A-10 COMICS
THE DAMAGED #5 by Jason P. Mckee & Bright In the latest issue in the saga of The Damaged, our heroes finally pull themselves together as a team, and stop to take a breather when an attack on the Power Plant throws them into action. Who will stand? Who will fall? And when things can’t get any worse, a new villainous threat stalks with deadly results! ISSUE #5—28pgs, FC SRP: $3.50 INTRODUCTORY SET—Set (x6), 28pgs, FC SRP: $19.99
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DAVE SIM'S COLLECTED LETTERS VOLUME 2 GN by Dave Sim Before there was the blog and E-mail, there was good, old-fashioned snail mail ("by gum!"). While Volume One covered January through May 2004, this new volume covers the months of June and July. As series coordinator Claude Flowers said, “A lot of letters in June and July!” Volume Two comes with a nifty wraparound photorealism comic strip by Dave Sim featuring himself, Chester Brown, and a completely irrelevant picture of three pretty teenaged girls. The first letter is to Gary Groth. You won’t want to miss a moment of the action! SC, 6x9, 580pgs, B&W SRP: $22.00
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DAVE SIM'S COLLECTED LETTERS VOLUME 1 SC by Dave Sim "After you've finished writing the longest sustained narrative in human history... it's time to answer the mail." Beginning on January 23, 2004, Dave Sim did just that, getting caught up on a three-year backlog of reader mail and then answering the letters that came in after Cerebus #300. Join the line-up at the comic book store to see if your name is in the index! (FEB052434) SC, 580pgs, B&W SRP: $30.00
CEREBUS VOLUME 13: GOING HOME TP by Dave Sim Dave Sim's Cerebus began as a parody of Conan, but expanded and grew into much more! Intellectual, entertaining, and thought provoking, Cerebus was the longest running independent black-and-white comic to be published! (STAR10981) SC, 7x10, 420pgs, B&W SRP: $30.00
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FOLLOWING CEREBUS #10 by Various Not a hoax! Not an imaginary story! But could it be a dream? This "Cerebus Dreams" issue examines the prominence of dreams in the storyline, including the Sandman parody in the "Women" chapter and Barry Windsor-Smith's story from Swords of Cerebus #5. The issue will also reprint "Cerebus Dreams II" in glorious 2-D so readers can finally fully appreciate the wonderful art by Dave Sim. Plus, a detailed examination of the classic "Night Before" story from Cerebus #36, upon which the magnificent Sim/Gerhard wraparound cover is based! RES. from Previews Vol. XVI #9 (SEP062972) 40pgs, B&W SRP: $3.95
ABOUT COMICS
SCHULZ'S YOUTH TP by Charles M. Schulz Peanuts creator Charles Schulz tackles the topic of teens! During the 1950s and 1960s, Schulz created hundreds of these delightful single-panel cartoons for youth publications. Most haven’t seen print in decades, and some have never been collected before. Plus: dozens of Schulz cartoons about pre-schoolers. Foreword by Jerry Scott (Zits). Available in softcover and hardcover editions! SOFTCOVER—SC, 6x6, 296pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95 HARDCOVER—HC, 6x6, 296pgs, B&W SRP: $21.95
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IT'S ONLY A GAME TP by Charles M. Schulz & Jim Sasseville A complete collection of yet another Charles Schulz classic, It's Only a Game makes the perfect companion to Schulz's Youth. This single volume presents humorous comic strips of sports and leisure, plus sketches, unused gags, and lots of commentary. Offered again just as the baseball season winds up with its first pitch. Batter up! (SEP042265) SC, 5x7, 240pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95
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STRANGERS IN PARADISE #90 by Terry Moore Is this it? The end of an award-winning series and an era in comics? The final issue of SiP! The saga of Katchoo and Francine comes to a climactic finale in this issue as 14 years of complex stories, intrigue, romance, and adventure bring fans to the final scene. This issue features three different covers! COVER A: KATCHOO—24pgs, B&W SRP: $2.99 COVER B: FRANCINE—24pgs, B&W SRP: $2.99 COVER C: DAVID—24pgs, B&W SRP: $2.99
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STRANGERS IN PARADISE POCKET TP'S by Terry Moore These pocket-sized trade paperbacks collect the Strangers In Paradise story with Katchoo, Francine, David, and the gang! Each pocket book features new cover art by Terry Moore, and special spine art that gives this manga-sized collection a distinctive look on the shelf! VOL. 1 (MAY042161)—SC, 6x9, 344pgs, B&W SRP: $17.95 VOL. 2 (JUL042493)—SC, B&W SRP: $17.95 VOL. 3 (SEP042268)—SC, 6x9, 372pgs, B&W SRP: $17.95 VOL. 4 (NOV042277)—SC, 6x9, 360pgs, B&W SRP: $17.95 VOL. 5 (SEP052639)—SC, 6x9, 360pgs, B&W SRP: $17.95
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STRANGERS IN PARADISE TREASURY EDITION TP By Terry Moore Sure to delight aficionados and new readers, this essential edition of Terry Moore's Strangers in Paradise features selected material and scenes from the first 60+ issues of the critically acclaimed series in chronological order, complete with highlights, arcing storylines, and never-before-seen illustrations, plus running commentary by Moore on the evolution of the characters and storylines. (JUN043144) SC, FC SRP: $23.95
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BEST OF THE WEST #61 by Various Appearing for the first time in Best of the West: the Lone Avenger! This hooded marshal takes on the Phantom Trio, three black-clad outlaws in fearsome skull masks. Also, series regulars Redmask, White Savage, the Durango Kid, and the Haunted Horseman appear in episodes perfect for Golden Age comics enthusiasts and fans of classic action. Contributors include Gardner Fox, Len Lawson, Dick Ayers, Joe Certa, Frank Bolle, Len Lawson, and many more! 44pgs, B&W SRP: $6.95
MEN OF MYSTERY #66 by Various Skyman headlines the vintage offerings this month, in an untitled story from a 1943 issue of Big Shot. A long-running and successful costumed hero from the Columbia Comics stable, Skyman maintained a healthy nine year run in the 40's. Also, don't miss Fawcett Comics' Mr. Scarlet in "Murder by Magic," a feature-length Dollman adventure, a visit into history with Kid Eternity, and an appearance by that stalwart sensation from Down Under: the Cat-Man! Contributors include Gardner Fox, Otto Binder, Bill Woolfolk, Ogden Whitney, Carl Pfeufer, John Spranger, and more. 68pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95
MEN OF MYSTERY PRESENTS: THE SECRET CODE DVD Police Lieutenant Dan Barton (Paul Kelly) goes undercover amongst Fascist fifth- columnists in an attempt to learn their secret code. He adopts the mysterious, masked identity of the Black Commando to single-handedly foil the spy group's evil schemes, unbeknownst to the Nazis and his former police colleagues. Lauded by serial afficianados for its top-flight action sequences, chapter cliffhangers, and Kelly's memorable portrayal of the ebon-clad masked avenger, The Secret Code may be the best presentation of 1940's adventure serials ever produced! DVD SRP: $24.95
THE CRYPT OF HORROR VOLUME 2: "B" IS FOR BLOOD DVD The second release in the Crypt of Horror DVD series, hosted by legendary horror host Lod Madnight, who presides over almost three hours of vampiric horror, including two full-length feature films! Queen of Blood, an obscure 1966 gem starring Basil Rathbone, John Saxon, and Dennis Hopper, follows a space crew's journey to Mars in search for a marooned party of astronauts. Instead, they rescue a green-skinned female alien... and find their crew soon drained of blood. Mario Bava's Black Sabbath stars the great Boris Karloff in an anthology of terror tales: The Drop of Water, The Telephone, and The Wurdalak, three chilling tales plagued by ghosts, stranglers, and vampires! DVD SRP: $19.95
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TEMPTATION TP by Glenn Dakin A battle of wits throughout all eternity between the Devil and Man! Featuring more than 60 hilarious strips from Glenn Dakin, creator of Abe and Right for All the Wrong Reasons. Introduction by Eddie Campbell (Alec, From Hell). (JAN042016) SC, 72pgs, B&W SRP: $8.95
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ADHOUSE BOOKS
JOHNNY HIRO #1 by Fred Chao This fantastic first issue finds Johnny Hiro dating the daughter of a 1970’s Tokyo Action- Girl. Unfortunately, Gozadilla is out for revenge! The excitement never ends, even though Johnny Hiro really wants it to. Fans of Godzilla, Voltron, and other Japan imports will dig this indy homage, by hot newcomer Fred Chao! 32pgs, B&W SRP: $2.95
ADHOUSE STICKER PACK Whether it’s your locker, notebook, lunchbox, or car… you can now show your love of AdHouse Books — and the artists associated with it! What artists? How about Paul Pope, James Jean, Doug Fraser, Joshua Cotter, and Jamie Tanner! These stickers are mini works of art that will look great anywhere! Get’em before they’re gone! Packaged in a clear bag with cardboard hangtag. Sticker Set (x5), FC SRP: $5.00
ADV FILMS
ANNE FREAKS MANGA VOLUMES 1-4 by Yua Kotegawa SUSPENSE FROM THE AUTHOR OF LINE. Meet Anne Freaks, a bright, attractive teenage girl, normal in every way—except that she’s on a mission to kill her father, the leader of a dangerous cult. “One of the most disturbing and violent comics seen in recent years. It’s also a very addictive story, with moments of surprising tenderness.” (Publishers Weekly) Rating: 16+ SC, 5x7, 168-184pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99Ea.
NEON GENESIS EVANGELION: ANGELIC DAYS MANGA VOLUMES 1-3 by Fumino Hayashi First serialized in Newtype USA, Angelic Days takes the angst-ridden EVA pilots and sets them in the lighter, brighter world of high school. With comedy, action, and romance (plus a fair share of fan service), Angelic Days is the manga NGE fans have been waiting for! Rating: 13+ SC, 5x7, 184pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99Ea.
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BLACK DIAMOND #1 by Larry Young & Jon Proctor Fifty years from now, an elevated highway spans the nation. Initially a response to international terrorism, the U.S. government grounds commercial airline flights and builds the Black Diamond, a dangerous road full of gearheads and misfits, drug runners and grey-market tech heads, all driving illegal 1970s muscle cars in a nomadic, breakneck existence. But when the government decides to clean up the Black Diamond heading east and his wife is taken hostage by forces loyal to the road, Dr. Don McLaughlin has to borrow his brother-in-law’s illegal 1973 Mercury Cougar to get on the highway and rescue his wife… 150 feet above and 100 miles-per-hour faster than anything he’s ever known! 32pgs, FC (1 of 6) SRP: $2.95
HOMELESS CHANNEL GN by Matt Silady When Darcy Shaw starts a twenty-four hour cable network called The Homeless Channel, she thinks she's got everything figured out. But confronted with an unexpected romance, a sibling out on the streets, and corporate sponsors who think they know what's best for her network, Darcy starts to wonder which is more important: saving the world or saving herself. SC, 6x9, 168pgs, FC SRP: $12.95
A & J BOOKS
THE FIELD GUIDE TO MIDWEST MONSTERS GN by Aaron Blecha & Jason Felix From the Giant Fishrog to the Vampire Mosquito, Candy Man to the sinister Tooth Fairy, this field guide catalogs some 20 species of monsters. Whether wandering aimlessly in the dairy lands or idiotically monster hunting, this engaging and humorous guide will benefit you greatly! Amusingly distorted and deformed cartoony drawings of monstrous Midwestern types are accompanied by descriptions of each beast, and words of caution about how best to approach. SC, 80pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99
ALTERNATIVE COMICS
THUNDERHEAD UNDERGROUND FALLS GN by Joel Orff Joel Orff’s new graphic novel tells the story of Jack, a young army reservist who has one weekend left before shipping out for combat in the Middle East. He and a friend find themselves behind the wheel of his parent’s car, driving farther and farther west into a snowy landscape. The book is an impressionistic exploration of Jack’s flight from his future, as well as an exploration of this place that he’s pledged his life to fight for. Jack and his friends want to experience the simple freedom of taking a drive, of seeing familiar things before his outlook is changed forever by the violence that he knows he will soon face. As the hours go by, Jack begins to consider desertion, but he knows that if he stays to hold onto the life that he knows, it will still be changed forever. RES. from Previews Vol. XV #10 (OCT052713) SC, 8x10, 128pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95
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WATERWISE GN by Joel Orff This is the story of two old friends who are reunited for one night, and wander together through a surreal, vaguely apocalyptic landscape, pondering life, griping about their circumstances, and trying to connect. Along the way they explore the nature of dreams, the fragile facade of civilization, and the tenderness of a true friendship. (JUL042539) MATURE THEMES SC, 6x9, 128pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95
STRUM & DRANG: GREAT MOMENTS IN ROCK & ROLL TP by Joel Orff Great moments in rock 'n' roll. Everyone has at least one. For the past three years, Joel Orff has been collecting people's stories, illustrating them, and posting them on his website. Though several of these comics feature well-known musicians, they aren't necessarily about music. (STAR18518) SC, 10x10, 72pgs, B&W SRP: $6.95
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O/A JET PACK PETS TP by Michael Stewart & Garry Black Pets! When we’re not watching, do they live secret lives — adventurous lives? Of course they do! When disaster strikes Sky City, and the town’s elected leaders can’t cope, their own house pets boldly rocket into action — as the Jet Pack Pets! In addition to classic material, this trade paperback has an all-new, never-before-seen story, character bios, pin- ups, and more! SC, 6x9, 144pgs, FC SRP: $14.95
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STREET ANGEL VOLUME 1 TP by Jim Rugg & Brian Maruca Collecting the first five issues of Street Angel, this book introduces the Bald Eagle, Afrodisiac, CosMick, Inti, Cortez, Dr. Pangea, and the orphan-princess of poverty herself, Jesse “Street Angel” Sanchez. Armed with absurd, over-the-top skateboarding and martial art skills, Sanchez, a 13-year-old homeless girl, fights a never-ending battle against the forces of evil, nepotism, ninjas, and hunger! SC, 6x9, 24pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95
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GARGOYLES #5 by Greg Weisman & Karine Charlebois The “Clan-Building” storyline continues in chapter five: "Bash.” Goliath is down for the count, surrounded by Thailog and the clones. Can the other gargoyles reach him in time? Whose side will Delilah choose? Who else will learn the gargoyles’ secrets? And what exactly is David Xanatos up to at the White House? 24pgs, FC SRP: $3.50
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O/A GARGOYLES #2 by Greg Weisman & David Hedgecock Stone by day, warriors by night, the Gargoyles were betrayed by those they had sworn to protect. Now in modern Manhattan, the spell that held them frozen for a thousand years is broken, and the Gargoyles live again! In this issue, debate over the Gargoyle menace clogs up New York's airwaves while the shadowy Quarrymen take matters into their own hands. Will an injured Goliath be able to get himself and Elisa to safety before he becomes the Quarrymen¹s first victim? 24pgs, FC SRP: $3.50
THE CLARENCE PRINCIPLE GN by Fahed Said & Shari Chankham Embark on a surreal voyage into an unconventional vision of the afterlife. Clarence wakes to the aftermath of his own suicide and a hidden message spawns his journey beyond. Follow Clarence’s twisted tale, as he meets whimsical characters whose fates are destined to intertwine with his. SC, 224pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95
REX LIBRIS #8 by James Turner Rex must navigate his way through an obstacle course of man-eating, facinorous horrors in order to reach a library patron who has been stranded inside the infamous Book of Monsters. Meanwhile, Hypatia discovers a portal in the reading room through which the book's denizens are spilling in exponentially increasing numbers. Only quick thinking and help from the most powerful sorceress in history can prevent the entire human species from becoming brunch for beasts. 24pgs, B&W SRP: $2.95
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I FEEL SICK (NEW PRINTINGS) by Jhonen Vasquez with Rikki Simons #1: Not quite a cursing away at the rest of the human race, but more a testament to love and friendship's uncanny ability to make one buckle at the knees and purge their stomachs in the most violent projectile of manners. #2: This final issue concludes the story of Devi's mini-battle against the rotting voice of her own creative forces. Expect some bad stuff to happen. Also features more Filler Bunny, more unholy screaming, and maybe Satan (if you're good). #1—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.95 #2—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.95
LENORE VOLUME 2: WEDGIES! TP (NEW PRINTING) by Roman Dirge Wedgies! collects issues #5-8 of the triple-Eisner nominated series Lenore, plus an all- new eight page full-color Lenore tale by Roman Dirge. Witness the adventures of everyone's favorite cute little dead girl once again as lots o' killin' and accidental brutal mayhem run rampant in this collection of wholesome goodness! (STAR12524) (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. SC, 7x10, 104pgs, PC SRP: $13.95
AGNES QUILL: AN ANTHOLOGY OF MYSTERY GN by Roman, Ho, Wang, Zornow, & Telgemeier Agnes Quill is the story of a teenage detective, the haunted city she lives in, the strange cases she solves, and the ghosts who help, hinder, or annoy her. Set in Legerdemain, a congested, fog-filled, cobblestone-paved Victorian city built around a cemetery the size of Central Park, Agnes' adventures include confrontations with trapped spirits, cursed souls, possessed relatives disappearing pets, decapitated scientists, ambitious zombies, and a mess of supernatural oddities. (AUG062936) SC, 6x9, 120pgs, B&W SRP: $10.95
HECTIC PLANET BOOK 3: YOUNG AND RECKLESS by Evan Dorkin The third collected volume of Eisner, Harvey, and Ignatz-award winning creator Evan Dorkin's Hectic Planet series brings readers another unhealthy dose of Dorkin's pop- culture obsessed future of 2074. Welcome back once again to a universe filled with aimless youth living on broken down spaceships, alien ska bands, overbearing security robots, psychotic mercenaries on the run, multi-species anti-gravity sex clubs, guerilla tele-journalists, and, of course, cheap beer — all colliding with humorous, dramatic, and violent results. The Young and the Reckless is a 96-page trade paperback collecting Hectic Planet # 5 and #6, as well as the Vroom Socko: Paid in Full one-shot, and also includes new linking material and art, pin-ups, ska and punk album art from Mr. B's Ballroom, and all-new packaging art. A nifty new addition to the Evan Dorkin library of craziness! (STAR13535) SC, 96pgs, B&W SRP: $10.95
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O/A DEFINITION GN by Ariel Schrag 10th grade: anxiety in excess and frustration to the fullest. Definition is the tale of one girl's plow through this tumultuous year. Ariel Schrag has been critically acclaimed for her work in Definition. Jennifer Joseph of The Bay Guardian said, "Schrag's perceptiveness and incredible eye for detail make Definition brilliant. Rarely have I seen such substantial work come from a person of her age." Maggie Overfelt from The Minnesota Daily said, "it's impossible to put down." (C: 1-0-0) MATURE THEMES SC, 8x10, 88pgs, B&W MSRP: $12.95
O/A EGG STORY GN by J. Marc Schmidt These eggs talk. And in their conversations they decide that sitting in a cold, dark refrigerator waiting to get gobbled up is definitely not for them. So they stage a daring escape. But life takes a grim turn when one of them turns into a suicidal maniac who yearns to become a soufflé, and it all ends up tragically, and messily, on the kitchen floor. SC, 6x9, 64pgs, B&W SRP: $3.95
O/A HSU AND CHAN VOLUME 1 TP by Norm Scott Read the first four issues of the critically acclaimed goofballs from the pages of Electronic Gaming Monthly, now for one low price in an economy size trade paperback! SC, 7x10, 128pgs, B&W SRP: $13.95
O/A MISTER BLANK EXHAUSTIVE COLLECTION TP by Chris Hicks This impressive book collects all 14 issues of the Mister Blank series, plus the hard-to- find issue zero! Read the entire saga of Sam Smith, featuring killer robots, mime femme fatales, mad science, and global conspiracies, plus sketches and brain-pickings from creator Chris Hicks. A slick and fun adventure for the fanboy and neophyte alike! SC, 360pgs, B&W SRP: $29.95
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BEAR VOLUME 1: IMMORTAL TP by Jamie Smart The trials of Bear rammed together in a squeezy flush of tittering and "aughh, that's my leg!" Laugh at his misfortunes! Cheer his mortal foe Looshkin! Flick through the other rubbish! Bear: Immortal collects Bear Hurts, Bear Trips, Bear B, Bear Rawks, and Bear Vengeance in one fine lump of chuzz! (AUG042375) MATURE THEMES SC, 7x10, 144pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95
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O/A BEAR HELLO SH!TTY T/S SM From Jamie Smart's smash hit new series, Bear! The logo features a scarily backlit Looshkin in white on a black shirt. (C: 0-1-2) REGULAR SM—SRP: $16.00 REGULAR MED—SRP: $16.00 REGULAR LG—SRP: $16.00 REGULAR XL—SRP: $16.00 BABYDOLL SM—SRP: $19.00 BABYDOLL MED—SRP: $19.00 BABYDOLL LG—SRP: $19.00 BABYDOLL XL—SRP: $19.00
O/A BEAR PLUSH From the hit comic comes your very own huggable, destructible Bear! He's 12" from ear- to-ear, and head-to-toe as a super-soft, high-quality plush. Plush SRP: $23.00
ANARCHY STUDIOS/HARRIS COMIC
VAMPIRELLA: HEAT OF THE NIGHT DELUXE ART PRINT by Mark Texiera Harris Comics proudly offers the next in its new line of high quality 11" x 17" art prints, featuring one of the best pieces in Vampirella's history. Long-time fan favorite, superstar Mark Texiera, created this stunning piece for the cover of Vampirella Magazine #1. Now you can own a high-quality reproduction of the piece without the logos and headlines that originally covered it. One of the must-have collectibles for any hardcore Vampirella fanatic. Printed on glossy stock, suitable for framing, and strictly limited to 1,000 copies. Print, 11x17, FC SRP: $19.95
VAMPIRELLA QUARTERLY SPRING 2007 — VIRGIN FLEMING COVER by Fialkov, Segovia, Goodwin, & Gonzalez Vampirella returns in an ongoing quarterly series! Get in on the excitement with this Deluxe Virgin Edition featuring the spectacular art of Tom Fleming. This rare collectible is limited to just 500 copies. A signed and numbered version is also available, limited to 200 copies! REGULAR—40pgs, FC SRP: $19.95 SIGNED & NUMBERED—40pgs, FC SRP: $29.95
VAMPIRELLA: REVELATIONS VOLUME 1 TP — JUSKO SIGNED & NUMBERED EDITION by Carey, Lilly, & Jusko A very special edition of Vampirella Revelations signed by comics legend Joe Jusko, packaged with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity! Acclaimed writer Mike Carey (Lucifer, Hellblazer) and rising star Mike Lilly (Nightwing) present the definitive origin of Vampirella — a journey to hell and back! This edition is strictly limited to 200 copies. SC, 88pgs, FC SRP: $19.95
VAMPI: VICIOUS RAMPAGE COMPLETE SET by Raab, Lau, Parker, EricJ, & others Get the complete set of the epic miniseries! The set includes Vampi Vicious Rampage #1- 2 Regular Editions, featuring gorgeous covers by Kevin Lau, plus Vampi Vicious Rampage #1 Limited Jeff Parker Edition, and Vampi Vicious Rampage #2 Limited EricJ Edition, each limited edition strictly limited to just 1,500 copies. Strictly limited to just 200 sets! Set (x4), FC SRP: $14.95
VAMPI VS XIN LIMITED EDITION SET by Faerber, Lau, & others Get all four limited editions in one convenient set! Includes Vampi vs Xin #1-2 Limited Virgin Editions featuring cover art by Kevin Lau, as well as #1-#2 Limited Kalman Andrasofszky Editions. Each limited edition was strictly limited to 1,500 copies. Strictly limited to just 200 sets! Set (x4), FC SRP: $19.95
ANTARCTIC PRESS
FINAL GIRL #2 by David Hutchison Who will be the Final Girl? That's for you to decide! You, the reader, will vote to determine who lives and who dies! The surviving students find themselves trapped within the bloodstained walls of the town’s iron factory. There, they encounter a mysterious survivor who may know the secret of escaping the town, but the horrific maniacs who populate the place are closing in on them. Will Naomi, Heather, Ashley, and the rest of group sacrifice one of their own in order to survive? And who or what is the being known as "The Skinner?" From the disturbed mind of David Hutchison (Oz: The Manga, Beowulf) comes this all-new series set in a world of unimaginable horror! MATURE THEMES 32pgs, FC (2 of 5) SRP: $3.50
GOLD DIGGER #85 by Fred Perry Gina's all set to build a Giga-Engine to save Britanny, but she needs to study a model first. Joined by Brianna and Monty, she journeys to the buried continent of Pangeana for clues. Instead, they find an ancient mechanism, the source of a psionic scream that is draining Earth's ether. The monstrous machine is alive — and it gets a crush on Peebri, Brianna's rambunctious A.I. bit-bomb! If the deadliest war machine ever created on Earth wasn't scary enough, now there's a wild Peebo at its controls! Time to call... the Vaultron Force! 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99
GOLD DIGGER II POCKET MANGA VOLUME 1 by Fred Perry Gina descends to the lost underwater kingdom of Muthia, where she and rival Erwin "Pee Wee" Talon's group compete in a bizarre game show for untold riches — or an old, iron pot. Gina's gamble leads her to an astounding discovery: Djinni are real! She prepares to wow the Explorer's Society at their annual banquet, certain this discovery will earn her the Explorer of the Year Award. Suddenly, she's interrupted by a new explorer, Duke Elliot Fauntleroy, who has his own startling announcement: Djinni are real! Collects Gold Digger Vol. 3 #1-8. SC, 136pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95
GOLD DIGGER: PEEBO TALES SUMMER FUN SPECIAL #1 by Fred Perry The Peebos, Brianna Diggers' super-smart bit-bombs, are back, and they've hacked their way into 48 pages of full-color! Enjoy Advanced A.I. antics old and new as these mini- marvels discover video games, guilt, manners, fine(?) art, role-playing, and much more! These little powder kegs will have you exploding — with laughter! 48pgs, FC SRP: $3.50
GOLD DIGGER SWIMSUIT SPECIAL 2007 by Fred Perry & Various The days are getting longer and warmer, and it's time once again for Antarctic Press to show all — well, nearly all — in this summer kick-off Gold Digger Swimsuit Special! Join Gina, Brittany, Brianna, and all their friends as they don their beach-time best for tons of fan-forged fun in the sun — in sun-drenched full-color! 48pgs, FC SRP: $4.50
GOLD DIGGER: SACRED LIBRARY 2-PACK by Fred Perry Most archaeologists are grateful to find a single work providing detailed description of some intricate, long-standing civilization so posterity will never forget. We give you two. Get both full-color issues of the "Sacred Library"(also known as the 15th Anniversary Specials #1 and #2), packed cover to cover with a meticulous quest log of plot threads, major battles, love interests, and more. All without blowing your whole research grant on travel money, sable brushes and chisels, or local guides! Set (x2), FC SRP: $6.95
GOLD DIGGER "TREASURE CHEST" ART PACK Celebrate the true spirit of "Gold Digger Month" with genuine GD art! Get two one-of-a- kind, original pages of autographed Gold Digger artwork, perfect for framing, plus two signed Fred Perry comics! For Gold Digger Month, we care enough to send the very best; you should care enough to get it! Quantities are limited and allocations may occur. Original Art (x2) and Comics (x2) PI
NINJA HIGH SCHOOL #150 by Ben Dunn & Various Celebrating 20 years of Ninja High School! Everyone at Antarctic Press wants to join in on the fun, so we're all contributing to this one! Fred Perry (Gold Digger), David Hutchison (Oz: The Manga), Rod Espinosa (DinoWars), and the original creator himself, Ben Dunn (Ninja High School, obviously) all conspire on a multitude of stories showcasing the crazy town of Quagmire, U.S.A. Join characters old and new as they fight crime, visit the zoo, play music, travel to Japan, cast spells, explore space, get drunk, play dress-up, and more! This fun-packed, stand-alone, extra-special issue is the ultimate introduction to Ninja High School, a perfect starting point for anyone who ever wondered why the adventures of these plucky ninja teens have been a fan favorite and an Antarctic Press staple for over two decades! This special issue is also available in a special Signed Edition (signed by all of the artists), or in a special Sketch Edition (sporting an original sketch cover by Ben Dunn, limited to 150 copies)! REGULAR EDITION—32pgs, B&W SRP: $2.99 SIGNED EDITION—32pgs, B&W $4.95 SKETCH EDITION—32pgs, B&W PI
NINJA HIGH SCHOOL VOLUME 4: "HAWAII" POCKET MANGA TP by Katie Bair & Robby Bevard Teenage ninja girl Yumei has gotten used to surviving havoc in Hawaii. On a daily basis, she is assaulted by a blind ninja samurai, an overly talkative bully, and an obnoxious, buxom wrestler, and she has a boyfriend who might just be the son of a Norse god. After a raid on a clandestine facility full of soulless clones of a classmate, Yumei has to be saved from the cloners' vengeance. Then her friend Junzo falls for a merman, Yumei ends up on a "date" with her would-be assassin Yoji, Janitor Li reveals his tragic backstory, and goody-goody Yoshiko has to deal with her evil twin! Collects NHS #117-121. SC, 5x7, 128pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95
ANTARCTIC PRESS PREMIUM MANGA PAPER (NEW PRINTING) To support to the titanic surge of new, manga-inspired artists, Antarctic Press is providing these 20-packs of the highest quality manga art paper. Including a brief instruction on the use and benefits of manga paper, this will raise the caliber of your art and help prepare you for work in the professional field! Drawing Paper (x20) MSRP: $24.95
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THE BLACK COAT: OR GIVE ME DEATH #1 by Ben Lichius & Francesco Francavilla April, 1775 — The two greatest mysteries in New York City are: “Who is the masked super-spy known as The Black Coat?” and “Is he dead or alive?” Find out for yourself in the follow-up to the pulp-inspired, action-packed first series that Chuck Dixon calls “... an awesome book. ... my kind of comics!” 32pgs, B&W (1 of 4) SRP: $3.50
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THE BLACK COAT: CALL TO ARMS TP by Ben Lichius & Francesco Francavilla New York, 1775 — In a desperate move to regain control of the American colonies, the British have allied themselves with the dark forces of the occult. The fledgling nation's only hope is the masked spy known as The Black Coat. The first action-packed storyline of the critically-acclaimed Colonial adventure is collected into one volume, featuring additional exclusive content you won't find anywhere else. Find out why Komikazee.com says "The Black Coat is by far one of the best period comics I have ever read!" (OCT063123) SC, 104pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95
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BIZARRE NEW WORLD #1 by Skipper Martin & Christopher Provencher Meet Paul Krutcher, a regular schmoe who’s got a little problem with gravity. Not a superhero yarn, just an average guy learning to deal with being planet Earth’s first flying human being. What would you do if you could fly? Welcome to a Bizarre New World! 32pgs, FC (1 of 3) SRP: $3.50
SUBCULTURE #1 by Kevin Freeman & Stan Yan Experience the world of fandom as seen through the eyes of a closet geek, a proud fanboy, and a passive-aggressive femme fatale. No stone is left unturned in this humorous, self-critical look at the hobbies we all love. Admit it, you’re one of them. Cover by Jim Mahfood! MATURE THEMES 32pgs, B&W (1 of 4) SRP: $3.50
WHITE PICKET FENCES #1 by Anderson, Hutchins & Farritor The worlds of Leave It To Beaver and The Day The Earth Stood Still collide in the first issue of this exciting new series! When young Charlie Hobson uncovers Martian weaponry hidden deep within his town, he ignites a world threatening conflict between the American military and the eerie alien menace! 32pgs, FC (1 of 3) SRP: $3.50
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BANZAI GIRL MANGA VOLUME 1 TP by Jinky Coronado & Wilson Tortosa Popular manga artist/writer (and FHM model) Jinky Coronado brings her fancified adventures to life in this 160-page saga, collected in digest format with graytone manga style. After Jinky celebrates her 18th birthday, tentacle monsters attack and her parents and townspeople become controlled by alien invaders! Soon after, she encounters a terrible, schoolgirl-devouring Snakeman beneath the mall, and faces the maddening Manananggal, a vampire that preys on expectant mothers, sucking the very lifeblood from unborn babies! The life and relationships and friendships are real. The creatures are authentic urban legends. The artwork is fabulously Filipino. And the adventures spring from the mind and drawing table of the real-life Jinky Coronado, everyone’s favorite Asian schoolgirl! SC, 5x7, 160pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95
BANZAI GIRLS #1 by Jinky Coronado & Paul S. Brittain Eight months after the storyline chronicled in the Banzai Girl manga collection, Jinky Coronado and Michelle have become bona fide popstars! Their new CD is out, and they’re touring the world — but all is not well at home. A massive, hairy creature known as the Kapré has been spotted in the woods… and kids inciting its wrath are disappearing. Katie J is all grown up and has plans to take on the hirsute Kapré by herself. It’s all-out action, fabulous fights, pleated skirts, and everyone’s favorite Asian schoolgirl back in action. Whoever thought a strict schoolgirl dress code could be this much fun? Plus, a special sequence plotted by novelist Paul S. Brittain, and an all-new Katie's World strip! 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.95
GEARHEAD #3 by Hopeless, Mellon, & Herrera GearHead's road trip continues, as she searches for her missing brother! Tied up, beaten, and covered in goo, Shelby's having a rough night. And then... nearly naked bureaucrats attack! MATURE THEMES 32pgs, FC (3 of 4) SRP: $3.95
SHADOWFLAME #4 by Joe Martino & Rick Buckler, Jr. Shadowflame's greatest fear comes true — Maldestrak, destroyer of Zakraan, third holy man of Isht, is on a rampage on Earth. See Las Vegas utterly destroyed and Shadowflame savagely defeated! Forget what you've read before, the battle of the century is right here, and you have a front row seat! 32pgs, FC (4 of 4) SRP: $3.95
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O/A ARTESIA HC'S by Mark Smylie Winner of ForeWord magazine’s "Best Graphic Novel of 2003." In the Highlands of the Middle Kingdoms, where witchcraft and warlords vie for power, a warrior-priestess named Artesia fights for her king against the rulers of rival citadels. Each volume includes an illustrated dustjacket. MATURE THEMES VOL. 1: LIMITED EDITION—HC, 192pgs, FC SRP: $24.95 VOL. 2: ARTESIA AFIELD—HC, 192pgs, FC SRP: $24.95
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ARTESIA: ADVENTURES IN THE KNOWN WORLD RPG by Mark Smylie Mark Smylie's award-winning graphic novel Artesia comes to life in the Adventures in the Known World RPG, using a modified Fuzion-based roleplaying system to plunge players into the realms of The Known World. It includes an expansive adaptation of R. Talsorian Games' LifePath character-generation system, and rules for talents and abilities accessible to characters through the Arcana, the Tarot-like system representing The Known World's archetypal paths of power. (OCT054046) MATURE THEMES HC, FC SRP: $39.95
THE LONE & LEVEL SANDS HC by Lewis, mpMann, & Rodgers Pharaoh Ramses II hasn’t seen his long-lost cousin Moses in nearly forty years. Yet while pressed by the Hittites to the North and construction delays in the South, Ramses must make time for this ancient desert rascal, the long-ago mystery he represents, and the impossible demands of an alien deity. Drawing on the Bible, the Qur’an, and historical sources! (OCT052775) HC, 6x9, 160pgs, FC SRP: $17.95
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ARCHIE COMIC PUBLICATIONS
ARCHIE'S CAMP TALES VOLUME 1 TP by Various Ah, summer! Free time, warm weather, and outdoor activities... and no better time for Archie Comics! With kids home from school and adults on vacation from work, casual comic reading goes up. Especially casual Archie comic reading! Whether looking for a quick read on the beach, in the backseat of the car on the way to some vacation destination, or simply some entertainment for a rainy day, Archie comics offer something fun for everyone. And let us not forget those countless kids who’ve spent evenings reading and swapping Archie comics under the covers! For decades, Archie comics have made their way into countless summer campers’ backpacks… and for decades, the writers and artists at Archie have provided readers with stories of Archie and his friends’ adventures at summer camp! Now, some of the best of these stories are collected in a special 5" x 7" & ½" edition. Each story is meticulously restored and printed on high- grade paper, so you can feel like you’re camping right alongside Archie, Betty, Veronica, and the rest! SC, 5x7, 112pgs, FC SRP: $7.49
ARCHIE #575 by Various Bee on the Lookout”: After a whole school year of run-ins with one another, Archie and Mr. Weatherbee decide to start the summer vacation with a restful day at the beach… each with the mistaken notion that the other will never be there! “Summer Musings”: An internship at the local newspaper has Archie fearing he’ll be cooped up inside all summer, but a surprise assignment puts him right where he longs to be! “Good Taste in Cars”: Pop Tate’s new hybrid SUV runs on recycled cooking oil, and soon, all the neighborhood critters are running after it, entranced by the aroma! 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.25
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O/A ARCHIE #500 by Angelo DeCesare & Stan Goldberg "The Big Five-Oh-Oh!": This special issue kicks off with Archie on his way to a taping of the Ohver Weeply talk-show, where his family and friends are remembering all the times he messed up! "Happy Anni-Worse-ary": It's another typical day in the life of America's favorite teen — 500 fold! Witness Archie thrown out of Mr. Lodge's house for the 500th time, making a date with both Betty and Veronica on the same night for the 500th time, getting detention for the 500th time, getting tricked by Reggie for the 500th time, and the list goes on! 32pgs, FC SRP: $1.99
ARCHIE & FRIENDS #110 by Various "Four Color Fun": Fresh from the excitement of Archie & Friends #107, where Katy Keene starred as the Web's love interest in a mega-blockbuster movie production, Katy is back for another issue of high-flying heroics! Katy is clearly a hero to the many fans who show up to meet her at the mammoth California Comic-con, where she's promoting her epic Web Returns film. While there, she sets out on a comics quest of her own that's sure to be as thrilling as her celluloid exploits! “Living Lodge”: Mr. Lodge decides to put his handheld daily reminder device to the test by giving one to each of Veronica’s friends. But who’s going to remind Archie to actually use it? 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.25
ARCHIE DIGEST #235 by Various The adventures of America's favorite teen continue with new stories and classic tales. With bonus puzzles, games, and your chance to “Find Your Name in Print!” Digest, 96pgs, FC SRP: $2.49
ARCHIE DOUBLE-DIGEST #179 by Various Double your pages, double your Archie, and double your fun in this double-digest full of new stories and classic tales! Features bonus puzzles, games, and your chance to “Find Your Name in Print!” Digest, 192pgs, FC SRP: $3.69
BETTY #165 by Various “Fan Elan”: When Betty wins a date with celebrity heartthrob Jayson Jarson, will it be a silver screen classic or an all-time turkey? “My Loss is My Gain”: Betty loses a five dollar bill, but gains much more in the search that follows! “Then & Now”: Betty and Archie catch the “pioneering spirit” at a living history museum, but when they’re done, it’s Betty who’s still the handy one! “Trying Not to Get BURNED”: Betty sees red — literally — when she forgets to bring her sun screen lotion to the beach! 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.25
BETTY & VERONICA #227 by Various “Losers Can Be Choosers”: Betty & Veronica’s performance in the big beach volleyball tournament is less than stellar, but they certainly look fashionable as they flop! “The Things You Find”: When Betty and Veronica have a competition to see who can come up with the best outfit from garage sale purchases, they learn that everything old is new again! “Two of Club”: Veronica has Betty pose as a rich cousin at her “beach club for wealthy girls,” but if it’s one thing Betty’s not, it’s a “poser!” 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.25
BETTY & VERONICA SPECTACULAR #78 by Dan Parent “Let’s Talk Tiki”: A Hawaiian themed party — and the new hunk in town who’s invited to it — inspires Betty and Veronica to compete in the food, decoration and of course, hula dancing departments! 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.25
BETTY & VERONICA DIGEST #175 by Various Bright and brassy, bold and beautiful, blonde and brunette, teen dream queens Betty and Veronica romp through this collection of new stories and classic tales! With bonus puzzles, games, and your chance to “Find Your Name in Print!” Digest, 96pgs, FC SRP: $2.49
BETTY & VERONICA DOUBLE-DIGEST #152 by Various The second part of a special four-issue saga featuring riverdale’s favorite teens in a whole new look! “Bad Boy Trouble Part 2”: The story that has the news media abuzz continues in this issue! Wild Nick St. Clair is a motorcycle-riding bad boy who’s stolen Veronica’s heart, but not those of her friends. Is Nick the misunderstood romantic he’s convinced Veronica he is, or really a wolf in a biker’s clothing? Reaction to the Riverdale teens’ makeover has been swift, with mentions on TV, in newspapers, and especially on the internet, raising anticipation levels for this epic to unprecedented heights! Don’t miss the latest installment of this thrilling tale, drawn in an all-new realistic style that has everyone talking! Plus, puzzles, games, and your chance to “Find Your Name in Print!” Digest, 192pgs, FC SRP: $3.69
JUGHEAD #181 by Craig Boldman & Rex Lindsey “Misery Date”: When Jughead agrees to take the new girl on a date, he borrows some advice from Archie… as well as Archie’s sweater, car, and cash! “Missed Kiss”: A case of mistaken identity finds a pair of mysterious lips kissing Jughead as he sleeps, and Jughead is determined to taste that yummy flavored lipstick again, even if he has to kiss every girl in Riverdale to find those lips! “Babe Magnet”: Taking his baby sister Jellybean for a stroll is no walk in the park for Jughead, especially when her cuteness attracts so many girls! 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.25
JUGHEAD AND FRIENDS DIGEST #20 by Various “The Summer Job”: Jughead finds the perfect job for someone inclined to avoid work — he finds a job in which Hot Dog does all the work for him! With bonus puzzles, games, and your chance to “Find Your Name in Print!” Digest, 96pgs, FC SRP: $2.49
JUGHEAD'S DOUBLE-DIGEST #131 by Various Its double-decker sandwiches and double-trouble as the irrepressible Jughead tilts the laugh-o-meter in this uproarious collection of new stories and classic tales! With Puzzles, games, and your chance to “Find Your Name in Print!” Digest, 192pgs, FC SRP: $3.69
PALS 'N' GALS DOUBLE-DIGEST by Various The spotlight is on the wonderful cast of Archie supporting characters, in this double- digest featuring new stories and classic tales. With bonus puzzles, games, and your chance to “Find Your Name in Print!” Digest, SC, 192pgs, FC SRP: $3.69
SABRINA THE TEENAGE WITCH VOLUME 2 #85 by Tania Del Rio "Truth Be Told": When Sabrina rejoins the current Four Blades, is it out of genuine interest or merely a way to keep tabs on Shinji's mysterious new girlfriend, Hemlock? Further complicating matters, Sabrina and Harvey continue to grow closer as a couple, but can Sabrina ever really reveal her biggest secret to Harvey? What would Harvey's reaction be if she did? And is there any further fallout from last issue’s surprising revelation about Bartholomew? Buckle your broom-belts, Sabrina fans… many magical answers await you this issue! 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.25
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SABRINA THE TEENAGE WITCH VOLUME 1: MAGIC REVISITED TP by Tania del Rio Relive the first four issues of Sabrina the Teenage Witch’s “manga makeover” in this special edition trade paperback, printed on superior stock! Fan-favorite writer-artist Tania del Rio presents these tales of magical flights of fancy and romantic intrigue… sprinkled with a dash of patented Archie Comics humor of course! The continuing tales of Sabrina’s awakening powers and the various love triangle combinations that have formed since keep readers coming back for more, and now you can relive how it all began. Stories include “Spellfreeze” (issue #58), “Blue Ribbon Blues” (issue #59), “Councils & Concerts” (issue #60), and “The Magic Within” (issue #61). (AUG063027) SC, 5x7, 112pgs, FC SRP: $7.49
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SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #175 by Ian Flynn & Tracy Yardley “Eggman Empire”: Up until now, Sonic the Hedgehog and Dr. Ivo “Eggman” Robobtnik have been fighting for one hundred and seventy four issues. Every time they’ve fought, Sonic has found some way to win the day. This issue, however, Dr. Robotnik pulls out all the stops, and you’ll never believe what happens! It’s a 175th anniversary issue fans can’t miss… and one that Sonic may prefer to forget! 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.25
SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #176 by Ian Flynn & Tracy Yardley “Cracking the Empire”: The greatest heroes of Mobius have been captured, their homes destroyed and Sonic defeated… but you can’t keep a good hedgehog down! With only Tails, Knuckles, and Amy Rose at his side, can Sonic manage to recover in time and save his friends and family — or has Dr. Robotnik truly won the day? 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.25
SONIC THE HEDGEHOG ARCHIVES VOLUME 3 TP by Various The thrilling new series that lets fans relive classic Sonic stories continues! Volume 3 presents issues #9 through #12 of Sonic’s ongoing comic book series in a special 5" x 7" & 3/8" edition. Each story is meticulously restored and printed on high-grade paper, so you can feel like you're zipping right alongside the cobalt champion as he saves Knothole Village! This action-packed edition features the first appearances of the evil robotic Pseudo-Sonic and the Reverse universe villain, Evil Sonic! Stories include: “Pseudo Sonic” and “What’s the Point?” (issue #9), “Revenge of the Nerbs” and “’Twan with the Wind” (issue #10), “The Good, the Bad, and the Hedgehog,” “Beat the Clock” and “Food for Thought/You Are What You Eat” (issue #11), “A Timely Arrival” and “The Lynx is a Jinx” (issue #12). Colossal cover by Spaz! SC, 5x7, 112pgs, FC SRP: $7.49
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SONIC THE HEDGEHOG ARCHIVES TP'S by Mike Gallagher & Dave Manak Picking up where the Sonic The Hedgehog: Beginning trade paperback left off, now fans can relive the first four issues of Sonic’s ongoing comic book series in this special 5" x 7 ½" edition printed on superior stock! Writer Mike Gallagher and artist Dave Manak put the blue blur through his paces in these fun and thrilling tales! Volume 1 collects Sonic #1-4, while Volume 2 collects stories from Sonic #5-8! VOL. 1—SC, 5x7, 112pgs, FC SRP: $7.49 VOL.2 (OCT063147)—SC, 5x7, 112pgs, FC SRP: $7.49
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SONIC X #20 by McDonough, Patyk, Hutchison, & Austin “Speed Lines”: After losing countless races to Sonic, Sam Speed decides it’s time to resort to drastic measures: utilize the perfect vehicle provided by a mysterious benefactor. This vehicle is no mere speed demon, however, it can transform into something much bigger, badder, and deadlier than imagined! When this super car morphs into a super robot, can Sonic win the race and save himself? Rev-up-your-engines cover by speedy Spaz! 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.25
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O/A SONIC SPECIALS by Various These specials introduce readers to Princess Sally and Knuckles! Find out details of Princess Sally's origin and what happened to her parents as she continues her “test of honor.” And disover secrets about Knuckles, the red-headed echidna. Is he friend or foe? What are the secrets of his powers? Why has he come to Knothole Village? IN YOUR FACE SPECIAL #1—48pgs, FC SRP: $2.25 SONIC & KNUCKLES #1—48pgs, FC SRP: $2.25 SONIC & KNUCKLES: MECHA MADNESS #1—7x10, 48pgs, FC SRP: $2.25 SONIC VS KNUCKLES: BATTLE ROYALE #1—32pgs, FC SRP: $2.25 PRESENTS KNUCKLES CHAOTIX SPECIAL #1—32pgs, FC SRP: $2.25
TALES FROM RIVERDALE DIGEST #20 by Tim Kennedy “Model Citizen”: When talent scouts from a trendy modeling agency visit Riverdale, Veronica does all she can to get their attention. As usual, she has some tough competition… no, not Betty, not Cheryl, but none other than that rascal Reggie! Will their pretend poise prove to be no match for their massive egos? Plus, puzzles, games, and your chance to “Find Your Name in Print!” Digest, 192pgs, FC SRP: $2.49
ASPEN MLT INC
FATHOM: KIANI #3 by Vince Hernandez, Marcus To, & Don Ho Aspen’s latest series, Fathom: Kiani, surges on after the startling events from the conclusion of issue two. The mistress of the blade, Kiani, comes to learn firsthand why discovering the truth can prove to be... fatal. As the seas boil with despair, this pivotal third issue sets the stage for next month’s climactic issue four! 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99
SOULFIRE: NEW WORLD ORDER #0 by J.T. Krul, Francisco Herrera & Leonardo Olea Exploding from the pages of Soulfire! The power of magic has returned, and people across the globe are discovering their strange and sometimes disturbing relationship to the Light. As old allies arrive to search for the missing light bearer, another ominous force is gaining power, intent on making his mark on the world… even if it leads to the destruction of mankind! Dark and violent, New World Order is a story about the future of humans surviving in a world of magic, steering towards their own salvation… or doom. This gripping new mini-series serves as the direct lead-in to the exciting premiere of Soulfire: Volume Two! Plus, packed with concept sketches and character designs, this zero issue is sure to be the hit of summer. Face your fears, accept our changing world, and experience everything that is Soulfire: New World Order! 24pgs, FC SRP: $2.50
SOULFIRE: NEW WORLD ORDER PRINT—SIGNED by Michael Turner & Peter Steigerwald Celebrate the release of Soulfire: New World Order with this incredible signed print featuring the stunning alternate cover art to the series zero issue! Printed on a high-quality heavyweight matte paper, each print measures 13” x 19” and is ready to be framed and displayed for all to see! All prints are hand-signed by artist Michael Turner and colorist Peter Steigerwald, and will be strictly printed to initial orders. Make sure to reserve your Soulfire: New World Order #0 Alternate Cover Limited Edition Signed Print today! (C: 0-1-2) Print, 13x19, FC SRP: $34.99
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O/A ASPEN #0 ISSUES by Various Every story has a beginning, and in the Comics, these stories sometimes begin in the Zero Issue, that now-standard issue that not only introduces you to the players, but sets the stage for the greater story to unfold! Now you can catch up on some of your favorite Aspen series with these relisted Zero issues for Fathom: Cannon Hawke and Dawn of War, Shrugged, and Soulfire: Chaos Reign! FATHOM: CANNON HAWKE #0—32pgs, FC SRP: $2.50 FATHOM: DAWN OF WAR #0—32pgs, FC SRP: $2.50 SHRUGGED #0—24pgs, FC SRP: $2.50 SOULFIRE: CHAOS REIGN #0—24pgs, FC SRP: $2.50
ASYLUM PRESS
WARLASH: ZOMBIE MUTANT GENESIS GN by Frank Forte & Aleksandar Sotirovski; cover by Ben Olson In futuristic Pittsburgh, the biomechanical hybrid warrior Warlash attempts to track down what seems to be a serial killer committing mysterious human mutilations. He soon discovers that a rogue geneticist is breeding an army of deadly zombie mutants. These genetic monstrosities are not only feeding on the weak, but also changing select humans into an horde of deadly mutating beasts. As the city descends into chaos, Warlash must battle his way to the underground breeding facility and destroy it before it’s too late. SC, 56pgs, FC SRP: $4.95
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GARTH ENNIS' STREETS OF GLORY PREVIEW by Garth Ennis & Mike Wolfer Ennis brings back the Western this Fall at Avatar! This special preview book gives you several pages of the first issue to read, special designs by Mike Wolfer, and a new essay from Garth Ennis himself on why he wanted to write a Western. Garth Ennis is ready to re-define the classic genre of the Western with this brutal tale of 1899. Joe Dunn is one of the last bastions of the old guard drifters, those men that could be trusted to defend the common man with integrity, honor, and if need be, hot steel of death. Dunn has been away from Montana for more than 15 years, lost to all who knew him. Now he comes riding into a small town, Dunn still representing the best of the past, an era quickly fading. The way things are done is changing, the future is coming. The bodies will start to pile up while the streets run red with glorious blood. Ennis teams with Mike Wolfer (Escape of the Living Dead) for this epic full-color series that promises to thrill every fan of Garth’s powerful story-telling and brutal violence! MATURE THEMES 16pgs, FC SRP: $1.99
GARTH ENNIS' CHRONICLES OF WORMWOOD #5 by Garth Ennis & Jacen Burrows Garth Ennis unleashes his next major religious epic in the vein of Preacher, but this-time, he’s taking it up a notch! The Apocalypse nears and Jesus is taken hostage. Wormwood is forced to confront Judas about the disappearance… in a porno store. As his blood boils, Wormwood’s wrath is unleashed, and the closest weapons at hand are, well, sex toys. Yeah, it gets really sick from there. Ennis drags the whole world into the gutter with his trademark razor-sharp dialogue, biting wit, and the stunning art of Jacen Burrows, all in full-color. This sacrilegious artifact is available in two covers, Regular and Visions of Hell Wraparound, both by series artist Jacen Burrows! MATURE THEMES REGULAR—32pgs, FC (5 of 6) SRP: $3.99 VISIONS OF HELL WRAPAROUND—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99
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O/A ALAN MOORE'S ANOTHER SUBURBAN ROMANCE GN (NEW PRINTING) by Alan Moore & Juan Jose Ryp Not to be missed, Alan Moore's performance works that make up the play Another Suburban Romance are collected and lavishly illustrated as full sequential stories in this graphic novel. Comprised of three major pieces, adapted from Moore's original presentations by frequent collaborator Antony (The Courtyard) Johnston, this original graphic novel is completely illustrated by the Spanish sensation Juan Jose Ryp. Running from the 1920's Chicago-style killings in Old Gangsters Never Die, to the ruminations on modern life in the namesake piece Another Suburban Romance, this powerful work is one that no Alan Moore fan will want to miss! MATURE THEMES SC SRP: $7.95
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ALAN MOORE'S WRITING FOR COMICS GN (NEW PRINTING) by Alan Moore & Jacen Burrows The master of comic book writing shares his thoughts on how to deliver a top notch script! The main essay was originally written in 1985 and appeared in an obscure British fanzine, right as Moore was reshaping the landscape of modern comics, and has been tragically lost ever since. Now Avatar brings it back in print, collected for the first time as one graphic novel, and heavily illustrated by Jacen Burrows, along with a brand new essay on how his thoughts on writing have changed in the two decades since he first wrote it. (STAR18707) SC, 7x10, 48pgs, B&W SRP: $5.95
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PLAGUE OF THE LIVING DEAD #2 by John Russo & Dheeraj Verma The next major zombie epic continues here at a special price of just $2.50! With their loved ones fighting an impossible battle against a horde of blood-thirsty zombies, a trio of soldiers realizes that their only hope of returning home alive is to escape incarceration and run for their lives! Recently returned from the war in Vietnam, the soldiers have been locked away on an Army base, under psychiatric evaluation. The true reason for their detainment is the story that they have to tell, of flesh-eating US Army rangers and the reanimation of those rangers' victims... A tale with global political ramifications that must never be revealed. But even if they escape their military captors and return to Stone Mountain, will there be anything left of their families and home town, currently in the death-grip of the Plague of the Living Dead? Following hot on the heels of John Russo's shocking POTLD Special, this blockbuster, six-issue mini-series begins where the Special ended, only now you'll get your dose of Avatar zombie mayhem in this 6-issue monthly series! As well as the Standard cover by super-star Jacen Burrows, this issue is available with a Wraparound, Terror, Rotting and Gore cover by series artist Dheeraj Verma, and a painted cover by Lucio Rubira! MATURE THEMES REGULAR—16pgs, FC (2 of 6) SRP: $2.50 GORE—16pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 PAINTED—16pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 ROTTING—16pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 TERROR—16pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 WRAPAROUND—16pgs, FC SRP: $2.99
PLAGUE OF THE LIVING DEAD #1—SPECIAL "SAVORY BITS" COVER by John Russo & Dheeraj Verma Sometimes you need to save the best bits for last, as we see on this new cover from Dheeraj Verma! This special edition is limited to just 750 copies. MATURE THEMES 40pgs, FC SRP: $5.99
NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD—"JUST A GIRL" PHOTO COVER by John Russo & Edison George One of the true icons of horror lives forever in this famous photo cover! This special edition is limited to just 1,000 copies. MATURE THEMES 16pgs, FC SRP: $5.99
GEORGE A. ROMERO'S NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD: THE BEGINNING #1—"SPLIT DECISION" COVER by John Russo & Sebastian Fiumara This zombie has seen better days on this gloriously gory new cover from Dheeraj Verma! This special edition is limited to just 1,000 copies. MATURE THEMES 32pgs, FC (1 of 3) SRP: $5.99
GEORGE A. ROMERO'S NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD: THE BEGINNING #2—"UP A CREEK" COVER by John Russo & Sebastian Fiumara There is nowhere safe as the travelers find out on this new cover from Dheeraj Verma! This special edition is limited to just 750 copies. MATURE THEMES 32pgs, FC (2 of 3) SRP: $5.99
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ESCAPE OF THE LIVING DEAD VOLUME 1 TP by John Russo & Dheeraj Verma The co-writer of the classic film Night of the Living Dead brings his all-new, never- before-seen zombie masterpiece to comics! It is 1971, and it's been three years since the blood-soaked night that the dead rose from their graves, attacking and devouring the living. But this time, there may be no escape for those in the terrifying clutches of the cannibalistic living dead! As each member of a rural community dies in the grotesque feeding frenzy of the zombies, so does the nightmare army grow as half-eaten victims rise up to join the ranks of the undead. Can anything possibly contain the contagion being spread by the escape of the living dead? This full-color trade collects all five issues of the hit terror series of the year! (JUL062906) SC, 7x10, FC SRP: $15.99
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LADY DEATH: THE ART OF JUAN JOSE RYP by Juan Jose Ryp Finally, one of the modern masters of comic art gets his first art book! When he’s not busy drawing epics written by Alan Moore, Frank Miller, or Warren Ellis, Ryp always returns to his first love, drawing beautiful women! Nowhere can his passion for his craft be better seen than in his stunning work on Lady Death over the years! This special volume collects the earliest and rarest of Juan Jose Ryp’s Lady Death covers, this time available without any logos or text blocking the luscious artwork. This book is available with Regular, Wraparound, Sultry, Premium and a special Leather cover, all with art by Juan Jose Ryp! REGULAR—40pgs, FC SRP: $4.99 SULTRY—40pgs, FC SRP: $4.99 WRAPAROUND—40pgs, FC SRP: $4.99 PREMIUM—40pgs, FC SRP: $9.99 LEATHER—40pgs, FC SRP: $24.99
LADY DEATH: SACRILEGE #2 by Brian Pulido & Daniel HDR Lady Death meets her match with the sultry Nocturne! It’s all gone to hell. Legass the historian and Harbow the trapmaster are apparently dead. Lady Death is separated from Satasha in the Labyrinth of the ever-expanding church, at the mercy of an insane holy woman named Nocturne. Then Nocturne’s sister, Sacrilege appears. She’s the deadliest enemy Lady Death has never faced — and she’s the very reason Nocturne is willing to annihilate the entire Blacklands! What dark secrets do these twisted sisters harbor? This book is available with a Regular, Wraparound, Art Nouveau and Premium cover by series artist Daniel HDR, Ryp by Juan Jose Ryp and Martin by Matt Martin. REGULAR—32pgs, FC (2 of 2) SRP: $3.99 ART NOUVEAU—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 MARTIN—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 RYP—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 WRAPAROUND—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 PREMIUM—32pgs, FC SRP: $9.99
LADY DEATH: SACRILEGE #0—"FEARSOME" COVER by Brian Pulido & Daniel HDR Lady Death shows off her "fearsome" power and beauty on this new cover from artist Juan Jose Ryp! Limited to 1,000 copies. 16pgs, FC SRP: $5.99
LADY DEATH ANNUAL #1 — "VANQUISH" COVER by Brian Pulido & Daniel HDR Lady Death "vanquishes" her foes on this all-new cover by Gabriel Guzman. This edition is limited to just 1,000 copies. 40pgs, FC SRP: $5.99
LADY DEATH: BLACKLANDS #2—"SLAYER" COVER by Brian Pulido & Gabriel Guzman Juan Jose Ryp has Lady Death cutting down her foes on this exclusive new image! Limited to 750 copies. 32pgs, FC (2 of 4) SRP: $5.99
LADY DEATH: DARK HORIZONS—"LOST IN THOUGHT" COVER by Brian Pulido & Gabriel Guzman Lady Death takes a moment to reflect on humanity on this stoic new cover by Daniel HDR! Limited to 1,000 copies. 16pgs, B&W SRP: $5.99
LADY DEATH: LEATHER & LACE—ROYAL BLUE COVER by Ryp, Martin, Adrian & Various Special warehouse find never before available! Limited to 100 copies! All copies ship in a bag and a special protective case with a certificate of authenticity. 16pgs, FC SRP: $75.00
LADY DEATH: LOST SOULS—"UNIFIED FRONT" COVER by Brian Pulido & Daniel HDR Lady Death and her allies look to the future on this new cover from artist Carlos Ferreira. Limited to 1,000 copies. 32pgs, FC (2 of 2) SRP: $5.99
LADY DEATH: PIRATE QUEEN—"HIGH GROUND" COVER by Brian Pulido & Wellington Alves Lady Death swings into pirate action on this cover by Di Amorim! Limited to 1,000 copies. 40pgs, FC SRP: $5.99
LADY DEATH/SHI #1—PRISM FOIL COVER by Brian Pulido & Juan Jose Ryp The femmes fatale showdown kicks into gear! Kyoto, Japan: The Dark Ages — Shi (she who walks in shadow) is a folk hero to her people; the single force willing to strike at Yamada’s iron-fisted leadership. Lady Death is a lost soul, desperate to save her mother from the grip of the warlock, Sagos. When Lady Death is offered her mother’s freedom in exchange for Shi’s life, two forces from two different worlds collide in a battle for the ages! All copies come packaged in a bag and board with a certificate of authenticity. Limited to 500 copies. 32pgs, FC (1 of 2) SRP: $12.99
LADY DEATH/SHI #0—TUCCI PENCIL ART COVER by Brian Pulido & Juan Jose Ryp This special edition features the pencil art of Billy Tucci and was previously only available at conventions! Limited to 500 copies. 12pgs, FC (0 of 2) SRP: $9.99
LADY DEATH: WARRIOR TEMPTRESS—JEWEL COVER by Ryp, Alves, Amorim, HDR, & Various Lady Death is an Egyptian Queen on this special edition cover by Wellington Alves! Every copy features jewels actually attached to the cover and is super-limited to just 250 copies — all of which ship in a special rigid protector with a certificate of authenticity! 32pgs, FC SRP: $39.99
LADY DEATH: WARRIOR TEMPTRESS—"JURASSIC ASSASSIN" COVER by Ryp, Alves, Amorim, HDR, & Various Lady Death is imagined as a dinosaur-fighting jungle queen on this new cover from artist Ivan Rodriguez! Limited to 750 copies. 32pgs, FC SRP: $5.99
WAR ANGEL #0—"ELECTRIC" COVER by Brian Pulido & Elvis Moura Brian Pulido’s most lethal lady is fully-charged on this new cover from Di Amorim! Limited to 750 copies. MATURE THEMES 16pgs, B&W SRP: $5.99
JUNGLE FANTASY ANNUAL #1—"CHEEKY" COVER by Richard Ortiz Ivory has never looked more luscious than this cover by Richard Ortiz! Limited to 750 copies. MATURE THEMES 40pgs, B&W SRP: $5.99
THRESHOLD: MYTHIC SIRENS PIN-UPS—"WEBWITCH" COVER by Ryp, Adrian, Rio, Mychaels, Maus, & Various Webwitch returns on this new cover from Juan Jose Ryp! Limited to 750 copies. MATURE THEMES 40pgs, B&W SRP: $5.99
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TIM VIGIL'S WEBWITCH TP by Tim Vigil Fans of horror rejoice, because Vigil is back! Nina the Webwitch holds a special place in the evolutionary ladder: she is the bridge between the alien Spidernation and humanity. Her choices can help determine who controls the globe in the next century. The collected edition include all three issues of the series, as well as the special preview story from the Web Witch Companion, with art by the master of the macabre Tim Vigil and special assists from Adam McDaniel (Witchblade)! (APR042360) MATURE THEMES SC, 7x10, 80pgs, B&W SRP: $10.99
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LADY DEATH ANNUAL #1—MARTIN LITHO by Matt Martin This lithograph is of Matt Martin's sexy cover to Lady Death Annual #1. Printed on high- quality cardstock with cutting edge technology for a perfect high-resolution print suitable for framing. Each is strictly limited to only 150 copies! Every copy of this digital art print ships in a special rigid sleeve with a seal of authenticity. Lithograph, 11x17, FC SRP: $29.99
LADY DEATH: LOST SOULS #1—ORTIZ LITHO by Richard Ortiz This lithograph is of Richard Ortiz's group cover to Lady Death: Lost Souls #1. Printed on high-quality cardstock with cutting edge technology for a perfect high-resolution print suitable for framing. Each is strictly limited to only 150 copies! Every copy of this digital art print ships in a special rigid sleeve with a seal of authenticity. Lithograph, 11x17, FC SRP: $29.99