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THE 99 ANNUAL 2008 by al-Mutawa, Nicieza, Moore, and Various There can be no heroism without sacrifice. And no one knows that better than The 99. Delve into the past of Jabber, Mumita, Jami, and Darr as they reveal the life-changing events that led them to become the next generation of superheroes! New alliances are formed and secrets are revealed in this special, oversized story. 48pgs, FC SRP: $3.99
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O/A BATTLESTAR GALACTICA TP'S by McKenzie, Colon, Simonson, & Various With an introduction by Apollo himself, Richard Hatch, an exclusive new cover by Garry Leach, and other amazing new features, Volume 1 contains Battlestar Galactica # 1-5 and #15-16 (originally published by Marvel Comics). Volume 2 collects Marvel’s Battlestar Galactica #6-13. In the second of Titan’s collections of the 1970s Battlestar Galactic comic, Commander Adama submits himself to the Memory Machine to remember the coordinates of Earth. (C: 0-1-2) VOLUME 1: SAGA OF A STAR WORLD—SC, 7x10, 160pgs, FC SRP: $19.95 VOLUME 2: MEMORY MACHINE—SC, 7x10, 144pgs, FC SRP: $19.95
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.HACK//G.U.+ VOLUME 2 Author: Tatsuya Hamazaki Art By: Yuzuka Morita Rating: T (Teen Age 13+) Haseo’s Avatar, Skeith, awakens to combat Endrance’s Macha in fierce battle. As more information surfaces concerning the AIDA (Artifically Intelligent Data Anomoly) menace and the power of the Epitaphs, Haseo finds himself in a battle against time to stop the rogue player killer Tri-Edge before any more of the people he knows become Lost Ones. Finally, as the web of treachery and secrets begins to unravel, The World faces crisis in the form of the largest-scale AIDA attack ever! SC, 5x7, 176pgs, B&W (2 of 3) $9.99
.HACK//XXXX VOLUME 1 Author: Hiroshi Matsuyama Art By: Manga by Megane Kikuya Rating: T (Teen Age 13+) See the events within The World from the protagonist Kite’s point of view as he searches for a cure for the comatose Orca. Deviating from the original .hack story, XXXX includes incidents such as Aura defeating Tarvos on her own and Cubia having a human avatar! SC, 5x7, 176pgs, B&W (1 of 2) $9.99
FRUITS BASKET STICKER COLLECTION Creator: Natsuki Takaya Rating: T (Teen Age 13+) Beautify your surroundings–and yourself! –with gorgeous art from Fruits Basket! This limited edition art book includes pin-up art of all the Fruits Basket characters with their zodiac animal, as well as stickers and temporary tattoos. Show your love for everyone’s favorite shojo manga with style! SC, 6x8, 40pgs, FC $14.99
FRUITS BASKET ULTIMATE EDITION VOLUME 3 Creator: Natsuki Takaya Rating: T (Teen Age 13+) A premium bind-up of Fruits Basket Volumes 5 & 6, this beautiful hardcover includes interior color art, a new cover, and previously unpublished art. SC, 6x9, 384pgs, B&W (3 of 4) $14.99
GAKUEN ALICE VOLUME 3 Creator: Tachibana Higuchi Rating: T (Teen Age 13+) The school cultural festival is approaching, and the special guest star is going to be Leo, a former Alice student. But it turns out that Leo is involved in a dangerous plot to kidnap Natsume for some mysterious purpose. It’s up to Mikan and Sumire to break out of the school to follow the abductors and save the day! SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (3 of 14) $9.99
MANGA SCHOOL WITH SELENA LIN: DRAW YOUR OWN MANGA Creator: Selena Lin Rating: T (Teen Age 13+) Finally–a cute and approachable "how to draw" manga for shojo artists! Through a series of lessons, mangaka Selena Lin teaches all the basics of manga creation, from tools to anatomy to panel composition to inking technique. More experienced artists will appreciate her up-to-date tutorial on photoshop techniques and toning instructions. Also includes tutorials on coloring techniques and a gallery of Selena’s own adorable works. Selena herself guides you through the lessons with photographs of herself giving you the thumbs-up or offering additional advice. SC, 8x7, 128pgs, B&W $14.99
GOTHIC & LOLITA BIBLE VOLUME 2 Art By: Various Rating: T (Teen Age 13+) The original Japanese magazine is primarily devoted to the season’s fashions, dedicating full-color spreads to new wares by Japanese designers. The U.S. version also will include designs by burgeoning brands in the States. Styled photo shoots with Lolita celebrities such as Mana, formerly of Malice Mizer and currently of Moi Dix Mois, are a regular feature, as are articles on beauty products, hair and makeup styles, feminine or goth-looking products, recipes, music, movies, and books. Interviews with Lolita-loving illustrators, designers, novelists, musicians, and stylists are included in every issue, as is coverage of events where Lolitas commune. SC, 8x12, 128pgs, FC (2 of 6) $19.99
TRINITY BLOOD: RAGE AGAINST THE MOONS VOLUME 3—KNOW FAITH Author: Sunao Yoshida Art By: THORES Shibamoto Rating: T (Teen Age 13+) Far in the future, after the Armageddon has destroyed civilization, a dark era dawns... The struggle between vampires and humans continues in this thrilling volume. In the east, the Rosenkreuz Ordenâs New Vatican plots to abduct young Pope Alessandro XVIII and instigate war between the Vatican and the New Human Empire. To save everyone, Abel and the AX agents must foil their plans. But now Abel faces a new enemy... Faith SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (3 of 6) $9.99
FORGET ABOUT LOVE VOLUME 1 Creator: Sang-Eun Lee Rating: T (Teen Age 13+) When you’re dating a guy, the first thing you need to look at is his family’s material possessions. He has to be rich! Dating without money is like being in a desert without an oasis or having a mochi without the red bISBN filling. He must also be smart–class and etiquette are absolute must-haves. These are traits that will get handed down to your children, so be sure to read through his past report cards if you want this to be a successful long-term relationship! SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (1 of 7) $9.99
+ANIMA VOLUME 8 Creator: Natsumi Mukai Rating: T (Teen Age 13+) Cooro and his group arrive at Stella, where they learn that Husky has already been sold to a low-ranking noble. Ed tells Cooro and Nana to come up with a plan to free Husky on their own. MISBNwhile, Husky, who had disguised himself as a mermaid, has his own plan to sneak into the palace through the Stella waterways, but his plans are thwarted when Cooro and Nana come and kidnap him. SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (8 of 10) $9.99
THE TAROT CAFE VOLUME 7 Creator: Sang-Sun Park Rating: T (Teen Age 13+) The thrilling conclusion to the Tarot Cafe saga! In order to save a dying Belus, Pamela must travel to the Belial Dark Castle and end their feud once and for all. Reaching the castle will require the help of some old friends, but waiting for her there will be something she never expected. SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (7 of 7) $9.99
AVATAR VOLUME 7 CINE-MANGA Author: Bryan Kanietzko, Art By: Michael Dante DiMartino Rating: A (All Ages) Aang’s skills as the "Avatar" are put to the test when he attempts to rescue a village from a monster from the spirit world. He fails miserably, and Sokka is kidnapped in the process. But when he accidentally steps into the spirit world, he gains knowledge and experience...will that be enough to bring peace back to the village? SC, 5x7, 192pgs, FC (7 of 8) $9.99
ME & MY BROTHERS VOLUME 4 Creator: Hari Tokeino Rating: T (Teen Age 13+) Sakura and her brothers go to a cafe’ where Takeshi’s friend works. Taizo Fukasawa, the owner of the cafe’, sees Sakura and tells her that she looks exactly like his girlfriend, who passed away. He asks Sakura to go to his party with him as his lover. The brothers freak out, but Sakura accepts the invitation, leading her down a path no one could expect, a path maybe even toward her long lost father... SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (4 of 8) $9.99
CLAMP NO KISEKI VOLUME 12 Creator: CLAMP Rating: T (Teen Age 13+) To honor CLAMP’s 15th anniversary, CLAMP no Kiseki: The Ultimate Collection features full-color pages, exclusive material, 6 pages of new, never-before-seen manga, and limited-edition collectible figures! This volume features an in-depth look at CLAMP’s hits Tsubasa and The Legend of Chun Hyang. SC, 9x12, 32pgs, FC (12 of 12) $19.99
SAIYUKI RELOAD VOLUME 8 Creator: Kazuya Minekura Rating: OT (Older Teen Age 16+) The legend of Saiyuki continues! SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (8 of 9) $9.99
BATTLE ROYALE ULTIMATE EDITION VOLUME 3 Author: Koushun Takami Art By: Masayuki Taguchi Rating: M (Mature Age 18+) Revisit the chilling vision of children coming of age in a cold and uncaring world in this third gorgeous collector’s bind-up of Battle Royale! SC, 6x9, 656pgs, B&W (3 of 5) $24.99
WELCOME TO THE NHK VOLUME 7 Author: Tatsuhiko Takimoto Art By: Kendi Oiwa Rating: M (Mature Age 18+) Satou and Kashiwa almost have an affair while living together. After a heated argument Kashiwa decides to give her marriage another chance. Soon after, Satou is finally reunited with Yamazaki, who was actually working as a host in the red-light district. Having had a taste of the "real" world, Yamazaki is bitter and angry–vowing to blow up the "great evil" that has ruined his and Satou’s life. SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (7 of 8) $9.99
BATTLE VIXENS VOLUME 13 Creator: Yuji Shiozaki Rating: M (Mature Age 18+) Hakufu and Saji battle against each other, all the while Hakufu struggles to control her water dragon-chi. With limited time left until the fabled Battle of Red Cliffs, the Toushi (warriors) are getting poised for battle. Gentoku tries to head into battle alone, but her supporting warriors won’t allow it. With the impending battle on the horizon even nature is in strife; Typhoons are forming, volcanoes erupt, and the three natural forces head for collision along with Hakufu, Sousou, and Koumei. As Chouun heads toward Kyosho Academy in a path of annihilation, the future seems uncertain for the Toushi! SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (13 of 13) $9.99
BECK: MONGOLIAN CHOP SQUAD VOLUME 12 Creator: Harold Sakuishi Rating: OT (Older Teen Age 16+) The band accidentally gets themselves booked on their first American tour, but Ryusuke has disappeared! Jet-lagged, exhausted, and unable to get in a groove without Ryusuke, Beck’s first American tour may also be their last. Where is he? And How long can they last on the road without him? A cryptic e-mail may tell them everything they need to know. SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (12 of 19) $9.99
BLOOD SUCKER VOLUME 7 Author: Saki Okuse Art By: Aki Shimizu Rating: M (Mature Age 18+) Yusuke Himukai, now on the run as a cop-killer, leaves a trail of dead enemies behind in his relentless search for his lover. As his former partner Kishi scrambles to find and stop him. MISBNwhile at secluded mountain temple, a showdown is coming between Kikuri and a vampire priest. SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (7 of 11) $9.99
DRAGON HUNTER VOLUME 18 Creator: Hong Seock Seo Rating: T (Teen Age 13+) A year has passed since Myung-Ho ventured into the past to learn more about Mong-Yeun and Sa-Mi. He poses as Goong-Chun to earn Chong-Kwan-Jang’s trust and discovers the villain has the curse of the Dragon God. With Myung-Ho’s help, Chong-Kwan-Jang prepares to hunt a dragon that keeps attacking the fishermen of Woosan kingdom. The day of the dragon hunt, Myung-Ho encounters the Dragon God and he discovers he is the key that can release the memory of Mong-Yeun and Sa-Mi as well as summon the Four Guardian Dragons. SC, 5x7, 196pgs, B&W (18 of 26) $9.99
DRAGON KNIGHTS VOLUME 26 Creator: Mineko Ohkami Rating: T (Teen Age 13+) Saabel encounters Diamond Clover. Clover accuses Saabel of waking up Yusurugi and that the dragon world is in danger because of it. He advises Saabel to save the world with his power of virtue. At the same time Rath Faces Nadil at his castle. The power and magic used in their battle may disrupt the balance of dragon world itself! SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (26 of 26) $9.99
FAERIES’ LANDING VOLUME 19 Creator: You Hyun Rating: T (Teen Age 13+) Fanta escapes from the prohibitory spell and goes into the protective field joining Oran and Sindo inside. Fanta learns that as a result of absorbing Oreadia’s powers, Oreadia has disappeared never again to return to the cycle of life. Angered by the loss of her mother, and her father’s lack of caring, Fanta is lost. But just as the tragic events seem too much to handle, comfort comes in a surprising revelation both to her actions and to the true use of her powers. SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (19 of 19) $9.99
FULL METAL PANIC! VOLUME 3: INTO THE BLUE POP-FICTION NOVEL Author: Shouji Gatou Art By: Shikidouji ISBN: 978-1-4278-0245-3 Price: $9.99 (Canada) $10.99 Format: Pop-Fiction Novel, 352 pgs. Volume Number: 3 of 18 Dimensions: 5 x 7 " Genre: Action/Comedy Rating: T (Teen Age 13+) Product Synopsis: Chidori Kaname spends her summer vacation doing odd jobs for the student council. Out of the blue, Sousuke Sagara, the world’s biggest war nut, invites Kaname to go with him to an island in the Pacific. Kaname is really excited–until she finds out Sousuke isn’t planning a relaxing tour of nature, but a high-speed adventure full of thrills, chills, and danger! For example: A scarlet-colored steel demon named Venom attacks a chemical weapons facility, which falls down around Sousuke and Kaname! They discover an enormous conspiracy behind the terrorist attack! And a brutal murderer is now closing in on them! The latest novel in this mega-popular series is here at last! SC, 5x7, 352pgs, B&W (3 of 18) $9.99
I WISH... VOLUME 2 Creator: Hyun-Joo Seo Rating: T (Teen Age 13+) K is a wizard who can grant wishes–all he asks in return is to take what is most precious to the wisher... While Jin has had the poor luck of only seeing K’s nasty side, a bittersweet tale of lost love and sacrifice reveals a gentler and more noble side to him. When K finds himself caught between an alien princess and the man she loves, the most precious gift of all may turn fatal! SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (2 of 7) $9.99
KING OF HELL VOLUME 19 Author: In-Soo Ra Art By: Jae-Hwan Kim Rating: T (Teen Age 13+) In life, Majeh was a gifted swordsman. In death, he acts as a whimsical reaper for the King of Hell... In volume 19, Majeh and company have entered the lair of the Sa Goks and find themselves fighting some unique opponents: a man who can turn his body into rock, a living human doll and a team of irresistible beauties with murder on their minds. They also are reunited with the Insane Hounds, but even the combined team of warriors may not be enough to handle the wicked leader of the Sa Goks! SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (19 of 26) $9.99
LIFE VOLUME 9 Creator: Keiko Suenobu Rating: M (Mature Age 18+) After the hospital incident, Ayumu gains sympathy at school, which makes things a lot more difficult for Manami to win everybody to her side. So she devises a scheme to cast herself once again as the victim...and she’ll take down more than Ayumu with it. SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (9 of 15) $9.99
MISSILE HAPPY! VOLUME 3 Creator: Miki Kiritani Rating: T (Teen Age 13+) It’s been about a year since Rou and Mikako have been living together. Even though New Year’s is coming up, lately Rou’s been so busy with school and work that he’s left Mikako alone. Mikako is trying her best to support him but has mixed feelings about his work. On top of that, Rou has started to change his attitude around her. Mikako doesn’t know why but trusts and supports him in every way! Will her thoughts reach Rou or have they already? SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (3 of 5) $9.99
PET SHOP OF HORRORS: TOKYO VOLUME 2 Creator: Matsuri Akino Rating: OT (Older Teen Age 16+) Bothered by the rumors that Count D sells slaves to clients, Woo-Fei continues his attempt to kick the Count out of Neo Chinatown. MISBNwhile, a woman visits the store to sell her cat, hoping that she can give the man of her dreams the ultimate gift, while a different woman finds herself beckoned to the shop by a pet she carries in her stomach. Between blackouts and hunts for mythical creatures, Woo-Fei has his hands full with this trouble-making tenant! SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (2 of 3) $9.99
RECAST VOLUME 6 Creator: Seung-Hui Kye Rating: T (Teen Age 13+) JD’s been trying to get to the 4th world. That was his grandfather Grifford’s last request, and JD and others around him have begun to notice that JD has the powers of someone from the Fourth World royalty. But he can only pass through Volcano Laten to get there in the hide of the monster Gorgon, so to get Gorgon, he seeks out a sorceress. Lain, our heroine from the Fourth World, is seeking out JD too, as well as answers from this sorceress. A battle goes down, and JD’s team wins as he finally learns the truth: He is the reincarnation of Kitor, the former Supreme Ruler of the Fourth World and also Lain’s fiance. JD journeys to the Fourth World to claim his destiny! SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (6 of 6) $9.99
ROADSONG VOLUME 3 Author: Allan Gross Art By: Joanna Estep Rating: OT (Older Teen Age 16+) The boys head to the fabled Haight Ashbury district in San Francisco in search of answers that might free Monty’s father. However, the town that was once home has changed. While Drugs, Sex and Rock’n’Roll are still ’live and kickin’ it’s all big business today. The new dregs of society are the big money mercenaries who run the town. Will the boys leave more than their hearts in San Francisco? SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (3 of 3) $9.99
RURE VOLUME 3 Creator: Da-Mi Seomoon Rating: T (Teen Age 13+) Ku-ya must fight in the Waka battle as Princess Wan’s gladiator. However, the real plan is for Ku-ya to lose so that he can help Ha-ru escape the fate of being the slave of whoever wins the battle! SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (3 of 6) $9.99
SHIN MEGAMI TENSEI (KAHN) VOLUME 2 Creator: Kazuaki Yanagisawa Rating: M (Mature Age 18+) After his old high school was sucked into the Underworld, Nobu and a demon-possessed girl named Yumi managed to claw their way back to the Surface World, hoping to start over again, however their struggle continues... in this volume as Yumi’s former roommate, now a monster, and a teacher who has revealed themself as a demon, attack the school. Will Yumi unleash her true power to stop them? SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (2 of 9) $9.99
STRAWBERRY MARSHMALLOW VOLUME 5 Creator: Barasui Rating: T (Teen Age 13+) This time around the Ito house Nobue looks for another part-time job while the girls find the mISBNing of their names, dabble in English, and show the tricks to hide and seek. And just when did Nobue start smoking? ! After looking through an old album, they go in search for the truth and reminisce about their past. On top of that, Miu starts a quest to rehabilitate Matsuri, as well as find out what in the world a best friend truly is! SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (5 of 5) $9.99
TACTICS VOLUME 5 Author: Kazuko Higashiyama Art By: Sakura Kinoshita Rating: T (Teen Age 13+) Kantarou’s struggle against the mysterious Raikou Minamoto and his strange band continues as the even more mysterious Father Edwards returns to the fray! Facing off against possessed actresses and demons from the great beyond, Haruka and Kantarou are up to their necks in trouble, especially when Minamoto’s true motives are finally revealed... SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (5 of 9) $9.99
UTOPIA’S AVENGER VOLUME 5 Creator: Oh Se-Kwon Rating: T (Teen Age 13+) Upon arriving at Yachado, Gil-Dong learns that Hyeonwol’s Cheonyacha tribe has lost the war against the Jiyacha group, and that the chief of the Cheonyacha tribe is being held in the dungeon of Jiyacha castle. Gil-Dong decides to go and rescue the chief, so he can learn more about the fate of Hyeonwol. He successfully infiltrates into the castle, and the battle between Gil-Dong and Gyeokseong, the leader of the Jiyachas, ensues! SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (5 of 5) $9.99
FALLEN MOON DATEN NO TSUKI Creator: Toui Hasumi Rating: OT (Older Teen Age 16+) From BLU comes an unearthly collection of stories illuminating the complex lives of immortal beings. An angel who loses his place in Eden finds a mysterious and dangerous new patron. A poor painter finishes a woman’s portrait without a subject and reveals his forgotten past. These stories and more will delight fans of beautiful angels and demon boys! SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W $9.99
JUNJO ROMANTICA VOLUME 6 (YAOI) Creator: Shungiku Nakamura Rating: M (Mature Age 18+) It’s the day of the congratulatory party for Usami, but Usami’s older brother, Haruhiko, keeps getting involved with Misaki. First the endless shipments of strawberry goods, then dragging him off to his rich estate... Then a dramatic misunderstanding spooks Shinobu into leaving for Australia. Will Miyagi just sit back and let him get away after just realizing his own true feelings for the boy? SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (6 of 9) $12.99
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24X2 GN by David Chelsea Twenty-Four Times Two. The author of David Chelsea In Love and Perspective! picks up Scott McCloud's ball and runs with it in these two 24-Hour comics stories. In "Everybody Gets It Wrong" David makes the argument that all autobiographical comics produced so far, including his own, falsify experience because they show the author as one of the characters rather than telling the story as seen from his own eyes. Putting theory into practice, David illustrates a number of dreams from his diary while strictly keeping to the dreamer's point of view. "Sleepless" takes this method further, telling a richly stippled story of lava lamps, time travel, and a mysterious lady cartoonist in blue velvet through the eyes of a lead character who is never shown. MATURE THEMES SC, 5x7, 48pgs, B&W SRP: $5.00
DELAYED REPLAYS GN by Liz Prince Delayed Replays, the second comics collection from Ignatz Award-winner Liz Prince, further explores how one incredibly self-centered twenty-something finds contentment in her everyday life. From the amusing to the banal, Liz's comics are slice-of-life at its best, or at least most relatable. These strips could easily find their home in many alternative weekly papers, but Liz is too lazy to post them anywhere but her LiveJournal. (C: 0-1-2) MATURE THEMES SC, 112pgs, B&W SRP: $7.00
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THE SURROGATES VOLUME 1 TP (2ND PRINTING) by Robert Venditti & Brett Weldele The year is 2054, and life has been reduced to a data feed. The fusing of virtual reality and cybernetics has ushered in the era of the personal surrogate, android substitutes that let users interact with the world without ever leaving their homes. It's a perfect world, and it's up to Detectives Harvey Greer and Pete Ford of the Metro Police Department to keep it that way. But to do so they'll need to stop a techno-terrorist bent on returning society to a time when people lived their lives instead of merely experiencing them. This volume collects all five issues of the critically-acclaimed comic book miniseries. Soon to be a major motion picture from Disney! (MAY063435) SC, 7x10, 208pgs, FC SRP: $19.95
SAME DIFFERENCE & OTHER STORIES GN by Derek Kirk Kim Through a series of sensitive — and often hilarious — short stories, Kim deftly explores the not-so-average twenty-somethings' quarter-life crisis, romantic neurosis, and a refreshing slice of Korean-American life. (MAR042839) SC, 6x9, 154pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95
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O/A WILL YOU STILL LOVE ME IF I WET THE BED GN by Liz Prince Described as a mix between Jeffrey Brown and James Kochalka, Liz's comics are made up of short vignettes that capture all the cute, gross, and endearing aspects of relationships. SC, 4x6, 80pgs, B&W SRP: $7.00
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YEARBOOK STORIES 1976-1978 by Staros, Hampton, & Tommaso Featuring two autobiographical stories from Chris Staros' formative high school years: "The Willful Death of a Stereotype," illustrated by Bo Hampton, and "The Worst Gig I Ever Had," illustrated by Rich Tommaso. "The Willful Death of a Stereotype" chronicles the events that led up to a critical moment in Chris' high school life. "The Worst Gig I Ever Had" deals with one of the wildest rock'n'roll gigs from Chris' first hard rock band. (AUG074029) (C: 0-1-2) MATURE THEMES SC, 6x9, 32pgs, B&W SRP: $4.00
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BOSTON BOMBERS TP by Ron Fortier & Various Imagine an Earth where battles are fought by dirigibles, where Jesus was a female and the Jews accepted her as the Messiah, where the Roman Empire survived to the present day, where the Second World War never happened and the League of Nations became a world power. This is the world of the Boston Bombers, a group of four intrepid ladies led by the beautiful Indra Devine. They are free-wheeling representatives of the League, but in reality are secret agents of the Pope! SC, 180pgs, B&W SRP: $18.99
DEADWORLD: BRING OUT YOUR DEAD TP by Various A collection of all-new stories set in Deadworld! Full-length stories dealing with the "Slaughterhouse," as well as short tales, plus a profile of the women of Deadworld. As a bonus, the original creators of Deadworld return with an all-new tale, their first take on the zombie universe they created in over 20 years! MATURE THEMES SC, 136pgs, B&W SRP: $16.99
SEEKER: IDENTITY CRISIS TP by Gary Reed & Various Formerly a rogue agent under wraps, the FBI has taken the Seeker concept a step further by incorporating the "Seeker Project." Seeker is a persona filled by different agents, chosen to wear the mantle of Seeker, but to the public there has only been one Seeker. LeAnn Haywood is the current Seeker and she relishes the role, but when happens when a former Seeker resurfaces and wants to reclaim the role? Collects the Caliber series. SC, 156pgs, B&W SRP: $17.99
WORLDS OF H.P. LOVECRAFT BOOK 1 TP by Steve Jones & Octavio Cariello From one of the all-time masters of horror, these full-length adaptations originally released by Malibu are collected in this first of two book compiling the Lovecraft tales from writer Steve Jones. Contained in this volume are "The Lurking Fear," "The Alchemist," "Beyond the Wall of Sleep," and "The Tomb." SC, 112pgs, B&W SRP: $15.99
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THE BEST OF DRAW! VOLUME 4 TP The Best of DRAW! Volume 4 collects still more of the best tutorials and interviews from DRAW!, the professional “How-To” magazine on comics and cartooning! Featured are the top artists in the fields of comics and animation, articles on going from comics to video games with artist Matt Haley, character design with Tom Bancroft and Rob Corley, Adobe Illustrator tips with Alberto Ruiz, draping the human figure by Bret Blevins, penciling with Ron Garney, lettering by Todd Klein, and more! (C: 0-1-2) SC, 8x11, 216pgs SRP: $24.95
THE JACK KIRBY CHECKLIST TP (GOLD EDITION) The most thorough listing of Jack “King” Kirby’s work ever published! Building on the 1998 “Silver Edition,” this new, fully-updated, definitive Gold Edition compiles an additional decade’s worth of corrections and additions by top historians, in a new Trade Paperback format with premium paper for archival durability. It lists in exacting detail every published comic featuring Kirby’s work, including dates, story titles, page counts, and inkers. It even cross-references reprints, to help collectors locate less-expensive versions of key Kirby issues, and includes an extensive bibliography listing books, periodicals, portfolios, fanzines, posters, and other obscure pieces with Kirby's art, plus a detailed list of Jack's unpublished work as well. Now includes a complete listing of the over 5000-page archive of Kirby’s personal pencil art photocopies. And scattered throughout are dozens of examples of rare and unseen Kirby art, making this a must-have item for serious Kirby collectors and eBay shoppers! (C: 0-1-2) SC, 128pgs, PC SRP: $14.95
MODERN MASTERS VOLUME 17: LEE WEEKS SC by Tom Field & Eric Nolen-Weathington Lee Weeks is the consummate storyteller. His ability to create dynamic, interesting layouts, plus his strong draftsmanship, and wonderful sense of lighting made his runs on Daredevil, Captain America, Spider-Man: Death and Destiny (which he also wrote) and The Incredible Hulk fan favorites, and his artwork for Batman Chronicles: The Gauntlet is among the most finely crafted in the character’s history. Join us as we go behind the scenes and explore the work of a Modern Master — Lee Weeks! This 128-page book features an exhaustive look into Week’s career and creative process, with a career-spanning interview with tons of art, including many rare and unpublished pieces, and a huge gallery of stunning artwork by this true Modern Master! (C: 0-1-2) SC, 128pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95
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O/A MODERN MASTERS VOLUME 15: MARK SCHULTZ SC The mid-'80s was the age of independent comics. It was also the age of the dinosaur, thanks to Mark Schultz and Xenozoic Tales! Evocative of the master illustrators of the early 1900s, but with a decidedly modern flair, Schultz's artwork took off in Xenozoic Tales, and later spawned the Cadillacs & Dinosaurs cartoon and toy line. This book takes an exhaustive look into Schultz’s creative process. Included is a career-spanning interview with tons of art, including many rare and unpublished pieces! (OCT073846) SC, 8x11, 120pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95
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SILVER AGE SCI-FI COMPANION SC by Mike W. Barr In the Silver Age of Comics, space was the place, and the Silver Age Sci-Fi Companion critiques and lovingly recalls the classic DC Comics science-fiction series edited by Julius Schwartz and written by Gardner Fox and John Broome! The pages of DC’s science-fiction magazines of the 1960s, Strange Adventures and Mystery In Space, are opened for you, including story-by-story reviews of complete series such as Adam Strange, Atomic Knights, Space Museum, Star Rovers, Star Hawkins and others! (JUL073885) SC, 8x11, 160pgs, B&W SRP: $19.95
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