ART BOOKS
FEVER PITCH: THE HOT GIRLS OF ELIAS CHATZOUDIS SC
(W/A/CA) Elias Chatzoudis
Elias Chatzoudis is an artist of boundless talent and imagination whose work hits that very sweet spot between cartoony and realistic. His pin-up girl illustrations display cheeky charm and sultry passion in equally abundant portions! This book contains all-new paintings designed to raise eyebrows and room temperatures! (STK461148) (C: 0-1-2)
MATURE THEMES
SC, 8x11, 48pgs, FC $14.95
HI-FRUCTOSE MAGAZINE QUARTERLY #23
Hi-Fructose, the critically acclaimed new contemporary art magazine returns for Spring with Volume 23! Hi-Fructose showcases an eclectic mix of underground artists, pop surrealists, emerging and rediscovered counter cultures, and awe inspiring spectacles from around the world. Hi-Fructose's beautiful layouts feature in-depth features and interviews with cutting edge artists, creators, and many many surprises yet to be revealed all jam packed into one place! (STK461379) (C: 0-1-1)
Magazine, 130pgs, FC $6.95
JUXTAPOZ #135-136
Presenting a gallery of underground artists who influence much of the graphics, fashion, and new art seen today, Juxtapoz gives readers the latest in modern art worldwide! Each issue features interviews and reviews of artists, as well as photos from galleries and exhibits, rare sketches, portfolios, and full-color layouts of painters and cartoonists and their works. (STK461328) (C: 0-1-1)
#135: APRIL 2012—Magazine, FC $5.99
#136: MAY 2012—Magazine, FC $5.99
STENCIL WARS: THE BIG BOOK ON STAR WARS INSPIRED STREET ART HC
Stencil Wars collects the fantastic Star Wars-inspired Street Art from all over the world! Be inspired and fascinated by the combination of the ironic, political, and sarcastic expressions of the urban art form of Street Art with one of the most well known pop-cultural phenomenon of our time, George Lucas' Star Wars universe. (STK461106) (C: 0-1-0)
HC, 7x10, 128pgs, FC $29.95
OFFERED AGAIN
O/A THE ART OF JOE PEKAR: NAUGHTY GIRLS VOLUME 1 SC
(W/A/CA) Joe Pekar
Adorably cute, sweet, and just a little on the naughty side. This is the hallmark of Joe Pekar's illustrations, as his little ladies make their way from his brain to the outside world! Collected for the first time is a gallery of Pekar's best, showing off his ability to create portraits of pillowfights and pouty teens with expert ease! (STK308336)
MATURE THEMES
SC, 8x11, 48pgs, FC $14.95
ART BOOKS - PHOTOGRAPHY
KINKY NYLONS SC
(W) Suze Randall (A) Holly Randall
Sheer, seamless and incredibly sexy — no other garments spark the imagination more than stockings, nylons and pantyhose. In over 400 images, Holly Randall’s stunning girls present themselves in the most seductive legwear and poses. Familiar, popular models include Faye Reagan, Emma Mae, and Carlotta Champagne, all showing off their titillating tights and stockings. (STK461113) (C: 0-1-1) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops.
MATURE THEMES
SC, 5x8, 272pgs, FC $37.95
COMICS
100 BADDEST MOTHER F****ERS IN COMICS SC
(W) Brent Frankenhoff (A) Various
Meet the bad asses, the tough guys, the guys you don?t want to make mad. These are the guys you?d want to have backing you up in a fight. And these are the guys who make bad so much fun. From hard-bitten heroes to vile villains — including Wolverine, Batman, Luke Cage, Galactus, and more — 100 Baddest Motherf*#!ers gives you the lowdown on the down low in a full-color, fully illustrated, butt-kicking format. (STK461453) (C: 0-1-2) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops.
SC, 8x11, 64pgs, FC $8.99
ALTER EGO #108
Behind a "Sub-Mariner vs. Human Torch" cover by Bill Everett & Carl Burgos, 1970s Bullpenner Warren Reece talks about Marvel Comics and his encounters with legends Everett, Burgos, John Romita, Stan Lee, Marie Severin, Neal Adams, Gary Friedrich, Roy Thomas, and more with rare and never-seen art and artifacts! Plus Dewey Cassell throws a biographical spotight on Standard/Nedor Golden Age artist Mike Peppe, featuring art by Alex Toth, Ross Andru, George Tuska, John Celardo, Bob Lubbers, and others! (STK461404) (C: 0-1-1)
Magazine, 84pgs, FC $8.95
THE AVENGERS KIT
(W) Running Press
Earth's Mightiest Heroes team up to fight enemies as no single hero can. This powerful kit includes a die-cast pin of the official Avengers logo, a Captain America figurine, and a 48-page book including fascinating history and character profiles, complete with full-color illustrations. (STK460762) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories.
Kit (w/FIgurine), SC, 3x3x2, 48pgs, FC $9.95
BACK ISSUE #56
Back Issue lets the “Avengers Assemble,” starring Marvel Comics’ mightiest super-team! This issue features: Writer Roger Stern’s acclaimed 1980s Avengers run, West Coast Avengers, early Avengers toys, and histories of Hawkeye, Mockingbird, and Wonder Man. Featuring art by and/or commentary from John and Sal Buscema, John Byrne, Brett Breeding, Tom Defalco, Steve Englehart, Bob Hall, Al Milgrom, Tom Morgan, Tom Palmer, Joe Sinnott, and more. With a George Pérez cover spotlighting the Avengers’ “Big Three.” (STK461405) (C: 0-1-1)
Magazine, 84pgs, FC $8.95
THE CLASSIC MARVEL FIGURINE COLLECTION MAGAZINE
Fully authorized figurines, teamed up with an amazing magazine put this series in a super-league of its own! The hand-painted lead figurines are sculpted by master craftsmen and based on original pieces of Marvel artwork. Measuring 3 1/2"-4" tall, each figurine is individually numbered, comes stamped with the Marvel official logo, and comes packaged in its own box. The magazine accompanying each figurine will provide a detailed history and background on the featured character, including exclusive images and interviews. The fabulous characters featured this month are Avalanche (#173) and Arachne (#174)! (STK461466) (C: 0-1-3)
#173: AVALANCHE—Magazine (w/Figurine), 16pgs, FC $14.00
#174: ARACHNE—Magazine (w/Figurine), 16pgs, FC $14.00
COMIC HEROES MAGAZINE #12
With your complete 36-page comics sampler, Sidekick, plus free gifts including badges and stickers, Comic Heroes returns with another packed issue dedicated to all things comics related. This issue we take a peek behind the scenes of 2012's superhero-inspired movie phenomena — The Avengers, The Amazing Spider-Man, and The Dark Knight Rises. Plus there's a look at Joe Madureira's videogame sequel Darksiders 2, we celebrate the small press with our round-up of the latest independent comics and give our verdict on the latest big hitters from both sides of the Atlantic! (STK461502) (C: 0-1-2)
Magazine (w/Novelties), 132pgs, FC $18.99
COMIC SHOP NEWS #1294-1297
Comic Shop News is comics' weekly newsletter. Each issue is full-color, 8-12 pages in length, and features CSNsider, news, and interviews. CSN has a complete monthly checklist (complete with PREVIEWS order numbers), plus exclusive CSN Hot Picks, "Fab Firsts," and a monthly checklist of all the first issues for the month! (STK461301)
Tabloid PI
COMIC SHOP NEWS FCBD 2012 SPECIAL
This special-stand-alone issue of Comic Shop News serves as a great introduction to all that is available at comic shops for Free Comic Book Day, the first Saturday in May! With profiles of the many books available for free this year, readers will be introduced to many of the best comics available at shops today. The Comic Shop News FCBD Special is designed to encourage customers to return again to comic shops. (STK461306)
Tabloid PI
COMICS BUYER'S GUIDE #1690 JUNE 2012
Avengers Assemble! With the long-awaited Avengers movie opening in May, CBG looks at Marvel's top super-team. Plus, news, reviews, and commentary you can't get anywhere else! (STK461420) (C: 0-1-1)
Magazine, PC $5.99
COMICS REVUE PRESENTS APRIL 2012
Comics Revue Presents features "Rick O'Shay" by Stan Lynde; The Phantom in "Fathers and Sons"' Mandrake the Magician in "Peril Road"' Flash Gordon by Mac Raboy; Latigo by Stan Lynde; Tarzan by Russ Manning; Gasoline Alley by Dick Moores; Steve Canyon by Milton Caniff; and Casey Ruggles by Warren Tufts. (STK461341) (C: 0-1-1)
Magazine, 128pgs, PC $19.95
DC SUPERHERO COLLECTION FIGURINE MAGAZINE
The ultimate collection for comics fans, the DC Superhero Collection Figurine Magazine brings together DC Comics' greatest heroes and villains! Official figurines of the characters, both good and evil, are cast in lead, individually hand-painted and numbered to form an authentic collector's edition. Each comes with a 20-page magazine providing detailed history and background on the featured characters, including exclusive images and interviews. Choose this month from Gold (#107) and Mera (#108). (STK461454) (C: 0-1-3)
#107: GOLD—Magazine (w/Figurine), 16pgs, FC $14.00
#108: MERA—Magazine (w/Figurine), 16pgs, FC $14.00
SPIDER-MAN: INSIDE THE WORLD OF YOUR FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD HERO HC
The ultimate web-slinger is back in this exciting and informative ultimate guide. Spider-Man: Inside the World of your Friendly Neighborhood Hero traces Spider-Man's entire career from his high-school beginnings as Peter Parker to his love affair with the enchanting Mary Jane. Discover how your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man came to be created in 1962 and how the character has developed over the years. Full of interesting facts and dynamic comic book art, Spider-Man: Inside the World of your Friendly Neighborhood Hero is the tell-all to the famous Amazing Spider-Man. (STK461167) (C: 0-1-2)
HC, 10x12, 200pgs, FC $24.99
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STARS OF THE MONTH
O/A KIRBY: THE KING OF THE COMICS HC (SALE EDITION)
(W) Mark Evanier (A/CA) Jack Kirby
Originally offered at $40.00
There were comics before Jack Kirby, but for the most part their page layout, graphics, and visual dynamic aped what was being done in syndicated newspaper strips. Almost everything that was different about comic books began in the forties on the drawing table of Jack Kirby. This is his story by one who knew him well — the authorized celebration of the one and only “King of Comics” and his groundbreaking work. (STK444681)
HC, 9x12, 224pgs, FC $12.99
THE WALKING DEAD CHRONICLES SC
(W) Robert Kirkman, Paul Ruditis (A) Various
The Walking Dead Chronicles: The Official Companion Book is the only authorized, behind-the-scenes guide to season one of the AMC television series, The Walking Dead. The Walking Dead Chronicles is lavishly illustrated with never-before-seen unit photography,
storyboards, set designs, makeup and visual effects shots, and page-to-screen comparisons of the comic and TV show. (STK447648) (JUL111359)
SC, 12x11, 208pgs, FC $19.95
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THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN: 8 BUTTON PLAY-A-SOUND HC
Young fans can read along with their Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man in this color storybook, which incorporates eight different digital sounds and effects to bring a new depth of immersion. Follow along in the story, then press the corresponding button indicated by the icon to hear Spidey's web-shooters, villains, and more! (STK460151) (C: 0-1-2)
HC, 10x10, 24pgs, FC $12.95
THE MIGHTY AVENGERS: LOOK AND FIND HC
Young Marvelites will find hours of fun scouring these eight detailed illustrations for dozens of hidden Avengers characters and items in this new Marvel Look and Find book! (STK460155) (C: 0-1-2)
HC, 11x9, 24pgs, FC $9.95
DOCTOR WHO / TORCHWOOD
DOCTOR WHO MAGAZINE #446
Packed with exclusive photos and interviews, Doctor Who Magazine looks forward to the new 2012 episodes; the brand new, full-color comic strip continues; behind-the-scenes secrets are revealed in Steven Moffat's "Production Notes"; The Fact of Fiction puts another story under the microscope; all the latest audios and DVDs are previewed and reviewed; plus in-depth interviews and features, all the very latest news, prize-winning competitions and much, much more. (STK461566) (C: 0-1-2)
Magazine, 83pgs, FC $8.99
WHO IS THE DOCTOR: THE UNOFFICIAL GUIDE TO DOCTOR WHO: THE NEW SERIES SC
(W) Graeme Burk, Robert Smith
The handbook explores all facets of the six most recent seasons of Doctor Who, providing an essential companion for the show’s avid fans and casual viewers alike. The history of everything related to Doctor Who is touched upon, from Daleks and Cybermen to the eight Classic Series Doctors. Delving into a top-rated series that has made stars out of its actors, gained fame internationally, and encompasses the genres of horror, science fiction, comedy, action, and historical adventure, this all-inclusive guide also features behind-the-scenes tidbits and in-depth analyses of the series' latest installments. (STK461260) (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 7x10, 400pgs, FC $19.95
DOCTOR WHO: SHADA AUDIO CD
(W) Douglas Adams
An unabridged reading of Gareth Roberts' brand-new novelization of Douglas Adams' never-transmitted 1979 TV adventure "Shada," which starred Tom Baker as the Doctor and Lalla Ward as Romana. Cancelled during production due to a BBC strike, "Shada" was never completed for broadcast and has never been novelized until now. It is therefore well and truly a "lost" Doctor Who story — now found! (STK460993) (C: 0-1-2)
5 cd's, 5x5 $24.95
DOCTOR WHO: THE LAST DODO AUDIO CD
(W) Jacqueline Rayner
The Doctor and Martha go in search of a real live dodo, and are transported by the TARDIS to the mysterious Museum of the Last Ones. There, in the Earth section, they discover every extinct creature up to the present day, all still alive and in suspended animation. But exhibits are going missing. Can the Doctor solve the mystery before the museum's curator adds the last of the Time Lords to her collection? Narrated by Freema Agyeman. (STK461009) (C: 0-1-2)
2 cd's, 5x5 $24.95
DOCTOR WHO: THE PIRATE LOOP AUDIO CD
(W) Simon Guerrier
What happened to the starship Brilliant? Did it fall into a sun or black hole? Was it shot down in the first moments of the galactic war? And what's this about a secret experimental drive? The Doctor is skittish, but if Martha is so keen to find out he'll land the TARDIS on the Brilliant, a few days before it vanishes. Then they can see for themselves. Narrated by Freema Agyeman. (STK461015) (C: 0-1-2)
2 cd's, 5x5 $24.95
DOCTOR WHO: THE STONE ROSE AUDIO CD
(W) Jacqueline Rayner
Mickey is startled to find a statue of Rose in a museum, a statue that is 2,000 years old. The Doctor realizes that this means the TARDIS will shortly take them to Ancient Rome, but when it does, he and Rose soon have more on their minds than sculpture. While the Doctor searches for a missing boy, Rose befriends a girl who claims to know the future — a girl whose predictions are surprisingly accurate. But then the Doctor stumbles on the hideous truth behind the statue of Rose. Narrated by David Tennant. (STK461016) (C: 0-1-2)
2 cd's, 5x5 $24.95
DOCTOR WHO: WETWORLD AUDIO CD
(W) Mark Michalowski
When the TARDIS makes a disastrous landing in the swamps of the planet Sunday, the Doctor has no choice but to abandon Martha and try to find help. But the tranquillity of Sunday's swamps is deceptive, and even the TARDIS can't protect Martha forever. The human pioneers of Sunday have their own dangers to face. Why are the otters behaving so strangely, and what is the creature in the swamps that is so interested in the humans, and the new arrivals? Narrated by Freema Agyeman. (STK461017) (C: 0-1-2)
2 cd's, 5x5 $24.95
DOCTOR WHO: SERPENT CREST VOLUME 1: TSAR WARS AUDIO CD
(W) Paul Magrs
Starring Tom Baker as the fourth Doctor! In a distant galaxy, the Tsar and Tsarina rule over the Robotov Empire from the safety of their palace, whilst human workers tend the power plants on satellite moons. When the Doctor arrives with Mrs. Wibbsey, his identity is immediately mistaken, and the Tsarina believes that her old ally, Father Gregory, has returned. But when the Palace comes under attack, the Tsar suspects him of treachery. (STK461026) (C: 0-1-2)
1 cd, 5x5 $24.95
DOCTOR WHO: SERPENT CREST VOLUME 2: THE BROKEN CROWN AUDIO CD
(W) Paul Magrs
Starring Tom Baker as the fourth Doctor! The year is 1861, and the Doctor and Mrs. Wibbsey find themselves in the right place at the wrong time. At the rectory they encounter the ill-tempered Reverend Dobbs and his young ward Andrew, whose paper faces hide whatever horrors lie beneath. Tutoring him is one Mr. Bewley, whom Mrs. Wibbsey is startled to recognize. In Hexford Woods, the Doctor uncovers a secret which Andrew and his friends have been keeping! (STK461027) (C: 0-1-2)
1 cd, 5x5 $24.95
DOCTOR WHO: SERPENT CREST VOLUME 3: ALADDIN TIME AUDIO CD
(W) Paul Magrs
Starring Tom Baker as the fourth Doctor! Alex, Mrs. Wibbsey, and the Doctor have been pulled within the Skishtari Egg. Now they find themselves trapped in Aladdin's Cave, a labyrinth of magical rooms and strange characters. (STK461028) (C: 0-1-2)
1 cd, 5x5 $24.95
DOCTOR WHO: SERPENT CREST VOLUME 4: THE HEXFORD INVASION AUDIO CD
(W) Paul Magrs
Starring Tom Baker as the fourth Doctor! Mrs. Wibbsey is back at present day Nest Cottage, with the Skishtari Egg buried deep beneath it, as it always has been. Then Mike Yates returns, along with his former employers, UNIT, on the trail of alien activity. Even more incredulously, Mike has teamed up with a strange little man! (STK461029) (C: 0-1-2)
1 cd, 5x5 $24.95
DOCTOR WHO: SERPENT CREST VOLUME 5: SURVIVORS IN SPACE AUDIO CD
(W) Paul Magrs
Starring Tom Baker as the fourth Doctor! The Skishtari spaceship failed to find their precious Egg and in the process, the entire village of Hexford is accidentally thrown threw a wormhole and dumped on a barren moon in a strange galaxy. For three months, the villagers cope, with only Captain Yates and his mysterious, mop-topped little friend to maintain order. But the Robotovs' guards are closing in, as are the Skishtari. (STK461030) (C: 0-1-2)
1 cd, 5x5 $24.95
DOCTOR WHO AND THE SILURIANS AUDIO CD
(W) Malcolm Hulke
Jon Pertwee stars as the Doctor in the original soundtrack of this classic 1970 TV adventure, with linking narration by Caroline John. On Wenley Moor in Derbyshire, a nuclear energy research centre is suffering mysterious power losses and a series of staff breakdowns. What the Doctor discovers is quite unexpected: the power losses are being caused by a group of intelligent, indigenous reptiles living in caves deep beneath the moor. These are creatures who ruled Earth before Man, and they have lain dormant for centuries. Now awoken, they still believe Earth to be their planet! (STK461031) (C: 0-1-2) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops.
5x5 $29.95
DOCTOR WHO: EARTHSHOCK AUDIO CD
(W) Ian Marter
Peter Davison reads this exciting novelization of a classic Doctor Who adventure in which the Fifth Doctor encounters the Cybermen. A group of paleontologists have been savagely attacked while carrying out a study of fossilized dinosaur remains in an underground cave system on twenty-fifth century Earth. A party of troopers discover the Doctor and his companions at the site of the massacre. In trying to establish their innocence, they soon discover who was responsible — and the Doctor is confronted by an old enemy! (STK461032) (C: 0-1-2) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops.
5x5 $24.95
DOCTOR WHO: SOUND EFFECTS (VINTAGE BBC) AUDIO CD
(W) Bbc
Everyone knows that the TARDIS is bigger on the inside than the outside; and the selection of aural locations from the Doctor's travels will equally broaden your horizons. No fewer than seven alien worlds are visited, together with some extra-ordinary, extra-dimensional occurrences encountered on Earth (Sol 3 in the Mutters Spiral). Add to these an audiogram of the Doctor's own mind processes, TARDIS operations, some weapons for self-defense and your galactic safety is ensured. (STK461033) (C: 0-1-2) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops.
5x5 $16.95
HORROR
DRACULA ILLUSTRATED NOVEL HC
(W) Bram Stoker (A/CA) Becky Cloonan
This new, unabridged edition of the cult classic Dracula by Bram Stoker brings a unique, contemporary visual spin to the story through the art of renowned Eisner Award-winning artist Becky Cloonan. The complete text of the original book is complemented with more than 50 original illlustrations in the form of horizontal and vertical panels, spot illustrations, and ornate borders by Becky Cloonan. This is a Dracula you have never seen before — contemporary, edgy, and stylishly macabre with Victorian overtones, and an unusual color palette. (STK444938) (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Available only within the United States--No U.S. Territories.
RES. from Previews Vol. XXI #6 (JUN111380)
HC, 6x10, 384pgs, FC $17.99
FAMOUS MONSTERS OF FILMLAND #261
This April Famous Monsters will take a journey through two of TV's most classic series. Return to Collinsport and celebrate the arrival of Tim Burton's big screen adaptation of Dark Shadows. Featuring interviews with cast and crew from the current film and the classic series, we'll leave no shadow unturned as we feature the pair of Barnabi on our cover by Famous Monsters regular, Jason Edmiston. We'll also look back at The Outer Limits, exploring the monsters that made this series a perennial fan favorite, featuring a cover by Bob Lizarraga! (STK461413) (C: 0-1-1)
DARK SHADOWS COVER—Magazine, 80pgs, FC $9.99
THE OUTER LIMITS COVER—Magazine, 80pgs, FC $9.99
FANGORIA #312
Fangoria is one of horror fandom's longest running magazines, each issue bringing gorehounds the latest news and information about the films and TV series that they can expect to haunt their local cineplex and living rooms in the near future! Plus reviews, interviews, on-the-set reports, and more! (STK461572) (C: 0-1-1)
Magazine, FC $9.99
FREAKY MONSTERS MAGAZINE #11
Freaky Monsters continues to lead the pack in innovation and freaky fun with classic horror! Some of the highlights include: “The Man Who Laughs” Retrospective of the 1928 film by Paul Leni starring Conrad Veidt includes several behind-the-screams photos including previously unpublished shots from the Universal back lot! “Karloff Speaks!” – Lost interview with the King of classic horror! Bonus Ultra-Rare Photos from the Ghoulden age of Shock TV! (STK461347) (C: 0-1-1)
Magazine, 52pgs, PC $9.95
HORROR CINEMA HC
(W) Jonathan Penner, Steven Jay Schneider
Horror is both the most perennially popular and geographically diverse of all film genres; arguably, every country that makes movies makes horror movies of one kind or another. Depicting deep-rooted, even archetypal fears, while at the same time exploiting socially and culturally specific anxieties, cinematic horror is at once timeless and utterly of its time and place. This exciting visual history, which includes unique images from the David Del Valle archive, examines the genre in thematic, historical, and aesthetic terms. (STK461253) (C: 0-1-2)
HC, 9x12, 192pgs, FC $14.99
RUE MORGUE MAGAZINE #122
Rue Morgue Magazine is North America's original publication for horror in print and entertainment! Get exclusive interviews with horror favorites and check out the regular columns as well, all which will fill you with a frightful amount of horror knowledge! (STK461322) (C: 0-1-1)
Magazine, 70pgs, FC $9.95
SCARY MONSTERS MAGAZINE #82
(CA) Terry Beaty
The Scary Party continues as another issue of A Real Monster Magazine springs forth this Spring. Scary Monsters Magazine not only features all your favorite regular features like Cosmic Drive-In, Scare-News, Scare-eviews but also Shock Theatre Chicago Style: An Introduction; Thirteen Favorite Outer Limits Episodes, The Hand in SF Cinema, Bay Area Late Night Terror, Monster Memories of Three Other Great Monster Magazines, To Love A Vampire Chapter 7 and much more! (STK461313) (C: 0-1-2)
Magazine, 8x11, 128pgs, B&W $8.95
ZOMBIES A-Z SC
(W) Dan Oliver
A is for Army of Darkness. This short history of animated corpses in pop culture will explain how Sam Raimi's epic adventure Evil Dead III: Army of Darkness changed the zombie movie genre forever. B is for braaaains! Readers will learn all about the undead's favorite food, and find out which film introduced one of the greatest movie clichés of all time. C is for The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari. One of the earliest films ever to portray a zombie is discussed here, as is the story of how the living dead became an essential part of the horror genre. (STK461261) (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 5x8, 288pgs, FC $12.95
HOW-TO
MASTERING MANGA WITH MARK CRILLEY: 30 DRAWING LESSONS SC
(W/A/CA) Mark Crilley
Master manga creator Mark Crilley shows how to draw diverse characters and backgrounds with easy, clear instructions. Readers will learn methods for creating their most requested manga characters in a range of ages, locations, backgrounds, clothing styles and expressions. Includes spreads of reference drawings showing the endless variety of characters possible. (STK461415) (C: 0-1-1)
SC, 8x11, 128pgs, FC $22.99
SCI FI & FANTASY MODELLER VOLUME 25
Volume Twenty-Five of Sci Fi and Fantasy Modeller bursts onto the modelling scene, offering mainstream and garage kit reviews and builds, scratchbuilds, studio-scale replicas, film and TV miniature coverage, and more. Profusely illustrated throughout with hundreds of photographs, the line-up includes: Moebius epic Movie Seaview kit build and back-story! Blade Runner Spinner kit build and a look at the original movie miniatures and full-size prop! Thunderbirds Gray & Houseman Explosives Truck scratchbuild! Buck Rogers Doctor Theopolis recreated! Hitchhiker's Guide — building the book prop! Plus much, much more! (STK461565) (C: 0-1-2)
Magazine, 100pgs, FC $27.99
HUMOR
A GAME OF GROANS: A SONNET OF SLUSH AND SOOT SC
(W) George R.R. Washington
A parody of the #1 New York Times bestselling series and hit HBO series by George R.R. Martin! In a world where seasons can last decades and comparisons to Tolkien a lifetime, trouble is brewing. The warmth is returning, and in the thawing tundra to the North of Summerseve, something wicked is coming this way. Swooping from this land of sweater weather to a balmy kingdom of equestrian delights and outdoor fornication, here is an epic of novella proportions. Amid plots and counterplots, wizards and warriors, poor reception and no wireless, the future of the Barks, their BFFs, and their enemies dangles in the balance! (STK461452) (C: 0-1-1)
SC, 5.5 x8, 208pgs, B&W $9.99
ZOMBIES HATE STUFF HC
(W/A/CA) Greg Stones
Zombies hate clowns. They also hate hippies, not to mention zip lines, penguins, moon penguins, nudists, weddings, sharing, and kittens. They really hate unicorns, strangely don’t mind Canadians, and love you. Each of Greg Stones’s ghoulishly colorful paintings reveal funny and unexpected scenes of zombie disgruntlement, cataloging the stuff that really riles up the walking dead (astronauts, rain, bagpipes, re-gifting, and more) with wit, humor, and, of course, brains! (STK461176) (C: 0-1-0) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops.
HC, 7x5, 64pgs, FC $9.95
INTERNATIONAL
HOBBY JAPAN MAY 2012
The key source for model kit building and customizing in Japan has a new look and a larger format! Plus, the monthly "How to Build..." feature, which shows readers how to build and customize the latest and greatest Gundam kits from Bandai! Japanese Text. (STK461401) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Not available in Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Malaysia.
Magazine, 400pgs, PC $16.60
MEGAMI MAY 2012
Megami is the best Japanese anime magazine for tons of free giveaways, as well as full-color artwork and posters! Includes telephone cards, punch-out "character stands," stickers, and much more! Japanese Text. (STK461402) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Not available in Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Malaysia.
Magazine, 174pgs, PC $16.60
NEWTYPE MAY 2012
Newtype is the top source for all your anime and manga needs! It features all of the latest news on anime, manga, music, and games. Includes toy and model reviews, interviews with directors and actors, and columns by industry experts. Japanese Text. (STK461403) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Not available in Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Malaysia.
Magazine, FC $16.00
JAPANESE CULTURE
KOKESHI: AOKI HC
(W/A/CA) Annelore Parot
Meet Aoki! She may be the smallest Kokeshi, but Aoki’s infectious enthusiasm can make anyone laugh. On her whirlwind trip to Tokyo, she will ride a high-speed train, dance under cherry blossom trees, and visit a zen garden. With sneak-peek flaps, fun die-cuts, and lavish gatefolds, this interactive exploration will enchant Kokeshi fans of all sizes! (STK461177) (C: 0-1-0)
HC, 48pgs, FC $15.99
KOKESHI: YUMI HC
(W/A/CA) Annelore Parot
Meet Yumi! Clever and ready for adventure, Yumi can’t wait to play with her friends at Kimi’s costume party, and you can help her get ready! Complete with peekaboo flaps, charming die-cuts, and extravagant gatefolds, discovering a whole new world has never been so much fun. (STK461178) (C: 0-1-0)
HC, 48pgs, FC $15.99
MOVIE/TV
THE BIG DAMN FIREFLY & SERENITY TRIVIA BOOK SC
The Big Damn Firefly & Serenity Trivia Book is the ultimate fan's guide to Joss Whedon's critically acclaimed series Firefly and film sequel Serenity. Inside you will find over 1,000 questions that delve into the characters, actors, episodes, and behind-the-scenes moments. The questions highlight aspects of the show that casual viewers may have missed and the die-hard Browncoats will relish. And with an introduction from "Jaynestown" director Marita Grabiak, everyone is sure to learn something new! (STK461589) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops.
SC, 6x9, 186pgs, B&W $19.95
DARK SHADOWS: RETURN TO COLLINWOOD SC
(W) Kathryn Leigh Scott, Jim Pierson
Dark Shadows: Return to Collinwood presents a look back at four decades of the successful spooky soap opera that made sympathetic vampire Barnabas Collins a pop culture phenomenon and prompted the big-screen revival starring Johnny Depp and directed by Tim Burton. The large format book includes color photographs and behind-the-scenes anecdotes from Kathryn Leigh Scott and three other original cast members. With the ongoing fascination for all things vampiric, this book about the making of the new film and the history of the original series will be an enticing volume for new and old fans alike. (STK461169) (C: 0-1-1)
SC, 7x10, 208pgs, PC $24.95
DARK SHADOWS: ANGELIQUE'S DESCENT SC
(W) Laura Parker
Dark Shadows’ two most popular characters, Barnabas Collins and Angelique, were eternally bound by love and hate. Now actress Lara Parker, Angelique herself, tells the story of how it all began. Barnabas Collins captures the heart of the exquisite, young Angelique amidst the sensual beauty of Martinique, her island home. But her happiness is doomed when Barnabas deserts her. With this betrayal, Barnabas unleashes an evil that will torment him for all time, for Angelique long ago pledged her soul to darkness and became immortal. Vowing to destroy Barnabas, a vengeful Angelique damns him to eternal life as a vampire! (STK461117) (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 6x8, 416pgs, PC $14.99
DARK SHADOWS: THE SALEM BRANCH SC
(W) Laura Parker
Barnabas Collins is ready to embark on a new life and marriage with his savior, the virtuous Dr. Julia Hoffman. But when Antoinette, a beautiful flower child with a shocking resemblance to the immortal witch Angelique, rebuilds the Old House, his past returns to haunt him. Discovering a grisly corpse in the basement — where his old casket once lay — Barnabas realizes another vampire has invaded his domain. His fight to protect his family from this new threat will take Barnabas back through time to an evil moment in America’s history: the corrupt witch trials of old Salem itself. (STK461116) (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 6x8, 320pgs, PC $12.99
THE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF TV SPIES SC
(W/A/CA) Wesley Britton
From 1951's Dangerous Assignment to today's Covert Affairs, we've watched cloak-and-dagger adventures from popular successes like Alias and Mission: Impossible to thoughtful mini-series like The Sandbaggers. Our TV secret agents have worn masks and capes, fought in the historical past, been as stylish as Napoleon Solo in The Man From U.N.C.L.E., or have been as frumpy as George Smiley in Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy. Dr. Wesley Britton has compiled the first indispensable reference book on television espionage unveiling the secrets behind our beloved favorites and the programs that disappeared without a trace. (STK461372) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops.
SC, 6x9, 520pgs, B&W $29.95
FILMFAX #130
This New Improved Filmfax printed on glossy paper stock features: Comprehensive Coverage of the Edgar Rice Burroughs Centennial; Interviews with Acclaimed Fantasy Artist Ken Kelly; Don Sullivan (The Monster of Piedras Blancas, etc.); Carl Craig (Gamera); Bob Burns (The "Halloween Shows"; Part 6); Lindsay Bloom (1960s TV and B-Movies); Sam Sackett (First Fandom pulp writer); also Morgan Freeman in Spidey Super Stories; Tower Records AIP Film Soundtracks; Rock 'n' Roll Photographer Henry Diltz; Richard Dix in The Whistler Films; Creator's Theater Concessions; and Lots More! (STK461380) (C: 0-1-1)
Magazine, B&W $9.95
FILM NOIR HC
(W) Alain Silver, James Ursini
Beginning with a general overview of film noir and covering its most important themes chapter by chapter (lovers plan murder, corrupt police, doomed love, psychological noir, etc.), this copiously illustrated handbook provides instant and in-depth access to the film noir genre for amateurs and aficionados alike. Among the films covered are these "top ten": Double Indemnity, Kiss Me Deadly, Gun Crazy, Criss Cross, Detour, In A Lonely Place, T-Men, Out of the Past, The Reckless Moment, and Touch of Evil. (STK461251) (C: 0-1-2)
HC, 9x12, 192pgs, FC $14.99
FLESH & BLOOD VOLUME 2 SC
The widely acclaimed journal of cinema and video for adults returns with this uncompromising collection of cutting-edge features and interviews. Flesh & Blood Volume 2 includes the following: "The Female of the Species," Fantale's Karnstein Trilogy; "An American Filmmaker in London," An Interview with John Landis; "Sugar and Spice and All Things Nice," Sweet Movie and the Films of Dusan Makavejev; "The Killing Moon," An Interview with Alan Birkinshaw; "Boccaccio's Bastards," The Decameron from Pop to Porn; and much more. Flesh & Blood is lovingly crafted for everyone who is interested in sex, death, and movies! (STK461104) (C: 0-1-1)
MATURE THEMES
SC, 7x10, 96pgs, B&W $11.95
FLIGHTS OF FANTASY: THE UNAUTHORIZED STORY OF RADIO & TELEVISION'S ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN
(W/A/CA) Michael J. Hayde
The story of The Adventures of Superman, on radio and television, is told as never before in Michael Hayde's new book. Hayde broadens our empathy for The Man of Steel through his profound revelations surrounding an imposing figure based on popular myth. In a meticulously researched discourse, he reveals the story about the character that became a mid-20th century hero to the nation's boys and girls. (STK461373) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops.
SC, 6x9, 536pgs, B&W $29.95
THE PROFESSIONALS: THE MOST DEFINITIVE GUIDE EVER WRITTEN SC
(W/A/CA) Bob Rocca
CI5: Criminal Intelligence 5. A team specially formed by the Home Office to combat an increasing wave of terrorism. Their brief? To keep Britain clean, keep it safe. Protect it from anarchy, from acts of terror, crimes against the public. This volume provides a chronological account of every episode including cast lists and production credits, plus a comprehensive guide to The Professionals merchandised products, from toys to magazines. (STK461375) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops.
SC, 6x9, 636pgs, B&W $39.95
JOSS WHEDON: THE COMPLETE COMPANION SC
(W) PopMatters.com
Joss Whedon created Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel, Firefly, Serenity, Dollhouse, and Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog. He wrote Toy Story and Alien: Resurrection. He is the writer and director of The Avengers, the Marvel super-hero blockbuster, and the upcoming horror twister Cabin in the Woods. Whedon's importance in contemporary pop culture can hardly be overstated, but there has never been a book providing a comprehensive survey and analysis of his career as a whole — until now! This volume covers every aspect of his work, through insightful essays and in-depth interviews with key figures in the "Whedonverse." (STK461304) (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 6x9, 496pgs, FC $18.95
SCIENCE FICTION THEATRE: EXPLORING THE HISTORY OF THE TV PROGRAM 1955-57 SC
(W/A/CA) Martin Grams Jr
From 1955 to 1957, Science Fiction Theatre, a semi-documentary series, explored the "what ifs" of modern science. Placing an emphasis on science before fiction, television viewers were treated to a variety of complex challenges from mental telepathy, robots, man-eating ants, killer trees, man's first flight into outer space and the possibility of visitation from outer space. For the first time ever, the entire history of the program is documented with behind-the-scenes production details, over 150 never-before-published photographs, and an episode guide for all 78 episodes. (STK461371) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops.
SC, 6x9, 530pgs, B&W $32.95
SFX #221
It's the most exciting summer in the history of superhero movies, and this month the world's number one science fiction and fantasy magazine goes behind-the-scenes on one of 2012's biggest hitters, The Amazing Spider-Man. We also take a look at Joss Whedon's tricksy new horror The Cabin In The Woods, find out why Hollywood's decided to turn low-fi board game Battleship into a Rihanna-starring alien invasion movie, and preview Johnny Depp and Tim Burton's latest collaboration, Dark Shadows. (STK461559) (C: 0-1-1)
Magazine, FC $10.99
THE SUPERHERO BOOK: THE ULTIMATE ENCYCLOPEDIA SC (2ND EDITION)
(W) Gina Misiroglu
Appealing to the casual comic book reader as well as the hardcore graphic novel fan, this ultimate A-to-Z compendium describes everyone’s favorite participants in the eternal battle between good and evil. With nearly 200 entries examining more than 1,000 icons and their place in popular culture, it is the first comprehensive profile of superheroes across all media, following their path from comic book stardom to radio, television, movies, and novels. The latest edition has been revised to reflect updates on existing characters, coverage of new characters, and recent films and media trends in the last several years. (STK461259) (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 7x10, 480pgs, FC $24.95
SUPERNATURAL MAGAZINE #32
Go behind the scenes of the CW's hit series Supernatural with new interviews and episode previews! Available in Newsstand and PREVIEWS Exclusive editions. (STK461567) (C: 0-1-1) NOTE: Not available in the U.K. (May Purchase from U.K. Vendor)
NEWSSTAND EDITION—Magazine, 68pgs, FC $9.99
PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE—Magazine, 68pgs, FC $9.99
TASCHEN'S 100 FAVORITE MOVIES OF 90S HC
(W) Jurgen Dr Muller
Packed full of photos and film stills, Taschen's 100 Favorite Movies of the 90s is more than just a best-of roundup. It's also an opulent factbook that any self-respecting moviegoer shouldn't be without. (STK461254) (C: 0-1-2)
HC, 9x12, 720pgs, FC $59.99
VIDEO WATCHDOG #168
Video Watchdog is the original, ultimate bimonthly review of Horror, Sci-fi, and Cult films on DVD, with serious, in-depth reviews and articles on domestic and import releases by the best writers in the field! You can read a lot of guesswork on the Internet, but the facts aren't "in" until you read them in Video Watchdog! (STK461349) (C: 0-1-1)
MATURE THEMES
Magazine, 80pgs, FC $8.95
YOU WOULDN'T LIKE ME WHEN I'M ANGRY: A HULK COMPANION SC
(W/A/CA) Patrick A. Jankiewicz
You Wouldn't Like Me When I'm Angry: A Hulk Companion is the incredible true story behind The Incredible Hulk TV series in one Hulk sized book! For 5 seasons, Dr. David Banner traveled the backroads of America on his quest to cure himself of the monster he became. The book also tells the tragic story of star Bill Bixby, whose real-life misfortunes left him resembling his tormented alter ego, David Banner. (STK461374) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops.
SC, 6x9, 528pgs, B&W $32.95
POP CULTURE & MUSIC
GIRLS AND CORPSES MAGAZINE SPRING 2012
Take a bite out of Reality TV with The Real Houseflies of Cemetery Hills, featuring our sexy socialites Jessica Morris and Ariana Madix. Other features include: Deathstyles of The Rich and Famous, Skull Bowling, Hip Hop Necro, Deadgar Allen Poe, artist Ben Newman, zombie researcher Matt Mogk, photographer A.j. Olson, Tampires, Graveyard Hoola-Hooping, death-defiling Murrugun The Mystic, Summer of Massacre, The Erotic Heritage Museum, artist Clint Carney, Funny Bones, Last Laughs, Amateur Corpses, Vintage hearse coaches, and more reality than a crypt full of Kardashians! (STK461362) (C: 0-1-1)
MATURE THEMES
Magazine, 80pgs, FC $8.95
LOCUS #615
Locus is the science-fiction and fantasy community's journal of record, with news and reviews on new and upcoming releases, as well as articles and columns by well-known authors. (STK461312) (C: 0-1-1)
Magazine, B&W $6.95
PULP HEROES
THE ALL-NEW ADVENTURES OF DOC SAVAGE VOLUME 2: HORROR IN GOLD SC
(W) Lester Dent, Will Murray (CA) Joe Devito
Doc Savage confronts the most fiendish foe he ever faced-a modern alchemist who turns gold into violent death in the second entry in the all-new Wild Adventures of Doc Savage!
(STK461291) (C: 0-1-1) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops.
SC, 330pgs, B&W $24.95
DOC SAVAGE DOUBLE NOVEL VOLUME 57 SC
(W) Lester Dent (CA) Emery Clarke
Tarzan's influence on the Man of Bronze is examined in three action-packed adventures! First, a giant "Dagger in the Sky" materializes from thin air and disappears after bizarre murders, leading Doc Savage to a South American war started by Earth's wealthiest men. Then, the Man of Bronze is asked to locate an heiress who disappeared into the Brazilian jungles years earlier. Finally, while attempting to license one of Monk's chemical inventions, Henry Jones comes into possession of "The Monkey Suit" that leads into a strange adventure! (STK461381) (C: 0-1-1)
SC, 7x10, 128pgs, B&W $14.95
GIRASOL PULP DOUBLES: THE SPIDER VOLUME 23 SC
This trade paperback reprints two action packed 1940s adventures of the pulp-era hero The Spider. The stories are complete including the original pulp black and white illustrations. Color covers. This issue contains ‘The Spider and the Scarlet Surgeon’ (#95 August 1941) and ‘The Spider and the Death Piper’ (#104 May 1942). (STK461316) (C: 0-1-1)
SC, 128pgs, B&W $14.95
THE SHADOW DOUBLE NOVEL VOLUME 59 SC
The Shadow's underworld agents Hawkeye and Cliff Marsland take center stage in two thrilling pulp novels. First, what is the strange secret of "The Green Box" that is worth human life? The Shadow seeks the deadly secret in a masterpiece of misdirection that introduced aides Hawkeye and Tapper. Then, the Master of Darkness and his underworld operatives investigate "The Getaway Ring," a racket that helps mobsters evade capture via a modern-day "underground railway." (STK461396) (C: 0-1-1)
SC, 7x10, 128pgs, B&W $14.95
SALE BOOKS
THE HANNA-BARBERA TREASURY HC (SALE EDITION)
(W) Jerry Beck
Originally offered at $45.00
Featuring over 200 full-color illustrations throughout, The Hanna-Barbera Treasury celebrates the cartoon legacy of Bill Hanna and Joe Barbera through more than five decades of rare drawings, storyboards, concept art, and memorabilia from studio archives and private collections. Also included are more than 24 removable artifacts and facsimile reproductions, as well as photographs, sketches, comic book covers, brochures, posters, vintage art, and rare merchandising images. (STK460706)
HC, 10x11, 108pgs, FC $12.99
STAR WARS
STAR WARS: DARTH VADER AND SON HC
(W/A/CA) Jeffrey Brown
What if Darth Vader took an active role in raising his son? What if “Luke, I am your father” was just a stern admonishment from an annoyed dad? In this hilarious and sweet comic reimagining, Darth Vader is a dad like any other — except with all the baggage of being the Dark Lord of the Sith. Celebrated artist Jeffrey Brown’s delightful illustrations give classic Star Wars moments a fresh twist, presenting the trials and joys of parenting through the lens of a galaxy far, far away. (STK461174) (C: 0-1-1)
HC, 7x7, 64pgs, FC $14.95
STAR WARS: THE ESSENTIAL GUIDE TO WARFARE SC
(W) Jason Fry
Like many a great epic, Star Wars is rooted in a rich history of armed conflict. Now, for the first time, the facts, figures, and fascinating backstories of major clashes and combatants in the vast Star Wars universe have been documented in one fully illustrated volume. Extensively researched and inventively written, Star Wars: The Essential Guide to Warfare combines action-filled narrative with encyclopedic knowledge that explores notable military units and groups, traces the development of significant armaments and technologies, provides capsule biographies of great military leaders, and presents eyewitness troopers’ accounts of combat. (STK444663) (C: 0-1-2)
RES. from Previews Vol. XXI #6 (JUN111429)
SC, 8x11, 256pgs, FC $30.00
STAR WARS FIGURINE COLLECTION MAGAZINE
The extraordinary history of Star Wars is presented in an exceptional magazine and figurine collection. Each episode of the six-film series has contributed memorable characters to the saga — and to pop culture. Each figure is sculpted under the direct guidance of Lucasfilm to create an exceptional series of figurines at 1/32-scale. The magazine perfectly complements the collection of miniatures, with biographies, anecdotes, images, and more, all obtained from the Lucasfilm archives. Continue your collection with Shaak-Ti (#49) and Watto (#50)! (STK460949) (C: 0-1-3)
#49: SHAAK-TI—32pgs, FC $14.00
#50: WATTO—32pgs, FC $14.00
STAR WARS: SCOURGE MMPB
(W) Jeff Grubb
An all-new stand-alone Star Wars adventure set before the bestselling New Jedi Order series, delving into the mysterious and dangerous world of the infamous crime-lords, the Hutts! When news of the death of his former apprentice reaches Jedi Master Mander Zuma, he is immediately suspicious. As the Jedi Master investigates further, he finds himself deeply involved in the political machinations of the Hutts, dealing with the sister of the deceased's desire for revenge, and the growing realization that there's more to being a Jedi than training and studying! (STK461115) (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 48pgs, B&W $7.99
STAR WARS: THE ULTIMATE VISUAL GUIDE HC
Star Wars: The Ultimate Visual Guide, newly revised and expanded, reveals the story of the amazing Star Wars saga in full detail. Packed full of interesting facts about the world of Star Wars merchandise and fandom, astonishing pieces of art, and full-color photographs, DK's compendium is the key to knowing all there is to know about the iconic brand that is Star Wars! Featuring tons of all-new content including characters, storylines, vehicles, weapons, merchandise, news, and beyond including LEGO Star Wars sets and minifigures, the Force Unleashed video games, an updated galactic timeline and galaxy map, and much more! (STK461166) (C: 0-1-2)
HC, 10x12, 200pgs, FC $24.99