP: $5.99 HEROES MAGAZINE #2 Heroes Magazine follows the lives of ordinary people with extraordinary abilities! Exclusive to the second issue, Masi Oka talks about life as Hiro. Hear what Zachary "Sylar" Quinto has to say in a special interview and meet the new season's Heroes. Plus, the heroes’ powers are examined and we count down Claire’s Top 10 most disgusting injuries! This issues is available in Newsstand and Previews Exclusive cover editions! (Titan) (C: 0-1-2) NEWSSTAND—Magazine, 68pgs, FC SRP: $6.99 PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE—Magazine, 68pgs, FC SRP: $6.99 PRISON BREAK MAGAZINE #8 Amaury Nolasco as talks about Season 3 in an exclusive interview! Meet the real-life Michael and Sara, and test your knowledge in the Prison Break Quiz! Plus, all the Joliet secrets revealed! (Titan) (C: 0-1-2) NOTE: Not available in the U.K. (May Purchase from U.K. Vendor) Magazine, 68pgs, FC SRP: $6.99 RUE MORGUE MAGAZINE #75 Rue Morgue Magazine is North America's original publication for horror in print and entertainment! Get exclusive interviews with horror favorites, ranging from George A. Romero, Takashi Miike, Rob Zombie, John Carpenter, Tom Savini, and many others! Check out the regular columns as well: "Note From the Underground," "Post-Mortem," "Cinemacabre," "Dreadlines," "The Coroner's Report," "The Gore-Met," and tons of others, all which will fill you with a frightful amount of horror knowledge! (Marrs Media Inc) (C: 0-1-2) Magazine, FC SRP: $8.95 SFX #166 SFX is the biggest, brightest and boldest science fiction magazine in the world, filled to the brim with everything 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: $9.70 SCARY MONSTERS MAGAZINE #65 It's time to climb the Haunted Hill again for this haunted issue of Scary Monsters Magazine! A "Scary-Day" Matinee provides a pictorial look at the original and classic 1959 film House On Haunted Hill, and Terry Beatty will create a haunted monster-piece painted wraparound cover! The feature, "Of Dogs and Monsters," unleashes heroic dogs in classic horror movies. Another article examines A Study In Terror: Sherlock Holmes Among The Monsters; Herbert Rudley and Louanna Gardner talk about the 1956 film The Black Sleep; and more in two scary interviews! (Dennis Druktenis Publishing) (C: 0-1-2) Magazine, B&W SRP: $8.95 STARLOG #364 This issue features another 16-page Starlog Signature Section mini-magazine, this time profiling the Spiderwick Chronicles phenomenon! Profusely illustrated with interviews with the saga's creators, film director Mark Water, and ILM's FX wizards, no fan will want to miss this special feature. Also this month, learn the latest on Heroes, The Bionic Woman, and more! (Starlog Group, Inc) (C: 0-1-2) Magazine, FC SRP: $7.99 STAR WARS INSIDER #99 Explore the Screen Magic as the Special Effects Pioneers talk about the early days of lightsabers and Death Stars. Featuring exclusive interviews with the dynamic duo of Phil Tippet and Richard Edlund, meet the R2-D2 Builders Group, and take an exclusive look at the inside the Star Wars Vault. Plus, all the latest Star Wars books, comics, toys and games previewed! This issue is available in Newsstand and Previews Exclusive cover editions! (Titan) (C: 0-1-2) NOTE: Not available in the U.K. (May Purchase from U.K. Vendor) NEWSSTAND—Magazine, 84pgs, FC SRP: $6.99 PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE—Magazine, 84pgs, FC SRP: $6.99 SUPERNATURAL MAGAZINE #2 Go behind the scenes of Supernatural in an exclusive "All Access" set visit! Featuring Jeffrey Dean Morgan as he talks about the trials and tribulations of fatherhood, Jared Padalecki on season 3 and much much more! This issue is available in Newsstand and Previews Exclusive cover editions! (Titan) (C: 0-1-2) NOTE: Not available in the U.K. (May Purchase from U.K. Vendor) NEWSSTAND—Magazine, 68pgs, FC SRP: $6.99 PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE—Magazine, 68pgs, FC SRP: $6.99 TORCHWOOD MAGAZINE #1 The new series from the makers of the new Doctor Who! Separate from the Government, outside the police, beyond the United Nations, Torchwood is our planet's best defense against the threats of tomorrow. Join Captain Jack Harkness and his team as they make their debut in the official Torchwood Magazine! Featuring exclusive interviews with John Barrowman, James Marsters, Freema Agyeman, and a sneak-peek on set as we take you behind-the-scenes! This debut issue features Season 2 News, Production Diaries, and a special article revealing amazing effects secrets! (Titan) (C: 0-1-2) NOTE: Not available in the U.K. (May Purchase from U.K. Vendor) Magazine, 68pgs, FC SRP: $6.99 TV ZONE TV Zone features the most up-to-date news, features and interviews for Cult Television. Featuring current hit shows like Battlestar Galactica, Doctor Who, Heroes, Stargate Atlantis, and Stargate SG-1 as well as popular classics such as the original Doctor Who, Farscape, Blake’s 7, Buffy The Vampire Slayer, and Red Dwarf. Now in its 18th year of publication, TV Zone features a full reviews section on the latest episodes to be broadcast, books and merchandise to buy, and an episode guide to a popular series. TV Zone is the only Cult Television magazine to buy! (Visual Imagination) (C: 0-1-2) TV ZONE #224—Magazine, FC SRP: $7.99 SPECIAL #80—Magazine, FC SRP: $9.99 VIDEO WATCHDOG #139 Video Watchdog is the original, ultimate monthly review of Horror, Sci-fi and Cult films on DVD, with serious, in-depth reviews and articles on domestic and import releases by the best writers in the field! You can read a lot of guesswork on the Internet, but the facts aren't "in" until you read them in Video Watchdog! (Video Watchdog) (C: 0-1-2) Magazine, 80pgs, FC SRP: $7.95 FORTEAN TIMES #232 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 first-hand accounts of the unexpected, the unexplained, and unexplored regions around the world. (Dennis Publishing) (C: 0-1-2) Magazine, FC SRP: $11.25 PLAYBOY MAGAZINE (Time Warner Retail Sales & Mkt)SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 0-1-2) NOTE: Available only within the United States and U.S. Territories. ADULT MATERIAL PLAYBOY MAGAZINE MARCH 2008—Magazine, FC SRP: $5.99 LINGERIE APR/MAY 2008—Magazine, FC SRP: $9.99 SPECIAL VIXENS APR/MAY 2008—Magazine, FC SRP: $9.99 BOOKS SECTION ART BOOKS OFFERED AGAIN O/A THE ART OF ARANTZA VOLUME 1 TP Of the many supremely talented artists SQP has had the pleasure to introduce in its 30-plus years of publishing, few have garnered the attention and affection of one particularly amazing young woman — Arantza! The Art of Arantza contains the very best of her portfolio, and showcases her visions of beauty, horror, and erotica! (232/0-86562-111-X) MATURE THEMES SC, 8x11, 64pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 O/A THE ART OF CARETTA — HARD CANDY TP by Fernando Caretta Artist Fernando Caretta loves girls in all their shapely delights and naughty behavior, which is why his subjects are cute, sweet, and not-all-that-innocent! Welcome to the world of Caretta, where the female prey is really in control, and the would-be predator is in big trouble! (232/0-86562-152-7) (C: 0-1-2) MATURE THEMES SC, 7x10, 48pgs, FC SRP: $14.95 O/A THE ART OF CARLOS DIEZ — OBJECTS OF DESIRE TP (232/0-86562-071-7)SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 8x11, 104pgs, FC SRP: $24.95 THE ART OF GALLEGOS: DREAMING IN BLACK AND WHITE SC by Randy Gallegos Stuffed to the gills with fantasy art goodness and featuring preliminary drawings used in the production of his richly colored and popular Magic: the Gathering, Dungeons & Dragons, World of Warcraft and other illustrations, this first art book boasts over 100 black-and-white, brilliantly detailed drawings from across Gallegos’ decade-plus long career. (7764) (C: 0-1-2) SC, 8x11, 64pgs, B&W SRP: $19.95 THE ART OF CLAUDIO ABOY VOLUME 2 TP by Claudio Aboy Nothing excels like excess, and when you're showcasing a heavyweight illustrator like Claudio Aboy, a second helping of his outstanding work is simply a must-do! Claudio was quite happy to chain himself back to his drawing board and whip up an entirely new collection of drawings that focus on his favorite subject — the female form! (232) (C: 0-1-2) MATURE THEMES SC, 8x11, 64pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A THE ART OF CLAUDIO ABOY VOLUME 1 TP by Claudio Aboy One of the hottest new fantasy and erotic illustrators to come out of Argentina, Claudio Aboy puts some serious sizzle in every one of his paintings! See where all the heat is coming from with this first collection of his best works! (232/0-86562-126-8) MATURE THEMES SC, 8x11, 64pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 O/A THE ART OF JON HUL TP (232/0-86562-082-2)SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 8x11, 104pgs, PC SRP: $24.95 O/A THE ART OF JOSE DEL NIDO — DEADLY SEDUCTIONS TP by Jose Del Nido One of Europe's most prolific and talented fantasy artists, Jose Del Nido specializes in creating unearthly portraits of fearsome females. A cover illustrator without peer, Jose has jam-packed this volume of his work with dozens upon dozens of full-color masterworks, each more alluring and magnificent than the next. (232/0-86562-095-4) MATURE THEMES SC, 8x11, 112pgs, FC SRP: $29.95 THE ART OF PETER MAX HC by Peter Max For more than forty years, beginning with his meteoric rise in the 1960s, Peter Max's work has been vastly influential in creating the visual vocabulary of our time. From such painted icons as his "Statue of Liberty" series and his dreamlike landscapes, to his pulsating graphics and world-famous posters that defined the visual aesthetic of the age of rock and roll, this richly illustrated book finally puts Max in perspective as a leading figure on the contemporary art scene. Compiled with the cooperation of the artist himself, this book takes the viewer backstage into the studio and the celebrity-studded life of an artist who is, himself, a celebrity. (7/0-810932-70-9) (C: 0-1-2) HC, 12x10.5, 240pgs, FC SRP: $50.00 OFFERED AGAIN O/A THE ART OF PELAEZ TP by Pelaez Whether the subject matter is vampires, demons, warrior queens, mermaids, or jungle girls, Pelaez conjures his unique style and eye for detail to create pure magic! This new showcase of his work has been long overdue, and will bring everyone up to speed on this intensely talented young man. (232/0-86562-131-4) (C: 0-1-2) MATURE THEMES SC, 8x11, 64pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 O/A BERNET HC by Jordi Bernet; with an Introduction by Will Eisner 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. Featuring 11 complete stories, accompanied by high-impact art, this book showcases Bernet's work for the first time in the United States, and serves as a testament to the virtuosity of his art. Jor (4555/0-9669381-2-7) HC, 9x11, 240pgs, B&W SRP: $24.95 STAR OF THE MONTH FRANKLIN BOOTH: AMERICAN ILLUSTRATOR HC edited by Manuel Auad Acknowledged as a genius of pen, ink, and brush, Franklin Booth’s jaw-dropping, cross-hatched style has been widely imitated but never equaled. Offering a glimpse into his breathtaking visions, this visual tour of this highly influential American illustrator features a 16-page color section of his rarely seen painted work. (4555/0-9669381-4-3) (JAN074098) HC, 6x9, 128pgs, PC SRP: $24.95 ********************************************************************** OFFERED AGAIN O/A THE JON HUL SKETCHBOOK VOLUME 1 TP by Jon Hul Jon Hul is one of the most remarkable "photo-realistic" painters of pin-up and erotic artwork working today! This eye-opening presentation of delightful eye-candy features many of Jon's favorite models in all forms of gray-toned delight! (232/0-86562-136-5) (C: 0-1-2) MATURE THEMES SC, 8x11, 64pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 COLLECTING AND COLLECTIBLES TOYZ STYLE SC by Daniele Brolli The “toys” (or rather toyz in the street jargon) are limited edition items for adults, and quite often a series interpreted by designers, pop artists, graphic artists, illustrators, cartoon illustrators, and, most recently, fashion designers. (235/8-831791-83-4) (C: 0-1-2) SC, 6x9, 144pgs, FC SRP: $19.95 CRIME/ MYSTERY CROOKED LITTLE VEIN LIMITED EDITION HC by Warren Ellis Michael McGill is a burned-out private detective who suddenly becomes enlisted by an army of presidential goons to retrieve the Constitution of the United States — but not the one we all know about! Now, McGill finds himself thrust into a world where crime, sex, and madness all seem to be the same thing! This limited edition of graphic novelist Warren Ellis's debut novel is limited to 500 copies, each signed and numbered by Ellis and artist Siege. (6449) (C: 0-1-2) HC, PC SRP: $75.00 FANTASY/SCI-FI ADVERSARY CYCLE: RAKOSHI LIMITED EDITION HC by F. Paul Wilson Twenty years after it all began, Borderlands Press introduces this special, limited, hardcover edition of Rakoshi, originally released in 1984 as The Tomb in F. Paul Wilson's acclaimed Adversary Cycle. Extensively edited and updated by Wilson, this definitive edition includes a forward by the author about the genesis of the novel and the reason its title was changed to The Tomb. (65) (C: 0-1-2) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops. HC, 360pgs, B&W SRP: $60.00 ELRIC VOLUME 1: THE STEALER OF SOULS TP by Michael Moorcock Elric — the most unusual hero in the great tradition of heroic fantasy! Elric — the albino sorcerer and battle-thirsty prince! Elric — doomed beyond hope to wander a world of barbarism and treachery! Elric — seeker of impossible goals, fighter of remorseless battles, embittered poet! Elric — held in the grip of his own sword, the enchanted Stormbringer! Elric — Moorcock's mightiest creation! (235/0-345-49862-3) (C: 0-1-2) SC, 6x9, 480pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95 JUMPER MMPB by Steven Gould Soon to be a major motion picture starring Hayden Christensen, Samuel L. Jackson, Diane Lane, and Jamie Bell! What if you could go anywhere in the world, in the blink of an eye? Where would you go? What would you do? Davy can teleport. To survive, Davy must learn to use and control his power in a world that is more violent and complex than he ever imagined. But mere survival is not enough for him. Davy wants to find others like himself, others who can Jump. And that's a dangerous game! (256/0-812-52237-0) (C: 0-1-2) SC, 352pgs, B&W SRP: $6.99 JUMPER GRIFFIN S STORY SC by Steven Gould Griffin's Story fleshes out backstory for the upcoming motion picture Jumper (based on Gould's 1992 debut novel of the same name)! Griffin O'Conner, a precocious nine-year-old jumper (a person with the power to self-teleport), becomes the target of a ruthless cabal hell-bent on killing him. After assassins murder his parents in their home, Griffin barely escapes with his life by jumping to a location hundreds of miles away. But every time Griffin relocates, the mysterious operatives somehow track him down and kill those close to him! (256/0-765-31881-4) (C: 0-1-2) SC, 352pgs, B&W SRP: $11.95 THE LOST PRINCE SC by Chelsea Quinn Yarbro Lost Prince follows the harrowing tale of Prince Rolon, who challenges the power of the Grand Inquisitor of Spain, and how he triumphs over being both chosen and damned! (65/1-880325-79-9) (C: 0-1-2)SRP: $16.95 THE SPIDER'S BRIDE SC by Debbie Gallagher It begins with a severed finger and a gift in Winter. Not realizing that she is being courted by a faery suitor, The Bride enters the cold and sparkling world of the Prince of Spiders — ruler of a land of dreams, lost in glittering snow. As a Winter King, he should end his reign by dying at the coming of Spring. He has delayed this by offering the blood of artists and poets to the ancient spirits of the land, eking out his season long beyond its time. But now he has a more daring plan in his heart — a plan that is thwarted by the disappearance of his human bride! (6844/0-8095-7211-7) (C: 0-1-2) MATURE THEMES SC, 248pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95 STEPHEN KING'S DUMA KEY HC by Stephen King Six months after a crane crushes his pickup truck and his body, self-made millionaire Edgar Freemantle launches into a new life, leaving Minnesota for Duma Key, a stunningly beautiful, eerily remote stretch of the Florida coast. When Edgar begins to paint, his formidable talent seems to come from someplace outside him — and the paintings seem to harbor a power that cannot be controlled! (248/1-4165-5251-0) (C: 0-1-2) HC, 6x9, 592pgs, FC SRP: $28.00 THE WANDMAKER'S GUIDEBOOK by Ed Masessa & Dan Jankowski Become a wandmaker's apprentice with this guidebook covering every aspect of making your own wand — from the type of wood to the powers that you can create with natural elements like sand, herbs, feathers, and more! This magical kit includes a 24-page book with pull-out drawer, a wooden wand with removable handle, three unique feathers, three vials with different colored sand, and a vial of multi-colored stones. (7057/0-439-86265-5) (C: 0-1-2) HC, 9x12, 24pgs, FC SRP: $22.99 WARRIOR WOMEN SC by Paula Guran From warrior princesses to space cadets, readers of fantasy and science fiction will enjoy this anthology of some of the best short stories ever published featuring strong women who meet the challenge of fighting the good fight. (6844/0-8095-7206-0) (C: 0-1-2) MATURE THEMES SC, 240pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95 HORROR CRIMSON ORGY SC by Austin Williams Grindhouse director Sheldon Meyer is cultivating an obsession. He has just one hellish week to shoot "Crimson Orgy," seventy-six minutes of mayhem destined to become the world's most notorious cult movie... and just maybe the first true "snuff film" ever made. Struggling to cope with a reluctant starlet, a booze-ravaged leading man, a backwoods cop bent on revenge, a mutinous crew, a devastating hurricane, and his own inner demons, Meyer relentlessly pursues a vision of unrivaled box office horror. He gets what he's after, but at a price no one could imagine! (65/1-880325-81-0) (C: 0-1-2) SC, 6x9, 285pgs, B&W SRP: $16.95 ENCYCLOPEDIA HORRIFICA HC by Joshua Gee Vampires, ghosts, monsters, and more — Encyclopedia Horrifica invites you to join our quest for the terrifying truth about all things ghoulish and ghastly! (7057/0-439-92255-0) (C: 0-1-2) HC, 8x11, 144pgs, FC SRP: $14.99 MOVIE/TV THE AVENGERS: THE INSIDE STORY HC by Patrick Macnee & Dave Rogers The secrets of The Avengers are laid bare by Patrick Macnee — the man who portrayed John Steed in the hit television series. Lavishly illustrated, with unpublished stills and photos from Macnee's private collection, this is a very personal portrait of the cult action-adventure series, and its classic sequel, The New Avengers. (133/1-84576-643-1) (C: 0-1-2) HC, 8x11, 144pgs, FC SRP: $24.95 HEROES: SAVING CHARLIE NOVEL HC by Aury Wallington From Random House. Previously Offered in Previews Plus #786. Based on the characters Hiro Nakamura (Emmy and Golden Globe Award-nominated Masi Oka) and Charlie (Jayma Mays), as created by executive producer/creator Tim Kring for Heroes. Saving Charlie follows the story of Japanese office worker Hiro, who, through the use of his ability to pierce the space-time continuum and manipulate time, bravely catapults himself into the past to save Charlie, a small-town Texas waitress with an extraordinary memory, from being brutally murdered by super-powered serial killer Sylar (Zachary Quinto). While fans of the television series were given only a brief glimpse into Hiro and Charlie’s relationship as it grew into love over six time-changing months, their history is told here with the depth and insight that only a novel will allow. Scheduled to ship12/26/07. (235) (235/0-345-50322-8) (C: 0-1-2) HC, 6x9, B&W SRP: $23.95 FILM POSTERS: HORROR SC by Tony Nourmand & Graham Marsh This splendid, if scary, collection of movie posters covers over 80 years of horror films and features all the classics of the genre from early silent films such as Nosferatu and The Cabinet of Dr Caligari to contemporary blockbusters like Silence of the Lambs. (8075) (C: 0-1-2) SC, 9x12, 192pgs, FC SRP: $14.99 INKHEART MOVIE STORYBOOK Meggie's father, Mo, has an amazing talent: when he reads aloud, things come out of the books! But sometimes people come out and that’s when the trouble began for Meggie and Mo. Meggie’s mother Resa disappeared into Inkheart, and the evil Capricorn, his henchmen, and Dustfinger came out! Now, Mo and Meggie have to find another copy of Inkheart and then, perhaps, they can save Resa and send everyone else back where they belong. (7057/0-545-00706-2) (C: 0-1-2) HC, 8x11, 56pgs, FC SRP: $9.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A THE PRISONER: THE VILLAGE FILES HC by Tim Palgut Here, smuggled from Number 2's Green Dome, are the top secret Village technical plans, blueprints, and files from the classic series The Prisoner, including a special file on the Village's most prized prisoner: Number 6! (133/1-84023-597-7) (C: 0-1-2) HC, 8x11, 96pgs, FC SRP: $29.95 SAINTS & AVENGERS: BRITISH ADVENTURE SERIES OF THE 1960S SC by James Chapman Series like The Avengers and Danger Man, with their professional secret agents, or The Saint and The Persuaders, featuring flamboyant crime-fighters, still inspire mainstream and cult followings. Saints and Avengers explores and celebrates this unique television genre for the first time. (256/1-860647-54-5) (C: 0-1-2) SC, 6x9, 296pgs, B&W SRP: $26.95 FILM POSTERS: SCIENCE FICTION SC by Tony Nourmand & Graham Marsh From Metropolis to Godzilla, Invaders From Mars to Star Wars, science fiction movies have peopled our universe, and others, with some of the studios' coolest creations — including a vast range of aliens, robots, bug-eyed monsters, and spaceships. The images in this book, representing the creme de la creme of science fiction posters from artists in different countries and cultures, show what has been luring audiences into the cinema from 1902 to the present day! (8075) (C: 0-1-2) SC, 9x12, 192pgs, FC SRP: $14.99 SUPERMAN VS. HOLLYWOOD SC by Jake Rossen Tinseltown's fascination with the comic icon is detailed in this book, encompassing all the behind-the-scenes machinations that helped shape Superman into a screen legend — and all the derailed projects that have vilified everyone involved. Based on extensive interviews with producers, screenwriters, cast members, and crew, this exposé spills the beans on all the various TV shows, from the classic The Adventures of Superman to the current hit Smallville; the various animated efforts on both the large and small screens; and the movies — from 1979's smash hit Superman: The Movie to 2006’s Superman Returns. (4542/1-556527-31-4) (C: 0-1-2) SC, 6x9, 320pgs, B&W SRP: $16.95 24: THE OFFICIAL COMPANION SEASON 6 SC by Tara DiLullo Bennett Time refuses to stop for Jack Bauer, as the hit series 24 plunges the CTU special agent into yet more political and personal whirlwinds for the sixth season, with only 24 hours to put things right! Go behind the scenes of the sixth season with this full-color guide that includes detailed episode breakdowns, unseen pictures, and interviews with the cast and crew, plus an exclusive look at 24’s show-stopping stunts! (133/1-84576-655-5) (C: 0-1-2) SC, 8x9, 144pgs, PC SRP: $16.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A THE WINSTON EFFECT: THE ART & HISTORY OF STAN WINSTON STUDIO HC by Jody Duncan & foreword by James Cameron Stan Winston and his team are the special effects genii behind The Terminator, Aliens, Predator, Jurassic Park, Edward Scissorhands, and many more! This is the first-ever book to reveal the secrets of Stan Winston Studio. Featuring hundreds of unseen art and photographs, this deluxe, interview-packed book cannot be missed! (133/1-84576-150-2) (C: 0-1-2) HC, 10x12, 336pgs, FC SRP: $49.95 NEIL GAIMAN NEIL GAIMAN'S ANANSI BOYS TP by Neil Gaiman When Fat Charlie's dad named something, it stuck. Even now, twenty years later, Charlie Nancy can't shake that name, one of the many embarrassing "gifts" his father bestowed — before he dropped dead on a karaoke stage and ruined Fat Charlie's life. But, Mr. Nancy left Fat Charlie things — like the tall good-looking stranger who appears to be the brother he never knew. Suddenly, life starts getting very interesting for Fat Charlie, because Charlie's dad wasn't just any dad. He was Anansi, a trickster god, the spider-god! Exciting, scary, and deeply funny, Anansi Boys is a kaleidoscopic journey deep into myth, a wild adventure, and a fierce and unstoppable farce, as Neil Gaiman returns to the territory of his masterpiece, American Gods, to probe the dark recesses of the soul! (120/0-061342-39-4) (C: 0-1-2) SC, 5.5x8, 368pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95 NEIL GAIMAN'S SMOKE AND MIRRORS TP by Neil Gaiman An elderly widow discovers the Holy Grail hidden beneath an old fur coat in a second-hand shop. A frightened little boy bargains for his life with a persistent troll, under a rail road bridge. And a stray cat endlessly repeats a terrible nightly fight to protect his adopted family from unimaginable evil. These dazzling inventions and many more await in this definitive collection of short stories — revealing one of the world’s most gifted fantasy writers at the peak of his form. (120/0-061450-16-2) (C: 0-1-2) SC, 5.5x8, 368pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95 PLAYBOY PLAYBOY COVER TO COVER: THE 50'S WITH DVD A classic from the day it launched, Playboy magazine, the #1 men's magazine in the country and one of the most recognizable brands around the world, is celebrating its unique legacy with this one-of-kind-series of DVD archive and companion book box-sets — the Playboy Cover to Cover Series. Released by decade, this first volume covers the launch of the magazine in 1953 with the now unforgettable Marilyn Monroe featured as Playboy's first centerfold, up through the beginning of 1960. Every page of every issue is presented in this affordable, complete, searchable digital archive, complete with a 200-page companion book, Playboy Under The Covers, which goes behind-the-scenes and "inside the mansion," covering the highlights of Playboy's humble launch by 27-year-old Hugh Hefner and its rise during the conservative 50's. (4908/0-979526-11-6) (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops. NOTE: Available only in the United States, U.S. Territories, Canada, and the U.K. MATURE THEMES SC, 9x12, 200pgs, FC SRP: $100.00 OFFERED AGAIN O/A PLAYBOY: 50 YEARS HC text by Jim Peterson Playboy celebrates its 50th anniversary with this lavish collection of the very best of the magazine's photography. Playboy: 50 Years revisits the girl next door, the sex symbols, and the gods and goddesses who shaped our culture. It visually tracks the changing politics, fashions, and more through the frenzied peak of the sexual revolution and beyond — from the almost nostalgic eroticism of the 1950s bachelor (a martini his secret of seduction), to the highly charged images of modern sexuality. More than 250 full-color photographs, chosen from the 10 million images preserved in the Playboy archive, chronicle five decades of brilliant, life-affirming art. (334/0-8118-3978-8) (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, & the U.K. MATURE THEMES HC, PC SRP: $50.00 O/A PLAYBOY: THE CELEBRITIES HC From Marilyn Monroe to Cindy Crawford, Linda Evans to Farrah Fawcett, Playboy has celebrated the sensuality (and even launched a few careers) of celebrities for more than 50 years. Featuring an introduction by Hugh M. Hefner, Playboy: The Celebrities showcases over 150 breathtaking photographs of the magazine's most famous heavenly bodies! (334/0-8118-5680-1) (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Not available in Hong Kong, Malaysia, and Indonesia. MATURE THEMES HC, 9x12, 176pgs, PC SRP: $40.00 O/A PLAYBOY BOOK HC (UPDATED) with an introduction by Hugh Hefner Relive Playboy's 50-year history with this sweeping retrospective of the groundbreaking magazine that grew from Hugh Hefner's pet project into an icon as recognizable as Disney and Coca-Cola. Visit Hef's Playboy Mansion, canoodle with his delectable Bunnies, tour the DC-9 Big Bunny jet, experience the sizzling atmosphere of the Playboy Clubs, read the best Playboy interviews, original fiction, and humor, cackle at the irreverent cartoons and social satire pieces, and, of course, admire each "Playmate of the Month" since the first issue (all six hundred of them!). All of the magazine's most glorious moments are highlighted in this extravaganza of Playboy nostalgia. (8075/3-8228-3976-0) (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops. NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, & the U.K. MATURE THEMES HC, 9x12, 464pgs, FC SRP: $39.99 POP CULTURE & MUSIC BLOOD & DISHONOUR SC Beyond the Suicide Girls! The Satanic Sluts are 666 of the world's most attitudinal, creative, and original women, linked by a shared interest in all things dark, sexual, and by their membership to this exclusive group. Now, for the first time ever, 50 members of this elite legion are presented in all their glory — raw, uncut, uncensored, sometimes bloody, sometimes bound — but never bowed! (9323/1-903254-47-7) (C: 0-1-2) NOTE: Available only in the United States, U.S. Territories, Canada, and the U.K. MATURE THEMES SC, 9x12, 168pgs, FC SRP: $34.95 ROLLING STONE COVER TO COVER: THE FIRST 40 YEARS WITH DVD The pages of Rolling Stone are the illustrated history of rock-n-roll, pop, and counter-culture! In the fall of 2007, Rolling Stone magazine will celebrate its 40th anniversary with this one-of-a-kind DVD and companion book box set featuring every page of every issue presented in an affordable, complete, searchable digital archive. From John Lennon, Jimi Hendrix, The Beatles, Eric Clapton to Gwen Stefani, Greenday, Inxs, The Red Hot Chili Peppers and Eminem — its all here! The box set also includes a 200-page, star-studded companion book covering the highlights of Rolling Stone's celebrated history. (4908/0-9795261-0-8) (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops. NOTE: Available only in the United States, U.S. Territories, Canada, and the U.K. SC, 9x12, 216pgs, FC SRP: $125.00 GOTHIC & LOLITA SC edited by Katsuhiko Ishikawa, with photographs by Masayuki Yoshinaga A fashion phenomenon born in the underground clubs of Tokyo and Osaka has made its way aboveground. A mixture of high fashion and home-made ensembles, the Gothic and Lolita scene is one of the more bizarre hybrids of Japanese street fashion, boasting thousands of devotees who dedicate their lives to creating ever more flamboyant and original variations of this fused style. Featuring portraits and group shots of Japanese Goths and Lolitas both at home and in the urban centers of Tokyo and Osaka, Gothic & Lolita is a new and exclusive photography collection that celebrates the eclectic and bizarre Gothic street fashion of Japan's teens. (5054/0-714847-85-2) (C: 0-1-2) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops. SC, 9x7, 272pgs, FC SRP: $29.95 GOTH CRAFT: THE MAGICKAL SIDE OF DARK CULTURE SC by Raven Digitalis When Paganism and Gothic culture collide, a powerful blend of independent thought and magickal transformation results. Raven Digitalis explores this dynamic intersection and what draws us to the dark side. Practical as well as insightful, Goth Craft covers the basics of magick, with special attention to blood magick, death magick, and necromancy. (9316/0-738711-04-7) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops. SC, 9x7, 300pgs, B&W SRP: $16.95 STAR TREK CAPTAIN KIRK'S GUIDE TO WOMEN SC by John Rodriguez Captain Kirk's status as an Interstellar Stud is proven by his ability to seduce any woman, in any situation, in any part of the galaxy. Women from high-society princesses to insane-asylum slave girls; from blood-sucking shape-shifters to emotion-deprived androids — they all swoon, acquiesce, and malfunction from just one kiss! But a single question remains in the minds of millions of Star Trek fans aboard Starship Earth: How does he do it? (4306/1-416-54315-5) (C: 0-1-2) SC, 6x6, 96pgs, FC SRP: $14.00 STAR TREK: KLINGON EMPIRE — A BURNING HOUSE MMPB by Keith R.A. DeCandido Guest-starring Worf from Star Trek: The Next Generation! From its highest echelons of power to its shocking depths, from its savagely aggressive military to his its humble farmers; from the political machinations of galactic import to family strife, the Klingons are revealed as never before in a sweeping tale of intrigue, love, betrayal, and honor. (4306/1-416-55647-8) (C: 0-1-2) SC, 5x7, 368pgs, B&W SRP: $7.99 STAR TREK THE ORIGINAL SERIES: VULCAN'S SOUL III — EPIPHANY MMPB by Josepha Sherman & Susan Shwartz As the hidden truth about the Romulans' early history is revealed at last, it's implications for the future play out as Spock and his allies reach across a gulf of both time and space in an attempt to bridge the millennia separating the long-scattered offshoots of the Vulcan people. And though the reunification he hopes to achieve will come at a terrible cost, failure could mean sorrow and chaos for untold millions, for centuries. (248/0-7434-6363-3) (C: 0-1-2) SC, 5x7, 384pgs, B&W SRP: $7.99 STAR WARS STAR WARS: DARTH BANE — RULE OF TWO HC by Drew Karpyshyn A thousand years before the Republic's collapse and Emperor Palpatine's rise to power, Des, the young Force-gifted son of an abusive miner, wins big in a high stakes game with some Republic soldiers, but kills a sore loser. To avoid imprisonment, Des joins the Sith's Brotherhood of Darkness that's battling the Jedi's Army of Light. Des becomes Lord Bane after his abilities earn him a place at the Sith Academy on the planet Korriban. Determined to excel, Bane secretly trains with the devious Githany, former Jedi turned Sith, but after she betrays him, he decides to fly solo and delve deeper into the Sith past. (235/0-345477-48-0) (C: 0-1-2) HC, 6x9, 320pgs, B&W SRP: $25.95 STAR WARS: LAST OF THE JEDI #9 MMPB by Jude Watson The tension is high in this penultimate installment of Last of the Jedi! Former Jedi apprentice Ferus Olin is caught in a vicious triangle. On one side: the evil Emperor Palpatine. On the other: Darth Vader. Both have plans for Ferus — but neither realizes he's a spy! As the truth gets much harder to conceal, Ferus' destiny — and the future of the Jedi — are more and more in jeopardy! (7057/0-439-68142-1) (C: 0-1-2) SC, 5x7, 160pgs, B&W SRP: $5.99 TRADING CARDS SECTION SPORTS CARDS FLEER FLEER 2007-08 HOT PROSPECTS NHL TRADING CARDS A favorite among rookie card collectors, each box of Fleer Hot Prospects NHL will deliver a minimum of 1 Autographed Rookie Patch card numbered to 399 or less and 3 memorabilia cards! Look for autographed cards of the year’s top rookies, multiple parallel variations of the base set and rare signed 1/1 NHL Logo Patches. 5 cards per pack, 15 packs per box. (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. Pack MSRP: $6.99 PLAYOFF CORP. OFFERED AGAIN O/A PLAYOFF 2007 ABSOLUTE MEMORABILIA NFL TRADING CARDS Each pack of Absolute Football will deliver 2 regular cards, 1 Rookie/Parallel/Insert card, and a memorabilia card or autograph! These may also include possible multiple swatch, oversized swatch, and 1/1 cards, with at least 1 Autograph, 1 Triple/Quad/Jumbo or Prime Material card, and 1 Rookie Premiere Material card per box. The base set will include veterans and Rookies (seeded 2 per box), paralleled on multiple sequentially-numbered levels, including both regular and autographed versions. 4 cards per pack, 4 packs per box. (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. Pack MSRP: $40.00 PRESS PASS INC PRESS PASS 2008 RACING TRADING CARDS Racing Champions kicks off the new Sprint Cup season with 2008 Press Pass Racing, featuring a 120-card “Year in Review” base set with an exclusive NASCAR Scene Replay subset and a Dale Jr. “8 in 8” subset. Chase highlights include Burning Rubber Race-Used Win Tire memorabilia cards (1:112 packs) — pieces of tires used in 2007 race victories from top drivers (with chase levels including an autograph version), and multiple levels of inserts, including the annual favorite Cup Chase — racing’s longest running interactive trading card program. Also watch for the kick-off of the 2008 Press Pass Autograph program (1:84 packs). 6 cards per pack, 28 packs per box. (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. Pack MSRP: $2.99 WHEELS 2008 HIGH GEAR RACING TRADING CARDS The 2008 Wheels High Gear Racing features 90 basic cards divided into 9 subsets, including Rookie Cards of NASCAR’s newest drivers, augmented with a 27 card set-within-a-set (1:2 packs). Chase elements include race-used “Flag Chasers” memorabilia cards (1:40 packs) with pieces of actual race used flags, including the coveted checkered flag, “Wheels Authentic Autographs” (1:40 packs) — including rare signed 1/1 Printing Plates, “MPH” holofoil parallels numbered to 100, and 5 other inserts delivering multiple hits per box! Collectors will find one Autograph or Memorabilia card per box! Also look for “Daytona ‘08” Power Pick contest cards, with one-of-a-kind signed helmet and flag prizes from Daytona Speedweeks, signed by top drivers, as well as memorabilia cards from the 2008 Daytona 500 Winner. 5 cards per pack, 20 packs per box. (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. Pack MSRP: $3.99 TOPPS COMPANY BOWMAN 2007-08 ELEVATION NBA TRADING CARDS Hobby Exclusive Bowman Elevation Basketball spotlights top-flight NBA veterans and the newest NBA Rookies, featuring sequentially-numbered Draft Picks seeded 4 per box. Bowman Elevation is highlighted with a plethora of autographs (2 per box), game-used relic cards (6 per box) and parallel variations (2 per box), including possible single, dual and triple swatch and autographed patch versions, all sequentially numbered. There are a slew of low-numbered inserts present, including a wide variety of 1/1’s and variations numbered to 25 or less. 5 cards per pack, 12 packs per box. (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. Pack MSRP: $15.00 BOWMAN 2007-08 STERLING NBA TRADING CARDS The 2007 08 Bowman Sterling Basketball offers collectors a stellar lineup of veterans and Rookies, and every pack features 5 cards – 2 Rookie cards, 1 Veteran/Retired Player Game Used Relic card, 1 Rookie Autographed card and 1 Rookie Relic card. Each box will include an Autographed Veteran/Retired Relic card, replacing the respective Veteran Relic in that pack. Also watch for Refractor Parallels of all cards (including the autographs and relics), sequentially numbered to 199, 25 or 1/1. Finally, each box will be topped off with an Autographed Sequentially-Numbered Gold Refractor Box Loader! 5 cards per pack, 6 packs per box. (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. Pack MSRP: $50.00 TOPPS 2008 MLB SERIES 1 HOBBY TRADING CARDS Topps presents a comprehensive collection of trading cards honoring America’s most treasured pastime, with outstanding player selection, classic photography and complete career stats. Topps 2008 Series 1 Hobby Baseball features multiple levels of parallels and inserts, including Autographs, Game-Used Relics and the continuation of the Home Run History sets for Mickey Mantle, Josh Gibson and Alex Rodriguez. 10 cards per pack, 36 packs per box. (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. Pack MSRP: $1.69 TOPPS 2008 MLB SERIES 1 HTA JUMBO TRADING CARDS Available to members of the Topps Home Team Advantage (HTA), exclusive content includes sequentially-numbered Copper Bordered Parallels of the regular set and 1-of-1 printing plates from each regular card (4 per player). 50 cards per pack, 10 packs per box. (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. Pack MSRP: $10.00 TOPPS 2008 MLB SERIES 1 HTA RACK PACK TRADING CARDS Available to members of the Topps Home Team Advantage (HTA), each rack pack contains 21 Series 1 baseball cards plus an exclusive Topps All-Star Rookies insert card. 22 cards per pack, 24 packs per box. (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. Pack MSRP: $3.00 TOPPS 2008 FINEST MLB TRADING CARDS Topps Finest Baseball super-premium trading cards feature Topps’ always outstanding player selection and classic photography! Offered in displays of three six-pack mini-boxes (18 packs total), these mini-boxes deliver an average of 3 autographs per hobby display (1 per mini-box), a slew of low-numbered and refractor parallels (12 per display), including possible 1/1 Framed Printing Plates, 2 Box Loaders per display and Rookie Card Redemptions seeded 1 per display. The base set will also include autographed Rookies. 5 cards per pack, 18 packs per box. (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. Pack SRP: $8.99 TOPPS 2008 HERITAGE MLB TRADING CARDS Utilizing a classic Topps card design from the past, 2008 Topps Heritage Baseball offers a retro style look at today’s veterans, Rookies, Prospects and team cards, printed on a card stock with a vintage look and feel, highlighted with multiple levels of numbered Chrome Parallels and insert cards, as well as Game Used Relics and Autographs! 8 cards per pack, 24 packs per box. (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. Pack MSRP: $3.00 TOPPS 2007-08 TRIPLE THREADS NBA TRADING CARDS Offered in 2-pack boxes, each pack of Topps Triple Threads Basketball delivers 3 regular cards, 2 Parallel cards and 1 sequentially-numbered Triple Relic card! Autographed versions of the Triple Relic cards are seeded in every other pack or one per box! In each 18-box case, collectors will find a “White Whale” 1/1 Autographed Relic card and a Triple Autograph/Triple Relic card! The base set consists of veterans and retired players, as well as Base Rookie Relic Autographs — all of the top NBA Draft Picks are featured with a signature and 3 relic swatches, each numbered to 99! Watch for multiple low-numbered parallel versions of each card, including 1/1 Framed Printing Plates and the extremely sought after Autographed Triple Relic Rookies! 6 cards per pack, 2 packs per box. (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. Pack MSRP: $100.00 TOPPS 2007-08 CHROME NBA TRADING CARDS With a base set including the best veterans in the NBA and the newest Draft Pick Rookies, Topps Chrome NBA delivers all the excitement of Topps Basketball in the popular chromium technology, highlighted with an average of 1 Autographed Rookie Refractor in every box! The base set consists of Veteran and Retired players and 50 NBA Rookies seeded 1:2 packs. Look for multiple levels of refractor parallels (6/box), including possible 1-of-1 SuperFractors and Framed Printing Plates. 4 cards per pack, 24 packs per box. (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. Pack MSRP: $3.00 TRI-STAR PRODUCTIONS BOB FELLER AUTOGRAPHED BASEBALL — INSCRIBED HOF '62 Bob Feller's blazing fastball set the standard against which all of his successors have been judged. "Rapid Robert" spent his entire 18-year career with Cleveland, amassing 266 victories and 2,581 strikeouts, while leading the league in strikeouts seven times, even after missing nearly four full seasons of his prime while serving in the military during World War II. The fireballer authored three no-hitters and 12 one-hitters while winning 20 or more games six times. This autographed MLB baseball, signed by the Hall of Famer and inscribed "HOF 62," includes a Certificate of Authenticity! (C: 0-1-2) Baseball SRP: $65.00 THE UPPER DECK COMPANY UPPER DECK 2008 PREMIER MLB TRADING CARDS Coming off a highly successful debut last year, Hobby Exclusive Upper Deck Premier MLB delivers 7 guaranteed sequentially-numbered hits per tin! Collectors will find at least 1 Autograph numbered to 75 or less, a Triple, Quad or Quintuple Jersey card numbered to 75 or less, a Dual, Triple or Quad Patch card numbered to 75 or less, 1 Rookie Signature numbered to 299 or less, and more! Watch for randomly seeded unique manufactured patch and cut signature cards! Production is extremely limited and allocations may occur. 7 cards per pack, 1 pack per box. (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. Tin MSRP: $300.00 UPPER DECK 2007-08 PREMIER NBA TRADING CARDS After wowing collectors with successful MLB and NFL releases, Hobby Exclusive Upper Deck Premier comes to the NBA! Look for 6 low-numbered hits per tin, including 1 regular card numbered to 175, 1 Autographed Rookie Jersey numbered to 199 or less, 1 Woven Patch card numbered to 50 or less, 1 Autographed Variant numbered to 99 or less, 1 Triple or Quad Jersey card numbered to 99 or less, 1 Patch or Auto/Memorabilia card numbered to 75 or less, plus an additional autograph or multi-swatch memorabilia card! Production is extremely limited and allocations may occur. 7 cards per pack, 1 pack per box. (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. Tin MSRP: $300.00 UPPER DECK 2007-08 SP ROOKIE EDITION NBA TRADING CARDS It’s all about the rookies with Upper Deck SP Rookie Edition NBA, with at least 42 true rookie cards per box (3 per pack!) and multiple variations of each rookie on some of SP’s most memorable card designs from years past. Collectors will also find 2 Autograph cards per box, with at least 1 Rookie Auto! 8 cards per pack, 14 packs per box. (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. Pack MSRP: $4.99 UPPER DECK 2007-08 ICE NHL TRADING CARDS The return of Upper Deck Ice NHL will excite every hockey card collectors, utilizing an embossed technology to set it apart from other hockey sets! Each box is highlighted with an average of 4 rookie cards printed on PETG (Acetate) technology, along with a combination of 3 Autograph and/or Memorabilia cards, also printed on acetate! Watch for randomly seeded rare short printed rookies numbered to 99 and Ice Premiere Rookie Patches numbered to 10! 5 cards per pack, 20 packs per box. (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. Pack MSRP: $4.99 UPPER DECK AUTHENTICATED UPPER DECK 2007-08 NBA ROOKIE PREMIERE TRADING CARD SET The set for NBA Rookie collectors, each 2007-08 Upper Deck NBA Rookie Premiere Box Set delivers 30 spectacular cards featuring the top rookies invited to the 2007 NBA Rookie Photo Shoot, including Greg Oden, Kevin Durant, Al Horford, Michael Conley, Brandan Wright, Nick Young, Aaron Afflalo and more! Watch for randomly seeded (1:24 sets) Rookie Premiere Signatures — autographs from this year’s top rookies! (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. Set MSRP: $9.99 NON-SPORTS CARDS INKWORKS SMALLVILLE SEASON SIX PREMIUM TRADING CARDS Inkworks' Smallville Season 6 Premium Trading Cards capture the action-packed story of Clark Kent as he becomes more comfortable with his strength and abilities! The 90-card set includes episodic coverage and new subsets like “Phantom Menaces,” “Faces of Justice,” and more! Plus, look for exciting bonus cards — autograph cards (one per box), Pieceworks memorabilia cards (one per box), 9 “Justice” puzzle cards featuring Clark Kent and the other future heroes, 6 “The Powers That Be” inserts presenting spectacular images of Clark Kent’s extraordinary abilities, 3 “Archer’s Quest” inserts showcasing the exciting debut of Smallville’s newest hero, Green Arrow! And, a special case loader — The Wrath of Zod! Look for the exclusive collector album to complete the collection, plus, a very limited “Justice” 9-card uncut mini-press sheet, sequentially numbered to 199! 7 cards per pack, 36 packs per box. (C: 1-1-2) PACK—Pack MSRP: $2.29 "JUSTICE" MINI PRESS SHEET—Limited to 199 MSRP: $69.95 COLLECTOR ALBUM—3 Ring Binder MSRP: $19.95 PRESS PASS INC ELVIS THE MUSIC TRADING CARDS Press Pass announces the third release in their series honoring “The King” – Elvis The Music, featuring 81 all new trading cards! Divided into 5 subsets, the series runs from his #1 hits and tour highlights to his memorable television performances, highlighted with an average of 1 Autograph or Memorabilia card per box! Chase cards include a “TCB” parallel set (1 per pack), Wertheimer Negatives (1:14 packs) — featuring photography from renowned Elvis photographer Al Wertheimer — Elvis worn memorabilia cards, celebrity signatures from some of Elvis’ most renowned co-stars and band members including Nancy Sinatra, Barbara Eden, James Burton and more, and Historic Cut Signatures — including autographs from Elvis Presley, Richard Nixon and a one-of-a-kind dual Elvis/Nixon cut signature! 6 cards per pack, 28 packs per box. (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. Pack MSRP: $2.49 RITTENHOUSE ARCHIVES LEGENDS OF STAR TREK TRADING CARD SETS Journey into the final frontier with these trading cards commemorating and paying tribute to the greatest characters in Star Trek history! Each set includes 9 foil-stamped cards featuring some of the best photography ever created of these legendary heroes. Three new sets are being offered, featuring 3 of the sexiest women in the galaxy — Seven of Nine (Jeri Ryan, Star Trek: Voyager), T’Pol (Jolene Blalock, Star Trek: Enterprise) and Jadzia Dax (Terry Farrell, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine). Each set is sequentially numbered from 1 to 1,701. Also available for the first time since the beginning of the Legends series — an all-new Legends of Star Trek Collector’s Album, featuring graphics & images of the most legendary Star Trek characters ever, including Captain Kirk, Spock, Captain Picard, Captain Janeway and many more! (C: 1-1-2) SEVEN OF NINE—Set MSRP: $17.01 T'POL—Set MSRP: $17.01 JADZIA DAX—Set MSRP: $17.01 COLLECTOR'S ALBUM—Binder MSRP: $17.01 SPIDER-MAN 3 MOVIE CARDS EXPANSION SETS Get these two incredible additions to the popular Spider-Man 3 Movie Cards! Expansion Set A will feature an all-new autograph card signed by Tobey Maguire as Peter Parker, plus 2 authentic costume cards featuring a jacket and a shirt worn by Maguire in the filming of Spider-Man 3. Expansion Set B includes 11 additional base cards, plus 2 exclusive prop relic cards featuring pieces of an authentic money bag used in the bank robbery scenes when Spider-Man battles Sandman, as well as authentic prop coins used in the movie! Set A is limited to 225 sequentially-numbered sets, and Set B is limited to 600 sequentially-numbered sets. (C: 1-1-2) EXPANSION A—Set MSRP: $359.99 EXPANSION B—Set MSRP: $59.99 TOPPS COMPANY LORD OF THE RINGS MASTERPIECES II TRADING CARDS The follow up to last year’s highly successful release, Lord of the Rings Masterpieces II contains 72 all-new trading cards featuring breathtaking art, highlighted with a multitude of hot collectible inserts, including one-of-a-kind Sketch cards seeded 2 per box, Etched Foil Puzzle cards (1:6 packs), Foil Art cards (1:4 packs), Hobby Only Bronze, Gold and Refractor Parallels and Super-Rare 1/1 Original Art cards used to create the Etched-Foil Puzzle cards. Each box includes a mini POP poster. 7 cards per pack, 36 packs per box. (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. Pack MSRP: $2.00 TOPPS WACKY PACKAGES FLASHBACK STICKERS TRADING CARDS Wacky Pack Flashback takes collectors back to the days of flower power and lava lamps. This new series brings together 72 of the best Wacky gags from the 70’s in fun, retro-inspired designs — including rare and never before published "Lost Wackys." Plus, each box is chock full of collectible chase cards, including 4 levels of border variant parallels (Green 1:3 packs, Hot Pink 1:6, Silver 1:12 and Gold – sequentially numbered to 40) and Lenticular Motion Inserts (1:12 packs). 10 stickers per pack, 24 packs and 1 POP poster per box. (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. Pack MSRP: $2.00 APPAREL SECTION PREMIER VENDORS GRAPHITTI DESIGNS SOUTHLAND TALES: THE PRELUDE SAGA LIMITED EDITION HARDCOVER BOOK by Richard Kelly and Brett Weldele SOUTHLAND TALES LOGO T-SHIRT The long-awaited Southland Tales movie hits the screens on November 9th giving the world the opportunity to finally to see Richard Kelly’s growth as a writer/director since his first film, Donnie Darko. Savor the moment for years to come with the deluxe, Southland Tales: The Prequel Saga that collects the three previously-released graphic novels in a high-quality hardcover format. Written by Kelly with art by Eisner nominee Brett Weldele, this prelude material sets the stage for this complex flix. Limited to only 500 copies, each smyth-sewn book includes a special bound-in, sequentially-numbered signature page featuring new art by Brett Weldele and signed by both Kelly and Weldele. Also features a full-color, spot-varnished dustjacket, foil-stamped hardcover and special endpapers. Quantities are limited and allocation will occur if orders exceed the quantity produced Also don’t miss out on the new Southland Tales Logo T-Shirt. Features the ST logo imprinted on the front along with USIdent graphics on back of a black 100% cotton shirt. “The future is just like you imagined.” Southland Tales has arrived!! HC, 7x10, 344pgs, FC $79.95 T-shirt (M-XL) $17.95 SINESTRO CORPS SYMBOL: GOLD T-SHIRT SINESTRO CORPS SYMBOL: BLACK T-SHIRT O/A NEW GREEN LANTERN T-SHIRT The dissidents are seeking new members and offering new members a choice of either the Sinestro Corps Symbol: Gold or Sinestro Corps Symbol: Black T-Shirts. Each shirt feature the cool new Corps symbol screenprinted on either a gold nugget or black 100% cotton shirt. Check your soul in at the door and join today. The Sinestro Corps wants you!! NOTE: available for sale only in the U.S., Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands only. M-XL $17.95 XXL $20.95 METAL MEN: IRON METALIX SYMBOL T-SHIRT METAL MEN: PLATINUM METALIX SYMBOL T-SHIRT Rounding out the Metal Men Metalix Symbol T-Shirts, we offer the final two shirts in the series. We begin with Iron symbol who displays his strong graphics on a 100% cotton navy shirt followed by the ever-precocious, Platinum...on a white shirt. Both feature their respective designs with a metallic foil finish. The Metal Men are here!! NOTE: available for sale only in the U.S., Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands only. M-XL $20.95 JOKER: COUNTDOWN T-SHIRT O/A JOKER/HARLEY QUINN T-SHIRT The Clown Prince of Crime shows off his unmistakable mug on the new Joker: Countdown T-Shirt. Features the art of Adam Kubert screenprinted in full-color on a black 100% cotton heavyweight shirt. The humor takes a sensitive turn as displayed on Joker/Harley Quinn that features the art of Alex Ross screenprinted in full-color on a black 100% cotton shirt. The Joker has it all! NOTE: available for sale only in the U.S., Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands only. M-XL $17.95 XXL $20.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A BUDDY CHRIST DASHBOARD FIGURE Perceived religious protection is still available in the form of the ever-popular Buddy Christ Dashboard Figure. Features a 5” tall version of everyone’s favorite Savior! Figure $12.95 ************************************************************************ APPAREL SECTION MARVEL HEROES FANTASTIC FOUR: "DISINTEGRATION" BY MICHAEL TURNER GRAY T-SHIRT (5360) (C: 0-1-3) MED-XL (V2410MS)—T-Shirt SRP: $21.99 XXL (V2410MS)—T-Shirt SRP: $23.99 IRON MAN: "IRON SIDE" ALL OVER PRINT WHITE T-SHIRT (5360) (C: 0-1-3) MED-XL (V2872MS)—T-Shirt SRP: $21.99 XXL (V2872MS)—T-Shirt SRP: $23.99 THE HULK: "INCREDIBLE" ALL OVER PRINT WHITE T-SHIRT (5360) (C: 0-1-3) MED-XL (V2851MS)—T-Shirt SRP: $21.99 XXL (V2851MS)—T-Shirt SRP: $23.99 SILVER SURFER: "ANGRY" FOILED WHITE T-SHIRT (5360) (C: 0-1-3) MED-XL (V2512MS)—T-Shirt SRP: $21.99 XXL (V2512MS)—T-Shirt SRP: $23.99 IRON MAN: "IRON STRIKE" ALL OVER PRINT BLACK T-SHIRT (5360) (C: 0-1-3) MED-XL (V2612MS)—T-Shirt SRP: $21.99 XXL (V2612MS)—T-Shirt SRP: $23.99 WOLVERINE: "SNIKT" FOILED ALL OVER PRINT WHITE T-SHIRT (5360) (C: 0-1-3) MED-XL (V2850MS)—T-Shirt SRP: $21.99 XXL (V2850MS)—T-Shirt SRP: $23.99 DC HEROES DC HEROES WIDE CHAIN LASER CUT LOGO BRACELETS Show off your inner hero with these funky Batman and Superman stainless steel wide chain bracelets by Nomination, imported from Italy. These beautiful chains are 8 1/4" inches long, and the pendant measures approximately 1 1/5" inch x 1/2". No fan of the Man of Steel or the Dark Knight will want to miss out on these bracelets that symbolize integrity, confidence and empowerment. (7742) (C: 0-1-3) BATMAN (990120040)—Bracelet SRP: $94.99 SUPERMAN (990122041)—Bracelet SRP: $94.99 BATMAN: "LIGHTNING STRIKES" RED T-SHIRT (7294) (C: 0-1-2) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. MED-XL (BM1290AT)—T-Shirt SRP: $21.99 SUPERMAN: "SPRAY PAINT" S-SHIELD WHITE T-SHIRT (7294) (C: 0-1-2) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. MED-XL (SM1148AT)—T-Shirt SRP: $20.99 SUPERMAN: "BIKER METAL" THERMAL LONG-SLEEVE SHIRT (7294) (C: 0-1-2) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. MED-XL (SM950T)—T-Shirt SRP: $19.99 ANIME BLEACH: ICHIGO STREET TAN T-SHIRT (4866) (C: 0-1-3) MED-XL (BHAS1011MS)—T-shirt SRP: $21.99 NARUTO: KAKASHI MATRIX T-SHIRT (4866) (C: 0-1-3) MED-XL (NAAS083MS)—T-shirt SRP: $21.99 BLACK CAT HOODIE Dress yourself as a black cat with this hoodie! (7678) (C: 0-1-3) SM-XL—Hoodie SRP: $64.99 GAMING MERCHANDISE WORLD OF WARCRAFT CLASS SYMBOL BLACK T-SHIRTS (7674) (C: 0-1-3) DRUID MED-XL (995M)—T-Shirt SRP: $17.99 DRUID XXL—T-Shirt SRP: $18.99 PRIEST MED-XL (997M)—T-Shirt SRP: $17.99 PRIEST XXL—T-Shirt SRP: $18.99 HALO 3 MASTER CHIEF T-SHIRTS Straight from the hit game Halo 3 comes these two Master Chief t-shirts! (5145) (C: 0-1-3) MASTER CHIEF IN CITY MED- XL (L069901)—T-shirt SRP: $19.99 SPARTANS NEVER DIE MED- XL (L0659014)—T-shirt SRP: $19.99 HALO 3 T-SHIRTS No veteran of an all-night Halo 3 party will want to miss these t-shirts! Available styles include the Particle Fountain, and Two Spartans. (559) (C: 0-1-3) PARTICLE FOUNTAIN MED-XL (8338087)—T-shirt SRP: $19.99 TWO SPARTANS MED-XL (8338094)—T-shirt SRP: $19.99 TOYS SECTION ANIMATION BATMAN ANIMATED: ULTRA ACTION FIGURES These ultra 7" action figures feature classic characters from Gotham City, each with 19 points of articulation and a bevy of gadgets and gear to fight crime. Whether they're underwater or up in the air, now the bad guys in Gotham City are in big trouble! Ultra-poseable with lots of crime fighting tools at his disposal, Batman will lead you on all kinds of crime-stopping adventures! Scheduled to ship in January 2008. (744/M1104) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. Figure MSRP: $15.99 BATMAN ANIMATED: BASIC ACTION FIGURES The animated adventures of The Batman continue with an even larger assortment of classic 5.25" characters. And that's good news now that Batman has joined forces with the Justice League of America! Have more power than ever before as members of the Justice League like Superman and Green Lantern join Batman in his never-ending battle against crime . Most figures include a unique accessory. There’s lot of adventure and fun to be had making the streets of Gotham City safe again! Scheduled to ship in January 2008. (744/M1103) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. Figure MSRP: $12.99 BATMAN ANIMATED: BASIC ACTION FIGURE 2-PACKS Featuring 2 classic characters from The Batman animated series, each 5" figure comes with large oversized light-up accessories. These figures capture the look and feel of the hit animated series. Each 2-pack comes with the Batman and one other character: Superman, The Joker, or Temlor. Get excited about teaming up with the Caped Crusader on some amazing, imaginative adventures! Scheduled to ship in January 2008. (744/M1105) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. Figure 2-Pack MSRP: $21.99 DISNEY/PIXAR'S CARS: CHARACTER CARS Recreate the fun of the animated Disney/Pixar movie sensation Cars with these 1:55 scale quality die-cast cars that are big on personality and detail! The Cars Character Cars Assortment features 35 new character variations! The population of Radiator Springs eagerly awaits their next road adventure with you! Scheduled to ship in January 2008. (744/M1054) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. Car MSRP: $5.99 DISNEY/PIXAR CARS: MOVIE MOMENTS 3-PACKS Everyone's favorite characters from the hit Disney/Pixar movie Cars, are available in new collectible die-cast Movie Moments 3-packs! Each 3-pack features a hard to find car that's unavailable in the current main line. Look for Cactus McQueen, Doc Hudson and Sheriff; Pace Car, Lightning McQueen and The King; and Dinoco Chick Hicks, Mia and Tia. Relive the friendship and fun with the film’s heroes, beloved locals and world-class hot rods! Scheduled to ship in January 2008. (744/M4355) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. Car MSRP: $11.99 GI JOE: 25TH ANNIVERSARY ACTION FIGURE 5-PACK Five figures from Hasbro's 25th anniversary G.I. Joe action figure series are packaged together into this five-pack figure set! Each 5-pack comes with a light-up G.I. Joe or Cobra sign! Scheduled to ship in January 2008. (309/618760006) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. Figure 5-Pack MSRP: $36.99 GI JOE: 25TH ANNIVERSARY ACTION FIGURES In celebration of 25 years of Hasbro's G.I. Joe action figure line, the classic 3.75" figures return! These plastic powerhouses feature decorative blister cards which incorporate both the classic style and celebrate the 25th anniversary of the line. Characters scheduled for this series include: Cobra Commander, Roadblock, Scarlett, Destro, Storm Shadow, and more! Scheduled to ship in January 2008. (309/63403000C) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. Figure MSRP: $7.99 GI JOE ACTION FIGURE 2-PACK WITH COMIC Two of Hasbro's G.I. Joe action figures are packed together with an issue of the acclaimed G.I. Joe comic book! Available sets include: Snake Eyes and Storm Shadow, Scarlett and Hawk, and Duke and Cobra Commander! Scheduled to ship in January 2008. (309/639750000) (C: 1-1-4) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. Figure 2-Pack MSRP: $12.99 TRANSFORMERS: MOVIE SCREEN BATTLES DELUXE FIGURES Transformers was a blockbuster hit in theaters this summer, and Hasbro is releasing deluxe "Movie Screen Battles" action figure packs based on film, containing a Transformer figure and a set of miniature human figures in a memorable scene from the film! Series One (200801) is scheduled to contain: Final Stand (Mike's Towing Longarm and Legless Bumblebee) and First Encounter (Barricade). Series Two (200802) is scheduled to contain: Desert Attack (Scorponok) and The Capture of Bumblebee (a silver Bumblebee). Scheduled to ship in January 2008. (309) (C: 1-1-4) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. 200801 (835570950)—Figure pack MSRP: $32.99 200802 (835570951)—Figure pack MSRP: $32.99 ANIME NARUTO 2008 HEADBANDS The Sound, Mist and Rock Lee Ninja Headbands are just like those worn in the hit TV series, Naruto! They're the perfect accessory to top off a budding ninja's uniform as he heads out for some epic adventures and role-playing fun. In a world where alliances are everything, the symbol on each headband tells others exactly which clan a ninja is loyal to. And in the world of ninjas, it pays to know who your friends are! Scheduled to ship in January 2008. (744/M1991) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. Headband MSRP: $11.99 NARUTO 3-INCH ACTION FIGURES The new Naruto action figures are certain to be a smash hit with fans of the television series! All ten figures feature the correct costumes and have accessories to show the powers possessed by each of these tiny rogue ninjas. Each of these 3" single-packed collectible figures includes a section of the easy-to-assemble collector's display. Collect all ten figures and build a cool collector's display tree! Scheduled to ship in January 2008. (744/L9890) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. Figure MSRP: $4.99 NARUTO BASIC ACTION FIGURES These basic Naruto action figures are so accurate and so detailed they're bound to catch the eye of every anime fan! At 4” tall, they come with the exact costumes and accessories as the characters on the show. Collect all ten and let them open up world of role-playing and adventure limited only by the imagination! Scheduled to ship in January 2008. (744/L9115) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. Figure MSRP: $11.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A NARUTO TRADING FIGURES Naruto is a hyperactive, loud-mouthed adolescent ninja who wants to become the strongest ninja in the village. These Japanese-styled mystery boxed 2.5" trading figures feature Naruto and his ninja friends in various action poses as they prepare for battle! Minor assembly required. Available Now! (9036) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. SERIES 2 (88653)—Trading Figure MSRP: $3.99 SERIES 3 (88655)—Trading Figure MSRP: $4.79 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER STAR OF THE MONTH ANGEL: SPIKE PUPPET 21-INCH PLUSH A Diamond Select Release! This original design answers the question: “What would happen if Spike had been turned into a puppet instead of Angel?” The answer lies in the form of this all-new Puppet Spike Plush! Depicting the puppet version of the blond Brit vampire himself, this 24” plush toy is the perfect companion to the sold-out Puppet Angel Plush! Limited to 5,000 pieces, the Puppet Spike Plush features a hand-numbered box with matching Certificate of Authenticity. Window box packaging. Available Now! (4667/60695) (AUG064244) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Not available in Australia and the U.K. Plush SRP: $55.00 ********************************************************************** OFFERED AGAIN O/A BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER SERIES 3 DELUXE ACTION FIGURES A Diamond Select Release! A Gentle Giant Sculpt! Just when you thought it was safe to open the Hellmouth, Buffy is back! Delivering another wave of super-articulated (over 25 points) heroines from Buffy the Vampire Slayer, this third deluxe assortment features Chosen Willow, Chosen Kennedy and the limited White Witch Willow! Each figure was sculpted by Gentle Giant using the latest in digital scan technology with plenty of episode-specific accessories included! Available Now! (4667/60711) (C: 1-1-4) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Figure MSRP: $15.99 COMIC BOOK HEROES DC HEROES 6-INCH ACTION FIGURES Featuring characters from the entire DC Comics universe, each collector-targeted, classically-styled figure stands approximately 6" tall and features highly-detailed authentic sculpts and superior articulation. Each character includes a piece of a larger giant-size figure collectors can collect and assemble to create a bonus character! Scheduled to ship in January 2008. (744/M1080) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. Figure MSRP: $16.99 KABUKI: BLOODSPATTERED AKEMI PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE FIGURE A Diamond Select Release! A Previews Exclusive! Based on the work of Kabuki scribe David Mack, this Previews exclusive Bloody Akemi figure features a unique blood-splattered paint job limited to this special edition. Sculpted by Andy Bergholtz, each 6" figure includes an assassin’s cache of weapons perfect for any tough job! Scheduled to ship in March 2008. (4667) Figure SRP: $14.99 DC "FIGHTING FIGURE" ACTION FIGURE 2-PACK Sculpted by the Four Horsemen, these mini-figures 2-packs features figures with a signature, projectile, punch or flying attack. Featuring some of the greatest battles ever fought on a desktop, each DC Fighting Figure set pairs one spectacular hero with one evil villain in the ultimate showdown! Every 2"-3" figure comes with multiple points of articulation, a unique action feature and highly detailed sculpts! Scheduled to ship in January 2008. (744/M1081) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. Figure 2-Pack MSRP: $11.99 MARVEL HEROES: LEGENDS ACTION FIGURES The "Legend" continues! Featuring awesome sculpting and amazing articulation, these 6" scale Marvel Heroes: Legends figures are the top of the line! This assortment is scheduled to include: Black Bolt, Tigra, Nova, Punisher, and Daredevil! Blister card packaging! Scheduled to ship in January 2008. (309/7810079N) (C: 1-1-4) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. Figure MSRP: $14.99 STAR OF THE MONTH MARVEL SELECT: "BEST OF" ACTION FIGURES A Diamond Select Release! Back by popular demand comes this latest assortment of the most popular Marvel Select figures ever to be released! Featuring the Green Goblin, Ultimate Spider-Man, Thanos and Ultimate Hulk, this assortment contains the very best sold-out figures offered once again! Standing from 7" to 10" tall, each figure features multiple points of articulation and a highly detailed display base! Blister card packaging. Available Now! (4667/10792) (JUN062744) (C: 0-1-3) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Figure SRP: $18.99 ********************************************************************** OFFERED AGAIN O/A MARVEL SELECT: GHOST RIDER ACTION FIGURE A Diamond Select Release! Johnny Blaze made a deal with the devil and became Ghost Rider, the Spirit of Vengeance! Just in time for the DVD release of the hit film release comes this Marvel Select figure! Standing 7" tall, complete with a deluxe base, this highly-detailed figure features multiple points of articulation! Blister card packaging. Available Now! (4667/10803) (C: 0-1-4) Figure SRP: $19.99 O/A MARVEL SELECT: "DAYS OF FUTURE PAST" WOLVERINE ACTION FIGURE A Diamond Select Release! In a future world torn apart by hatred of all mutants, Wolverine is one of the few remaining X-Men able to continue the fight against the Sentinels. Now older and wiser, Wolverine helps a mature Katherine Pryde travel back in time to restore the world to its rightful path. Featuring deluxe blister card packaging, this Marvel Select release includes a Mutant "Wanted" poster base with Kitty Pryde phasing through. Blister card packaging. Available Now! (4667/10780) (C: 0-1-2) Figure SRP: $18.99 O/A MARVEL ZOMBIES MINIMATES BOX SET A Diamond Select Release! An Art Asylum Design and Sculpt! The hottest limited series of 2006 is back with a vengeance in this Marvel Zombies Minimate box set! Featuring the zombie “heroes” Wolverine, Colonel America, Spider-Man, Power Man and the Hulk, these miniature man-eaters also come with the head of the zombie Wasp! The vest best in bone-crunching, powered-up action can now be a part of your collection! Available Now! (4667/71904) (C: 0-1-4) NOTE: Available, US, UST, Can, Europe, & Asia only. Minimates SRP: $19.99 CTHULHU MOUNTED CTHULHU HEAD PLUSH The Evil One — he slinks about in the shadows, looking to devour souls and drive the weak minded to insani — BAM! Guess he should have been quicker! New from Toy Vault this month is Cthulhu the Hunted. Taxidermists looked at Toy Vault as though they were crazy, but they stuffed that Cthulhu head and put him on a nice plaque for display above the company fireplace! Scheduled to ship in January 2008. (4231/12530) (C: 1-1-3) Plush SRP: $24.99 MONTY PYTHON MONTY PYTHON: THE BLOODY RABBIT MEDIUM PLUSH Deep from within the bowels of the cave comes a cute fluffy rabbit. Hopping over rocks and prancing it's way toward the lights. Little does King Arthur and his knights know that this rabbit is the most foul, cruel, rodent they've ever laid eyes upon! Fresh from an age-old exclusive, being offered to the general public for the very first time, comes the Bloody Rabbit with Big Pointy Teeth! Scheduled to ship in January 2008. (4231/15008) (C: 1-1-3) Plush SRP: $19.99 MONTY PYTHON: TALKING BLACK KNIGHT HANGTAG PLUSH New from this month — again! — from Toy Vault is the Talking Black Knight. The Knight was a bit childish last time around, and in some cases simply refused to speak. Well, Toy Vault sent him back to obedience school, and with some much needed limb separating and leg biting they put him back on the straight and narrow! Scheduled to ship in January 2008. (4231/15092) (C: 1-1-3) Plush SRP: $24.99 MOVIE/TV FOR A FEW DOLLARS MORE MINIMATES BOX SET A Diamond Select Release! An Art Asylum Sculpt and Design! Journey back to the wild west with this box set of movie Minimates based on the 1965 Clint Eastwood classic – For a Few Dollars More! Each two-inch Minimate features 14 points of articulation with movie-styled accessories. This exclusive four-pack includes the enigmatic bounty hunter “The Man With No Name,” Col. Mortimer a.k.a. “The Man in Black,” the depraved El Indio and the poncho-wearing Monco! Scheduled to ship in March 2008. (4667/80948) (C: 1-1-4) RES. from Previews Vol. XVII #10 (OCT074319) Box Set SRP: $15.99 WWE: RUTHLESS AGGRESSION ACTION FIGURES The Superstars of Wrestling are yours to collect in this newest wave of the WWE: Ruthless Aggression series, featuring updated 6" sculpts and decos! Wrestlers scheduled to be in this series include: Kelly Kelly, Jillian, Johnny Nitro, Batista, Ric Flair, John Cena, and Kevin Thorn. Scheduled to ship in January 2008. (4301/92214) (C: 1-1-4) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. Figure PI MUSIC GWEN STEFANI: "SWEET ESCAPE" DOLLS Multi-platinum recording artist and fashion icon Gwen Stefani introduces her "Sweet Escape" Fashion Doll line. The line of 5 dolls depicts Gwen in four different fashion looks from her videos and Sweet Escape concert tour as well as one of her Harajuku Girls. Each doll comes with multiple accessories including a real headband, poster and trading card! Scheduled to ship in January 2008. (7340/00015) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. Doll MSRP: $24.95 ALY & AJ: 10-INCH FASHION DOLLS Multi-talented singers and actresses Aly & AJ are now a line of line of styling fashion dolls! In Set One, the "On Tour" dolls capture the essence of the girls performing live, while the "At Play" dolls show a fun side of the girls with their dogs. In Set Two, the "On the Town" dolls show the fun side of shopping, while the "Premiere" dolls capture the glamorous side of Hollywood with the girls. Each doll comes with multiple accessories including "real" hair accessories for girls to use, poster, stickers and trading card. Scheduled to ship in January 2008. (7340) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. SET ONE (00050)—Doll MSRP: $24.95 SET TWO (00055)—Doll MSRP: $24.95 SELENA COLLECTION DOLLS DTM is proud to debut its new Selena Collection, a tribute to the beloved "Queen of Tejano Icon." In "Selena Vive," her unique mirror costume is captured down to the silver tone accents, and the likeness of her face is also extraordinary. Selena's black leather jacket is captured in "Selena in Concert" down to its detailed embroidery. Packaged in luxurious 2-piece window box featuring Selena's signature, each doll includes a collectible necklace with a Selena logo charm in silver tone, a doll stand embossed with the Selena logo, plastic microphone, a pair of clear platform heels, and a limited edition collectible poster! Scheduled to ship in January 2008. (4368) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, U.S. Territories, Canada, and Mexico. SELENA VIVE (31660)—Doll SRP: $24.99 SELENA IN CONCERT (31661)—Doll SRP: $24.99 SCI FI BATTLESTAR GALACTICA MODERN MINIMATES SERIES 4 A Diamond Select Release! Art Asylum Designs & Sculpts! Get ready for the return of Battlestar Galactica with this fourth assortment of Minimates! This assortment features President Roslyn & Tom Zarek, Cally Tyrol & Felix Gaeta, Doc Cottle & Miniseries Gaius Baltar and the limited Laboratory Baltar. Each two-inch figure includes 14 points of articulation and accessories from the hit SCI-FI Channel show! Scheduled to ship in March 2008. (4667) (C: 1-1-4) Minimates MSRP: $7.99 BATTLESTAR GALACTICA: KAT & MORTAR PACK CYLON PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE MINIMATES A Diamond Select Release! A Diamond Previews Exclusive! Join the search for Earth with this Previews exclusive two-pack featuring the human-hunting Mortar Pack Cylon Centurion and one of the best pilots the Galactica has ever seen – Kat! With humanity's fate in the balance, pick up these soldiers today and recreate humanity’s ultimate fight for survival! Scheduled to ship in March 2008. (4667) (C: 1-1-4) Minimates SRP: $7.99 STARGATE: ATLANTIS SERIES 2 ACTION FIGURES A Diamond Select Release! Featuring the cast of the SCI-FI Channel series, Stargate: Atlantis! This second series of action figures features Dr. Rodney McKay, Field Ops Teyla, a Wraith Queen and the limited Field Ops McKay figure. Also, be sure to collect one of each figure from Series 1 and Series 2 to build your figure-sized Stargate! Sculpted by Jean St. Jean Studios, these seven-inch figures feature multiple points of articulation and series-accurate accessories! Scheduled to ship in March 2008. (4667) (C: 1-1-4) Figure MSRP: $15.99 STARGATE: ATLANTIS — ATHOSIAN TEYLA PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE ACTION FIGURE A Diamond Select Release! A Previews Exclusive! She may have Wraith DNA mixed in there somewhere, but Teyla Emmagan has become a tried and true member of Colonel Sheppard's Stargate: Atlantis team! Featuring her native style of dress, Athosian Teyla was sculpted by Jean St Jean Studios and features series-accurate accessories as well as multiple points of articulation. Also, collect one figure of each character in the first and second series of action figures to build your own figure-sized Stargate! Scheduled to ship in March 2008. (4667) (C: 1-1-4) Figure SRP: $15.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION — BEVERLY & WESLEY CRUSHER ACTION FIGURES A Diamond Select Release! An Art Asylum Sculpt! The best-selling Star Trek: The Next Generation action figure line continues with this fourth series featuring Season 7 Beverly Crusher, Wesley Crusher and the mischievous and limited Q (in a Starfleet Uniform)! Designed and sculpted by Art Asylum, this assortment features multiple points of articulation and accessories taken directly from the iconic series! Blister card packaging. Available Now! (4667/17550) (C: 1-1-4) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Figure MSRP: $14.99 O/A STARGATE: SG-1 SERIES 2 ACTION FIGURES (NO CASE TOPPER) A Diamond Select Release! A Jean St. Jean Studios Design! Featuring Lieutenant Colonel Samantha Carter, Teal'c, and Supreme Commander Thor, the Stargate: SG-1 action figure line continues to build the ultimate team of explorers for whatever interstellar challenges await! With series-accurate accessories, complete the figure-sized Stargate with this otherworldly release! Sculpted by Jean St. Jean Studios using the latest in Gentle Giant digital scan technology, these figures come in blister card packaging. Available Now! (4667/13010) (C: 0-1-4) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Figure SRP: $14.99 STAR TREK: THE ORIGINAL SERIES — 40TH ANNIVERSARY MINIMATES SERIES 3 A Diamond Select Release! Art Asylum Designs & Sculpts! Bring home the legends of Star Trek with this third assortment of classic Star Trek Minimates! With 14 points of articulation condensed into two-inches, these interstellar explorers are sure to find a place in any collection. This assortment features “Space Seed” Khan and Dress Uniform Kirk, Gladiator Kirk and Kor the Klingon, Ambassador Sarek and Dress Uniform Spock and the variant “Spock’s Brain” Spock! Scheduled to ship in March 2008. (4667) (C: 1-1-4) Minimates MSRP: $7.99 STAR WARS STAR WARS: MIGHTY MUGGS 6-INCH FIGURES Are you hip to the biggest trend in designer toys? Urban vinyl collectible figures have been tearing up shelves in galleries and toy stores all over the planet, and Hasbro has created an entire suite of 6" tall Star Wars characters in this chunky, edgy style! This first series includes: Darth Vader, Chewbacca, Boba Fett, Han Solo, Darth Maul, and Stormtrooper. Don't miss these distinctive Star Wars Mighty Muggs vinyl figures! Scheduled to ship in January 2008. (309/780160000) (C: 1-1-4) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. Figure MSRP: $14.99 STAR WARS BASIC ACTION FIGURES These 3 3/4" tall Star Wars action figures come with their own accessories and ship with collector coins. This series is scheduled to include favorites from the Original Trilogy as well as the Prequel Trilogy. Scheduled to ship in January 2008. (309/85770B001) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. Action figure MSRP: $9.99 STAR WARS BATTLE PACK ACTION FIGURES The greatest conflicts of the Star Wars universe — Jedi vs. Darth Sidious, the Capture of Tantive IV, Jedi Training on Dagobah, and Jedi vs. Sith — are now immortalized in Hasbro's Star Wars Battle Packs, with multiple action figures reliving these classic moments! Scheduled to ship in January 2008. (309/87503000R) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. Battle pack MSRP: $29.99 STAR WARS: EVOLUTIONS ACTION FIGURES Hasbro's Star Wars: Evolutions action figures are three-pack collections that show the evolution of the characters through the whole Star Wars saga! Evolutions include: Anakin-to-Vader, The Sith, and Clone Trooper-to-Stormtrooper! Scheduled to ship in January 2008. (309/874800006) (C: 1-1-4) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. Figure 3-Pack MSRP: $32.99 STAR WARS: EXPANDED UNIVERSE ACTION FIGURE 2-PACKS Enter the Expanded Universe of A Galaxy Far, Far Away with these action figure 2-packs, packed with a Star Wars comic book! Character pairings include: Han Solo and Chewbacca, Grand Moff Tarkin and a Stormtrooper, Luke Skywalker and Mara Jade, Anakin Skywalker and an Assassin Droid, and more! Scheduled to ship in January 2008. (309/87504000U) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. Figure 2-Pack MSRP: $14.99 STAR WARS: STARFIGHTER VEHICLE COLLECTION Enter a new dimension of Star Wars figures with the Star Wars Starfighter Vehicle Collection! These vehicles are some of the best ships seen in the Star Wars uni