PREVIEWS #247 (VOL. XIX #04) PREVIEWS PUBLICATIONS PREVIEWS #249 JUNE 2009 COVER ART: The latest project from DC Comics! Also: The award-winning team of Ed Brubaker and Steve Epting uncover the birth of the Marvel Universe in The Marvels Project, celebrating Marvel's 70th Anniversary! Since 1988, PREVIEWS has been your ultimate source for all of the comics & merchandise to be available from your local comic book shop… revealed up to two months in advance! Hundreds of comics and graphic novels from the best comic publishers; the coolest pop-culture merchandise on Earth; plus PREVIEWS exclusive items available nowhere else! Now more than ever, PREVIEWS is there to show the toys, treasures and tales in your future! This issue features items scheduled to ship from August 2009 through October 2009. Catalog, 8x11, 432pg, PC $4.50 PREVIEWS #249 CUSTOMER ORDER FORM — JUNE 2009 PREVIEWS makes it easy for you to order every item in the catalog with this separate order form booklet! This June order form features items scheduled to ship in August 2009 and beyond. Comic-sized, 62pg, PC PI MARVEL PREVIEWS #70 Your Marvel companion piece to the regular issue of PREVIEWS! Each issue of Marvel Previews is a comic book-sized, 120-page, full-color guide and preview to all of Marvel’s upcoming releases — it’s your #1 source for advanced information on Marvel Comics! This June issue features items scheduled to ship in August 2009. FREE w/Purchase of PREVIEWS FC, 120pg $1.25 COMICS SECTION PREMIER VENDORS DARK HORSE COMICS PREDATOR #1 (of 4) John Arcudi (W), Javier Saltares (A), and Raymond Swanland (Cover) On sale June 24 FC, 32 pages $3.50 Miniseries The world’s attention is focused painfully on a brutal third world Civil War, a merciless sectarian conflict sparing neither soldier nor civilian, grandmother nor child. But amidst the terror and carnage, where great nations and powerful interests jockey for position and advantage, another blood feud rages in the shadows, one no more humane but decidedly less human. Two warring tribes from the stars have chosen Earth’s killing fields as their arena, with each clan sworn to eradicate the other . . . and all who stand between them. Each is the other’s prey, each the other’s Predator. ALSO AVAILABLE PREDATOR OMNIBUS VOLUME 1 APR070018 $24.95 PREDATOR OMNIBUS VOLUME 2 OCT070044 $24.95 PREDATOR OMNIBUS VOLUME 3 FEB080081 $24.95 PREDATOR OMNIBUS VOLUME 4 JUN080072 $24.95 ALIENS VS. PREDATOR OMNIBUS VOLUME 1 DEC060035 $24.95 ALIENS VS. PREDATOR OMNIBUS VOLUME 2 JUN070037 $24.95 ALIENS/PREDATOR PANEL TO PANEL DEC050023 $19.95 ************************************************************************ WEREWOLVES ON THE MOON: VERSUS VAMPIRES #1 (OF 3) Dave Land (W), Matt & Shawn Fillbach (P/Cover), and Dan Jackson (C) On sale June 3 FC, 32 pages $3.50 Miniseries Through all of history, on the night of the full moon, the bloodcurdling cries of werewolves have pierced the night sky. For centuries, werewolves have had to content themselves with shortened forays of feral change as dictated by the source of their power—the moon! But all that is about to change as three werewolf friends—Ted, Jeff, and Stan, leave Earth and travel to the lunar surface in a quest to become kings of the moon! Unfortunately, Moon Patrol captain Maggie Pilgrim has other plans . . . as does the hive of vampires living on the dark side! THE ART OF TONY MILLIONAIRE Tony Millionaire (W/A) On sale Aug 26 FC, 200 pages $39.95 HC, 9" x 12" Prepare to set sail on a drunken fever dream of dollies, apes, and exotic mysteries that, once seen, can never be unseen! The Art of Tony Millionaire collects illustrations, comics, stories, photographs, and anecdotes from the man once referred to as “Beefy McManus” by the late rock star “Rocky Stardomes”. . . the one and only Tony Millionaire! Thrill to never-before-seen illustrations that have made women gasp and grown men gasp, too! Partake in the beautiful genius of the only cartoonist in the history of mankind to have won five Eisner Awards, three Harvey Awards, and an Ignatz! Stand in awe that a 200-page book by the creator of the Cartoon Network’s Drinky Crow Show will cost you only $39.95! Now, finally, more than ever . . . The Art of Tony Millionaire. • Featuring an introduction by Elvis Costello! MYSPACE DARK HORSE PRESENTS VOLUME 3 Mike Mignola (W), Stan Sakai (W/A), Jane Espenson (W), Will Conrad (A), Ben Stenbeck (A), Farel Dalrymple (A), and others On sale Aug 12 FC, 168 pages $19.95 TPB, 7" x 10" The third volume of the online comics anthology MySpace Dark Horse Presents digs deeply into Dark Horse’s broad range of genres and iconic characters, including Stan Sakai’s award-winning Usagi Yojimbo and Joss Whedon’s Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Dr. Horrible. Mike Mignola plucks a character from the backdrop of his Hellboy mythos with the debut of Witchfinder, and Dark Horse presents the first new Creepy stories since that legendary anthology ended in 1983. Dark Horse also demonstrates its commitment to webcomics with the hit online strips Achewood, Applegeeks, and others.  LITTLE LULU: THE BAWLPLAYERS AND OTHER STORIES John Stanley (W/A) and Irving Tripp (A) On sale Aug 26 FC, 200 pages $14.95 TPB, 6" x 9" Now in Full-Color! Youthful innocence has never been so funny! Collecting Marge’s Little Lulu #94–#99, Dark Horse continues its brand-new series of Lulu volumes in full color. The gang is all here as Tubby teaches Lulu to turn purple so she can get ice cream, Alvin refuses to go home until everyone says they like him, and the boys go to war over their clubhouse presidency, plus many more classics from this Golden Age goldmine! GIGANTIC TP Rick Remender (W), Eric Nguyen (P), and Matt Wilson (C) On sale Aug 19 FC, 144 pages $17.95 TPB, 7" x 10" It was a beautiful spring day in downtown San Francisco before a gigantic armored alien appeared from out of nowhere and began smashing things all to hell! Who is this invader? Why is he being attacked by strange alien beings? And why is he so Gigantic? A twist on The Truman Show, Gigantic focuses on a brainwashed alien superhero deposited on Earth to be the spotlight of an intrusive, around-the-clock television program being filmed without his knowledge. RAPTURE #2 (OF 6) Michael Avon Oeming (W/A/Cover), Taki Soma (W), Val Staples (C), and David Mack (Cover) On sale June 24 FC, 40 pages $2.99 Miniseries Evelyn Town never asked to be a champion. All she wanted was to be reunited with her boyfriend, Gil. But after the rapture-like disappearance of the world’s heroes left the planet in ruins, she had little choice if she wanted to survive. Now, only “the damned” remain, struggling for survival against the vicious religious cannibals who prey upon them. Using a powerful spear given to her by a strange entity called The Word, Evelyn defends those who can’t defend themselves. Branded a returned champion, Evelyn’s newfound power may cost her innocence. But is her sacrifice in vain? Has her lover Gil moved on? CONAN: THE FRAZETTA COVER SERIES #3 Kurt Busiek (W), Cary Nord (P), Michael Wm. Kaluta (P), Dave Stewart (C), and Frank Frazetta (Cover) On sale June 17 FC, 48 pages $5.99 Miniseries Fed up with both civilization and mysticism, Conan travels to the infamous City of Thieves to take out his frustrations. When a bar fight uncovers the legend of the impregnable Tower of the Elephant, he becomes determined to rob it, setting out on a quest unlike any he’s undertaken—one that will involve new comrades, horrifying creatures, and gruesome, unsettling fates for both gods and men. Eisner Award-winning writer Kurt Busiek (Trinity, Astro City), Eisner Award-nominated artist Cary Nord (Secret Invasion: X-Men), the legendary Michael Wm. Kaluta, and Eisner Award-winning color artist Dave Stewart (The Umbrella Academy, Hellboy) chronicle a seminal adventure in Conan’s life. The legacy of Robert E. Howard thrives in this stunning take on a story that helped change fantasy fiction forever—with a Frank Frazetta cover that helped bring Conan to a new legion of fans in the 1960s! THE SAVAGE SWORD OF CONAN VOLUME 6 Roy Thomas (W), Michael Fleisher (W), Bruce Jones (W), and various (A) On sale Aug 26 b&w, 544 pages $19.95 TPB, 7" x 10" With writers Roy Thomas, Michael Fleisher, and Bruce Jones contributing to The Savage Sword of Conan in the early 1980s, the action-filled comics magazine continued its long, successful run exploring the lush and dangerous world of Conan’s Hyboria. This volume reprints most of the black-and-white Conan tales from 1981, with the artistic talents of John Buscema, Gil Kane, Ernie Chan, Ernie Colon, Alfredo Alcala, and others adding to the uncensored excitement! The Savage Sword creative teams presented in this latest tome deliver timeless adventures featuring Robert E. Howard’s beloved barbarian. Collects Savage Sword of Conan #61-#71. THE ADVENTURES OF THE MASK OMNIBUS Michael Eury (W), Kilian Plunkett (A), Neil Vokes (A), Jay Geldhof (A), Dev Madan (A), Marc Campos (A), and Bruce Timm (Cover) On sale Aug 5 FC, 392 pages $24.95 TPB, 6" x 9" Life in Edge City has always been tough for Stanley Ipkiss. He’s as good-natured and decent as they come, but nice don’t pay the bulldog or make points with the ladies. Stanley knows he’s destined for greater things, but how to get there? Enter the Mask, an ancient artifact that imbues its wearer with the power to do just about anything one desires . . . especially if one desires zoot suits, pies, mallets, cartoon bug eyes, and a penchant for Latin song stylings! Stanley Ipkiss now has the world on a string, but in that world there are many of vastly lesser niceness than Stanley who desire the Mask’s power for themselves. Collects for the first time, the Mask comics stories based on the blockbuster film and animated TV series. NEXUS ARCHIVES VOLUME 9 Mike Baron (W), Steve Rude (P), Paul Smith (P), Adam Hughes (P), Spyder (P), John Nyberg (I), Bob Dvorak (I), Tom Luth (C), and Les Dorscheid (C) On sale Aug 5 FC, 216 pages $49.95 HC, 7" x 10 1/2" Horatio has resigned his duties as Nexus, and the Merk has reassigned them . . . but to the Loomis sisters, who have been out for vengeance ever since Horatio assassinated their father. However, the staggering power that comes with being fusionkasters corrupts quickly, and Lonnie is so unnerved by her sisters’ homicidal behavior that she escapes to the planet Procyon—home to none other than the always-scheming Ursula X. X. Imada and her and Horatio’s twin daughters, Scarlett and Sheena. And when Sundra learns that Stacy and Michana are gunning for Horatio with Nexus powers, she decides to kill the Merk and damn the consequences . . . even if that means dooming Ylum. Collecting issues #53 to #57 of Nexus Vol. II and issues #2 to #4 of the Next Nexus miniseries. ARCHIVES THE COMPLETE GREEN LAMA FEATURING THE ART OF MAC RABOY VOLUME 1 JUL080039 $49.95 THE COMPLETE GREEN LAMA FEATURING THE ART OF MAC RABOY VOLUME 2 DEC070067 $49.95 HERBIE ARCHIVES VOLUME 1 APR080049 $49.95 HERBIE ARCHIVES VOLUME 2 AUG080040 $4.95 MAGICMAN ARCHIVES VOLUME 1 AUG080041 $59.95 NEMESIS ARCHIVES VOLUME 1 MAY080049 $59.95 NEXUS ARCHIVES All volumes are $49.95 VOLUME 1 AUG050020 VOLUME 2 NOV050030 VOLUME 3 FEB060053 VOLUME 4 MAY060024 VOLUME 5 OCT060031 VOLUME 6 APR070022 VOLUME 7 OCT070046 ROY ROGERS ARCHIVE JAN088637 $49.95 TARZAN: THE JOE KUBERT YEARS All volumes are $49.95 VOLUME 1 JUL050042 VOLUME 2 NOV050031 VOLUME 3 MAR060044 ************************************************************************ NEIL GAIMAN PRESENTS: SPACE CHANTEY R. A. Lafferty (W) and Vaughn Bodé (A) On sale Aug 12 b&w, 288 pages $12.95 Novel, 5 1/4" x 8" Features an introduction by Neil Gaiman! Rediscover Hugo and Nebula Award-nominated author R. A. Lafferty with this whimsical reimagining of Homer’s Odyssey! Set in the far future, Space Chantey chronicles the adventures of Space Captain Roadstrum and his crew, on a journey through galaxies resonant with myth and peril as Roadstrum valiantly battles to return across the cosmos to Big Tulsa, the Capital of the World, and to his wife and young son Tele-Max. TUROK: SON OF STONE ARCHIVES VOLUME 3 Matthew H. Murphy (W) and Alberto Giolitti (A) On sale Aug 26 FC, 224 pages $49.95 HC, 7" x 10" Trapped in a valley where time has stood still for millions of years, Turok and Andar’s struggles to survive lead them into unbelievable adventures. Here, they raise a baby thunderer for a pet; save a caveman’s village from a volcano; cunningly use honker eggs to save their own lives; meet people beneath the sea, giants and pygmies; and much, much more! Collects Turok, Son of Stone #13-#18. USAGI YOJIMBO #121 Stan Sakai (W/A) On sale June 24 b&w, 24 pages $3.50 Ongoing Once again wandering through the country, Usagi comes upon the aftermath of a bloody fight. The carnage has left only one survivor—Hiroto, a bounty hunter on the trail of the local bandit leader. Now that his group has been ambushed by the bandits, and everyone else has been killed, Hiroto needs help. He recruits Usagi to the cause, and together they set out after the gang. However, Usagi realizes—too late—that his partner is the bandit chief himself! USAGI YOJIMBO VOLUME 8: SHADES OF DEATH 2ND EDITION Stan Sakai (W/A) On sale Aug 19 b&w, 200 pages $15.95 TPB, 6" x 9" Revisit some of the rabbit ronin’s earliest adventures in this outstanding new edition of classic Usagi tales! In this volume, Usagi teams with his friend Gen, a rhino bounty hunter, and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles to protect an aging sensei from an evil ninja clan. His travels also take him to a remote village under threat from deadly assassins, where only Usagi stands between their merciless blades and a community’s destruction. • Features completely rescanned and remastered artwork, and new story notes, highlighting Stan Sakai’s exhaustive research into the world of feudal Japan! • Introduction by acclaimed artist and film designer William Stout. USAGI YOJIMBO VOLUME 9: DAISHO 2ND EDITION Stan Sakai (W/A) On sale Aug 19 b&w, 216 pages $15.95 TPB, 6" x 9" A samurai’s sword is more than his weapon—it is his soul. As such, he must prove himself worthy of possessing a daisho, a matched pair of swords. In his years as a warrior, fighting injustice and honing his spiritual and martial skills, Miyamoto Usagi has more than earned his swords. After braving many a battle and surviving tremendous bloodshed, Usagi continues his warrior pilgrimage. This volume finds him the reluctant participant in a duel for blood money and, later, enraged at the theft of his swords, Usagi pledges a new oath—to track the leader of a roving band of brigands and retrieve his daisho. • Newly rescanned from Stan Sakai’s original art, this volume features new story notes! • Includes an introduction by James Robinson. USAGI YOJIMBO VOLUME 10: THE BRINK OF LIFE AND DEATH 2ND EDITION Stan Sakai (W/A) On sale Aug 19 b&w, 216 pages $15.95 TPB, 6" x 9" While journeying over mountains, into valleys, through towns and farmlands, and along rugged coasts, searching for harmony, Usagi faces a unique cast of characters: a village of seaweed farmers, an innocent noodle peddler, a demon-possessed woman, a relentless clan of bat ninja, an assassins’ guild, a mysterious medicine peddler, and Inazuma, a secretive female samurai. More than once Usagi finds himself in great danger—but it’s all in a day’s work when you walk the thin line on the brink of life and death. • Features completely rescanned and remastered art and a look inside Stan Sakai’s research and influences with new story notes! • Introduction by writer Kurt Busiek. UNBOUND SAGA Mike Kennedy (W), Cliff Richards (P), Al Rio (P), Ronda Pattison (C), and Joseph Michael Linsner (Cover) On sale June 3 FC, 32 pages $3.50 One-Shot Rick Ajax ain’t got time nor patience for trouble, but trouble seems to make plenty of time for him. If it ain’t one thing, it’s something else, and those things always seem to need a good old-fashioned pounding to put to rest. Lori Machete, on the other hand, can’t help but get into trouble like the proverbial fox in a henhouse. She may be easy on the eyes, but she can be hard on the jaw when the feathers start to fly. Based on the (not-so) long-running original series and the upcoming video game from Vogster Entertainment, Unbound Saga reintroduces (for the first time) readers to the seedy back alleys of future Toxopolis and the satirical misadventures that follow Rick and Lori like a shadow . . . Rage off the page! • Written by Mike Kennedy, with stories illustrated by fan favorites Cliff Richards and Al Rio. • Features a cover by Joseph Michael Linsner and a gallery of (soon-to-be) classic covers by Leinil Yu and Steve Pugh! Based on the highly anticipated video game! BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: TALES OF THE VAMPIRES Becky Cloonan (W), Vasilis Lolos (A), Dave Stewart (C), Jo Chen (Cover), and Gabriel Bá and Fábio Moon (Cover) On sale June 3 FC, 40 pages $2.99 One-Shot In a small town in Massachusetts, a young man named Jacob goes about his day as usual—wakes early, eats breakfast with his mom, and heads to school. He’s a hard worker and a reliable friend to Alexia, an athletic and headstrong young woman. But at night Jacob likes to cut loose at the local arcade, where he’s befriended a reckless gang of vampires who enjoy drinking his blood. Jacob craves the high and the easy escape from the monotony of his life that this “bloodletting” provides. Enter the mysterious and sultry May, who can help Jacob leave those high-school days behind—that is, if Alexia doesn’t stop her first. • From the 2008 Eisner winners of the graphic novel 5 and the creators of Pixu! • Features a cover by Jo Chen and an alternate cover from Gabriel Bá and Fábio B.P.R.D.: WAR ON FROGS #3 (OF 4) Mike Mignola (Cover), John Arcudi (W), Karl Moline (A), and Dave Stewart (C) On sale June 10 FC, 32 pages $2.99 Miniseries Fan-favorite Fray artist Karl Moline joins series writer John Arcudi and Hellboy creator Mike Mignola for a look through the eyes of a new recruit into the life of the B.P.R.D.’s resident firestarter, as Liz Sherman finds herself thrust from the sidelines to become the Bureau’s super soldier in the frog war. REX MUNDI #18: DAVID’S THRONE Arvid Nelson (W), Juan Ferreyra (P), and Joseph Michael Linsner (Cover) On sale June 17 FC, 32 pages $2.99 Ongoing Julien is planning for the final assault on the Castle of the Holy Grail. And he has the perfect weapon: his own blood! With the grail wine, he can have godlike power. But that power comes with hidden costs . . . Lorraine, meanwhile, lays his daughter to rest. His grip on power is slipping away faster than his sanity, and even his most loyal followers are starting to question his leadership. But he’s not going down without a fight! He and Julien are marching relentlessly closer to their final confrontation. EERIE ARCHIVES VOLUME 2 Various (W/A) On sale Aug 19 b&w, 240 pages $49.95 HC, 8 3/8" x 10 7/8" When publisher Jim Warren created Creepy magazine in 1962, he soon realized he’d hit pay dirt on a gruesome gold mine of great comics storytelling. Under the leadership of editor/writer Archie Goodwin, Warren’s hit line of horror-comics magazines grew another lurid limb with the introduction of Eerie in 1964, and soon there were two great horror magazines on the rack instead of one. Following in the fetid footsteps of our sinfully successful archive library of Creepy, Dark Horse is also proudly publishing its Eerie equivalent—keeping chilling stories and incredible artwork in the family! • Includes astonishing artwork and classic stories from such comics legends as Gene Colan, Steve Ditko, Gray Morrow, Neal Adams, and Frank Frazetta! • Reprints classic Eerie stories originally published from 1966 to 1967. THE CLEANERS #4 (OF 4) Mark Wheaton (W), Joshua Hale Fialkov (W), Rahsan Ekedahl (A), and John Graef (C) On sale June 10 FC, 32 pages $2.99 Miniseries The stunning conclusion to this thrilling new series! Wheaton, Fialkov, and Ekedal bring their hit horror series The Cleaners to a cataclysmic and emotionally devastating conclusion with issue #4. After a series of bizarre events in his suburban LA neighborhood, young Henry Reardon was kidnapped from his home; the only clue left behind—the mutilated corpse of the family dog. Now Henry has become like his kidnapper—inhuman, to say the least. It’s up to doctor-turned-trauma-cleaner Robert Bellarmine to find Henry and the monster that changed him before LA becomes the feeding grounds for not one but two blood-hungry murderers. MYSPACE DARK HORSE PRESENTS #21 Farel Dalrymple (W/A), Angie Wang (W/A), Joseph Lambert (W/A), The Fillbach Brothers (W), and Dan Jackson (C) This April on MySpace Dark Horse Presents . . . Farel Dalrymple, Society of Illustrators Gold Medal winner and Xeric Grant recipient, brings characters from his daring, beautiful, and surreal 2003 series, Pop Gun War, to MDHP with a new short story, “Em and Gwen in: Magic Spell. ” Then, the Fillbach Brothers (Star Wars: Clone Wars and more!) will bring you a special sneak peek at their upcoming series, Werewolves on the Moon: Versus Vampires, due to a comic-book store near you this coming June. A prequel to this crazy series sets the stage for our werewolf protagonists to leave their pack on earth and head for the moon, a great place for a fresh start! Joseph Lambert, whose work was recently featured in The Best American Comics of 2008, gives readers two pages of glorious humor. And lastly, our newbie story for the month is launching us past April showers and straight into May flowers. Angie Wang brings “over-the-top flowery girliness combined with over-the-top giant robot/mecha formulas in a frenetic shoot-’em up.” This pleasantly quirky story promises to break through the last of those winter doldrums! MySpace Dark Horse Presents is a free online anthology that provides fresh content the first Wednesday of every month, with stories archived so that it’s never too late to join in and catch up. To find out more, check out: myspace.com/darkhorsepresents.  GANTZ VOLUME 7 Hiroya Oku (W/A) On sale Aug 26 b&w, 224 pages $12.95 TPB, 5 1/8" x 7 1/16" The life — or is that death? — of Kei Kurono has been completely unpredictable ever since he was transported into an inescapable condo and thrown into a high-stakes game of hunting aliens. Turns out inhabiting a carbon copy of his body after the original was splattered all over a subway only increases the adolescent problems of identity, insecurity, and horniness. Add in the constant danger of facing pissed-off aliens; the awkwardness of being reunited with a childhood friend who cries a lot; and the involuntarily chaste relationship he shares with the prettiest and best-endowed woman he’s ever known; and Kei’s stress level isn’t dropping any time soon. • Comes shrink-wrapped and carries an 18+ content advisory. ALSO AVAILABLE GANTZ VOLUME 1 FEB080060 $12.95 ************************************************************************ EDEN: IT’S AN ENDLESS WORLD! VOLUME 12 Hiroki Endo (W/A) On sale Aug 5 b&w, 224 pages $12.95 TPB, 5" x 7" Still investigating the Australian Wilhelm Corporation and its connection to the murders of several police officers, Miriam and Wendy track down some key figures in the conspiracy, who begin to die mysterious deaths of their own. Also in Australia, Propater’s seemingly unstoppable cyborg assassin, the one who mutilated Nathan, finally finds Elijah—and this beast proves to be quite a match for Elijah’s new bodyguard, Letheia Aletheia! Elijah’s kidnapped sister reveals some startling family secrets, and her relationship with the elusive and powerful being known as “Maya” continues to grow. • Comes shrink-wrapped and carries an 18+ content advisory. OH MY GODDESS! VOLUME 33 Kosuke Fujishima (W/A) On sale Aug 29 b&w, 144 pages $10.95 TPB, 5 1/8" x 7 3/16" Ever since a cosmic phone call led five literal young goddesses—Belldandy, Urd, Skuld, and, like occasional vowels, Peorth and Lind—to live in college student Keiichi’s residence, his personal life has been turned upside-down, sideways, and sometimes even into strange dimensions! Despite the otherworldly situations he’s gotten into, Keiichi's everyday joy is still found as an engineer and mechanic. And as Chihiro’s training retreat by the seashore continues, the two of them put that shared passion into practice by building two bikes based on different philosophies, with the help of her old high-school friends, Eri and Tasuga—plus (or maybe minus) the “help” of Urd and Skuld! 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ALSO AVAILABLE STAR WARS: DARK TIMES VOLUME 1—THE PATH TO NOWHERE APR070045 $17.95 STAR WARS: DARK TIMES VOLUME 2—PARALLELS APR080103 $17.95 ************************************************************************ STAR WARS: KNIGHTS OF THE OLD REPUBLIC #42—MASKS John Jackson Miller (W), Ron Chan (A), Michael Atiyeh (C), and Benjamin Carré (Cover) On sale June 17 FC, 40 pages $2.99 Ongoing When an argument between ex-Padawan Zayne Carrick and the mysterious Jarael leaves her questioning her place in his life, the appearance of the Jedi Malak threatens to make up her mind for good. Yet Malak’s not the only one with an interest in Jarael. Just how far the Mandalorian Rohlan is willing to go to stay by her side has never been revealed—until now! Major developments for Zayne and Jarael! Previously untold events in the story of Malak and Revan! For in-the-know Star Wars fans, this issue is a must have! • A special one-shot story featuring Malak and Revan from the Knights of the Old Republic video games sets our main cast on a deadly new course! STAR WARS: LEGACY #37—TATOOINE PART 1 (OF 4) John Ostrander (W), Jan Duursema (P/Cover), Dan Parsons (I), and Brad Anderson (C) On sale June 24 FC, 40 pages $2.99 Ongoing When word reaches Moff Nyna Calixte that Imperial convoys are being attacked by Black Sun Pirates, she sends her daughter, “Gunner” Yage, and Gunner’s squadron of crack fighter pilots to intervene. But what neither of them knows is that the pirates themselves are under attack by other pirates—Cade Skywalker and the crew of the Mynock. Despite his victory over Emperor Darth Krayt, Cade is still the galaxy’s most-wanted criminal, and Gunner’s squad is itching for another shot at him! STAR WARS OMNIBUS: MENACE REVEALED Timothy Truman (W), Haden Blackman (W), Ryder Windham (W), Jason Hall (W), Davidé Fabbri (A), Ramon Bachs (A), Timothy Truman (A), Christian Dalla Vecchia (A), and others On sale Aug 12 FC, 384 pages $24.95 TPB, 6" x 9" This is our largest omnibus of never-before-collected and out-of-print Star Wars stories. Included here are one-shot adventures; short story arcs; specialty issues; and early Dark Horse Extra comic strips! All of these tales take place after Episode I: The Phantom Menace, and lead up to Episode II: Attack of the Clones. In Jedi Quest, Anakin Skywalker will work to overcome his fears while on a mission to protect a freighter from pirates. Starfighter: Crossbones pits pirate against pirate, featuring the intimidating Captain Nym. • Collects Star Wars #27: “Starcrash”; Star Wars: The Hunt for Aurra Sing; Star Wars: Jedi Quest #1–#4; Star Wars Starfighter: Crossbones #1–#3; Star Wars Episode II Hasbro Minicomics #1–#4; Dark Horse Extra #35–#37; “Heart of Fire” ; Dark Horse Extra #44-#47, “Poison Moon.” JUST ARRIVED! UMBRELLA ACADEMY UMBRELLA (BACK IN STOCK!) JUL080073 $29.99 BETTIE PAGE PLAYING CARDS (BACK IN STOCK!) JUL040062 $4.99 DILBERT PVC SET APR080138 $24.99 THE SPIRIT MOVIE BUST JUL088539 $59.99 (BACK IN STOCK!) FRANK MILLER’S SIN CITY VOLUME 1: THE HARD GOODBYE 2ND ED. NOV040013 $17.00 FRANK MILLER’S SIN CITY VOLUME 2: A DAME TO KILL FOR 2ND ED. NOV040014 $17.00 FRANK MILLER’S SIN CITY VOLUME 3: THE BIG FAT KILL 2ND ED. DEC040036 $17.00 FRANK MILLER’S SIN CITY VOLUME 4: THAT YELLOW BASTARD 2ND ED. DEC040037 $19.00 FRANK MILLER’S SIN CITY VOLUME 5: FAMILY VALUES 2ND ED. 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TIM BURTON On sale July 15 TIM BURTON LIGHT-UP NOTE CARD SET: HEART Twenty 5" x 7" note cards (4 different designs) Light-up box design $17.99 TIM BURTON LIGHT-UP NOTE CARD SET: VOODOO GIRL Twenty 5" x 7" note cards (4 different designs) Light-up box design $17.99 Dark Horse Deluxe presents two new Tim Burton items, and they are sure to delight! We have created two sets of note cards in collectible light-up boxes. Both sets feature twenty note cards (four different designs), but the box is the real treat! Press a button and the pins on the heart or the pins on Voodoo Girl light up in sequence. The 5" x 7" cards come in a sturdy box with magnetic closure. EMILY THE STRANGE RAG DOLL On sale July 15 15" tall In polybag with hang tag. $19.99 Emily is sew strange! Emily makes her friends; now we made you an Emily! Let your imagination run wild with this ragtag rag doll. Adopt an Emily now! CLASSIC UNCLE SCROOGE CHARACTERS #1: UNCLE SCROOGE On sale July 1 Packaged in a special litho-printed full-color tin box with a vintage-style pin-back button and booklet Limited edition of 950 numbered pieces $49.95 Dark Horse is pleased to announce a new license with Disney. We’re giving one of the comic-book medium’s most revered casts of characters the Syroco-style treatment in a new series of statuettes based on Carl Barks’s Uncle Scrooge stories. First up is Uncle Scrooge. TARA MCPHERSON BUTTON PACK On sale July 15 4 pin-back buttons in polybag with header card $5.99 Four buttons featuring Tara’s compelling art, which has been featured in numerous publications and websites, including Vanity Fair, Elle, The New York Observer, Juxtapoz, and Bust. tTOKIDOKI LATTE DIE-CUT JOURNAL On sale July 15 6 1/4" x 8 3/4", 80 pages $14.99 Mooooo! Who can resist this adorable journal, with the cute horns and grin? Popular Tokidoki character Latte makes a good pal to tote around, in die-cut journal form. A great place for your innermost thoughts, or perhaps your grocery list! ALSO AVAILABLE TOKIDOKI KAITEN SUSHI JOURNAL APR080139 $9.99 TOKIDOKI JOURNAL MAY070066 ************************************************************************ REELART STUDIOS DOC SAVAGE STATUE On sale July 15 19" tall Limited to 1,000 pieces for worldwide distribution $249.00 Doc Savage is undisputedly one of the most famous characters to come out of the pulps. Street and Smith Publications’ Doc Savage Magazine ran from 1933 to 1949 and was revived in the early 1960s as paperbacks. Those paperbacks identified the look we attribute to the Man of Bronze today. One of the best artists whose work graced those covers is Bob Larkin. This statue is our tribute to Doc and to Mr. Larkin. Sculpted by Tony Cipriano and paint mastered by Kat Sapene. Certificate of authenticity is included. REELART STUDIOS SHEENA, QUEEN OF THE JUNGLE STATUE On sale July 15 9 3/4" tall Limited to 500 pieces for worldwide distribution $179.00 Created by Will Eisner, Sheena was the first female comic-book character with her own title. Inspired by H. Rider Haggard’s She, Sheena paved the way for a host of other jungle queens to follow. Sheena has transcended comics to television and film. One of the most endearing and enduring portrayals of Sheena was by Irish McCalla in the 1955-56 TV series. This statue is our tribute to the character, her comic roots, and the actress that made her real for the postwar generation. Sculpted and paint mastered by Joy and Tom Studios. Certificate of authenticity is included. CAPSULE ASSORTMENTS NEW THIS MONTH! THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN BUILDABLE FIGURINES MADAGASCAR: ESCAPE 2 AFRICA FIGURINES SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS SUPERBALLS Dark Horse offers all-new capsules! More options! More assortments! Check out the Dark Horse section of www.previewsworld.com for more information, product shots, and capsule resources. DC COMICS DCU Special Events FINAL CRISIS AFTERMATH: RUN! #2 Written by Matthew Sturges Art by Freddie E. Williams II Cover by Kako Cars explode! Fireworks explode! People explode! Surprise villains make appearances…and explode! Get ready to run as the Human Flame ends up finding a new “benefactor” who may grant him a fate worse than death. Did we mention the explosions? Good, because this issue has tons of them. On sale June 3 • 2 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US FINAL CRISIS AFTERMATH: ESCAPE #2 Written by Ivan Brandon Art by Marco Rudi Cover by Scott Hampton Good morning, and welcome to the second day of your stay in Electric City. We are your providers, the Global Peace Agency. Time to take a dip in the Time Pool. What’s the worst that can happen? You are a valued guest. You can leave any time you want. You have nothing to fear. You will tell us everything... On sale June 10 • 2 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US FINAL CRISIS AFTERMATH: DANCE #2 Written by Joe Casey Art by ChrisCross Cover by Stanley “Artgerm” Lau The following is a message on behalf of the Super Young Team: The Super Young Team would like to formally and publicly sever all ties with the manufacturers of OXY-GEN. When the team agreed to be celebrity sponsors of the product, their contracts in no way disclosed the potential deadly side effects. We in no way endorse a product that could cause our fans to be harmed, and will be making a donation to the charities helping the victims of the OXY-GEN tragedy. In the meantime, please visit our website where you can leave video messages for your favorite member of Super Young Team, and be sure to take part in the trivia challenge! On sale June 17 • 2 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US FINAL CRISIS AFTERMATH: INK #2 Written by Eric Wallace Art by Fabrizio Fiorentino Cover by Brian Stelfreeze Straight outta Liberty Hills comes a crazy hero named Tattooed Man! With his powers out of control and the police breathing down his neck, Mark Richards is having a hard time keeping up as the new guardian of Liberty Hill. But Mark is dedicated to his new path in life, even if he needs to take a few shortcuts to get what he wants. Will Mark rise above his past or is he doomed to fall back into the gutter? On sale June 24 • 2 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US Batman, The Dark Knight BATMAN AND ROBIN #1 Written by Grant Morrison Art and cover by Frank Quitely Variant cover by JG Jones Sketch variant cover by Frank Quitely "Batman Reborn" begins here! With the reunited team of Grant Morrison and Frank Quitely (ALL-STAR SUPERMAN, WE3, New X-Men), this first issue kicks off a 3-part story arc that can't be missed! The new Dynamic Duo hit the streets with a bang in their new flying Batmobile as they face off against an assemblage of villains called the Circus of Strange. They also tackle their first mission investigating a child who’s been abducted by the mysterious Domino Killer. But will everything go smoothly? And who exactly are the new Batman and Robin? The newest era of The Dark Knight begins here! Retailers please note: This issue will ship with three covers. For every 25 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by Frank Quitely), retailers may order one copy of the Variant Edition (with a cover by JG Jones). For every 250 copies of the Standard Edition, retailers may order one copy of the Sketch Variant Edition (with a cover by Frank Quitely), which is a sketch version of the Standard Edition. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information. On sale June 3 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US BATMAN #687 Written by Judd Winick Art by Ed Benes & Rob Hunter Cover by Tony Daniel & Sandu Florea Variant cover by JG Jones In this special epilogue to BATTLE FOR THE COWL, new BATMAN writer Judd Winick rejoins the Bat Family! This 40-page issue explores the final moments of the Battle for the Cowl as the new Batman learns that winning the Cowl comes at a high price! Witness the new Batman taking to the streets of Gotham City for the first time! Putting a new man inside the Bat-suit was the easy part – now the fun begins! Guest-starring Superman and Wonder Woman, this issue is a must-read for any Batman fan. Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. For every 10 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by Tony Daniel & Sandu Florea), retailers may order one copy of the Variant Edition (with a cover by JG Jones). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information. On sale June 10 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US DETECTIVE COMICS #854 Written by Greg Rucka Art by JH Williams and Cully Hamner Cover by JH Williams Variant cover by JG Jones “Elegy” part 1 of 4! A new era in the history of DETECTIVE COMICS begins as Batwoman is unleashed on Gotham City! Marked by the blood-red bat, Kate Kane is a soldier fighting her own private war – one that began years ago and haunts her every waking moment. With a script by Greg Rucka and breath-taking art by JH Williams III, you've never seen anything like this! Featuring the debut of a new co-feature starring The Question written by Rucka! Odds against you? Alone and nowhere to turn? Willing to fight, but you don't know how? When you're searching everywhere for an answer, sometimes all you need to do is ask the right Question. Renee Montoya again dons the faceless mask to help those in need, all the while searching for her own answers in this new adventure with art by Cully Hamner (BLUE BEETLE). Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. For every 10 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by JH Williams III ), retailers may order one copy of the Variant Edition (with a cover by JG Jones). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information. On sale June 24 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US RED ROBIN #1 Written by Christopher Yost Art by Ramon Bachs Cover by Francis Manapul Variant cover by JG Jones Writer Chris Yost (New X-Men, X-Force) and artist by Ramon Bachs (Civil War: Front Line) kick off a brand-new ongoing series right here with “The Grail” part 1 of 4! Following the aftermath of BATTLE FOR THE COWL, a new Batman watches over Gotham City. But not everyone is ready to give up on the old one. Someone believes that Bruce Wayne may still be alive…and that someone is Red Robin. But who is wearing the Red Robin costume, and why is he traveling the globe looking for a dead man? Whoever he is, he's not alone in his search! Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. For every 25 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by Francis Manapul), retailers may order one copy of the Variant Edition (with a cover by JG Jones). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information. On sale June 10 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US BATMAN: STREETS OF GOTHAM #1 Written by Paul Dini and Marc Andreyko Art by Dustin Nguyen & Derek Fridolfs and Georges Jeanty & Karl Story Cover by Dustin Nguyen Variant cover by JG Jones An all-new Batman series by the DETECTIVE COMICS creative team of Paul Dini and Dustin Nguyen! As a new Batman rises on the streets of Gotham City, the heroes, villains and citizens take notice. How will the police feel about this new Batman, and can he control the crime in Gotham the way the old Batman did? This new series also features a regular ongoing co-feature starring Manhunter written by Marc Andreyko and illustrated by Georges Jeanty (Buffy Season 8)! Kate Spencer lost a friend during the chaos of BATTLE FOR THE COWL, and now she wants payback. As usual, she’ll use any means necessary to get it! Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. For every 25 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by Dustin Nguyen ), retailers may order one copy of the Variant Edition (with a cover by JG Jones). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information. On sale June 17 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US GOTHAM CITY SIRENS #1 Written by Paul Dini Art and cover by Guillem March Variant cover by JG Jones This all-new series features the bad girls of Gotham City! Catwoman, Poison Ivy and Harley Quinn are tired of playing by other people's rules regardless of which side of the law they're on. These tough ladies have a new agenda that's all their own, and they'll use any means necessary to pursue it. But can they get along and work as a team? And who will get hurt along the way? DETECTIVE COMICS and STREETS OF GOTHAM writer Paul Dini kicks off this brand-new ongoing series with amazing artwork by Guillem March (JOKER’S ASYLUM: POISON IVY, GOTHAM GAZETTE). Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. For every 25 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by Guillem March), retailers may order one copy of the Variant Edition (with a cover by JG Jones). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information. On sale June 24 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US BATMAN CONFIDENTIAL #30 Written by Andrew Kreisberg Art by Scott McDaniel & Andy Owens Cover by Stephan Roux “Bad Cop” part 2 of 2! Facing the rogue Gotham City police officer who was “created” by The Joker – Commissioner Gordon and Batman receive desperate help from an unusual source: young Barbara Gordon! On sale June 10 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US THE OUTSIDERS #19 Written by Peter J. Tomasi Art and cover by Lee Garbett & Trevor Scott Variant cover by JG Jones “The Deep” part 5 of 6! With half of the Outsiders captured and the remaining members on the run, things have reached a boiling point for Alfred’s new squad! And to make matters worse, Deathstroke the Terminator discovers he may have found a way to increase his amazing powers. Meanwhile, the search for the mysterious meteorite – and its strange connection to the Insiders – continues! Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. For every 10 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by Lee Garbett & Trevor Scott), retailers may order one copy of the Variant Edition (with a cover by JG Jones). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information. On sale June 17 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US Superman, The Man of Steel ACTION COMICS #878 Written by Greg Rucka Art by Fernando Dagnino & Raul Fernadez Cover by Andrew Robinson Nightwing and Flamebird, meet Nadira Va-Dim and Az-Rel, the Bonnie and Clyde of Krypton. They’ve got all of your powers, but absolutely none of your morals. Good luck! On sale June 10 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US ACTION COMICS ANNUAL #12 Written by Greg Rucka Art by Pere Pérez Cover by Renato Guedes Discover the origin of Nightwing and Flamebird! The new dynamic duo is busy rooting out General Zod’s sleeper agents in the present, but how did they find out about the sleepers in the first place? What exactly is their history with Zod? How did they meet? What is their connection to the original Nightwing and Flamebird? Find out these answers and more in this all-new annual! On sale June 17 • 48 pg, FC, $4.99 US SUPERMAN #689 Written by James Robinson Art by Renato Guedes & José Wilson Magalhães Cover by Andrew Robinson What’s a young man to do when he’s told he’s going to die? See the world while he can, of course! Experience a whistle-stop tour of Earth with Mon-El as he tastes life and fights crime with some of DC’s international cast of Super Heroes. Meanwhile, back in Metropolis, a media mogul takes to the airwaves. His goal: the banning of all alien life on Earth. His name: Morgan Edge. And just what is the Prankster planning? On sale June 24 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US SUPERMAN: WORLD OF NEW KRYPTON #4 Written by James Robinson & Greg Rucka Art by Pete Woods Cover by Gary Frank Variant cover by Howard Chaykin A new planet suddenly appearing in any space sector would demand the scrutiny of the Green Lantern Corps. When the planet in question is New Krypton and the space sector is 2814, it means Kandor City gets a visit from Hal Jordan and John Stewart, with Daxamite Sodam Yat along for good measure. But what starts as a good-will mission soon becomes a manhunt for some of the Phantom Zone’s most deranged and dangerous criminals and leads ultimately to dire conflict between the Corps and Zod’s Military Guild – with Superman caught in the middle! Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. For every 25 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by Gary Frank), retailers may order one copy of the Variant Edition (with a cover by Howard Chaykin). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information. On sale June 3 • 4 of 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US SUPERGIRL #42 Written by Sterling Gates Art by Jamal Igle & Jon Sibal Cover by Joshua Middleton Supergirl has answered the question “Who is Superwoman?” but there’s more to the mystery! In this dramatic epilogue issue, Supergirl must deliver devastating news to one of Superman’s closest allies! And something strange is going on with Lana Lang – can anyone help her before it's too late? Back on New Krypton, Alura is none too happy with her daughter – leading to some drastic consequences for our Girl of Steel! On sale June 17 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US SUPERMAN/BATMAN #61 Written by Michael Green & Mike Johnson Art and cover by Francis Manapul It’s the action-packed finale of "Mash-Up"! Superman and Batman team with the Justice Titans to take down the worst villains in Gothamopolis! But who is the hidden mastermind behind this topsy-turvy world? On sale June 17 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US DC Universe: The World’s Greatest Super-Heroes THE FLASH: REBIRTH #3 Written by Geoff Johns Art and covers by Ethan Van Sciver At last, the answer to the question that’s plagued DC fans for decades: Who’s faster, Superman or The Flash? Call your bookie and bet the farm, because you’ve never seen a run like this – and if speedsters keep dying at the pace they’re going, you might never see another one again! Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. For every 25 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by Ethan Van Sciver), retailers may order one copy of the Variant Edition (with a cover by Ethan Van Sciver). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information. On sale June 10 • 3 of 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US BOOSTER GOLD #21 Written by Dan Jurgens and Matthew Sturges Art by Dan Jurgens & Norm Rapmund and Mike Norton Cover by Dan Jurgens & Norm Rapmund “Day of Death” part 1! When Booster Gold learns of Batman’s death, he visits the Batcave, but runs into a new Dark Knight. Fists will fly and Batman will die…again! And in the debut of a new 10-page co-feature, Blue Beetle is back! While enjoying a peaceful lunch with his friends, Jaime Reyes – and all of El Paso, Texas – are attacked by a marauding 50-foot robot, and only Blue Beetle can stop this mechanized monster. On sale June 19 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD #24 Written by Matt Wayne Art and cover by Howard Porter At long last, the first meeting of Static and Black Lightning! Virgil Hawkins has always had a bit of a problem with authority figures – especially politicos as seemingly crooked as one-time Luthor crony Jefferson Pierce. When Black Lightning comes to speak at Hemingway High’s commencement, Static fully intends to give him a piece of his mind. But not if Holocaust takes a piece out of both of them first! On sale June 17 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US DEAD ROMEO #3 Written by Jesse Blaze Snider Art and cover by Ryan Benjamin When running away from a gang of sadistic vampires who want to disembowel you and the girl you love, it’s always best to have a “Plan B.” Too bad our hero Romeo didn’t think of that before this issue. Now, he’s got to pick himself up off the ground and figure out what to do. That might be a little harder than usual, though, since he had a leg shot off last issue. It’s just not his day. On sale June 3 • 3 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US GREEN ARROW & BLACK CANARY #21 Written by Andrew Kreisberg Art by Mike Norton & Josef Rubinstein Cover by Ladrönn With the entirety of Star City deafened by Discord’s revenge scheme on Black Canary, Green Arrow finds an unlikely ally in Cupid! On sale June 17 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US THE MIGHTY #5 Written by Peter J. Tomasi & Keith Champagne Art by Chris Samnee Cover by Dave Johnson After last issue’s shocking finale, Gabriel Cole finds himself faced with a terrifying new threat. And it’s the only menace on Earth that his ally Alpha One can’t help him vanquish! Writers Tomasi and Champagne welcome the stunning art of new series regular Chris Samnee (CHECKMATE) as the saga of THE MIGHTY reveals its true shape! On sale June 3 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US GREEN LANTERN #42 Written by Geoff Johns Art and cover by Philip Tan & Jonathan Glapion Variant cover by Rodolfo Migliari The conclusion to “Agent Orange”! Hal battles the leader of the Orange Lanterns in a bizarre confrontation between will and avarice! But what is the true secret behind the power of the Orange Light? And what value does it hold for the other Corps? Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. For every 25 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by Philip Tan & Jonathan Glapion), retailers may order one copy of the Variant Edition (with a cover by Rodolfo Migliari). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information. On sale June 24 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US GREEN LANTERN CORPS #37 Written by Peter J. Tomasi Art and cover by Patrick Gleason & Rebecca Buchman Variant cover by Rodolfo Migliari The penultimate “Emerald Eclipse” chapter is upon us as the breakout on Oa leads to vast devastation and death across the planet. As the War of Light rages, do Kyle Rayner, Guy Gardner, Kilowog and the rest of the Corps have the willpower to quell the riot and overcome the napalm-spewing Red Lanterns and the fear-spreading Sinestro Corps? Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. For every 25 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by Patrick Gleason & Rebecca Buchman), retailers may order one copy of the Variant Edition (with a cover by Rodolfo Migliari). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information. On sale June 10 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US JONAH HEX #44 Written by Jimmy Palmiotti and Justin Gray Art and cover by Cristiano Cucina The “Six Gun War” epic starts here! Quentin Turnbull is out for vengeance on the man he believes is responsible for killing his son – and that man is Jonah Hex! Bullets, broads and banditos abound in this 6-part storyarc. Guest starring El Papagayo, Tallulah Black and the always-charming Bat Lash! On sale June 3 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #34 Written by Len Wein Art by Jose Luis & JP Mayer Cover by Ed Benes & Rob Hunter The cards are against the remnants of the Justice League! And those cards are the Royal Flush Gang! Can even Superman and Wonder Woman save a team whose luck has run out? Featuring the deadly return of an old foe in part 1 of a 2-part story. On sale June 24 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA #28 Written by Jerry Ordway Art by Jerry Ordway & Bob Wiacek Cover by Jerry Ordway A Japanese spirit has appeared to exact revenge on the living symbols of America’s atomic warfare while the rest of the JSA reaches out to another founding member for assistance: The Spectre! Continuing the haunting new arc by Jerry Ordway and Bob Wiacek. On sale June 24 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US JSA VS. KOBRA: ENGINES OF FAITH #1 Written by Eric Trautmann Art by Don Kramer & Michael Babinski Cover by Gene Ha The new lord of Kobra has shown his true face of evil, and now the JSA stands ready to face Kobra. But the old tactics may not work against this new terrorist network. Conspiracy mastermind Eric Trautmann (CHECKMATE, FINAL CRISIS: RESIST) and artist Don Kramer (DETECTIVE COMICS, NIGHTWING) take you inside the mind of Jason Burr, the diabolically clever Kobra leader whose goal is nothing less than bringing the world into the age of Kali Yuga. Set throughout the major cities of the DC Universe and wrapped in the gorgeous covers of Gene Ha (TOP 10), this 6-issue miniseries sets the stakes higher than ever before for the Justice Society! On sale June 10 • 1 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US THE LAST DAYS OF ANIMAL MAN #2 Written by Gerry Conway Art by Chris Batista & Dave Meikis Cover by Brian Bolland Buddy Baker’s powers have picked the wrong time to desert him – a thousand feet above the San Diego skyline! He’ll have to rely on the help of a most unlikely ally if he wants to survive his rematch with Bloodrage. But there’s more than one homicidal maniac out there with designs on his life, and the Mirror Master’s daughter won’t settle for the scraps Bloodrage plans on leaving behind! On sale June 24 • 2 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US POWER GIRL #2 Written by Jimmy Palmiotti & Justin Gray Art by Amanda Conner Covers by Adam Hughes and Amanda Conner As the Ultra-Humanite holds Manhattan and Power Girl hostage, he tells the parts of his origin that have never before been revealed. And what Power Girl learns chills her to the bone… Continuing the new series from the fan-favorite writing team of Jimmy Palmiotti and Justin Gray (JONAH HEX, TERRA) and artist Amanda Conner (JSA CLASSIFIED, TERRA)! Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers by Amanda Conner and Adam Hughes that will ship in approximately 50/50 ratio. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information. On sale June 17 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US R.E.B.E.L.S. #5 Written by Tony Bedard Art by Claude St. Aubin & Scott Hanna Cover by Ed Benes & Rob Hunter As the abductor of the intergalactic L.E.G.I.O.N. police force stands revealed, the entire sector mobilizes its forces. Vril Dox’s renegade team of freedom fighters joins up with the Omega Men, Durlans, Khunds and Dominators, but it all amounts to devastating consequences… On sale June 10 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US SECRET SIX #10 Written by Gail Simone Art by Nicola Scott & Doug Hazlewood Cover by Daniel LuVisi Where have all the forgotten heroes and villains of the DCU been? The Six are blackmailed by someone claiming to be their old boss, Mockingbird, into a brand-new mission taking them into the heart of the metahuman slave trade! And former Wonder Woman Artemis returns in the most brutal Secret Six story yet! Find out why Wizard Magazine says, “If you're not reading this book, you should be.” On sale June 3 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US SOLOMON GRUNDY #4 Written by Scott Kolins Art and cover by Scott Kolins Took ill on Thursday! Solomon Grundy rages against the Green Lantern – the magic lantern itself! It’s a groundbreaking confrontation that won't end well for Grundy! And Cyrus Gold is finally confronted with his murder weapon, which forces more truths about Cyrus' death to come to light. Can Cyrus find his murderer and end his curse? Will this be the end of Solomon Grundy? On sale June 3 • 4 of 7 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US THE SPIRIT #30 Written by Michael Avon Oeming Art by Michael Avon Oeming Cover by Kevin Nowlan The Yakuza and the Triads are at war, and The Spirit’s caught in the middle! Can one man really tip the balance between the city’s most powerful crime families? It depends on which are quicker – his fists, or his wits! Don’t miss this stunning stand-alone issue featuring art and story by Michael Avon Oeming (Powers)! On sale June 24 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US STRANGE ADVENTURES #4 Written by Jim Starlin Art by Manuel Garcia & Al Milgrom and Rafael Albuquerque Cover by Jim Starlin & Rob Hunter Adam Strange faces near omnipotent power, forcing him to seek out Comet for help. However, upon reaching Hardcore Station, Strange is brutally mugged, and Comet deals harshly with an uninvited houseguest. Bizarro arrives on Hardcore Station, but Chief Justice Max is not welcoming him with open arms. On sale June 3 • 4 of 8 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US TEEN TITANS #72 Written by Bryan Miller and Sean McKeever Art and cover by Joe Bennett & Jack Jadson Thirty pages of story content! In the first feature, Wonder Girl’s leadership is put to the test as the team faces the all-new Fearsome Five! In the debut of the 10-page co-feature, Ravager goes solo for the first time, continuing her descent into darkness begun in TERROR TITANS. On sale June 24 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US TITANS #14 Written by Hugh Sterbakov Art by Angel Unzueta & Wayne Faucher Cover by Angel Unzueta Starting this issue, we begin one-shot “Day in the Life” stories. And this issue stars Cyborg! In the grueling aftermath of the “Deathtrap” arc, Vic Stone must face the very teammates he feels he let down big-time. How he deals with it will shock you! On sale June 10 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US VIGILANTE #7 Written by Marv Wolfman Art by Rick Leonardi & John Stanisci Cover by Walter Simonson The FBI has been working the Costume Serial Killer case and gunning for Vigilante, but now both cases come to a head as agent Laura Temple finds herself a target of the Serial Killer and Vigilante. Plus, Vigilante deals with the aftermath of the TITANS/TEEN TITANS “Deathtrap” crossover! On sale June 17 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US THE WARLORD #3 Written by Mike Grell Art by Chad Hardin & Walden Wong Cover by Mike Grell Darkness falls! The Warlord and his companions have made it to the Shadow Lands, but the evil power that has seized those lands isn’t planning a warm welcome! Does their only hope lie with a surface-worlder? On sale June 3 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US WONDER WOMAN #33 Written by Gail Simone Art and cover by Aaron Lopresti Variant cover by Bernard Chang “The Rise of the Olympian," part 8 of 8! One of the biggest Wonder Woman stories in years comes to a shattering conclusion as Diana faces a new chapter in her life! The fate of Genocide, Achilles, the Amazons, and two of Diana's closest friends all hang in the balance – and on an ending you won't believe. Even if you haven't been following this story, this is an issue that you'll want to own! Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. For every 10 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by Aaron Lopresti), retailers may order one copy of the Variant Edition (with a cover by Bernard Chang). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information. On sale June 24 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US ABSOLUTE JUSTICE HC Written by Alex Ross & Jim Krueger Art by Alex Ross & Doug Braithwaite Cover by Alex Ross The spectactular 12-issue series by Alex Ross, Jim Krueger and Doug Braithwaite is collected in this amazing, oversized, slipcased Absolute edition. The members of the Justice League of America are about to learn they aren't the only ones who can band together toward a common goal. The greatest criminal masterminds of our time appear to be acting in concert — but with a surprising plan that seeks to achieve more good than the JLA ever could! This Absolute edition features a new cover by Ross, plus sketchbook a section with previously unseen artwork and more! Advance-solicited; on sale November 25 • 8.25” x 12.5”, 496 pg, FC, $99.00 US THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD: WITHOUT SIN TP Written by Marv Wolfman and David Hine Art by Phil Winslade and Doug Braithwaite Cover by Doug Braithwaite Don’t miss the latest round of DCU team-ups from THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD #17-22! Green Lantern’s in a tough situation as he finds himself teaming with the Phantom Stranger to aid a far-off world. Plus: Supergirl and Raven band together to save San Francisco from a new Super-Villain with deep roots in the DC Universe! Advance-solicited; on sale July 1 • 144 pg, FC, $17.99 US BIRDS OF PREY: PLATINUM FLATS TP Written by Tony Bedard Art by Nicola Scott, Michael O’Hare, Doug Hazlewood and John Floyd Cover by Stephane Roux In this new volume collecting issues #119-124, the team hits the road to find a new home in Platinum Flats. But the move brings them into conflict with former teammate Black Canary! Then the past comes back to haunt Oracle as The Joker makes a deadly move against her. Advance-solicited; on sale July 29 • 144 pg, FC, $17.99 US DC COMICS CLASSICS LIBRARY: THE JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA BY GEORGE PEREZ VOL. 1 HC Written by Gerry Conway Art by George Pérez with Frank McLaughlin and John Beatty Cover by George Pérez The first half of artist George Pérez’s 1980s run on JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA is collected in this new hardcover featuring issues #184-186, 192-194 plus Pérez’s very rare JLA postcard set! Don’t miss the team’s battles with Darkseid and The Secret Society of Super-Villains, as envisioned by the artist of FINAL CRISIS: LEGION OF THREE WORLDS! Advance-solicited; on sale August 26 • 176 pg, FC, $39.99 US EL DIABLO: THE HAUNTED HORSEMAN TP Written by Jai Nitz Art and cover by Phil Hester and Ande Parks The 6-issue miniseries that reintroduced the haunted horseman of the Wild West is collected! It’s a tale of rebirth, revenge, betrayal, justice, comeuppance and curses as this DC hero begins a new legacy of adventure! Advance-solicited; on sale July 1 • 144 pg, FC, $17.99 US GREEN LANTERN CORPS: THROUGH THE AGES Written by Geoff Johns, Jon Broome, Gardner Fox and others Art by Gil Kane, Ethan Van Sciver, Carlos Pacheco and others Cover by Ethan Van Sciver Discover the Green Lantern Corps in this collection featuring content from SHOWCASE #22, GREEN LANTERN VOL. 2 #30, GREEN LANTERN GALLERY, GREEN LANTERN: EMERALD DAWN #4, GREEN LANTERN SECRET FILES 2005 and GREEN LANTERN VOL. 4 #3. Originally packaged in the DC Direct GREEN LANTERN BOX SET. On sale June 3 • 64 pg, FC, $4.99 US FINAL CRISIS: REVELATIONS HC Written by Greg Rucka Art by Philip Tan and Jonathan Glapion Cover by Philip Tan As a massive cosmic battle between good and evil rages across the DC Universe, a war of faith tests the might of The Spectre and the souls of humanity! Darkseid has waged a brainwashing war against mankind, leaving The Spectre to face off against the mad god’s followers. Worshipping a religion based on crime, these disciples plan to subdue humanity and extinguish its free will. It’s up to The Spectre, The Question and Batwoman to take down these minions before all hope is lost in this new hardcover collecting the entire 5-issue miniseries! Advance-solicited; on sale August 5 • 168 pg, FC, $19.99 US JUSTICE LEAGUE INTERNATIONAL VOL. 2 TP Written by Keith Giffen, J.M. DeMatteis and John Ostrander Art by Kevin Maguire, Bill Willingham, Luke McDonnell, Al Gordon, Bob Lewis and others Cover by Kevin Maguire The second volume collecting the JUSTICE LEAGUE INTERNATIONAL comics of the 1980s, now in trade paperback! Included here are JUSTICE LEAGUE ANNUAL #1, JUSTICE LEAGUE INTERNATIONAL #8-13 and SUICIDE SQUAD #13, featuring Batman, Blue Beetle, Martian Manhunter, Guy Gardner, Black Canary, Mister Miracle, Dr. Fate, Booster Gold, Doctor Light, and the power of Shazam! Advance-solicited; on sale July 8 • 208 pg, FC, $17.99 US THE SANDMAN BY JOE SIMON & JACK KIRBY Written by Joe Simon & Jack Kirby Art and cover by Joe Simon & Jack Kirby At last, the classic 1940s Super Hero series by Joe Simon and Jack Kirby is collected from the pages of WORLD’S FINEST COMICS #6-7, ADVENTURE COMICS #72-97, #100-102 (1942-1946) and SANDMAN #1, the comic that reunited Simon & Kirby in 1974! In the capable hands of Simon and Kirby, the Sandman left behind his trademark green suit, fedora and gas mask to become a brightly costumed adventurer on the trail of crime in the big city with the help of his sidekick, Sandy the Golden Boy. With a strong element of the fantastic in the form of haunted dreams and foes claiming to be figures of myth, these stories were perfect examples of the fast-paced, slam-bang adventures that made Simon & Kirby the most celebrated comics talents of the 1940s. Advance-solicited; on sale August 12 • 304 pg, FC, $39.99 US LIGHT BRIGADE NEW PRINTING TP Written by Peter J. Tomasi Art and cover by Peter Snejbjerg In this new printing of the amazing 4-issue LIGHT BRIGADE, there's a war in Heaven, and Earth is the battleground! A ragtag squad of WWII G.I.s must recover the mysterious Sword of God, a heavenly artifact coveted by angels, demons, and Nazis! From Peter J. Tomasi (GREEN LANTERN CORPS, THE OUTSIDERS) and Peter Snejbjerg (STARMAN), the co-creators of THE MIGHTY! Advance-solicited; on sale July 15 • 200 pg, FC, $19.99 US • MATURE READERS THE SUPERMAN CHRONICLES VOL. 7 TP Written by Jerry Siegel Art by Leo Nowak and John Sikela Cover by Fred Ray In this new set of stories from the 1940s, The Man of Tomorrow investigates sabotage at a factory, battles giant mutant beasts created by Lex Luthor, encounters the mysterious Archer and discovers a lost underground civilization bent on conquering the surface world. Featuring tales from ACTION COMICS #41-43, SUPERMAN #12-13 and WORLD’S FINEST COMICS #4! Advance-solicited; on sale July 22 • 168 pg, FC, $14.99 US SUPERMAN AND BATMAN VS. VAMPIRES AND WEREWOLVES TP Written by Kevin VanHook Art and cover by Tom Mandrake The 6-issue miniseries that pits the World’s Finest Heroes against bloodsuckers and lycanthropes is collected! In this no-holds-barred fight to save the world, Superman and Batman battle werewolves and vampires — with a little help from Green Arrow, Wonder Woman and Etrigan The Demon! Advance-solicited; on sale July 29 • 144 pg, FC, $14.99 US SHOWCASE PRESENTS: BAT LASH TP Written by Nick Cardy, Sergio Aragones, Dennis O’Neil, Len Wein and Cary Bates Art by Nick Cardy, Mike Sekowsky, George Moliterni and Dan Spiegle Cover by Nick Cardy DC’s legendary Western series is collected at last in one volume featuring SHOWCASE #76, BAT LASH #1-7 and stories from DC SPECIAL SERIES #16 and JONAH HEX #49, 51 and 52. Advance-solicited; on sale July 8 • 240 pg, B&W, $9.99 US SUPERMAN AND THE LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES TP Written by Geoff Johns Art and cover by Gary Frank & Jon Sibal Superstar artist Gary Frank joins writer Geoff Johns for an epic story teaming Superman with an adult version of the Legion of Super-Heroes, originally presented in Action Comics #858-863 and now in trade paperback! When he was a boy, Clark Kent was isolated and alone until he met this teen team from the 31st century. Today, it's been years since Superman saw his childhood friends. Why haven't they returned to visit him? What's become of the symbol of Superman in the future? And just why is the future so dangerous for Superman? They warned him away, but now he's determined to help his friends — even if it means his life! Advance-solicited; on sale July 15 • 168 pg, FC, $14.99 US TERROR TITANS TP Written by Sean McKeever Art and cover by Joe Bennett & Jack Jadson Clock King hatches a plan for his team of teenaged villains and their newest, deadliest member — the Teen Titans' own Ravager. But if it’s to succeed, Clock King must first infiltrate the metahuman gladiator arena known as the Dark Side Club. Collecting TERROR TITANS #1-6. Advance-solicited; on sale July 29 • 144 pg, FC, $17.99 US SHOWCASE PRESENTS: BATMAN VOL. 4 TP Written by Gardner Fox, Frank Robbins, Robert Kanigher, Mike Friedrich, John Broome and E. Nelson Bridwell Art by Irv Novick, Frank Springer, Bob Brown, and others Cover by Irv Novick Batman tales from the 1960s including battles with The Joker, The Riddler, Catwoman and a league of strange assassins, as first seen in the pages of BATMAN #202-215 and DETECTIVE COMICS #376-390. Advance-solicited; on sale July 22 • 520 pg, B&W, $16.99 US WONDER WOMAN: AMAZONS ATTACK TP Written by Will Pfeifer Art and cover by Pete Woods The 6-issue miniseries AMAZONS ATTACK by the CATWOMAN creative team of Will Pfeifer and Pete Woods explodes in this new trade paperback! Since the events of INFINITE CRISIS, Wonder Woman's Amazon sisters have retreated to the realm of the gods. But now the Amazons are back, screaming for vengeance. What could compel the Amazons to attack the United States? Advance-solicited; on sale July 1 • 160 pg, FC, $19.99 US Johnny DC BATMAN: THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD #6 Written by J. Torres Art by Andy Suriano & Dan Davis Cover by Scott Jeralds Batman is up against a man with all the time in the world – General Immortus! And only one hero can back Batman up by summoning help from across the ages – Kid Eternity! On sale June 24 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US TINY TITANS #17 Written by Art Baltazar & Franco Art and cover by Art Baltazar It’s Robin’s birthday party, and you’re invited! See what the Tiny Titans get him for the big day. Plus, Cyborg learns what continuity is and why sometimes it works against you. And join Mrs. Atom, Dot and Crumb for a day of shopping. On sale June 17 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US SUPER FRIENDS #16 Written by Sholly Fisch Art by Dario Brizuela Cover by J. Bone School's out! But unfortunately, an ice pack of villains has frozen the city and stolen the summer! Will the Super Friends be able to stop this avalanche of crime – or will they slip up due to cold feet? On sale June 10 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US SUPER FRIENDS: CALLING ALL SUPER FRIENDS TP Written by Sholly Fisch Art by Dario Brizuela, Stewart McKenny and Phil Moy Cover by J. Bone Filled with exciting adventures for new readers and old, this second SUPER FRIENDS volume collects the JLA’s battles with foes including Amos Fortune and Starro, as originally seen in issues #8-14 of the monthly series. Plus, check out a Halloween adventure featuring Batman’s nemesis Scarecrow and a Christmas tale of Dr. Light. Advance-solicited; on sale July 15 • 144 pg, FC, $12.99 US CARTOON NETWORK ACTION PACK #38 Written by Amy Wolfram, Robbie Busch and Jason Hall Art by Min S. Ku, Mike Cavallaro and Ethen Beavers Cover by Min S. Ku Two Ben 10: Alien Force stories in one book! In the first, Big Chill saves everyone from a sinister DNAliens plot, and in the second, Echo Echo saves everyone from...ice cream? Plus, a new Samurai Jack adventure! On sale June 3• 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US CARTOON NETWORK BLOCK PARTY #58 Written by Tim and Julie Cahill, Amy Rogers and Robbie Busch Art by Andy Suriano, Christopher Cook and Scott Roberts Cover by Bill Wray Jake builds an atom smasher for the science fair, the Powerpuff Girls melt into a puddle, and Dexter jumps off the roof! On sale June 17 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US LOONEY TUNES #175 Written by Sam Agro, Frank Strom and Neal Sternecky Art by Leo Batic, David Alvarez, Horacio Ottolini, Neal Sternecky and Mike DeCarlo Cover by Scott Gross Life’s tough for a cat – especially when you’re Sylvester! But all that will change when he catches the world’s largest mouse. At least, that’s what he thinks. Plus, the Looney Tunes take on YouTube! On sale June 3 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US SCOOBY-DOO #145 Written by John Rozum and Terrance Griep Art by Robert Pope, Fabio Laguna and Scott Neely Cover by Vincent Deporter A new “monster of the week” TV series debuts, but its cast and crew are being frightened by a “real” monster from the show! Join us in the mystery that could only be called “Man of a Thousand Monsters!” On sale June 10 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US Wildstorm: Striking New Ground! ASTRO CITY: THE DARK AGE BOOK 3 #2 Written by Kurt Busiek Art by Brent Anderson Cover by Alex Ross Royal Williams tries to keep his nose clean, and his brother Charles recovers from being shot. But Pyramid and E.A.G.L.E. are both after Royal, and Charles only makes matters worse. The shadows are closing in, and both brothers may be caught up in the coming storm... On sale June 3 • 2 of 4 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US ASTRO CITY: THE DARK AGE BOOK ONE TP Written by Kurt Busiek Art by Brent Anderson Cover by Alex Ross Collecting the first eight chapters of the 16-part "Dark Age" saga, revealing the history of Astro City and shedding light on some of its greatest heroes! Book One, now in trade paperback, takes place in the early 1970s and follows two brothers — with one becoming a hero and the other taking a far different path. Along the way, the long-standing secret tale of the Silver Agent and his fate is told at last, as the story shifts back to the 1950s and what made the Williams brothers turn out so differently. Advance-solicited; on sale July 15 • 256 pg, FC, $19.99 US 97 EX MACHINA #43 Written by Brian K. Vaughan Art by Tony Harris & Jim Clark Cover by Tony Harris "Ring Out the Old” part 3! Is the Great Machine's archenemy Pherson really back from the dead? Or is a new, even more deadly threat behind the plague terrorizing Mayor Hundred's hometown? On sale June 17 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US MATURE READERS THE AUTHORITY #11 Written by Dan Abnett & Andy Lanning and Christos Gage Art by Simon Coleby and Chris Sprouse & Karl Story Cover by Simon Coleby Apollo has been missing for weeks now, and the Midnighter and The Authority assume the worst. What’s happened to their Sun God? And as the Carrier is slowly brought back to life, it’s left the team with the unpleasant task of cleansing the lower decks of vermin. But what they find buried deep within could change their fortunes for good! On sale June 3 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US GEN13 #30 Written by Scott Beatty Art and cover by Mike Huddleston On the road again in their pursuers' post-apocalyptic RV, the kids race to save a mortally wounded teammate! But a stopover in a small town governed by Super-Villains might spell doom for the entire team! It's Gen13 versus the "lost generation" from NUMBER OF THE BEAST as the kids get schooled in what it means to be super. On sale June 10 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US WILDCATS: WORLD’S END BOOK ONE TP Written by Christos Gage Art by Neil Googe and Pete Woods Cover by Neil Googe The WildStorm Universe has been shattered by an apocalyptic event, and the world is devastated. Now Christos Gage and Neil Googe bring a new status quo to the classic covert action team as the Wildcats attempt to rebuild their shattered planet one piece at a time in this title collecting the main stories from WILDCATS #1-7. Advance-solicited; on sale July 22 • 136 pg, FC, $17.99 US WILDCATS #12 Written by Christos Gage Art and cover by Neil Googe A worst-case scenario unfolds for the Wildcats when a war on two fronts explodes! While the team is occupied battling Majestic in the Hawaiian Islands, Defile and his Daemonite hordes have decided to assault the under-manned HALO building where only Ladytron stands between the survivors of Armageddon and certain death! After this issue, the Wildcats' status quo changes in a major way! On sale June 24 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US GEARS OF WAR SOURCEBOOK Written by Joshua Ortega Art by Federico Dallocchio, Liam Sharp, Andy Smith, Brandon Badeaux, Doug Mahnke and others Cover by Stephen Platt A great jumping-on point for new readers! We’ve gathered together some of the most enthusiastic fans of the mega-popular Gears of War franchise and developed a unique look at this complex and challenging world. Featuring a short story written by Gears 2 game writer (and monthly comic scribe) Joshua Ortega and art by rising superstar Federico Dallocchio. There are also loads of pinups by some of the hottest names in the industry, bringing gritty reality to this incredible property! On sale June 10 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US • MATURE READERS CHUCK TP Written by Peter Johnson & Zev Borow Art by Jeremy Haun and Phil Noto Photo Cover The 6-issue miniseries based on the hit NBC television series is collected in one exciting volume! Series co-executive producer Peter Johnson (SUPERNATURAL: RISING SON) and series writer Zev Borow take Chuck Bartowski and his friends on a globe-trotting, action-packed adventure too big for television! Will Chuck survive his first trips to Japan, South America, Eastern Europe and Singapore? Advance-solicited; on sale July 8 • 144 pg, FC, $19.99 US FRINGE #6 Written by Mike Johnson & others Art by Tom Mandrake On the edge of modern science exists a world of the “impossible.” But Walter Bishop and William Bell were the men who transformed impossible theories into absolute realities! Continuing the adventures of the hit Fox TV series. On sale June 17 • 6 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US FREDDY VS. JASON VS. ASH: THE NIGHTMARE WARRIORS #1 Written by Jeff Katz and James Kuhoric Art by Jason Craig Covers by Arthur Suydam Beneath the bloody waters of Crystal Lake, an immortal evil wakes and begins anew the cycle of grueling violence. Six months after the events of FREDDY VS. JASON VS. ASH, a power-hungry government bureaucrat unleashes the denizens of the Necronomicon – including the banished spirit of the Springwood Slasher, Freddy Krueger. But Ash Williams has checked his monster-hunting past at the door. A Chosen One no more, he thinks that a life of domestic bliss and retail tending is his true calling – until the ghosts of the past show up to punch his clock again. The original creative team behind WildStorm and Dynamite Entertainment’s FREDDY VS. JASON VS. ASH proudly presents the bloody sequel to the sold-out smash horror crossover event! Featuring a triptych cover by Arthur Suydam (Marvel Zombies) to match the triptych cover from the original miniseries. Co-published with Dynamite Entertainment. Retailers please note: This issue will ship with three covers by Arthur Suydam that can be ordered separately. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information. On sale June 24 • 1 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US • MATURE READERS KILLAPALOOZA #2 Written by Adam Beechen Art and cover by Trevor Hairsine You’ve never seen anything like a rock band that moonlights as a super-powered assassination squad! Superstar noisemakers The Clap thought they were the only ones, but apparently there’s at least one more – and they’ve both marked the honoree of a benefit concert as their next target! If The Clap can survive a death trap laid by their mystery rivals, they’ll face their greatest challenge yet – a dinner for the concert’s sponsor! The world’s biggest music stars and their egos in the same room? Expect mayhem and murder with your shrimp cocktail! On sale June 24 • 2 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US MYSTERIUS: THE UNFATHOMABLE #6 Written by Jeff Parker Art and cover by Tom Fowler While dying in the desert heat, what's the perfect way to conclude this gathering of free spirits? A massive orgy followed by a mass sacrifice! What do Mysterius and Delfi do in the face of something like this? And are they even talking to each other? Assume a meditation pose, clear your mind and connect to the unfathomable end of the beginning. On sale June 17 • 6 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US STORMING PARADISE #6 Written by Chuck Dixon Art by Butch Guice & Rick Burchett Cover by Butch Guice The final, titanic battle for Japan concludes – but at what cost victory? Will Operation Olympic be remembered as the final, grand victory in a long war or a blood-soaked nightmare? This issue is resolicited. All previous orders are canceled. RESOLICIT • On sale June 10 • 6 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US PROTOTYPE #3 Written by Jimmy Palmiotti & Justin Gray Art and cover by Darick Robertson & Matt Jacobs The horror and action of the hit Activision videogame continues! The New York homicide detectives tracking a serial killer are now hunted, as well. Their investigation has put them at odds with a covert government agency, and now the only hope for the detectives may be the monster they themselves were after. Bloody action the WildStorm way in this pulse-pounding issue! On sale June 3 • 3 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US MATURE READERS STARCRAFT #2 Written by Simon Furman Art and cover by Federico Dallocchio Variant cover by Shawn Moll & Sandra Hope Based on the worldwide hit videogame! The War Pigs’ quest to find and assassinate Jim Raynor begins in earnest. But before they can get anywhere fast, they first have to wrest their ship, the General Lee, from the hands of cutthroat pirates! Plus, just who is Cole Hickson? And what dark secrets from his past and present does he harbor? One way or another, the War Pigs are in for a rough ride. Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. For every 10 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by Federico Dallocchio), retailers may order one copy of the Variant Edition (with a cover by Shawn Moll & Sandra Hope). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information. On sale June 24 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US WORLD OF WARCRAFT #20 Written by Walter Simonson & Louise Simonson Art by Mike Bowden & Phil Moy Cover by Walter Simonson The Scourge makes their move and attacks from all fronts intent on taking no prisoners! No longer united, can Varian and Thrall survive the onslaught? And will Valeera once again succumb to her addiction to magical energy? On sale June 17 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US WORLD OF WARCRAFT BOOK 2 HC Written by Walter Simonson Art by Jon Buran, Mike Bowden and Jerome K. Moore Cover by Ludo Lullabi The second WORLD OF WARCRAFT collection, featuring issues #8-14 of the hit series, tells the saga of the Missing King of Stormwind. Upon learning he is in fact the lost ruler of Stormwind, Lo'Gosh returns to reclaim his throne with his comrades-in-arms Valeera and Broll. But all is not as it seems in the Eastern Kingdom, especially if one informed dwarf has anything to say about it. Advance-solicited; on sale August 26 • 176 pg, FC, $19.99 US Vertigo: Comics and Books for Mature Readers FILTHY RICH HC (VERTIGO CRIME) Written by Brian Azzarello Art by Victor Santos Cover by Lee Bermejo Richard “Junk” Junkin has always lived on the wrong side of trouble. A former pro football star whose career was cut short by injury (and a nasty gambling problem), Junk now spends his time dreaming of what might have been, selling cars in Jersey and lusting after the boss’s unbelievably spoiled, unbelievably sexy and unbelievably rich daughter, Victoria. So when the boss asks him to be Victoria’s personal bodyguard while she tears up the New York City club scene, Junk leaps at the chance. But before long, he’s finds that Victoria wants a lapdog and not a chaperone, someone who’s going to do all of her dirty work—all of it—someone who wants to get filthy rich… From Brian Azzarello, the multiple Eisner Award-winning writer of Vertigo’s long-running crime series 100 BULLETS and the smash-hit graphic novel, JOKER, and artist Victor Santos, the creator/writer/artist of the hit French series Young Ronin. Advance-solicited; on sale August 19 • 200 pg, B&W, 5.5" x 8" • $19.99 US • MATURE READERS DARK ENTRIES HC (VERTIGO CRIME) Written by Ian Rankin Art by Werther Dell’Edera Cover by Lee Bermejo Occult detective John Constantine has seen his share of strange things in his career, but nothing could prepare him for the horrors of…reality television. “Haunted Mansion” is currently the hottest show on tv, but when the macabre house actually starts attacking the contestants, Constantine is hired to be the ultimate mole. Locked inside with a cast of wannabe-celebrities, his every move being monitored by a deadly figure from his past, Constantine must figure out who (or what) is pulling the strings before he gets cancelled—permanently. DARK ENTRIES is a classic locked-room mystery starring HELLBLAZER’s John Constantine from Ian Rankin, the #1 international best-selling crime writer best known for his “Inspector Rebus” novels. Rankin has won numerous awards, including the Edgar Award in 2004 and is joined in this graphic novel by Italian artist Werther Dell’Edera, the illustrator of a number of American comics – mostly notably Vertigo’s LOVELESS. Advance-solicited; on sale August 19 • 216 pg, B&W, 5.5" x 8" • $19.99 US • MATURE READERS 100 BULLETS VOL. 13: WILT TP Written by Brian Azzarello Art by Eduardo Risso Cover by Dave Johnson Brian Azzarello and Eduardo Risso’s award-winning crime saga 100 BULLETS reaches its epic conclusion in this final volume collecting issues #89-100. Learn the last dark secrets of The Trust and The Minutemen’s place in the world as secrets are revealed about what really caused Graves’ war with The Trust. Advance-solicited; on sale July 8 • 304 pg, FC, $19.99 US • MATURE READERS FABLES #85 Bill Willingham & Matthew Sturges Art by Tony Akins & Andrew Pepoy Cover by Joao Ruas “The Great Fables Crossover” part 7 of 9! Jack Horner, meet Jack Frost. But wait a minute! Didn't we already establish that Jack Horner was Jack Frost? Concerning the nature of his craft, Tom Clancy once opined that the "difference between fiction and reality is that fiction has to make sense." If this is so, how do we explain Jack being put in charge of the Farm and all of Fablekind? How do we explain Jack being allowed to babysit Bigby and Snow's cubs? How does that make sense? We here at Fables headquarters can only come to one conclusion: as impossible as it may seem, Fables isn't fiction, it's real. On sale June 10 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS JACK OF FABLES #35 Written by Matthew Sturges & Bill Willingham Art by Russ Braun & Jose Marzan Jr. Cover by Brian Bolland “The Great Fables Crossover” part 8 of 9! What do the cast of JACK OF FABLES and bad comedians have in common? They both go to the Catskills to die! In this, the thrillingest and most penultimate issue of the “Great Fables Crossover,” battles are won, lives are lost, and a whole lot of really weird stuff happens. But then again, what were you expecting? On sale June 17 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS THE LITERALS #3 Written by Bill Willingham & Matthew Sturges Art by Mark Buckingham & Andrew Pepoy Cover by Mark Buckingham “The Great Fables Crossover” part 9 of 9! In this issue it's all over. No, we don't just mean that the big crossover event is over, we mean it's all over for the universe and everyone in it. Kevin Thorn, the Literal embodiment of storytelling, wants to rewrite the universe, beginning again with a new blank page. In this issue he gets his wish. What more is there to say? On sale June 24 • 3 of 3 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS 116VERTIGO AIR #10 Written by G. Willow Wilson Art and cover by M.K. Perker Discover the secret origin of the Device in this special stand-alone issue. In the mythical city of Aztlan, the Device brings a reluctant young priest face-to-face with the fate of his people and reveals the mysterious future of a young woman who will not be born for another 900 years. A young woman named Blythe... On sale June 17 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS BANG! TANGO #5 Written by Joe Kelly Art by Adrian Sibar & Rodney Ramos Cover by Howard Chaykin A knockout ex-girlfriend who hits below the belt, a new gal who plays for keeps, and a whole lot of mobsters looking to collect a price on your head. Vertigo’s provocative and dangerous miniseries reaches a boiling point you have to see to believe. On sale June 3 • 5 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS DMZ #42 Written by Brian Wood Art by Ryan Kelly Cover by John Paul Leon You've seen them countless times in the pages of DMZ. Violent killers – anonymous and silent – behind gas masks and heavy clothing. Always the vanguard of death and destruction. But who are they and where do they come from? What would cause a man or woman, even in a warzone, to completely surrender themselves to oblivion? "No Future" is a 3-part story probing an infamous DMZ death cult housed in the city's tallest building. On sale June 10 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS HELLBLAZER #256 Written by Peter Milligan Art by Giuseppe Camuncoli & Stefano Landini Cover by Simon Bisley Featuring the debut of new HELLBLAZER cover artist Simon Bisley! “Biz” joins the crew, bringing his fan-favorite and dynamic painting style to Vertigo’s longest-running title. John Constantine never knew what he had until it was taken away from him, and maybe he still doesn’t know. But that won’t stop him from selling his soul to get it back. Part 1 of “Resurrection” begins here. On sale June 17 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS MADAME XANADU VOL. 1: DISENCHANTED TP Written by Matt Wagner Art by Amy Reeder Hadley & Richard Friend Cover by Amy Reeder Hadley “The fast pace [is] instantly immersive, as is Amy Reeder Hadley’s finely detailed, complicated art, which is almost shockingly pretty. B+”– The Onion “This features lots of the fairies, magicians and medieval-style witchcraft in a style that evokes at least a little bit the classic Midsummer Night’s Dream issue of THE SANDMAN. The book looks lovely and reads well.” – Variety The first ten issues of the hit series from writer Matt Wagner and rising star artist Amy Reeder Hadley are collected in this new trade paperback! Madame Xanadu’s powers of sight can change the course of human history, but her vision is clouded when she looks into herself. Thrown into worlds of war and men, she encounters a dark stranger who knows both her past and future. This debut volume reveals Madame Xanadu’s centuries spanning origin from Camelot to the court of Kubla Khan to 1940s New York City and beyond… Featuring an introduction by James Robinson (STARMAN). Advance-solicited; on sale July 15 • 240 pg, FC, 12.99 US MATURE READERS MADAME XANADU #12 Written by Matt Wagner Art and cover by Michael Wm. Kaluta The second exciting issue featuring the return of artist Michael Wm. Kaluta! Tipping the scales of justice, the ageless and beautiful Madame Xanadu becomes embroiled in a supernatural murder mystery. As she pursues a savage killer in 1940s New York City, her clairvoyance reveals a centuries-long record of fear, hate and cowardice. On sale June 24 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS HOUSE OF MYSTERY #14 Written by Matthew Sturges Art by Luca Rossi & Jose Marzan Jr. and Gilbert Hernandez Cover by Esao Andrews As Fig's Dad and Harry make their way back home, Peter reveals one of the House's key mysteries – the identity of their captor – and Harry realizes he knew it all along. Meanwhile, Rina spills her guts, the Thinking Man's Army joins forces with the Coachman, and werewolves and suicide bombers wreak havoc. Plus, the short story "Maidenhead" illustrated by comic book legend Gilbert Hernandez (Love & Rockets, SLOTH)! On sale June 3 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS NORTHLANDERS #18 Written by Brian Wood Art by Danijel Zezelj Cover by Massimo Carnevale "The Shield Maidens" part 1 of 2. The notion of brave Norse women who would follow their men into battle has been the subject of a lot of mythology, stories, Valkyrie-lore and fairy tales. The reality of such a thing, though, would be much, much different... Featuring breathtaking art from renowned graphic illustrator Danijel Zezelj (LOVELESS, DESOLATION JONES)! On sale June 24 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS NORTHLANDERS VOL. 2: THE CROSS + THE HAMMER TP Written by Brian Wood Art by Ryan Kelly Cover by Massimo Carnevale The second NORTHLANDERS collection, featuring issues #11-16, takes place during the tail end of Viking rule in Ireland. A series of mysterious murders and arsons against wealthy citizens leaves the Viking occupiers worried that a potential uprising might ignite. When surprising details involving the crimes are revealed, though, their jobs become much harder! Once again, writer Brian Wood teams with artist Ryan Kelly (Local) for an intriguing, gorgeously rendered peek at the inner workings of society. Advance-solicited; on sale July 29 • 144 pg, FC, $14.99 US MATURE READERS SCALPED #30 Written by Jason Aaron Art by R.M. Guéra Cover by Jock It’s the start of a pivotal new arc! In part 1 of "The Gnawing," the already strung-out and paranoid Dash Bad Horse feels the noose tighten around his neck even more as Chief Red Crow begins to search for the undercover FBI agent in his midst. Meanwhile, the death of another character sets the reservation on the road to all-out war. On sale June 17 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS SEAGUY: THE SLAVES OF MICKEY EYE #3 Written by Grant Morrison Art and cover by Cameron Stewart Seaguy returns to Mickey Eye Park, and he’s welcomed back by the most shocking challenge of all – the sensational Super Hero wedding of She-Beard and Seadog, captain of the Seadogs and maritime heroes of the Dad Age! Is Seaguy willing to destroy the world as he knows it to stop a marriage? You bet… On sale June 3 • 3 of 3 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US MATURE READERS UNKNOWN SOLDIER # 9 Written by Joshua Dysart Art by Alberto Ponticelli Cover by Dave Johnson The life and times of rogue CIA agent Jack Lee Howl. How is it that a man who just wants to be left alone can find the time to be coerced, kidnapped, lied to and beheaded all in one day? Charming, deceitful and – in the end – always out of luck. That's our Jack. On sale June 24 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS YOUNG LIARS #16 Written by David Lapham Art and cover by David Lapham Danny suffers the horrible effects of looking through the hole in the wall, causing a rift between himself and Loreli. Loreli turns to Danny’s archrival, Puss-Bag, for comfort which leads to a night of violence and horror. History repeats itself as the spider’s plan is revealed and a mysterious phone number brings both help and destruction from the past. On sale June 10 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS THE UNWRITTEN #2 Written by Mike Carey Art by Peter Gross Cover by Yuko Shimizu Tom Taylor sets off on a desperate search for the truth about his own life – a hunt that will strip bare the hidden connections behind the world's great fictions. As the mysterious Unwritten cabal set their own counterplot in motion to stop him, Tom arrives at the Swiss villa where Frankenstein was conceived and witnesses a terrifying vision! The award-winning team of Mike Carey (X-Men, HELLBLAZER) and Peter Gross (FABLES, Chosen) continue the next epic Vertigo hit! On sale June 10 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS CMX BROKEN BLADE VOL. 1 Written and illustrated by Yunosuke Yoshinaga BREAK BLADE © 2007 Yunosuke Yoshinaga/Flex Comix Inc. CMX/Flex Comix. Rygart Arrow is the only one in his world who lacks the inherent ability to power up quartz, the energy source that makes all of the machines run. Good thing the King and Queen of his country of Krisna happen to be old college friends! But so is Zess, the leader of the army of mechs invading Krisna. As usual, Arrow feels useless in the face of battle, until he comes across a powerful, ancient battle suit that no one else can run. His natural affinity for the suit’s operating mechanism may just turn Arrow into the most important player of all. Advance-solicited; on sale July 1 • 5” x 7.375” • 162 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN + EMMA VOL. 9 Written and illustrated by Kaoru Mori CMX. Catch a glimpse into the lives of Emma’s employers, the Meredith family. Join youngest son Erich Meredith on a traumatic journey to find his lost pet squirrel. Learn how Mr. and Mrs. Meredith met and find out the secret of their ongoing happiness. Discover how the friendship between William and Hakim began! And then meet three new characters who are entangled in a love triangle. Advance-solicited; on sale July 1 • 5” x 7.375” • 216 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN + GO WEST! VOL. 3 Written and illustrated by Yu Yagami CMX. While galloping due West with Red, Naomi comes across Mingo lying in their path. He’s convinced he is dying from a killer headache. But when Naomi runs to get a doctor, Mingo finds out what—or rather, who—is causing his pain. And later, find out the secret behind Red Bullet’s trauma. What connection does it have with the Wild West’s worst mass murderer? Advance-solicited; on sale July 8 • 5” x 7.375” • 194 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN + FROM EROICA WITH LOVE VOL. 14 Written and illustrated by Yasuko Aoike CMX. Cold War era conflicts continue as the Major pursues the Black Box, a device that will help the Russians close their computer technology gap with the West. Eroica comes to the aid of an imprisoned Klaus and these rivals find themselves joining forces again. The Major matches wits with a Greek magnate who is really a KGB operative, while Eroica pursues a computer technician he needs for a heist. Re-solicited; on sale July 15 • 5” x 7.375” • 200 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN MARCH ON EARTH VOL. 2 Written and illustrated by Mikase Hayashi CMX. Final volume. Takatoh has agreed to help Yuzu take care of Shou, even though it means putting his own dreams on hold. But Yuzu knows that’s not something her sister would have wanted and insists that he follows his original plans, even if it means leaving Japan. Meanwhile, Yuzu has some choices to make about her own future. Will she sacrifice her dreams for Shou? Advance-solicited; on sale July 15 • 5” x 7.375” • 192 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN ORFINA VOL. 6 Written and illustrated by Kitsune Tennouji CMX. Fana says goodbye to her friends and heads off for the long journey towards Granze, with one clear objective: defeat Lord Stean. Meanwhile, Cisun is trying his best to avoid Fana while he nurses his wounds. He is hiding out, which is good, because in Zahare there are twin assassins who are killing traitors to their group and Cisun seems to be next on their list! Advance-solicited; on sale July 22 • 5.5” x 8.5” • 282 pg, B&W, $12.99 US • MATURE DC Direct ZATANNA 1:6-SCALE DELUXE COLLECTOR FIGURE With a wave of her wand, mistress of magic Zatanna becomes the latest addition to the popular 1:6 scale deluxe collector figure line! Dressed in her trademark intricate and authentically detailed costume of removable top hat and tails (not to mention fishnets!), Zatanna also comes with accessories including a magic wand, a rabbit and her “Hex Appeal” book. The figure features 28 points of articulation, is packaged in a deluxe 4-color window box with a fifth panel and includes a display stand. Manufactured to order. Advance-solicited; on sale November 11, 2009 * Collector figure * $99.99 US BATMAN FAMILY MULTI-PART STATUE: PART 2—HUNTRESS AND NIGHTWING DESIGNED BY ANDY KUBERT • SCULPTED BY OLUF HARTVIGSON It’s the ultimate collectible for Batman fans! Batman and his allies team up in four separate pieces (sold in three parts) to form a single statue. Solicited this month is Part 2 of this multi-part statue, which features Huntress and Nightwing standing on a rooftop in Gotham City, heroically surveying the place they call home. This part of the statue follows Part 1, solicited last month and featuring Robin and Catwoman reclining on a gargoyle. Part 3 (to be solicited next month) will feature Batwoman and Commissioner Gordon. The bases of each piece slide together to form a shot of the entire Batman family on a rooftop overlooking Gotham. Each of the three parts includes a piece of the fourth portion of the scene, which can be easily assembled to form Batman, who looms in the back of the scene. All three parts of the statue are needed to make Batman. Part 2 of the statue measures approximately 10” high x 7” wide x 5” deep, while the entire multi-part statue measures approximately 11” high x 17” wide x 11.5” deep when fully assembled. The Batman Family Multi-Part Statue is limited-edition, hand-painted, cold-cast in porcelain, includes a 4-color Certificate of Authenticity and is packaged in a 4-color box. Manufactured to order. Advance-solicited; on sale November 25, 2009 * Statue * $150 US COVER GIRLS OF THE DC UNIVERSE: BLACK CANARY STATUE BASED ON THE ART OF ADAM HUGHES SCULPTED BY JACK MATHEWS Black Canary, the Sonic Siren, cracks her knuckles in anticipation of taking on her next adversary. This latest addition to the instantly popular COVER GIRLS OF THE DC UNIVERSE statue line is posed just as she appears on Adam Hughes’ variant cover of JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #6. Hand-painted, cold-cast in porcelain and measuring approximately 9.5” tall x 4” wide x 3.75” deep, this statue includes a 4-color Certificate of Authenticity and is packaged in a 4-color box. Manufactured to order. Advanced-solicited; on sale November 25, 2009 * Statue * $99.99 US GREEN LANTERN 1:4-SCALE MUSEUM-QUALITY STATUE DESIGNED BY WALTER O’NEAL SCULPTED BY RAY VILLAFANE Space Sector 2814 is well protected as Hal Jordan (and fellow Green Lantern Ch’p) stand ready for action, with their power rings fully charged! This stunning 1:4 scale museum quality statue features Hal Jordan, the ultimate space cop, just as he appeared during the heyday of the Green Lantern phenomenon, dressed in his traditional fabric costume and clutching a lantern that really lights up! Standing atop an asteroid-inspired base, Hal is joined by diminutive Corps member Ch’p, who is removable from the base and can be displayed separately. This exclusive, limited edition, fabric and hand-painted resin mixed-media statue measures approximately 18” high x 10” wide x 9.5” deep, is packaged in a 4-color box with a 4-color Certificate of Authenticity and is manufactured to order. Advanced-solicited; on sale November 18, 2009 Statue * $325 HEROES OF THE DC UNIVERSE: GREEN ARROW BUST DESIGNED BY CARLOS PACHECO SCULPTED BY JEAN ST. JEAN Expert archer Oliver Queen has just launched an arrow in celebration of his inclusion in the popular new HEROES OF THE DC UNIVERSE busts line-up! Ollie is depicted dramatically gripping the bow from which his arrows are launched, while he is perched on a base that is representative of his arsenal of arrows. Hand-painted, cold-cast in porcelain and packaged in a 4-color box, this bust measures approximately 8.25” high x 7.25” wide x 3” deep (including the bow). Manufactured to order. * Minor assembly required. Advance-solicited; on sale November 25, 2009 * Bust * $70 US WOMEN OF THE DC UNIVERSE: VIXEN BUST DESIGNED BY TERRY DODSON SCULPTED BY BARSOM With her Tantu Totem securely fastened around her neck, Vixen takes her place in the WOMEN OF THE DC UNIVERSE bust series! Dressed in her current yellow costume, this unique member of the JLA is emerging from a base of African grasses. This hand-painted, cold-cast porcelain bust measures approximately 5.75” high x 3.75” wide x 3.75” deep and is packaged in a 4-color box. Manufactured to order. Advance-solicited; on sale November 18, 2009 * Bust * $55 US BLACKEST NIGHT SERIES 2 ACTION FIGURES As anticipation for the BLACKEST NIGHT event continues to build, DC Direct introduces the second series of action figures based on this storyline! Includes: * Black Lantern Martian Manhunter • 7” h * Indigo • 6.5” h * Green Lantern John Stewart • 6.75” h * Sinestro Corps Member Kryb • 7” h Included in Series 2 are Martian Manhunter, the second named member of the lifeless, emotionless Black Lanterns to be revealed; John Stewart, the Green Lantern charged with the task of protecting Earth; Kryb, the sinister, infant-stealing Sinestro Corp member; and the nameless, mysterious Indigo, who personifies compassion. All four figures feature multiple points of articulation and include a display base. John Stewart and Indigo each come with their own version of a lantern, and Kryb comes with a baby accessory that fits into the cage-like sack affixed to her back. 4-color clamshell blister card packaging. Advance-solicited; on sale November 4, 2009 * Action Figures * PI BATMAN: BLACK & WHITE STATUE—BATMAN BY ED MCGUINNESS BASED ON THE ART OF ED MCGUINNESS SCULPTED BY JAMES SHOOP The Dark Knight leaps into action! This rendering of Batman is based on art from the popular SUPERMAN/BATMAN: PUBLIC ENEMIES story arc, in which artist Ed McGuinness made his start drawing Bruce Wayne’s alter ego. The statue measures approximately 7.5” high x 5” wide x 4.5” deep, is painted in monochromatic tones, features a Bat-logo-shaped base and is packaged in a black and white box. Manufactured to order. Advance-solicited; on sale November 11, 2009 * Statue * $80 US WATCHMEN MOVIE: RESTOCK ACTION FIGURE ASSORTMENT With the long-awaited film finally thrilling movie-goers everywhere, DC Direct is re-offering the six most popular Watchmen action figures from Series 1 and 2 in a specially mixed case! * The Comedian: 6.75” h * Dr. Manhattan: 7” h * Ozymandias: 6.75” h * Nite Owl (Modern): 6.75” h * Rorschach: 6.25” h * Silk Spectre (Modern): 6.5” h Included here are the fan-favorite figures of Rorschach, The Comedian, Nite Owl (Modern), Dr. Manhattan, Silk Spectre (Modern) and Ozymandias. Silk Spectre (Classic) and Nite Owl (Classic) are not being offered at this time. Watchmen fever is sure to continue throughout the year, so keep your shelves stocked! Advance-solicited; on sale June 17, 2009 * Action Figures * PI IMAGE COMICS DAWN: NOT TO TOUCH THE EARTH (ONE-SHOT) – GEM story JOSEPH MICHAEL LINSNER art JOSEPH MICHAEL LINSNER & EVA HOPKINS cover JOSEPH MICHAEL LINSNER JUNE 17 48 PAGES / FC $5.99 Dawn, JOSEPH MICHAEL LINSNER's take on classic Goddess mythology is back, for this ALL-NEW feature length one-shot. Dawn has many faces and wears many masks: this time she is a Faerie Queen, and Darrian Ashoka, LINSNER's hero character, is a Knight who saves her from a demon. After her rescue, Dawn takes Darrian to the faerie realm, where he discovers unearthly delights and heavenly secrets. 2009 marks Dawn's 20th anniversary in print. This book celebrates that with pin-ups by such greats as MICHAEL GOLDEN, ADAM HUGHES and MICHAEL TURNER. SPAWN #193 story TODD McFARLANE art & cover GREG CAPULLO JUNE 24 32 PAGES / FC $2.95 SPAWN #193 packs a powerful punch: Fan-favorite artist GREG CAPULLO returns as guest artist, bringing his inimitable style to a story arc which includes three characters he is passionate about drawing. SPAWN creator TODD McFARLANE incorporated a one-issue encounter between three of Capullo’s favorite characters: detectives Sam and Twitch, who he’s perfected during his previous work on SPAWN, and the ultimate personification of evil, the Clown. McFARLANE brought the three characters face-to-face for an ominous meeting that will leave fans ravenous for the next issue. This issue will be offered with a color cover and a black and white cover. Orders will be split equally between each cover. DEAD @ 17: AFTERBIRTH #1 (OF 4) story & art JOSH HOWARD cover JOSH HOWARD JUNE 17 32 PAGES / FC $2.99 Nara Kilday has returned from the dead as Gemini, agent of the celestial covert ops force known as the Zodiac. Her primary mission has been the safeguarding of her best friend Hazy who is now the living embodiment of the Key to the Abyss. But while they’ve spent the last three years trying to piece together a normal life, Earth has continued its shift into Hell’s domain, setting the world on the inevitable path towards apocalypse. FRANK FRAZETTA’S SORCERER (ONE-SHOT) story JOSH ORTEGA art JOSH MEDORS cover FRANK FRAZETTA variant covers NAT JONES & JOSH MEDORS JUNE 24 32 PAGES / FC $3.99 Return to the Land of Iparsia in this essential story of the Frazettaverse! 900 years before the epic "Shadows of Mirahan" storyline from FRANK FRAZETTA’S DEATH DEALER, the demons of Iparsia begin planning the fall of the Druids, aided by the dark mystic Uja Daja. Written by critically acclaimed comics and games writer JOSH ORTEGA (FRANK FRAZETTA’S DEATH DEALER, Gears of War 2), and reuniting the FRANK FRAZETTA’S SWAMP DEMON, RUNES OF RAGNAN art team of JOSH MEDORS and JAY FOTOS, this is one tale of Frazetta Comics dark fantasy that you won't want to miss! CHEW #1 story JOHN LAYMAN art & cover ROB GUILLORY JUNE 3 32 PAGES / FC $2.99 Tony Chu is a cop with a secret. A weird secret. Tony Chu is Cibopathic, which means he gets psychic impressions from whatever he eats. It also means he’s a hell of a detective, as long as he doesn’t mind nibbling on the corpse of a murder victim to figure out whodunit, and why. It’s a dirty job, and Tony has to eat terrible things in the name of justice. And if that wasn't bad enough, the government has figured out Tony Chu’s secret. They have plans for him… whether he likes it or not. Presenting a twisted new series about cops, crooks, cooks, cannibals and clairvoyants, written by JOHN LAYMAN (Marvel Zombies vs. Army of Darkness, House of M: Fantastic Four and PUFFED) with mind-blowing art by astonishing comics newcomer ROB GUILLORY. RETAILER WARNING: MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES PUG OGN story DEREK McCULLOCH art & cover GREG ESPINOSA JUNE 17 104 PAGES / BW $14.99 Six years ago, the Darlinger fight ended Jake's career, cost him his family, and put him in a downward spiral that looked like it had no end. Now he's doing collections for a small-time loan shark and thinking maybe it's time he set a few things straight in the world. From award-winning writer DEREK McCULLOCH (DISPLACED PERSONS and the Eisner-nominated STAGGER LEE) and artist GREG ESPINOSA, PUG is an unsparing tale of a good man trapped in a life of brutality – 15 rounds of blood and bad memories. TASTY BULLET OGN story JONATHAN VANKIN & ARNOLD PANDER art ARNOLD PANDER cover THE PANDER BROS. JUNE 24 176 PAGES / BW $14.99 Tamar had her childhood stolen so she could become the physical embodiment of a wildly-popular energy drink that’s behind a deadly adrenaline addiction that is sweeping the globe. The property of BULLET CORP, she must now discover the difference between her true self and the consumer icon known as the Tasty Bullet Girl, and then take on Bullet Corp…or die trying! T.RUNT! HC story DEREK McCULLOCH art & cover JIMMIE ROBINSON JUNE 17 32 PAGES / FC $12.99 Vegrandis was the runt of the litter and was always picked on by the larger tyrannosaurs...but everything changes once Vegrandis discovers he isn't the smallest animal - let alone dinosaur - in the world! TAG: An all-ages Silverline Books hardcover with a gentle message...and DINOSAURS! DOUGLAS FREDERICKS & THE HOUSE OF THEY OGN (RES) story JOE KELLY art & cover BEN ROMAN JUNE 10 80 PAGES / FC $12.99 Douglas Fredericks is a kid on a mission. His parents' 15th wedding anniversary is just around the corner and he wants to create an extra-special present for them. However, his wild attempts at unique gifts are all shut down by his friends and neighbors, concerned that Douglas' wild ideas go against what THEY say. But who are THEY? Why do THEY make the rules? And why does everyone listen to THEY? SPAWN: ENDGAME, VOL. 1 TP story TODD McFARLANE & BRIAN HOLGUIN art WHILCE PORTACIO & TODD McFARLANE cover WHILCE PORTACIO JUNE 24 144 PAGES / BW $14.99 Presenting the all-new Spawn, with new characters, new villains, and new revelations about the Spawn universe. Reprinting for the first time the sold out, monumental issues of the Spawn: Endgame story arc. This collection reprints the new milestone in the saga of Spawn as the classic character is re-invented as only Spawn creator TODD McFARLANE can. Endgame features the all-new Spawn and the return of award winning SPAWN creator, TODD McFARLANE to his flagship title along with combined talent of WHILCE PORTACIO (WETWORKS) and BRIAN HOLGUIN (SPAWN: GODSLAYER). Collects issues #185-190 KABOOM, VOL. 1 TP story JEPH LOEB art & cover JEFF MATSUDA JUNE 10 128 PAGES / FC $14.99 / $24.99 LTD ED HC COLLECTED FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER! The ground-breaking adventures of Geof Sunrise and his amazing transformation into inter-dimensional defender Kaboom! Witness the birth of an amazing new hero as he struggles aginst the forces of Scarlet! The Nine! And his first date! Can Geoff save the world and make it back in time for his own birthday party? Written by JEPH LOEB (Hulk, Ultimates 3) and illustrated by JEFF MATSUDA (X-Men, Batman Strikes!) KABOOM! introduces an amazing world of magic and monsters that has not been experienced before or since this series exploded onto the scene 10 years ago! Collecting KABOOM! 1-3, KABOOM! 1/2, KABOOM PRELUDE and the KABOOM CHRISTMAS SPECIAL. Tons of character designs and sketches from the dynamic pencil of JEFF MATSUDA as well as a covers gallery with work from TIM SALE, JOE MADUREIRA, ED McGUINNESS, ROB LIEFELD, ADAM POLLINA, ADAM KUBERT and KERON GRANT! THE ABSURD ADVENTURES OF ARCHIBALD AARDVARK, VOL. 1 TP story GRANT BOND, DWIGHT MacPHERSON and DARA NARAGHI art & cover GRANT BOND JUNE 10 112 PAGES / 2C $14.99 “BULLETS, BOOZE AND BEELZEBUB” Once the toast of Tinsel Town, faded movie star Archibald Aardvark has been slowly going insane trying to solve the brutal murder of his brother. But despite the hard drinking, womanizing and hallucinations, he's managed to follow the trail from the dangerous streets of Little China, all the way to the boardroom of Neptune Studios…and finally reveal the TRUE identity of the killer! BACK TO BROOKLYN TP story GARTH ENNIS & JIMMY PALMIOTTI art & cover MIHAILO VUKELIC JUNE 3 128 PAGES / FC $14.99 The controversial over the top crime thriller is finally collected! Big Bob Saetta made the biggest mistake of his life by pissing off his brother, one of the biggest and most brutal crime bosses in New York City. This is the story of two brothers at war, wrapped in a special package of extreme language and hardcore violence. Join award winning writer GARTH ENNIS (Preacher, The Punisher), JIMMY PALMIOTTI (Jonah Hex, Painkiller Jane) and artist MIHAILO VUKELIC on an adrenaline ride that rips the roof off Brooklyn’s criminal underworld! BODY BAGS, VOL. 1 TP: FATHER’S DAY TP story & art JASON PEARSON cover MICHAEL GOLDEN JUNE 3 128 PAGES / FC $14.99 The sold-out origin story is back, with an all new printing and never-before-seen extras! The action begins when a rival ‘body bagger’ goes after Mack (a.k.a. Clown Face) the best ‘bagger’ in the business. Fuel is quickly added to the fire with the sudden arrival of Panda, Mack’s estranged daughter. How will the baddest man in Terminus, GA handle a teenage girl determined to follow in her daddy’s footsteps? Can this ‘Daddy/Daughter’ team stop fighting each other long enough to survive the trouble headed their way? Find out for yourself in this all-new collection! RETAILER WARNING: NOT SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES FIREBREATHER, VOL. 1 TP [NEW PRINTING] story: PHIL HESTER art / cover: ANDY KUHN JUNE 24 144 Pages, FC $14.99 Divorce is tough for any teenager, but when your mother is a typical suburban soccer mom and your dad is a 300-foot-tall, city-trampling, battleship-devouring monster, things get even tougher. This is Duncan Rosenblatt’s reality. His mom wants him to get into a good college, his dad wants him to go into the family business: namely, conquering the earth and ascending to his rightful place as king of all monsters. Featuring lots of extras, behind-the-scenes artwork by series co-creator Andy Kuhnand a pin-up gallery by many of today’s finest funnybook talents, including Erik Larsen, Mike Wieringo, Keith Giffen, Derec Aucoin, Joey Mason, Phil Hester & Ande Parks. KABUKI, VOL. 1: CIRCLE OF BLOOD TP (NEW PRINTING) Story DAVID MACK Art & cover DAVID MACK JUNE 3 272 PAGES / FC $19.99 Circle of Blood recounts the origins of the government operative known as Kabuki who works in Japan’s near future, It’s an exploration of the relationship between Japan’s government and organized crime on a truly epic scale! Collects all six issues of the first Kabuki series plus the hard to find prequel one-shot with new pages of art from scenes that for space reasons were left out of the original story. It also includes in-depth notes and story analysis about the subtext of the story. MICE TEMPLAR, VOL. 1 TP story MICHAEL AVON OEMING & BRYAN J. GLASS art & cover MICHAEL AVON OEMING JUNE 3 260 PAGES / FC $17.99 Before their fall, the Templar preserved the order of the natural world, maintaining the balance of life and death for all creatures. But an ideological dispute pitted the noble brotherhood against itself, where they destroyed themselves in a vicious civil war. Chaos descended in their wake, where predatory and scavenger creatures now reign supreme bringing anarchy to the night world of the Shadow Time. Yet the young mouse Karic receives visions from the gods that their creator Wotan has chosen him to challenge the imbalance and restore the order of the fallen Templar. But before he can even comprehend his supernatural calling, his home is destroyed by vicious rat marauders, and his family is taken into slavery. Karic soon learns of an ancient prophecy that one mouse will be chosen to recreate the heroic exploits of the past, and thereby save his family and his people. But Karic's calling soon makes him both a target of his enemies, and a tool to be exploited by those seeking to use the savior of all for their own schemes. And thus begins the first chapter in an extraordinary adventure of magic and wonder, faith and valor, and of one small mouse whose destiny might change the entire world. Collects issues #1-6. POWERS, VOL. 5: ANARCHY TP (NEW PRINTING) story BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS art & cover MICHAWL AVON OEMING JUNE 3 128 PAGES / FC $14.99 BACK IN PRINT! Anarchy! Society is violently lashing out at their superheroes. Anti-powers groups are rising up with a series of gruesome murders against the cities most colorful capes. With Walker retired, Detective Pilgrim teams up with a new partner to investigate this murderous super-hero backlash and the people behind it. Collects issues #21-24 RETAILER WARNING: MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES PVP AWESOMOLOGY HC story SCOTT KURTZ art SCOTT KURTZ cover BRANDON PETERSON JUNE 24 600 PAGES / BW $100 / $125 LTD S&N ED From Eisner Award-Winning SCOTT KURTZ comes an oversized hardcover of his comic book series. PvP tells the story of a fictional video game magazine company and its employees. Starring Brent the master cynic, Jade his columnist girlfriend, Francis the gaming kid, Skull the adorable childlike troll (yep, you read that right) and more, PvP takes a hilarious look at "nerd culture." The PvP AWESOMOLOGY is an oversized hardcover that collects the books: PVP THE DORK AGES, PVP AT LARGE, PVP RELOADED, PVP GOES BANANAS and PVP STRIPTEASE (featuring the first three years of the comic strip). BACKLIST SPOTLIGHT: DOUG TENNAPEL EARTHBOY JACOBUS OGN TP $17.99 FLINK OGN TP $13.99 GEAR OGN TP $14.99 IRON WEST OGN TP $14.99 MONSTER ZOO OGN TP $14.99 TOMMYSAURUS REX OGN TP $11.95 ************************************************************************ THE ASTOUNDING WOLF-MAN #17 story ROBERT KIRKMAN art & cover JASON HOWARD JUNE 24 32 PAGES / FC $2.99 “LOCKDOWN,” Part Three—Stronghold prison is under attack! Wolf-Man must now face his most deadly adversary yet! Everything changes as we enter the next stage in Wolf-Man’s life – leading up to the monumental issue 25! That is, if Wolf-Man survives the battle. BAD DOG #4 story JOE KELLY art & cover DIEGO GRECO JUNE 17 32 PAGES / FC $2.99 Lou is derailed from his quest to score the perfect bender when he finds himself face to face with the mysterious BAKER. Will a sweet job offer mark the end of Lou's existential crisis...or is he too *@^#$ drunk to notice? RETAILER WARNING: MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES DYNAMO 5 #23 story JAY FAERBER art & cover MAHMUD A. ASRAR & RON RILEY JUNE 24 32 PAGES / FC $3.50 The last time Dynamo 5 encountered Whiptail, they barely survived. Now they're faced with a Whiptail epidemic! Meanwhile, Father Gideon's sinister plan kicks into high gear. ELEPHANTMEN #20 story RICHARD STARKINGS art & cover MARIAN CHURCHLAND variant cover LADRÖNN & BOO COOK JUNE 17 32 PAGES / FC $3.50 “STAR BRIGHT” Girl meets Elephantman. Girl falls for Elephantman. Elephantman loses perspective... THE GREAT UNKNOWN #3 (OF 5) story DUNCAN ROULEAU art & cover DUNCAN ROULEAU JUNE 24 32 PAGES / FC $3.50 Zach Feld is hot on the heels of the people who have robbed him of his future. He wants his ideas back and the only thing that stands in his way is that those he's hunting know what he’ll do before he does! From the critically acclaimed artist DUNCAN ROULEAU and winner of an ASSIE award for best cover of 2008 comes the all-action slacker comic 10% more flip’n the bird and some sweet blue art. INVINCIBLE #61 story ROBERT KIRKMAN art & cover RYAN OTTLEY & FCO PLASCENCIA JUNE 17 32 PAGES / FC $2.99 INVINCIBLE WAR: AFTERMATH! CONQUEST IS HERE! The fate of the entire planet rests on Invincible’s shoulders... and those shoulders are about to break. JERSEY GODS #5 story GLEN BRUNSWICK art & cover DAN McDAID variant cover ERIK LARSEN JUNE 3 32 PAGES / FC $3.50 Barock and the gods of Neboron have been caught in the aftermath of a cataclysmic explosion that has left them floating lifeless in space. Meanwhile, on Earth, the Chinese Mafia have kidnapped Zoe - and are threatening to end her life! Is there no one in the Universe who can save her? This is the stunning conclusion to the first arc of JERSEY GODS – a story so HUGE that we had to push MARK WAID and JOE INFURNARI’s continuing back up tale to the next issue. You don’t want to miss this! LILLIM #3 (OF 5) story SHAUN LAPACEK & IAN KEISER art & cover MATRIX JUNE 10 32 PAGES / FC $2.99 After his confrontation with Bridget's ex-boyfriend, Loki is forced to explain his dark rage. Loki shocks Bridget with the truth of his identity and life, as they begin their journey to the place of his birth, where he hopes to find answers about Odin. Meanwhile, Odin and Thor begin to assert their dominance over the volatile country of Provenka. OLYMPUS #2 story NATHAN EDMONDSON art & cover CHRISTIAN WARD variant cover FRANK QUITELY JUNE 17 32 PAGES / FC $3.50 The immortal brothers Castor and Pollux learn that they have unleashed onto Earth a beast long held captive in Hades. As this creature Pelops, aided by the demonic Harpies, murders young women in London and Paris the brothers are sent on separate paths to protect the last two of four sisters before Pelops can reach them first. Issue 2 of OLYMPUS follows darkly the fantastic art and dynamic storytelling realized in Issue 1 by two of the industry's hottest newcomers. OVERLOOK #3 (OF 3) story JOSHUA WILLIAMSON art & cover ALEJANDRO ARAGON JUNE 10 32 PAGES / BW $3.50 Can Mickey really kill someone in cold blood to get revenge on the people who wronged him in the past? Close to living up to his end of the bargain with the ex-mob boss, Mickey might just make it out of Overlook alive. But Overlook's crime lords, the Unholy Trinity, know Mickey is there for their money and they're pissed. PROOF #21 story ALEX GRECIAN art & cover RILEY ROSSMO JUNE 24 32 PAGES / FC $3.50 “JULIA,” Part Four—On the eve of Julia's wedding to another man, Proof has to choose between stopping the wedding and stopping Springheel Jack's murderous rampage across Londo SAVAGE DRAGON #149 story ERIK LARSEN art & cover ERIK LARSEN JUNE 10 32 PAGES / FC $3.50 Dart. SOUL KISS #5 (OF 5) story STEVEN T. SEAGLE art & cover MARCO CINELLO JUNE 10 32 PAGES / FC $3.50 You can kiss conflicted production assistant Lili goodbye as she makes her final call on who lives and who languishes in the quest to save the soul of her damned boyfriend. The Devil himself may be salivating over Lili's incredible lip-lock efficiency, but when the final kiss is planted, who will really emerge victorious...the ultimate double crosser...or the Devil who ticked her off? THE STRANGE ADVENTURES OF H.P. LOVECRAFT #3 (OF 4) story MAC CARTER art TONY SALMONS cover ADAM BYRNE JUNE 10 40 PAGES / FC $4.99 Innocents are dying gruesome deaths. The police are closing in fast. And H.P. Lovecraft has forever lost the faith of the woman he adores. Is all hope lost? That’s how it looks to our poor, young writer who now believes his nightmares are coming true, springing from his head into the real world – with deadly results! Afraid he might be unleashing hell on earth, Lovecraft fights against sleep with all his might. But it’s a battle he can’t win. So he turns to the only person he believes he can trust. Is it a mistake? And will Lovecraft solve the mystery of his curse before his nightmares kill again? RETAILER WARNING: MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES THE SWORD #19 story JOSHUA LUNA art & cover JONATHAN LUNA JUNE 17 32 PAGES / BW $2.99 Dara’s epic quest to avenge her family continues, and her last target is Malia, the air goddess who murdered Dara’s father. Dara has already fought Malia’s brothers – the water god, Zakros, and the earth god, Knossos – but Malia’s power over air isn’t the only thing that makes her more formidable than her siblings. RETAILER WARNING: MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES VIKING #2 story IVAN BRANDON art & painted cover NIC KLEIN JUNE 3 24 PAGES / FC $2.99 Egil wakes up covered in blood, the field around him strewn with the bodies of the dead. Something terrible has happened. And for Egil, the consequences of his actions are far worse than he could ever have imagined. From the writer of THE CROSS BRONX comes a crime book for the 9th Century. THE WALKING DEAD #60 story ROBERT KIRKMAN art & cover CHARLIE ADLARD & CLIFF RATHBURN JUNE 10 32 PAGES / BW $2.99 THE HUNT BEGINS! It all starts here, the most explosive story-arc in WALKING DEAD history. Who lives? Who dies? Watch as our characters discover just how dangerous the Road To Washington actually is. RETAILER WARNING: MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES YOUNGBLOOD #10 story ROB LIEFELD art & cover ROB LIEFELD JUNE 24 32 PAGES / FC $3.99 FIRST STRIKE BEGINS! Youngblood scrambles against the Siege of Masada as the President of the United States is trapped deep inside the White House. Familiar faces abound in this action-packed thrill ride that finds the new Youngblood squadron facing off against former teammates whose deadly agenda's seek to weaken the United States to its very core. Guest-starring President Obama! Chapel! Masada! Written and drawn by YOUNGBLOOD creator ROB LIEFELD. Special BONUS flip book: CAPESHOOTERS! They go where no one else dares, into the heart of the most heat-searing, earth-scorching superhero battles and all they risk is their very lives. CAPESHOOTERS debuts by ROB LIEFELD and MARAT MYCHAELS. Capeshooters has been optioned by BRIAN SINGER (X-Men, Superman, Valkyrie) for a major motion picture! Get your first look here! McFarlane Toys MCFARLANE’S SPORTS PICKS MLB 2009 WAVE 2 (SERIES 25) McFarlane’s Sports Picks delivers MLB Series 25! This six-figure lineup features five players making their Sports Picks debuts and five figures with chase figure variations. Now available in solid or assorted case packs. EXCLUSIVE SPECIALTY RETAILER INCENTIVES: Two chase figures included in each assortment case pack ordered. One chase figure included in each solid case pack ordered (excludes Jose Reyes): * JOBA CHAMBERLAIN / Yankees (Sports Picks Debut/Chase Figure) * MARK TEIXEIRA / Yankees (Sports Picks Debut/Chase Figure) * JOSH HAMILTON 2 / Rangers (Sports Picks Debut/Chase Figure) * RUSSELL MARTIN / Dodgers (Sports Picks Debut/Chase Figure) * JACOBY ELLSBURY / Red Sox (Sports Picks Debut/Chase Figure) * JOSE REYES / Mets (Sports Picks Debut/Chase Figure) (#71490-6) WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD—Small parts & small ball. Not for children under 3 years. Assorted Case Pack Information: Assorted 8 pack cases include 1 of each regular figure and 2 chase figures, available for specialty only. Call your local retailer for pricing. Solid Pack Information: All players available in solid case packs of 8 pieces/case. Refer to individual item codes above when ordering. Chamberlain, Teixeira, Martin, Ellsbury and Hamilton solid cases are packed 7 regular figures with 1 chase figure. Figure PI Top Cow Studios BERSERKER #1 (W) Rick Loverd (A) Jeremy Haun (Cov) Dale Keown, Jeremy Haun A brutal new series produced by Heroes star Milo Ventimiglia and DiVide Pictures! The lives of Aaron and Farris, two young and completely different men, are turned upside down when they discover an animalistic and uncontrollable rage living inside them. Meanwhile, two mysterious organizations seek them out for their newfound strength and power for their own purposes. But what good is strength and power when you can't tell friend from foe? From Friday Night Lights screenwriter Rick Loverd and artist Jeremy Haun (Chuck, Leading Man) comes a raw, bloody series in the spirit of Wanted! Featuring variant covers by series artist Jeremy Haun and Dale Keown (The Darkness/Pitt). Cover A – Dale Keown Cover B – Jeremy Haun Full Color 32 pages $2.99 ongoing series OFFERED AGAIN BERSERKER #0 (DEC082298) $2.99 ********************************* FUSION #2 (OF 3) (W) Dan Abnett & Andy Lanning (A) Tyler Kirkham (Cov) Stjepan Sejic The mother of all Top Cow/Marvel crossovers thunders on in June! Battle lines are being drawn between Cyberforce, The Avengers, Hunter-Killer, and The Thunderbolts; but who is siding with who? Ripclaw has been detained but neither Cyberforce nor The Avengers are happy about The Thunderbolts being in control. A crossover event too massive to be contained in a single issue and brought to you by the writing team of Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning (Guardians of the Galaxy, Nova) and Top Cow favorite artist Tyler Kirkham (Ultimate Fantastic Four, Broken Trinity: Aftermath). Full Color 32 pages $2.99 limited series OFFERED AGAIN TOP COW/MARVEL CROSSOVER COLLECTION TP (SEP051744) $24.99 ******************************* THE DARKNESS #78 (W) Phil Hester (A) Michael Broussard (Cov) Whilce Portacio For months Jackie Estacado, bearer of The Darkness, has been separated from his power and manipulated by the mysterious Sovereign. But every man has his breaking point and a team of The Sovereign’s mercenaries are about to find out what happens when Jackie reaches his limit. Full Color 32 pages $2.99 ongoing series OFFERED AGAIN THE DARKNESS: LODBROK’S HAND (OCT082318-19) $2.99 THE DARKNESS: BUTCHER (JAN082106) $3.99 ********************************* BLACK VAULT #3 (W) B. Clay Moore (A) Nelson Blake II (Cov) Jeremy Haun This terrifying tale ripped from the headlines, set in deep space and given an edgy twist continues! Cut off from contact with Earth, the astronauts take matters into their own hands and free the captives of Weather Maiden One only to realize that the hunted are eager to become the hunters! Now caught between two deadly groups, the astronauts must fight for their very survival! Full Color 24 pages $2.99 limited series IRON & THE MAIDEN TRADE PAPERBACK (W) Jasin Rubin (A) Francis Manapul (Cov) TBD In an alternate-universe 1930's metropolis, Michael Iron is a loyal member of the powerful Syndicate – a vicious crime organization led by the boisterous Big Daddy. Caught in the middle of a three way war for power between The Syndicate, The Government, and the ominous religious group known only as 'The Order’, he discovers firsthand the meaning of sacrifice, his only hope for survival comes in the form of a forgiving Angel. Created by Jason Rubin, world-renowned video game developer and creator of the multi-million selling Crash Bandicoot and Jak and Daxter franchises, and featuring character designs by industry heavyweights, Joe Madureira and Jeff Matsuda! This trade includes a cover gallery with art by Maduereira, Matsuda, Jim Lee, Michael Turner, and Chris Bachelo; as well as a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the series. Full Color 144 pages $14.99 trade paperback FIRST BORN DELUXE HC (W) Ron Marz (A) Stjepan Sejic, Luke Ross, Stephen Sadowski, Rick Leonardi, Lee Moder, Ryan Sook, Kevin Nowlan, Mike Mayhew (Cov) Stjepan Sejic Top Cow’s stunning epic crossover by the regular Witchblade team of Ron Marz and Stjepan Sejic is collected in a new oversized prestige format. Sara Pezzini prepares to give birth to her first child, but both the forces of Light and Dark covet the offspring of the Witchblade bearer! This hardcover collects First Born #1-3 as well as Witchblade #110-112, featuring art by industry heavyweights Luke Ross, Stephen Sadowski, Rick Leonardi, Kevin Nowlan, and Mike Mayhew, as well as for the first time First Born: Aftermath with art by Lee Moder and Ryan Sook. Additionally the 9” x 12” slipcased, hard cover will feature an extensive behind-the-scenes section delving deep into the development process, a new cover by Sejic, and a 24” x 36” full color poster. Full Color 196 pages $100.00 hard cover BRAND NEW FROM TOP COW SELECT! WITCHBLADE #125 TURNER FANTASTIC REALM EXCLUSIVE VARIANT (W) Ron Marz (A) Stjepan Sejic (Cov) Michael Turner & Nei This extremely limited cover by classic Witchblade artist Michael Turner and digital painter Nei was initially available only through Fantastic Realm. Quantities are limited, allocations may occur. Full Color 40 pages $10.00 Retailer Exclusive THE DARKNESS #75 NEW YORK COMIC CON EXCLUSIVE VARIANT SIGNED EDITION (W) Phil Hester (A) Top Cow’s Finest (Cov) Michael Broussard Get this limited edition sketch cover by regular The Darkness artist Michael Broussard and signed by Broussard and co-creator Marc Silvestri. Quantities are limited, allocations may occur. Full Color 32 pages $19.99 Signed Edition BERSERKER #0 NEW YORK COMIC CON COVER EXCLUSIVE VARIANT SIGNED EDITION (W) Rick Loverd (A) Jeremy Haun (Cov) Dale Keown Get this “Rage Edition” variant cover by master artist Dale Keown (The Darkness/Pitt) signed by Heroes Milo Ventimiglia and creator Rick Loverd. Quantities are limited, allocations may occur. Full Color 24 pages $19.99 Convention Exclusive CYBLADE #1-4 SET Miss out on the Pilot Season winner series Cyblade? Get all four issues, and as a bonus, receive the original pilot issue in this set! Full Color $8.99 Set (x 5 Comics) WIZARD ENTERTAINMENT WIZARD: THE MAGAZINE OF COMICS, ENTERTAINMENT AND POP CULTURE #213 • BEHIND THE SCENES OF TRANSFORMERS 2 WIZARD brings you the latest scoop and pics from TRANSFORMERS 2, REVENGE OF THE FALLEN! • OBAMA MANIA! All his comic appearances from SPIDER-MAN to YOUNGBLOOD! All his pop culture merchandise from bobble-heads to action figures! Collector items you may own and the ones to look for this summer! • CARLOS PACHECO’S ULTIMATE AVENGERS SKETCHBOOK Check out fan favorite artist, CARLOS PACHECO’S “Ultimate” take on Captain America, Iron Man, Thor and much more! • INDIE COMICS, A SPECIAL LOOK WIZARD EDGE takes an in-depth look at the stand-out Independent titles in today’s market. Magazine, FC (Ultimate Avengers Cover by Pacheco) $5.99 Magazine, FC (Transformers 2 Movie Image Cover) $5.99 Magazine, FC (Barack Obama Art Cover) $5.99 TOYFARE #144 BUSTIN’ MAKES US FEEL GOOD • The greatest movie of all time is finally getting the toys it deserves. No…not CITIZEN KANE… GHOSTBUSTERS! TWISTED TOYAFARE THEATRE • They said it couldn’t (or shouldn’t) be done: TRANSFORMERS vs. G.I. JOE, TTT style! YOU’VE GOT MEL! • Comedic Legend Mel Brooks tells us which of his properties he’d like to see make the leap to toys and comics! Magazine, FC (Ghostbusters Toy Cover) $4.99 ANIME INSIDER #70 THE MUSIC ISSUE Whether you’re a J-Rock lover or a newbie to the scene, our MUSIC ISSUE will give you the low-down on the sounds sweeping America. It is packed with— * Exclusive Interviews * Band Guides * Upcoming Concert Dates Plus: All the Anime news you’ve come to expect Magazine, FC $4.99 WIZARD PRESENTS: ALEX ROSS MILLENNIUM EDITION LIMITED DELUXE HARDCOVER Wizard celebrates the career of fan-favorite artist, ALEX ROSS, in this beautiful 200-page hardcover (complete with 48 pages of new, up-to-date material). Featuring two different all-new painted covers! Spider-Man/Spider-Woman, and a Hulk/She-Hulk variant cover. HC, 200pgs, FC $39.99 WIZARD PRESENTS: ALEX ROSS MILLENNIUM EDITION LIMITED DELUXE HARDCOVER—SIGNED & NUMBERED EDITION This hardcover (featuring the Spider-Man/Spider-Woman cover and limited to 199 copies) includes an authentic ALEX ROSS signature on an exclusive Hulk/She-Hulk tip-in page. HC, 200pgs, FC $149.99 COMICS SECTION AARDVARK VANAHEIM CEREBUS ARCHIVE #2 (W/A) Dave Sim "From out of the slightly tarnished end of the Bronze Age of Comics," it's the second issue of Cerebus Archive, chronicling Dave Sim's history as a cartoonist from 1972 to the present. This issue features "Life Suit" and "Justice" from 1974-75, a rejection letter from Gray Morrow, letters from Gene Day, and the next few steps in the history of "The Beavers," Sim's pre-Cerebus Canadian newspaper strip. Be sure to look for the Zombie & Obama variant cover! REGULAR—24pgs, B&W SRP: $2.00 ZOMBIE/OBAMA VARIANT—24pgs, B&W SRP: $15.00 ABSTRACT STUDIOS TERRY MOORE'S ECHO VOLUME 2: ATOMIC DREAMS TP (W/A) Terry Moore Julie is the unwilling host to remnants of an atomic alloy manufactured by the Heitzer Nuclear Research Institute, or HeNRI, for short. Pursued by an unstoppable HeNRI agent named Ivy, Julie runs and hides in the Nevada desert, aided by the unlikely allies of a gang of bikers and park ranger Dillon. But there is another: a nameless madman who stalks Julie and her precious alloy, leaving a trail of death and destruction in his path. It's a race against time in the new hit series by Eisner Award winning creator, Terry Moore. Collects #6-10. SC, 7x10, 104pgs, B&W SRP: $15.95 STAR OF THE MONTH TERRY MOORE'S ECHO VOLUME 1: MOON LAKE TP (W/A) Terry Moore Julie Martin is in the wrong place at the wrong time when she’s finds herself under a strange explosion in the desert sky. The resulting fallout covers her in a mysterious silver metal that brings more trouble into Julie’s life than she could ever imagine, and a friend to die for. Collects issues #1-5, plus sketches and design notes. (JUN083602) SC, 7x10, 112pgs, B&W SRP: $15.95 ********************************************************************** AC COMICS CRYPT OF HORROR #6 (W/A) Various More grisly goodies reprinted from 1950's horror comics, including atmospheric gems such as "Demon Flies", "The Shrunken Skull", "The Man With No Face", "City Of The Living Dead", and "Marching Zombies." Artists include Rudy Palais, Bob Powell, Dick Ayers, Lee Elias, Ogden Whitney, Russ Heath, A. C. Hollingsworth, Steve Ditko, Kida, and others. 120pgs, B&W SRP: $24.95 GREEN LAMA, MAN OF STRENGTH #2 (W/A) James Ritchey The truth comes out regarding unsuspecting college student Dumont, who has fallen heir to the ageless power of the Green Lama. Dumont remembers his previous incarnation's time in hidden Shambhala and return to civilization with powers restored to face his ancient enemy Stopwatch and a brainwashed Atoman, all to restore the soul of his beloved Madeleine to her body, and to literally save humanity! The follow-up to AC Comics' most successful book of 2008. 40pgs, B&W SRP: $7.95 ADHOUSE BOOKS THE ANCIENT BOOK OF SEX AND SCIENCE HC (W/A) Scott Morse, Lou Romano, Don Shank, Nate Wragg The Ancient Book of Sex and Science is the second volume in the critically acclaimed Ancient Book series! Indulge yourself as you explore the strange frontiers of sex and science, from instruments of innovation and the Atomic Age to analysis of the mind, body, and seduction of the human form. Featuring broad color, shapely design, supple lines, and evocative commentary, The Ancient Book of Sex and Science is a fine art hardcover collection of images produced by some of the most highly sophisticated animation designers and low-brow artists in the industry. MATURE THEMES HC, 9x12, 80pgs, FC (2 of 4) SRP: $19.95 JOHNNY HIRO VOLUME 1 TP (W/A) Fred Chao Part Action/Adventure, part Sci-Fi, part Romance, Johnny Hiro tells the story of the everyman and the challenges he faces. Challenges like the revenge of a big lizard, or the quest for a lobster, or what can happen when 47 ronin go to the opera. See why the comic was nominated for 4 Eisner Awards and a Russ Manning Award! MATURE THEMES SC, 7x10, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95 AIRSHIP ENTERTAINMENT GIRL GENIUS VOLUME 5: AGATHA HETERODYNE AND THE CLOCKWORK PRINCESS TP (NEW PRINTING) (W) Phil & Kaja Foglio (A) Phil Foglio & Cheyenne Wright New Printing! Adventure, Romance, Mad Science! Agatha Heterodyne is the last heir to the Maddest of Mad Scientist families, and on the run from the current ruler of Europe. In a fairy-tale castle on a mountain pass, she finds herself at the center of an evil plan to bring back one of the deadliest enemies of recent history. SC, 7x10, 112pgs, FC SRP: $22.95 GIRL GENIUS VOLUME 6: AGATHA HETERODYNE AND THE GOLDEN TRILOBITE TP (SECOND EDITION) (W) Phil & Kaja Foglio (A) Phil Foglio & Cheyenne Wright In a fairy-tale castle on a mountain pass, Agatha Heterodyne faces a deadly enemy who threatens to destroy her mind. The Wulfenbachs discover that Agatha is still alive and come to get her. Things are complicated by the fact that Agatha is currently possessed by the evil mastermind responsible for the Long War. Includes two never-before-seen pages of story have been added for this edition! SC, 7x10, 160pgs, FC SRP: $22.95 ALDERAC ENTERTAINMENT LEGEND OF THE FIVE RINGS: DEATH AT KOTEN GN (W) Shawn Carman (A) YJL The assassination of a Crab Clan leader is the first in a web of events that sets the noble Imperial Magistrate Seppun Tashime on a journey through the Emerald Empire. As his investigations unfold, the scope of what he must face becomes apparent. Thrust into conflict with an ancient evil, will Tashime and his comrades from the Great Clans stave off disaster, or will his actions imperil the Empire even further? This is the first graphic novel set in the world of the award-winning game, Legend of the Five Rings. (C: 0-1-2) SC, 7x10, 152pgs, FC SRP: $24.95 AMAZE INK/SLAVE LABOR GRAPHICS CAPTAIN BLOOD: ODYSSEY #1 (W) Matthew Shepherd (A) Michael Shoyket (A) All Peter Blood wanted was to be left alone. A doctor living in 17th century England, Blood spends his days tending to his patients and reminiscing about his time adventuring through Europe. Blood soon winds up on the wrong side of a rebellion and is sentenced to ten years of hard labor on the island of Barbados. Escaping slavery, Blood begins his career as a pirate and becomes one of the most famous Pirates in the Caribbean as well as one of literature's best anti-heroes. Captain Blood: Odyssey is an adaptation of Rafael Sabatini's novel. Later adapted into the 1935 movie starring Errol Flynn, the 1922 book was a smash hit and launched numerous sequels. Adapted for the first time to comic book form, Captain Blood: Odyssey is a very faithful adaptation of the popular novel. SC, 24pgs, B&W (1 of 5) SRP: $3.50 FAT CHUNK VOLUME 2: ZOMBIE GN (E) Jamie Smart Fat Chunk is a collaborative comic featuring a collection of different artists, each contributing work based on a theme. We find artists from all over the world, based in any discipline, from well-known comic names to fresh new webcomic talent, from influential street artists to custom toy designers, and throw them together to make one hefty and exciting comic book. (C: 0-1-2) SC, 144pgs, FC SRP: $12.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A GLOOMCOOKIE VOLUME 4: THE CARNIVAL WARS TP (NEW PRINTING) (W) Serena Valentino (A) Harley Sparx Cursed beauties, living wax statues, bad goth poets, malevolent gargoyles, and disturbed werewolves struggle to come to terms with a boy's enormous power. The Carnival Macabre goes to war against Marguerite. Beautifully packaged, with special guest pin-ups and goodies, including script pages from Serena’s favorite issues, and lovely Lex paper dolls. MATURE THEMES SC, 7x10, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $16.95 O/A JOHNNY THE HOMICIDAL MANIAC DIRECTOR'S CUT SC (NEW PRINTING) (W/A) Jhonen Vasquez Dark and disturbingly funny, JTHM follows the adventures of Johnny (you can call him Nny), who lives with a pair of styrofoam doughboys that encourage his madness, a wall that constantly needs a fresh coat of blood, and his victims in various states of torture! Collecting issues #1-7 of Johnny the Homicidal Maniac, as well as material seen before only in Carpe Noctem Magazine. SC, 7x10, 168pgs, B&W SRP: $19.95 ANARCHY STUDIOS/HARRIS COMIC VAMPIRELLA: COUNTDOWN TO SECOND COMING — SAMPERE SKETCHBOOK (A) Daniel Sampere The countdown to Vampirella: The Second Coming starts right here! Go behind the scenes of the upcoming epic miniseries that closes one chapter in Vampirella’s history and launches a new era. We’ll bring you inside the mind of rising star Daniel Sampere, artist of The Second Coming. Take a look inside his sketchbook, check out exclusive character designs and sketches, and see an exclusive sneak peak at some of the pages from the series! 24pgs, B&W SRP: $2.99 ANIME WORKS PUBLICATIONS DOUJIN WORK VOLUME ONE DVD MANGA 2-PACK (W/A) Hiroyuki Japan's comic book scene is home to doujinshi, self-published manga sold at fan conventions. Najimi, a cash-strapped art student, tries to make a quick buck "slumming" in the doujinshi scene, but finds that it's a lot harder than it looks! Includes the firust volume of both the manga and DVD series. SC, 6x9, 124pgs, B&W SRP: $24.99 ANTARCTIC PRESS BAD KIDS GO TO HELL #1 (W) Matt Spradlin (A) Anthony Vargas The Breakfast Club meets The Grudge in this sexy, dark comedy-thriller mini-series from scribe Matt Spradlin, co-creator of True Believer for the Sci-Fi Channel, and hot new comic artist Anthony Vargas! A construction crew discovers a primal supernatural force when they break ground for a new commemorative library for Crestview Academy, a prestigious Midwestern prep school and home to the spoiled offspring of the city's social elite. Three years later, six of Crestview's richest (and hottest) students are brought together for detention inside the library. Bored, the kids goad one another into a half-hearted seance, only the joke turns deadly when they rouse an angry spirit — and start to die one by one in horrible accidents! But are the murders the work of an evil phantom, or has one of these six conspired to bring them all together for detention in order to "level" the social playing field and do away with the competition? A tale of dark humor, this is sure to be a page-turning experience you don't want to miss out on! 48pgs, FC (1 of 3) SRP: $3.50 FIRE & BRIMSTONE VOLUME 1 TP (W/A) Richard Moore Heaven or Hell — let's rock with the tale of Fire and Brimstone, a fallen angel and a (slightly) risen demoness. They're half good, half evil, and all trouble! Five thousand years ago, they accidentally set free some of the worst demons and fallen angels imprisoned in Hell, ticking off both their bosses. Ever since, they've been paired up to atone by recapturing the beings they set free. Can two immortals from opposite sides of the fence survive the deity-slaying forces out to stop them without driving each other crazy? (C: 0-1-2) SC, 7x10, 110pgs, FC SRP: $14.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A FAR WEST POCKET MANGA VOLUME 1 TP (W/A) Richard Moore Join elf gunslinger Meg and talking bear Phil, bounty hunters in an Old West where Smith & Wesson meets Dungeons & Dragons! Out to earn bounty on a gang of train robbers, they realize that they may have taken on more than they can handle when they discover the robbers are using a dragon to help them do the dirty work! Then the pair find their town's been raided by the Hole-in-the-Head Gang, a band of ogres led by the Moonshine Kid! Meg's all for confronting the bogus brat and his bulky bodyguards head-on, but she and Phil are all out of ammo after their nailing their latest bounty! (C: 0-0-2) MATURE THEMES SC, 5x7, 128pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95 GOLD DIGGER: PEEBO TALES SPECIAL #5 (W/A) Fred Perry Enjoy Advanced A.I. antics old and new as the Peebos discover video games, guilt, manners, fine(?) art, role-playing and much more! These little powder kegs will have you exploding-with laughter! Peebri discovers a brand new video game, all about rolling up big balls of stuff, and she can't get enough of it! Later, she and the other Peebos decide to hold a little live-action Tolkien role-playing-with Britanny's wedding band standing in for the One Ring. Surely this couldn't go wrong! 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.50 GOLD DIGGER TECH MANUAL #5 (W) Doug Dlin (W/A) Fred Perry For over fifteen years, Fred Perry's Gold Digger has brought readers a wealth of incredible stories and memorable characters, not to mention some of the weirdest and wildest technology ever to leap off a drawing board. Now, we reveal the secrets and details of the fantastic array of gadgets, weaponry, vehicles, robots, and more, from cutting-edge discoveries to technology predating the entire universe, all told from the perspective of Gold Digger's foremost technology expert, Gina Diggers herself! 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 GOLD DIGGER #108 (W/A) Fred Perry Tiffany, Pojo and Charlotte go with Gina on a prep school field trip to do some real-life paleontology at a real dinosaur fossil site. Charlotte finds what appears to be a fifty-pound, peanut-shaped rock, which turns out to be a Saurian egg, preserved using that lost race's technology. When the cute baby Saurian inside wakes up, the kids befriend him. Can Tif' and company take their new friend Huston, the last Saurian, home before he hatches without being caught? 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 HOW TO DRAW SUPERPOWERED HEROES SUPERSIZE TP (W/A) Ben Dunn (A) Rod Espinosa, Fred Perry Bitten by the radioactive drawing bug, giving you the insatiable desire to draw superpowered heroes? Terrified of tackling the task because you lack the mutant "artist gene"? Fear not, citizen! Ben Dunn is here to save the day! You'll pick up the basics of sketching super do-gooders faster than a speeding bullet, and once you learn the lessons within these pages, you'll be the best there is at what you do! With great artistic power comes great artistic responsibility, so it's our responsibility to show you how it's done! (C: 0-1-2) SC, 8x11, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $24.95 NINJA HIGH SCHOOL #173 (W) Robby Bevard (W/A) Ben Dunn During a daring freedom fighter mission to rescue the enslaved magical creatures that the insane warlord Yuudai captured ten years ago, teen ninja Ricky Feeple, now grown into a man, runs into his former teammate, Kuro Katana. Unfortunatley, Kuro blames Ricky for the death of his brother, and he'll stop at nothing to claim his revenge. To satisfy his tainted honor, one of them will have to die! 24pgs, B&W SRP: $2.99 ROD ESPINOSA'S PRINCE OF HEROES CHAPTER 2 #3 (W/A) Rod Espinosa Aboard the passenger ship Nebulous Mirage, Ronen has bitten off more than he can chew as he confronts his toughest and most sadistic opponent yet, Sadir Mesozora. Out to avenge his kid brother's humiliation at Ronen's hands, Sadir has him on the ropes. The ship fares no better, as it comes under attack by an enormous pirate starship! 48pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 APE ENTERTAINMENT THE WIND RAIDER TP (W) Richard Finney, Dean Loftis (A) Gabriel Hardman, Micah Farritor When you control the Wind, you control the future! In a dangerous and unforgiving world, Overlord Dagon prepares an evil force that will alter the wasteland forever. The only chance of stopping him lies with young Joshua, but getting his mysterious mentor, Tristan, to train him as a Ki Warrior will be his first obstacle in embracing his new fate. For Tristan has a tortured past that haunts his existence and motivates his sole purpose in living — revenge! This definitive collection of the mini-series contains a gallery of original designs and artwork. (C: 0-1-2) SC, 7x10, 116pgs, FC SRP: $14.95 ARCANA STUDIO LAND OF THE LOST #1 (W) Sean O'Reilly, Tony Lee (A) Various Rick Marshall, his son Will, and younger daughter Holly are trapped in an alien world inhabited by dinosaurs, monkey-people called Pakuni, and aggressive, humanoid/lizard creatures called Sleestak. The family's struggle to survive and find a way back to their own world continues in this comic book series. Land of the Lost is also a $100 million budget film starring Will Ferrell and Zooey Deschanel coming from Universal Studios on June 5th! 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.95 KADE: RISING SUN #4 (W) Sean O'Reilly, Jay Busbee (W) C.D. There are demons flooding Japan during the turn of the millennium and these Oni are being hunted by Kade. But who exactly is he hunting — and could it be that they are actually hunting him? 32pgs, FC (4 of 4) SRP: $3.95 ARCHAIA STUDIOS PRESS AWAKENING VOLUME 1 HC (W) Nick Tapalansky (A) Alex Eckman-Lawn The once peaceful city of Park Falls has been tainted by a series of gruesome murders and missing persons. Cynthia Ford, known as the town crazy, finds retired police detective Derrick Peters and relates to him her belief about what's going on in town. Her explanation? Zombies! Unable to ignore Cynthia's information, though not sharing her beliefs, Derrick and others in the town explore the mystery as weeks turn to months and the death toll rises. Could Cynthia be right or has she finally gone insane? Collects the first five issues of the existential horror series. (C: 0-1-2) MATURE THEMES RES. from Previews Vol. XVIII #4 (APR083552) HC, 7x10, 144pgs, FC SRP: $19.95 THE KILLER #10 (W) Matz (A) Luc Jacamon "A Deadly Soul," Part 2. The first story arc comes to a conclusion, as the Killer exacts what he hopes will be his revenge on those that have sent his life and career into its long and downward spiral back into humanity. MATURE THEMES 32pgs, FC (10 of 10) SRP: $3.95 ROBOTIKA: FOR A FEW RUBLES MORE #1 & #2 DOUBLE-SIZED (W/A) Alex Sheikman This special double-size issue relaunches the new Robotika series, combining the previously published #1 with the all-new #2! When all you're after is A Few Rubles More, nothing but trouble awaits. Hallucinogenic tadpoles, Black Legion mercenaries, Beppe the Gangster, the Queen, Digital Djhitis, and the Three Yojimbos caught in the middle of two rival gangs and a drug deal gone very bad. Now, just when his fighting skills are needed the most, Niko is confronted with his equal and maybe his even better — the enigmatic Mister Saint Just! MATURE THEMES 64pgs, FC SRP: $4.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A ROBOTIKA HC (W/A) Alex Sheikman Niko, the Steampunk Samurai, is in Her Majesty's service. But is he a faithful royal bodyguard, or a for-hire yojimbo? A perfect warrior, or a soulless weapon? Follow Niko on his journey of self-discovery with Uri Bronski and Cherokee Geisha, as the Three Yojimbo discover a world populated by silent samurai, fast talking geisha, deadly mecha-betsushikime, digital djihits, and morphing butterflies. (C: 0-0-1) MATURE THEMES HC, 7x10, 128pgs, FC SRP: $19.95 SOME NEW KIND OF SLAUGHTER HC (W/A) MpMann (W) A. David Lewis If there is one constant throughout most of Earth's historical nations, cultures, and religions, it is the threat and the destruction of the Great Flood. In the wake of the recent Indian tsunami, Hurricane Katrina, and alarm over global warming, the award-winning creators of The Lone and Level Sands return to plumb the depths of the world's great myths with this exploration of how this legendary fear may be more relevant now than ever before. Like Noah, sea-bound Ziusudra and other heroes across time must strive against the coming Floods and the baffling will of the gods. MATURE THEMES HC, 7x10, 136pgs, FC SRP: $19.95 ARCHIE COMIC PUBLICATIONS ARCHIE #598 (W) Barbara Slate, Mike Pellowski (A) Stan Goldberg Archie plays" The Volunteer," spending time with an elderly man at the seniors' home, and learns he's not the only one caught in the middle of an eternal love triangle! Then, Archie enjoys the tree in his backyard, until Reggie reminds him how much work it will bring come fall! 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.50 ARCHIE & FRIENDS #132 (W) Arie Kaplan (A) Pat Kennedy "One Nation, Under Archie," Part 1. Archie and his friends head for Washington, D.C. to take part in a living history festival where everyone dons costumes of their favorite historical figures! Does Archie have what it takes to portray a Revolutionary War hero? Will Betty and Veronica fight over who will wear the Medieval Princess gown? Can Jughead rustle up some grub as a wild west cowboy? What kind of scoundrel will Reggie dress as? It's a trip through history filled with laughter and learning, as only the Archie gang can deliver! 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.50 ARCHIE DIGEST #255 (W) George Gladir (W/A) Fernando Ruiz (A) Bob Bolling When Mr. Weatherbee's away, the boys will play — and their game of choice is "who will ask Wendy Weatherbee out first?!" Then, Archie rides the waves on a surftastic day, but will he keep his eyes on the foamy waves or wavy forms of the bikini babes watching? Plus, other new and classic tales, puzzles, pin-ups, and more! Digest, 96pgs, FC SRP: $2.69 BETTY & VERONICA #242 (W) George Gladir, Mike Pellowski (A) Jeff Shultz When big-name designers seek someone to help them expose counterfeit merchandise in stores, they turn to a true expert: Veronica! She's recruited both Betty and Nancy to help her, but what they uncover is more than faux fashion! Don't miss the high-fashion fun and intrigue! Then, what might be person's (Mr. Lodge's) idea of a private, peaceful beach is another's (Veronica's) idea of an isolated, boring beach! Finally, the beach has gone to the dogs — literally — as the girls convince the town to reserve a special area of the beach for people's pooches! 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.50 BETTY & VERONICA DIGEST #195 (W/A) Dan Parrent (W) Mike Pellowski (A) Bob Bolling Betty reads Alice in Wonderland to the kids she's babysitting and realizes the characters are just like her friends in Riverdale. Deciding to tell the story from her point of view, she casts Veronica as "The Queen of Hearts" and offers Archie readers a chance to watch the whole Archie gang "through the looking glass!" Then, Betty and Veronica reminisce about how Veronica just had to have all the best, most expensive toys as a child — so what's changed?! Features Little Archie flashbacks from fan-favorite Bob Bolling. Plus, puzzles, pin-ups, and more! Digest, 96pgs, FC SRP: $2.69 BETTY & VERONICA DOUBLE DIGEST #172 (W) Melanie J. Morgan (A) Rick Burchett, Terry Austin "My Father's Betrayal," Part 3. The latest "New Look" saga has rocked Riverdale, with Veronica and her friends facing off against Mr. Lodge and his constituents as the teens try to keep a beloved nature preserve from becoming an industrial park! Factory or forest? New jobs and low taxes or clear streams and tall trees? Now the protest hits the pavement as both sides hit the streets to march and counter-march. What will happen when both sides meet in front of Lodge industries? It's the story you just can't afford to miss, served up in the "realistic" art style. Plus, other new and classic tales, puzzles, pin-ups, and more! Digest, 192pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 JUGHEAD AND FRIENDS DIGEST #33 (W) George Gladir, Mike Pellowski (A) Jeff Shultz, Fernando Ruiz Bow wows mean big box office, so when a film crew scouts Riverdale for pooches with personality, Jughead and Hot Dog make the "scene" — and plan to stay as long as craft services keeps dishing out yummy chow! Then, when a "reality" show crew comes to Riverdale, the gang learns that things aren't always as "real" as they look! Plus, other new and classic tales! Digest, 96pgs, FC SRP: $2.69 JUGHEAD'S DOUBLE DIGEST #151 (W) George Gladir, Mike Pellowski (A) Pat Kennedy, Bob Bolling Jughead pretends to date Ethel to keep himself stuffed with her delicious homemade cookies, but he's mortified when photos of Ethel feeding him spread across the internet. Will his pride lead to a "breakup," or are his cravings for sweets too strong? Then, when Archie asks Jughead how to choose between Betty and Veronica, Jughead suggests he flip a coin — and flip some burgers in exchange for the advice! Finally, Jughead and his dad go on a fishing trip, and manage to catch a lot of snack food along the way! Digest, 192pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 PALS-N-GALS DOUBLE DIGEST #132 (W) George Gladir, Mike Pellowski (A) Jeff Shultz, Dan Parent Dust off that knick-knack shelf, the gang is "collecting" their thoughts on the things they like to collect! Chuck and Nancy set out on a nice, peaceful stroll where they can be all alone, if only their friends didn't turn up around every corner! Finally, Frankie, Maria and Brigitte record a catchy jingle for Pop's Chocklit Shoppe, and the burger biz has never been better! Plus, other new and classic tales! Digest, 192pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 SABRINA VOLUME 2 #103 (W) Ian Flynn (A) Chad Thomas "Finders Keepers," Part 3. The Young Salem Saga continues! Things have gone from bad to worse for young Salem and his scruffy Uncle Mort. The wizard Todicus has been restored, but that spells even more trouble for our heroes! It's a race against time as Salem and Mort try to escape the Lizarmyn army. The question is, does everyone make it out? The answer may surprise you! 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.50 SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #201 (W) Ian Flynn (A) Tracy Yardley Sonic and his friends are ready to relax after the series-shaking events of issue #200, but their plans soon change with the explosive arrival of an old villain! A villain who brings grim tidings of a new threat that's claimed the world! Who are the new faces of evil? Will Sonic rise to the occasion, or will he be busy fighting a mystery guest star? Then, Espio the Chameleon gets a visitor of his own, and news that will change his standing in the Chaotix forever! 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.50 SONIC UNIVERSE #5 (W) Ian Flynn (A) Tracy Yardley "Five Years of Peace." It's now thirty years down the line and King Sonic is on the throne. He has his hands full with the tiny royal twins, but fan-favorite Lara-Su is there to help. As the world prepares to celebrate the new royal family, a deadly plot is hatched from the shadows — and you'll never guess who shows up at the end! It's the action and adventure you've come to expect from Mobius: 25 Years Later tales, not to mention all your favorite good guys and bad guys! The future has never been more frantic, and it's up to Sonic to make sure it's infinite! 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.50 VERONICA #195 (W/A) Dan Parent Veronica jets off to Paris on a month-long trip and is reunited with Lady Smitty, a family friend who accompanied Veronica on several trips over the years. It isn't long before Veronica meets Lady Smitty's nephew who just happens to be a hunk named Archie! The French Archie shows Veronica all the sights: the shops along the Champs Elysees, the Arc de Triomphe, the Moulin Rouge, the Louvre museum and more! But what will happen when the Archie back in the U.S. finds out about Veronica's new friend? It's a tale of international love and adventure as only Veronica can get into! 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.50 VERONICA'S PASSPORT VOLUME 1 TP (W) Various (A) Dan Parent Pack your bags and renew your passport, it's time to take a trip with Veronica! Traveling is a way of life for this jet-setting rich girl, and now you can relive some of Veronica's most memorable journeys in this collection. In addition to seeing all the great historical sites and tourist attractions, Veronica's been known to get involved with mysteries and adventures — not to mention a local boy or two! Thrill to the Eiffel Tower in France! Marvel at the Colosseum in Rome! Tour a Bollywood studio in India! Scale the heights of the Empire State Building in New York City! It's worldwide romance and intrigue with Veronica, Mr. Lodge, family friend Lady Smitty and special guest stars. SC, 5x7, 96pgs, FC SRP: $9.95 ARDDEN ENTERTAINMENT DEATHSHADE #0 NEW YORK COMIC-CON EXCLUSIVE (W) Vince Mitchell (A) Carlos Zuniga When Deathshade gets wind of a drug dealer with a case full of cold hard cash, he loads his gun, unsheathes his knife and goes after the money with a vengeance. But this is no ordinary anti-hero: Deathshade has a secret he's willing to die — or kill — to protect. 20pgs, FC SRP: $4.00 THE MERLIN PROPHECIES #0 NEW YORK COMIC-CON EXCLUSIVE (W) J.M. DeMatteis (A) Loren Meyer A ghostly woman rises from Central Park lake and into the lives of a lost young woman, a grief-stricken boy, and a half-mad amnesiac named John Myrddin — once known to the world to as the great enchanter, Merlin. But is the Lady of the Lake's goal to prevent the ancient prophecies of global destruction — or bring them to pass? 20pgs, FC SRP: $4.00 THE STAND-IN #0 NEW YORK COMIC-CON EXCLUSIVE (W) Jim Krueger (A) Alex Cal When Dexter, an out-of-work actor, accepts a job to "stand in" for a Senator, he quickly realizes he's bitten off more than he can chew. When a bullet rips through his shoulder, he soon finds himself on the run and caught in the middle of a conspiracy with earth-shattering consequences. 20pgs, FC SRP: $4.00 ASPEN MLT INC EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT IRIS #1 (W) David Wohl (A) Eduardo Francisco Aspen's blockbuster new series arrives! Secretary. Bodyguard. Assassin. The Executive Assistant is all of the above rolled into one. She's meticulous, ruthlessly efficient, and completely loyal to her employer. But in the high-stakes web of corporate wealth and power, one young woman, Iris, must decide between her duty-and her own morality. When she soon discovers that the man she serves is even more vicious and depraved than the criminals she's supposed to be protecting him from, her life begins to crumble. Torn between her loyalty and a heavy conscience, she must journey back to the school that created her in an attempt to rediscover her humanity. But is she already too late? With three incredible covers to choose from, get in on the ground floor of this exciting new Aspen series! BENITEZ COVER—32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 TAKEDA COVER—32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 FRANCISCO COVER—32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 FATHOM #8 (W) J.T. Krul (A) Ale Garza, Sal Regla It's the beginning of the end! The Black make their final push to cleanse the earth, and it's up to the Blue, along with the world's allied forces, to save the planet and all of mankind! As the end draws near, the battle of the century begins and nothing will ever be the same again. Plus, Aspen goes toe to toe with the one person even she might not be able to defeat! Available with covers from Ale Garza and Eduardo Francisco. GARZA COVER—32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 FRANCISCO COVER—32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A FATHOM: DAWN OF WAR VOLUME 1 TP (NEW PRINTING) (W) J. T. Krul (A) Talent Caldwell New Printing! Aspen is proud to offer to in a new edition the sold-out story that sparked the war, and brought the world of Fathom to its knees, Fathom: Dawn of War! This special trade paperback contains the entire tale of warfare and betrayal that led up to the battle between the humans and the Blue, and the unheralded surfacing of the Black! Find out why Dawn of War became one of the most pivotal storylines in Fathom history! SC, 7x10, 104pgs, FC SRP: $9.99 FATHOM: THE DEFINITIVE EDITION TP (W/A) Michael Turner Aspen presents the most complete collection of Michael Turner's first-ever creator owned series, Fathom, with the Fathom: The Definitive Edition trade paperback! Collected inside are the rare Fathom Preview, issues #0 and #1/2, issues #1 through #9, including the special add-in pages, plus issues #10 and #11, and re-envisioned pages and excerpts from issues #12 through #14, focusing on Aspen and Cannon's ordeal with Vana. Both Fathom Swimsuit issues and more seldom seen Fathom goodies as only Michael Turner and Aspen could deliver are included. (SEP083745) (C: 0-1-2) SC, 7x10, 496pgs, FC SRP: $49.99 SOULFIRE: NEW WORLD ORDER #2 (W) J.T. Krul (A) Francisco Herrera Magic flourishes once again. Unbelievable power courses through the lands, and a New World Order is at hand in the planet's dark and futuristic landscape. Just as Cruz and Heather's relationship begins to take shape, their world around them begins to fall apart. Meanwhile, the bounty hunters Saxon and Blackjack trail the carnage left behind by the deadly Ragman! And how will anyone be able to escape the Dragon Riders? Plus, this issue includes part 2 of a special back-up story brought to you by the upcoming Soulfire Volume 2 creative team of J.T. Krul, Marcus To, Saleem Crawford and Beth Sotelo. Available with covers from Talent Caldwell and Francisco Herrera. HERRERA COVER—32pgs, FC (2 of 5) SRP: $2.99 CALDWELL COVER—32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 ATOMIC BOOK COMPANY FART PARTY VOLUME 2 GN (W/A) Julia Wertz Julia quits her job and travels from coast to coast, meeting many strangers who will soon become a huge part of her world. When she returns to San Francisco, she wisecracks her way through a mundane minimum wage job and learns to love being single. But when her neighborhood gets increasingly violent, she comes down with a serious case of wanderlust; where should the intrepid indie comic artist head next? MATURE THEMES SC, 6x9, 178pgs, B&W SRP: $13.95 AVATAR PRESS INC ANNA MERCURY 2 #1 (W) Warren Ellis (A) Facundo Percio Anna Mercury is back in this summer’s biggest epic! Warren Ellis’ fiery red-head returns to once again explode into mad science-fiction action with the stellar art of Facundo Percio, returning from the smash-hit original series! A city-state from the strange superdimensional space of The Constellation sends a probe to Earth. To decide whether or not to make contact, the London office of the Constellation Project must send an agent through the fabric of the universe itself to the city of Three Souls Town, apparently populated by an oppressive society made of kidnapped humans. But that's not how it starts. It starts with Anna Mercury, Earth's top transuniversal explorer, under ray-gun attack in a city beyond space itself! This series launches into stores with a Regular cover by Paul Duffield, Wraparound by Juan Jose Ryp, Painted by Felipe Massafera, and special Poster Edition which comes with a new cover by series artist Facundo Percio and bagged with an Anna poster, limited to just 4,000 copies. MATURE THEMES REGULAR—32pgs, FC (1 of 5) SRP: $3.99 PAINTED—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 POSTER EDITION—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 WRAPAROUND—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A ANNA MERCURY VOLUME 1: THE CUTTER TP (W) Warren Ellis (A) Facundo Percio Dancing amid the spires of a city called New Ataraxia, there is a woman who can cloud men's minds, leap across buildings as if weightless, unerringly fire twin automatic pistols in the most insane conditions, and disappear in a crowded room. She fights against the political repression of an insane technocratic society, and she comes from a place that no-one in New Ataraxia has ever heard of. And she's got one hour to save the city from itself! (JAN094012) MATURE THEMES SC, 7x10, 144pgs, FC SRP: $19.99 O/A ANNA MERCURY BUST Warren Ellis' sultry Anna Mercury may be a woman of mystery to the citizens of New Ataraxia, but now you can examine her from every angle with this highly-detailed 7" bust! Her proportions have been sculpted and hand-painted with incredible attention to detail Designed by Juan Jose Ryp, the bust ships in a full color box. Limited to 500 pieces. (C: 0-0-2) Bust, FC SRP: $64.99 WARREN ELLIS' FRANKENSTEIN'S WOMB (W) Warren Ellis (A) Marek Oleksicki The newest addition to Warren Ellis' Apparat line of original graphic novels has arrived! 1816 was called "The Year Without A Summer." In the weird darkness of that July's volcanic winter, Mary Wollestonecraft Godwin began writing Frankenstein on the shore of Lake Geneva in Switzerland. But that is not where Frankenstein began. It began months earlier when, en route through Germany to Switzerland, Mary, her future husband Percy Shelley, and her stepsister Clair Clairmont approached a strange castle. Castle Frankenstein, some one hundred years earlier, had been home to Johann Conrad Dippel, whose experiments included the independent invention of nitroglycerin, a distillation of the elixir of life — and the transfer of a live soul into an awful accretion of human body parts. Mary never spoke of having entered the real Castle Frankenstein, stark on its hilltop south of Darmstadt. But she did. And she was never the same again — because something was haunting that tower, and Mary met it there! Fear, death and alchemy — the modern age is created here, in lost moments in a ruined castle on a day never recorded. Following up the huge successes of Crecy and Aetheric Mechanics, Ellis turns his spark of mad genius to bring us a fantastical tale in this all new original graphic novel illustrated in atmospheric perfection by newcomer Marek Oleksicki. Also available in a Direct Market exclusive Hardcover edition limited to just 1,000 copies. MATURE THEMES RES. from Previews Vol. XVIII #10 (OCT083870) SOFTCOVER—SC, 7x10, 48pgs, B&W SRP: $6.99 HARDCOVER—HC, 7x10, 48pgs, B&W SRP: $16.99 GRAVEL #13 (W) Warren Ellis (W/A) Mike Wolfer Combat Magician William Gravel is playing with powers far beyond his own in this second story arc of his ongoing series! The Major Seven gave Gravel a puzzle to solve, how does one of the royalty of magic in England get killed in a place where she cannot possibly die? Gravel only knows one way to solve puzzles — by shooting them, and then shooting anyone who complains. He doesn't know another way to do business, and that might just see him dead. How does one man affect a group who are more numerous and more deadly? Well, that's pretty much what the SAS was invented for! This issue is available with a regular or wraparound cover by Mike Wolfer. MATURE THEMES REGULAR—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 WRAPAROUND—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 IGNITION CITY #3 (W) Warren Ellis (A) Gianluca Pagliarani Where did the space heroes go to die? A major new series by Warren Ellis, the writer who reinvented science fiction in comics, in the alternate-world style of the award-winning Ministry Of Space and Aetheric Mechanics — a retro-punk "future of the past" where spaceships still belched smoke and arguments were still settled with laser pistols. Mary Raven's asking questions about the death of her father Rock, here in the interzone settlement in the middle of Earth's last spaceport. Enough questions that she's about to find herself on the wrong end of a couple of ray guns, trapped in a place where no-one cares about murder and the only real currency is fear. Today might be Mary Raven's last day on Earth, and all she has to defend herself is her daddy's old gun and a secret no-one wants told. Ignition City is an on-going color epic told in a 5 issue series featuring the art of Aetheric Mechanics’ Gianluca Pagliarani and launching with a Regular and Wraparound cover by Pagliarani, a painted cover by Felipe Massafera, and a rare Design Sketch cover by Pagliarani! MATURE THEMES REGULAR—32pgs, FC (3 of 5) SRP: $3.99 PAINTED—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 WRAPAROUND—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 NO HERO #5 AUXILIARY EDITION (W) Warren Ellis (A) Juan Jose Ryp Juan Jose Ryp delivers another amazing homage cover, this time of Crisis #7! This special first printing is available at the original cover price and is limited to just 1,500 copies. MATURE THEMES 32pgs, FC (5 of 7) SRP: $3.99 WOLFSKIN VOLUME 1 (W) Warren Ellis (A) Juan Jose Ryp, Gianluca Pagliarani Before history was recorded in stone and ink, some men wrote it in blood! Warren Ellis’ barbarian epic is finally collected, just in time for the new series coming late 2009! From the time before history began, in the time when the continents were still connected by land, from the harsh climes at the top of the world, a Northish soldier wrapped in a cape of wolfpelts walks south, into the forests of the High Midlands that are now Europe, to find a village cut in two by travelers from the East. Soon, he too is torn — between duty to the lives he has ruined just by finding them, and duty to the hideous murder-god of the Northish wastes and the berserker drugs that are his sacrament... Warren Ellis cuts loose to unleash his take on the genre fans demanded he assault with full color art from Juan Jose Ryp and Gianluca Pagliarani! Wolfskin fuses heroic fantasy in the mode of Conan, the Viking sagas, and samurai fiction into a single story of weird history and apocalyptic violence. This first volume collects the original 3-issue series with art by Ryp, Annual #1 with art by Pagliarani, and a huge cover gallery all wrapped in a stunning new painted cover by Felipe Massafera! This killer collection is also available as a Hardcover edition with an all-new cover by Massafera that is limited to just 1,500 copies. MATURE THEMES SOFTCOVER—SC, 7x10, 120pgs, FC SRP: $17.99 HARDCOVER—HC, 7x10, 40pgs, FC SRP: $27.99 GARTH ENNIS' CHRONICLES OF WORMWOOD: THE LAST BATTLE PREVIEW (W) Garth Ennis (A) Oscar Jimenez You just can’t keep a good anti-Christ down. The wait is almost over for the return of Danny, Jay, and Jimmy the rabbit as Garth Ennis returns to unleash the next volume of the Chronicles of Wormwood! Pope Jacko dying may not have been such a good thing after all, now he’s in Hell and might be more trouble than Satan ever was. The series starts Fall 2009, but you can get a taste now as this Preview book offers a sneak-peek at the first issue and luscious art from the sketchbook of new series artist and cover illustrator Oscar Jimenez! MATURE THEMES 16pgs, FC SRP: $1.99 STAR OF THE MONTH ALAN MOORE'S THE COURTYARD GN (COLOR EDITION) (W) Alan Moore, Antony Johnston (A) Jacen Burrows Alan Moore, teams up with brilliant artist Jacen Burrows, to unleash this timeless tale of Lovecraftian psychological horror. Aldo Sax has an amazing service record with the FBI. His legendary skills at piercing together the most baffling of cases has gotten him assigned to what may be his most confusing case yet. Several murders from the most unlikely of suspects just don’t add up. And what few leads there are, all point to The Courtyard. This special color edition features an introduction by Garth Ennis. (OCT083883) MATURE THEMES SC, 7x10, 56pgs, FC SRP: $7.99 ********************************************************************** OFFERED AGAIN O/A ALAN MOORE'S LIGHT OF THY COUNTENANCE GN (W) Alan Moore, Antony Johnston (A) Felipe Massafera Maureen Cooper is not real. She is an apparition summoned to screens, into homes, into the hearts and mind of the viewing audience by Carol Livesly. But Carol Livesly is not the god that creates the illusions that capture the mind and bind the soul. She is only a servant of a higher power. A higher, hungry power, as old as the world and eternally new. As, perhaps, are we all. (NOV083804) MATURE THEMES SC, 7x10, 48pgs, FC SRP: $7.99 CROSSED #8 (W) Garth Ennis (A) Jacen Burrows Garth Ennis takes no prisoners and offers no hope in the most intense book of his career! There is almost nowhere to go now as a crushed Cindy and her rag-tag group of survivors have been pushed far beyond what they can handle. This bleak life is making them break, in the worst ways possible. Nothing is going right, but this is no fairy tale — there are no magic cures on the horizon. When civilization crumbles in one terrifying moment; when people are gleefully breaking into unthinkable acts of violence all around you; when everyone you love has died screaming in agony: What do you do? There is no help. There is no hope. There is no escape. There are only the Crossed. This stomach-churning vision is brought to vivid life by his partner in crime Jacen Burrows. This epic eighth issue is available with a Regular or Wraparound cover by Burrows as well as a rare Red Crossed Edition by Burrows. MATURE THEMES REGULAR—32pgs, FC (8 of 9) SRP: $3.99 WRAPAROUND—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 CROSSED #4 AUXILIARY EDITION (W) Garth Ennis (A) Jacen Burrows The most controversial series of the year! Jacen Burrows offers up another vile new cover of butchery on this special first printing that is limited to just 2,000 copies and available for the original cover price! MATURE THEMES 32pgs, FC (4 of 9) SRP: $3.99 CROSSED #0-4 BAG SET (W) Garth Ennis (A) Jacen Burrows Garth Ennis and Jacen Burrows are shocking the world with this vicious horror series that pushes all the boundaries! Now you can get the first 5 issues of Crossed in this special bagged set with a random assortment of covers from each of the five issues. MATURE THEMES Set (x5), FC SRP: $17.99 NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD: NEW YORK #1 ONE-SHOT CONVENTION EDITION (W) John Russo, Mike Wolfer (A) Fabio Jansen This is your last chance to see the Undead destroy New York City on this on this new cover from Mike Wolfer that is available for the original price of $4.99 and is limited to just 1,000 copies! MATURE THEMES 40pgs, FC (1 of 1) SRP: $4.99 RAWBONE #4 (W) Jamie Delano (A) Ryan Waterhouse The bloody end is here, and the vengeance of the pirates will be vicious and mighty! Jamie Delano cuts loose on a vicious pirate tale, delivering a bloody, terrifying vision of a world on the high-seas! The vicious Priests and his followers have taken to the worst forms of torture to get secrets from La Serena and her allies. But the final blow struck may not be by her, but will exact her fury none the less. This fantastic final issue is available with a regular cover fully-painted by Felipe Massafera and a wraparound by Mike Wolfer (Gravel). MATURE THEMES REGULAR—32pgs, FC (4 of 4) SRP: $3.99 WRAPAROUND—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 BANDAI ENTERTAINMENT INC CODE GEASS: NIGHTMARE OF NUNNALLY VOLUME 2 GN (W/A) Goro Taniguichi (W) Ichiro Okouchi A re-imagined, alternate reality Code Geass manga! Nunnally, the sister of Lelouch, encounters the being called “Nemo” that heals her body and grants her the power to summon the Knightmare Frame Mark Nemo. Using her newfound powers, Nunnally seeks to find her missing brother — but her actions have aroused the interest of the elite Britannian forces. A captivating variation on the Code Geass story! (C: 0-1-2) SC, 180pgs, B&W SRP: $10.99 CODE GEASS VOLUME 3: SWORD NOVEL (W) Goro Taniguichi, Ichiro Okouchi Zero continues his relentless assault against the Britannia forces in this ongoing novelization of the acclaimed anime series! Based on the acclaimed anime series from writer’s Goro Taniguichi and Ichiro Okouchi, with original character designs by the manga powerhouse CLAMP! (C: 0-1-2) SC, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $8.99 GURREN LAGANN VOLUME 2 GN (W/A) Kotaro Mori In his cavern of a village Simon makes an extraordinary discovery: a small glowing drill-bit and the man-sized mech it activates and Simon is dragged into a plot to break through to the surface by the local gang leader Kamina! Get ready for buxom babes, beastmen and giant mechs as only GAINAX can provide them! (C: 0-1-2) SC, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $10.99 BLIND FERRET ENTERTAINMENT INC LEAST I COULD DO VOLUME 2: VELCRO PANTS ARE AWESOME GN (W) Ryan Sohmer (A) Lar DeSouza Love means never having to say you're sorry. Casual relations means never having to say anything at all! And so goes the forward thinking of Rayne Summers, the 24-year-old corporate executive at the heart of the Least I Could Do universe. A sex-obsessed Narcissist who uses his charm, humor, and vivid imagination to enjoy life as much and as often as he can possibly manage, Rayne's own happiness, often at the expense of others, comes first. Joining Rayne in the majority of his adventures is Noel, a successful engineering consultant who tends to go with the flow of things, as he long ago learned the futility of resistance. Best friends Mick, Issa, and Rob round out the group, but don't nearly complete the cast. SC, 9x5, 128pgs, FC SRP: $11.95 BLUEWATER PRODUCTIONS WILLIAM SHATNER PRESENTS TEK WAR #1 (W) William Shatner, Scott Davis (A) Erich Owens After spending 4 years in cryogenic stasis for crimes he is certain he did not commit, Jake Cardigan is mysteriously released. Finding himself lost in a world that has changed since his incarceration, Jake tries and put his life back together. His wife and son are gone, or in hiding, and Jake fights the urge to self-medicate using a digital drug called Tek. Offered a job to locate a missing enigmatic scientist, Jake can already feel the puppet strings manipulating him to return to the life that got him jailed in the first place. And his troubles are only beginning! The epic futuristic adventure, based on William Shatner's best-selling TekWar novel series, begins! MATURE THEMES SC, 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 FEMALE FORCE: CAROLINE KENNEDY ONE-SHOT (W) Neal Bailey (A) Ryan Howe This comic series has been featured on CNN, FOX News, and OK! Magazine. Join Bluewater as we explore the life and times of Caroline Kennedy in the final installment of this first series of politically themed Female Force series, exploring strong women and the events that shaped their lives. From growing up in Camelot to her political emergence in the recent Presidential election, see the impact that the last child of the Kennedy dynasty has had in shaping the future of the United States. SC, 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 LEGEND OF ISIS #2 (BLUEWATER) (W) Aaron Stueve (A) Ivan Barriga Who or what is the Scarab Queen? Why is Isis is in the hospital? Who destroyed the museum? And just who the heck is that pointing a gun at Scott? SC, 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 LIONSGATE FILMS: LEPRECHAUN #2 (W) Zach Hunchar (A) Kris Carter Based on the cult horror film from Lionsgate! Imagine simple tales of legend, which are not tales or legends at all, and far from simple. Imagine no further as Leprechaun continues the journey of the last of the Leprechauns. The dark forces have scattered his one true love. Now, new allies emerge that hold the keys to his survival! MATURE THEMES SC, 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 VINCENT PRICE PRESENTS #10 (W) Darren G. Davis, Chad Helder (A) Pat Broderick Vincent Price Presents — shocking tales of the macabre and the mysterious in the Gothic tradition of horror icon, Vincent Price. This month, an advertising executive encounters a nightmarish retribution when a fender-bender unleashes "Road Rage" in the twisted mind of a sinister adversary. Illustrated by comics legend Pat Broderick (Green Lantern). SC, 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 WARLOCK #4 (BLUEWATER) (W) Nick Lyons (A) Jacob Bear In the climactic final issue of this mini-series, Tom, Hugh, and Rachael face off against the seven Warlocks. Can the Warlocks be stopped once and for all or will the they continue their reign of terror on everyone and everything in their path? SC, 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 BONGO COMICS SIMPSONS COMICS #155 (W) Lash (A) Rodriguez, Pepoy Fifteen years in the making, Bongo Comics Group presents the first multiple-title crossover since 1994’s “When Bongos Collide!” Witness the event series that will change Radioactive Man, Bart Simpson, and the citizens of Springfield's lives forever. It’s a three-part tale told in three consecutive weeks that will reinvent summer crossovers and comic storytelling, as we know it! It’s “The Great, Extreme, Ultimate, and Totally Awesome Radioactive Man Event!” In Part 1, the new publisher of Radioactive Man comics, Krusty the Clown, is looking for a new marketing ploy to reinvigorate the character and bring in new readers; however, rumors of changes to the iconic irradiated crusader set the townsfolk abuzz. Is it time to form an angry mob or to form a line at the Android’s Dungeon? SC, 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 BART SIMPSON COMICS #48 (W) Lash (A) Rodriguez, Pepoy “The Great, Extreme, Ultimate, and Totally Awesome Radioactive Man Event!," Part 2. No one is affected by the announcement of changes to the Radioactive Man comic series more than Bart Simpson, and it will take a little help from his friends to infiltrate publisher’s office and to get the scoop on the future of Bart’s bolt-brained hero. 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 THE SIMPSONS SUPER SPECTACULAR #9 (W) Lash (A) Rodriguez, Pepoy “The Great, Extreme, Ultimate, and Totally Awesome Radioactive Man Event,” Part 3. The brand-new and re-imagined Radioactive Man comic hits the shelves, and everyone wants a copy of history-in-the-making, but will everyone be satisfied with the results? Krusty the Clown, publisher of Radioactive Man comics, is on pins and needles, and nothing good can come from keeping a clown in suspense! 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 BOOM! STUDIOS DEAD RUN #1 (W) Andrew Cosby, Michael Alan Nelson (A) Francesco Biagini "All Speed. No Limits." The end isn't near, it's here. America has become a wasteland, leaving the few cities that remain transformed into impenetrable fortresses. Beyond these walls lies The Zone, a brutal, plague-ravaged landscape stretching from one city to the next, populated by mutants, monsters, and warring factions of survivors driven insane by disease and starvation. Only the very brave or the very foolish voluntarily step foot outside the protective confines of the mega-cities. Nick Masters happens to be a little bit of both. Nick's a driver; if you need something picked-up, delivered, or disposed of, Nick's your man — and he's all business. But when he fails to deliver an important package to a local crime lord, Nick's business suddenly becomes very personal! Covers by Eric Canete and Jason Shawn Alexander. SC, 24pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 DO ANDROIDS DREAM OF ELECTRIC SHEEP? #1 (W) Phillip K. Dick (A) Steven Dupre Covers: A) Dennis Calero, B) Bill Sienkiewicz, C) Scott Keating The book that inspired the film Blade Runner comes to BOOM! with backmatter by Warren Ellis! Visionary sci-fi author Philip K. Dick's Do Androids Dream Of Electric Sheep? has been called "a masterpiece ahead of its time, even today" and served as the basis for the Ridley Scott film Blade Runner. San Francisco lies under a cloud of radioactive dust. The World War killed millions, driving entire species to extinction, and sending mankind off-planet. Those who remained coveted any living creature, and for people who couldn't afford one, companies built incredibly realistic fakes: horses, birds, cats, sheep — even humans. Rick Deckard is an officially sanctioned bounty hunter tasked to find six rogue androids — they're machines, but look, sound, and think like humans, clever, and most of all, dangerous humans. Rick Deckard, Pris, The Voight-Kampff Test, Nexus 6 androids, the Tyrell Corporation: join BOOM! Studios as the complete novel transplanted into the comic book medium, mixing all new panel-to-panel continuity with the actual text from the novel in an innovative, groundbreaking 24-issue maxi-series experiment illustrated by acclaimed Wolf artist Steven Dupre for the science-fiction publishing event of the year! Covers by Bill Sienkiewicz, Dennis Calero, Moritat, and Scott Keating. SC, 32pgs, FC (1 of 24) SRP: $3.99 UNKNOWN #2 (W) Mark Waid (A) Minck Oosterveer She has solved every mystery known to man. But there is one mystery that remains unknown! Revered as the smartest person alive, Catherine Allingham is the world's most famous private investigator. Follow her adventures as she sets out to solve the one mystery she's never been able to crack — death! A new original mini-series from Mark Waid in the vein of Ruse with Excalibur's Minck Oosterveer. Covers by Eric Jones and Matthew Dow Smith. SC, 24pgs, FC (2 of 4) SRP: $3.99 UNTHINKABLE #2 (W) Mark Sable (A) Julian Totino Tedesco The unthinkable has just begun! Can Alan Ripley stop his worst-case terror scenarios from coming true? Will he discover who's really behind the attacks? Or will they discover him? The mystery begins to unravel in part two of the explosive new mini-series from the fiendish mind of Mark Sable and the blood stained brush of The Remnant's Julian Totino Tedesco. SC, 24pgs, FC (2 of 4) SRP: $3.99 FALL OF CTHULHU: NEMESIS #3 (W) Michael Alan Nelson (A) Todd Herman Fall of Cthulhu returns with Nemesis, an epic origin story revealing the secret history behind Nyarlathotep's favorite companion. What's behind those feline eyes? Be prepared for the shock of your life as BOOM!'s bestselling horror title continues. Covers by Jeffrey Spokes and Chuck BB. SC, 24pgs, FC (3 of 4) SRP: $3.99 MR. STUFFINS #3 (NEW EDITION) (W) Andrew Cosby, Johanna Stokes (A) Axel Medellin "My teddy bear's a secret agent!" This isit! What everyone's been waiting for: a teddy bear vs. the huge military robot smackdown! The fate of the Tyler family rests in Mr. Stuffins hands… err, paws. Paws of fury that is! Covers by David Petersen (Mouse Guard) and Matt Cossin. SC, 24pgs, FC (3 of 3) SRP: $3.99 IRREDEEMABLE #3 (W) Mark Waid (A) Peter Krause A comic book industry event: a new original ongoing superhero series from Mark Waid! Irredeemable dares to ask the question: what if the world's greatest hero decided to become the world's greatest villain? Does Plutonion's past hold the key to his current deadly rampage? Or does it even matter? A "twilight of the superheroes"-style story that examines super-villains from the writer of Kingdom Come and Empire! Covers by John Cassaday and Dan Panosian. 24pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 CAPED #4 (W) Josh Lobis, Darin Moiselle (A) Yair Herrera Think working for a superhero is tough? Try working for an ex-superhero! Edge is disgraced and out of work. The only one who believes in him is Jimmy Lohman, Edge's much abused personal assistant. When Jimmy's dedication leads him to the bottom of a superhero conspiracy that could render the entire city asunder, who's the real hero now? Covers by Saumin Patel and Joe Quinones. SC, 24pgs, FC (4 of 4) SRP: $3.99 FINDING NEMO: REEF RESCUE #2 (W) Marie Croall (A) Erica Leigh Currey The biggest selling DVD of all time comes to comics! Nemo, Dory and Marlin embark on a journey to save their dying reef. Facing dangerous waters and incredible odds, Nemo travels the great blue sea to save the one thing that matters most of all — home. And Nemo's old friend Gil lends a helping fin! Covers by Amy Mebberson and Erica Leigh Currey. (C: 0-0-1) NOTE: Available only in the United States and Canada. SC, 24pgs, FC (2 of 4) SRP: $2.99 CARS: THE ROOKIE #4 (W) Alan J. Porter (A) Albert Carreres Lightning McQueen's thrilling origin story concludes! McQueen has found a top-notch pit crew, a big-name sponsor, an awesome new paint job — and a new nickname! He has truly found his groove, and he's determined to win his first Piston Cup race! Covers by Allen Gladfelter. (C: 0-0-1) NOTE: Available only in the United States and Canada. SC, 24pgs, FC (4 of 4) SRP: $2.99 EUREKA: DORMANT GENE #3 (W) Andrew Cosby, Jonathan L. Davis (A) Mark Dos Santos Sci-Fi Channel's smash hit show returns for another series masterminded by the creator of the show, told completely in continuity! Eureka creator Andrew Cosby joins writer Jonathan L. Davis (The Dukes Of Hazzard) continue to follow the town of eccentric geniuses with a issue filled with surprises no one will expect! Covers by J.K. Woodward. SC, 24pgs, FC (3 of 4) SRP: $3.99 FARSCAPE: STRANGE DETRACTORS #4 (W) Rockne S. O'Bannon, Keith R.A. DeCandido (A) Will Sliney Farscape creator Rockne O'Bannon is back! TV's science fiction masterpiece Farscape continues with the same hit writing team from the first sold out mini-series! Crichton has discovered the cause of why everyone on Moya is out for each other. To cure them, he must shrink down and embark on a fantastic voyage you will never forget! Covers by Joe Corroney and Dennis Calero. SC, 24pgs, FC (4 of 4) SRP: $3.99 FARSCAPE: D'ARGO'S LAMENT #3 (W) Keith R.A. DeCandido (A) Neil Edwards Ka D'argo lives on, only in this pulse-pounding Farscape mini-series set during the series' third season between episodes "Revenging Angel" and "Fractures"! Jool learns more about D'Argo's days as in the Luxan military, serving under General Sterikk, a man who will play a major part in D'Argo's future! Covers by Michael DiPascale and Will Sliney. SC, 24pgs, FC (3 of 4) SRP: $3.99 THE MUPPETS' ROBIN HOOD #3 (W) Tim Beedle (A) Armand Villavert Jr. The Muppets tell the Robin Hood legend for laughs, and it's the reader who will be merry! Robin Hood (Kermit the Frog) steals from the rich and gives to the poor. But Robin intends to steal Maid Marian's heart, and enters an archery contest to win her love! But will it work? Find out in this issue! Covers by David Peterson (Mouse Guard) and Richard Garcia. (C: 0-0-1) NOTE: Available only in the United States and Canada. SC, 24pgs, FC (3 of 4) SRP: $2.99 THE INCREDIBLES: FAMILY MATTERS #4 (W) Mark Waid (A) Marcio Takara Legendary writer Mark Waid's action-packed Incredibles story concludes! Mr. Incredible discovers the shocking truth behind his recent loss of powers, and now he must defend his family against a shocking menace from the past! Covers by Sean "Cheeks" Galloway and Marcio Takara. (C: 0-0-1) NOTE: Available only in the United States and Canada. SC, 24pgs, FC (4 of 4) SRP: $2.99 THE MUPPET SHOW #4 (W/A) Roger Langridge Acclaimed creator Roger Landridge's zany romp across The Muppet Show stage continues! In this issue, the spotlight shines brightly on Miss Piggy, but is the stage big enough for this diva's massive ego? (C: 0-0-1) NOTE: Available only in the United States and Canada. SC, 24pgs, FC (4 of 4) SRP: $2.99 TOY STORY: THE MYSTERIOUS STRANGER #3 (W) Dan Jolley (A) Chris Moreno More all-new adventures featuring the world's favorite toys! Mr. Potato Head decides that he's tired of just being an inanimate toy. He's going to reveal his walking-and-talking nature to Andy! He's a total Potato Head Case! Can Woody stop him before it's too late? Story by Eisner Award-nominated writer Dan Jolley! Covers by Mike DeCarlo and Chris Moreno. (C: 0-0-1) NOTE: Available only in the United States and Canada. 24pgs, FC (3 of 4) SRP: $2.99 LAST REIGN: KINGS OF WAR TP (W) Walt Becker, Michael A. Nelson (A) Ed Estevez, David Miller Director Walt Becker (Van Wilder, Wild Hogs) makes his graphic novel debut with his sci-fi/fantasy tale of knights in a post-apocalyptic future! The world has been twisted into a rusting and forgotten dystopia — and a new type of knight rises from the ashes to make order out of chaos! Scripted by Michael Alan Nelson, the fan-favorite writer of Fall of Cthulhu. Cover by Warhammer artist Karl Richardson. SC, 128pgs, FC SRP: $15.99 FALL OF CTHULHU VOLUME 5: APOCALYPSE TP (W) Michael Alan Nelson (A) Mateus Santolouco The Apocalypse is upon us! Since the beginning of the Fall of Cthulhu storyline, readers have been anxiously awaiting the moment when all the tale's threads begin to tie together into the ultimate war between gods and men. As of now, they wait no longer. Let the Apocalypse begin! Cover by Jeffrey Spokes. SC, 6x9, 112pgs, FC SRP: $15.99 HERO SQUARED VOLUME 3: LOVE AND DEATH TP (W) J.M. DeMatteis, Keith Giffen (A) Nathan Watson This is it! The final (probably), absolute (pretty much) last (finally!) volume of Hero Squared (well, maybe.) Find out what happens to Captain Valor, his parallel-world alter ego, Milo, and at least one homicidal ex-girlfriend! DeMatteis' and Giffen's geeeenius super-hero series concludes with a finale that will leave you gobsmacked! SC, 112pgs, FC SRP: $15.99 BOX BROWN COMICS LOVE IS A PECULIAR TYPE OF THING GN (W/A) Box Brown The recipient of a Winter 2009 Xeric Grant, Love Is A Peculiar Type of Thing is a collection of short comics, ranging from 3 to 12 pages in length, focusing on the plight of an average twentysomething named Ben and his girlfriend Ellen. Themes of love, fear, questioning religion, depression, anxiety, and sex are all explored with humor, insight, and understanding. MATURE THEMES 5.5x8.5, 96pgs, PC SRP: $10.00 BROADSWORD COMICS TAROT: WITCH OF THE BLACK ROSE VOLUME 7 TP (W/A) Jim Balent Tarot and her friends return in this new collection of issues #31-35, which includes the one-short story "Pesky Pixies" and the epic "Shadow Witch" story arc. Fan-favorites, these issues were instant sell-outs. The volume includes covers, a lithograph gallery, and other never-before-seen bonus features. Also available is the Deluxe Color Plate Edition which comes bagged and features Tarot in a 6" x 8 1/2" full-color limited collector's print entitled "Magickal Moment." Signed by Balent, the print is limited to a print run of 500 pieces. (C: 0-1-2) MATURE THEMES DELUXE LIMITED EDITION—SC, 128pgs, FC SRP: $34.99 REGULAR EDITION—SC, 128pgs, FC SRP: $24.99 CARTOON BOOKS RASL #5 (W/A) Jeff Smith Time is running out for Rasl, the world’s first inter-dimensional art thief. He must surrender his secrets or spend eternity chasing the lizard-faced killer through parallel worlds trying to save the people he loves. Hunted and confused, Rasl keeps his date with the parallel universe’s version of his ex-lover Maya. And what an evening it is! Contains Mature Content. MATURE THEMES SC, 32pgs, B&W SRP: $3.50 BONE ONE VOL ED SC 13TH PTG (W/A) Jeff Smith Cartoon Books proudly presents the 13th printing of the One Volume Edition with a new cover by Jeff Smith! The biggest, coolest Bone book of all! Three modern cartoon cousins get lost in a pre-technological valley, spending a year there making new friends and out-running dangerous enemies! (C: 0-1-2) NOTE: Available only in the United States, U.S. Territories, Canada, Australia, New Zeland, and the U.K. SC, 7x10, 1344pgs, B&W SRP: $39.99 DDP/DEVIL’S DUE PUBLISHING DRAFTED: ONE HUNDRED DAYS Author: Mark Powers Artist & Cover: Chris Lie Humanity has repulsed the first wave of alien invaders—but the battle has left much of America in shambles. As the coldest winter in a century assaults the starving, shell-shocked populace, it falls to a former U.S. Senator to rally a small construction unit in the frozen, haunted remains of Chicago. A man whose own destiny has been changed by the war: Barack Hussein Obama… 48pgs, FC $5.99 BARACK THE BARBARIAN: QUEST FOR THE TREASURE OF STIMULI #1 (W) Larry Hama (A) Various (C) Tim Seeley & Rachelle Rosenberg From a far away land rises a mighty hero. The son of peasants from two different realms, the one known only as Barak protects the people of Hope Kingdom at all costs. Watch as he takes on the likes of Boosh the Dim, Red Sarah, and Cha-nee the Grim in this spectacular first issue! 32pgs, FC $3.50 BARACK THE BARBARIAN POSTER (A) Tim Seeley Get the cover to the premier issue of DDP’s Barack the Barbarian comic as this awe-inspiring collectible poster! Poster, 18x24, FC $5.99 HACK/SLASH #24 (W) Tim Seeley (A) Emily Stone (C) A) Tim Seeley B) Matt Merhoff SONS OF MAN: Part 1—A great jump-on point for new readers! The enigmatic masked man Samhain returns and he's calling in a favor for saving Cassie's life. Will the company of two find that three's a crowd? Meanwhile, the Black Lamp Society wants to create their own slashers but what they've succeeded in creating may be more horrific than any knife wielding maniac! 32pgs, FC $3.50 I AM LEGION #6 (OF 6) (W) Fabien Nury (A/C) John Cassaday, Laura Martin The thrilling conclusion of this amazing WWII story by Fabien Nury and John Cassaday! Find out exactly what role Vampires played in the shaping of the world in one of the largest wars the planet has ever seen! 32pgs, FC $3.50 OLYMPUS #1 (OF 6) (W) Geoff Johns, Kris Grimminger (A/C) Butch Guice Chaos ensues as a group of brash archaeology students and a team of ruthless mercenaries are trapped together on the legendary Mount Olympus — a mountain populated by the deadliest monsters known to Greek legend! Managing a tenuous pact with the mercenaries, the students must combine their knowledge of mythology with the mercenaries' combat skills as they fight for their lives against the monsters of Olympus! 32pgs, FC $3.50 D.E./DYNAMITE ENTERTAINMENT PROJECT SUPERPOWERS: CHAPTER TWO #0 (W) Alex Ross, Jim Krueger (A) Edgar Salazar, Doug Klauba (C) Alex Ross The next exciting chapter of Dynamite Entertainment’s PROJECT SUPERPOWERS begins here! And, just like the first series, Chapter Two is debuting with a full-size, introductory priced #0 issue! And best of all, issue #0 features three connecting covers – forming one amazing and powerful image — by Alex Ross! Overseen again by Ross, who plots and art directs the entire PROJECT SUPERPOWERS universe, writer Jim Krueger returns for Chapter Two, as the pair of all-star creators are joined for the series by Edgar (DEATH DEFYING ‘DEVIL) Salazar! This full-size, 32-page comic features 20 pages of story and art, PLUS a two page origin sequence of the Black Terror by Doug Klauba (each issue of Chapter Two will feature extra content like the Origins sequences here)! PROJECT SUPERPOWERS: CHAPTER TWO picks up from the events of CHAPTER ONE as the newly returned heroes have set out on a quest to use their newfound freedom to return the world to the power of the people, while facing the shadowy Supremacy and the unlikely foes of the Inheritors! We’ve built up the SUPERPOWERS universe, and now watch it be torn down! All for $1.00! 32pgs, FC $1.00 BUCK ROGERS #1 (W) Scott Beatty (A) Carlos Rafael (C) John Cassaday, Alex Ross The future begins now! Join us as we present pop culture’s first hero — Buck Rogers! The first man out of time… the first man to be taken from his present and thrown into the future… the inspiration for countless heroes, and it all begins here! From the thrilling adventure presented in Dynamite’s introductory issue #0 last month, the creative team of writer Scott Beatty, artist Carlos Rafael and 50/50 cover artists Alex Ross and John Cassaday (Cassaday serves as the regular cover artist for the series) present this all-new issue #1! In the tradition of modern stories for iconic legendary heroes, Buck Rogers is the next BIG hit series from Dynamite! Join us for an all-new presentation of this classic sci-fi hero as the future truly begins now! Hey, we could tell you more, but that would ruin the surprise of the comic adventure! 32pgs, FC $3.50 THE BOYS #31 (W) Garth Ennis (A) Carlos Ezquerra (C) Darick Robertson It had to happen sooner or later: the supes get mad enough to go after The Boys! One of the world's most powerful superteams decides to hit our heroes, all guns blazing, and the Female is the first to fall into their lethal trap. Meanwhile, Hughie is still plagued with doubt, and Annie finds herself on the receiving end of the worst new look ever in THE SELF-PRESERVATION SOCIETY, Part One. And this special four issue story arc is drawn by legendary artist and Judge Dredd co-creator – Carlos Ezquerra! MATURE THEMES 32pgs, FC $2.99 THE BOYS: HEROGASM #2 (OF 6) (W) Garth Ennis (A) John McCrea (C) Darick Robertson The first-ever Boys spin-off mini-series features the pairing of Ennis with Hitman artist John McCrea and covers by Boys artist and co-creator Darick Robertson! Things heat up at the super-retreat, as new heights of hedonism are scaled and Jack From Jupiter introduces A-Train to the depravity of "Forbidden". The Homelander, meanwhile, is indulging in a little peccadillo of his own- one that will have far-reaching consequences for the world's superhuman community. Hughie finds himself talking dirty, Payback get an offer they can't refuse- and the Boys put their own plan into operation... MATURE THEMES 32pgs, FC $2.99 GARTH ENNIS’ BATTLEFIELDS VOL. 2: DEAR BILLY TPB (W) Garth Ennis (A) Peter Snejbjerg (C) John Cassaday More incredible stories from Garth Ennis as his "BATTLEFIELDS" series continues exclusively from DYNAMITE ENTERTAINMENT! 1942: In the tropical splendour of the South China sea, as the Second World War spreads across the far east, a young woman finds herself in paradise... and then in hell. Nurse Carrie Sutton is caught up in the Japanese invasion of Singapore, suffering horrors beyond her wildest nightmares- and survives. Now she attempts to start her life anew, buoyed up by a growing friendship with a wounded pilot- only for fate to deliver up the last thing she ever expected. Carrie at last has a chance for revenge... but should she take it? In the midst of a world torn apart by war, you can fight and you can win- but you still might not get the things you truly want. Featuring the entire three issue series, a complete cover gallery, and a look at the layouts and pencil art of Peter Snejbjerg! 80 pages. SC, 7x10, 80pgs, FC $12.99 GARTH ENNIS’ BATTLEFIELDS: THE TANKIES #3 (OF 3) (W) Garth Ennis (A) Carlos Ezquerra (C) John Cassaday A narrow escape brings the Tankies a brief respite, but it's out of the frying pan and into the fire as they run into their arch-nemesis: Germany's deadly Tiger tank. Can David overcome this particular Goliath? Can the British forces fight their way out of the slaughterhouse Normandy has become? And who will kill the big-mouthed Robbo first- the enemy, or Stiles, his own commander? The last Battlefields story comes to it s deadly conclusion, in part three of THE TANKIES. 32pgs, FC $3.50 SHERLOCK HOLMES #2 (OF 5) (W) Leah Moore, John Reppion (A) Aaron Campbell (C) John Cassaday Continuing their new exploration of literary icons, Dynamite Entertainment presents the ultimate mystery as they unveil Sherlock Holmes! Written by Leah Moore and John Reppion with reverence and a modern edge, artist Aaron Campbell completes the Victorian mood under the striking and iconic John Cassaday covers. Issue #2 finds Holmes in jail, fighting for his very life as “The Trial of Sherlock Holmes” continues! 32pgs, FC $3.50 THE DEATH DEFYING ‘DEVIL TP (W) Alex Ross, Joe Casey (A) Edgar Salazar (C) Alex Ross Spinning out of the events from Project SUPERPOWERS Chapter One and bridging the gap before the debut of Project SUPERPOWERS Chapter Two, the mysterious 'Devil is put on the case to track down the terrorist organization known as "The Claw". Traveling with the equally mysterious Justine, The 'Devil is also shadowed by a new hero that very well may hold the answers to the 'Devil's strange existence, and new clues to the nature of the Urn which imprisoned all of our heroes! Featuring the complete four issue series, a cover gallery featuring the art of Ross, Salazar, John Cassaday, John Romita Sr., and George Tuska! 136 pages. SC, 7x10, 136pgs, FC $14.99 ZORRO VOLUME 1 YEAR ONE: TRAIL OF THE FOX TP (W) Matt Wagner (A) Francesco Francavilla (C) Mike Mayhew, Matt Wagner [PX] The Year One Origin of Zorro by Matt Wagner and Francesco Francavilla is NOW collected in a MASSIVE TPB volume! Inspired by all of the best Zorro has been (as well as the best-selling novel by Isabel Allende), Matt Wagner has crafted an exciting tale of adventure, revenge and intrigue, all incredibly illustrated by Francavilla! This softcover collection reprints issues 1-8 of the series along with a complete cover gallery featuring Matt Wagner, John Cassaday, Mike Mayhew and Ryan Sook! 208 pages. MAYHEW (REG)—SC, 7x10, 208pgs, FC $19.99 WAGNER (PX)—SC, 7x10, 208pgs, FC $19.99 JUNGLE GIRL STATUE The Jungle Girl Statue is one of Dynamite’s most ambitious projects! Based on the cover art to the premiere issue of Dynamite’s series, Frank Cho himself has meticulously art directed the piece, and he hasn’t let any detail escape his artistic eye. Here, Jana the Jungle Girl is presented in 3-D for the first-time ever as Cho’s pure vision – and what a vision! Over a year in development with time and meticulous attention paid to the crafting of the sculpt and color detail - as well as the base and figure – including individual blades of grass, purple and orange geckos in the trees and the multi-colored macaw, and beauty of Jana herself – including her beautiful blue eyes! Statues of comparable quality can retail for as much as $300, but the initial offering this month is just $189.99! Sculpted from Cho’s art by Tom and Joy Snyder, Jungle Girl stands 7 inches tall, 8 1/2 inches wide and 6 inches deep! Statue $189.99 RED SONJA #47 (W) Brian Reed (A) Walter Geovani (C) Mel Rubi, Adriano Batista, Fabiano Neves Brian Reed and Walter Geovani continue to march towards the momentous event that will be Red Sonja #50! As she quests for the mystery that is the Blood Dynasty, events are in motion that will change the world of Red Sonja FOREVER! 32pgs, FC $2.99 JUNGLE GIRL #4—FRANK CHO LIMITED “RISQUE” COVER (W) Doug Murray (A) Adriano Batista (C) Frank Cho We CAN’T show this cover in it’s entirety, but for those who like Frank Cho’s “Cheesecake”, here’s the most you can get! This variant of Jungle Girl Season 2 #4 can’t be shown in solicits, and will be delivered bagged and boarded to your local comics retailer! MATURE THEMES 32pgs, FC PI SUPER-ZOMBIES #4 (OF 5) (W) Marc Guggenheim, Vince Gonzales (A) Mel Rubi (C) Fabiano Neves, Mel Rubi From DYNAMITE ENTERTAINMENT, writers Marc (Spider-Man) Guggenheim and Vince Gonzales, and artist Mel (Red Sonja) Rubi comes SUPER Zombies #1 - THE Comic Book Entertainment event of 2009! Featuring covers by Rubi, and Dynamite exclusive artist Fabiano Neves, SUPER Zombies #1 is poised to be the biggest book of 2009... any beyond! 32pgs, FC $3.50 ARMY OF DARKNESS #23 (W) Mike Raicht (A) Scott Cohn (C) Scott Cohn The biggest and best horror comic on the stands is heading towards another issue #25! What surprises does the creative team and Dynamite have in mind for Ash and company along the way? Find out in this issue from writer Mike Raicht and artist Scott Cohn! 32pgs, FC $3.50 BATTLESTAR GALACTICA: THE FINAL FIVE #4 (OF 4) (W) Seamus Fahey, David Reed (A) Nigel Raynor (C) Mel Rubi, Nigel Raynor THE FINAL FIVE is overseen By Seamus Kevin (ORIGINS) Fahey and David Reed and features the back story of the Cylons, man and their current struggle against one another! Joining the writers is Galactica veteran Nigel Raynor, who also provide one of the two incredible covers! And to top it all off, Red Sonja/SUPER-Zombies artist Mel Rubi is also providing an incredible cover! It all concludes here! 32pgs, FC $3.99 DABEL BROTHERS PUBLISHING DEAN KOONTZ'S NEVERMORE #4 (W) Dean Koontz, Keith Champagne (A) Andy Smith In the aftermath of Team Nevermore's disastrous attempt to capture a member of the evil alien Hydra, Bobby Godric struggles to understand what their foes want, while the team races to uncover the origins of the aliens and the reasons for their hatred of humanity. 32pgs, FC (4 of 6) SRP: $3.99 DOG EATERS #6 (W) Malcolm Wong, Sean J. Jordan (A) Guillermo Angel Bronco is back, and he's taken Tommy hostage. But his real game will destroy all that the clan has worked for. As Bevan and Tracy make a daring attempt to rescue Tommy from Bronco's hired thugs, Bronco tracks down Stevie and Chunga. The future of the Black Dog Clan hinges on what happens next — and sets the stage for the startling conclusion! (C: 0-1-2) 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 JIM BUTCHER'S THE DRESDEN FILES: STORM FRONT VOLUME 2 #4 (W) Jim Butcher, Mark Powers (A) Ardian Syaf Battered and beaten, Harry Dresden faces his final showdown with the Shadow Killer. With his own life on the line, can Harry possibly stop him in time? The Dresden Files: Storm Front reaches its shattering climax loaded with all of Jim Butcher's trademark mix of magic, mystery, and adventure! 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 JIM BUTCHER'S THE DRESDEN FILES: STORM FRONT VOLUME 1 HC (W) Jim Butcher, Mark Powers (A) Ardian Syaf Harry Blackstone Copperfield Dresden is an investigator of the supernatural who also happens to be a wizard. Dresden uses his powers to aid the Chicago police when they investigate cases beyond their comprehension. But, due to a mysterious episode in his past, Dresden is being watched closely by the White Council, a group determined to enforce the Seven Laws of Magic and prevent magical users and creates from running amok! Collects the first mini-series. HC, 7x10, 168pgs, FC SRP: $22.95 ROBERT JORDAN'S NEW SPRING #8 (W) Robert Jordan, Chuck Dixon (A) Joe Cooper The long-awaited conclusion is here! The historic binding of al'Lan Mandragoran as Warder to Moiraine of the Aes Sedai is upon us and the search ensues for the Dragon Reborn, so that he may be saved to fulfill his destiny and oppose the Dark One in an ultimate Last Battle. However, followers of the Dark One also know the prophecy, and a desperate race ensues with the fate of all mankind hanging in the balance. RES. from Previews Vol. XV #12 (DEC053170) 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 ROBERT JORDAN'S THE WHEEL OF TIME: THE EYE OF THE WORLD #2 (W) Robert Jordan, Chuck Dixon (A) Chase Conley Strangers, a Gleeman, a peddler from afar, and even fireworks might make this the best Bel Tine ever in Two Rivers. Well, if it weren't for the bestial Trollocs and fearsome Myrddraal waiting to attack Two Rivers in search of the Dragon Reborn. Moiraine Damodred, an Aes Sedai, and her Warder, al'Lan Mandragoran are all that stand in the way of the Darkness that has descended on Two Rivers. Rand al'Thor and his two friends, Matrim Cauthon and Perrin Aybara, must leave the only home they have ever known if they want to spare their loved ones from any further danger. 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 THE WARRIORS OFFICIAL MOVIE ADAPTATION #5 (W) David Atchison (A) Chris Dibari Coney Island at last! The Warriors return to their home turf to find the Rogues armed and ready to cause yet one more battle. It's the last showdown between gang leaders Swan and Luther, and the exciting conclusion to this cult classic movie adaptation! MATURE THEMES 40pgs, FC (5 of 5) SRP: $3.99 DEL REY GOATS VOLUME 1: INFINITE TYPEWRITERS TP (W/A) Jonathan Rosenberg With webcomics like Penny Arcade and Megatokyo being published successfully in book format, the webcomics scene is fast becoming the red-hot incubator of comics talent. The Goats site (www.goats.com) has one of the most devoted followings on the web, and has more than 1.5 million hits a month. Goats’ wicked, weird, and deliciously geeky sense of humor places it in the tradition of such cult favorites as Futurama and The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy — it’s a major sci-fi parody epic. In Infinite Typewriters, two lowly techies are tasked with saving the universe from utter destruction. Along the way, they’ll encounter cyborg goldfish, omnisexual aliens, satanic chickens, random celebrities, Mayan death gods, and the other strange and wonderful denizens of the Goats universe. (C: 0-1-2) SC, 7x10, 176pgs, FC SRP: $14.00 DEL REY MANGA AMERFURASHI VOLUME 1 GN (W/A) Atsushi Suzumi From the creator of Haridama: Magic Cram School comes this new series combining Suzumi's trademark cool character designs and sweet storytelling, a magical confection about a temperamental, but adorable, young rain goddess! (C: 0-1-2) MATURE THEMES SC, 5x7, 208pgs, B&W SRP: $10.99 GAKUEN PRINCE VOLUME 2 GN (W/A) Jun Yuzuki Joshi High is an elite school that most girls in Japan can only dream of attending. Then one day everything changes, and the all-girl school goes co-ed. There's just one catch: the girls outnumber the boys. So begins a wild, no-holds-barred competition for the boys of the school. Which smart and independent-minded girl will rise above the fray? (C: 0-1-2) MATURE THEMES SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $10.99 NEGIMA?! NEO VOLUME 2 GN (W) Ken Akamatsu (A) Kakuya Fujiyama Drawing from the popular Negima! anime, this fresh take on the beloved story continues its reimagination of young Negi Springfield's adventures as a teacher to dozens of gorgeous girls — while also being a secret wizard! (C: 0-1-2) MATURE THEMES SC, 5x7, 208pgs, B&W SRP: $10.99 SAMURAI 7 VOLUME 2 GN (W) Akira Kurosawa (A) Mizutaka Suhuo A futuristic take on the classic Kurosawa film, Samurai 7 imagines a world at the end of a massive war. Many villages are being terrorized by the Nobuseri, who are no normal bandits. They were once men, but during the war they were surgically modified to become living weapons and now are more machine than man. One village has hired seven samurai to protect them. An eclectic group of heroes, the seven samurai are all that stands between the village and certain death. (C: 0-1-2) MATURE THEMES SC, 5x7, 224pgs, B&W SRP: $10.99 SHIKI TSUKAI VOLUME 5 GN (W) To-Ru Zekuu (A) Yuna Takanagi Akira is a Shiki Tsukai — a warrior who magically manipulates the season. Protected by his friends and a beautiful, mysterious Kijyuu named Koyomi, Akira must wake the powerful Shinra inside him and defeat those intent upon destroying humanity. (C: 0-1-2) SC, 5x7, 208pgs, B&W SRP: $10.99 TSUBASA CHARACTER GUIDE VOLUME 2 SC (W/A) CLAMP The illustrated companion guide to the best-selling Tsubasa series, covering the characters and events of volumes 8-14. Features all-new color artwork and a fold-out poster. (C: 0-1-2) SC, 6x9, 240pgs, FC SRP: $16.99 THE WALLFLOWER VOLUME 20 GN (W/A) Tomoko Hayakawa The fan-favorite manga continues! Ranmaru and his friends have pledged to transform their landlady's niece, dark loner Sunako, into a well-mannered young lady. It's a good thing their landlady likes them, because sometimes it seems like they will never succeed. (C: 0-1-2) MATURE THEMES SC, 5x7, 208pgs, B&W SRP: $10.99 DESPERADO PUBLISHING SABRE 30TH-ANNIVERSARY SIGNED & NUMBERED HC (W) Don McGregor (A) Paul Gulacy This limited edition hardcover is signed and numbered by Sabre creator Don McGregor in anticipation to the upcoming new original Sabre graphic novel. Celebrate the 30th anniversary of the ground-breaking release of the comic that changed the marketplace forever with Don McGregor and Paul Gulacy's epic tale of the most explosive hero in comics! MATURE THEMES HC, 6x9, 64pgs, B&W SRP: $24.99 GROWING UP WITH COMICS GN (W/A) R.G. Taylor R.G. Taylor, best known for his work on Sandman Mystery Theatre, Wordsmith, and Negative Burn, illustrates true stories by a television producer, an animator, a comic book store owner, and many others about the comics they loved in their youth and about the way the medium changed their lives. (APR083744) SC, 6x9, 144pgs SRP: $16.99 DRAWN & QUARTERLY OFFERED AGAIN O/A MILK TEETH GN (NEW PRINTING) (W/A) Julie Morstad In this collection of illustrations, Vancouver artist Julie Morstad spins fairy tales infused with dreamlike innocence and a touch of the macabre. Milk Teeth's universe, populated by animals, flowers, peculiar objects and disembodied heads, has a sensibility reminiscent of Marcel Dzama's surreal drawings, Jeffrey Eugenides' haunting novel The Virgin Suicides, and Peter Weir's classic film Picnic at Hanging Rock. MATURE THEMES SC, 5x8, 104pgs, FC SRP: $12.95 MOOMIN: THE COMPLETE TOVE JANSSON COMIC STRIP VOLUME 4 HC (W/A) Tove Jansson Drawn & Quarterly's bestselling Moomin series, created by the legendary children's author Tove Jansson, is now in its fourth volume and is the winner of the Harvey Award and has been nominated for multiple Eisner Awards. Neil Gaiman calls it "A lost treasure now rediscovered, one of the sweetest, strangest comic strips ever drawn or written. A Surrealist masterpiece. Honest." HC, 8.5x12, 128pgs, B&W SRP: $19.95 MOOMIN: THE COMPLETE TOVE JANSSON COMIC STRIP VOLUME 3 HC (W/A) Tove Jansson Moomin falls in love with a damsel in distress, an unseasonably warm spell turns the valley into a tropical rain forest, and a flying saucer crashes into Moominmamma's garden. Moominpappa decides to live out his dream of occupying a lighthouse and writing a great seaside novel, only to discover that he hates the sea so close up and has no interest in writing about it, and a variety of curious clubs spring up in the valley. (AUG084010) HC, 8x11, 104pgs, B&W SRP: $19.95 OJINGOGO GN (NEW PRINTING) (W/A) Matthew Forsythe Nominated for 2 Eisner Awards for best web comic, winner of an Expozine award, and hailed by the Montreal Mirror, Matthew Forsythe's Ojingogo quickly sold out of its first printing last year and went on to be chosen for numerous "Best of 2008" lists. The otherworldly pantomime about a girl, her squid, and the creatures and calamities they experience together, is an intrinsically expressive and deeply rewarding journey. Drawing from Forsythe's Korean influences, Ojingogo is accessible for all ages, tossing aside traditional narrative in favor of creating its own world. (SEP083988) SC, 5x7, 152pgs, PC SRP: $14.95 PRAYER REQUESTED GN (W/A) Christian Northeast Succinctly stated and punctuated with a sharp-edged visual style, Prayer Requested presents a narrative of illustrations and collages, each one accompanied by a found or scavenged prayer. The works of Prayer Requested are inspiring, amusing, enlightening, and in some cases entirely peculiar, each marrying heartfelt intent with frank, unflattering interpretation. They represent a creativity and freedom of thought and form, cleverly depicting the intimacy, urgency, and absurdity of these found prayers with a sense of explicit surrealism. SC, 6x9, 96pgs, FC SRP: $12.95 DF/DYNAMIC FORCES CAPTAIN AMERICA #600—DF EXCLUSIVE COVER SIGNED BY ALEX ROSS Signed by Alex Ross! The next big Marvel Milestone is here, as Captain America reaches an astonishing issue #600. To celebrate this unbelievable accomplishment, Dynamic Forces has produced Variant Edition of Alex Ross’s cover to Captain America #600. Everything Brubaker and Marvel have done has lead up to this event! And it all happens with a DF Exclusive limited edition cover signed by Alex Ross! FC $29.99 AVENGERS/INVADERS #12—DF EXCLUSIVE COVER SIGNED BY ALEX ROSS Signed by Alex Ross! The Grand Finale is here! Marvel’s cross-over spanning the ages beginning with their current hottest super-hero team — The Avengers — and their first super-hero team — The Invaders! The climax! The Grande Finale! Plus a DF Exclusive Alex Ross cover! What else can fans ask for? It’s all here, and it’s dynamic-ally marvelous! 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This is your chance to catch The New Mutants new debut with a spectacular black and white exclusive variant edition of Alex Ross’s cover to New Mutants #1, only from Dynamic Forces. FC $14.99 DARK AVENGERS/X-MEN: UTOPIA PROLOGUE—SIGNED BY MATT FRACTION Matt Fraction has quickly become one of Marvel's shining stars! So when Marvel wanted a writer to handle their huge summer cross-over, they enlisted "mighty" Matt to be part of it! Dark Avengers/X-Men Alpha is the opening salvo of this Mighty Cross-over and Dynamic Forces is bringing you in the best way possible — Signed by Matt Fraction himself! What better way to begin the next "mighty" Marvel event! 'Nuff Said, True Believer! FC $29.99 801 MEDIA INC ON BENDED KNEE GN SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 6x9, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $15.95 :01 FIRST SECOND THE COLOR OF WATER VOLUME 2 GN (W/A) Dong Hwa Kim In the tradition of My Antonia and A Tree Grows in Brooklyn, from the pen of the renowned Korean manhwa creator Kim Dong Hwa, comes the second volume of a trilogy about a girl coming of age, about first love and second chances. Ehwa thinks she’s finally found true love – but her heart is tested in more ways than one. Set in the vibrant, beautiful landscape of pastoral Korea, this affecting story will bring out the romantic in every reader. (C: 0-1-2) SC, 320pgs, B&W SRP: $16.95 TINY TYRANT: THE ETHELBERTOSAURUS GN (W) Lewis Trondheim (A) Fabrice Parme The Tiny Tyrant returns: bigger and better than ever in the new, kid-friendly format! Though he has a handful of advisors, this miniscule monarch is the one who really calls the shots — demanding to see Santa Claus, testing out his new bodyguard, and replacing all the kids in the kingdom with robot doubles of his own royal self! Hilarity and hijinks abound when you enter the world of the Tiny Tyrant. SC, 7.5x10, 64pgs, FC SRP: $9.95 EMOTIONAL CONTENT BIOGRAPHIC NOVEL: MOTHER THERESA GN (W/A) Hisako Matano (C) Eiji Han Shimizu The true story of Mother Theresa is the second volume in Emotional Content's BioGraphic Novel series. With words and illustrations by manga artist Hisako Matano, this is a stirring rendition of the life, love, service and dedication of Mother Teresa of Calcutta. A portion of the proceeds benefit charities founded by Mother Teresa. (C: 0-1-1) SC, 6x9, 180pgs, B&W SRP: $15.95 EROS COMIX HOT MOMS VOLUME 1 TP SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-0-1) ADULT MATERIAL SC, 6x9, 120pgs, FC SRP: $18.99 HOUSEWIVES & HOT MOMS AT PLAY VOLUME 1 GN SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (STAR17191) (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 8x10, 48pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 MILFS ON MARS GN SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (SEP073664) (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 8x10, 48pgs, FC SRP: $9.95 EUREKA PRODUCTIONS GRAPHIC CLASSICS VOLUME 17: SCIENCE-FICTION CLASSICS GN (W/A) Various (C) Micah Farritor Science-Fiction Classics presents comics adaptations of stories from the original creators of science fiction including The War of the Worlds by H.G. Wells and A Martian Odyssey by Stanley G. Weinbaum. Also featured are In the Year 2889, a rare short story by Jules Verne, and The Disintegration Machine, starring Arthur Conan Doyle's Professor Challenger. Plus E.M. Forster's only SF tale, The Machine Stops, and shorts by Lord Dunsany and Hans Christian Anderson. (C: 0-0-1) SC, 7x10, 144pgs, FC SRP: $11.95 EUROTICA PEANUT BUTTER PRESENTS: THE CONFESSIONS OF SISTER JACQUELINE GN SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 8x11, 48pgs, FC SRP: $10.95 FANFARE / PONENT MON THE SUMMIT OF GODS VOLUME 1 GN (W) Yumemakura Baku (A) Jiro Taniguchi Why climb Mount Everest? Englishman George Herbert Leigh Mallory said in reply, "Because it is there" in a March 1923 interview with The New York Times. On his third expedition to the mountain in June 1924, Mallory and his climbing partner, Andrew Irvine, disappeared on the North-East ridge during their ascent, having been sighted only a few hundred yards from the summit. In 1993, Makoto Fukumachi, photographer for a Japanese expedition, stumbles across an old Kodak camera. Could it be Mallory's camera? Did it hold the secret of whether Mallory and Irvine made it to the summit almost three decades ahead of Sir Edmund Hillary and Sherpa Tenzing? (C: 0-0-2) SC, 7x9, 328pgs, B&W (1 of 5) SRP: $25.00 FANTAGRAPHICS BOOKS EVERYBODY IS STUPID EXCEPT FOR ME AND OTHER ASTUTE OBSERVATIONS by Peter Bagge 7.75 x 10, 112 pages, FC, $16.99 Fans of Peter Bagge’s generation-defining, satirical fiction may not realize this, but the cartoonist doubles as an opinionated cuss, and has been contributing provocative (but still hilarious) comic-strip opinion pieces to Reason magazine for the last several years... finally collected in this volume. Although a libertarian by inclination (hence the Reason gig), Bagge (who lives in the fuzzy-headed, liberal capital of the Northwest, Seattle) is hardly dogmatic, and many of the pieces undermine traditional party lines in favor of a rather personal, rational and informed take on hot-button issues that will force partisan Democrats and Republicans alike to rethink them. And of course, Bagge’s well-researched comic strip “essays” crackle with the same energy and wit that propelled him into the collective Gen X consciousness with his comic book series Hate. Favorite topics include the erosion of our civil liberties (whether the post-9/11 Bush administrations’ gradual erosion of the Bill of Rights, the insanity of the war on drugs, or nanny-state meddling), ongoing boondoggles of the American public (for professional sports stadiums or ineffective public transportation systems), the Iraq war (Bagge is vociferously against it), politicians both in general and in particular (including the 2008 presidential race and a revelatory one-on-one with Republican not-so-hopeful Ron Paul that soured Bagge on the candidate forever), and the conservative/religious war on sex. Each piece features Bagge himself front and center as the puzzled, indignant, or deeply conflicted everyman-on-the-street trying to make sense of this 21st Century. And of course, every panel is delineated in Bagge’s glorious, laugh-out-loud stretchy 4-color cartoon style, making even his disquisitions on some very serious topics go down as smoothly as Buddy Bradley’s latest escapade. ABSTRACT COMICS: THE ANTHOLOGY Edited by Andrei Molotiu 8.5 x 11, 208 pages, FC, $39.99 Abstract comics? Don’t all comics tell stories? How can a comic be abstract? Well, as it happens, beginning with the experiments of Saul Steinberg, through some of the more psychedelic creations of R. Crumb and Victor Moscoso, and with increasing frequency in recent years, cartoonists and other artists have played with the possibility of comics whose panels contain little to no representational imagery, and which tell no stories other than those that result from the transformation and interaction of shapes across the layout of a comic page. Reduced to the most basic elements of comics —the panel grid, brushstrokes, and sometimes colors— abstract comics highlight the formal mechanisms that underlie all comics, such as the graphic dynamism that leads the eye (and the mind) from panel to panel or the aesthetically rich interplay between sequentiality and page layout. Abstract Comics, edited by Andrei Molotiu, an art historian as well as one of the best-known contemporary abstract-comic creators, is the first collection devoted to this budding genre. It gathers the best abstract comics so far created, including early experiments in the form by cartoonists primarily known for other types of comics, such as Gary Panter, Moebius, Patrick McDonnell, or Lewis Trondheim, and pieces by little-known pioneers such as Benoit Joly, Bill Boichel and Jeff Zenick, as well as by recent creators who have devoted a good part of their output to perfecting the form, such as Ibn al Rabin, Billy Mavreas, Mark Staff Brandl, and many others. It also features first attempts, commissioned specifically for this anthology, by well-known cartoonists such as James Kochalka, Ivan Brunetti, J.R. Williams and Warren Craghead. Comprehensive in scope, Abstract Comics gathers work not only from North America, but also from France, Switzerland, Great Britain, Australia, and New Zealand, showing the rise in popularity of the genre to be a true international phenomenon. In the process, the anthology highlights the wide variety of approaches taken to the combination of abstraction and sequential art — approaches resulting in work that is not only graphically bold, but also often proves to be surprisingly humorous or emotionally disturbing. THE ARTIST HIMSELF: A RAND HOLMES RETROSPECTIVE by Patrick Rosenkranz 8 x 10, 208 pages, FC, $28.99 Rand Holmes was Canada’s most revolutionary artist in his heyday, the star cartoonist at the Georgia Straight newspaper in British Columbia during the 1970s. His hippie hero, Harold Hedd, became the spokesman of the emerging counterculture as he avoided work, explored free love, and flouted drug laws. The Adventures of Harold Hedd spread across the globe in the wave of underground comix and newspapers of the era and Holmes became famous — or at least notorious. While his comic character was bold and blatant, the artist was shy and quiet, well on his way to becoming a complete hermit. This book is an intimate and expansive account of a very private man who expressed his deepest feelings in the then disreputable medium of comix. “He didn’t talk much but he sure wrote a lot,” avowed his widow Martha. This biography/retrospective includes generous selections from his private journals and correspondence, family photo albums, sketchbooks, and personal anecdotes from his friends and colleagues. His artistic history began haltingly on the lonely windswept plateau of Edmonton, flourished in Vancouver and San Francisco, and concluded peacefully on Lasqueti Island, a remote backwater in the Straits of Georgia where he lived out his dreams of pioneering and homesteading. Holmes’ life story is richly illustrated with drawings, comic strips, watercolors, and paintings that span his whole career, from the hot rod cartoons he drew as a teenager, dozens of covers for the Georgia Straight, pornographic cartoons for the sex tabloid Vancouver Star, to complete comic stories from Slow Death Funnies, Dope Comix, All Canadian Beaver, Death Rattle, Grateful Dead Comix, and many more. The full-length Harold Hedd comic novels, Wings Over Tijuana and Hitler’s Cocaine are reprinted in their entirety together for the first time. This unique collection of art documents a lifetime of work by one of the most talented artists of his generation. Holmes died in March 2002 from Hodgkin’s lymphoma, and his ashes are buried next to the Art Centre he helped build on Lasqueti Island. A retrospective exhibition of his original work was held five years later at the community hall. A DVD documentary of that event accompanies this book. Author Patrick Rosenkranz met Holmes in his salad days and remained in touch throughout his life. The Holmes family gave him complete access to their art collection and personal files, and encouraged him to tell the whole truth about Rand Holmes’ life and work. LOCAS II: MAGGIE, HOPEY & RAY by Xaime Hernandez 8.5 x 11, 416 pages, BW, $39.99 This second, doorstop-sized omnibus volume of “Locas” tales by Jaime Hernandez — collecting over a dozen years’ worth of stories from the award-winning Love & Rockets comics — picks up shortly after Maggie and Hopey’s long-awaited reunion at the end of the Locas hardcover. Even though her love life remains as chaotic as ever, Hopey takes her first few steps toward responsible adulthood with a real job (as a teacher), while a depressed, divorced Maggie ends up as the manager of a fleabag apartment building, where she continues to wrestle with the demons of her past — most prominently in the stunning centerpiece of the volume, the graphic novel-length “Ghost of Hoppers,” with its hallucinatory dream finale. On the “guy” side Ray, still carrying a major torch for Maggie, falls in with the “Frogmouth,” the volatile bombshell (arguably the sexiest woman Jaime has ever drawn, which is saying something) whose ties to local thugs cause some hairy moments indeed. Of course, Maggie, Hopey, and Ray’s paths continue to intersect in Jaime’s increasingly complex, always richly imagined world, along with those of characters both old (Izzy Ortiz, Penny Century) and new (the jockette Angel, the mysterious superheroine Alarma). YOU SHALL DIE BY YOUR OWN EVIL CREATION by Fletcher Hanks; Edited by Paul Karasik 8.5 x 11, 224 pages, FC, $24.99 Fletcher Hanks was the first great comic book auteur. That is, he wrote, penciled, inked, and lettered all of his own stories. He completed an astonishing 48 stories in three years from 1939-1941. As a one-man-cartooning-band, his work packs the wallop of a unique and unified artistic vision. He was a true comics visionary. In the earliest days of the comic book, before censorship, it was “anything goes!”—and in the tales of Fletcher Hanks, anything went! The superhero Stardust gazes down at evil-doers from space and doles out ice cold slabs of poetic justice with his wizardry. A villain out to kidnap all the heads of state gets turned into a giant head, himself…no body, just a head! The jungle protectress, Fantomah, looks like Jean Harlow in a skin-tight black negligee. But when she sees an evil scientist drugging gorillas to become slaves, her head transforms into a flaming skull and she tosses the villain to the gorillas who proceed to graphically tear the guy limb from ragged limb. Although the early comic books were meant for the kiddies, today’s mature readers are stunned by their pop surrealism and outright violent mayhem. The first volume of Fletcher Hanks stories, I Shall Destroy All Civilized Planets! (now in its fourth printing) was an Eisner Award-winning smash hit and a staple on “Best of the Year” lists. Comics fans were thrilled to come upon a cartoonist of this caliber whom they had never heard of before. Non comics fans who read about the book in The Believer and other journals were stunned to discover an Outsider Artist in comic book form. Edited by cartoonist Paul Karasik, this second volume You Shall Die By Your Own Evil Creation, collects all of the rest of Hanks comic book work. That’s right... ALL! The 31 tales in this book (more than TWICE as many as in the first), when combined with the first volume, will comprise The Complete Fletcher Hanks! FROM WONDERLAND WITH LOVE: DANISH COMICS IN THE THRID MILLENNIUM Edited by Steffen Maarup 8.5 x 11, 176 pages, FC, $29.99 In all the excitement over manga from Japan and bandes dessinées from France, it’s easy to forget that most other countries have a thriving comics culture all their own. This eye-popping anthology, assembled by Danish publisher/editor/translator Steffen Maarup, introduces adventurous readers to 18 exciting talents, most of whom are taking their first bow on the English-speaking stage. One centerpiece of the book is Nikoline Werdelin’s stunning “Because I Love You So Much,” a Doonesbury-style slice-of-life Danish daily strip about a suburban Danish couple who discover their daughter is being molested — is it happening at her daycare center — horrifyingly, closer to home? Other major revelations include Julie Nord’s elegantly drawn “From Wonderland With Love” (which gives the collection its title), a modernistic riff on Alice in Wonderland, and Ib Kjeldsmark’s “Sloth,” a riotously punk-inflected day-glo duo-toned road trip. The book also spotlights the snarky and surreal single-panel work and gags by HuskMitNavn, Christoffer Zieler, and Johan F. Krarup; the visually explosive silent comics of Mårdøn Smet and Peter Kielland; cover artist T. Thorhauge’s spectacular philosophical piece “M”; and many other stories in a wide variety of styles from the sinister black and white Lynchian surrealism of Simon Bukhaven’s wooden robot story “All I Have in My Hand” to the watercolored animal-fable extravaganza “Tomb of the Rabbit King” by Allan Haverholm, from Søren Mosdal and Jacob Ørsted’s meticulously delineated and colored nightmare yarn “Dog God” to Zven Baslev’s slashing, black and white, Panter-esque “Cadarul Zombie.” And more! THE COMICS JOURNAL #299 Edited by Gary Groth, Mike Dean & Kristy Valenti 7.5 x 9.5, 200 pages, FC, $11.99 In TCJ #299, The Pirate and the Mouse author Bob Levin tracks down the El Dorado of comics, a lost collection of unpublished strips by 190 of the world’s most important cartoonists, including Will Eisner, Vaughn Bodé, Jack Kirby, Harvey Kurtzman, Art Spiegelman, Arnold Roth, Bill Griffith, Ralph Steadman, Don Martin, Gahan Wilson, Jeff Jones, Guido Crepax — even William Burroughs, Tom Wolfe and Frank Zappa! The comics were assembled in the 1970s by Michel Choquette (creator with Neal Adams of National Lampoon’s Son o’ God comics) for a book called Someday Funnies, which never saw print. Levin and Choquette reveal for the first time the whole catastrophic story of what might have been the comics anthology of the century. Plus: Pearls Before Swine creator and 2007 Reuben Cartoonist of the Year Stephan Pastis talks about his popular newspaper strip, making a living on the funny pages and working for Peanuts. FANTAGRAPHICS REOFFERS BUDDY DOES SEATTLE by Peter Bagge 6 x 9, 340 pages, BW, $16.95 These legendary stories, from the classic first fifteen issues of Bagge's Hate comic, are a defining icon of Seattle's early 1990s culture (the Seattle Weekly has written, "20 years from now, when people wonder what it was like to be young in 1990s Seattle, the only record we'll have is Hate."), as well as Generation X in general (as seen in such films as Kids and Pecker). This is the first time these hilarious stories, starring the hapless Buddy Bradley and his cast of loser cohorts, have ever been available under one cover, and never have they been available at such a low price (it would have cost at least three times as much to read all of these classic stories in any previous editions). Bagge's riotous tales of the early 1990s subculture are more hilarious now than ever, find out why he has been praised by R. Crumb, Matt Groening, John Kricfalusi, Publishers Weekly, Entertainment Weekly and many more. Comedy genius. (OCT078068) BUDDY DOES JERSEY by Peter Bagge 6 x 9, 352 pages, BW, $16.95 At the end of Buddy Does Seattle, with his rock-impresario career in tatters, his friends dispersed, and his career opportunities at zero, Buddy had decided to return with his tail between his legs (and his neurotic girlfriend Lisa on his hands) to his native New Jersey. Buddy Does Jersey collects all 15 issues of Hate describing the arc of Buddy's East Coast experience, including his launch as a small businessman (co-owning and running a nostalgia store with the dubious Jay) and his reintegration with his family (his sister now a harassed mom, his brother still pretty much a psycho, and his parents — well, wait and see). Also included in this volume is the shocking final fate of the exuberant Stinky — a story that caused jaws to drop in unison all around the world when it was originally released — and the riotous tale of Lisa's brief conversion to lesbianism and subsequent breakup with Buddy. Originally released in color, the stories in Buddy Does Jersey are here presented de-colorized in the pristine black and white of earlier Buddy stories, in order to better show off the crisp beauty of inker Jim Blanchard's linework. (Or as much crisp beauty as you need to delineate a row of partygoers setting fire to their own flatulence!) Buddy Does Jersey features a long introduction by Bagge describing (for the first time) how the stories in this book reflected events in his own life, and a foreword by the inheritor of Bagge's mantle of hilarious grossness, Angry Youth Comix' Johnny Ryan. (AUG078200) LOCAS by Xaime Hernandez 8.5 x 11, 712 pages, BW, $49.95 One of the most humane, graceful and imaginatively inexhaustible artists in American popular culture, Jaime Hernandez has created in Locas one of the great American novels of the last 30 years, graphic or otherwise. Created over 15 years from 1981 to 1996 in the pages of the legendary comic book series Love and Rockets, Locas tells the story of Maggie Chascarrillo, a bisexual, Mexican-American woman attempting to define herself in a community rife with class, race and gender issues. Maggie's story begins in the early-1980s Southern California rock scene, when it was shifting from the excesses of the 1970s to the gritty basics of punk and new wave. Hardcore punk rock came to the fore, and the teenaged Maggie finds herself drawn to the anarchy, energy and diversity of the scene, which in Jaime's hands becomes a very real, habitable place populated with authentic human beings rather than stereotypes. She quickly befriends Hopey Glass, a feisty anti-authoritarian punkette who quickly becomes Maggie's on-again, off-again lover and a constant presence in her life throughout the book. (JUN042525) I SHALL DESTROY ALL THE CIVILIZED PLANETS by Fletcher Hanks; Edited by Paul Karasik 8.5 x 11, 120 pages, FC, $19.95 Welcome to the bizarre world of Fletcher Hanks, Super Wizard of the inkwell. Fletcher Hanks worked for only a few years in the earliest days of the comic book industry (1939-1941). Because he worked in a gutter medium for second-rate publishers on third-rate characters his work has been largely forgotten. But among aficionados he is legendary. Hanks drew in a variety of genres depicting science-fiction saviors, white women of the jungle, and he-man loggers. Cartoonist Paul Karasik (co-adapter of Paul Auster's City of Glass and co-author of The Ride Together, a Memoir of Autism in the Family) has spent years tracking down these obscure and hard to find stories buried in the back of long-forgotten comic book titles. Karasik has also uncovered a dark secret: why Hanks disappeared from the comics scene. This book collects 15 of his best stories in one volume followed by an Afterword which solves the mystery of "Whatever Happened to Fletcher Hanks," the mysterious cartoonist who created a hailstorm of tales of brutal retribution... and then mysteriously vanished. (MAR073437) ************************************************************************ GEMSTONE PUBLISHING OFFERED AGAIN O/A THE OVERSTREET COMIC BOOK PRICE GUIDE VOLUME 39 (E) Robert M. Overstreet The Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide, the definitive guide for comic collectors and dealers alike, is back for its 39th edition, including a 70th anniversary look at Batman's first year, an introduction to The Hero Initiative, an amazing roster of new entries in the Overstreet Hall of Fame, and the most extensive pricing from the world of comics! This edition features a choice of two covers — a great modern interpretation of The Avengers #1 by John K. Snyder III and a spot-on recreation of the classic All-Select Comics #1 by Murphy Anderson. Please note that hardcover editions will be published close to initial orders. (C: 0-1-2) ALL-SELECT HC—HC SRP: $35.00 ALL-SELECT SC—SC SRP: $29.95 AVENGERS HC—HC SRP: $35.00 AVENGERS SC—SC SRP: $29.95 GO COMI BOUND BEAUTY VOLUME 4 GN (W/A) Takeuchi Chiko believes her love for Akeo could never be tarnished, but meeting Nadeshiko may burn it to a crisp! As she struggles to keep one step ahead of Nadeshiko's efforts to destroy her, Chiko stumbles onto the dark history of the Myoonji family, and learns that her dear Akeo-sensei may not be the virtuous man she idolizes him as being! From the creator of Her Majesty's Dog. (C: 0-1-2) MATURE THEMES SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $10.99 GET THE MOON GN (W/A) Ryo Takagi Getto's sick and tired of the way his dad favors robots over him, so when his dad adds a new robot to the family, the last thing Getto wants to do is spend time with it. Unfortunately for him, the robot's got the idea that Getto is a machine just like him, and that only one of them can win the favor of their "creator!" Can Getto cope with this virtual "sibling rivalry" — and the fact that, in spite of himself, he's starting to like this surprisingly vulnerable bundle of nuts and bolts? (C: 0-1-2) MATURE THEMES SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $10.99 HARPER COLLINS PUBLISHERS NEIL GAIMAN'S CORALINE TP (W) Neil Gaiman (W/A) P. Craig Russell New York Times-best selling novel and new children's classic Coraline springs to life as a gorgeously adapted graphic novel! When Coraline steps through a door in her family's new house, she finds another house, strangely similar to her own, only better. But there's another mother there and another father, and they want her to stay and be their little girl. They want to change her and never let her go! This beloved tale becomes a visual feast as artist P. Craig Russell brings Neil Gaiman's enchanting, nationally best selling children's book to new life. (C: 0-1-2) SC, 6x9, 192pgs, FC SRP: $9.99 MAGIC TRIXIE AND THE DRAGON (VOLUME 3) GN (W/A) Jill Thompson She's smart. She's sassy. And she has a big problem! When Magic Trixie sees dragons at the circus, she wants a dragon of her own. So where's a young witch to turn? Magic, of course! Jill Thompson brings her dazzling talents to this graphic novel series, and has created a brilliant, laugh-out-loud confection in adorable young Trixie. Magic Trixie and her monster friends will win over kids with their hilarious hijinks! (C: 0-1-2) SC, 6x9, 96pgs, FC SRP: $7.99 HERMES PRESS THE TIME TUNNEL: THE COMPLETE SERIES SC (W) Various (A) Tom Gill (C) George Wilson It's back, the complete reprint of Gold Key's Time Tunnel comic book series. This is the second volume of Hermes Press's complete reprints of all of the Irwin Allen sci-fi television show tie-in comics. Now, read both issues, back-to-back, together with documentary material, essays, blue prints from the show and more! Full color and digitally remastered, The Time Tunnel: The Complete Series brings these comic books back looking better than when they first hit the stands. (C: 0-1-2) SC, 8x11, 96pgs, FC SRP: $19.99 THE HERO INITIATIVE LEGACY GN (W/A) Jack Katz Jack Katz, creator of the epic, independent series, The First Kingdom, has teamed with The Hero Initiative, a non-profit dedicated to helping out comic creators in need, to bring you Katz' new graphic novel Legacy. Following the death of Gavin LeClare, the family fortune — $70 billion dollars — is bequeathed not to the family, but to one Silvia Alogo, an unknown Hispanic woman that doesn't speak English. Enter Barney Barrett, insurance investigator, brought in to unravel the mystery of the LeClare estate. What Barrett discovers could make or break the LeClare family fortune — and the evidence he uncovers could have deadly consequences! A tale of corporate greed, family betrayal, love lost, and love found, Legacy is told in the classic style of Hogarth, Eisner, and Foster. 100pgs SRP: $14.95 ICARUS PUBLISHING A-G SUPER EROTIC ANTHOLOGY #109-110 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-0-2) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL A G SUPER EROTIC ANTHOLOGY—80pgs, B&W SRP: $4.99 OBEDIENT ONE GN SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-0-1) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 6x9, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $19.95 A WISH OF MY SISTER GN SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (JAN083671) (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 6x9, 176pgs, B&W SRP: $19.95 IDW PUBLISHING BARACK OBAMA: THE ROAD TO THE WHITE HOUSE #1 Jeff Mariotte (w) Tom Morgan (a) J. Scott Campbell (c) The Barack Obama story continues over two issues as we recount the historical events of the campaign from the Democratic National Conventions, through the emotional victory in November, and up until November 20th, 2009, the momentous day Barack Obama was sworn in as the 44th President of the United States. By the same creative team that brought you PRESIDENTIAL MATERIAL: BARACK OBAMA! Next month: The First 100 Days! FC • 32 pages • $3.99 TRANSFORMERS SPOTLIGHT: CLIFFJUMPER Shane McCarthy & Denton J. Tipton (w) • Robbie Musso (a) • Musso, Don Figueroa (c) Pursued by DECEPTICONS and stranded on a backwater planet, CLIFFJUMPER finds peace among the natives. But his new, simple life is shattered by a devastating tragedy. 2 regular covers will be shipped in a 1-to-1 ratio. FC • 32 pages • $3.99 THE TRANSFORMERS: ALL HAIL MEGATRON #12 Shane McCarthy (w) • Guido Guidi (a) • Casey Coller, Trevor Hutchison (c) The shocking conclusion to All Hail Megatron is finally here as the war between the AUTOBOTS and DECEPTICONS hits fever pitch. Betrayal, sacrifice, and an ending you won’t see coming! Next month, look for All Hail Megatron: Coda, which will answer many lingering questions and set up the coming monthly TRANSFORMERS series. 2 regular covers will be shipped in a 1-to-1 ratio. FC • 32 pages • $3.99 TRANSFORMERS BEST OF THE UK: CITY OF FEAR #5 Simon Furman (w) • Dan Reed (a) • Andrew Griffith (c) ULTRA MAGNUS searches for a missing AUTOBOT spy, CHAMELEON. The trail leads to an old arena where Ultra Magnus has to fight both his opponent, Hooligan, and his own conscience. This fan-favorite collection of tales from the UK concludes here, with an all-new cover by Andrew Griffith! FC • 32 pages • $3.99 CLASSIC TRANSFORMERS, VOL. 4 TPB Bob Budiansky, Simon Furman (w) • Jose Delbo, Jim Fern, Geoff Senior (a) Presenting IDW’s fourth volume of vintage Transformers lore. This collection includes issues #47-61 of the original Marvel series. Enjoy the four-part “The Underbase Saga,” as well as stories like “The Man Machine,” “King Con,” and “Primal Scream!” TPB • $19.99 • 368 Pages • 6.625” x 10.87” • ISBN: 978-1-60010-444-2 TRANSFORMERS: REVENGE OF THE FALLEN MOVIE ADAPTATION #3 Simon Furman (w) • Alex Milne (a) • Josh Nizzi, photo (c) The official adaptation of Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen reaches its penultimate chapter in this weekly series, where the noble AUTOBOTS work with their human allies to end the threat of the treacherous DECEPTICONS. Penned by Transformers mainstay Simon Furman with art by Alex Milne (Reign of Starscream). In stores June 3. 2 regular covers will be shipped in a 1-to-1 ratio. FC • 32 pages • $3.99 TRANSFORMERS: REVENGE OF THE FALLEN MOVIE ADAPTATION #4 Simon Furman (w) • Jon Davis-Hunt (a) • Josh Nizzi, photo (c) The official adaptation of Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen concludes here in this weekly series, where the return of an ultimate evil may prove to be too much for the noble AUTOBOTS and their human allies. Penned by Transformers mainstay Simon Furman with art by Jon Davis-Hunt. In stores June 10. 2 regular covers will be shipped in a 1-to-1 ratio. FC • 32 pages • $3.99 TRANSFORMERS: REVENGE OF THE FALLEN MOVIE PREQUEL: ALLIANCE TPB Chris Mowry (w) • Alex Milne (a) & (c) The official prequel to the Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen film. In this first chapter of the Destiny story arc, readers learn more about what happened to SECTOR SEVEN, the AUTOBOTS, and why the war on our planet is far from over. Brought to you by the Reign of Starscream team of writer Chris Mowry and artist Alex Milne. TPB • $17.99 • 104 Pages • 6.625” x 10.187” TRANSFORMERS: REVENGE OF THE FALLEN MOVIE PREQUEL: DEFIANCE TPB Chris Mowry (w) • Dan Khanna, Andrew Griffith, Don Figueroa (a) • Josh Nizzi (c) The second official prequel to the Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen film. In this volume, our tale delves back into the very origins of CYBERTRON and the beginnings of the war between AUTBOBOTS and DECEPTICONS. Bear witness to Megatron’s ascent to power and the forces that rose against him. TPB • $17.99 • 104 Pages • 6.625” x 10.187” TRANSFORMERS: REVENGE OF THE FALLEN MOVIE ADAPTATION TPB Simon Furman (w) • Jon Davis-Hunt, Alex Milne (a) • Josh Nizzi (c) The official adaptation of Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen picks up directly where the Destiny movie prequels leave off. The Transformers’ brutal war continues on Earth as the noble AUTOBOTS work to end the threat of the treacherous DECEPTICONS. Penned by Transformers mainstay Simon Furman with art by Jon Davis-Hunt (Judge Dredd Megazine) and Alex Milne (Reign of Starscream). TPB •$17.99 • 104 Pages • 6.625” x 10.187” G.I. JOE #6 Chuck Dixon (w) • Robert Atkins (a) • Dave Johnson, Robert Atkins (c) The first epic story of G.I. Joe draws to an explosive conclusion as Snake Eyes hunts for the man who can lead him to the secrets of COBRA. But first the Joes’ silent warrior has to face down Destro, who's willing to risk a fate worse than death to prove his worth. 2 regular covers will be shipped in a 1-to-1 ratio. FC • 32 pages • $3.99 G.I. JOE: ORIGINS #5 Larry Hama (w) • Mike Hawthorne (a) • Andrea DiVito, Tom Feister (c) As the Joes close in on Chimera’s stronghold, an unbelievable new surprise is waiting for them. Meanwhile, Snake Eyes begins to do what he does best—and you wouldn’t want to be on the receiving end of this skill, trust us! 2 regular covers will be shipped in a 1-to-1 ratio. FC • 32 pages • $3.99 G.I. JOE: COBRA #4 Christos Gage, Mike Costa (w) • Antonio Fuso (a) • Howard Chaykin, Antonio Fuso (c) The shattering conclusion! Chuckles has sacrificed everything to get into a position where he can bring Cobra down from within. Now that he's finally there, will he succeed in destroying Cobra… or himself? 2 regular covers will be shipped in a 1-to-1 ratio. FC • 32 pages • $3.99 G.I. JOE MOVIE PREQUEL #4—SNAKE EYES Chuck Dixon (w) • SL Gallant (a) • Joe Corroney, photo (c) It's an impossible mission when the Vice President of the United States becomes hostage to desperate terrorists in an unassailable location even an army couldn't take. But why send an army when G.I. Joe's silent warrior can do the job? Find out what Snake Eyes was up to before the events of this summer's biggest action blockbuster! 2 regular covers will be shipped in a 1-to-1 ratio. FC • 32 pages • $3.99 GI JOE: THE BEST OF DUKE TPB Larry Hama (w) • Mike Vosburg, Rod Whigham (a) • DiVito (c) Collecting the most defining comics moments of the G.I. JOE cast, this volume focuses on Duke, one of the team’s most dependable members. Read about his heroic adventures in classic issues like #22, 23, 48, 49, 50, and 80! TPB • $19.99 • 148 • 6.625” x 10.187” GI JOE: THE BEST OF DESTRO TPB Larry Hama (w) • Mike Vosburg, Rob Whigham, Frank Springer, Ron Wagner (a) • DiVito (c) Collecting the most incriminating comics moments of G.I. JOE’s Cobra, this volume focuses on Destro, arms dealer and co-conspirator of Cobra. Read all about his sinister actions in issues like #11, 14, 33, 57, 78, and 87! TPB • $19.99 • 152 Pages • 6.625” x 10.187” ZOMBIES VS ROBOTS AVENTURE #1 Chris Ryall (w) • Ashley Wood (a & c) Eisner Nom’ers Ashley Wood and Chris Ryall once again do that thing they do — Zombies vs Robots returns in an all-new bi-monthly series. And this time around, you get three serials in one. Beginning in this issue, the war story of “Kampf,” the human resistance grows in “Masques” and a voodoo curse leads to new zombies in “Zuvembies.” FC • 32 pages • $3.99 THE VEIL #1 El Torres (w) • Gabriel Hernandez (a) • Hernandez, Ashley Wood (c) Chris Luna is a cheap private eye, and her customers are the dead. Sometimes, she can see through The Veil between our realm and the unknown beyond. But that's not enough to earn a living, and now completely broke, she has to come back home to Maine... and to face the darkness that lurks beneath the surface of her quiet hometown. 2 regular covers will be shipped in a 1-to-1 ratio. FC • 32 pages • $3.99 GROOM LAKE #3 Chris Ryall (w) • Ben Templesmith (a) Templesmith x 2 (c) A grey alien, a lethal robot, a pair of homicidal blobs, and a pair of extra (-special) terrestrials make up the oddest team in this galaxy. And when a rogue agent orders the entire alien program shut down, they just might be the only chance our planet has. If only they weren’t also the biggest threat we’ve ever faced… 2 regular covers will be shipped in a 1-to-1 ratio. FC • 32 pages • $3.99 THE LIFE AND TIMES OF SAVIOR 28 #3 J.M. DeMatteis (w) • Mike Cavallaro (a & c) RI Cover by Shawn McManus Having turned his back on his life as a super hero, the legendary Savior 28 sets out to transform himself... and the world. But a humiliating public debacle shows 28 that change isn't as easy as he imagined... and so he sets off on a global journey of self-discovery that sows the seeds of his own tragic downfall. FC • 32 pages • $3.99 LOCKE & KEY: HEAD GAMES #6 Joe Hill (w) • Gabriel Rodriguez (a & c) “Backstory.” Ellie Whedon is many things: loyal mother, tough coach, embittered daughter, lost soul, Dodge's prisoner and unwilling accomplice. But above all she's a threat to Dodge's safety, the one person who knows the truth about him, and it's time for him to do something about it. Step into Ellie Whedon's tormented memories, and find out how Dodge wound up in that well, in the shattering final issue of the Head Games arc! FC • 32 pages • $3.99 ANGEL #22 Kelley Armstrong (w) • Dave Ross (a) • Gabriel Rodriguez, Nick Runge (c) The fallout from the Fall has left Angel beset by problems both mortal and from Above, and it all comes to a head here. Angel and the Potentates face one menace while Connor and Dez have their own problems to deal with. And what about the guy with the actual wings…? 2 regular covers will be shipped in a 1-to-1 ratio. FC • 32 pages • $3.99 ANGEL: BLOOD AND TRENCHES #4 John Byrne (w & a & c) The concluding issue of John Byrne’s Angel WWI epic! Half a mile above the blood soaked battlefields of France, Angel must face an ancient and terrible evil, while the fate of an Empire hangs in the balance. FC • 32 pages • $3.99 ANGEL: NOT FADE AWAY #2 Joss Whedon & Jeffrey Bell (story) • Scott Tipton (w) • Stephen Mooney (a & c) The comics adaptation of Angel heartbreaking final episode continues! As their world crumbles around them, Angel and company prepare for their final battle with Wolfram & Hart and the Circle of the Black Thorn: one in which no prisoners are taken and no punches are pulled. FC • 32 pages • $3.99 DOCTOR WHO: AUTOPIA John Ostrander (w) • Kelly Yates (a) • Yates, photo (c) An All-American creative team tackles the celebrated Doctor in this special standalone tale. John Ostrander (Star Wars: Legacy) writes and Kelly Yates (Doctor Who: The Forgotten) illustrates an adventure where the Doctor and his companion Donna arrive on a utopian planet where robots do all the manual labor. But things aren’t quite what they seem... 2 regular covers will be shipped in a 1-to-1 ratio. FC • 32 pages • $3.99 DOCTOR WHO CLASSICS: SERIES 2 #7 Steve Parkhouse (w) • Dave Gibbons (a) • Gibbons (c) IDW’s newly recolored reprints of classic Doctor Who tales from years past continues. In this issue, Steve Parkhouse and Dave Gibbons conclude “The Tides of Time,” featuring the Fifth Doctor. This issue also includes “Stars over Stockbridge” by the same creative team. Featuring all-new colors by Charlie Kirchoff. FC • 32 pages • $3.99 STAR TREK II: THE WRATH OF KHAN #1 Andy Schmidt (w) • Chee Yang Ong (a) • Chee, photo cover (c) Somebody goofed up 25 years ago, and we’re going to make it right! The one Star Trek movie that never got a proper comic book adaptation is the best one! Kirk, Spock and crew will battle it out with Khan for the last time! 2 regular covers will be shipped in a 1-to-1 ratio. FC • 32 pages • $3.99 STAR TREK II: THE WRATH OF KHAN #2 Andy Schmidt (w) • Chee Yang Ong (a) • Chee, photo cover (c) Kahn attacks and blows the Enterprise to smithereens! Kirk has to consider facing death for the very first time! Plus, he meets his kid! The action-packed movie continues in this three-part, bi-weekly extravaganza! 2 regular covers will be shipped in a 1-to-1 ratio. FC • 32 pages • $3.99 STAR TREK: MISSION’S END #4 Ty Templeton (w) • Stephen Molnar (a) • Joe Corroney (c) With McCoy missing, Kirk unconscious, and the Enterprise badly damaged, Spock and Scotty must protect the Archernarian "Heart of God"—the most powerful weapon in the universe—from being stolen by Orion Pirates… all while civil war rages inside Archernar-IV. FC • 32 pages • $3.99 STAR TREK: CREW #4 John Byrne (w & a & c) It's a war that has raged for decades… but who are the combatants, and what is their unexpected connection to the Earth of centuries past? The crew of the U.S.S. Hood will have only hours to find out, or die trying! FC • 32 pages • $3.99 ASTRO BOY MOVIE PREQUEL: UNDERGROUND #2 Scott Tipton (w) • Diego Jourdan (a) Jourdan, Ashley Wood (c) Astro Boy’s return to comics continues, in preparation for his blockbuster feature film debut later this year! Astro begins to explore the strange subterranean world miles below the earth’s crust, and soon finds himself caught in the middle of a brutal civil war! Look for the Ashley Wood variant cover! 2 regular covers will be shipped in a 1-to-1 ratio. FC • 32 pages • $3.99 FALLEN ANGEL PREMIERE EDITION HC, VOLUME 2 Peter David (w) • JK Woodward, Kristian Donaldson, Billy Tucci, Dennis Calero (a) • Woodward (c) The first IDW series to garner a Premiere Edition is back for round two! This second oversized, hardcover collection of Fallen Angel includes stories #14-26, plus art galleries, creator notes, and more. Brought to you by the imagination of New York Times bestselling author, Peter David. HC • FC • $75.00 • 328 Pages • 8.25” x 12.5” SIR APROPOS OF NOTHING HC (W/NEW PROSE SHORT STORY) Peter David (w) • Robin Riggs (a) • Mike Kaluta (c) New York Times bestselling author Peter David’s acclaimed prose fantasy trilogy comes to life in this hardcover comics collection. Collecting the vibrant five-issue series, this hardcover includes an art gallery by Robin Riggs and variant cover artists, as well as a brand-new Sir Apropos of Nothing prose story by David! HC • FC • $24.99 • 148 Pages • 6.625” x 10.187” AMERICAN MCGEE’S GRIMM #2 Dwight MacPherson (w) • Grant Bond (a & c) Episode 2: “Love Hurts.” Chaos ensues as Grimm enters the romantic comic book world! Join Larry and Sally as they struggle to survive a flesh-craving duck attack, a senile taxicab driver, and an army of puppies just to be together. Will true love be enough to conquer Grimm? Don’t bet on it! FC • 32 pages • $3.99 30 DAYS OF NIGHT: 30 DAYS ‘TIL DEATH TPB David Lapham (w & a) David Lapham, the acclaimed, Eisner Award-winning creator of Stray Bullets, brings his unique brand of graphic storytelling to the 30 Days of Night universe. This collection of Lapham’s four-issue series will send chills up your spine, leave seeping bite marks on your neck, and leave you thankful to see another sunrise. TPB • FC • $17.99 • 104 Pages • 6.625” x 10.187” SHUNT HC Christina Z (w) • Ashley Wood (a & c) Originally sharing space in the Wood/Templesmith collection Shadowplay, Christina Z and Ashley Wood’s dark, chilling tale of sensual and horrific vampires finds new life in this striking hardcover collection. HC • FC • $14.99 • 64 Pages • 6.625” x 10.187” SPARROW: SERGIO TOPPI HC Sergio Toppi (w & a) Sergio Toppi is an Italian-born artist whose work debuted with renowned Italian publisher UTET, before moving on to work with advertising campaigns, as well as with the finest European titles. Sparrow is proud to add Toppi to its growing list of celebrated feature artists. HC • FC • $11.99 • 48 Pages • 6” x 6” CAPTAIN CANUCK, VOL. 1 HC Richard Comely (w) • George Freeman (a & c) Canada’s first superhero returns! Captain Canuck has influenced Canadian cartoonists for more than 30 years, and now the best-selling opus returns with the first of two beautiful hardcover editions. Volume 1 collects issues #4-10. HC • FC • $24.99 • 152 Pages • 6.625” x 10.187” LEO PULP TP Claudo Nizzi (w) • Massimo Bonfatti (a) Leo Pulp lives in the times when detective stories and the “tough-guy” persona were all the rage. Like hardboiled private investigators in classic noir stories, Pulp has a knack for smelling out the intrigue of 1940s Hollywood, and getting in over his head. TPB • FC • $27.99 • 300 Pages • 6.25” x 8.25” SPAGHETTI BROS., VOL. 4 HC Carolos Trillo (w) • Domingo Mandrafina (a & c) Spanning the lifetime of an Italian immigrant family in New York City, the fourth volume of Spaghetti Bros shares more tales of shame, success, violence, and redemption. While siblings fight for love and respect, the world around them continues to change, bringing with it an ever-expanding number of trials they must each face. HC • B&W • $24.99 • 204 Pages • 6.75” x 9.5” AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS HC Jules Verne (w) • Chrys Millien (a & c) Jules Verne’s classic tale of adventure comes to life in this illustrated hardcover! Join Phileas Fogg and his companion Passepartout as they race around the globe trying to win a bet against the London Reform Club. From railway cars to steamboats, and with a colorful cast of characters the encounter along the way, Around the World in 80 Days is sure to please readers of all ages. HC • FC • $14.99 • 64 Pages • 8.5” x 11.75” Worthwhile Books JUNGLE JOURNAL Roberto Totaro (w & a) It’s not all fun and games in the jungle… but it sure is in Jungle Journal! This adorable collection of color stories shows a slice of off-beat life in the jungle where monkeys, rhinos, elephants, birds, and more all share wacky moments thanks to the steady hand of Italian writer/artist Roberto Totaro. It’s The Far Side meets Jungle Book! TPB • $5.99 • 64 Pages • 7” x 9.75” PEBBLES, BOOK 1: PEBBLES CONQUERS CAMP Charles Carney (w) • John Skewes (a & c) The Flinstones’ Pebbles isn’t sure she wants to go to camp—but tackles her fears with the same exuberance and enthusiasm that Pebbles brings to everything she does! But when Pebbles invents a new game at lunch—bowling with meatballs—will she get in trouble with the camp counselor? Join Pebbles in this charming adventure featuring all the fun of a day at camp! HC • $15.99 • 24 Pages • 10.5” x 11.5” PEBBLES, BOOK 2: DADDY’S GIRL Charles Carney (w) • John Skewes (a & c) Pebbles from The Flintstones takes center stage in a new series of charmingly illustrated picture books. Pebbles lover her mom. She loves her "dog" and her "cat." She loves the world inside and outside of her imagination. But above all, Pebbles loves her dad. HC • $15.99 • 24 Pages • 10.5” x 11.5” ROBOT GALAXY #1: THE BROTHERHOOD RETURNS Rob Kurtz, Kris Oprisko (w) • Brian Miroglio, Alberto Aprea (a) It’s been 60 years since the scientists at Los Alamos first created the advanced robots CJ-531 and RAH. CJ-531 and RAH were launched on a mission to explore space—and never returned! The government classified them as lost… but in reality, CJ has spent decades building a brotherhood of robots. But CJ must learn more about his origins, so he travels to earth in search of his creator. What surprises await CJ on Planet Earth… and will RAH follow him? TPB • $3.99 • 48 Pages • 6” x 9” ROBOT GALAXY #2: THE BATTLE BEGINS Rob Kurtz, Kris Oprisko (w) • Brian Miroglio, Alberto Aprea (a) On Earth, CJ learns that his creator has, sadly, passed away… but finds an unexpected family in Jesse, his creator’s grandson, and Jesse’s dad Jack. While CJ begins to learn all about his origin in the lab at Los Alamos, RAH quietly invades Earth—and kidnaps Jesse! It will take the entire brotherhood — CJ, Pango, Jo, and Carson — to rescue Jesse. But will they make it in time? TPB • $3.99 • 48 Pages • 6” x 9” MY MERMAID COUNTING BOOK Sue Hendra (w & a) Come along on an undersea adventure as a beautiful little mermaid counts all the wonderful creatures in the ocean! From dancing dolphins to shimmering seahorses, this tabbed board book is full of fun surprises… including a hidden treasure for kids to find on every page! HC • $7.99 • 22 Pages • 8” x 8” ************************************************************************ BACKLIST ANGEL: AFTER THE FALL, VOL. 2: FIRST NIGHT Joss Whedon, Brian Lynch (plot) • Lynch (w) • Tim Kane, David Messina, Stephen Mooney, John Byrne, Nick Runge, Fabio Mantovani, Kevin Schmidt, Mirco Pierfederici (a) • Alex Garner (c) HC • FC • $21.99 • JUL084065 ANGORA NAPKIN Troy Little (w/a) HC • FC • $19.99 • NOV084158 ART OF WORMWOOD Ben Templesmith (w & a) TPB • FC • $19.99 • JUN084067 COMPLETE JON SABLE FREELANCE, VOL. 1 Mike Grell (w/a) TPB • FC • $24.99 • FEB052910 EVERYBODY’S DEAD Brian Lynch (w) • Dave Crosland (a) TPB • FC • $19.99 • AUG084170 FALLEN ANGEL, VOLUME 3: BACK IN NOIRE Peter David (w) • Kristian Donaldson, J.K. Woodward (a) TPB • FC • $19.99 • JUN073690 GENE SIMMONS’ ZIPPER VOL. 1 Tom Waltz (w) • Casey Maloney (a) TPB • FC • $19.99 • MAY083987 GEORGE W. BUSH AND THE WEAPONS OF MASS DISTRACTION Rich Johnston (w); Enrique Lorenzana (a) FC • 36 Cards • $14.99 • MAR073535 GHOST WHISPERER: THE HAUNTED Carrie Smith, Becca Smith (w) • Elena Casagrande (a) TPB • FC • $11.99 • AUG084175 IGOR MOVIE ADAPTATION Barbara Kesel (w) • Grant Bond (a) TPB • FC • $17.99 • JUL084097 THE MUMMY MOVIE PREQUEL: THE RISE AND FALL OF XANGO’S AX Josh Jabcuga (a) • Stephen Mooney (a) TPB • FC • $17.99 • MAY083965 STAR TREK: ALIEN SPOTLIGHT, VOL. 1 John Byrne, James Patrick, Paul D. Storrie, Scott Tipton, David Tipton, Andrew Steve Harris (w) • John Byrne, Josep Maria Beroy, Elena Casagrande, David Messina, Sean Murphy, Zach Howard, Len O’Grady (a) TPB • FC • $19.99 • MAR083801 STAR TREK: KLINGONS: BLOOD WILL TELL Scott Tipton, David Tipton (w); David Messina (a); Messina, Joe Corroney (c) TPB • FC • $24.99 • SEP073777 SUPERMARKET: CASH MONEY EDITION Brian Wood (w) • Kristian Donaldson (a) TPB • FC • $14.99 • NOV084160 TRANSFORMERS: BEAST WARS SOURCEBOOK Simon Furman, Benson Yee (w) • Various (a) TPB • FC • $24.99 • MAR083792 TRANSFORMERS: REIGN OF STARSCREAM Chris Mowry (w) • Alex Milne (a) TPB • FC • $19.99 • SEP084119 TRANSFORMERS: SAGA OF THE ALLSPARK Simon Furman (w) • Geoff Senior, Nick Roche, Don Figueroa, Andrew Wildman, Guido Guidi, Marcelo Matere, Staz Joohnson (a) TPB • FC • $17.99 • NOV084169 TRANSFORMERS: SPOTLIGHT VOL. 3 Simon Furman, George Strayton (w) • Guido Guidi, Marcelo Matere, Alex Milne, Klaus Scherwinski, and more (a) TPB • FC • $19.99 • JUL084064 THE TRANSFORMERS: MEGATRON ORIGINS Eric Holmes (w) • Alex Milne (a) TPB • FC • $17.99 • OCT073588 TRANSFORMERS: MOVIE ADAPTATION Kris Oprisko (w) • Alex Milne (a) TPB • FC • $17.99 • APR073773 ************************************************************************ KENZER & COMPANY KNIGHTS OF THE DINNER TABLE #152 (W/A) Jolly Blackburn & Various Knights of the Dinner Table is the longest running comic on the subject of gamers and the games they play! Though B.A., Brian, Bob, Dave, and Sara may play different characters in different games, their personalities always shine through. KoDT also features d20, HackMaster and other articles for gamers, from a gamer's perspective. A hilarious and hysterical slice of (fantasy) life in strips, features and a wonderful celebration of the gaming culture! 80pgs, B&W SRP: $4.99 KNIGHTS OF THE DINNER TABLE: BUNDLE OF TROUBLE VOLUMES 25 & 26 TPS (W/A) Jolly Blackburn & Various These 96-page trade paperbacks contain three issues each (#84-86 in Volume 25, #87-89 in Volume 26) of classic strips from Knights of the Dinner Table, a multiple award-winning comic magazine featuring the hilarious misadventures of a group of gamers (the Knights) and their friends. Each volume is a perfect introduction to the longest-running gamer comic magazine ever! VOLUME 25—SC, 96pgs, B&W SRP: $12.99 VOLUME 26—SC, 96pgs, B&W SRP: $12.99 KETTLEDRUMMER/DIABOLO EDICIONE YOUNG LOVECRAFT GN (W) José Oliver (A) Batolo Torres Young Lovecraft, the web comic that took Spain by storm, makes its English language debut in this hilarious graphic novel by José Oliver and Bartolo Torres. Oliver and Torres explore the childhood of H.P. Lovecraft, the genius of literary terror who gave us the Cthulhu Mythos story cycle, and forever changed the landscape modern horror. Join the young Lovecraft on his macabre and comical adventures! (C: 0-0-1) SC, 6x9, 96pgs, FC SRP: $14.95 KITTY PRESS GAY'S ANATOMY GN SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-0-1) ADULT MATERIAL SC, 6x9, 176pgs, B&W SRP: $11.99 LAPIN FACTORY WHEN WE FALL GN (W/A) Mr. Clement Petit Lapin travels through time to collect a spaceship filled with cookie crumbs of broken relationships. Never running out of tragic missions, actions, romance and violence, Lapin's space travel finds himself tumbling through human misconnections. When We Fall envelopes these autobiographical fictions in an empty swimming pool of love where unattainability is abundant. (C: 0-0-1) SC, 5x7, 222pgs, B&W SRP: $18.75 LAST GASP HI-FRUCTOSE COLLECTED EDITION HC (W/A) Various This deluxe compilation hardcover of the critically-acclaimed arts magazine Hi-Fructose includes the best from the sold-out first four volumes. Features art by Mark Ryden, Tim Biskup, Junko Mizuno, Dave Cooper, Greg "Craola" Simkins, Gary Baseman, Alex Pardee, Scott Musgrove, Jeff Soto, Ray Ceasar, Joe Ledbetter, Ron English, Jim Woodring, Kaiju Big Battel, Ragnar, and many more. HC, 8x11, 250pgs, FC SRP: $35.00 LAWDOG COMICS BRING OUT YOUR DEAD VOLUME 1: IT TOLLS FOR THEE GN (W/A) James Heffron (A) Manuel Penniche Cyprus, 1208 CE. Plague has defiled a seaside dominion, and carts filled with the dead rattle through the cobbled streets. With supply lines dwindling, a tyrannical Count's desperation mounts. Worries of plague and provender suddenly give way to new horrors, when loved ones thought lost return — as something else. A farmer's daughter, a Templar Knight, an Eastern ambassador, a nun, an executioner — what could call upon such diversity to defend a dying village? Ask not for whom the bell tolls, for it tolls for thee! (C: 0-0-1) SC, 6x9, 144pgs, FC SRP: $9.95 MERCURY COMICS ALEX ROSS: "TIME FOR A CHANGE" OBAMA PRINT (A) Alex Ross Acclaimed artist Alex Ross has created a fitting tribute, celebrating the Inauguration of Barack Obama, the 44th President of the United States on January 20th, 2009. Printed on 80lb galliere art silk print stock, this print measures 18" x 24". Also available as a signed and numbered edition, limited to 2009 pieces, each one hand signed by Alex Ross and individually numbered. Ready for framing. REGULAR—18x24, FC SRP: $19.99 S&N LIMITED—18x24, FC SRP: $34.99 ATOMIKA #8 (W) Andrew Dabb (A) Sal Abbinanti Separated from his son and growing more and more detached, Atomika goes back to doing what he does best: battle. But when a poorly planned assault on the tribe of great, monstrous creatures that live beneath the earth's surface threatens to spin the planet off its axis, Atomika finds himself facing a problem he can't solve with mere might, one that threatens all he holds dear. Is Atomika up to the task? (C: 0-0-1) RES. from Previews Vol. XV #12 (DEC053109) 32pgs, FC (8 of 12) SRP: $2.99 MIRAGE STUDIOS TALES OF THE TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES #59 (W) Tristan Jones (A) Paul Harmon (C)Paul Harmon, Steve Lavigne Journalist Lauren Stanton investigates the suspicious circumstances surrounding the early release of notorious criminal Hunter "Hun" Mason from prison and its connection to the mysterious Foot Clan. As Stanton delves deeper into New York City's underworld, she discovers unfathomable evil lurking in the darkness and her only hope of escape might not be entirely human! Creators Tristan Jones and Paul Harmon further explore the seedier side of the Mirage Universe, introducing an insidious new villain and giving readers a fresh look at the Turtles themselves, making this a perfect jumping on point for new readers! SC, 32pgs, B&W SRP: $3.25 MOONSTONE DOMINO LADY #1 (W) Nancy Holder (A) Danny Sempere, Jason Jensen The debut of Moonstone's hot noir-crime thriller! Buffy novelist and Bram Stoker Award-winner Nancy Holder uncovers the sexy romp secrets of our stunning Blond Bombshell in this new on-going series! The Domino Lady does whatever it takes, and uses whatever is at her disposal, to outthink and outplay those who prey upon the innocent. Sleeping with the enemy makes no difference with her, as long as she can put away the bad guys. No man can resist her, for she strikes without warning and she holds all the cards! (C: 0-0-2) MATURE THEMES 32pgs SRP: $3.99 THE PHANTOM GENERATIONS #4 (W) Will Murray (A) Sean Van Briesen (C) Doug Klauba Doc Savage novelist Will Murray takes the fourth Phantom back to "The First Skull." For centuries, all Phantoms have sworn an oath to fight piracy on the skull of their father, the first Phantom. A Singh pirate leader has learned of this skull, though he doesn't know its true significance, and to avenge the many defeats of his ancestors by the hands of the Phantom line, He decides to steal that very skull, hoping to demoralize the Phantom. No pirate has ever penetrated the Deep Woods before, but backed by a tiny band of cutthroats the ancestral cranium is stolen! (C: 0-0-2) 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 ROTTEN #2 (W) Mark Rahner, Robert Horton (A) Dan Dougherty A girl's bizarre condition has polarized a town. Is she alive or dead? Her family will do anything for her, and a seriously injured Agent Wade is their captive. Only his wits and a ticking clock stand between him and the ravenous thing the girl has become. Meanwhile, Agent Flynn rides the countryside in a ruthless search for him. It's horror and suspense like you've never seen in the Old West! (C: 0-0-2) 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 VAMPIRES: DRACULA AND THE UNDEAD LEGIONS SC (W) Various (A) Ken Wolak (C) Dave Dorman Dracula! Vampires! The blood runs red under the moon! In late summer 2009, Moonstone follows up its fang-favorite monster anthology, Werewolves: Dead Moon Rising, with this second installment in the Moonstone Monsters series, this time focusing on those enigmatic creatures of the night, Vampires! Vampire stories are timless and continue to dominate horror fiction, as well as the big screen and television. L.A. Banks, P.N. Elrod, and Elaine Bergstrom are celebrated for their popular vampire novel, Martin Powell demonstrates his intimate familiarity with Count Dracula. These and other stories are certain to appeal to audience who cannot get enough of the bloodsuckers! (C: 0-0-2) SC, 6x9, 184pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95 MORE TALES OF ZORRO (W) Various (A) Ruben Procopio (C) Douglas Klauba Moonstone is proud to present More Tales of Zorro, the second anthology featuring all-new, original tales of The Fox! This groundbreaking compilation includes never-before-seen stories and essays from a fantastic lineup of today's top writers. Best of all, More Tales of Zorro includes stunning new cover art by Spectrum award-winner Douglas Klauba and even more original interior illustrations by acclaimed Disney animator and sculptor, Rubén Procopio! Available in softcover and limited hardcover. The hardcover, limited to 200 copies, is signed by Procopio and Klauba, as well as writers Richard Dean Starr, Joe Gentile, and Jean Schanberger! (C: 0-0-2) SOFTCOVER—SC, 6x9, 240pgs SRP: $15.95 HARDCOVER—HC, 6x9, 256pgs SRP: $46.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A TALES OF ZORRO SC (W) Various Moonstone's Tales of Zorro features eighteen tales of the fox, the first collection of original Zorro short fiction ever published! With stunning cover artwork by award-winning artist Douglas Klauba and original interior illustrations by legendary Disney animator and sculptor Ruben Procopio! (C: 0-1-2) SC, 6x9, 288pgs, B&W SRP: $18.95 NBM A TREASURY OF 20TH-CENTURY MURDER VOLUME 2: FAMOUS PLAYERS HC (W/A) Rick Geary It's the early days of Hollywood, movies are just starting to come of their own and gain in popularity. New Stars are made. The movies are still silent but their stars certainly are not, in the scandal sheets. Amidst this new boiling cauldron, William Desmond Taylor, a successful director at the "upscale" Famous Players Studio is found shot in his home. Could it have been the star Mary Miles Minter or a former butler? But then, what about that strange past Taylor had? HC, 6x9, 80pgs, B&W SRP: $15.95 NETCOMICS U DONT KNOW ME GN (W/A) Rakun Seyun, a lithe and catty high-schooler with a mysterious past, and Yoojin, a rough-and-tumble, straight-laced Judo star, have known each other since they were children. When a tragedy befalls Seyun's family, he's forced to give up his home and move away from Yoojin. A new school, new friends, and years later, Yoojin and Seyun find themselves walking vastly different paths, while struggling to maintain their friendship. But when old feelings start resurfacing, a bitter tug-of-war starts, with hearts in the balance! MATURE THEMES SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 NEW ENGLAND COMICS THE MANGALICIOUS TICK #1 (W/A) The Robbins Studio The Tick returns and embarks on his newest adventure, Manga! The Tick crosses the International Date Line in this satirical look at the manga art form! While investigating a disturbance in The City, The Tick confronts a new nemesis, The Setting Sun! Now trapped in another dimension, The Tick must fulfill an ancient prophecy, and save Arthur, The City, and the World! (C: 0-0-1) 32pgs, B&W (1 of 3) SRP: $3.95 THE TICK SPECIALS: THE COMPLETE WORKS TP (W/A) Various This massive 440-page edition contains all 17 Tick holiday "special issues," including the Summer and Vacation issues, "Back to School," Mother's Day, Father's Day, Halloween, Valentines Day, four years worth of annual Xmas specials and even a "Tax Day Horror" special! These 17 hard-to-find Tick comics come handily collected all under one cover, making this the biggest Tick trade paperback ever! (C: 0-0-1) SC, 440pgs, B&W SRP: $35.00 NEW RELIABLE PRESS TRUE LOVES 2: TROUBLE IN PARADISE GN (W) Jason Turner, Manien Bothma (A) Jason Turner It's been one year since True and Zander moved in together and life couldn't be better. However, there appears to be trouble in paradise as old flames reappear, interests drift and schedules clash. Can love endure or are our heroes headed for disaster? MATURE THEMES SC, 5x7, 128pgs, B&W SRP: $8.95 JAN'S ATOMIC HEART GN (W/A) Simon Roy Frankfurt, the far future. Earth recovers from a brief war against Lunar Separatists. Jan, a computer analyst, has been fitted with an old lunar-made body in the aftermath of a brutal car wreck. Fear sets in as similar-style lunar bodies are used in terrorist attacks staged by a rogue group of Lunar Separatists, which leads Jan to believe that he may be an unwilling pawn for a terrorist attack. MATURE THEMES SC, 56pgs, B&W SRP: $5.95 OLYMPIAN PUBLISHING CURSED PIRATE GIRL #2 (W/A) Jeremy Bastian In her quest to find her pirate captain patriarch, Cursed Pirate Girl takes a trip with Pepper Dice, a talking parrot, through the Obscurum per Obscurious and into the psychedelic depths of the Omerta seas. She and the talking parrot quickly encounter squabbling swordfish brothers who agree to aid the lost girl in her quest to find her father. They are successful in locating the first of the famed pirate shops, but is it her father's — or one of his monstrous rivals? (C: 0-0-1) 7x10, 36pgs, B&W (2 of 3) SRP: $4.95 ONI PRESS INC. RESURRECTION VOLUME 2 #1 (W) Marc Guggenheim (A) Justin Greenwood The ground-breaking series from hit writer Marc Guggenheim (Eli Stone) returns in a new, on-going full-color series! The invasion came swiftly and without warning. But after ten years of death and destruction raining down from above, the otherworldly oppressors have vanished. Why did the leave? Why did they attack in the first place? And where do the survivors go from here? Find out in this action-packed, intrigue-fueled new series! 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 SALT WATER TAFFY VOLUME 3: THE TRUTH ABOUT DR. TRUE GN (W/A) Matthew Loux Brothers Jack and Benny Putnam are being dragged against their will on a boring, summer-long vacation with their family in Chowder Bay. But what promises to be a very bleak summer quickly becomes a series of exciting adventures in one of the most mysterious places on earth! The boys investigate a 19th century murder, a famed elixir, and an unusual ghost. As with everything else in Chowder Bay, not everything is as it seems! SC, 6x9, 96pgs, B&W SRP: $5.95 STEPHEN COLBERT'S TEK JANSEN HC (W) John Layman, Tom Peyer (A) Robbi Rodriguez Bursting out from the hit Comedy Central show, The Colbert Report — it’s Stephen Colbert's Tek Jansen! In this stunning continuation of Stephen Colbert’s critically acclaimed, yet unpublished prose novel, everyone’s favorite sci-fi hero must stand against the enemies of freedom no matter what dark planet they crawl from! This deluxe hardcover collects all ten Tek Jansen comic stories, including the Harvey Award-nominated "Invasion of the Optiklons" and "Horn Like Me"! (C: 0-1-2) HC, 136pgs, FC SRP: $19.95 UNION STATION GN (NEW EDITION) (W) Ande Parks (A) Eduardo Barreto New Edition! Kansas City, 1933. Frank Nash is a petty criminal being escorted back into town by train. FBI agent Vetterli, waiting for the convoy at Union Station, is expecting a routine assignment. What happens at Union Station that day is a massacre, with no one knowing who really pulled the trigger first. Newspaper reporter, Charles Thompson, is a witness to the events at Union Station and begins a personal investigation that may cost the lives of him and his family. In the tradition of Torso and Road to Perdition, Union Station is the true story that started J. Edgar Hoover's "war on crime" crime and helped shape the FBI into the agency they are today. SC, 8x9, 128pgs, B&W SRP: $11.95 WASTELAND BOOK 4: DOG TRIBE GN (W) Antony Johnston (A) Christopher J. Mitten The sci-fi western epic continues! Michael and Abi have resumed their search for A-Ree-Yass-I, leaving the city's troubles behind them. But before they can cross the wasteland they must face the Dog Tribes — bands of nomads who live and die with hounds by their side. As two tribes go to war, Michael and Abi are caught in the middle! MATURE THEMES SC, 104pgs, B&W SRP: $11.95 STARS OF THE MONTH MAINTENANCE VOLUME 1 TP (W) James Massey (A) Robbi Rodriguez Doug and Manny are no ordinary janitors; they work for TerroMax, Inc., the world’s biggest and best evil science think tank. When not dealing with toxic spill monsters and menial time machine repairs, they have to contend with their boss, a multitude of mad scientists, jetpack-equipped cavemen, alien repomen, and the cute girl who works at reception! (MAR073639) SC, 6x9, 96pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 SALT WATER TAFFY VOLUME 1: THE LEGEND OF OLD SALTY GN (W/A) Matthew Loux Eleven-year-old Jack Putnam and his eight-year-old brother Benny are being dragged against their will on a summer-long vacation with their family. And they're not off to somewhere cool like Disney World, but to a little port town in Maine named Chowder Bay, far from anywhere fun. But what promises to be a very bleak summer quickly becomes a series of exciting adventures in one of the most mysterious places on earth! (MAR083899) SC, 6x9, 96pgs, B&W SRP: $5.95 SCOTT PILGRIM VOLUME 5: SCOTT PILGRIM VS. THE UNIVERSE TP (W/A) Bryan Lee O'Malley Scott Pilgrim just turned 24, and things couldn't possibly be better! This means things are about to get infinitely worse. His band is in turmoil, and his own exes aren't making things any easier. And what's up with Ramona, anyway? She's been acting kinda weird ever since they moved in together. Scott's precious little life is coming back around to bit him in the butt, and it may not be pretty! (DEC084184) SC, 6x9, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $11.95 WASTELAND VOLUME 1: CITIES IN DUST TP (W) Antony Johnston (A) Christopher Mitten A hundred years after the Big Wet, Earth is broken, and it is now a barren and infertile world where the few survivors struggle for survival. When Michael — a scavenger bearing strange gifts — calls at the shanty town of Providence, the effects are devastating. (JAN073790) MATURE THEMES SC, 160pgs, B&W SRP: $11.95 ********************************************************************** PAPERCUTZ MYSTERY DOUBLE PACK: NANCY DREW #18/THE HARDY BOYS #17 (W/A) Various Two books in every pack! Featuring an adventure from both the Hardy Boys and Nancy Drew. In City under the Basement, Nancy and her father Carson are taken prisoner in an ancient city long buried beneath a luxurious estate — and only Nancy can halt the plundering of this living museum and somehow make it out in one piece! In Word Up!, someone has made death threats against a high school talk radio host and it's up to Joe and Frank Hardy to find out who is making these threats and why, risking life and limb to protect his right to say whatever he wants! Pack X2, SC, 5x7, 96pgs, FC SRP: $15.00 TALES FROM THE CRYPT #13 (W/A) Various You'd expect something extra-special from the terrific thirteenth all-new issue of Tales From The Crypt, and you'd be right! Presenting a special horrific take on the best-selling kid's series since that other kid graduated Hogwarts! It's "Diary of a Stinky Dead Kid"! Stinky Dead Kid gets involved with yet another super-popular trend, when his favorite simulated guitar-playing game becomes possessed by a deadly demon! Yes, the Stinky Dead Kid meets Guitar Demon! Of course, the Crypt-Keeper, the Old Witch, and the Vault-Keeper are back as well, spinning yet another tale of terror too scary to even mention here! 48pgs, FC SRP: $3.95 POSEUR INK SIDE B: THE MUSIC LOVER'S COMIC ANTHOLOGY GN (W/A) Various Created by veteran and ingenue artists alike, Side B contains over 200 pages of lost lovers, rocking out, spirit guides, ghosts, and dinosaurs — it's like an action adventure comic for the music lover in all of us. Including the creative talents of such comic icons as Jeffrey Brown (Clumsy), Brandon Graham (Multiple Wareheads), Ryan Kelly (Local), and Jim Mahfood (Clerks). Whether you're an audiophile or a comic nerd, this unique and electrifying read will show you how music touches our lives every day as an influential and defining part of every generation, every culture. MATURE THEMES SC, 232pgs, B&W SRP: $22.99 RADICAL PUBLISHING CALIBER VOLUME 1: FIRST CANON OF JUSTICE TP (W) Sam Sarkar (A) Garrie Gastonny Now in a deluxe trade paperback format! The Arthurian Legend of Excalibur is reborn in the old Pacific Northwest. A world in which Shamans replace Wizards, gunfighters walk where knights once stood, and in which a mystical gun will change the world in place of the sword of legend. It is here that Caliber is revealed as a tattooed six gun imbued with supernatural power. A land where lawlessness runs rampant and Arthur will have his chance to set balance to the scales of justice. SC, 152pgs, FC SRP: $14.95 HERCULES VOLUME 1: THE THRACIAN WARS TP (W) Steve Moore (A) Admira Wijaya The King of Thrace has hired Hercules and his mercenaries to train his men to become the greatest army of all time. Hercules does not question King Cotys' motives until he takes his army out to battle and sees them practice on the innocent men, women and children of their neighbors. Deep in his soul something stirs, but is it enough to stop a mad king and his army of the damned from marching across Greece or even Olympus itself? SC, 152pgs, FC SRP: $14.95 REBELLION 2000 AD #1638-1641 JUNE 2009 PACK Thirty-two pages of blistering SF excitement, 2000 AD is the UK's award-winning, massively influential anthology title! Perps are disappearing from their iso-cubes, seemingly sprung by entities not of this earth in Judge Dredd: "Rehab" by Al Ewing and Karl Richardson; freedom fighter Bill Savage must help the American invasion if he is to rid Britain of the Volgs in Savage: "1984" by Pat Mills and Patrick Goddard; a new Strontium Dog adventure begins, as mutant bounty hunter Johnny Alpha is tasked with finding a missing wife in "The Mork Whisperer" by John Wagner and Carlos Ezquerra; the disease spreads on the estate in "Cradlegrave" by John Smith and Edmund Bagwell; and Zombo comes to its blood-splattered conclusion, courtesy of Al Ewing and Henry Flint! Now available in one convenient pack for your reading convenience! (C: 0-1-2) Magazine Pack, 32pgs, PC SRP: $18.00 JUDGE DREDD MEGAZINE #286 (W/A) Various More pulse-pounding excitement from the world of Judge Dredd! Evil experiments are being performed in "Psycho-Block" by John Wagner and Colin Wilson; the bodycount rises in Meet Darren Dead: "Eats, Shoots and Kills" by Rob Williams and John Higgins; and Brit-Cit citizens are losing their heads in Armitage: The Mancunian Candidate by Dave Stone and John Cooper. All this plus brand-new Tank Girl adventures by Alan Martin and Rufus Dayglo, interviews, reviews and more. Plus in the bagged graphic novel this month: Armitage, the very first series by Dave Stone and Sean Phillips. (C: 0-1-2) Magazine w/ graphic novel, 64pgs, PC SRP: $10.99 JUDGE DREDD COMPLETE CASE FILES VOLUME 13 TP (W) Alan Grant, John Wagner (A) Liam Sharp Mega-City One: the future metropolis bustling with life and every crime imaginable. Keeping order are the judges, a stern police force acting as judge, jury and executioner. Toughest of all is Judge Dredd — he is the law and these are his stories. Volume 13 in this exciting, bestselling series is the first collection in full-color! Written by fan favourite creators Alan Grant (Lobo) and John Wagner (A History Of Violence) and with art from Liam Sharp (Gears Of War) amongst others, this is a perfect addition to the phenomenal 2000 AD library. (C: 0-1-2) SC, 272pgs, FC SRP: $31.00 RED 5 COMICS ATOMIC ROBO AND THE SHADOW FROM BEYOND TIME #3 (W) Brian Clevinger (A) Scott Wegener December, 1957. Atomic Robo and the Science Agents of TeslaDyne are on a mission to stop the build up of the most devastating arsenal in the history of the world. But first they've got to make sure the Shadow from Beyond Time doesn't destroy the future and the past! 32pgs, FC (3 of 5) SRP: $3.50 REYNOLDS & HEARN LTD GERRY ANDERSON'S TV 21: ADVENTURE IN 21ST CENTURY TP'S (E) Chris Bentley From its launch in 1965, TV Century 21 (later known as TV21) was the smash-hit British comic of the 1960's. Its tie-in to the science-fiction puppet series created by Gerry Anderson's Century 21 Productions guaranteed its success with young fans eager to read more about their heroes from Thunderballs, Lady Penelope, Fireball XL5, Captain Scarlet, and more. Stories burst forth in full-color from the magazine's pages, with art from some of the top British talents of the era. In this new series of reprints, editor Chris Bentley has assembled some of the most thrilling stories from the classic years of TV21. Featuring material never before reprinted, these volumes showcase Anderson's most popular characters, making these essential purchases for every Anderson fan and enthusiasts of British comics. (C: 0-1-2) VOLUME ONE—SC, 9x12, 160pgs, FC SRP: $29.99 VOLUME TWO—SC, 9x12, 160pgs, FC SRP: $29.99 RUDE DUDE PRODUCTIONS NEXUS: AS IT HAPPENED BOOK 1 TP (W) Mike Baron (A) Steve Rude On the distant moon of Ylum, an enigmatic man is plagued by nightmares. He is forced to dream of the past. He dreams of real-life butchers and tyrants, and what they have done. And then he finds them, and kills them. The year is 2841, and this man is Nexus, a godlike figure who acts as judge, jury, and executioner for the vile criminals who appear in his dreams. He claims to kill in self-defense, but why? Where do the visions come from, and where did he get his powers? Though a hero to many, does he have any real moral code? Collecting Nexus Volume 1 #1-3 and Volume 2 #1-4 from Capital Comics. A multiple Eisner Award-winning series that defined the careers of creators Steve Rude and Mike Baron, Nexus is a modern classic not to be missed! SC, 6x9, 216pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 SEVEN SEAS ENTERTAINMENT LLC AVALON: THE WARLOCK DIARIES VOLUME 1 GN (W) Rachel Roberts (A) Edward Gan, Shiei The magic of Avalon comes to manga for the very first time! Teenage mages Emily, Kara, and Adriane have their hands full monitoring the portal at the Ravenswood Preserve. But matters become really compliated when a new student, a handsome young warlock named Donovan, shows up at Stonehill High. When monsters start to attack the school, looking for Donovan, the mages realize he may be trouble. But Donovan shows the mages what he has brought with him — a fairy map that will them straight to Avalon, the source of all magic! SC, 5x7, 112pgs, B&W (1 of 3) SRP: $6.95 KASHIMASHI OMNIBUS VOLUME 1 TP (W) Satoru Akahori (A) Yukimaru Katsura Being a girl is harder than it looks. For Hazumu, this couldn't be truer, because just the other day, she was a he! Shunned by the girl of his dreams, Hazumu loses himself in the mountains and is promptly squashed by a spaceship. The alien inside, feeling guilty, rebuilds Hazumu's body — but as a female! Now Hazumu must learn how to be the girl his parents always wanted while dealing with the trials and tribulations of being caught in a love triangle between two girls — his childhood friend Tomari and Yasuna, the girl who rejected him but is now strangely attracted to him! Collects the first half of this gender-bending comedy at half the price! SC, 5x7, 496pgs, B&W (1 of 2) SRP: $14.99 SIRIUS ENTERTAINMENT DEATHREATS: THE LIFE AND TIMES OF A COMIC BOOK ROCK STAR SC (E) Mark Bellis (W/A) Drew Hayes Take a rare, intimate look into the life of a popular comic book creator operating on the outskirts of the mainstream. In each issue of Poison Elves, Drew Hayes wrote a "Starting Note," his own deeply personal editorial in which he spoke his mind on everything from the state of the comic book industry to the state of his love life, with an occasional diatribe on music, movies, modern art, and anything else that intrigued him — or angered him! This volume collects all 100 of the "Starting Notes" from Poison Elves, annotated and illustrated to provide biographical context, as well as extended excerpts from the most revealing "Deathreats" letter columns. (C: 0-0-2) SC, 248pgs SRP: $14.95 SUNDAY PRESS BOOKS QUEER VISITORS FROM THE MARVELOUS LAND OF OZ HC (W) L. Frank Baum (A) Walt McDougall, W.W Denslow Enter the magical world of L. Frank Baum's Oz as you've never imagined with this complete run of these rare Sunday comics from Wizard of Oz creator L. Frank Baum and comic pioneer Walt McDougall. Plus, get all 13 episodes of Scarecrow and the Tinman by Oz artist W.W. Denslow, and comics by John R. Neill, all in the original size and colors! This collection is a must-have for all Oz fans and strip collectors. (C: 0-1-2) HC, 16x21, 72pgs, FC SRP: $75.00 TITAN PUBLISHING TANK GIRL VOLUME 3 REMASTERED EDITION GN (W) Alan Martin (A) Jamie Hewlett Tank Girl's back and she's madder than ever! Join our bullet-spraying, bloke-spaying heroine as she yet again wreaks havoc on an unsuspecting world, with a titanic battle against evil bounty hunters, a fascinating odyssey through the culinary world, the astonishing, all-true story of popular beat combo The Smiths, the lovely Jet Girl, the unlovely Booga, and more dead nasties than you can shake some sick at! Tank Girl is "remastered" here in chronological order as originally featured in the 1980's cult British music/comic magazine Deadline. Fans can also savor some rarely seen art by cult Brit artist Jamie Hewlett, the visual genius and co-creator of virtual rock band Gorillaz, the opera Monkey: Journey to the West, and the artist chosen to work on the BBC's 2008 Olympic programming. (C: 0-1-2) MATURE THEMES RES. from Previews Vol. XVIII #10 (OCT084368) SC, 7x10, 96pgs, PC SRP: $14.95 MODESTY BLAISE VOLUME 16: THE SCARLET MAIDEN TP (W) Peter O'Donnell (A) Neville Colvin Adventurer, spy, smuggler, racketeer and all-round bad girl, Modesty Blaise is as stylish as she is smart, as lethal and beautiful as a Japanese fighting sword! This volume features three classic hard-to-find stories: "The Scarlet Maiden," "The Moonman," and "A Few Flowers for the Colonel." This volume features new story introductions by creator Peter O'Donnell, and an article with ultra rare strips that have not been seen in over twenty years. SC, 104pgs, B&W SRP: $19.95 TOKYOPOP FRUITS BASKET VOLUME 23 Creator: Natsuki Takaya Rating: T (Teen Age 13+) The final volume! Curses have broken and the eternal banquet has finally come to a close. But there are still some loose ends to be wrapped up before the last page of Fruits Basket arrives! How will each of the members of the Zodiac deal with their newfound freedom? Can forgiveness come in the wake of Akito’s past actions, and a new surprising revelation? SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (23 of 23) $10.99 PET SHOP OF HORRORS VOLUME 5 Creator: Matsuri Akino Rating: OT (Older Teen Age 16+) for: Moderate Sexuality, Partial Nudity, Moderate Violence, Moderate Gore FINAL VOLUME SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (5 of 5) $10.99 GAME X RUSH VOLUME 1 Creator: Mizuho Kusanagi Rating: OT (Older Teen Age 16+) for: Sexual Innuendo, Mild Violence, Moderate Gore, Slapstick Humor, Tobacco Reference/Use Japan’s greatest bodyguard and greatest assassin caught in a deadly game...Memori is the pretty-boy mascot for his brother’s bodyguard agency, solving cases and saving the damsels in distress. And when he runs into the skilled and witty Yuuki, he thinks he’s found the perfect partner...until he learns that Yuuki is a trained assassin who seems to know his every secret. SC, 5x7, 208pgs, B&W (1 of 2) $10.99 NG LIFE VOLUME 2 Creator: Mizuho Kusanagi Rating: T (Teen Age 13+) for: Mild Fanservice, Mild Gore, Mild Sexuality, Mild Violence, Tobacco Reference/Use Saeki wrestles between his budding feelings for Mii and his past life love for Yuuma, all the while attempting to escape the clutches of a rather disgruntled past lifer, Yuuma’s present day cousin/past life elder sister. SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (2 of 6) $10.99 GAKUEN ALICE VOLUME 8 Creator: Tachibana Higuchi Rating: T (Teen Age 13+) for: Mild Language, Mild Sexuality, Aggression Mikan and her friends have infiltrated Z’s secret hideout, but their dangerous journey is far from over. A face-off between Mikan and the Alice-stealing woman who has connections to Mikan’s past is just the start of the tense battle to save Hotaru, Prez and maybe even the lives of Mikan and her team! SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (8 of 16) $10.99 STARCRAFT: FRONTLINE VOLUME 3 Author: Grace Randolph, Joshua Elder, Paul Benjamin & Dave Shramek, Ren Zatopek Art By: Hector Sevilla, Noel Rodriguez, Ramanda Kamarga, Seung-Hui Kye Rating: T (Teen Age 13+) The brutal! The menacing! The twisted! Confront the vast, renowned world of StarCraft inside this collection of mind-blowing adventures. SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (3 of 4) $10.99 FATE/STAY NIGHT VOLUME 4 Author: TYPE-MOON Art By: Dat Nishiwaki Rating: T (Teen Age 13+) for: Mild Gore, Mild Violence When Emiya reaches the park in which he was saved by his father from the fire when he was young, Emiya and Saber are attacked by dragon fang soldiers, and Caster launches a sudden flash that envelops Saber. Saber and Emiya struggle to defeat Caster, a new Servant, and her army of endless dragon fang soldiers. But at the last blow, Saber realizes that Caster was just a mere puppet projection that the true Caster was controlling! SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (4 of 7) $10.99 GUARDIAN HEARTS VOLUME 2 Creator: Sae Amatsu Rating: OT (Older Teen Age 16+) for: Alcohol Use, Mild Sexuality, Aggression, Moderate Fanservice, Non-Sexual Full Body Nudity A two-volume bindup. Secret organization BURN’s objective is to take over the world, and they incessantly attack Hina and Kazuya. While this is going on, Hina discovers that Kazuya has some kind of special power and that Kazuya’s mom is a super-strong fighter with a mysterious past. SC, 5x7, 384pgs, B&W (2 of 8) $14.99 KIMIKISS VOLUME 1 Creator: Taro Shinonome Rating: OT (Older Teen Age 16+) for: Mild Sexuality, Moderate Fanservice, Non-Sexual Nondescript Nudity Kouichi and Mao are childhood best friends. But as they enter high school, they discover that their social trajectories are destined to be quite different. Mao is a stud, who has no problems attracting the ladies, while Kouichi...well...he could use a little help. And thus begins Mao’s quest to make sure that even though Kouichi entered high school not having kissed a girl, he sure as hell won’t graduate that way! • Based on a popular dating sim game for the PS2 (Japan only), in which the player’s goal as a high school boy must be to get a girl in his class to give him a kiss! • The game inspired a popular franchise in Japan that includes three manga series, light novels, and an anime SC, 5x7, 208pgs, B&W (1 of 3) $10.99 TOP SHELF PRODUCTIONS WELCOME TO FOREST ISLAND HC (W/A) Bwana Spoons Welcome To Forest Island is the flagship monograph by Bwana Spoons, a painter, designer, screenprinter and zine rocker whose work has been featured on a dizzying array of shoes, skateboards, apparel, baby strollers, and gallery walls worldwide All 128 full-color pages — including paintings, maps, sketches, short comics, and more — are dedicated to Forest Island: the wild, hyperchromatic paradise Spoons has constructed with his art. Rendered in swaths of psychedelic fluorescents in a flurry of wild yet delicate brushwork, this book's explosive pages establish Spoons as an artist whose furious imagination is matched only by the intimacy of his handskills. Cloth-covered and case-bound with metallic stamping and custom embossing, this full-color compendium heralds not only the birth of a wild and wooly nation, but also the arrival of a major new force in the art world. (C: 0-1-2) MATURE THEMES HC, 6.5x9, 128pgs, FC SRP: $30.00 TWOMORROWS PUBLISHING AGE OF TV HEROES HC (W) Jason Hofius, George Khoury Age of TV Heroes examines the history of the live-action television adventures of everyone’s favorite comic book heroes! This volume features the in-depth stories of the actors and behind-the-scene players that made the classic super-hero television programs we all grew up with. From The Adventures of Superman and Batman to The Tick and Smallville, it’s colorfully presented in vivid detail, lavishly designed with a bevy of color photographs. Included are new and exclusive interviews and commentary from Adam West (Batman), Lynda Carter (Wonder Woman), William Katt (The Greatest American Hero), Jack Larson (The Adventures of Superman), and many more. (C: 0-1-2) RES. from Previews Vol. XVIII #9 (SEP084302) HC, 192pgs, FC SRP: $39.95 ALL-STAR COMPANION VOLUME 4 TP (E) Roy Thomas The epic series of All-Star Companions goes out with a bang, with colossal coverage of the Golden Age All-Star Comics and the sensational secrets of the Junior Justice Society! An index of the complete solo adventures of all 18 original JSAers in their own features, from 1940 to 1951! The JSA's earliest imitators (Seven Soldiers of Victory, All Winners Squad, Marvel Family, and International Crime Patrol)! Infinity, Inc. on Earth-Two and after! And the 1980s Secret Origins series! With rare art by Alex Ross, Todd Mcfarlane, Jerry Ordway, Joe Kubert, Alex Toth, Gil Kane, Murphy Anderson, Gene Colan, Mike Machlan, Howard Chaykin, and others. (C: 0-1-2) SC, 240pgs, B&W SRP: $27.95 CAPTAIN ACTION: THE ORIGINAL SUPER-HERO ACTION FIGURE HC (W) Michael Eury Captain Action, the original super-hero action figure, was introduced in 1966 in the wake of the Batman television craze, and later received his own DC comic book with art by Wally Wood and Gil Kane. Able to assume the identities of 13 famous super-heroes, his initial career was short-lived, but continuing interest in the hero has led to two different returns to toy-store shelves. This second edition of the critically acclaimed volume chronicles the history of this quick-changing champion, including photos of virtually every Captain Action product ever released, spotlights on his allies and his archenemy, an examination of his comic-book appearances, and “Action facts” that even the most-diehard Captain Action fan won’t know! This edition includes behind-the-scenes material covering Captain Action’s triumphant 2008 return to comics shelves from Moonstone Books, and spotlights on the new wave of Captain Action collectibles. (C: 0-1-2) HC, 176pgs, FC SRP: $39.95 UDON ENTERTAINMENT CORP STREET FIGHTER II TURBO #7 (W) Ken Siu-Chong (A) Jeffrey "Chamba" Cruz Kick it into Turbo! The casts of Street Fighter and Final Fight collide in the conclusion of the U.S.A. qualifier. Ryu, Rolento, Ken, Cody, Guile, Poison, and many more of America's best fighters scrap it out in the most explosive tournament round yet! Plus, a bonus back-up story featuring Guy and Maki, the Bushin-style warriors of Final Fight! Covers by Cruz and Alex Wang. CRUZ COVER—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.95 WANG COVER—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.95 STREET FIGHTER IV #3 (W) Ken Siu-Chong (A) Joe Ng It's "bad girl" vs. "school girl" as Crimson Viper makes Sakura her latest target! How does Sakura fit into the S.I.N. organization's plan — and why would they want Dan Hibiki as well? The answers could be darker than anyone suspects! Covers by Ng and Arnold Tsang. TSANG COVER—32pgs, FC (3 of 4) SRP: $3.95 NG COVER—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.95 VERTICAL INC TEZUKA'S BLACK JACK VOLUME 6 TP (W/A) Osamu Tezuka Black Jack is recognized as Osamu Tezuka's third most famous series, after Astro Boy and Kimba, the White Lion. A mysterious and charismatic young genius surgeon, Black Jack travels the world performing amazing and impossible medical feats. The globe-trotting maverick surgeon flies to Italy to save the life of a young boy who seems to be turning to stone. Black Jack must discover the source of an elderly father's breathing difficulties before his son conducts a medically assisted suicide to end his misery. These and other dramatic tales fill this volume of Black Jack's medical exploits. (C: 0-1-2) SC, 6x9, 304pgs, B&W SRP: $16.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A TEZUKA'S BLACK JACK PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE HC'S (W/A) Osamu Tezuka Limited Quantities Available! A PREVIEWS Exclusive! Features a previously unpublished 20-page Black Jack story by Tezuka — available nowhere else — and finally approved for publication by the Tezuka estate! Though a trained physician, Black Jack refuses to accept a medical license due to his hatred and mistrust of the medical community's hypocrisy and corruption. He has occasional run-ins with the authorities, as well as from gangsters and criminals who approach him for illegal operations. But because Black Jack keeps his true motives secret, his ethics are perceived as questionable and he is considered a selfish, uncaring devil. VOLUME 1—HC, 6x8, 320pgs, B&W SRP: $24.95 VOLUME 2—HC, 320pgs, B&W SRP: $24.95 VOLUME 3 (MAY088202)—HC, 320pgs, B&W SRP: $24.95 VILLARD BOOKS FLIGHT VOLUME 6 GN (E) Kazu Kibuishi Flight is a full-color anthology of short stories by some of the hottest creators in the field. The artists range from top animators working at Pixar and other major studios, to emerging web cartoonists and established comic book and graphic novel creators. Each contributor's story in the anthology represents a labor of love, and that fact shines through in the overall quality of the anthology. It's no wonder Flight has ascended so rapidly, developing such a rabid following. (C: 0-1-2) SC, 7x10, 288pgs, FC SRP: $25.00 VIZ MEDIA ALL YOU NEED IS KILL By Hiroshi Sakurazaka When the alien Gitai invade, Keiji Kiriya is just one of the many raw recruits shoved into a suit of battle armor called a Jacket and sent out to kill. 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SC, 6x9, 260phs, B&W $14.99 DRAGON BALL Z, VOL. 5 (VIZBIG EDITION) By Akira Toriyama 3 vols. in 1 + Bonus Content! Trunks, a mysterious warrior from the future, has arrived to warn Son Goku and pals of a horrendous menace that could destroy the universe. SC, 6x9, 576pgs, PC $17.99 DRAGON BALL, VOL. 5 (VIZBIG EDITION) By Akira Toriyama 3 vols. in 1 + Bonus Content! The Great Demon King Piccolo is all set for world domination--but first, he needs to gather the seven Dragon Balls to restore his youth and power. SC, 6x9, 768pgs, PC $17.99 GIN TAMA, VOL. 13 By Hideaki Sorachi Gin's Street Fighting Lessons Learned: Frontal wedgies are extremely effective and girls hit a lot harder the more innocent they look. SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W $7.99 KUROHIME, VOL. 12 By Masanori Ookamigumi Katakura Within the jaws of Shishijo, a living castle shaped like a giant lion, Kurohime faces her most bitter enemy, Sword. SC, 5x7, 208pgs, B&W $7.99 THE PRINCE OF TENNIS, VOL. 32 By Takeshi Konomi The National Tournament in its quarterfinal stage, the Seishun players find themselves pitted against their old rivals, Hyotei. Kicking things off is the No. 3 Singles match. SC, 5x7, 176pgs, B&W $7.99 SHAMAN KING, VOL. 23 By Hiroyuki Takei By the co-creator of Ultimo, Stan Lee's newest manga! Hao wants Spirit of Fire to consume the Golem for its mana...with young Salerm still inside! SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W $7.95 NARUTO, VOL. 45 By Masashi Kishimoto Best Selling Manga Series of the Year! Sasuke and Naruto find that their powers are ever-increasing. Sasuke can now use the Mangekyo Sharingan in multiple ways, and Naruto may have become even more powerful than his sensei, Jiraiya! SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W $7.95 REBORN!, VOL. 12 By Akira Amano The battle between the Varia assassins and Tsuna's "family" for the Vongola rings is on! He gives it his all, but the Varia are proving themselves masters of the most vile foul play. SC, 5x7, 208pgs, B&W $7.99 STRAWBERRY 100%, VOL. 9 By Mizuki Kawashita Junpei pays a visit to Yui's family and very nearly destroys Yui's school career! Then he attempts the nearly impossible--spending time with Tsukasa, Satsuki and Aya all on the same day! SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W $7.99 ULTIMATE MUSCLE, VOL. 23 By Yudetamago In an unsettling development, Kid Muscle faces bad guys so evil they can only be countered with... other bad guys. SC, 5x7, 232pgs, B&W $7.95 SHONEN JUMP VOL. 7 #8 AUGUST 2009 THE WORLD'S MOST POPULAR MANGA! One of the world's biggest comics, containing the original manga versions of some of the most popular anime ever made! Magazine, 328pgs, PC $4.99 CAPTIVE HEARTS, VOL. 5 By Matsuri Hino FINAL VOLUME! Convinced that finding the jewel of the Dragon God will release the Kuroishi family from their curse, Megumi and Suzuka travel to China together. 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SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W $8.99 RED RIVER, VOL. 26 By Chie Shinohara Prince Juda, Nakia's son, lies unconscious following a suicide attempt. It's established during interrogation before the council of ministers that Urhi is not the boy's father. SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W $9.99 HONEY HUNT, VOL. 2 By Miki Aihara It's only the first day of Yura's acting career and things are already getting out of hand. Someone has ruined her costume and there isn't enough time to find a replacement. SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W $8.99 KIMI NI TODOKE: FROM ME TO YOU, VOL. 1 By Karuho Shiina Series Debut with Stickers! (1st printing only) Sawako Kuronuma is the perfect heroine…for a horror movie. With her jet-black hair, sinister smile and silent demeanor, she's often mistaken for Sadako, the haunting character from Ringu. SC, 5x7, 216pgs, B&W $8.99 S*A, VOL. 11 By Maki Minami Just when it seems like Hikari might finally come to terms with her feelings for Kei, a huge new obstacle looms up between them. Kei's grandfather, the patriarch of the clan, comes to Japan, demanding that Kei return to London. SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W $8.99 WE WERE THERE, VOL. 5 By Yuki Obata In love, timing is everything. If you can't convey your feelings at that crucial moment, Even fate will pass you by. SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W $8.99 SHOJO BEAT VOL. 5 #8 AUGUST 2009 VIZ Media's monthly manga magazine, Shojo Beat, offers vast quantities of serialized shojo manga appearing in the United States for the first time. Magazine, 300pgs, PC $5.99 REAL, VOL. 5 By Takehiko Inoue Tomomi Nomiya is a young tough whose life goes horribly awry after he gets in an accident and causes a young woman to lose the use of her legs. After months of tormented soul searching, he sets his mind to face the two greatest fears of his life, getting back on the road to get his driver's license and visiting the girl whose life he has irreparably damaged. SC, 6x9, 216pgs, B&W $12.99 VAGABOND, VOL. 4 (VIZBIG EDITION) By Takehiko Inoue Musashi endeavors to take on sword master Yagyû Sekishûsai, a man recognized by many to be the greatest swordsman of his time. Little does he know that going against a man of such depth and proportion means much more than just killing a seemingly helpless old man in his sleep. SC, 6x9, 664pgs, PC $19.99 PLUTO: URASAWA X TEZUKA , VOL. 4 By Naoki Urasawa The seven great robots of the world are being destroyed one after the other, and the former members of the politically charged Bora Survey Group are also being targeted. SC, 6x9, 200pgs, PC $12.99 OISHINBO: FISH, SUSHI AND SASHIMI By Tetsu Kariya Things come to a head during the "Salmon Battle," which pits father against son in an epic contest to develop the best dish before a panel of judges. Will Yamaoka finally defeat Kaibara? Or will he once again be left in his father's shadow? SC, 6x9, 276pgs, PC $12.99 INUYASHA, VOL. 38 By Rumiko Takahashi The plot thickens as both Kagura and Hakudoshi's plans come to light. It seems that Hakudoshi will stop at nothing to achieve his goals, but will he succeed?! SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W $8.95 FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST, VOL. 19 By Hiromu Arakawa Ed's clever plan to take out an enemy leaves him severely injured... Can he cheat death? Plus, the disturbing origin of Ed and Al's immortal father finally revealed! SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W $9.99 YAKITATE!! JAPAN, VOL. 18 By Takashi Hashiguchi Sibling rivalry takes over the competition kitchen as yakuza heir apparent Kanmuri clashes with his half-brother Tsutsumi. The loser will inherit their father's organized crime circle. SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W $9.99 BASTARD!!, VOL. 19 By Kazushi Hagiwara New levels of madness, violence and mosaiced man parts. Hell is awash with the blood of the many. SC, 5x7, 208pgs, B&W $9.99 CASE CLOSED!, VOL. 30 By Gosho Aoyama Long ago, Sunset Manor was the site of a gruesome massacre...and an unsolved mystery. Now six master detectives have been invited to the manor to play a deadly game hosted by Japan's greatest phantom thief. SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W $9.99 SWITCH, VOL. 9 By Naked ape When Kai goes undercover with Section 2, he falls into real danger when he is separated from the rest of the unit. Now Section 2 must race to find him before it's too late. SC, 5x7, 184pgs, B&W $9.99 CHOCO MIMI, VOL. 1 By Konami Sonoda With Exclusive Stickers! (1st printing only!) Choco and Mimi are best friends in eighth grade. Choco is serious and reliable, while Mimi is a bit spoiled and a lot silly, but they're both super-cute and ultra-stylish! SC, 5x7, 176pgs, B&W $7.99 BAKÉGYAMON , VOL. 3 By Mitsuhisa Tamura The battle begins in earnest as the final 32 are paired up tournament-style. With the playing field a mock Tokyo Tower, there's only one way to go… up! SC, 5x7, 216pgs, B&W $7.99 LEAVE IT TO PET!, VOL. 2 By Kenji Sonishi PET was once a simple plastic bottle until nine-year-old Noboru recycled him. Then PET became a super robot! Now recycled robots are popping up in all shapes and sizes. SC, 5x7, 196pgs, B&W $7.99 NARUTO: CHAPTER BOOK, VOL. 8 By Masashi Kishimoto As Naruto, Sasuke and Sakura prepare for their new exams, the competition intrudes on their success. Can they prove to their teachers they are still the most powerful ninja kids in all the lands? SC, 6x8, 80pgs, B&W $4.99 STARTING POINT: 1979-1996 By Hayao Miyazaki A hefty compilation of essays (both pictorial and prose), notes, concept sketches and interviews by (and with) Hayao Miyazaki. Arguably the most respected animation director in the world, Miyazaki is the genius behind "Howl's Moving Castle," Princess Mononoke" and the Academy Award-winning film, "Spirited Away." SC, 6x9, 500pgs, PC $29.99 YAOI PRESS LLC HAPPY YAOI YUM YUM VOLUME 1 GN SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 5x7, 152pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95 YEN PRESS YEN PLUS MAGAZINE VOLUME 2 #8 AUGUST 2009 (W/A) Various Yen Plus is a monthly anthology magazine that brings readers the best in manga! Yen Plus is unique in that you can read it by opening it from the front or the back — open it from the front and you will get great manhwa from Korea and original American manga. Open it from the back and you will get the absolute best manga from Japan! Yen Plus is a great way to give the very eager fans of manga a look at the best titles coming from Japan, Korea, and the Western world! (C: 0-1-2) 448pgs, B&W SRP: $8.99 13TH BOY VOLUME 1 GN (W/A) SangEun Lee Eighth grader Hee-So has gone through twelve boyfriends trying to find the "one." She thought Won-Jun was finally the boy she'd been waiting for, and confessed her feelings on a live TV show! Won-Jun accepted her proposal then, but even before they had been together a month he ended things without a good explanation. Was he not the one? Will Hee-So give up now? (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Available only in the United States, U.S. Territories, Canada, and Mexico. SC, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $10.99 BLACK GOD VOLUME 6 TP (W) Dall-Young Lim (A) Sung-Woo Park A fantasy-action series about the tenuous partnership between a young game designer and a superhuman girl! Kuro tells of the painful events that led up to her brother Reishin's tragic betrayal and slaughter of their family. Meanwhile, Excel and Steiner storm the Kaionji building and face off against Reishin with disastrous results. When Reishin give Keita a vague explanation for their companions not making it to Okinawa, Keita and Kuro do some digging of their own at a party full of alter egos. (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Available only in the United States, U.S. Territories, Canada, and Mexico. SC, 208pgs, B&W SRP: $10.99 CIRQUE DU FREAK: THE MANGA VOLUME 1 GN (W) Darren Shan (A) Takahiro Arai Darren Shan is just an ordinary schoolboy who enjoys hanging out with his three best friends. Then one day, they stumble across an invitation to visit the Cirque du Freak, a mysterious freakshow. Only two tickets are available, so they draw straws to see who will go. As if by destiny, Darren wins one, and what follows is his horrifying descent into the dark and bloody world of vampires! Based on the best-selling novel series. (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Available only in the United States, U.S. Territories, Canada, and Mexico. SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $10.99 CYNICAL ORANGE VOLUME 7 GN (W/A) JiUn Yun The sharing of couples' rings has brought Hye-Min and Ma-ha much closer, too close for Shin Bi's comfort. 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But as the night of the Cotton Drifting Festival approaches, the story takes a dramatic turn for the worst. (C: 0-1-2) SC, 5x7, 176pgs, B&W SRP: $10.99 HIGURASHI, WHEN THEY CRY VOLUME 2: ABDUCTED BY DEMONS GN (W) Ryukishi07 (A) Karin Suzuragi The further embroiled in the investigation he becomes, the more Keiichi's suspicions about his new friends grow. Their strange behavior only gives rise to more questions. Keiichi's paranoia reaches a fever pitch with good reason. Assaulted by one terror after another, he nears the inevitable, bloody solution to the series of mysterious deaths caused by "Oyashiro-sama's Curse"! (C: 0-1-2) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops. SC, 5x7, 240pgs, B&W SRP: $10.99 THE MELANCHOLY OF HARUHI SUZUMIYA VOLUME 3 GN (W) Nagaru Tanigawa (A) Gaku Tsugano with Noizi Ito In her latest attempt to give the S.O.S. Brigade more public exposure, Haruhi signs the group up tfor the citywide baseball tournament. Kyon manages to scrape together a full nine-person team, but it seems the only with any talent for baseball is Haruhi. Ah, well it's just a friendly game, right? With the team down nine to nothing, Haruhi's fury is causing open dimensional spaces which threaten to destroy the world! Time for the groups' unusual members to step in and play ball! (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Available only in the United States, U.S. Territories, Canada, and Mexico. SC, 5x7, 208pgs, FC SRP: $10.99 THE MELANCHOLY OF HARUHI SUZUMIYA VOLUME 2 GN (W) Nagaru Tanigawa (A) Gasku Tsugano with Noizi Ito When Haruhi Suzumiya introduces herself to Kyon by asking if he's an alien, time traveler, or psychic he knows his chances for a normal high school experience are ruined. Bold Haruhi takes a shine to him, and uses the force of her irrepressible personality to draft him into her club to find paranormal beings. Kyon soon discovers what she's looking for — Haruhi herself has the power to destroy and create entire universes at her whim! (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops. NOTE: Available only in the United States, U.S. Territories, Canada, and Mexico. SC, 5x7, 208pgs, FC SRP: $10.99 WELCOME TO WAKABA-SOH VOLUME 1 GN (W/A) Chako Abeno Kentarou Sawai's fallen in love at first sight with the extremely beautiful schoolgirl Karen Touguin, In order to chase the girl of his dreams, he decides to live in the school dorm. But though Kentarou thinks he only has eyes for Karen, he suddenly finds himself in the enviable position of being up to his eyeballs in beautiful schoolgirl neighbors. For this teenager, every minute of every day is about to get his heart racing! (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Available only in the United States, U.S. Territories, Canada, and Mexico. SC, 128pgs, B&W SRP: $10.99 ZOMBIE LOAN VOLUME 6 TP (W/A) Peach-Pit Z-Loan's forced to duke it out with A-Loan to see who can earn ten million yen first! But just as the challenge gets underway, the illegal zombies are nowhere to be found! Just what is going on? Michiru hones her Shinigami Eyes under Zarame's tutelage as faces from the past make sudden appearances, with some even joining the team! When the illegal zombies finally show up on school grounds, A- Loan and Z-Loan find themselves locked in and fighting side-by-side. Can they actually cooperate with one another? (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Available only in the United States, U.S. Territories, Canada, and Mexico. SC, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $10.99 ZENESCOPE ENTERTAINMENT SALEM’S DAUGHTER #3 (W) Joe Brusha, Ralph Tedesco (A) Caio Menescal (C) Greg Horn, Nat Jones Using his power of mind control, the mysterious Darius has spread panic throughout Essex County and now Anna Williams is about to burn at the stake. Darius offers Anna one last chance to join him but her refusal only fuels his rage. Now it’s all up to Braden to save Anna from certain death, but it might be too late. Don’t miss the conclusion to the incredible prequel story arch of Zenescope’s newest hit series Salem’s Daughter! Covers by superstar artist Greg Horn & “Death Dealer” artist Nat Jones! 32pgs, FC $2.99 GRIMM FAIRY TALES #39: THE SCORPION & THE FROG (W) Joe Brusha, Ralph Tedesco (C) A) Ron Adrian B) David Nakayama Sela and Belinda have been enemies for decades. How did they first meet and what started their rivalry? Find out in this issue as Grimm Fairy Tales presents the Scorpion and the Frog. As she tries to help a young woman Sela reflects back on her history with Belinda and the lesson she has learned and knows well; a scorpion can never change its nature. Fans can’t afford to miss this landmark issue. 32pgs, FC $2.99 GRIMM FAIRY TALES VOLUME 6 TP Created by Joe Brusha and Ralph Tedesco (W/A) Various (C) Romano Molenaar Fairy Tales and Fables have been passed down from generation to generation throughout the world for hundreds of years. But there has never been an adaptation quite like this! With Sela gone, Belinda is having a ball ruining the lives of almost everyone who crosses her path. A lonely puppet-maker creates a son from a cursed piece of wood only to have to face a terrifying reality; A mysterious and ancient statue has the power to keep those who possess it forever young, but at what cost? A painting ages for a man who finds that eternal youth is nothing but an eternal curse... Six new fairy tales retold and re-imagined with six incredible new twists that will leave readers wanting more! Collecting issues #31-36. SC, 7x10, 168pgs, FC $15.99 TALES FROM WONDERLAND: RED QUEEN (W) Raven Gregory (A) Daniel Leister, Nei Ruffino (C) A) Celeste Giuliano B) Diego Bernard Once upon a time a woman was imprisoned in the fortress of the Queen of Hearts. But now that the Queen has been gone, Wonderland will see a new Queen arise to take vengeance on all of those who have wronged her. Also features a back up story that reveals more of the mysterious origin of the man known as Charles Dodgson and what drove him to attain immortality at any cost. 32pgs, FC $3.99 BEYOND WONDERLAND COVER GALLERY Offered for the first and ONLY time ever is the critically acclaimed hit indie comic BEYOND WONDERLAND cover gallery. Features over 30 covers by some of the biggest names in comics from J. Scott Campbell, David Finch, Eric Basaldua, David Nakayama, Joe Benitez, Al Rio, Nei Ruffino, Billy Tucci and Talent Caldwell as well as many others. This stunning gallery includes all variants, exclusives, and reprint covers from one of the biggest selling titles of 2008. These covers will not be available or reprinted anywhere else so get your copy while you still can. 48pgs, FC $3.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A RETURN TO WONDERLAND HC (W) Raven Gregory (A) Daniel Leister, Nei Ruffino (C) Randy Queen The critically acclaimed epic saga of Calie’s journey into madness is collected in this 7-issue deluxe hardcover trade. Includes issue #0 – 6, a cover gallery, and bonus material! HC, 7x10, 184pgs, FC $24.99 O/A 1001 ARABIAN NIGHTS: THE ADVENTURES OF SINBAD #14 (W) Dan Wickline (A) Eduardo Ferigato (C) A) Keu Cha B) Eduardo Ferigato With the crown of Anubis found, Sinbad’s crew makes their way to find the next piece of the Jericho Visor. Meanwhile, Shon Du, still recovering from his encounter with Terrae Motus, tells the others of his first meeting with the thief Ali Baba and everything that he lost because of it. Cover by superstar artist Keu Cha! 32pgs, FC $2.99 O/A STINGERS #4 (W) Joe Brusha, Ralph Tedesco (A) Wagner Reis (C) Rich Bonk Having been stung himself, Hawkins has visions of the alien race’s plan to colonize Earth and how it can be prevented. He and Risa must move fast before the outbreak spirals out of control. As the two enter the bar that Risa received an emergency call from, they find their worst nightmare is coming true. Now they must take out multiple hosts before they turn into something else…Something that they really don’t want to have to face! 32pgs, FC $2.99 ************************************************************************ MAGAZINES SECTION COMIC MAGAZINE ALTER EGO #86 Alter Ego examines the frantic four-color MAD wannabes of 1953-55, the era when every published was copying Harvey Kurtzman's new EC smash! See Captain Marble, Mighty Moose, Dragula, "I Love Loosely," and more, lavishly illustrated by Golden and Silver Age giants. Plus, the first part of an interview with artist Frank Bolle (Dr. Solar). (Twomorrows Publishing) (C: 0-1-2) Magazine, 100pgs, B&W SRP: $6.95 THE CLASSIC MARVEL FIGURINE COLLECTION MAGAZINE These fully-authorized, hand-painted lead figurines are sculpted by master craftsmen and based on original pieces of Marvel artwork. Each 3 1/2" figurine is individually numbered, comes stamped with the Marvel official logo, and comes packaged in its own box. The accompanying magazine provides a detailed history and background on the featured character, including exclusive images and interviews. The fabulous characters featured this month are Banshee (#100) and War Machine (#101)! (Eaglemoss Publications Ltd) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Available only within the Unites States, Canada, U.S. territories, U.K. and Ireland. #100: BANSHEE—Magazine (w/Figurine), 20pgs, FC SRP: $12.00 #101: WAR MACHINE—Magazine (w/Figurine), 20pgs, FC SRP: $12.00 COMIC SHOP NEWS #1146-1149 Comic Shop News is comics' weekly newsletter. Each issue is full-color, 8-12 pages in length, and features CSNsider, news, and interviews. CSN has a complete monthly checklist (complete with PREVIEWS order numbers), plus exclusive CSN Hot Picks, "Fab Firsts," and a monthly checklist of all the first issues for the month! (Comic Shop News Inc) Tabloid, FC PI COMIC SHOP NEWS SUMMER 2009 PREVIEW With the summer holidays at hand, Comic Shop News has all the gossip and insight about what is sure to be one of the biggest summers ever, with the scoop on the big releases from DC, Marvel, Dark Horse, Image, and more, complete with a checklist of the big issues of the summer season! (Comic Shop News Inc) Tabloid, FC PI COMICS BUYER'S GUIDE #1656 AUGUST 2009 DC is known for its super-hero revivals, and this years marks a number from The Flash to Power Girl. Comics Buyers Guide examines heroic histories, along with new, views, reviews, and commentary readers won't find elsewhere. (Krause Publications) (C: 0-1-2) Magazine, PC SRP: $5.99 COMICS REVUE #279 Comics Revue is a monthly magazine that reprints old newspaper strips in chronological sequence, and features about ten different series, such as Modesty Blaise, Tarzan, Flash Gordon, Steve Canyon, Little Orphan Annie, The Phantom, Krazy Kat, Gasoline Alley, and others! (Manuscript Press) (C: 0-1-2) Magazine, 64pgs, PC SRP: $6.95 THE DC SUPERHERO COLLECTION FIGURINE MAGAZINE The ultimate collection for comics fans, the DC Superhero Collection Figurine Magazine brings together DC Comics' greatest heroes and villains! Official figurines of the characters, both good and evil, are cast in lead, individually hand-painted and numbered to form an authentic collector's edition. Each comes with a 20-page magazine providing detailed history and background on the featured characters, including exclusive images and interviews. Choose this month from Supergirl (#14), Shazam! (#15), The Riddler (#16), Blue Beetle (#34), and Bizarro (#35)! (Eaglemoss Publications Ltd) (C: 0-1-3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. #14: SUPERGIRL—Magazine (w/Figurine), 20pgs, FC SRP: $14.00 #15: SHAZAM!—Magazine (w/Figurine), 20pgs, FC SRP: $14.00 #16: THE RIDDLER—Magazine (w/Figurine), 20pgs, FC SRP: $14.00 #34: BLUE BEETLE—Magazine (w/Figurine), 20pgs, FC SRP: $14.00 #35: BIZARRO—Magazine (w/Figurine), 20pgs, FC SRP: $14.00 THE JACK KIRBY COLLECTOR #53 Celebrate "The Magic of Stan & Jack," the timeless work of the duo who created the Marvel Universe. Stan Lee reminisces about working with Jack Kirby from the 1940's through the 1960's. Plus, there's a re-evaluation of the "lost" Fantastic Four #108 unused story, including a missing page that just surfaced, still in pencil. And "What if Jack Hadn't Left Marvel in 1970?" (Twomorrows Publishing) (C: 0-1-2) Tabloid, 84pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 TRIPWIRE ADVENTURE SPECIAL 2009 Tripwire looks at pulp adventure, behind a Solomon Kane cover. Michael Moorcock discusses his Mars books. We also profile Nostalgia Adventures, publishers of classic pulp characters like The Shadow and Doc Savage. Plus, travel through comics with a look at Dynamite's line-up. There's a whole lot more two-fisted action inside! (Tripwire Publishing Limited) (C: 0-1-2) SC, 84pgs, FC SRP: $8.95 PULP FICTION DOC SAVAGE DOUBLE NOVEL VOLUME 26 The Man of Bronze is suspected of murder in "The Annihilist" when criminals fall victim to the weird "pop-eyed death." Then, Doc Savage and Renny attempt a daring undersea rescue when Monk and Ham are trapped inside a disable submarine in "Cargo Unknown." This deluxe reprint features the original color covers and the classic interior illustrations by Paul Orban. (Sanctum Productions) (C: 0-1-2) REGULAR COVER—SC, 128pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95 JAMES BAMA COVER—SC, 128pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95 THE SHADOW DOUBLE NOVEL VOLUME 27 The Knight of Darkness battles master criminals in two classic pulp thrillers by Walter B. Gibson. Lamont Cranston is trapped in the deadly coils of "The Python" as he seeks to unravel the sinister plans of the murderous serpent of crime. Then, in "The Shadow, The Hawk, and The Skull," the Dark Avenger battles two master villains — the Hawk, a European jewel thief, and the grotesque blackmailer called "The Skull." (Sanctum Productions) (C: 0-1-2) SC, 128pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95 ART & POP CULTURE MAGAZINE GEEK MONTHLY JULY 2009 Geek Monthly is dedicated to anything and everything that geeks obsess about, like the latest toys, anime, television shows, movies, games and DVDs. Expect the lowdown on all sorts of things from the latest apply-to-the-forehead headache cure to how technology is being used in haute cuisine in the magazine that takes a lifestyle approach to geek culture! (Fusion Publishing) (C: 0-1-2) Magazine, 100pgs, FC SRP: $5.99 GIRLS OF GAMING VOLUMES 3 & 4 Play Magazine, the premier lifestyle magazine of video game culture, brings readers Girls of Gaming, a celebration of the female form in video games, anime, comics, and more! The "girls of gaming" are brought to life through CGI renders, concept artwork, and commissioned and exclusive original artwork. Each volume features hundreds of full-color images, interviews with creators, gamers, and the girls themselves, plus game information and more. If you love games, you'll love Girls of Gaming! (Fusion Publishing) VOLUME 3—Magazine, 9x10, 96pgs, FC SRP: $9.95 VOLUME 4—Magazine, 9x11, 96pgs, FC SRP: $9.95 ILLUSTRATION MAGAZINE #27 Illustration is a beautiful, educational, and scholarly magazine devoted to the history of American illustration art. Published quarterly and printed in full color, each issue features the highest quality printing, photography and color reproductions of original art available anywhere. For those with an interest in popular culture, commercial art and design, publishing history, comic books, paperbacks, pulp magazines, or collecting original art, this is the best source for new information on the illustrators of the past. (Illustration Magazine) (C: 0-1-2) Magazine, SC, 112pgs, FC SRP: $15.00 JUXTAPOZ VOLUME 16 #7 JULY 2009 Presenting a gallery of underground artists who influence much of the graphics, fashion and new art seen today, Juxtapoz gives readers the latest in modern art worldwide! Each issue features interviews and reviews of artists, as well as photos from galleries and exhibits, rare sketches, portfolios, and full-color layouts of painters and cartoonists and their works. (High Speed Productions) (C: 0-1-2) Magazine, PC SRP: $5.99 LOCUS #581 Locus is the science-fiction and fantasy community's journal of record, with news and reviews on new and upcoming releases, as well as articles and columns by well-known authors. (Locus Magazine) (C: 0-1-2) Magazine, B&W SRP: $6.95 COLLECTOR MAGAZINES KITBUILDERS MAGAZINE #62 Take a journey into space as the "Death Warrior" is brought to "all too real" life by the talented Joe Dunaway. As Kitbuilders continues traveling further beyond the borders of our galaxy, we'll go on patrol with the "Corps." Journey into the oceanic depths with the debut of "Plesiosaur." Examine the beginnings of Garage Kit history with "The Incredible Shrinking Man." This is the magazine every model enthusiast has waited for! (Kitbuilders) (C: 0-1-2) Magazine, 100pgs, FC SRP: $8.00 LEE'S TOY REVIEW #201 AUGUST 2009 Get an exclusive sneak peak at all the new released from the year's biggest toy event — the San Diego Comic-Con! This issue will be pakced with toys from every corner of the Marvel universe, plus celebrate the 25th anniversary of Transformers. Plus, find vintage toy reviews, McFarlane's Sports Picks, G.I. Joe, Transformers, Teen Titans, DC Comics Super Heroes, Hot Wheels, trading figures, market reports, and more! (Action Figure News &Toy Review) (C: 0-1-2) Magazine, 100pgs, FC SRP: $5.95 TOMART'S ACTION FIGURE DIGEST #180 A report on San Diego Comic-Con exclusives is the issue's main feature, plus a sneak peak at a sensational new line that wasn't quite ready to be revealed at the New York Toy Fair! If you want to know what's coming to toystores in 2009, Tomart's Action Figure Digest is the magazine you need. (Tomart Publications) (C: 0-1-2) Magazine, 64pgs, FC SRP: $5.95 INTERNATIONAL HOBBY JAPAN #57 JULY 2009 The key source for model kit building and customizing in Japan has a new look and a larger format! Plus, the monthly "How to Build..." feature, which shows readers how to build and customize the latest and greatest Gundam kits from Bandai! Japanese text. (Tohan Corporation) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Not available in Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Malaysia. Magazine, 400pgs, PC SRP: $12.99 MEGAMI JULY 2009 Megami is the best Japanese anime magazine for tons of free giveaways, as well as full-color artwork and posters! Includes telephone cards, punch-out "character stands," stickers, and much more! Japanese text. (Tohan Corporation) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Not available in Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Malaysia. Magazine, 174pgs, PC SRP: $17.99 NEWTYPE JULY 2009 Newtype is the top source for all your anime and manga needs! It features all of the latest news on anime, manga, music, and games. Includes toy and model reviews, interviews with directors and actors, and columns by industry experts. Japanese text. (Tohan Corporation) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Not available in Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Malaysia. Magazine, FC SRP: $13.99 TV & MOVIE MAGAZINES CINEFEX #118 JULY 2009 Take a look at the secrets behind the special effects of today's films with Cinefex. J.J. Abrams' reboot of Star Trek this summer takes center stage with an article that looks at how Industrial Light & Magic recreated the 23rd century. ILM also provided the effects work for Terminator: Salvation, and that is profiled here. Plus, learn how the effects of X-Men Origins: Wolverine and Angels & Demons were created. (Cinefex) (C: 0-1-2) Magazine, SC, 120pgs, FC SRP: $12.50 DOCTOR WHO MAGAZINE #410 Doctor Who Magazine is the official publication of the smash-hit BBC TV series, Doctor Who — the most watched and best-loved drama series in the UK! Issue #410 looks forward to the upcoming special with David Tennant; the Doctor and Majenta face an old enemy in part 3 of "The Age of Ice;" Russell T. Davies takes readers behind the scenes in his monthly "Production Notes" column; The Time Team continue watching the adventures of the seventh Doctor; all the latest books, audios and DVDs are previewed and reviewed, plus all the very latest news and much, much more! (Panini Publishing Ltd) (C: 0-1-2) Magazine, 68pgs, FC SRP: $7.99 FANGORIA #285 AUGUST 2009 There's no better place to read about the fun of fright flicks than Fangoria! The world's best-selling and longest-running horror magazine takes you behind the screams of the films and television series you're dying to discover! The creepy line-up features Halloween 2, the teen horror movie Cirque du Freak, and Daybreakers. Plus, all the latest news, reviews, gossip, and more! (Starlog Group Inc) (C: 0-1-2) Magazine, FC SRP: $8.99 G-FAN 2010 CALENDAR You're guaranteed a smashing 2010 with this all-new Japanese monster calendar featuring stunning original art parodying the greatest sci-fi classics of yesteryear. Each month features a full-color kaiju masterpiece by renowned fantasy artist Jolyon Yates, as well as tons of trivia every fan of the genre will enjoy. Produced by the folks who bring you G-Fan, this calendar will remain fresh and fun the whole year through! (Daikaiju) (C: 0-1-2) Calendar, 28pgs, FC SRP: $9.95 HORRORHOUND #18 Celebrate the 20th-anniversary of Tales from the Crypt on television, including an 8-page series retrospective, an episode guide, and an image gallery! Plus, HorrorHound offers a guide to EC Comics, showcasing the great comics that spawned the classic films and television episodes. Plus, take a look back at R.L. Stine's Goosebumps! (Horror Hound) (C: 0-1-2) Magazine, 64pgs, FC SRP: $6.99 LOST OFFICIAL MAGAZINE #23 Lost is 100! Celebrate the 100th episode with us! We go through episodes #1 to #99 and show you the series as you've never seen it before! Plus, exclusive news on season 5. Available with Newsstand and PREVIEWS Exclusive covers. (Titan) (C: 0-1-2) NEWSSTAND—Magazine, 68pgs, FC SRP: $6.99 PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE—Magazine, 68pgs, FC SRP: $6.99 RUE MORGUE MAGAZINE #91 Rue Morgue Magazine is North America's original publication for horror in print and entertainment! Get exclusive interviews with horror favorites and check out the regular columns as well, all which will fill you with a frightful amount of horror knowledge! (Marrs Media Inc) (C: 0-1-2) Magazine, 70pgs, FC SRP: $9.95 STARGATE MAGAZINE #29 Enter a new universe as we go inside the new Stargate spin-off, Stargate: Universe! Meet the stars Robert Carlyle, Lou Diamond Phillips, and Ming-Na, and we look back at SG-1's best moments. Plus, exclusive new fiction. (Titan) (C: 0-1-2) Magazine, 68pgs, FC SRP: $6.99 STAR TREK MAGAZINE #19 SPECIAL With the brand new film approaching at warp speed, Star Trek Magazine brings you exclusive cast and crew interviews. Plus, we go on set! Available in Newsstand and PREVIEWS Exclusive editions. (Titan) (C: 0-1-2) NEWSSTAND—Magazine, 100pgs, FC SRP: $9.99 PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE—Magazine, 100pgs, FC SRP: $9.99 STAR WARS INSIDER #110 Far, far away? Discover which Star Wars locations are much closer than you think! James Arnold Taylor talks about voicing Obi-Wan Kenobi, Warwick Davis talks the funny side of the Force, and we take a look at Princess Leia's journey to becoming a Rebel rouser! Available in Newsstand and PREVIEWS Exclusive editions. (Titan) (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Not available in the U.K. (May Purchase from U.K. Vendor) NEWSSTAND—Magazine, 68pgs, FC SRP: $5.99 PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE—Magazine, 68pgs, FC SRP: $5.99 TORCHWOOD MAGAZINE #16 SPECIAL Torchwood's third season is about to debut on BBC1 and BBC America, and find out the secrets of "The Children of Earth"! Who will live, who will die, and will Torchwood ever be the same? Also featuring the second chapter of our five-part exclusive comic strip where Jack, Ianto and Gwen are trapped in an inter-dimensional hotel. Available in Newsstand and now PREVIEWS Exclusive edition illustrated by fan-favorite artist Michael Golden of Marvel and DC fame. (Titan) (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Not available in the U.K. (May Purchase from U.K. Vendor) NEWSSTAND—Magazine, 100pgs, FC SRP: $9.99 PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE—Magazine, 100pgs, FC SRP: $9.99 BOOKS SECTION ART BOOKS AARON LOPRESTI SKETCHBOOK VOLUME 3: SAVED FROM THE TRASH (A) Aaron Lopresti Following the success of his first two sold-out sketchbooks, Wonder Woman and Planet Hulk artist Aaron Lopresti again presents an eclectic collection of all-new superhero, fantasy, and humorous art. (6782/0-615-27692-X) (C: 0-1-2) SC, 6x9, 48pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 BOOTY — PIRATE QUEENS BY STEFANO MAZZOTTI SC (A) Stefano Mazzotti Yo ho, indeed! Here's a magnificent gallery of exquisite lady pirate portraits by one of the great erotic pin-up artists working today — Stefano Mazzotti. His photo-realism blends seamlessly with the fantasy of beautiful brigands (brigandettes?) fully prepared to attack your mast and swarm your deck in search of treasure, pleasure, and yes — BOOTY! (232/0-86562-191-8) (C: 0-1-2) MATURE THEMES SC, 48pgs, FC SRP: $14.95 THE DISNEY SKETCHBOOK 1928- 2008 (W/A) The Disney Animators The Disney Sketchbook 1928-2008 is a glorious, collectible coffee-table book showcasing the rich, visual development art by Disney animators over the more than eighty-year history of the Walt Disney Animation Studios (originally Disney Feature Animation). In brief but potent text, the current Disney animators reflect on the inspiration of the artists who have preceded them, going back to the "first generation" of animators who created the Silly Symphonies and early cartoons, to the first Golden Age of Disney animation (Snow White to The Black Cauldron) to the present second Golden Age (The Little Mermaid onwards). (120/1-4231-0763-2) (C: 0-1-2) HC, 10x13, 144pgs, FC SRP: $40.00 KNOTS & STRAPS VOLUME 2: TIGHTER AND HARDER TP (232/0-86562-192-6)SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 8x11, 64pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 COMICS COMIC BOOKS 101: THE HISTORY, METHODS & MADNESS SC (W) Chris Ryall & Scott Tipton Comic books have more than sixty years of history, and this easy-to-follow resource is the key to increasing your knowledge and enjoyment of the myriad of comic-based properties out today. From the comic book's humble beginnings, through the Golden and Silver ages, all the way to today's Hollywood blockbuster comic-based movies, this fun guide gives readers at any level everything they want to know. (143/1-60061-187-7) (C: 0-1-2) SC, 8x8, 288pgs, FC SRP: $22.99 ENEMIES & ALLIES: A NOVEL OF THE WORLD'S FINEST TEAM HC (W) Kevin J Anderson First Time in PREVIEWS! Previously Offered in PREVIEWS Plus #856! One of today's most popular writers unfolds the thrilling first meeting of Batman and Superman against the backdrop of the Cold War. As Sputnik silently circles the skies, evil genius Lex Luthor leverages international tensions to build a military-industrial empire, competing against rival Wayne Industries, run by millionaire Bruce Wayne. Elsewhere, Daily Planet reporters Clark Kent and Jimmy Olsen investigate the crash of an alleged flying saucer... Kent desperate to learn if other alien visitors may be on Earth secretly living among us — like himself. Amid fear and mistrust, as America and the USSR race to build bigger nuclear missiles aimed at each other's greatest cities, two extraordinary heroes — polar opposites in their attitude and actions — will unite to save the world! (120/0-06-166255-0) (C: 0-1-2) HC, 6x9, 352pgs, FC SRP: $26.99 IRON MAN: FEMME FATALES MMPB (W) Robert Greenberger In the wake of the blockbuster feature film and hit Del Rey novelization, the adventures of the millionaire industrialist-turned-superhero continue in this first original Iron Man adventure novel! (235/0-345-50685-5) (C: 0-1-2) SC, 5x7, 302pgs, B&W SRP: $7.99 MORE DIGRESSIONS: A NEW COLLECTION OF "BUT I DIGRESS" COLUMNS (W) Peter David Featuring a Foreword by Harlan Ellison, More Digressions collects approximately 100 essays from Peter David's long-running "But I Digress" column for Comics Buyer's Guide. For this entirely new collection, David has personally selected "But I Digress" pieces written from 2001 to the present day, and also included many personal reflections and historical notes. (6653/1-935234-00-5) (C: 0-1-2) SC, 6x9, 416pgs, B&W SRP: $24.95 FANTASY/SCI-FI CIRUELO: FAIRIES AND DRAGONS — ART IS MAGIC HC (W/A) Ciruelo Kume is a Mapuk child who loves to spend his days drawing dragons. His sister, Yssala, loves to sing, and dreams of communing with fairies. When peace throughout the valley no longer reigns, they must venture into the mountains to help a sorceress thwart forthcoming catastrophes. An awe-inspiring combination of Native American influences and fantasy worlds, his enchanting work of illustrated fiction by fantasy artist Ciruelo is a magical coming of age tale filled with fairies, wizards, warriors, and amazing dragons. (7027/84-934277-7-2) (C: 0-1-2) SC, 8x12, 130pgs, FC SRP: $39.95 GI JOE THE ESSENTIAL GUIDE TO G.I. JOE SC (W) Pablo Hidalgo Presented as a collection of dossiers and data gathered by a covert intelligence agent, this comprehensive, fully-illustrated, and essential guide to the world of G.I. Joe reveals not just details on the G.I. Joe team members and the mission entailed in the upcoming feature film, but also extensive backstory on the characters, weapons, and vehicles from the 1960s through today. (235/0-345-51642-7) (C: 0-1-2) SC, 8x11, 240pgs, FC SRP: $25.00 G.I. JOE: THE RISE OF COBRA MMPB (W) Max Allan Collins The official novelization of the blockbuster, live-action feature film, G.I. Joe: The Rise of COBRA! From the Egyptian desert to deep below the polar ice caps, the elite G.I. Joe team uses the latest in next-generation spy and military equipment to fight the corrupt arms dealer Destro and the growing threat of the mysterious COBRA organization to prevent them from plunging the world into chaos! (235/0-345-51609-5) (C: 0-1-2) SC, 5x7, 288pgs, B&W SRP: $7.99 G.I. JOE: THE RISE OF COBRA — MISSION DOSSIER SC (W) Paul Ruditis Directed by Stephen Sommers (The Mummy), and starring Dennis Quaid, Christopher Eccleston (Heroes), and Sienna Miller (Stardust), G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra will see the original 'action figure' team explode into theaters in August 2009! An elite international military unit known as G.I. Joe, operating out of The Pit and lead by General Hawk (Quaid), take on an evil organization led by the notorious arms dealer Destro (Ecclestone). Packed with behind-the-scenes information, full-color stills, production art, and weapon, vehicle, and base schematics, this full-color companion to the film brings you the latest intel on all the G.I. Joe team. (893/1-84856-244-6) (C: 0-1-2) SC, 9x11, 144pgs, PC SRP: $19.95 HOW-TO COMIC BOOK DESIGN: THE ESSENTIAL GUIDE TO CREATING GREAT COMICS AND GRAPHIC NOVELS (W) Gary Spencer Millidge In Comic Book Design, Gary Spencer Millidge, the award-winning creator of the Strangehaven comics, guides readers through specific design elements exclusive to comic books, such as creating and designing characters and background locations, page layouts and grid structures, lettering and word balloons, color, cover and publication design, and much more! With focuses on putting together an original design and storyline concept, drawing with both traditional (penciling and inking) and new technology methods (digitally), and profiles of leading comic artists and designers like Chris Ware and Chip Kidd, Comic Book Design is poised to become today’s go-to guide for up-and-coming comic book creators. (356/0-8230-9796-X) (C: 0-1-2) SC, 10x11, 160pgs, FC SRP: $24.95 HUMOR PRIDE AND PREJUDICE AND ZOMBIES SC (W) Jane Austen & Seth Grahame-Smith First Time in PREVIEWS! Previously Offered in PREVIEWS Plus #856! The hit of the 2009 New York Comic Con features the original text of Jane Austen's beloved novel with all-new scenes of bone-crunching zombie action! A mysterious plague has fallen upon the quiet English village of Meryton — and the dead have risen! Feisty heroine Elizabeth Bennet is determined to wipe out the zombie menace, but she's soon distracted by the arrival of the haughty and arrogant Mr. Darcy. What ensues is a delightful comedy of manners, with plenty of civilized sparring between the two young lovers... and even more violent sparring as Elizabeth wages war against hordes of flesh-eating undead! This insanely funny expanded edition comes complete with 20 illustrations in the style of C. E. Brock (the original illustrator of Pride and Prejudice). (334/1-594743-34-7) (C: 0-1-2) SC, 5x8, 320pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95 THE ZOMBIE HANDBOOK SC (W/A) Rob Sacchetto Most people can't come to grips with the truth — in every American town and city, zombies are as common as pigeons. The Zombie Handbook reveals the vital information that [human] readers need to know about identifying, understanding and, when things get ugly, dispatching the "living dead." Beginning with a fascinating historical retrospective on the "living dead" and continuing with an in-depth look at modern zombies, The Zombie Handbook explores common zombie etiquette, home life, religion, and even their rough-and-tumble, cut-throat politics. (570/1-56975-705-4) (C: 0-1-2) SC, 7x9, 128pgs, FC SRP: $16.95 MOVIE/TV BUFFY GOES DARK: ESSAYS ON THE FINAL TWO SEASONS OF BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER ON TELEVISION SC (E) Lynne Y. Edwards, Elizabeth L. Rambo & James B. South Buffy the Vampire Slayer earned critical acclaim for its use of metaphor to explore the conflicts of growth, power, and transgression. The grim and provocative evolution of the show over its final two seasons polarized its audience, while also breaking new ground for critical and philosophical analysis. The thirteen essays in this collection, explore the popular series' conclusion, providing a multifaceted examination of Buffy's most controversial two seasons. (7837/0-7864-3676-X) (C: 0-1-2) SC, 7x10, 232pgs, B&W PI SHERLOCK HOLMES ON SCREEN: THE COMPLETE FILM & TV HISTORY (NEW EXPANDED EDITION) (W) Alan Barnes Sherlock Holmes has appeared on screen more times than any other fictional character. Sherlock Holmes on Screen includes all of Holmes' 300-plus film appearances, making it the most complete filmography ever published. Complete with 120 photos and a guide to the original stories. (4542/1-905287-80-1) (C: 0-1-2) SC, 7x10, 286pgs, FC SRP: $27.95 TRANSFORMERS: THE ART OF THE MOVIES HC (W) Simon Furman The live-action Transformers movie finally hit the big screen in 2007, and proved to be well worth the wait: a critical and commercial smash hit, it grossed over $700 million worldwide, and amazed audiences with its jaw-dropping special effects. June 2009 sees the release of an even bigger sequel: Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen. But how did Director Michael Bay and his team pull it off, and make audiences believe these giant alien robots were real? Beginning with a concise history of Transformers, from toy to movie franchise, this book looks in depth at the making of both movies, with exclusive interviews, over 200 stunning images, and designs for the never-before-seen Transformers appearing in the Revenge of the Fallen movie! (893/1-848-56373-6) (C: 0-1-2) HC, 9x12, 160pgs, PC SRP: $34.95 NEIL GAIMAN NEIL GAIMAN & DAVE MCKEAN: CRAZY HAIR HC (YOUNG READER) (W) Neil Gaiman, (A) Dave McKean First time in Previews! 2009 Newbery Medal winner Neil Gaiman (The Graveyard Book) cuts up with this story of Bonnie, who makes a friend with hair so wild there's even a jungle inside of it! Bonnie ventures through the crazy hair, but she may need more than a comb to tame her friend's insane mane. Illustrated by the astoundingly talented Dave McKean, this fantastically fun tale will surely delight and captivate audiences of every age. (Previously offered in Previews Plus #857) (120/0-06-057908-0) (C: 0-1-2) HC, 10x10, 32pgs, FC SRP: $18.99 POP CULTURE GOTH: THE DARK SUBCULTURE SC (W) Gavin Baddeley Beginning by examining its roots in early Gothic and Romantic literature, Goth: The Dark Subculture presents a decade-by-decade analysis of the pivotal Goth milestones as they occurred, offering a guided tour of one of the world’s most influential and provocative youth subcultures. (570/0-85965-433-8) (C: 0-1-2) SC, 7x9, 144pgs, PC SRP: $19.95 CULT MAGAZINES: FROM A TO Z (E) Earl Kemp & Luis Ortiz Exploring the subcultures of mid-20th-century America, this encyclopedia comprehensively documents the huge quantity of cult magazines that thrived beneath the mainstream. Chronicling the period between 1925 and 1990, prior to the rise of the Internet age, the book reveals how thousands of these specialized magazines were produced, gratifying the secret life of every fad, taste, obsession, and hush-hush desire. Nothing was beyond the scope of the imaginative publishers and eccentric editors, the guide shows, as it goes behind the scenes of titles such as Amazing Stories, Doctor Death, Gee-Whiz, Jaybird, Phantom Detective, and True Thrills. Featuring full-color reproductions of hundreds of distinctive cult cover images, this reference's backgrounds, histories, and essays offer a complete picture of a bygone era. (7903/1-933065-14-1) (C: 0-1-2) SC, 9x12, 286pgs, PC SRP: $34.95 STAR WARS STAR WARS: FATE OF THE JEDI — OMEN HC (W) Christie Golden Jedi Knights are going insane — and their powerful Force talents are out of control, threatening everyone around them. When one of these Knights demonstrates a rare Force ability known only to Jacen and a species of alien Force-users called the Aing-Tii, Luke Skywalker and his son Ben head to the alien's homeworld to discern what the connection might be. But, unbeknownst to them, a secret society of Sith has learned of Luke's quest and is determined to stop him at any cost! (235/0-345-50912-9) (C: 0-1-2) HC, 6x9, 256pgs, B&W SRP: $27.00 INTERNATIONAL CFSL.NET ARTBOOK (W/A) Café Salé CFSL.NET [www.cfsl.net] has become the portal of graphic creation and trendy cultural activities. This gathering of artists is the first online community ever created as regards French traditional and digital creations. About 150 artists from the Café Salé online community have selected their best works for this stunning showcase of pure creativity. (133/2-916739-07-6) (C: 0-1-2) SC, 9x12, 256pgs, FC SRP: $59.95 HOW TO COSPLAY VOLUME 3: COS*STYLE — MANGA, ANIME & GAME CHARACTERS EDITION (W) Graphic-Sha Cosplaying — in which fans dress up as their favorite manga, anime, and game characters — is exploding in popularity around the world. Experience to the fullest the latest cosplay information from Japan, the home of Cosplay! This book features tons of eye-catching and awe-inspiring photos of the best cosplayers from all over Japan, complete with details of the costumes and weapons shown, plus a wide variety of ideas for costume execution and hair and make-up arrangement. (5424/4-7661-1991-6) (C: 1-1-4) NOTE: Not available in Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Malaysia. SC, 7x10, 128pgs, FC SRP: $19.99 MANGA UNIVERSITY'S MANGA TAROT BOX SET (W/A) Saori Takari Whether it’s a question of love or money, Manga University’s Manga Tarot has the answer! This traditional deck of 78 cards features the instantly recognizable manga artwork of Saori Takarai, author of Manga Moods and Manga Sisters. Use the cards for divination with your family and friends, admire them for their remarkable artwork, or give them as a gift to someone you love! However you use them, the Manga Tarot will surely bring you happiness and good fortune! Includes a guidebook with information about the cards and their readings. 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DONRUSS 2009 CLASSICS NFL TRADING CARDS The base set of 2009 Donruss Classics NFL is expected to consist of 250 cards, including 100 veterans, 50 retired Legends, and 100 sequentially-numbered Rookies. Each 18-pack box is highlighted with an average of 1 autograph, 2 game-used memorabilia cards, 2 Rookies, and 8 additional inserts or parallels, including possible Dual, Triple, and Quad memorabilia cards and low-numbered parallels of each insert, numbered as low as 10. 5 cards per pack, 18 packs per box. (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. Pack MSRP: $6.00 RITTENHOUSE ARCHIVES RITTENHOUSE 2009 WNBA SERIES 1 TRADING CARDS This year's set of Rittenhouse's WNBA Trading Cards will be offered in 3 series, releasing in consecutive months and each sequentially numbered to 500. Series 1 will consist of 3 Autograph Cards, including 2008 MVP Candace Parker and 2008 All-Rookie Team members Nicky Anosike and Matee Ajavon. Also included are 13 Triple Player Scoring Stars cards — the top point producers for each team, and a Candace Parker/Lisa Leslie Header Card. Only 500 sets will be produced for 2009! Watch for Series 2 to be offered in May and Series 3 in June. 17 cards per set. (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. Set MSRP: $99.99 TOPPS COMPANY TOPPS 2009 HOBBY MLB TRADING CARD SET Year after year, the most collected sports card set is Topps Baseball. Each complete factory set will include all cards from both Series 1 and Series 2 Topps 2009 Baseball, including veterans, rookies, prospects, managers, team cards, award winners and more! Shipping right after the All-Star Game, when fan excitement and interest is high, each set is packaged in a colorful display box and includes a special Hobby Exclusive 5-card Rookie Variation pack. (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Available only in the United States, U.S. Territories, Canada, and the U.K. Set PI TOPPS 2009 ALLEN & GINTER MLB TRADING CARDS One of Topps' most popular MLB releases for three years running, Allen & Ginter MLB returns in 2009, paying homage to the tobacco card era and the first baseball cards ever produced. Honoring Champions from around the world, including baseball players and figures from other sports, each box of Allen & Ginter MLB is highlighted with 2 Autograph, Relic, Printing Plate. or Allen & Ginter Original cards per box! Each box is topped with a Hobby Exclusive N43 or Cabinet Box Topper card. Look for rare Hobby Exclusive Rip cards seeded 1 per case. 8 cards per pack, 24 packs per box. (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Available only in the United States, U.S. Territories, Canada, and the U.K. Pack MSRP: $4.00 TOPPS 2009 CHROME MLB TRADING CARDS The popular Topps Baseball trading cards are offered in a single-series Chromium version, showcasing players from Series 1 and Series 2 Topps Baseball with all-new images! 2009 Topps Chrome MLB will be highlighted with an average of 2 Autographed Rookie cards per box and several levels of randomly seeded parallel cards including Heritage Chrome Parallels. 4 cards per pack, 24 packs per box. (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Available only in the United States, U.S. Territories, Canada, and the U.K. Pack MSRP: $3.00 TOPPS 2009 HOBBY NFL TRADING CARDS Featuring a base set of veteran players supplemented with 110 true rookie cards in their NFL uniforms, the 54th edition of Topps National Football League trading cards is highlighted with 1 Autograph or Memorabilia Relic card per box, along with multiple levels of inserts and parallels randomly seeded. Watch for signatures from the new 2009 Draft Picks and past and present NFL superstars. Relic cards will include exclusive Pro Bowl and Super Bowl memorabilia. Collectors will also be chasing possible 1/1 Platinum and Hobby Exclusive Gold Parallels and 1/1 Printing Plates. 10 cards per pack, 36 packs per box. (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Available only in the United States, U.S. Territories, Canada, and the U.K. Pack MSRP: $1.69 TOPPS 2009 HTA JUMBO NFL TRADING CARDS Offered to qualified members of the Topps Home Team Advantage program, exclusive content includes Rookie Premiere Autographed cards, featuring digital photography on trading cards printed and signed at the NFL Rookie Premiere Photo Shoot. Autographs will combine to fall 2/box. Retailers may order 1 box of HTA Jumbos for every 2 boxes of 2009 Topps Hobby NFL ordered. 46 cards per pack, 10 packs per box. (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Available only in the United States, U.S. Territories, Canada, and the U.K. Pack MSRP: $10.00 TOPPS 2009 KICKOFF NFL TRADING CARDS Releasing before the start of the 2009 NFL season, Topps Kickoff Football will deliver 3 veterans, 2 Rookie cards and 1 Parallel card per pack! A tremendous value for $1.00 per pack, each box will deliver 6 Insert cards, 1 Team Tattoo, 12 Puzzle cards, and 4 Toppstown cards which feature unique codes that can be used to unlock Topps' online world! Also watch for Autographs from 10 of the NFL's best (1 per case) and randomly seeded 1/1 Printing Plates. 6 cards per pack, 36 packs per box. (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Available only in the United States, U.S. Territories, Canada, and the U.K. Pack MSRP: $1.00 TOPPS 2009 MAGIC NFL TRADING CARDS Topps turns back the clock with Magic Football, reviving its first nationally distributed football set from 1951. Called "Magic" because each card had a rub-off portion on the back that revealed an answer to a trivia question, this year's release will feature a large 300 subject Autograph set, with signed cards seeded at a rate of 2 per box! Each pack will also contain 1 Magic Mini Parallel card. And keep an eye out for rare 1951 Magic Buyback cards! 9 cards per pack, 24 packs per box. (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Available only in the United States, U.S. Territories, Canada, and the U.K. Pack MSRP: $4.00 THE UPPER DECK COMPANY UPPER DECK 2009 ICONS MLB TRADING CARDS Upper Deck's Icons Baseball features a 160-card set with a nostalgic look and feel. Each box will be highlighted with an average of 1 sequentially-numbered autograph, 2 sequentially-numbered Immortal Letterman Memorabilia cards (featuring MLB Icons such as Cal Ripken, Mike Schmidt, Tony Gwynn, and Rickey Henderson) and 2 additional memorabilia cards. Every pack will yield an insert, parallel, memorabilia, Letterman, or autograph card, providing consistent value while giving the collector a fun chase experience. Also watch for 2 Letterman Autograph cards per case and five (5) 20th Anniversary Upper Deck inserts per box, a year long, cross brand program showcasing 20 years of Upper Deck trading cards. 6 cards per pack, 10 packs per box. (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Available only in the United States, U.S. Territories, Canada, and the U.K. Pack MSRP: $9.99 UPPER DECK 2009 O PEE CHEE MLB TRADING CARDS The O Pee Chee brand appeals to both entry level collectors and established collectors from across the hobby spectrum thanks to its long history in Canada. Reminiscent of the sets from the 60's and early 70's, O Pee Chee Baseball offers a comprehensive 600-card base set, highlighted with 1971 black-bordered retro parallels (1/pack), 1971 Retro Minis (1/box), Original 1971 O Pee Chee Buyback cards (1/case), as well as Autographs (2/case), Triple Jersey Memorabilia cards (1:3 boxes), and 20th Anniversary insert cards (6 per box). 6 cards per pack, 36 packs per box. (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Available only in the United States, U.S. Territories, Canada, and the U.K. Pack MSRP: $1.59 UPPER DECK 2009 PHILADELPHIA NFL TRADING CARDS Philadelphia Football will feature a throwback look, reminiscent of the mid 1960's. Each box will be highlighted with an average of 1 autograph and two memorabilia cards, as well as four (4) 1935 National Chicle Football reprints (Bronko Nagurski RC) and one (1) 1935 National Chicle R311 reprint 5x7 Box Topper. Also keep an eye out for 1 or 2 Original 1935 National Chicle and 1960's Philadelphia Football Buyback cards per case! 8 cards per pack, 20 packs per box. (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Available only in the United States, U.S. Territories, Canada, and the U.K. Pack MSRP: $3.99 NON-SPORTS CARDS IDEAL COLLECTABLES JUICY HONEY 10: AUTHENTIC VISUAL COLLECTION TRADING CARDS SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, and Indonesia. ADULT MATERIAL Pack PI RITTENHOUSE ARCHIVES BATTLESTAR GALACTICA SEASON 4 TRADING CARDS The final season of the re-imagined Battlestar Galactica explores the revelation of the last member of the Final Five, the mystery surrounding Kara Thrace's return, the continuing search for Earth that will likely end in her discovery by the Fleet, and a cult lead by disgraced former president, Gaius Baltar. The 72-card base set features images and plot synopsis from all 22 episodes, with bonus cards including Razor, Final Five, and Shelter Poster cards. Each box is highlighted with 2 autograph and 2 costume cards, with signers to include Edward James Olmos (William Adama), Katee Sackoff (Kara "Starbuck" Thrace), James Callis (Gaius Baltar), and other guest stars. Single and Dual Costume Cards include episode worn outfits from William Adama, Lee Adama, Laura Roslin, Cally Tyrol, Simon, Cavil, Tory Foster, Racetrack and more! Also watch for Autograph Costume Cards from several cast members. Collectors will also want the custom-designed album, with 9 pocket pages and a bonus promo card to store their entire collection. 5 cards per pack, 24 packs per box. (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. TRADING CARDS—Pack MSRP: $3.50 COLLECTOR'S ALBUM—Binder MSRP: $25.00 X-MEN ARCHIVES TRADING CARDS Rittenhouse Archives presents X-Men Archives Trading Cards, 72 cards showcasing the history of the X-Men from 1963 to present. Bonus chase cards will include "Legendary Heroes" and "Nemeses" inserts, as well as 1 Hand Drawn Color Sketch Card per box! Look for sketch cards from Alison Sohn, Warren Martineck, Cat Staggs, Brian Kong, Katie Cook, Ryan Orosco, Tony Perna, Rich Molinelli, Dennis Crisostomo, Tess Fowler, Felipe Massafera, Anthony Castrillo, Dave Simons, Jim Kyle, Lui Antonio, and more! Collectors will be looking to store their set in a custom-designed album, with 9-pocket pages and a bonus promo card. 5 cards per pack, 24 packs per box. (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. TRADING CARDS—Pack MSRP: $3.50 COLLECTOR'S ALBUM—Binder MSRP: $25.00 STELLAR COLLECTIBLES PLAYBOY LINGERIE CHEST TRADING CARDS SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, and Indonesia. ADULT MATERIAL TRADING CARDS—Pack PI FACTORY SET—Set PI TOPPS COMPANY TOPPS 2009 UFC 100 TRADING CARDS Topps follows up the sellout premiere UFC release with Topps 2009 UFC, showcasing the top stars and personalities of the Famed Octagon like Randy Couture, Chuck Liddell, and Royce Gracie. Each 16-pack box is highlighted with Autograph cards, Memorabilia Relic cards, Parallels and inserts! Watch for rare Dual Autographs and Autographed Relic cards. 8 cards per pack, 16 packs per box. (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Available only in the United States, U.S. Territories, Canada, and the U.K. Pack MSRP: $5.00 TOPPS 2009 AMERICAN HERITAGE HEROES TRADING CARDS Returning for an encore after a sellout release for Series 1, American Heritage Heroes Edition will utilize classic Topps designs from the 50's, 60's, 70's and 80's, showcasing great American Explorers, Inventors, Leaders, Entertainers, and Athletes from across the USA. Each box is highlighted with 2 Autograph or Relic cards as well as multiple levels of inserts (6 per box) and sequentially-numbered parallels (8 per box). Autographs and Relics will be offered from a variety of American Icons, including rare Cut Signatures. 8 cards per pack, 24 packs per box. (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Available only in the United States, U.S. Territories, Canada, and the U.K. Pack MSRP: $3.00 TOPPS WWE SLAM ATTAX TRADING CARD GAME Step inside the ring with this fast-paced, action-packed WWE trading card game. Simple to learn and fun to play, WWE Slam Attax was a tremendous success in Europe and Topps is now making it available to US fans for the first time ever! An expansive 121-card collection allows you to pit a Raw Superstar against a Smack Down Champion. Or try your hand against a Legend from the WWE Hall of Fame. WWE Slam Attax is introduced in 40 card Starter Decks with 35 game cards, 2 Foil Finishing Move cards, 2 Foil Champion cards, and 1 Foil Champion Belt card, along with a deluxe playmat with game rules. Supplement your play with Booster Packs, presented in 24 10-card pack display boxes, highlighted with Foil Finishing Move Cards (1:2 packs), Foil Champion Cards (1:3 packs) and Foil Championship Belt Cards (1:4 packs). Starter Decks have 40 cards per deck; Booster Packs have 10 cards per pack, 24 packs per box. (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Available only in the United States, U.S. Territories, Canada, and the U.K. STARTER DECK—Deck MSRP: $7.99 BOOSTER—Pack MSRP: $2.00 APPAREL SECTION PREMIER VENDORS MAD ENGINE SECTION MAD ENGINE AVENGERS: “TEAM AVENGERS” DISTRESSED WHITE T-SHIRT (C: 0-1-3) M-XL—T-Shirt SRP: $15.99 XXL—T-Shirt SRP: $17.99 WOLVERINE: “MANY MASTERS” BROWN T-SHIRT (C: 0-1-3) M-XL—T-Shirt SRP: $15.99 XXL—T-Shirt SRP: $17.99 THOR “CRUSH” BLACK T-SHIRT (C: 0-1-3) M-XL—T-Shirt SRP: $15.99 XXL—T-Shirt SRP: $17.99 MARVEL 1985: “LIGHT WATER” WHITE T-SHIRT (C: 0-1-3) M-XL—T-Shirt SRP: $15.99 XXL—T-Shirt SRP: $17.99 MARVEL 1985: “BAD DUDES” WHITE T-SHIRT (C: 0-1-3) M-XL—T-Shirt SRP: $15.99 XXL—T-Shirt SRP: $17.99 MARVEL: “URBAN ERUPTION” ROYAL T-SHIRT (C: 0-1-3) ADULT M-XL—T-Shirt SRP: $15.99 ADULT XXL—T-Shirt SRP: $17.99 YOUTH S-XL—T-Shirt SRP: $11.99 CAPTAIN AMERICA: “HEAVEN’S GATE” BLACK T-SHIRT (C: 0-1-3) M-XL—T-Shirt SRP: $15.99 XXL—T-Shirt SRP: $17.99 PUNISHER: “QUICKDRAW” WHITE T-SHIRT (C: 0-1-3) M-XL—T-Shirt SRP: $15.99 XXL—T-Shirt SRP: $17.99 GRAPHITTI DESIGNS GREEN LANTERN GRAPHIX T-SHIRT BLACK LANTERN SYMBOL HOODIE BLUE LANTERN SYMBOL HOODIE The Lantern shows its true power on the new Green Lantern Graphix T-Shirt.  Inspired by the incredible graphics seen in some of the current Lantern comics, check out this colorful imprint on a deep forest 100% cotton shirt.  In need of something warmer?  We also offer the new Black and Blue Lantern Symbol Hoodies screenprinted respectively on a black and Carolina Blue Hanes heavyweight, 10 oz., 90% cotton/10% poly garment.  The Blackest Night is here! M-XL—T-Shirt $17.95 XXL—T-Shirt $20.95 M-XL—Hoodie $39.95 XXL—Hoodie $42.95 JOKER: FACE T-SHIRT BATMAN: FACE III T-SHIRT “Face-time” takes on a whole new meaning on the new Joker and Batman: Face III shirt designs this month.  Both shirts feature the art of Alex Ross.  Joker: Face features Alex’s art imprinted in full-color on a white 100% cotton shirt, while Batman: Face III presents Alex’s art in color on a black shirt.  It’s time to face the facts! M-XL—T-Shirt $17.95 XXL—T-Shirt $20.95 SUPERGIRL III T-SHIRT SUPERWOMAN SYMBOL T-SHIRT The DC women take center stage with the new Supergirl III and Superwoman Symbol T-shirts this motnh.  Supergirl features the art of Josh Middleton screenprinted in full color on a white 100% cotton heavyweight shirt.  Superwoman Symbol imprints the classic “S” symbol in color on a deep red 100% cotton shirt.  Both “super designs”!! M-XL—T-Shirt $17.95 XXL—T-Shirt $20.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A THE DEATH & LIFE OF GROO LTD. HC BOOK 128 page “flip book” featuring both the death and life of Groo stories. Signed by both Sergio Aragones and Mark Evanier and limited to 1,000 copies. HC, 128pgs, FC $59.95 O/A HELLBOY: B.P.R.D. LOGO T-SHIRT Features the official bureau logo screenprinted in white on a black t-shirt. 100% Hellboy! L-XL—T-Shirt $17.95 ************************************************************************ APPAREL SECTION DC HEROES FIRESTORM BLACK T-SHIRT (7294) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, U.S. Territories, Canada, and the U.K. MED-XL (DCO172AT)—T-Shirt SRP: $19.99 XXL (DCO172AT)—T-Shirt SRP: $23.49 THE FLASH: "CRIMSON COMET" RED T-SHIRT (7294) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, U.S. Territories, Canada, and the U.K. MED-XL (DCO129AT)—T-Shirt SRP: $19.99 XXL (DCO129AT)—T-Shirt SRP: $23.49 JLA: "COME JOIN" GREY T-SHIRT (7294) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, U.S. Territories, Canada, and the U.K. MED-XL (DCO136AT)—T-Shirt SRP: $19.99 XXL (DCO136AT)—T-Shirt SRP: $23.49 GHOSTBUSTERS GHOSTBUSTERS RETRO LOGO LIGHTWEIGHT MEN'S SILVER T-SHIRT (5360) (C: 0-1-3) MED-XL (GB005MS3)—T-Shirt SRP: $15.99 GHOSTBUSTERS BRUSHED LOGO BLACK T-SHIRT (5360) (C: 0-1-3) MED-XL (GB103MS)—T-Shirt SRP: $15.99 POP CULTURE DR. HORRIBLE'S SING-ALONG BLOG: HORRIBLE CARTOON BLACK T-SHIRT (1259) (C: 0-1-3) MED-XXL (DRH1001MD)—T-Shirt SRP: $17.99 WEEKLY WORLD NEWS: "BATBOY" BLACK T-SHIRT (6975) (C: 0-1-3) MED-XL (WWN080003MED)—T-Shirt SRP: $19.99 WEEKLY WORLD NEWS: "OBAMA" BLACK T-SHIRT (6975) (C: 0-1-3) MED-XL (WWN080004MED)—T-Shirt SRP: $19.99 STAR TREK STAR TREK MOVIE: DELTA SHIELD BLACK T-SHIRT (7294) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, U.S. Territories, Canada, and the U.K. MED-XL (CBS359AT)—T-Shirt SRP: $19.99 XXL (CBS359AT)—T-Shirt SRP: $21.99 STAR TREK MOVIE: "DARK KIRK" BLACK T-SHIRT (7294) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, U.S. Territories, Canada, and the U.K. MED-XL (CBS403AT)—T-Shirt SRP: $19.99 XXL (CBS403AT)—T-Shirt SRP: $21.99 STAR TREK MOVIE: "DARK NERO" BLACK T-SHIRT (7294) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, U.S. Territories, Canada, and the U.K. MED-XL (CBS406AT)—T-Shirt SRP: $19.99 XXL (CBS403AT)—T-Shirt SRP: $21.99 STAR TREK MOVIE: "FOUR-CHARACTER SHIELD" BLACK T-SHIRT (7294) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, U.S. Territories, Canada, and the U.K. MED-XL (CBS450AT)—T-Shirt SRP: $19.99 VIDEO GAMES HALO WARS LOGO RED T-SHIRT (559) (C: 0-1-3) MED-XL (83-301-299M)—T-Shirt SRP: $15.99 HALO WARS: "BATTLE SCENE" GRAY T-SHIRT (559) (C: 0-1-3) MED-XL (83-301-327M)—T-Shirt SRP: $15.99 KINGDOM HEARTS MICKEY SLICK BLK T/S MED (5360) (C: 0-1-3) MED-XL (KH014MS)—T-Shirt SRP: $15.99 KINGDOM HEARTS GAME ON WHITE T/S MED (5360) (C: 0-1-3) MED-XL (KH011MS)—T-Shirt SRP: $15.99 TOYS SECTION PREMIER VENDORS DIAMOND SELECT TOYS GODFATHER MINIMATES BOX SET A Diamond Select Release! Art Asylum Designs & Sculpts! Prepare for an offer no Minimate fan can refuse, the all-star Godfather Minimates Box Set! Featuring the Corleone family at their finest, this set includes the Godfather himself Don Vito Corleone and his three sons - Michael, Sonny and Fredo. Each Minimate stands two inches tall with 14 points of articulation and accessories from the immortal award-winning film! Scheduled to ship in August 2009. (4667/80956) (C: 1-1-4) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. Minimate SRP: $15.99 STAR WARS: JEDI COUNCIL YODA FIGURE BANK A Diamond Select Release! Featuring one of the most powerful Jedi of all time, this Star Wars Jedi Council Yoda Bank is perfect for Star Wars fans of all ages. Combining stunning detail, durable construction and a bank-saving price point the Jedi Council Yoda Bank stands six inches tall and was sculpted by Bill Mancuso! Use the wisdom and dedication of the Jedi Council to save your own Galactic Credits with this cost-effective solution! Scheduled to ship in August 2009. (4667/70252) (C: 1-1-4) Bust Bank SRP: $19.99 STAR TREK THE ORIGINAL SERIES—SERIES 5 ACTION FIGURES A Diamond Select Release! Art Asylum Designs & Sculpts! Returning to the classic Star Trek series, this action figure assortment delivers the biggest names in Star Trek history while completing the crew roster of the U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701! Sculpted by Patrick Pigott, this assortment includes Season 3 Captain Kirk, "Tholian Web" Dr. McCoy, Nurse Christine Chapel and Yeoman Janice Rand - all standing over six inches tall with multiple points of articulation and key Star Trek accessories! Scheduled to ship in August 2009. (4667/17817) (C: 1-1-4) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Action Figure SRP: $15.99 STAR TREK THE ORIGINAL SERIES—PX SALT VAMPIRE ACTION FIGURE A Diamond Select Release! An Art Asylum Design & Sculpt! Though lost to the ravages of time, the once-cancelled M-113 creature known as the Salt Vampire is finally coming to Star Trek fans everywhere. Originally sculpted by Art Asylum yet never released, this iconic and terrifying alien being can now shape-shift its way into your collection! Standing over six inches tall and featuring multiple points of articulation, no one can resist the power of this iconic Star Trek legend! Scheduled to ship in August 2009. (4667/17818) (C: 1-1-4) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Action Figure SRP: $15.99 MARVEL SELECT: KREE MAR-VELL ACTION FIGURE A Diamond Select Release! See where the story of Captain Marvel began with the Silver Age favorite, Kree Mar-Vell! Featuring the future super hero as he first appeared in 1967's Marvel Super-Heroes #12, this seven-inch sculpt depicts the classic Kree Armor worn by Captain Marvel after his arrival on the planet Earth and includes a deluxe base featuring Mar-Vell's crashed spacecraft. Scheduled to ship in September 2009. (4667/10835) (C: 1-1-4) Action Figure SRP: $19.99 MARVEL MINIMATES SERIES 27: ULTIMATES A Diamond Select Release! Art Asylum Designs & Sculpts! The bestselling Marvel Minimates line continues with this themed assortment featuring the stars of Marvel's award-winning Ultimates series! Each case includes Ultimate Thor & Ultimate Iron Man, Ultimate Hulk & Ultimate Nick Fury, Ultimate Captain America & Ultimate SHIELD Agent plus the variant Ultimate World War II Captain America! Each Minimate stands two inches tall with 14 points of articulation and a variety of removable and interchangeable parts and accessories. Scheduled to ship in August 2009. (4667/71975) (C: 1-1-4) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. Minimate SRP: $7.99 MARVEL MINIMATES SERIES 28: WOLVERINE A Diamond Select Release! Art Asylum Designs & Sculpts! Journey into the comic history of Wolverine with the latest Marvel Minimates release! Featuring friends and foes of the unstoppable mutant berserker, this assortment includes Gambit & Psylocke, Wolverine & Deadpool, Sabretooth & Skrull Soldier plus the variant First Appearance Sabretooth! Each Minimate stands two inches tall with 14 points of articulation and a variety of removable and interchangeable parts and accessories. Scheduled to ship in August 2009. (4667/71961) (C: 1-1-4) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. Minimate SRP: $7.99 TOYS SECTION ANIMATION THE SECRET SATURDAYS ACTION FIGURES The Secret Saturdays is the adventurous animated action series about the Saturdays, a family of cryptozoologists dedicated to protecting the secrets and mysteries of the world. Whether they're exploring ancient Aztec ruins or the depths of the Marianas Trench, the always discover the weirdest and wildest Cryptid creatures on the planet — while also battling the evil mastermind Argost. These action figures feature the heroes and villains from the series, and each comes with a unique weapon or accessory. Blister card packaging, Scheduled to ship in June 2009. (744/P5133) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. Figure SRP: $13.99 THE SECRET SATURDAYS: CRYPTID ACTION FIGURES The Cryptid creatures that roam the planet in The Secret Saturdays can be yours with these articulated monster figures based on the new animated series! Each figure comes with its own collectible stand with can be used with the Cryptipedia accessory for exciting action and adventure! Blister card packaging. Scheduled to ship in June 2009. (744/P4549) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. Figure SRP: $7.99 BARBIE BARBIE 2009 HOLIDAY COLLECTOR DOLL 'Tis the season to shine as Barbie dresses in a spectacular pale pink lame gown with an artfully wrapped bodice and gemstone-encrusted tulle skirt. Magnificent chandelier earrings complete the look. The Barbie doll includes a matching 50th-anniversary ornament with celebrate her 50th-anniversary! Window box packaging. Scheduled to ship in June 2009. (744/N6556) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. Doll SRP: $72.99 BARBIE 50TH-ANNIVERSARY DOLL In celebration of Barbie's 50th-anniversary, this special commemorative doll wears a champagne colored dress with glittering paillettes and a golden tulle. Window box packaging. Scheduled to ship in June 2009. (744/N4981) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. Doll SRP: $69.99 BARBIE: I LOVE LUCY "BALLET" DOLL The master of madcap, the newest Lucy Ricardo doll takes the stage, ready to audition for Ricky's show as an accomplished ballerina in charming tutu and signature red hair. A classic from the famous "The Ballet" episode of I Love Lucy. Window box packaging. Scheduled to ship in June 2009. (744/N6566) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. Doll SRP: $69.99 BARBIE: MARILYN MONROE "BLONDE AMBITION" DOLL From Hollywood's Golden Era, this blonde beauty Barbie doll as Marilyn Monroe wears a flowing golden lame inspired by a gown from American costume designer William Travilla. This doll as Marilyn Monroe is the debut doll in the Blonde Ambition Collection, celebrating some of the most iconic blondes in American history. Window box packaging. Scheduled to ship in June 2009. (744/N4987) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. Doll SRP: $64.99 BATTLESTAR GALACTICA CLASSIC BATTLESTAR GALACTICA 12-INCH ACTION FIGURES The classic Battlestar Galactica returns with a line of 12" tall, 1/6-scale collector's action figures! Each figure features an authentic likeness of the actor from the original 1978 television series, classic Battlestar Galactica accessories, and a display stand. Characters available include Commander Cain (played by Lloyd Bridges) and the Cylon Lucifer. Each figures comes packaged in a deluxe 4-color window box with a fifth panel. Scheduled to ship in June 2009. (4703) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. RES. from Previews Vol. XVIII #7 (JUL084775) COMMANDER CAIN (2114)—Figure PI CYLON LUCIFER (2137)—Figure PI DC HEROES TONNER DC STARS COLLECTOR DOLLS Two longtime members of the Justice League are the latest additions to Robert Tonner's DC Stars Collector Dolls line. Hal Jordan answers the League's call as Green Lantern, wearing his traditional green and black knit with decal emblem on the chest and working zipper up the back. Faux leather gauntlets, zippered boots, mask, attached power ring, and display stand for the 19" tall doll are also included. Shayera Hol swoops in for action as Hawkwoman, wearing her classic uniform consisting of a yellow knit halter top, slim-fit green knit pants, and bright red panties with faux leather belt. Molded hood, zippered faux leather boots, golden feathered wings, and display stand also included for the 16" tall doll. Scheduled to ship in June 2009. (4061) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. GREEN LANTERN (T9DCDD01)—Doll PI HAWKWOMAN (T9DCDD01)—Doll PI DC UNIVERSE INFINITE HEROES "CRISIS SERIES" ACTION FIGURE 3-PACKS Longtime collectors and newcomers alike will scramble to get these DC Universe Infinite Heroes collectible action figures. With bold colors and dramatic detail, this line features your favorites — including Green Lantern, Hawkman, Animal Man, Batman, Mary Marvel, Green Arrow, Batwoman, and more — along with a veritable army of heroes and villains. For the first time, these classic DC Comics characters are offered in the 3 3/4" scale, giving collectors a whole new size for their favorite heroes and villains! Blister card packaging. Scheduled to ship in June 2009. (744/N5865) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. 3-pack SRP: $23.99 THE DARK KNIGHT MOVIE MASTERS ACTION FIGURES Capturing all the action and dramatic adventure from the blockbuster film, The Dark Knight, the Movie Masters action figures feature superbly sculpted 6" articulated figures of the film's characters, including Batman, The Joker, Joker Thug, Two-Face, Scarecrow, Trench Coat Gordon, and more. Blister card packaging. Scheduled to ship in June 2009. (744/P6167) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. Figure SRP: $20.99 HORROR CINEMA OF FEAR SERIES 4 7-INCH ACTION FIGURES Mezco continues to plumb the depths of film terror with the fourth series of its Cinema of Fear 7" tall action figures. The new wave of terror includes Jason Voorhees (from Friday the 13th Part 3), Leatherface (from Leatherface: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre Part III), Surgeon Freddy (from Nightmare on Elm Street 4), and Debbie (Roach Girl) (from Nightmare On Elm Street 4). Each figure comes with accessories and will put a thrill into any collector! Scheduled to ship in June 2009. (4830/25040) (C: 0-1-3) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Action Figure SRP: $18.99 CINEMA OF FEAR: JASON VOORHEES DELUXE 12-INCH ACTION FIGURE One of the most famous names in film horror — Jason Voorhess — returned this year in a new Friday the 13th film from producer Michael Bay. The legendary slasher of Camp Crystal Lake strikes again, and this Cinema of Fear action figure brings this visage of terror to life as a deluxe 12" tall action figure, reproducing his hockey mask and machete look from the new film. Complete with accessories, this is one terror you want in your collection where you can see it! Scheduled to ship in June 2009. (4830/25503) (C: 0-1-3) Action Figure SRP: $39.99 LIVING DEAD DOLLS: CAPTAIN SPAULDING DOLL Mezco’s Living Dead Dolls continue with Captain Spaulding from Rob Zombie’s House Of 1000 Corpses. Re-enact your favorite moments of secret clown business with Captain Spaulding as reimagined by the twisted minds behind the immensely popular Living Dead Dolls. Featuring film accurate tattooed hands (Love/Hate) and his iconic red, white, and blue clown outfit, along with his jaunty hat, this 10" terror can follow you to the Museum of Monsters and Madmen and beyond! (4830/93540) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Not available in Japan.SRP: $29.99 MARVEL HEROES MARVEL UNIVERSE ACTION FIGURES The heroes and the villains of the Marvel Universe make the leap from the comic books to your action figure collection with these all-new Marvel Universe Action Figures! Each figure stands 3 3/4" tall and comes with accessories to save the day — or conquer the world! Choose from characters like Moon Knight, Blade, Union Jack, Iron Man Classic, Red Hulk, and more and bring the Marvel Universe to life! Blister card packaging. Scheduled to ship in May 2009. (309/782300008) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. Figure SRP: $12.49 SPIDER-MAN CLASSIC HEROES ACTION FIGURES Get ready for some webslinging action with the latest Spider-Man Classic action figures, drawn from the forty year history of everyone's favorite Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man! Figures include Spider-Man, Venom III, Spider-Man, and Juggernaut! Each figure comes with accessories. Blister card packaging. Scheduled to ship in May 2009. (309/694140426) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. Figure SRP: $16.49 WOLVERINE ANIMATED ACTION FIGURES Based on the new Wolverine and the X-Men cartoon, these new action figures bring Wolverine, his friends, and his enemies to life as articulated and detailed 3 3/4" action figures. Each figure comes with accessories, letting fans stage their favorite battles to save humanity. Figures include Magneto, Wolverine, and Nightcrawler. Blister card packaging. Scheduled to ship in May 2009. (309/902270001) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. Figure SRP: $12.99 WOLVERINE SUPER HERO SQUAD BATTLE PACKS Wolverine and his friends are the latest additions to the popular Super Hero Squad action figure line! Each figure stands 2" tall and features a deformed and inviting sculpt perfect for play by children of any age. Each pack contains two figures, and packs include Battle X-Men, Uncanny X-Men, and Battling the Immovable Blob. Blister card packaging. Scheduled to ship in May 2009. (309/896190009) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. Battle Pack SRP: $16.99 MARVEL SUPER HERO SQUAD ACTION FIGURE 2-PACKS Hasbro takes your favorite Marvel characters and shrinks them down to the kid-friendly 2" PVC scale with these Super Hero Squad packs! Each pack features two characters, either teammates or enemies! This assortment is scheduled to include Spider-Man & Green Goblin, Black-Suit Spider-Man & Iron Fist, Wolverine & Bishop, and Deathlok & Iron Man 2020. Blister card packaging. Scheduled to ship in May 2009. (309/78117A006) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. NOTE: Available only in the United States, U.S. Territories, Canada, and the U.K. 2-pack MSRP: $9.99 MARVEL LEGENDS ACTION FIGURE 2-PACKS (ASST 200901) The Marvel Legends double up on the action with this new selection of dynamic 2-packs! Hasbro's Marvel Legends line re-creates the heroes of the Marvel Universe as detailed action figures, with these special packs filled with fan-favorite heroes and villains! This assortment is scheduled to include: Iron Man/Female SHIELD Agent (Maria Hill), Kree Warrior/Skrull Warrior, and Nick Fury (w/optional head)/Hand Ninja. Each figure features detaileded sculpting and character-specific accessories. Blister pack packaging. Scheduled to ship in July 2009. (309/784170690) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. Figure 2pk SRP: $29.99 MARVEL LEGENDS TRANSFORMERS FIGURES Marvel's greatest heroes are now Robots in Disguise! Combining the world of Transformers with the Marvel universe, there's more than meets the eye to these Marvel Legends Transformers figures! Choose from Iron Man, Captain America, Carnage, Wolverine, and Spider-Man. Blister card packaging. Scheduled to ship in June 2009. (309/78443000G) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. Figure MSRP: $25.49 OFFERED AGAIN O/A MARVEL LEGENDS ICONS 12-INCH ACTION FIGURES The popular Marvel Legends action figures that bring the greatest character of Marvel Comics to life as deluxe and highly-detailed action figures are now even bigger, at a full 12" tall, in the Marvel Legends Icons action figure series! The classic action figures have been "blown up" to gargantuan proportions, with each figure featuring the same top-notch articulation and decoration collectors have come to expect from the regular series. This latest assortment offers Colossus, Nightcrawler, Daredevil (Red), Daredevil (Yellow), Phoenix, or Dark Phoenix, and each figure comes with accessories taken directly from the comics. Window box packaging. Available Now! (309) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, U.S. Territories, Canada, and the U.K. COLOSSUS (781910000)—Figure SRP: $29.99 DAREDEVIL RED (781790000)—Figure SRP: $29.99 DAREDEVIL YELLOW (782010000)—Figure SRP: $29.99 NIGHTCRAWLER (781980000)—Figure SRP: $29.99 PHOENIX (781900000)—Figure SRP: $29.99 DARK PHOENIX (782020000)—Figure SRP: $29.99 MOVIE/TV KAMEN RIDER: DRAGON KNIGHT ACTION FIGURES Kamen Rider: Dragon Knight, the brand-new series on The CW4Kids, puts a group of thirteen warriors, the Kamen Riders, into battle on their battle cycles against the evil General Xaviax. These action figure bring the series' characters to life As detailed, articulated action figures. The Kamen Rider: Dragon Knight Action Figures stand 6 1/2" tall and come with a transformation sequence. The Kamen Rider: Dragon Knight Dual Rider Set comes packaged with two 4" tall Riders and their bikes. Scheduled to ship in June 2009. (9036) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. ACTION FIGURE (33940)—PI DUAL RIDER SET (34000)—PI UFC DELUXE SERIES 1 ACTION FIGURES The fighters of Ultimate Fighting Championship are brought together for the new UFC Deluxe Series 1 Action Figures. These fighters are brought to life in detailed sculpts that evoke their power and energy. Choose from Chuck Liddell, Anderson Silva, Forrest Griffin, Michael Bisping, Evan Tanner (Classic), Yushin Okami (Pride), Cheik Kongo, and Thales Leites. Blister card packaging. Scheduled to ship in November 2009. (4301/03968) (C: 1-1-4) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. Figure PI PEANUTS PEANUTS: A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS 2009 DELUXE FIGURES Charlie Brown wants only to put on the best Christmas pageant his town has ever seen, but somehow for this Charlie Browniest of Charlie Browns, the joy of the holiday is ever elusive. Based on the Emmy Award-winning A Charlie Brown Christmas, these articulated deluxe 7" tall figures bring the charm of the special that has thrilled millions for generations into your life. Scheduled to ship in September 2009. (7170/6533) (C: 1-1-4) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. Figure PI PEANUTS: A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS 2009 FIGURE PLAY PACKS Some of the most famous scenes from A Charlie Brown Christmas come to life with these play packs. Each pack contains 2 figures, combined with accessories to recreate the Emmy Award-winning special's story. Scheduled to ship in September 2009. (7170/6532) (C: 1-1-4) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. Figure play pack PI PEANUTS: A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS 2009 POSEABLE FIGURES Charlie Brown and his friends are ready to stage the best Christmas pageant ever with these A Charlie Brown Christmas Poseable Figures, brand new for 2009. These figures depict Charles Schulz's famous characters as they appeared in the Emmy Award-winning special, and they come with accessories to complete the set. Scheduled to ship in September 2009. (7170/6531) (C: 1-1-4) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. Figure PI POP CULTURE CAPTAIN ACTION 8-INCH RETRO ACTION FIGURES Captain Action is back! Along with his archnemesis, the alien Dr. Evil, these high-quality figures come packaged in a collector-friendly "super clam." Each 8" tall figure features scaled replice gear and removable costumes. One of the classic toys of the 1960's returns for a new generation! Scheduled to ship in June 2009. (309/CA0000) (C: 1-1-4) Figure PI OFFERED AGAIN O/A GODZILLA 6-INCH COLLECTIBLE FIGURES Japan's monsters are on the attack in this series of 6" Godzilla Collectible Figures! Featuring Millennius Godzilla, 1968 Godzilla, Destotoyah, and Hedorah, these figures will enable collectors to relive the excitement of the long-running series! Available Now! (9036/91810) (C: 1-1-4) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. Figure MSRP: $10.99 NINTENDO 2-INCH VINYL FIGURES WAVE 2 Mario, Luigi, and his friends and enemies come to life with these 2" tall non-articulated vinyl figurines. These characters, familiar to millions of gamers for the past twenty years, are perfect for casual Nintendo fans or the die-hard enthusiasts who want to collect them all! Scheduled to ship in June 2009. (5305/NT7810202) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. Figure SRP: $4.99 DOMO SMALL PLUSH Domo is the mascot of Japan's NHK television station, the face of Halloween at Target, and the subject of much merchandise. Now this furry monster, complete with teeth, can be yours with the Domo Small Plush! Don't squeeze too hard; Domo might bite! Scheduled to ship in June 2009. (4301/33100) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. Plush PI PROFESSIONAL WRESTLING WWE MAXIMUM AGGRESSION SERIES 8 12-INCH ACTION FIGURES The wrestlers of the WWE are ready to lay down some smack with the Maximum Aggression figures! These figures that stand 12" tall will tower over other WWE figures, for maximum wrestling action. Choose from The Rock, Batista, Jeff Hardy, and John Cena. Blister card packaging. Scheduled to ship in August 2009. (4301/94261) (C: 1-1-4) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. Figure PI WWE CLASSIC SUPERSTARS SERIES 26 ACTION FIGURES Specifically designed for the adult collector, this all-new series of classic 6" WWE figures (each including a replica Wrestlemania ticket) brings some of wrestling's legends, including "Machine" Andre the Giant, Junkyard Dog, Iron Sheik, Dr. Death Steve Williams, BlackJack Mulligan, Shockmaster, and Matt Hardy to life. Blister card packaging. Scheduled to ship in August 2009. (4301/94255) (C: 1-1-4) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. Figure PI WWE RUTHLESS AGGRESSION SERIES 41 ACTION FIGURES The superstars of wrestling are yours to collect in the newest wave of the Ruthless Aggression series, featuring updated 6" sculpts and decos! Scheduled to ship in August 2009. (4301/94237) (C: 1-1-4) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. Figure PI WWE VINYL AGGRESSION SERIES 8 ACTION FIGURES The wrestlers of the WWE have found a new world for their battles — vinyl! The Vinyl Aggression figures brings the WWE stars to life as 3" tall vinyl figures, perfect for staging your own backyard brawls. Blister card packaging. Scheduled to ship in August 2009. (4301/94288) (C: 1-1-4) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. Figure PI STAR TREK BARBIE STAR TREK DOLLS Director J.J. Abrams' Star Trek film warps into theaters on May 8th, 2009, and these Barbie Dolls feature Kirk, Spock, and Uhura complete in their Starfleet uniforms from the film. Each comes with a film-accurate costume, a detailed facial sculpt, and Starfleet accessories. Window box packaging. Scheduled to ship in May 2009. (744/M9487) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. Doll SRP: $62.99 STAR TREK: THE WRATH OF KHAN — CHEKOV SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON EXCLUSIVE ACTION FIGURE An Art Asylum Sculpt! The first officer of the ill-fated USS Reliant, Pavel Chekov remembered Khan's emergence into the 23rd century and his exile on the doomed planet, Ceti Alpha V. This action figure, part of Diamond Select Toys' 6" scale action figures commemorating the 25th anniversary of Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan, was previously available only as a San Diego Comic-Con exclusive, but is now available to a wider audience. Complete your classic crew today! Blister card packaging. Scheduled to ship in May 2009. (7504/STWK00008) (C: 0-1-2) Figure SRP: $15.99 STAR WARS STAR WARS: OBI-WAN KENOBI FORCE FX LIGHTSABER Showcase your passion for the Force with this official replica of Obi-Wan Kenobi’s lightsaber from Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith. Ignite the glowing, bright blue blade with realistic power-up and power-down light effects and four authentic lightsaber sound effects that have been digitally recorded from the movie, including power-up, idle hum, clash and power-down. A durable metal hilt looks and feels like a real lightsaber, along with a sturdy, permanently attached blade. When not in your grasp, proudly show off your galactic weapon in the specially designed base. Scheduled to ship in May 2009. (309/879980000) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. Replica PI STAR WARS: DARTH VADER FORCE FX LIGHTSABER Give into the power of the Dark Side with this official replica of Darth Vader’s lightsaber from Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back. Ignite this glowing red blade that features realistic power-up and power-down light effects and includes four authentic lightsaber sound effects that have been digitally recorded from the movie. The replica's durable metal hilt looks and feels like a real lightsaber, along with a sturdy, permanently attached blade. When not hunting down the Rebel scum, show off your galactic weapon in the specially designed base. Scheduled to ship in May 2009. (309/879920000) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. Replica PI STAR WARS BASIC ACTION FIGURES These 3 3/4" tall Star Wars action figures come with their own accessories and ship with collector coins. This series is scheduled to include favorites from the Original Trilogy as well as the Prequel Trilogy, including Hoth Rebel Trooper, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Beru Lars, Captain Typho, Anakin Skywalker, Jango Fett, and more! Blister card packaging. Scheduled to ship in June 2009. (309/875350007) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. Figure MSRP: $12.49 STAR WARS SAGA LEGENDS ACTION FIGURES The struggle to control a galaxy far, far away created legends, and from across the six-film Star Wars saga come the characters that became legends through their actions and deeds! Each figure stands 3 3/4" tall and comes with accessories. Characters are scheduled to include R2-D2, Darth Vader, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Super Battle Droid, Darth Maul, 501st Trooper, Sand Trooper, and more. Blister card packaging. Scheduled to ship in June 2009. (309/879950790) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. Figure MSRP: $12.49 STAR WARS: THE CLONE WARS BASIC ACTION FIGURES Now fans can relive the excitement of the Cartoon Network's hit CGI animated series, Star Wars: The Clone Wars, with these all-new 3 3/4" basic action figures! Each figure comes with authentic accessories as seen in the series, and feature sculpts based on the CGI models. Characters are scheduled to include General Grievous, Space Trooper, Battle Droid, Kit Fisto, Mace Windu, Admiral Yualrin, Commander Gree, and more! Blister card packaging. Scheduled to ship in June 2009. (309/876380795) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. Figure MSRP: $12.49 STAR WARS: THE CLONE WARS VEHICLES The spaceships and vehicles of the Star Wars universe are as iconic as the warriors who piloted them, and with these Star Wars: The Clone Wars Vehicles, scaled in proportion to the 3 3/4" action figures, you can wage war on land or in space! Vehicles in this assortment are scheduled to include Clone Shuttle, Obi-Wan's Delta 2 Starfighter, Super Vulture Droid, Republic Interceptor, and Anakin Skywalker's Custom Starfighter. Scheduled to ship in June 2009. (309/878700793) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. Vehicle MSRP: $39.99 STAR WARS TURBO TANK VEHICLE From the battlefields of the Clone Wars comes the Turbo Tank! This heavy armored vehicle for the Republic forces is equipped to take the fight right to the Separatists' doorstep, and bristling with cannons, this tank doubles as an armored personnel carrier. Scaled in size to match the 3 3/4" tall figures, this is the ultimate Star Wars accessory! Scheduled to ship in May 2009. (309/890520000) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. Vehicle PI STAR WARS: THE CLONE WARS GALACTIC HEROES ACTION FIGURES All of your favorite Galactic Heroes are represented in the fun-for-all-ages line of Star Wars figures, designed for the little kid in every fan! These 2" figures comes in 2-packs, including Leia & Darth Vader, Padme & Jar-Jar, Spider-Droid & Clone Trooper, Stormtrooper & Blockade Runner Rebel, Lando & Luke, and more! Blister card packaging. Scheduled to ship in July 2009. (309/878420790) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. Figure MSRP: $9.99 STAR WARS TITANIUM DIE-CASTS Some of the iconic vehicles from the Star Wars universe have been recreated as 3" die-cast figures! With vehicles like the V-19 Torrent Starfighter, Kit Fisto's Jedi Starfighter, the V-Wing Fighter, Xizor's Skyhook, and more, no Star Wars fan will want to miss out! Scheduled to ship in May 2009. (309/352500790) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. Die-Cast MSRP: $9.49 STAR WARS CHUBBY FIGURES Imported from Hot Toys in Hong Kong, Star Wars Chubbies Series 2 includes Jango Fett/Boba Fett, Stormtrooper/Clone Trooper, Ewoks, Princess Leia, Luke Skywalker, and Pilots. These Star Wars nesting dolls house two more figures within, each standing between 1 1/2" and 3" tall! Each set of figures also comes in a window box package that showcases all three figures. (4667) (C: 1-1-4) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. RES. from Previews Vol. XVIII #3 (MAR084573) CLONE TROOPER (11439S)—Stacking Figures SRP: $12.99 EWOKS (11439E)—Stacking Figures SRP: $12.99 BOBA FETT (11439J)—Stacking Figures SRP: $12.99 LUKE SKYWALKER (11439L)—Stacking Figures SRP: $12.99 PILOTS (11439P)—Stacking Figures SRP: $12.99 LEIA (11439X)—Stacking Figures SRP: $12.99 DARK TROOPER (11562)—Stacking Figures SRP: $12.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A STAR WARS: DARTH VADER JUMBO CHUBBY FIGURE More than just a larger version of their Darth Vader Star Wars Chubby, Gentle Giant has produced this Darth Vader Jumbo Chubby! Complete with a removable helmet and breathing mask that reveal Anakin Skywalker underneath, this 9 1/2" Darth Vader figure comes with a magnetic base and a transparent lightsaber! Available Now! (4667/10799) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. Figure SRP: $59.99 TRANSFORMERS TRANSFORMERS 2 MOVIE: HELMET ROLE PLAY This role-play helmet is styled after the movie characters with voice-changing action. No further product information will be available until after on-shelf date of 5/30. Scheduled to ship in June 2009. (309/83907) (C: 1-1-3) Helmet PI TRANSFORMERS 2 MOVIE: ROBOT REPLICAS ACTION FIGURES Delivering upon the classic action hero offering, Robot Replicas are non-transforming figures that deliver the great action and characters from the second Transformers movie. All figures are highly articulated and poseable figures that allow the youngest Transformers fans to play with their favorite Transformers characters. No further product information will be available until after on-shelf date of 5/30. Scheduled to ship in June 2009. (309/89843) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. Figure SRP: $17.99 TRANSFORMERS 2 MOVIE: ULTIMATE BUMBLEBEE ACTION FIGURE Ultimate Bumblebee "comes to life" with animatronics and speech in robot mode. It is a fully converting Transformer with lights and sounds in both robot and vehicle mode. No further product information will be available until after on-shelf date of 5/30. Scheduled to ship in June 2009. (309/92243) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. Figure PI TRANSFORMERS 2 MOVIE: LEGENDS ACTION FIGURES Transformers movie characters at the smallest converting scale. No further product information will be available until after on-shelf date of 5/30. Scheduled to ship in June 2009. (309/83977) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. Figure SRP: $7.99 TRANSFORMERS 2 MOVIE: SCOUT ACTION FIGURES Movie-based action figures in a 4" to 5" scale. Figures convert from realistic-styled movie vehicles to cool robots. No further product information will be available until after on-shelf date of 5/30. Scheduled to ship in June 2009. (309/83974) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. Figure SRP: $13.49 TRANSFORMERS 2 MOVIE: LEADER ACTION FIGURES Large-scale core transformation assortment of key characters from the movie featuring lights and sounds. No further product information will be available until after on-shelf date of 5/30. Scheduled to ship in June 2009. (309/83973) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. Figure SRP: $74.99 TRANSFORMERS 2 MOVIE: VOYAGER ACTION FIGURES Larger-scale movie characters and vehicles. Realistic styling with conversion from vehicle to robot. No further product information will be available until after on-shelf date of 5/30. Scheduled to ship in June 2009. (309/83972) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. Figure SRP: $34.99 TRANSFORMERS 2 MOVIE: DELUXE ACTION FIGURES Core Transformers item featuring conversion between vehicle and robot modes. Some figures offer projectile play. No further product information will be available until after on-shelf date of 5/30. Scheduled to ship in June 2009. (309) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. 200901 (83971)—Figure SRP: $19.99 TRANSFORMERS 2 MOVIE: DELUXE ACTION FIGURES PREVIEW WAVE Core Transformers item featuring conversion between vehicle and robot modes. Some figures offer projectile play. No further product information will be available until after on-shelf date of 5/30. Scheduled to ship in June 2009. (309) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. PREVIEW WAVE (83971)—Figure SRP: $19.99 STATUES & MODELS SECTION CLASSIC MODELS INTERPLANETARY UFO MYSTERY SHIP MODEL KIT Originally released by AMT/ERTL in the 1970's, the Interplanetary UFO Mystery Ship Model Kit has been one of modeling's most prized kits. Featuring an aerodynamic winged design and glow-in-the-dark pieces, this ship stood apart from other science fiction kits of the 1970's. Now this classic model kit is reissued for a new generation by Round 2. Cast from the original molds, this kit recreates the memorable starship that will be the centerpiece of any modeler's collection! Assembly required. Scheduled to ship in June 2009. (7170/AMT622) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. Model Kit SRP: $19.99 COMIC BOOK HEROES CONAN THE BARBARIAN: ZULA STATUE Hard Hero continues their all-new Conan the Barbarian statue series! Zula, Swordsman, and Sorcerer, all in one mighty warrior! This third statue in the mini-series based upon the comic cover from Conan the Barbarian #88 (published by Marvel Comics), this classic cover was illustrated by John Buscema and Ernie Chan. Sculpted by Seth Vandable and standing over 14" tall, the Zula statue is extremely limited to 500 pieces. Add this statue to your collection and let your enemies beware! Painted and ready to display. Scheduled to ship in July 2009. (4372) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Not available in Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Malaysia. Statue SRP: $239.00 ROYAL LADY DEATH RUBY EDITION STATUE ADVANCE SOLICITATION: Scheduled to ship in September 2009! Lady Death and statue fans rejoice! Hot on the heels of the sold-out statue of the white-skinned, black-clad beauty, comes the Royal Lady Death Ruby Edition Statue in honor of Lady Death's 15th Anniversary! Sensuous and regal in her royal blue, gold filigreed glory, Lady Death nobly stands, sword in hand, scarlet cape flowing. What could crown this glorious beauty more fittingly than an authentic ruby nestled at her perfect bosom? Only The CS Moore Studio can bring this breathtaking 1/6-scale statue to fruition, so this is one you won't want to miss! Scheduled to ship in September 2009. (6783/CSMS1052) (C: 0-1-4) Statue SRP: $199.00 DISNEY DISNEY'S PINOCCHIO: "A TERRIFYING TAIL" STATUE Disney's Pinocchio faces many hurdles in his quest to become real flesh and blood, finding himself at Pleasure Island, a "sin city" where boys behave like jackasses. A tail and long ears have strangely sprouted from the poor puppet-boy, a rarely-portrayed moment of classic animation captured as this 5" tall statue sculpted by Ruben Procopio and presented in kiln-fired, hand-painted porcelain. Limited to 1,500 pieces. Painted and ready to display. Scheduled to ship in June 2009. (587/4007369) (C: 0-1-3) Figurine MSRP: $125.00 HALO HALO: THE ARBITER MINI-BUST A Gentle Giant Sculpt! Not every alien is bent on ending mankind. Actually, if it wasn’t for The Arbiter stepping up and helping the humans, all life in the Halo world would have ceased to exist. Okay, maybe in the beginning this alien soldier wasn’t so "human-friendly," but in the end The Arbiter more than redeemed himself. Also known as "The Blade of the Prophets," the rank of "Arbiter" is bestowed upon a Covenant Elite by the alien leadership of the High Prophets. A shrine to these warriors lies in the Mausoleum of the Arbiter. Build and display your own shrine with this elite soldier of the Covenant fleet. A massive mini-bust at 6.5" tall and just as wide! Accurately detailed with inscribed battle armor and energy weapon, this limited edition collectible comes securely boxed with a hand-numbered base and certificate of authenticity. Scheduled to ship in August 2009. (5498/11060) (C: 0-1-4) Mini-Bust SRP: $59.99 HARRY POTTER HARRY POTTER: FENRIR GREYBACK MINI-BUST A Gentle Giant Sculpt! Fenrir Greyback, a werewolf in league with the evil Death Eaters, makes his first appearance in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. Greyback thirsts for blood even when he is not in his lupine form, even attacking while in human form. He is also guilty of biting a young Remus Lupin, transforming him into a werewolf as well! Standing 6.5" of lycanthropic might, this polystone collectible is based on actor Dave Legeno's appearance in the highly-anticipated film, and comes to you as a hand-numbered limited edition with a matching certificate of authenticity. Scheduled to ship in August 2009. (5498/11390) (C: 0-1-4) Mini-Bust SRP: $59.99 HELLBOY HELLBOY 2: WINK MINI-BUST A Gentle Giant Release! Wink, a giant cave troll-like mutated cyborg ape, defends the Troll Market as Prince Nuada's henchman where he proves to be a worthy adversary for Hellboy, the World's Greatest Paranormal Detective. Gentle Giant brings you this magnificent detailed Wink Mini-Bust. This miniature replica stands approximately 8" tall with spikes on his back and a Tooth Fairy box atop his shoulder as he holds out his giant metal mace hand. Includes a Certificate of Authenticity. Painted and ready to display. Scheduled to ship in June 2009. (5498/10931) (C: 1-1-4) RES. from Previews Vol. XVIII #12 (DEC084762) Mini-Bust SRP: $80.00 HORROR PREDATOR 2: CUTTING DISC & HAND LIMITED EDITION PROP REPLICA In the 1990 sequel to the original Predator movie, the fearsome extra-terrestrial continues his hunt in the urban jungle of Los Angeles. Hollywood Collectibles Group have joined forces once again with acclaimed special effects house Stan Winston Studios, to create the first ever screen accurate licensed Predator 2 Cutting Disc. Using their original molds, the artisans at Stan Winston have faithfully recreated the Hero Cutting Disc, or smart weapon as it is sometimes known, and have also designed a desk top display using the Predator's hand to hold the disc, again from the original molds! The disc also features working electronics. The cutting disc pulls apart slightly to "activate," just like in the movie. When in this open position the LEDs strobe to create the same lighting effect as seen in the movie. Each piece is hand-cast, hand-finished, and hand-painted to exacting standards, then individually hand-numbered. This life-size prop replica is limited to just 1,000 individually numbered pieces worldwide. Scheduled to ship in August 2009. (7740/9206) (C: 0-1-3) Prop Replica SRP: $449.95 MARVEL HEROES ARCHANGEL STATUE A Bowen Designs Sculpt! Once Warren Worthington III was known as the mutant Angel. Born with feathery wings, Warren took to the skies, soaring about the Earth without a care in the world. But when his wings were torn from him, Warren sunk into depression, until the immortal mutant Apocalypse transformed him into something new, something darker, an Archangel! His skin tone changed, his biological wings replaced with metallic weapons, Archangel took to the skies with a new attitude — and new anger. This iconic X-Man is sculpted by Mark Newman and stands over 14" tall with his metallic wings wrapped around him, held in the air mounted to a display base. Painted and ready to display. Scheduled to ship in July 2009. (8824) (C: 0-1-3) Statue SRP: $225.00 BLASTAAR MINI-BUST A Bowen Designs Sculpt! From within the Negative Zone comes Blastaar, one of the Fantastic Four's oldest and most dangerous foes! An alien from the race known as the Baluurians, he served as their monarch until he was deposed — only to discover that Earth was ripe for conquest! Thwarted time and again by the Fantastic Four, Blastaar continues his assault on Earth, hoping that soon the time will be ripe. As sculpted by Troy McDevitt, the Blastaar Mini-Bust stands 7" tall and brings this powerful threat to every fan's collection. Painted and ready to display. Scheduled to ship in June 2009. (8824) (C: 0-1-3) Mini-Bust SRP: $65.00 HULKBUSTER IRON MAN STATUE A Bowen Designs Sculpt! Desperate times called for desperate measures, and Tony Stark needed to create a special Iron Man armor to confront the Incredible Hulk. Dubbed the "Hulkbuster," this special Iron Man armor was built on a heavy-duty exoframe, capable of lifting 175 tons, and reinforced for hand-to-hand combat with the Hulk. Debuting in Iron Man #304, the Hulkbuster Iron Man armor is recreated as this 14 1/2" tall statue sculpted by the Kucharek Brothers. Painted and ready to display. Scheduled to ship in July 2009. (8824) (C: 0-1-3) Statue SRP: $225.00 KRAVEN STATUE A Bowen Designs Sculpt! Sergei Kravinoff considered himself the world's greatest big-game hunter. Eschewing guns or bows, the hunter known to the world as Kraven sought the world's most difficult quarries in hand-to-hand combat — and he sought to hunt and defeat Spider-Man! This classic character, the star of the acclaimed "Kraven's Last Hunt" storyline, is brought to life as a 12" tall statue sculpted by Mark VanTine. Painted and ready to display. Scheduled to ship in July 2009. (8824) (C: 0-1-3) Statue SRP: $185.00 SUPER-ADAPTOID MINI-BUST A Bowen Designs Sculpt! A robot created by A.I.M and powered by a Cosmic Cube, the Super-Adaptoid was built to find and defeat Captain America. But the robot's mission went wrong, and when it came into proximity with the Avengers, the Cosmic Cube absorbed the powers of the entire Avengers team! This dangerous foe of the Avengers is recreated as a 8" tall mini-bust sculpted by Ulises Cantu with Randy Bowen. Painted and ready to display. Scheduled to ship in June 2009. (8824) (C: 0-1-3) Mini-Bust SRP: $95.00 THE ZOMBIE BUST A Bowen Designs Sculpt! From the days before the dawn of the Marvel Age comes Simon Garth... The Zombie! The Zombie was created in 1953 by Stan Lee and Bill Everett in the short story "Zombie!" which was published in Menace #5 (July 1953), an Atlas Comics pre-code horror anthology title. Cursed to wander the Earth as the living dead, Garth is supernaturally strong and able to heal mystically from physical injuries. Virtually mindless, Garth is held by the power of the Amulet of Damballah, and can be controlled by similar amulets. Sculpted by Randy Bowen, The Zombie bust stands 6 1/2" tall. Painted and ready to display. Scheduled to ship in June 2009. (8824) (C: 0-1-3) Bust SRP: $50.00 OFFERED AGAIN O/A BLACK KNIGHT STATUE A Bowen Designs Sculpt! The nephew of Iron Man's nemesis, the Black Knight, Dane Whitman sought to redeem his family's honor by taking up the mantle of the Black Knight, but fighting for good instead of his uncle's evil! Now, the Black Knight fights alongside the Captain Britain in the new series, Captain Britain and MI-13! This 14" tall statue, sculpted by Ulises Cantu, comes painted and ready to display! Available Now! (8824) (C: 0-1-3)SRP: $175.00 O/A MARVEL COLLECTION: HERCULES STATUE The mortal son of the god Zeus, Hercules was the embodiment of the hero of Greek legend in our modern era and a valued member of the Avengers team roster! Now Hard Hero pays the super-strong godling due praise as this fully painted, 13" tall cold-cast resin statue! The Prince of Power is limited to 1,000 pieces worldwide, each piece individually hand-numbered and packaged ina a full-color collector's box. Painted and ready to display. Available Now! (4372) (C: 0-1-4) NOTE: Not available in Germany.SRP: $199.00 SPIDER-MAN LIFE-SIZED STATUE The classic, comic book version of "Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man" is ready to swing into action as this "amazing" life-sized statue! Fully painted in his red & blue costume, posed in an iconic web-shooting pose, and mounted on a full metal base, ol' Webhead himself is ready to add some "spectacular" to your den, office or store! Scheduled to ship in July 2009. (4289/19085) (C: 0-1-4) Statue PI IRON MAN: CHROME METAL MARK II LIMITED EDITION MODEL KIT Iron Man's Mark II armor is recreated by the model kit makers at Moebius in this special, limited edition model kit. Built at 1/8-scale, this detailed model kit features the classic metallic armor with a special chrome metal design, and it comes with decal sheets for the armor's myriad rivets for added realism. Some assembly required. Scheduled to ship in June 2009. (7593/910) (C: 0-1-3) Model Kit SRP: $49.99 MOVIE/TV HEROES: SWORD OF HIRO — DAMASCUS LIMITED EDITION This authentically detailed collectible is a licensed reproduction of the sword prominently featured in the hit NBC television series Heroes. United Cutlery Brands has meticulously recreated the actual prop sword using the finest grade materials and craftsmanship of the highest quality available. This intricately detailed sword is crafted with a folded Damascus high carbon steel blade, adding intrinsic beauty and strength to this sword to further augment its visual and martial appeal. It features a genuine leather-wrapped handle, genuine rayskin covered grip, and solid brass helix ornaments. Each sword is presented with a wood shoulder scabbard and a wood display stand. Measuring 42" overall, the main blade measure 27 5/8" long. Each of these collectibles are individually laser serialized to ensure authenticity. Scheduled to ship in June 2009. (4792/UC2558D) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Not available in the U.K. or Japan. Prop Replica PI HEROES: SWORD OF HIRO LETTER OPENER This authentically detailed collectible is a licensed reproduction of the sword wielded by Hiro that is prominently featured in NBC's hit television series Heroes. United Cutlery Brands, the industry leader in fine reproductions, has recreated the actual prop sword using the finest grade materials and craftsmanship of the highest quality available. Close attention to quality is a top priority in every piece. This meticulously detailed sword letter opener is crafted with a cast metal, false edge blade and a hand painted cast metal handle. Measuring 10 1/2" in length overall, the sword's blade measures 7 1/4" long. Scheduled to ship in June 2009. (4792/UC2602C) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Not available in the U.K. or Japan. Prop Replica SRP: $18.00 POP CULTURE ROCK ICONZ: ELVIS PRESLEY "ARMY" STATUE Elvis Presley, the King of Rock'n'Roll, served a two year Army enlistment during the height of his career. The Rock Iconz "Elvis in the Army" statue features the King as he appeared during his Army stint. The KnuckleBonz sculpture depicts the original legend in his Army fatigues, complete with his 3rd Armored Corps patch. The Elvis figure is sculpted seated on his footlocker, strumming his acoustic guitar. Each statue is hand-numbered and limited to only 3,000 pieces worldwide. Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity. Painted and ready to display. Scheduled to ship in June 2009. (6849/EP100) (C: 0-1-3) Statue SRP: $115.00 ROCK ICONZ: OZZY OSBOURNE "DIARY OF A MADMAN" STATUE Ozzy Osbourne is one of Rock'n'Roll's living legends, and this Ozzy Osbourne Rock Iconz statue depicts him as he appeared during his solo career, circa 1982. Officially licensed, this collectible is hand-painted. Each statue is numbered and limited in production to 3,000 pieces worldwide. Ozzy Osbourne comes with a Certificate of Authenticity. Painted and ready to display. Scheduled to ship in June 2009. (6849/OZ100) (C: 0-1-3) Statue SRP: $115.00 STAR WARS STAR WARS: AT-AT IMPERIAL WALKER EASYKIT MODEL KIT Across the frozen landscape of Hoth they strode, the great armored Imperial Walkers. The AT-AT (All-Terrain Armored Transport) was originally designed as a troop transport but also used extensively as a combat vehicle. This EasyKit model recreates the fearsome Walkers as a quick-snap model kit which requires neither glue nor paints. When assembled, the model features movable legs, head, and laser cannons. Build an army of Imperial Walkers and take the battle to the Rebel scum! Scheduled to ship in June 2009. (89/85-1859) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. Snap Model Kit SRP: $54.99 STAR WARS: SNOWTROOPER MINI-BUST A Gentle Giant Sculpt! Snowtroopers, also known as Cold Assault Stormtroopers, were Imperial forces specifically trained to operate in arctic climates. Their most notable conquest was at the Battle of Hoth, where the Imperial onslaught defeated the forces of the alliance to restore the Republic and overran the Rebel stronghold, Echo Base. This super detailed Gentle Giant mini bust measures in at over 6.5" to the top of his head. Finely detailed from his utility belt to back pack, blaster rifle and film accurate helmet and armor. This limited edition Polystone collectible comes hand numbered with a matching, certificate of authenticity. Scheduled to ship in August 2009. (5498/11639) (C: 0-1-4) Mini-Bust SRP: $59.99 WIZARD OF OZ THE WIZARD OF OZ: COWARDLY LION 1:3 SCALE BUST A Gentle Giant Sculpt! He is the last of the companions Dorothy befriends on her journey to the Emerald City. The Cowardly Lion joins her so that he can ask the Wizard for courage, being a bit ashamed. After all, he is considered the King of the Beasts! Despite being unreasonably fearful, The Cowardly Lion displays great bravery along the way as he joins his new companions on their quest. A touching and timeless character. This strictly limited 1:3 scale classic-styled bust stands approximately 16" tall. Painted and ready to display. Scheduled to ship in August 2009. (5498/11209) (C: 0-1-4) Bust SRP: $150.00 THE WIZARD OF OZ: GLINDA THE GOOD WITCH MINI-BUST A Gentle Giant Sculpt! Seventy years ago MGM's The Wizard of Oz captivated audiences as it took children of all ages on a journey into the magical world of Oz. One of the film's most memorable characters is Glinda the Good Witch, who serves as a mentor to Dorothy in her journey across the strange land. Standing 7" tall, this Glinda the Good Witch Mini-Bust brings this classic character to life and adds some enchantment to your collection. A 1:6 scale Classic collectible and a strictly limited edition, made of durable poly-stone, beautifully painted, and ready to display.Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity. Scheduled to ship in August 2009. (5498/11911) (C: 0-1-4) Mini-Bust SRP: $45.00 THE WIZARD OF OZ: SCARECROW 1:3 SCALE BUST A Gentle Giant Sculpt! On her way to the Emerald City, Dorothy meets the Scarecrow, who claims to have no brain, only straw! He happily joins Dorothy her journey to meet the great Wizard of Oz. The Scarecrow will forever be one of films land’s most memorable characters. This strictly limited 1:3 scale classic-styled bust stands approximately 16 inches tall. Expertly painted, and ready to display. Scheduled to ship in August 2009. (5498/11210) (C: 0-1-4) Bust SRP: $150.00 THE WIZARD OF OZ: THE WICKED WITCH OF THE WEST MINI-BUST A Gentle Giant Sculpt! Drawn into the magical world of Oz by a magical tornado in her native Kansas, young girl Dorothy Gale found herself pursued by the Wicked Witch of the West because of Dorothy's possession of the Ruby Slippers in the classic MGM film, The Wizard of Oz. The Wicked Witch comes to life as Gentle Giant's 1:6 scale 7" tall mini-bust that celebrates this classic film that has captivated children for generations. Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity. Painted and ready to display. Scheduled to ship in August 2009. (5498/10731) (C: 0-1-4) Mini-Bust SRP: $45.00 DESIGNER TOYS SECTION PRETTY UGLY MR. KASOOGI UGLYDOLL Mr. Kasoogi is a treasure hunter. He’s had a lot of practice hunting for smaller items like candy, donuts, and even fruit, and now he’s ready to take on the big challenges — but he needs a partner, someone he can trust. Or maybe someone like you! Are you up for it? Will you be there when Mrs. Kasoogi turns the kitchen lights on and you’re cought with your hand in the cookie jar? Yes? Good! You take the blame! Mr. Kasoogi doesn’t mess with Mrs. Kasoogi. (C: 0-1-3) 24" PLUSH—Plush SRP: $50.00 12" PLUSH—Plush SRP: $20.00 7" PLUSH—Plush SRP: $10.00 3" CLIP-ON—Plush SRP: $6.00 MRS. KASOOGI UGLYDOLL Mrs. Kasoogi is the boss in the family. She makes sure things run without snags and she keeps Mr. Kasoogi out of the cookie jar; that way there’s more for her! Mrs. Kasoogi demands respect and attention — attention to details! Small details such as where to find burried treasure, paranormal evidence, the secret life, the secret to your best recipes, and the secret to finding enough time in the day to get things done. The important things — like naps! (C: 0-1-3) 24" PLUSH—Plush SRP: $50.00 12" PLUSH—Plush SRP: $20.00 7" PLUSH—Plush SRP: $10.00 3" CLIP-ON—Plush SRP: $6.00 MIGHTY FINE UGLYDOLL: CAST WHITE T-SHIRT (C: 0-1-2) MED-XL—T-shirt SRP: $17.99 UGLYDOLL: "UGLY IS THE NEW BLACK" BLACK T-SHIRT (C: 0-1-2) MED-XL—T-shirt SRP: $17.99 CHRONICLE BOOKS UGLYDOLL SCHOOL PLANNER Featuring the irresistible Uglydolls, this school planner makes it easy to get — and stay! — organized. This brand-new format includes weekly calendars, practical tips, more than 150 stickers for highlighting important events, and an elastic band to hold it together. Non year-specific, this acetate-covered planner is sturdy and can be adopted any time during any year. Now Uglydoll fans of all ages will be able to stay on top of their homework, activities, and busy social lives. (C: 0-1-3) Day Planner, 88pgs, FC SRP: $14.99 UGLYDOLL 2010 WALL CALENDAR This wall calendar showcases all-new Uglydoll art and adventures with a time travel theme. Includes adorable stickers! (C: 0-1-2) Calendar, 12x12, 24pgs, FC SRP: $13.99 DIAMOND COMIC DIST--ENGLAND LUNARTIK IN A CUP OF TEA VINYL FIGURES "Lunartik in a Cup of Tea" has been brewed to perfection by UK-based artist Lunartik Jones. This irresistable wide eyed cutie is taking a break in that most British of refreshments, a cup of tea. Choose from four different colorways: classic White, pink-cheeked Rosie Lee, chilly Ice T, and do-it-yourselfer Milky! Each 6 1/2" vinyl figure comes complete with cup and saucer, shiny spoon and two sugar cubes, and factory sealed for freshness in a window box. Take-a-break and have a lovely cup of tea; all you need to provide are biscuits! (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Available only within the United States and U.S. Territories. WHITE—Vinyl Figure SRP: $59.99 ROSIE LEE (PINK)—Vinyl Figure SRP: $59.99 ICE T (BLUE)—Vinyl Figure SRP: $59.99 MILKY (DIY)—Vinyl Figure SRP: $59.99 DKE INC JAMUNGO'S BLOWUPDOLLS DIESELFUEL ARTIST SERIES 6-PIECE SET Add some explosive potential to your designer toys collection with the Jamungo's BlowUpDolls Dieselfuel Artist Series set! These figures include Stainboy, Mike Fisher, K3N Adams, TOOTH, Casey Burns, and a VanBeater/BDIX collaboration. The set comes in 6 individual window boxes shrink wrapped together so you can keep as set or sell individually. (C: 0-1-3) Vinyl Figure SRP: $50.00 MUTTPOP'S TCHO! MINI-FIGIRES Muttpop's Tcho! mini-figure series features comic characters from the Tcho! Comics Anthology as re-interpreted by France-based artist, Ohm. Each figure ranges in height from 2 3/4" to 4 3/4" tall. Each of the 5 figures — Jubbei, Moko, Captain Biceps, Lou, and Malika — comes with an extra piece to assemble a bonus sixth figure, Titeuf. Blind mystery box packaging. (C: 0-1-3) Mini Figure SRP: $9.50 MOUSEY MICCI 8-INCH PLUSHES Erick Scarecrow and ESC Toy presents five, all-new Mousey Micci colors — Purple Lurple, Snow Attack, Pink Rage, Green Master, and Mocha. Each figure comes in a new 8-inch size, making these Mousey Miccis truly distinctive! (C: 0-1-3) Plush SRP: $15.00 STRANGECO BUMBLE & TWEET VINYL FIGURES STRANGEco is proud to introduce Bumble and Tweet, a pair of sweet and stunning figures by artist Julie West. Each wear nest-bonnets and come with a collection of either bee or bird friends. Bumble features a beehive bonnet and two magnetic bees, while Tweet features a bird’s nest bonnet and two magnetic birds.. Each comes in a special Candy edition is a cotton candy pink color, while the Spring editions are as beautiful as a fresh day in May. Let some spring sunshine into your life with Bumble and Tweet! (C: 1-0-3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. BUMBLE (CANDY EDITION)—Vinyl Figure SRP: $24.99 BUMBLE (SPRING EDITION)—Vinyl Figure SRP: $24.99 TWEET (CANDY EDITION)—Vinyl Figure SRP: $24.99 TWEET (SPRING EDITION)—Vinyl Figure SRP: $24.99 FREINDSWITHYOU: "WISH COME TRUE" MINI-FIGURES Zip Zap Zoo, make this Wish Come True! This brand new mini-figure series was designed by modern art culture wizards Sam Borkson and Arturo Sandoval III, aka FriendsWithYou! These 6 new figures have weighted bottoms and built-in bell chimes, giving each one a playful rocking motion and a subtle, soothing sound. They also feature the beautiful visual designs of FriendsWithYou, magical toys that sing magical songs! Blind mystery box packaging. (C: 1-0-3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. Mini Figure SRP: $7.99 FRIENDSWITHYOU: MR. TTT PLUSHES FriendsWithYou’s legendary magical plush doll gets an update for 2008! Each Mr. TTT comes with five interchangeable segments, letting you make new friends today without giving him all away! Albino TTT is a miracle. He soaks in all the colors in the world and is always changing your luck! Or with Rainbow TTT, you can warp away together through a prism into a magical rainbow land! (C: 1-0-3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. ALBINO EDITION—Plush SRP: $24.99 RAINBOW EDITION—Plush SRP: $24.99 MIMOCO FRIENDSWITHYOU MIMOBOT 2-GB USB FLASHDRIVES Take these powerful friends designed by FriendsWithYou and watch as your life changes in front of your very own eyes! Designed by artist duo FriendsWithYou, these 2-gigabyte USB flash drives spread the message of magic, luck, and friendship, all in a designer package that comes with movies, pictures, and more already loaded! Choose from Malfi, Mr. TTT, Smiling Malfi, or Super Malfi. (C: 0-1-3) MALFI—Flashdrive SRP: $30.00 MR. TTT—Flashdrive SRP: $30.00 SMILING MALFI—Flashdrive SRP: $30.00 SUPER MALFI—Flashdrive SRP: $30.00 CINDER BLOCK INC OSAKA POPSTAR: SKELETON DEVIL DOG T-SHIRTS The fire-breathing Devil Dog rocks a full body skeleton suit on this premium-soft, 2-sided, black Tee! Back print showcases the flip side of the bones clad Devil Dog with a matching Osaka Popstar logo. Available in both Men's and Women's sizes. (C: 0-1-2) MEN'S MED-XL—T-shirt SRP: $18.99 WOMEN'S SM-LG—T-shirt SRP: $18.99 CAF MUZECK LLC OSAKA POPSTAR: DEVIL DOG VINYL FIGURES The chibi-stylized Osaka Popstar Devil Dog rocks its black and white fireball-bones suit from all angles in this detailed, glossy vinyl figure color-way produced in a limited edition of 200 pieces worldwide! Each figure stands 6" tall, featuring 4 points of articulation (head, tail and arms) with a matching, removable pitchfork accessory. The variant Candy Corn Edition comes decked out in orange and yellow with white bone print, and is limited to only 100 pcs worldwide! Imported from Secret Base in Japan, these glossy vinyl figures are incredibly well made and ultra high quality! Each vinyl figure comes bagged with header card. (C: 0-0-2) SKELETON SUIT—Vinyl Figure SRP: $70.00 CANDY CORN—Vinyl Figure SRP: $70.00 DKE INC ROBOLUCHA VINYL FIGURES Robolucha is the first robotic Mexican wrestler, and its concept is influenced by the clothing style of the lucha libres. Robolucha has 2 faces; change his appearance just by turning his head. Get ready to rumble! Available in 3 color schemes — Orange/Grey, Red/Blue, and Yellow/Black. Each figure stands 6" tall and is limited to 300 pieces. (C: 0-1-3) ORANGE/GREY—Vinyl Figure SRP: $50.00 RED/BLUE—Vinyl Figure SRP: $50.00 YELLOW/BLACK—Vinyl Figure SRP: $50.00 BRIAN TAYLOR'S RUSTBOY 7-INCH VINYL FIGURE Brian Taylor is an artist with a dream, to create, on his own, an animated film called Rustboy. What began as a small project turned into something far greater, as the story of a little metallic robot took root. The Rustboy 7-Inch Vinyl Figure brings Taylor's personal vision into full 3-dimensional life. This detailed figure, based on Taylor's own concept art, evokes a powerful emotional response. Limited in production, this vinyl figure celebrates the creativity within us all. (C: 0-1-3) Vinyl Figure SRP: $35.00 DAVID FLORES' SKETCHARTIS 12-INCH VINYL FIGURE David Flores' incomparable art style comes to the fore with the Sketchartis 12-Inch Vinyl Figure. Wielding two razor sharp knives, matched by an expression of pure glee, this figure will add a touch of sardonic humor to your collection. Limited in production to 200 pieces. (C: 0-1-3) Vinyl Figure SRP: $170.00 HANA 5-INCH VINYL FIGURE — ORIGINAL VERSION Hana, love her or die! Created by Taiwanese designer Viva Girl, Hana is an angel with a devilish attitude! Standing 5" high, Hana stands on a cloud base and is ready for mischief. (C: 0-0-2) Vinyl Figure SRP: $30.00 FREE SPIRIT BOOTY BABE VINYL FIGURE SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-1-3) ADULT MATERIAL Vinyl Figure SRP: $70.00 NEWBURY COMICS INC TOKIDOKI 8-INCH BEAR QEE RED VERSION Toy2R's line of 8" Qee Bears adopt the tokidoki design ethic with this all-new 8" tall figure! Featuring the same stylized design aesthetic as other Qee figures, this figure also features art styles drawn from tokidoki, the Italian art studio that draws on Japanese anime and gives it a Mediterranean flavor. Limited in production, the Tokidoki 8" Qee — Red Version is sure to add a little chaos to your collection! (C: 0-0-2) Qee SRP: $80.00 DKE INC EYEGORE CHROME VINYL FIGURE — SILVER EDITION If "Big Daddy" Ed Roth was the God of Lowbrow, The Pizz is certainly the Lord of the movement. Original and creative, he leads by example with deft brushwork, luminous overlay of color, and a keen artistic sensibility, conferring his message to his disciples like the second coming. Many a contemporary "lowbrow" artist cite The Pizz as one of their major influences. Eyegore debuted in a piece entitled "A Salute To The Holy Trinity Of Von Dutch, Ed 'Big Daddy' Roth and Robt. Wms" back in 1992. Featuring a little chrome eyeball dude, he's an amalgamation of the three hot-rod maestros' various signature creations and stylistic calling cards, with a heavy mix of the three's cult-like Wehrmacht obsession and the overabundance of chromage. Eyegore was sculpted by Ray Brown. A vinyl figure, Eyegore Chrome stands 7" tall, comes with a Luger and a bottle, and is limited in production to 500 pieces. (C: 1-1-3) Vinyl Figure SRP: $50.00 IMPORT TOYS PREMIER VENDORS KOTOBUKIYA MARVEL COMICS PRESENTS: THE KOTOBUKIYA COLLECTION SPIDER-MAN FINE ART STATUE A KOTOBUKIYA Japanese import! In 1962 Stan Lee created the character of SPIDER-MAN, the teenaged Peter Parker granted extraordinary powers by the bite of a radioactive spider. With great power comes great responsibility, and Spider-Man would use that power to save lives and protect the innocent. The innovative superhero would go on to become one of the most popular and famous characters of all time, appearing in hundreds of comic books, television shows, and the biggest comic book blockbuster film of all time! The amazing Spider-Man is captured like never before, carrying girlfriend Mary Jane Watson while swinging over a miniature New York City. Spidey wears his classic red and blue costume, recreated here with painstaking sculpted detail down to the fabric’s texture. Swinging from a strand of webbing, the superhero’s rigid action pose and rippling musculature juxtaposes the relaxed and feminine Mary Jane. Dressed in her iconic black shirt and white pants, MJ calmly holds onto Spider-Man’s neck, her green eyes and smiling face locked onto her hero’s. Meanwhile, the buildings of the city below are fantastically sculpted to create a stylized perspective, and there’s even a Daily Bugle building! Crafted by master sculptor Junnosuke Abe, this classic rendition of Spider-Man stands almost 10 inches tall from the base of the miniature cityscape to the top of the Web Slinger’s outstretched arm. As with every Fine Art Statue in the Kotobukiya Collection, Spidey is constructed of high-quality cold cast porcelain and is a limited, numbered edition. Statue SRP: $174.99 Available in SEPTEMBER THE KOTOBUKIYA COLLECTION—MARVEL STUDIOS IRON MAN MOVIE PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE FINE ART BUSTS: TONY STARK, MARK II, TWIN-PACK A KOTOBUKIYA Japanese import! IRON MAN MARK II ARMOR Outfitted in his prototypical, gun-metal and riveted armor, with light-up repulsor hand and marquee base. TONY STARK The raised faceplate of the classic red-and-gold Mark III armor reveals an incredible likeness of actor Robert Downey, Jr., and also features a light-up repulsor ray and marquee base. TWIN PACK Collect both busts in this two-pack package, which also features a certificate of authenticity, and matching serial numbers for both Fine Art Busts. Both stand approximately 8 inches tall and are in perfect 1/6th scale with other collectibles in The Kotobukiya Collection. All three Previews Exclusives will be limited to only 500 pieces worldwide, and are individually numbered on the engraved metal plate. Bust SRP: $79.99Ea. 2-Pack SRP: $159.98 Available NOW! THE KOTOBUKIYA COLLECTION—MARVEL STUDIOS PUNISHER: WAR ZONE FINE ART BUST DAREDEVIL FINE ART BUST A KOTOBUKIYA Japanese import! The Marvel Knights in movie form are presented for the first time as The Kotobukiya collection expands to include two of the most popular characters: PUNISHER and DAREDEVIL. Just released on DVD, the ‘hard R’ adventures of the most dangerous man in the Marvel Movieverse: Frank Castle aka The Punisher. The likeness of actor Ray Stevenson is accurately captured in this well-armed, 8 inch tall Fine Art Bust. The base is a special Movie Marquee that lights up, complete with bullet holes on the sides and the PUNISHER: WAR ZONE logo on the front. Exquisitely painted to reflect the appearance of the crimson leather outfit precisely, the movie version of Daredevil stands in a dynamic martial arts pose, clutching his trademark billy club converted to nunchuck form. A perfect facial resemblance to a-lister Ben Affleck is apparent in this 9 inch tall Fine Art Bust, which also includes the Daredevil movie logo and light-up marquee. Making this stunning piece even more artistic is the inclusion of the silver angel and demon sculptures on the sides of the base, as seen in the film on the handle of Matt Murdock’s Billy Club. As with all items in The Kotobukiya Collection, the details and paint applications are impeccable, and each item is individually numbered as part of a Limited Edition. Bust SRP: $79.99Ea. Available NOW! ARMORED CORE: NINEBALL SERAPH BLACK VERSION FINE SCALE MODEL KIT A KOTOBUKIYA Japanese import! Armored Core fans can’t get enough of the ultra-popular NINEBALL SERAPH mecha, and so the amazing transforming unit is back yet again in an amazing black version! Build! Pose! Customize! Armored Core kits require easy snap fit assembly, and can be easily customized. Swap parts with other Armored Core mecha (over 20 different robots are now available – each sold separately) and trick out your robot! All items include pictorial assembly instructions. The final and decidedly uber version of Nineball, Nineball Seraph is the first transforming opponent seen in the game! The kit is also able to transform perfectly without the removal of any parts. In Armored Core 2 lore, the term “Ninebreaker” came about, awarded to those who had actually defeated this mighty foe. Nineball Seraph stands over 8 inches tall (1/72 scale) with over 30 polycap points of articulation. This new exclusive black and yellow version previously available only in Japan, a limited quantity has been made available for the international market! Model Kit SRP: $79.99 Available in JULY ARMORED CORE AALIYAH SUPPLICE FINE SCALE MODEL KIT A KOTOBUKIYA Japanese import! Build! Pose! Customize! The AC kits require easy snap fit assembly, and do not need to be painted, although you may choose to customize or detail the weapons as you see fit, and all kits in the Infinity Series feature interchangeable weapons, bodies, and heads for the ultimate in customization! All items include pictorial assembly instructions. Produced by Rayleonard Industrial Enterprises, the RAYLEONARD 03-AALIYAH SUPPLICE is a new “night battle mode version” in gunmetal gray of the Armored Core distinguishable by its trademark spikes! Popular with the fans after its appearances on the Armored Core 4 website and “God is Force” trailer, this new version of the Aaliyah previously available only in Japan, a limited quantity has been made available for the international market! The Aaliyah Supplice stands approximately 8 inches tall (1/72 scale) with multiple points of articulation featuring polycaped joints for extreme poseability. Model Kit SRP: $44.99 Available in AUGUST SUPER ROBOT TAISEN: ART-1 FINE SCALE MODEL KIT A KOTOBUKIYA Japanese import! The result of Refined Extra Over Technology Hybrid plan, the ART-1 (“Advanced Real-personal Test type-1) robot is the next generation R-Series machine. The powerful transforming ART-1 has heavy weaponry and was tuned for both Ryusei Date and Mai Kobayashi. Standing approximately 6 inches tall (1/144 scale), the ART-1 Fine Scale Model Kit is composed of more than 400 pieces cast in different colors. Snap-fit assembly (no glue required) is easy with pictorial instructions. The ART-1 transforms into a dynamic flying mode which looks great on the included display base! The deadly Cold Metal Blade, HG Boosted Rifle, and many other accessories are included with the mecha. Model Kit SRP: $49.99 Available in SEPTEMBER CYBER TROOPERS VIRTUAL-ON RAIDEN II FINE SCALE MODEL A KOTOBUKIYA Japanese import! The amazing line of Fine Scale Model Kits from the massively-popular video game series Virtual-On continues with the RVR-H8 RAIDEN II RNA SIDE, an exciting new variant on the HBV-502-H8 Raiden released last year! This upgraded heavy attack mecha comes armed with its massive bazooka, while the robot’s shoulders can be interchanged with giant claw weapons. The Raiden II stands approximately 7 inches tall in 1/100 scale with the other Virtual-On Fine Scale Model Kits, and is composed of more than 500 pieces. A new sliding joint system utilized in the shin and elbow joints provide an ever greater range of motion! Snap-fit assembly ensures ease of construction, and included extra decals and optional parts let you customize your mecha. This model is the truest representation of the mecha thanks to computer graphic data provided by Sega! Model Kit SRP: $74.99 Available in OCTOBER LINEBARRELS OF IRON: LINEBARREL OVERDRIVE FINE SCALE MODEL KIT A KOTOBUKIYA Japanese import! The fantastic Linebarrel mecha is back, in a whole new version: LINEBARREL OVERDRIVE! The titular mecha (and some would say star) of the anime sensation Linebarrels of Iron was designed for fierce close-combat, but includes a hidden tail weapon for long-range engagements. When in grave danger, Linebarrel can override its pilot’s commands to transform into Overdrive mode, becoming more powerful and unleashing additional weaponry and armor! Linebarrel Overdrive is cast in multiple colors (eliminating any need for painting) from over 300 individual parts, and stands over 6 inches tall (in 1/144 scale with the other Linebarrels of Iron mecha). The mecha has approximately 30 point of articulation with special elbow and knee joints that exceed 90 degrees of movement for a wide range of dynamic combat poses. In addition to the standard twin blades (each housed in sheathes on his forearms), Linebarrel Overdrive has additional heavy armor and weaponry, as well as a special display base for flying poses. Pictorial assembly instructions are included to help guide you in making this plastic model kit into the awesome combat machine. Model Kit SRP: $49.99 Available in AUGUST LINEBARRELS OF IRON: VARDANT MEDIUM-RANGE SUPPORT AND LONG-RANGE CANNON FINE SCALE MODEL KIT A KOTOBUKIYA Japanese import! Along with the new version of the heroic Linebarrels comes an update on one of the other amazing “Real Battle Action Robot” 1/144th scale model kits from LINEBARRELS OF IRON (Kurogane no Linebarrels), the VARDANT MEDIUM-RANGE SUPPORT AND LONG-RANGE CANNON! Assembly is straightforward with snap-fit parts and easy-to-follow pictorial instructions, and with its approximately 300 parts cast in multiple colors, there’s no need for painting. While the standard Vardant mecha is a short-range melee combatant, this new version trades in its “binders” full of bladed weapons for dual medium-range cannons and a hand-held rifle with bayonet. It is far from defenseless in close combat, however, carrying six swords mounted in forearm sheaths! The Vardant can carry both rifle and swords in its hands. The powerful mecha stands approximately 5 inches tall, and features 30 points of articulation. The new Vardant variant also includes a bonus long-range cannon for the Hind-Kind robot in the same Linebarrels of Iron line! Model Kit SRP: $44.99 Available in SEPTEMBER LINEBARRELS OF IRON FINE: HIND KIND SCALE MODEL KIT A KOTOBUKIYA Japanese import! “Real Battle Action Robot” 1/144th scale model kits from the ultra-cool manga and anime sensation LINEBARRELS OF IRON (Kurogane no Linebarrels) are cast in multiple colors, eliminating any need for painting, and featuring hundreds of individual parts. Assembly is straightforward with snap-fit parts and easy-to-follow pictorial instructions. Designed for long-range battles, the heavyweight mecha HIND-KIND is a massive model, standing over 7 inches tall and made from 280 pieces! With “bullet arms,” reflector-core radar/high-resolution scanners, and iron spikes launched at high speeds from it lower arms, the Hind-Kind is a force to be reckoned with. This model includes many optional parts, including weapons and arm extensions. A platform base as well as interchangeable lower leg pieces offer many display options! Model Kit SRP: $49.99 Available NOW! LINEBARRELS OF IRON FINE: ARMA IDATEN & ARMA FINE SCALE MODEL KIT SET A KOTOBUKIYA Japanese import! Among the series’ antagonists are the Arma, mass produced robots with one eye and little armor. Linebarrels also confronts the Arma Idaten, an upgraded version piloted by Mr. Takuro Sawatari. The Arma mecha stands 4 3/4 inches tall, and is perfectly in scale (1/144) with Linebarrels. Included with the basic Arma unit is a variety of additional armor and weapon parts to create Arma Idaten, as well as a special display base for flying poses. With approximately 20 points of articulation, the Arma or Arma Idaten has tremendous capability when it comes to dynamic posing! Model Kit Set SRP: $34.99 Available NOW! LINEBARRELS OF IRON: MIU KUJYOU ANI*STATUE A KOTOBUKIYA Japanese import! The next lady in the LINEBARRELS OF IRON ANI*STATUE series is the mysterious MIU KUJYOU! A new character in the anime version of the franchise, Miu is a “factor” and pilot of the Machina mecha, just like heroes Kouichi and Emi. Only time will tell if she is a friend or foe. Sculpted by Naoki Nishimura, Kujyou Miu stands provocatively posed, leaning forward at the waist with her left arm held behind her back and her legs crossed. Her skin-tight clothing reveals her gorgeous figure. At 1/8th scale like the other Linebarrels Ani*Statues, Miu is approximately 7 inches tall standing atop her included display base. Statue SRP: $49.99 Available NOW! EVANGELION: 1.0 YOU ARE (NOT) ALONE GOTH-LOLI ANI*STATUES CRIMSON ASUKA & CRIMSON/NOIR REI CRIMSON ASUKA & NOIR REI A KOTOBUKIYA Japanese import! SOHRYU ASUKA LANGLEY, designated pilot of EVA-02, sits on stone steps decked out in the trendy "Goth-Loli" Tokyo fashion rage as this new Crimson Red dress statue! Measuring approximately 8" tall (seated), this pvc statue expertly captures the pluck and spunk of Evangelion's fiery redhead. Not to be outdone by her normally more flamboyant counterpart, REI AYANAMI also is attired in her Gothic Lolita “Noir” black or “Crimson” red dress. Rei is designed to be displayed with Asuka, with both character bases being part of the weathered Evangelion world, or either can be displayed equally as nice as a solo piece. She also has a removable hat, allowing for posing options, and measures approximately 4” tall in her seated position. Skillfully sculpted by Naoki Nishimura, the highest care has been taken to not only create beautiful renditions of the EVA girls, but also to authentically replicate the intricate lace and ribbons style of the Gothic Lolita subculture. CRIMSON ASUKA LANGLEY—Statue SRP: $39.99 Available NOW! CRIMSON REI AYANAMI—Statue SRP: $54.99 Available NOW! NOIR REI AYANAMI—Statue SRP: $54.99 Available NOW! TEARS TO TIARA: ERMIN & RIANNON ANI*STATUES A KOTOBUKIYA Japanese import! Tears to Tiara: Kakan no Daichi (“Earth’s Wreath”) is a brand-new role-playing game for the PlayStation 3, based on 2005’s Tears to Tiara. Both Ani*Statues are 1/8th scale, and pvc and abs plastic constucttion The pure-hearted young house fairy ERMIN (6.5” tall) can at times be both “ochokochoi” (goofy in a cute way) and “awatenbou” (scatterbrained in a cute way). Naturally, she falls in love with the fairies’ hero Awawn. (Very little description on the sheet, and no pics) Ermin has beautifully flowing hair and swirling skirt, with Koto’s traditional attention to detail. The young fairy also has removable parts for different display options. The playful and cute RIANNON (8” tall) stands in a dynamic pose, with her lower body leaning back and upper body leaning forward. This combined with the flowing lines of her intricate, overlapping ethno-tribal clothing gives this statue an unmatched grace and energy. Her unique hat is removable (and stays in place by a cleverly-hidden magnet!), as is her enormous cane, and she stands on a specially-molded base. Statue SRP: $59.99Ea. Available NOW! WITH YOU –MITSUMETE ITAI- NOEMI ITOU 1/8TH SCALE STATUE A KOTOBUKIYA Japanese import! From the classic ren’ai (dating simulation) adventure game With You – Mitsumete Itai comes one of the most popular imooto (“younger sister”) in the genre, NOEMI ITOU! The sibling of the game’s protagonist, Noemi dresses in a maid’s outfit to run the family’s tea shop. Frail and unassuming, the beautiful girl is a masterful piano player. Sculpted by Takaku & Takeshi, Noemi Itou stands almost 8 inches tall (1/8th scale). Holding up her maid’s outfit in shame, this statue depicts the specific scene in which Noemi changes her clothes; fans will know exactly which scene this is! The clothing is fantastically sculpted, with flowing “fabric” and many layers and textures. Detail is tremendous, down to the gap between the girl’s clothing and her body. Made from pvc and abs plastics, Noemi comes in a window box with an included display base. Statue SRP: $59.99 Available NOW! TALES OF DESTINY LEON MAGNUS ANI*STATUE A KOTOBUKIYA Japanese import! The legendary RPG “Tales” series characters finally are available outside of Japan! Tales Of The Phantasia (and subsequent related series) have been enjoying huge popularity in Japan for over a decade, and almost rivals FINAL FANTASY fandom in their home country, spawning manga and anime adaptations. The youngest swordsman in the history of the kingdom, LEON MAGNUS raises his weapon in this ultra-detailed pvc statue. The great warrior stands over 6 inches tall in the popular 1/10th scale for fujoshi collectors. Reflecting his regal heritage, Leon is displayed on a “flocked” base that recalls a royal red carpet. A great bishounen figure, and simply a great game collectible! Statue SRP: $34.99 Available NOW! IMPORT TOYS & MODELS SECTION DISNEY DISNEY/PIXAR'S UP! CHARA-CORORIN SET Imported from Japan! Disney and Pixar take audiences on an imaginative journey this summer in Up! Carl Fredericksen, an elderly man who dreams of big adventures and open country, and Russell, a young Boy Scout, take flight and explore the world. The film's characters come to life in two Chara-Cororin figure sets, featuring deformed sculpts. Choose from Carl/Kevin/Beta or Russell/Dug/Alpha. Each figure stands approximately 2" tall. Scheduled to ship in June 2009. (6906/002565) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. Set SRP: $14.99 DISNEY/PIXAR'S UP! MINI ACTION FIGURES Imported from Japan! This summer, Disney and Pixar unleash their newest CGI animated film on the world — Up! An elderly man, Carl Fredricksen, always dreamed of undertaking a huge adventure, only it took him 78 years to find it! On a wild ride by air and on foot, Carl and a young explorer named Russell, battle beasts and villains, and prove that age is nothing but a number! These action figures bring the film's protagonists — Carl, Russell, Dug the Dog, and Kevin the Bird — to life! Scheduled to ship in June 2009. (6906/002534) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. Figure SRP: $14.99 DISNEY CHARACTER FORMATION ARTS: SNOW WHITE SET Imported from Japan! Disney's first full-length animated film, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, has enchanted audiences for nearly eighty years. Now the artisans at Square Enix have brought memorable moments and the film's famous characters to life in this boxset of Disney Character Formation Arts figurines. Sculpted of PVC, these figurines stand approximately 5" tall and come in collectible window box packaging. Scheduled to ship in July 2009. (1089) (C: 1-1-4) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. Set SRP: $39.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A DISNEY CHARACTER FORMATION ARTS: ALICE IN WONDERLAND SET Imported from Japan! Never has there been a story as wonderful as Lewis Carroll's Alice in Wonderland, and never has the story been told better than in Disney's classic animated film. Now you can relive this truly magical Disney adventure with these intricately detailed miniature sculptures from Square Enix, hand-sculpted to bring out all the fun of this true Disney classic. Figures include The Mad Hatter's Tea Party, Alice's Giant Dilemma, Down the Rabbit Hole, and Croquet with the Queen of Hearts. Each figure stands between 3 1/2" and 5" tall, and the set comes in window box packaging. Available Now! (1089) (C: 1-1-4) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. Set SRP: $39.99 O/A DISNEY CHARACTER FORMATION ARTS: PETER PAN SET Imported from Japan! Much like the main character, the story of Peter Pan never grows old, and nothing compares to the wonder and magic of Disney's animated recreation of J.M. Barrie's timeless classic. Re-experience the Disney magic with these highly-detailed miniature sculptures from Square Enix, hand-sculpted to bring to life some of the most famous scenes from the film. Figures include To Neverland, A Fair Reflection, Consorting with Pirates, and Tinker Bell's Dilemma. Each figure stands between 4 1/2" and 5" tall, and the set comes in window box packaging. Available Now! (1089) (C: 1-1-4) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. Set SRP: $39.99 DOCTOR WHO / TORCHWOOD DOCTOR WHO BUILD-A-FIGURE ACTION FIGURES (ASST 03162) Imported from the UK! The Doctor has encountered many weird things in his journies through space and time, but surely none was as weird as the Wasp he found in Doctor Who's fourth season episode, "The Unicorn and the Wasp." Collectors can now build the Wasp action figure with this series of Doctor Who Build-A-Figure Action Figures based on the fourth season, as each figure comes packaged with a bonus part. Choose from figures such as the Vashta Narada, River Song, Davros, Pryovile Priestess, Donna Noble, the Adipose, the Natural Ood, and more! Blister card packaging. Scheduled to ship in June 2009. (6808/03162) (C: 1-1-4) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. Action Figure SRP: $14.99 TORCHWOOD WAVE 2 ACTION FIGURES Imported from the UK! Something lurks in the shadows of Cardiff, and it is up to the investigators of Torchwood to protect the populace from the dangers they cannot even see! Based on the hit BBC series, about to debut its third season on BBC1 and BBC America, these action figures are what every Torchwood fan needs to stage their own alien adventures! Choose from Captain John Hart, Toshiko Sato, Ianto Jones, Cyberwoman Lisa, and the Blowfish. Blister card packaging. Scheduled to ship in June 2009. (6808/TWAF2) (C: 1-1-4) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. Action Figure SRP: $17.99 FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST: PUPUPUNETSUKE PVC FIGURES Imported from Japan! Based on the hit anime Fullmetal Alchemist, set in a steampunk Europe at the dawn of the Industrial Revolution where alchemy still works, these PuPuPuNetsuke figures recreate the series' major characters with a stylized look! Each figure stands nearly 1" tall and can function as a clip charm or a mobile strap with the included attachments. Choose from Edward Elric, Alphonse Elric, Roy Mustang, Winry Rockbell, Envy, Riza Hawkeye, and Maes Hughes. Scheduled to ship in July 2009. (4522/PPP58503) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. PVC Figure SRP: $4.50 GUNDAM GUNDAM FIX FIGURATION METAL: GAT-X105 AILE STRIKE GUNDAM ACTION FIGURE Imported from Japan! Based on Hajime Katoki's original design, the GAT-X105 Aile Strike Gundam is the newest figure in the Gundam Fix Figuration line of action figures. Unlike other figures in the series, the Aile Strike uses die-cast parts in specifc areas to add balance and weight, rather than the overall use of die-cast composite, giving the figure a heft that other Gundams lack. The figure comes with shield, beam rife, and beam saber, and stands over 5 1/2" Tall. Window box packaging. Scheduled to ship in July 2009. (4522/GFF58554) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. Action Figure SRP: $69.50 GUNDAM SDX: SATAN GUNDAM ACTION FIGURE Imported from Japan! Based on a promotional manga released alongside the Japanese release of the Superior Defender Gundam Force anime, the Satan Gundam, a rival to Night Gundam, transforms into a black dragon! Standing nearly 4" tall, the Satan Gundam comes with multiple weapons, black dragon accessories and additional parts, and a display stands. Constructed of solid die-cast construction, the Satan Gundam will be a must-have for Gundam collectors! Window box packaging. Scheduled to ship in July 2009. (4522/SDG58555) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. Action Figure SRP: $48.50 KUBRICKS OFFERED AGAIN O/A KUBRICK BEARBRICK SERIES 17 FIGURES Imported from Japan! Two centuries of artwork are on display with the 17th series of Medicom's acclaimed Be@rbrick figures! Each bear-shaped figure stands approximately 2" tall and features an intricate artistic design based either on the artwork of 20th century artist Alexander Girard or The World of Golden Eggs, a new Japanese animated series about life in the small American town of Turkey Hill. Blind mystery box packaging. Available Now! (4239) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. Kubrick SRP: $4.49 O/A LOST KUBRICKS Imported from Japan! ABC's hit series Lost is now in its fifth season, and the mysteries of the island are being revealed! Medicom has taken several characters from the series and recreated them as part of their Kubrick line of toys! Characters available include Locke, Jack, Kate, Sawyer, Sayid, Charlie, and Hurley. Each stands approximately 2" tall. Available Now! (4239) (C: 1-1-4) NOTE: Not available in Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Malaysia. Kubrick MSRP: $7.99 NEON GENESIS EVANGELION NEON GENESIS EVANGELION: PETIT EVA R-STYLE MINI-FIGURES Imported from Japan! Based on the second film in the Rebuild of Evangelion quadrilogy, Evangelion 2.0: You Can (Not) Advance, these mini-figures bring together the film's protagonists in the cute Petit Eva style! Each stands 3 1/2" tall and come with a display stand. Collectors will find Asuka Langley Soryu, Rei Ayanami, and a new mystery character making her debut in the film. Mystery box packaging. Scheduled to ship in July 2009. (4522/EVA58553) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. Mini Figure SRP: $7.50 PEANUTS OFFERED AGAIN O/A PEANUTS FORMATION ARTS SET VOL 1 Imported from Japan! Since 1950, Charles Schulz' comic strip Peanuts has been popular the world over. These collectible miniatures recreate some of the most memorable moments from Peanuts' history. Snoopy and the Red Baron, Christmas Snoopy, Snoopy & Schroeder, and Snoopy & Linus each measure between 2 1/2" and 3 3/4" tall, and each is fully colored. The entire set comes in window box packaging. Available Now! (1089) (C: 1-1-4) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. Set SRP: $39.99 POP CULTURE NIGHTMARES: DEATH 12-INCH RESIN STATUE Imported from Japan! The third addition to the line of Nightmares statues is this reimagining of one of the prominent figures of the Book of Revelation — Death. The fourth Horseman of the Apocalypse has been replicated as the terrifying embodiment of Death, come to harvest the remnant souls of those who survived his brothers. Death is presented as a 12" tall statue, a grim reminder of the inevitability of life’s end, proudly perched astride his pale green horse. Made of high quality resin, the statue and base meld theme and concept into a truly terrifying, truly beautiful spectacle of biblical storytelling. Each will be numbered. Scheduled to ship in September 2009. (5101/01416) (C: 0-1-3) Statue SRP: $249.99 SOUL OF CHOGOKIN SOUL OF CHOGOKIN GX-46: DAIZENGAR & AUSSENSEITER FIGURES Imported from Japan! Bandai's Soul of Chogokin line of action figures take classic Japanese robot toys and remasters them as die-cast metal figures, with a delicate paint finish and the heft that comes only from a die-cast. Featuring the mecha from the original Super Robot Wars video game, which brings together the mecha of Gundam, Evangelion, and other super robot series, the GX-46: Daizengar and Aussenseiter twin-pack brings together these two original transforming mecha into one convenient package. Each stands nearly 7" tall and come with multiple weapons and display stands. Scheduled to ship in June 2009. (4522/SRW57487) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. Action Figure SRP: $287.50 VIDEO GAMES STREET FIGHTER: KEN 12-INCH RESIN STATUE Imported from Japan! Based on the hit video game! Street Fighter revolutionized the fighting game genre nearly 20 years ago, and with fans anxiously awaiting the release of Street Fighter IV they can get their hands on this detailed statue of Ken, one of the game's premier fighters! Brought to life as a 12" scale statue, Ken stands on a base that comes with a beautiful clear resin flame. This is sure to make anyone feel the aura and presence of this Shotokan masterpiece. Scheduled to ship in June 2009. (5101/01142) (C: 0-1-3) Statue SRP: $109.99 COLLECTIBLES & NOVELTIES SECTION BOBBING HEADS NODNIKS: CAPTAIN KIRK & GORN SET It's a new concept in Wacky Wobblers from Funko — Nodniks! Each stands 3 3/4" tall and feature a chunky, urban vinyl design. Relive the classic Star Trek episode "Arena" with this set of Captain Kirk and the Gorn Captain. Each wobbler has a blocky head, a stylized design, and will bring some designer humor into your collection! Blister card packaging. (4552/9884) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Not available in Germany. Bobblehead SRP: $12.99 NODNIKS: SPOCK & KLINGON SET Many times the Klingons tangled with Mr. Spock, and they tangle once more in this Nodniks set! A new concept from Funko for Wacky Wobblers, these 3 3/4" tall vinyl figures feature an urban and stylized design, giving your Star Trek collection a whole new look! Blister card packaging. (4552/9885) (C: 0-1-3) NOTE: Not available in Germany. Bobblehead SRP: $12.99 NODNIKS: THING & DR. DOOM SET Many times the Fantastic Four have confronted Dr. Doom, but never like this! Dr. Doom and the ever-loving Thing are the latest Nodniks figures from Funko, a new Wacky Wobbler concept. With a chunky urban design, these 3 3/4" tall bobbles are sure to add some comedic clobberin' time to your collection! Blister card packaging. (4552/9879) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Not available in Germany. Bobblehead SRP: $12.99 HALO 3: RED SPARTAN 2008 SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON EXCLUSIVE BOBBLEHEAD Previously available only at the 2008 San Diego Comic-Con, this exclusive bobblehead is now available to a wider audience! Featuring a special red version of the iconic Spartan armor from Microsoft's best-selling Halo 3, this bobblehead is limited to 1,500 pieces worldwide. (7504/SDCC02008) (C: 1-0-2) NOTE: Not available in Germany. Bobblehead PI BATMAN DARK KNIGHT THE DARK KNIGHT: HO-SCALE ELECTRIC TRAIN SET Perfect for model train enthusiasts, the Batman: The Dark Knight HO-Scale Electric Train set is a collectible piece that commemorates both America's love of the rails and the summer blockbuster, The Dark Knight! Each car is decorated with artwork and characters from the film. The set includes a Diesel Locomotive, an Engine which comes with a Batman figurine, and a 3-passenger Train Car that includes the power pack. Each car is in standard HO-scale and works with any HO-scale track. (6741) (C: 0-1-3) Train Set PI THE DARK KNIGHT: BATMAN FIGURE & STICKER COLLECTOR'S GIFT SET The Dark Knight Figure and Sticker Collector's Gift Set features the complete set of stickers and collectible figurines from the Batman Series I set. All your favorite Batman characters will be included in this 100-sticker, 6-figurine set. Each sticker features great artwork that brings these classic characters to life. (6991/6040) (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. Sticker Set PI MARVEL HEROES MARBS' MARVEL SUPER HEROES MARBLES SERIES 2 The MARBS Marvel Super Heroes Marbles commemorate some of Marvel Comics' best-known characters! Each collectible marble is individually numbered, and features the name and image of popular characters like Captain America, Spider-Man, Iron Man, and more. With two different sized marbles, limited edition versions, and high quality character art embedded within the marble, MARBS marbles are sure to be the next big collectible toy craze! (4301/03279) (C: 1-1-4) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. Marble SRP: $4.99 MARVEL ULTIMATE HEROES FIGURES & STICKERS The characters of Marvel Comics are captured in the Marvel Ultimate Heroes Collectible Figurine and Sticker packs and set. With 100 stickers and 6 figurines in each series, these collections are perfect to collect all your favorites like Spider-Man and Wolverine. The Series I Collector's Gift Set comes with all 100 stickers and 6 figurines, pre-collected for you, while the Series II Packs come with 8 stickers and 1 figurine in each pack so you can build your own collection. (6991) (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. SERIES II PACKS (6042)—Trading Stickers SRP: $3.69 SERIES I SET (6041)—Sticker Set PI WOLVERINE ORIGINS LEATHER MASK Based on the upcoming film, X-Men Origins: Wolverine, this leather mask lets you be the Canadian mutant with an attitude! This mask features the original color design from Wolverine's first appearance in the comics, a yellow face and blue "ears." Perfect for your next costume party, this mask is the best there is at what it does — letting you be Wolverine! (4289/19077) (C: 0-1-3) Mask SRP: $160.00 OFFERED AGAIN O/A MARVEL MINIATURE ALLIANCE PVC FIGURINES The Marvel Miniature Alliance PVC Figurines feature all your favorite Marvel Universe characters as colorful 2 3/4" PVC figurines! Characters in the first series include Spider-Man, the Hulk, Iron Man, Wolverine, Captain America, Venom, and Wolverine. Each figure is a highly-detailed sculpt, displaying an action pose. These vibrantly colored characters come in a full-color display box, and at 2 3/4" tall these figures are perfect for any desktop or shelf display. Sold separately. (6257) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. SPIDER-MAN (67117)—Figurine SRP: $3.99 THE HULK (67118)—Figurine SRP: $3.99 IRON MAN (67119)—Figurine SRP: $3.99 CAPTAIN AMERICA (67123)—Figurine SRP: $3.99 VENOM (67122)—Figurine SRP: $3.99 WOLVERINE (67121)—Figurine SRP: $3.99 MOVIE/TV TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES POSTERS Twenty-five years ago the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles exploded on the comics scene, and the world has never been the same! Leonardo, Michaelangelo, Donatello, and Raphael are the heroes on the half-shell, and these posters depict these fan-favorite chelonian characters. Choose from the Retro posters which show them in their classic guise, or the Pop posters which feature a modern take on the Turtles. (4945) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. POP-STYLE (45001)—Poster SRP: $7.99 RETRO-STYLE (45002)—Poster SRP: $7.99 TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES 1000-PIECE PUZZLE Celebrate 25 years of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles with this 1000-piece jigsaw puzzle! Made of solid cardboard construction, this challenging puzzle will appeal both to enthusiasts and fans of the Turtles. Measures 20" x 27" when completed. (4945/65151) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. Puzzle, 20 x 27 SRP: $15.99 TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES PLAYING CARDS Enjoy hours of fun playing all your favorite card games with the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles! These official poker-sized cards have a linen-like finish and feature a different image on each card. (4945/52154) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. Playing Cards SRP: $4.99 FUTURAMA BENDABLE FIGURES BOX SET All your favorite characters from Futurama are in this special boxed set as bendable figures! Fry, Leela, Bender, Professor Farnsworth, and the bonus Planet Express ship are perfect to decorate your desk, and they can be posed however you see fit! Each figure stands approximately 6" tall. Window box packaging. (4750/FTR3100) NOTE: Available only within the United States and U.S. Territories. Bendable Figure SRP: $29.99 STAR WARS STAR WARS: SUPPORT OUR TROOPS MESSENGER BAG Answer the Empire's call, and support the Stormtroopers who defend the Galaxy from Rebel scum with this black canvas messenger bag! With a screen-printed image of a Legion of the Empire's best soldiers on the front flap and an image of Darth Vader printed on the inside flap, the black messenger bag, measuring 15 1/2" x 14" x 4" deep, is perfect for all your cargo needs. (1260/SWDT0691HT) (C: 0-0-2) Messenger Bag SRP: $29.99 LEGO STAR WARS PENS The LEGO Star Wars Pen is the only pen you can connect and build! Featuring all new characters from the best-selling video game series and toy line, these pens feature replaceable ink cartridges. Blister card packaging. (7780/2187DC) (C: 0-0-3) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Ballpoint Pen SRP: $6.99 PRINTS & POSTERS H.R. GIGER PRINTS H.R. Giger is the Academy Award-winning artist behind Ridley Scott's Alien. The black Xenomorph, which has instilled terror in audiences for thirty years, was but one aspect of this Swiss artist's biomechanical, technofetishistic repetoire. These fine art limited edition prints bring his dark, yet sensual, vision to collectors. Biomechanoid, with its exotic and elegant artwork, measures 28" x 40" and is a limited edition of 495 pieces. ELP is a beautiful example of Giger's erotic and sensual airbrush work, and meaures 28" x 28" as a limited edition of 495 pieces. Daemon measures 22" x 20" and depicts a hellish, otherworldly creature in an edition of 300 pieces printed on archival Quintessence paper. All three pieces are hand-signed by Giger; Biomechanoid and ELP are signed and numbered in pencil, while Daemon is signed in black grease pencil. Suitable for framing. (90) (C: 0-0-2) BIOMECHANOID—Print, 28 x 40 SRP: $395.00 DAEMON—Print, 22 x 20 SRP: $295.00 ELP—Print, 28 x 28 SRP: $345.00 GIRLS FINEST LIMITED EDITION SIGNED ANIMATION CEL Inspired by the classic crossover episode, "Girls’ Nite Out," from in The New Batman/Superman Adventures animated series, the Girls Finest Animation Cel brings together the superheroines and the femme fatales of DC Comics' animated universe in a striking image. While in the original episode, the heroes and villains never appeared together in a single frame as they do here, for this printing they have been joined together exclusively. Measuring 13 3/4" x 19", each print is hand-signed by series producer Bruce Timm and comes with a Certificate of Authenticity. Limited to 350 pieces. Suitable for framing. (5633/WB1126) (C: 0-1-2) NOTE: Not Available in the European Union, Indonesia and Malaysia (UK OK). FC SRP: $675.00 BATMAN: "DOMAIN OF THE BAT" FINE ART GICLEE ON CANVAS Arthur Suydam is one of comics' modern stylists, whose dark and moody artwork is instantly recognizable. This image depicts the intimidation and darkness Batman instills as he walks into the shadowy existence of his Batcave. Suydam’s imagery suggests a gothic stylization along with the surreal, bringing a completely different, almost haunted allure to his superhero subjects. Measuring 10" x 14 1/2", "Domain of the Bat" is a fine art giclee on canvas, with each print hand-signed by Arthur Suydam. The print run is limited to 100 pieces, and each comes with a Certificate of Authenticity. Suitable for framing. (5633/CP1354D) NOTE: Not Available in the European Union, Indonesia and Malaysia (UK OK). FC SRP: $675.00 STAR TREK STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION DELUXE SHIRTS Beam aboard the USS Enterprise, NCC-1701-D, and join Captain Jean-Luc Picard's crew for adventure with these Star Trek: The Next Generation Deluxe Shirts! Available in Gold (Services), Blue (Sciences), and Red (Command), with these shirts you will feel like you've stepped off the transporter pad and into the 24th century! Available in sizes Small through X-Large. (8847) (C: 1-1-4) GOLD SM-XL (888980SM)—Costume SRP: $50.00 BLUE SM-XL (888981SM)—Costume SRP: $50.00 RED SM-XL (888979SM)—Costume SRP: $50.00 STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION — LOCUTUS OF BORG MASK Resistance is Futile! Get captured by the Borg and become their leader, Locutus, with this quality latex mask! Based on Star Trek: The Next Generation's two-part episode, "The Best of Both Worlds," this deluxe mask is perfect for assimilating your next costume party. (8847) (C: 1-1-4) LOCUTUS (68236)—Mask SRP: $55.00 WORF (68237)—Mask SRP: $55.00 STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION DELUXE JUMPSUITS The adventures of the 24th-century await, and you can join the crew of the USS Enterprise with these deluxe jumpsuits! Each jumpsuit comes with rank pips and a communicator pin, just as seen in Star Trek: The Next Generation. Choose from Red (Command), Blue (Sciences), and Gold (Services). Available in sizes X-Small through Medium. (8847) (C: 1-1-4) RED XS-MED (889065XS)—Costume SRP: $60.00 BLUE XS-MED (889066XS)—Costume SRP: $60.00 GOLD XS-MED (889067XS)—Costume SRP: $60.00 STAR TREK: USS ENTERPRISE BOTTLE OPENER With the new Star Trek film's imminent release, now would be the perfect time to sit back, put your Spock ears on, and watch some classic episodes to get psyched for the new film — and what goes better with Star Trek than a nice, cold beer! Fear not, Trekkies, with the release of the USS Enterprise Bottle Opener, now you can open those chilled beers in true Trek style! (133) Bottle Opener SRP: $18.00 STAR TREK: THE ORIGINAL SERIES DELUXE SHIRTS Beam down to your next costume party as a crewmember of the USS Enterprise with the Star Trek: The Original Series Deluxe Shirts. Available in Blue (Sciences), Red (Services), or Gold (Command), these high-quality shirts also come with the communicator pin. Wear it and tell the world you're from the best ship in the 'fleet! Available in Small, Medium, Large, and X-Large sizes. (8847) (C: 1-1-4) GOLD SM-XL (888982SM)—Costume SRP: $50.00 BLUE SM-XL (888983SM)—Costume SRP: $50.00 RED SM-XL (888984SM)—Costume SRP: $50.00 STAR TREK: THE ORIGINAL SERIES — SPOCK EARS Life on the planet Vulcan was harsh. The sunlight from 40 Eridani created a dry environment, and the ancient Vulcans evolved to adjust to the planet's thin atmosphere. One evolutionary adaptation? Pointed ears! While Doctor Leonard McCoy have have thought that the pointed ears gave Mr. Spock a devilish appearance, he should have realized that the pointed ears gave him hearing far beyond anything a human could hope to achieve. These latex pointed ears affix to your own ears, giving you the appearance of someone who evolved in the harsh Vulcan environment. Blister card packaging. (8847/8904) (C: 1-1-4) Prop Replica SRP: $3.99 STAR TREK: THE ORIGINAL SERIES DELUXE DRESSES Beam aboard the starship Enterprise and join Captain Kirk's crew with these Star Trek: The Original Series Deluxe Dresses! Based on the costumes worn by actresses on the series, these dresses come with communicator pins. Choose from Gold (Command), Blue (Sciences), and Red (Services). Available in sizes X-Small through Medium. (8847) (C: 1-1-4) GOLD XS-MED (889059XS)—Costume SRP: $55.00 BLUE XS-MED (889060XS)—Costume SRP: $55.00 RED XS-MED (889061XS)—Costume SRP: $55.00 STAR TREK: THE ORIGINAL SERIES — ALIEN MASKS Captain Kirk and his crew encountered some of the galaxy's most fearsome aliens in the uncharted quarters of the quadrant. These high-quality latex masks recreate those Star Trek aliens, perfect for bringing some 23rd-century cowboy diplomacy to your next costume party. Choose from Balok ("The Corbomite Manuever"), the Mugato ("A Private Little War"), or the Gorn ("Arena"). (8847) (C: 1-1-4) BALOK (68233)—Mask SRP: $60.00 MUGATO (68234)—Mask SRP: $60.00 GORN (68235)—Mask SRP: $60.00 STAR TREK: TIBERIUS COLOGNE FOR MEN Explorer. Soldier. Time-traveler. Diplomat. Legend. James Tiberius Kirk. The most famous and highly-decorated starship captain in the history of the Federation Starfleet. Tiberius Cologne for Men gets physical, quickly blending chemistry and emotion. Crisp and clean; a casual yet commanding fragrance spiked with raised notes of freshness and sensuality. Difficult to define. Impossible to resist. Inspired by a man on a mission, a journey of sensual discovery. Tiberius — boldly go. (7363/59559) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. Cologne SRP: $29.99 STAR TREK: RED SHIRT COLOGNE FOR MEN Red Shirt Cologne. Seize the day. Place no trust in tomorrow. Live without fear. Run toward new and exciting adventures. Wear the cologne that shows the universe your strength, your valor, your loyalty — your devotion to disposability. Red Shirt Cologne does not hesitate or think twice. It is made for the young, modern man who is alive today — and knows it. Fresh, clean and direct with top notes of green mandarin, bergamot, and a hint of lavender, Red Shirt finishes strong with base notes of leather, fine Virginia tobacco leaves and a subtle touch of grey musk and tonka beans. Red Shirt Cologne. Because Tomorrow May Never Come. (7363/59560) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. Cologne SRP: $29.99 STAR TREK: BRIDGE FULL WALL MURAL Ever wish you were aboard Captain Kirk's Enterprise? Now you can with the Star Trek: Bridge Full Wall Mural! Printed on the revolutionary pre-pasted Surestrip material, this extra large, photoreal wall mural puts you in the center of the action, and the backing won't damage the underlying wall. Measures 6 feet x 10 feet. (6809/JL1172M) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Available only within the United States and U.S. Territories. Wall Mural, 6 x 10 SRP: $249.99 STAR TREK: BRIDGE CREW CHAIR RAIL MURAL Captain Kirk and his command crew are looking over your shoulder with this oversized wall mural! Printed on Surestrip material, this photorealistic mural brings the original crew of the Enterprise right into your home. Measures 6 feet x 10 feet. (6809/JL1167M) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Available only within the United States and U.S. Territories. Wall Mural, 6 x 10 SRP: $149.99 STAR TREK: ENTERPRISE CHAIR RAIL MURAL Space beckons, and the Enterprise soars the stars again on this mural, perfect for decorating your room! Depicting the Enterprise in her native environment, this mural is photorealistically printed on Surestrip material, making it a snap to install and remove. Measures 6 feet x 10 feet. (6809/JL1169M) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Available only within the United States and U.S. Territories. Wall Mural, 6 x 10 SRP: $149.99 PREMIERE COLLECTIBLES GALLERY OF LIGHT: MARY POPPINS MINIATURE Enter into a magical realm where miniature sculpted Disney scenes come to life with dimensional illumination through the artistry of Bob Olszewski! Mary Poppins' "Magical Arrival" comes to life in a piece that celebrates the 45th-anniversary of Mary Poppins, starring Julie Andrews as the enchanting nanny. This shadowbox-styled scene is made of glass and stone resin, illuminated through LED lights powered by 3 AAA batteries, with an on/off switch hidden on front frame. Each Gallery of Lights piece comes with a Certificate of Verification. (587/4012890) (C: 1-1-3) Miniature SRP: $70.00 DISNEY TRADITIONS: MICKEY/MINNIE WEDDING FIGURINE Springtime is a time for romance and weddings, and artisan Jim Shore applies his unique vision to create the Disney Traditions Wedding Figurine. Featuring Mickey and Minnie Mouse, "Congratulations" combines traditional Americana art styles with Disney's characters, for a unique stone resin 6 1/2" piece that can be used as a wedding cake topper. (587/4013988) (C: 1-1-3) Figurine MSRP: $45.00 DISNEY TRADITIONS: LADY AND THE TRAMP FIGURINE One of Disney's most popular animated features comes to life with the Disney Traditions: Lady and the Tramp figurine. Sculpted by Jim Shore, the figurine combines these classic canine in a moment of romantic bliss as moonlight strikes them using traditional American art styles. This piece stands 6 1/2" tall and is made of stone resin. (587/4013252) (C: 1-1-3) Figurine MSRP: $45.00 DISNEY TRADITIONS: PATRIOTIC MICKEY/MINNIE FIGURINE America's favorite folk artist, Jim Shore, combines traditional art styles with Disney's characters to create the Disney Traditions line of stone resin figures. "Goodwill Ambassadors" shows Mickey and Minnie Mouse, celebrating their patriotic fervor in a piece that stands 9 1/2" tall. (587/4013254) (C: 1-1-3) Figurine MSRP: $45.00 DISNEY PRINCESSES HEIRLOOM BOXES Disney's Princesses have enchanted millions with their timeless stories of love and romance, and sculptor Bob Olszewski recreates those memorable moments with his exquisite heirloom boxes. Cinderella's Pumpkin Coach ferried her to the grand ball, and it comes to life in a 7" tall piece. Sleeping Beauty's story is told in an 8 1/4" piece that depicts scenes from the film. Each heirloom box is made of stone resin and comes with a Certificate of Verification. (587) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Not available in Germany. CINDERELLA (4013131)—Heirloom Box SRP: $70.00 SLEEPING BEAUTY (4013130)—Heirloom Box SRP: $85.00 POOH & FRIENDS LIDDED BOXES Depicting Pooh and Eeyore as they were as babies, these lidded boxes are boxes full of hope or dreams as these denizens of the Hundred Acre Wood sleep the day away. Each of these Pooh & Friends figurines stand 4" tall and are made of porcelain bisque. (587) (C: 1-1-3) BABY EEYORE (4012510)—Figurine SRP: $25.00 BABY POOH (4012509)—Figurine SRP: $25.00 STARS AND STRIPES FOREVER FIGURINES Strike up John Philip Sousa's "Stars and Stripes Forever" for these new figurines from master artisan Jim Shore. The patriotic eagle bears a "United We Stand" message in a 8 1/2" tall piece. "Never Forget" is a memorial flag candleholder that stands 6 1/2" tall. Each piece harkens back to traditional American art styles and are made of stone resin. (587) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Not available in Germany. "UNITED WE STAND" (4013282)—Figurine MSRP: $37.50 "NEVER FORGET" (4013285)—Candleholder MSRP: $35.00 GAMES SECTION DIAMOND PUBLICATIONS GAME TRADE MAGAZINE #112 GTM contains articles on gameplay, previews and reviews, game related fiction, and self-contained games or game modules, along with solicitation information on upcoming game, manga, and video releases. Magazine SRP: $3.99 ALDERAC ENTERTAINMENT LEGEND OF THE FIVE RINGS CCG: CELESTIAL EDITION EXPANSION The War of Dark Fire is over, and the Empire is yet to count its full cost. In the north, the Dragon, Phoenix, and Unicorn lands lie shattered, ancestral homes in ruins, libraries and stables destroyed, centuries of culture and husbandry undone. At the heart of the Empire, while many still rejoice, troubling news begins to circulate, of villages found empty and lifeless, their crops untended, rotted livestock dotting dead fields. And in the south, on the Great Wall that separates and protects the Empire from the ravages of the Shadowlands, all is quiet, as it has been for over a year now. The new base set for the Legend of the Five Rings CCG, Celestial Edition is introduced in starters offered in 9-count displays, and boosters packed in 36-count displays. (C: 0-1-2) BOOSTER PACK—Booster Pack (AEG 15010) SRP: $3.89 STARTER DECK—Starter Deck SRP: $14.99 AVALON HILL AXIS & ALLIES 1942 EDITION Spring 1942... the world is at war! Five world powers struggle for supremacy: Germany and Japan are aligned against England, the Soviet Union, and the USA. You control the military and economic destiny of one of these countries in the titanic struggle that will decide the fate of the world. You will need the perseverance of Montgomery, the daring of Rommel, the courage of Patton, the timing of Yamamoto, and the steadfastness of Zhukov! This new edition of the classic game of strategic conquest features new units, sculpts, and updated rules. (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Available only within the United States and U.S. Territories. Board Game SRP: $35.00 AXIS & ALLIES NAVAL CMG: WAR AT SEA — FLANK SPEED BOOSTER PACK This expansion pack for the Axis & Allies Naval CMG: War At Sea features 40 authentically detailed, prepainted battleships, aircraft, destroyers, and other vessels from WWII, including such unique ships as the Schleswig-Holstein, USS Arizona, "Jill" Torpedo Bomber, and the Russian Battleship October Revolution, complete with their distinctive markings and camouflage. (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Available only within the United States and U.S. Territories. Booster Pack SRP: $14.99 GALE FORCE 9 AXIS & ALLIES TOKEN SETS Designed with the player in mind, each full-color, Axis & Allies token set addresses all of the critical play elements from both the standard and advanced rules. Each country-specific pack contains one objective counter, two overwatch counters, four defensive fire counters, four damaged counters, four destroyed counters, and 10 disrupted counters. (C: 0-1-2) US TOKEN SET—Token Set, FC SRP: $11.99 UK TOKEN SET—Token Set, FC SRP: $11.99 RUSSIAN TOKEN SET—Token Set, FC SRP: $11.99 GERMAN TOKEN SET—Token Set, FC SRP: $11.99 JAPANESE TOKEN SET—Token Set, FC SRP: $11.99 BATTLEFRONT MINIATURES FLAMES OF WAR: HAMMER & SICKLE The Red Army smashed the German Army Group Centre's front line in "Operation Bagration." Now their relentless westward advance across Byelorussia threatens Minsk, the capital of Byelorussia. From Orsha in the north the 5th Guards Tank Army swings south. Its hammer blows smash every German attempt to slow its advance. As the crisis unfolds, Berlin sends Generalfeldmarschall Model to stop the Soviet advance. This Flames of War supplement contains all the rules needed to refight this historic battle as these powerful armored forces clash in one of the the largest tank battles of World War II! (C: 0-1-2) Supplement Book, SC, 72pgs, FC (BFM FW209) SRP: $25.00 FLAMES OF WAR: RIVER OF HEROES Clashing upon the banks of the Vistula, new Soviet heroes lock horns with the remaining veterans of the Waffen-SS. The final Red Army goal of "Operation Bagration" was to secure bridgeheads over the mighty Vistula River, the last line of defense, before the final invasion of Germany as the prized bridgeheads over the Vistula River would open the door to the Third Reich and Berlin. To halt the advance, Hitler unleashed all his forces in his latest plan to turn the tide of the war! This Flames of War supplement comes with rules for fighting the battle on the Vistula, complete with sapper battalions, anti-tank weapons, panzergrenadiers, and more! (C: 0-1-2) Supplement Book, SC, 76pgs, FC (BFM FW210) SRP: $25.00 BLACK LIBRARY WARHAMMER 40K: COURAGE & HONOUR HC (W) Graham McNeill The noble Ultramarines epitomize the Space Marines, the genetically enhanced warriors who protect the Imperium from its foes. Newly returned from the Eye of Terror, Captain Uriel Ventris must redeem himself in the eyes of his battle–brothers, who fear he may have been tainted by Chaos. When the planet Pavonis is invaded by tau, what better opportunity could Uriel have to join his Chapter in combat and prove that his honor is beyond reproach? (C: 0-1-2) HC, 320pgs MSRP: $19.99 WARHAMMER 40K: THE KILLING GROUND MMPB (W) Graham McNeill The Ultramarines are back in this storming new novel from Graham McNeill, author of the Ultramarines Omnibus! In the nightmare universe of Warhammer 40,000, no servants of the Imperium are more dedicated than the Ultramarines, who follow the teachings of the legendary Codex Astartes to the letter. Having escaped from the Eye of Terror, Uriel Ventris and Pasanius now face an epic journey through a hostile universe in their quest to get home to Ultramar to safety and redemption. (C: 0-1-2) SC, 416pgs MSRP: $7.99 WARHAMMER: REIKSGUARD MMPB (W) Richard Williams The Reiksguard knights are entrusted with the sacred duty of the Emperor’s protection from foes within and without. Under the command of Marshal Kurt Helborg, the Reiksguard live and breathe their code of loyalty, courage, strength, and honor. But in the midst of a ruinous war, the young knight Delmar von Reinhardt discovers that this most venerated order hides deadly secrets. Battling an unholy alliance of a goblin warlord and an ogre tyrant, Delmar must unearth the truth no matter which noble knight he should find at its heart. (C: 0-1-2) SC, 416pgs MSRP: $7.99 GAMES WORKSHOP WHITE DWARF #353 Games Workshop's monthly hobby magazine covers all the new Warhammer Empire releases such as the Steam Tank, Greatswords, Archers, a Uniform Guide book, and Elector Count, as well as War of The Ring releases including Gladhrim Knights, Galadhrim Warriors, Galadhrim Guard, and two Elf characters. Also featured is a battle report detailing the Empire marching north towards Chaos, an article on converting using the new plastic Empire sprues, plus War of The Ring: Galadhrim design notes, scenario, and battle report, complete with a Painting Workshop for Galadhrim. (C: 0-1-2) NOTE: Available only within the United States and U.S. Territories. Magazine, 120pgs, FC SRP: $9.00 FANTASY FLIGHT PUBLISHING INC ARKHAM HORROR: INNSMOUTH HORROR EXPANSION Of all the cities found in H.P. Lovecraft’s vision of Massachusetts, perhaps none is quite so deadly as the small fishing village of Innsmouth. Decrepit and dying, Innsmouth is being consumed from within by an ancient pact once made to save the town. Innsmouth Horror introduces several new game concepts to the Arkham Horror board game, including 16 new investigators (each with Personal Stories unique to each investigator), eight new Ancient Ones complete with Epic Battle cards, two new Heralds, over 30 new monster markers, plenty of new encounters, and an expansion board featuring the town of Innsmouth. (C: 0-1-2) Exp