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COMICS SECTION
AAA POP COMICS
MADMAN PICTURE EXHIBITION #1
In April of 1992 the very first issue of Madman was unleashed into
the comic book universe. In celebration of 10 years of Madman, AAA POP
Comics presents the greatest collection of Comic book artists and illustrators
on a single project ever! It's a humble claim that defies any challenge
given the talent involved. This series of Madman masterpieces is a list
of simply the best, most inspirational, most legendary, and finest artists
that have ever graced the comic book medium. For example, this first of
four issues includes glorious renditions of Frank "Madman" Einstein by
comic book legends like Alex Toth, Frank Frazetta, Frank Miller, Joe Kubert,
Jack Kirby, Moebius, Barry Windsor-Smith, Dave Stevens, John Burne, William
Stout, Mike Kaluta, Charles Vess, and Sergio Aragones, just to name a few.
Future issues include hot artists like Frank Quitely, Bruce Timm, and Alex
Ross. Many of these pieces have only been seen at the size of bubble gum
cards. Now most of been remastered and recolored and many have never even
seen print before!
FC, 32pg (1 of 4) $3.95
AARDVARK VANAHEIM
CEREBUS #277
by Dave Sim & Gerhard
Latter Days: Part 12 of 35 - "With this Cast and this Bag and this
Crutch" Dave Sim is back to using titles that don't tell you anything about
what's going on in the current issue. Includes Part 2 of Sim's essay, "Islam,
My Islam." The countdown to issue 300 (March, 2004) continues... t-minus
23 and counting!
b&w, 24pg $2.25
ABSENCE OF INK COMIC PRESS
POP GUN WAR #3
by Farel Dalrymple
Sinclair, the boy with wings is alone in his room; His sister Emily
is offered a record deal; Addison dreams about being an artist; Sunshine
preaches to a group of street children; A mysterious man holding a mysterious
satchel interacts with each character. Four short stories comprise "Living
Insult," the third issue of Pop Gun War, the award-winning comic by Xeric
Grant recipient, Farel Dalrymple.
b&w, 24pg $2.50
ABSTRACT STUDIOS
STRANGERS IN PARADISE #49: MOLLY & POO
The original Molly & Poo story sold out before it hit the stands
in 1996, and was never reprinted. Achieving cult-classic status almost
overnight, Molly & Poo found a fame and readership far beyond it's
home series, Strangers In Paradise. Now this controversial novella by Terry
Moore is offered again for the first time in six years! Molly & Poo
is a poignant and heartbreaking story about the delicate psyche of a neglected
woman who risks everything to find her sexual identity, and loses, in one
of the most shocking endings ever printed in comics.
b&w, 24pg $2.95
TERRY MOORE'S PARADISE TOO! #7
by Terry Moore
It's a day in the life of Kixie! What does a 3" fairy do all day besides
eat strawberry cake? Follow America's favorite fairy and find out, as Kixie
explores her new home where hidden treasures such as makeup, caffeine,
power tools, and lingerie await!
b&w, 24pg $2.95
AC COMICS
MEN OF MYSTERY #36
cover by Mike Sekowsky
Captain Flash battles the underwater menace of The Sharkmen by Mike
Sekowsky. Ibis the Invincible dares all to rescue the beautiful Taia from
the evil Cat God by Kurt Schaffenberger. The very first appearance of that
human cyclone known as The Twister by Paul Gustavson from the pages of
Blue Bolt Volume 2 #1 is presented in this big book along with that issue's
Blue Bolt story. Next comes a real surprise... Miracle Man! No, not that
Miracle Man -- the costumed super-hero from the 1950's who clobbers a giant
octopus in this story! Then, meet The Panther, an Australian costumed hero
from the same era.
b&w, 52pg $6.95
BEST OF THE WEST # 28
cover by Frank Bolle
Redmask is captured and at the mercy of "Lady Doom and her Wheel of
Death!" by Frank Bolle. The Durango Kid tackles white hooded vigilantes
who spread fear throughout the West in "XXX" by Joe Certa and John Belfi.
Does the eerie Haunted Horseman face extinction when dealt "The Ace of
Death!" by Dick Ayers? All this and more Western thrills from the B-bar-B
Riders by Bob Powell and Black Diamond make this issue a round-up of high
adventure!
b&w, 44pg $5.95
CLASSIC COMICS HEROES PAK #1
This historical value pack gives you a fistful of the very best. It
contains five great "Crimebuster" stories from Charles Biro and Lev Gleason's
superb crime docu-drama line, and a quintet of Fawcett Comics top costumed
heroes --starring Spy Smasher, Bulletman, Ibis, Mr. Scarlet, and Minute
Man. Features the classic Biro villain, Iron Jaw, and a crossover involving
Bulletman, Mr. Scarlet, and Minute Man working together in the same story.
Includes Golden Age Greats #4 and #5, bagged together as a set.
Set (x2), 218pg, b&w $21.95
FABULOUS FIFTIES ADVENTURE PAK #1
A classic treasure trove of sci-fi, horror, jungle, and fantasy reprints
from Avon, Magazine Enterprises, Fiction House and other high-quality publishers
of the early 1950's, headlined by characters like Thun'da, Kenton of Star
Patrol, and Kaanga, with art by greats Bob Powell (six full stories!),
Wally Wood, Joe Kubert, Dick Ayers, Harry Lazarus, Maurice Whitman, and
others, all perfectly reproduced using AC's state-of-the-art process. Includes
one copy each of Deep Dimension Horror #1, Thun'da, King of the Congo #1,
Thrilling Wonder Tales #1, Wall of Flesh #1, and Ki-Gorr the Killer #1,
bagged together as a set.
Set (x5), 160pg, b&w $24.95
ACG COMICS
KILLROYS #1
By far one of the wildest teen strips in the history of comics. Originally
published in the forties by American Comic Group, these never before reprinted
stories are wild, insane, and very funny. Cookie and Solid Jackson head
the cast of the wildest bunch of urban tales you are about to see. Archie
was never like this.
b&w, 64pg $5.95
STRANGE ROMANCE #1
From the pages of ACG's Lovelorn is the first collection of odd romance
tales never before reprinted. Can a girl fall in love with a prize fighter
without a ring? Is love, laughs, and radiation a winning combination in
the story, "Atomic Amours?" These are just a few of the bizarre romance
tales that are part of this collections as well as special tips on how
a girl should keep her man. A real blast from the past from the ACG archives.
b&w, 64pg $5.95
STAR WESTERN #8
Wyatt Earp, Wild Bill, and The Texas Rangers are but a few of our stories
to honor the special Tin Star issue featuring the bio of James Arness,
the greatest TV sheriff of them all!
b&w, 64pg $5.95
FIGHTIN' FORCES TP
A solid collection of the best war stories from the Charlton archives
including art by some of the best artists in the business: Wally Wood,
Sam Glanzman, Dick Giordano, Pat Boyette, and more. Perfect for the armchair
general or the person who simply likes a great read.
SC, 160pg, b&w $10.95
SUPER GALS PACK
Get a copy of the first female hero of the silver age, Zaza the Mystic
by Jerry Siegel, two issues of Miss Fury and the Black Angel in Hero Comics
#1. Classic women in tights fighting crime.
Pack (x4) $10.95
ACID COLORS
RAPTURE #1
by Matt Brown & Robert Ryan
Along a forgotten piece of desert back road, the paths of two desperate
individuals are about to become dangerously intertwined. A gunshot and
an unintentional intervention later, the two are running from past, present,
and future. Who could have known they were about to become the Adam and
Eve of hell on Earth?
MATURE READERS
FC, 24pg $2.75
ACTIVE SNYAPSE
SANDWALK ADVENTURES #3
by Jay Hosler
Mara and Mr. Darwin continue their discussion and tackle the big topic
of Natural Selection in 4 circuits of the sandwalk. It's a very tranquil,
contemplative talk full of wit and erudition. That is, of course, until
the Giant Purple Space Beetles attack! Marvel at the ensuing melee and
the surprising outcome in "Darwin Saves The World," the third installment
of the Sandwalk Adventures.
b&w, 24pg $2.95
ACTOR
ALEX ROSS' EARTH X: SPIDER-MAN VERSUS VENOM LITHOGRAPH
ACTOR (A Commitment To Our Roots) is a fundraising entity committed
to raising money for the forefathers of the comics industry! Dynamic Forces
is working with ACTOR to help raise as much as possible by creating new
items for fans and offering existing items with all net proceeds from the
sales going to ACTOR! Very few artists appreciate the forefathers of comics
as much as Alex Ross and Butch Guice do! Ross has teamed up with penciler
Butch Guice to create this incredible image, and DF is turning it into
a limited edition lithograph! Alex Ross and Butch Guice are also donating
their signatures for the signed version of this lithograph! Best of all,
all net proceeds raised by sales of this lithograph will be going directly
to ACTOR! Please support this great cause!
REG.--Lithograph MSRP: $29.99
LTD.--Lithograph MSRP: $49.99
G.I. JOE: MIA SIGNED AND NUMBERED
Signed by creator Josh Blaylock! The sold-out and smokin'-hot G.I.
Joe #1 and #2 are collected together in G.I. Joe: MIA, a mini-paperback
keeping the new Image Comics series in print. Writer/artist Josh Blaylock
has signed and numbered a micro-edition of only 200 of these highly coveted
books, and is donating his signature and these books to raise money for
ACTOR. Dynamic Forces is helping to contribute by donating their efforts
on this book as well!
FC MSRP: $29.99
CRIMSON COMMEMORATIVE TRADING CARD SERIES
The collectible Crimson trading cards from Dynamic Forces are being
offered this month with net proceeds of this month's sales going to ACTOR!
With sketch cards, signed cards, chrome, and glow-in-the dark chase cards,
this set has built-in appeal for the collector! ACTOR is A Commitment To
Our Roots! DF wants to help raise as much money as possible for ACTOR!
To do so, they are reducing for this month the cost of these cards! Please
help the creators and artists who helped the industry!
Box PI
CRIMSON BINDER
And, here's the Crimson collectible binder with a card signed by both
Humberto Ramos and Brian Augustyn! Again, all net proceeds are going to
ACTOR, and DF is reducing the price of the binder for this month to help
raise as much money as possible! Limited to only 1,500.
Binder MSRP: $29.95
RISING STARS ACTION FIGURES
Each of the four Rising Stars action figures being offered this month
help raise money for ACTOR! The figures include: Patriot, Ravenshadow,
Critical Maas, and of course, Chandra! Again, all net all proceeds will
go to ACTOR!
Figures $8.95Ea.
ADHESIVE COMICS
TOO MUCH COFFEE MAN MAGAZINE #15
by Shannon Wheeler & Various
The unstoppable Too Much Coffee Man turns their collective attention
towards the world of independent publishing. TMCM #15 proves that the real
talent lies under the radar. Features interviews, reviews, and new material
by the likes of Jhonen Vasquez, Brian Michael Bendis, Evan Dorkin, Kieron
Dwyer, Dan Sinker, and many more. Plus, coffee industry news and gossip,
comics by TMCM's ever-growing arsenal of new talent, record reviews out
the yin-yang, and all of the usual subversion, misinformation, and ego-fueled
hilarity that earned them the description "A baseball bat to your funny
bone."
Magazine, 64pg, b&w $4.95
AIT/PLANETLAR
TRUE FACTS TP
by Larry Young
Larry Young began his series of columns on comic book self-publishing
for the comic book criticism website Savant. True Facts was a how-to for
self-publishers, written by "the Johnny Appleseed of Comics." Savant editor
Matt Fraction called them "one part instructional guide, one part motivational,
and one part awesome." With step-by-step instructions, each column provides
the nut-and-bolts information that you need to produce and publish your
own comic book. From the execution of the concept, to definitions of pre-press
and printing, from distribution and branding of your comic to the mechanics
of writing effective press releases, every column is printed here in its
entirety. And, for this edition, each column is expanded upon and updated
with all-new information!
SC, 5x8, 128pg, b&w $10.00
ALEBRIJE PRESS
FRAYED ENDS #1
by Jason Brightman
A tale of perception in the tradition of Alice in Wonderland and The
Wizard of Oz. "Long Time in Coming" Part 1: The love of his life has exited
in a whirlwind of "I never loved you" spoken at the worst possible moment.
Now Paul gallantly attempts to avoid all that's wrong in this life despite
the best efforts of his friends. But when Paul's childhood imaginary friend,
Edward returns, he can no longer ignore reality.
b&w, 24pg (1 of 4) $2.95
AMAZE INK/SLAVE LABOR GRAPHICS
Amaze Ink
HIGHWAY 13 #6
by Les McClaine
More secrets from the past! More old friends! More old enemies! And
Burgess becomes more of a threat than ever! "Loose Ends" continues with
its second part as relationships become clearer, and Rick and Garth's mission
begins to gain definition. What happened on that beach six years ago? Where's
Rick's Uncle John? Find out in Highway 13 #6! More excitement and adventure
from Les McClaine in the Highway 13 tradition!
b&w, 24pg $2.95
Slave Labor Graphics
HALO & SPROCKET #1
by Kerry Callen
What does an extremely powerful angel, a socially naive robot, and
a single, young woman have in common? Well, aside from sharing a house,
not very much! Logic, metaphysics, and real life collide in this humorous,
quirky new series about the idiosyncrasies of life. In this issue, visit
a museum, eat crackers, and do a little dance. Three complete stories and
bonus pages with art by Jim Mahfood, Mike Huddleston, and Kelley Seda.
With simple but pleasing brush-stroke style and sharp, hilarious conversations,
Halo & Sprocket is sure to be among SLG readers' favorites this year.
b&w, 32pg $2.95
COMIC BOOK HEAVEN #6
by Scott Saavedra
Comic Book Heaven takes a cock-eyed yet warm look at the screwy underbelly
of our favorite pop-culture artifact: the comic book. Imaginary tales,
giant monsters, lousy super-powers, knot-headed dialog, crummy science,
alarming ads, and tons of puzzling minutia all shine in resplendent, dorky
glory thanks to the only magazine nearly as weird as the weird comics it
covers.
b&w, 32pg (Note Price) $2.25
GLOOM COOKIE #12
by Serena Valentino & John Gebbia
Lex thinks she is going to meet Damion, but instead she stumbles on
to Vermilion's weekly Nosferatu game! Vermilion thinks he is going to make
Lex his "Nosferatu Bride," and his "Dark Disciples" think Lex is willingly
playing the game. The hilarious conclusion where Vermilion's vicious plot
(hopefully) backfires right in his icky little face.
MATURE READERS
b&w, 24pg $2.95
SCREAMING KITTY #3
by Dan Gregor
Features, "The Happy Little Book of Death"; "Curse of the Monkey Paw,"
S.K. gets a monkey paw from an old gipsy lady, and he shares the good luck
with his pals; "Gumball," slap-happy boy just loves gumballs... too much.;
"Wrestler Manga vs. the World"; "Things My Dad Told Me," the dangers of
sitting too close to the T.V.; and "Patch & Randy, the Nasty Little
Oven Mitt."
b&w, 24pg $2.95
ANARCHY STUDIOS
VAMPI #18
by Conway, Lau, & Tam
Vampi discovers that the truth hurts. Her origin has been revealed,
her enemies are her allies, her allies her enemies, and nothing will ever
be the same again! The conclusion of "Ultrimatrix." Regular cover by Kevin
Lau; Limited Edition cover by Cully Hamner (limited to 1,500 copies).
REG.-FC, 32pg $2.99
LTD.-FC, 32pg $9.95
VAMPI #19-21 LIMITED GIANT-SIZE ASHCAN
by David Conway & Kevin Lau
This giant-size comic will showcase pages from the upcoming story arc
which starts in Vampi #19. This giant-sized comic features 16 never-before-seen
pages from the series and making-of material. Limited to 1,500.
b&w, 16pg $5.95
VAMPI #12 GOLD FX CHROME EDITION
by Stephen Platt
The finale to the first year of Vampi wrapped in a shiny holographic
gold chrome cover by Stephen Platt. Limited to 500.
FC, 32pg $24.95
VAMPI #13-15 LIMITED EDITION SET
by David Conway & Kevin Lau
Includes all three hard-to-find limited edition covers from Vampi:
Anarchy in the USA story arc. Featuring covers by Kaari Andrews, Long Vo,
and Phil Noto. Each issue is limited to 1,500 copies.
Set (x3) $29.95
ANTARCTIC PRESS
BATTLE GIRLZ #3
by Rod Espinosa
Ever since Yunna immigrated to Arlan and became the newest member of
the Imperial Security Force (ISF), she's definitely been finding out that
she's signed on for more than she expected! It's training day at the mansion,
and Yunna's in for a whole new batch of surprises! She starts off discovering
more about her new team while exploring the mansion alone. Then, after
a day on the training field, struggling to keep up with the others and
hold her own, Yunna follows a mysterious new girl and discovers that there
are more members to the ISF than she'd thought!
b&w, 32pg $2.99
CYBERTRONIAN TRG: AN UNOFFICIAL TRANSFORMERS RECOGNITION GUIDE VOLUME
5
This special issue covers the last two series of Generation 1, those
Transformers produced in 1989 and 1990. Starting with series 6, the second
series of Pretenders is finished off and meet the smallest Transformers
ever, the Micromasters. Then series 7, which showcases what are arguably
the most controversial TFs, the Action Masters! As always, the best in
toy pictures, character bios and descriptions, series-by-series checklists
and our very own full-color accessory guide for parts.
SC, 96pg, FC $24.95
GOLD DIGGER #31
by Fred Perry
AP Core Title! Gar, Brit', Charlotte, Carla and Luan are invited to
the "World Martial Arts Exhibition" by the world champion, Monty. But things
turn from celebration to disaster when Erwin "PeeWee" Talon decides that
the exhibition is a premium source of DNA material! He and his new army
of goons take over the event using both covert and overt tactics. Brit'
and the group move to stop Talon, but then run into Zero, who seems to
have his own plans for the attendees of the exhibit!
FC, 24pg $2.99
HOW TO DRAW MANGA #14
Antarctic Press continues its series of how-to-draw-manga guidebooks!
Artists like Ben Dunn, Fred Perry, Rod Espinosa, Joe Wight, and David Hutchison
continue to present a comprehensive guide in mastering the manga style
and will emphasize layout in this issue. Each featured artist will have
his own exclusive special comments. Some topics we will cover in the series
are advanced figure study, costumes, mecha, comic storytelling, and composition.
b&w, 32pg $4.95
MANGAZINE #32
by Various; cover by Joe Wight
All the hijinks of Ninja High School, all the action of the "Families
of Altered Wars" saga, all the outlandish exploring of Gold Digger, and
all the holy heroics of Warrior Nun Areala! All this, plus extra stories
and art to round out the biggest package of anime- and manga-inspired adventures
in America! Wrap it up in a spectacular cover by Joe Wight (background
painter for Star Wars: The Manga) and you've got Mangazine! As always,
more than 100 pages of comics and new features every month!
Magazine, 140+pg, PC $8.99
NINJA HIGH SCHOOL #94
by Ben Dunn & Hiro-san
AP Core Title! The Lotus Dragon is routed and her plans exposed, but
is she the true villain or just a pawn herself? Find out as our heroes
return from the Toughest Contest just in time to help the Red Ninja save
Quagmire, only to face their greatest threat yet... Lendo Rivalsan!
FC, 24pg $2.99
TIGERS OF THE LUFTWAFFE #6
by Ted Nomura & Various; cover by Ted Nomura
AP Core Title! For this special April Fool's "nisemono" (phony) edition,
an alternate version of what's already alternate history is depicted by
showcasing Japanese manga versions of Tigers of Terra and Luftwaffe: 1946.
Also in this issue: the introductory chapter of Retroman; a special "Condorcet's
Naked Files" section on World War II planes that never existed; and several
more parody articles and short stories.
b&w, 48pg $5.95
WARRIOR NUN: NO JUSTICE #1
by Gianluca Piredda & Chris Gugliotti
AP Core Title! Something strange is happening - a mysterious, evil
energy has emerged. Areala has to help FBI agent O'Brien to stop The Judge,
a new, pitiless serial killer, and his protector demon. Can they can stop
this new diabolical force? This special 32-page chapter, "The Judge," signals
the beginning of "No Justice for Innocents," a new miniseries of one-shots
written by the hot Italian writer Gianluca Piredda (Winds of Winter). Lavishly
illustrated with fully painted interiors by the new talent Chris Gugliotti.
FC, 32pg $3.95
WARRIOR NUN AREALA #6
by Craig Babiar
AP Core Title! "Scepter of the Crescent Moon, Part 2": As a fierce
struggle between two foes comes to an end, demon princess Lilith finally
manages to convince Areala that Seethe not only continues to live, but
is a conduit to a greater evil that admittedly threatens Lilith's reign
over the demonic underworld as well as all precious life on Earth. Their
only hope to save what they both hold dear is for the two of them to infiltrate
Seethe's sacred lair and prevent him from using the Scepter of the Crescent
Moon to awaken an ancient militia that he seeks to utilize in order to
further even greater evil deeds.
b&w, 24pg $2.99
APPROBATION COMICS
VAMPIRES UNLIMITED: SHADES OF THINGS TO COME #1
by Thompson, O'Bryant, Cesar, Moreira, & Linx Studios
The controversial new series from Approbation Comics! In a world of
secrets, two young lovers are thrust into a world they never dared imagine
and were never supposed to discover. A place where the rules of life and
death are suspect, and the secrets of a millennium are about to unfold.
A place where the undercurrent of reality comes with a price of blood,
and the lineage of sacrifice is bound into destiny. A young man on the
verge of chaos is about to be confronted with this past, and a future far
more terrible. This is the beginning of a saga that from the surface looks
only like just another vampire tale.
MATURE READERS
FC, 32pg (1 of 6) $2.99
ARCHIE COMICS
ARCHIE #522
by Various
"Repair Despair" (Bill Golliher & Stan Goldberg): A joy ride in
Archie's junk heap is anything but a joy, but Archie's dad won't lend him
the money to get it fixed -- until his car winds up in the shop and he
has to use Archie's! "Turtle Travels" (Bill Golliher & Stan Goldberg.):
For a slow-moving animal, Archie's turtle sure gets around -- but after
all, his name IS Zippy! "Star Tricked" (Mike Pellowski & Stan Goldberg):
Archie and the gang boldly go where no one asked them to go -- but what
the heck, they have a spaceship! "Dumb Waiter" (SCRIPT: Mike Pellowski
& Stan Goldberg): Mama mia -- Archie a waiter at an Italian restaurant?
Unfortunately, "clumsy" is the same in any language!
FC, 32pg $1.99
ARCHIE & FRIENDS #57
by Dan Parent
"Back to the Big Apple": Being teen fashion editor for "Sparkle Magazine"
has its perks for Ginger Lopez -- in this case, a trip to New York City
to cover a glamorous fashion festival! When she literally bumps into hot
Latino singing star/fashion designer Ricky Enriquez, she's determined to
get an interview. "Disguise" the limit as Ginger goes undercover for the
interview of her life! "Lights, Camera... PROM!": NTV decides to televise
Riverdale High's prom, but they have no idea they're airing a screwball,
romantic comedy. You'll never guess who the most romantic dancer of all
is! Guest-stars NTV VeeJay "Carson Weekly."
FC, 32pg $1.99
ARCHIE DIGEST #189
by Stan Goldberg, Henry Scarpelli, Jon D'Agostino, & Various
The adventures of America's favorite teen continue with new stories
and classic tales.
Digest, FC $2.19
ARCHIE'S DOUBLE DIGEST #134
by Various
Double your pages, double your Archie, and double your fun in this
double-digest full of new stories and classic tales!
Digest, FC $3.29
BETTY #112
by George Gladir & Stan Goldberg
"Prom Princess": File this one under "the more things change, the more
they stay the same" -- Archie forgets that he made a Christmas promise
to go to the prom with Betty and asks Veronica. Veronica cancels out Archie
because her friend Renaldo is in from Rome. Jughead asks Betty to the prom
so he can get near the buffet table... and so on and so forth and who will
end up with who? It's prom pranks as only Archie can deliver them!
FC, 32pg $1.99
BETTY & VERONICA #174
by Various
"Doiley Dancing" (by Bill Golliher & Jeff Schultz): Dilton is dying
to ask a girl to the dance, but he can't dance. Will Betty and Veronica's
lessons help him put his best feet forward, or is he dancing on thin ice?!
"Scent of Success" (by Kathleen Webb & Schultz): Betty starts selling
her homebaked cinnamon buns in an effort to afford a "man attracting" perfume...
but once the boys get a whiff of her scrumptious buns, no perfume is necessary!
"The Best of Friends" (by Webb & Schultz): When Betty sets out to replace
Veronica as her 'best friend,' she learns the grass isn't greener - it's
wilted! "Tutor
Trouble" (by Golliher & Schultz): It's the age old story... boy
needs tutor... boy dreads meeting tutor... tutor turns out to be gorgeous!
It's just another day in the life of Betty and Veronica's favorite boyfriend!
FC, 32pg $1.99
BETTY & VERONICA #175
by Various
"The Big Surprise"(George Gladir & Jeff Schultz): When Veronica's
designer accidentally sends her a cowgirl outfit for the big dance, it
sets off a cowboy craze. Before you know it, Riverdale High looks more
like the O.K. Corral! "The Not-So-Perfect Day" (George Gladir): Veronica
can't bear to let Archie spend a nice date with Betty, so she convinces
Archie that he already had plans with her. Naturally, Betty goes out with
Adam... and guess who ends up having a better time? "Mothers and Daughters
Day" (Greg Crosby & Jeff Schultz): The generation gap grows wider when
Betty and Veronica take out their moms and treat them like their girlfriends.
"Robin Hood Winked" (Mike Pellowski & Jeff Schultz): The fans told
us they "Sherwood" like to see another Robin Hood spoof... so here it is!
FC, 32pg $1.99
BETTY & VERONICA SPECTACULAR #54
"Safari So Good" (Dan Parent): If you think Veronica leads a wild life
now, wait till you see her exploits as a wildlife photographer in Africa!
Her only mistake is packing a plush gorilla in her backpack. Now roughing
it just got rougher, as a mother gorilla has claimed the stuffed animal...
and Veronica... as her own! "Psychic Shenanigans" (Bill Golliher &
Dan Parent): Veronica hires a psychic to help her find a lost ring but
before she's done, there may be lost greenbacks, too! "Predictable Outcome"
(Kathleen Webb & Dan Parent): Betty is dressed for duress when she
asks for Veronica's input on her new gown.
FC, 32pg $1.99
BETTY & VERONICA DIGEST #129
by Various
Bright and brassy, bold and beautiful, blonde and brunette -- teen
dream queens Betty & Veronica romp through this collection of new stories
and classic tales!
Digest, FC $2.19
BETTY & VERONICA DOUBLE DIGEST #106
by Various
Bright and brassy, bold and beautiful, blonde and brunette - teen dream
queens Betty & Veronica romp through this collection of new stories
and classic tales!
Digest, FC $3.29
JUGHEAD'S DOUBLE DIGEST #85
by Various
It's double decker sandwiches and double-trouble as the irrepressible
Jughead tilts the laugh-o-meter in this uproarious collection of new stories
and classic tales!
Digest, FC $3.29
LAUGH DIGEST #175
by Various
The timeless high school hijinx of the entire Riverdale gang are highlighted
in this hilarious collection of new stories and classic tales!
Digest, FC $2.19
SABRINA VOLUME 2 #32
by Angelo DeCesare & Dave Manak
"Game Plan": The score is "Love Hopeless" when Sabrina tires of Harvey's
infatuation with a hot female tennis star and takes some tennis lessons
herself. Can Sabrina hack it with a racket, or will she have to rely on
magic? "A Feline Fairy Tale": Salem insists on reading his new version
of a classic fairy tale -- but the way he tells it, it's a scary tale!
FC, 32pg $1.99
SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #109
by Various
"I Herd It Through the Pipeline!" (Benny Lee, Ron, Pam Eklund &
Andrew Pepoy): The Freedom Fighters take on their most dangerous mission
yet as they travel to the Frozen North Sea to free Rotor's herd from Robotnik's
control! They plan on using Sally's mystical Sword of Acorns for the task...
but can they make past the Robo-Eels and Ice-Bots alive?! "The Crush" (Karl
Bollers & J. Axer): Sally and Mina have it out about Sonic. "Reunification
Part Four" (Ken Penders & Dawn Best): The thrilling saga comes to its
exciting conclusion. Don't miss the action and intrigue! Featuring a pulse-pounding
cover by fan-favorite SPAZ!
FC, 32pg $1.99
SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #110
Station Square Attacks!" (Benny Lee, Ron Lim, Andrew Pepoy & Pam
Eklund): Having analyzed the information given to them by Knothole Kingdom,
Station Square's computer system commences to launch a nuclear attack against
Robotropolis... putting the environment at great risk! Can Sonic prevent
disaster?! "One For All" (Karl Bollers & J. Axer): Princess Sally's
connection to the Sword of Acorns is legendary, but its about to take a
turn of the most surreal kind! "Ultimate Power Part 1" (Ken Penders &
Dawn Best): A brand-new Knuckles epic filled with intrigue! Dimitri discovers
he is dying, and schemes to drain the Chaos Force from Knuckles in order
to save his life. Lien-da, however, has other plans as she schemes to take
control of the Dark Legion for her own purposes. Featuring a pulse-pounding
cover by fan-favorite SPAZ!
FC, 32pg $1.99
VERONICA #126
by Dan Parent
"The Search": Mr. Lodge conducts his most important "business" meetings
ever: interviewing prospects for the job of Veronica's boyfriend! Will
the Archie factor interfere with his new business plans?
FC, 32pg $1.99
ASYLUM PRESS
BILLY BOY THE SICK LITTLE FAT KID #2
by Frank Forte
Billy Boy, comics answer to the cry for more sick and twisted books,
returns with a vengeance. In "The Two Headed Beast From Hell," Billy stumbles
upon a monster who is eating the remains of is latest victim. A chase ensues
through the grungy back alleys of SOHO. In the frightening continuation
of "Slingshot Mischief," Billy must now find his way out of the Haunted
Forest. Too bad it's filled with hungry trolls and tentacled monstrosities.
This comic is Grimm's Fairy Tales gone horribly, horribly wrong.
MATURE READERS
b&w, 32pg $2.95
ATTABOY
I HATE CARTOONS #1
By Various
I Hate Cartoons is a brand-new 64-page anthology from Attaboy's Yumfactory
featuring everyone's favorite Watchamacallems; genre-bending comic and
toy artists. This fresh and innovative series kicks off with pieces from
eight Underground innovators. I Hate Cartoons aims to give showcase to
influential and offbeat comic, toy, and print artists without the hefty
cover price. Each issue also includes a free vinyl sticker in the back.
MATURE READERS
b&w, 64pg $4.95
AVATAR PRESS
STEVEN GRANT'S MORTAL SOULS #2
by Steven Grant & Philip Xavier
Steven Grant's horrific crime masterpiece continues. The dead run the
world and they hate us! We can't tell them apart from the living but police
detective Eric Sharpe can, ever since he got "the sight," and he's convinced
they're not real and he's gone insane. And he killed the only woman who
could change his mind. Fortunately, her ghost is haunting him. Unfortunately,
her presence has made Sharpe's grip on reality that much more tenuous.
Will he listen to her and learn the true history of the world before the
husks of the dead tear him apart?
REGULAR CVR.-b&w, 32pg (2 of 3) $3.50
WRAPAROUND CVR.-b&w, 32pg (2 of 3) $3.95
ENNIS & MCCREA'S BIGGER DICKS #3
by Garth Ennis & John McCrea
How much trouble can Dougie and Ivor possibly get into? Well, when
the madman team of Garth Ennis and John McCrea are telling the tales, you
better lock up the young 'ens, because these boys are seriously ill! No
man, woman, or mutant can possibly live a fulfilling life without the third
installment of this monthly debauchery. This super-engorged series features
the original Dicks issues, with completely remastered lettering and artwork,
and tons of all-new material. How can any man ask for more than the Dicks
explaining their own stunts, Trio the whore introducing aliens to love,
the Wanker looks at the History of Wanking, and tons more gags that might
taint your pure virginal mind! We must be sick just to publish this truly
immoral material, and odds are high that while you laugh your butt off
to the full-on, over-the-top humor you will be offended. But just to be
sure you are, it is also available with a special hilarious Guaranteed
to Offend cover!
MATURE READERS
REGULAR CVR.-b&w, 48pg (3 of 4) $4.95
OFFENSIVE CVR.-b&w, 48pg (3 of 4) $4.95
FROM THE DESK OF WARREN ELLIS VOLUME 1 SC--NEW PRINTING
by Warren Ellis & Jacen Burrows
Jacen Burrows offers up this creepy cover on a new printing of this
essential guide to the bizarre mind of one of the industries most popular
writers. Peer into the twisted brain of the madman by seeing what arrived
"From the Desk of Warren Ellis!" A collection of essays, columns, journals,
lectures, travelogues, and fragments written for an Internet audience by
Warren Ellis, the creator and author of Transmetropolitan, Planetary, and
Strange Kiss. From the Desk of Warren Ellis Volume 1 contains writing from
1995 to 1998 on a variety of subjects, including the eating of sheep faces,
Sin City, the ugliness of comics, the parallel world where Stan Lee dies
in a horrific plumbing accident, how to write for comics, and why Michael
Moorcock scares the hell out of him.
SC, 80pg, b&w $6.95
10TH MUSE/DEMONSLAYER #1
by Robert Lugibihl, Marat Mychaels, & Robert Jones
Image Comics' 10th Muse clashes with Avatar's sexy Demonslayer in this
landmark crossover event! Emma Sonnet's hopes for a peaceful New York vacation
are shattered when she finds herself fighting for her life against Jaclyn
Hayes' cursed lover Michael and then against the Demonslayer herself. But
the real trouble begins when the villainous architect of this mayhem appears
and orders the invincible beast known as the Egregore to slaughter both
the Demonslayer and the 10th Muse! The stellar art team of Alan Moore's
Glory is on this book, Marat Mychaels on pencils, Robert Jones on inks,
and Nimbus on colors, so you know it will be top notch! Available with
covers by Marat Mychaels, Matt Martin, Sean Shaw, and Karl Waller, as well
as a wraparound cover by Marat Mychaels and a special red leather edition
cover!
MYCHAELS CVR.--FC, 32pg $3.50
MARTIN CVR.--FC, 32pg $3.50
SHAW CVR.--FC, 32pg $3.50
WALLER CVR.--FC, 32pg $3.50
WRAPAROUND CVR.--FC, 32pg $3.50
RED LEATHER CVR.--FC, 32pg $25.00
THRESHOLD #47
by Robert Lugibihl, Phil Xavier, & Ivan Abraini
Super-star Marat Mychaels and his creation Demonslayer continue her
extended run in Threshold with some unusual demon trouble. It seems that
the Roman Catholic Church has some unexpected visitors underneath Vatican
City and Jaclyn may be the only one who can help. But when her old foe
Irkala turns out to be behind it all, the sparks really start to fly! Writer
Robert Lugibihl and artist Phil Xavier conclude the stunning tale of Pandora's
past, where her torrid love affair with Alexander the Great turns horribly
bitter and the Girl of Myth is forced to make some very tough choices!
Italian artist sensation Ivan Abraini returns to the Lookers in this new
short story by Robert Lugibihl that has the investigative sisters looking
into an abduction by an all-woman biker gang! Threshold continues bi-monthly
with top-flight creators and as the longest running American anthology.
NOTE: Nude Cover Editions are not available in Canada or Hong Kong.
MATURE READERS
PANDORA CVR.--b&w, 48pg $4.95
DEMONSLAYER CVR.--b&w, 48pg $4.95
PANDORA NUDE CVR.--b&w, 48pg $6.00
DEMONSLAYER NUDE CVR.--b&w, 48pg $6.00
DEMONSLAYER: PROPHECY #1 PRISM FOIL COVER
by Marat Mychaels
Don't miss out on this Previews Exclusive Foil edition! Jaclyn has
finally accepted her role in the war between humanity and the demons. Her
relationship with Michael is stronger than ever and life finally appears
to be going well for the young Demonslayer. However, her importance in
the large scale of the war may be completely hidden to her and the extent
of her powers unrevealed. A mysterious new player in the game, Ebon, storms
into her life, bringing with him carnage and an ominous prophecy of the
future. All copies ship bagged and boarded with a Certificate of Authenticity.
Limited to just 500 copies.
FC, 32pg $12.95
DEMONSLAYER: FUTURE SHOCK #1/2 WANTON NUDE COVER
by Marat Mychaels
Demonslayer is a woman with bad intentions on this hot new fully nude
cover! In Demonslayer: Prophecy #1, Jaclyn learned that one of those closest
too her was destined to bring about the collapse of civilization. She didn't
believe it. This special issue is a flash forward 20 years in the future
as the horrific prophecy has come true. Jaclyn has been betrayed and as
a result Hell's demonic armies have invaded Earth. Now the last living
Demonslayer must stand as a beacon of hope for all of humanity. This special
one-shot book gives readers a special advance look at the future of Demonslayer,
and it isn't a pretty vision. This special edition is limited to just 1,500
copies.
MATURE READERS
FC, 16pg $6.00
DEMONSLAYER SET
by Marat Mychaels
Now is the perfect chance to get up to speed on all the Demonslayer
issues since the trade paperback. This bagged set includes Demonslayer:
Vengeance #1 and #2, Demonslayer: Prophecy #1, and Demonslayer: Rave #1.
This special collection is limited to just 250 bagged sets.
Set (x4) $13.95
AVENGELYNE SERAPHICIDE #1 BIKINI COVER
by Robert Lugibihl & Rick Lyon
Rick Lyon serves up this all-new smokin' hot bikini cover! Avengelyne
is caught in the cross hairs of the deadliest assassin on the planet, the
luscious Onyx. Raised since a child to master one thing, killing, Onyx
brings a fury of firepower and slicing swords to bear against Avengelyne.
So who would want the Earth Angel dead? And will Avengelyne live long enough
to find out why? You don't want to miss this hard hitting and action packed
one shot... because one shot is all Onyx needs! This special edition cover
is limited to just 1,500 copies.
FC, 32pg $5.95
ALAN MOORE'S GLORY #1 DEFENDER COVER
by Alan Moore, Marat Mychaels, & Karl Waller
Karl Waller provides this beautiful new cover of Glory ready for battle!
Alan Moore is without question the most critically acclaimed and influential
writer working in the industry today. His long-awaited Glory series has
been eagerly anticipated for years, and now Avatar is releasing it with
an all-star line-up of cover artists! This first issue finds the goddess
Glory's worrying mother Demeter wondering how her daughter can ever fit
in on Earth with the mortals. But her peaceful, perfect island of Thule
is troubled by an unexpected visit from Lilith, queen of the underworld,
who threatens to strike at Demeter where she is weakest, her daughter Glory!
Limited to just 1,250 copies.
FC, 32pg $5.95
ALAN MOORE'S GLORY PREVIEW SIGNED GOLD COVER EDITION
by Alan Moore & Marat Mychaels
Here is your chance to get the limited Gold version of the Glory Preview
that was previously only available at one show, signed by the artist Marat
Mychaels! This special Preview gives you a look at the making of what is
sure to be one of the biggest books of the year! From the stunning detail
of Marat's pencil work, to sample finished pages from the book, to the
creation of the super-star covers, this Preview will give a good idea of
the stunning quality and love put into bringing this Alan Moore masterpiece
to life! All copies ship bagged and boarded with a Certificate of Authenticity
and is limited to just 350 copies.
b&w, 16pg $8.95
COVEN: TOOTH AND NAIL #1 BAD LADIES COVER
by Robert Lugibihl & Ron Adrian
Ron Adrian shows Spellcaster and Fantom ready to get into trouble on
this hot new cover! The Coven are back in their most action-packed epic
yet! The lycanthropic Darkwolf has come seeking vengeance upon his sister
Fantom, and Spellcaster is caught in the middle after she is bitten by
Darkwolf and infected with his dreaded curse. In a desperate scramble against
time, Spellcaster, Fantom, and Scratch must fight tooth and nail against
Darkwolf and his pack as they make their way across town to the one man
who may be able to prevent Spellcaster from being doomed to life as a werewolf!
This special edition is limited to just 1,500 copies.
FC, 32pg $5.95
COVEN: SPELLCASTER #1/2 RIO ROYAL BLUE COVER
by Al Rio
Special warehouse find! The first ever Avatar Coven book, featuring
the luscious interior art of Al Rio, is now available for the first time
as this ultra-limited Royal Blue Edition! Limited to just 100 copies, every
copy ships in a special protective case with a Certificate of Authenticity.
FC, 32pg $75.00
BASEMENT COMICS/AMRYL ENTERTAINMENT
CAVEWOMAN: RAPTOR #1 SPECIAL EDITION
by Devon Massey & Kevin Alsop
Basement Comics presents this incredibly awesome Special Edition cover
to Cavewoman: Raptor #1! Meriem and Klyde are looking over their shoulders
- what do they see? Check out the book and find out! This cover features
artwork by Devon Massey! Limited to only 750 copies worldwide, each issue
is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity and is bagged and boarded
for protection.
b&w, 32pg $8.95
CAVEWOMAN: RAVISHING PRINT
by Budd Root
This print features Meriem being "ravishing" as always! This particular
image has been asked about since first appearing on the special edition
cover of Pangaean Sea #0, and had quickly become a fan favorite. It's smart,
sexy, and all Meriem! This limited Cavewoman art print is 11" x 17" and
printed on high quality 100lb white enamel stock, housed in a large gray
collector's envelope imprinted with the Cavewoman logo and is suitable
for framing! Limited to 500.
Print, 11x17 SRP: $16.00
CAVEWOMAN: RAIN SIGNED AND NUMBERED PROMO CARD
art by Budd Root
This great Cavewoman collectible is an extremely limited run of the
Cavewoman Rain promo card originally printed in 1996 and very rare. Each
of these promo cards will be numbered and signed by Cavewoman creator and
artist Budd Root! Each card will also be placed in a special holder and
will be accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. Limited to 150.
Card SRP: $9.00
TIGRESS TALES #3
by Mike Hoffman
Tigress plunges into deepest space and winds up traveling back in time!
Or at least it seems that way in, "The House at the End of the World!"
Famed Fantasy master Mike Hoffman scores with another solid story and more
of his magnificent fully-tonal art.
b&w, 24pg $2.95
BALLAD OF UTOPIA #5
by Mike Hoffman & Barry Buchanan
New issue! Ride along with this praised graphic novel as it charges
deeper into the murder mystery that lies at the heart of Utopia! Man-hunter
Brigham Love's extreme efforts to prove that their prime suspect is the
real killer causes Deputy Samuel David considerable concern. This cohesive
mixture of genres, with the enthralling art of popular fantasy artist Mike
Hoffman.
b&w, 24pg $2.95
MIKE HOFFMAN'S MARS PRINT
by Mike Hoffman
Master fantasy artist Mike Hoffman revs up his engines for a round-trip
to the fabled Red Planet "Mars!" This print is rich in color and detail,
and with scrumptious damsels and four-armed green guys, who could ask for
more? Yow! This incredible full-color limited edition art print by Hoffman
is 11" x 17" and is printed on high quality 110lb stock -- ready to be
framed and admired!
Print, 11x17, FC SRP: $16.00
SAVAGE PLANET #1
by Dan Parsons & Kevin Rasel
From Dan Parsons, creator of the very popular Harpy comic, comes a
brand-new fantasy adventure title! Basement Comics readers unite and check
out this great new book! The starving and desperate inhabitants of Earth
have at last found a new planet to colonize. One final hope for Humankind's
survival. A young world shrouded in the mists of pre-history. A place where
evolution and the will of humankind collide in a final, brutal conflict.
The beginning of an all-new ongoing series, faithfully rendered in the
tradition of the classic fantasy adventure comic!
b&w, 32pg $2.95
BLACK LIBRARY
WARHAMMER MONTHLY #54
Tales of mayhem and carnage set in the dark and grim worlds of Warhammer!
In this issue of the all-action monthly: "Bloodquest!" With only the daemon-mark
to guide them, Blood Angels Cloten & Lysander are going back into the
Eye of Terror. Darkblade makes his play for the throne of Hag Graef. Meanwhile,
the vampire Helmar is reunited with an old love, and Kal Jerico has a close
encounter of an all-together more homicidal nature! Savage adventure from
the pens of Dan Abnett (Legion, X-Men), Gordon Rennie (Rain Dogs, Glimmer
Rats), Colin MacNeil (Predator, Judge Dredd), Kev Hopgood (Iron Man) and
more.
b&w, 40pg $3.50
DAEMONIFUGE: THE SCREAMING CAGE #2
by Kev Walker
This is the second issue of the Eagle Award-nominated Daemonifuge,
the magnum opus of exceptional writer/artist Kev Walker of ABC Warriors,
Mercy Heights, and Tor Cyan fame. The three-part mini-series continues
with Ephrael Stern, reaffirmed in her faith to the Sisters of Battle, leading
a new mission back to the planet Parnis, sworn to discover the fate of
the lost convent. All the while the horrors of Chaos lie before them, around
them and within them. Daemonifuge remains one of the finest strips ever
to come from the pages of Warhammer Monthly!
b&w, 28pg $2.50
BLUE LINE COMICS
BLUE LINE PRO'S DIGITAL COLORS FOR COMICS
by Aaron Hbrich
Due to popular demand, Blue Line Pro presents the first in a series
of Blue Line Pro "how to" manual books with everything you would ever need
to know about digital coloring, and then some. With 48 square-bound of
full-color pages, long time digital colorist and Sketch columnist Aaron
H¸brich walks you though the process of digitally coloring from start
to finish, providing extensive commentaries and broken down step by step.
In addition, Aaron shows that there is more then one way to color a cat
by demonstrating alternative pathways for the same effects. Also available
in a special CD-ROM edition, including includes several extra features
on one easy to use CD. The compact disc includes a digital version of the
book for easy viewing on the computer, ready-to-color high-resolution line
art that corresponds with the lessons taught in the book, exclusive links
to the internet for addition information and updates, and much, much more.
CD comes sealed on inside back cover. Compatible with PC and Mac.
REGULAR-SC, 8x10, 48pg, FC $9.95
CD-ROM ED.-SC, 8x10, 48pg, FC $15.95
LITTLE WHITE MOUSE PERFECT COLLECTION VOLUME 2 TP
by Paul Sizer, Jeff Moy, W.C. Carani, Mark Crilley, &Matt Feazell
Following the success of the first Little White Mouse trade paperback,
Blue Line Pro Comics is offering Little White Mouse Perfect Collection
#2, gathering the second collection of this critically acclaimed and fan-favorite
comic book series. Collecting the hard-to-find second series of Little
White Mouse, this trade paperback is filled with tons of extra artwork
and sketches never before published!
SC, 144pg, b&w $14.95
BOLD FACED COMICS
KILL ME OR DIE #1
by Neil R. King
Stephen Sharp was the most feared scientist in Metro City. But years
of radioactivity took their toll when Stephen died. Through a medical miracle,
he was brought back to life with the very radiation that killed him. But
Stephen was disgusted by his new form. As the Raging Corpse, he taunts
Metro Cory's super-heroes to kill him... or die.
MATURE READERS
b&w, 48pg $4.00
BONGO COMICS
SIMPSONS COMICS #69
by Boothby, Ortiz, & Morrison
A rash of petty thievery has plagued the shopkeepers of Springfield
for far too long! Taking the law into their own hands (with the blessing
of the Springfield Police), three men vow to stop ne'er-do-wells in their
good-for-nothing tracks. Three mere mortals will stare villainy in the
eye and dare it to blink -- three vigilantes who comprise the Merchants
of Vengeance. Be there as an alliance is formed, a bond is forged, and
(as usually happens to such bonds and aforementioned alliances) a confidence
is betrayed!
FC, 32pg $2.50
BON-VUE ENTERTAINMENT
BONDAGE FANTASIA #3
by Various
SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION.
ADULT MATERIAL
Magazine, b&w $9.95
BRIES
DICKIE VOLUME 1 GN
by Pieter De Poortere
Dickie collects wry one-pagers and short stories about the farmer Dickie,
a real loser. The stories are drawn in a smooth, appealing style, reminiscent
of both Dick Bruna and Ever Meulen. Peiter De Poortere is one of the best
youngsters working in the Flemish comics field today. Don't miss this beautiful
collection!
MATURE READERS
HC, 8x11, 48pg, FC $12.95
EILAND #4
by Stefan Van Dinther & Tobias Schalken
In Eiland #4, Van Dinther and Schelken continue to explore the borders
between comics and art. The result is, once again, a unique combination
of formal experiments, beautiful imagery, and poetic stories. And, the
book is folded harmonica-wise and is presented in a special sleeve. Comes
with two postcards.
MATURE READERS
SC, 7x10, FC $13.95
4EYES #2
by Gilliom, RayMan, Kapreles, & Paquet
This anthology title presents the excellent work of three artists from
Antwerp, Belgium. This issue collects stories about new urban life (RayMan),
a love lost (both Paquet and Gilliom), and neurotic characters (Kapreles)
4Eyes is another mix of styles, stories, and attitudes!
MATURE READERS
SC, 8x8, 48pg, b&w $6.95
4EYES #3
by Gilliom, RayMan, & Paquet
This anthology title presents the excellent work of three artists from
Antwerp, Belgium. Paquet, a master in depicting moody impressions tells
of his visit to his girlfriend in Bangkok and Cambodia. RayMan contributes
three funny animal stories, each about a fox detective and his charming
assistant trying to solve mysteries their own, unconventional way. And
Gilliom impresses with three stories, each drawn in a different style.
His stories are far from lighthearted, but they touch your very soul!
MATURE READERS
SC, 8x8, 84pg, b&w $12.95
BROADSWORD COMICS
MERRI DEATH BEARY NAUGHTY SIGNED LITHOGRAPH
by Holly Golightly
I wonder what mischief Teddy was up to in order to receive such a scolding
by Little Miss Merri Death. Cute Lil' Miss Merri Death has her adventures
in the back of the Tarot comic, here Holly Golightly realistically renders
her in a 11" x 17" pencil lithograph. Comes numbered and signed by artist.
Perfectly perky for framing!
Lithograph, 11x17, b&w $20.00
TAROT : WITCH OF THE BLACK ROSE #1 DELUXE NEW LITHO EDITION
A new Tarot #1 Deluxe Edition which features a 6 1/2"x10" black-and-white
penciled litho portrait of the Magickal Tarot as the Mythic Medusa Lyrically
penciled by Jim Balent himself! Litho is signed by the artist, numbered,
and limited to 500. The comic book and litho come bagged and boarded together.
FC, 32pg w/Lithograph $19.99
BROKEN TREE PUBLICATIONS
THE PROPHET OF DREAMS #1
by Julian Lawler & Rudy Vasquez
In the debut issue of this six-part epic tale of high fantasy we meet
Joleen Zelonis, a.k.a. The Dead Queen, who must decide the fate of her
people. Stand and fight or flee in the wilds? Ellen Pinto Roe, the kingdom's
magical myth, must find a way to uncover the enemy which threatens them
all, and the Lord-General in turn must fight an impossible-to-win battle.
One who could turn the tide of war is the ranger Addigo... but he has not
been seen in four years.
FC, 28pg (1 of 6) $3.50
INDUSTRIACIDE #4
by Sean Deitrich
Natalie's plan for revenge is complete, and the time to test it on
live targets with live ammunition is before her. Shmaltz and Jake come
face to face, and Ernie realizes something very dreadful.
MATURE READERS
b&w, 28pg $2.95
CARTOON COOPERATIVE
SHORT STACKS #1
by Various
Once upon a time, seven storyboard artists working at a giant corporate
cartoon factory, formed an alliance to tell short stories, packed with
entertainment and fun drawings, full of variety, and free from corporate
meddling. These are their stories. Contributors include: Steve Anderson,
Don Hall, Kevin Harkey, Donnie Long, Rick Maki, Bob Persichetti, and Jeff
Ranjo. Cover by Chris Ure.
b&w, 32pg $3.00
CHAOS! COMICS
Brian Pulido's Black Label
UNTOLD TALES OF EVIL ERNIE: RELENTLESS #1
by Brian Pulido, Jerry Beck, Sandu Florea, & Todd Broeker
Fan-favorite writer Brian Pulido returns to tell an all-new, untold
tale of Evil Ernie, the most politically incorrect, anti-social, anti-authoritative
horror character ever! New Castle is a safe town and that's the way Jill
Randall likes it. Jill is plagued by obsessive-compulsive disorder, is
prone to anxiety attacks, she is divorced from her husband, estranged from
her father, and has a rotten relationship with her young son, Bobby. Bobby's
had it with Mom and decides to visit his Granddad, a night watchman at
Coaster Carnival, against her wishes. Then all hell breaks loose! The Undead
invade led buy the most anti-authoritarian, over-the-top horror character
in history, Evil Ernie. As New Castle is ripped apart in a savage battle
of wits between Evil Ernie and General Martin Ramsey, Jill must cross the
war-torn town, overcome her fears and save her son (and her dad). Can she
make it, or will she fall prey to her fears? All the horror action you
expect from Evil Ernie and more! Over 35 pages of story and art!
MATURE READERS
b&w, 48pg $4.99
UNTOLD TALES OF EVIL ERNIE: RELENTLESS #1 PREMIUM EDITION
cover by Greg Capullo & Todd Broeker
Industry great Greg Capullo (Spawn, The Creech) illustrates a wild
premium cover depicting the sinister Evil Ernie for this classic untold
tale written by mastermind Brian Pulido! Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity
on the back. Limited to 1,000 copies and printed on cardstock.
MATURE READERS
FC, 32pg $9.99
UNTOLD TALES OF EVIL ERNIE: RELENTLESS #1 SUPER PREMIUM EDITION
See Evil Ernie on the ultra-violent, stomach-churning super premium
cover. This cover is so disturbing that it can't even be shown! Limited
to 500 copies. Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity.
MATURE READERS
FC, 32pg $20.00
UNTOLD TALES OF EVIL ERNIE: RELENTLESS #1 SIGNED EDITION
by Brian Pulido, Jerry Beck, & Sandu Florea
Own this newest and classic untold tale unleashed through Black Label
Graphics. It is signed by Evil Ernie creator/writer Brian Pulido, numbered,
bagged, and comes with a Certificate of Authenticity. Limited to 500.
MATURE READERS
FC, 32pg $15.00
UNTOLD TALES OF EVIL ERNIE: RELENTLESS #1 SCRIPT
by Brian Pulido, Jerry Beck, & Sandu Florea
For all you fans eager to see what goes into make an Evil Ernie classic
tale, this is your gateway into the mind of writer and creator Brian Pulido.
Black Label proudly presents every exciting page of Evil Ernie's newest
tale: Relentless! Bear witness to every minute detail, only found in this
script. Limited to 1,000.
MATURE READERS
Script $4.99
UNTOLD TALES OF EVIL ERNIE: RELENTLESS #1 PREMIUM EDITION SCRIPT
by Brian Pulido, Jerry Beck, & Sandu Florea
Featuring an all-new color cover! A relentless script deserves a relentless
touch of horror! Brian Pulido personally signs his very own script to the
latest terrifying untold tale. Limited to 250. Only from Black Label!
MATURE READERS
Script $20.00
LADY DEATH/CHASTITY/BAD KITTY: UNITED #1
by Brian Augustyn & Ron Adrian
In the immediate aftermath of the 9/11 attacks on New York City, a
young woman searches frantically for her husband, a WTC employee. As the
situation grow bleaker, her search becomes more desperate, but hope drives
her on. As her quest continues, the young woman encounters Lady Death,
Chastity, and Bad Kitty, all working to help at different points of the
area now called Ground Zero. Each of the heroic women has forsaken their
usual pursuits to pitch in and help the recovery efforts. While a city
reels and mourns, heroes of all stripes and colors struggle to bring some
light out of the terrible darkness.
FC, 32pg $2.99
LADY DEATH/CHASTITY/BAD KITTY: UNITED #1 PREMIUM EDITION
by Brian Augustyn & Ron Adrian
Own this limited edition premium featuring the heroic sides of Lady
Death, Chastity, and Bad Kitty. Limited to 2,000.
FC, 32pg $9.99
LADY DEATH: THE GAUNTLET #2
by John Ostrander, Carlos Mota, Jorge Correa Jr., & colored by
Hi-Fi
To know her story is to know a woman cursed... As Lady Death struggles
to harness the power of the Gauntlet, her new arch nemesis strikes! Can
the once immortal goddess of all that is dead and dying survive against
Death's previous avatar, Morgana? Who is Morgana and what does a woman
so evil that even the Chaos Lords fear her have planned for Lady Death?
This issue contains crucial plot development, character revelations, and
an ending too shocking to miss!
FC, 32pg (2 of 4) $2.99
LADY DEATH: THE GAUNTLET #2 ALTERNATE COVER
cover by J. Scott Campbell
Get an inside look at Lady Death's redesign with this variant cover
featuring the early sketches of J. Scott Campbell. This unique cover is
limited to 2,000 copies and complete with a Certificate of Authenticity
on the back.
FC, 32pg $7.50
CHASTITY: CRAZYTOWN #2
by Fabian Nicieza, Adriano Batista, Cleber Salles, & colored by
Hi-Fi
To know her is to love her, to love her is murder... Chastity and Midknight
struggle with their relationship as the villains known as Mister Mischief
and Psychotica terrorize the city. Can Chastity uncover the truth behind
their evil plans? How is Midknight connected to the deadly duo? Will the
lovable vampire assassin be able to live the normal life she craves, or
will Mister Mischief and Psychotica destroy her chance at happiness? Secrets
will be revealed and lives forever altered in this issue!
FC, 32pg (2 of 3) $2.99
CHASTITY: CRAZYTOWN #2 ALTERNATE COVER
cover by Monte Moore
Monte Moore brings his award-winning pencils to this limited edition
premium cover. Who better than the two-time World Art Fantasy "Best Black
and White" artist to portray Chaos!' one and only fun loving vampire assassin?
Limited to 2,000.
FC, 32pg $7.50
PURGATORI: GOD HUNTER #2
by Dan Jolley, Romano Molenaar, Curtis Arnold, & colored by Colorgraphix
She chose to live as a mortal... Arriving in Egypt, Sakkara discovers
she is but one of a group competing for the "privilege" of channeling the
power of an ancient Egyptian deity. One of them, a gorgeous, unique woman,
makes Sakkara's heart flutter; the rest of them want to rip her heart out.
It's lust, dark magic, and agonizing bloodshed under an Egyptian moon.
Don't miss this next sure-fire series written by Dan Jolley (Obergeist,
Purgatori: Heartbreaker).
FC, 32pg (2 of 2) $2.99
PURGATORI: GOD HUNTER #2 ALTERNATE COVER
cover by Al Rio & Todd Broeker
Al Rio (Purgatori) brought new life to Purgatori with her monthly series,
now her returns with this all-new cover. Portraying her with the raw power
of a goddess, it's easy to see why he is a true fan-favorite.
FC, 32pg $7.50
LADY DEATH: DARK ALLIANCE ASHCAN
by Ivan Reis & Joe Pimentel
All-new and improved ashcan, featuring an exclusive Lady Death: Dark
Alliance cover by Ivan Reis (Lady Death: Armageddon). This ashcan for the
five-issue mega series includes intimate insights into the creative process,
script notes, layouts, pencils, and character designs. Don't miss out on
the official sneak preview to the earth-shattering event that is Dark Alliance!
Comes bagged with a Certificate of Authenticity. Limited to 1,000.
b&w, 12pg $6.00
CHASTITY POSTER #4
by Brian Rood
Actress, rocker, vampire, and assassin. Chastity shows off her dramatic
side with this poster from the cover of Chastity: Crazytown #1 Super Premium
Edition. Measuring 24" x 36", it's perfect for anyone who loves the darker
side of life.
Poster, 24x36 $7.99
CHECKER BOOK PUBLISHING GROUP
CLIVE BARKER'S HELLRAISER PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE LEATHER BOUND EDITION
One of the most popular horror movie series of all time spawned a landmark
comic book anthology which ran from 1990-1993. Featuring short stories
from some of the best in the comics industry, this series shocked and entertained
fans across the country. Checker BPG collects for the first time the absolute
best from this stellar series into one trade paperback collection. The
stories include: "The Harrowing" Part 1 by Clive Barker and Alex Ross,
"The Harrowing" Part 2 by Barker and Tristin Shane, "Wordsmith" by Neil
Gaiman and Dave McKean, "Mazes of the Mind" by Mark Nelson, "To My Son"
by Frank Lovece and Bill Koeb, "Death Where is Thy Sting" by Malcom Smith
and Paul Johnson, "The Lesson" by D.G. Chichester and Mark Evans, "Dead
Man's Hand" by Sholly Fisch and Dan Speigle, "Dead Things Rot" by D.G.
Chichester and Mike Mignola, "Dear Diary" by Sholly Fisch and Colleen Doran,
"The Threshhold" by Scott Hampton, "The Girl in the Peephole" by Del Stone
Jr. and Marc Hempel, and "Losing Herself in the Part" by Murray/Dwayne
McDuffie and featuring artwork by comics legend Gray Morrow. Limited to
500 copies.
SC, 7x10, 232pg, FC $49.95
CLAYPOOL COMICS
ELVIRA #108
Out of the night rides a mysterious caped, masked crusader, the one
known as "La Zorrita," Elvira's newest secret identity, who boldly smuggles
genre videos into the small Mexican town that's controlled by Sheriff El
Scento's iron grip of Crapbuster Video chain stores. It's all in the classic
"The Legend of La Zorrita" by Frank Storm Tod Smith, and Steve Leialoha.
Also, the Tele-Castaways' time on the island is complicated by a swamp
monster in, "The Goo Lagoon" Part 2 of the "Tele-Castaways" serial.
b&w, 32pg $2.50
DEADBEATS #53
by Richard Howell, Ricardo Villagran, & Steve Leiahola
The lurking bat-cultists strike -- and both Adam Collier and Dakota
Kane are their targets. Also, the vampires' recent kills prompt Mayor Riggs
to enact a bizarre new law, and the strange secret of the Contessa is revealed.
It's all in "A Cult Above the Rest," written and drawn by Richard Howell,
with gorgeous embellishment by Ricardo Villagran, and featuring a riot
of a cover by Howell and Steve Leiahola.
b&w, 32pg $2.50
COM.X
PUNCTURE #5
by Russ Uttley & Ben Oliver
Powerless, captured, tortured. Puncture learns the true identity and
purpose of the Canimal Killer. The poisoned instrument of slaughter, his
frenzied rage falls upon his nearest friends.
FC, 40pg $3.99
COMIC CAVALCADE
10TH MUSE/DEMONSLAYER #1/2
by Robert Lugibihl & Marat Mychaels
The first ever Image/Avatar crossover explodes onto the scene! Jaclyn
Hayes and Emma Sonnet... the Demonslayer and the10th Muse. Two women whose
destinies have been forced upon them and whose fates become intertwined
when a mysterious assailant renders Jaclyn unconscious and sends her demonic
lover Michael on a mission to destroy the 10th Muse. If Emma loses this
battle she will surely die, but if she kills Michael she will face the
unbridled fury of the Demonslayer! With art from the stellar art team of
Alan Moore's Glory is on this book, Marat Mychaels on pencils, Robert Jones
on inks, and Nimbus on colors, you know you don't want to miss it! Available
with covers by Marat Mychaels, Sean Shaw, Matt Martin, Karl Waller, and
Rick Lyon, and are all limited to just 3,000 copies each!
MYCHAELS CVR.--FC, 32pg $3.95
SHAW CVR.--FC, 32pg $3.95
MARTIN CVR.--FC, 32pg $3.95
WALLER CVR.--FC, 32pg $3.95
LYON CVR.--FC, 32pg $3.95
AVENGELYNE/SHI RUBY RED FOIL CONVENTION SET
Covers by David Finch & Marat Mychaels
These special Ruby Red foil editions of #1/2 and #1 were scheduled
to be available at conventions this summer, if they don't sell out here!
This specially priced set is the perfect chance to get the rare Ruby Red
editions of each book, the Mychaels cover on #1/2 and the Finch cover of
#1. Each special edition is limited to just 400 copies, so only 400 sets
are available!
Set (x2) $19.95
DEMONSLAYER COMPANION NUDE SKETCHED COVER
by Ron Adrian & Robert Lugibihl
Demonslayer fans rejoice, now you can own an original Marat Mychaels
Demonslayer Nude piece of you own! Each copy of this special cover on the
Demonslayer Companion has an original nude sketch on the cover and it is
limited to just 100 copies. All copies come bagged and boarded with a Certificate
of Authenticity.
MATURE READERS
b&w, 16pg $29.95
COMIC LIBRARY INTERNATIONAL
CHUCK, THE UGLY AMERICAN: BIG FAT ZERO VOLUME 0 TP
by Mike Bocianowski & Various
Here is the beginning of the Chuck, The Ugly American saga! This prehistoric
volume contains seven short stories gathered from the Comic Library International
anthologies. This is the first time the stories have ever been collected
under one cover. Laugh as Chuck the Ugly American battles hunger, space
aliens, and social injustice! See Chuck and special guest Chris Yambar's
Mr. Beat cope with holiday stress! Watch what happens when Chuck meets
courageous man! Gain insight into Chuck the Ugly American, read an interview
with his creator, Mike Bocianowski. Plus, a special section of new art
devoted to the cast of characters of Chuck, The Ugly American.
SC, 64pg, b&w $7.95
COMICS CONSPIRACY
GENERIC COMIC BOOK #7
by Miers, Santos, Lean, & Thomas
Every Wednesday, Generic Man wakes up and goes straight to the comic
shop to get his new comics. But his subscription saver is overloaded and
he can't afford to clear it. Can he bear to see his collection sold? Non-stop,
all comic shop action explodes as Generic Man considers taking on a sidekick.
Will he choose the boy sidekick, the Professor's lackey, Bad Girl, or someone
else entirely?
b&w, 16pg $1.95
COMICSONE.COM
WOUNDED MAN #7
by Kazuo Koike & Ryoichi Ikegami
Keisuke's troubles continue when GPX hires some hardened ex-Green Berets
to take him out. As the battle begins, Keisuke is shot, leaving his pals
to fend for themselves while he lies wounded on the pavement. Keisuke's
squad makes a heroic last stand as his life hangs in the balance.
MATURE READERS
SC, 4x6, 200pg, b&w $9.95
WILD 7 #5 GN
by Mikiya Mochizuki
Meet Don, the former head of the Japanese mob. He once had millions
of henchmen, women, and dollars at his disposal but he left this posh lifestyle
behind to join Wild 7. Now, he's part of a bold rescue attempt as Wild
7 matches wits with Phantom Shogun's hijack gang. Find out why riding around
with six outlaw cops is better than ruling a criminal empire in the latest
Wild 7!
SC, 4x6, 200pg, b&w $9.95
CPM MANGA
MARTIAN SUCCESSOR NADESICO BOOK 3
When Mars is attacked by alien invaders, the United Earth Government
desperately orders the creation of a new kind of space battleship, the
Nadesico. The Nadesico was dispatched to Mars and was almost at their destination
when it was attacked and almost destroyed by the Jupiterians. Fate was
on their side and they luckily escaped to Mars. On Mars, the rag tag crew
of the Nadesico discovered Nergal's research facility and the legendary
Yamato. Rebuilt the Nadesico-Yamato intimidated Earth's forces and was
captured and the crew was held on the newly rebuilt base on Earth's Moon.
But wait! Captain Yurika has been captured by the Jupiterians?! Time for
the crew of the Nadesico to bust out and rescue their beloved captain!
MATURE READERS
SC, 7x10, 160pg, b&w $15.95
RECORD OF LODOSS WAR: CHRONICLES OF THE HEROIC KNIGHT #19
The dark lord Vagnado is taking cues from the past while Spark and
his crew wait unaware of the sinister forces massing themselves against
the warriors of light and all of Lodoss.
b&w, 32pg $2.95
RECORD OF LODOSS WAR: DEEDLIT'S TALE #8
Parn and Deedlit join the Freedom Knights to aid in the liberation
of Kanon, but the Marmo army is hot on their trail, and the only place
to escape is the Forest of No Return, but Deedlit holds an ace up her sleeve.
Is there more to the Forest of No Return than has been revealed to humans?
b&w, 32pg $2.95
SLAYERS SPECIAL #4
Red Marimo -- the gourmand's dream, and Lina and Naga have just gotta
have it! After all, Lina may be the most dangerous sorceress in the world
and Naga may be the most busty but those curves and that sorcery doesn't
put food in their mouth, and food like Red Marimo doesn't come around every
day... unless you live in the village of Vollan.
b&w, 32pg $2.95
SLAYERS SUPER EXPLOSIVE DEMON STORY #6
There's a book of sorcery guarded by a dragon... sounds pretty typical
for a Medieval fantasy adventure... of course this is no typical medieval
fantasy adventure this is the Slayers Super Explosive Demon Story, and
nothing is ever as it seems when Lina and Gourry are involved.
b&w, 32pg $2.95
CROSSGEN COMICS
FORGE #1
Everybody talks about the high price of comics, but is anyone doing
anything about it? Finally, the answer is "yes!" Enter Forge, a fat new
compendium of full-color comics printed on CrossGen's usual high quality
paper, available every month for just $9.95. Forge #1 carries the first
three chapters of Crux, the first two chapters of Sojourn, and the prequel
to Negation, plus it picks up the story of Meridian right where the second
trade paperback leaves off. All that and an art gallery too! Whether you're
new to CrossGen's comics or have only followed a couple titles, Forge #1
is an excellent way to see what you've been missing. And at ten bucks,
can you really afford not to?
SC, 7x10, 224pg, FC $9.95
EDGE #1
CrossGen's second comics compendium carries a whole new batch of stories
you can follow every month. Edge #1 carries five titles in all, beginning
where the trade paperback collections end for Mystic, Scion, Sigil, and
The First. New to these titles? Don't worry about it! 16 pages of background
material will bring you up to speed on all our ongoing series in no time.
All that, plus the first chapter of Ruse, CrossGen's critically acclaimed
Victorian-era mystery thriller. At 224 full-color pages of story and art
for just $9.95, dropping in to the CrossGen Universe has never been so
easy -- or so inexpensive. Welcome to Edge, a new way of reading comics.
SC, 7x10, 224pg, FC $9.95
MYSTIC #23
by Tony Bedard, Fabrizio Fiorentino, Matt Ryan, & Andrew Crossley
Something's gone very wrong with Giselle as her behavior becomes increasingly
hostile and unpredictable. But the answer to her current dilemma is at
hand as she comes face to face with Ingra, the voluptuous, volatile vixen
of the almighty First! Giselle's secret agenda against the most powerful
foe she's ever encountered will explode in next month's second anniversary
spectacular!
FC, 32pg $2.95
THE FIRST #18
by Barbara Kesel, Andrea Di Vito, Rob Hunter, & Rob Schwager
All of House Sinister has lived in fear of Ingra's wrath. When the
battle between Pyrem's rescuers and his Sinister captors turns tragic,
an opportunity is presented that proves too attractive to resist. Will
the Leader of House Sinister find herself dethroned?
FC, 32pg $2.95
NEGATION #5
by Tony Bedard, Paul Pelletier, Dave Meikis, & James Rochelle
Recovering from their first defeat, the escapees regroup under Kaine's
leadership to make another attempt to get off the icy Negation world on
which they're trapped. But their archenemy Komptin has teamed up with the
local Negation commander to tighten the noose around the fugitives. Will
Kaine's military leadership win the day? Or will the Lizard Lady's hideous
secret tear the team apart from within?
FC, 32pg $2.95
SIGIL #23
by Chuck Dixon, Scot Eaton, Andrew Hennessy, & Wil Quintana
The Saurian Empire strikes its most daring blow yet in its war with
the human race. An unusual weapon of incredible destruction is launched
at the very homeworld of the Planetary Union. Sam must balance billions
of lives in jeopardy against the life of Zanni, the woman he loves.
FC, 32pg $2.95
SOJOURN #10
by Ron Marz, Greg Land, Drew Geraci, & Caesar Rodriguez
Arwyn's lone hope of destroying the evil Mordath was to reunite the
Five Fragments of Ayden's arrow... or so she thought. But Arwyn may have
found a shortcut to toppling the despot by striking an alliance with a
mighty dragon. Will the beast's fiery fury be enough to destroy Mordath?
FC, 32pg $2.95
CROSSGEN CHRONICLES #7
by Tony Bedard & Rudy Nebres
At last, the truth is revealed about the mysterious past of Negation's
enigmatic hero, Obregon Kaine. Legendary illustrator Rudy Nebres delivers
the goods as we present Kaine's early days in the military, and the moment
of ultimate betrayal that changed his life and sealed his fate. Forget
whatever you think you know about CrossGen's toughest renegade. This special
issue will thrill, shock, and inspire you... and give new meaning to everything
that has already happened in our most unforgiving series.
FC, 48pg $3.95
CRUX #13
by Chuck Dixon, Steve Epting, Rick Magyar, & Frank D'Armata
The first issue by new Crux scribe Chuck Dixon! The Atlantean heroes
are still stalked by the Negation bounty hunter and one will suffer at
his hands. Galvan receives a strange communication from his twin with surprising
news. In a dream Verityn visits the prehistoric past of Atlantis and his
vision sets our heroes on a new trail.
FC, 32pg $2.95
SCION #23
by Ron Marz , Jim Cheung, Don Hillsman, & Justin Ponsor
As the Raven and Heron fleets prepare for a winner-take-all battle,
Ethan makes a stand that will place him squarely between the warring kingdoms.
Is he prepared to sacrifice everything - his loyalty to his family, his
love for Ashleigh, even his own life -- for his ideals? All of Scion's
plot threads begin to come together as issue #25 draws near.
FC, 32pg $2.95
MERIDIAN #23
by Barbara Kesel, Steve McNiven, Tom Simmons, & Morry Hollowell
Sephie was spirited away from Meridian in issue #1 and has been on
her way home ever since. Now she's finally going to get back to Meridian
only to prepare her battered island to be the site of Ilahn's defeat.
FC, 32pg $2.95
THE PATH #2
by Ron Marz, Bart Sears, Mark Pennington, & Michael Atiyeh
In a world of feudal warlords and samurai warriors, honor is everything.
The Obo-san - monk - has always lived a life of obedience, but now he suspects
his Emperor has descended into madness. What will happen when Obo-san is
forced to choose between blind loyalty and bitter defiance as his Emperor
commands him to take his own life?
FC, 32pg $2.95
RUSE #7
by Mark Waid, Butch Guice, Mike Perkins, & Laura DePuy
Simon and Emma's search for the enigmatic Lightbourne takes them on
a perilous cross-country journey to a baffling town full-or, rather, empty-of
vanished men! And if Simon cannot solve the mystery of their disappearance
before daybreak, neither he nor Emma will live to see the dawn!
FC, 32pg $2.95
CRUSADE ENTERTAINMENT
VICTORIA CROSS #1/2
by Tucci, Fitzpatrick, & Vilardi
The first-ever #1/2 published by Crusade, this comic book is the prequel
to Victoria Cross: The Spanish Earth, and takes place in 1937 as the armies
of Nazi Germany and Mussolini's Italy wage total war against Soviet Russia
and the Spanish people. Pilot Officer Victoria Cross of the Royal Air Force
is sent to Spain to steal the Luftwaffe's newest weapon of mass destruction:
The Messerschmitt Bf109 fighter. Victoria must then fly the fighter through
enemy fire to Gibraltar, where the massive British fleet will whisk the
109 and Victoria back to the safety of jolly old England. But soon Victoria
learns of the Nazi's sinister plan to sink the British fleet and invade
Gibraltar. As Spain burns, Victoria must use her wits and the stolen fighter
to save Gibraltar, Great Britain and the world! Victoria Cross #1/2 features
a self-contained introductory full-color comic, character development,
John Vilardi's (The Undaunted, Some Trouble of a SeRRious Nature) dynamic
3D Aircraft, and more!
PC $4.99
SHI: UMADOSHI 2002 TOUR BOOK PITTSBURGH COMICON EDITION
For this first time ever, Crusade commemorates its favorite convention
with this special edition of its convention season tradition -- the sketch
cover tour book! Limited to 500.
SC $4.99
THE HELMET OF THE PHANTOM SOHEI
This awe-inspiring piece is the perfect addition to your Shi collection.
As her conscience, her guides, and her teachers, the phantom sohei led
Shi through her journey in Way of the Warrior. Now you can own a piece
of her vision. This museum-quality head dress is quite the conversation
piece: unique and bold. Don't miss it! Wooden stand included.
Helmet (Note Price) $299.99
CYBEROSIA PUBLISHING
REVOLVING HAMMER #1
by Various
Revolving Hammer is a collection of nearly a dozen disturbing and horrific
stories from the best new creators out there. From "Date Night," a tale
of severed hands and the men who love them; to a murder suspect who makes
his living by being a... murder suspect in "Career Suspect"; and "Le Gout
Du Sexe," where reproductive competition is taken to the extreme, nothing
is sacred, and nowhere is safe. The Revolving Hammer pries open the floorboards
to show us the ugly things people hide inside.
MATURE READERS
SC, 6x9, 80pg, b&w $8.95
DANCING ELEPHANT PRESS
JACK STAFF #10
by Paul Grist
Ben Kulmar is a Q agent, an investigator of mysteries, of Question
Mark crimes. But Kulmar has a few mysteries of his own, and when someone
threatens to expose his secret, how far will Kulmar go to protect himself?
b&w, 24pg, $2.95
DERFCITY COMICS
MY FRIEND DAHMER #1
by Derf
The incredible true account of the author's teenage friendship with
the strange boy who would go on to become the 20th Century's most notorious
serial killer. Set in a bucolic small town in Ohio in the late 70s, My
Friend Dahmer contains three chilling stories that follow him from a bullied
youth to a teenager spiraling into madness.
MATURE READERS
b&w $2.95
DORK STORM PRESS
DORK TOWER #18
by John Kovalic
There's something for everybody in this hilarious introduction and
general field guide to the world of Gamers. Whether you're a comic book
fan who views them with suspicion or a dyed-in-the-wool veteran with more
D10s than sense, this send-up of the world of gaming is one of the most
hilarious reads of the year. Let Matt, Ken, Igor, Carson the Muskrat and
Gilly the Perky Goth show you what gaming is all about! Plus, more Lethargic
Lad, Artesia, Wild Life, PvP, Nodwick and another great free game!
RES. from Previews Vol. XI #10 (OCT012399)
b&w, 48pg $2.99
EVERYTHING I NEEDED TO KNOW I LEARNED FROM GAMING T/S
Many gamer-isms from the popular Dork Tower comic strips are featured
all over this T-shirt! Take heed, and wear this black high-quality 100%
cotton T-shirt when its pizza night!
L-XL $19.95
NODWICK #14
by Aaron Williams
"Landlords of the Realm." As all Nod-o-Philes will recall, our heroes
recently came into possession of a dungeon of their own, the famed "Hollow
of Hazardous Horror." What they didn't know is that it's in a covenant
neighborhood. If they don't get its evil quotient up to specs, the bank
will foreclose on not only the dungeon, but on the owners' house! Can Yeagar
change his skills to monster capturing rather than slaying? Can Artax find
any magical solution to entice malevolent beasties into living in the Hollow?
Can Piffany bring herself to make someplace more evil? Will Nodwick escape
being used as creature bait?
b&w, 32pg $2.99
PVP #6
by Scott Kurtz
It's spring, a time when people's fancy turns to romance. But Valentine's
day has come and gone, and no one at the PvP office has got that loving
feeling. When Skull the troll discovers that cupid has met with an untimely
death, he takes it upon himself to finish the
job. Cover by Hero Bear and the Kid's Mike Kunkel!
b&w, 32pg $2.99
PVP COLLECTED EDITION HAT TRICK #1
by Scott Kurtz
Colleting the stories from the first three issues of PvP! If you missed
your chance to check out the first three issues of Dork Storm's breakout
title, this is your chance to catch up, play super-hero role-playing games,
and enter the world of manga.
b&w, 32pg $2.99
DOUBLE EYE STUDIOS
BLOODSHED #3
by Fern Wharton, D.T. Washington, & Hi Fi Colour
The story arc continues, as Agent Amanda Storm and the team discover
more about Ana Ramsey, the mysterious witness to the brutal murder of Senator
Cora Handley.
MATURE READERS
b&w, 24pg $2.50
DRAWN AND QUARTERLY
THE POOR BASTARD SECOND PRINTING SC
by Joe Matt
Back in print! This aptly-titled volume collects for the first time
Joe Matt's compelling and often hilarious storyline chronicling the crucial
moments in his miserable life, beginning with his secret lust for his lover's
best friend, and its ensuing devastating consequences. Ongoing troubles
with women, an insatiable obsession with pornography...this poor bastard
has serious problems, yet unlike the rest of us, he works them out in full
public view, allowing us to get closer to him...maybe a little too close!
MATURE READERS
SC, 176pg, b&w $16.95
SUMMER OF LOVE
by Debbie Drechsler
Debbie Drechsler pens this moving story of a young girl coming to terms
with her sexual identity after she moves to a new town and awkwardly tries
to make friends at high school. The painful teenage experiences of broken
love and alienation are eloquently explored here by Drechsler and her drawings
are printed in somber hues of green and brown. This story, winner of an
Ignatz Award for best series, will finally be collected together in one
stunning cloth edition! Also available in a Deluxe Signed Edition.
MATURE READERS
REG.-HC, PC $24.95
DLX.-HC, PC $34.95
DREAMWAVE
TRANSFORMERS: GENERATION 1 #1
by Sarracini, Lee & Garcia, Armstrong, & TheRealT!
Previews Exclusive Cover Edition! The wait is finally over! Dreamwave
presents the triumphant return of The Transformers! Long thought dead by
the inhabitants of Earth, we discover that the classic metal warriors of
Generation 1 are far from gone. But where have they been for so long, and
why only now have they chosen to return? And who is the mysterious man
called Lazarus and what is his plan? Issue #1 promises all of the intrigue,
action and excitement Transformers fans have waited so long to see! Transformers:
Generation 1 #1 is the first issue of a 6-issue mini-series that marks
their victorious return to comic books. The fun and mayhem begin here.
Don't miss out! This issue will feature two wraparound covers by Pat Lee
shipped in an equal ratio! Transformers: Generation 1 #1 is also available
in a Previews Exclusive wraparound holofoil cover by James Raiz!
REGULAR COVER-FC, 32pg $2.95
EXCLUSIVE COVER-FC, 32pg $5.95
TRANSFORMERS PREVIEW BOOK PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE COVER VERSION
A Previews Exclusive! This preview companion to the new Transformers
series includes an eight-page original story which leads into Transformers:
Generation 1 #1, previously only seen by retailers! In addition, this new
Previews Exclusive cover edition also features the first look at the upcoming
Transformers: Armada series with an eight-page story leading into that
new series! Top it all off with an additional 16 pages of preview art and
behind-the-scenes material and you've got the ultimate Transformers preview!
FC, 32pg $3.95
TRANSFORMERS POSTERS
Art by Pat Lee
Proclaim your allegiance! Autobots or Decepticons: which side will
you support? Transformers posters are coming soon, available in four different
styles, featuring the art of Pat Lee! Choose from: Autobots (colors by
Ramil Sunga), Decepticons, Optimus Prime, and Megatron!
AUTOBOTS-Poster, 39x26, FC $6.95
DECEPTICONS-Poster, 39x26, FC $6.95
OPTIMUS PRIME-Poster, 26x39, FC $6.95
MEGATRON-Poster, 26x39, FC $6.95
BANISHED KNIGHTS #3
by Adrian Tsang & Alvin Lee; colors by Ramil Sunga
Greyson begins to question the wisdom of joining Belmiro as their plans
begin to unravel amidst a vampiric civil war. But how much is Greyson willing
to risk in his quest to regain his humanity? Now that Belmiro's enemies
are his own, bowing out of a partnership with the cunning vampire will
be more difficult than either vampire could have imagined. Bimonthly.
FC, 32pg $2.95
WARLANDS: AGE OF ICE #1/2
by Sarracini, Raiz & Lee, & Armstrong; colors by Dreamwave
The rebel's mission to restore peace and justice in Warlands continues
in this, the exciting finale of the two-part story that began in Warlands:
Age of Ice #0! The whereabouts of a hidden village secretly manufacturing
weapons for the rebels have been discovered... and by the worst possible
of villains! Can the villagers possibly prepare for the merciless assault
that will follow? Will they have the strength to win knowing that if they
fall, the entire rebel cause may soon crumble with them?! This issue will
ship with two covers in equal ratio by James Raiz & Pat Lee. NOTE:
This story concludes the two-part story begun in Warlands: Age of Ice #0.
The covers of both issues join together to create one lavish double-splash
page action cover!
FC, 24pg $2.25
DUMM COMICS
BIG PANTS MOUSE #1
From renowned Sp¸mco director Gabe Swarr, straight from the pages
of Animation Blast magazine comes Big Pants Mouse - The Pack Rat with Enchanted
Loin Coverings. He can fit anything into his transdimensional pants, but
what happens when the magic disappears? Can he face life with normal pants?
Marvel at the desperate yellow rodent as he tries to revive his enchanted
trousers and thrill to the web of intrigue by his girlfriend Suzy Sunshine
and the sinister Small Hats Dog.
b&w, 32pg $3.00
DYNAMIC FORCES
LEXX PREMIERE SCI-FI TRADING CARD SERIES
Sci-Fi's sexy TV Show will sizzle as Dynamic Forces releases the biggest
Sci-Fi trading card series premiere ever! Check out how much sizzle is
in each super collector's box!
The base set features 72 "luscious" card images! This premiere series
features four randomly inserted signature cards in every box featuring
both randomly inserted actor and artist signatures! Plus, there will be
an original hand-drawn sketch card in every box! This Premiere series will
also feature six lovely and randomly inserted "Rainbow Chrome" cards showcasing
6 luscious images of Xev! And to top it off for fans who love the chase,
the ultimate chase card will be a Lexx Costume Card! As a special added
bonus, inside a full box will be a "Box Topper"! And as another extra bonus
for the fans, Dynamic Forces is now placing 40 packs of cards in every
box! That's an additional 4 packs per box! And since this series is catered
for collectors, Dynamic Forces is only creating as many boxes as are ordered.
Box PI
LOVELY LEXX TRADING CARD BINDER
This collector's binder is a "must have" addition to your Lexx Premiere
Trading Card set! As a bonus special addition to this binder you will get
an exclusive Lexx Signature Series card signed by actress Xenia (Xev) Seeberg.
This signature series card is being created exclusively for the binder...
and the binder is limited to only 999 binders worldwide! This is also the
only place that you will be able to receive this card signed! You will
also get 11 binder pages under a specially designed outer cover to safely
hold your new LEXX Trading Cards!
Binder $39.99
THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN "AMAZING" FULL-SIZE 13" HEAD BUST
This full-size head bust measures an unbelievable 13" high and perfectly
captures the costumed likeness of everyone's favorite wall-crawler! To
create this awesome collectible, Dynamic Forces has once again teamed with
Alex Ross, who art-directed and personally co-designed this massive full-size
bust with sculptor Mike Hill! Inspired by the legendary work of definitive
Spider-Man artist, John Romita Sr., Alex worked closely with sculptor Mike
Hill to bring Spider-Man to life as is he just stepped off of the comic
page! His eyes fixed, his neck muscles taught and stretched, the Spider-Man
Full Size Head Bust is the ultimate 3-D rendering of Peter Parker's famous
alter-ego. This bust is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for the discriminating
collector and arrives in time for Spider-Man's 40th Anniversary. Shipping
in May 2002.
Bust $149.99
EARTH X: THOR GODDESS OF THUNDER MEGA BUST
The Earth X Universe is a place where the heroes we know have evolved
over time. A place where creator Alex Ross has unleashed his vision and
changed the future of Marvel and it's characters. Now, Thor, the Goddess
of Thunder has been unleashed from the pages of Earth X and into your collection
as a brand-new Dynamic Forces Bust!
This bust, which stands 7" tall to the tip of the wings on Thor's helmet,
designed and directed by Earth X mastermind Alex Ross and sculpted under
this direction by Mike Hill. Ross' meticulous attention to detail is conveyed
in the craftsmanship of the final product. Also available is a Previews
Exclusive Edition, featuring a classic Bronze finish!
REG.-Bust $45.00
PX BRONZE-Bust $69.99
WOLVERINE: ORIGIN 8" BUST
The mysteries of the mutant known only as Logan have finally been revealed
in the ground-breaking Origin mini-series by Marvel Comics. Now, the powerful
image of a young Wolverine "popping" his claws and screaming in horror
at what he's done... and become... is brought to vivid 3-Dimensional life
in the new Origin Bust from Dynamic Forces! Standing 8" tall on an incredibly
rich and detailed base, this resin statue was designed and sculpted by
the talented Martin Canale and is his best work on a bust to date! This
piece will be strictly limited to 2,000 units world-wide! Also available
is an Deluxe Origin 8" Blood Stained Bust! This limited edition bust has
the blood on James' body as shown on the last page of Origin #2! Only 1,000
units produced! Shipping in May 2002.
REG.-Bust $89.99
DLX.-Bust MSRP: $129.99
JOHN CASSADAY'S CAPTAIN AMERICA 8" BUST
Artist John (Planetary, Captain America) Cassady has brought his amazing
pencil work to Marvel and Captain America. Now, Dynamic Forces brings his
superb vision of the greatest living Avenger to 3-Dimensional life in this
dramatic 8" Bust! Cassady himself designed this bust for Dynamic Forces
and the detail, vision, and final product are amazing! Captain America,
determination etched on his face and with his mighty shield pulled back
for attack, has never been captured so dramatically. Sculptor Tony Cipriano
has captured every detail of Cassady's original design! This bust is available
in two editions - Modern Age Cap, featuring his current round shield and
costume and the limited deluxe Golden Age Captain America, featuring his
older costume and older, emblematic shield! The Golden Age bust is limited
to only 1,000 units!
REG.-Bust $89.99
DLX.-Bust MSRP: $129.99
ORIGIN #2 SUPREME CREATOR SIGNED EDITION
This edition is signed by Marvel Universe co-creator Stan "The Man"
Lee with Wolverine co-creators Len Wein and Herb Trimpe as well as current
Marvel Head Honcho Joe Quesada! Four signatures by four of the most influential
creators in the Marvel Universe! Did we mention that this is the issue
that James is revealed as Wolverine? Limited to only 299 copies worldwide.
FC $199.99
ALEX ROSS' BATTLE OF THE PLANETS PERFECT LITHOGRAPH
Hot on the heels of our very first Battle of the Planets Lithograph
comes this new interpretation of the Science Ninja Team through the eyes
of Alex Ross! This lithograph, featuring fully-painted new art by Alex
Ross, captures the power and force of Mark - enigmatic leader of the G-force
Team, the wearer of white and fighter of injustice! Measuring 18" by 24",
printed on 80 LB. Gallerie Art Silk Stock, this litho will be perfect for
your wall! Also available signed by Alex Ross!
REG.-Lithograph, 18x24, FC $19.99
SIGNED-Lithograph, 18x24, FC MSRP: $49.99
BATTLE OF THE PLANETS: YELLOW INSIGNIA T-SHIRT
Each member of the G-Force Team has their own unique style, powers
and colored uniform. Now, following the release of Mark's White background
Dynamic Forces T-Shirt, with red G-Force insignia, Dynamic Forces is offering
Keyop's theme - a high-quality, yellow T-shirt with the red G-Force insignia!
L-XL $17.99
XXL $19.99
BATTLE OF THE PLANETS: PRINCESS "BABY-DOLL" T-SHIRT
As the only girl on the G-Force team, Princess certainly did stand
out from the rest of the Science Ninja Team, so we thought we'd make a
T-shirt that helps you stand out from the rest. What better way to do that
than with this Baby-Doll T! Each high-quality T-Shirt features the baby
doll cut and G-Force insignia on a pink background!
L-XL $17.99
XXL $19.99
CLASSIC CROW PAINTED LITHOGRAPH
One of the most powerful comic adaptations ever to hit the big screen,
The Crow stands as a testament to vision, beauty, mystery and darkness!
This classic lithograph, featuring art by Brain Rood, measures 18" by 24"
and is printed on 80 LB. Gallerie Art Silk Stock. Perfect for your wall,
The Crow is captured here unlike ever before!
Lithograph, 18x24, FC $19.99
THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN MOVIE STORYBOARD ART LITHOGRAPH
by Bernie Wrightson
A Previews Exclusive! Spider-Man film producers tapped legendary artist
Bernie (Swamp Thing, Batman, Frankenstein) Wrightson to produce a series
of storyboard images for the upcoming Spider-Man film. Now, Dynamic Forces,
in conjunction with Wrightson and Sony Pictures, brings these images to
life in the form of high-quality lithographs! Also available in a Previews
Exclusive Deluxe Signed Edition by Bernie Wrightson!
REG.-Lithograph, 18x24, FC $16.99
PX DLX.-Lithograph, 18x24, FC MSRP: $39.99
THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN MOVIE STORYBOARD: GREEN GOBLIN ART LITHOGRAPH
by Bernie Wrightson
A Previews Exclusive! This eerie Wrightson image, capturing Spider-Man's
greatest foe - the Green Goblin - in detail and expertise that only Wrightson
could provide, will literally leap off of your wall thanks to the high-quality
production process that DF uses for all of its lithographs. Also available
in a Previews Exclusive Deluxe Signed Edition by Bernie Wrightson!
REG.-Lithograph, 18x24, FC $16.99
PX DLX.-Lithograph, 18x24, FC MSRP: $39.99
STAR WARS MOVIE MADNESS MIGHTY SET
Featuring the limited edition one-shot covers to the stories behind
the 4 main characters! Anakin Skywalker, Queen Amadala, Qui-Gon Jinn and
Obi-Wan Kenobi! These limited edition covers originally retailed for $40.00!
Set MSRP: $10.00
ORIGIN #3 ENTIRE CREATIVE TEAM SIGNED EDITION
Signed by writer Paul Jenkins, artist Andy Kubert, and colorist Richard
Isanove! Limited to only 499 copies worldwide.
FC SRP: $59.99
ORIGIN #4 ENTIRE CREATIVE TEAM SIGNED EDITION
Signed by writer Paul Jenkins, artist Andy Kubert, and colorist Richard
Isanove, and the additional signature of cover artist and marvel Editor-In-Chief
Joe Quesada! Limited to only 199 copies in the world!
FC MSRP: $89.99
LADY DEATH/MEDIEVAL WITCHBLADE RED FOIL EDITION
Featuring an alternate cover by hot new painter, Greg Horn! The historic
first crossover of titanic proportions! Lady death faces off with the Medieval
Witchblade! And to top it off, Dynamic Forces has given it a new painted
cover by Elektra cover artist, Greg Horn!
FC $14.99
LADY DEATH: UNITED #1 EXCLUSIVE DF FOIL EDITION
Chaos! Comics' three Lethal Ladies "unite" in this series of one-shots!
And DF has the limited edition foil covers for discriminating collectors!
Limited to 499 copies.
FC, 32pg $14.99
CHASTITY: UNITED #1 EXCLUSIVE DF FOIL EDITION
Chastity joins in the fray in this series of "United" one-shots! Limited
to 499 copies.
FC, 32pg $14.99
BAD KITTY: UNITED #1 EXCLUSIVE DF FOIL EDITION!
Here's the baddest of them all, Bad Kitty, featured on this DF exclusive
foil edition! Limited to 499 copies.
FC, 32pg $14.99
GREEN LANTERN: LEGACY - THE LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF HAL JORDAN
HC
A special 112-page hardcover written by Joe Kelly (Action Comics) and
illustrated by Brent Anderson (Kurt Busiek's Astro City) and Bill Sienkiewicz
(Sentry/Hulk), chronicling the life of a tragic hero, through his times
of heroic bravery to his final attempt at redemption. This special Dynamic
Forces Signed Edition commemorates this monumental piece of Green Lantern
history by offerings fans the signatures of both Joe Kelly and Brent Anderson!
Also offered as a Re-Marked Edition by Brent Anderson featuring a Hal Jordan
Head Sketch in each edition!
REG.-HC, FC $49.99
RE-MARKED-HC, FC $99.99
HIGH ROADS #1 SIGNED
Signed by writer Scott Lobdell!
FC $16.99
TV GUIDE CLARK FROM SMALLVILLE COVER
Signed by painter Alex Ross! A new Superman for a new millennium! Alex
Ross paints the likeness of TV's new Superman - Tom Welling - for this
collector's edition of TV Guide!
Digest $19.99
TV GUIDE LANA LANG FROM SMALLVILLE COVER
Signed by painter Alex Ross! Smallville's sexy starlet - Kristin Kreuk
as Lana Lang - is "covered" by painter extraordinaire Alex Ross!
Digest $19.99
EDICIONES LA CU0PULA S.A.
FRENCH KISS #3
SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION.
ADULT MATERIAL
Sc, 8X11, 100pg $9.95
EL CAPITAN BOOKS
STRAY BULLETS #25
by David Lapham
Virginia Applejack's been through a lot in her fourteen years. She's
witnessed more brutality and murder than a Vietnam war veteran. There's
only one good thing that's come out of it all-no school. Which leaves her
with a lot of time to get in trouble. An op, a firecracker, a box of caterpillars,
and nearly 30 pages of art and story for a mindblowing tale!
MATURE READERS
b&w, 32pg $3.50
STRAY BULLETS MAIZE INNOCENCE OF NIHILISM T-SHIRTS
It's back! The classic, very cool, wildly popular Stray Bullets "Innocence
of Nihilism," T-shirt in its original color, Maize yellow!
L-XL $17.95
STRAY BULLETS BLACK INNOCENCE NIHILISM LONG SLEEVE T-SHIRT
A new take on an original! The Stray Bullets "Innocence of Nihilism"
T-shirt updated in a black, long sleeve version.
L-XL $23.95
ESOTEROTICA PRESS
LITTLE TOKYO ROSE VOLUME 1 GN
SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION.
ADULT MATERIAL
SC, b&w $5.00
FALSE IDOL STUDIOS
7 GUYS OF JUSTICE #14
by Rowe, Goodbrey, & Joines
Moray Earl swims solo in this hard-boiled issue! Somebody is killing
off the heads of the Big City fashion industry and all signs point to the
daughter of Nathan Explode's old teammate. Can Earl uncover the clues to
prove her innocence or will he become the next fashion victim? This issue
features a special cover by David (Sixgun) Goodberg!
b&w $2.50
FANTAGRAPHICS BOOKS
KING VOLUME 2 TP
by Ho Che Anderson
The long-awaited sequel to the graphic novel biography of the life
and career of civil rights leader Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr., which
will ultimately trace the life of the late civil rights leader from his
birth to assassination. Winner of a 1995 Parents' Choice Award, yet decidedly
controversial, speculative, and intended for adults, King I
garnered extensive press coverage and was Fantagraphics' best-selling
book in the company's history when published in 1992. King II picks up
where King I left off, probing King's life story with an unflinchingly
critical eye, casting King as an ambitious, dichotomous figure deserving
of his place in history but not above moral sacrifice to get there. Anderson's
expressionistic visual style is wrought with dramatic energy; panels evoke
a painterly attention to detail but juxtapoz with one another in such a
way as to propel King's story with cinematic momentum.
MATURE READERS
SC, 80pg, b&w $11.95
THE COMICS JOURNAL #243
In The Comics Journal #243, Tom Spurgeon asks the hard questions of
down-under wunderkind Dylan Horrocks: What, exactly, does it take to be
the leading voice of an entire generation of cartoonists? With the groundbreaking
Hicksville under his belt, and the brand-new Atlas, plus his current work
with DC, Horrocks barely had time to make us this glorious all-new cover!
Plus: news, criticism, our various genius columnists, and everything else
you've ever wanted in a comics magazine.
MATURE READERS
Magazine, 120pg $5.95
ARTBABE PRESENTS LA PERDIDA #2
by Jessica Abel
As the first issue is being praised the world over for its insightful
look into the slacker gestalt south of the border, the second issue of
La Perdida follows up with the same high-quality writing and beautiful
artwork from artbabe Jessica Abel. Maybe even more! This issue: Carla throws
a housewarming party with her new roommate for a bunch of
expatriates. Memo hooks up with Tomoko, a Japanese student, and intrigues
Liana, the new roommate. Tensions escalate as weeks go by and he plays
the two women off each other. Carla's brother Rodrigo (Rod) visits, and
is very unimpressed and even worried by Carla's circle of friends, so he
introduces her to some of his DJ and skateboard acquaintances. And how
'bout that painted cover? Ay-yi-yi!
MATURE READERS
b&w, 48pg (2 of 4) $4.95
PRINCE VALIANT VOLUME 44 KARAK THE GIANT
by Hal Foster & John Cullen Murphy
The greatest adventure epic since Beowulf continues in this full-color
series. Hal Foster's Prince Valiant, with its thrilling continuities of
a noble knight in the days of King Arthur, began in newspapers in 1937
and continues to this day. Fantagraphics' deluxe, full-color library editions
of Prince Valiant were initially intended to end with 2000's Volume 40,
the final volume in which Foster was the chief architect of the strip's
visual look. Due to overwhelming public demand, however, we are continuing
the series, reprinting strips written and roughed-out by Foster and finished
by Foster's prodigious assistant, John Cullen Murphy. Murphy, who had been
quietly assisting Foster for several years, actively took over the bulk
of the drawing chores in 1971 and immediately developed a fan following
himself (although, for the most part, your average newspaper reader couldn't
discern a difference between Foster and Cullen Murphy's styles). Each volume
of Prince Valiant features close to year's worth of full-page Sunday strips.
SC, 48pg, FC $16.95
PRINCE VALIANT SETS
Hal Foster's Prince Valiant, with its thrilling adventures of a noble
knight in the days of King Arthur, began in newspapers in 1937 and continues
to this day. Fantagraphics' deluxe, full-color library editions of Prince
Valiant have captured every battle and every campaign of the valiant prince
contained in each newspaper strip. Always a bestseller collectors item,
the individual volumes are now available in sets!
VOL. 2, 10-11, 13-15-Set $75.00
VOL. 16-21-Set $75.00
VOL. 22-27-Set $75.00
VOL. 28, 30-33, 37-Set $75.00
LIKE A VELVET GLOVE CAST IN IRON TP NEW PRINTING
by Daniel Clowes
Another printing of the softcover version of Daniel Clowes' greatest
surrealist graphic novel? Yep. Collects all 10 chapters of Eightball's
terrifying and fascinating journey into madness. As Clay Loudermilk attempts
to unravel the mysteries behind a snuff film, he finds himself involved
with an increasingly bizarre cast of characters, including a pair of sadistic
cops who carve a strange symbol into the heel of Clay's foot; a horny over-the-hill
suburban woman whose sexual encounter with a mysterious water creature
produced a grotesquely misshapen, but no less horny, mutant daughter; a
dog with no orifices whatsoever (it has to be fed by injection); two ominous
victims of extremely bad hair implants; a charismatic Manson-like cult
leader who plans to kidnap a famous advice
columnist and many more!
MATURE READERS
SC, 120pg, b&w $19.95
LOVE & ROCKETS VOLUME 4: TEARS FROM HEAVEN SC-NEW PRINTING
by Gilbert & Jaime Hernandez
Back for a fourth printing, Volume 4 of the Love & Rockets Collection
contains all the essential elements of Los Bros. Hernandez: Starting off
with Gilbert's epic "Errata Stigmata" title story, and continuing through
many, many short stories by both Gilbert and Jaime, including "Penny Century:
On the Road Ag'in," the entire "Rocky" saga, "The Reticent Heart," plus
a bonus six-page story by Gilbert done for this volume, "The Many Faces
of 'Big' Danny Chesterfield," Love & Rockets Volume 4 can't miss. With
nearly all the collected volumes back in print, it's now easier than ever
to see why Time magazine called this cartooning pair one of the Top 100
Innovators of the Century!
MATURE READERS
SC, 136pg, b&w $18.95
THE STRANGE CASE OF EDWARD GOREY-NEW PRINTING
by Alexander Theroux
The Strange Case of Edward Gorey profiles the world-class cartoonist
and illustrator whose wide-ranging career spans 50 years and nearly 100
books. Theroux's essay combines an insightful artistic analysis, a personal
reminiscence of the artist he's known for over 25 years, and an authoritative
overview of Gorey's career, written in the author's justly celebrated,
delightfully playful and precise prose style. Drawing on exclusive interviews
with Gorey over the years, Theroux explores Gorey's artistic impulses,
his vast and eclectic interest in popular culture, his acerbic and eccentric
opinions on films, literature, and politics, and examines the nooks and
crannies of Gorey's career.
SC, 6x9, 96pg $7.95
EROS COMIX
DIRTY STORIES VOLUME 3
SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION.
ADULT MATERIAL
SC, 112pg, b&w $16.95
ALRAUNE #4
SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION.
ADULT MATERIAL
b&w, 24pg $3.50
HOUSEWIVES AT PLAY VOLUME 1 TP NEW PRINTING
SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION.
ADULT MATERIAL
SC, 64pg, b&w $9.95
HOUSEWIVES AT PLAY #6 2ND PRINTING
SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION.
ADULT MATERIAL
b&w, 32pg (Note Price) $3.95
OUTRAGE #4
SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION.
ADULT MATERIAL
b&w, 24pg $3.50
ALICE IN SEXLAND #3
SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION.
ADULT MATERIAL
b&w, 24pg $3.50
ORIENT SEXPRESS #1
SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION.
ADULT MATERIAL
b&w, 24pg $3.50
WERE-SLUT #6
SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION.
ADULT MATERIAL
b&w, 24pg $3.50
ORIGINAL BONDAGE FAIRIES #7-11 SET
SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION.
ADULT MATERIAL
Set (x5) $17.50
FINTAN STUDIOS
THE FORGOTTEN #1
by Young, Grealish, Forcucci, Moussa, Taylor, & Nolan
When a mysterious vigilante investigates the murder of an exotic dancer,
he attracts the attention of a rookie reporter looking for his first big
story and a young college student hoping to track down a long-since forgotten
hero. Cover by X-Men artist Tom Derenick!
MATURE READERS
b&w, 32pg $2.95
FOGELCOMIX
DEMI THE DEMONESS #6
SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION.
ADULT MATERIAL
b&w, 48pg $5.95
FUNK-O-TRON
DOUBLE TAKE #2
by Miller, Worley, Tyree, & LaPointe
Double Take returns! In the style of 1960s adventure cartoons comes
"Tommi Trek" in her first comic adventure. Join Tommi, Chase, and Dr. Trek
as they venture to the Caspian Sea to track man's first spaceship shot
to Mars. On the flip side is "Realm," Danbec is a kingdom fraught with
tyranny, evil, and deceit. Travelers brought together by destiny are united
in a common cause to help those unable to help themselves. All wrapped
up in a cover by comics superstar John Byrne.
MATURE READERS
FC, 32pg $2.95
BATTLE POPE PRESENTS: SAINT MICHAEL PACK
If you missed out on the hit mini-series the first time around, here's
your chance to find out what everyone was talking about! Taking place before
the initial Battle Pope mini-series, this prequel deals with Saint Michael's
adventures before his defeat at the hands of Lucifer. It's the end of the
world, as a result of God's abandonment, and all Hell breaks loose on earth.
God, feeling sorry for the humans that He has condemned, sends the wizened
general of His army, Saint Michael, to act as guardian for all of humanity.
MATURE READERS
Pack (x3) $7.95
GEMSTONE PUBLISHING
HAKES PRICE GUIDE TO CHARACTER TOYS 4TH EDITION
"The Definitive Visual Guide and Checklist" returns with a new edition
and power-packed exploration of the phenomenal history of comic character
collectibles. Presented in a format larger than The Overstreet Comic Book
Price Guide with more than 900 pages, this book is the definitive visual
guide and checklist for character toys! This edition includes more than
13,000 photo illustrated entries and more than 39,000 prices in 360 unique
categories! It's all in here! Toy Story, Uncle Scrooge, Spider-Man, Superman,
Small Soldiers, Superhero Resins, Batman, Muhammad Ali, Disneyana, Roy
Rogers, Buck Rogers, KISS, Mickey Mouse, The Lone Ranger, Puppet Master,
Elvis, The Phantom, X-Men, Charlie Chaplin, The Cisco Kid, Donald Duck,
Captain Marvel, Laurel & Hardy, Howdy Doody, Planet of the Apes, MAD,
Hopalong Cassidy, Captain America, Toy Guns and more! Many rare and one-of-kind
collectibles are included and thousands of new toys have been added since
the previous edition! All this and more!
SC $35.00
GRIOT ENTERPRISES
HORSEMEN #1
by Anderson, Larson, & Digital Broome
Seven ordinary people are thrust into extraordinary circumstances,
as the gods of ancient Africa possess them. Chosen to combat those who
control the fate of the planet, they will protect humanity...whether the
world wants them to or not. Full of political intrigue, hip urban science
fiction, and mythological fantasy, the Horsemen is reminiscent of top hero
books like The Authority, underground DJ culture, and the cultural relevance
of myth.
MATURE READERS
FC, 32pg $2.95
HARRIS COMICS
VAMPIRELLA #8
by Smith, Millar, Brown, & Texeira
In "Hungry Ghosts" Part 2 of 4, Vampirella makes her way into the Red
House, a most haunted of places. And as her investigation reveals the horrors
of magic gone awry, she discovers that the way out isn't as easy as the
way in. In Part 2 of the 4-part "Pantha" story, the Wehrmacht begin their
assault on Las Vegas and they cross Pantha's path. If a cat has nine lives,
how many do werewolves have? The Regular Cover Edition is by Mike Mayhew,
with Amanda Conner doing a Limited Cover Edition. This edition and the
Model Photo Cover Edition are limited to 1,500 copies each.
REG.-FC, 32pg $2.99
LTD.-FC, 32pg $9.95
PHOTO-FC, 32pg $9.95
VAMPIRELLA #4 GREG HORN HOLO FX CHROME COVER EDITION
by Greg Horn
The super hot cover artist of Elektra, Greg Horn does Vampirella! Featuring
a super-cool Holographic Chrome Cover. Limited to only 1, 500 copies!
FC, 32pg $14.95
VENGEANCE OF VAMPIRELLA #1 & #25 GOLD EDITION SET
by Sniegoski, Golden, Conner, Palmiotti
The 2 most sought-after Vengeance of Vampirella books together in one
set! Limited to only 750 sets, these versions of the series opening and
ending issues feature an awesome wrap-around gold-foil cover by Joe Quesada
and Jimmy Palmiotti.
Set $29.95
HEAVY METAL
CONCEPTIONS
by Luis Royo
A look inside the mind of one of today's most acclaimed adult fantasy
artists, featuring many never-before-seen works as well as concept sketches
for some of his most provocative and recognized pieces.
MATURE READERS
HC, 8x11, 80pg, PC $14.95
HEAVY METAL JULY 2002
Featuring a cover and gallery by Dorian Cleavenger! Also: the graphic
novel The Curse of the Runes! Plus: the continuation of Simon Bisley's
Fistful of Blood and new short stories from Trillo, Abuli & Vega, and
more!
MATURE READERS
Magazine, PC $5.95
HUMANOIDS PUBLISHING
EXTERMINATOR 17 HC
by Dionnet, Bilal, & Brown
The beginning of a new epic from Humanoids Publishing. Nikopol Trilogy
artist, Enki Bilal, teams with world-renowned writer Jean-Pierre Dionnet
to create a unique science fiction adventure. For generations, warrior
robots called, "Exterminators", have fought in deadly environments across
the galaxy. When the soul of the man who created the Exterminators is transferred
into one of his killing machines, a series of events is set into motion
that will lead to the liberation of his creations from their human masters.
Exterminator 17 will mark the first time that Humanoids Publishing will
follow a graphic album with a comic series. Fans of Bilal should also note
that this album features a masterful re-coloring by Dan Brown.
HC, 66pg, FC $15.95
THE INCAL #9
by Jodorowsky, Janjetov, & Brown
The first story arc of the series comes to a dangerous end, as even
more secrets are revealed about those involved in John Difool's first case
as a detective. The Incal is respected world wide for its vision and ability
to weave incredibly detailed stories, and this issue is no exception. The
Incal #9 also continues the countdown until legendary artist Moebius' work
is showcased, beginning in issue #13.
MATURE READERS
FC, 32pg $2.95
ICARUS PUBLISHING
A-G SUPER EROTIC ANTHOLOGY #2
SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION.
ADULT MATERIAL
b&w, 64pg $4.99
IDEA & DESIGN WORKS
POPBOT #2
by Ashley Wood
In this second issue, the story gets even stranger as a mysterious
Rabbit appears. And this time around, Popbot himself gets involved in the
action. Written and drawn by popular X-Men and Hellspawn artist Ashley
Wood, this comic is printed in a large 8 1/2" x 11" format! Featuring guest
artists and writers, this issue features a pin-up by Mike Mignola!
MATURE READERS
PC, 8x11, 48pg $7.99
IMPOSIBUS RHINOCEROS GIRAFFE AND GNU SC
by T. Paula Louise & Ashley Wood
Ashley Wood's Imposibus Rhinoceros and his best pal Giraffe are too
sophisticated to live in the Zoo and decide the time has come to make their
escape. They set out to see the world and live the high life, only to discover
that the world outside is an even bigger zoo! A charming children's book
that will please kids and parents alike!
FC, 8x11, 32pg $7.99
ILLUSTRATION STUDIO
SISTERS OF DARKNESS #2 WITH TRADING CARDS
This comic collects Don Paresi's best at works beginning in 1992. Aside
from compiling his acclaimed work on Betty Page, and his renowned barbarian,
fantasy, and romantic fantasy pieces, this book lists the next installment
in Paresi's checklist. Also featured is part 5 of Fred Rawles' Grunge Bunny,
a cross between The Terminator and Lobo. The Tame Cover Edition features
trading card "A," while the Nude Cover Edition features card "B." NOTE:
The Nude Cover is not available in Hong Kong.
MATURE READERS
TAME COVER W/CARD "A"-b&w $3.25
NUDE COVER W/CARD "B"-b&w $3.25
IRONCAT
FUTABA-KUN CHANGE VOLUME 8 #3
Finally, Futaba's genetic heritage is explored after his class trip's
airplane crashed near the Shimeru Island. Everyone swims ashore, only to
discover a gender-bending populace, much to their confused dismay. Adding
to the fray, Kurin announces that he/she will marry Futaba now that they're
on the island. Oh, no! Can Misaki help Futaba escape Kurin's clutches?
b&w, 32pg $2.95
NEW VAMPIRE MIYU VOLUME 2 GN
Attention Miyu fans! The second volume of the original Miyu saga hits
the shelves in April! Just like the first novel, this one will continue
the tradition of preserving the original Japanese artwork, reading from
right to left. Now that Miyu has explored her past and has come to accept
her place in the human world, she continues her quest hunting stray Shinma.
Marvel at the beautiful artwork as Miyu faces new enemies, discovering
mermaids, possessed dolls, and a man with a pair of wings!
SC, 216pg, b&w $17.95
VAMPIRE YUI VOLUME 4 #3
Several combatants enter the human world searching for Yui, only one
with her
safety in mind... Senju must face the daunting Mr. Kanzaki before he
can find
Yui. However, Rasa finds Yui first and another battle commences as
Yui tries
to protect her new friend!
b&w, 32pg $2.95
OGENKI CLINIC VOLUME 9 #1
SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION.
ADULT MATERIAL
b&w, 32pg $2.95
JAY COMPANY
DARKNESS #11 LIMITED HOLOPLAID VARIANT
by Garth Ennis & Marc Silvestri
Top Cow Fans take notice: The Darkness #11 Holoplaid edition is one
of the rarest books ever produced by the studio, limited to only 500 copies,
and not previously available to the public - until now! These books are
not the retail incentive chrome books, but a special variant using a new
refractor process. Offered for the first and perhaps only time from Previews
and Jay Company, these copies are sure to sell-out, and allocated if necessary.
FC, 22pg MSRP: $29.99
DEMONSLAYER #0 TOWER WIZARD WORLD 2000 EDITION
by Marat Mychaels
Demonslayer has been one of the bright shining stars in the independent
market with high adventure with a sexy starlet. This special #0 issue has
never been reprinted, and was only available through Tower Records at the
Wizard World Chicago 2000 show. Limited to only a mere 1500 copies, this
special edition comes in a protective bag and board.
FC, 16pg SRP: $9.99
FATHOM KILLIAN'S TIDE #4 CALDWELL SKETCH EDITION
by Michael Turner & Talent Caldwell
Michael Turner's Fathom mini-series comes to a close with this special
issue that sets the stage for further sagas. To mark the event, Jay Company
is releasing a special original sketch edition, featuring the gorgeous
Anya and the artwork of Talent Caldwell. All copies will be strictly limited
to initial orders, signed by the artist, with Certificates of Authenticity.
FC, 22pg MSRP: $49.99
TOMB RAIDER #17 BOSTON CON VARIANT COVER EDITION
by Dan Jurgens & Andy Park
Andy Park provides a spectacular depiction of Lara Croft in this special
alternate cover to Tomb Raider #17. Originally available at the Boston
National Convention, this edition is limited to only 3000 copies, and available
for the first time through Previews!
FC, 22pg MSRP: $9.99
WITCHBLADE MOVIE #1 TURNER SIGNED CHROME DOT COM EDITION
by David Wohl & Michael Turner
The commemorative edition of Witchblade #1, showcases the sexy star
of the TV series, Yancy Butler. The chrome edition was originally offered
through a limited DOT COM offer, but is now available through Previews!
As a special bonus, all copies come signed with certificate of authenticity
by creator-artist Michael Turner!
FC, 22pg MSRP: $22.99
KEENSPOT ENTERTAINMENT
ELF LIFE #2
The Web's popular fantasy comic ventures into print with this ongoing
series comprised entirely of all-new material created by Carson Fire specifically
for the comic book. In this issue, Filis' patience is pushed to the limit
as newly arrived hero Baughb the elf attracts a motley menagerie of ugly
Cesspool elves, nasty goblins, and evil faeries.
b&w, 24pg $2.95
L33T: COMICS FOR GAMERS #2
Spotlighting Carson Fire's The Sprite, a multi-dimensional creature
who is able to exist in many different realities at once. This sometimes
confuses him so that he mistakes fictional game worlds for real life, and
that's created problems! Also, Real Life by Greg Dean and a gaggle of other
great gaming comics. Polybagged with an additional 24-page Keenspot comic
book.
b&w, 48pg $4.95
KENZER & COMPANY
KNIGHTS OF THE DINNER TABLE #66
"One Book To Burn Them All." Knights of the Dinner Table is the longest
running comic book on the subject of games and gamers. The principal characters
- B.A., Brian, Bob, Dave, Sara and the dastardly Black Hands play numerous
characters in their role-playing games. But their essential characteristics
and hilarious interactions always shine through whatever roles they're
playing. In addition to the comics, KoDT features articles geared to a
gamer's perspective. A fantastic and hilarious slice of (fantasy) life
in strips.
b&w $2.99
KNIGHTS OF THE DINNER TABLE: ILLUSTRATED #12
by Various
New logo! New format! Better paper! Don't miss this issue, as Knights
of the Dinner Table: Illustrated changes its name to what its characters
do best: KILL! Join the misadventures of Knuckles, El Ravager, Zayre and
Teflon Billy as they wreak havoc with their unique brand of heroics. In
this issue, Knuckles suffers from depression... Can Zayre, El Ravager,
and Teflon Billy possibly cheer him up? Or will the purchase of a (dangerous)
replacement mount be just the cure? Find out in "The Best Little Warhorse!"
b&w $2.99
KNIGHTS OF THE DINNER TABLE: HACKMASTERS OF EVERKNIGHT #14 KEVLAR
by Blackburn, Jelke, Johansson, Kenzer, and Vega.
This is a story about a man who loves his monkey. When you're the leader
of the biggest Wizard Crime Syndicate in the Realm, a monkey may be the
only one you CAN trust. Of course, it helps if you're the only wizard in
the Realm. This is a story of greed, lust, treachery, and pie. The countdown
to EverKnights #1 continues with the story of Kevlar, "The Gawd Father."
b&w, 24pg $2.99
TONY DIGEROLAMOS THE TRAVELERS #15
by DiGerolamo, Moreno, Moreno/Dunn,& Castillo
"Locust vs. the Martians." Aliens invade the Kingdom of Beastlyville,
and it's up to a bumbling wizard and his ninja girlfriend to save the day!
Locust the Wizard and Mi Sharona are the last two humans that stand between
the kingdom and total alien domination. Saucers! Sorcery! Don't miss this
colossal confrontation of magic and alien technology! Bimonthly.
b&w, 32pg $2.99
LAST GASP
MADEMOISELLE HC
by Mirika Lugosi
SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION.
ADULT MATERIAL
HC, 64pg, FC $19.95
LITTLE ROCKET PUBLICATIONS
WILD STARS VOLUME 3 #6
by Michael Tierney, Dave Simons, Frank Brunner, & Tom Smith
Fresh from his Caribbean adventure, divemaster Carlton MacKanaly returns
home to Argenta, where everyone thinks he died the year before. Worse,
rumors have it that his ghost killed the previous sheriff! Meanwhile, Georgian,
the Artomique and the Brazillan drug lord Ernesto Mendez also arrive in
Argenta looking for revenge.
MATURE READERS
b&w, 32pg $2.95
LONE STAR PRESS
EX PARTE #1
by Williams, Turnbull, & Sever; cover by Mike Wieringo
Ex Parte (Latin for "for one party") is a series of self-contained,
single-issue stories about a lawyer who specializes in defending people
who live life behind a mask, whether they are hero or villain. A cross
between Astro City and Law and Order, Ex Parte focuses on the behind-the-scenes
aspects of the case as well as the courtroom intrigue. Most of the stories
are told to the series' heroine, Janine Porter, through flashback, so the
readers can see her client's best and worst sides. They lie, they tell
the truth. They are funny and tragic. Her cases are as wild and varied
as humanity itself. Some clients are guilty. Some clients are innocent.
That is for the court to decide. When Commander Krug invades the surface
world, he and his aquatic troops surface in New York City and destroy a
skyscraper. Now, he needs legal representation. His plea? It was an act
of war! How can Janine Porter defend her unrepentant client when she knows
he's guilty?
FC, 32pg $2.95
PANTHEON #11
by Willingham
Pantheon is a super-hero story; an epic, apocalyptic clash of good
and evil. Written by long-time fan-favorite Bill Willingham (The Elementals),
this 12-issue series is Willingham's final word on the super-hero. In issue
#11, the remaining members of the Freedom Machine gather together and prepare
for their final assault on Daedalus and his minions. New allies show up
to help the heroes, but will the arcane power of Doctor Meggido be enough?
And back at Thunder Mountain, Johnny Venture tidies up some loose ends
in preparation for the final phase of Operation: Red Sky. The battle for
the world begins here!
b&w, 32pg (11 of 12) $2.95
STRANGE HEROES #6
by Willingham, Diaz, de la Rosa, & Aucoin
"Otherland" (by Bobby Diaz and Sam de la Rosa): Tanakura, aka Richard
Trent, and Mary Avarelo are prisoners of the Sky Raiders. These four-armed
people are slavers and have mercenary plans for Tanakura and Mary. That
is, unless Tanakara can forge a new alliance with one of the more attractive
pirates... "Spellbinder" (illustrated by Derec Aucoin): Tommy Bowen, apprentice
sorcerer hero gets in some flying lessons even as strange, sinister forces
gather that will soon require his attention. Lord Calaban seems to have
taken an interest in Tommy's handiwork. And who is the mysterious stranger,
and what does he want with a doubling mouse?
b&w, 32pg $2.95
MASTER COMICS
MASTERS OF THE RING #2
by Maurer, Hislope, & Steward
Black magic and bodyslams continue as Rocker battles for redemption
in a bloody steel cage death match! Will Ruban use his powers to aid Rocker
in his fight or will the boy crush him once and for all? Features an exclusive
no holds barred appearance/interview with former WCW/ECW valet Missy Hyatt.
This interview is guaranteed to shock you... and possibly Vince McMahon?!
b&w, 32pg (2 of 8) $2.50
MEANWHILE STUDIOS
CHIAROSCURO #3
by Troy Little
A Xeric grant recipient! "Patchwork" Chapter 3: In the aftermath of
an unplanned evening at a nightclub, Steven finds himself sitting down
to an awkward morning coffee with a deceptive actress whose apartment is
littered with dolls. Left feeling ragged and exhausted, Steven returns
to his own apartment determined to focus on his painting, only to find
someone there waiting for him.
MATURE READERS
b&w, 24pg $2.75
MEATHAUS COMICS
MEATHAUS #5
by Various; cover by Chris McDonnell
Meathaus is back with the boss issue. This anthology from the international
meat crew of award-winning illustrators, animators, and cartoonists is
giving you twice as many pages of cartoon debauchery at less than twice
the price. The 22 contributors to this latest journey into original comics
include Xeric grant recipient Farel Dalrymyple, and Vertigo cover artists
Tomer Hanuka and James Jean.
SC, 5x7, 104pg, b&w $6.00
MID-WEST COMIC COMPANY
APHRODITE IX #1 CLASSIC BLACK-AND-WHITE FINCH SIGNED EDITION
This limited edition sketch cover was offered as a retailer ordering
incentive. Mid-West Comic Co. has been able to get a limited amount of
copies signed by artist David Finch and has them priced to be included
in their special "Bargain Priced Signature" series. Comes bagged and boarded.
b&w MSRP: $9.99
MIDNIGHT NATION #1 CLASSIC BLACK-AND-WHITE 2000 SAN DIEGO CONVENTION
VARIANT
This premiere edition of Midnight Nation #1 was released at the 2000
San Diego Comic-Con, and was previously thought to be sold out until now.
Very few copies of the 3,000 printed remain. Gary Frank has provided a
very cool variant sketch cover. Comes bagged and boarded.
b&w SRP: $19.99
FATHOM #3 MONSTERMART VARIANT COVER
This awesome variant cover depicts Aspen Matthews (Fathom) in a Santa
Claus hat, opening Christmas gifts. Previously available only via the internet,
but is now available to everyone through this special Previews offering.
FC MSRP: $4.99
TOMB RAIDER #3 MONSTERMART GOLD FOIL VARIANT COVER
This exclusive variant cover by Keu Cha was limited to only 2,000 copies.
The cover artist Keu Cha has designed this cover so that it is part of
a larger image that fits with Witchblade #39 variant cover and Magdalena
#3 variant cover. This limited edition issue was previously available exclusively
via the internet, until now!
FC SRP: $4.99
TOMB RAIDER PREVIEW MONSTERMART FOIL COVER
The first appearance of Lara Croft in comic books. This special internet
exclusive Preview comic features a short story, as well as behind-the-scenes
looks into the making of the hot comic book series.
PC MSRP: $4.99
MIGHTY GREMLIN
ELECTRIC GIRL VOLUME 2
by Mike Brennan
Electric Girl Volume 2 is a fun-filled collection of stories of the
decidedly all-ages comic book. If having electrical powers doesn't complicate
a young girl's life as it is, add an invisible trouble-making gremlin into
the mix and then things will get very interesting. Electric Girl stars
Virginia (the young girl who happens to have the electrical powers), her
dog Blammo, and her invisible friend, the gremlin Oogleeoog, and chronicles
their various misadventures through life. This volume collects the stories
from the second four issues of the Electric Girl comic book by Eisner-nominated
cartoonist Mike Brennan.
SC, 152 pages $13.95
MIRAGE STUDIOS
TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES #3
by Laird & Lawson; cover by Michael Dooney
A cryptozoological expedition to a mysterious tepui in South America
encounters a bizarre creature -- and it's not what they were hoping to
find. Raph, Don, and Casey finally get their new ride ready to go. Meanwhile,
the Utroms complete their preparations on the moon -- and Earth gets a
big surprise!
b&w, 56pg $2.95
MOONSTONE
VAMPIRE: THE MASQUERADE: NOSFERATU GN
by Rafael Nieves, Kirk Van Wormer, Serrano, & Ken Meyer, Jr
This is the second volume in a series of one-shots based in the noir
universe of White Wolf's Vampire the Masquerade role-playing game. Athena
Ortiz has just won the "Young Miss" beauty pageant and wants to celebrate
with her friends, but her over-bearing father won't let her. The headstrong
heroine sneaks out anyway, taking that old familiar short cut through the
cemetery. Of course she meets a mysterious stranger. And of course he leads
her to a mausoleum, where a dark and forbidden world is waiting to Embrace
her. The Nosferatu are the Vampire Clan of secrets, and Athena has more
than her share. Perhaps the Masquerade of her mortal life is more unbearable
than the one she is invited to tonight.
MATURE READERS
FC, 48pg $6.95
NBM BOOKS
CAGES HC COLLECTION
by Dave McKean
One of the all-time best and most highly acclaimed graphic novels ever
is now, finally, back in print! The first print was a quick sell-out from
Kitchen Sink before they disappeared. Dave McKean, famous for Arkham Asylum
and his covers for Sandman, presents a highly allegorical tale of the dwellers
of an apartment building. They each have their own lives, their own takes
on life and these intertwine and relate inevitably to each other in ways
that make life's mystery. Running in parallel lines or tangentially, the
differing lives each have their own tale to tell under the magic spin of
McKean's brilliant imagery and story-telling. It's about a blocked painter,
a controversial novelist, and a wise musician. It may be about God, about
Jazz, about sex, but also about creativity and artistic fulfillment. A
seminal work that proved, rather refreshingly without artifice, how thought-provoking
comic art can be.
MATURE READERS
HC, 9x12, 496pg, FC $50.00
BONEYARD #6
by Richard Moore
The good news: Ralph fixes Paris' car, totaled at the end of the first
story arc. The bad news: Sid tries to race it. To pay for the damage the
sardonic skeleton causes, the Boneyard folks are asked to take part in
a charity boxing match. And Glump's friend heads back to Hell, ending Glump's
short but memorable stint as Paris' roomie. But Paris may wind up longing
for the relative peace of demonic screams in the night.
MATURE READERS
b&w $2.95
BONEYARD VOLUME 1 TP
by Richard Moore
Michael Paris has inherited a plot in the remote town of Raven Hollow.
As he arrives, he gets to find out what a doozie that is. He's basically
inherited a cemetery that the villagers want razed! Why? It's haunted with
apparently frightening creatures putting a curse on the whole town! But
when Paris actually gets to meet some of the denizens of his inherited
headache, it turns out they ain't all that bad (the vamp, in fact, is quite
cute) and maybe the evil is not where it may seem... Collects the first
four-issue story arc of this best-selling increasingly popular series.
MATURE READERS
SC, 8x12, 96pg, b&w $12.95
ODDBALLZ #1
by Lewis Trondheim & Manu Larcenet
A new bimonthly comic from a new generation of slightly unhinged cartoonists
with no respect for adulthood! McConey rabbit is back and saves a bag someone
left behind only to find out it contains a million dollars! Does he return
it or put it in the bank? Also, meet Martina and Gil, two precocious genius
children convinced the world is filled with robots or aliens, including
their parents. But they're astronauts of the future and will save the day!
Oddballz: slightly goofy, totally addictive! Bimonthly.
b&w $2.95
TO AFGHANISTAN AND BACK HC
by Ted Rall
The world's first "Instant Graphic Novel!" When U.S. bombs started
raining on the Taliban, Rall didn't just watch it on TV -- he jumped on
a plane straight to the war zone to get the real story for himself. But
the only cartoonist to go to Afghanistan got more than he bargained for,
way more than his previous gut-wrenching trip deep up the legendary Silk
Road. Within days of arriving, armed men were hunting down journalists
to murder and rob them. Waving funnies didn't help. >From the gruesome
spectacle of a Taliban prisoner blowing himself up with grenades to the
hilarious image of mujahideen lining up for shaves and DVD porn a day after
joining the Northern Alliance, you can count on Rall for a decidedly different
take on this gritty war. To Afghanistan and Back features as its centerpiece
a 50-page graphic novel travelogue of his experience as a cartoonist and
war correspondent. It also includes Rall's articles, cartoons and photos
as filed from the front for the Village Voice and syndicated throughout
America.
HC, 6x9, 112pg, b&w $15.95
THE 1001 NIGHTS OF SCHEHERAZADE SC
by Eric Maltaite
SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION.
ADULT MATERIAL
SC, 9x11, 64pg, FC $12.95
NEKO PRESS
BRUTAL PLANET #1
by Matt Kimball & Dark One
Take an adventure through the twisted imagination of Matt Kimball and
Dark One. As you journey through one of the most dangerous worlds in the
galaxy. If evil had a place to rest, this would be it's home. Talgat Thiksin
has awakened from his sleep, for many seasons have past. Only to find that
the evil beings that put him in the brines are slowly taking over the planet.
This book is filled with incredible imagery like no other book you have
seen. This book is done in the traditional painting style that Dark One
is known for. A must for you Dark One fans that have been patiently waiting
for something new. Well the wait is over!
b&w, 24pg $2.99
ANIMAL MYSTIC: WELCOME BACK TO PRAKTILL PRINT
by Dark One
This eye-catching painting is the perfect solution to any bare wall
in your home or office. This full-color print is jammed packed with the
cast and characters form the pages of Animal Mystic. It's also printed
on an 80 lb. heavy gloss paper. Measures 27" x 19" and comes rolled in
plastic and ready for displaying. The black museum border makes it easy
for adding any frame of your choice to this beautiful piece of work. Limited
to 500 pieces.
Print, 27x19, FC $10.00
NEW ENGLAND COMICS
ASSASSINATE HITLER! #3
by Ron Ledwell
The first limited series from NEC Press's "Dark" line of gritty, hard-edged
comics! Writer/artist Ron Ledwell examines in exciting detail the real
life plots to assassinate Adolf Hitler during World War II. Hitler was
the target of multiple attempts at assassination. A timid but skilled clockmaker
places a cunningly designed explosive device in a pillar in front of which
Hitler is scheduled to give a speech! Two Wehrmacht colonels place a bomb
(disguised as a liquor bottle) on the Fuhrer's plane! A highly decorated
battalion commander plots to place Hitler under arrest and try him for
"crimes against the German people"! And, the most famous and tragic attempt
to kill Hitler: the "July 20th Bomb Plot" which led to the execution of
thousands of people, including many innocent relatives and friends of the
plotters! Some of the most famous figures of Hitler's Germany were implicated
in these plots, such as Field Marshal Rommel.
b&w (3 of 3) $3.75
NORTH ATLANTIC BOOKS
THE DIARY OF A TEENAGE GIRL
by Phoebe Gloeckner
Inspired by illustrated novels of the Victorian period, Phoebe Gloeckner
incorporates the diary she kept as a teen-ager in this new highly praised
illustrated novel. Her character, Minnie, has been described as, "funny,
possessing a precocious intellect, at once worldly and incredibly naÔve,
full of sexual energy, and emotionally immature." The lively writing has
been compared to that of the young William Burroughs or perhaps "Charles
Bukowski trapped in a young girls body." At once devastating and arousing,
Gloeckner's rich illustrations add a dizzying dimension to the tale.
MATURE READERS
SC, 200pg $18.95
ONI PRESS
IT GIRL ONE-SHOT
by Mike Allred & Chynna Clugston-Major
Introducing the first in a line of AAA Pop and Oni Press co-productions,
this ultra-fab one-shot has fan favorite creator Mike Allred (X-Force)
writing a story for Oni's most popular chick, Chynna Clugston-Major (Blue
Monday, Ultimate Team-Up), to draw: a grand-scale adventure with the Atomics'
#1 heroine. Plus, it's in full-color, thanks to Han Allred, protege of
Wizard Fan Award-winner Laura Allred, and it has a cover collaboration
between Mike and Chynna. I bet those facts alone make you want to buy this
book, without even knowing what it's about, but I'll still give you a little
of the 411. It Girl and the rest of the Atomics are getting a band together,
but in the kooky world of Mike Allred, you know just setting up and playing
isn't going to be easy. There's going to be all sorts of weirdos and weirdettes
getting in their way!
FC, 24pg $2.95
DUMPED GN
by Andi Watson
A brand-new one-shot graphic novel by the Eisner-nominated creator
of Breakfast After Noon. A girl who collects vintage closes and a boy who
loves old books attend the same party. When he catches her throwing out
a box of her possessions, he discovers she is discarding a book that was
one of his favorites as a child. It becomes a catalyst for them to start
talking, but will true love ensue? Andi Watson brings us a poignant story
about things abandoned, feelings rejected, and what we just can't leave
behind. Produced in partnership with Oni Press and the Turin Biennial,
an Italian festival of the arts where Dumped features as part of the month-long
exhibition.
SC, 6x9, 56pg, b&w $5.95
ATOMIC CITY TALES VOLUME 1: GO POWER TP
by Jay Stephens
Imagine a post-modern world where men can fly, the cartoonists who
create them show up from time to time, and girls with extraordinary strength
sell underarm deodorant and you'll have a pretty good idea of what things
are like in Atomic City. Particularly what it's like for Atomic City's
newest super-being, the rough-and-tumble Big Bang. With rockabilly good
looks and an overabundance of good-time attitude, Big Bang is pretty fresh
to the hero game and to what appears to be unlimited powers. Joining him
for his bizarre adventures are the certifiably crazy Quirk, righteously
indignant Atomic Girl, and the powerfully attractive Z-Girl. Together,
they run afoul of the city's worst criminal gang, run by the devilish,
decapitated Doc Phantom. And with all these newbies causing trouble on
the streets, what will Atomic City's greatest hero, The Green Torpedo,
have to say about it? It's a chaotic ride through the finest in underground
cartooning.
SC, 160pg, b&w $12.95
GUNWITCH: THE OUTSKIRTS OF DOOM TP
by Dan Brereton & Ted Naifeh
The Gunwitch, silent and deadly bodyguard to the misfit family of monstrous
heroes known as the Nocturnals, breaks away in his first solo adventure!
When the pistol-packing Gunwitch and his young charge, Evening Horror,
find themselves in a small town ravaged by undead outlaws and true Hell's
Angels -- motorcycle ridin' vampires -- The Gunwitch takes it upon himself
to bring down both groups before any more innocents can be hurt. But as
the undead protector embroils himself in the conflict, what once seemed
to be an old fashioned turf war is revealed to be something much more sinister.
Writer Dan Brereton (Nocturnals, Giantkiller) and artist Ted Naifeh (Gloomcookie)
mix the American Spaghetti Western and drive-in horror with a hard-boiled
sense of gallows humor. You'll never leave your night-light off again.
SC, 88pg, b&w $9.95
COURTNEY CRUMRIN & THE NIGHT THINGS #2
by Ted Naifeh
Little Courtney Crumrin is having a rough time. Her family has moved
into a new neighborhood, she hates her new school, and her new classmates
are none to fond of her. At least they aren't until Courtney stumbles across
a book in her Uncle Aloysius' library that may just have the answer to
all her problems. But will a "glamour" really solve more trouble than it
will cause? Courtney finds that popularity isn't everything it's cracked
up to be in this new comic by Gloomcookie co-creator Ted Naifeh.
b&w, 32pg (2 of 4) $2.95
POUNDED #2
by Brian Wood & Steve Rolston
Missy and Heavy were in love. Things were perfect. Heavy led the Vancouver
punk rock scene with Missy at his side. They were practically royalty.
But that was before. Before she went away to college and before Heavy cheated
on her with another girl. Now Missy's back in town and while Heavy has
broken hearts before, Missy isn't quite the same girl she used to be --
and she isn't alone either! It's more black humor, bloodstains, and broken
hearts courtesy of Brian Wood (Channel Zero, Couscous Express) and Steve
Rolston (Queen & Country)!
b&w, 32pg (2 of 3) $2.95
POUNDED: THE OFFICIAL COMIC BOOK SOUNDTRACK CD
The official soundtrack to Brian Wood and Steve Rolston's hot new comic
Pounded! This compilation CD, presented in association with respected indy
label Springman Records, is jam packed with the top names in punk rock,
and features exclusive artwork by Steve Rolston!
CD $7.95
PAPYRUS MEDIA GROUP
HEDG #3
by Patrick Sherman
Paige Edgley escapes the mysterious forces that have pursued her since
she killed a client - a client who revealed a sinister and terrifying plan
for her future. As she struggles to come to terms with her own actions
and the death of a member of her team, an unthinkable betrayal puts her
in jeopardy once again. Her only available means of evasion raises the
concept of "hiding in plain sight" to an entirely new level.
MATURE READERS
FC, 36pg $2.95
PETER FOUR PRODUCTIONS
SPECWAR #1
by Frank Lauria, Michael Docherty, Armando Gil, & Oscar Lopez
A liquid natural gas ship is hijacked in New York City harbor by terrorists
who will detonate the cargo to which they had added deadly radioactive
plutonium thereby destroying all of lower Manhattan and poisoning the entire
Metropolitan area is their demands are not met. However, a newly formed
U.S. Special Operations team attacks the terrorists thwarting their plans
with deadly results.
FC, 28pg $3.25
PUG HOUSE PRESS
AMY UNBOUND VOLUME 1: BELONDWEG BLOSSOMING TP
by Rachel Hartman
Amy Unbound, the Xeric grant winning, critically acclaimed mini-comic,
is now in paperback form! Belondweg Blossoming, which spans six issues
of the mini-comic, chronicles the summer Amy turns 10. Amy has begun reading
Belondweg, an epic poem about a heroic queen. But how are the women of
Goredd to be heroic when they have so little freedom? With the help of
her mysterious mentor, the Dragon Lalo, Amy gets an inkling of the power
of love, glimpses the complex relationship between fiction and life, and
realizes that even Belondweg didn't have to save the world all be herself.
SC, 6x9, 208pg, b&w $16.95
RADIO COMIX
MONSTERS OF ROCK #1
by Michael Vega
Big-time music label Oedipus Records has a problem: The big craze in
music is bands made up of monsters, but every band they concoct goes horribly
wrong, with mindless destruction on expensive stage equipment... not to
mention the money-laden fans! Their solution? A band made of actors pretending
to be monsters! Unfortunately, when one of Oedipus' representatives mistakenly
signs four real monsters to the lable, she unwittingly causes a minor disaster
for Oedipus -- and its stressed-out lawyers. Now it's up to the Monsters'
manager to work around the band's quirks and forge them into a successful
act with as few casualties as possible. A hilarious goth-inspired look
at the perils of pop music by Michael Vega (Morning Glory, Saiko and Lavender)!
b&w, 32pg $2.99
TRUE HUE #1
by Diana X. Sprinkle
When Blue visits her famous adventuring aunt, she discovers a horrible
secret -- the local temple is a fake! But since no one believes her, it's
up to Blue to find out what's going on. With the help of her magic teacher,
Pink, and her cobra-friend, Green, she sets off on a journey fraught with
discovery, adventure, and slimes. Little does she know the temple hides
frightening secrets about her world -- and her trusted companions! Join
Blue, Pink, and Green on this magical fantasy/adventure about finding your
true colors! Manga-inspired story and art by Diana Sprinkle (Furrlough,
Saiko and Lavender).\
b&w, 32pg $2.99
FURRLOUGH #112
by Various
Joe Rosales continues his popular Roman history epic, "Romanics." Will
the soldiers be able to survive the vicious barbarians? Also in this issue,
the sweet medieval romance of Christina Hanson and Ed Garcia's "Ebin and
May," plus more of Patrick Moran's zany mouse-adventure, "Tunesia." Painted
cover by fantasy artist Heather Bruton.
b&w, 32pg $2.99
Sin Factory
GENUS #53
by Various
SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION.
ADULT MATERIAL
b&w, 32pg $2.99
REBELLION
2000 A.D. #1285-1288
Future lawman Judge Dredd finds himself trapped between the devil and
the deep blue sea in underwater adventure "Escape From Atlantis," by John
Wagner and Paul Marshall, while in "Deaky Poobar, We Hardly Knew Ye," Dan
Abnett and Steve Parkhouse take hitmen Sinister Dexter from the bloodsoaked
streets of Downlode to the United Kingdom of Greater Britain -- right into
a gang war! Meanwhile, there's more dark fantasy from Steve Moore in "Tales
of Telguuth"; the action heats up in alien epic "Atavar," by Dan Abnett
and Richard Elson; and Russian Rogue Nikolai Dante pulls off his greatest
sting in "The Romanov Job," by Robbie Morrison and Simon Fraser.
Magazine, 32pg, PC $3.25Ea.
JUDGE DREDD MAGAZINE VOLUME 4 #10
Ultra-grim lawman of the future Judge Dredd begins the next 25 years
of his career in Judge Dredd Megazine Volume 4 #10. In this issue, an all-new,
14-page case for the Judge; heart-stopping action in "Missionary Man: Place
of the Dead" (Part Two), by Gordon Rennie and John Ridgway; the conclusion
of "Wardog," by Dan Abnett, Patrick Goddard & Dylan Teague; and fall
into "Bad Company," as the first book of this classic future war thriller
by Peter Milligan, Brett Ewins & Jim McCarthy continues. Plus, Tharg's
droids reveal more of the secret history of 2000 A.D., the galaxy's greatest
comic!
Magazine $10.99
RIP OFF PRESS
FREAK BROTHERS #3--NEW PRINTING
"A Year Passes Like Nothing" for Phineas, Fat Freddy and Freewheelin'
Franklin in this classic Gilbert Shelton issue from the early 1970s. Meet
the son of Freewheelin' Frank, see the hilarious S. Clay Wilson parody,
"A Nice Polka Dot Demon," enjoy the adventures of Fat Freddy's Cat as secret
agent Skitty, and laugh your butt off at a great collection of gut-busting
single page strips. Now in a new printing on higher quality stock, at a
new cover price!
MATURE READERS
b&w, 36pg (Note Price) $3.95
FREAK BROTHERS #9--NEW PRINTING
The "Idiots Abroad" saga rolls on! This issue finds our Hirsute Heroes
in deep trouble, as Fat Freddy's being chased across Europe by international
terrorists disguised as football hoodlums, Freewheelin' Frank has been
captured by modern day pirates of the Caribbean, and Phineas is expecting
summary execution at any moment for being an infidel in Mecca. Wild adventure
and hilarious political satire, in fully painted black-and-white. This
series, written in the mid-1980s, is even more timely today in the face
of recent events in the world. Now in a new printing on higher quality
stock!
MATURE READERS
b&w, 36pg (Note Price) $3.95
RISING TROUT PRESS
PLEEBUS PLANET VOLUME 2: FREAKY BEASTIE OF HILL ROAD SCHOOL
by Nick Abadzis
Something strange is going on at Hill Road School. Pandora and Joey
know that it is something sinister, but could it be connected to Mr. Pleebus,
their friend from the parallel world of Plabbu?
SC, 64pg, b&w $8.50
ROBOTS AND MONKEYS
RUNOFF #4: ALL SOULS
by Tom Manning
The residents of Range gather on Halloween morning to bury the four
dead hunters and quiet their minds. But as the bodies are put to rest,
after the sun sets something evil awakes. Even with the odd events that
have happened to them before, no one could have foreseen what comes next.
Magazine format.
b&w, 32pg $2.00
SHANDA FANTASY ARTS
SHANDA THE PANDA #35
by Mike Curtis, Heather Maranda, Mary Bellamy, Ed Garcia, & Charles
Gray
It's a time for surprises for the whole cast! Shanda's grandmother
(also named Shanda) visits to appraise what her granddaughter is doing
with her life. Pidge has dinner with Colt and finds out she's on a date!
Terri plays softball! Spencere's uncle and aunt pay an unexpected visit!
And somebody gets murdered. The countdown has started for Wing's return
to America.
MATURE READERS
b&w, 48pg $4.99
NEW HORIZONS #12
SFA's premiere anthology continues with an all-new issue capped with
a cover by Maggie Hogarth. New stories by Gary Bell, Chad Chavez, Boris
Chowsa, plus returning series "Fawn" and "Beans N Hay."
MATURE READERS
b&w, 48pg $4.99
NAUTILUS SIX-PACK
by Mike Curtis, Louis Frank, Ed Garcia, Charles Gray, & Dann Phillips
Offered here at a special price is the six-issue science fiction mini-series
from SFA. Ecosystem specialist Catha McConnel is sent to the space station
Nautilus, while a terrorist organization plots it's destruction! These
six 32-page comics offer a look at relationships among different cultures
while the threat of death looms.
MATURE READERS
Pack (x6) $12.95
Another Rabco Disaster
CIRCLES #2
by Andrew French, Scott Fabienek, & Steven Domanski
It's summer in Boston, and Marty moves into 6 Kinsey Circle. The family
is coming visit the house and have dinner, but, Grandma's here too!? Also
features a look back at Howard Cruse's (Stuck Rubber Baby, Wendel) first
comic strip, "Tops and Button." Color cover by Chris Goodwin and Paf!
MATURE READERS
b&w, 40pg $5.00
SIRIUS ENTERTAINMENT
BABY DEMONICA #1
by John John Jesse & Howie Pyro
Baby Demonica is a black-and-white "Gorey-ish" character/limerick book
with a dark, evil, and sexy cast of misfits from Hell and beyond. Created
and illustrated by New York City gallery artist and "Satanic Porno Punk
Art Superstar" John John Jesse, this collection of John John's frightening
inner demons will appeal to those people who like to indulge their dark
side. Accompanying these devilish illustrations are some deranged and twisted
rhymes for each of the characters. Written by both John John Jesse and
Howie Pyro, this promises to be a "ghoulishly sexy" journey!
MATURE READERS
b&w, 32pg $2.95
TOWER #1
by Sean McKeever & Jason Alexander
Sean McKeever, writer of The Waiting Place teams up with Empty Zone
creator Jason Alexander to spin a tale of mystery and science fiction.
A security guard spends his days just like the rest of us: wake up, shower,
go to work, come home, eat, sleep. But at the center of the futuristic
metropolis he calls home is a mysterious stone tower that rises above the
clouds, and this structure becomes the focus of the guard's otherwise monotonous
life. As he searches for answers to the mystery of the tower, he finds
himself drifting farther from the truth. After all, it's human nature to
ask questions, but sometimes the answers are simply out of reach.
b&w, 24pg $2.95
POISON ELVES ENCYCLOPEDIA CD-ROM
by Drew Hayes
The ultimate Poison Elves sourcebook is here! This PC-formatted CD-ROM
is packed with every last bit of knowledge culled from Drew Hayes' 90+
issues of Poison Elves continuity. Set up as fully illustrated encyclopedic
entries, you'll find everything there is to know under such topics as "Character
Biographies," "Amrahly'nn Races & Organizations," "Weapons & Accessories,"
"A Glossary of Terms," "The Amrahly'nn Travel Guide," and more! This CD-ROM
also includes a Poison Elves cover gallery going all the way back to I,
Lusiphur #1, as well as a copy of every single "Starting Note" Drew has
ever written. And, Drew's rockabilly band, The Misfortunes, make their
recording debut on this CD! Songs such as "Sex Rock Zombies," "Cattle Prod
Blues," and "The Dangle," (all written by vocalist Drew Hayes) appear for
the first time ever! And for those of you without a computer, the songs
are playable on a regular CD player!
CD-ROM $21.95
POISON ELVES VOLUME 8 TP
by Drew Hayes
This "in-betweener" collection fills in the gap between the epic "Sanctuary"
storyline and Lusiphur and Jace's quest to deliver the Elvin Fire to safety.
Within these pages Drew introduces three new characters, all of whom prove
to have pivotal roles in the upcoming war between the Elves and the Trolls:
Cleah, who chopped off Jace's ear; Winston the werewolf hunter; and the
sassy blue sprite Petunia. In addition to a handful of short stories, this
trade paperback revolves around a story arc devoted to Drew's Amrahly'nnian
version of werewolves, and as an added bonus this book also contains one
of Drew's funniest stories ever: "Night of the Living Boots." Collects
issues #40-#47 of the Poison Elves series.
SC, 160pg, b&w $15.95
STUDIO FOGLIO
GIRL GENIUS #7
by Phil & Kaja Foglio, & Mark McNabb
The 40-page seventh issue of Phil and Kaja Foglio's old-fashioned gaslamp
fantasy with adventure, romance, and mad science. Tiny clanks have infested
the Castle, the mysterious cat speaks and Agatha finally discovers that
she is the scientist responsible for the Mechanicsburg clank.
FC, 40pg $3.95
GIRL GENIUS AIRSHIP CLOISONN... PIN
Finally, a pin of one of Phil Foglio's stubby little airships. For
the Girl Genius fan or the airship enthusiast of your choice. Based on
art by Phil Foglio, this 1 1/4" hard enamel cloisonne pin features a black
outline with four-color enameling -- red, dark blue, light blue, and yellow.
Also features a military back.
Pin $9.95
GIRL GENIUS KROSP CLOISONN... PIN
A beautiful medallion featuring Krosp - the Napoleon of cats - already
a popular character in Studio Foglio's Girl Genius comic book. Based on
art by Phil Foglio, this 1 1/2" hard enamel cloisonne pin features a black
outline with six-color enameling -- red, white, blue, gold, pink, and green.
Also features a military back.
Pin $9.95
TEENAGERS FROM MARS
TEENAGERS FROM MARS #1
by Rick Spears & Rob G.
A badly beaten comic book artist... a riot grrrl in handcuffs... a
gang of juvenile grave robbers... What do all these have in common? They're
all teenagers from Mars! The mayhem starts in the first issue of this soon
to be underground classic!
b&w, 32pg (1 of 8) $2.99
TITAN
JUDGE DREDD: JUSTICE ONE GN
by Garth Ennis, Glenn Fabry, Peter Doherty, & John Higgins
Judge Dredd: He is the law! In the vast, over-populated sprawl of the
future metropolis Mega-City One, the Judges are all that stand between
order and chaos. Their unswerving dedication to upholding the law is epitomized
by stone-jawed Judge Dredd as he dispenses instant and brutal justice.
When Dredd goes on a routine tour of Mega-City One's space colonies, nobody
expects any trouble. But when a fellow Judge is found murdered, Dredd realizes
a killer is on board Justice One -- and that the killer may even be another
Judge! The mission is over, and now the hunt begins! But with space pirates,
killer robots, and a damaged ship to pilot, can even Dredd warp out of
this one? Also featuring the Ennis-penned stories "Talkback," "A Man Called
Greener," "Ex-Men," and "Twilight's Last Gleaming."
SC, 9x12, 80pg, FC $14.99
TANK GIRL VOLUME 1 GN
by Alan Martin & Jamie Hewlett
From the depths of the outback comes a wildly anarchic, in-your-face
heroine for a new age of madness... Tank Girl! Join everybody's favorite
beer-swilling, chain-smoking, kangaroo-worrying lunatic as she blasts her
way through a dazzling array of bizarre adventures, including bounty hunting,
delivering colostomy bags to the Australian president, appearing on Dame
Edna, a short-lived career in the bloody and vicious world of kangaroo
boxing... and many more outrageous and mind-warping thrills!
SC, 7x10, 128pg, FC $16.99
TRANSFORMERS VOLUME 3: PRIMAL SCREAMS PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE HC
by Simon Furman, Geoff Senior, & Jose Delbo; cover by Dave Gibbons
The hit animated TV shows Beast Wars and Beast Machines introduced
a whole new generation to the 'robots in disguise' and now, at last, the
stories that came before those shows can be seen again in their world-shaking
glory. The death of a hero... the return of an old foe... and the awakening
of the gods! When Ratchet, Autobot chief medic, is kidnapped, a desolate
Optimus Prime must find it within himself to continue the eternal battle
against the Decepticons. Meanwhile, some old friends have returned to the
fray... and so has an old, old enemy! And unbeknownst to all of them, their
battles have woken Primus -- creator of the Transformers. Unfortunately,
Primus' scream upon waking has awoken an enemy from before time - an enemy
who will not rest until all are destroyed -- Unicron! Collects issues #56-#62.
HC, 7x10, 144pg, FC $24.99
TOKYOPOP
CARDCAPTOR SAKURA #27
by CLAMP
Having defeated Yueh, all of the cards are now Sakura's and the world
is as it should be. Or is it? Strange things are happening in Tomoeda,
and they all seem to be connected -- first a dream Sakura can't remember,
then a new student comes to her school and finally a strange rain begins.
With her Clow Card quest behind her, Sakura embarks on a new journey as
she begins to understand the origins of her magic.
b&w, 48pg $2.99
GUNDAM WING: ENDLESS WALTZ #2
by Yadate & Tomino, & Tokita
Mary Maia, Treize's daughter, has successfully captured Relena Darlian,
and with the help of her commander, she has built an army of Mobile Suits
ready to conquer the entire United Earth Sphere Nation. After giving her
ultimatum to the world -- a coup de tat by any means necessary -- all the
Gundam pilots spring into action. Yet, this time, it's no longer clear
which side everyone is on. Based on the hit movie as seen on the Cartoon
Network. Picks up where the Battlefield of Pacifists story ends.
b&w, 32pg (2 of 5) $2.99
KODOCHA #4
by Miho Obana; adapted by Sarah Dyer
Peace finally returns to the war zone of Class 3 when Akito Hayama
dukes it out with bratty Gomi and reclaims his title as boss of the sixth
grade. But Hayama's victory lap becomes a sulk, and everyone wonders what
has the Demon so depressed. When his dark mood turns violent, Sana gets
a crazy hunch that her new role in a TV movie may help solve her friend's
problems.
b&w, 48pg (4 of 5) $2.99
LOVE HINA #3
by Ken Akamatsu
It's time to hit the books at prep school, and Keitaro wants to make
it into Tokyo University more than ever. He's got to focus hard if he wants
to make the grade and prove to the girls of Hinata Lodge that he's no slacker.
When a brainy mystery girl turns out to be a very familiar face, Keitaro
may finally get the helping hand he needs.
b&w, 32pg (3 of 4) $2.99
LOVE HINA #4
by Ken Akamatsu
Late-night studying is tons of fun, especially since Keitaro's top-ranked
tutor is also the cute girl he dreams about -- and fights with -- every
day. As the two take notes and tear up Hinata Lodge, a secret memory surfaces
that may bring their hopes for Tokyo University even closer.
b&w, 32pg (4 of 4) $2.99
MARMALADE BOY #5
by Wataru Yoshizumi
When Ginta finally confesses his true feelings for Miki, and explains
the story behind his jerk ways in the classroom, Miki is left to wonder
how she feels about her longtime friend. The road ahead is a winding one,
and Miki wants to learn to trust Ginta once again before she can even think
about the future.
b&w, 48pg (5 of 5) $2.99
MIRACLE GIRLS #19
by Nami Akimoto
Chris's trip to London takes a turn for the worse when men in black
try to take an unplanned detour to the island of Diamas. Toni and Mika
teleport onboard and use their powers to help get the plane back on track.
Chris becomes a local press hero, and the mysterious attackers are defeated...
for now. Something tells the Morgan twins that they haven't seen the last
of them.
b&w, 48pg $2.99
RAGNAROK #3
by Myung Jin Lee; adapted by Richard A. Knaak
As the Valkries lock in on her trail, Fenris has begun to recover her
memory and now has a direction in her quest to find the reincarnation of
Balder. Meanwhile, Chaos and Iris have defeated the monstrous face worms
that were destroying the countryside, and are off to collect their bounties...
that is, if the so-called "expert treasure hunter" Lidia doesn't snatch
the bounties first. Cover colored by Dreamwave Productions.
b&w, 48pg (3 of 4) $2.99
SAINT TAIL #18
by Megumi Tachikawa
When Lina intervenes and convinces the mayor that Asuka Jr. has no
intentions of capturing Saint Tail, Asuka is given one last chance to stay
on the case. If he can't protect Sakuraoka City's "Swan" from the magical
young thief, it's all over. But who says it's Saint Tail who's after the
Swan? And does Meimi really want Asuka Jr. off of the case -- even if it
means he finds out that she's Saint Tail?
b&w, 48pg $2.99
SMILE VOLUME 4 #5
The critically acclaimed Smile is the first all-shojo anthology in
America! This issue: Mars (by Fuyumi Soryo): Life spins out of control
for Rei when his confrontation with Kurasawa turns violent. While a group
of punks try to nab Rei at school before getting beat up themselves, Kira
is cornered and warned by Harumi that Rei is capable of causing a lot of
pain. With new-found courage, Kira gets Rei's address and races off into
the unknown to find her defender.; Planet Ladder (by Narushima Yuri): Kaguya
and her guardian Kagami search for help and find a road leading to a town
of unfriendly villagers who chase after them. With the Seventh World still
hot on their heels, and Seeu and Idou plotting from afar, Kaguya must find
her way in unknown territory with pressure coming from all sides.; Peach
Girl (by Miwa Ueda): Things between Momo and Toji are beginning to work
out. Now that Sae has received her reality check, she's content to leave
well enough alone, right? Wrong! And though Momo doesn't see it yet, Sae's
doing everything she can to eventually win back Toji.; and Paradise Kiss
(by Ai Yazawa): Yukari prepares for her weekend date with George, but it
seems like everything's gone haywire. Meanwhile, George deals with the
drama of being a designer and tries to get his schedule in order. Their
big day finally dawns, and face-to-face becomes heart-to-heart for the
team of Paradise Kiss.
Magazine, 168pg, b&w $5.99
Graphic Novels
CHOBITS VOLUME 1 GN
by CLAMP
Hideki's just like every other guy in the 22nd century. He just wants
a good job, a good car, and a sexy robot girlfriend to call his own. Until
he lands the job, he'll never be able to afford his own "Persocom" companion.
Hideki's luck changes when he discovers Chi -- an adorable but seemingly
stupid Persocom -- tied up in a pile of trash. His first robot companion
turns out to be a lot more responsibility than he expected, and she gets
him into quite a few embarrassing situations. It's "boy meets girl" for
the cyber age.
SC, 192pg, b&w $9.99
COWBOY BEBOP VOLUME 1 GN
by Yutaka Nanten
What's money between friends? But, wait... who said they were friends?
The lone wolf - the wizened vet - the femme fatale - the smart-mouth kid...
when Spike, Jet, Faye, and Ed get together; it can mean only one thing:
carnage is about to ensue. In keeping with the popular but off-beat anime,
the manga begins a series of original stories that take the action to a
whole new level. Spike, Jet, and Faye all end up after the same bounty,
Spike goes after a convict who's already in prison, and Faye (the con-artist
she is) ends up the victim of a con not once, but twice.
SC, 184pg, b&w $9.99
DRAGON KNIGHTS VOLUME 1 GN
by Mineko Ohkami
If you think facing a man-eating witch is dangerous, imagine having
to face the one-eyed monster that ate it. In a farcical tale of hijinks
and swashbuckling adventures, Rath, Rune, and Thatz become the Dragon Knights
of Fire, Water, and Earth and scour a mystic landscape. Their quests? Fortune,
love, and honor. And though they may have to work together, no one says
they have to like it. The Dragon Knights are put to the ultimate test when
their fighting involves more than just their enemies.
SC, 192pg, b&w $9.99
GTO VOLUME 1 GN
by Tohru Fujisawa
Meet Eikichi Onizuka, a 22-year-old virgin and ex-biker. He's crude,
foul-mouthed, and has a split-second temper. His goal? To be the greatest
high school teacher in the world! Of course, the only reason he wants to
be a teacher is so he can try and score with the hot students... Before
Onizuka can become a teacher, he's got to work as a student teacher to
earn his credentials. He may think he's the toughest guy on campus, but
when he meets his class full of bullies, blackmailers and scheming sadists,
he'll have to prove it. Launching in authentic manga format (right-to-left)!
One of the most popular manga titles in Japan, GTO has spawned a hit anime
series as well as a live action drama.
SC, 200pg, b&w $9.99
MARMALADE BOY VOLUME 1 GN
by Wataru Yoshizumi
Talk about dysfunctional! Miki is horrified to learn that her parents
have swapped with another couple, and that all four now plan to live under
one roof. But when her new stepbrother, Yuu, shows up, he appears to be
just the one to ease her mental anguish... that is, until she sees the
bitterness beneath his cool exterior. The strange romance that follows
would make any love triangle seem ordinary by comparison.
SC, 200pg, b&w $9.99
MARS VOLUME 1 GN
by Fuyumi Soryo
Popular Rei and shy Kira are worlds apart, until one fateful day brings
them together. Rei stumbles upon Kira in the harassing hands of her sleazy
art teacher and saves the quiet girl from his clutches. And when the jock
plants a kiss on a statue of Mars in the studio, Kira finds herself drawn
in and even summons up the nerve to ask him to model for her... but problems
already lurk on the horizon. Vicious upperclassman Harumi has had her sights
set on Rei for a long time, and is not about to let go now. One of the
most popular teen girl manga series in Japan.
SC, 200pg, b&w $9.99
PLANET LADDER VOLUME 1 GN
by Narushima Yuri
Kaguya is a quiet orphan who has lived with a Japanese family since
she was a little girl. Another boring high school day becomes the adventure
of her life when she's mysteriously transported far, far away to a realm
of strangers who call her "Princess." Now, Princess Kaguya must uncover
both her true identity and the motives behind the battling warlords who
want to claim her. The universe is a battlefield, and the key to peace
may be in the hands of one very special girl.
SC, 208pg, b&w $9.99
REAL BOUT HIGH SCHOOL VOLUME 1 GN
by Sora Inoue & Reiji Saiga
In a school where martial arts are standard curriculum, Samurai Girl
Ryoko is the top fighter and most popular student around... or is she?
Things change when the uncouth fighter Shizuma Kusanagi transfers in from
Kansai. He may not have the grace of Ryoko, but his amazing fighting abilities
could make him the most dominant martial artist at Daimon High. Principal
Todo encourages rivalry between the competitors, setting up a dangerous
"K-Fighting" tournament where even the teachers can join in and settle
once-and-for-all just who is the top dog on campus.
SC, 192, b&w $9.99
SKULL MAN VOLUME 1 GN
by Shotaro Ishinomori & Kazuhiko Shimamoto
They took his family, they took his face, and they took his soul. Now,
the Skull Man is going to take his revenge. Resurrected from the land of
the dead, the Skull Man is hunting down the men responsible for destroying
his life and anyone who stands in his way. In an unjust world, the Skull
Man will use any means necessary to get the vengeance he seeks! Locked
between the lethal but gorgeous assassin Maria and the mutant Spider Man,
the Skull Man digs into the conspiracy that gave birth to his powers and
those of his partner Garo. Haunted by his past, he will not let them stand
in the way of his revenge.
SC, 32pg, b&w $9.99
INITIAL D VOLUME 1 GN
by Shuichi Shigeno
In the shadow of Akina Mountain, street racers take on one of the most
dangerous roads in the world. Among them, a Trueno AE86, "The Ghost of
Akina," tears through the pass like a phantom no other car can touch. Behind
the wheel is Takumi Fujiwara, a tofu delivery boy on his way to becoming
the greatest street racer ever. But even with a natural talent honed simply
through his love of racing, nothing could have prepared Takumi for the
world of hardcore street racing. Here, teams take each other on in modified
racing machines with hooked up frames and engines that bring them to a
whole other dimension of speed.
SC, 200pg, b&w $9.99
LOVE HINA VOLUME 1 GN
by Ken Akamatsu
When Keitaro Urashima fails his entrance exams to get into Tokyo University
for the second time, he's officially an unemployed and uneducated slacker.
To make things worse, his parents have kicked him out of his house. Fortunately,
his grandmother owns the fabulous Hinata Lodge and has agreed to take Keitaro
in as caretaker. What he doesn't know is that the lodge is actually a girl's
dorm and he's the only guy around! Most guys would kill to live with five
sexy ladies, but if Keitaro's not careful, this job will kill him.
SC, 200pg, b&w $9.99
PARADISE KISS VOLUME 1 GN
by Ai Yazawa
Yukari wants nothing more than to make her parents happy by studying
hard and getting into a good college. One afternoon, however, she is kidnapped
by a group of self-proclaimed fashion mavens calling themselves "Paradise
Kiss." Yukari suddenly finds herself in the roller coaster life of the
fashion world, guided by George, art-snob extraordinaire. In a glamorous
makeover of body, mind and soul, she is turned from a hapless bookworm
into her friends' own exclusive clothing model.
SC, 184pg, b&w $9.99
PARASYTE VOLUME 10 POCKET MIXX GN
by Hitosi Iwaaki
Our planet has been invaded by Parasytes -- alien creatures that take
over their hosts' bodies and turn the victims into killing machines. So
far, they've had the upper hand. Their ability to morph their appearance
and blend in, combined with their super-human strength and regenerative
powers make them nearly unstoppable. The Japanese government is now striking
back. Shin, one of only two humans to co-exist with a Parasyte, has been
recruited to join a military raid on the Parasytes' stronghold. But he's
not the only civilian involved -- a serial killer who makes Hannibal Lecter
look tame has been released from prison to join the assault. As the hunter
becomes the hunted, the line between good and evil grows even more blurred.
SC, 192pg, b&w $12.99
JULINE VOLUME 5 MANGA GN
by Narumi Kakinouchi
It's the final battle between the Black Pearl Clan and the Jeweled
Mirror, Water Crystal, and Ivory Sword clans. Yet victory cannot be claimed
until Juline and her friends, Bakuya, Seika, and Kio, face their loved
ones, who have become unwilling Guardians of Black Pearl Temple. For the
honor of her clan -- and for her own life -- Juline is forced to fight
her father to the death. And even if she survives, the greatest challenge
lies ahead in the hands of the martial arts master herself, Black Pearl.
SC, 176pg, b&w $12.99
HARLEM BEAT VOLUME 10 POCKET MIXX GN
by Yuriko Nishiyama
Nate and the Johnan High Basketball Team are on their way to the National
Championships, so why aren't they celebrating? With exams looming, some
key players are worried that their test performances could have them sitting
out one of the most important games of their lives. Nate, who's finally
proven himself on the court, may be sidelined just as quickly as he found
his game. It's time to buckle down and get focused... of course, that's
assuming his girl-crazy teammates don't push him off-track.
SC, 102pg, b&w $9.99
Special Editions
COWBOY BEBOP COMPLETE ANIME GUIDE #3
The past is finally catching up with the crew of the Bebop. Find out
more about Spike's past with Vicious and Julia, as well as Faye's mysterious
origins, in the third volume of the Complete Anime Guide. Of course, Jet,
Ed, and Ein have their moments in the spotlight as well. Featuring complete
character bios, episode synopses, design sketches, and a unique atlas of
the locations featured in Cowboy Bebop, this is an indispensable resource
for Bebop fans.
SC, 5x7, 100pg, PC (3 of 5) $12.99
GUNDAM TECHNICAL MANUAL: GUNDAM WING #2
It is the Universal Century year 0079 and the One Year War is nearing
its end. The Federation is at the edge of collapse at the hands of the
mighty Zeon MS army, but the tides are about to turn with a new battalion
of Federation Mobile Suits based on the Gundam. This ground assault force,
led by the heroic young Shiro, is about to take on the armies of Zeon in
hotspots around the world. Featuring some of the best stories and technical
designs in the entire Gundam series, the Gundam Technical Manual gives
the play-by-play breakdown on the characters, mechanics and story of the
hit animated series seen on Cartoon Network.
SC, 100pg, PC $12.99
CARDCAPTORS ANIME BOOK VOLUME 2 TP
When Sakura Avalon opened the mysterious Clow Book in her dad's library
and released the cards inside, she inadvertently signed on for the challenge
of a lifetime. Join Sakura as she faces a new rival, the "ghost" of her
mother, and a bewitched friend with an enchanted sword. It's not going
to be easy, but with the Clow Book's magical guardian, Kero, and her best
friend Madison by her side, Sakura just might stand a chance of becoming
Cardcaptor! This volume covers episodes 4-6 of the series.
SC, 5x7, 148pg, FC $12.99
TOP SHELF PRODUCTIONS
STRIPBUREK COMICS FROM THE OTHER EUROPE
by Stripburger
Top Shelf Production is proud to present Stripburger's latest selection
of contemporary comics from the former socialist block. With a unique perspective
on world politics and issues, these Eastern European comics artists have
much to offer, but rarely see print in the Western World. Features 216
pages of fresh sequential art, all in English, representing works from
Albania, Bosnia, Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Estonia,
Hungary, Macedonia, Poland, Romania, Russia, Slovenia, Ukraine, and Yugoslavia.
Also included is an introductory essay by Darko Macan (full of post-communist
bitterness), a special feature from Kazakhstan, and a list of useful contacts.
The featured artists, many of whom are already cult figures in their own
countries, include: Aleksandar Zograf, Danijel éeûelj, Jakob
KlemenËiË, Jacek Fras, Ascold Akishin, Igor Baranko, January
Misiak, Pavel ?ech, Milorad Krsti, Roman Tolici, Sasa Kerkos, and many
others.
SC, 8x8, 216pg, b&w $17.95
TYNDALE HOUSE PUBLISHERS
TRIBULATION FORCE VOLUME 1 GN
by Brian Augustyn, Paul Ryan, & Bob McLeod; cover by Lopresti &
Emberlin
As the world struggles to understand the catastrophic events that have
taken place, our heroes band together to explore their newfound faith.
Meanwhile, a multifaith alliance, global disarmament, and strange international
treaties are the result of a treacherous leader's growth in power and dark
ambition.
SC, 48pg, FC $5.99
VAMPEROTICA
VAMPEROTICA: WHEN DARKNESS FALLS #3
This mini-series delivers more of the heart pounding photos, comics,
and gothic art that readers have come to expect. This issue features two
Vamperotica comic stories -- the conclusion of "Queen Of Ages," an action
packed, time travel, Luxura tale; and "Some Things Never Change," an steamy
erotic tale about a vampire hooker who caters to her customer's "special
needs." This issue's Vamp of the Month is Stormy Waters, an internet and
print model. Back by popular demand is the Digital Art of Dark Day Production's
Tony Mauro featured on the cover. Also available in a Stormy Waters Photo
Nude Cover Edition.
MATURE READERS
REG.-b&w, 32pg $2.95
NUDE-b&w, 32pg $3.95
CHRISTINE'S ADDICTION VIDEO CD-ROM
A sex-starved vampire prowls the streets of Atlanta's underground until
her past catches up to her. This is a new item in the Vamperotica Video
CD series. Now you can play your movies on your laptop with just your CD-ROM
drive. This Video CD is in Quicktime format so this CD-ROM will play on
any computer with a CD-ROM drive.
MATURE VIEWERS CD-ROM SRP: $12.00
VANGUARD PRODUCTIONS
JOE SIMON'S THE COMIC BOOK MAKERS HC
by Joe & Jim Simon
Readers have been enchanted with the Golden Age of comics through Michael
Chabon's The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay. The Comic Book
Makers tells the real stories of the era, written by a participant of the
age. After creating Captain America, Simon became Marvel's (Timely) first
editor-in-chief and teamed with Jack Kirby to produce Captain America and
various comics, and produced the first Captain Marvel comic book. With
Young Romance and Young Love, Simon & Kirby created the entire genre
of romance comics. Simon created and published Sick Magazine, the original
Spider-Man, The Prez, Brother Power, The Geek and edited for Fox, Archie,
Harvey, and Crestwood. In his book, Simon tells the compelling, definitive
history of the creators. Meet the crime comics editor who would himself
be accused of a gruesome murder, the horror artist who was periodically
released from a mental hospital in order to meet his publishing deadlines,
the famous Senator Estes Kefauver, whose subcommittee investigated comic
books as a cause of juvenile delinquency, and dozens of other fascinating
personalities. Joe co-wrote The Comic Book Makers with his son Jim Simon,
who grew up knowing many of the great artists, writers, and publishers.
Also available as a deluxe edition signed by Joe Simon, which comes with
a bonus portfolio of pages only available in the deluxe edition
REG--HC, 8x11, 200pg, PC $34.95
DLX..--HC, 8x11, 200pg, PC $49.95
EYES OF LIGHT: THE FANTASY DRAWINGS OF FRANK BRUNNER SC
The work of Frank Brunner reflects a unique sensibility, combining
heroic design, and lush eroticism with touch of whimsy. After a long career
of work for many top animation studios, this seminal illustrator of the
classic Dr. Strange, Warp, Elric, and Howard the Duck is showcased in this
prestige retrospective of his comics and fantasy art. Compiled by Dean
Motter and J. Davie Spurlock, with an introduction by Elric creator Michael
Moorcock, this is the latest from Vanguard Productions, continuing their
critically acclaimed series of books.
MATURE READERS
SC, 112pg, b&w $16.95
VIGIL PRESS
FISH 'N CHIPS #2
by Steve Hamaker
The origin story of Fish 'N Chips continues. The city's police department
is closing in on the Vampyre stronghold. Val Dyer and Jaxer Fann are the
two officers who will face off against Fixion himself! Clave Dyer will
make some disturbing discoveries about his latest movie, and will soon
be forced to take action. During all of the excitement, Val has somehow
had time to continue dating fellow officer, Oman. His only fear is that
his career and his love life may soon collide.
b&w, 32pg $2.95
WIZARD ENTERTAINMENT
Black Bull Entertainment
JUST A PILGRIM: GARDEN OF EDEN #2
Covers by J. G. JONES
Written by GARTH ENNIS
Art by CARLOS EZQUERRA
Colors by PAUL MOUNTS
Garth Ennis the creator of Preacher and writer of Fury returns to Black
Bull with his latest Just A Pilgrim series Garden Of Eden. In a gigantic
trench dug deep into the ocean floor, behold the Ishmael, mankind's last
hope to leave the post-apocalyptic wasteland that remains of the Earth
and start again. The Pilgrim meets the scientist/caretakers of this spaceship
who are planning to launch while battling a mysterious biological menace.
Just A Pilgrim: Garden Of Eden features dramatic artwork by Carlos
Ezquerra, one of the co-creators of Judge Dredd, who has recently collaborated
with Ennis on Adventures In The Rifle Brigade: Operation Bollock and Judge
Dredd: Helter Skelter. This issue features a cover by J.G. Jones and is
edited by Jimmy Palmiotti.
In stores April 10, 2002
FC, 32pg $2.99
Wizard Exclusives
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #129 WIZARD ACE EDITION
Wizard ACE Editions are back with another one of the most requested
Marvel comics that fans have asked to get an ACE of-Amazing Spider-Man
#129, with the very first appearance of the PUNISHER. Artist Humberto Ramos
illustrates a dramatic all-new 2-part acetate cover featuring the Punisher,
Spidey and the Jackal. In addition to the classic tale of Frank Castle's
first appearance by writer Gerry Conway and artist Ross Andru, this ACE
will feature additional pages on the Punisher's greatest moments along
with a special Twisted ToyFare Theatre comic strip with Spidey.
FC SRP: $13.99
SPIDER-MAN/PETER PARKER MINI-BUST
From Bowen Designs comes this strictly limited Peter Parker/Spider-Man
mini-bust. Marvel Comics' greatest hero is brought to life in three dimensions
in this mini-bust scuplted by Randy Bowen. This hand painted cold cast
porcelain piece is a 5 and one half inches tall numbered limited edition
of 6000. Peter's spider sense is tingling as half of his face is covered
in his Spider-Man mask.
Bust PI
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #129 WIZARD ACE EDITION SIGNED
Signed by original Punisher designer and legendary Marvel artist John
Romita Sr.! The monumental first appearance of the Punisher is presented
in this limited edition! Now Dynamic Forces is bringing you the most limited
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FC SRP: $39.99
DF RE-MARKED EDITION WITH A PUNISHER HEAD SKETCH ON EACH COVER BY JOHN
ROMITA SR.! LIMITED TO INLY 99 RE-MARKED UNITS PER SKETCH!
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J. Scott Campbell brings his touch to Chaos! leading lady!!! And this
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FC SRP: $16.99
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EVIL ERNIE: RELENTLESS #1 DF/WA BLUE FOIL EDITION
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DAREDEVIL: MAN WITHOUT FEAR SIGNED HARDCOVER
Signed by writer extraordinaire Jeph Loeb and the unbelievable talented
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HC SRP: $89.99
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