TESHKEEL MEDIA GROUP
THE 99 #5
by Al-Mutawa, Nicieza, Wagner, Cifuentes & Rubenstein
The 99 are trapped by the mysterious Blackwolf and the agent of Rughal! With Dr.
Ramzi out of the picture, who will save them? Enter Fatah the Opener, Hadya the
Guide, Rafie the Lifter, and Baqi the Everlasting. Can Raqib convince them to
become the newest member of The 99? And how can they succeed where the rest of
The 99 have failed?
32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99
TITAN PUBLISHING
NEMI VOLUME 1 GN
by Lise Myhre
Meet Nemi Montoya — the vegetarian, cynical/romantic, hilariously honest
twenty-something goth — in this brand new collection from artist Lise Myhre! A
superstar in her native Norway, this gorgeous hardcover collects for the first
time over 200 Nemi newspaper strips in the English language and is perfect for
goth-tinged fans of Emily the Strange and Ruby Gloom! Hang out with Nemi and her
friends, including her roommate, the blue-haired Cyan; hear opinions on romance
and dating; learn how she feels about birch trees,
spiders, and blondes; and generally experience the highs and lows of being Nemi!
(C: 0-1-2)
RES. from Previews Vol. XVII #7 (JUL073812)
HC, 7x9, 160pgs, FC SRP: $14.95
TITAN BOOKS UK
STARS OF THE MONTH
SPIDER-MAN ICON HC
by Steve Saffel
With a foreword by Marvel legend Stan Lee himself, this spectacular, full-color
hardcover charts Spider-Man throughout pop culture, from his four-color comics
days to his big-budget blockbuster present, the entire phenomenon, including
interviews with key writers and artists, rare images of merchandise, and unseen
artwork from the cartoons and movies! Renowned expert Steve Staffel combines a
wealth of knowledge and incredibly rare archive material to create the essential
book for Spider-fans! Available in regular edition and a Stan Lee-signed
Previews Exclusive hardcover editions.
REGULAR HARDCOVER—HC, 10x12, 320pgs, FC SRP: $49.95
LIMITED STAN LEE SIGNED EDITION—HC, 10x12, 320pgs, FC SRP: $100.00
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TITAN PUBLISHING
WALLACE & GROMIT: CRACKING CAPERS HC
by Abnett & Hansen
Stars of their very own Oscar-winning, blockbuster movie, Wallace & Gromit
return for more exciting comic-strip extravaganzas alongside fan favorites Shaun
the Sheep and the dastardly Feathers McGraw in Wallace & Gromit: Cracking Capers
— The Best Of Wallace & Gromit! In the first of four full-color incredible
adventures for kids and adults alike, Gromit is kidnapped by Feathers, forcing
Wallace to rob a bank! There’s more inventions madness in the next tale when
Wallace’s creations go haywire; our heroes get mixed up in the hunt for a UFO;
and finally there’s mind swap mayhem as Shaun and Gromit accidentally exchange
brains! (C: 0-1-2)
HC, 9x12, 48pgs, FC SRP: $12.95
TOKYOPOP
FLCL (NOVEL) VOLUME 1 TP
Author: Yoji Enokido
Naota’s life is not simple. He lives with his eccentric father and grandfather
in a city distinguished by a gigantic hand-iron shaped factory perched on a
hill. His brother’s ex-girlfriend makes passes at him. And to top it all off, an
impish, playful alien has run him over with her Vespa and smacked him in the
head with a bass guitar! Little does he know that this is only the beginning of
his involvement in an interplanetary ideological war.
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FRUITS BASKET VOLUME 19 GN
Creator: Natsuki Takaya
As the Fruits Basket saga continues, Tohru is conflicted as she realizes that
she might love Kyo more than her mom. Shigure shows up to let her know that he
knows that she knows all about Kureno and Akito, and to let her know that all
the members of the Zodiac look down on Kyo. If she wants to save Kyo, she has to
create some trigger to break his curse.
SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (19 of 23) $9.99
GAKUEN ALICE VOLUME 2 GN
Creator: Tachibana Higuchi
Rating: T (Teen Age 13+) for Mild Sexuality, Aggression
Mikan is officially admitted into Alice Academy, but things still aren’t exactly
going smoothly. Natsume still bullies her, her class ranking couldn’t be lower,
some of the teachers are outright hostile, and she has been forbidden to contact
anyone outside of the school, including her beloved grandfather, her only
family! Luca even warns Mikan: "You’re being watched by the Academy. Don’t trust
any teachers including Narumi." Will she be able to find others like her at the
school, or will she be betrayed by the only people who she still trusts?
SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (2 of 14) $9.99
PRINCESS AI: RUMORS FROM THE OTHER SIDE VOLUME 1
Author: Various
Art By: Various
Rating: T (Teen Age 13+)
Explore the world of Princess Ai with an unforgettable story collection! This
gorgeous anthology includes four new manga stories, 30 pages from the upcoming
novel, and a sneak peak from the upcoming Princess Ai manga series: The Prism of
Midnight Dawn! Each story is bookended by fan and professional art as well as
poetry from the original Princess Ai author D.J Milky.
SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (1 of 3) $9.99
THE THIRD VOLUME 1 GN
Creator: Yuko Ito
Rating: OT (Older Teen Age 16+) for Moderate Violence, Moderate Gore
Many years after a devastating war that killed 80% of the population, Earth is
now being watched by a group of beings known as The Third, named for the third
red eye on their forehead that can access various computer systems. Navigating
this barren, apocalyptic landscape is Honoka, a jill-of-all-trades that uses her
powerful third blue eye to detect life forces in battle as she attempts to keep
her friends from the Third’s deadly grasp.
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THE TWELVE KINGDOMS (NOVEL) VOLUME 2: SEA OF WIND—HARDCOVER EDITION
Author: Fuyumi Ono
Taiki, the unicorn of Tai, must learn to accept not only that he is a
unicorn–and not a human! –and that he is in charge of choosing and protecting
the king of Tai. While on sacred Mount Ho, he is visited by various men and
women, all hoping to be selected as king of Tai. With little guidance, and no
knowledge of how to even transform into unicorn form, he must choose a
king...will he make the right choice?
HC, 5x7, 192pgs (2 of 7) $16.99
+ANIMA VOLUME 7 GN
Author: Natsumi Mukai
Rating: T (Teen Age 13+)
Cooro and his companions travel through a dark tunnel on the way to Sailand.
While Nana contemplates telling Husky the truth, he gets separated from the
group! When Husky goes to find him, he also gets lost. Will the two of them be
able to find Cooro again? And what fate awaits them in Sailand, where +Anima are
kept as slaves?
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ROSE HIP ROSE VOLUME 1 GN
Creator: Toru Fujisawa
Rating: M (Mature Age 18+) for Mild Sexuality, Intense Violence, Excessive Gore,
Moderate Fanservice, Tobacco Reference/Use
Boy meets girl in this intrigue-filled action series–but the girl is a super spy
who must save the world! Although she can barely remember it, 17-year-old Kasumi
Asakura (Rose Hip) was trained in the special unit ASALLT to battle in the Cold
War that was breaking the world apart. One day, a bored teenage boy named Shohei
Aiba meets Asakura–little does he know that his life is about to drastically
change!
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FEVER VOLUME 1 GN
Creator: Hee Jung Park
Rating: OT (Older Teen Age 16+) for Mild Sexuality, Non-Sexual Nondescript
Nudity, Mild Violence, Tobacco Reference/Use, Alcohol Use
High school student Hyung-in has never been the same since her friend committed
suicide. Fed up with the restrictive classroom environment of her prestigious
school and the expectations of her family, she just wants out. But when she
meets an orphan and a strange country-boy on the bus, she begins an unexpected
journey into the unknown, at a mysterious place called "Fever"...
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DEVIL’S BRIDE VOLUME 1 GN
Creator: Se-Young Kim
Rating: T (Teen Age 13+) for Mild Sexuality
After many years of living alone in a deep forest, the devil has gotten lonely
and decides to build himself a bride! Slowly he builds his ideal mate from the
wishes he’s granted to humans–a body, heart, words, feelings–but when he’s
finished...he ends up with a man–and a finicky man at that!
SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (1 of 1) $9.99
REBIRTH—VOLUMES 1–3 COLLECTION
Creator: WOO
Rating: T (Teen Age 13+)
The first three volumes of the hit series collected in one action-packed volume
for one low price! After being sealed in limbo by a mad sorcerer, the vampire
Deshwitat calculated revenge while waiting for the seal to be broken. He is now
free, and must take up a quest of not only revenge, but redemption. For the mad
sorcerer is now the most powerful person in the world...and bent on destroying
the Earth! Joined by an excommunicated exorcist and a spiritual investigator,
Deshwitat begins his bloodquest. The hunted becomes the hunter...
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J-POP IDOL VOLUME 1 GN
Author: Millenni+M
Art By: Toko Yashiro
Rating: T (Teen Age 13+) for Tobacco Reference/Use
Mika, Key, and Naomi are best friends and they all want to win the J-Idol
Audition talent show. But when they win, only Mika is offered to debut! Will
their friendship be able to withstand her solo stardom?
SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (1 of 3) $9.99
SEDUCTION MORE BEAUTIFUL THAN LOVE VOLUME 1 GN
Creator: Hyun-Sook Lee
Rating: OT (Older Teen Age 16+) for Moderate Sexuality, Non-Sexual Nondescript
Nudity, Mild Violence, Mild Gore, Tobacco Reference/Use, Alcohol Use,
Miss Jung is a young, pretty new high school teacher. Handsome, dark, and
mysterious, Ryu Min flunked his senior year and is now an adult student in her
class. And Mr. Nam, a former classmate and fellow teacher of Miss Jung’s, has
been in love with her for years but doesn’t have the courage to tell her. As Ryu
Min’s advancements toward Miss Jung increase and Mr. Nam starts to notice, will
Miss Jung follow her head or her heart?
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YOUR & MY SECRET VOLUME 1 GN
Creator: Ai Morinaga
Rating: T (Teen Age 13+) for Mild Sexuality, Mild Fanservice
Nanako Momoi is the belle of her high school...just as long as she stays quiet.
Once she shows her true self, however, guys’ dreams are shattered because she is
a tomboy! Meanwhile, Akira Uehara has the looks and brains...but his personality
is so dull nobody notices him. One day, Nanako’s grandfather comes up with a
crazy invention and Nanako and Akira end up trading personalities! Can they keep
a secret?
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MISSING (NOVEL) VOLUME 2: LETTER OF MISFORTUNE TP
Author: Gakuto Coda
Confident and knowledgeable, Kyoichi Utsume would be intimidating even if it
weren’t for his dark and mysterious past–or the ever-faithful presence of other-wordly
Ayame. But even Kyoichi is disquieted by the curse that has befallen his friend
Aki Kidono. Magic rituals, family secrets, and internal conflict mix together in
a wicked brew–and it falls to Aki’s friends to free her from her curse and the
demons that surround her.
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SAMURAI DEEPER KYO VOLUME 27 GN
Creator: Akimine Kamijyo
Yukimura’s wrathful execution of the traitor Shindara is cut short when Kosuke
reveals the true reason for Shindara’s supposed betrayal. Yukimura then joins
the Mibu side to bring them down from within...but when the Mibu fail to put
Nobunaga’s soul into Kyo’s body, the body is claimed by a mysterious stranger!
SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (27 of 38) $9.99
ME & MY BROTHERS VOLUME 3 GN
Creator: Hari Tokeino
Rating: T (Teen Age 13+)
When the Miyashita Family goes to a local summer festival, Sakura falls into the
twilight zone and encounters Masashi...as a 14-year-old! When Sakura finally
returns to the present, will she be able to make peace with him?
SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (3 of 7) $9.99
WELCOME TO THE NHK VOLUME 6 GN
Author: Tatsuhiko Takimoto
Art By: Kendi Oiwa
Rating: M (Mature Age 18+)
Satou’s hallucinations of Angel-Misaki are getting worse! Having run away from
home, he now turns to arcades and pachinko bars for relief...but blows all his
money and is reduced to nothing more than a homeless bum. With Yamazaki
struggling with his own girl problems, who is Satou to turn to now? Fates are
intertwined and character secrets revealed in this volume of otaku-hell!
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REPLAY VOLUME 2 GN
Creator: Christy Lijewski
Art By: Christy Lijewski
Rating: OT (Older Teen Age 16+)
Joe and his crew are physically outmatched against the gigantic sea creature, so
they start to coax it with food! Will that be enough to overcome the Cadacus?
And when the crew finally get a chance to review their map, none of them can
decipher it! An attempt to decipher the map brings our crew to a scuffle with
the Bone Yard Rivals–which will lead to much much more!
SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (2 of 3) $9.99
STEADY BEAT VOLUME 3 GN
Creator: Hyun-Joo Seo
Rating: T (Teen Age 13+)
Leah continues her investigation into her sister’s surprising relationship,
while her own relationship with Elijah begins to deepen. And suddenly action
must be taken by the school newspapers threatens to outen Sarai! How will Leah
react when her sister and family are about to be used in a political play to
affect her mother’s congressional seat? Family and personal beliefs come into
stark contrast, and Leah will have to decide where her true loyalties lie.
SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (3 of 3) $9.99
EAST COAST RISING VOLUME 2 GN
Creator: Becky Cloonan
Rating: T (Teen Age 13+)
Joe and his crew are physically outmatched by the Caducus! They start to coax
the gigantic sea creature with food, but will it be enough? To make matters
worse, none of them can decipher the map! Stinky Ron and the Bone Yard Rivals
steal the map from them–will they be able to get the map back and make a clean
escape?
SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (2 of 3) $10.99
BECK: MONGOLIAN CHOP SQUAD VOLUME 11 GN
Creator: Harold Sakuishi
Rating: OT (Older Teen Age 16+)
Koyuki is being offered a solo recording deal by none other than Leon Sykes
himself! Despite the honor and the incredible opportunity this is, he declines.
But is there any hope left for Beck? Ryusuke’s gone, Taira is in another band,
Chiba is working at a ramen shop, and Saku is transferring away! Is this the end
of Beck?
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GETBACKERS VOLUME 23 GN
Author: Yuya Aoki
Art By: Rando Ayamine
Rating: OT (Older Teen Age 16+)
With the Shiki clan members finally assembled, the real battle is about to
begin! The Kiriudo send their strongest warriors against the GetBackers, but
Ginji still hasn’t regained his electric powers–will he be able to survive with
the odds stacked against him? And Ban must face Dokubachi, the powerful Bee
Master who wants to even the score!
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HANDS OFF: DON’T CALL US ANGELS VOLUME 2 GN
Creator: Kasane Katsumoto
Rating: T (Teen Age 13+) for Mild Sexuality, Mild Violence, Mild Gore, Moderate
Language
After learning about Udou’s power, Yari starts to hang around with him.
Suspicious about the change in Yari’s aura, Kiba follows the two and witnesses
them showing off their "powers" by hurting random people on the street! Yari
then locks Haruhi up in an abandoned cafe...and breaks Kiba’s arm when he asks
her about it. Will Kiba be able to save Haruhi...and himself? !
SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (2 of 2) $9.99
KAMIYADORI VOLUME 5 GN
Creator: Kei Sanbe
Rating: M (Mature Age 18+)
For years, the "Searchers"—young, genetically enhanced female trackers–were the
first line of defense against the Kamiyadori plague. The Cathedral, the
organization behind the Searcher program, depended on these girls to give the
human race a fighting chance. But the system is far from perfect...and as it
breaks down, the tide slowly turns in the Kamiyadori’s favor. The world’s only
chance resides on the shoulders of Jillald and Vivi—the two best Kamiyadori
hunters. In this last volume, the climatic final battle will decide the fate of
them all!
SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (5 of 5) $9.99
KING OF HELL VOLUME 18 GN
Author: In-Soo Ra
Art By: Jae-Hwan Kim
Rating: T (Teen Age 13+)
Majeh reveals more of his past and how he became such a strong fighter. The
group continues to follow the Insane Hounds through the desert and finally
arrive at the Sa Gok headquarters. Will they be able to rescue the kidnapped
martial artists–or is it too late?
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LIFE VOLUME 8 GN
Creator: Keiko Suenobu
Rating: M (Mature Age 18+)
Ayumu and Miki get Ayumu’s phone to work and a call gets through to Sonoda! But
Akira’s goons soon discover the phone and drag off a drugged Miki while Akira
instructs them to start raping Ayumu. Will Sonoda be able to save them in time?
SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (8 of 14) $9.99
NEVER GIVE UP VOLUME 7 GN
Creator: Hiromu Mutou
Rating: T (Teen Age 13+)
Kanou finally responds to all of Kiri’s attempts to be friendly and confesses to
why he was being so harsh on her. What was his real reason? And will Kanou’s
friendship and help be enough to get Kiri through the fashion show–especially
with a new crop of obstacles popping up?
SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (7 of 13) $9.99
PSYCHIC POWER NANAKI VOLUME 2 GN
Creator: Ryo Saenagi
Rating: T (Teen Age 13+) for Mild Violence, Mild Gore, Moderate Language,
Occultism
Trouble seems to follow Nanaki wherever he goes! First he has a female stalker
trying to prove his psychic ability, and then his partner Ao is kidnapped by a
crystal gazer! Will Nanaki be able to save him in time?
SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (2 of 3) $9.99
THE QUEEN’S KNIGHT VOLUME 10 GN
Creator: Kim Kang Won
Rating: T (Teen Age 13+)
Ehren Hwerusute is now a completely different person. Previously sweet and kind,
he is now cool-headed and cold-hearted, consumed only by his rationale and
logic. Almost unrecognizable in his emotionless state, he is incapable of
understanding the first thing about the driving power of life in Phantasma:
love. Libera, on the other hand, is beginning to experience her first pangs of
early love...towards a very unlikely person! Reino is also starting to realize
that he is not invincible, especially after he confesses his feelings to someone
who loves someone else!
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QUEENS VOLUME 5 GN
Creator: Sung-Hyen Ha
Rating: OT (Older Teen Age 16+)
Love is no longer just black and white. While Pil-Hyun falls deeper in love with
Bok-Nam and realizes just how much he is willing to sacrifice to be with her,
Bok-Nam is torn by the love triangle she finds herself in. The man she loved,
loves, and perhaps will love again–In-Hyuk An–is leaving her...what will Pil-Hyun
do to end her heartache?
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RAVE MASTER VOLUME 27 GN
Creator: Hiro Mashima
Rating: T (Teen Age 13+) for Mild Fanservice, Mild Violence, Moderate Language,
Non-Sexual Nondescript Nudity, Mild Sexual Language
Belnika finally realizes what Hardner’s evil scheme must be: he’s planning to
fuse himself with Elie to freely summon Endless! But before they can stop him,
Belnika and company are captured by native Sentinoids. Will they be able to
escape...and will it be in time to save Elie from Hardner?
SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (27 of 35) $9.99
SOMEDAY’S DREAMERS: SPELLBOUND VOLUME 5 GN
Author: Norie Yamada
Art By: Kumichi Yoshizuki
Rating: T (Teen Age 13+)
Thanks to her persistence and sincerity, Nami is finally able to reach Ryuutaro!
Grateful, he invites her to the grave visiting–which, to her surprise, is the
site of the accident! Sumomo shows up...as well as the deceased baseball
player’s mother! It seems as if Ryuutaro’s nightmares will come true when a
confrontation ensues!
SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (5 of 5) $9.99
SUPPLI VOLUME 2 GN
Creator: Mari Okazaki
Rating: M (Mature Age 18+) for Explicit Sexuality, Sexual Partial Nudity, Strong
Language, Alcohol Use
Minami feels a connection with her co-worker Ogiwara, but their friendship isn’t
blossoming into anything more! Who is Mizuho and what is her connection with
Ogiwara, and will Minami be able to hang on to the man of her dreams? And to
make things harder, things are getting crazy at work!
SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (2 of 6) $10.99
TACTICS VOLUME 4 GN
Author: Kazuko Higashiyama
Art By: Sakura Kinoshita
Rating: T (Teen Age 13+)
Kantarou and company are duped into exterminating youkai for a woman who turns
out to be a key player in a big smuggling ring! Although they manage to escape,
the main woman is still at large...and affiliated with Raikou, a fellow youkai
exterminator–who is determined to kill the legendary Demon-Eating Tengu!
SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (4 of 9) $9.99
YUBISAKI MILK TEA VOLUME 7 GN
Creator: Tomochika Miyano
Rating: M (Mature Age 18+)
Yoshinori’s careless words may have cost him Minamo’s affections forever. Will
this give Hidari the chance that she’s been waiting for? Or will Yoshinori be
forced to do the unthinkable in an attempt to win Minamo back–give up his
cross-dressing as Yuki? !
SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (7 of 7) $9.99
ZIG*ZAG VOLUME 2 GN
Creator: Yuki Nakaji
Rating: T (Teen Age 13+) for Sexual Innuendo, Non-Sexual Nondescript Nudity,
Aggression, Mild Fanservice, Mild Language
Time moves quickly in the tiny world of Kazami Dormitory. Follow the adventures
of Taiyou, the free spirit with a heart of gold, as he finds his ikebana skills
taken to fresh new limits by the challenges of the headboy...and then comes face
to face with the ikebana master Shouzan Kirihara! Shouzan is more than just an
ikebana master, however...he is also Sonoh’s father!
SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (2 of 6) $9.99
VOICE OR NOISE VOLUME 2 GN (YAOI)
Creator: Yamimaru Enjin
Rating: OT (Older Teen Age 16+) for Moderate Sexuality
With their misunderstanding cleared up, Shinichiro and Narusawa are getting
closer. But with Acht not having talked for the past six months and a crazy
night of drinking and sexual advances from Narusawa’s students, will Shinichiro
be able to handle their relationship?
SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (2 of 2) $12.99
TOP SHELF PRODUCTIONS
DISCOVERED: SCAD SEQUENTIAL ART ANTHOLOGY TP
by Various; edited by John Lowe
Discovered is a sequential art anthology that asks artists to use a found object
as at catalyst for a story. Thirty-seven original stories created by students
and alumni of the Savannah College of Art and Design are collected in this book
which features some of the most promising young comics creators today. The
sequential art faculty selected these outstanding stories from more than 90
stylistically and thematically diverse submissions. This is the SCAD Sequential
Art Department’s third anthology!
SC, 6x9, 224pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95
STAR OF THE MONTH
AEIOU GN (NEW PRINTING)
by Jeffrey Brown
The final chapter of Jeffrey Brown's so-called "Girlfriend Trilogy" explores the
subtleties of relationships explored in Clumsy and Unlikely, concentrating on
the differences between knowing and loving someone. Told with Brown's trademark
expressive drawings AEIOU invokes the reader's relationship with the book as a
parallel to being involved with someone. (APR053183)
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OFFERED AGAIN
O/A BE A MAN
by Jeffrey Brown
Jeffrey Brown's own self-parody of his "ultra-sensitive" graphic novel, Clumsy.
A heaping of in-your-face male chauvinism, over-the-top machismo, and
self-involved gratification. For all those jerks who complained that Jeffrey
Brown was a sissy, finally you can see him be a man!
MATURE THEMES
32pgs, B&W SRP: $3.00
STARS OF THE MONTH
BIGHEAD GN
by Jeffrey Brown
Jeffrey Brown is back — and with a BigHead, no less! Here comes an irreverent
and clever super-hero parody featuring the amazing BigHead. His mission? To save
an unthankful world while facing the demons of his own failures. Witness inept
villains clash with an all-too-emotional hero in an epic graphic novel that
leaps all clichés in a single bound. BigHead brings together moral fable, social
commentary, and classic comic book action. (AUG043100)
SC, 6x9, 128pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95
CLUMSY GN (NEW PRINTING)
by Jeffrey Brown
From the bittersweet story of a year-long, long-distance relationship, told
through snippets of everyday life, to the excruciating detail and intimacy of
how Jeffrey Brown lost his virginity, these graphic novels feature a close look
into the author's life through an awkward style that both disarms and heightens
the emotional impact of each work. (STAR18186)
MATURE THEMES
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EVERY GIRL IS THE END OF THE WORLD FOR ME GN
by Jeffrey Brown
An epilogue to his "Girlfriend Trilogy," this detailing of day-by-day events
with five girls over a three-week period will thrill you repeatedly. Witness the
ex-girlfriend that comes back into the picture. Wince at the poorly chosen
crush. Nod in agreement that the end is never really the end. (FEB063347)
MATURE THEMES
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I AM GOING TO BE SMALL GN
by Jeffrey Brown
Everyone needs something funny to stick in their pocket to read on the train, or
on a lunch break, or in line at the DMV. This is that "something." Jeffrey Brown
sets aside the sappy sentimentality of his autobiographical comics to bring you
this subtle and subversive, laugh-out-loud, giant-size, small collection of gag
cartoons. (MAY063437)
SC, 5x6, 384pgs, B&W SRP: $14.00
INCREDIBLE CHANGE-BOTS GN
by Jeffrey Brown
Far away in space, there is a planet populated by machines able to change from
robot form to vehicle form — the Incredible Change-Bots! Leaving their war torn
planet, the Change-Bots arrive on Earth, where their battle continues, but at
what cost? Part parody, part nostalgic tribute, part moral fable, with The
Incredible Change-Bots Jeffrey Brown re-invents the shape changing robot genre
into a heart stopping action comedy that's full of romance, half drama, and epic
battles! (MAY073774)
SC, 5x7, 144pgs, FC SRP: $15.00
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O/A JEFFERY BROWN'S FEEBLE ATTEMPTS #1
by Jeffrey Brown
Collecting some favorite Jeffrey Brown anthology and mini-comic stories, Feeble
Attempts is at turns comedic and meaningful. It's densely packed with
autobiographical musings, political jabs, Jesus, superheroes, funny job stories,
childhood goofiness, and... okay, yes, even a little adolescent relationship
drama. But only a little, we promise. (C: 0-1-2)
MATURE THEMES
SC, 6x9, 48pgs, B&W SRP: $5.00
STAR OF THE MONTH
MINISULK GN
by Jeffrey Brown
The author of the autobiographical classics Clumsy and Unlikely takes a break
from books about girls for this humorous short story collection featuring
fiction, gags, and autobiography. Included are such gems as "My Brother Knows
Kung Fu" and "Action Television Show." (JAN053031)
SC, 4x6, 96pgs, B&W SRP: $8.00
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O/A TOP SHELF CONVERSATIONS #2
by Jeffrey Brown & James Kochalka
In this issue, James Kochalka goes up against rising indy-comics star, Jeffrey
Brown. The two cartoonists draw together, exchanging pages back and forth, and
trade metaphorical jabs in a discussion that quickly devolves into an argument,
which quickly devolves into a brawl about art and comics and the role such
things play in our lives. Discussing art and life has never been more
action-packed, or funnier!
SC, 5x5, 48pgs, B&W SRP: $4.95
UNLIKELY GN
by Jeffrey Brown
The graphic novel Unlikely explores the nature of relationships in this story of
how Jeffrey Brown lost his virginity. Excruciating detail and intimacy, drawn in
an awkward style that both disarms and heightens the emotional impact of the
work.
MATURE THEMES
SC, 5x7, 256pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95
STAR OF THE MONTH
DEATH BY CHOCOLATE REDUX GN
by David Yurkovich
Agent Swete — an unlikely hero comprised of organic chocolate and a member of
the FBI's Food Crimes Division — and his sharp-tongued partner, Anderson,
investigate a series of bizarre, food-inspired crimes. Along they way they
encounter a variety of characters including an extraterrestrial canine named
Geoffrey, writer Ernest Hemingway, an organized crime lord intent upon finding
the life-enabling "eternity pasta," and an eerie, all-devouring trio known as
The Metabolators! (APR074010)
SC, 7x10, 120pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95
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TOR BOOKS
GREASE MONKEY GN
by Tim Eldred
Meet young space cadet — and science-fiction buff — Robin Plotnik as he reports
for duty as a mechanic aboard the spaceship Fist of Duty. There he meets his
superior, Mac Gimbensky, a talking gorilla who is rumored to eat people, and the
Barbarians, a squadron of gorgeous female fighter pilots. It would seem that we
are in the realm of juvenile sci-fi, bursting with undiluted adolescent male
fantasies. But beneath the fantastic trappings, this is really a coming-of-age
story that takes the form of a charming romantic comedy. While learning how to
fit into shipboard society, Robin cautiously seeks to court a young librarian
named Kara. As for the allegedly fearsome Mac, the gorilla not only becomes
Robin's mentor and protector, but is something of an overgrown kid, who has a
surprisingly touching romance with a female gorilla space fleet admiral! While
swimming in some time-tested waters, this work should appeal to readers who
appreciate a universal story and nuanced characterization with their space
battles. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 7x10, 352pgs, FC SRP: $17.95
TRANSFUZION PUBLISHING
GHOST SONATA TP
by Gary Reed & Andy Bennett
A young man, born with a rare ability to sense the feelings and thoughts of
others, is plunged into a family of despair and secrets from years gone past. He
becomes and unwilling participant and joins the legacy of torment in the
poisonous lies and deceit that have invaded the house. Based loosely on August
Strindberg's play, this is the saga of lost opportunities and vengeful hatred.
SC, 6x9, 112pgs, B&W SRP: $14.99
JACK THE RIPPER GN
by Gary Reed & Mark Bloodworth
The shocking murder of five prostitutes in Victorian London ripped apart the
society of the civilized world and led to incredible social changes. In this
narrative of sequential comic pages, facsimiles of letters and notes, and
pictures from the period, a survey of the social setting, the victims, the
investigators, and possible suspects are explored.
SC, 6x9, 54pgs, B&W SRP: $8.99
OF SCENES AND STORIES TP
by Gary Reed & Various
A collection of short stories and selected scenes from the diverse and
insightful writings of Gary Reed. Covering a variety of genres, the stories are
illustrated by some of today's top artists including Guy Davis, Michael Lark,
Patrick Zircher, Jim Calafiore, Michael Gaydos, Vince Locke, David Mack, and
many others. Each selection is prefaced by Reed where he discusses the work and
the artist. Tabbed "blistering good" by Rue Morgue Magazine, this collection
also includes pages from the never-published project, The Beatles.
SC, 6x9, 320pgs, B&W SRP: $24.99
SAINT GERMAINE VOLUME 2: TALES OF AN IMMORTAL TP
by Gary Reed & Various
A new collection of Saint Germaine that collects issues #5-8 and the one-shots
of Casanova's Lament and Man in the Iron Mask. Saint Germaine is a man who lives
forever, feeding off the memories of those who are about to die. In these
stories, Germaine reminisces about his old friend, Casanova; searches for the
answer of who was the man in the Iron Mask; deals with a friend living in the
past of the Sioux Ghost Dance; and delves into the origins of the being known as
Kilroy. Artists include Vince Locke, Andy Bennett, James E. Lyle, Tom
Bionodillo, and Guy Davis.
SC, 6x9, 178pgs, B&W SRP: $19.99
TWOMORROWS PUBLISHING
ALTER EGO: THE BEST OF THE LEGENDARY COMICS FANZINE SC
edited by Roy Thomas & Bill Schelly
In 1961, Jerry Bails and Roy Thomas launched Alter Ego, the first fanzine
devoted to comic books and their colorful history. This volume, first published
in low distribution in 1997, collects the original 11 issues (published from
1961-78) of Alter Ego, with the creative and artistic contributions of Jack
Kirby, Steve Ditko, Wally Wood, John Buscema, Marie Severin, Bill Everett, Russ
Manning, Curt Swan, and others, plus illustrated interviews with Gil Kane, Bill
Everett, and Joe Kubert! (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 8x11, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $21.95
KIRBY FIVE OH 50 YEARS OF KING OF COMICS TP
by John Morrow & Jack Kirby
The publication that started the TwoMorrows juggernaut presents Kirby Five-Oh!,
a special look at the best of everything from Jack Kirby's 50-year career in
comics! The regular columnists from The Jack Kirby Collector magazine have
formed a distinguished panel of experts to choose and examine the best Kirby
story published each year from 1938-1987! Plus, the best covers from each
decade! Jack's 50 best unused pieces of art! His 50 best character designs!
Also, profiles and commentary by the 50 people most influenced by Kirby's work!
To wrap it up, there's a 50-page gallery of Kirby's powerful raw pencil art, and
a deluxe color section of photos and finished art from throughout his entire
half-century oeuvre. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 14 x10, 168pgs, PC SRP: $19.95
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O/A MEGO 8-INCH SUPER-HEROES: THE WORLD'S GREATEST TOYS HC
by Benjamin Holcomb
An obsessive examination of legendary toy company Mego and the extraordinary
line of super-hero action figures that dominated the toy industry throughout the
1970's, Mego 8" Super-Heroes: World's Greatest Toys is a lavishly history
illustrated with thousands of charts, checklists and color photographs.
Featuring a chronological history of Mego, interviews with former employees and
Mego vendors, fascinating discoveries never revealed elsewhere, and thorough
coverage of each figure and packaging variant, this full-color hardcover is the
definitive guide to Mego!
HC, 9x12, 256pgs, FC SRP: $49.95
O/A MODERN MASTERS: IN THE STUDIO WITH MICHAEL GOLDEN DVD
Michael Golden is one of the most influential comic book artists of our time.
His work on Bucky O'Hare, Dr. Strange, Micronauts, and The 'Nam is the stuff of
legend. Now the producers of the Modern Masters book series take you
behind-the-scenes and into his studio for a look at the creation of Tunuki, his
latest and most personal project to date. This 90-minute DVD provides an
exclusive look at the artist at work, as he discusses the processes he
undertakes to create a new comics series.
DVD, FC SRP: $29.95