UK Supplement
COMICS
BATMAN
BATMAN LEGENDS #19 The blockbuster satire of the Dark Knight continues, as the Joker strikes! Batman and I-Ching track Ra’s to his hideout, while Nightwing goes after Robin! Meanwhile, who will survive in the fight of the year? (977174108202019) SC, 76pg, 170x258mm, FC £2.60
CINEBOOK
CLIFTON 5 JADE TP UK by Rodrigue & de Groot The adventures of Sir Harold Wilberforce Clifton: a children’s comic rich in twists and turns. Although he wants to take his Cub Scouts to Wales, Heron Melomane (a.k.a. Colonel Clifton) is forced to take them to Devonshire. The reason for this change of plan: a note in his letterbox stating that the Second World War isn’t finished yet and signed “AKC 666!” Decrypted by his faithful housekeeper, Miss Partridge, the message sets up a mysterious meeting… This information piques the interest of the British Secret Service, and of course it’s Clifton who is chosen to sort out this mess. But Clifton is unaware that MI5 sent a new agent to protect him. Just in case… (978-1-905460-52-6) (CAUT: 0-0-4) SC, 48pg, FC £5.99
GREEN MANOR 1 ASSASSINS & GENTLEMEN TP UK by Bodart & Vehlmann Impossible investigations, perfect crimes, a “série noire” whose plot draws the reader into the mystery! Features colour illustrations throughout. A cup of tea? A drop of milk? A spoonful of poison? At first sight, nothing would make the very select club called Green Manor stand out from any other English club. Yet behind its thick walls, sunk into its deep chairs, hides the biggest bunch of con artists, bandits and murderers that Queen Victoria’s England has ever seen. (978-1-905460-53-3) (CAUT: 0-0-4) SC, 56pg, FC £6.99
QUEEN MARGOT 3 ENDANGERED LOVE TP UK by Cadic, Gheysens, Derenne & Paganotto A historical graphic novel about the most famous French princess. 1573... Margot became the Queen of Navarre against her will. Neglected and cheated on by an unfaithful husband. Spied on by her mother. Manipulated by her two brothers, Alençon and Anjou (both of whom dream of succeeding the King of France,) Margot exists but is not truly living. Yet love finds the young Queen. Comte de la Mole is the French ambassador at the royal court of Elisabeth I. That love will lead her heart to conspire against her third brother, the King of France who is afflicted by an unshakeable illness. Will the wizard Ruggieri be able to protect her? (978-1-905460-41-0) (CAUT: 0-0-4) SC, 48pg, FC £7.99
EROTIC/ADULT
PORNFLICKS: BEST IN SHOW Starring boobalicious babe Christine Popps, this is one of a series of flick books that encourages readers to bring out their naughty side. It’s as simple as 1,2,3 - just flip the pages and watch the images turn into a short, naughty movie. Readers can make their very own porn flick, no matter where they are! (978-9-185869-04-6) (CAUT: 0-0-4) SC, 7.3x10.4cm, 250pg, FC £3.99
GRAPHIC NOVELS
AT A CROSSROADS GN At a Crossroads is a unique graphic memoir about the common, yet little-discussed, “boomerang years.” With sharp wit and expressive drawings, Williamson illustrates the joys, disappointments, comforts, and embarrassments of life back home with mom and dad. Highlights and low points include celebrating her twenty-fourth birthday at a Hall and Oates concert with her mother; noticing the train sounds from her bedroom for the first time; battling an infestation of squirrels; discovering that the ballet class she has signed up for is actually for children (and attending anyway); getting mail from her college crush, who has developed an interest in taxidermy; and wearing a chain-mail belt of her own creation to her cousin’s Renaissance-themed wedding. Moving from season to season, Williamson uses her delightful illustrations and vivid descriptions to discover the beauty and truth inside every hilarious episode. At a Crossroads is a book for young and old alike, or for anyone contemplating the little things worth noting in the times of our lives we often erase from our histories. (978-1-568987-14-9) (CAUT: 0-0-4) SC, 144pg, 177x229mm, FC £11.99
BRITTEN AND BRULIGHTLY GN by Hannah Berry “Private Researcher” Fernández Britten is the messenger who would view being shot as a blessing. The years spent uncovering people’s secret dramas and helping to confirm their darkest suspicions have taken their toll. Battered by remorse over the lives he has ruined, he clings to the hope of redemption through delivering, just once, a truth with a positive impact. It’s a hope he has been clinging to for a long time. And so Britten and his “unconventional” partner, Brülightly, take on the case of suicide Berni Kudos. At least, suicide was the official verdict. His fiancée, Charlotte Maughton, believes his death was something more sinister. Blackmail, revenge, murder: desperate acts are exposed, and this is no tree-lined avenue to justice. Each new revelation stirs the muddy waters of a family’s dark secrets, and each fresh twist takes them further from that elusive redemption. NOTE: This item may be available in High Street stores prior to comic shops. (978-0-224077-90-3) (CAUT: 0-0-4) SC, 104pg, FC £12.99
INDIANA JONES
INDIANA JONES COMIC #1 Prepare for the further (final?) cinematic adventures of the whip-smart archaeologist in Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull by picking up this brand-new comic! This barn-burning page-turner bursts onto the scene with a fresh new blend of action-packed boulder-evading adventure, fantastic features, and death-defying puzzles. SC, 230x297mm, FC £2.60
MARVEL COMICS
Fresh from the House of Ideas, a new batch of books featuring some of the world's greatest super-heroes!
MARVEL MASTERWORKS IRON MAN 1962-1963 TP UK With Marvel’s next big blockbuster, Iron Man, due to hit the cinema in May 2008, this classic collection includes the origins of Iron Man’s superheroic career by the world’s most famous comic creative team of Stan Lee, Jack Kirby, and Steve Ditko. Iron Man is a super hero with a difference — a man without any natural super powers, billionaire industrialist Tony Stark relies instead on his ultra high-tech armour to confront dangers to humanity! Story and art by Stan Lee, Larry Lieber, Jack Kirby, Don Heck, & Steve Ditko! (9781905239863) SC, 336pg, FC £15.99
MARVEL PLATINUM: DEFINITIVE IRON MAN TP UK This summer Robert Downey Jr. will assume the role of the Invincible Iron Man in Marvel’s big summer blockbuster at cinemas worldwide. So what better time to collect the greatest Iron Man stories ever told into one unique comic book? By day, mega-rich businessman Tony Stark commands the cutting edge enterprises of Stark Industries, creating the most advanced military weapons the world has ever seen. But when trouble rears its ugly head, he dons his state-of-the-art Iron Man armour to restore order! Story and art by Stan Lee, David Michelinie, Jack Kirby, Steve Ditko, & John Romita Jr.! (9781905239856) SC, 276pg FC £14.99
ASTONISHING SPIDER-MAN VOLUME 2 #28 76 pages! “The Other” continues! Spider-Man is suffering from a terminal condition that no one, not even the world’s greatest minds can cure. Facing a death sentence, the wall-crawler must decide whether he continues to fight a battle he cant hope to win, or cherish his last moments on Earth with his loved ones. And all the while, Morlun waits in the shadows! Also, we continue our look at Peter Parker’s love life with a certain blonde bombshell, as Spider-Man has a deadly encounter with the thick-skinned powerhouse known as the Rhino! Plus, classic action as the Hobgoblin’s Battle Wagon is raised from its watery grave, and Spider-Man stumbles upon someone else who is interested in its secrets! Story and art by Reginald Hudlin, Pat Lee, Jeph Loeb, Tim Sale, Roger Stern, Tom DeFalco, & Ron Frenz! Includes material reprinted from Marvel Knights Spider-Man #20, Spider-Man: Blue #2, and Amazing Spider-Man Vol. 1 #254! Comic, 76pg £2.50
ASTONISHING SPIDER-MAN VOLUME 2 #29 76 pages! “The Other” continues! This is it, Spidey fans! After watching the wall-crawler for weeks, Morlun strikes! But with Spider-Man’s strength failing him, can the web-slinger possibly defeat such a powerful foe?! Plus, we continue our tale of how Peter Parker fell in love with Gwen Stacy (things get really complicated for our hero when Mary Jane Watson bursts onto the scene). And as if Peter’s life wasn’t complicated enough, as Spider-Man he’s got to tangle with the Lizard! Plus, classic adventure as Spider-Man encounters the master cat burglar the Black Fox, who has become the unwilling ally of the Red Ghost and his Super Apes! Story and art by Reginald Hudlin, Mike Deodato Jr., Jeph Loeb, Tim Sale, Roger Stern, Tom DeFalco & Rick Leonardi! Includes material reprinted from Amazing Spider-Man #526, Spider-Man: Blue #3, and Amazing Spider-Man Vol. 1 #255! Comic, 76pg £2.50
AVENGERS UNITED #92 100 page special! The secret alliance of the Illuminati is revealed as they battle the Skrulls! Plus: the New Avengers go public and clash with J. Jonah Jameson! Also: the Young Avengers return, and Ant-Man and Yellowjacket fight side-by-side in a classic story! Story and art by Brian Michael Bendis, Brian Reed, Jim Cheung, Frank Cho, Allan Heinberg, Andrea DiVito, David Michelinie, George Pérez, Stan Lee, & Jack Kirby! Includes material reprinted from New Avengers Illuminati #1, New Avengers #15, Young Avengers #7, Avengers (Vol. 1) #195, and The Mighty Thor #131. Comic, 100pg £2.50
AVENGERS UNITED #93 76 pages! The true origin of Patriot is revealed as the Young Avengers battle Mr. Hyde! Also: The Illuminati dare to harness the power of the Infinity Gems — with disastrous results! Plus: the Taskmaster strikes in a classic adventure! Story and art by Brian Michael Bendis, Brian Reed, Jim Cheung, Allan Heinberg, Andrea DiVito, David Michelinie, George Pérez, Stan Lee, & Jack Kirby! Includes material reprinted from New Avengers Illuminati #2, Young Avengers #8, Avengers (Vol. 1) #196, and The Mighty Thor #132. Comic, 76pg £2.50
ESSENTIAL X-MEN #165 76 pages! Marvel Girl meets her family for the first time — but will it also be the last? The Shi’ar Death Commandos have arrived on Earth, and they want the telepathic X-Man dead! Don’t miss one of the most shocking X-Tales ever! Story and art by Chris Claremont and Chris Bachalo! Includes material reprinted from Uncanny X-Men #466-468. Comic, 76pg £2.50
FANTASTIC FOUR ADVENTURES #38 76 pages! The FF struggle to survive the fury of the Hulk gone insane! Plus: the Thing tries to rebuild Yancy Street, but comes up against some old enemies! Also: more classic thrills as the FF meet Dragon Man for the first time! Story and art by J. Michael Straczynski, Mike McKone, Dan Slott, Andrea DiVito, Stan Lee, & Jack Kirby! Includes material reprinted from Fantastic Four #535, The Thing (Vol. 2) #5, and Fantastic Four (Vol. 1) #35. Comic, 76pg £2.50
FANTASTIC FOUR ADVENTURES #39 76 pages! The Human Torch is on a mission doomed to failure — tragedy strikes in “A Death in the Family!” Plus, the Thing and Spider-Man take on Sandman and the Trapster! Also: the Frightful Four make their debut in a classic tale! Story and art by Karl Kesel, Lee Weeks, Dan Slott, Kieron Dwyer, Stan Lee, & Jack Kirby! Includes material reprinted from Fantastic Four: Death in the Family #1, The Thing (Vol. 2) #6, and Fantastic Four (Vol. 1) #36! Comic, 76pg £2.50
MARVEL LEGENDS #19 76 pages! It’s a wartime adventure as Bucky discovers the Red Skull’s plan and it falls to Captain America and Nick Fury’s Howling Commandos find a way to thwart it… or else! Plus, Tony Stark continues his investigation into the mysterious Extremis experiment, unaware that the unknown foe that has taken Extremis decides to try out his powers… to deadly effect! Plus, Thor has fallen before the unfeasible might of the Destroyer and it falls to Jake Olsen to battle the unstoppable titan! But will Odin, watching from immortal Asgard, let his favoured son die, or will he take matters into his own hands?! Story and art by Ed Brubaker, Javier Pulido, Marcos Martin, Warren Ellis, Adi Granov, Dan Jurgens, & Stuart Immonen! Includes material reprinted from Captain America 65th Anniversary Special, Iron Man: Extremis #2, and The Mighty Thor (Vol. 2) #39! Comic, 76pg £2.50
MIGHTY WORLD OF MARVEL #69 76 pages! More adventures in the Marvel Universe! The world’s heroes assemble to battle the Order! She-Hulk returns to a town she destroyed! Ant-Man makes an incredible journey inside Iron Man’s armour! Plus: another 1960s sci-fi thriller! Story and art by Kurt Busiek, Jo Duffy, Ivan Reis, Dan Slott, Scott Kolins, David Michelinie, Jerry Bingham, Bob Layton, Stan Lee & Steve Ditko! Includes material reprinted from The Order #5, She-Hulk #4, Iron Man Vol. 1 #133, and Amazing Adult Fantasy #11. Comic, 76pg £2.50
WOLVERINE AND DEADPOOL #151 76 pages! “Origins and Endings” continues! Wolverine now remembers every second of his past — which is bad news for a lot of people! Logan clashes with the Silver Samurai as the brutal truth unfolds! Also: Deadpool is dead — again! Will Bullseye make him even… deader?! Story and art by Daniel Way, Javier Saltares, Mark Texeira, Christopher Priest & Paco Diaz! Includes material reprinted from Wolverine (Vol. 2) #37-38 and Deadpool #34. Comic, 76pg £2.50
WOLVERINE AND DEADPOOL #152 76 pages! The Winter Soldier is the next target on Wolverine’s list — but is he the hunted or the hunter? Plus: can Death itself get trapped in a big tank of snot? Apparently so! More of Deadpool’s darkest (and dumbest) secrets are exposed! Story and art by Daniel Way, Javier Saltares, Mark Texeira, Christopher Priest & Paco Diaz! Includes material reprinted from Wolverine (Vol. 2) #39-40 and Deadpool #35. Comic, 76pg £2.50
SIMPSONS
SIMPSONS COMICS #145 A nuclear threat on American soil. Jazz musicians being exiled to Shelbyville. Homer missing happy hour at Moe’s — and a crazed cougar. It can only mean one thing: Springfield’s in for a bumpy 24 hours. It’s up to Jack Bauer to save the day — or maybe not! Springfield is teetering on the edge… in “25.” (977136582907045) Comic, 52pg, 230x297mm, FC £2.60
SIMPSONS SPECTACULAR #5 Pieman and the Cupcake Kid find things get a little mixed up after being blasted by Professor Frink’s Finkatronic Ray. Will they ever be the same again? (977147442200166) Comic, 68pg, 297x230mm, FC £2.99
SIMPSONS TREASURE TROVE #10 Professor Frink discovers that putting tin foil in the microwave can have some pretty cosmic consequences. Elsewhere, find out what’s in store with Bartzan, guardian of the jungle, and Homer’s paltry parenting is put to the test — again! (977175470000310) Comic, 68pg, 148x210mm, FC £2.50
SPONGEBOB
SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS #44 Ahoy there, fellow crustaceans! Are you ready for more adventures with your pal SpongeBob? Feel closer to Bikini Bottom than ever before with issue #44 of SpongeBob SquarePants! Comic, 52pg, 230x297mm, FC £2.60
SUPERMAN
SUPERMAN LEGENDS #16 The 80th anniversary of Superman’s creation “Camelot Falls” continues, as dark sorcerer Arion takes control of Superman! Plus, get a better handle on Superman’s childhood, and the friend from the stars he was forced to banish to the Phantom Zone after poisoning him with lead! (977175356400216) SC, 76pg, 170x258mm, FC £2.60
TANOSHIMI
SCHOOL RUMBLE VOLUME 9 TP She is a second-year high school student with a single all-consuming question: will the boy she likes ever really notice her? He is the school’s most notorious juvenile delinquent and he’s suddenly come to a shocking realization: he’s got a huge crush, and now he must tell her how he feels. Life-changing obsessions, colossal foul-ups, grand schemes, deep-seated anxieties, and raging hormones — School Rumble portrays high school as over-the-top comedy! NOTE: This item may be available in High Street stores prior to comic shops. (9780099510376) (CAUT: 0-0-4) SC, 208pg, 230x297mm, FC £6.99
TSUBASA VOLUME 8 TP Princess Sakura’s memories are scattered across multiple dimensions and now she and Syaoran are part of an unlikely group of friends traveling from world to world to find them. Unfortunately the memories have been transformed into immensely powerful magical feathers, and those who possess them are seldom willing to give them up without a fight. The quest takes Syaoran’s odd bunch to a jungle world where helpless creatures are being terrorised by a sacrifice-demanding beast. When Syaoran, Mokona, and Sakura are separated from Fai and Kurogane, each group finds itself on opposing sides of a conflict that threatens to destroy the future of a troop of young women performers... and possibly the entire world! (9780099504962) (CAUT: 0-0-4) SC, 208pg, 190x127mm, FC £6.99 RESOLICITED
TSUBASA VOLUME 9 TP Five friends continue their desperate search for Princess Sakura’s memories, which have been scattered across parallel worlds in the form of feathers. But this time Syaoran and Sakura are pulled from a tumultuous land where two factions battle over a statue of the God of Calamity and into the realm of that very divinity! Now they find themselves on one side of a long, bloody conflict between two gods and their minions. Unfortunately the experienced fighters in their band, Fai and Kurogane, seem to be aligned with the opposition. In a war that can be ended only by the death of a god, how can Syaoran and Sakura hope to stay alive? (9780099504993) (CAUT: 0-0-4) SC, 208pg, 190x127mm, FC £6.99 RESOLICITED
TSUBASA VOLUME 10 TP The godlike being Ashura-ô has killed the mighty Yasha-ô. But now Ashura-ô seems depressed. What this means for the country of Shura, none can tell... not even the five friends on a desperate journey through dimensions to find the memories of Princess Sakura, memories in the form of immensely powerful feathers. The five have been racing from world to world, separated and then pitted against one another as enemies. Now young Syaoran is at the centre of the maelstrom, and only wits, luck, and some help from his friends will save the tiny band from destruction. (9780099504986) (CAUT: 0-0-4) SC, 208pg, 190x127mm, FC £6.99 RESOLICITED
TSUBASA VOLUME 11 TP The Dragonfly Race is set to begin in Piffle World, and the prize for one lucky lightweight aircraft pilot is an amazingly powerful battery in the shape of a feather. But for the four dimensions-travelers and one odd creature named Mokona who have joined the competition, the feather represents more than energy — it’s one of Princess Sakura’s lost memories! And Sakura’s feather isn't the only thing at stake. Despite President Tomoyo’s best efforts to protect the race using her wealth and resources, unexpected hazards keep popping up, and the perilous contest could lead to death for unskilled pilots... like the princess! (9780099504979) (CAUT: 0-0-4) SC, 208pg, 190x127mm, FC £6.99 RESOLICITED
TSUBASA VOLUME 12 TP Sakura has a mysterious power, a power that no one understands, a power that can change the world. Syaoran is her childhood friend and leader of the archaeological dig that took his father’s life. On the day Sakura goes to the dig to declare her love for Syaoran, a mysterious symbol is uncovered that will have vast repercussions for them both. It marks the beginning of a quest that will take Syaoran and his friends through worlds that will be familiar to any CLAMP fan, as our heroes encounter places and characters from X, Chobits, Magic Knight Rayearth, xxxHolic, and many more! But all that matters to Syaoran is his goal: saving Sakura. (9780099506294) (CAUT: 0-0-4) SC, 208pg, 190x127mm, FC £6.99 RESOLICITED
TSUBASA VOLUME 13 TP Five friends must journey through time and space to lift a curse from beautiful Princess Sakura. Their quest now leads them to a world of magic and mysterious learning. Syaoran, the princess’s young but fierce defender, is awestruck by this new world’s enormous library. But when he opens one of the books, he is suddenly whisked away to a different dimension, a rough, barbaric place that resembles medieval Japan. There he witnesses the hardships faced by the family of a feudal lord, who looks surprisingly like Syaoran’s gruff companion Kurogane. Now Syaoran must figure out how he was transported… if he ever hopes to see Sakura again! (9780099506430) (CAUT: 0-0-4) SC, 208pg, 190x127mm, FC £6.99 RESOLICITED
TSUBASA VOLUME 14 TP The odd group of dimension travelers arrives in a country full of magic. They seek a book that may hold the key to finding one of Princess Sakura’s powerful memory feathers. But the volume they need turns out to be a national treasure, off limits to the public. Now Syaoran, Kurogane, and the others must brave traps, ravenous beasts, and some of the universe’s strongest magicians in order to steal the book. When it comes down to enchantments versus martial arts skill, can the team pull off the biggest caper of their career so far? (9780099506478) (CAUT: 0-0-4) SC, 208pg, 190x127mm, FC £6.99 RESOLICITED
TSUBASA VOLUME 15 TP Kurogane, Syaoran, Fai, Mokona, and Princess Sakura have come upon a desert of shifting sands and ruined skyscrapers. This post-apocalyptic nightmare is all that remains of the booming metropolis that was Tokyo, and the survivors are battling for the few life-giving resources left in the world. As the five dimension travelers search for another piece of the princess’s lost memories, they will all be tested to their limits in ways they never expected! (9780099506751) (CAUT: 0-0-4) SC, 208pg, 190x127mm, FC £6.99 RESOLICITED
XXXHOLIC VOLUME 7 TP Kimihiro Watanuki has a wish put away with Yûko Ishikawa, the sultry time-space witch who can grant anyone’s deepest desire… for a price! Still, working like a slave in Yûko’s shop hasn’t dampened Kimihiro’s enthusiasm for his cute classmate Himawari-chan, nor his irritation with his too-cool rival Dômeki, the guy who always seems to be around during Kimihiro’s most embarrassing moments. But when Dômeki, trying to be a good Samaritan, inadvertently becomes the object of a terrible grudge, Kimihiro seeks Yûko’s help. However, the cost for her assistance is steep: Kimihiro would be permanently impaired! Is such a sacrifice worth it for someone he would rather have disappear? (9780099504863) (CAUT: 0-0-4) SC, 192pg, 190x127mm, FC £6.99
XXXHOLIC VOLUME 8 TP Kimihiro Watanuki’s after-school job working for the mysterious witch Yûko Ishikawa has taken a dangerous turn. A recent assignment cost Kimihiro his right eye to a spider with a grudge. Now the missing eye has become the latest must-have item in the spirit world. Even the Zashiki-Warashi, the pretty spirit who has a crush on Kimihiro, has become entangled in the mess… and she’s being held captive by an unknown evil! Can Kimihiro save both the girl and his eye without getting himself killed by beings more powerful than he can imagine? (9780099504870) (CAUT: 0-0-4) SC, 192pg, 190x127mm, FC £6.99
XXXHOLIC VOLUME 9 TP Without realizing it, Kimihiro Watanuki has purchased a dream. According to his boss Yûko Ishikawa, the mysterious time-space witch, people usually buy good dreams, but Kimihiro’s dream is a man-eating nightmare. Even worse, it has come true! Then Kimihiro meets a wistful girl who, like him, can see the spirit world. Together they try to prevent a harmless ghost from being exorcised from its beloved resting place, an ancient cherry tree. The girl’s mother wants her to have nothing to do with Kimihiro, but the spirits say otherwise… (9780099504870) (CAUT: 0-0-4) SC, 192pg, 190x127mm, FC £6.99
TITAN
OFFERED AGAIN
O/A BATTLESTAR GALACTICA: SAGA OF A STAR WORLD GN UK by Roger McKenzie, Ernie Colon, Walt Simonson, Garry Leach & Various Features an all-new cover by stellar artist Garry Leach, detailed schematics of the ships, and new background material on the world of Battlestar Galactica. Includes an exclusive introduction by the star of the original series, Richard Hatch. Collects Marvel’s Battlestar Galactica #1-5. (9781840239300) (CAUT: 0-0-4) SC, 144pg, 258x170mm £14.99
O/A BATTLESTAR GALACTICA: THE MEMORY MACHINE GN UK by Roger McKenzie, Klaus Janson, Tom DeFalco, Garry Leach & Various The adventures of the original BSG series continue! Features an all-new cover by Garry Leach, as well as loads of previously unseen material! Collects Marvel’s Battlestar Galactica #6-13. Connect the cover of this volume to the previously listed Saga of a Star World to discover a dazzling diptych! (9781840239454) (CAUT: 0-0-4) SC, 144pg £14.99
ALL STAR BATMAN & ROBIN, THE BOY WONDER VOLUME 1 HC TITAN EDITION by Frank Miller, Jim Lee & Scott Williams One of the most talked-about Batman stories ever — conceived by modern master Frank Miller (Batman: Year One, The Dark Knight Returns) and artists extraordinaire Jim Lee and Scott Williams (Batman, Superman) — is collected in hardcover for the first time! Miller and Lee join forces to tell a new version of Dick Grayson’s origin in a high-octane tale that unfolds with guest appearances by Superman, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern, Black Canary, and more! (9781845762919) (CAUT: 0-0-4) HC, 240pg, FC £16.99
HEROES SOFTCOVER GN UK TITAN EDITION by Various This stunning softcover edition collects the amazing online comics based on the smash hit television show HEROES! This volume — featuring two stunning covers by comics legends Jim Lee and Alex Ross — also includes an introduction by Masi Oka (Hiro), all 34 chapters of Season One, and Tim Sale’s artwork as seen on the show. The comics included have been written and illustrated by some of comics’ and television’s top writers and artists, including Michael Turner, Phil Jimenez, Marcus To, and more! (9781845767846) (CAUT: 0-0-4) SC, 240pg, FC £9.99
JUSTICE VOLUME 1 TP UK TITAN EDITION by Jim Krueger, Alex Ross & Doug Braithwaite A softcover edition collecting the first 4 issues of the acclaimed maxiseries by Jim Krueger (Earth X) and Alex Ross! The greatest criminal masterminds of our time appear to be acting in concert — but with a surprising plan that seeks to achieve more good than the JLA ever could! (9781845763763) (CAUT: 0-0-4) SC, 160pg, FC £7.99
TRANSFORMERS
TRANSFORMERS #12 In the latest issue, the Transformers continue the alternate Earth epic “Twilight’s Last Gleaming!” Plus, the second Beast Wars come to a head, and nothing will ever be the same! (977175144000112) SC, 52pg, 230x297mm, FC £2.60
BIZARRE
BIZARRE – #137 JUNE 2008 Dr. Wiseman, the man searching for the world’s funniest joke, says: “Bizarre is a great magazine. It’s creative and open-minded… I like to know what has caught the public’s imagination.” Now the latest issue of Bizarre will tell you what has, as it provides you with a glimpse into a world where an obsession with Fred West is not necessarily a bad thing. It’s packed with hard-hitting reportage, features, unbelievable photos, features on life in the extreme, plus back-alley babes and gorgeous Goths in the “Bizarre Beauties” section! Get your copy now! Magazine £3.50
COMICS
THE CLASSIC MARVEL FIGURINE COLLECTION #70-71 Your friendly neighbourhood Classic Marvel Figurine Collection keeps on coming! Fully authorised figurines with an amazing magazine make this a series in a super-league of its own! Meet the greatest heroes and villains of all time. Handcrafted and painted, each figurine is based on an original piece of Marvel artwork, officially approved by Marvel. Each magazine accompanying the figurines gives you a detailed history and background on the featured characters — including exclusive images and interviews. Issues #70 and #71 of this fantastic magazine are scheduled to include figurines of Carnage and Quicksilver, respectively. #70 Magazine, FC £5.99 #71 Magazine, FC £5.99
DC COMICS SUPER HERO COLLECTION #5-6 Meet the greatest heroes and villains of the DC Universe! Fully authorised figurines with a fact-filled magazine make this series a must-have for comic fans everywhere. Handcrafted and painted, each figurine presents the ultimate representation of DC’s classic characters. Each magazine accompanying the figurine provides detailed history and background on the featured characters – including a look at the character’s classic stories. Each magazine is filled with stunning artwork pulled straight from the very best DC comics. #5 THE FLASH—Magazine £6.99 #6 ROBIN—Magazine £6.99
CSI
CSI MAGAZINE #4 In this 100-page interview special, Marg Helgenberger, Gary Dourdan, and Jorja Fox discuss all things CSI. Go behind the scenes on the seventh season’s most gripping storyline. Plus, find out about the science behind the show! (977175591700404) Magazine £4.99
DOCTOR WHO
DOCTOR WHO ADVENTURES #63-66 Doctor Who Adventures is a fantastic fortnightly magazine for young kids who love Doctor Who. The magazine will immerse you into the Doctor’s world, taking you on an adventure into time and space. Full of monsters and creatures, action, excitement, adventure and humour, it is a must-have for young fans of the successful and acclaimed TV series. Magazine £1.99 Ea.
DOCTOR WHO: BATTLES IN TIME MAGAZINE #44-45 In every issue of this fantastic magazine you’ll come face to face with the scariest Doctor Who monsters, take your card battles to the next level, and test your wits with fantastic games and puzzles. Plus, learn tactics for building killer decks and find out all about the rares, super-rares, and ultra-rares in the collection! A must-have read for every Doctor Who and gaming fan! Magazine £2.50 Ea.
INDIANA JONES
INDIANA JONES MAGAZINE #1 If adventure has a name, it is surely Indiana Jones! Indy is back for more adventures with the debut of Indiana Jones Magazine! Catch all the action with the release of Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. Plus, exclusive interviews with the cast and crews, and much more! Magazine, 230x297mm £4.99
HEROES
HEROES MAGAZINE #4 In this 100-page special, Milo Ventimiglia and Adrian Pasdar talk exclusively about the hit show! Featuring an exclusive Season Two commentary from the show’s writers, and your chance to meet the dead heroes — Eden, Ted, and more! (977175548099704) Magazine, 230x297mm £4.99
LOST
LOST MAGAZINE #16 Go behind the scenes of the hit show as some of the incredible island secrets are revealed! Featuring the latest Lost news, exclusive interviews with the cast and crew, and a worldwide flashback locations special. (977174781601816) Magazine, 230x297mm, FC £3.75
NEO
NEO #46 NEO is a UK-based explosion of super cool Asian entertainment, covering everything from the latest Hong Kong action flicks to hit the cinema to detailed background guides, to new anime, and even to serialisations of hot manga titles. In every issue of this magazine, you’ll find features, previews, reviews, and guides for the latest anime, manga, Asian movies and games, all written by a team of expert journalists from the UK, US, and Japan. If you’re otaku, you cannot afford to miss out on this magazine! SC, 100pg, FC £3.99
SMALLVILLE
SMALLVILLE MAGAZINE #22 The battle rages on between Clark and Lex in the showdown of the century! This issue features exclusive interviews with Season Seven’s all-star cast, as well as a journalist’s journey with Lois Lane. Plus, meet team Smallville as we take a look behind the scenes. (977174262099322) Magazine, 230x297mm, FC £4.99
STARGATE
STARGATE MAGAZINE #22 In a Stargate: Atlantis special, hear what the actors have to say as every cast member is interviewed. Plus, exclusive chats with Torri Higginson, Paul McGillon, and Joe Mallozzi! (977174380201522) Magazine, 230x297mm, FC £3.75
STAR TREK
STAR TREK MAGAZINE #138 In this latest issue of Star Trek Magazine, delve into the early years of Starfleet. Plus, get an exclusive look at the upcoming Star Trek movie (featuring exclusive interviews), and go behind the scenes as we explore the final frontier! Magazine, 230x297mm, FC £3.75
STAR WARS: THE OFFICIAL FIGURINE COLLECTION #59-60 The latest issues of the wonderful Star Wars Official Figurine Collection are here! Each issue includes information, anecdotes, details, and in-depth articles about all aspects of the saga. Plus there will be a superb hand-painted Star Wars figurine of one of the major characters, spaceships, or vehicles of the Star Wars universe, each one especially commissioned and approved by Lucasfilm. A must have for every Star Wars fan and collector. Issues #59-60 are scheduled to include figurines of Slave 1 and Y-Wing, respectively. (CAUT: 0-0-4) #59 Magazine, FC £5.99 #60 Magazine, FC £5.99
TORCHWOOD
TORCHWOOD #5 Get the exclusive lowdown on the show with Torchwood Magazine! Featuring all the latest news and gossip, exclusive interviews with the cast and crew, and a Torchwood comic strip, this issue is not to be missed! Magazine, 297x215mm, FC £3.75
ANIME
500 ESSENTIAL ANIME MOVIES by Helen McCarthy Anime is popular throughout the world. Television stations show dubbed versions of shows in many different languages, and die-hard fans (a.k.a. otaku) download it from the internet. This book gives you expert reviews of the most significant standalone titles released in English, making them accessible to newcomers and experts alike. Divided into genres so you can easily find the story you like, this book also has detailed information on directors, writers, and designers. Written by the award-winning Helen McCarthy, this is an essential resource for any self-respecting otaku. (978-1-9058-1428-2) (CAUT: 0-0-4) SC, 528pg, 202x152mm £14.99
ART
AS I SEE: THE FANTASTIC WORLD OF BORIS ARTZYBASHEFF HC UK by Boris Artzybasheff A striking collection of extraordinary images from one of the twentieth century’s most acclaimed and unique American artists. This fantastical collection teems with ironic imagery which documents our culture’s vanity, aggression, dreams, and neuroses with biting wit and wisdom. Boris Artzybasheff’s striking graphic style, which includes everything from grotesque experiments in anthropomorphism to the depiction of vivid and extreme ranges of human psychology and emotion, is displayed to full effect in this seminal collection of his work. A stunning collection from an artist with a strong sense of design and humour! (978-1-8457-6767-9) (CAUT: 0-0-4) HC, 96pg, 270x210mm £14.99
COVER STORY: ALBUM COVER ART A vivid exploration of an element of music culture that has withered with the advent of MP3s and digital downloading. Records possess a visual as well as an aural capacity for storytelling. The record cover - eye candy for the music lover - speaks a language rooted in the environment and era of the music itself. And, more intimately, a record can create a profound sense of analogy with its owner. This is the second book by esteemed music journal Wax Poetics. (9780979811012) (CAUT: 0-0-4) SC, 288pg, 19.4x19.4cm £11.99
DEATH, DESIRE, AND THE DOLL: THE LIFE AND ART OF HANS BELLMER SC The complete and illustrated biography of Hans Bellmer, with a detailed analysis of his perverse and complex oeuvre. Featuring many of Bellmer’s surreal/erotic drawings, paintings, and sculptures as well as his classic series of Doll photographs, it is also the complete story of Bellmer’s remarkable life, from Nazi Germany to the inner circle of the Paris Surrealists, encompassing the history of surreal and erotic art and literature. NOTE: This item may be available in High Street stores prior to comic shops. (9780971457867) (CAUT: 0-0-4) SC, 208pg, 210x210mm £19.95
HR GIGER 25TH ANNIVERSARY NEW PRINTING HC by HR Giger HR Giger first received acclaim in the 1960s with his airbrushed fantasy landscapes. However, he scored his breakthrough in applied art, and particularly in his high-profile movie work on Ridley Scott’s Alien. In 1980, he received an Oscar for “Best Achievement for Visual Effects” for his designs of the film’s title creature and its otherworldly environment. His other celebrated film projects include Poltergeist II, Alien 3 and Species, for which he designed a deadly but beautiful half-extraterrestrial female creature and a fantastic nightmare train. Giger’s album covers for Debbie Harry and Emerson, Lake and Palmer were voted as being among the top hundred in music history by music journalists, while furniture designed by Giger graces a bar in Chur, Switzerland. This book was designed by the artist himself, and features detailed commentaries in which Giger describes his work from the early 1960s to the late 1990s; the authentic voice of the master. (9783822833162) (CAUT: 0-0-4) HC, 240pg, 23.8x29.7cm £7.99
MEN’S ADVENTURE MAGAZINES: 25TH ANNIVERSARY HC Battling dangerous beasts such as ferocious lions, venomous snakes, or swarms of man eating weasels, the hunky heroes of men’s adventure magazines were frequently depicted struggling to protect themselves and especially their buxom female companions from the gruesome tragic ends that threatened their every waking moment. Whether stranded on desert islands, clashing with motorcycle gangs, or shackled in prison camps, the magazines’ male and female protagonists were perpetually fighting their ways out of dangerous predicaments. To pay homage to the American periodicals of the 1950s, ‘60s, and ‘70s that “documented” such outrageous exploits, Taschen brings you this hefty, comprehensive guide packed full of colorful cover art, sumptuous sample spreads, and enlightening essays. With an in-depth introductory essay describing the history, culture, and artistry of men’s adventure - a.k.a. “sweat” - magazines, as well as chapter-by-chapter exploration of various subjects including the role of women and the portrayal of Nazis and Communists, this definitive study of the genre examines not only the popular appeal of the magazines but also their social and political implications. (9783836503129) (CAUT: 0-0-4) HC, 352pg, 16.7x21.7cm £7.99
THE MUSEUM OF BAD ART: MASTERWORKS HC If the subjectivity of art appreciation were ever doubted, this title will undoubtedly fan the flames of controversy. Where one connoisseur recoils at the garish palette of My Gangrenous Left Foot, another is drawn to its pulsating vitality. Each never-before published piece of art is presented in its full-colour glory, accompanied by title, artist, dimensions, media, and commentary. Compiled largely of canvases discarded on sidewalk trash piles or acquired for less than $6.50 apiece, the permanent collection of the Museum of Bad Art is art that’s truly too bad to be ignored. Or is it? You decide. A photographic catalog of 60 exquisitely bad pieces of master artwork from the permanent collection of the Museum of Bad Art (MOBA) in Dedham, Massachusetts. Featuring profiles of select MOBA artists as well as the stories behind the art. The first MOBA book, The Museum of Bad Art: Art Too Bad to Be Ignored, sold more than 30,000 copies. (9781580089111) (CAUT: 0-0-4) HC, 128pg, 152x203mm £9.99
TERRYWORLD 25TH ANNIVERSARY HC Who took 1970’s porn esthetic and made it fashion chic? Terry Richardson. Who made the trailer park trendy and the tractor hat de rigueur? Richardson again. Who’s equally at home in Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, Purple, and Vice? Our boy Terry. Who uses his fashion money to fund an X-rated website? Yes, Richardson. And who can’t resist getting his clothes off and jumping in front of his own lens? Well, that would be Terry Richardson as well. Porn stars, supermodels, transsexuals, hillbillies, friends, pets, and celebrities all do for his lens what they’ll do for no other. And if anyone ever wonders why they did it, just blame it on Terryworld, where taboos are null and void, and fashion finds sex a perfect fit. (9783836501910) (CAUT: 0-0-4) HC, 248pg, 24.5x32cm £11.99
COMICS
COMIC ART NOW by Dez Skinn This book showcases the crème de la crème of contemporary comic book creators, from established professionals to hot new bucks making waves in the industry. The art is divided into today’s most popular comic book genres and Comic Art Now takes a rare holistic approach, incorporating everything from small, self-published projects, through independent artists’ work, right up to the big established names working at Marvel, DC, and Dark Horse. (9781905814251) (CAUT: 0-0-4) SC, 192pg, 247x247mm £20.00
500 ESSENTIAL GRAPHIC NOVELS This is an indispensable reference guide for any comic fan, graphic novel novice, school, or library. It gathers together the finest trade paperbacks, collections, and hardcovers from around the world, revealing the sheer diversity and rich talent that abounds in this visually thrilling medium. 500 of the best graphic novels are listed with brief plot synopsis, creators, publisher, date of release, ISBN, and a review (which is star and age rated). Essential. (978-1-90581-429-9) (CAUT: 0-0-4) SC, 528pg, 202x152mm £14.99
DOCTOR WHO
DOCTOR WHO 108 ASSASSIN IN THE LIMELIGHT CD A new adventure in time and space for the Sixth Doctor and his companion, Evelyn. Ford’s Theatre, Washington. Friday, 14th April, 1865. The assassination of Abraham Lincoln. The place, the date and the event which made history. Or did it? Someone has been tampering with time, muddying the waters of history for his own purposes. Time itself is out of joint and the chief culprit is the enigmatic Doctor Knox. Somehow the Doctor and Evelyn must put history back on track before the future dissolves into chaos. But Knox, it turns out, may be the least of their worries. (978-1-8443-5317-0) (CAUT: 0-0-4) CD £14.99
DOCTOR WHO 8TH DOCTOR 2.5 GRAND THEFT COSMOS CD A new adventure in time and space for the Eighth Doctor and his companion, Lucie. Here’s to crime, Doctor! The Doctor and Lucie visit nineteenth-century Sweden and become embroiled in an attempt to steal the infamous Black Diamond. But the stone is guarded by forces not of this world… Starring Paul McGann and Sheridan Smith, with Michael Maloney, Christopher Benjamin, Katarina Olsson as the Headhunter, and Louise Fullerton as Karen. (978-1-8443-5306-4) (CAUT: 0-0-4) CD £10.99
DOCTOR WHO: SHORT TRIPS – THE QUALITY OF LEADERSHIP HC An anthology of brand new Doctor Who short stories! Leadership comes in many forms. Some are unexpected, some are less pleasant than you’d think, and some aren’t quite what history would later paint them to be. Join the Doctor for tales of the Roman Empire, from Emperor Theodoric to rebels Spartacus and Calpurnia to Rome’s enemy Queen Boudica. There’s King Arthur and Plato as they’ve never been seen before, Martin Luther and King Henry VIII in the midst of rewriting Europe’s religious landscape and an unexpected side of William Wallace. The Doctor also travels to such exotic worlds as Rishik and Mitidiki, and arrives at a deceptively mundane department store. (978-1-84435-269-2) (CAUT: 0-0-4) HC, 290pg, 290x142mm £14.99
EROTICA
ROY STUART VOLUME 2 25TH ANNIVERSARY HC In his second book for Taschen, a groundbreaking exploration of “authentic human passion,” Roy Stuart produced photos that were both finely crafted compositions and highly charged representations of desire, without slipping into the tired stereotypes of pornography and the degrading portrayals that genre normally offers up. This collection of narratives and pictorials does not fail to deliver with its refreshingly honest and strikingly explicit take on the more creative areas of the sexual psyche. (978-3-8228-3119-9) (CAUT: 0-0-4) HC, 240pg, 22.5x30cm £7.99
ERIC STANTON: DOMINANT WIVES AND OTHER STORIES TASCHEN 25TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION Behold the book that started “Stanton Mania.” “I draw better than most of your artists,” Eric Stanton is supposed to have told Irving Klaw by way of introduction. Klaw, the entrepreneur famous for his photographs of Betty Page, was always on the lookout for new talent, and that meeting marked the start of a dazzling career for the man who now stands beside John Willie as one of the supreme masters of erotic and comic art. Stanton drew his first dozen comic stories for Klaw, who published them in instalments, and from 1958 until 1966 shared a studio with Steve Ditko, the creator of Spider Man. Often Stanton did the drawings in ink and Ditko colored them in. Eric Stanton also made a name for himself as a book cover designer. This book is one of the first publications on the grand master of pulp. (9783822837832) (CAUT: 0-0-4) SC, 576pg, 14x19.5cm £7.99
FILM & TV
IRON MAN MOVIE NOVELISATION by Peter David Iron Man, a film based on the legendary Marvel Comics character looks sure to be one of the biggest of 2008. When billionaire industrialist and genius inventor Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.) uncovers a nefarious plot with global implications, he dons his hi-tech suit of armor to become... Iron Man! This official novelisation, full of extra scenes and details, is essential reading for fans who want the full story of this action-packed movie, and is written by fan-favourite comic book author Peter David (Hulk, Spider-Man). (978-1-84576-917-8) (CAUT: 0-0-4) SC, 272pg, 175x106mm £6.99
IRON MAN: BENEATH THE ARMOR by Andy Mangels Beneath the Armor combines exclusive movie material — including interviews with cast and crew, photos and stunning production art — with an in-depth look at the character's comic book history, making this book a must-have for both old and new fans. (1-84576-916-3) (CAUT: 0-0-4) SC, 128pg, 232x178mm £16.99
CHARLIE KAUFMAN AND HOLLYWOOD’S MERRY BRAND OF PRANKSTERS, FABULISTS, AND DREAMERS Since the late 1990s, a subtle, subversive element has been at work within the staid confines of the Hollywood dream factory. Young filmmakers like Spike Jonze, Wes Anderson, Michel Gondry, David O. Russell, Richard Linklater, and Sofia Coppola rode in on the coattails of the independent film movement that blossomed in the early 1990s and have managed to wage an aesthetic campaign against unimaginative cowardice of all persuasions. This excursion into the “American New Wave” analyzes and traces the origins of the pivotal films and directors in this undeclared war on the mundane. (978-1-84243-253-2) (CAUT: 0-0-4) SC, 192pg, 198x129mm £9.99
DEATHTRIPPING: THE EXTREME UNDERGROUND Here’s an illustrated history, account, and critique of the Cinema of Transgression, providing a long-overdue and comprehensive account of this essential modern sub-cultural movement. Heavily illustrated with rare and sometimes disturbing photographs, this is a unique guide to the style of film-making whose impact and influence can no longer be ignored. Includes interviews with Richard Kern, Nick Zedd, Joe Coleman, and Lydia Lunch, among many others. (978-1-93336-895-5) (CAUT: 0-0-4) SC, 336pg, 22.8x15.2cm £11.99
FLOWERS FROM HELL TP Since the 90s, Japan has become a key player on the contemporary horror scene, producing some of the most influential and acclaimed genre movies and helping to spark the worldwide interest in Asian horror. Japanese horror has had a huge impact, resulting in high profile remakes and its most talented directors heading to Hollywood. This book takes an in depth look at the vibrant and challenging world of modern Japanese horror so far, covering the best directors, most important films and popular themes of the last 25 years. (978-0-9536-5647-9) (CAUT: 0-0-4) SC, 192pg, 250x192mm £14.95
FROM STAR WARS TO JACKASS: 101 MOVIES FOR THE WHATEVER GENERATION by Nathan Lee New York Times reviewer Nathan Lee takes a look at 101 films of the video era, concerned with each work’s importance to a generation raised with a proliferation of media technologies and a new set of values. He defends so-called disreputable modes (the movie as remix, sequel or remake), while considering both the “new classics” (Donnie Darko, My Own Private Idaho) and the unexpected (Blade 2, Charlie’s Angels: Full Throttle). Also included is a biographical introduction and an appendix of the “Top Ten post-80s Film Poll”, culled from leading critics in their 20s and 30s. (978-1-5935-0064-1) (CAUT: 0-0-4) SC, 296pg, 21x13.3cm £9.99
THE INDIANA JONES HANDBOOK: COMPLETE ADVENTURERS GUIDE HC For every fan who’s dreamed of cracking a bullwhip, rescuing lost treasures, and evading giant runaway boulders, The Indiana Jones Handbook offers all the tips and tricks of the adventurer’s trade. Complete with step-by-step instructions, helpful diagrams, and full color photography from the Indiana Jones films, readers will learn how to ride an elephant, identify booby traps, fend off a gang of swordsmen, blend into foreign cultures, and even how to avoid the wrath of God, among much more. (978-1-5947-4221-7) (CAUT: 0-0-4) SC, 176pg, 140x190mm £9.99
SEAGALOGY: A STUDY OF THE ASS-KICKING FILMS OF STEVEN SEAGAL PB by Vern Vern, the self-styled “outlaw film critic,” is known to millions for his hilarious reviews on the Ain’t It Cool News website, and is described by Hellboy director Guillermo Del Toro as “equal parts Hell’s Angels and Pauline Kael... a national treasure!” Now Vern unleashes his magnum opus: an in-depth study of the world’s only aikido instructor turned movie star/director/writer/blues guitarist/energy drink inventor — the arse-kicking auteur Steven Seagal. From Above the Law to his guest appearance on Channel 4’s Friday Night Project, his entire career is covered in Vern’s inimitable style. As Vern himself puts it, Seagalogy is “a book that will shake the very foundations of film criticism, break their wrists and then throw them through a window.” (978-1-8457-6927-7) (CAUT: 0-0-4) SC, 352pg, 210x140mm £9.99
VAMPIRE FILMS POCKET ESSENTIALS NEW EDITION Vampires. Creatures of the night. They repel. They fascinate. They drink human blood. They’re dead, yet alive. Vampire Films traces the vampire film from its beginnings to the present day, acknowledging on its way all the classics of vampire cinema from the original Nosferatu (1921) right up to 30 Days of Night (2007) and beyond. From saucy French vampires to hopping Chinese ones, from Hammer horrors to Hollywood blockbusters, whoever your favourite bloodsucker, you’ll find it here. (978-1-8424-3280-8) (CAUT: 0-0-4) SC, 160pg, 178x111mm £4.99
SAPPHIRE & STEEL
SAPPHIRE & STEEL 3.3 ZERO CD A new mystery to solve for time detectives Sapphire and Steel! All irregularities will be handled by the forces controlling each dimension. Transuranic, heavy elements may not be used where there is life. Medium atomic weights are available: Gold, Lead, Copper, Jet, Diamond, Radium, Sapphire, Silver, and Steel. Sapphire and Steel have been assigned. The Space Shuttle Aspirant is in a decaying orbit, its engines dead. Time is running out! Starring David Warner and Susannah Harker. (978-1-8443-5338-5) (CAUT: 0-0-4) CD £14.99
STARGATE
STARGATE: ATLANTIS 1.2 A NECESSARY EVIL CD A new adventure as told by Doctor Elizabeth Weir! When Sheppard’s team discover a civilization with the ability to shift out of phase, thus avoiding the Wraith completely, it seems that Atlantis is on the verge of striking gold. If they can reach a trade agreement with the planet’s government, the City — and many other planets too — could be free of the Wraith threat at last. Doctor Weir (Torri Higginson) is sent in to negotiate, eager to cement a promising diplomatic relationship. However, once there, it seems that the planet is not as peaceful as it seems. One faction is eager to dispose of the phase shift all together. They wish to return to the ways of their ancestors — a tradition that includes Wraith worship. And when a Wraith Hive arrives above the planet, attacking the Daedalus and stranding Weir and McKay on the planet, it seems that they may be close to getting their wish… (978-1-8443-5345-3) (CAUT: 0-0-4) CD £9.99
TITAN
THE ALFRED HITCHCOCK STORY (NEW EDITION) HC UK by Ken Mogg The first comprehensively illustrated look at the career of Alfred Hitchcock. In the tradition of the acclaimed The Hammer Story, it is an authoritative, film-by-film guide to “The Master” and his work, from the early silent days of The Lodger, through his classic British period of The 39 Steps, to the Hollywood success of Rear Window, Vertigo, North by Northwest, Psycho, and beyond. Packed with hundreds of stills and posters, with many rare or unseen images, and with additional features including the director’s famous cameos, this is the ultimate book for the Hitchcock fan. (978-1-8457-6708-2) (CAUT: 0-0-4) HC, 192pg, 9.5x11.5” £24.99
OFFERED AGAIN
O/A BATTLESTAR GALACTICA THE OFFICIAL COMPANIONS UK by David Bassom The “re-imagined” Battlestar Galactica is quite simply one of the most acclaimed series on any network. It was voted “TV Show of the Year” by Time magazine, and also received a Peabody Award. Titan’s companion series are packed with exclusive interviews, photos, behind-the-scenes secrets, full-colour sections, and a complete season episode guide! (CAUT: 0-0-4) SEASON 1 (978-1-8457-6097-7)—SC, 176pg, 6x8 7/8” £14.99 SEASON 2 (978-1-8457-6221-6)—SC, 176pg, 6x8 7/8” £14.99 SEASON 3 (978-1-8457-6478-4)—SC, 176pg, 6x8 7/8” £14.99
O/A CRYSTAL LAKE MEMORIES: COMPLETE HISTORY OF FRIDAY THE 13TH HC UK by Peter M. Bracke Fully illustrated with over five hundred never-before-seen photos, rare archival documents, and production materials, this is the ultimate oral and visual memoir of the most successful horror franchise in the history of motion pictures! (978-1-8457-6343-5) (CAUT: 0-0-4) HC, 320pg, 9.25x12” £35.00
O/A STARRING SHERLOCK HOLMES (REVISED EDITION) HC UK A century of the master detective on screen is captured here in this beautifully produced, long out of print book. The definitive illustrated guide to the films, radio and television series featuring Holmes, with an unprecedented collection of colour and black and white stills, posters, lobby cards and behind-the-scenes shots, including rare and previously unpublished material. A must for any Holmes fan! (978-1-8457-6537-8) (CAUT: 0-0-4) HC, 208pg, 10x12” £24.99
O/A THE HAMMER STORY (REVISED EDITION) HC UK by Marcus Hearne and Alan Barnes Fifty years ago, legendary British company Hammer Films released The Curse of Frankenstein. Now, revised and updated, The Hammer Story provides a film-by-film dissection in a stunning new hardcover format! Hammer have given their active backing to this, the only authorised history of the company, with unlimited access to their archives, and it’s dripping with rare promotional material and previously unpublished black and white and full colour photographs. (978-1-8457-6185-1) (CAUT: 0-0-4) HC, 192pg, 9.5x11.5” £24.99
WAR
COMMANDO: RUMBLE IN THE JUNGLE Stories set in the jungles of Malay and Burma are, like all other Commando comics, packed with action and adventure. But there is something about these plots that really get the writers in top gear and they pull out all the stops. Who couldn’t get enthusiastic about ambushes, impenetrable undergrowth, mysterious caves, deep river gorges flooded by monsoons, samurai swords, slithering snakes, fiendish fevers, strange cries in the night, menacing idols, dangerous insects, and animals added to the usual threats from bullets and bombs?! Featuring such stories as “Jungle Madness,” “Grudge Fight,” “The Black Pagoda,” “Halt or Die!,” “Danger Everywhere!,” and “Jungle Sniper,” this carefully selected anthology will transport you into a world of sweat and swamps, where our invincible allied heroes battle bravely and honourably to victory. (978-1-8444-2002-5) (CAUT: 0-0-4) HC, 784pg, 220x172mm £15.99
WRESTLING
BEER, BLOOD, AND CORNMEAL Incredibly Strange Wrestling was the bastard offspring of post-punk garage rock and masked Mexican lucha libre. Fielding a cast of crazed characters with names like El Homo Loco, Mucho Sasquatcho, and El Pollo Diablo, the show lives up to its name. Christians fought lions and Bigfoots mauled hapless hippies in some of the most surreal bouts ever staged. With a stage name swpied from a comic book kunk-fu master, Calhoun broke into ISW as an untrained grappler and rapidly rose through the ranks. In this memoir he reveals the story of ISW with all the organised mayhem it deserves. (978-1-5502-2827-4) (CAUT: 0-0-4) SC, 300pg, 22.8x15.2cm £10.99
DEVILMAN
DEVILMAN T-SHIRTS Legendary anime/manga creator Go Nagai considers Devilman to be his life’s work, as it is successful all over the world. Pick up these t-shirts and show your love for this dazzling slice of illustrated entertainment. Available in M-XL sizes. (CAUT: 0-0-4) CRYING OUT LOUD (DMTS02)—T-Shirt £18.99 LOGO (DMTS01)—T-Shirt £15.99
DRAGONBALL
DRAGONBALL Z T-SHIRTS It goes without saying that you love Dragonball Z. Everyone does. So with that out of the way, there are two styles here to choose from. The first features Goku poised, ready for anything, while the second sees him flying into action. Available in M-XL sizes. (CAUT: 0-0-4) GOKU READY (DBTS05)—T-Shirt £15.99 SUPERCHARGED (DBZTS05)—T-Shirt £18.99
NEON GENESIS EVANGELION
NEON GENESIS EVANGELION: FIRST CHILD T-SHIRT EVA Unit 00 is featured on this number, thereby making it appropriate for casual or formal events. Available in M-XL sizes. (EVTS01) (CAUT: 0-0-4) T-Shirt £15.99
THE BEATLES
THE BEATLES DIE-CAST ROUTEMASTER BUSES These classic Corgi double decker buses come in four designs, each featuring art from a classic Beatles album: Help; Revolver; Sergeant Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band; and Abbey Road. Limited to just 2,008 pieces, each bus will come in a collector’s tin along with a Certificate of Authenticity. Available in May 2008. (CAUT: 0-0-4) Die-Cast SRP: PI
THE BEATLES DIE-CAST TAXIS Perhaps you don’t need all the space a Routemaster provides. Settle into a taxi then. The same four albums are saluted, and also like the Routemasters, these taxis are limited to just 2,008 pieces and housed in a collector’s tin, packaged with a Certificate of Authenticity. Do not miss out on these quirky pieces of Beatle ephemera. (02750) (CAUT: 0-0-4) Die-Cast SRP: PI
THE BEATLES MAGICAL MYSTERY TOUR BUS This Corgi replica of the Beatles’ Magical Mystery Tour bus is a must-have for any fan of the Fab Four. Just who in fact is the Walrus? Perhaps a ride on this bus will provide the answer. Although if you can fit inside this bus, that answer is probably the least of your worries. Available in May 2008. (CAUT: 0-0-4) Die-Cast SRP: PI
THE BEATLES YELLOW SUBMARINE Corgi has brought the Beatles’ trusty Yellow Submarine from the depths of the Thames to your toy shelf. Dive deep into a psychedelic wave with this funky die-cast. Available in May 2008. (CAUT: 0-0-4) Die-Cast SRP: PI
STAR WARS
STAR WARS EPISODE IV LUKE SKYWALKER 12-INCH FIGURE The moisture farmer turned galactic saviour is rendered here as he appeared in the middle of Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope, lightsaber attached to his belt, electrobinoculars in hand, ready (or at least believing himself to be ready) to battle the Empire and rescue Princess Leia. This figure features over 30 points of articulation, an extra set of hands for holding the lightsaber, a moisture farmer poncho, and much more. (SS2116) (CAUT: 0-0-4) Figure SRP: £49.99
STAR WARS
KOTOBUKIYA STAR WARS SDCC EXCLUSIVE 12-INCH CLONE TROOPER STATUE First time in Previews UK! Celebrating the 30th anniversary of the greatest space fantasy film of all time, this statue was last year’s San Diego Comic Con Exclusive from Kotobukiya. Now available in the UK, this fantastic PVC statue represents the infamous receivers of Order 66, the “Utapau Clone Trooper.” This statue stands 12 inches tall, and includes a display base and trademark clone trooper weapons — the blaster and DC-15 rifle. The level of detail that the Koto ARTFX series is known for is on display in this piece, with over 200 individual scratches and markings on the trooper’s armor. This is a must-have, limited edition piece for Star Wars fans! (CAUT: 0-0-3) Statue SRP: £79.99
ANIME
FULL METAL ALCHEMIST & NEON GENESIS EVANGELION MUGS Enjoy a beverage in a colourful mug featuring your favourite anime! (CAUT: 0-0-4) FMA BROTHERS AT ARMS (FMMU03)—Mug SRP: £7.99 FMA EDWARD (FMMU01)—Mug SRP: £7.99 NGE EVANGELIONS (EVMU02)—Mug SRP: £7.99 NGE NERV LOGO (EVMU01)—Mug SRP: £7.99