UK Supplement
COMICS
BATMAN
BATMAN LEGENDS #20
Robin goes off the deep end as the temptations of Ra’s al Ghul become too
powerful to resist! Will Tim turn against his Bat-brothers in favour of bringing
his family back to life? Only Nightwing has the answers! Plus, terror comes in
threes. Who’s offing members of the Terrible Trio?
SC, 76pg, 170x258mm, FC £2.60
CINEBOOK
ALDEBARAN: THE CATASTROPHE TP UK
by Leo
In Aldebaran’s worlds, you’ll live one of the most fantastic sagas ever written
by man. The author tells the story of humanity’s first attempts to colonise
distant planets. In their travels, Kim and his companions will encounter strange
creatures and face the dangers of unknown worlds. They’ll witness the
destruction caused by the madness of mankind. In the first album, Kim meets
Mark, another teenager who has survived the annihilation of their village.
Together they set out to find explanations for this terrible catastrophe...
(978-1-905460-57-1) (CAUT: 0-0-4)
SC, 104pg, FC £9.99
DUCOBOO: YOUR ANSWERS OR YOUR LIFE! TP UK
by Zidrou & Godi
What would a class be without a dunce? A bit like a curry without spice. And
Ducoboo sure spices up his fellow pupils’ days. Not one lesson goes by without
flavour — with him, school is an endless string of break-times. Of course,
there’s always Leonie, the terribly gifted girl who doesn't put up with
Ducoboo’s messing and doesn’t believe in sharing knowledge. Of course, there’s
also the teacher, whose index finger turns out to be more threatening than ever…
No, school life isn’t one long, smooth ride: For some, the school year is
perhaps the most dangerous time of all! (978-1-905460-28-1) (CAUT: 0-0-4)
SC, 48pg, FC £5.99
LUCKY LUKE WESTERN CIRCUS VOLUME 11 TP UK
by Morris & Goscinny
Mulligan’s Western circus — his troop, lion and elephant — arrive in town under
the escort of Lucky Luke. Zilch, a rich businessman and organizer of the annual
grand rodeo, thinks the circus is going to compete with his business and does
everything to prevent it from putting on a show. He even engages killer-for-hire
Rattlesnake Joe, but in the end his attempts will provide unexpected publicity
for the circus. On with the show! (978-1-905460-557) (CAUT: 0-0-4)
SC, 48pg, FC £5.99
DISCWORLD
THE DISCWORLD GRAPHIC NOVELS
Imagine a flat world sitting on the backs of four elephants who hurtle through
space whilst balanced on a giant turtle. The Discworld is a place (and a time)
parallel to our own - but also very different. That is the setting for Terry
Pratchett’s phenomenally successful Discworld series, which now celebrates its
25th anniversary. The Discworld Graphic Novels presents the very first two
volumes of this much-loved series in graphic novel form, “The Colour of Magic”
and “The Light Fantastic.” First published fifteen years ago, these fully
illustrated versions are now issued for the first time in hardback. Introduced
here are the bizarre misadventures of Twoflower, the Discworld’s first ever
tourist, and possibly - portentously - its last, and his guide Rinceflower, the
spectacularly inept wizard. Not to mention the Luggage, which has a mind of its
own. (978-0-385614-27-6) (CAUT: 0-0-4)
HC, 272pg, FC £15.00
FUTURAMA
FUTURAMA #51
In “Planet Michelle,” a starry-eyed Fry misses his ex-ex-girlfriend from the
20th century. Can the Planet Express crew rescue Fry from a place that’s become
his own private hell? Only one place to find out! (977147685204251) (CAUT:
0-0-4)
Comic, 48pg, 230x297mm, FC £2.60
HUMOUR
BIGFOOT: I NOT DEAD
by Graham Roumieu
Bigfoot returns from exile to share his inspiring, hilarious, candid, and deeply
disturbing account of his life as a misunderstood forest gentleman and tragic
media darling. These stories stand out not only as a great testament to the
man-beast, but also as a cautionary tale of the downside of a life of excess,
celebrity, cannibalism, celebrity cannibalism, wanton violence and lack of
toilet training. Bigfoot offers a glimpse into the world of a stinky carnivore
that is thrown into the tailspin of American culture. (978-0-452289-56-7) (CAUT:
0-0-4)
SC, FC £8.99
INDIANA JONES
INDIANA JONES COMIC #2
The smash-hit Indiana Jones Comic is back with another heady brew of deadly
traps, mystical artefacts, and action-packed adventure! Read the latest comic
strip adaptation of the movie, fiendish illustrated mazes, and ancient codes to
unravel, and tons of stuff to see, do, and steal for the benefit of mankind!
SC, 230x297mm, FC £2.60
MANGA
MANGA SHAKESPEARE: JULIUS CAESAR TP
Julius Caesar: This manga recreation of Shakespeare’s text transfers the action
from ancient Rome to a future Iraq, once again facing dictatorship after its
prolonged struggles to establish a democracy. Part of the successful Manga
Shakespeare series, a fusion of classic Shakespeare with manga visuals. Features
black and white illustrations with a 9-page colour section. (9780955285653)
SC, 148x210mm, FC £7.99
MANGA SHAKESPEARE: MACBETH TP
Samurai warriors have reclaimed a future post-nuclear world of mutants in the
original manga version of Shakespeare’s tale of skulduggery. The series keeps
true to Shakespeare’s original text, but is specially abridged for use in the
manga, which makes it ideal for students to use as a primer and a way of getting
to grips with the themes in Shakespeare’s plays. A fusion of classic Shakespeare
with manga visuals, these are cutting-edge books that will intrigue and grip
readers. (9780955285660)
SC, 148x210mm, FC £7.99
MARVEL COMICS
Fresh from the House of Ideas, a new batch of books featuring some of the
world's greatest super-heroes!
MARVEL MASTERWORKS INCREDIBLE HULK 1962-1964 TP
Collecting classic tales from the sixties, Marvel Masterworks: The Incredible
Hulk is timed to coincide with Marvel’s brand-new Hulk movie, due for release
20th June 2008. Featuring the works of Stan Lee, Jack Kirby, and Steve Ditko, it
plots the origins of the Hulk, including his very first appearance. Perfect for
seasoned comics fans and newcomers alike, this is an essential read for those
wanting to experience the rise of the most famous monster in comic book history.
(9781905239894)
SC, FC £11.99
MARVEL PLATINUM: THE DEFINITIVE HULK TP
With the Incredible Hulk firmly ensconced in the limelight thanks to Marvel’s
forthcoming movie program (and the success of 2003’s Hulk film), Marvel
Platinum: The Definitive Hulk collects the best of Hulk’s comics triumphs over
the last 45 years. Featuring some of the green goliath’s most pivotal moments
and including art and stories from the cream of Marvel’s talent, this is an
heaving heavy helping of Hulk history! (9781905239887)
SC, FC £14.99
ASTONISHING SPIDER-MAN VOLUME 2 #30
76 pages! “The Other: Evolve or Die” continues! Morlun has pounded Spider-Man
into spider paste! As the wall crawler lies near death’s door, will Morlun
finish the job and feed on him?! Also, it’s all changed for Peter Parker as he
moves in with Harry Osborn and his Aunt May moves in with Anna Watson. However,
there is trouble circling as a new Vulture waits for his moment to strike! Plus,
classic action as Spider-Man finds himself beneath the claws of the Puma and a
startling revelation is made! Story and art by J. Michael Straczynski, Mike
Wieringo, Jeph Loeb, Tim Sale, Tom DeFalco & Ron Frenz! Includes material
reprinted from Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man #3, Spider-Man: Blue #4, and
Amazing Spider-Man Vol. 1 #257!
Comic, 76pg £2.50
ASTONISHING SPIDER-MAN VOLUME 2 #31
76 pages! “The Other: Evolve or Die” continues! Spider-Man is dead! How will the
New Avengers deal with the death of a teammate and more importantly, how will
Mary Jane and Aunt May cope now that Peter is gone? Plus, Spidey faces double
the trouble as he faces not one but two vultures! Also, classic landmark
adventure! The shocks keep comin’ as Mary Jane reveals that she knows that Peter
is Spider-Man, and the webslinger discovers the truth about his cool black
costume! Story and art by Reginald Hudlin, Mike Deodato Jr., Jeph Loeb, Tim
Sale, Tom DeFalco & Ron Frenz! Includes material reprinted from Amazing
Spider-Man #258, Spider-Man: Blue #5, and Marvel Knights: Spider-Man #21!
Comic, 76pg £2.50
AVENGERS UNITED #94
76 pages! Luke Cage and Jessica Jones are getting married — but the deadly new
Super Adaptoid is crashing the party! The New Avengers face a villain who can
wield all their powers in a double-length adventure! Plus: Avengers Mansion
comes under siege from the Masters of Evil in a classic tale! Also: another 60s
Thor epic with Tales of Asgard! Story and art by Brian Michael Bendis, Olivier
Coipel, Roger Stern, John Buscema, Stan Lee & Jack Kirby! Includes material
reprinted from New Avengers Annual #1, Avengers (Vol.1) #273, and The Mighty
Thor #133.
Comic, 76pg £2.50
ESSENTIAL X-MEN #166
76 pages! At last! The oldest mutant on Earth has been reborn — and he has dire
plans for the X-Men! The dreaded Apocalypse returns, with a new team of Horsemen
and a sinister goal for the world! Story and art by Peter Milligan, Roger Cruz &
Salvador Larocca. Includes material reprinted from X-Men #180-182.
Comic, 76pg £2.50
FANTASTIC FOUR ADVENTURES #40
76 pages! What if Victor Von Doom had taken the fateful spaceflight that created
the Fantastic Four? Don’t miss a strange new version of the FF’s origin! Also:
The Thing takes Alicia on a trip to ancient Greece — and winds up in a fight
with Hercules! Plus, a classic tale! The Invisible Girl wants revenge for her
father’s death at the hand of the Skrulls! Story and art by Karl Kesel, Paul
Smith, Dan Slott, Kieron Dwyer, Stan Lee & Jack Kirby! Includes material
reprinted from What If Doctor Doom Had Become The Thing? #1, The Thing (Vol. 2)
#7, and Fantastic Four (Vol. 1) #37.
Comic, 76pg £2.50
MARVEL LEGENDS #20
76 pages! Captain America is determined to find out what General Lukin and his
Kronas Corporation are up to in London. To help him get the answers he teams up
with Union Jack and Spitfire, but will it be enough against the Red Skull’s new
foot soldiers? Plus, Tony Stark discovers the secrets of Extremis, but as Iron
Man, is he ready to confront them? The Iron Avenger battles Extremis in a truly
titanic battle! Plus, while Thor recuperates in the Waters of Renewal, can the
hosts of Asgard hope to hold back the might of Surtur and his demonic legions?
Brace yourselves, True Believers, for a battle of epic proportions! Story and
art by Ed Brubaker, Steve Epting, Warren Ellis, Adi Granov, Dan Jurgens & Stuart
Immonen! Includes material reprinted from Captain America #18, Iron Man:
Extremis #3, and The Mighty Thor (Vol. 2) #40!
Comic, 76pg £2.50
MIGHTY WORLD OF MARVEL #70
76 pages! The Hulk accepts a mission from SHIELD—but faces treachery in space!
Also: The Order battles Earth’s superheroes in this saga’s final, stunning
chapter! Plus: She-Hulk introduces the Two-Gun Kid to the 21st century! Free
Hulk poster included! Story and art by Kurt Busiek, Jo Duffy, Matt Haley, Daniel
Way, Keu Cha, Dan Slott, and Juan Bobillo! Includes material reprinted from The
Order #6, She-Hulk (Vol. 3) #5, and Incredible Hulk (Vol. 2) #89-90.
Comic, 76pg £2.50
WOLVERINE AND DEADPOOL #153
76 pages! Wolverine has a new mission: track down the people who ruined his life
and make them pay! He’s starting at the White House, and a scrap with Shiva!
Plus: Deadpool rescues Death from imprisonment — but is she… gulp… dead? And
does that make any sense at all? Story and art by Daniel Way, Steve Dillon,
Christopher Priest & Paco Diaz! Includes material reprinted from Wolverine:
Origins #1-2, and Deadpool #36.
Comic, 76pg £2.50
MISCELLANEOUS
RUMBLE STRIP GN
by Woodrow Phoenix
Powerful graphic memoir by a leading British comics artist that investigates our
increasingly skewed relationship with cars. Rumble Strip is about an invisible
kind of murder where the punishment rarely fits the crime. Combining
autobiography, statistics, case histories, advertising and reportage, Woodrow
Phoenix draws a compelling picture of the warped psychology behind our need for
speed. (9780954930998) (CAUT: 0-0-4)
Comic, 224pg £12.99
SIMPSONS
SIMPSONS COMICS #146
Step right up, step right up! Everything must go! Don’t miss out on this massive
clearance sale! The Simpsons are in for a bumpy ride when Marge gets carried
away with online auctions, but who is buying the Simpsons’ treasured
possessions? (977136582907045)
Comic, 52pg, 230x297mm, FC £2.60
BEST OF THE SIMPSONS #46
With more literary parodies than you could shake an African-American talk show
host at — Lisa’s book club stirs up some fiery opinions. Elsewhere, familiarity
breeds contempt as it seems Flanders and Homer are so familiar it’s just too
easy to slip into each other’s shoes. Find out if clothes really do make the
man. (977147442200146)
Comic, 68pg, 297x230mm, FC £2.99
SIMPSONS TREASURE TROVE #11
The tiny tearaway of the Simpsons Comics family is armed to the teeth with five
tales of small town insanity! Stories of baseball card sabotage, city destroying
monsters, and off-kilter book reports abound between the covers of this mighty
mini marvel. Don’t miss out on the small comic with big laughs!
(977175470000311)
Comic, 68pg, 148x210mm, FC £2.50
SIMPSONS COMICS: EXTRAVAGANZA GN
by Matt Groening & Various
The Simpsons, the world’s favourite dysfunctional family unit, return for more
satirical suburban shenanigans, now in a handy new pocket-sized, especially low
priced format! Homer gets swell in “The Amazing Colossal Homer,” there’s a tale
of terror from Bart in “The Collector,” Bart faces off against Sideshow Bob in
jail in “Cool Hand Bart,” Marge presents a tragic story of failed romance; the
Springfield Elementary gang solve the case of the Springfield Puma; Krusty
becomes an “Agent of K.L.O.W.N.,” Homer goes hunting for a rare baseball card;
and Otto saves the day in “The Amazing Busman!” (9781845767181) (CAUT: 0-0-4)
SC, 210x146mm, 128pg, FC £4.99
SIMPSONS COMICS: SPECTACULAR GN
by Matt Groening & Various
Take a fantastic voyage with Bart and Milhouse in “I Shrink, Therefore I’m
Small,” jam with Lisa and Otto in “Be-Bop-A-Lisa!” Walk the high wire with Homer
in “The Greatest D’oh on Earth,” discover Lisa’s literary affectations in “The
Purple Prose of Springfield,” and wash it all down with Homer’s hapless pal,
Barney Gumble, in “Asleep at the Well!” The perfect, pocket-sized way to pass a
day! (9781845767365) (CAUT: 0-0-4)
SC, 210x146mm, 128pg, FC £4.99
SIMPSONS COMICS: STRIKE BACK GN
by Matt Groening & Various
The very fabric of suburban life appears to be unraveling in this collection
when the TV breaks down and the family take “A Trip To Simpsons Mountain,” Aunt
Patty and Aunt Selma come to stay in “Waitresses in the Sky,” television somehow
manages to get even worse — with Homer’s help — in “What’s The Frequency,
Simpson,” and the President gets tough with Homer’s waistline in “Get Fatty!”
(9781845768188) (CAUT: 0-0-4)
SC, 210x146mm, 128pg, FC £4.99
SIMPSONS COMICS: THE BIG BOOK OF BART SIMPSON GN
by Matt Groening & Various
In “Big Fat Trouble in Little Springfield,” Bart learns that while fat children
are funny, becoming fat isn’t; in “Grrrl-Whirl,” Bart’s assault on girl power is
undermined when he falls in love, and in “Close Encounters of the Nerd Kind,”
evil space aliens Kang and Kodos get an unexpected surprise when they first
kidnap Earth’s greatest nerd — Bart’s sister, Lisa — and get more than they ever
bargained for! (9781845769444) (CAUT: 0-0-4)
SC, 210x146mm, 120pg, FC £4.99
SPONGEBOB
SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS #45
Ahoy there, fellow crustaceans! Are you ready for more adventures with your pal
SpongeBob? Feel closer to Bikini Bottom than ever before with issue #45 of
SpongeBob SquarePants!
Comic, 52pg, 230x297mm, FC £2.60
STAR WARS
STAR WARS COMIC #4.35
Jedi Dass Jennir takes a deadly step away from his calling — and towards the
Dark Side! Plus, Wedge Antilles and the Rogue Squadron take on the terrible
might of ancient Sith magic! (977146631405535)
Comic, 52pg, 230x297mm, FC £2.60
SUPERMAN
SUPERMAN LEGENDS #17
The second half of “Camelot Falls” ramps up a gear, as the Atlantean sorcerer
Arion takes the battle to Superman! Find out what’s in store in the thrilling
penultimate episode of the Earth shattering “Last Son” epic. Nothing can stand
against the man of steel! (977175356400217)
SC, 76pg, 170x258mm, FC £2.60
TITAN
BEST OF ROY OF THE ROVERS: THE 1980S TP UK
By Tom Tully & David Sque
He’s back! Britain’s most famous fantasy footballer, Roy Race, makes his
long-awaited return in this first bumper volume collecting the very best of
Roy’s thrilling comics escapades! Bringing together the strips and cover art
that made up one of the best-remembered story arcs — relegations, assassins, and
Roy’s marriage troubles abound in an unbroken run of the cream of Roy’s matches
and adventures from the early 1980s! This incredible collection, introduced by
football legend Gary Lineker, will be a must have for footie fans of all ages!
As featured in the recent BBC Comics Britannia documentaries, these tales
endeared Roy of the Rovers to a generation! (9781845769482) (CAUT: 0-0-4)
SC, 208pg, colour/b&w £9.99
OFFERED AGAIN
CLASSIC DAN DARE
It’s chocks away once again as Dan Dare, Pilot of the Future, returns! First
published in classic British comic Eagle, these are the original adventures of
one of the best-loved British characters, presented in a new series of gorgeous
library editions!
O/A CLASSIC DAN DARE: VOYAGE TO VENUS PART 1 UK HC
by Frank Hampson
(9781840236446) (CAUT: 0-0-4)
HC, 296x220mm, 96pg, FC £14.99
O/A CLASSIC DAN DARE: VOYAGE TO VENUS PART 2 UK HC
by Frank Hampson
(9781840238419) (CAUT: 0-0-4)
HC, 296x220mm, 96pg, FC £14.99
O/A CLASSIC DAN DARE: THE RED MOON MYSTERY UK HC
by Frank Hampson
(9781840236668) (CAUT: 0-0-4)
HC, 296x220mm, 96pg, FC £14.99
O/A CLASSIC DAN DARE: MAROONED ON MERCURY UK HC
by Frank Hampson
(9781840238471) (CAUT: 0-0-4)
HC, 296x220mm, 96pg, FC £14.99
O/A CLASSIC DAN DARE: OPERATION SATURN PART 1 UK HC
by Frank Hampson
(9781840238099) (CAUT: 0-0-4)
HC, 296x220mm, 96pg, FC £14.99
O/A CLASSIC DAN DARE: OPERATION SATURN PART 2 UK HC
by Frank Hampson
(9781845760885) (CAUT: 0-0-4)
HC, 296x220mm, 96pg, FC £14.99
O/A CLASSIC DAN DARE: PRISONERS OF SPACE UK HC
by Frank Hampson
(9781845761516) (CAUT: 0-0-4)
HC, 296x220mm, 112pg, FC £16.99
O/A CLASSIC DAN DARE: THE MAN FROM NOWHERE UK HC
by Frank Hampson & Don Harley
(9781845764128) (CAUT: 0-0-4)
HC, 296x220mm, 96pg, FC £16.99
O/A CLASSIC DAN DARE: ROGUE PLANET UK HC
by Frank Hampson & Don Harley
(9781845764135) (CAUT: 0-0-4)
HC, 296 x 220mm, 144pg, FC £19.99
TRANSFORMERS
TRANSFORMERS #13
It’s the start of an incredible new era for the Transformers Comic! Featuring
astonishing new stories as well as the greatest reprints from all across the
Transformers universe! (977175144099513)
SC, 68pg, 230x297mm, FC £2.99
VIZ
VIZ COMIC AUGUST 2008 #176
Go on, inject some juvenile humour into your life with the latest issue of Viz!
It’ll leave you laughing like the village idiot! Over 25 years old and a British
institution, Viz is better than ever! Inside each issue you’ll find unbelievable
top tips, the famous letters page, Roger Mellie’s updated Profanisaurus page,
poor quality jokes, and comic strips featuring all... well, some of your
favourite characters. What more do you need?
SC, 208pg, b&w £2.80
MAGAZINES
BIZARRE
BIZARRE – #138 JULY 2008
Dr. Wiseman, the man searching for the world’s funniest joke, says: “Bizarre is
a great magazine. It’s creative and open-minded… I like to know what has caught
the public’s imagination.” Now the latest issue of Bizarre will tell you what
has, as it provides you with a glimpse into a world where an obsession with Fred
West is not necessarily a bad thing. It’s packed with hard-hitting reportage,
features, unbelievable photos, features on life in the extreme, plus back-alley
babes and gorgeous Goths in the “Bizarre Beauties” section! Get your copy now!
Magazine £3.50
CHARMED
CHARMED MAGAZINE #23
In the latest issue of Charmed Magazine, go behind the Charmed Reader Awards for
all the latest on the show’s stars. This issue features the life and times of
Holly Marie Combs, along with an exclusive interview with Ivan Sergei. Plus, get
the Alyssa Milano red carpet look, Phoebe answers all your questions, and much
more!
Magazine, 68pg, FC £3.75
DC COMICS
DC COMICS SUPER HERO COLLECTION #7-8
Meet the greatest heroes and villains of the DC Universe! Fully authorised
figurines with a fact-filled magazine make this series a must-have for comic
fans everywhere. Handcrafted and painted, each figurine presents the ultimate
representation of DC’s classic characters. Each magazine accompanying the
figurine provides detailed history and background on the featured characters –
including a look at the character’s classic stories. Each magazine is filled
with stunning artwork pulled straight from the very best DC comics.
#7 GREEN ARROW—Magazine £6.99
#8 WONDER WOMAN—Magazine £6.99
DC COMICS SUPER HERO COLLECTION DARKSEID SPECIAL
You’re not surprised are you? A New God like Darkseid, ruthless ruler of
Apokolips, deserves no less than a special issue all to himself! Be sure to
position this figure in its rightful place at the forefront of your collection.
Perhaps you should fashion some kind of balcony or tower.
Magazine £9.99
DOCTOR WHO
DOCTOR WHO ADVENTURES #67-70
Doctor Who Adventures is a fantastic fortnightly magazine for young kids who
love Doctor Who. The magazine will immerse you into the Doctor’s world, taking
you on an adventure into time and space. Full of monsters and creatures, action,
excitement, adventure and humour, it is a must-have for young fans of the
successful and acclaimed TV series.
Magazine £1.99 Ea.
DOCTOR WHO: BATTLES IN TIME MAGAZINE #46-47
In every issue of this fantastic magazine you’ll come face to face with the
scariest Doctor Who monsters, take your card battles to the next level, and test
your wits with fantastic games and puzzles. Plus, learn tactics for building
killer decks and find out all about the rares, super-rares, and ultra-rares in
the collection! A must-have read for every Doctor Who and gaming fan!
Magazine £2.50 Ea.
MARVEL COMICS
THE CLASSIC MARVEL FIGURINE COLLECTION #72-73
Your friendly neighbourhood Classic Marvel Figurine Collection keeps on coming!
Fully authorised figurines with an amazing magazine make this a series in a
super-league of its own! Meet the greatest heroes and villains of all time.
Handcrafted and painted, each figurine is based on an original piece of Marvel
artwork, officially approved by Marvel. Each magazine accompanying the figurines
gives you a detailed history and background on the featured characters —
including exclusive images and interviews. Issues #72 and #73 of this fantastic
magazine are scheduled to include figurines of Black Widow and Kang,
respectively.
#72 BLACK WIDOW—Magazine, FC £5.99
#73 KANG—Magazine, FC £5.99
THE CLASSIC MARVEL FIGURINE COLLECTION IRON MAN MOVIE SPECIAL
This 20-page magazine is dedicated to the wealthy industrialist Tony Stark’s
heroic alter ego, Iron Man! Features a hand-sculptured lead figurine of the
character along with an exclusive slipcase and double-sided poster.
(978-1-85875-142-9)
Magazine, 20pg, FC £10.99
NEO
NEO #47
NEO is a UK-based explosion of super cool Asian entertainment, covering
everything from the latest Hong Kong action flicks to hit the cinema to detailed
background guides, to new anime, and even to serialisations of hot manga titles.
In every issue of this magazine, you’ll find features, previews, reviews, and
guides for the latest anime, manga, Asian movies and games, all written by a
team of expert journalists from the UK, US, and Japan. If you’re otaku, you
cannot afford to miss out on this magazine!
SC, 100pg, FC £3.99
STAR WARS
STAR WARS INSIDER #78
“It is a period of civil war. Rebel spaceships, striking from a hidden base,
have won their first victory against the evil Galactic Empire.” Take an in-depth
look at the rise of the Empire — featuring everything you wanted to know by were
afraid to ask! Plus, all the latest news, exclusive interviews, and much, much
more! (CAUT: 0-0-4)
Magazine, 84pg, FC £3.75
SUPERNATURAL
SUPERNATURAL MAGAZINE #3
Want a sneak peek at the show’s fantastic finale? Then don’t miss this 100 page
special! This issue features an exclusive interview with Bobby Singer, a
hunter’s guide to the dark side, and a trip behind-the-scenes with the
monster-making SFX team. Plus, Jensen Ackles speaks out on Dean’s date with
Death!
Magazine, 100pg, FC £4.99
TORCHWOOD
TORCHWOOD #6
Get the exclusive lowdown on the show with Torchwood Magazine! Featuring all the
latest news and gossip, exclusive interviews with the cast and crew, and a
Torchwood comic strip, this issue is not to be missed!
Magazine, 297x215mm, FC £3.75
BOOKS
ART
GRAFFITI PARIS HC
by Fabienne Grevy
As much as London, New York and Los Angeles, Paris has been hijacked by street
artists who have transformed public spaces into giant showrooms with their
posters, stickers, silk-screens, paintings, mosaics, murals, stencils, and
photocopies. Photographer and art historian Fabienne Grevy leads a tour of
Paris’ popular art, exhibited on pavements, stairways, metro stations, abandoned
buildings, and anywhere else an artist found a patch of open space. The
inspirations for these images is as diverse as the artists producing them, and
recognizable sources range from the cave paintings at Lascaux to nineteenth
century Japanese blockprints to graphic design to cartoons and comics and even
some rather reflexive street art about street art itself. NOTE: This item may be
available in High Street stores prior to comic shops. (9780810970892) (CAUT:
0-0-4)
HC, 120pg £9.99
THINGS I HAVE LEARNED IN MY LIFE SO FAR HC
by Stefan Sagmeister, Daniel Nettle, Steven Heller, & Nancy Spector
The projects in this book began as a list Stefan Sagmeister found in his diary
under the title “Things I have learned in my life so far.” Given an incredible
amount of freedom by some of his clients, he began transforming these 21
aphorisms into typographic works. They have since appeared as French and
Portuguese billboards, a Japanese annual report, on German television, in an
Austrian magazine, as a New York direct mailer and as an American poster
campaign. Taken together, the collection is part design project, part work of
art, part examination of the pursuit of happiness. To this end, noted designer
Steven Heller, art critic and curator Nancy Spector, and psychologist and
Happiness: The Science Behind Your Smile author Daniel Nettle have contributed
essays. This book has the innovative design and packaging one would expect from
Sagmeister, making it both a book about design and a design object. NOTE: This
item may be available in High Street stores prior to comic shops.
(9780810995291) (CAUT: 0-0-4)
HC, 248pg £19.99
TRUE NORWEGIAN BLACK METAL HC
Over the last two decades a bizarre and violent musical subculture called Black
Metal has emerged in Norway. It has its roots in a heady blend of splatter
movies, heavy metal music, Satanism, Pagan mythology and adolescent angst.
American documentary photographer Peter Beste has spent the last eight years
working in the milieu of this insulated and secretive community. Beste’s access
and insight into the Norwegian black metal scene has been absolutely without
precedent and has resulted in an amazing photographic journey. (9780955801518) (CAUT:
0-0-4)
HC, 208pg £35.00
THE VICE PHOTO BOOK
Vice has defined an entire epoch of underground photography. Whether it’s
ex-cons showing how to make a shiv-proof vest made out of National Geographic or
the homeless garbage eaters in Bangladesh posing for a hipster photo shoot, Vice
is never satisfied with simply presenting a well-composed photograph. The book
divides into five sections: “Vice photographers”; “Vice Photojournalism;” “Vice
Fashion;” the final two sections compose a collage of previously published Vice
favorites and new stuff discovered since the last photo issue. (9780955801501) (CAUT:
0-0-4)
HC, 336pg, £27.95
WHERE MADNESS REIGNS: THE ART OF GRIS GRIMLY
A selection of Grimly’s seldom-seen personal and gallery art, including
never-before-published works and pieces previously available only as fine art
limited editions. This collection delves far beneath the surface of Grimly’s
well-known macabre illustration work and uncovers a wealth of humorous,
emotional, satirical and thought-provoking imagery. (9780977894987) (CAUT:
0-0-4)
SC, 80pg, £14.99
COUNTER CULTURE
THE OFFICIAL HIGH TIMES POT HANDBOOK
Since 1974, High Times has been the world’s most trusted name when it comes to
getting stoned. This all new, definitive handbook to pot culture rolls together
inside perspective and collected wisdom into an illustrated ganja guide for
readers ready to light up or those just along for the contact high. Entertaining
and informed features include looks at marijuana’s “highstory,” legality, and
its place in popular culture; profiles of herb-friendly globetrotting
destinations and festivals; favorite “pot luck” recipes from the High Times
staff; celebrity observations on the sweet leaf; profiles of famous marijuana
strains; and a lexicon of stoner slang. With a life-changing list of 420 things
to do when you're stoned, this is a truly indispensable guide to green living.
(9780811862059) (CAUT: 0-0-4)
SC £11.99
EROTICA
THE BIG PENIS BOOK HC
In this companion volume to The Big Book of Breasts, the centuries-old
fascination with the large phallus is explored, a fascination common to men and
women alike. This hefty book is profusely illustrated with over 400 historic
photos of spectacular male endowments, including rare photos of the legendary
John Holmes. The majority of the photographs are from the 1970s, when the sexual
revolution first freed photographers to depict the male entirely nude.
Photographers include Bob Mizer of Athletic Model Guild, David Hurles of Old
Reliable, Colt, Falcon, Sierra Domino, Third World, and Champion Studios, with
each of these iconic photographers interviewed or profiled, along with
information about each of their models. And if this isn’t enough, the book
closes with a special surprise comparable to the Guinness Book of Records —
Norma Stitz featured in The Big Book of Breasts! NOTE: This item may be
available in High Street stores prior to comic shops. (9783836502139) (CAUT:
0-0-4)
HC £29.99
LOOKER HC
by Richard Kern
“If the model is the exhibitionist, then I am the voyeur.” In photographer
Richard Kern’s latest book he explores the world as a voyeur. Through his series
of carefully constructed vignettes, Kern’s girls are seemingly unaware of the
camera, dressing and undressing for a camera shooting through the window or
discreetly between the branches of a tree. Merging the line between public and
private, this collection of photos peeks into a world of mystery and eroticism.
(9780810995307) (CAUT: 0-0-4)
HC, 160pg £19.99
FICTION
PARASITE EVE PB
It was this novel, along with Koji Suzuki’s Ring series that began the J-Horror
boom. A page-turner about the rebellion of mitochondria, it became the Japan
Horror Novel Award’s first winner and the inspiration for a videogame that
became a hit. At the centre of the novel is Eve, initially just a microscopic
entity who later questions the meaning of life, harking back to the
philosophical musings of Ghost in the Shell. Once Eve tastes the fruit of free
will and love, science proves powerless to her infection. (9781932234206) (CAUT:
0-0-4)
SC, 320pg £8.99
FILM & TV
THE ART OF SPEED RACER
For pop culture fans, movie buffs or fans of the original series, this book is a
perfect companion to the Wachowski brothers’ new groundbreaking film Speed
Racer. It contains storyboard art, character sketches, script, photos, and
stills from the set and is a chronicle of and tribute to the production of the
blockbuster action movie, based on the popular Japanese cartoon series.
(9780789318237) (CAUT: 0-0-4)
SC, 216x279mm £15.95
HOLLYWOOD BABYLON REVISITED: VOLUME ONE
An anthology of indescretion compiled from 60 years’ exposure to America’s
entertainment industry, which makes the original Hollywood Babylon look tame by
comparison! In the first volume in a new series, Blood Moon apply the tabloid
standards of today to the scandals of Hollywood’s golden age, also including
shocking rundowns of today’s Hollywood scandals in the making. Includes chapters
on “Well Hung Hollywood,” “Victors and Losers in the Battle of the Bulge,”
“Fan-Worship,” and “Necrophilia, Murder, Marilyn,” “A Death in a Dinghy,” and
more lurid revelations! (9780974811888) (CAUT: 0-0-4)
SC, 380pg £12.99
SAMURAI FILMS PB
References to Samurai films are quite common in film literature. Many mainstream
directors, from Hollywood and elsewhere, have been inspired and influenced by
Samurai films (including the major plot ideas for Star Wars: A New Hope, many
Spaghetti Westerns and the Samurai-laden Kill Bill). The history of this unique
Japanese genre, including the influence it's had on world cinema is covered, as
well as analysis of the key films that have defined the genre. Classics such as
Kurosawa’s Seven Samurai and Hiroshi Inagaki’s Samurai Trilogy are included.
(9781842432556) (CAUT: 0-0-4)
SC, 192pg £9.99
SUPERHERO MOVIES POCKET ESSENTIALS
In 1978 Superman made audiences believe a man could fly. Since then, superhero
movies have shown that man can not only fly, but swing from webs, turn monstrous
shades of green, and dress as giant rodents to safeguard the city streets. This
Pocket Essential reveals the secret identity of the superhero movie, examining
how cinema has come to represent the mythological icons of our age. Through
detailed analysis and fascinating facts, Superhero Movies explores how, in a
single bound, the superhero has made the leap from the comic book page to the
silver screen. (9781842432754) (CAUT: 0-0-4)
SC, 160pg, 178x111mm £4.99
MISCELLANEOUS
CREEPY CUTE CROCHET HC
If you’re a fan of amigurumi, you already know that super-sweet crocheted
bunnies and kitties and pandas have taken the indie craft world by storm. Well,
the dolls in Creepy Cute Crochet eat your typical amigurumi for breakfast. This
unique craft book contains more than 25 patterns for zombies, ninjas, Vikings,
vampires, aliens, robots, and even Death himself. Each easy-to-follow pattern is
presented with step-by-step diagrams, hilarious commentary, and full-color
photographs of the creatures in their natural environments. Plus each pattern is
ranked according to difficulty so that even beginners can share in the fun. The
scary-cute photographs, accessible text, and illustrated patterns are sure to be
a hit with indie crafters, angsty teens, and hip moms everywhere.
(9781594742323) (CAUT: 0-0-4)
HC £8.99
JAPANESE STYLE
Japanese Style brings together the many strands of modern Japanese design, and
the influences from which it springs. This timely collection of the best of
modern Japan is an authoritative introduction to the country’s contemporary
design, and some of the history behind it. From beer commercials to Pokemon
planes, the idiosyncratic style of Japan is becoming increasingly familiar to
the west, without ever losing its ability to make you look twice. Every page of
Japanese Style features full-colour images that illustrate the traditions and
the diversity of Japanese design. Each section includes introductory text
written by a writer with extensive experience of Japan. The book is divided into
categories: fashion, architecture, interiors, food and drink, transport,
products, homeware, advertising, and communications and packaging. NOTE: This
item may be available in High Street stores prior to comic shops.
(9781847320438) (CAUT: 0-0-4)
SC £16.99
THE LEGENDARY CUSTOM CARS AND HOT RODS OF GENE WINFIELD HC
Of all the pioneering custom-car builders to come to prominence in the 1950s
scene — Harry Westergard, George Barris, and Dean Jeffries, among others — one
of the most prolific was a young man from Modesto, California, named Gene
Winfield. Cutting his teeth in California’s hopping post-war hot rod scene,
Winfield eventually gravitated to the media of custom cars, becoming one of its
pre-eminent purveyors. For the first time, Winfield’s career is examined in this
volume, fully illustrated with photography from Gene’s personal archive. Written
by longtime Winfield protege David Grant, The Custom Cars and Hot Rods of Gene
Winfield is culled from hours of interviews with Winfield and recounts
everything from his early days in Modesto and his emersion in California car
culture, to his role in forming the Century Toppers car club, his involvement in
dry lakes racing, the formation of Winfield’s Custom Shop in 1955, and the
impressive string of vehicles that followed. (9780760327784) (CAUT: 0-0-4)
HC, 234x276mm £25.00
MUSIC
NO WAVE: POST-PUNK UNDERGROUND. NEW YORK CITY. 1976-1980 HC
by Thurston Moore & Byron Coley, introduction by Lydia Lunch
The perfect follow-up to CBGB & OMFUG, No Wave chronicles the “post-punk” music
scene from 1976-1981. An extension of punk rock and new wave and the avant garde
art movement of the ‘70s and ‘80s, the No Wave scene consisted of such stars as
Debbie Harry, The Talking Heads, Sonic Youth, Iggy Pop, Brian Eno of Roxy Music,
John Cale of Velvet Underground, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Richard Prince and
William Burroughs, as well as many important but less famous artists such as
Lydia Lunch, Rhys Chatam, DNA, Teenage Jesus, James Chance, and Glenn Branca.
Features many black and white photos and substantial text in the form of “oral
history” from numerous musicians and artists. The book also includes a CD
compiled by Moore and Coley. (9780810995437) (CAUT: 0-0-4)
HC, 144pg £14.00
ROCK ‘N’ ROLL CAMP FOR GIRLS PB
Girls, get ready to rock! Since 2001, the Rock 'n' Roll Camp for Girls has
taught legions of girls, ages 8 to 18, how to let loose and rock out. This book
brings the camp’s inspiring, hands-on approach and advice from its all-star crew
of female musicians to girls everywhere. Fun and informative features offer
instruction and tips on how to play instruments, write songs, publicize a show,
sing your heart out, and much more. Featuring a short history of women in rock,
50 awesome illustrations and photos of young bands, and contributions by members
of Sleater-Kinney, the Gossip, Mirah, and others, Rock 'n' Roll Camp for Girls
will have readers turning up their amps in no time. (9780811852227) (CAUT:
0-0-4)
SC £8.99
FILM & TV
OFFERED AGAIN
O/A FIREFLY: THE OFFICIAL COMPANION VOLUME 1 UK PB
by Joss Whedon & Various
Before the smash hit movie Serenity came Firefly, the cult TV series which
started it all and became a DVD phenomenon, selling almost half a million
copies. Set 500 years in the future, Firefly centers on Mal Reynolds, captain of
the ship-for-hire Serenity and its eclectic crew of galactic misfits. When he
takes on two passengers, a young doctor and his mysterious, telepathic sister,
he gets much more than he bargained for… This official companion is just what
the show’s fervent fans, the “Browncoats,” have been waiting for, with unseen
photos, scripts, behind the scenes secrets, and exclusive input from the cast
and crew, including of course creator Joss Whedon. (9781845763145) (CAUT: 0-0-4)
SC, 176pg £16.99
O/A FIREFLY: THE OFFICIAL COMPANION VOLUME 2 UK PB
by Joss Whedon & Various
After a bestselling first volume, here’s the second half of the official
companion, with more unseen photos, scripts, behind the scenes secrets, and
exclusive input from the cast and crew, including of course creator Joss Whedon.
(9781845763725) (CAUT: 0-0-4)
SC, 208pg £18.99
O/A SERENITY: THE OFFICIAL VISUAL COMPANION UK PB
by Joss Whedon
The official companion to the film contains a preface from Joss Whedon, his
production memos, an in-depth interview about the making of the film, and his
full screenplay, illustrated throughout with stills, storyboards and production
art. (9781845760823) (CAUT: 0-0-4)
SC, 160pg £16.99
THE GREATEST SCI-FI MOVIES NEVER MADE (REVISED AND EXPANDED) UK
by David Hughes
Steven Spielberg’s Night Skies, Stanley Kubrick’s Childhood’s End, and James
Cameron’s Alien 5! Sci-fi classics that might have been! This groundbreaking
book, fully updated and revised with a foreword by H.R. Giger (Oscar-winning
designer of Alien) and an afterword by Harry Knowles, webmaster of Ain’t It Cool
News.com, tells the story of legendary unmade films. What if I Am Legend had
been directed by Ridley Scott, and starred Arnold Schwarzenegger? What if James
Cameron directed Spider-Man? Finally back in print, this book will contain 2 new
chapters on the unmade film adaptation of The Outer Limits, and the greatest of
all the sci-fi movies never made: John Carter of Mars, based on the books by
Edgar Rice Burroughs — still in development since the 1930’s and due from Pixar
in 2010! (9781845767556) (CAUT: 0-0-4)
SC, 320pg £9.99
APPAREL
MANGA
GO NAGAI’S JEEG ROBOT FULL BODY T-SHIRT
Go Nagai is practically the granddaddy of all things giant and robot. Jeeg is no
exception. Now you can walk just as tall in this full frontal design. Also
features back and sleeve prints. Available in M-XL sizes. (JETS03) (CAUT: 0-0-4)
T-Shirt £18.99
MARVEL
MARVEL PUNISHER HEAD SHOT T-SHIRT
Marvel’s resident vigilante gets blasted onto your chest in this heavyweight
shirt. Features a Marvel logo on back. Available in M-XL sizes. (MUTS08) (CAUT:
0-0-4)
T-Shirt £18.99
TOYS
DOCTOR WHO
DOCTOR WHO CLASSIC 5-INCH SEASON 19 GIFT SET
From 1974 to your toy shelf! From Tom Baker’s era as the Fourth Doctor comes
this great 5” gift set. Included is the Doctor, an electronic TARDIS, and
Bessie! (02826) (CAUT: 0-0-4)
Gift Set SRP: PI
DOCTOR WHO 5-INCH DALEKS 3-PACKS
Since the Daleks first appeared in 1963, more than 100 variations have appeared
in Doctor Who. This new series gives collectors the opportunity to build their
own army of Daleks. Each pack contains 3 different Daleks in scale with other
Doctor Who figures. This first wave includes 4 different packs to find! (02851)
(CAUT: 0-0-4)
3-Pack SRP: PI
DOCTOR WHO INTERACTIVE SCREWDRIVER SET
In the 2007 episode “The Sound of Drums,” the Master revealed (in television’s
greatest display of one-upmanship) that he didn’t own a sonic screwdriver. Oh
no, he had a laser screwdriver! This set includes both sonic and laser
screwdrivers. Each features light and sound effects, and once near each other,
they interact. This is a set that is simply too cool to be ignored. (02753) (CAUT:
0-0-4)
Set SRP: PI
MOVIES
RESERVOIR DOGS 12-INCH FIGURES
Strutting straight from Quentin Tarantino’s 1992 cult classic Reservoir Dogs
come these stunning foot-tall figures. Bearing an eerie likeness to the actors
who portrayed them (Harvey Keitel, Tim Roth, and Michael Madsen, respectively)
and loaded with accessories, weapons, and clothing straight from the film, these
are truly collector’s figures. Don’t miss the opportunity to own these
exceptional creations. (CAUT: 0-0-4)
MR. WHITE (SS5204)—Figure SRP: £49.99
MR. ORANGE (SS5205)—Figure SRP: £49.99
MR. BLONDE (SS5206)—Figure SRP: £49.99
MODELS
MARVEL HEROES
RED SKULL PREMIUM FORMAT STATUE
The Premium Format Red Skull Statue boasts the villainous Nazi in fine form,
standing tall with a skull-topped cane in hand, a handy item that also converts
into a dagger for alternate display. Down to the eerie visage, the figure is
sculpted to museum-quality standards and dressed in a complete cloth uniform.
Each piece is hand cast of high-quality polytone, hand-finished, and
individually numbered. (SS7203) (CAUT: 0-0-4)
Statue SRP: £249.99
STAR WARS
STAR WARS DUEL OF THE FATES DIORAMA
This piece captures a pivotal moment in the battle between the noble Jedi
Knights Qui-Gon Jiin and Obi-Wan Kenobi as they defend Queen Amidala against the
Dark Side’s Darth Maul. Each diorama is cast in polystone, hand-finished and
painted, and stands over 14” tall. A stunning piece that would make an admirable
addition to your Star Wars collection. (SS2221) (CAUT: 0-0-4)
Statue SRP: £269.99
COLLECTIBLES & NOVELTIES
MARVEL
MARVEL FRIDGE MAGNETS
These fantastic magnets features some of the most iconic Marvel Comics covers
from the Silver Age, and will brighten up any refrigerator. Measuring 6.5cm x
9cm. (CAUT: 0-0-4)
AMAZING FANTASY #15 (MMM651)—Magnet SRP: £2.99
FANTASTIC FOUR #3 (MMM653)—Magnet SRP: £2.99
FANTASTIC FOUR #12 (MMM654)—Magnet SRP: £2.99
INCREDIBLE HULK #1 (MMM666)—Magnet SRP: £2.99
TALES OF SUSPENSE #39 (MMM688)—Magnet SRP: £2.99
STAR WARS
STAR WARS DARTH VADER RADIO ALARM CLOCK
It’s your favorite evil servant of the Sith combined with the reliability and
functionality of an alarm clock. Complete with a digital time counter that
features displays for seconds, date, and even the day of the week, this is more
than just a simple novelty item. You will be able to know exactly which second
of the minute you’re living in as you gaze upon this fiendish time-teller.
(900899) (CAUT: 0-0-4)
Clock SRP: £32.99
STAR WARS DARTH VADER RADIO CD PLAYER
Perhaps the alarm clock was too much for you. I understand. It’s quite the item.
Perhaps this radio/CD player will be more your speed. It even includes a remote
control! Fun fact: Darth Vader was known to enjoy the shoegazer scene. Big
Teenage Fanclub fan. (900820) (CAUT: 0-0-4)
CD Player SRP: £54.99