ART BOOKS
THE ART OF ADRIAN VELEZ: AGE OF DELIGHTS
(A) Adrian Velez
There is an art to making cute cartoony women the focus of so much jaw-dropping sexuality, and artist Adrian Velez is a master of it. His nicely naughty girls are cuddly, curvaceous, and killer in this too-cool collection! (C: 0-1-2)
MATURE THEMES
SC, 8x11, 48pgs, FC SRP: $14.95
JAMES BAMA SKETCHBOOK: A SEVENTY-YEAR JOURNEY SC
(W/A) James Bama
The story behind James Bama's most enduring paintings are revealed in this personal journey. Close to 230 sketches reveal the thoughts and process of this legendary artist. Travel along with James Bama, as he chronicles the lives of those that inspired his art. Numerous sketches provide the background for some of his most famous fine art paintings. Pencil sketches, and color composition drawings from his entire career are included. His preliminaries span works from his early teens, student years, and as a professional illustrator. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 8x11, 144pgs, FC SRP: $24.95
JUXTAPOZ VOLUME 17 #7
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. (C: 0-1-1)
Magazine, FC SRP: $5.99
MENKO: ART OF THE JAPANESE GAME CARD HC
(W) Remo Camerota
Literally meaning "small object with a face," the game of menko has existed in Japan for over 250 years. Children throw a card against another in an effort to flip it or knock it out of a ring. The earliest figures depicted on menko pieces were ninjas and samurai; later fighter jets and tanks became popular. As outside influences were imposed on Japan, menko cards reflected Western culture. Menko: Art of the Japanese Game Card documents the graphic history of this traditional pastime, which was the inspiration for the wildly popular Pog. (C: 0-1-2)
HC, 6x6, 128pgs SRP: $16.95
NIGHTMARES IN DECAY: THE EDGAR ALLAN POE ILLUSTRATIONS OF HARRY CLARKE SC
(W) D.M. Mitchell (A) Harry Clarke
Irish illustrator Harry Clarke first turned his hand to depicting the works of Edgar Allan Poe around 1914. Poe's work was ideally suited to Clarke, who drew in an intricate style often reminiscent of Aubrey Beardsley, and was fascinated by the weird and macabre. Nightmares In Decay features full-page reproductions of all 32 of Clarke's Poe illustrations, including all 8 full-color plates, as well as vignettes and rare variations. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 8.5x8.5, 88pgs, PC SRP: $19.95
OFFERED AGAIN
O/A THE SAVAGE ART OF BOB LARKIN SC
(A) Bob Larkin
From Conan to Star Wars, Doc Savage to The Hulk, there are few pop culture touchstones that artist Bob Larkin hasn't brought his unique and powerful style of illustration to. This full color retrospective of over 100 paintings also includes an introduction by Joe Jusko and an afterword by Alex Ross. Exquisitely produced in an oversized format, this is 64 pages of full-color artistry.
SC, 64pgs, FC SRP: $19.95
SKETCHBOOK: DEAN YEAGLE
(A) Dean Yeagle
Dean Yeagle has spent most of his career in animation. In 2000, he began drawing cartoons for Playboy, and continues to do so on a regular basis. He publishes books featuring his character Mandy, does design work and consulting for animation, and appears at comic conventions throughout the world. This sketchbook offers a thrilling glimpse of the creative mind at work and play, bringing characters to life. (C: 0-1-2)
MATURE THEMES
SC, 7x9, 48pgs, FC SRP: $30.00
TRIBUTE TO FOURMI BLANCHE SC
(W) Marco Bianchini, Marco Santucci, Simone Peruzzi
What makes the Fourmi Blanche saga unique? Its main character, of course. The journey into the deep future wouldn’t be the same without the fascinating Bianca, with her white hair, the slim and sexy body, and the warrior spirit. This tribute, with alternative versions of her and her world, includes Simone Bianchi, Lucio Parrillo, Juan Gimenez, Paolo Eleuteri Serpieri and many, many more. Multi-lingual. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 9x12, 64pgs, PC SRP: $27.99
VINCENT STEPHENS' BIG ASS BOOK
(A) Vincent Stephens
Vincent Stephens is a man well-known for his ability to showcase young ladies in knots and straps, but he also has a penchant for cheeky goodness as well! Chunk in the trunk has never looked better! (C: 0-1-2)
MATURE THEMES
SC, 64pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95
WILLIAM STOUT: HALLUCINATIONS
(W/A) William Stout
Take a guided tour of worlds both familiar and unknown, if you dare! Taking his cue from Arthur Rackham and other legendary creators of early 20th-century storybook illustration, William Stout presents his impressions of the strange and sometimes terrible inhabitants of the worlds of literature, cinema, and popular imagination. Be they animal, vegetable, or mythic in nature, Stout's ink-and-watercolor images breathe vibrant life into crafty fox and humble scarecrow, terrifying sea serpent and deadly dragon alike. The hardbound edition is limited to 500 copies, numbered and signed, and each has a bound-in plate reproducing an unpublished illustration. (C: 0-1-2)
SOFTCOVER—SC, 8x11, 48pgs, FC SRP: $19.95
LIMITED SIGNED HARDCOVER—HC, 8x11, 48pgs, FC SRP: $29.95
COLLECTING AND COLLECTIBLES
LEE'S TOY REVIEW #212 JULY 2010
New products for summer 2010 will be reviewed, plus market reports to keep you updated on the newest toy trends. Also, in the "Lee's Guide to Collecting" installment, Vintage Star Wars '77-'85 variation guide. Plus, vintage toy reviews, McFarlane's sports picks, G.I. Joe, Transformers, Teen Titans, and much, much more. (C: 0-1-1)
Magazine, 100pgs, FC SRP: $6.95
TOMARTS ACTION FIGURE DIGEST #189
Avatar's box office success remained the buzz of the New York Toy Fair showrooms and convention floor as toy executives searched for more new ideas that could mirror that success into evergreen grands. AFD talks about the impact of the film and examines the new directions Avatar might lead the toy industry. (C: 0-1-1)
Magazine, 64pgs, FC SRP: $5.95
COMICS
ALTER EGO #94
It's "The Earth-Two Companion, Part II!" with more on the classic 1963-1985 series that changed comics forever! The Huntress, Power Girl, Dr. Fate, Freedom Fighters, and more, with art by the greats of the period. Plus, part 2 of the George Kashdan interview, profiles on C.C. Beck and Marc Swayze courtesy of the Fawcett Collectors of America, and much more. (C: 0-1-1)
Magazine, 84pgs, PC SRP: $7.95
BACK ISSUE #41
Celebrates Independence Day with the “Red, White, and Blue” issue, saluting comics’ most popular patriots! Captain America gets a star-studded study, with articles examining his Bronze Age highlights as well as the Red Skull’s history. Plus, Howard Chaykin's groundbreaking American Flagg, Wonder Woman, the Freedom Fights, and Team America. (C: 0-1-1)
Magazine, 84pgs, PC SRP: $7.95
BLACK COMIX: AFRICAN AMERICAN INDIE COMICS, ART AND CULTURE HC
(W) Damian Duffy, John Jennings
The artists, writers, and publishers that make up the vibrant African American independent comics community have remained relatively unknown – until now. Black Comix brings together an unprecedented collection of unknown yet undeniably masterful comics art while also framing the work of these men and women in a broader context. With a foreword by Keith Knight and over 50 contributors, the cross section of comics genres represented includes manga, superheroes, humor, history, science fiction and fantasy. (C: 0-1-2)
HC, 11x9, 176pgs, FC SRP: $45.00
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 the Sunfire (#125) and Titania (#126). (C: 0-1-3)
#125: SUNFIRE—Magazine (w/Figurine), 16pgs, FC SRP: $12.00
#126: TITANIA—Magazine (w/Figurine), 16pgs, FC SRP: $12.00
COMIC SHOP NEWS #1198-1202
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!
Tabloid PI
COMIC SHOP NEWS SUMMER 2010 PREVIEW
Comic Shop News has a treat for every comics fan gearing up for the summer and the sun — the Comic Shop News Summer 2010 Special! With eight pages of product listings and features on the summer's biggest events, from comics to conventions, no comic buyer will want to miss out on planning their reading when summer comes!
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COMICS AS A NEXUS OF CULTURES SC
(E) Mark Berninger, Jochen Ecke, Gideon Haberkorn
These essays from critical disciplines examine how comic books and graphic narratives move between various media, while merging youth and adult cultures and popular and high art. The articles feature international perspectives on comics and graphic novels published in the U.S., Canada, Great Britain, Portugal, Germany, Turkey, India, and Japan. (C: 0-1-2) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops.
SC, 7x10, 308pgs SRP: $39.95
COMICS BUYERS GUIDE #1668 AUGUST 2010
Levitz on the Legion! This summer's DC's Paul Levitz returns to the super-team of the future and CBG has the details. All this, plus commentary, reviews, and market analysis you can't get elsewhere. (C: 0-1-1)
Magazine, PC SRP: $5.99
COMICS REVUE PRESENTS JUNE 2010
America's longest-running magazine of classic comics now has twice as many pages of strips as the earlier version, on better paper, and includes 8 pages of full-color comic strips. This issue features Flash Gordon in "The Solid Gold Bomb," the Phantom in "Return of the Sky Band," Mandrake the Magician in "The World of Z," and other tales starring Modesty Blaise, Tarzan, and other classic characters. (C: 0-1-1)
Magazine, 120pgs, PC SRP: $19.95
CREATORS OF THE SUPERHEROES DELUXE EDITION SC
(W) Thomas Andrae
Learn the true story of the creation of most important superheroes in the comics. Discover “gay” Superman, of how DC fought to de-“sex” Lois Lane, the truth about who really created the Joker and Robin, and the facts behind Spider-Man's creation! Read the original unpublished Superman strips (never before printed), behind-the-scenes stories about the creation of Batman, and extensive interviews with Will Eisner, including the rarely seen Wonderman story and an exhaustive discussion about The Spirit. Creators of the Superheroes is the final word on the art and artists at the center of pop culture. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 9x12, 224pgs, PC SRP: $39.99
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 Metamorpho (#59) and Doctor Fate (#60). (C: 0-1-3)
#59: METAMORPHO—Magazine (w/Figurine), 16pgs, FC SRP: $14.00
#60: DOCTOR FATE—Magazine (w/Figurine), 16pgs, FC SRP: $14.00
GEEKTASTIC: STORIES FROM THE NERD HERD SC
(E) Holly Black, Cecil Castellucci
Holly Black (Ironside) and Cecil Castellucci (Boy Proof) have united in geekdom to edit short stories from some of the most promising geeks in young adult literature: Cassandra Clare, Tracy Lynn, Cynthia and Greg Leitich Smith, Kelly Link, Barry Lyga, Garth Nix, Scott Westerfield, and many others. With illustrations from comic book artists Hope Larson and Bryan Lee O'Malley, Geektastic covers all things geeky, from Klingons and Jedi Knights to fan fiction, theater geeks, and cosplayers, letting you get your inner geek on! (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 6x8, 416pgs, B&W SRP: $8.99
GRAPHIC NOVELS AND COMICS IN LIBRARIES AND ARCHIVES SC
(E) Robert G. Weiner
Full of practical advice and innovative ideas for librarians, educators, and archivists, this book provides a wide-reaching look at how graphic novels and comics can be used to their full advantage in educational settings. Topics include: the historically tenuous relationship between comics and librarians; the aesthetic value of sequential art; the use of graphic novels in library outreach services; tips and tricks for cataloging comics; and the swiftly growing realm of webcomics. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 7x10, 272pgs SRP: $45.00
IS DISS A SYSTEM?: A MILT GROSS COMIC READER HC
(W) Ari Y. Kelman (A) Milt Gross
Milt Gross, a Bronx-born cartoonist and animator, wrote comics and newspaper columns in the unmistakable accent of Jewish immigrants, becoming one of the most famous humorists in the United States by the end of the 1920s. Gross adapted the sounds of ethnic humor to develop a sensibility that grew from a knowledge of immigrant life. Is Diss a System? presents some of the most outstanding and hilarious examples of Jewish dialect humor drawn from the books Gross published between 1926 and 1928, providing a fresh opportunity to read and laugh at this nearly forgotten forefather of American Jewish humor. NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops.
HC, 6x9, 293pgs, B&W SRP: $35.00
WATCHMEN AS LITERATURE SC
(W) Sara J. Van Ness
Watchmen has been hailed as the quintessential graphic novel and has spawned a body of literary criticism since its initial publication. This work explores the graphic novel’s reception in both popular and scholarly arenas and how the conceptual relationship between images and words affects the reading experience. Other topics include heroism as a stereotype and the hero’s journey.
SC, 6x9, 219pgs, B&W PI
CRIME/ MYSTERY
JANET EVANOVICH'S ALEX BARNABY NOVELS
(W) Janet Evanovich
Now starring in a series of graphic novels from Dark Horse Comics, Alex "Barney" Barnaby is New York Times-bestselling novelist Janet Evanovich's series of mysteries set in the sultry underworld of Miami. An auto mechanic by trade, Barney has a nose for trouble, and with NASCAR driver Sam Hooker at her side, she searches for the truth about her missing brother "Wild" Bill in Metro Girl, the first book in the series, and gets caught up in an illegal smuggling operation on the racing circuit in Motor Mouth, the second book.
METRO GIRL—SC, 5x7, 384pgs, B&W SRP: $7.99
MOTOR MOUTH—SC, 5x7, 384pgs, B&W SRP: $7.99
DOCTOR WHO / TORCHWOOD
DOCTOR WHO MAGAZINE #423
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! Packed with exclusive photos and interviews, in issue 423 DWM looks at the thrilling climax to the new season of adventures of the Doctor (Matt Smith) and Amy Pond (Karen Gillan); the brand new, full colour comic strip continues; behind-the-scenes secrets are revealed about the 2010 series in Steven Moffat’s Production Notes; The Fact of Fiction puts another story under the microscope; all the latest books, audios and DVDs are previewed and reviewed; plus in-depth features, all the very latest news, prize-winning competitions and much, much more. Essential reading for Doctor Who fans of all ages! (C: 0-1-1)
Magazine, 68pgs, FC SRP: $8.40
TIMELESS ADVENTURES: HOW DOCTOR WHO CONQUERED TV SC
(W) Brian J. Robb
Brian J. Robb, writer for Doctor Who Magazine and editor of Torchwood Magazine, tackles each decade of Doctor Who through a unique political, pop cultural, and historical viewpoint, exploring the links between contemporary Britain and the stories the series told, as well as how such links kept the show popular. Chapters range from discussions on the cultural and political relevance of the monsters of the 1960s to the late 1980s cancellation of the show and the ways in which a narrowly focused, dedicated fandom contributed to the show's demise. This history also analyzes the new series to reveal what has made it so popular and how it reflects real world issues. (C: 0-1-2) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops.
SC, 5x8, 160pgs, B&W SRP: $18.95
TORCHWOOD MAGAZINE #22 SPECIAL
John Barrowman talks to Torchwood Magazine about being a 21st-century sex symbol and reports of a trans-Atlantic Torchwood relaunch. Plus, the winner of the Torchwood short story contest, new comic strip adventures, exclusive storyboards, and more. (C: 1-1-1) NOTE: Not available in the U.K. (May Purchase from U.K. Vendor)
Magazine, 100pgs, FC SRP: $9.99
FANTASY/SCI-FI
IMAGINALIS NOVEL
(W) J. M. DeMatteis
A young adult novel from Justice League, Abadazad, and Moonshadow writer J.M. DeMatteis! Twelve-year-old Mehera Crosby has one great love — the fantastical world and characters of Imaginalis, her favorite book series. Dismayed to discover that the series has been canceled midstory at the request of its reclusive author, Mehera embarks upon a campaign to save the books she loves. Instead, she is swept into a different campaign, initiated by the books’ characters themselves, who have faith that Mehera can save them from fading away to nothingness. Will Mehera’s belief be enough to destroy the evil Pralaya, rescue Prince Imagos and his companions, and find a way to convince the author to continue their story? (C: 0-1-2)
HC, 6x8, 256pgs, B&W SRP: $16.99
TRANSFORMERS: EXODUS: THE OFFICIAL HISTORY OF THE WAR FOR CYBERTRON HC
(W) Alex Irvine
The award-winning author of One King, One Soldier writes the first original hardcover Transformers novel and takes readers deep into the ancient history of the mechanical world of Cybertron. Tying into Activision's highly-anticipated video game Transformers: War for Cybertron, Transformers: Exodus reveals the hitherto untold story of the creation of the Transformers robots, the rise of the Autobot and Decepticon factions, and the confict between the factions that depleted the planet's resources and sent them out into space. Long-buried secrets are revealed as the official origin of the Transformers is at last revealed. (C: 0-1-2)
HC, 6x9, 352pgs, B&W SRP: $27.00
HORROR
FANGORIA #295 JULY 2010
There's no better place to read about the fun of fright flicks than Fangoria! This issue's lineup will feature exclusive interviews and articles on 2010's hottest horror movies — Predators, Parasomnia, Salvage, and many more! Plus, this jam-packed special issue boasts all the latest horror news, TV updates, gossip and video, DVD, videogame and book reviews that you can only find in Fango! (C: 0-1-1)
Magazine, FC SRP: $8.99
HORRORHOUND #24
Get ready for a retrospective on Friday the 13th! It's been 40 years since Pamela Voorhees first terrorized Camp Crystal Lake, spawning numerous sequels and one of film's most iconic characters — Jason Voorhees. We look at the complete film history, posters, promotional material, toys, comics, and collectibles. Plus, coverage of San Diego Comic-Con coverage and the regular feature round-up! (C: 0-1-1)
Magazine, 68pgs, FC SRP: $6.99
LITTLE WOMEN AND WEREWOLVES SC
(W) Louisa May Alcott, Porter Grand
Little Women is a timeless classic. But Louisa May Alcott’s first draft, before her editor sunk his teeth into it, was even better. In this uncensored version, the March girls learn some biting lessons, transforming from wild girls into little women — just as their friends and neighbors transform into vicious, bloodthirsty werewolves! As the Civil War rages, the girls learn the value of being kind, the merits of patience and grace, and the benefits of knowing a werewolf who can disembowel your teacher. (C: 0-1-2) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops.
SC, 6x8, 368pgs, B&W SRP: $13.00
RUE MORGUE MAGAZINE #102
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! (C: 0-1-1)
Magazine, 70pgs, FC SRP: $9.95
SHAKESPEARE UNDEAD SC
(W) Lori Handeland
When speaking of William Shakespeare, legends and rumors abound. Well, here’s the truth: Will was not only one of the greatest writers in the English language, he was also a necromancer. In exchange for a front row seat to history, Will supplied zombie armies. Sure, he’s sorry now. Hey, he’s refused to raise a shuffling, shambling corpse for years. And the talent — which comes only to a necromancer who’s become a vampire — is extremely rare. So why are there so many zombies strolling around London? Will needs to find out. (C: 0-1-2)
MATURE THEMES
SC, 5.5X8.25, 320pgs SRP: $13.99
ULTRA VIOLENT MAGAZINE #10
Ultra Violent is a magazine focusing on horror and exploitation cinema from around the world. Each issue is filled with in-depth interviews, articles, and reviews. Troma Entertainment's Lloyd Kaufman contributes an essay, and readers will find exclusive interviews with Alejandro Jodorowsky, Robert Hendrickson, and more. (C: 0-1-1)
Magazine, 112pgs, B&W SRP: $5.95
HOW-TO
500 MANGA VILLAINS & HEROES SC (WITH CD)
(W/A) Yishan Li
500 Manga Heroes and Villains is the biggest collection of clip art of this genre ever collected on one disc. Stunning artwork can be created quickly and easily using its vast collection of images. The book accompanying the disc teaches how to use professional coloring techniques, add figures to backgrounds, combine them into a text document and even create original manga stories. An enormous range of characters is included here, making this the perfect resource for manga students looking to create amazing artwork without painstakingly learning to draw. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 6x8, 528pgs, FC SRP: $19.99
SHONEN ART STUDIO HC (WITH CD)
(W/A) Yishan Li
Shonen manga means "boys' comics," those comics read primarily by boys and is generally hero- and action-oriented. Shonen Art Studio demonstrates the many ways that shonen manga characters and background scenes can be personalized, adapted, and customized. The accompanying CD includes gutsy contemporary heroes, cute girls, supporting casts, and other effects. (C: 0-1-2)
HC, 8x11, 128pgs, FC SRP: $25.99
HUMOR
SUCK IT, WONDER WOMAN! THE MISADVENTURES OF A HOLLYWOOD GEEK SC
(W) Olivia Munn
Olivia Munn is an actress, comedian and television host, best known for being the face of the G4 network. She also occasionally likes to get dressed up as Wonder Woman. Suck It, Wonder Woman! is her paean to Geeks everywhere. She uses her trademark humor to skewer what it’s like to live in Hollywood, gets down to the business of getting it on, and offers information on what to do when the robots invade! And just when you thought she couldn’t get any more Geeky, she can. Suck It, Wonder Woman! is a humorous look at geeks, gadgets, Hollywood, and huge heapings of banana cream pie. Is it any wonder that Olivia Munn is quickly becoming the most powerful Geek on the planet? (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 6x8, 304pgs, PC SRP: $23.99
ZOMBIEWOOD: THE CELEBRITY UNDEAD EXPOSED SC
(W) Rob Sacchetto
A spoof on America's wildly popular tabloids, this gruesome collection of full-color illustrations exposes Hollywood's flesh-eating side. Popular zombie portrait artist, Rob Secchetto, perfectly captures today's most popular stars and politicians in their most embarrassing, undead state. America's bad and beautiful are revealed as never before with the horrid features of their true zombie forms. Laugh-out-loud descriptions deliver detailed information on these flesh-feasting personalities, including their favorite eats and secret haunts. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 7x10, 128pgs, FC SRP: $16.95
INTERNATIONAL
ASLAN: THE PIN-UP SC
(A) Aslan
From 1963 to 1981, the artist known as Aslan made a name for himself illustrating the provactive pin-ups found in Him magazine. Observors could lose themselves in his provocative artwork, deriving pleasure from the sensuality of his artistic mastery. Collecting his greatest and most memorable pieces, The Pin-Up chronicles his career and gives insight directly into the artist's methods and techniques as explained by Aslan himself. An essential book for all pin-up art fans. (C: 0-1-2)
MATURE THEMES
SC, 8x11, 96pgs, FC SRP: $49.99
HOBBY JAPAN JULY 2010
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. (C: 0-1-3) NOTE: Not available in Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Malaysia.
Magazine, 400pgs, PC SRP: $12.99
MEGAMI JULY 2010
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. (C: 0-1-3) NOTE: Not available in Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Malaysia.
Magazine, 174pgs, PC SRP: $17.99
NEWTYPE JULY 2010
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. (C: 0-1-3) NOTE: Not available in Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Malaysia.
Magazine, FC SRP: $13.99
MOVIE/TV
007 MAGAZINE ARCHIVE #2: ON HER MAJESTY'S SECRET SERVICE
This 36-page glossy deluxe limited edition publication features exclusive previously unpublished comments from On Her Majesty's Secret Service's director, the late Peter Hunt, and also includes over 100 rare and never-before-published images relating to George Lazenby's single outing as James Bond. (C: 0-1-1)
Magazine, 36pgs, PC SRP: $17.00
THE ANSWER IS YES: THE MAKING AND ART OF DISNEY'S THE SORCERER'S APPRENTICE HC
(W) Michael Singer
In 1797, the German poet Goethe published a poem about magical transformation. Over time, bits and pieces were adapted and eventually found their way to Walt Disney, who took inspiration from the poem to create the masterpiece Fantasia. Seventy years later, inspiration struck again, when actor Nicolas Cage and producer Jerry Bruckheimer teamed up with Walt Disney Studios to bring new life to the story. The Answer Is Yes takes readers inside to the filming, cast, crew, sets, and production. (C: 0-1-2)
HC, 12x10, 144pgs, FC SRP: $35.00
CEREAL:GEEK MAGAZINE #5
Explore the connection between the animated shows of the 1980s and their respective comic
books, which often differed in a variety of ways. Marvel's Star Comics line, which featured numerous licensed properties, is analyzed in great detail, alongside He-Man, Ninja Turtles, ThunderCats, and The Transformers. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 100pgs, FC SRP: $15.00
CINEFEX #122 JULY 2010
Cinefex, the premiere magazine of the special effects that power today's filmmaking, explores four of the most-anticipated films of 2010. The effects work on Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland comes under scrutiny, as does the remake of Clash of the Titans. Industrial Light & Magic's work on Iron Man 2 is explored, and the creature effects for Splice are revealed. (C: 0-1-1)
Magazine, 120pgs, FC SRP: $12.50
CINEMA RETRO SPOTLIGHT SPECIAL: THE "DOLLARS" TRILOGY
Clint Eastwood's trilogy of westerns with Italian director Sergio Leone — A Fistful of Dollars, For a Few Dollars More, and The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly — are collectively known to film buffs as "the Dollars trilogy." This 80-page special focuses on those classic 1960s westerns, and features a foreword by historian Sir Christopher Frayling. The special features behind-the-scenes stories, location reports, deleted sequences, and copious photography and illustrations. (C: 0-1-1)
Magazine, 80pgs SRP: $11.99
OFFERED AGAIN
O/A MY FAB YEARS! SYLVIA ANDERSON SC
(W) Sylvia Anderson
Packed full of over 200 behind-the-scenes photographs complemented by lively anecdotes and detailed remembrances by Sylvia Anderson herself, My Fab Years! is the definitive compendium exploring the history of the great British sci-fi television series and movies of the late 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s, including Captain Scarlet, Space: 1999, Supercar, Stingray, Thunderbirds, and UFO.
SC, 11 x11, 208pgs, FC SRP: $29.99
SERENITY: THE ATLAS OF THE VERSE VOLUME 1
With hundreds of terraformed planets and moons, the worlds of Firefly/Serenity are vast, varied and ever-changing. And a smart captain needs to know a lot about those worlds. Which planets sell low? Which pay high? What are the local customs, cultures and laws? And what's the best path to maximize profit, minimize risk and keep flying. The route described in the 26 full-color pages of the Atlas spans 11 planetary systems, plus satellite maps, tactical maps of the Battle of Serenity Valley, and more! The Atlas of The Verse is loaded with detailed diagrams that really help bring The Verse to life with an introduction by Tim Minear, Executive Producer of Firefly. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 16x12, 26pgs, FC SRP: $39.95
STARGATE MAGAZINE #35
This issue, celebrate the return of Stargate Universe to television. Robert Carlyle tells us how it's a real ride for Rush! Ronan of Stargate: Atlantis becomes Robert E. Howard's Conan the Barbarian, and actor Jason Momoa discusses his big break. Plus, new fiction, pre-production artwork, and a mind-bending quiz! (C: 0-1-1)
Magazine, 68pgs, FC SRP: $6.99
VIDEO WATCHDOG #157
Video Watchdog is the original, ultimate bimonthly review of Horror, Sci-fi, and Cult films on DVD, with serious, in-depth reviews and articles on domestic and import releases by the best writers in the field! You can read a lot of guesswork on the Internet, but the facts aren't "in" until you read them in Video Watchdog! (C: 0-1-1)
Magazine, 80pgs, FC SRP: $8.95
POP CULTURE & MUSIC
LOCUS #593
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. (C: 0-1-1)
Magazine, B&W SRP: $6.95
PULP HEROES
DOC SAVAGE DOUBLE NOVEL VOLUME 37
(W) Lester Dent
An attempt to kidnap Monk and Ham brings the Man of Bronze to Canada in search of rare treasure. Then, Doc and Pat journey to the Arctic Circle to rescue wartime refugees stranded on the icepack. This classic reprint features the original color pulp covers, interior illustrations, and an historical commentary. (C: 0-1-1)
SC, 7x10, 128pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95
THE LONE RANGER MAGAZINE: MAY 1937
(W) Fran Striker
"The Masked Rider's Justice." Justice meant more to the Lone Ranger and his companions that merely saving an innocent boy from a blood-lusting lynch mob; it meant following the job through until the youth's name was cleared and the real murderer brought to justice. Published by the same publisher as Spicy Detective, The Lone Ranger was an oddity for Trojan Publications. This reproduction of the original pulp magazine brings this rare collectible to a modern audience. (C: 0-1-1)
SC, 7x10, 128pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95
THE SHADOW DOUBLE NOVEL VOLUME 38
(W) Walter Gibson
Lamont Cranston discovers that strange scientific secrets lurk behind a series of prominent murders when "Dead Men Live." Then, Kent Allard and Margo Lane journey to a Caribbean nation to confront a "Dictator of Crime," but La Sombra is soon captured and sentenced to death by a firing squad! (C: 0-1-1)
SC, 128pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95
STAR TREK
STAR TREK MAGAZINE #27
Star Trek Magazine takes an extended look at the geniuses of the final frontier, with new interviews with Starfleet's overachievers Wil Wheaton (Wesley Crusher on Star Trek: The Next Generation) and Alexander Siddig (Star Trek: Deep Space Nine). Plus, more from Star Trek Online and all the latest news on the next Star Trek film. Available in Newsstand and PREVIEWS Exclusive editions. (C: 1-1-1) NOTE: Not available in the U.K. (May Purchase from U.K. Vendor)
NEWSSTAND—Magazine, 68pgs, FC SRP: $6.99
PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE—Magazine, 68pgs, FC SRP: $6.99
STAR WARS
STAR WARS: CLONE WARS GAMBIT BOOK 2: SIEGE SC
(W) Karen Miller
Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker are trapped on the Separatist-controlled world Lanteeb, on the run from General Lok Durd and his droid army. On foot and hunted, they seek a safe place to hide and regroup before abandoning the world altogether. Finding shelter in a Lanteeban village, they find themselves under siege, and the little time they have is running out! (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 6x9, 272pgs SRP: $15.00
STAR WARS: FATE OF JEDI BOOK 5: ALLIES HC
(W) Christie Golden
What began as a quest for truth has become a struggle for survival for Luke Skywalker and his son, Ben. They have faced a team of Sith assassins and Sith apprentice Vestara Khai has summoned an entire fleet of Sith frigates, but they will join with the Jedi in an unprecedented alliance against an evil more ancient and alien than they can imagine. In the depths of the Maw the future of the galaxy will be decided. There the Skywalkers and their Sith allies will engage a true monster in battle, and Luke will come face-to-face with a staggering truth. (C: 0-1-2)
HC, 6x9, 256pgs, B&W SRP: $27.00
STAR WARS INSIDER #118 SPECIAL
Star Wars Insider talks to actress Nika Futterman (Asajj Ventress) about playing the most evil woman in the galaxy. Plus, Star Wars: The Clone Wars concept artwork and the secrets of Force Unleashed II. Available in Newsstand and PREVIEWS Exclusive editions. (C: 0-1-1)
NEWSSTAND—Magazine, 68pgs, FC SRP: $5.99
PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE—Magazine, 68pgs, FC SRP: $5.99
STAR WARS: THE OFFICIAL FIGURINE COLLECTION MAGAZINE
The extraordinary history of Star Wars is presented in an exceptional magazine and figurine collection. Each episode of the six-film series has contributed memorable characters to the saga — and to pop culture. Characters ranging from Princess Leia Organa to General Grievous are represented in this collection, and each figure is sculpted under the direct guidance of Lucasfilm to create an exceptional series of figurines at 1/32-scale. The magazine perfectly complements the collection of miniatures, with biographies, anecdotes, images, and more, all obtained from the Lucasfilm archives. Begin your collection with Darth Maul (#5) and Han Solo (#6). (C: 0-1-3)
#5: DARTH MAUL—Magazine W/Figurine, 32pgs, FC SRP: $14.00
#6: HAN SOLO—Magazine w/figurine, 32pgs, FC SRP: $14.00
STAR WARS: THE OFFICIAL STARSHIPS AND VEHICLES COLLECTION MAGAZINE
The Star Wars: The Official Starships and Vehicles Collection Magazine brings fans superbly detailed, painted metal models of the most amazing starships and land vehicles from George Lucas' mythic Star Wars films. Each comes with a copiously illustrated magazine that relates the history of the vehicle, its pilots or crew, and full technical specifications. Readers will also uncover information on the other fascinating craft from the Expanded Universe of the novels and comics, plus the inside story on the making of the films. Choose from the Single Trooper Aerial Platform (#23), the Cloud Car (#24), the Trade Federation AAT (#49), and the Droid Starfighter (#50). (C: 0-1-3)
#23: TRADE FED. S.T.A.P.—Magazine (w/Model), 32pgs, FC SRP: $18.00
#24: TWIN POD CLOUD CAR—Magazine (w/Model), 32pgs, FC SRP: $18.00
#49: TRADE FED. AAT—Magazine (w/Model), 32pgs, FC SRP: $18.00
#50: DROID STARFIGHTER—Magazine (w/Model), 32pgs, FC SRP: $18.00
O/A #7: A-WING FIGHTER—Magazine (w/Model), 32pgs, FC SRP: $18.00
O/A #8: TIE-FIGHTER ADV.—Magazine (w/Model), 32pgs, FC SRP: $18.00
O/A #33: DROID CONTROL SHIP—Magazine (w/Model), 32pgs, FC SRP: $18.00
O/A #34: GEONOSIAN FIGHTER—Magazine (w/Model), 32pgs, FC SRP: $18.00
COMICS
BONE 2011 WALL CALENDAR
Based on Jeff Smith's groundbreaking graphic novels, this calendar features the characters readers know and love, including Fone, Smiley, Phoney, Bone, and Rose. (248/0-7893-2131-9) (C: 0-1-2)
Wall Calendar, 12x12, FC SRP: $13.99
VINTAGE DC COMICS 2011 16-MONTH WALL CALENDAR
The Golden Age of Comics was a time of unprecedented creativity and optimism, and no other characters have come to embody that period better than the heroes of DC Comics. Timeless heroes. Classic covers. The third volume of this bestselling calendar. (1012/1-60368-530-8) (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Available only in the United States, U.S. Territories, and the U.K.
Wall Calendar, 11x15, FC SRP: $16.95
VINTAGE MARVEL COMICS 2011 16-MONTH WALL CALENDAR
For over 70 years, Marvel Comics has thrilled readers with some of the most original heroes and villains ever created for comics. Recapture the excitement of an unforgettable period in the history of American comic books. (1012/1-60368-532-4) (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Available only in the United States, U.S. Territories, and the U.K.
Wall Calendar, 11x15, FC SRP: $16.95
FANTASY/SCI-FI
BORIS VALLEJO/JULIE BELL: FANTASY 2011 WALL CALENDAR
Created by husband-and-wife team Boris Vallejo and Julie Bell, this calendar thrills transports you to a world where monsters lurk, magic swirls, and powerful goddesses seek their destinies. (302/0-7611-5817-0) (C: 0-1-2)
Wall Calendar, 12x12, 28pgs, FC SRP: $12.99
H.R. GIGER'S 2011 WALL CALENDAR
H.R. Giger is the most popular sf/fantasy artist, a trailblazer in the art of the surreal and visionary, and this calendar features the best of the master fantasist's amazing airbrush paintings and sculptures. (90/1-883398-72-X) (C: 0-1-2)
Wall Calendar, 14x12, 24pgs, FC SRP: $14.95
BABES
OLIVIA 2011 WALL CALENDAR WITH BETTIE PAGE
Olivia returns with an all-new collection of beautifully painted images of the female form, including that most alluring and amazing example of them all, the fabulous Bettie Page! (4945/1-55484-156-9) (C: 0-1-2)
MATURE THEMES
Wall Calendar, 11x13, 26pgs, FC SRP: $13.99
ANIMATION
FAMILY GUY: QUAHOG'S ROAST OF PETER GRIFFIN 2011 WALL CALENDAR
(4945/1-55484-118-6) (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories.
Wall Calendar, 12x12, FC SRP: $13.99
FUTURAMA 2011 WALL CALENDAR
(120/0-06-197802-7) (C: 0-1-2) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and the U.K.
Wall Calendar, 12x12, 24pgs, FC SRP: $12.99
ANIME
HELLO KITTY HELLO 2011 16-MONTH WALL CALENDAR
(479/1-4238-0398-1) (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Available only in the United States, U.S. Territories, Canada, and the U.K.
Wall Calendar, 12x11, FC SRP: $14.99
COMICS
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN 2011 WALL CALENDAR
(4264/1-4388-0728-7) (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories.
Poster Calendar, 11.5x11., FC SRP: $14.99
ASTRO BOY 2011 WALL CALENDAR
(248/0-7893-2181-5) (C: 0-1-2)
Wall Calendar, 12x12, FC SRP: $13.99
DC COMICS 75 2011 POP-UP CALENDAR
(479/1-4238-0599-2) (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Available only in the United States, U.S. Territories, Canada, and the U.K.
Wall Calendar, 9.5 x14, FC SRP: $16.99
DC COMICS 75 2011 16-MONTH WALL CALENDAR
(479) (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Available only in the United States, U.S. Territories, Canada, and the U.K.
Wall Calendar, 12x11, FC SRP: $11.99
EMILY THE STRANGE 2011 WALL CALENDAR
(334/0-8118-7441-9) (C: 0-1-2)
Wall Calendar, 12x12, FC SRP: $13.99
MARVEL COMICS 2011 16-MONTH WALL CALENDAR
(479/1-4238-0386-8) (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Available only in the United States, U.S. Territories, Canada, and the U.K.
Wall Calendar, 12x11, FC SRP: $14.99
MARVEL HEROES 2011 POP-UP CALENDAR
(479/1-4238-0621-2) (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Available only in the United States, U.S. Territories, Canada, and the U.K.
Wall Calendar, 9.5 x14, FC SRP: $16.99
MARVEL HEROES 2011 16-MONTH WALL CALENDAR
(479) (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Available only in the United States, U.S. Territories, Canada, and the U.K.
Wall Calendar, 12x11, FC SRP: $11.99
VINTAGE ARCHIE COMICS 2011 16-MONTH WALL CALENDAR
(1012/1-60368-542-1) (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Available only in the United States, U.S. Territories, and the U.K.
Wall Calendar, 11x15, FC SRP: $16.95
WOMEN OF DC COMICS UNLEASHED 2011 16-MONTH WALL CALENDAR
(479/1-4238-0642-5) (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Available only in the United States, U.S. Territories, Canada, and the U.K.
Wall Calendar, 12x11, FC SRP: $14.99
WOMEN OF MARVEL 2011 16-MONTH WALL CALENDAR
(479/1-4238-0426-0) (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Available only in the United States, U.S. Territories, Canada, and the U.K.
Wall Calendar, 12x11, FC SRP: $14.99
FANTASY/SCI-FI
DRAGONS BY CIRUELO 2011 16-MONTH WALL CALENDAR
(5006/1-4162-8456-7) (C: 0-1-2)
Wall Calendar, 12x12, FC SRP: $13.99
GEORGE R.R. MARTIN: A SONG OF ICE AND FIRE 2011 WALL CALENDAR
(235/0-553-80800-1) (C: 0-1-2)
Wall Calendar, 12x12, 28pgs, FC SRP: $16.00
VINTAGE SCI-FI 2011 16-MONTH WALL CALENDAR
(1012/1-60368-534-0) (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Available only in the United States, U.S. Territories, and the U.K.
Wall Calendar, 11x15, FC SRP: $16.95
GAMES
HALO 2011 16-MONTH WALL CALENDAR
(4264/1-4388-0690-6) (C: 1-1-2)
Wall Calendar, 11.5x11., FC SRP: $14.99
WORLD OF WARCRAFT 2011 BOXED CALENDAR
(5006/1-4162-8637-3) (C: 0-1-2)
Wall Calendar, 5x6, FC SRP: $13.99
WORLD OF WARCRAFT 2011 16-MONTH WALL CALENDAR
(5006/1-4162-8513-X) (C: 0-1-2)
Wall Calendar, 12x12, FC SRP: $14.99
MOVIE/TV
ART OF AVATAR 2011 16-MONTH WALL CALENDAR
(7/0-8109-9691-X) (C: 0-1-2)
Wall Calendar, 12x12, 28pgs, FC SRP: $14.99
BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: BUFFY 2011 WALL CALENDAR
(248/0-7893-2134-3) (C: 0-1-2)
Wall Calendar, 12x12, 24pgs, FC SRP: $13.99
THE BIG LEBOWSKI: THE DUDE 2011 WALL CALENDAR
(4945/1-55484-139-9) (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories.
Wall Calendar, 12x12, FC SRP: $13.99
IRON MAN 2 16-MONTH WALL CALENDAR
(479/1-4238-0655-7) (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Available only in the United States, U.S. Territories, Canada, and the U.K.
Wall Calendar, 12x11, FC SRP: $14.99
JONAH HEX 16-MONTH WALL CALENDAR
(479/1-4238-0742-1) (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Available only in the United States, U.S. Territories, Canada, and the U.K.
Wall Calendar, 12x11, FC SRP: $14.99
MONSTER MOVIES 2011 WALL CALENDAR
(248/0-7893-2162-9) (C: 0-1-2)
Wall Calendar, 12x12, FC SRP: $13.99
STAR TREK: SHIPS OF LINE 2011 WALL CALENDAR
(248/0-7407-9530-9) (C: 0-1-2)
Wall Calendar, 12x12, FC SRP: $13.99
STAR TREK: THE ORIGINAL SERIES 2011 WALL CALENDAR
(248/0-7407-9531-7) (C: 0-1-2)
Wall Calendar, 12x12, FC SRP: $13.99
STAR WARS: THE COMPLETE SAGA OVERSIZED 2011 WALL CALENDAR
(4264/1-4388-0797-X) (C: 1-1-2)
Wall Calendar, 11x17, FC SRP: $15.99
TRON: LEGACY 2011 16 MONTH WALL CALENDAR
(479/1-4238-0577-1) (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Available only in the United States, U.S. Territories, Canada, and the U.K.
Wall Calendar, 12x11, FC SRP: $14.99
POP CULTURE
TOKIDOKI 2011 WALL CALENDAR
(248/0-7893-2175-0) (C: 0-1-2)
Wall Calendar, 12x12, FC SRP: $13.99
ZOMBIES!
ZOMBIES: THE ART OF JAMES RYMAN 2011 WALL CALENDAR
(5006/1-4162-8518-0) (C: 0-1-2)
Wall Calendar, 12x12, FC SRP: $13.99
PRIDE AND PREJUDICE AND ZOMBIES 2011 WALL CALENDAR
(334/0-8118-7442-7) (C: 0-1-2)
Wall Calendar, 12x12, FC SRP: $13.99
WILLIAM STOUT'S ZOMBIES 2011 WALL CALENDAR
(248/0-7407-9542-2) (C: 0-1-2)
Wall Calendar, 12x12, FC SRP: $14.99