www.86thfloor.com     PREVIEWS VOL. XVII #6 June 2007  

Independent Comic Publishers
(Companies beginning with T)


TITAN PUBLISHING

CHARLEY'S WAR VOLUME 4: BLUES STORY HC
by Pat Mills & Joe Colquhoun
Renowned comics writer Pat Mills (Marshal Law, Sláine) and artist Joe Colquhoun (Johnny Red) continue their thrilling WWI story! Long out of print, rich in the minutiae of the soldier’s existence, this fourth volume of the classic strips of the Charley’s War series features an introduction and commentary by Pat Mills and exclusive bonus content on the historical background to the series! (C: 0-1-2)
HC, 9x12, 120pgs, B&W SRP: $19.95

OFFERED AGAIN

O/A CHARLEY'S WAR HC'S
by Pat Mills & Joe Colquhoun
Previously published in Battle Weekly. In 1916, Charley Bourne lies about his age to enlist and fight on the battlefields of France. But thoughts of glory and patriotism are swept aside by the horror and needless sacrifice amidst the trenches of the First World War. (C: 0-1-2)
VOL. 1—HC, 9x12, 112pgs, B&W SRP: $19.95
VOL. 2: AUG-OCT 1916—HC, 9x12, 112pgs, B&W SRP: $19.95
VOL. 3: OCT 1916-FEB 1917—HC, 9x12, 112pgs, B&W SRP: $19.95

STAR OF THE MONTH

JAMES BOND: THE PHOENIX PROJECT TP
by Jim Lawrence & Yaroslav Horak
The assassination of a top scientist puts James Bond on the trail of a vicious arms dealer... but will he discover the secret of "The Phoenix Project?" Also includes "The Black Ruby Caper," "Til Death Do Us Part," and "The Torch-Time Affair," plus a new introduction and exclusive Bond girls feature! (NOV063850) (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 9x12, 120pgs, B&W SRP: $19.95

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SHAUN THE SHEEP COMIC #6
edited by Ned Hartley
From the Oscar-winning Wallace & Gromit film A Close Shave comes the latest comic star — a mischievous, woolly sheep named Shaun! Join Shaun the Sheep and his friends Bitzer, the naughty pigs, and Timmy down on the farm for ba-a-a-a-army adventures, puzzling puzzles, and fantastic free gifts in the all-new Shaun the Sheep Comic! (C: 0-1-2)
Magazine, 52pgs, FC SRP: $4.99

WALLACE & GROMIT MAGAZINE
edited by Steve White
More side-cracking adventures featuring the dynamic duo, including an all-new story by Tony Lee (Dr. Who, Starship Troopers). Prepare for more wacky adventures in Wallace & Gromit Comic. It’s cracking good fun! (C: 0-1-2)
#25—Magazine, 52pgs, FC SRP: $5.99
#26—Magazine, 52pgs, FC SRP: $5.99

TOKYOPOP



FRUITS BASKET FAN BOOK: NEKO –CAT-
Creator: Natsuki Takaya
Story summaries, character biographies, color pages, quizzes, stickers, and more—this is the ultimate Fruits Basket fan book!
SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W $10.99

VAMPIRE KISSES VOLUME 1: BLOOD RELATIVES
Author: Ellen Schreiber
Art By: rem
Rating: T (Teen Age 13+)
The absolute last thing Goth-girl Raven and her vampire boyfriend, Alexander, need is another hitch in their nighttime-only romance. But dark trouble hovers on the horizon when they discover that Alexander’s cousin is raiding graves with a motley crew of hooligans! Is there something behind their sudden interest in Dullsville?
SC, 5x7, 128pgs, B&W (1 of 3) $7.99

DARK MOON DIARY VOLUME 1
Author: Che Gilson
Art By: Brett Uher
Rating: T (Teen Age 13+)
When 15-year-old Priscilla’s parents die, she has nowhere to go except to her last "living" relatives in the European town of Nachtwald…and they’re vampires!
SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (1 of 3) $9.99

POISON CANDY VOLUME 1
Author: David Hine
Art By: Hans Steinbach
Rating: OT (Older Teen Age 16+)
In this futuristic sci-fi adventure, a disease that afflicts adolescents but gives them powers beyond anyone’s imagination becomes the center of a struggle between the government and corporations. Enter Sam Chance, who finds himself at the eye of the storm as he attempts to deal with the changing world around him and keep the world from being gobbled up by corporate interests.
SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (1 of 3) $9.99

DEMON FLOWERS: KURUIZAKI NO HANA VOLUME 1
Creator: Mizuki Hakase
Rating: OT (Older Teen Age 16+)
The Oni, who have eaten Japan’s gods and now hold everyone’s lives in the palms of their hands, have been searching for the "Out-of-season Flowers": children born from the union of Gods and humans. One Oni, Ushitoru, saves the life of one such child, Masata, and steals him from his family. Now 11 years have passed, and Ushitoru, Masata, and a young human girl have become an unusual family!
SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (1 of 4) $9.99

FANTAMIR VOLUME 1
Creator: Eun-Jin Seo
Rating: T (Teen Age 13+)
Product Synopsis:
A strange incident causes Mir to lose her magical abilities, so she decides to retire and become a student in a normal school. Or so she thought! To her surprise, she’s enrolled in a shaman class, and the school has a mysterious history attached to her family’s past.
SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (1 of 3) $9.99

CHERRY JUICE VOLUME 1
Creator: Haruka Fukushima
Rating: T (Teen Age 13+)
After five awkward years, step-siblings Minami and Otome are finally getting along as true siblings might. They even giving each other romantic advice. But when Amane, Minami’s best friend, confesses his love for Otome, suddenly the siblings’ peaceful relationship takes an unpredictable turn that leaves them wondering—who are they really in love with?
SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (1 of 4) $9.99

CHOBITS ART BOOK: YOUR EYES ONLY
Creator: CLAMP
Rating: T (Teen Age 13+)
Luscious, full-color art fills this stunningly gorgeous art book featuring the work of the world’s most popular manga studio, CLAMP. Numerous illustrations of Chi from Chobits feature lovely dresses, interesting poses, and her alternate personality!
SC, 7x10, 120pgs, FC $17.99

RG VEDA VOLUME 10
Creator: CLAMP
Rating: T (Teen Age 13+)
In this final volume of CLAMP’s debut manga, everything comes to a head. The Six Stars had gathered at the god king Taishakuten’s palace for their final showdown. His seal now lifted, Ashura becomes the God of Destruction, caring for nothing but killing. Yasha must stop the God of Destruction if she wants to save Ashura!
SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (10 of 10) $9.99

I.N.V.U. VOLUME 4
Creator: Kim Kang Won
Rating: T (Teen Age 13+)
Hali gets tickets to see a musical along with her manager but runs into her teacher and crush, Hajun Cho, who’s there with his future wife! What can Hali do to fix this "little" problem?
SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (4 of 4) $9.99

FULL METAL PANIC! (NOVEL) VOLUME 1
Author: Shouji Gatou
Rating: T (Teen Age 13+)
Jindai High School was a relatively safe place, right up until Sousuke Sagaka transferred there. A total nut, he wreaks havoc on the school’s student body and gets into a world of trouble with the teachers! But there’s more to Sousuke than meets the eye—not just a hell-raising student, he’s actually a member of an elite military unit, on an undercover mission to protect the beautiful schoolgirl Kaname Chidori from the KGB.
SC, 5x7, 192pgs (1 of 12) $7.99

KARMA CLUB VOLUME 1
Author: D.J. Milky
Rating: A (All Ages)
In Year 223 AA (After Armageddon), the world is a peaceful place where doing good deeds—increasing karma—makes people rich…until the underground organization The Tunnel sets out to reverse Karma forever! Join our five teen heroes—the Karma Club—in this action adventure as they set out to undo The Tunnel and unravel the mystery of the green goo. Includes 8 full pages of manga illustrations.
SC, 5x7, 192pgs (1 of 4) $9.99

CHIBI VAMPIRE: THE NOVEL VOLUME 3
Author: Tohru Kai
Art By: Yuna Kagesaki
Rating: T (Teen Age 13+)
Clumsy Karin stumbles and dumps food all over a young woman and her guardian and has to pick up a part-time summer job to pay for the exuberant cleaning bill. But then, two young women at her summer job go missing. Where did they go? The next person to disappear will be…Karin?! Between unsolved mysteries and blood-spurting, Karin’s in big trouble.
SC, 5x7, 192pgs (3 of 8) $7.99

I LUV HALLOWEEN VOLUME 3
Author: Keith Giffen
Art By: Ben Roman
Rating: OT (Older Teen Age 16+)
They say bad things come in threes, and this third round of trick o’ treating is a close encounter of the twisted kind. We won’t completely spoil the surprise, but this volume inlcudes an alien invasion, defiled corpses, more lame candy, and some new, sick characters, including Kevin Kyle Kramer—a.k.a Triple K—and Monica, a charming thirteen-year-old who really REALLY hates dogs. This Halloween, you won’t know what crazy is…
SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (3 of 3) $9.99

PHANTOM VOLUME 3
Author: Ki-Hoon Lee
Art By: Seung-Yup Cho
Rating: T (Teen Age 13+)
K’s battle against the superior Kas Stein takes a turn for the better as his inner power begins to grow. K’s victory may be short-lived, though, since a multinational corporation (MNC) is secretly developing an invinvible cyborg army to take over the world. K must face the difficult decision to destroy an ally to stop the slaughter of all human life.
SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (3 of 5) $9.99

STAR TREK: THE MANGA VOLUME 2: KAKAN NI SHINKOU
Authors: Christine Boylan, Diane Duane, Mike Wellman, Paul Benjamin, Wil Wheaton
Art By: Bettina Kurkoski, Don Hudson, EJ Su, Nam Kim, Steven Cummings
Rating: T (Teen Age 13+)
Kirk is put on trial for crimes he has yet to discover! Uhura demonstrates the true power of communication! Bones gets to the bottom of Vulcan emotion! Scotty has to extract dilithium crystals in the middle of a war zone! And An alien delegation uses the Enterprise crew as a vessel of deception!
SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (2 of 3) $9.99

SAMURAI DEEPER KYO VOLUME 24
Creator: Akimine Kamijyo
Rating: OT (Older Teen Age 16+)
Akari battles Mekira, a wielder of an ancient Mibu weapon that can turn enemies to stone. Enraged by Mekira’s treatment of Santera, Akari reveals his own secret weapon hidden beneath his glove. Meanwhile, Sasuke and Izumo travel to the peak of Mt. Fuji, where Kotaro stands in their way. Kotaro and Sasuke begin a battle of a lifetime that may shatter their friendship forever.
SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (24 of 38) $9.99

SORCERER HUNTERS VOLUMES 8 & 9
Author: Satoru Akahori
Art By: Ray Omishi
Rating: OT (Older Teen Age 16+)
In Volume 8, life after Lord Sacher is far from easy, as the Hunters’s next assignment pits them against a magic carpenter whose latest creation has a murderous appetite. Can the gang whip this abominable aberration into submission—or will they suffer the sting of defeat? And in Volume 9, Carrot, Tira, Chocolat, Marron, and Gateau set out on a new job to punish the Sorceress living in the "old west" town of Tamales. But in order to get to her, they must first duel Lendoll, a magician and the fastest gunslinger in the west!
VOLUME 8—SC, 5x7, 208pgs, B&W (8 of 13) $9.99
VOLUME 9—SC, 5x7, 208pgs, B&W (9 of 13) $9.99

FAERIES’ LANDING VOLUME 17
Creator: You Hyun
Rating: T (Teen Age 13+)
Goodfellow tells Ryang that Fanta went back to the heavens, making Ryang feel betrayed. But he cannot dwell on Fanta leaving too long because Yusin is heading to an ambush, and Ryang is the only one able to stop Yuri’s gang from having their way with Yusin. Meanwhile, Heaven’s Kings are plotting something big against Pain and his crew. Has Fanta jumped out of the frying pan into the fryer?
SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (17 of 18) $9.99

IMMORTAL RAIN VOLUME 8
Creator: Kaori Ozaki
Rating: OT (Older Teen Age 16+)
Eury wakes up startled from a nightmare that has been plaguing him for some time. All the while, Eury and his friends sense that something isn’t quite right on the island. Will Eury be able to confront the evil within so that he can confront the what lurks on the island?
SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (8 of 8) $9.99

PHD: PHANTASY DEGREE VOLUME 10
Creator: Son Hee-Joon
Rating: T (Teen Age 13+)
The good and the bad prepare for their final fight. Sang gives her rings to the Order Rank before they launch their last attack, but even as Sang transforms into Limbo, Cho-hyun knows that they are still lacking the strength to take down Order Rank. Maybe the Dark Knight Gorgant is the key to destroying the Order Rank once and for all.
SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (10 of 10) $9.99

+ANIMA VOLUME 5
Creator: Natsumi Mukai
Rating: T (Teen Age 13+)
Cooro and company meet a young girl obsessed with +Anima, a motherly woman hiding in an apple orchard, a boy bound to drown in the sea, and a teddy bear thief in these four interwoven stories. Moss Mountain and the answers to all their questions is just over the horizon for the misfit heroes, but will they make it?
SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (5 of 10) $9.99

CHRONICLES OF THE CURSED SWORD VOLUME 19
Author: Beop-Ryong Yeo
Art By: Hui-Jin Park
Rating: T (Teen Age 13+)
Rey and Shouren continue on their journey toward the top floor of Mujin Tower. They fight with each of the floors’ keepers: Yiechan, who fights by throwing spears in the dark, and Toupa, the illusions sorceress. Shouren uses the fights to achieve the essence of the Ultimate Sage Sword—the ability to change his whole body into pure energy in the form of a sword. He’ll need it to face the Heavenly God and the evil Shiyan!
SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (19 of 27) $9.99

SHUTTERBOX VOLUME 4
Author: Rikki Simons
Art By: Tavisha/Wired Psyche
Rating: T (Teen Age 13+)
Now that Megan has merged with the goddess, Laahli, Megan discovers that she can teleport to any place within Merridiah. Megan and Adrien spend many months alone together doing exactly wherever they desire. The many creatures of Merridiah are terrified at the idea of Megan’s divine union with Laahli, and thus after a meeting of Merridiah’s leaders, Damien hatches a plan to imprison Megan within university grounds.
SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (4 of 4) $9.99

BLAZIN’ BARRELS VOLUME 9
Creator: Min-Seo Park
Rating: Y (Youth 10+)
Sting, Major Fleetwood, and Leanne McDuff are headed toward sub-Texas to face the last person on Fleetwood’s list—Jim Bowie. On their mission to face him, they befriend Red Cloud, the young chief of the Tribal League, who is also searching for the vicious Bowie. Caught up in a classic feud of “us” versus “them,” Sting, Major Fleetwood, and Leanne McDuff need to get to Bowie before Red Cloud does!
SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (9 of 18) $9.99

RAVE MASTER VOLUME 25
Creator: Hiro Mashima
Rating: T (Teen Age 13+)
The metal Haru is finally revealed. And, you couldn’t guess in a gazillion years who it is! Fights are breaking out all around Haru and company and the melee isn’t slowing down. Meanwhile, the real Haru literally drops in on Belnika. When Belnika gets over their shock, he realizes Haru must be eliminated!
SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (25 of 35) $9.99

GETBACKERS VOLUME 20
Author: Yuya Aoki
Art By: Rando Ayamine
Rating: OT (Older Teen Age 16+)
Worried about mysterious foes lurking in the shadows, Shido has even hired the murderous Akabane to assist him. What is the grave threat that has Shido so worried and will he seek help from the GetBackers? The action heats up as Ban and Ginji face great danger!
SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (20 of 37) $9.99

BECK: MONGOLIAN CHOP SQUAD VOLUME 9
Creator: Harold Sakuishi
Rating: OT (Older Teen Age 16+)
Time is running out for Beck. With the weight of the world on their shoulders, they must perform better than any other band in the Greatful Sound performance. Ryusuke’s low-down and dirty deal with Leon Sykes could potentially destroy the group before fame has its chance to do it!
SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (9 of 19) $9.99

INNOCENT W VOLUME 3
Creator: Kei Kusunoki
Rating: OT (Older Teen Age 16+)
The mortal combat between the witch hunters and the witches finally comes to an end in the final volume of Innocent W. Rinko, who strayed away from the group, now faces a hunter with a personal vengeance. Meanwhile, Teppei joins Makoto, Mahiro, and Yunagi to help them fight off the other hunters. Are the witches as weak as they seem?
SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (3 of 3) $9.99

LIFE VOLUME 6
Creator: Keiko Suenobu
Rating: OT (Older Teen Age 16+)
Manami keeps pulling pranks, but Ayumu is quickly learning to fight back. The homeroom teacher begins to notice Ayumu’s distraught behavior, but the teacher refuses to believe that bullying is in her classroom. Despite being bullied, Ayumu remains strong and receives support from Miki and her classmates. But Manami seems to have a few evil tricks left! Can Ayumu withstand the onslaught of bullying?
SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (6 of 9) $9.99

TAKUMI-KUN SERIES VOL. 1 JUNE PRIDE
Author: Kazumi Ohya
Art By: Shinobu Goto
Rating: M (Mature Age 18+/Shrinkwrapped with Parental Advisory on the front cover)
Scarred since childhood, Hayama Takumi was afraid of being touched…that is, until he opened his heart to his dormitory roommate, the sophisticated, half-European Gii. Will Gii discover the secret trauma that closed Takumi’s heart?
SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W $9.99

WELCOME TO THE NHK VOLUME 4
Author: Tatsuhiko Takimoto
Art By: Kendi Oiwa
Rating: M (Mature Age 18+/Shrinkwrapped with Parental Advisory on the front cover)
Satou and Yamazaki have hit rock bottom in their creativity! To get out of his slump, Satou goes on a date with the newly married Kashiwa-senpai. An envious and jealous Misaki lurks in the shadows, patiently waiting for her chance to strike revenge on Satou. Satou will need more than creative inspiration in order to survive Misaki’s devious plot!
SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (4 of 6) $9.99

BATTLE CLUB VOLUME 5
Creator: Yuji Shiozaki
Rating: M (Mature Age 18+/Shrinkwrapped with Parental Advisory on the front cover)
Tamako’s feeling of defeat dissolves after watching Dazai work his Capoeira magic. She is totally turned on by all the fighting and decides to challenge him to the smack down of his life! Before things get too hot and heavy, she receives a text inviting her to the ultimate battle. The Swan Academy’s wrestling club is facing their most dangerous foe— Kuniko. Will Kuniko’s hate and thirst for revenge be too powerful for Tamako?
SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (5 of 5) $9.99

GIRLS BRAVO VOLUME 9
Creator: Mario Kaneda
Rating: OT (Older Teen Age 16+)
When Yukinari enters a contest to win an all-expenses-paid vacation to a tropical island, Miharu, Kirie, and Koyomi get some extra-special cheerleading lessons from Fukuyama to pump Yukinari up! The teenage sleazeball has a few more lessons to dish out later...teaching our favorite alien girls a little Earth maid etiquette!
SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (9 of 10) $9.99

DAZZLE VOLUME 6
Creator: Minari Endoh
Rating: OT (Older Teen Age 16+)
Alzeid helps Rahzel escape the clutches of deadly assassins, and Alzeid may lose his life if they do not find a hospital! To make matters worse, the assassins have found them. Will Rayborn be able to lure the assassins away without getting killed himself?
SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (6 of 9) $9.99

GOTHIC SPORTS VOLUME 2
Creator: Anike Hage
Rating: T (Teen Age 13+)
It’s been tough, but Anya is determined to start her own soccer team. And thanks to her friend Feliz’s inspirational Gothic Lolita jersey design, the topsy-turvy team has started to attract some serious attention. But they’ll need more than hip Goth jerseys to be the official school team!
SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (2 of 3) $9.99

TSUKUYOMI: MOON PHASE VOLUME 8
Creator: Keitaro Arima
Rating: OT (Older Teen Age 16+)
After Balgus, Jeda, and Art capture Hikaru, Yayoi decides to unseal Kouhei’s “Kenki” ability. Kouhei has to go through training to control his ability because it is so powerful. And Hazuki, in fear of unleashing his power, decides to leave them. But what about Hikaru? Hazuki has to help rescue him!
SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (8 of 12) $9.99

GOOD LUCK VOLUME 3
Creator: E-Jin Kang
Rating: T (Teen Age 13+)
Da-Min invites Shi-Hyun to the television station with him. While at the station, it seems that a few people have taken an interest in her. Will Shi-Hyun fall hard after getting caught up in a celebrity whirlwind?
SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (3 of 5) $9.99

HIBIKI’S MAGIC VOLUME 2
Author: Jun Maeda
Art By: Rei Idumi
Rating: T (Teen Age 13+)
Hibiki’s world is filled with magic and madness! When a monster created from magic appears, will Hibiki be able to save her friends, and the monster itself? How will Hibiki save the day when the students at the magic academy fall under the curse of a magical harmonica? How will Hibiki and company deal with a demon who takes your soul in exchange for melon bread? Will Hibiki be able to help a famous swordswoman who’s been cursed by a mysterious force?
SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (2 of 2) $9.99

PEARL PINK VOLUME 3
Creator: Meca Tanaka
Rating: T (Teen Age 13+)
Tamako Momono finally has her big break! But her break is in the shadow of her superstar mother Shinju Momono on the hit TV show Idol P.I. Momoko. Only one girl out of thirty will have a chance at stardom. Will Tamako overcome her venomous hatred of the other girls while she reaches for the stars?
SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (3 of 4) $9.99

THE GOOD WITCH OF THE WEST VOLUME 4
Author: Noriko Ogiwara
Art By: Haruhiko Momokawa
Rating: T (Teen Age 13+)
The charade is up at Taurus Academy and Firiel must return to the Roland estate where she will finally be face-to-face with the other Queen-in-waiting, Leandra. In this game of chess, two Queens must make power moves in order to rule the land. With Rune by her side, Firiel is destined to be the queen!
SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (4 of 5) $9.99

KAMEN TANTEI VOLUME 4
Creator: Matsuri Akino
Rating: T (Teen Age 13+)
In Volume 4, we see how Shinjyurou came to set up shop in an abandoned church…and how he first met Azuki. We also meet a young lady who longs for death, believing it will bring her the sort of attention and beauty she’s lacked in life, and a man who can only retain thoughts and memories for a few hours. And what would you do if you knew you had only six months to live? That's the question that a woman faces in the touching finale, "Roses That Do Not Wither."
SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (4 of 4) $9.99

SOUL TO SEOUL VOLUME 5
Creator: Jea-Eun Kim
Rating: T (Teen Age 13+)
The final volume is here—and it’s packed with hot secrets! J. J. is still mourning the death of his foster father…so much so, that he decides to visit Korea, much to Gelda’s chagrin. Has she missed her chance to reveal her true feelings for J. J.? Meanwhile, Spike finally confesses his feelings of love to Sunil, and then tells Kai that he’s moving to the west coast. But what Kai tells him next will change all of their destinies forever!
SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (5 of 5) $9.99

NECK AND NECK VOLUME 6
Creator: Sun-Hee Lee
Rating: T (Teen Age 13+)
Does Dabin Choi, the daughter of Seoul’s most powerful crime boss, still have the hots for Eugene? Shihu has the hots for Dabin and is dead set to make her his girl. Eugene’s feelings have been growing for Dabin, but is it too little, too late?
SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (6 of 8) $9.99

ALEX UNLIMITED VOLUME 2: SPLIT-SECOND SIGHT POP-FICTION NOVEL
Author: Dan Jolley
Rating: T (Teen Age 13+)
Product Synopsis:
America has always been rife with "mediums," but now it looks as if there’s one who might be the real thing: Amy Titus, a spacey, New Age hippie chick in San Francisco. And S.K.A.R may have gotten to her first! If Amy can really do what she says, then national security could be irreparably compromised. Can Alex track down the suddenly-missing Amy Titus? And is Amy really talking to the parents who died and left Alex an orphan so long ago?
SC, 5x7, 220pgs (2 of 2) $7.99

AVATAR VOLUME 6 CINE-MANGA
Creators: Bryan Kanietzko, Michael Dante DiMartino
Rating: A (All Ages)
The group finds themselves in a small Earth Kingdom mining town that is being occupied under the oppressive Fire Nation. They meet a young earthbender named Haru who is forced to hide his earthbending abilities for fear of being arrested by the Fire Nation. However, after Katara encourages him to use them to save an old man, not only Haru, but the entire gang face the forces of the Fire Nation!
SC, 5x7, 192pgs, FC (6 of 6) $7.99

GREATEST STARS OF THE NBA VOLUME 11: GREATEST GUARDS
GREATEST STARS OF THE NBA VOLUME 12: GREATEST FORWARDS
Creators: The NBA and TOKYOPOP
Rating: A (All Ages)
Step onto the court with the NBA’s Greatest Guards and Greatest Forwards in these spankin’ new volumes of TOKYOPOP’s Sports Manga! Fans will get the lowdown firsthand—the in-your-face slam dunks, the greatest gameplay, and the out-of-sight skills of your favorite stars and all the hottest hoopsters. Lace up your kicks—it’s going to be a jamming good time!
VOLUME 11—SC, 5x7, 96pgs, FC (11 of 12) $7.99
VOLUME 12—SC, 5x7, 96pgs, FC (12 of 12) $7.99

KILALA PRINCESS VOLUME 3
Author: Rika Tanaka
Art By: Nao Kodaka
Rating: A (All Ages)
When a giant wave washes Kilala and Rei into the sea, they discover the magical world of the Little Mermaid under the sea. Kilala wishes she could enjoy singing and swimming with Ariel and the other mermaids, but she’s worried—the sea is a vast place, and Rei has suddenly disappeared!
SC, 5x7, 96pgs, B&W (3 of 4) $5.99

KAT & MOUSE VOLUME 3
Author: Alex de Campi
Art By: Federica Manfredi
Rating: A (All Ages)
Mouse discovers a beautiful poem hidden in a book that gives the location of the treasure of Josiah Hamilton, the wealthy builder of the Durham Academy mansion. The map gets stolen from the shop! Will they be able to find the thief before he or she gets away with the treasure?
SC, 5x7, 96pgs, B&W (3 of 4) $5.99

TOOL PUBLICATIONS

SOUTHERN FRIED COMIX #1
by Various
Take a trip down South and discover the absurdity that’s been brewing when you get a bunch of Southern guys and gals together for a drawing party! This premiere issue sports a wraparound Monster Truck Rally cover by Brad McGinty (Pee Dog Posse). Then make way for "Hogzilla" as he flattens Tokyo…er, we mean Atlanta by Ben Boling (Cracked, Thwak) and Mark Stancil (Terminus Media). Maybe you would like to grab a bite to eat at John Lotshaw’s (Plan 9’s Accidental Centaurs) "Hash House" or Marten Jallad’s (Journal Of Madness, Thwak, Cracked) "Deliverance Diner" — if you dare! And much more. Yeeehaw!
24pgs, B&W SRP: $2.99

TOP SHELF PRODUCTIONS

SUPER SPY GN
by Matt Kindt
Super Spy is a super-deluxe, full-color collection of 52 interwoven spy thrillers about cyanide, pen-guns, heartbreak, and betrayal. Spanning the countries of Spain, France, and Germany during World War II, each story follows the everyday life of a spy, exploring their small lies and deceptions, as well as the larger secrets they hide. A children's book is something more than it seems; a woman swims the English Channel to deliver a deadly secret; a German spy desperately seeks escape for herself and her daughter; and a spy continues to serve his country even beyond death. A gorgeous full-color graphic novel that not only reveals the nature of espionage, but how an individual can be lost in a world of lies and deception, and still manage to find redemption. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 6x9, 336pgs, FC SRP: $19.95

STARS OF THE MONTH

2 SISTERS GN
by Matt Kindt
From the artist and co-creator of Pistolwhip and Mephisto, comes an all-new World War II era spy thriller that spans not only the globe, but time as well, from England to Spain and from ancient Roman times through the era of Pirates and Buccaneers. This daring spy story is the backdrop for the unique tale of two sisters, their relationship, and the secrets they share. Weighing in at well over 300 pages, this epic has everything — shady gypsies, mysterious rockets, buried treasure, pen-guns, cyanide teeth, and romance. This will be the thrill ride of the year! (APR042947)
SC, 334pgs, B&W SRP: $19.95

PISTOLWHIP GN
by Matt Kindt & Jason Hall
A naïve bellhop's struggle towards a life's ambition… an expatriate musician on the run… a young woman's battle with her paranoia and her past… and the mysterious figure who wants to control their lives. Set in an exotic atmosphere of a by-gone era, Pistolwhip is a marvelous tale crafted with a crime noir feel and an artistic style reminiscent of the best European graphic novelists. (STAR13698)
SC, 128pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95

PISTOLWHIP: YELLOW MENACE GN
by Jason Hall & Matt Kindt
Jack Peril is the beloved hero of radio, comics, and the silver screen — but is his existence merely fictional? What does a series of grisly murders and a new lecture series condemning the pulse-pounding parables of said Mr. Peril have to do with it all? And just who is The Yellow Menace? Mitch and Charlie, along with Ray (the luckless cop) and Isla (the inquisitive maid), plan to find out! (STAR17693)
SC, 8x11, 144pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95

GRAMPA & JULIE SHARK HUNTERS GN
by Jef Czekaj
Join Julie and her world-famous Grampa in endless zany adventures as they search the high seas for Stephen, the largest shark in the world. Along the way they meet rapping squirrels, nerdy pirates, and entrepreneurial penguins as they travel from the bottom of the ocean to the furthest reaches of outer space. (JUN042868)
SC, 128pgs, FC SRP: $14.95

KORGI VOLUME 1 TP
by Christian Slade
Top Shelf is proud to announce the signing of an all new, all-ages series of graphic novels, entitled Korgi. Christian Slade, a former Disney animator and currently full-time freelance illustrator, has brought to Top Shelf a gorgeously illustrated woodland fantasy about a young girl Ivy, her dog Sprout, and their amazing adventures in Korgi Hollow. Along with this big debut, Korgi will also appear in Top Shelf's May 5th Free Comic Book Day Book (Owly & Korgi) with an original story to help introduce everyone to the series. This amazing combination of adventure and fantasy will appeal to anyone who loves Andy Runton's Owly and Jeff Smith's Bone. (FEB073807)
SC, 6x9, 80pgs, B&W SRP: $10.00

OWLY TP'S
by Andy Runton
Owly is a kind, yet lonely little owl who's always in search of new friends and adventure. With these graphic novels, Owly discovers the meaning of friendship, how it's okay to be different, and how sometimes you have to make sacrifices and work at things that are important — like friendship!
VOL. 1: THE WAY HOME (JUL043246)—SC, 6x9, 160pgs, B&W SRP: $10.00
VOL. 2: JUST A LITTLE BLUE (DEC042913)—SC, 5x7, 112pgs, B&W SRP: $10.00
VOL. 3: FLYING LESSONS (JUL053175)—SC, 5x7, 112pgs, B&W SRP: $10.00

PINKY & STINKY GN
by James Kochalka
Pinky and Stinky are fat little piglets. But just because they're cuties doesn't mean they're not brave astronauts! They embark on a daring mission to be the first pigs on Pluto — but things go horribly wrong as soon as the journey begins! (STAR16037)
SC, B&W SRP: $17.95

SPIRAL BOUND GN
by Aaron Renier
With an ensemble cast straight from a box of Animal Crackers, this delightful tale of ambition, morality, and self-discovery is the first major work by extraordinary newcomer Aaron Renier. (JUN053272)
SC, 10x8, 144pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95

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TWOMORROWS PUBLISHING

HOW TO DRAW COMICS FROM SCRIPT TO PRINT DVD 3RD PRINTING
by Danny Fingeroth & Mike Manley
This step-by-step DVD documents the brainstorming process between Mike and Danny as they come up with their new characters and concepts. Then, Danny discusses the scripting, and Mike walks you through how he produces layouts, penciling, inking, coloring, lettering, and more! Includes bonus features to augment the tutorials, showing the secrets the pros use in their daily work. Approximate running time: 90 minutes.
DVD SRP: $29.95

KRYPTON COMPANION SC (NEW PRINTING)
by Various
The Krypton Companion unlocks the secrets of Superman’s Silver and Bronze Ages, the days when kryptonite came in multiple colors and super-pets scampered across the skies! Writer/editor Michael Eury explores the legacy of classic Superman editors Mort Weisinger and Julius Schwartz through all-new interviews with Neal Adams, Murphy Anderson, and more! (MAY063443)
SC, 8x11, 224pgs, B&W SRP: $24.95

MODERN MASTERS VOLUME 13: JERRY ORDWAY SC
by Eric Nolen-Weathington & Jerry Ordway
With his keen sense of anatomy, proportion, and detail, Jerry Ordway draws super-heroes that are powerful, noble, and heroic. What more could you want from an artist? Well, not only is he an artist of the highest caliber, he can write a great story while he's at it. All-Star Squadron, The Adventures of Superman, The Power of Shazam!, The Avengers — all have been critically acclaimed for his scripting. In this latest volume of the Modern Masters series, Ordway’s life and career are spotlighted, as he discusses the work that’s made him a fan-favorite, complete with an extensive art gallery. Also presented is a lavish color section, featuring more remarkable Ordway illustrations. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 120pgs SRP: $14.95

STAR OF THE MONTH

COMICS GONE APE! SC
by Various
They may be only one notch below humans on the evolutionary ladder, but gorillas and monkeys have for decades climbed to the top of the comic-book world as heroes and villains, monsters and masterminds, and soldiers and sidekicks. Comics Gone Ape! is the missing link to primates in comics, spotlighting a barrel of simian superstars like Beppo, BrainiApe, the Gibbon, Gleek, Gorilla Man, Grease Monkey, King Kong, Konga, Mojo Jojo, Sky Ape, and Titano. Comics Gone Ape! is loaded with rare and classic artwork, chest-thumping cover galleries, and 11 exclusive interviews with apes artists and writers. (FEB073814)
SC, 128pgs SRP: $16.95

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TYNDALE HOUSE PUBLISHERS

MANGA MESSIAH GN
by Hidenori Kumai & Kozumi Shinozawa
Manga has emerged as the most popular comics category and is one of the fastest growing genres in American publishing. Appealing to kids and adults, readers will find this edgy rendition of the Gospel accounts both compelling and highly engaging. This authentic cutting-edge art style is combined with fast-paced story-telling to deliver Biblical truths to an ever-changing culture that is often a challenge to penetrate. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 5.5x8, 286pgs, FC MSRP: $14.97