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THE VAULT OF MICHAEL ALLRED LIMITED EDITION HC by Michael Allred Over twenty years of art and information from the mind and scrapbooks of Michael Allred! From his earliest attempts at making comics to the release of his latest series, Madman Atomic Comics, Allred has created a unique visual biography. This classy limited edition hardcover edition is jam-packed with a whopping 256 pages of rare and never-before-seen art, as well as every cover Mike Allred has ever made. Also included are interviews, articles, and personal reflections via his running commentary. This is a visual bananza that provides more insight to the creative process of an A-list comic book writer/artist than you're likely to have found ever before! 256pgs, FC SRP: $34.99
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DESTROYER DUCK TP by Steve Gerber, Jack Kirby, & Alfredo Alcala The mad genius behind Howard the Duck teams up with the artistic visionary who brought us Fantastic Four, X-Men, and the Hulk! Destroyer Duck takes on GodCorp to fight for the Little Guy in this 25th anniversary collection of this historic comic. Includes the complete Gerber/Kirby run, and a new introduction by Gerber. SC, 7x10, 120pgs, B&W SRP: $8.99
LICENSABLE BEAR #4 by Nat Gertler & Various Stand-alone issue! The world’s most lovable marketing icon inserts his trademarked charm into the realms of music festivals, twelve-step programs, and more in this latest collection of short romps. And what all-American patriotic hero comes back from the dead in this issue? 32pgs, B&W SRP: $2.99
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O/A STEWART THE RAT #1 by Gerber, Colan, & Palmer Steve Gerber and Gene Colan followed up their classic run on Howard the Duck with an original graphic novel about a walking, talking rat facing the excesses of life in Los Angeles. First published in 1980, this long-lost work is now available again, in affordable comic book format! MATURE THEMES 48pgs, B&W SRP: $3.95
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STRANGERS IN PARADISE VOLUME 19: EVER AFTER TP by Terry Moore This is it — the end of an award-winning series and an era in comics — the 19th and final SiP trade paperback! Ever After collects issues #83 -90, where the saga of Katchoo and Francine comes to an end as 14 years of romance and adventure bring us to the final climactic scene. When her famous brother-in-law falls prey to a crazed fan’s bullet, Francine is forced to confront her own doubts and fears about the life she has chosen. In a bold move, she leaves her cheating husband and tries to reconnect with the only person she ever truly loved, Katchoo. But things have changed since Francine left, Katchoo has changed, and it soon becomes apparent that if Francine wants her friend back she’s going to have to fight for her. Grab a copy of comics history in the making! SC, 7x10, 144pgs, B&W SRP: $15.95
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STRANGERS IN PARADISE TP'S by Terry Moore In Volume 9, Katchoo struggles to fight her way out of the excessive life of hi-tech crime without endangering the lives of her friends, Francine and David. But her deadly rival, the psychotic beauty, Veronica, has other plans for the threesome. When Katchoo and Tambi team up for a brilliant takeover of the Big Six syndicate, Veronica seizes Francine and David in a deadly game of cat-and-mouse! In Volume 10, passions run high when the SIP gang find themselves in Hawaii surrounded by sun, sand and a cornucopia of sexy choices in the trade winds paradise! VOL. 9: CHILD OF RAGE (STAR12777)—SC, 7x10, 156pgs, B&W SRP: $15.95 VOL. 10: TROPIC OF DESIRE (STAR14138)—SC, 7x10, 144pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95
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AC COMICS
THE CRYPT OF HORROR VOLUME 4 TP by Various A spine-tingling collection of classic vintage horror comics from the 1950's, most from the halcyon pre-Comics Code era! Who can resist titles like "River Of Blood," "The Vampire Legion," "The Last Man," and "Ship of Ghouls?" Spotlighting yesteryear's most titanic talents, most notably Bob Powell and Dick Briefer, who delivered some of the most gosh-darn creepy comics of all time. Contributors also include France Herron, Robert Bernstein, Howard Nostrand, Jack Kamen, Gene Fawcette, Harry Harrison, and Wally Wood. Scary fun for kids of all ages! SC, 7x10, 120pgs, B&W SRP: $24.95
BEST OF THE WEST #63 by Various A wagonload of cowboy comics classics from the 1950's, featuring never-before-reprinted adventures of The Durango Kid, Redmask, and The Haunted Horseman. Includes a special vintage reprint of "The Return of Wild Bill Pecos" by John Buscema! Before his stellar work at Marvel Comics in the '60s, '70s, and '80s, this artistic giant was a top-flight Western artist, working on such titles a's Roy Rogers and Wild Bill Pecos, and AC Comics proudly showcases his early work. Other classic creators, including Gardner Fox, Ray Krank, Rae Herman, Frank Bolle, Dick Ayers, and Fred Guardineer, lend their talents to these, the best cowboy features of the era! 44pgs, B&W SRP: $6.95
MEN OF MYSTERY #67 by Various More timelost Golden Age gems starring the top costumed crimefighters of the 1940's! Fawcett's mysterious Mr. Scarlet takes the lead spotlight this issue, joined by Dollman, Manhunter, Major Midnight, The Black Terror, and other greats. The two-fisted action comes courtesy of legendary creators including Mort Meskin, Jerry Robinson, Al Bryant, Otto Binder, Bill Woolfolk, Carl Pfeufer, and Leonard Frank. Beautiful vintage reprints! 68pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95
MEN OF MYSTERY PRESENTS: THE MASKED MARVEL DVD When countless acts of sabotage perpetrated by former Japanese envoy Sakima have the Worldwide Insurance Company on the brink of bankruptcy, the mysterious Masked Marvel and his three aides are called in to investigate by the daughter of a murdered company executive. World War II-era thrills, action and suspense abound! Besides the solid plot and great stunts, the viewer can enjoy solving the mystery of the Masked Marvel's identity, unrevealed until the last chapter of this movie serial. Starring William Forrest, Louise Currie, and Tom Steele. DVD SRP: $24.95
THE CRYPT OF HORROR PRESENTS: THE BLACK SLEEP DVD Mad Dr. Cadman performs brain surgery to create the greatest menagerie of freaks ever seen on film (including horror film legends Bela Lugosi, Lon Chaney Jr., and John Carradine), luring them into his clutches with a powerful drug called "The Black Sleep." A lost classic of gothic horror, virtually unseen since its release in 1956, The Black Sleep showcases Basil Rathbone's stunning performance as the maddest "mad scientist" ever, so honest and earnest you want to believe he digs around in people's brains for the advancement of science! DVD extras include a chapter from the Kirk Allyn Blackhawk serial filmed in the 1950's. DVD SRP: $19.95
GARGANTARAMA PRESENTS: THE 30 FOOT BRIDE DVD Lou Costello's life is upended when girlfriend Dorothy Provine inhales prehistoric gas and grows thirty feet tall! Using his portable computer, Costello tries to shrink his bride before the army blasts her with tanks and missiles. Rarely seen since its 1959 release, this bizarre science-fiction comedy was actually Lou Costello's last on-screen appearance, produced after his break up from long-time partner, Bud Abbott. Employing effective special effects for its day (pioneered by the classic Attack of the 50 Foot Woman a year prior) and with a solid supporting cast of veteran character actors, it guarantees to satisfy film buffs looking for the esoteric and weird! Added extras on the disc include "Gargantarama — Part Deu," with coverage/outtakes from other "giant woman" appearances in movies/TV. MATURE THEMES DVD SRP: $24.95
ADHOUSE BOOKS
PROCESS RECESS 2: PORTFOLIO SC by James Jean Process Recess 2: Portfolio showcases the illustrative work of Eisner and Harvey Award- winner James Jean, also a three-time medal recipient from the Society of Illustrators of LA. The internationally renowned artist (whose current workload includes monthly covers for Fables), presents dozens of images herein, printed in a grand 15” x 11” format suitable for framing. The book will also include editorial and annotated pages that give an insight into the working methods of Mr. Jean. MATURE THEMES SC, 15 x 11, 64pgs, FC SRP: $25.00
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YOTSUBA&! MANGA VOLUME 4 GN written and illustrated by Kiyohiko Azuma ALL AGES COMEDY. From the nutty mind of Kiyohiko Azuma, creator of the hit manga, Azumanga Daioh, comes the story of the new kid in town — little Yotsuba, a green-haired and wide-eyed girl who doesn’t have a clue… about anything! SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99
GUNSLINGER GIRL VOLUME 4 GN written and illustrated by Yu Aida GIRLS WITH GUNS. The Social Season Welfare Agency lies hidden beneath Italy’s ancient ruins, where it conditions an elite group of children to kill on command. But some of these cold-blooded killers still have the heart of a girl… SC, 5x7, 184pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99
CROMARTIE HIGH SCHOOL VOLUME 11 written and illustrated by Eiji Nonaka Takashi Kamiyama is an average high school student who wouldn’t hurt a fly. But after becoming friends with a motley crew of thugs, a gorilla, and a trashcan-shaped robot, Takashi won’t just learn his ABC’s—he’ll learn everything there is to know about being a juvenile delinquent! SC, 5x7, 184pgs, B&W $10.95Ea.
ANNE FREAKS MANGA VOLUMES 1-4 by Yua Kotegawa SUSPENSE FROM THE AUTHOR OF LINE. Meet Anne Freaks, a bright, attractive teenage girl, normal in every way—except that she’s on a mission to kill her father, the leader of a dangerous cult. “One of the most disturbing and violent comics seen in recent years. It’s also a very addictive story, with moments of surprising tenderness.” (Publishers Weekly) SC, 5x7, 168-184pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99Ea.
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THE FOXWOOD FALCONS #1 by Darren Sanchez & Mathew Tow A thirteen-year-old boy's life is turned upside-down when he learns, after his father’s death, that he's inherited the responsibilities and powers of "Vault Guardian." Faced with the burden of defending a hidden chamber full of powerful and legendary artifacts, Robbie Wise’s first act has disastrous results — he attempts to resurrect his father using a relic, but accidentally unleashes the Egyptian God of Death upon his suburban community! With nowhere else to turn, he calls upon his group of misfit friends for help. It's a Stand By Me-meets-The Goonies story that will bring to mind the question: “When does the movie come out?” Selected by Wizard Magazine as one of the “Top 40 Indie Comics Coming Out in 2007.” 32pgs, FC (1 of 3) SRP: $3.50
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GIRL GENIUS VOL 6 SC by Phil Foglio, Kaja Foglio, & Cheyenne Wright Adventure, Romance, Mad Science! Agatha Heterodyne is the last heir to the Maddest of Mad Scientist families. In a fairy-tale castle on a mountain pass, she faces a deadly enemy who threatens to destroy her mind. This collection represents an all-new installment of Phil & Kaja Foglio’s Eisner-award nominated gaslamp fantasy series. SOFTCOVER—SC, 160pgs, FC SRP: $21.95 HARDCOVER—HC, 160pgs, FC SRP: $39.95
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MONSTER ATTACK NETWORK GN by Marc Bernardin, Adam Freeman, & Nima Sorat Marvel! At the Pacific island of Lapuatu, perfect in every way… except for the giant monsters. Thrill! As Nate Klinger and his daring team of first-responders at the Monster Attack Network expertly deal with the frequent rampaging-beast-related crises. Wonder! If the shady American industrialist who comes to the island bearing "gifts" and the mysterious, gorgeous Lapuatuan ex-patriate are up to no good. Enjoy! The hair-raising adventures of the noble men and the drop-dead-sexy women of the Monster Attack Network! SC, 96pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95
THE BLACK DIAMOND #3 by Larry Young & Jon Proctor Crazy bikers, an angry boyfriend, a stolen bag of treasure, and a damsel in distress! Meanwhile, soldiers versus gearheads, to the death! 32pgs, FC (3 of 6) SRP: $2.95
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THE SKELETON KEY VOLUME 1: BEYOND THE THRESHOLD TP by Andi Watson This first Skeleton Key trade paperback collects issues #1-6 of the original series. Andi’s exposure as the writer of the Buffy the Vampire Slayer comics has also brought him new fans. This is a great-looking book with inventive and thoughtful stories that have appealed to both younger and older readers. VOLUME 1: BEYOND THRESHOLD (STAR10887)—SC, 7x10, 96pgs, B&W SRP: $11.95 VOLUME 2: CELESTIAL CALENDAR (STAR09208)—SC, 7x10, 168pgs, B&W SRP: $19.95
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WHISTLES VOLUME 1: THE STARLIGHT CALLIOPE GN by Andrew Hussie Whistles, a clown in the Starlight Calliope circus, was beloved by all. One day, an accident nearly cost him his life, and he became exposed to the corrupt underworld of the circus, rife with murder and cannibalism. Forced to flee, he experiences the hardships of the world such as homesickness and prostitution. But his spirit remains bright and optimistic. The six-chapter series documents his journeys, and his long quest to return to the circus and his master. "It's Pinocchio meets Candide meets Kubrick doing funny... Twisted but clever.... the action reaches out and squirts you in the eye." — Mark Moyes, Rue-Morgue Magazine. MATURE THEMES SC, 7x10, 120pgs, B&W SRP: $10.95
PETER THE PIRATE SQUID by Roman Dirge & Steven Daily A swashbuckling tale of a pirate squid and his gaggle of oysters, sea horses, crabs, and other scourges of one-seventh of the sea. Inspired by the pirate who passed to and fro over their murky depths, this fishy band pursued their own pirate lifestyle and engaged human buccaneers on their own turf... which was kind of hard since these intrepid sea beasties were pretty small. So, come set sail on the tiny ship Barnacle Booty with Peter the Pirate Squid, and see feet slashed, confused maidens, slimy sword fights, and the never-ending quest for shiny baubles! (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. 6x6, 32pgs, B&W SRP: $4.95
LENORE #13 by Roman Dirge Celebrate the 10th anniversary of Lenore with fabulous full-color pages! Why? Because blood looks cool in color! When the mailman accidentally delivers to Lenore a birthday party invitation addressed to Chong Lee, Lenore dismisses that as bad spelling and finds herself invading a stranger's party. Poor stranger! Mayhem ensues. What kind of mayhem? The red, sticky, coagulating type. Pooty goes on a permanent sabbatical and leaves a mysterious stranger in his place. But... is this new guy friend or foe? Ooooohh... cryptic! (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. 24pgs, FC SRP: $3.95
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O/A HAUNTED MANSION #1 by Roman Dirge & Various Featuring stories inspired by the favorite Disney attraction, The Haunted Mansion is a bi- monthly anthology comic featuring some of SLG’s favorite creators. The first issue features a cover by Lenore creator Roman Dirge. Interior stories will feature work by Dirge, Serena Valentino, Darren W. Frydenhall, Jon “Bean” Hastings, and a host of others. 24pgs, B&W SRP: $2.95
JELLYFIST by Jhonen Vasquez & Jenny Goldberg Barely conscious and muttering to himself, Jhonen Vasquez grabbed a fishbone and scrawled on the side of a cat a series of surrealist scripts never meant to be read by anyone. Two thousand miles away, J. Goldberg hears these very scripts whispered to her in her sleep by her pet ferret, devoid of any real direction beyond the dialog. Goldberg awakens to find that she has illustrated these scenes. In Jellyfist, two artists battle with interpretation — however absurd the intent or outcome — with running commentary from the creators on just how wrong or right it's all gone. The first book published as a result of ferret-aided, carved-kitten-transmitted telepathy, Jellyfist's collection of highly important nonsense just might change your opinion of almost all known things. This full- color comic will have production values and bindings far beyond what the content would dictate. MATURE THEMES 48pgs, FC SRP: $5.95
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O/A EVERYTHING CAN BE BEATEN (NEW PRINTING) by Chancre Scolex & Crab Scrambly Follow the adventure of IT as he discovers a door out of his monotonous life beating kittens, and into an exciting new world where all sorts of new things can be (and generally are) beaten! MATURE THEMES 24pgs, FC SRP: $3.95
THE MANY FACES OF JOHNNY THE HOMICIDAL MANIAC POSTER by Jhonen Vasquez An 11" x 17" poster featuring the many expressions of Johnny the Homicidal Maniac. Drawn by series creator Jhonen Vasquez, these are the first Johnny images drawn by him since the end of the series over 10 years ago! Poster, 11x17, FC SRP: $7.95
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O/A JOHNNY THE HOMICIDAL MANIAC POSTER #1 by Jhonen Vasquez This beautiful 24" x 36" poster features Jhonen Vasquez's painting from the cover of Johnny the Homicidal Maniac #1. Poster, 24 x36, FC SRP: $9.95
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SQUEE TP (NEW PRINTING) by Jhonen Vasquez This series features familiar faces from Johnny, the Homicidal Maniac, but focuses on poor little Squee — Johnny's little trauma magnet neighbor. Squee reminds us all of what childhood was all about: witnessing vicious dog attacks, being abducted by aliens, and having dinner at Satan's house. (STAR08102) SC, 7x10, 144pgs, B&W SRP: $15.95
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O/A LITTLE GLOOMY: MUMMY VINYL FIGURE From the pages of the Super-Scary Monster Show featuring Little Gloomy comes the newest toy from Monkey Fun Toys: The Mummy. Unlike the grim, shambling roll of wrappings that limps around a movie screen, this Mummy is rocking out on his spooky bass. Comes complete with injection molded bass amp and a stand. Mummy is a posable figure with a separate bass guitar. Sculpted by Mitch Martinez and based on a design by Eric Jones. (C: 0-1-2) Vinyl Figure PI
GARGOYLES #6 by Greg Weisman What promises Yetis, monks, deadly archers and long-lost cyborg-zombie rookery siblings with multiple personality disorder? That’s right, it’s “Clan-Building, Chapter 6: Reunion.” Thailog’s new executive assistant keeps him busy with a tale of World Tour’s past, as Goliath, Angela, Elisa, and Bronx journey to Tibet and encounter an old friend… or perhaps a foe. GARGOYLES #6—24pgs, FC SRP: $3.95 GARGOYLES #3—24pgs, FC SRP: $3.50
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O/A WONDERLAND #3 by Tommy Kovac & Sonny Liew The White Rabbit is in quite a pickle, having been tricked by the Cheshire Cat into leading the furious Jabberwock right into the royal gardens of the Queen of Hearts. Caught between two beasts, will the rabbit loose his head? Meanwhile, Mary Ann and Feather are trapped at the bottom of a sticky treacle well with the three Twee sisters, Elsie, Lacie, and Tillie, and their royal guests, the King and Queen of Spades. If a butterfly beats its wings at the bottom of a treacle well, will a monarchy be overturned? 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.50
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PUBLIC ENEMY #4 by Chuck D & Adam Wallenta Public Enemy’s secret base is under attack! Chuck D, Flavor Flav, and the entire crew must survive a full-out assault by the U.S. military! With the United States under martial law and the clandestine organization known as The Executives preparing their final strike against the world, this may be Public Enemy’s last chance for freedom. Plus, the mystery of Vincent unfolds while DJ Lord clings to life, desperate to escape his captors. Prepare for a shocking ending as one of our heroes dies and another questions his mission to assassinate the president. 24pgs, FC SRP: $2.99
ANARCHY STUDIOS/HARRIS COMICS
VAMPIRELLA QUARTERLY: SUMMER 2007 By Fialkov, Segovia, Goodwin, & Gonzalez Vampirella Quarterly continues to bring you the hottest, sexiest horror in comics! Includes: “Vengeance of Vampirella” (Part 2 of 3): The fate of Adam Van Helsing hangs in the balance, as Vampirella struggles with the Blood Red Queen! What terrible price will Vampi pay to get her long lost beloved back into her arms? Will that price be worth it? Written by Joshua Hale Fialkov, Harvey nominated writer of Elk's Run, with spectacular art by rising star Stephen Segovia (Witchblade: Shades of Gray). Plus: Archie Goodwin's and Jose Gonzalez's classic Vampi tale “Death's Dark Angel” is newly recolored and remastered by Glass House Graphics. Read one of the greatest Vampirella tales of all time as you've never seen it! Deluxe Black & White Editions of both red-hot Segovia covers limited to just 500 copies are also available. REGULAR COVER A—40pgs, FC SRP: $4.95 LIMITED B&W COVER A—40pgs, FC SRP: $19.95 REGULAR COVER B—40pgs, FC SRP: $4.95 LIMITED B&W COVER B—40pgs, FC SRP: $19.95
VAMPIRELLA QUARTERLY: SPRING 2007 — VIRGIN SIENKIEWICZ SIGNED & NUMBERED by Fialkov, Segovia, Goodwin, & Gonzalez Vampirella returns in an ongoing quarterly series! Get in on the excitement with this Deluxe Virgin Edition featuring incredible painted cover art by the legendary Bill Sienkiewicz (Elektra: Assassin). This is sure to be one of the most sought after collectibles in Vampirella's history. Don't miss out! Comes signed by the artist with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity. Strictly limited to just 200 copies. 40pgs, FC SRP: $29.95
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O/A VAMPIRELLA VS. WITCHBLADE TRILOGY TP (NEW PRINTING) by Wood, Gray, Chin, Pugh, Sharp, & Palmiotti The entire Vampirella vs Witchblade trilogy collected in one trade! A quiet drive home from work erupts into evils unleashed as NYPD detective Sara Pezzini crosses paths with Vampirella. Features: “Brooklyn Bounce,” written by Brian Wood and artwork by Steve Pugh; “Union of the Damned,” written by Justin Gray with art by Liam Sharp and Jimmy Palmiotti; and “The Feast,” written by Justin Gray with gorgeous art by Joyce Chin. Look for tons of extras and a complete cover gallery! SC, 7x10, 88pgs, FC SRP: $12.95
ANGRY DOG PRESS
WHISTLE BLOWER VOLUME 1 GN by Steven Noppenberger Whistle Blower is about an individual (Fred) who worked for a U.S. Defense Contractor and learned of fraud on a contract and reported it This started a chain of events. Before it's over, Fred learns secrets about his employer's role in the Gulf War, he will survive a deadly fire, and his life will be changed forever! SC, 64pgs, B&W SRP: $5.95
ANTARCTIC PRESS
NEW ALICE IN WONDERLAND MASTERPIECE EDITION HC by Rod Espinosa Get ready for Rod Espinosa’s incredible adaptation of this timeless classic. The Eisner- nominated creator of such critically acclaimed, sweeping epics as Neotopia and The Courageous Princess applies his visionary hand to this time-honored tale of an adventurous young girl who is swept into a strange magical fantasyland. Is it real or a dream? Journey down the rabbit hole in this amazing, lavishly illustrated, full-color rendition that is destined to become a new classic! This limited-edition trade will be signed and numbered by Rod Espinosa, and one out of every hundred copies will include a free sketch! Limited to 1000 copies. HC, 7x10, 122pgs, FC SRP: $24.95
GOLD DIGGER #87 by Fred Perry Miles below Earth's surface, Gina and Penny reach the core of the Dwemeor (Dwarven) ruins, but separated from the rest of their team. As they begin to unravel clues and unsolved riddles from millennia ago, Gina is attacked by a Dragon-Slayer, a living weapon more than 65 million years old! Luckily, Penny has recovered two Dwemeor amulets of strength, but these only work on the lower half of their bodies! Will brains, wits, and enchanted thunder-thighs be enough to escape certain, pointy-toothed doom? 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99
FRED PERRY'S GOLD DIGGER SKETCHBOOK by Fred Perry A jam-packed collection of Fred's bouncy Gold Digger sketches fills this special one- shot, along with production drawings for GD action figures, storyboards for the Gold Digger: Time-Raft anime (including the upcoming 3rd OVA), page breakdowns of the comic, rare, unpublished covers, and some surprise bonus material! Don't miss out on this exclusive book devoted to the behind-the-scenes process of the hit series, all wrapped up in a glorious cardstock cover! A special treat for any Gold Digger fan! 48pgs, FC SRP: $4.95
GOLD DIGGER SOURCEBOOK: THE OFFICIAL HANDBOOK TO THE GOLD DIGGER UNIVERSE #7 by Fred Perry & Doug Dlin The ultimate GD information guide continues! This indispensable handbook series will tell you exactly who's who and what's what in the GD-verse! Get glorious character stats (perfect for GD role-play gaming!), histories, aliases, allegiances and more! Issue two keeps the ball rolling, bursting with info on everything from Jetta to the Lich King, from the Kryn to the Leprechauns! It's GD A to Z! Don't miss a single issue! 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.95
NINJA HIGH SCHOOL #152 by Ben Dunn & Various Celebrating 20 years of Ninja High School! Rhonda was an ordinary student until she discovered the Departure Memo, a notebook dropped by the Grim Reaper which sadly lacks anything useful within it. The memo granted Rhonda an oversized sword and forced her to use its inane powers to fight injustice. Now she must battle spirits no one else can see, worry about a persistent detective who is certain she is a criminal, and deal with an invisible, perverted demon that follows her everywhere, even in the shower! 32pgs, B&W SRP: $2.99
PIRATES VS. NINJAS POCKET MANGA VOLUME 1 SC by Fred Perry, Wes Hartman, Joe Wight & Craig Babiar Yaar! The original hit mini-series now collected! Whose side are you on? What is the meaning of life? Why are we here? Is there a God? Who would win in a fight, pirates or ninjas? Since time immemorial, Man has pondered these cosmic questions. It is no secret that pirates and ninjas have always been at odds. At long last, two of history's most formidable opponents in physical combat will meet in the arena of destiny for the ultimate showdown! And the burning question will finally be answered in this genocidal free-for-all. Let the greatest battle of all time commence! Collects Pirates vs. Ninjas #1-4. SC, 5x7, 128pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95
PIRATES VS NINJAS: UP THE ANTE #1 by Perry, Hartman, Bevard & Babiar The Empire Strikes Back, Godfather II, Aliens, The New Testament. If history teaches us anything, there is only one thing to do with a sequel: Up The Ante! Now in full, glorious color, the critically acclaimed, blockbuster, smash-hit series returns in this all-new, epic tale! Five years ago, humble linguist and scribe Kineas P. Montague was caught between Pirates and Ninjas competing for their ancestors' treasures. He escaped not only with his life, but with all the treasures they sought! Now a mysterious inscription directs him to an even Greater treasure — and a second confrontation with his relentless pursuers, the Pirates and Ninjas, leading them all to the land of the ice and snow — and the Vikings! Show whose side you're on by swearing an oath to sail the seven seas, braving the elements and letting none stand between you and what riches and fame you can grasp — or by picking up this "Pirates Triumphant" variant cover! Or choose the Eastern assassin's true path to enlightenment — or just pick up the "Ninjas Triumphant" variant cover! Either way you choose, those Vikings won't be happy! PIRATES TRIUMPANT COVER—32pgs, FC (1 of 8) SRP: $3.50 NINJAS TRIUMPHANT COVER—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.50
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O/A PIRATES VS NINJAS T-SHIRT Avast there, gaijin! If yer gonna be part of the greatest conflict since "Red vs. Blue," you're gonna need to have the proper attire! This incomparable apparel comes in stealthy black so you can hide out from your enemies or fade into the shadows. Show that you know what the real, ultimate battle is all about! L-XL—SRP: $19.95
O/A PIRATES VS NINJAS T/S XL Avast there, gaijin! If yer gonna be part of the greatest conflict since "Red vs. Blue," you're gonna need to have the proper attire! This incomparable apparel comes in stealthy black so you can hide out from your enemies or fade into the shadows. Show that you know what the real, ultimate battle is all about!SRP: $19.95
O/A PIRATES VS NINJAS T/S XXL Avast there, gaijin! If yer gonna be part of the greatest conflict since "Red vs. Blue," you're gonna need to have the proper attire! This incomparable apparel comes in stealthy black so you can hide out from your enemies or fade into the shadows. Show that you know what the real, ultimate battle is all about! XXL—SRP: $21.95
PIRATES VS NINJAS: CRAIG BABIAR ART PACK by Craig Babiar Now's your chance to own some genuine original art by Antarctic's own Craig Babiar, rip- roaring renderer of Pirates vs. Ninjas, creature creator for I Hunt Monsters, super-scribe of Specter 7 and reverend veteran of Warrior Nun Areala! Get one random Pirates vs. Ninjas page and one other random page of genuine Craig original art, plus all four issues of Pirates vs. Ninjas in every pack! All sides are gonna be fighting for these treasures, matey, so grab some for yourself while ye can! Pack PI
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AP HOW TO DRAW NINJAS & SAMURAI SUPERSIZE SC by Ben Dunn & Various Got a yen to create an action thriller starring armored fighters or black-clad spies, but you're stuck because you don't know a kunai from a katana, or whether to make your warrior wield a wakazashi? Then this is the book for you! Learn all about the costumes, weapons, and accessories of samurai and ninja, from the traditional period drama types to the more modern versions seen in shows like Samurai 7 and Naruto! (JUL062869) SC, 8x11, 144pgs, B&W SRP: $21.95
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O/A HOW TO DRAW MANGA SUPERSIZED VOLUMES by Various Antarctic Press's How to Draw Manga series has continued to amaze, delight and satisfy readers the world over, whether they want to draw manga themselves or just want to know how we do it. Six issues' worth of incredible art and insightful comments from Ben Dunn, Fred Perry, Adam Warren, Joe Wight, Rod Espinosa and David Hutchison, all in one 8" x 10" magazine-sized manga-monster of a collection! Cover by Ben Dunn and Fred Perry. VOL. 1—SC, 8x11, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $18.95 VOL. 2 (STAR18180)—SC, 8x11, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $21.95 VOL. 3 (STAR19508)—SC, 8x11, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $21.95 VOL. 4 (NOV032016)—SC, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $21.95
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AP HOW TO DRAW MANGA: NEXT GENERATION TP'S by Perry, Dunn, Hutchinson, & Espinosa AP continues with the next evolution in its best selling How to Draw series! These all- new supersize volumes of How to Draw Manga: Next Generation schools you in all the sweet "skillz" you're gonna need to make your manga magical! Fill your eyes and head with exclusively created art, step-by-step guides, designs, and comments from the hottest rising stars of manga. Don't miss out on this chance to learn invaluable lessons that will catapult you to stardom. SUPERSIZED VOL. 1 (OCT052760)—SC, 8x11, 144pgs, B&W SRP: $19.95 SUPERSKILLZ (AUG062978)—SC, 128pgs, B&W SRP: $19.95
AP YOU CAN DRAW MANGA: MASTERS COURSE TP by Various The A.P. sketchmasters are back with a new volume in the hugely popular How to Draw series. Learn to create characters and tell stories the manga way! (OCT042358) SC, B&W SRP: $19.95
YOU CAN DRAW TP'S by Dunn, Hutchinson, Espinosa, Babiar, Jackson, & Denham Got a craving to put pencil to paper? AP satisfies it with their How to Draw series of books. Under the tutelage of comic book artists you will learn how to draw anything and everything under the sun, and more! MECHA SUPERSIZED (JUN042191)—SC, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $19.95 MONSTERS (STAR19935)—SC, B&W SRP: $19.95 TRANSFORMING ROBOTS (FEB042106)—SC, B&W SRP: $19.95
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ATHENA VOLTAIRE: THE LEGEND OF MU-KING #3 by Paul Daly & Steve Bryant The jungles of Asia hold peril for globetrotting aviatrix Athena Voltaire! Can she stop the plans of a mad Japanese warlord? (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Not available in Germany. 32pgs, FC (3 of 4) SRP: $3.50
BIZARRE NEW WORLD #3 by Skipper Martin & Christopher Provencher The flying man has been discovered, and globally, people weigh in on the implications. Is this a religious event, or an incredible scientific discovery? Come join the chaos as Paul wraps up his incredible personal journey. Also included a special back up story written & drawn by Tone Rodriguez! 32pgs, FC (3 of 3) SRP: $3.50
THE BLACK COAT: "...OR GIVE ME DEATH" #3 by Ben Lichius & Francesco Francavilla A traitor in the Knights of Liberty has leaked vital military information to the British, who are now preparing to march on the Colonists at Lexington and Concord. The League plans to guarantee a war by assassinating America’s most popular statesman, Benjamin Franklin, along with anyone who gets in the way — especially The Black Coat! 32pgs, B&W (3 of 4) SRP: $3.50
SUBCULTURE #2 by Kevin Freeman & Stan Yan Newcomer Noel has created quite the buzz amongst the regulars at Kingdom Comix. But will her outgoing style be something that the socially-challenged gang can handle? And how will Jason’s attraction to Noel be affected by his discovery of her “unorthodox” artistic expression? Fun-filled fanboy (and fangirl) hijinks await! MATURE THEMES 32pgs, B&W (2 of 4) SRP: $3.50
WHITE PICKET FENCES #3 by Anderson, Hutchins, & Farritor As the military sends the citizens of Greenview to their fallout shelters, Charlie comes face to face with the Martian threat in the concluding chapter of this exciting series! With the fate of two worlds hanging in the balance, Charlie must make a daring decision! See what happens when worlds collide! 32pgs, FC (3 of 3) SRP: $3.50
ARCANA STUDIO
CLOCKWORK GIRL #0 by O’Reilly, Hanna, & Bond A nameless robot girl has recently been given the gift of life from her creator, while exploring the wonders of an ordinary world she meets an amazing mutant boy and they share a friendship that must overcome their warring families. Arcana’s Sean O’Reilly and Disney’s Kevin Hanna have created a wonderful all ages fairytale beautifully illustrated by Revere’s Grant Bond. Issue #0 will showcase what will be Arcana’s most promising series! Available at a special introductory cover price of $0.25 to prepare you for the big launch in September! 16pgs, FC SRP: $0.25
BANZAI GIRLS #2 by Jinky Coronado Jinky is revealed this issue more than ever — as she's back to battle more menacing monsters of Filipino myth! In "The Duwende Horror," Kat and her new boyfriend Frederick have been captured by the tree-dwelling Kapre and his minions of jawa-sized, horrific creatures known as the Duwende. This time, schoolgirl popstars Jinky and Michelle suit up and head deep into the forest to fight for their friends, never expecting the truth of what awaits them. Plus, a look deep into Jinky's Dad's secret career as a government weapons designer. A terrifying truth about Jinky's multiverse nightmares is revealed, along with a new person of power we can only call... The Overseer! All this, plus bonus photo and art features, too! 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.95
GEARHEAD #4 by Hopeless, Mellon, & Herrera Gearhead gets one step closer to finding her missing brother and fulfilling her destiny when she and Oil Slick lay waste to Midtown. Somebody made them angry — you're gonna love them when they're angry. MATURE THEMES 32pgs, FC (4 of 4) SRP: $3.95
ARCHAIA STUDIOS PRESS
MOUSE GUARD: WINTER 1152 #1 by David Petersen Mouse Guard, the indy hit of 2006, returns with a second series! In the Winter of 1152, the Guard face a food and supply shortage threatening the lives of many through a cold and icy season. Saxon, Kenzie, Lieam, and Sadie, led by Celanawe, traverse the snow- blanketed territories acting as diplomats to improve relations between the mouse cities and the Guard. This is a winter not every Guard may survive! 24pgs, FC (1 of 6) SRP: $3.50
REVERE: REVOLUTION IN SILVER HC by Ed Lavallee & Grant Bond When a supernatural killer stalks the townspeople of Boston, renowned silversmith and monster hunter Paul Revere is called in to fight the evil. While tracking down clues to the killer’s identity, the first shots of the Revolution are fired, and Revere finds himself battling a war on two fronts in a struggle to save his family. Collects the four-issue series originally published by Alias, with an expanded ending and epilogue! (C: 0-0-1) MATURE THEMES HC, 7x10, 128pgs, FC SRP: $19.95
ARCHANGEL STUDIOS
THE RED STAR: SWORD OF LIES #2 by Gossett & Weta Workshop Design Team The rumors are true — The Red Star's new story arc not only continues the main storyline, but it also delves into the origin of the saga's main villain: The Summoner Imbohl. In this issue, Imbohl looks into the afterlife and sees the horrible fate that awaits his nation should he fail. Meanwhile, the heroes of the Red Star continue their quest to lay seige to the legendary Prison of Souls: The Fortress of Archangel. RES. from Previews Vol. XVI #10 (OCT063137) 52pgs, FC SRP: $4.50
ARCHIE COMIC PUBLICATIONS
ARCHIE #577 by Various “Record Breaker”: Instead of pressing CD’s, the Archies decide to sell downloadable files of their songs on the internet, which doesn’t translate to much profit once the 3 purchased files are shared over and over again! “Friendly Fire”: Tired of the girls fighting over him, Archie decides giving up both Betty and Veronica will save their relationship, but can it save Archie from the girls’ wrath? “Canoe Help Us?”: Archie takes Veronica for a one- way canoe ride… unintentionally one-way, of course! 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.25
ARCHIE & FRIENDS #111 by George Gladir & Stan Goldberg “Making it Big”: It’s a sad song and a happy song for Riverdale’s favorite garage band: sad when The Archies blow an audition to appear on national TV, and big time when they end up on TV anyway… courtesy of an unexpected voice from the past! 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.25
ARCHIE DIGEST #236 by Various For 65 years Archie and his friends from Riverdale High have been delighting audiences of all ages. Now, in tribute to Archie's longevity, this special issue of Archie Digest pays tribute to Archie's illustrious past by reprinting Archie's very first adventures from Pep Comics #22 and Archie Comics #1! From Archie being a hapless showoff when Betty moves into town, to Archie being a tongue-tied, discombobulated wreck when Veronica moves into town, these early stories written by Vic Bloom and others reflect the free- wheeling fun of the popular screwball comedy movies of the day. Not to mention the charmingly exaggerated cartooning styles of Bob Montana and others so popular in the 1940s. As if that weren't enough, the original "funny animal" supporting features like Squoimy the Woim, Cubby the Bear and Bumbie the Bee-tective, from the legendary Joe Edwards are also included! If you've never seen Archie and his friends as they originally appeared, you're in for a treat with these milestone tales! Digest, 96pgs, FC SRP: $2.49
ARCHIE DOUBLE DIGEST #181 by Various Double your pages, double your Archie and double your fun in this double digest full of new stories and classic tales! Plus, puzzles, games, and your chance to “Find Your Name in Print!” Digest, 192pgs, FC SRP: $3.69
BETTY #167 by Various “Cloud 9”: A kiss from Archie sends Betty afloat, literally, in this whimsical tale! “Nothing to Do”: Betty visits Veronica to fight the summer doldrums, and learns just how valuable having “down time” can be! “Falling Apart”: With fall just around the corner, Betty laments the passing of summer… or does she? 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.25
BETTY & VERONICA #229 by Kathleen Webb & Jeff Shultz “Caved In”: Veronica is mortified when Betty takes her cave exploring — until she sees the hunky tour guide! Surprises and dangers await in this thrilling tale! “Childish Pursuits”: The boys give Betty and Veronica a hard time over their fondness for the hot new anime series, “Fairy Princess Bluebell.” “Really Gifted”: In this touching tale, the girls learn about a catalog where they can purchase clean water, food and other needs for those living in impoverished countries. 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.25
BETTY & VERONICA DOUBLE DIGEST #153 by Melanie Morgan & Steven Butler “Bad Boy Trouble Part 3”: Months after Archie Comics announced an extreme makeover for their flagship characters, the buzz continues! At this year’s second annual blockbuster New York City Comic-Con, both fans and media alike swarmed the Archie Comics booth hoping to learn more about this major event! Is wild man Nick St. Clair the misunderstand romantic he’s convinced Veronica he is, or the wolf in biker’s clothing that her friends think he is? All will be revealed in the pages of Betty & Veronica Digest, so be sure to reserve your copy of this much-anticipated issue, drawn in an all-new realistic style that has everyone talking! Also features puzzles, games, and your chance to “Find Your Name in Print!” Digest, 192pgs, FC SRP: $3.69
JUGHEAD #183 by Craig Boldman & Rex Lindsey "The Magic Touch”: Jughead reveals his latest sweet skill — the ability to un-stuck/un- clog/un-jam anything with a well-placed…. well, see for yourself! “The Ties that Bind”: Jughead convinces Archie that time spent tying a tie is best spent bettering the world! “Thrills & Spills”: A slippery floor and a pot of beans — the typical recipe for an Archie pratfall, only you won’t believe the pair that are falling this time! 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.25
JUGHEAD AND FRIENDS DIGEST #22 by Various “Mission Improbable”: With Jughead helping his mother man their booth at the bake sale, do the delicious desserts stand a chance? That’s a chance Jughead’s mom would rather not take, so when she has to leave her post, it’s maximum security lockdown for the cake Jug’s had his eyes on. But with a little help from one of Dilton’s inventions, Jughead just may take the cake… literally! Plus, puzzles, games, and your chance to “Find Your Name in Print!” Digest, 96pgs, FC SRP: $2.49
PALS 'N' GALS DOUBLE DIGEST #114 by Various The spotlight is on the wonderful cast of Archie supporting characters, in this double digest featuring new stories and classic tales. With bonus puzzles, games, and your chance to “Find Your Name in Print!” Digest, 192pgs, FC SRP: $3.69
VERONICA #182 by Barbara and Samantha Slate & Dan Parent "The Dream Job(?)”: Veronica gets a job interning at Trend Magazine for a very demanding boss reminiscent of a certain Prada-wearing film fatale! “Madame President”: Veronica dreams about becoming President… until Betty fills her in on the facts behind her fantasy! 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.25
SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #178 by Flynn, Yardley, & Amash “House of Cards Part 1 of 2”: Sonic’s hometown of New Mobotropolis has been devastated by unspeakable threats from beyond… but what about those within? There’s talk of revolution, and Sonic will have to choose sides! Will the leaders of the rebellion drive a wedge between Sonic and Tails forever? It’s the fight everyone’s feared but never thought they’d see — friend vs. friend, Sonic vs. Tails! 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.25
SONIC X #22 by Edkin, Hutchison, & Austin “Decoe and Bocoe’s Not-So-Excellent Misadventure”: After years of service, the evil Eggman fires his loyal henchbots Decoe and Bocoe and replaces them with the deadliest ‘bots ever, Dukow and Bukow! These new bots won’t take “lose” for an answer, and hand Sonic the fight of his life! If he hopes for even a small shot at victory, Sonic must team up with the last person anyone would expect! 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.25
TALES FROM... RIVERDALE DIGEST #22 by Fernando Ruiz & Various “Civil Chores Part One”: It’s a story that may just set the teens of Riverdale asunder! Archie goes on strike to protest the many chores/low allowance imbalance, and finds he has a lot of allies prepared to join him in his cause. But when Jughead realizes a raise for Archie means more dates with the girls and less time to hang with him, he forms an uneasy alliance with Riverdale’s sneakiest and shiftiest. Will these monetary politics prove to be a triumph or tribulation for Riverdale’s teens? The first part of a two-part story to be continued next issue. Plus, puzzles, games, and your chance to “Find Your Name in Print!” Digest, 192pgs, FC SRP: $2.49
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BIG PLANS #1 by Aron Nels Steinke The Xeric Award-winning comic begins with Aron digging up all of his old comic books and setting them on fire, and ends with a complex social narrative about living in a world of fear of terrorism. MATURE THEMES SC, 5x6, 48pgs, B&W SRP: $5.00
ASPEN MLT INC
SOULFIRE: NEW WORLD ORDER #1 by J.T. Krul & Francisco Herrera Magic flourishes once again. Unbelievable power courses through the lands… and a New World Order is at hand. The next exciting chapter of the Soulfire mythos starts here as a host of new characters, and a few familiar ones, chart a course through the dark and undiscovered futuristic landscape of the planet. Heather and Cruz, just two strangers trying to make sense of their newfound abilities, descend upon the San Francisco area in search for answers. There, they are met Pili (of Soulfire Vol. 1), an emerging new age cult, and the menacing threat of Ranier and his Dragon Riders! As if that wasn’t enough, a serial killer is on the loose, and his thirst for death can only be quenched by those in the possession of magic! Dark and violent, Soulfire: New World Order is a story about the future of humans surviving in a world of magic, steering towards their own salvation… or doom. This gripping new mini-series, brought to you by the acclaimed art team of Francisco Herrera and Leonardo Olea, with words provided by scribe J. T. Krul, will leave you clamoring for more. More magic, more adventure and more Soulfire: New World Order! This issue will ship with two different covers by series artist Francisco Herrera and series creator Michael Turner, distributed in an equal 50/50 ratio. 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99
SOULFIRE: NEW WORLD ORDER #1—SIGNED EDITION by J.T. Krul & Francisco Herrera Get the premiere issue of Soulfire: New World Order #1 signed by series creator Michael Turner! Each signed copy of Soulfire: New World Order #1 is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity, created especially for this signed edition! 32pgs, FC SRP: $29.99
SOULFIRE: NEW WORLD ORDER #1—ALTERNATE COVER LIMITED EDITION SIGNED PRINT by Michael Turner Celebrate the release of Soulfire: New World Order #1 with this incredible signed print featuring the stunning alternate cover art to the premiere issue! Printed on a high quality heavyweight matte paper, each print measures 13” x 19” and is ready to be framed and displayed for all to see! All prints are hand signed by artist Michael Turner and colorist Peter Steigerwald, and will be strictly printed to initial orders. Make sure to reserve your Soulfire: New World Order #1 Alternate Cover limited edition signed print today! (C: 0- 1-2) Print, 13x19, FC SRP: $34.99
ASPEN SPLASH SWIMSUIT SPECTACULAR #2 by Michael Turner & Various The 2007 edition of the Aspen Splash Swimsuit Spectacular has arrived! Filled cover-to- cover with some of the most amazing illustrations by your favorite Aspen artists including Michael Turner, Micah Gunnell, Marcus To, Peter Steigerwald, and featuring a ton of surprise guest artists that you won’t want to miss!! You’ve never seen a swimsuit issue like this before! Featuring a stunning cover by Michael Turner and Peter Steigerwald! 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99
AURORA PUBLISHING INC
HATE TO LOVE YOU VOLUME 1 GN by Makoto Tateno The Konoe and Kagetsu families have been fighting like cats and dogs for generations. Masaya Konoe and Yuma Kagetsu attend the same elite high school and are known to all as arch rivals, but do they really hate each other? Masaya still cherishes a childhood memory of a time when Yuma shared a “treasure” with him. Now they share a secret attraction. Can they hide their passion? Burning desire has a way of erupting into flames! From the creator of Yellow and Hero Heel comes a yaoi version of Romeo and Juliet (perhaps "Romeo and Romeo?")! MATURE THEMES SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95
WALKIN' BUTTERFLY VOLUME 1 GN by Chihiro Tamaki Michiko’s height is matched only by her complex about it. While delivering pizzas at a fashion show she is mistaken for a model. Mihara, the show’s designer, confronts her and tells her that she can’t walk the catwalk. From that moment on, Michiko is determined to find her place in the world as a model. Can she find the inner strength to undergo a spectacular transformation? Is Michiko up to the challenge? Just try her! MATURE THEMES SC, 5x7, 154pgs, B&W (1 of 4) SRP: $10.95
AV PUBLICATIONS
LORI LOVECRAFT VOLUME 2: MY BLACK PAGES TP by Mike Vosburg & Peter Ventrella The Elder Gods have sent their demonic emmissaries to Hollywood to retrieve a book of mystic spells called the Necronomicon. Lori Lovecraft, B-movie actress and the book's current owner, must learn to wield its magic before she is destroyed by these legions of the netherworld as well as a group of inscrutable Hollywood power brokers called the Cabal. MATURE THEMES SC, 7x10, 160pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95
AVATAR PRESS INC
ALAN MOORE'S HYPOTHETICAL LIZARD TP by Alan Moore & Sebastian Fiumara Finally collected, here is one of Alan Moore’s greatest works and his most critically acclaimed novella of all time, painstakingly adapted to comic books. Moore’s frequent collaborator Antony Johnston has carefully preserved the story as it is presented in sequential form with stunning grey-painted art by sensations Lorenzo Lorente and Sebastian Fiumara. What would you pay to learn the innermost secrets of wizards? Young prostitute Som Som has made the ultimate sacrifice; literally sworn to secrecy by cosmetic surgery, the two halves of Som Som's brain have been severed, leaving her able to hear and see... but not speak or act. Now Som Som's unique attributes will put her firmly in the center of an impossible dilemma, as an old friend return to The House Without Clocks, and a deadly game of domination begins... This collected volume contains the entire four issue series, the full text of the original story, and both artist’s original design sketches. Also available is a Hardcover edition, limited to 750 copies. MATURE THEMES SOFTCOVER—SC, 7x10, 128pgs, B&W SRP: $14.99 HARDCOVER—HC, 7x10, 128pgs, B&W SRP: $24.99
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ALAN MOORE'S WRITING FOR COMICS GN (NEW PRINTING) by Alan Moore & Jacen Burrows The master of comic book writing shares his thoughts on how to deliver a top notch script! The main essay was originally written in 1985 and appeared in an obscure British fanzine, right as Moore was reshaping the landscape of modern comics, and has been tragically lost ever since. Now Avatar brings it back in print, collected for the first time as one graphic novel, and heavily illustrated by Jacen Burrows, along with a brand new essay on how his thoughts on writing have changed in the two decades since he first wrote it. (STAR18707) SC, 7x10, 48pgs, B&W SRP: $5.95
ALAN MOORE'S A SMALL KILLING TP by Alan Moore & Oscar Zarate This new full-color, magazine-size trade paperback features totally re-mastered artwork and lettering. Ad-man Timothy Hole has everything going for him, and has now been handed the biggest assignment of his life: marketing a major cola in Russia. Now his smooth life begins to unravel as he is stalked by a demonic child that makes him question not just who he is, but how he really effects those around him. (STAR19589) MATURE THEMES SC, 7x10, 64pgs, FC SRP: $16.95
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O/A ALAN MOORE'S ANOTHER SUBURBAN ROMANCE GN (NEW PRINTING) by Alan Moore & Juan Jose Ryp Not to be missed, Alan Moore's performance works that make up the play Another Suburban Romance are collected and lavishly illustrated as full sequential stories in this graphic novel. Comprised of three major pieces, adapted from Moore's original presentations by frequent collaborator Antony (The Courtyard) Johnston, this original graphic novel is completely illustrated by the Spanish sensation Juan Jose Ryp. Running from the 1920's Chicago-style killings in Old Gangsters Never Die, to the ruminations on modern life in the namesake piece Another Suburban Romance, this powerful work is one that no Alan Moore fan will want to miss! MATURE THEMES SC SRP: $7.95
DOKTOR SLEEPLESS #1 by Warren Ellis & Ivan Rodriguez Warren Ellis is unleashed on this all-new, ongoing monthly sci-fi series! It is the near future. No one has a flying car. Everyone feels cheated. What America needs now is a Mad Scientist! A city with a secret is shocked out of its apathy by the return of a young technological genius who has reinvented himself as Doktor Sleepless. But perhaps he never left, and perhaps his planned "new future" doesn’t include the city. For those fans of Ellis’ fantastic sci-fi tales and those who have felt the absence of Transmetropolitan, this series is just what the Doktor ordered! The issue is available with a regular cover by series artist Ivan Rodriguez, or wraparound cover by Raulo Caceres, a signed poster edition (which features a Doktor Sleepless poster signed by Warren Ellis himself), and also a rare 1-in-15 "Future Warning Sign" cover. MATURE THEMES REGULAR—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 WRAPAROUND—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 SIGNED POSTER EDITION—32pgs, FC SRP: $5.99
WARREN ELLIS' BLACK GAS 2 #3 by Warren Ellis & Ryan Waterhouse The disastrous, carnage-filled last issue is finally ready to be unleashed on the world! Everything has gone wrong for Soo Park and her team of survivors while trying to find their way out of a city of cannibal zombies. But even if they do — what happens when the zombies themselves break the city limits? Should she just run — or should she find a way to contain the outbreak? Can a million people who inhaled the Blackgas be saved? This is a zombie holocaust. As well as the Standard cover by Jacen Burrows, this issue is available with Wraparound, Terror and Gore covers by artist Max Fiumara! MATURE THEMES RES. from Previews Vol. XVI #9 (SEP063149) REGULAR—32pgs, FC (3 of 3) SRP: $3.99 GORE—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 TERROR—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 WRAPAROUND—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99
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O/A WARREN ELLIS' BLACK GAS 2 #1 & #2 by Warren Ellis & Max Fiumara Warren Ellis’ smash-hit horror series returns for a carnage-filled sequel with all of the original creative team! It's just a handful of miles from Smoky Island to the city of Hope on the northwest coast of the United States. It didn't take long for the cloud of black gas that erupted from the middle of Smoky Island to blow across the Atlantic channel between them. Soo Park is the sole survivor of what the black gas did to Smoky Island. She thought she'd be safe when she got to the mainland. She could not have been more wrong. The black gas turned the few hundred people on Smoky Island into insane death- crazed cannibals. There are a million people in the city of Hope. This is a zombie holocaust! #1—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 #2—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99
WARREN ELLIS' BLACK GAS VOLUME 1 SET by Warren Ellis & Max Fiumara To celebrate the release of the final issue of BlackGas 2, we are offering this special bagged set of the first series #1-3, featuring random covers of each. If you missed the zombie series everyone is talking about when it was first released, this set is the easiest way to catch up! MATURE THEMES Set (x3), 32pgs, FC SRP: $11.99
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WARREN ELLIS' STRANGE KISS TP by Warren Ellis & Mike Wolfer Finally, the entire Strange Kiss series is back in print and collected in one volume! Featuring an all-new introduction by Warren Ellis, and new pin-up art by Mike Wolfer. (STAR12541) MATURE THEMES SC, 7x10, 72pgs, B&W SRP: $8.95
WARREN ELLIS' STRANGE KILLINGS TP by Warren Ellis & Mike Wolfer Collecting the further adventures of combat magician, William Gravel! (STAR17794) MATURE THEMES SC, 7x10, 72pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95
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O/A WARREN ELLIS' STRANGE KILLINGS: STRONG MEDICINE TP by Warren Ellis & Mike Wolfer Ellis and Wolfer return for this fifth volume of the adventures of Combat Magician William Gravel! Gravel finally escapes his deniable ops in the USA and is able to return to his home in London. But before he can even settle in, he gets sucked into a horrific child mutilation investigation. MATURE THEMES SC, 7x10, 72pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99
O/A WARREN ELLIS STRANGE KILLINGS: BODY ORCHARD TP by Warren Ellis & Mike Wolfer Warren Ellis and Mike Wolfer return for more Strange Killings! This series digs deep into William Gravel's magic past and begs an answer to one of the greatest combat magician secrets: What is the "Body Orchard?" MATURE THEMES SC, 7x10, 144pgs, B&W SRP: $16.95
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GARTH ENNIS' 303 TP by Garth Ennis & Jacen Burrows All six full-color issues of Garth Ennis creator-owned epic are collected here for the first time! Deep in the mountains of Afghanistan, a dozen Russian special forces soldiers race their British opponents for a secret neither of them can imagine. The Russian leader, a war weary Colonel who knows no other life but conflict, carries old ghosts that refuse to let him be but the battle that awaits him deep in this ancient land will change his life forever, and send him on a violent journey no sane man would contemplate. The ultimate soldier meets his destiny in 303! This epic tale features the astounding artistic talent of Jacen Burrows (Moore’s The Courtyard, Ellis’ Scars). (OCT063166) (C: 0-1-2) SC, 7x10, 144pgs, FC SRP: $19.99
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2001 MANIACS SPECIAL #1 by Tim Sullivan & Raulo Caceres Robert Englund stars in this origin tale of the 2001 Maniacs, written by director Tim Sullivan! Just in time for the second film in this horror franchise, and written by the director and writer of the 2001 Maniacs movies, this Special fits perectly into the continuity of both films. Tim Sullivan tells, for the first time, the origin of the 2001 Maniacs, and introduces two new characters that will be featured in the second film, coming out this Fall! Fully-authorized and with his blessing, Englund’s likeness is used on his character Mayor Buckman in this gruesome tale of betrayal. This comic will be promoted with a special “making of” featurette on the DVD release of the second film. No one but Avatar could bring this gory tale of tragedy to the comic page with the bleeding-edge storytelling the fans demand! This horrific issue is available with the standard, Wraparound, and Gore covers by artist Raulo Caceres, a Photo cover of Robert Englund as Mayor Buckman, and a special Englund-signed edition that features a poster signed by Robert Englund, Tim Sullivan, and other members of the 2001 Maniacs cast, limited to just 750 copies (ships with a certificate of authenticity)! MATURE THEMES REGULAR—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 GORE—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 PHOTO—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 WRAPAROUND—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 ROBERT ENGLUND SIGNED—32pgs, FC SRP: $24.99
PLAGUE OF THE LIVING DEAD #4 by John Russo & Dheeraj Verma The next major zombie epic continues here at a special price of just $2.50! Following hot on the heels of John Russo's shocking Plague of the Living Dead Special, this blockbuster, 6-issue mini-series begins where the Special ended. Their hometown is a war zone. Their loved ones are surely dead. They are pursued by military police, intent on their capture. And there's zombies roaming the streets of Stone Mountain... hundreds of flesh-eating, ravenous zombies! With nothing left for which to live and no hope for survival, a trio of Vietnam veterans plunge headlong into battle with the army of the undead that have destroyed everything to which they had hoped to return. The Plague of the Living Dead has spread and devoured all in its path, but the trio of soldiers find that there may be a glimmer of hope, as they find a pocket of survivors in the local high school gymnasium. But will this last outpost of humanity be their salvation, or will it become a horrifying death-trap? As well as the standard cover by super-star Jacen Burrows, this issue is available with a Wraparound, Terror, Rotting and Gore cover by series artist Dheeraj Verma and a painted cover by Matt Busch. MATURE THEMES REGULAR—16pgs, FC (4 of 6) SRP: $2.50 GORE—16pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 PAINTED—16pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 ROTTING—16pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 TERROR—16pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 WRAPAROUND—16pgs, FC SRP: $2.99
ESCAPE OF THE LIVING DEAD: AIRBORNE #1 — SKETCH COVER by Mike Wolfer & Dheeraj Verma This is the only way to get an original zombie sketch from artist Dheeraj Verma! He lives in India, so he doesn’t attend cons and his art has never before been available on the market. Every copy has an original ink zombie sketch on the front cover and is packaged in a bag and board with a certificate of authenticity. Limited to just 200 copies. MATURE THEMES 32pgs, FC (1 of 3) SRP: $29.99
LADY DEATH: DARK HORIZONS — "ARABIAN NIGHT" COVER by Brian Pulido & Gabriel Guzman Lady Death is seen in all her glory on this new cover by Matt Martin! Limited to 1000 copies. 16pgs, B&W SRP: $5.99
LADY DEATH: SACRILEGE #0 — "SEXY BEAST" COVER by Brian Pulido & Daniel HDR Artist Rafa Lopez delivers this beautiful Lady Death piece. Limited to 1000 copies. 16pgs, FC SRP: $5.99
LADY DEATH/ SHI #0 — "MOMENT'S REST" COVER by Brian Pulido & Juan Jose Ryp Lady Death and Shi get a second for a breather on this sexy new cover by Matt Martin. Limited to 1000 copies. 16pgs, FC (0 of 2) SRP: $5.99
LADY DEATH/ SHI #0 — "PRISM FOIL" COVER by Brian Pulido & Juan Jose Ryp All copies come packaged in a bag and board with a certificate of authenticity. Limited to 500 copies. 32pgs, FC (0 of 2) SRP: $12.99
LADY DEATH/ SHI #1 — "ROYAL BLUE" COVER by Brian Pulido & Juan Jose Ryp Limited to 100 copies. All copies ship in a bag and a special protective case with a certificate of authenticity. 32pgs, FC (1 of 2) SRP: $75.00
LADY DEATH: WARRIOR TEMPTRESS — "QUICK DRAW" COVER by Various Lady Death is red hot in the old West on this new cover from artist Juan Jose Ryp. Limited to 750 copies. 32pgs, FC SRP: $5.99
LADY DEATH ANNUAL #1 — "TRUE BEAUTY" RYP LITHOGRAPH by Juan Jose Ryp This lithograph is of Juan Jose Ryp's sultry cover to Lady Death Annual #1: True Beauty. Printed on high-quality card stock with cutting edge technology for a perfect high- resolution print suitable for framing. Each is strictly limited to only 150 copies! Every copy of this digital art print ships in a special rigid sleeve with a seal of authenticity. Lithograph, 11x17, FC SRP: $29.99
LADY DEATH — "BIKINI SKULLS" RAFA LOPEZ LITHO by Rafa Lopez This lithograph is of Rafa Lopez's gothic cover to Lady Death Bikini Special—Skulls Edition. Printed on high-quality card stock with cutting edge technology for a perfect high-resolution print suitable for framing. Each is strictly limited to only 150 copies! Every copy of this digital art print ships in a special rigid sleeve with a seal of authenticity. Lithograph, 11x17, FC SRP: $29.99
STARGATE SG-1 2007 SPECIAL — "PRISM FOIL" COVER by James Anthony & Jorge Correa All copies come packaged in a bag with a certificate of authenticity. Limited to 500 copies. 16pgs, FC SRP: $12.99