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THE NORM #8 by Michael Jantze The eighth quarterly collects more of Jantze's work in trade format pairing Norm's journal with each daily strip. Scott McCloud says The Norm is "a solid strip." and Will Eisner says it's "instantly appealing." SC, 7x10, 48pgs, B&W SRP: $4.95
3 BOYS PRODUCTIONS
STUDENTS OF THE UNUSUAL #5 by Various Students of the Unusual is the critically acclaimed new horror anthology. Things go from bad to worse as monsters and arcane portents abound. "Clearly at the head of the class" — thecomicfanatic.com MATURE THEMES 7x10, FC SRP: $3.50
TITAN PUBLISHING
JAMES BOND: DR. NO TP by Ian Fleming, Henry Gammidge & John McLusky Collects Dr. No, Diamonds are Forever and From Russia, With Love. When two MI5 agents disappear in Jamaica, Bond is sent to investigate — but a mysterious assailant attempts to dispatch him! When Bond links his attack to Dr. No’s island, things go from bad to worse! Features a brand-new introduction by Eunice Gayson (Sylvia Trench), one of the few Bond Girls to appear in two movies! (CAUT: 4) SC, 9x12, B&W SRP: $16.95
TRANSFORMERS: LAST STAND GN by Bob Budiansky, Jim Fern & Jose Delbo; cover byAndrew Wildman Contains Transformers #51-55. Completing the sequence of US collected material, Last Stand includes a huge bonus gallery showcasing exclusive Transformers pin-ups by some of comics’ hottest talents, and a brand new cover by Andrew Wildman! Plus, the breathtaking début of the Micromasters (stars of the hit Dreamwave series) and a wrestling smackdown you’ll have to see to believe! Gallery boasts exclusive artwork by: Bryan Hitch; Dave Gibbons; Pat Lee; John Byrne; Phil Jimenez; Ron Garney; Barry Kitson; Howard Chaykin; Don Figueroa, Gary Erskine & Chris Blythe; Alan Davis & Mark Framer; Kev Walker; Staz Johnson, Andy Lanning & Chris Blythe; John Watson; Peter Snejbjerg; Seth Fisher and Frank Quitely! Features breakdowns, sketches and pencils from the original comics! Also features Bob Budiansky’s original pitch for Transformers: New Generation, and an early draft of the idea behind the Creation Matrix! Completes the original Transformers US comic reprint series! (CAUT: 4) SC, 7x10, 144pgs, FC SRP: $19.95
TOKYOPOP
VAN VON HUNTER VOLUME 1 Creators: Mike Schwark , Ron Kaulfersch The winning team of TOKYOPOP’s first Rising Stars of Manga competition! Rave Master meets Megatokyo! The forces of evil have come back to rip peace from the twice- peaceful Kingdom of Dikay! The land’s only hope lies in the one man, who many years ago vanquished the evil tyranny: Van Von Hunter, Hunter of Evil...Stu! Together with his loyal memory-challenged sidekick, he faces off against the deposed, former ruler of Dikay, who has come back to reclaim his throne! SC, 5x7, 192pg, B&W (1 of 3) MSRP: $9.99
HEAVEN ABOVE HEAVEN VOLUME 1 Creators: Art by Jeon Joong-Won, Story by Hyun Kang-Suk Ancient prophecy foretold of a baby that would be the catalyst for the Apocalypse. At the anointed time, nine Grand Masters of Martial Arts raced to a remote mountaintop to prevent the terrible prophecy from being fulfilled. Seventeen years later, a young boy with a knack for trouble, a lust for ladies, and a wicked fighting technique has crossed paths with the child of the apocalypse -- and he's in for more kung fu action than he can handle! SC, 5x7, 192pg, B&W (1 of 6) MSRP: $9.99
iD_ENTITY VOLUME 1 Creators: Art by Kim Yoon-Kyung, Story by Son Hee-Joon Roto, Boromid, and Ah-dol are a team of master level players that traverse a fantastical virtual world with medieval monsters and magical weaponry—they can become any character they want in their video games! The trio is always looking for the latest and greatest competition, and what better place to find it than in virtual reality… until the day they meet a challenger that doesn’t think it’s a game… SC, 5x7, 192pg, B&W (1 of 6) MSRP: $9.99
SHAOLIN SISTERS REBORN VOL. 1 Creators: Story by Narumi Kakinouchi, Art by Toshiki Hirano From the creator of the fan-favorite Vampire Princess Miyu! When Julin Misumi has a recurring dream about an age ruled by martial arts, strange things start happening. She is attacked by a mysterious bird woman, saved by a masked man and given a bell by a little bird. Now she must team up with an enigmatic man named Hitoshi Ninno, who has given her the title of Toku-Lin -- and the mission of saving the world. SC, 5x7, 192pg, B&W (1 of 4) MSRP: $9.99
BATTLE VIXENS VOL. 7 Creator: Yuji Shiozaki When Hakufu meets Ryuubi, supposedly one of the most powerful girls, she discovers that Ryuubi is far from a ferocious dragon! But the action doesn't miss a beat--Hakufu is attacked by the latest wave of bathroom assassins while she diligently trains with her elder master! SC, 5x7, 192pg, B&W (7 of 8) MSRP: $9.99
BLADE OF HEAVEN VOL. 2 Creator: Story by Hwang Yong-Soo, Art by Yang Kyung-Il The King of Heaven orders Pretty Old Lady to go to the mortal world and deliver the secrets of the Blade of Heaven to him. Soma, who stole the blade, is going to have to watch out -- Barurugo has usurped the throne of Hell and the power that comes with it is coming after him. SC, 5x7, 196pg, B&W (2 of 15) MSRP: $9.99
CROSS VOL. 3 Creator: Sumiko Amakawa Shizuha is unable to sleep since returning from the Vatican. She receives some incense from a nun at Holy Cross Academy and discovers that there is something very special about it indeed. The strange happenings lead her to the suffering nun, but also take her down a nightmarish path brought on by the intriguing incense and Takara must dispel the mystery of the incense in order to save her. SC, 5x7, 192pg, B&W (3 of 5) MSRP: $9.99
DRAGON HUNTER VOL. 12 Creator: Hong Seock Seo This is beginning of the end! As the epic tale of "The West" wraps up, the final chapter of the Dragon Hunter saga, "The Chunjoo," begins. The Chunjoo is an enigmatic group of dragon hunters... but who staretd this criminal organization and what does the Chunjoo do with the countless dragons they've slain? SC, 5x7, 196pg, B&W (12 of 18) MSRP: $9.99
ET CETERA VOL. 5 Creator: Tow Nakazaki Things are just getting worse for Mingchao and the gang. Blush and Alternate team up and head toward L.A., kidnapping the priest's daughter along the way. Despite a bloody battle, Mingchao finds out that Baskerville is still alive! However, he lost his memory and is now being controlled by the malicious Blush. When Alternate shoots Mingchao in the chest, is this the end for our Eto-gun-toting cowgirl? SC, 5x7, 192pg, B&W (5 of 9) MSRP: $9.99
GUNDAM SEED ASTRAY R VOL. 2 Creators: Story by Hajime Yatate, Yoshiyuki Tomino, &Tomohiro Chiba, Art by Yasunari Toda In the war between Coordinators and the Blue Cosmos -- a terrorist organization for the promotion of Naturals -- everyone is claiming to be fighting for peace...but the perpetual battle never ends. Lowe is just your average parts scavenger with big dreams. When Mondo, a coordinator, asks Lowe for a favor, he has no choice but to get involved. As they wander through space in search for parts, danger is never far away... SC, 5x7, 192pg, B&W (2 of 3) MSRP: $9.99
PSYCHIC ACADEMY VOL. 8 Creator: Katsu Aki As Ai and Mew struggle with the emotional implications of their Para Dream, an unknown aura attacks the Academy. Mew is injured in the fray and although the intent of this mysterious assailant is unclear, one thing is -- the power of this aura could rival even Zerodyne's. However, the intrigue doesn't end there, as Mew falls into the hands of the enigmatic Dr. Watabe - creating a whole new puzzle that Ai must solve. SC, 5x7, 192pg, B&W (8 of 11) MSRP: $9.99
SAIYUKI VOL. 8 Creator: Kazuya Minekura Sanzo, Goku and Hakkai are out to find "God"--and Gojyo. At the same time, Gojyo climbs the seemingly endless stairway to heaven and is assailed by a very maternal monster. The gang finally catches up to Gojyo, but the battle has just begun. The war with "God" erupts as the quarrelling quartet must finally put everything behind them and focus on defeating this dangerous deity. SC, 5x7, 192pg, B&W (8 of 9) MSRP: $9.99
SGT.FROG VOL. 8 Creator: Mine Yoshizaki The sergeant's biggest menace has been Natsumi, Earth's first line of defense. When Sgt. Keroro finally discovers her weakness, it's up to Fuyuki to defend Earth. And... why haven't the Keron Troops invaded Pokopen? It's because they lack the manpower, of course! Never one to waste an opportunity, Keroro is off to the zoo to recruit reinforcements for his platoon and he takes Kururu's latest invention with him! SC, 5x7, 192pg, B&W (8 of 9) MSRP: $9.99
BOYS BE… VOL. 4 Creators: Story by Masahiro Itabashi, Art by Hiroyuki Tamakoshi A normally quiet girl turns out to be one rockin' punk singer, much to the surprise of her classmate. A photo mix-up sends a boy on one wild chase. And a guy's girlfriend's uncanny sixth sense gets him in trouble when a female classmate drops by. One thing's for sure — love is all around, and it makes people do the strangest things! SC, 5x7, 196pg, B&W (4 of 20) MSRP: $9.99
DRAGON KNIGHTS VOL. 19 Creator: Mineko Ohkami Kitchel, Tintlet and Lim are trying to find their way in Nadil's castle while the Dragon Knights are going head-to-head with Nadil. In a twisted turn of events, Rath's secret may lead to his own destruction! What choice will the Dragon Knights make? SC, 5x7, 192pg, B&W (19 of 22) MSRP: $9.99
G.T.O. VOL. 24 Creator: Tohru FujiSawa Due to principal Daimon's orders, Shibuya continues to vent his rage toward Onizuka. Things just go from bad to worse when doctors diagnose Onizuka with a brain aneurysm and reveal he could become comatose if he experiences severe head trauma. Despite knowing this, Onizuka protects Yoshikawa during a fight with Shibuya's gang. Although he may prove that he's no chicken, he might just end up a vegetable! SC, 5x7, 192pg, B&W (24 of 25) MSRP: $9.99
KARE KANO VOL. 14 Creator: Masami Tsuda Soichiro’s meetings with his birth mother continue to be a secret from everyone… especially Yukino. When his adoptive parents find out, they want him to be open with them, but how can he tell anyone about his memories of an abusive childhood? Instead, Soichiro turns to his best friend Asaba for support, while continuing to shut Yukino out. Will Soichiro finally tell Yukino the truth? Or will the consuming pain from his past destroy them both? SC, 5x7, 192pg, B&W MSRP: $9.99
LAMENT OF THE LAMB VOL. 6 by Kei Toume Shinobu, one of Dr. Takashiro’s nurses, gathers together the pieces of the illness that ravaged the Takashiros. Chizuna and Kazuna try to resume their school life, and for Chizuna, this means trying to avoid the nightmarish fate that befell her mother. Meanwhile, Kazuna must deal with the complicated relationship he has with the heartbroken Yaegashi. SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (6 of 7) SRP: $9.99
LILING-PO VOL. 2 Creator: Ako Yutenji Liling~Po discovers one of the eight hidden treasures--implanted in the leg of a sick girl! Her parents believe the treasure has special powers that could heal her disabled leg. When government officials obtain futher information about the creators of the eight treasures, Liling~Po is tied into the twisted web of intrigue! SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (2 of 7) SRP: $9.99
LUPIN III: WORLD'S MOST WANTED VOL. 5 Creator: Monkey Punch Damsels, disguises, and deception... all in a days work for Lupin. Lupin is on the prowl for a few good women, but Fujiko isn't too keen on Lupin's insidious intentions. In the near future, Lupin's time might be up when a fortune-teller foresees Lupin stealing a prized artwork for a double-crossing client. Has our master thief pinched his last bit of booty? SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (5 of 17) SRP: $9.99
SORCERER HUNTERS: AUTHENTIC RELAUNCH VOL. 2 Creators: Story by Satoru Akahori, Art by Ray Omishi In a world where merciless Sorcerers enslave defenseless Parsoners with their evil enchantments, only one man can end the darkness! Well, actually, there are three men and two women who happen to be helped out by a goddess, her magical knights, and past generations of warriors. Even so, the odds are against justice in this wicked wizard world where soul-stealing spell casters and nefarious necromancers are out to oppress the innocent. SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (2 of 13) SRP: $9.99
SUIKODEN III VOL. 6 Creator: Aki Shimizu The Grasslands and the Zexen Federation have joined forces in the face of Holy Harmonia's onslaught -- but the long years of discord between the two have cast a deep shadow over their alliance. Meanwhile, in the ruins of the water of truth, a father and daughter's tearful --reunion and farewell — approaches! SC, 5x7, 180pgs, B&W (6 of 7) SRP: $9.99
THREADS OF TIME VOL. 5 Creator: Mi Young Noh Kim Moon-Bin mourns the loss of his mother, but there is little time for grieving since the war has escalated. In the midst of the chaos and confusion, he decides to go to Ghu- Zhu Castle to see his father and along the way he ponders over the words his sister spoke in a vision... "revenge." SC, 5x7, 180pgs, B&W (5 of 11) SRP: $9.99
TOKYO BABYLON VOL. 7 Creator: Clamp Finally, Subaru's memory of his first encounter with Seishiro comes to light. He and Seishiro had made a bet--a bet in which life and death continue to hang in the balance! As Subaru is frozen in the shock of his recollection, Hokuto rushes to her brother's aid... Don't miss the climactic ending to this tragic saga! SC, 5x7, 180pgs, B&W (7 of 7) SRP: $9.99
WARRIORS OF TAO VOL. 4 Creator: Shinya Kuwahara In the final blood-soaked volume of Warriors of Tao, the gladiators go for the jugular in an attempt to quench their insatiable appetite for destruction--and survival. Toma, Locutus and Axel corner Karma, who has abducted Itsuki and begins to drain her will to live. In the heat of battle, the group's anger and rage only serve to strengthen Karma! With no hope in sight, Toma has no choice but to make the ultimate sacrifice... Rating Icon: M (MATURE AGE 18+) SC, 5x7, 180pgs, B&W (4 of 4) SRP: $9.99
TONY RAIOLA
BUCK ROGERS COLOR SUNDAY MINI PACK #10 This set covers Sunday strips #540-624, 1940-1942. Due to age some copies show slight discolor and rusting staples. (CAUT: 4) Pack, FC (1 of 10) SRP: $70.00
DICK TRACY PACIFIC COMIC CLUB SET 2 This pack collects Dick Tracy Vs.The Blank Parts 1 & 2 and Dick Tracy & Famon Boys - Feature Book #9 reprint, and Dick Tracy- Feature Book #6 reprint. Set (x4), SC, B&W SRP: $20.00
TOP SHELF PRODUCTIONS
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O/A OCTOPI AND THE OCEAN by Dan James A small boy finds himself deep within the timeless ocean, directly between a pack of artifact-guarding sharks and a manipulative civilization of marriage-seeking octopi. Throw in selfish parents, the postal system, and a cockroach tree, and you've got the premier epic story from New Hampshire's most eligible bachelor, Dan James. This largely wordless narrative is only matched in elegance by the strikingly stylistic use of brush line and solid mass to seal the fate of one spineless-yet-resilient child. MATURE THEMES 6x9, B&W SRP: $6.95
MOSQUITO GN by Dan James Following in the inspiration of H. P. Lovecraft, Mary Shelly, and Bram Stoker, Dan James presents his vision of horror in his latest graphic novel, Mosquito. This silent South American folktale is an elegant and strikingly stylistic, wordless Vampire story, presented completely in Red Ink. Intriguing and clever, it follows the adventure of a man who receives a curious letter containing Polaroid's of vampire victims and a map to the small town where the vampire lives. He gathers his stakes, says goodbye to his children, and walks straight into the mouth of evil. From the creator of The Octopi & the Ocean. (CAUT: 4) SC, 8 x 8, 152pgs, PC SRP: $14.95
SCALAWAG GN by Steve Lafler Dennis, the new piano player in Bughouse, is by all accounts a very funky musician and a genial chap. But before long, the real Dennis reveals himself as a gambling, lying, cheating, two-timing, drunken thief and all around Scalawag! Only when he encounters his doppelganger “Dennnis,” does Dennis reach his epiphany: that the real force at the center of his life is love. Following the premise of Lafler’s earlier title Bughouse, the action is set in an indigo toned, “insect noir” Manhattan of the 50s where all the characters are bug-headed hipster bop musicians. (CAUT: 4) SC, 6x9, 144pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95
STARS OF THE MONTH
BUGHOUSE GN by Steve Lafler Set in an "insect noir" Manhattan of the early fifties, BugHouse is the tumultuous story of Tenor saxophonist, Jimmy Watts, as he leads his talented jazz band of "bugs" from the swing era into the uncharted maelstrom of Bop. Never before has the art of music felt more alive and real on the printed page. And never before has a more "human" portrait of drug addiction been depicted in comics. (STAR16720) SC, 6x9, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95
BAJA GN by Steve Lafler Bones the bass player, youngest member of premier jazz band Bughouse, is on the lam from the law! Framed by gangster Johnny Muggles, Bones heads south to Mexico while things cool off in Bugtown. Intrigue, romance, and some very funky rockin' blues ensue as our man Bones hooks up with a group of Mexican musicians. Throw in a spooky local legend about a seductive sorceress, and you have an edgy and illuminating coming of age story for Bones the bass player. (STAR16715) SC, 96pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95
ABE VOLUME 1: WRONG FOR RIGHT REASONS by Glenn Dakin Sporting a glowing introduction by the master of "veiled autobiography," Eddie Campbell, this graphic novel features all of Glenn Dakin's Abe stories from the British comix scene. If you're not familiar with Dakin's work, Glenn has, for the last 19 years, been one of England's best alternative comics creators. Abe is not only regarded as a milestone in a world of fanciful autobiography, but it's a must read for fans of Alec or anyone who's interested in astute, witty, and profound observations of life and living. (STAR14840) SC, 6x9, 176pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95
BEACH SAFARI GN by Mawil Witzel A surreal tale of a male bunny "stranded" on an island with three beautiful young girls. Beneath the sunbathing and friendship runs a stirring examination of self-esteem, loneliness, and the metaphorical concept of being marooned. (STAR18303) SC, 80pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95
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TRUE BELIEVER PRESS
66 THOUSAND MILES PER HOUR #1 by Mike Cavallaro Continued from #0; Evie’s hometown of Squareville, N.J. has been abducted by a mysterious alien, a ghost called Joan is harassing her, and now she must undertake a perilous journey far beneath the streets of Squareville in pursuit of her truant art project. MATURE THEMES 7x10, 32pgs, FC (1 of 12) SRP: $3.50
TWOMORROWS PUBLISHING
COMIC BOOK ARTIST COLLECTION VOLUME 3 It¹s the '70s Marvel Monster Marching Society versus the Independent Comics of the '80s in the Eisner Award-winning CBA's third compilation, re-presenting that acclaimed mag's seventh and eighth sold-out issues. Behind a new cover by Michael T. Gilbert, featuring his great creation Mr. Monster doing battle with various Marvel monsters, you¹ll find interviews with Gilbert, Steve Rude, Paul Gulacy, Steve Gerber, Don Simpson, Howard Chaykin, Scott McCloud, Rich Buckler, John Byrne, Denis Kitchen, and many others, as well as an all-new bonus section featuring over 24 pages of cool, previously-unseen stuff (including a hilarious look at the bizarre melding of two popular '70s series, War of the Worlds on the Planet of the Apes). Whether you're interested in the horror-fueled, Kung Fu capers of Marvel in the "Me Decade," or the ascension of the independent creators during the Reagan era, this collection is the one for you! SC, 8x11, 224pgs, B&W SRP: $24.95
STAR OF THE MONTH
MODERN MASTERS VOLUME 4: KEVIN NOWLAN TP The Modern Masters series continues its look into the lives and work of today's top comic-book artists, this time spotlighting Kevin Nowlan! Nowlan is an artist's artist — highly respected not only by his fans, but by his peers. Cover artist, penciler, inker, letterer, colorist — even writer — he has done it all, and done it masterfully. Kevin's work on comic-book icons Batman and Superman ranks among the best in those characters' rich histories! His humorous “Jack B. Quick” feature - co-created with industry legend, Alan Moore — not only allowed him to explore his mid-western roots, but won him an Eisner Award along the way! This volume features an in-depth interview with Nowlan, fully illustrated with rare and never-before published artwork, as well as a gallery section of sketches and finished pieces. It's the ultimate look at a true Modern Master: Kevin Nowlan! (SEP042971) SC, 8x11, 128pgs, PC SRP: $14.95