CARTOON BOOKS
BONE: FONE BONE LIFE-SIZED PLUSH TOY We can't believe we haven't made this toy before now, and when you see it, you won't believe it either! Fone Bone is made of extra soft plush material and will be wearing his trademark backpack that can be opened and closed. This life-sized toy stands at an impressive 26" tall! This Fone Bone plush toy is a giant version of the popular 13" Bone toy that surprised everyone last fall (and also offered again this month)! (C: 1-1-4) Plush Toy SRP: $40.00
RASL #2 by Jeff Smith Jeff Smith’s new adventure series continues — RASL, a stark, sci-fi series about a dimension-jumping art thief, a man unplugged from the world who races through space and time searching for his next big score, and a man and trying to escape his past! In this issue Rasl is pursued across dimensions by an unknown assassin who seems to know all of his secrets. 32pgs, B&W SRP: $3.50
STAR OF THE MONTH
BONE: ONE VOLUME EDITION SC by Jeff Smith The biggest, coolest Bone book of all is back, featuring an all new Jeff Smith cover! The complete 1300+ page epic adventure from start to finish in one deluxe trade paperback! Three modern cartoon cousins get lost in a pre-technological valley, spending a year there making new friends and out-running dangerous enemies! (MAR058205) NOTE: Available only in the United States, U.S. Territories, Canada, Australia, New Zeland, and the U.K. SC, 7x10, 1344pgs, B&W SRP: $39.95
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O/A FONE BONE PLUSH TOY Cartoon Books announces the release of the Fone Bone Plush! This adorable 12" tall stuffed toy will be covered with an extra soft plush fabric and will be wearing his trademark backpack that can be opened and closed. (C: 0-1-3) Plush SRP: $12.95
CHECKER BOOK PUBLISHING GROUP
ALEX RAYMOND'S FLASH GORDON VOLUME 2 HC by Alex Raymond The second of Checker's re-issues of the color Flash Gordon strips from the pen and brush of its unsurpassed originator, Alex Raymond. The work of a master at his best, these color strips were originally published in 1935 and 1936. Includes three complete adventures. (JUL042749) HC, 8x11, FC SRP: $19.95
X-FILES TP by Various In anticipation of this summer's second X-Files film, revisit the comic adventures of FBI agents Fox Mulder and Dana Scully with these trade paperbacks collecting the storylines from the much sought-after Topps series! Volume 1 collects issues #13-19, with the bonus features of the rare zero issue and the pilot episode adaptation. Volume 2 collects issues #18-23, with the bonus features of the rare #½ issue and the X-Files Comics Digest Issue #1. Volume 3 collects issues #25-28, including the Hero Illustrated giveaway issue, and also includes the “Fire” and “Ice” episode adaptations. VOLUME 1 (JAN052570)—SC, 7x10, 200pgs, FC SRP: $19.95 VOLUME 2 (APR052758)—SC, 200pgs, FC SRP: $19.95 VOLUME 3 (JUL052744)—SC, 7x10, 200pgs, FC SRP: $19.95
CINEBOOK
CLIFTON VOLUME 5: JADE TP by De Groot 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 it’s of course 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! (C: 0-1-2) SC, 48pgs, FC SRP: $9.99
GREEN MANOR VOLUME 1: ASSASSINS AND GENTLEMEN GN by Vehlmann & Bodart Impossible investigations, perfect crimes, a série noire whose plot draws the reader into the mystery! 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! (C: 0-1-2) SC, 56pgs, FC SRP: $13.95
QUEEN MARGOT VOLUME 3: ENDANGERED LOVE GN by Cadic, Gheysens & Derenne 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 Elizabeth 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? (C: 0-1-2) SC, 48pgs, FC SRP: $13.95
CLASS COMICS INC
ZAHN #1 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-0-0) ADULT MATERIAL 7x10, 24pgs, FC SRP: $9.00
CLASSIC COMICS PRESS INC
DONDI VOLUME 2 TP by Gus Edson & Irwin Hasen Written by Gus Edson, and beautifully drawn by Golden Age great Irwin Hasen, Dondi ran in American newspapers for over 30 years! Volume 2 reprints this classic American comic strip, with dailies and Sundays inside originally published between March 18, 1957 and September 7, 1958. Also included will be an introduction by comics writer and editor Roy Thomas. (C: 0-1-2) SC, 8x11, 264pgs, B&W SRP: $24.95
STAR OF THE MONTH
DONDI VOLUME 1 TP by Gus Edson & Irwin Hasen The first 19 months of the underrated American comic strip Dondi are reprinted here. Also included is a career-spanning interview with Irwin Hasen by comics journalist Bill Baker and an introduction by celebrated cartoonist and long-time Irwin Hasen fan, Jules Feiffer! (SEP073494) (C: 0-1-2) SC, B&W SRP: $21.95
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LEONARD STARR'S MARY PERKINS ON STAGE VOLUME 4 TP by Leonard Starr Volume 4 of the Eisner-nominated series Leonard Starr’s Mary Perkins on Stage includes dailies and Sundays originally published from June 13, 1960 to September 17, 1961! Also included is an interview with Leonard Starr by Richard Howell and Carol Kalish. The interview originally appeared in Comics Feature issue 9 in 1981 and now features a new introduction by Richard Howell. In addition, the introduction for Volume 4 will be done by the Australian illustrator and publisher, Eddie Campbell (From Hell)! (C: 0-1-2) SC, 8x11, 264pgs, B&W SRP: $24.95
STAR OF THE MONTH
LEONARD STARR'S MARY PERKINS ON STAGE VOLUME 1 TP by Leonard Starr This first volume of Classic Comics Press's collection of the comic strip Leonard Starr's Mary Perkins on Stage presents the first three storylines from February 1957 to January 1958, with a special introduction by Walt Simonson. This volume, nominated for a 2007 Eisner Award, also contains interviews, unpublished art, and other special features related to the strip and its creator Leonard Starr. (SEP073491) (C: 0-1-2) SC, B&W SRP: $19.95
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CLASSICAL COMICS
JANE EYRE GN'S by Charlotte Bronte; adapted by Amy Corzine & John Burns The Charlotte Bronte classic is brought to vibrant life by artist John M. Burns. His sympathetic treatment of Jane Eyre’s life during the 19th century will delight any reader with its strong emotions and wonderfully rich atmosphere. Travel back to a time of grand Victorian mansions contrasted with the severest poverty and immerse yourself in this love story. The Original Text edition features dialogue taken direct from Bronte's novel, while the Quick Text edition features modernized dialogue for an easier reading experience. (C: 0-1-2) ORIGINAL TEXT—SC, 144pgs, FC SRP: $19.95 QUICK TEXT—SC, 144pgs, FC SRP: $19.95
MACBETH GN'S by William Shakespeare; adapted by John McDonald A revolution in graphic novels! Macbeth is perhaps the most dramatic of Shakespeare's tragedies and these full-color graphic novels bring this classic — and bloody! — tale of the Scottish king to a brand new audience! The Original Text edition presents Macbeth just as Shakespeare intended — in its original and unabridged format, ideal for purists, students and readers who will appreciate the unaltered text. In the Quick Text edition the dialogue has been reduced to as few words as possible while keeping the essence of the story. Coupled with stunning artwork, these graphics novels will unlock the key one of Shakespeare's greatest works! (C: 0-1-2) ORIGINAL TEXT—SC, 144pgs, FC SRP: $19.95 QUICK TEXT—SC, 144pgs, FC SRP: $19.95
COMIC CAVALCADE
LADY DEATH 2007 SWIMSUIT SPECIAL: RUBY RED FOIL EDITION by Juan Jose Ryp, Matt Martin & Various The luscious queen of the dead is back on the beach! Thaw out this spring with a sultry all-new pin-up book featuring Lady Death drawn by some of the best artists in the industry! With Juan Jose Ryp, Matt Martin, Daniel HDR, Gabriel Guzman, Rafa Lopez and many more, this special is so smokin’ it might catch fire! This special Ruby Red foil was previously only available at conventions and is limited to just 500 copies. All copies ship bagged and boarded with a Certificate of Authenticity. 16pgs, FC SRP: $5.99
CRAVEWORLD
DEATH TO AMERICA #2 by Judt & Youkovich Ryan Haskell tried to assassinate the President. Instead he saved him from terrorists. With one friend dead and another in critical condition, Ryan recuperates in the hospital wondering when they will figure out what he was really planning. Meanwhile the terrorists he stopped from killing the president plot to kill Ryan, and the militia that helped Ryan plan his assassination attempt on the President believe he betrayed them! SC, 24pgs, B&W SRP: $2.99
CRITICAL MASS
AGE OF INSECTS: NOT HUMAN VOLUME 2 by Greene, Piper & Templesmith Witness the rise of a newly engineered species — Homo sapiens invictus, hybrids who possess insect characteristics. They are being hunted to extinction by the militant, Purity Force! A Hybrid group strikes back at the humans killing hundreds of Purity Force troopers. Zasha, their brutal yet beautiful tracker, is sent to seek vengeance. Meanwhile, Flynn Morgan, tormented by visions of an apocalyptic future, returns to New York City only to discover a terrible truth that will forever make him a god to some — and to others an enemy to be destroyed! SC, 52pgs, FC SRP: $5.99