TITAN COMICS
CLINT
(W/A) Various
Once in every generation something special happens. British comics makes an evolutionary jump. In the fifties it was The Eagle. In the seventies it was 2000AD. Now the most important comic-book event in over thirty years takes place with CLiNT as best-selling writer Mark Millar and industry legend John Romita Jr bring you the sequel to their movie Kick-Ass with Kick-Ass 2: Balls To The Wall. Harnessing the biggest names in British television with the most exciting figures in US comics, Mark Millar is writing and editing a revolutionary new book that covers superheroes, vampires, super-villains and science fiction combined with some of the best journalists from film magazines Empire and SFX. Get in on the ground floor now and be a part of comic-book history. A collectors item must-have! (C: 1-0-1) NOTE: Not available in the U.K. (May Purchase from U.K. Vendor)
ISSUE #1—100pgs, FC SRP: $6.99
ISSUE #2—100pgs, FC SRP: $6.99
STAR WARS: THE CLONE WARS MAGAZINE #1
Star Wars: The Clone Wars Magazine is a bi-monthly, 52 page window into a galaxy far, far away! Featuring an all-new 8-10 page comic strip in every issue, alongside a stunning mix of colorful, in-depth features, episode guides, fun puzzles and activities, games, projects to make, each issue is crammed full of lightsaber-swinging, blaster-firing fun. All this, and plenty of reader interaction, too, as fans get in touch with their letters, questions, artwork and more! (C: 1-0-1) NOTE: Not available in the U.K. (May Purchase from U.K. Vendor)
Magazine, 52pgs, FC SRP: $4.99
TORCHWOOD #3
(W) Gareth David-Lloyd, Gary Russell (A) Pia Guerra, Adrian Salmon
This special issue features the comic-writing debut of Gareth David-Lloyd, best known to Torchwood fans as Ianto Jones! In this story, Ianto meets some faces both familiar and yet not, also he comes across a beautiful, deadly woman who may upend his life! Also, part three of the epic "Broken."
32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99
TITAN PUBLISHING
CLASSIC DAN DARE VOLUME 13: TRIP TO TROUBLE HC
(W) Frank Hampson (A) Frank Bellamy
Abducted by brilliant Scottish scientist Galileo McHoo, Dan has used his incredible spacecraft, the Galactic Galleon, to reach the mysterious Terra Nova, the last known destination of Dan's test pilot father! But when the gang stumble into a war between the strange inhabitants of this world, will they survive to learn the truth? (C: 0-1-2)
HC, 9x12, 96pgs, FC SRP: $19.95
MAJOR EAZY VOLUME 1 HC
(W) Alan Hebden (A) Carlos Ezquerra
From the pages of Battle, Britain's best-loved war comic! Major Eazy is a maverick soldier in a dirty war, caught up in the Allies' invasion of Italy in 1944 and determined to see justice done. Even when that means taking on villains on his own side, he doesn't pull any punches! More movie star than military, Eazy was the most laconic British officer ever to grace the pages of a comic. (C: 0-1-2)
HC, 9x12, 120pgs, B&W SRP: $19.95
MODESTY BLAISE VOLUME 19: THE DOUBLE AGENT TP
(W) Peter O'Donnell (A) Neville Colvin
The dark underworld of espionage and crime is lit up by the gorgeous Modesty Blaise, high priestess of pulp crime. This volume features "The Wild Boar," "Kali's Disciples," and "The Double Agent," in which the head of French intelligence is kidnapped; Modesty and Willie face a dangerous cult; and Modesty's double causes all sorts of mayhem! This collection will feature tributes to one of Britain's greatest literary talents, the late Peter O'Donnell. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 9x12, 104pgs, B&W SRP: $19.95
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O/A MODESTY BLAISE TP'S
by Peter O'Donnell & Jim Holdaway
Modesty Blaise, the cult creation of best-selling author Peter O'Donnell, is back! The London Evening Standard newspaper strip adventures of this all-around bad girl and spy are now collected in these stunning Collectors' Edition paperbacks! Volume 1, The Gabriel Set-Up, includes "The Gabriel Set-Up," "Mister Sun," and "Top Traitor." Volume 2, Mister Sun, includes "The Black Pearl," "Bad Suki," and "The Hell Makers."
VOLUME 1: THE GABRIEL SET-UP (NEW PRINTING)—SC, 8x11, 112pgs, B&W SRP: $19.95
VOLUME 2: MISTER SUN (FEB078057)—SC, 9x12, B&W SRP: $19.95
WWE HEROES VOLUME 1: RISE OF THE FIRSTBORN TP
(W) Keith Champagne (A) Andy Smith
Since the dawn of time the powers of good and evil have been locked in unending battle and the firstborn children of light and darkness have been reincarnated time and again. Now the Shadow King searches for the firstborn, his enemy, knowing only that he has been reborn as a member of the WWE. Uncertain who it is, the Shadow King attacks Wrestlemania! (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 6.7x10.2, 144pgs, FC SRP: $14.95
TOKYOPOP
.HACK//LINK VOLUME 2
Author: CyberConnect2
Art By: Megane Kikuya
Rating: T (Teen Age 13+) for: Mild Fanservice, Mild Gore, Aggression, Non-Sexual Nondescript Nudity
Tokio and Tsukasa are off to look for the rest of Kite’s friends, starting with Haseo. Tokio has unexpected luck when he tries to save another player from bullying and is saved in turn by Haseo himself! But Schiksal has messed with Haseo’s memories, turning him once more into the infamous Player Killer Killer. Can Tokio convince Haseo he’s a friend before becoming the Terror of Death’s next victim?
SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (2 of 3) $10.99
WARCRAFT: SHADOW WING VOLUME 2: NEXUS POINT
Author: Richard A. Knaak
Art By: Jae-Hwan Kim
Rating: T (Teen Age 13+) for: Mild Violence
As Ragnok leads his fel orc and Nether Dragon army to the Outland Gates, Jorad, Tyri and the Alliance army prepare for fight of their lives. But even if they defeat Ragnok, the battle is far from over as the nether dragons pose a more dangerous threat than even Ragnok. Will the spawn of Deathwing cause to the destruction of Azeroth?
SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (2 of 2) $12.99
WORLD OF WARCRAFT: THE ESSENTIAL SUNWELL COLLECTION
Author: Richard Knaak
Art By: Kim Jae-Hwan
Rating: T (Teen Age 13+) for: Mild Violence
From the minds of Kim Jae-Hwan, artist of the best-selling King of Hell series, and Richard A. Knaak, the New York Times best-selling author, here is the Warcraft universe like you have never seen it before — The Dragon Hunt Is On!
SC, 5x7, 600pgs, B&W (1 of 1) $19.99
FUTURE DIARY VOLUME 8
Creator: Sakae Esuno
Rating: OT (Older Teen Age 16+) for: Mild Sexuality, Moderate Gore, Moderate Violence
Yukiteru discovers the truth about the cause of his mother’s death. Determined to bring justice, Yukiteru tracks down the one person responsible for his loss... And while Yuki and Yuno hide and recuperate from these shocking losses, the Eleventh diary owner--the mayor of Sakurami — makes his move to seize Eighth’s special server diary for his own purposes...
SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (8 of 10) $10.99
SAVING LIFE VOLUME 1
Creator: Mario Kaneda
Rating: M (Mature Age 18+) for: Explicit Fanservice, Aggression, Moderate Sexuality, Non-Sexual Full Body Nudity
Haruhiko was born rich and grew up pampered. But when he can’t take any more of his father’s tyrannical behavior, he strikes out on his own, determined to make his own way in the world in freedom and peace. But going from super-rich to super-poor is tough on any man (let alone one still in high school! ), and it’s going to take more hard work than Haruhiko imagined just to make ends meet. He’s doing his best and trying to keep up his spirits, but living on bean sprouts and bread crusts is enough to get any man down. Fortunately, he’s got his sexy classmates and his own personal (and very hot!) maid to help him out!
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SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (1 of 3) $12.99
GUARDIAN HEARTS VOLUME 3
Creator: Sae Amatsu
Rating: OT (Older Teen Age 16+) for: Alcohol Use, Mild Sexuality, Aggression, Moderate Fanservice, Non-Sexual Full Body Nudity
A two-volume bindup. Kazuya is forced to learn to control his power, while each of the alien girls begins to realize their feelings for him are more than friendship, as they strive to get his attention. Then, a new villain shows up, providing fresh challenges. After Maya is comforted by Kazuya she realizes an inner power. Hina also discovers an inner power when she thinks Kazuya is dead.
SC, 5x7, 368pgs, B&W (3 of 8) $19.99
SAMURAI HAREM: ASU NO YOICHI VOLUME 6
Creator: Yu Minamoto
Rating: M (Mature Age 18+) for: Explicit Fanservice, Mild Gore, Mild Violence, Sexual Nondescript Nudity, Tobacco Reference/Use
The drama isn’t limited to the stage! Yoichi and the drama club president share a moment when they get trapped in a supply closet, then share enemies when the previous club members come back for revenge. And when Ayame and Yoichi finally face each other on the stage, will Ayame take the chance to tell the samurai how she feels?
SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (6 of 10) $12.99
.HACK// G.U. (NOVEL) VOLUME 3
Author: Tatsuya Hamazaki
Rating: Y (Youth 10+) for: Aggression
In .hack//G.U.’s thrilling third volume, the adventures of Haseo, his friend Shino, and Atoli, an Avatar, continue. Can Haseo unravel the mysteries of The World to save his friends?
SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (3 of 4) $10.99
SUMMONER GIRL VOLUME 1
Creator: Hiroshi Kubota
Rating: T (Teen Age 13+) for: Mild Gore, Mild Violence, Occultism
A young summoner, Hibiki, wants to become the world’s most powerful summoner. In order to do so, she must travel to Earth and collect a set of powerful jewels. But along the way, she meets a strange young man, Sanjo, and discovers that she has a rival in her pursuit...
SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (1 of 3) $10.99
THE STELLAR SIX OF GINGACHO (KIRAMEKI GINGACHO SHOTENGAI) VOLUME 1
Creator: Fujimoto Yuuki
Rating: T (Teen Age 13+) for: Alcohol Reference, Slapstick Humor
In this delightful shojo romantic comedy, childhood friends Mike, Kuro, Iba, Kyuu, Sato and Mamoru – The Stellar Six – are the children of various stores located in the Galaxy Street’s shopping center. When they get together, they’re invincible... but, sadly, after middle school, they fell out of touch. Now they have to get to know each other again -- and discover new feelings while rediscovering old ones!
SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (1 of 10) $10.99
HOW TO DRAW SHOJO MANGA
Compiled by The Editors of Hakusensha’s Shojo Magazines
Rating: T (Teen Age 13+) for: Mild Sexuality
Join aspiring manga artist Ena as she strives to become a professional shojo manga artist! Helping her will be her editor, Sasaki, and the best shojo artists from Japan. Learn character designs from the artist of Ouran High School. Get tips on page layout from the creators of Fruits Basket and Vampire Knight. Even learn what tools the pros use and how to edit your work on your computer. Will Ena succeed in becoming a manga artist? Follow along and learn with her from the best! Also includes tips from Fumi Yoshinaga and the artists of Gakuen Alice, Mugen Spiral, Maid Sama, and Beauty Is the Beast!
SC, 6x9, 192pgs, B&W $14.99
HAPPY CAFE VOLUME 5
Creator: Kou Matsuzuki
Rating: T (Teen Age 13+) for: Cartoon Violence, Mild Fanservice, Sexual Innuendo, Potty Humor
Ichiro and Sou Abekawa switch places, forcing Sou to confront his feelings for Uru. An old acquaintance of Shindo’s shows up and reveals Shindo hasn’t changed very much. The manager of Bonheur finally returns, but decides to test Uru before revealing himself. A bonus chapter reveals how Shindo discovered he enjoyed baking.
SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (5 of 14) $10.99
V.B. ROSE VOLUME 10
Creator: Banri Hidaka
Rating: T (Teen Age 13+) for: Mild Sexuality
Yukari’s estranged mother finally makes her appearance! But the gorgeous Ran Kashiwagi is not at all what Ageha expected... and now she’s got eighteen years of bad blood between mother and son to unravel. Even Ageha’s eternal optimism and Ran’s side of the story may not be enough to reconcile everyone’s differences...
SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (10 of 14) $10.99
GATCHA GACHA VOLUME 8
Creator: Yutaka Tachibana
Rating: T (Teen Age 13+) for: Mild Sexuality
Yuuri and Hirao have finally succeeded in having a normal relationship. But who is the mysterious girl who has a crush on Hirao? And will she ruin things for this new couple?
SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (8 of 8) $12.99
ANIMAL ACADEMY: HAKOBUNE HAKUSHO VOLUME 6
Creator: Moyamu Fujino
Rating: Y (Youth 10+) for: Aggression
Miiko’s sad past with her beloved Teruo is finally revealed, but to what end? And Neko must struggle with her own feelings for Sasuke–but will Yusuke’s advice help or hurt?
SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (6 of 7) $10.99
MARIA HOLIC VOLUME 5
Creator: Minari Endou
Rating: OT (Older Teen Age 16+) for: Mild Fanservice, Mild Gore, Mild Sexuality, Mild Violence, Non-Sexual Nondescript Nudity
When Kanako ends up on trial for attempting to eat Yonakuni the dog, she forgets all about studying for the final exams. As a result, she ends up the first person in Ame no Kisaki’s history to have failed all her classes. An emergency committee is formed, and Ryocho is appointed its head. She tells Kanako to leave for a week of self-study in the hope that she’ll come back more mature and responsible, but how will her friends survive the week without her?
SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (5 of 5) $10.99
GRAVITATION COLLECTION VOLUME 6
Creator: Maki Murakami
Rating: OT (Older Teen Age 16+) for: Alcohol Reference, Mild Gore, Mild Sexuality, Mild Violence, Strong Language, Tobacco Reference/Use
Eiri and Shuichi’s hot and intense relationship continues to escalate! But as Bad Luck’s record races to the top of the charts, a member of the band threatens to quit, and Shuichi makes an impromptu trip to the U.S! Will Shuichi and Eiri’s new-found love survive his hard-rockin’ lifestyle?
SC, 5x7, 384pgs, B&W (6 of 6) $14.99
Tokyopop BLU
STRAY CAT
Creator: Halco
Rating: M (Mature Age 18+) for: Alcohol Use, Explicit Sexuality, Aggression
Kaoru is frustrated — he’s just been dumped by his boyfriend again! And it’s all because he could never express his true feelings properly. What’s wrong with him?! Feeling lonely and miserable, he takes a stroll through a gay park one day and meets a straight guy named Youhei. Although he seems to be an unassuming, gentle soul, something inside Youhei has caused Kaoru’s heart to swell. Will Kaoru step out and express his feelings to Youhei? Shrinkwrapped with Parental Advisory sticker on the front cover.
SC, 5x7, 208pgs, B&W $14.99
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THE LEAGUE OF EXTRAORDINARY GENTLEMEN III: CENTURY VOLUME 1: 1910
(W) Alan Moore (A) Kevin O'Neill
Carnacki the ghost-finder is plagued by visions of a shadowy occult order who are attempting to create something called a Moonchild, while on London's dockside the most notorious serial murderer of the previous century has returned to carry on his grisly trade. Working for Mycroft Holmes' British Intelligence, Miss Murray is drawn into a brutal opera acted out upon the waterfront by players that include the furiously angry Pirate Jenny and the charismatic butcher known as Mac the Knife. (FEB094465)
MATURE THEMES
SC, 7x10, 80pgs, FC SRP: $7.95
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O/A MOVING PICTURES GN
(W) Kathryn Immonen (A) Stuart Immonen
During World War II the Nazis pillaged much of Europe's great art collections. Museum curator Ila Gardner and SS officer Rolf Hauptmann are forced by circumstances to play out an awkward and dangerous relationship in a public power struggle. Moving Pictures unfolds along two timelines which collide with the revelation of a terrible secret, an enigmatic decision that not many would make, and the realization that sometimes the only choice left is the refusal to choose. (MAR101136)
SC, 5.75x8.2, 144pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95
O/A UNDELETED SCENES TP
(W/A) Jeffrey Brown
Undeleted Scenes presents a decade’s worth of shorter works from Jeffrey Brown. This huge compendium contains stories from previous collections, as well as his work from anthologies such as Kramers Ergot and McSweeney's, plus rare material from minicomics and elsewhere. Spanning humor, autobiography, and beyond, some of Jeffrey's most beloved comics are in here! (MAR101140)
MATURE THEMES
SC, 5x7, 352pgs, B&W SRP: $15.00
THE 120 DAYS OF SIMON GN
(W/A) Simon Gardenfors
Swedish cartoonist/rapper Simon Gärdenfors decided to spend four months on the road, not returning home, not spending more than two nights at the same place. The result was an epic adventure across Sweden as Simon slept on strangers' couches, visited an ostrich farm, ate a psychedelic cactus, practiced free love, received death threats, was beaten up by teenagers, got adopted by a motorcycle gang, drank obscene amounts of alcohol, and sacrificed his underpants to the Nordic god Brage. (FEB101095)
MATURE THEMES
SC, 4.5x7, 416pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95
HEY PRINCESS GN
(W/A) Mats Jonsson
Hey Princess is a story of moving to the big city, and being young, insecure and desperate to be as hip as everyone else. When first published in Sweden, the book received praise among both critics and readers for its incisive and entertaining account of indie pop-listening young people in the mid-1990s. (FEB101094)
MATURE THEMES
SC, 4.5x7, 472pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95
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25 TO LIFE #2
(W) Eriq LaSalle, Doug Wagner (A) Tony Shasteen
F.B.I. Special Agent Gabriel Santana and his elite team continue to track the killer of multiple African-American police officers across Virginia. As the clues unfold, Pratt, the incarcerated militia leader who has been coerced into helping Santana, provides detailed insight into the Mountaineer Militia — the group he led before his conviction, and the focus of the investigation. But is Pratt actually cooperating, or is he only manipulating the team and biding his time?
32pgs, FC (2 of 3) SRP: $3.99
THE BOONDOCK SAINTS: THE HEAD OF THE SNAKE #1
(W) Troy Duffy, J.B. Love (A) Guus Floor
Noah and Louie begin to make serious, bloody waves in New York's 1960s Underground Crime world. A horrible "accidental" death in the neighborhood leads Noah to choose a particularly problematic target, while and Louie's job as "planner" begins to change their relationship — but for better or worse? What were Connor and Murphy up to between the original film and the sequel? Troy Duffy reveals some of their past in Ireland during "the missing years" as a shared tale of tragedy brings back memories that are better off left buried.
32pgs, FC (1 of 2) SRP: $3.99
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MASSIVE AWESOME! FEATURING JESUS HATES ZOMBIE ONE-SHOT
(W) Stephen Lindsay (A) Rolf Lejdegard, Daniel Thollin
From Stephen Lindsay, the creator of Jesus Hates Zombies and Lincoln Hates Werewolves, comes Massive Awesome!, the story of two best friends — Commando Bacon and Zombie Pickle — as they try to unravel the mystery of who is attempting to destroy their lives. Ninjas, Giant Robots, Shadowy Government Figures, Scottish Lucadores, and insatiable appetites for destruction are but a few things standing in their way. Plus, an all-new full-color one-shot of Jesus Hates Zombies!
32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99
TWOMORROWS PUBLISHING
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O/A HOW TO CREATE COMICS FROM SCRIPT TO PRINT TP (THIRD PRINTING)
(W) Danny Fingeroth, Mike Manley
Learn from the pros, as Write Now! editor Danny Fingeroth and Draw! editor Mike Manley join forces for the ultimate “How-to” book on creating comics! Danny and Mike show step-by-step how to create a new comic from scratch; pitching to editors, developing a new character, going from script and roughs to pencils, inks, and colors, even lettering! There’s also a section that guides you through the process of getting your comic printed and distributed.
SC, 108pgs, PC SRP: $15.95