www.86thfloor.com     PREVIEWS VOL. XVII #12 December 2007  

Independent Comic Publishers
(Companies beginning with D)


D. E.

ZORRO #1
by Matt Wagner & Francesco Francavilla
Dynamite presents the return of yet another Legend as Matt Wagner unveils the all-new Zorro! Writer, Art Director and cover artist Matt Wagner is in command of this all-new “year one” Zorro comic series. Similar in tone and scope to Dynamite’s acclaimed Lone Ranger series, Zorro features artist Francesco Francavilla who complements Wagner’s pulp-action writing! Created in 1919 by pulp writer Johnston McCulley, Zorro made his first appearance in "The Curse of Capistrano," serialized in the pulp magazine All-Story Weekly. From there Zorro has been the star of countless films and has been noted by Bob Kane as a main influence on Batman — Bruce Wayne even went to see The Mark of Zorro the evening his parents were killed! — and recently featured in a best-selling novel by Isabel Allende! Joining Wagner — who also provides covers for the series (50%) — and Francavilla for the return of the legendary Zorro are cover artists Mike Mayhew and Dean White (25%) and Lone Ranger cover artist John Cassaday (25%)!
32pgs, FC SRP: $3.50

THE BOYS #15
by Garth Ennis & Darick Robertson
"Good For The Soul," Part 1. The most talked about comic of the year continues from Dynamite Entertainment, writer/co-creator Garth Ennis and artist/co-creator Darick Robertson! Hughie visits The Legend, determined to find out more about The Boys — their history, their personalities, and their mysterious hidden agenda! Meanwhile, Annie January (alias Starlight) has her own doubts about membership of The Seven. This storyline also reveals a little more about the other members of the team — beginning with Butcher, and his relationship with CIA director Susan Rayner!
MATURE THEMES
32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99

SUPERPOWERS #2
by Alex Ross, Jim Krueger & Carlos Paul
The story of Superpowers continues here! Can the modern world handle the greatest heroes ever lost to history as Yank, the Lama and the Black Terror are on the run from the Dynamic Family? Also, this issue narrows its focus on two heroes: The Death Defying 'Devil and The Flame! This powerful series is overseen by Alex Ross who has redesigned every hero within these pages, along with writer Jim Krueger and artist Carlos Paul! This is the most powerful comic book event of the year, and each issue of the series features original character design art from Alex Ross himself! Cover by Alex Ross! Look for the Michael Turner variant incentive editions, see your local retailer for more information!
40pgs, FC (2 of 6) SRP: $2.99

SUPERPOWERS #2
by Alex Ross, Jim Krueger & Carlos Paul
The story of Superpowers continues here! Can the modern world handle the greatest heroes ever lost to history as Yank, the Lama and the Black Terror are on the run from the Dynamic Family? Also, this issue narrows its focus on two such heroes, The Death Defying ‘Devil and Samson, along with a new hero — the Scarab! This powerful series is overseen by Alex Ross who has redesigned every hero within these pages, along with writer Jim Krueger and artist Carlos Paul! This is the most powerful comic book event of the year, and each issue of the series features original character design art from Alex Ross himself! Cover by Alex Ross! Look for the Michael Turner variant incentive editions, see your local retailer for more information!
40pgs, FC (2 of 6) PI

THE BOYS VOLUME 2: GET SOME TP
by Garth Ennis & Darick Robertson
The second volume of Garth Ennis and Darick Roberston’s acclaimed series The Boys is here! Bigger! Thicker! Uncut! (Not that Garth would ever allow this gang of idiots to cut anything!) Get Some collects issues #7-14 of the critically acclaimed series and is an excellent companion to Dynamite’s best-selling Volume 1 trade, The Name of the Game! These issues feature the “legend” the story of the Tek-Knight and the team’s journey to frozen Russia! (C: 0-0-2)
MATURE THEMES
SC, 7x10, FC SRP: $19.99

STAR OF THE MONTH

THE BOYS VOLUME 1: THE NAME OF THE GAME TP
by Garth Ennis & Darick Robertson
Collecting the first six issues of the controversial new series from Preacher writer Garth Ennis and artist Darick Robertson (Transmetropolitan)! Don’t miss this dark, twisted look at superpowers, super-people, and the men and women who make sure the world’s “heroes” never go too far. (APR073555)
MATURE THEMES
SC, 7x10, 144pgs, FC SRP: $14.99

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ARMY OF DARKNESS: THE LONG ROAD HOME #7
by James Kuhoric & Michael Raicht, & Fernando Blanco
The adventures of Ashley J. Williams continue in the Army of Darkness #7 from writers James Kuhoric and Mike Raicht, along with artist Fernando Blanco! As “The Long Road Home” races towards its conclusion, Ash is once again back in his role as the @$$-kicking “Chosen One” and once again has to risk it all to save Sheila! Featuring a cover by fan-favorite artist Fabiano Neves and a special variant cover by Stjepan Sejic!
32pgs, FC SRP: $3.50

ADOLESCENT RADIOACTIVE BLACK BELT HAMSTERS #2
by Keith Champagne & Tom Nguyen
Under the watchful eye of original series creator Don Chin, writer Keith Champagne (Countdown: Arena) is joined by artist Tom Nguyen for a comic book series unlike the world has ever seen! Ninjas! Barbarians! Huns! Monks! Hamsters! This one’s got it all! Issue #2 continues the frantic pace set by our team in issue #1 as Gengis Khann wreaks havoc among the monks and takes a few Hamsters hostage along the way! Can the team put their differences aside and come back together to take him down! We’ll find out! Look for the special Hamsters alternate cover by Michael Avon Oeming (25%)!
32pgs, FC SRP: $3.50

RED SONJA #31
by Christos Gage & Pablo Marcos
The next Red Sonja event begins here! Beginning last month with issue #30, Red Sonja features a new, different and special creative team each and every month as Dynamite heads towards issue #35! This month, Christos (X-Men) Gage and artist Pablo Marcos continue to explore the world of the She-Devil as she makes her way down the river Styx en route to Hades itself! While in the company of Charon, ferryman of the damned, Sonja recalls an offer made once by a handsome king and how her oath to the Goddess was tempted, with disastrous results! Also, look for the special Paul Renaud cover (50%), as well as alternates by Fabiano Neves (25%) and Pablo Marcos (25%)!
32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99

NEW BATTLESTAR GALACTICA: SEASON ZERO #8
by Brandon Jerwa & Jackson Herbert
Now a full “season” of 12 issues thanks to fan support! In this issue — There's more than one conspiracy afoot, with the humans and human-model Cylons both finding dissent in their ranks. The big picture is coming into sharper focus and the closer Adama looks, the uglier it gets. Meanwhile, at least one Galactica crew member starts down a path of inevitable destiny!
32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99

BATTLESTAR GALACTICA: ORIGINS #4
by Kevin Fahey & Jonathan Lau
Dynamite Entertainment continues their successful run of Battlestar Galactica Origins with an all-new series focusing on the characters and events of the award-winning Sci Fi series! Kevin Fahey concludes the story of Gaius Baltar before the events of the second Cylon War. Events continue to spiral beyond the good doctor’s control as the Cylons move their ultimate plan to deadly action! Jonathan Lau provides the interior art, while Fabio Laguna provides the cover, with a a photo cover from the re-imagined, Emmy-Award nominated show shipping in equal quantities!
32pgs, FC SRP: $3.50

TERMINATOR 2: INFINITY #7
by Jimmy Palmiotti & Nigel Raynor
The most unexpected cross-over of the year continues here as Painkiller Jane meets the world of the Terminators! Dynamite’s first inter-company cross-over continues in part 4 of 4, the stunning conclusion! As Jane and the Terminator continue their show-down, the Terminator’s mission parameters have altered and Jane herself — along with her incredible powers — has become the target! The conclusion is brought to you by writer Jimmy Palmiotti and artist Nigel Raynor — who also provides this issue's two connecting covers!
MATURE THEMES
32pgs, FC SRP: $3.50

DARKMAN #3
by Ford Little Gilmore & Tommy Smith
Dynamite Entertainment presents an all-new Darkman comic book event, inspired by the original Sam Raimi film and featuring the classic cast of Darkman! Writer Ford Lyttle Gilmore and artist Tommy Smith continue the Darkman adventures as Peyton continues to turn criminal against criminal as he heads towards an epic battle with the re-animated Durant! Featuring covers by Fabiano Neves (Army of Darkness vs. the Marvel Zombies) and a variant cover by Tommy Smith!
32pgs, FC SRP: $3.50

HIGHLANDER: THE WAY OF THE SWORD #4
by JT Krul & Carlos Rafael
An all-new Highlander mini-series event spans the ages as Connor MacLeod searches for the lost sword of his mentor, Ramirez! It all ends here as Fathom writer JT Krul, penciller Carlos Rafael and colorist Carlos Lopez, complete the way of the sword! As with all things in Connor’s life, victory comes with great sacrifice and the quest for Ramirez’s long-lost sword is no exception! Features connecting covers by Jean Diaz!
32pgs, FC SRP: $3.50

HIGHLANDER VOLUME 1 HC
by Brandon Jerwa & Michael Avon Oeming, & Lee Moder
From Dynamite Entertainment, writers Brandon Jerwa and Michael Avon Oeming, artist Lee Moder, and a host of cover talent, comes the first hardcover collection of the all-new Highlander comic book series! In The Coldest War, Connor and a band of companions race to prevent the legacy of the Kurgan from destroying the present day, while in the past, the same group faces the Kurgan himself as the dreaded immortal works to create a race of Soviet Super-Soldiers! This hardcover collection features issues # 0-5, a complete cover gallery (featuring Tony Harris, Gabrielle Dell’Otto, Stephen Sadowski, and Dave Dorman, along with the photo covers), and more! Plus, initial orders of this brand-new Highlander hardcover collection will ship signed by writer Brandon Jerwa at no extra cost! Available in Regular and Previews Exclusive cover editions! (C: 1-1-3)
RES. from Previews Vol. XVII #2 (FEB073342)
REGULAR HARDCOVER—HC, 7x10, FC SRP: $29.99
PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE HARDCOVER—HC, 7x10, FC SRP: $29.99

STARS OF THE MONTH

THE LONE RANGER VOLUME 1
by Brett Matthews & Sergio Cariello
Dynamite Entertainment proudly presents the definitive collection of their all-new Lone Ranger series! Featuring the all-star creative team of writer Brett Matthews, art director and cover artist John Cassaday, artist Sergio Cariello, colorist Dean White, and letterer Simon Bowland, The Lone Ranger has grown to be the most talked about comic of the year! And now, all six issues are presented in one collection — the complete story of how John Reid was transformed into The Lone Ranger and, along with his partner Tonto, set a new standard of justice in the Old West! Also features a complete cover gallery featuring all of John Cassaday’s covers for the series, and more! Available in Regular and Previews Exclusive cover editions!
REGULAR COVER (FEB073338)—SC, 7x10, FC SRP: $19.99
PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE COVER (FEB073339)—SC, 7x10, FC SRP: $19.99

THE ADVENTURES OF RED SONJA VOLUME 2 TP
by Roy Thomas, Frank Thorne, & Various
This volume collects the Red Sonja tales from Marvel's Red Sonja #1-7, presented in glorious, fully re-mastered color! These tales are where it all begins, and help set the stage for the current Red Sonja series. This is a must-have collection of never-before-reprinted material, featuring cover art by Frank Thorne! Plus, legendary Red Sonja writer and former Editor-in-Chief, Roy Thomas provides an introduction! Ships with two covers in an equal ratio.
SC, 7x10, 196pgs, FC SRP: $19.99

THE ADVENTURES OF RED SONJA VOLUME 3 TP
by Roy Thomas & Frank Thorne
The third volume in the best-selling collection reprinting the classic Marvel Comics adventures of the She-Devil With a Sword! Presenting the definitive and re-mastered versions of Red Sonja #8 through #15, featuring the work of Roy Thomas and Frank Thorne, these classic tales of sword and sorcery are collected here for the very first time! Part of Dynamite's Red Sonja 35th Anniversary Event! (SEP073522) (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 7x10, 128pgs, FC SRP: $19.99

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DEL REY MANGA

ES VOLUME 8 GN
by Fuyumi Soryo
Ryousuke Akiba calls himself ES, a code name taken from a mysterious scientific experiment. Ryousuke will live to be at least two centuries old and possesses strange mental powers: He can enter people's minds, discover their darkest secrets, even rearrange their memories so that complete strangers will treat him like family. Ryousuke acts not out of malice but for survival-wandering Tokyo for reasons known only to him. No one recognizes him for what he is . . . until Dr. Mine Kujyou, a determined researcher, meets someone who challenges everything she knows about science-ES, possessor of the Eternal Sabbath gene. But is he the only one?
MATURE THEMES
SC, 5x7, 240pgs, B&W SRP: $10.95

GACHA GACHA: THE NEXT REVOLUTION VOLUME 6 GN
by Hiroyuko Tamakoshi
Akira Hatsushiba is just your typical, average high school kid — until a glitch in a Gacha Gacha video game changes his life forever. Now, every time Akira sneezes, his entire body undergoes a gender-bending switcheroo! That’s right, Akira is always just an achoo away from getting in touch with his feminine side. But it’s not all bad. Akira has had a crush on Yurika Sakuraba ever since he first laid eyes on her. He’s always been too shy, but now that he can change into a girl, Akira finally has a chance to get close to Yurika. Being a girl certainly has its advantages!
MATURE THEMES
SC, 5x7, 208pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95

MAMOTTE! LOLLIPOP VOLUME 5 GN
by Michiyo Kikuta
Junior high schooler Nina is ready to fall in love. She's looking for a boy who's cute and sweet and strong enough to support her when the chips are down. But what happens when Nina's dream comes true twice? One day, two cute boys literally fall from the sky — they're both wizards and they've come to the Human World to take the Magic Exam. Their success on this test depends on protecting Nina from evil, so now Nina has a pair of cute magical boys chasing her everywhere she goes! One of these wizards just might be the boy of her dreams — but which one?
SC, 5x7, 208pgs, B&W SRP: $10.95

MINIMA! VOLUME 1 GN
by Machiko Sakurai
Ame buys a toy for companionship, but she gets more than she bargained for in Minima!
SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $10.95

MY HEAVENLY HOCKEY CLUB VOLUME 4 GN
by Ai Morinaga
Hana Suzuki loves only two things in life: eating and sleeping. So when handsome classmate Izumi Oda asks Hana—his major crush—to join the school hockey club, persuading her proves to be a difficult task. True, the Grand Hockey Club is full of boys—super-cute boys at that—but given a choice, Hana prefers a sizzling steak to a hot date. Then Izumi mentions the field trips to fancy resorts. Now Hana can't wait for the first away game, with its promise of delicious food and luxurious linens. Of course there's also the getting up early, working hard, and playing well with others. How will Hana survive?
SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $10.95

NEGIMA! VOLUME 17 GN
by Ken Akamatsu
Ten-year-old prodigy Negi Springfield, has just graduated from magic academy. He dreams of becoming a master wizard. Instead he's sent to Japan to teach English at an all-girls high school! All the students are delighted with their cute new teacher — except for Asuna, who resents Negi for replacing the teacher she secretly has a crush on. Although he is forbidden to display his magical powers, sometimes Negi can't resist. And when Asuna discovers Negi's secret, she vows to make his life as difficult as possible — just the thing to prepare Negi for the challenges of life as a master wizard!
MATURE THEMES
SC, 5x7, 208pgs, B&W SRP: $10.95

STAR OF THE MONTH

NEGIMA! VOLUME 15 GN
by Ken Akamatsu
The fan-favorite series from the creator of Love Hina continues, as wizarding prodigy Negi Springfield turns to new magical adventures! (JUN073438)
MATURE THEMES
SC, 5x7, 208pgs, B&W SRP: $10.95

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NODAME CANTABILE VOLUME 12 GN
by Tomoko Ninomiya
The son of a famous pianist, music student Shinichi Chiaki dreams of studying abroad and becoming a conductor like his mentor. Unfortunately, his fear of flying grounds his lofty plans! As he watches other classmates achieve what he has always wanted, Shinichi wonders if he should quit music altogether. Then one day he meets fellow student Megumi Noda, also known as Nodame. This oddball girl cannot cook, clean, or even read a music score, but she can play the piano in incomparable Cantabile style. And she teaches Chiaki something that he has forgotten: to enjoy his music, no matter where he is.
MATURE THEMES
SC, 5x7, 224pgs, B&W SRP: $10.95

PSYCHO-BUSTERS VOLUME 2 GN
by Akinari Nao & Yuya Aoki
Out of the blue, a beautiful girl asks Kakeru to run away with her. This could be any boy’s dream come true, but there’s something strange afoot. It turns out that the girl is on the run from a shadowy government organization intent on using her psychic abilities for its own nefarious ends. But why does she need Kakeru’s help? Could it be that he has secret powers, too?
SC, 5x7, 224pgs, B&W SRP: $10.95

PUMPKIN SCISSORS VOLUME 2 GN
by Ryotaro Iwanaga
A ceasefire ended the long war between the Royal Empire and the Republic of Frost. Three years later, the Empire is plagued by starvation, pestilence, and soldiers turning into bandits. To aid in the war relief effort, the Imperial Army State Section III, also known as the Pumpkin Scissors, was established. Considered a waste of resources by some, and just an instrument of propaganda by others, the Pumpkin Scissors still take their duty to assist the country's reconstruction seriously. One day their life starts to change when Randel Oland, a veteran soldier with a mysterious past joins their ranks!
SC, 5x7, 224pgs, B&W SRP: $10.95

STAR OF THE MONTH

SHIKI TSUKAI VOLUME 1 GN
by Toru Zeku & Yuna Takanagi
Akira Kizuki is one of the universe's elite defenders — and he's only 14-years-old! Pledged to preserve the universe's natural order, Akira has to master his skills to keep the universe from falling into chaos. (JUN073441)
SC, 5x7, 208pgs, B&W SRP: $10.95

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SUZUKA VOLUME 7 GN
by Kouji Seo
Yamato is ready for a fresh start. So when his aunt invites him to stay rent-free in her big-city boarding house in hustling, bustling Tokyo, Yamato jumps at the chance. There's just one teensy-weensy catch: It's an all-girl housing complex and spa! Things get even more nerve-racking when Yamato meets his neighbor Suzuka, a beautiful track-and-field star. She's not only the cutest girl Yamato's ever met, she's also the coolest, the smartest, and the most intimidating. Can an ordinary guy like Yamato ever hope to win over a girl like Suzuka?
MATURE THEMES
SC, 5x7, 208pgs, B&W SRP: $13.95

XXXHOLIC VOLUME 11 GN
by CLAMP
Watanuki Kimihiro is haunted by visions of ghosts and spirits. Seemingly by chance, he encounters a mysterious witch named Yuuko, who claims she can help. In desperation, he accepts, but realizes that he's just been tricked into working for Yuuko in order to pay off the cost of her services. Soon he's employed in her little shop — a job which turns out to be nothing like his previous work experience! Most of Yuuko's customers live in Japan, but Yuuko and Watanuki are about to have some unusual visitors named Sakura and Syaoran from a land called Clow!
SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $10.95

DESPERADO PUBLISHING

CLIVE BARKER'S THE AGE OF DESIRE HC
by P. Craig Russell & Timothy Bradstreet
First time in print! Clive Barker's dark vision of the last days of a genetically altered and homicidally ecstatic sexual compulsive. Over 15 years in the making, this is the notorious adaptation by P. Craig Russell and Timothy Bradstreet that went missing for over a decade! Recently revised with its original ending restored!
MATURE THEMES
HC, 7x10, 64pgs, B&W SRP: $14.99

THE ART OF JOE JUSKO SIGNED HC
by Joe Jusko
This book offers readers and fans a chance to witness Joe Jusko's immense and phenomenal career from start to present, offering glimpses of previously never-before-seen material from his files and sketchbooks, his enormously popular comic work, covers and illustrations from his book publishing career, as well as beautifully reproduced images of his personal favorites and insights into his life and creative process. Brought to you by the publishing house responsible for The Art Of Brian Bolland and The Art Of P. Craig Russell. Signed and numbered by the artist, The Art of Joe Jusko is limited to 500 copies. (C: 0-1-2)
HC, 8x11, 200pgs, FC SRP: $79.99

THE HOLY TERROR TP
by Caskey, Hester, Woodyard & Gillespie
What is the bizarre connection between an ancient Aztec curse and the world of professional wrestling? Find out as up and coming wrestler Max Brody dons a mysterious black mask and takes on the persona of The Holy Terror! Collecting the first two issues of the exciting mini-series as well as the never-before-seen-conclusion, The Holy Terror is a satanic smackdown of epic proportions!
SC, 7x10, 96pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99

NEGATIVE BURN #18
by Various
The Eagle, Eisner, and Harvey Award nominated anthology returns this month with yet another issue packed with today’s top creators and tomorrow’s brightest talents.
MATURE THEMES
64pgs, B&W SRP: $5.99

DEVIL’S DUE PUBLISHING

HALLOWEEN: NIGHTDANCE #1
Author: Stefan Hutchinson
Artists: Tim Seeley
Cover Artists:
A –Tim Seeley; B – "Masters of Comic Book Horror" Alternate Painted Cover by Bill Sienkiewicz; C – Painted Cover by Crash Cunningham; D – PX Glow-in-the-dark Jack-o-lantern
Michael Myers returns! A new four-issue miniseries continuing the story from the classic 1978 film by John Carpenter! On October 31st, evil descends on the small town of Russellville, Illinois. A young girl named Lisa discovers that a secret from her past has come back to haunt her, and he's leaving a trail of bodies in his wake! Written by the director of the Halloween: 25 Years of Terror documentary! Each issue of this series will have an alternate cover by a "Master of Comic Book Horror" artist!
COVERS A/B/C—32pgs, FC $3.50Ea.
COVER D—32pgs, FC $9.99

SPOOKS #1
Story by: R.A. Salvatore, Geno Salvatore, & Ryan Schifrin
Author: Ryan Schifrin & Larry Hama
Artist: Adam Archer & Jonny Rench
Cover Artists: A – Greg Staples; B – Adam Archer
From the Writer/Director of ABOMINABLE and the minds behind Forgotten Realms and G.I. JOE! Spooks is the name of a secret branch of the government that guards humanity from things that go bump in the night, and when the king of all vampires allies with the deadliest of witches, it unleashes an invasion of classic monsters on Washington DC, in an all out battle for control of the Earth. Monster designs by R.A. Salvatore — Military characters designed by G.I. Joe legend, Larry Hama!
COVER A—32pgs, FC $3.50
COVER B—32pgs, FC $5.50 (Prestige)

G.I. JOE: AMERICA'S ELITE #32 (PART 8 OF 12)
Author: Mark Powers
Artists: Mike Bear & Jean-Francois Beaulieu
Cover Artist: Mike Bear & Jean-Francois Beaulieu
While COBRA's control on the globe tightens, COBRA COMMANDER's blood is spilled! What betrayal strikes within the core of COBRA? While desperately trying to survive attacks from COBRA's elite PLAGUE unit, the G.I. JOE team begins a desperate mission: find the enemy that has the key to ending the war! Plus: the origin of Agent Delta!
32pgs, FC $3.50

THE WORLDS OF DUNGEONS & DRAGONS #1
Authors: R.A. Salvatore, Margaret Weis & Tracy Hickman
Adapted by: Nick Sehley, Neil Kleid
Artist(s): Various
Cover Artists: A – Tim Seeley; B – Jeremy Roberts
Featuring tales of Drizzt and Raistlin! Double-sized! Monthly! The tomes of Dungeons & Dragons hold countless stories of fascinating mystery, unbelievable danger and bravery beyond compare! Beginning here, these tales come to light! Starting here: part one of Dark Mirror a tale of morality and introspection featuring Drizzt of the Forgotten Realms! Also, part one of The Legacy – a story of power and lineage featuring Raistlin of Dragonlance fame!
COVER A—48pgs, FC $5.50
COVER B—48pgs, FC $9.50 (Prestige)

FORGOTTEN REALMS VOLUME 7: THE LEGACY #1 [OF 3]
Writer: R.A. Salvatore
Adapted by: Andrew Dabb
Artist: Rob Atkins
Cover Artists: A – Tim Seeley; B – Tyler Walpole
Finally returning to the legendary Mithral Hall brings the unexpected to Drizzt's life – in the form of his family! The Drow return! With them come thoughts of vengeance against their wayward son, a deep desire for bloodshed, and the corrupt influence of the dreaded Spider Queen! The stakes get higher in the next chapter of the Legend of Drizzt!
COVER A—48pgs, FC $5.50
COVER B—48pgs, FC $9.50 (Prestige)

HACK/SLASH #9
Author: Tim Seeley
Artists: Rebekah Isaacs
Cover Artists: A – Tim Seeley; B – Emily Stone
Girl fight tonight! Cassie finally comes face-to-face with the slasher that's killing nubile college girls, and it's a real beauty! The past comes back to haunt as a familiar – and unwanted – face returns! Can Cassie defeat this horrible threat in time for the all-girl hot tub bikini party?
32pgs, FC $3.50

FORGOTTEN REALMS VOLUME 6: THE HALFLING'S GEM TP
Author: R.A. Salvatore
Adapted by: Andrew Dabb
Artist: Tim Seeley
Cover Artist: Jeremy Roberts
It's taken Drizzt years to find deep, abiding friendship – and it's taken Artemis Entreri moments to take it away from him! Drizzt's friend Regis has been kidnapped and Guenhwyvar – Drizzt's most trusted and loyal companion – has been stolen. The quest to rescue them spans thousands of miles, contains endless shocks and surprises and more danger than one dark elf can hope to survive! The stunning saga of Drizzt continues here! Collects FORGOTTEN REALMS: THE HALFLING'S GEM #1-3 into one complete volume!
SC. 7x10, 144pgs, FC $18.99

DIGITAL MANGA PUBLISHING

ALL NIPPON AIRLINE GN (YAOI)
by Kei Azumaya
ANAL — All Nippon Air Lines — is a unique airline company. All of its employees are beautiful gay men. On top of that, relationships between employees, or even between passengers and employees, are highly encouraged! This is of course the premise for many hilarious situations and strange adventures both for them and for their passengers.
MATURE THEMES
SC, 6x9, 200pgs, B&W $12.95

CAMERA, CAMERA, CAMERA VOLUME 2 GN (YAOI)
by Kazura Matsumoto
Akira loves Kaoru… He’s confessed his feelings for him and is full of hopes for their future. However, one day, when he’s helping out by cleaning Kaoru’s place, Akira finds a suspicious photo… Is Kaoru hiding something from him?
MATURE THEMES
SC, 6x9, 200pgs, B&W $12.95

ENCHANTER VOLUME 7 GN
by Izumi Kawachi
The adventures of Haruhiko, Yuka and Eukanaria continue in the next installment of this hit series. Will the truth behind Yuka and Fulcanelli’s relationship finally be revealed? Will Haruhiko finally give up the fight and give his body over to Fulcanelli’s soul?
SC, 6x9, 200pgs, B&W $12.95

LOVE TRAINING GN (YAOI)
by Tatsumi Kaiya
Kouji’s mother has just remarried, and as a result, he has a brand new father and two unbelievably beautiful twin brothers. In order to get to know his new family better, Kouji transfers to the same private school that his newly acquired step-brothers attend. But when Kouji finally meets them, the two have completely opposite personalities! And it seems like one of them is intent on being more than brothers!?!
MATURE THEMES
SC, 6x9, 188pgs, B&W $12.95

VANILLA VOLUME 2 GN (YAOI)
by Riyu Yamakami
Things seemed to be finally working out between Ichiru and Saeki, but their bliss didn’t last long. Ichiru is worried because Saeki doesn’t seem to give the same importance to their love as he does; and after a big argument, it looks like the two will break up! Is there no safe exit to this labyrinth of love…?!
MATURE THEMES
SC, 6x9, 200pgs, B&W $12.95

SPEED RACER: MACH GO GO GO BOX SET
by Tatsuo Yoshida
DMP celebrates Speed Racer’s 40th anniversary with a two-volume hardcover collector’s set! The Speed Racer: Mach Go Go Go Box Set is the complete, unabridged version and contains episodes available in the United States for the first time. Join Speed Racer, Racer X, Trixie, Spritle and Chim-Chim in this fast-paced thriller of action and intrigue!
Slipcased Set (x2)—HC, 6x9, 1200pgs, B&W $39.95

DIGITAL WEBBING

BLOODRAYNE VOLUME 2: SINNERS & SAVIORS TP
by Troy Wall & Mark Robinson, Stacie Ponder, & Dustin Yee
Collecting the second year of BloodRayne, journey back in time for a tale of Brimstone betrayal as Rayne struggles to right the wrongs of a society in shambles. Then brace yourself for the white-knuckle, globe-spanning adventure of the collected Plague of Dreams mini-series! From the streets of Seoul to the scorching sands of the Middle-east, join Rayne as she uncovers the shocking secrets behind the most perilous villain the Brimstone Society has ever faced! All this, plus tons of behind-the-scenes features with the creators! (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Not available in Germany.
SC, 7x10, 128pgs, FC SRP: $18.99

STAR OF THE MONTH

BLOODRAYNE VOLUME 1: GENESIS TP
by O'Connell, Christina Z, Molenaar, & Chamberlain
Collects the sold-out first year of BloodRayne, along with behind-the-scenes material and the hard-to-find preview from the video game launch. First, BloodRayne must stop a Nazi plot to smuggle a vampire king into the United States. Then she comes face to face with the prince of a decadent and powerful clan of Greek vampires. Later, while investigating the disappearance of two members of the Brimstone Society, she unleashes her Dark Rayne persona. Plus, a tale from BloodRayne's early years as we learn the origin of her spectacular blades. Based on the popular video game character. (JUN073486) (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Not available in Germany.
SC, 7x10, 128pgs, FC SRP: $15.99

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PUNKS: THE SUMMER COMICS SPECIAL—LIMITED SIGNED VARIANT
by Joshua Hale Fialkov & Kody Chamberlain
Less than 500 Printed! Abe, Fist, Skull, and Dog fight aliens, eat hookers, and punch each other in the nuts. Upsetting and hilarious! The self-contained story also contains an exclusive interview with Rick Remender as a fish, and a text interview with design legend Art Chantry. Each copy is lovingly signed, caressed, and cradled by the creative dynamos that are Joshua Hale Fialkov and Kody Chamberlain, Esq.! (C: 0-1-2)
MATURE THEMES
48pgs, FC SRP: $14.99

DIMENSIONAL MANGA LTD

DEMON PRINCE: CHILDREN OF GAIA VOLUME 1 GN
by Dil & Knott
Demon Prince: Children of Gaia is a multi-layered story that questions conventional thinking and the world around us. Eiji is one of many on the immortal quest of possibilities. Will they all find what they are searching for? Or are the possibilities closer to home? Did anyone mention silly pandas? Almost forgot about that, sorry!
SC, 5x7, 176pgs, B&W SRP: $11.99

DO GOODER PRESS

PS238 #30
by Aaron Williams
The Las Vegas adventure that Miss Kyle would rather forget takes several exciting turns as the stowaway super-kids learn that it’s not easy to beat the house when the house can beat back, some super-villains are super-sneaky, and Praetorian Academy is still a force to be reckoned with! All this and Julie Finster starts a new destiny that will cause a small metahuman revolution when she tosses away her cape for good!
32pgs, B&W SRP: $2.99

DR MASTER PUBLICATIONS INC

CHINESE HERO: TALES OF THE BLOOD SWORD VOLUME 5 GN
by Wing Shing Ma
Hero rescues the missing people in Steel Bull Valley by defeating Steel Bull, the ruler of the valley. Before dying, Steel Bull let out a cry calling a riot of the bulls in the valley that kills Lohan. While Hero is trying to get back to China Tower, he meets a prophet and finds out that he is going to be lonely for the rest of his whole life.
SC, 7x10, 224pgs, FC SRP: $18.95

LUNAR LEGEND: TSUKIHIME VOLUME 5 GN
by Type-Moon & Sasakishonen
After rescuing Shiki from his dangerous encounter with Roa, Ciel warns him in vain to stay away from Arcueid, who may have an ulterior motive. Meanwhile, Shiki cannot shake off the feeling that he knows Roa, and a visit to the garden of his house jolts his memory, piercing him with visions of Roa as a child, along with a voice telling him that he will become a "true monster" someday!
SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95

METRO SURVIVE VOLUME 1
by Yuki Fujisawa
Mishima is your average spineless pushover, working as a repairman for the Exopolis Tower, Tokyo's largest and hottest high rise business and entertainment building. He promises to come home in time to celebrate his son's birthday, but when he lets his boss saddle him with overtime, the task takes him all night. On the morning subway train heading home, a massive earthquake strikes and collapses both Exopolis and its underground train lines. Now Mishima is trapped deep underground with the other passengers of the train, some of whom are less than cooperative. Will he be able to take the initiative for once and lead them all to freedom, or will they starve in their underground prison?
MATURE THEMES
SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95

STAR OF THE MONTH

KEY PRINCESS STORY ETERNAL ALICE RONDO VOLUME 4 NOVEL
by Kaishaku
As the number of contestants in the Alice Royale grows smaller, Aruto's friends grow closer to figuring out the secret of "Never-ending Alice," but there are those who will do anything to protect it. Their path finally leads them to the Alice Master, who holds all the secrets. (MAY073409)
MATURE THEMES
SC, 5x7, 224pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95

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DRAWN & QUARTERLY

ALBERT AND THE OTHERS GN
by Guy Delisle
Limbs are swapped and pants are dropped in Albert and The Others, a collection of wordless strips that expose the pleasures, pitfalls and perversities of masculinity. In this companion volume to Aline and the Others, Guy Delisle delves deep into the male psyche and emerges with 26 alphabetically arranged strips, named after the men who tumble through the pages. These elastic protagonists risk damnation and dismemberment in a series of improbable slapstick relationships with women that veer from the titillating to the downright macabre.
SC, 6x9, 72pgs, PC SRP: $9.95

FIRE AWAY GN
by Chris Von Szombathy
Chris Von Szombathy’s surreal illustrations explore the bold juxtaposition of color and use of iconic imagery characteristic of modern underground screenprinting as practiced by sub-cultural icons such as The Little Friends of Printmaking. Von Szombathy breaks new ground in the aesthetic by simultaneously emphasizing the repetition of shape and the subversion of expectations with jarring intersections of organic, inorganic and purely abstract elements. Swirling fractals of curves and angles erupt from and entangle his subjects, invading the void space of his backgrounds with injections and infections of form and light. Fire Away is Von Szombathy’s first published collection.
SC, 6x9, 88pgs, FC SRP: $9.95

I NEVER LIKED YOU SC (NEW PRINTING)
by Chester Brown
In one of the best graphic novels published in recent years, Chester Brown tells the story of his alienated youth in an almost detached, understated manner, giving the book an eerie, dream-like quality. For the new definitive softcover edition Brown has designed new layouts for the entire book, using "white" panel backgrounds instead of the black pages of the first edition.
MATURE THEMES
RES. from Previews Vol. XVII #4 (APR073665)
SC, 6x9, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $16.95

IT'S A GOOD LIFE, IF YOU DON'T WEAKEN TP (NEW PRINTING)
by Seth
In his first graphic novel, Seth discovers the life and work of Kalo, a forgotten New Yorker cartoonist from the 1940s. But his obsession blinds him to the needs of his lover and the quiet desperation of his family. Wry self-reflection and moody colours characterize Seth’s style in this tale about learning lessons from nostalgia. His playful and sophisticated experiment with memoir provoked a furious debate among cartoon historians and archivists about the existence of Kalo, and prompted a Details feature about Seth's "hoax."
MATURE THEMES
RES. from Previews Vol. XVII #4 (APR073666)
SC, 6x9, 176pgs, PC SRP: $24.95

STARS OF THE MONTH

PYONGYANG: A JOURNEY IN NORTH KOREA TP
by Guy Delisle
Armed with a smuggled radio and a copy of 1984, Guy Delisle could only explore Pyongyang and its countryside while chaperoned by his translator and a guide. But among the statues, portraits and propaganda of leaders Kim Il-Sung and his son Kim Jong-Il — the world’s only Communist dynasty — Delisle was able to observe more than was intended of the culture and lives of the few North Koreans he encountered. His astute and wry musings on life in the austere and grim regime form the basis of this remarkable graphic novel. (DEC068244)
MATURE THEMES
SC, 7x10, 184pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95

SHENZHEN: A TRAVELOGUE FROM CHINA HC
by Guy Delisle
With a dry wit and a clean line, Delisle makes the most of his time spent in a cold urban city in southern China overseeing outsourced production for a French animation company. By translating his fish-out-of-water experiences into accessible graphic novels, Delisle is quick to find the humor and point out the differences between Western and Eastern cultures. Yet he never forgets to relay his compassion for the simple freedoms that escape his colleagues by virtue of living in a Communist state. (JUL063109)
MATURE THEMES
HC, 6x9, 152pgs, B&W SRP: $19.95

DOG AND WATER DEFINITIVE EDITION HC
by Anders Nilsen
Dogs & Water chronicles a piece of a lonely journey, without origin or destination. A young man wandering a nameless path has only a stuffed bear as a companion, which inertly endures his desperation, anger, and musings along the way. The landscape is cold and bleak with few landmarks, and offers only precarious encounters with animals and armed men. (FEB073430)
MATURE THEMES
HC, 7x10, 96pgs, PC SRP: $19.95

MOOMIN: THE COMPLETE TOVE JANNSON COMIC STRIP BOOK 1 HC
by Tove Jannson
Tove Jansson is revered around the world as one of the foremost children’s authors of the twentieth century for her illustrated chapter books regarding the magical worlds of her creations, the Moomins. Moomin Book One is the first volume of Drawn & Quarterly’s publishing plan to reprint the entire strip drawn by Jansson before she handed over the reins to her brother Lars in 1960.
HC, 9x12, 96pgs, B&W SRP: $19.95

THE POOR BASTARD SC (NEW PRINTING)
by Joe Matt
This aptly-titled book collects for the first time Joe Matt’s compelling and often hilarious storyline chronicling the crucial moments in his miserable life, beginning with his secret lust for his lover’s best friend, and its ensuing devastating consequences. Ongoing troubles with women, an insatiable obsession with pornography...this poor bastard has serious problems, yet unlike the rest of us, he works them out in full public view, allowing us to get closer to him — maybe a little too close! (APR073663)
MATURE THEMES
SC, 6x9, 176pgs, B&W SRP: $16.95

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DYNAMANGA NET

PARADIGM SHIFT VOLUME 1: EQUILIBRIUM GN
by Dirk I. Tiede
Two smart-ass detectives investigate a strange mauling that propels them into the paranormal. A police procedural punctuated by explosive gunfights, sardonic humor, and supernatural horror set in a gritty and authentic Chicago backdrop, Paradigm Shift delivers twists and turns that will leave readers gasping for more!
SC, 5x7, 100pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95

DYNAMIC FORCES

DF ZORRO #1—EXCLUSIVE MATT WAGNER BLACK & WHITE FOIL COVER
Dynamite Entertainment adds another “instant” classic to their line-up as they unleash the whip and sword of Zorro! To help commemorate the launch, Dynamic Forces presents this exclusive Black-and-White cover edition, with a special foil treatment — featuring the striking art of Matt Wagner — strictly limited and sealed with a DF Holo-Foil sticker and Certificate of Authenticity. (C: 0-1-2)
32pgs, FC PI

DF RED SONJA BY JIM LEE LITHOGRAPH
The incredible cover art featured on Red Sonja #12 by the legendary Jim Lee is now available as a Dynamic lithograph! Measuring 18" x 24" and printed on archival paper, this is a limited time offer with a print-run set by initial orders! Don't miss out! (C: 0-1-2)
Litho, 18x24, FC SRP: $19.99

DF FANTASTIC FOUR: THE LOST ADVENTURE ONE-SHOT—SIGNED
Signed by FF co-creator Stan "The Man" Lee! Together, Stan Lee and Jack Kirby produced 102 consecutive issues of Fantastic Four. But there was a 103rd story they’d begun in 1970, but never finished — until now! Working from copies of Jack’s penciled pages, Stan Lee and Joe Sinnott have reunited to complete the work they started almost four decades ago! (C: 0-1-2)
80pgs, FC SRP: $399.99

DF GRIMM FAIRY TALES #2—ALTERNATE COVER EDITION
Dynamic Forces and Zenescope Entertainment team up on this titanic offering of an all-new exclusive cover for the red hot Grimm Fairy Tales #2, now available at a reasonable price and part of this limited offer!
32pgs, FC PI

DF HULK: THE END PREMIERE DIRECT MARKET ONLY HC—SIGNED
Signed by artist George Perez! Chronicling the final days of the Green Goliath! Peter David and Dale Keown, creative team on some of the Hulk's most memorable tales, reunite to produce this searing vision of the future in which Bruce Banner is the last man on Earth! Collecting Incredible Hulk: The End, plus Incredible Hulk: Future Imperfect #1-2. (C: 0-1-2)
HC, 7x10, 152pgs, FC SRP: $89.99

DF JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA VOLUME 2: "THY KINGDOM COME" PART ONE HC—SIGNED
Signed by cover artist and painter, Alex Ross! This stunning new hardcover volume collects Justice Society of America #7-12, featuring the prelude to and the first three parts of “Thy Kingdom Come,” the sequel to the classic Kingdom Come! (C: 0-1-2)
HC, 7x10, 160pgs, FC SRP: $89.99

DF X-MEN: PHOENIX "WAR SONG"—LIMITED VARIANT COVER
Limited Variant Cover by Tyler Kirkham! The Phoenix is back! But where has it been reborn? Written by Greg Pak and art by Top Cow rising star, Tyler Kirkham, DF brings this exclusive limited edition variant cover by Kirkham! Previously available exclusively through the Top Cow store, a limited edition of this variant is now available through DF and Previews! Don’t miss out! (C: 0-1-2)
32pgs, FC PI

DF WORLD WAR HULK #3—LIMITED EDITION DAVID FINCH COVER
World War Hulk is the hottest thing in comics, and this limited edition David Finch alternate cover only adds fuel to the fire! Here’s your chance to add one to your collection from your friends at Dynamic Forces! (C: 0-1-2)
32pgs, FC PI

DF X-MEN: MESSIAH COMPLEX ONE-SHOT—LIMITED VARIANT COVER
The biggest event to hit the X-Men in a ddecade is here! Superstar Marc Silvestri brings you the first chapter of the story that fans will be talking about for years! (C: 0-1-2)
32pgs, FC PI

DF YOUNG AVENGERS PRESENTS #1—SIGNED
by Ed Brubaker & Paco Medina
Signed by Captain America co-creator, Joe Simon! They’re back at last! Patriot, Hulkling, Wiccan, Vision, Stature and Hawkeye! Where have they been and what is their place in this new post-Civil War Marvel Universe? It will take six issues by six top creative teams to tell the tale... starting with Patriot, the grandson of the black Captain America! (C: 0-1-2)
32pgs, FC SRP: $76.99