ART BOOKS
BREATHLESS HOMICIDAL SLIME MUTANTS: THE ART OF THE PAPERBACK
(W) Stephen Brower
A visually dynamic homage to the paperback, Breathless Homicidal Slime Mutants not only examines the most popular genres — mystery, romance, Westerns, how-to, cooking, and diet, and highbrow literature packaged for the broader audience — it also focuses on the history of the art and design of the format and how it is inseparable from the history of American literacy, tastes, and mores of the twentieth century. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 5x9, 304pgs, FC SRP: $24.95
FURIOUS: ANGELS VS DEVILS TP (A GALLERY GIRLS COLLECTION)
(A) Various
The devil made 'em do it! The eternal conflict between heaven and hell has never been so much fun to look at! See angels and devils in female form, fighting for supremacy (and sometimes getting a little friendlier than they should!) Art by James Ryman, Mitch Byrd, Pelaez, Maraschi, and many others.
MATURE THEMES
SC, 64pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95
JUXTAPOZ VOLUME 17 #4
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. (C: 0-1-1)
Magazine, FC SRP: $5.99
PLAY MAGAZINE PRESENTS: GIRLS OF GAMING VOLUME 5.5
Play Magazine, the premier lifestyle magazine of video game culture, brings readers Girls of Gaming, a celebration of the female form in video games, anime, comics, and more! The "girls of gaming" are brought to life through CGI renders, concept artwork, and commissioned and exclusive original artwork. Each volume features hundreds of full-color images, interviews with creators, gamers, and the girls themselves, plus game information and more. This issue is available in two cover versions — Rubi (Wet) or Lara Croft (Tomb Raider) — shipped in a 50/50 split. (C: 0-1-1)
Magazine, 96pgs, FC SRP: $9.99
COLLECTING AND COLLECTIBLES
LEE'S TOY REVIEW #209 APRIL 2010
25 years later and we STILL LOVE THE '80s! Celebrating that decade in articulated action, this issue of Lee's Toy Review covers the likes of the Silver Hawks, Visionaries, C.O.P.S. 'n Crooks, Captain Power, Remco Conan, Remco Pirates, Tiger Sharks, Brave Star, and more! Plus, new action figures and diecast coming for Spring 2010, and Lee's Guide to Collecting installment on G.I. Joe's 25th Anniversary! Also, Vintage Toy reviews, McFarlane's Sports Picks, Transformers, Teen Titans, DC Comics Super Heroes, Hot Wheels, Market Reports, Trading Figures, and more. Not to mention the nation's #1 Hot Wheels Price Guide! (C: 0-1-1)
Magazine, 100pgs, FC SRP: $5.95
THE OFFICIAL OVERSTREET COMIC BOOK COMPANION (11TH EDITION)
(W) Robert M. Overstreet
America’s leading expert on comic book prices presents an all-new Comic Book Companion. This compact edition gives current values for all the new comics and a complete record of contemporary comic books and graphic novels. Written and extensively researched by Robert M. Overstreet, America’s #1 authority on comics and comic book collecting, this indispensible, portable, and affordable companion features the most updated pricing information on your favorite comics, from the 1950s to today’s latest issues. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 6x8, 496pgs, B&W SRP: $12.99
NON-SPORT UPDATE VOLUME 21 #2
Celebrating 70 Years of Marvel Comics! Timed to coincide with the trading card series from Rittenhouse Archives, Non-Sport Update checks in with the movers and shakers to report what fans can expect from the new Marvel series. And, the spring Philly Non-Sports Card show is always popular after the long winter on the east coast, so read all about past Philly shows and get ready for the 52nd show. Plus, all the columns you've come to rely on including Non-Sport Shorts Timeline, New & Noteworthy, the Promo Column, and Cards Online. (C: 0-1-1)
Magazine, 80pgs, PC SRP: $5.99
TOMART'S ACTION FIGURE DIGEST #186
News from the New York Toy Fair showrooms and convention floor continues this issue! The industry report on Christmas 2009 and its impact on collecting leads this issues' editorial content, with behind-the-scenes reports by AFD editors, along with exclusive photo coverage of new line announcements, round out this issue. Included are all action figure categories and the latest Hot Wheels announcements, plus expanded Action News Briefs, AFD's Speed Shop showcasing the latest Hot Wheels releases, and a report on the London Toy Fair. (C: 0-1-1)
Magazine, 64pgs, FC SRP: $5.95
WACKY PACKAGES: NEW NEW NEW HC
Featuring an Introduction by Jay Lynch, Wacky Packages New New New is a follow-up to the bestselling book Wacky Packages, first published to critical acclaim by Abrams in 2008. This new collection presents all 206 rare and hard-to-find Wacky Packs from Series 8 through 14, from 1974 and 1975. Packed with parodies of common household brands such as "Windaxe" cleaner and "Smoochers" jam, Wacky Packages offers a tongue-incheek critique of consumer culture and well-known brands and packaging. Created by now legendary comics artists including Kim Deitch, Bill Griffith, Jay Lynch, and Norm Saunders, alongside Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist Art Spiegelman, and packaged with four limited-edition "Lost" stickers and a wax-coated jacket, Wacky Packages New New New will appeal to collectors as well as a new generation of fans. (C: 0-1-2)
HC, 5x7, 224pgs, FC SRP: $19.95
COMICS
ALTER EGO #92
Behind a fantastic painted cover by Conan the Adventurer artist Rafael Kayanan, Alter Ego shines the spotlight on DC’s Sword & Sorcery by the likes of O’Neil, Chaykin, and Simonson, as well as Claw the Unconquered by Michelinie & Chan, Charlton’s Hercules by Glanzman, Gold Key’s Dagar the Invincible by Glut & Santos, Marvel S&S art by Buscema, Kane, Kayanan, and Wrightson, and Jack Katz on his classic First Kingdom! Plus FCA, Michael T. Gilbert, Bill Schelly, Steve Gerber's fan-creations (Part 3), and more! (C: 0-1-1)
Magazine, 100pgs, B&W SRP: $6.95
THE ART OF JAIME HERNANDEZ: THE SECRETS OF LIFE & DEATH HC
(W) Todd Hignite
In 1981, three Mexican-American brothers self-published their first comic book, Love and Rockets, and "changed American cartooning forever" according to Publishers Weekly. Over 25 years later it is still being published to critical and commercial success. Jaime Hernandez's moving stories chronicle the lives of some of the most memorable and fully formed characters the comics world has ever seen. His female protagonists, masterfully delineated with humor, candor, and breathtaking realism, come to life within California's Mexican-American culture and punk milieu. The notoriously private artist has opened his archives for the first time, revealing never-before-seen sketches, childhood drawings, and unpublished work, alongside his most famous Love and Rockets material, much of it photographed in color from the original art. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 9x12, 224pgs, PC SRP: $40.00
BACK ISSUE #39
Back Issue ushers in Spring with some of comics’ funniest “April Fools”! Keith Giffen and Robert Loren Fleming chat “Pro2Pro” about Ambush Bug, while John Byrne's She-Hulk smashes the fourth wall. Also: all-new interviews with cartoonists Fred Hembeck, Alan Kupperberg, Flaming Carrot's Bob Burden, and that indie man of heartache, David Chelsea. Plus histories of Spider-Ham, Forbush-Man, Reid Fleming — World’s Toughest Milkman, MAD magazine in the 1970s, and Marvel’s MAD knockoffs. With art by and/or commentary from David Boswell, Dick DeBartolo, Tom DeFalco, Al Feldstein, Al Jaffe, Stan lee, Dave Sim, and more! (C: 0-1-1)
Magazine, 100pgs, B&W SRP: $6.95
BACKING INTO FORWARD: A JULES FEIFFER MEMOIR HC
(W/A) Jules Feiffer
A gifted storyteller who has delighted readers and theater audiences for decades, Jules Feiffer now turns his talents to the tale of his own life. Plagued by learning problems, a domineering mother, and a debilitating sense of fear, Feiffer embarked on his first cartoon apprenticeship at the age of seventeen, emboldened only by a passion for success and a fortitude for failure. He vividly recalls those transformative years working under the legendary Will Eisner, and later, after he was drafted into the army, his transformation from “smart-ass kid into an enraged satirist.” At the center of this journey is Feiffer's prolific creativity. In dazzling detail, he recounts the birth of his subversive graphic novella Munro, his entrée into New York's literary salons in the 1960s, collaborations with film greats Mike Nichols, Robert Altman, and Jack Nicholson, and other major turning points. Brimming with wry punch lines, slices of Americana, and pithy social commentary, Backing into Forward charts Feiffer's rise to fame from unlikely beginnings. (C: 0-1-2)
HC, 6x9, 464pgs, B&W SRP: $30.00
CHARLES M. SCHULZ: MY LIFE WITH CHARLIE BROWN HC
(W) Charles M. Schulz, (E) M. Thomas Inge
While best known as the creator of Peanuts, Charles M. Schulz (1922-2000) was also a thoughtful and precise prose writer who knew how to explain his craft in clear and engaging ways. My Life with Charlie Brown brings together his major prose writings, many published here for the first time. Schulz's autobiographical articles, book introductions, magazine pieces, lectures, and commentary elucidate his life and his art, and clarify themes of modern life, philosophy, and religion that are interwoven into his beloved, groundbreaking comic strip. (C: 0-1-1)
HC, 5.5x8.5, 144pgs, B&W SRP: $25.00
COMIC SHOP NEWS #1185-1189
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!
Tabloid PI
COMIC SHOP NEWS SPRING 2010 PREVIEW
Comic Shop News has a treat for every comics fan suffering the winter blues — the Comic Shop News Spring 2010 Preview! With eight pages of product listings and features on the spring's biggest events, no comic buyer will want to miss out on planning their reading when spring fever hits!
Tabloid PI
CLASSIC MARVEL FIGURINE COLLECTION MAGAZINE
These fully-authorized, hand-painted lead figurines are sculpted by master craftsmen and based on original pieces of Marvel artwork. Each 3 1/2" figurine is individually numbered, comes stamped with the Marvel official logo, and comes packaged in its own box. The accompanying magazine provides a detailed history and background on the featured character, including exclusive images and interviews. The fabulous characters featured this month are Tigra (#118) and Jocasta (#119)! (C: 0-1-3)
#118: TIGRA—Magazine (w/Figurine), 16pgs, FC SRP: $12.00
#119: JOCASTA—Magazine (w/Figurine), 16pgs, FC SRP: $12.00
COMICS BUYER'S GUIDE #1665 MAY 2010
X-Men: Second Coming! Marvel's mutants are poised for a major return in 2010 and CBG #1665 provides a first look. Plus, news, views, reviews, and commentary you can't get anywhere else! (C: 0-1-1)
Magazine, PC SRP: $5.99
THE COMICS OF CHRIS WARE: DRAWING IS A WAY OF THINKING SC
(E) David M. Ball & Martha B. Kuhlman
The Comics of Chris Ware: Drawing Is a Way of Thinking brings together contributions from established and emerging scholars about the comics of Chicago-based cartoonist Chris Ware (b. 1967). Both inside and outside academic circles, Ware's work is rapidly being distinguished as essential to the developing canon of the graphic novel. Winner of the 2001 Guardian First Book Prize for the genre-defining Jimmy Corrigan: The Smartest Kid on Earth, Ware has received numerous accolades from both the literary and comics establishment. This collection addresses the range of Ware's work from his earliest drawings in the 1990s in The ACME Novelty Library and his acclaimed Jimmy Corrigan, to his most recent works-in-progress, Building Stories and Rusty Brown.
SC, 7x10, 244pgs, PC SRP: $28.00
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 Jay Garrick Golden Age Flash (#52) and Red Robin (#53). (C: 0-1-3)
#52: JAY GARRICK GOLDEN AGE FLASH—Magazine (w/Figurine), 20pgs, FC SRP: $14.00
#53: RED ROBIN—Magazine (w/Figurine), 20pgs, FC SRP: $14.00
EMILY THE STRANGE BOOK 2: STRANGE & STRANGER HC
(W/A) Roger Reger & Jessica Gruner, (A) Buzz Parker
It’s double trouble when Emily accidentally duplicates herself! What at first looks like the best thing to ever happen to her — two Emilys mean half as much time in school for each of them and twice the mischief, right? — soon turns sinister. Are the Emilys experiencing growing pains or is there something fundamentally strange about them? (C: 0-1-2)
RES. from Previews Vol. XIX #10 (OCT091211)
HC, 6x8, 272pgs, FC SRP: $16.99
MYTHOLOGY: THE DC COMIC ART OF ALEX ROSS (NEW PRINTING)
(W/A) Alex Ross
Here is the incomparable cast of the DC Comics universe: Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, the Flash, Aquaman, the Green Lantern, and the rest of the Justice League as you’ve never seen them before. Mythology brings together the best-loved comic characters in the world, brought to life by one of the most astonishing young artists working in the medium today, Alex Ross. The award-winning designer/writer Chip Kidd and photographer Geoff Spear have teamed up to create a book like no other, with an introduction by M. Night Shyamalan, the acclaimed director of Signs and The Sixth Sense. Ross has often been called “the Norman Rockwell of comics,” and this book reveals not only his lifelong love of these classic super heroes but also his vision: Mythology takes you into the studio for a behind-the-scenes look at his fascinating creative process. And most exciting for Ross fans, inside is a DC Comics first: an exclusive, original Superman-Batman story, written by Kidd and painted by Ross, as well as an all-new origin of Robin, written by Paul Dini. Also available in a limited hardcover edition featuring previously unpublished art on the jacket, in a multi-paneled, fold-out binding.
SOFTCOVER—HC, 9x12, 320pgs, FC SRP: $29.95
LTD. EDITION HARDCOVER—HC, 9x12, 320pgs, FC SRP: $75.00
SUPERMAN: THE STORY OF THE MAN OF STEEL HC (YOUNG READER)
(W/A) Ralph Cosentino
It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s Superman! All children love Superman, but until now, there hasn’t been a book written and illustrated specifically for the youngest fans of the earth’s greatest superhero. Ralph Cosentino’s Superman: The Story of the Man of Steel tells the tale of the caped crime fighter’s amazing journey from the planet Krypton to the town of Smallville, Kansas, to the big city of Metropolis. There he lives a double life as Clark Kent, mild-mannered journalist, and Superman, protector of humanity. (C: 0-1-2)
HC, 9x9, 40pgs, FC SRP: $16.99
WONDER WOMAN: AMAZON. HERO. ICON. HC
(W) Robert Greenberger
Wonder Woman offers a comprehensive look at the first and most important female super hero of DC Comics, from the Golden Age to the present day. During her existence, she has served in the army, renounced her powers at the height of the feminist movement, and helped launch Gloria Steinem’s Ms. magazine. She has been — and continues to be — a trailblazing role model to girls and women and an integral part of the cultural zeitgeist. Loosely chronological, Wonder Woman explores idiosyncratic creator William Moulton Marston’s interest in ideas of a "new woman" for the twentieth century; costume and character story changes over the decades; the influence on all other female comic book characters since her inception; and how Wonder Woman is still powerful and relevant in today’s comic book renaissance. The book contains more than 250 Wonder Woman illustrations from such celebrated artists as Alex Ross, Jim Lee, George Perez, and Brian Bolland, including covers, interior comic art, and sketch treatments, beginning with her inception in the early 1940s to present-day treatments of the character. (C: 0-1-2)
HC, 9x12, 208pgs, FC SRP: $35.00
DOCTOR WHO / TORCHWOOD
DOCTOR WHO MAGAZINE #420
Packed with exclusive photos and interviews, DWM looks forward to the brand new adventures of the Eleventh Doctor (Matt Smith) and Amy Pond (Karen Gillan); the full-color comic strip continues; behind-the-scenes secrets are revealed about the 2010 series in Production Notes; "The Fact of Fiction" puts another story under the microscope; all the latest books, audios and DVDs are previewed and reviewed; plus in-depth features, all the very latest news and much, much more. (C: 0-1-1)
Magazine, 68pgs, FC SRP: $8.40
FANTASY/SCI-FI
HALF WORLD HC
(W) Hiromi Goto (A) Jillian Tamaki
Melanie Tamaki is human — but her parents aren’t. They are from Half World, a Limbo between our world and the afterlife, and her father is still there. When her mother disappears, Melanie must follow her to Half World — and neither of them may return alive. Imagine Coraline as filmed by the Japanese animator Hayao Miyazaki, or Neil Gaiman collaborating with Charles de Lint. Half World is vivid, visceral, unforgettable, a combination of prose and images that will haunt you. (C: 0-1-2)
HC, 6x9, 240pgs, B&W SRP: $16.99
STAR OF THE MONTH
NEIL GAIMAN ODD AND FROST GIANTS HC ED
(W) Neil Gaiman (A) Brett Helquist
Odd has had some terrible luck: His father perished in a Viking expedition, a tree shattered his leg, the freezing winter might never end, and his neighbors are growing dangerously grumpy. But Odd’s luck may be about to change when he rescues a bear who is more than what he seems to be. This inventive short novel inspired by traditional Norse mythology takes readers on a wild and magical trip to the land of giants and gods and back. (JUN091222)
HC, 5x7, 128pgs, B&W SRP: $14.99
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GAMES
PLAY MAGAZINE
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96pgs, FC SRP: $5.99
HORROR
FANGORIA #292 APRIL 2010
There's no better place to read about the fun of fright flicks than Fangoria! The world's best-selling and longest-running horror magazine takes you behind the screams of the films and TV shows that you're dying to discover. Fangoria boasts all the latest horror news, TV updates, gossip and video, DVD, video game, and book reviews that you can only find within! (C: 0-1-1)
Magazine, FC SRP: $8.99
RUE MORGUE MAGAZINE #99
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! (C: 0-1-1)
Magazine, 70pgs, FC SRP: $9.95
HOW-TO
MASTER DIGITAL COLOR W/ DVD STYLES TOOLS TECHNIQUES
(W) Brian & Kristy Miller
Learn digital coloring from the pros, as they introduce unique coloring styles: Disney-esque, superhero, sci fi, pin-up, anime/manga, alternative. Learn to color in that style by completing the tutorials, and each chapter build on techniques introduced earlier, helping the reader take the new skills and apply them to their own projects. The accompanying CD-ROM contains Adobe Photoshop plug-ins and actions, plus practice files. (C: 0-1-2)
RES. from Previews Vol. XIX #7 (JUL091236)
SC, 8x11, 176pgs, FC SRP: $26.99
HOW TO BUILD BETTER DIORAMAS SC
(W) Barry Ford
This spectacular, 134-page all-color softcover will enable science fiction and fantasy modelers to assemble, customise, and paint life-like figures and vehicles to create super-realistic bases, backgrounds, and surroundings for their models. Offering page after page of techniques, and profusely illustrated with step by step photographs and stunning "beauty shots," this is the first book in the Sci-Fi Master Modeller Library, putting exciting techniques at the reader's fingertips. (C: 0-1-1)
Magazine, 100pgs, FC SRP: $28.99
HUMOR
ABRAHAM LINCOLN: VAMPIRE HUNTER HC
(W) Seth Grahame-Smith
From the co-Author of Pride and Predjudice and Zombies! When Abraham Lincoln was nine, his mother died from an ailment called the "milk sickness." Only later did he learn that his mother's deadly affliction was actually the work of a local vampire, seeking to collect on Abe's father's debts. While Abraham Lincoln is widely lauded for reuniting the North with the South and abolishing slavery from our country, no one has ever understood his valiant fight for what it really was. Using Lincoln's personal journal as his guide and writing in the grand biographical style of David McCullough, Grahame-Smith has reconstructed the true life story of our greatest president for the first time--all while revealing the hidden history behind the Civil War, and uncovering the massive role vampires played in the birth, growth, and near-death of our nation. (C: 0-1-2)
HC, 6x9, 352pgs, B&W SRP: $21.99
DAWN OF THE DREADFULS SC
(W) Jane Austen, Steven Hockensmith
Readers will witness the birth of a heroine in Dawn of the Dreadfuls — a thrilling prequel set three years before the horrific events of Pride and Prejudice and Zombies. This comic-horror novel is an all-new work of fiction from acclaimed novelist Steve Hockensmith. The Bennet sisters enjoy a peaceful life in the English countryside, until a funeral at the local parish goes horribly awry. As bodies pile up, Elizabeth Bennet evolves from a naïve young teenager into a savage slayer of the undead. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 5x8, 320pgs, PC SRP: $12.95
EVERYTHING I NEED TO KNOW I LEARNED FROM PEANUTS
(W) Charles M. Schulz
This small, hardcover book shows us why, in the 60 years since its debut, everything you need to know to get through life has been summed up by the gang from Peanuts. Within these pages, Snoopy, Charlie Brown, Lucy, Linus, Rerun, Sally, and all the rest impart their thoughts on friendship, music, love, food, baseball, and many other subjects through artwork and text from Schulz's classic Peanuts comic strips. (C: 0-1-2)
HC, 6x6, 128pgs, FC SRP: $12.95
HAPPYFACE HC
(W/A) Stephen Emond
Get a peek into the life of a shy, artistic boy who reinvents himself as a happy-go-lucky guy after he moves to a new town. See the world through his hilariously self-deprecating eyes as he learns to shed his comic-book-loving, computer-game playing ways. Join him as he makes new friends, hides from his past, and learns to face the world with a genuine smile. With a fresh and funny combination of text and fully integrated art, Happyface is an original storytelling experience for young readers. (C: 0-1-2)
HC, 5x8, 320pgs, B&W SRP: $16.99
FAMILY GUY: STEWIE'S WORLD DOMINATION KIT
Focusing on Stewie Griffin, the breakout character of Seth MacFarlane's Family Guy, this kit is perfect for the millions who tune it every week — and who have helped Family Guy hit the 25 million unit mark in DVD sales. This kit contains a bendable Stewie figurine and a 32-page mini-book that imparts the evil genius' tips on dominating the world from the safety of his high chair. (C: 0-1-2)
Kit, SC, 3x3x2, 32pgs, FC SRP: $8.95
THE LITTLEST B!TCH: A NOT-FOR-CHILDREN CHILDREN'S BOOK HC
(W) David Quinn (A) Devon Devereaux
Watch out! Little Isabel is not quite what she seems — think of a ruthless CEO trapped in a five-year-old's body. Forget Tiddleywinks; Isabel's idea of fun is giving Performance Reviews to her family and planning to overtake a multinational conglomerate. This fully illustrated book is a deliciously funny look at what happens when Isabel decides to claw and crawl her way to the top of the corporate ladder. This humerous novel has the edge and noir quality of Edward Gorey or Charles Addams. (C: 0-1-2)
HC, 8x11, 64pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95
THE WORLD OF WARCRAFT GUIDE TO WINNING AT LIFE SC
(W/A) Prescott Harvey
Your success in World of WarCraft may be indisputable, but sooner or later you will face your biggest challenge yet: real life. The hours you spent grinding for gold and crafting killer boss strategies in-game have equipped you with the skills you need to pwn the world beyond your computer monitor. Decipher real-world emotes, go on a date that doesn't involve killing things, discover your real-life class, and much more! (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 5x7, 208pgs, PC SRP: $14.95
Z IS FOR ZOMBIE SC
(W) Adam-Troy Castro, Johnny Atomic
A fully illustrated A-to-Z guide that bears witness to the explosion of a zombie pandemic
Now, for the first time, we humans get to see the full anatomy of the end of the world at the hands of zombies. Thanks to the dynamic duo of Philip K. Dick award-winning novelist Adam-Troy Castro and Johnny Atomic we have Z Is For Zombie, an alphabetical primer to the world after the rise of the living dead. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 7x9, 80pgs, PC SRP: $14.99
THE ZOMBIE COMBAT MANUAL SC
(W) Roger Ma
During a zombie outbreak, 98% of individuals will have to destroy their undead opponent without the aid of a firearm. Will you be ready? The Zombie Combat Manual is a comprehensive guide that demonstrates how anyone, from seasoned fighter to average citizen, can become an effective warrior in the inevitable battle against the undead. With detailed illustrations and firsthand accounts from zombie combat veterans, this manual provides readers with the information they need to emerge victoriously from a close combat encounter with a walking corpse. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 6x8, 336pgs, B&W SRP: $14.00
INTERNATIONAL
GIRLS GIRLS GIRLS! 3
Packed with covergirls from E2 magazine volumes 1-16, fans of bishoujo art will enjoy this anthology of beautifully colored illustrations. View creations by 28 elite artists like Tony, Tinkle, Mario Kinta, and more. These girls are fun, cute, sweet, and sexy. If you’re seeking near perfect bishoujo art, this book will not disappoint. Japanese text. (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Not available in Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Malaysia.
SC, 8x11, 103pgs, FC SRP: $55.30
HOBBY JAPAN APRIL 2010
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. (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Not available in Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Malaysia.
Magazine, 400pgs, PC SRP: $12.99
GOTH LOLI VOLUME 14
Similar in scope and breadth to the Gothic & Lolita Bible, Goth Loli brings focus to costume creation, composition, and fashionable accessories, complete with designs and original clothing pattern papers. Japanese text. (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Not available in Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Malaysia.
Magazine, 112pgs, PC SRP: $18.99
ICON ARTBOOK VOLUME 3: MASSIMO CARNEVALE SC
(A) Massimo Carnevale
A feverish talent, never repetitive, untiring in his mixture of styles of influences, a Normal Rockwell on acid. These all describe Massimo Carnveale, one of the greatest pure artists working in comics today on both sides of the Atlantic. His work has graced Y: The Last Man, Northlanders, Dylan Dog, and many more, and this 176-page artwork profiles the enigmatic and talented artist with a wealth of illustrations, covers, sketches, and more. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 7x10, 175pgs, FC SRP: $39.99
MEGAMI APRIL 2010
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. (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Not available in Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Malaysia.
Magazine, 174pgs, PC SRP: $17.99
NEWTYPE APRIL 2010
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. (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Not available in Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Malaysia.
Magazine, FC SRP: $13.99
MOVIE/TV
THE ALPHA CONTROL REFERENCE MANUAL, 4TH EDITION SC
(W) William E. Anchors, Jr., Gary Stork
Originally published in 1988, this was not only the first book about Lost in Space but remains the best technical manual about the Lost in Space universe! Limited to 1,000 copies printed, it covers all aspects of the Alpha Control mission. Crew biographies and photos are presented along with a history of Alpha Control and a description of the working of the Jupiter 2, plus complete blueprints of the Jupiter 2 (interiors and exteriors), the Chariot, Space Pod, weapons and other ships and equipment.
SC, 8x11, 96pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95
THE ART OF PRINCE OF PERSIA HC
The Art of Prince of Persia presents a definitive, exclusive look into the preparation and production of the epic movie. Overflowing with hundreds of full-color images, the book showcases concept drawings, set designs, and costume sketches, as well as the intricate props, set pieces, and special effects that contribute to the PoP mythology. This oasis of art and design is a visual feast that promises hours of endless browsing pleasure. (C: 0-1-2)
HC, 12x14, 176pgs, FC SRP: $50.00
THE BUFFY & ANGEL FIGURINE COLLECTION MAGAZINE #5: FAITH
From Eaglemoss Publications, creators of the fan-favorite Classic Marvel Figurine Collection and DC Comics Superhero Collection comes their latest classic-in-making: The Buffy and Angel Figurine Collection! Faith, the replacement Slayer when Buffy was temporarily dead, is the focus of the 20-page magazine that comes with a fully-approved figurine of Faith. Hand-painted and cast in lead, each figurine is individually numbered. (C: 0-1-3)
Magazine (w/Figurine), 20pgs, FC SRP: $20.00
CEREAL:GEEK MAGAZINE #2
Cereal:Geek puts the spotlight on the classic animated series of the 1980s. This issue details how numerous animated shows from the Era utilized magic and science to shape their worlds. Centurions, Dungeons & Dragons, He-Man, She-Ra, The Real Ghostbusters, Thundarr the Barbarian, ThunderCats, Transformers, and Visionaries are just a few of the series featured in this issue. (C: 0-1-2) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops.
SC, 8x11, 100pgs, FC SRP: $15.00
CEREAL:GEEK MAGAZINE #3
In their often-lengthy runs, the animated shows from the eighties evolved, partly due to the influence of the toy companies funding them. This issue reveals how G.I. Joe, He-Man, Jem, She-Ra, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, The Real Ghostbusters, ThunderCats, and Transformers all dealt with the situation. (C: 0-1-2) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops.
SC, 8x11, 100pgs, FC SRP: $15.00
CINEFEX #121 APRIL 2010
The premiere magazine of special effects in today's blockbuster films returns with profiles of two of this winter's biggest effects extravaganzas. Universal relaunches The Wolfman with director Joe Johnston and actor Benicio del Toro, and Terry Gilliam (Monty Python) unleashes his latest vision, The Imaginarium of Dr. Parnassus, on an unsuspecting world. And in recognition of Tippett Studio’s 25th anniversary, Cinefex presents a career retrospective of its renowned founder, Phil Tippett. (C: 0-1-1)
Magazine, 120pgs, FC SRP: $12.50
FIREFLY: STILL FLYING SC
(W) Various
Before the smash hit movie Serenity came Firefly, the cult TV series from Joss Whedon (Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel, Firefly and Dollhouse) which started it all and became a DVD phenomenon, selling over half a million copies!
Set 500 years in the future, Firefly centers around Mal Reynolds, captain of the ship-for-hire Serenity and its eclectic crew of galactic misfits. When he takes on two passengers, a young doctor and his mysterious, telepathic sister, he gets much more than he bargained for…
This brand new official companion in Titan's top-selling Firefly series is packed with even more exclusive, unseen photos, costume designs, and behind the scenes secrets…and as a special extra, brand new Firefly fiction from the show's writers!
eclectic crew of misfits. When he takes on two passengers, a young doctor and his mysterious, telepathic sister, he gets much more than he bargained for. This brand-new official companion in Titan's top-selling Firefly series is packed with even more exclusive, unseen photos, costume designs, behind the scenes secrets, and as a special extra, brand-new Firefly fiction from the show's writers! (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 8.5x11, 160pgs, PC SRP: $19.95
OFFERED AGAIN
O/A FIREFLY: THE OFFICIAL COMPANION
(W) Joss Whedon
Each companion book to Josh Whedon's Firefly is crammed full with new photography featuring scores of exclusive, previously unpublished images, including behind-the-scenes shots from the archives and photos of original Firefly props and costumes taken especially for this book, plus brand-new interviews with all of the cast and crew, deleted scenes, complete episode scripts, and much more!
VOLUME 1—SC, 9x12, 176pgs, FC SRP: $19.95
VOLUME 2—SC, 9x12, 192pgs, FC SRP: $24.95
G-FAN #91
Looking for the latest on the greatest giant monsters? Godzilla! Mothra! Rodan! Gamera! King Ghidorah! They're all here in the pages of G-FAN, the journal of giant monsters. Plus movie reviews and retrospectives, interviews with actors and f/x technicians, new product information, and much more. (C: 0-1-1)
Magazine, 80pgs, PC SRP: $5.95
IRWIN ALLEN TELEVISION PRODUCTIONS: 1964-1970 SC
(W) Jon Abbott
Before establishing himself as the “master of disaster” with the film hits The Poseidon Adventure and The Towering Inferno, Irwin Allen created four of television’s most exciting and enduring science-fiction series: Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea, Lost in Space, The Time Tunnel, and Land of the Giants. This book documents and examines in detail the premise and origin of each of the four shows and offers an objective evaluation of every episode. (C: 0-1-2) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops.
SC, 7x10, 352pgs PI
LOST IN SPACE: JUPITER 2 & EQUIPMENT BLUEPRINT SET
No fan of Lost in Space will want to miss out on this opportunity own detailed blueprints of the classic science-fiction spaceship, the Jupiter 2. This set contains twelve 11" x 17" sheets showing all aspects of the Jupiter 2 (interior and exterior), together with blueprints for the Chariot, Space Pod, and the Robot.
set, SC, 8x11, 12pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95
KEEP WATCHING THE SKIES! AMERICAN SCIENCE FICITON MOVIES OF THE 50S HC
(W) Bill Warren
Long recognized as the definitive reference work on the hundreds of science fiction movies that terrified and fascinated a generation with zombified teenagers, robots, invading aliens and monsters of every description from 1950 through 1962, Bill Warren's Keep Watching the Skies! is revised and expanded. Featuring new entries, it also revisits, revises and expands the commentary on every film that was covered previously, delivering informative assessments of the films and a wealth of insights and anecdotes about their making. Containing more than 270 photographs, it includes for the first time a single comprehensive index as well as nine useful appendices. (C: 0-1-2) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops.
HC, 8x11, 1040pgs, PC PI
LOST OFFICIAL MAGAZINE #28 PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE EDITION
This issue we bring you an exclusive on-location diary packed with cast and crew confessions and never-before-seen photos and script extracts! Damon Lindelof's fan Q&A. Plus, the story behind the most complex Lost visual effects and a double-sided poster! (C: 0-1-1)
Magazine, 68pgs, FC SRP: $6.99
PRINCE OF PERSIA: THE SANDS OF TIME VISUAL GUIDE HC
Jerry Bruckheimer's epic adventure The Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time comes to life in DK's Visual Guide! Stunning imagery, stills, photographs and diagrams take the reader deep into the world of the movie and beyond. Insights into the characters, themes and locations team up with specially commissioned artworks to allow the reader to relive their favorite scenes from the film. (C: 0-1-2)
HC, 9x11, 72pgs, FC SRP: $16.99
OFFERED AGAIN
O/A SERENITY: THE OFFICIAL VISUAL COMPANION TP
(W) Joss Whedon
Joss Whedon — the Oscar-nominated writer/director of Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel — brings his extraordinary talents to the big screen with the sci-fi action/adventure movie, Serenity! This official companion to Serenity contains an extensive interview with Whedon on the making of the film, and his full screenplay, illustrated throughout with stills, storyboards, and production art. (C: 0-1-0)
SC, 160pgs, FC SRP: $19.95
YIPPEE KI-YAY MOVIEGOER: BADASS CINEMA SC
(W) Vern
With the hilarious Seagalogy, Vern shook the very foundations of film criticism. Now he's back, and this time he's got all of "the films of badass cinema" in his sights! From Die Hard to The Discrete Charm of the Bourgeoisie, Transformers to Mary Poppins, Vern has an opinion on everything, and he's not shy about sharing them! (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 5.5x8.25, 320pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95
POP CULTURE & MUSIC
THE BIG LEBOWSKI: DUDE ABIDES KIT
In 1998, the Coen Brothers released the film, The Big Lebowski, the hilariously quirky comedy-thriller about bowling, avant-garde art, nihilistic Austrians, and a guy named The Dude. Now, Achievers everywhere can enjoy The Big Lebowski: The Dude Abides Kit, a boxful of fun, Lebowski-style, with an Oriental Rug mousepad, severed big toe, magnet with the phrase "The Dude Abides," "The Dude" embroidered bowling shirt patch, and a 32-page trivia book. (C: 0-1-2)
kit, SC, 5x4x8, 128pgs, FC SRP: $14.95
ENCYCLOPEDIA OF WEIRD WESTERNS SC
(W) Paul Green
From automatons to zombies, many fantastic elements have been cross-pollinated with the western genre. This A-to-Z encyclopedia of the Weird Western covers film, television, animation, dime novels, pulp fiction, comic books, novels, short stories and video and role-playing games. (C: 0-1-2) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops.
SC, 7x10, 273pgs PI
GIRLS AND CORPSES MAGAZINE SPRING 2010
Our first painted cover features film legend George Romero (as a zombie!), in tribute to Famous Monsters cover artist Basil Gogos who we interview in the issue. Also, featured are interviews with TV horror host Zacherley "the Cool" Ghoul, Dee Snider of Twisted Sister, and autopsy expert Vidal Herrera. Other featured include: Bereavment Hunt, director Joe Dante, Corpse Cruise Line Vacations and more bands, more babes and more outrageous comedy than you can stuff in a corpse! (C: 0-1-1)
MATURE THEMES
Magazine, 80pgs, FC SRP: $8.95
LOCUS #590
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.
Magazine, B&W SRP: $6.95
PULP HEROES
DOC SAVAGE DOUBLE NOVEL VOLUME 34
(W) Lester Dent
The pulp era's greatest superman battles evildoers in two action-packed pulp novels by Lester Dent. First, the Man of Bronze and his Iron Crew journey to Chile to investigate a bizarre series of South American earthquakes. Then, Doc Savage's investigation of a murderous ghost bear in Mock Lake, Canada reveals a Nazi plot. (C: 0-1-1)
SC, 7x10, 128pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95
THE WHISPERER DOUBLE NOVEL VOLUME 3
(W) Laurence Donovan
The secret life of Police Commissioner James Gordon is explored in a pair of two-fisted thrillers. First, The Whisperer trumps the sinister schemes of four sultry "Murder Queens." Then, when the Black Hood¹s racketeers terrorize the city, Wildcat Gordon vows to "Kill Them First!" BONUS: a magical tale of "prestidigitection" by The Shadow's Walter B. Gibson. (C: 0-1-1)
SC, 7x10, 128pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95
STAR TREK
STAR TREK MAGAZINE #25
Celebrate fifteen years of Star Trek: Voyager with all-new cast and crew interviews. Plus, Star Trek goes online and we bring you more exclusive art from the new massively-multiplayer role-playing game. Available in Newsstand and PREVIEWS Exclusive editions. (C: 1-1-1) NOTE: Not available in the U.K. (May Purchase from U.K. Vendor)
NEWSSTAND—Magazine, 68pgs, FC SRP: $6.99
PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE—Magazine, 68pgs, FC SRP: $6.99
STAR WARS
STAR WARS INSIDER #116 SPECIAL
This issue we have an exclusive interview with the man behind Chewbacca, Peter Mayhew! We meet Matthew Wood, better known as the bromide voice of General Grievous, and take a look at who's who in Star Wars' seediest cantina! Plus, the Rancor Keeper's Guide, Admiral Ackbar, and rare The Empire Strikes Back concept art! Available in Newsstand and PREVIEWS Exclusive editions. (C: 0-1-1)
NEWSSTAND—Magazine, 100pgs, FC SRP: $7.99
PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE—Magazine, 100pgs, FC SRP: $7.99
STAR WARS: THE OFFICIAL STARSHIPS AND VEHICLES COLLECTION MAGAZINE
The Star Wars: The Official Starships and Vehicles Collection Magazine brings fans superbly detailed, painted metal models of the most amazing starships and land vehicles from George Lucas' mythic Star Wars films. Each comes with a copiously illustrated magazine that relates the history of the vehicle, its pilots or crew, and full technical specifications. Readers will also uncover information on the other fascinating craft from the Expanded Universe of the novels and comics, plus the inside story on the making of the films. Choose from the Sith Infiltrator (#17), the Jedi Starfighter (#18), the Barc Speeder (#43), and the Swoop Bike (#44). (C: 0-1-3)
#17: SITH INFILTRATOR—Magazine (w/ Model), 6x8, 32pgs, FC SRP: $18.00
#18: OBI-WAN'S JEDI STARFIGHTER—Magazine (w/ Model), 6x8, 32pgs, FC SRP: $18.00
#43: BARC SPEEDER—Magazine (w/ Model), 6x8, 32pgs, FC SRP: $18.00
#44: OWEN'S SWOOP BIKE—Magazine (w/ Model), 6x8, 32pgs, FC SRP: $18.00
O/A #1: MILLENNIUM FALCON—Magazine (w/ Model), 6x8, 32pgs, FC SRP: $18.00
O/A #2: X-WING FIGHTER—Magazine (w/ Model), 6x8, 32pgs, FC SRP: $18.00
O/A #27: GRIEVOUS WHEELBIKE—Magazine (w/ Model), 6x8, 32pgs, FC SRP: $18.00
O/A #28: NABOO CRUISER—Magazine (w/ Model), 6x8, 32pgs, FC SRP: $18.00
VIDEO GAMES
STREET FIGHTER: THE COMPLETE HISTORY SC
(W) Chris Carle
In time for the game's twentieth-anniversary, legendary game developer Capcom opens its vault to tell the story of Street Fighter — one of the most beloved and successful video game franchises of all time — with revealing text and more than 200 pieces of original artwork. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 5x8, 176pgs, FC SRP: $19.95