www.86thfloor.com     PREVIEWS VOL. XVII #7 July 2007  

Independent Comic Publishers
(Companies beginning with H)


HARPER COLLINS PUBLISHERS

BEOWULF GN — HARPER TROPHY EDITION
by Stefan Petrucha & Kody Chamberlain
For a dozen years no man in Denmark has been able to stop the terrifying attacks of the godless monster Grendel until the coming of Beowulf. But while Beowulf may succeed in besting Grendel, he must face an even more horrifying creature living in the marshes, one who is smarter, bigger, and more dangerous than any other monster: Grendel's mother. Written more than a thousand years ago, Beowulf, the first epic work in English, is a timeless tale of heroism in the face of a wild and unknowable evil. This graphic novel adaptation for young readers delivers all the action and excitement of the original saga! (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 6x9, 176pgs, B&W SRP: $8.99

MIKI FALLS VOLUME 3: AUTUMN GN
by Mark Crilley
In this thrilling third book of a four-part manga series, our high-school heroine is now fully entwined in a forbidden romance, and the stakes couldn't be higher. After finally winning the new senior's attention and trust, young Miki is slowly becoming part of his mysterious, and magical, world. But when a vindictive rival vows to expose them, the devoted couple has two choices: break up, or run! Dynamic art, a touch of magic, and loads of high-school drama bring this vivid graphic novel to life! (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 6x9, 176pgs, B&W SRP: $7.99

THE HERO INITIATIVE

THE ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN 100 PROJECT TP
You’ve seen the amazing art. You’ve seen the original covers sell for up to $6700! Now you can get your very own copy of all 100 Hero Initiative Ultimate Spider-Man #100 covers! This stellar artbook includes great Spidey art from Mark Bagley, J. Scott Campbell, Frank Cho, Neil Gaiman, Adam and Andy Kubert, George Pérez, Joe Quesada, John Romita Sr. and Jr. and many more! And would you believe it has in introduction by Stan “The Man” Lee himself? NOTE: Through special arrangement with Marvel Comics, there will be only one printing of this book ever! Order it now so you don’t blow your chance, True Believers!
104pgs, FC SRP: $10.00

HEROIC PUBLISHING INC

CHAMPIONS #40
by Various
There are three adventures in the 40th issue of Champions! First, the all-new Tigress crosses paths with Flare's friendliest enemy, the winsome Whipperette, in an all-new adventure by Wilson Hill and Dick Giordano. Then, for the first time in color, Captain Thunder and Blue Bolt star in "At Last, the Secret," by Roy & Dann Thomas, Howard Simpson, and E. R. Cruz. Finally, Flare herself makes a surprise Champions appearance in the all-new adventure, "Flare's Lost Costume," by Wilson Hill and Duval Stowers.
32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99

HYPERION BOOKS

ARTEMIS FOWL VOLUME 1 GN
by Colfer, Donkin & Rigano
In 2001 readers first met and fell in love with Eoin Colfer's twelve-year-old criminal mastermind Artemis Fowl. Since then, the series has sold over eight million copies in the United States alone. Now, this phenomenally successful series is being translated into a graphic-novel format. For the first time, fans will be able to see the underground fairy world, examine Foaly's incredible inventions, look inside Fowl Manor, and of course, follow Artemis as he plots and connives, in glorious full-color panels! (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 6x9, 128pgs, FC SRP: $9.99

W.I.T.C.H. VOLUME 8: AN UNEXPECTED RETURN GN
by Elisabetta Gnone
With their powers still missing in action, the five guardians are struggling to stay together as a team. But just when it looks as if it could really be the end of W.I.T.C.H., The magic of friendship pulls through, and not a moment too soon! With the return of an enemy, the Guardians are about to face their greatest challenge yet! (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 6x9, 128pgs, FC SRP: $4.99