www.86thfloor.com     PREVIEWS VOL. XVII #5 May 2007  

Independent Comic Publishers
(Companies beginning with H)

 

HATHERLEIGH PRESS

SLUGGY FREELANCE MEGATOME VOLUME 2: LITTLE EVILS TP by Abrams, Pete Little Evils is the second installment in one of the longest running, best-known, and most popular webcomics, Sluggy Freelance. With a new strip released daily since August 25, 1997, Sluggy Freelance set many of the standards for webcomics and has over 100,000 daily readers on its site. (C: 0-1-2) SC, 8x9, 336pgs, PC SRP: $24.95

HEAVY METAL MAGAZINE

BRODI'ES LAW: ROAD TO REDEMPTION GN by Bircham, Osiyemi, & Debo The saga continues as Jack Brodie’s power is now taking a hold over him and for the most part has no idea who he is. Meanwhile Kenzo (Tomokai’s brother) arrives in Lindon hell bent on revenge. Jack finds himself traveling to Japan with the hope of getting some answers as to what really happened to him. (C: 0-1-2) MATURE THEMES SC, 64pgs, FC SRP: $14.95

HEAVY METAL SEPTEMBER 2007 This is the fantasy comic for adults, paralleled by none, and filled with all of the over-the- top graphic sci-fi/fantasy madness you've come to expect in each and every issue of Heavy Metal! Each issue features a new selection of short stories (or an issue-long "graphic novel") by some of Europe's greatest masters of modern fantasy and science fiction comics! MATURE THEMES Magazine, 124pgs, FC SRP: $5.99

HEAVY PROTON

SCARS AND BARS GN by William Rees & Jason Moser Ex-boxer Vincent Madrid just spent 13 years in Sing-Sing for a crime he didn’t commit. Now he’s learning that getting out of prison doesn’t mean he’s free. Will he make the necessary adjustments? Or will his future be as bloody as his past? This full length graphic novel tracks a trail of deception, violence and wasted talent MATURE THEMES SC, 7x10, 180pgs, B&W SRP: $19.95

THE HERO INITIATIVE

MARVEL THEN AND NOW: AN EVENING WITH STAN LEE & JOE QUESADA DVD This special DVD is as honest as it gets – Stan Lee, Joe Quesada and Kevin Smith, together on stage for the first time, talk about Marvel, the successes, the failures, the ridiculous and the sublime. The questions were blunt, the were answers sincere, and it’s all to benefit The Hero Initiative charity for comic creators. Includes bonus interviews, commentary track, and alternative audio track for little ears. Running time 3 hrs 25 mins. NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. DVD SRP: $29.95

HEROIC PUBLISHING INC

LIBERTY GIRL VOLUME 1: THE RETURN TP by Mallonee, Tucci, Vogel, Sparacio, Gross, Brennan, & Propst Liberty Month kicks off with the Liberty Girl's first trade paperback! America's bronze goddess of freedom stars in a 100-page spectacular, featuring a collection of her adventures from Liberty Girl #0-3, and Anthem #3. With a NM copy of Liberty Girl #2 alone now selling for upwards of $10, this first LG trade paperback is an unbeatable bargain! Painted Cover by Mark Sparacio SC, 7x10, 96pgs, FC SRP: $9.95

LIBERTY COMICS #1 by Mallonee, Hill, Gertler, Sparacio, Simpson, Propst & Haller The Golden Age lives again as Liberty Month continues with the first super-sized issue of Liberty Comics! The long-awaited "Origin Of Liberty Girl" is by Dennis Mallonee and Mark Sparacio. The "Origin of Doctor Arcane" is by Wilson Hill and Howard Simpson. The "Origin of the Golden Warrior" is by Dennis Mallonee and Mark Propst. And as a special bonus, Nat Gertler and Rusty Haller bring you Liberty Girl's first-ever encounter with the inimitable Licensable Bear(tm). Painted cover by Mark Sparacio. 48pgs, FC SRP: $4.50

ANTHEM #5 by Thomas, Mallonee, Gallego, & Beachum Anthem becomes an ongoing series beginning with Liberty Month, with story by Roy Thomas and artwork by Benito Gallego. In this issue, our young heroes learn that they weren't the first result of Project Anthem! The secret of who went before them is about to be revealed, and believe us when we tell you it's a shocker! Plus, don't miss this issue's special bonus feature: A Golden Age Liberty Girl adventure by Dennis Mallonee and fan- favorite Mark Beachum, featuring one of her earliest encounters with the sinister Nazi spymaster known only as the Hand! 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99

HIPPY COMIX INC

BELLY DANCE COMIX by Spain, Bode, Robins, Vogel, Hersh, & Various Hippy Comix, Clone Comics, and Underground Comix muse and icon Pepper Alexandria offer this truly unique blend of belly dancers, aliens, and monsters! All ages can enjoy this anthology starring the work of top underground cartoonists including Spain, Mark Bode, Hal Robins, Randy Vogel, Mike Hersh, and Pepper herself! Includes the real-life dramas of belly dancers mixed with fantasy. 24pgs, B&W SRP: $5.00

FOGEL'S UNDERGROUND COMIX PRICE GUIDE SUPPLEMENT #1 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 8x11, 80pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95