www.86thfloor.com     PREVIEWS VOL. XVII #12 January 2008  

Independent Comic Publishers
(Companies beginning with B)


BASEMENT COMICS / AMRYL ENTERT

CAVEWOMAN: PANGAEAN SEA #11 SPECIAL EDITIOIN
by Budd Root
Budd pulls out all the stops with this special cover! It’s Meriem vs. the Sinister Sisters, sexy, beautiful and very evil witches whose lust for power, violence and human flesh is legendary! Good or evil, there’s a lot of beautiful women gracing this cover! Our special edition is limited to 750 copies, comes with a Certificate of Authenticity, and is bagged and boarded for protection.
24pgs, B&W PI

BIG CITY COMICS

ANT UNLEASHED #4
by Mario Gully
“From the Dirt” Part 4. Hannah desperately tries to save her best friend's life. The police are on her trail about a robbery, Cockroach wants her blood, and the "The Guy" pushes her to the brink of insanity! All in one stunning issue!
MATURE THEMES
32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99

DRAGON CROSS #5
by Richardson, Kaufman, Zajac, Harris, Maranto
"From The Ashes." The wheels of destiny have been set in motion! Talon has inadvertently revealed himself to a powerful group known as the “Sect of the Phoenix.” Now, plots to find and use a mysterious relic called the Dragon Cross must be intensified, and prophecies will be revealed through Talon and his companions.
MATURE THEMES
32pgs, FC SRP: $3.25

OMEGA ONE #3
by Kaufman & Cintron
While Ant and Coldburn head for Chernobyl, the Fem Fatale has plans consisting of ending Rundown and Caliente’s lives! A special guest of Big City, Liberty Girl shows up to kick some quick tail, and Charlie Echo has to come to grips with a history that is neither true nor comforting. This painted book simply screams to be read!
MATURE THEMES
32pgs, FC SRP: $3.25

TEMPEST #5
by Kaufman, Doria, Greenhalgh, Guimond
“A Hairy Situation." Werewolves have entered Big City with a vengeance. Vlad must take on two werewolves and has to determine which one is killing people in his city. The only problem is that one of the werewolves is female, and she has Vlad thinking more about after dinner plans than retribution!
MATURE THEMES
32pgs, FC SRP: $3.25

TOTEM #5
by Kaufman, Gully, Savory Jr., Ponder, Brown
“Fierce." Totem was plummeting towards his death! Who is Fierce, and what is his connection to Totem? Even if Totem lives, he will still have to deal with Fierce, poverty, his gang and a gambler who wants him to throw his next game!
MATURE THEMES
32pgs, FC SRP: $3.25

BLIND FERRET ENTERTAINMENT INC

LOOKING FOR GROUP #3
by Sohmer & De Souza
In a world filled with magic and fantasy, the epic battle of Evil versus A Little More Evil rages on! With only honor and nobility in his heart, the young Elven Ranger Cale’Anon is quickly joined... err, hijacked by the Warlock Richard, Priestess Ben’Joon and warrior Krunch. Adventure, treachery and destruction are certain to follow!
36pgs, FC SRP: $2.95

BLOODFIRE STUDIOS

DIARY OF NIGHT #3
by Allred & Gonzales
With Tim now safe, Catherine, Anne, and a “special guest” now begin to hunt for the answer of why. Why did Catherine’s oldest friend attempt to have her killed? That answer may lay in Paris.
32pgs, FC (3 of 4) SRP: $2.99

DNA HACKER CHRONICLES #1
by Teo & Olson
In the dark, decadent world of the future, mankind has found itself on the brink of extinction. The government implements a controversial Natural Selection process to survive. This process led to a crime known as DNA Hacking. Now, the government hires assassins to kill hackers who have polluted the system. Michelle is one of those assassins!
32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99

HOUSE AT THE EDGE OF NOWHERE #3
by Kasain, Biddix, Dabu & Lee
The house shows Lisa her past, giving her a choice. Kill the demons in her head, or kill the man in front of her and be set free. Is it worth it? Is she a killer?
32pgs, FC (3 of 4) SRP: $2.99

BLUE LINE ART

SKETCH MAGAZINE #35
Featuring Heroes artist Tim Sale! This issue takes a look at comics creator Tim Sale from his work on the hit TV series Heroes to his work for Marvel and DC Comics. Sketch continues to provide numerous "how-to" instructionals from industry talent, and is packed with penciling, computer coloring, and marketing tips to help you become an artistic rising star. Great information, inspiration, and fun! (C: 0-1-2)
Magazine, 64pgs, PC SRP: $5.95

BLUEWATER PRODUCTIONS

BLACKBEARD LEGACY #3
by Eric Arvin & Nicolas Giacondino
Captain Hanna, the daughter of the infamous Blackbeard, sails the often-dangerous seas with her all-female crew, searching for bounty wherever she can find it — and take it! But with the merciless and vengeful Captain Purloin hunting her down on the high seas, will Hanna ever live up to her family reputation?
32pgs, FC (3 of 4) SRP: $3.99

INSANE JANE #1
by Zachary Hunchar & Armando
Take youthful energy. Add in some over-active imagination. Mix in some powdered donuts. Sprinkle it with delusional disorder and you get... Insane Jane! The kookiest action hero of the 21st century debuts! Will Jane save the day? Will Jane destroy the world? Will she remember to take her medication? (C: 0-1-0)
MATURE THEMES
SC, 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99

JASON & THE ARGONAUTS: KINGDOM OF HADES #5
by McIntee & Rantz
The final chapter of the Kingdom of Hades comes to a close. Uncover the secrets of Jason and his Argonauts in this action-packed final issue! Ships with 2 covers in equal ration, illustrated by Ray Harryhausen and Jason Rantz!
32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99

RAY HARRYHAUSEN PRESENTS: SINBAD, ROGUE OF MARS #1 LIMITED EDITION
by Greg Thompson & Jeff Cruz
He's sailed the seven seas and explored unknown lands, fought countless monsters and battled evil wizards, but Sinbad's newest adventure may be the greatest, and most dangerous, he's ever had! Only 500 of this Mike Mignola-inspired cover were printed, so don't miss out! (C: 0-1-0)
SC, 22pgs, FC SRP: $6.99

BODEGA DISTRIBUTION LLC

DAYBREAK VOLUME 2 GN
by Brian Ralph
Brian Ralph continues his acclaimed post-apocalyptic adventure! Told from a unique first-person perspective, Ralph draws the comics aficionado into his world with tense punch lines, soft explosions of character, and brilliant pacing. Part Road Warrior, part Lost, part Dawn of the Dead, without the gutless style copying so prevalent in the form. A new volume of this series will appear every year! (C: 0-1-0)
SC, 7x10, 48pgs, PC SRP: $10.00

OFFERED AGAIN

O/A DAYBREAK VOLUME 1 GN
by Brian Ralph & Tom Devlin
This is a post apocalyptic tale like no other, told from a first-person perspective, allowing the reader to put themselves into the story and really experience the end of times. Daybreak examines the human condition and how man reacts to loneliness. How do we maintain the will to live while we scrape along, barely surviving in a hostile world?
SC, 100pgs, B&W SRP: $10.00

SERVICE INDUSTRY GN
by T. Edward Bak
The autobiographical Service Industry appeared in the Athens, Georgia arts newsweekly Flagpole Magazine between 2002 and 2005. Service Industry documents travel and working and dreams and failures and heartbreak and love and misery and madness, inquiring about the process of life and human liberty. A soulful exploration into what drives an artist, Bak’s restlessness fueled is fueled by a naïve enthusiasm for punk rock music and the Beat writers. (C: 0-1-0)
SC, 32pgs, FC SRP: $9.95

BONGO COMICS

FUTURAMA COMICS #36
by Boothby & Lloyd
Fry, Leela, and Bender are off on another adventure, when they make a delivery to New New New England, a planet very much like Victorian England where they find themselves in the midst of a mystery that needs solving and a serial deleter, Jak the Ripper, who is erasing the memories of unsuspecting robots. Also, feeling a little left out Amy, Hermes, and Zoidberg go on an earthbound adventure of their own — with less than stellar results. You won’t know Jak this March!
32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99

SIMPSONS COMICS #140
by Dixon & Ortiz
An enterprising Bart starts-up a lawnmowing business that muscles out the competition in the neighborhood, but does he have the muscle to beat Groundskeeper Willie or the smarts to outmow Cletus at the Duff Grasscutters Open? What do you think? Make way for mayhem this March!
32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99

BOOM! STUDIOS

THE GODFATHER CHRONICLES #1
by Mark Waid & Greg Scott
For over thirty years, audiences have been captivated by The Godfather in prose and film. Now, the first time in the comics medium, BOOM! Studios proudly presents all-new tales of the Corleone family, in an ongoing series of story arcs written and drawn by some of the brightest talents in graphic literature! The Godfather Chronicles #1, by Mark Waid and Greg Scott, begins a five-part tale chronicling the untold battle between Don Vito Corleone and Al Capone for control of New York's underworld. Features alternate covers by Bill Sienkiewicz and Tim Sale, distributed in a 50/50 split. This is an offer you can't refuse!
MATURE THEMES
SC, 24pgs, FC SRP: $3.99

CTHULHU TALES #1
by Steve Niles, Michael Alan Nelson & Various
Cthulhu has called and Steve Niles has answered! Niles and Michael Alan Nelson (Fall Of Cthulhu) kick off the new monthly series readers demanded, based on the fan-favorite, critically-acclaimed anthology. Yes, Cthulhu Tales is back, but this time it’s monthly! More great Cthulhu stories from more great writers and artist that you know and love. Heed the call every month!
COVER A—SC, 24pgs, FC SRP: $3.99
COVER B—SC, 24pgs, FC SRP: $3.99

OFFERED AGAIN

O/A CTHULHU TALES ONE-SHOT 2ND PRINTING
by Various
Check out the best-selling one-shot that helped spawn Cthulhu Tales: The Rising, Cthulhu Tales: Tainted, and now the ongoing series! Lovecraft lives again! Join Keith Giffen, Andy Cosby, Johanna Stokes, John Rogers, and Michael Alan Nelson in a journey into classic horror from BOOM! Studios.
48pgs, FC SRP: $6.99

O/A CTHULHU TALES: RISING ONE SHOT
by Various
Join Andrew Cosby, Johanna Stokes, Michael Alan Nelson, John Rogers, Chris Ward, and Hans Rodionoff (the writer of Marvel's Werewolf By Night movie and the upcoming Tekken film) along with a brilliant roster of artists as they take you on a primal journey into the dark arena of horror.
48pgs, FC SRP: $6.99

O/A CTHULHU TALES: TAINTED ONE-SHOT
by Various
The third volume in the Cthulhu Tales library features all-new stories from the best that horror comics offers! Spotlighting Brendan Hay, writer on The Daily Show, this volume includes six all-new, all-original tales of weird darkness and the macabre!
48pgs, FC SRP: $6.99

FALL OF CTHULHU #11
by Michael Alan Nelson
The beginning of a brand new story arc and a great place for new readers to jump in. A teenage girl mysteriously appears in the Arkham jail with prophecies of doom. Arkham’s Sheriff must decide if she's crazy or a harbinger of the evil that pervades the town.
COVER A—24pgs, FC SRP: $3.99
COVER B—24pgs, FC SRP: $3.99

FOUNDATION #4
by John Rozum & Chee
Nostradamus predicted the rise of Napoleon, the rise of Hitler, the Apollo landing, and 9/11. Now, in the present, his Foundation works to save mankind from the greatest threats he predicted still to come. But who decides which events are worth preventing, and which events need to occur to continue the path of history? Who decides who gets saved, and who dies?
RES. from Previews Vol. XVII #9 (SEP073457)
24pgs, FC (4 of 5) SRP: $3.99

NORTH WIND #4
by David DiGilio & Alex Cal
In the future, global warming has decimated the world's climate and triggered a new Ice Age. Into this dark future, a hero is born on the glacier above what was once Los Angeles! The epic saga continues!
RES. from Previews Vol. XVII #9 (SEP073458)
24pgs, FC (4 of 5) SRP: $3.99

HUNTER'S MOON TP
by James L. White, Dalibor Talajic & Sebastian Cardoso
Stockbroker Lincoln "Linc" Greer, a divorced dad, is looking forward to a hot date at a remote cabin, but his date cancels and he gets stuck with his son instead. While hunting, his son is kidnapped and a voice at the other end of his cell phone tells Linc to do what he asks — if he ever wants to see his son alive again! Linc soon finds that he's the only African-American man in this small, mostly white, logging community. Isolated and alone, Linc has to face a contentious community and save his son! A blockbuster thriller written by James L. White, writer of the Academy Award-winning film Ray, with sensational art from Dalibor Talajic and Sebastian Cardoso.
SC, 6x9, 128pgs, FC SRP: $14.99

SEEKERS INTO THE MYSTERY VOLUME 1 TP
by J.M. DeMatteis, Glenn Barr & Jon J. Muth
Angels and aliens, faeries and demons, alternate realities and multiple personalities. Once Lucas Hart would have laughed at these things; but when this cynical, burned-out screenwriter's repressed memories of the past invade his present, Hart’s vision of reality is completely shattered. As a child, seeking escape from horrible abuse, Hart would leave his body and astrally travel with otherworldly beings who filled his wounded soul with light. Now, having recovered these memories, he's on a quest to find the Magician whose legacy of mystery and hope might move the human race to the next level. Embark on a journey into the mysteries of the human spirit that won't soon be forgotten.
SC, 6x9, 128pgs, FC SRP: $14.99

THE STARDUST KID LIMITED EDITION HC
by J.M. DeMatteis & Mike Ploog
From the Eisner-award winning writer of Justice League and Spider-Man, and the artist of Werewolf By Night and Man-Thing comes the long-awaited collection of their fan-favorite follow-up to Abadazad! Last night, when Cody DiMarco went to bed, life was the same as it's always been. This morning, when he woke up, the world he knew was gone, victim to a magic older than time. Now four children, in order to restore their families and our planet, must solve the mystery of... The Stardust Kid! This edition collects the entire hard-to-find mini-series!
HC, 7x10, 144pgs, FC SRP: $29.99

OFFERED AGAIN

O/A TALENT TP VOLUME 1
by Christopher Golden, Tom Sniegoski & Paul Azaceta
When mysterious men arrive to kill Nicholas Dane, the sole survivor of a plane crash, he discovers he can channel the many talents of the victims of the crash!
SC, 6x9, 104pgs, FC SRP: $14.99

WARHAMMER: CONDEMNED BY FIRE #1
by Dan Abnett, Ian Edginton & Rahsan Ekedal
The Witch Hunters come to the fore in this five issue mini-series from the same team behind Warhammer: Forge Of War. Tireless foes of Chaos in the Warhammer universe, Witch Hunters roam the Empire seeking to stop the spread of dark magic and witchery of all kinds. When Witch Hunter Magnus Gault hears that the nearby village of Loughville has fallen prey to the canker of Chaos, he is driven to investigate. Once there, he finds the buildings rancid and rotted and the villagers wretched and mutated, eager to prey upon any lost soul who should come their way. Can one man stand against this monstrous regiment?
COVER A—SC, 24pgs, FC (1 of 5) SRP: $3.99
COVER B—SC, 24pgs, FC SRP: $3.99

WARHAMMER 40,000: BLOOD & THUNDER
by Dan Abnett, Ian Edginton & Daniel Lapham
The dreaded Orks, monstrous green skinned goliaths of the Warhammer 40,000 universe, take center stage in this collection of the four issue mini-series! The Orks are the most warlike race in the blood-soaked galaxy of the 41st millennium — cruel, crude, and brutally barbaric! Their unflinching passion for violence is so unquenchable, Ork clans spend as much time warring with each other as they do their enemies! Yet, once in a generation, a leader will emerge, mighty enough to lay waste to his rivals and unite the clans, unleashing armies millions strong upon humankind! Destiny beckons, and it is from the ranks of the Blood Axe clan that the call will be answered! This collection includes Warhammer 40,000 comics previously released as special edition promotional comics — Death from Above, The Visitors and Mettle. Available in softcover and limited hardcover editions.
SOFTCOVER—SC, 6x9, 128pgs, FC SRP: $16.99
LIMITED EDITION HARDCOVER—SC, 7x10, 128pgs, FC SRP: $49.99

STAR OF THE MONTH

WARHAMMER 40,000: DAMNATION CRUSADE VOLUME 1 TP
by Abnett, Edginton, Boychuk & Antonio
In the nightmare future of the 41st Millennium, there is only war! Savage Warhammer 40,000 action from the team of Dan Abnett (Black Library's best-selling Warhammer 40,000 novelist) and Ian Edginton (double Eisner Award-nominee.) Together with rising superstars Greg Boychuk and Lui Antonio, they deliver the searing epic of future war that will leave readers gasping for more! Three great defenders of the Imperium of Man — the Black Templars Raclaw, Gerhart and Tankred — line up in conflicts that will break the stars apart. Only battle will decide who is the greatest hero! (MAY073292)
SC, 7x10, 136pgs, FC SRP: $14.99

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SANCTUARY: HOPE IS NOT YET LOST VOLUME 1 GN
by Brian Visaggio & Kevin Roberts
Who can stop the unstoppable? Is anyone safe? When the planet finds itself the latest front in an ancient interstellar war, can anyone forestall the inevitable? Giant robots, martial arts, and explosive action set the stage for alien-adventure! Limited to 5,000 copies, the entire book is fully digitally-painted.
SC, 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99

SPIKEY & EINSTEIN #1
by O'Brien & Lucas
Hey! Remember the Summer of 2007? This is the comic that should have been jammed in your back pocket! A boy forgets about his science fait project and relies on his dog to help him out — to disastrous consequences! Guest starring the US Army! Has simulated "spinner-rack" cover!
SC, 32pgs, B&W SRP: $2.99

BROADSWORD COMICS

TAROT 8TH-ANNIVERSARY PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE SIGNED PHOTO COVER
by Jim Balent
A Previews Exclusive! Celebrate 8 years of Jim Balent's smart, sexy, and strong spellbinding witch, Tarot, with this Collector's Edition photo cover of Tarot #49! This enchanting photo cover features Fiona Horne and Holly Golightly as photographed by creator Jim Balent. The issue will be signed by artist/creator Jim Balent and model/colorist Holly Golightly, and will come bagged with a Certificate of Authenticity. Limited to a print run of 1,000. (C: 0-1-1)
SC, 32pgs, FC SRP: $15.00

TAROT: WITCH OF THE BLACK ROSE #49
by Jim Balent
BroadSword Comics is proud to announce that for the 8th-Anniversary issue, the bewitchingly beautiful Fiona Horne (author, TV personality, singer and 24/7 Witch) will be drawn into the book and team-up with Tarot and Raven Hex on one of their nightmarish adventures! As always this Issue ships equally with 2 Jim Balent covers.
MATURE THEMES
32pgs, FC SRP: $2.95

TAROT: WITCH OF THE BLACK ROSE #49 DELUXE LITHO EDITION
by Jim Balent
The Deluxe Litho Edition of includes a copy of Tarot #49 (either cover) and features a pencil rendering of Tarot, entitled "Mystery." This 6.5" x 10" Jim Balent lithograph is signed by the artist and is limited to a printing of 500. Comes bagged and boarded. (C: 0-1-1)
MATURE THEMES
Set (1 comic & 1 litho), 32pgs, FC SRP: $19.99

BROCCOLI INTERNATIONAL USA

COSMODE VOLUME 1 HC
by the Editors of Broccoli Books
Cosmode is a white-hot Japanese subculture devoted to dressing — and acting — as famous characters from manga, anime, tokusatsu, video games, and other pop culture phenomena. Cosmode #1 brings this fanciful, fun activity to Western readers for the first time. This colorfully illustrated magazine-style book features everything from tips from American cosplay peers and Japanese masters, to how hair and makeup can make or break a costume. Imaginative photo shoots of Japanese and American cosplayers in action offer inspiration (C: 0-1-2)
HC, 9x12, 200pgs, FC SRP: $19.99

KAMUI VOLUME 10 GN
by Shingo Nanami
When the sacred spirit Okikurumi disappears from Atsuma’s village, the spirits known as kamui are thrown into chaos and the imbalance threatens to destroy the Earth. Infused with the spirit of an ancient sword, Atsuma leaves his village to reclaim Okikurumi. He discovers the Noble Offensive Academy, an organization of youths who wield the power of the kamui and who may hold the key to Okikurumi. Sumire, a beautiful young woman with an empty soul, recruits Atsuma into NOA. In the series’ latest chapter, Atsuma continues his struggle into the depths of NOA, but if his friends have anything to say about it, he isn’t going alone. When Utsuho sets off a deadly trap, reaching him proves to be more difficult than anyone anticipated. Meanwhile, Sumire and Shiki, NOA’s top general, have discovered the secret of Utsuho's deadly contract — but will they be able to warn Atsuma before the final battle begins? (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 5x7, 208pgs, PC SRP: $9.99

KOI CUPID VOLUME 1 GN
by Mia Ikumi
Ai, Koi, and Ren are cupids-in-training. They work hard every day, matchmaking and collecting points so they can become angels. But as everybody knows, the course of true love never runs smoothly, and that’s especially true with this trio of well-meaning but bumbling wannabes. Published in authentic Japanese right-to-left format with a full-color insert, this manga is aimed at younger readers but has enough charm and wit to interest a mature audience as well. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 5x7, 208pgs, PC SRP: $9.99

MY DEAREST DEVIL PRINCESS VOLUME 3 GN
by Makoto Matsumoto & Maika Netsu
Maki is still on Earth, Keita's soul is still unsaved — and Sheeta is in trouble with her superiors in Heaven. When the head angel, Alpha, pays a visit to take matters into her own hands, more is revealed about the supernatural interest in Keita's soul. More and more, Keita realizes he will have to give it everything he's got in order to save both himself and Maki from Alpha's vengeance. (C: 0-1-2)
MATURE THEMES
SC, 5x7, 224pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99

WORLD OF DISGAEA VOLUME 2 GC
by Takehito Harada
Disgaea’s distinctive character design, humorous and engaging storyline, and fun game-play, have made it a cult hit amongst video game players around the world. This full-color, hardcover illustration book features original concept art, sketches, and the lush promotional artwork for Disgaea 2, the hit sequel to the game that revamped the strategy RPG genre. Besides the beautiful artwork and concept designs, this book contains many behind the scenes information and game secrets! (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Not available in Germany.
HC, 7x11, 200pgs, PC SRP: $19.99