SAMURAI COMICS
WOLVERINE ORIGINS #5 SAMURAI COMICS SKETCH VARIANT COVER
by Daniel Way & Steve Dillon
This is the exclusive Samurai Comics sketch variant edition of Wolverine:
Origins #5, previously available only at Phoenix Comic-Con. This issue has a
beautiful cover by Joe Quesada, and features the first mention/appearance of
Wolverine's son!
32pgs, FC SRP: $9.99
SEVEN SEAS ENTERTAINMENT LLC
DEAD ALREADY MANGA VOLUME 1 GN
by Dwayne Alexander Smith & Michael Shelfer
John Lyon, a wise-cracking hot shot New York cop has the most kills out of
anyone on the force. But one day he takes down the wrong perp, and becomes
victim to a terrible curse. Can he convince a sassy psychiatrist he is not
crazy, and erase the curse before it is too late?
SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99
DEATH JR VOLUME 1: PANDORA GN
by Hai!
You've played his PSP game, you've read his comic! Now we turn the tables and
shine the spotlight on a force as powerful as the son of Death himself — his
girlfriend! Pandora discovers a secret portal that sends her to the future, and
into the body of her teenage self. Besides having to grapple with teenage angst,
she must save the future DJ from his greatest enemy yet — a snake-haired foreign
exchange student with a deadly gaze, and even deadlier intentions!
SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99
I, OTAKU VOLUME 1: STRUGGLE IN AKIHABARA GN
by Jiro Suzuki
Meet closet "otaku" Sota, a seemingly normal high school student with a secret
obsession for the dog-eared anime character Papico. During one fateful trip to
Akihabara, Sota’s life takes an unexpected turn when the crazed owner of a
collectibles shop forces Sota to "come out" in all his fanboy glory.
MATURE THEMES
SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99
LAST UNIFORM VOLUME 2 GN
by Mera Hakamada
They might be in an all-girls dormitory, but their days are still brimming with
feelings of love. For Ai and Fuko, Beniko and Tsumugi, and even Kisaragi and
Anzu, it seems that just about everyone at the Tsubakigaoka Girls' Dorm harbors
some sort of crush on someone else. Whether sleeping in the same futon or
modeling for a drawing, it seems like no one is able to make the first move. But
the passing seasons begin to push them inexorably closer in the second volume of
this charming yuri love story!
MATURE THEMES
SC, 6x9, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $11.99
TETRAGRAMMATON VOLUME 2: LABYRINTH GN
by Ei Itou
In a world divided between Light and Dark, it's up to Sister Meg and her
mysterious partner Angela to keep mankind safe from the vile creatures that lurk
in the shadows. With their holy quest for answers leading them to Germany,
Sister Meg, and Angela embark by sea on a dangerous journey through Europe and
beyond. But when the pair of demon hunters encounters a powerful figure from
Angela’s past, Sister Meg learns just how little she actually knows about the
person for whom she puts her life on the line at every turn.
MATURE THEMES
SC, 6x9, 216pgs, B&W SRP: $11.99
VENUS VERSUS VIRUS VOLUME 2 GN
by Atsushi Suzumi
With Sumire growing used to her new life as Lucia's fellow virus-hunting
partner, time has only strengthened the pair's bond with one another. But that
new friendship is put to the ultimate test when the mysterious power hidden deep
within Sumire's being manifests itself in full berserker form ready to slug it
out to the death with Lucia! And what's more... a mysterious big bad seems to be
watching intently from the sidelines!
SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99
SHANDA FANTASY ARTS
KATMANDU #36
by Curtis, Loomis, Mouri, Tracer
A SIMPLE LIFE: Part 2—Liska is now Chief of her tribe, but faces the greatest
challenge of her life from her giant enemy Rakon, now chief of his own tribe. As
war looms, Liska prepares to defend her people, taking unusual and life-changing
steps to do so. Story by Carole Curtis and art by Jerry Loomis. Plus: "Chapter
Three" by Kitt Mouri (art and story), one of the new artists on Shanda. And
another chapter of Charleen Del Toro's serial! Cover by Bill Tracer, a new
computer artist find!
MATURE THEMES
40pgs, B&W SRP: $4.99
SILENT DEVIL PRODUCTIONS
DIVISION 18: THE UNION OF NOVELTY COSTUMED PERFORMERS #1
by Matt Bergin & Jeremy Donelson
Barney the Dinosaur. The Fruit of the Loom Guys. Mayor McCheese. The San Diego
Chicken. They've all paid their dues. But the costumed entertainment game can be
a tough racket, and sometimes you've got to crawl up from the muck to make it to
the top. Welcome to the muck — a river city, home to Division 18 of the Union of
Novelty Costumed Performers. Follow Jimmy, a wise-cracking thug in an 8-foot
snake suit, and his misfit mascot mafia as they try to get a leg up on the man
and make an honest (and sometimes dishonest) buck. This book has comedy. It has
violence. And yes, it has a monkey. Three issues of costumed chaos begin here!
24pgs, FC (1 of 3) SRP: $2.99
HALLOWEEN MAN: SUPERDEFORMED GN
by Scott, Hall, & Baldeon
Murdered by a monster on Halloween night, Solomon Hitch was later resurrected,
and he now fights back against the darkness as Halloween Man! Superdeformed
includes both brand new stories and some of the best loved tales from the
popular web comic. Features art by Nicola Scott (Birds of Prey, Star Wars),
Benjamin Hall ( Dead@17: Protectorate) and David Baldeon (Blue Beetle).
112pgs, FC SRP: $9.99
SIRIUS ENTERTAINMENT
OFFERED AGAIN
O/A BOOK OF DEADY TP'S
by Voltaire & Various
What do you get when the galaxy's greatest evil escapes confinement on its home
world and possesses the body of a discarded teddy bear here on Earth? An
adorably evil teddy bear that eats cats, chases skirts, and torments children!
All of the deadly plush doll’s hilarious and offensive adventures now collected!
MATURE THEMES
VOL 1—SC, 7x10, 144pgs, B&W SRP: $19.95
VOL 2—SC, 7x10, 48pgs, B&W SRP: $5.95
STARS OF THE MONTH
DEADY VOLUME 4: BIG IN JAPAN GN
by Voltaire & Various
Deady, that evil teddy, returns in his greatest and most hilarious adventure yet
as he takes on the land of the rising sun! Every Japanese cliché is lampooned
and exploited as Deady takes on Godzilla, conveyer belt sushi bars, cosplayers,
and one very cute little Japanese gothic lolita who turns out to be very crazy!
Once again Voltaire invites some of the greatest talents in the comic book world
to join him in his Japanese invasion. In this issue "Deady Meets Kabuki!" (by
David Mack), "Deady Meets Shi!" (by Billy Tucci), "Deady Meets Princess Ai" (by
TokyoPop), and Deady meets a bevy of other Japanese hotties at the hands of
Junko Mizuno (Pure Trance, Hellbabies) and Yasushi Nirasawa (Final Fantasy,
Vampire Hunter D). With amazing guest art by Andy Lee and flaming hot front and
back covers by Tokidoki's Simone Legno! (FEB073717)
MATURE THEMES
SC, 48pgs, B&W SRP: $5.95
OH MY GOTH! VERSION 2.0 TP
by Voltaire
A supreme being named Hieronymous Poshe arrives on Earth. His mission is to find
signs of intelligent life and keep his species from turning the entire globe
into a colossal landing strip. Instead, he's found time and again how pathetic
humans can be! Aliens, vampires, teenagers, the Goth scene itself are a target
in this hilarious book! Loaded with satirical dark humor by the world's leading
goth rocker, Voltaire! (STAR15083)
MATURE THEMES
SC, 7x10, 168pgs, B&W SRP: $23.00
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OFFERED AGAIN
O/A OH MY GOTH! PRESENTS GIRLZ OF GOTH TP
by Voltaire
The first-ever pin-up collection from Voltaire's uniquely twisted mind! Richly
detailed and printed on glossy stock, Girlz Of Goth features sultry succubae and
spooky sirens from the worlds of Chi-Chian, Oh My Goth!, and much more!
MATURE THEMES
SC, 7x10, 48pgs, B&W SRP: $5.95
SPARKPLUG COMIC BOOKS
BOOKHUNTER GN
by Jason Shiga
The year is 1973. A priceless book has been stolen from the Oakland Public
Library. A crack team of Bookhunters (a.k.a. library police) have less than
three days to recover the stolen item. It's a race against the clock as our
heroes use every tool in their arsenal of library equipment to find the book and
the mastermind who stole it. Will the detectives catch this scoundrel?
MATURE THEMES
SC, 7x10, 144pgs, PC SRP: $15.00
TALES TO DEMOLISH #3
by Eric Haven
Dark, dorkish humor that undermines the expectations of certain familiar genres!
The lead story, "Mammalogy", begins during the time of the dinosaurs, then
catapults forward to the present day where we learn about the ancient war
between reptiles and mammals. The next bizarre western tale (almost wordless) is
called "The Gunslinger," followed by several strange, shorter pieces. The entire
comic is drawn in an uncluttered yet highly-detailed style, and each panel is
charged with quiet, intense drama.
MATURE THEMES
SC, 24pgs, FC SRP: $3.00
SPINNER RACK COMICS
HONOR BRIGADE #5
by Tom Stillwell & Brad Bower
The story continues as Adrian Conroy reveals his true motivation — and that
spells trouble for Lightning Rod. See the mysterious girl from the tube goes
toe-to-toe with Slam! Plus, Deadeye and Sam butt heads while life and death
hangs in the balance. All this plus the origin of Suit!
24pgs, B&W (5 of 6) SRP: $2.95
STERLING PUBLISHING
ASTERIX AND THE VIKINGS: BOOK OF THE FILM SC
by Rene Goscinny & Albert Uderzo
Asterix, the comic hero from the Roman era and the first international superhero
continues to conquer the world. And the phenomenon is spreading to other media,
including the upcoming film — with an all-star cast and theme song by Celine
Dion. This book explores the hysterical historical tale that's the basis for the
new film. Asterix and Obelix embark on one of their most dangerous missions,
voyaging to the Vikings’ home territory to rescue Justforkix. Making matters
even harder for our heroes, the Viking chief’s daughter, Abba, has fallen for
Justforkix! A 16-page supplement reveals inside information about the making of
this highly-anticipated film. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 9x12, 72pgs, FC SRP: $9.95
STARS OF THE MONTH
ASTERIX TP'S
In Volume 1, Roman Centruion Crismus Bonus finds out about Getafix's magic
potion, and he kidnaps the druid to force him to reveal the recipe. Volume 2:
Getafix has broken his golden sickle, as Asterix and Obleix visit Lutetia to buy
a new one for him. But the sicklesmith, a cousin of Obelix, has vanished without
a trace. (C: 0-1-2)
#1: ASTERIX THE GAUL (NOV043229)—SC, 8x11, 48pgs, FC SRP: $9.95
#2: ASTERIX & THE GOLDEN SICKLE (NOV043230)—SC, 8x11, 48pgs, FC SRP: $9.95
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STILL PLAYING WITH TOYS
STILL PLAYING WITH TOYS PRESENTS #1
by Troy Benjamin & Chris Enterline
Two comics for the price of one! In Angel XRC, readers are introduced to the
gritty post-apocalyptic world of soldier Lieutenant Jacob Axebry, a member of
the Xeriv Resistance Control or XRC. After he becomes entangled in a plot far
larger that he can imagine, Axebry must join forces with those that he has sworn
justice on. In Only In Dreams, four college students turn their senior thesis
into profit using homemade technology to tap into the dreams of their patients —
entering their dreams to do good.
24pgs, FC (1 of 4) SRP: $2.99
STRANGE FEAR
WEIRDLING GN
by Mike Dubisch
Anna Mandretta is a young woman on a submarine-like vessel submerged in the
waters of an alien moon. By night, she dreams the life of an alternate reality,
in which she is an acclaimed surgeon at the Miskatonik University Hospital.
Unable to save the life of an infant inflicted with a hideous, hissing tumor,
she is assaulted by the boy’s parents, who claim he will be reborn to eternal
life to rule the world in the name of an ancient deity, Azag-thoth. This gothic
space fantasy follows Anna as she shifts between her horrific reality as a medic
on the front lines of a war against the mysterious Xax, and the supernatural
life she leads in the recurring dream that draws closer to becoming her waking
world. The multilayered graphic novel — in which the true meaning of the events
seems constantly just beyond the reader’s grasp — bridges horror comics with a
blend of military sexism, mind control, political commentary, and quantum string
theory. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 6x9, 128pgs, B&W SRP: $15.95