www.86thfloor.com     PREVIEWS VOL. XVIII #4 April 2008  

Independent Comic Publishers
(Companies beginning with G)


GEMSTONE PUBLISHING

UNCLE SCROOGE #379
by Don Rosa
In Don Rosa’s epic “Guardians of the Lost Library,” Scrooge and the Junior Woodchucks traverse the globe in search of the Lost Library of Alexandria — only to find it in the last place they’d have thought of looking! New Scrooge/Woodchucks backup tales and a new Rosa pin-up finish the book in style!
SC, 64pgs, FC SRP: $7.99

WALT DISNEY'S COMICS & STORIES #694
by Floyd Gottfredson & Carl Barks
Carl Barks tells the tale of “Donald’s Bay Lot,” the vacation home plagued by turtles, tidal waves, and land mines! Then, in a never-before-reprinted 1931 Floyd Gottfredson thriller, Mickey Mouse trains Minnie’s “Boxing Champion” cousin — the addled athlete Ruff House Rat! New Donald and Beagle Boys adventures round out the issue!
SC, 64pgs, FC SRP: $7.99

DONALD DUCK FAMILY DAAN JIPPES COLLECTION TP
by Carl Barks & Daan Jippes
This new TP series collects the work of beloved Dutch Duck Man Daan Jippes — including his “recreations” of Carl Barks tales not originally drawn by Barks! This issue, Donald’s nephews bump Uncle Scrooge’s money bin off of Killmotor Hill in “Duckmade Disaster,” then survive “The Day the Mountain Shook!”
SC, 64pgs, FC SRP: $8.99

THE LIFE AND TIMES OF SCROOGE MCDUCK TP'S
by Don Rosa
All twelve chapters of Don Rosa's celebrated Eisner Award-winning The Life and Times of Scrooge McDuck series, detailing the biography of the "World's Richest Duck," are presented in an affordable trade paperback edition! Also available is The Life and Times of Scrooge McDuck Companion, presenting the pre-chapters and in-between chapters of Rosa's sprawling epic!
THE LIFE AND TIMES (FEB078237)—SC, 7x10, 256pgs, FC SRP: $17.99
THE LIFE AND TIMES COMPANION (JUN063129)—SC, 7x10, 208pgs, FC SRP: $16.99

STARS OF THE MONTH

DONALD DUCK ADVENTURES VOLUME 21 TP
by Michael Gilbert & Stefan Petrucha
In Michael T. Gilbert's "Merman Donald," our web-footed hero gains gills by swallowing a bottle of "Aqua-Pills" — only he isn't quite sure when the pills will wear off! Then in Stefan Petrucha's "Absolutely Mickey," our two-fisted mouse tries taking advantage of a genie's magic — only to be cursed by mystic misfires! Uncle Scrooge's sea-mammal saga "Whale For Hire" rounds out the volume. (SEP063312)
SC, 128pgs, FC SRP: $7.95

WALT DISNEY TREASURES VOLUME 1: 75 YEARS OF DISNEY COMICS TP
by Various
It's a chronological celebration of Disney comics' 75th anniversary! Enjoy never-before-reprinted Mickey tales by Floyd Gottfredson ("Mickey Mouse Music") and Romano Scarpa ("a.k.a. Cormorant Number Twelve"), then Donald sagas by Carl Barks ("Race to the South Seas"), Don Rosa ("Fortune on the Rocks"), and Al Taliaferro (the seminal "Donald's Nephews," complete in English for the first time!). Plus, work by Daan Jippes, Dick Kinney, William Van Horn, Daniel Branca, Byron Erickson, César Ferioli, Paul Murry, and Gil Turner. (MAY063159)
SC, 7x10, 160pgs, FC SRP: $12.99

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EC ARCHIVES: FRONTLINE COMBAT HC
by Harvey Kurtzman, Wally Wood, Jack Davis, John Severin, and Will Elder
Legendary artists Harvey Kurtzman, Wally Wood, Jack Davis, John Severin, and Will Elder illustrate these powerful stories written by Kurtzman and Jerry DeFuccio. Long considered to be among the best war stories ever written, Frontline Combat tells poignant tales of “War and Fighting Men,” reprinted here in spectacular full color. Volume One recaptures the first six complete issues (24 stories) of this ground-breaking title, originally published in 1951 and 1952. (C: 0-1-2)
HC, 212pgs, FC SRP: $49.95

STARS OF THE MONTH

EC ARCHIVES: TWO FISTED TALES
by Various
Writer-artist-editor Harvey Kurtzman teamed with legendary artists Wally Wood, Johnny Craig, Jack Davis, Al Feldstein, John Severin, Will Elder, and Dave Berg to create these powerful stories of struggle and humanity that are considered to be among the best war stories ever told. Volume One reprints the first six complete issues of EC's ground-breaking war comic Two-Fisted Tales, originally published in 1950 and 1951, while Volume Two reprints issues #7 through #12.
VOLUME 1 (NOV063594)—HC, 8x11, 212pgs, FC SRP: $49.95
VOLUME 2 (JUN073591)—HC, 8x11, 212pgs, FC SRP: $49.95

EC ARCHIVES: CRIME SUSPENSTORIES VOLUME 1 HC
by Various
Road to Perdition author Max Allan Collins re-introduces us to the thrilling and mysterious first volume of Crime SuspenStories — six full issues and 24 complete stories by the likes of Al Feldstein, Johnny Craig, Harvey Kurtzman. Wally Wood, Jack Kamen, Graham Ingels, Jack Davis, George Roussos and others, originally published between 1950 and 1951! (OCT073542)
HC, 9x12, 212pgs, FC SRP: $49.95

THE PHOTO JOURNAL GUIDE TO MARVEL COMICS DELUXE EDITION VOLUMES 3 & 4 (A-Z)
The best visual reference available on Marvel's long history of published comics! This hardcover book illustrates the lavish history of Marvel with reproductions of each comic book cover in full-color! (STAR00310)
HC PI

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OFFERED AGAIN

O/A THE OVERSTREET COMIC BOOK PRICE GUIDE VOLUME 38
The Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide is back with its 38th edition and is packed with all sorts of details from the world of comics including feature articles on the fabled DC ashcan comics, the Gaines file copies and the history of Star Wars in comics. The Guide remains the most complete listing of comics from the 1500s to the present, and this year’s edition features a choice of covers: Marvel Villains by Mark Sparacio (Heroes For Hire, Shi) and Star Wars by Doug Wheatley (Star Wars: Empire, Superman: Last Son of Earth). Special Note: The hardcover editions of the Guide are printed very close to order, so don’t forget to order enough!
MARVEL VILLAINS—HC, 6x9, 1120pgs, PC SRP: $35.00
MARVEL VILLAINS—SC, 6x9, 1120pgs, PC SRP: $29.95
STAR WARS—HC, 6x9, 1120pgs, PC SRP: $35.00
STAR WARS—SC, 6x9, 1120pgs, PC SRP: $29.95

GESTALT PUBLISHING PTY LTD

O/A WALDO'S HAWAIIAN HOLIDAY GN
by Alex Cox, Chris Bones & Justin Randall
The official sequel to the cult film, Repo Man! Waldo, recently returned from Mars, is forced to choose where his allegiances lie — his boss, Duke Mantee, or the sex goddess, Velma; money or knowledge; the past or the future; Earth — or Mars? (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 156pgs, FC SRP: $19.95

GO MEDIA ENTERTAINMENT LLC

AFTER SCHOOL NIGHTMARE VOLUME 8 GN
by Setona Mizushiro
Nominated for a 2007 Eisner Award! From the creator of the controversial hit manga series X-Day! A shocking confession clears the way for a mountain of new problems! Mashiro is finally willing to give Sou a chance, but can either of them forget Sou's relationship with Ai? And when Kureha returns from vacation, her form in the dream world reflects an astonishing new change. (C: 0-1-2)
MATURE THEMES
SC, 5x7.5, 200pgs, B&W (8 of 10) SRP: $10.99

CROSS X BREAK VOLUME 1 GN
by Duo Brand
Akito has always been in his older brother’s shadow, but all that changes when Shinkai offers to send him to study abroad — though, it’s not any "abroad" he’s ever heard of! Suddenly trapped in a world full of warlocks, poisonous bugs and more than a few secrets, Akito and his friend Yaya have nothing to rely on but their wits and the help of a mysterious benefactor named Neon — who seems to know a little too much about Akito’s brother! (C: 0-1-2)
MATURE THEMES
SC, 5x7.5, 200pgs, B&W (1 of 3) SRP: $10.99

BLACK SUN SILVER MOON VOLUME 6 GN
by Tomo Maeda
They say all good things must come to an end — but will this hold true for Shikimi, as well? The half-demon priest was making such good progress, but a fun-filled day in the falling snow turns deadly as his demon half takes over. Will Grey finally win their bet? (C: 0-1-2)
MATURE THEMES
SC, 5x7.5, 200pgs, B&W (6 of 7) SRP: $10.99

SONG OF THE HANGING SKY VOLUME 1 GN
by Toriko Gin
Field-medic Jack has seen enough of war. Searching for a quiet place to heal his soul, he finds a wounded young boy — with wings! Nursing the child back to health, Jack realizes that he must be one of the "bird-folk" of legend. Though they soon become friends, the rest of the boy’s tribe isn’t so quick to accept the human — in fact, they want him dead! (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 5x7.5, 200pgs, B&W (1 of 2) SRP: $10.99

STAR OF THE MONTH

DEVIL WITHIN VOLUME 2 GN
by Ryo Takagi
As the count-down to choosing a husband draws near, Rion gets to know the trio better — but not voluntarily! Their alternate forms threaten to take her by force, but she's still ardently devoted to her extremely young love, Tenshi. And if the perplexed Tenshi doesn’t figure out his feelings for her, it could mean the end of them all! (JUL073605)
MATURE THEMES
SC, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $10.99

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THREE IN LOVE VOLUME 1 GN
by Shioko Mizuki
Michiru prides herself on near-perfection, and won’t give up in any situation. So when her friend starts dating her crush, she suggests that all three of them go out! Everything goes smoothly at first, but we know what they say about third wheels — can three people really be in love? (C: 0-1-2)
MATURE THEMES
SC, 5x7.5, 200pgs, B&W (1 of 5) SRP: $10.99

STARS OF THE MONTH

A I REVOLUTION VOLUME 1 GN
by Yuu Asami
Like everyone else in the future, Sui's used to having useful robots around, until her father brings one home that looks like a hot guy! Sui names him Vermillion and sets about teaching him all she knows about humans and their lives. Robot-hating girls, jealous hot guys, amnesia, lost jewels, a fire and a fall from a cliff are just the beginning! (JUL073603)
MATURE THEMES
SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W (1 of 17) SRP: $10.99

KANNA VOLUME 2 GN
by Takeru Kirishima
As Kagura delves deeper into the mystery behind Kanna, he gets a little more than he bargained for. Shinto training, shapeshifting monsters, wacky haircuts and demon-possession are just a few of the obstacles they face along the way! (JUL073607)
SC, 200pgs, B&W (2 of 4) SRP: $10.99

LOVE MASTER A VOLUME 1 GN
by Kyoko Hashimoto
Determined to start a new life away from all the rumors and nicknames, Aria transfers to a new school, only to find that thanks to the nosey boys of the student council, her reputation preceded her! Ironically nicknamed "The Love Master" due to her bad luck with romance, Aria nevertheless decides to turn over a new leaf, helping other couples overcome their problems, whether they like it or not! (JUL073608)
MATURE THEMES
SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W (1 of 2) SRP: $10.99

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GRAND CENTRAL PUBLISHING

METHOD MAN GN
by David Atchison & Sanford Greene
Before retiring to civillian life, private investigator Mosley Paine was a top agent of an international conspiracy known as the Order of the Secret Method, a deeply religious assembly of elite "murder priests" that descended from the Biblical Cain. Though an excellent Method Man, Mosley suffered expulsion from the sect when it was discovered that he was having an affair with the irresistable daughter of Grand Arch Occisor d'Arc, head of the organization. But when Mosley's arch nemisis reappears stronger than ever, and threatens to destroy all that is good, Mosley is convinced to rejoin the Secret Method to lead the epic fight against it. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 6x9, 110pgs, B&W SRP: $13.99

GRAPHIX

KNIGHTS OF THE LUNCH TABLE VOLUME 1: DODGEBALL CHRONICLES GN
In this funny new series from Eisner Award-nominee Frank Cammuso, the Arthurian legend is reborn — in a funny, average-joe, middle-school boy and his pals. New student Artie King is a nice, comics-loving kid who just wants to ease into life at Camelot Middle School without attracting too much attention. But by second period, Artie already has enemies. He tripped Camelot's mean principal by mistake. An older kid isn't happy about the lunch he stole from Artie. And Artie just can't seem to stay out of the way of big Mo and The Horde, the bunch of brawny bullies who rule the school.
SC, 6x9, 128pgs, FC SRP: $9.99

GREAT BIG COMICS (NEED SIGNED

THE VOYAGES OF SHE-BUCCANEER #1
by Bill & Heidi Hughes
Her beauty is matched only by the savagery of her cutlass. The She-Buccaneer, along with the crew of the pirate ship Queen’s Vengeance, searches the sea for the seven gems that will open the ancient gates of Eden and free her beloved Calico Jack Rackham from the devil’s grasp. On her voyages she will battle dragons, cannibalistic giants, evil genies, lusty sultans and all the mythic beasts of the deep dark sea.
MATURE THEMES
7x10, 32pgs, FC (1 of 3) SRP: $3.99