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Independent Comic Publishers
(Companies beginning with H)


HARPER COLLINS PUBLISHERS

VAMPIRE KISSES: BLOOD RELATIVES VOLUME 1
by Ellen Schreiber
A gang of dangerous teen vampires arrives in Dullsville and takes residence in the town’s lonely graveyard, where goth girl Raven and her vampire boyfriend Alexander discover four freshly dug graves filled with empty coffins! The invaders are a mob of motley teen vampires who are led by Alexander’s sinister blood-sucking cousin, Claude Sterling. What could Claude — and especially his spike-haired companion Kat — be looking for? The Vampire Kisses manga is filled with more action, chases, romance, and macabre settings perfect for a blood-thirsty fully-illustrated adventure. Previously offered from TokyoPop, now a Harper title. (C: 0-1-2)
RES. from Previews Vol. XVII #6 (JUN073862)
SC, 5x7, 128pgs, B&W (1 of 3) SRP: $7.99

HEAVY METAL MAGAZINE

HEAVY METAL FALL 2007
by Eastman, Talbot, Bisley & Prior
Three hundred years ago a sentient Alien being gathered one thousand of the worst souls from a million different planets, dropped them on a world in the middle of its prehistoric development, and vowed to return at the end of the third century. Expecting to find his subjects have constructed a Garden of Eden, the reality is quite different…power hungry barbarians, fanatical religious cults, and a billion innocents trapped in the middle all struggle to survive on the nightmare prison they call “The Melting Pot.” The original one hundred and twenty one page graphic novel has been completely reworked, rewritten, and revised — adding nearly fifty new pages of mayhem!
MATURE THEMES
SC, 176pgs, FC SRP: $6.95

THE REGULATOR COLLECTION SC
by Various
The hitman for an organization whose goal is to overthrow the government, Aristide Nyx is a Regulator with nerves of steel and a very special talent. But he also has a secret: his heart is slowly being eaten away. He knows he is going to die, he just doesn’t know when. In the meantime, he carries on killing... until the day when he is contracted to assassinate another hired killer that he recognizes as his childhood girlfriend. From that day on, the “killing machine” jams up... and the Regulator doubts becomes an unpredictable and dangerous wounded tiger.
MATURE THEMES
SC, 8x11, 144pgs, FC SRP: $19.95

OFFERED AGAIN

O/A NAUGHTY BUT NICE HC
SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, & the U.K.
ADULT MATERIAL
HC, 96pgs SRP: $19.95

O/A PLEASURABLE PASSAGES HC
SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, & the U.K.
ADULT MATERIAL
HC, 96pgs SRP: $19.95

THE HERO INITIATIVE

THE 3-MINUTE SKETCHBOOK TP
by Various
Comic fan Michael Finn has been going to conventions for years getting "3-minute sketches." He'll toss an artist a backing board, and ask him to do a sketch in three minutes, no more. The results are often stunning and surprising. Now, The Hero Initiative has collected Michael's sketches into this great art book, featuring contributions from Neal Adams, Howard Chaykin, Steve McNiven, George Pérez, John Romita Sr. and Jr., Walter Simonson, Michael Turner and more! See faves like Spider-Man, the Hulk, Hellboy, Wolverine, Conan and more, all benefiting The Hero Initiative! Features an original cover by Joe Quesada! (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 7x10, 112pgs, B&W SRP: $12.99

NEW AVENGERS #23 BALTIMORE COMIC-CON/DYNAMIC FORCES EXCLUSIVE EDITIONS
by Oliver Coipel
The New Avengers #23 limited covers were featured at the Baltimore Comic-Con. Attendees were able to get these limited editions, but for those who couldn't attend, Dynamic Forces is bringing this special edition to you and helping The Hero Initiative raise funds to support the foundation that contributes to the comic book legends of the past! (C: 0-1-2)
COIPEL SIGNED EDITION—32pgs, FC SRP: $19.99
EXCLUSIVE CVR—32pgs, FC SRP: $10.00

ARMY OF DARKNESS #1 RETAILER THANK YOU COVER
by Various
Ash has been fighting the bad guys. Here’s your chance to fight for the good guys at The Hero Initiative by purchasing this retailer "thank you" cover. Originally given to retailers in 2004 as a “thank you” for their support of Army of Darkness, this cover can now be purchased by the fans to help support Hero and help comic creators in need! (C: 0-1-2)
32pgs, FC SRP: $14.00

ARMY OF DARKNESS #1/COSMIC GUARD #1 WIZARD WORLD PHILADELPHIA PREVIEW BOOK
by Various
Army of Darkness #1/Cosmic Guard #1 limited edition covers were created and featured exclusively at the Wizard World Philly Con in 2006. Fans attending the Con were able to get these limited editions, but, for those who couldn't make the Con, Dynamic Forces is helping bring this special edition to you while continuing to help our friends at The Hero Initiative. Original suggested retail of $69.99! (C: 0-1-2)
32pgs, FC SRP: $10.00

HEROIC PUBLISHING INC

LIBERTY COMICS #2
by Various
The Golden Age lives again in the smash-hit second issue of Liberty Comics! First, a tale of conflict between Flare's mother, the Golden Warrior, and the savage original Tigress! Then the thrilling conclusion of last issue's Liberty Girl adventure in Mexico. Also in this issue, a tale of Dark Malice and the original Giant, a story of Doctor Arcane, and there's a special Liberty Girl mini-adventure in which America's bronze goddess of freedom meets Licensable Bear!
6.37x9.3, 48pgs, FC SRP: $4.50

FLARE: THE SHINING STAR VOLUME 1 TP
by Various
With stories by Dennis Mallonee and stunning artwork by Tim Burgard and Mark Beachum, this was the three-issue comic book mini-series that launched comics' glittering goddess of the light along her path to fame and glory. Stories in this volume include her first encounter with the amazing Darkon, the classic tale from Flare #2 that introduced the super-swift Dash and brought new meaning to the word "poit," her first run-in with Skyyyyy Marshaaaaal, and all three Beachum "Flare-Girl" adventures. A trade paperback collection not to be missed!
6.37x9.3, 112pgs, FC SRP: $14.95

HIPPY COMIX INC

FOGEL'S UNDERGROUND COMIX PRICE GUIDE SUPPLEMENT #1
SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, & the U.K.
ADULT MATERIAL
RES. from Previews Vol. XVII #5 (MAY073520)
SC, 8x11, 80pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95

HOUGHTON MIFFLIN COMPANY

THE BEST AMERICAN COMICS 2007
by Various
The latest volume in Houghton-Mifflin's ground-breaking series! Guest editor Christ Ware and series editor Anne Elizabeth Moore have sought out the best stories to create this cutting-edge collection. With contributors such as Lynda Barry, R. Crumb, Gilbert Hernandez, and Art Spiegelman, no reader will want to be without. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 7x10, 368pgs, PC SRP: $22.00