AARON LOPRESTI SKETCHBOOK VOLUME 2 TP by Aaron Lopresti Fan favorite artist Aaron Lopresti (Planet Hulk, Ms. Marvel) returns with the follow up to his immensely popular Aaron Lopresti Sketchbook with this all new collection of never- before-published sketches and illustrations. (6782) (C: 0-1-2) SC, 6x9, 48pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99
ANITA KUNZ: AN ANTHROPOMORPHIC ABC SC by Anita Kunz A brilliant artist whose technical skills are exceeded only by her acute perceptions and quirky sense of humor — and the first woman to have a solo show at the Library of Congress in Washington, DC — Anita Kunz's work has graced the covers and interior pages of Rolling Stone, Vanity Fair, The New Yorker, Newsweek, and Time magazine. An Anthropomorphic ABC, in which she attributes human characteristics, both literally and figuratively, to a variety of non-human creatures is the first of a series of her monographs. (7589) (C: 0-1-2) MATURE THEMES SC, 8x8.25, 56pgs, FC SRP: $24.95
F-101 CENTURY SERIES KEN STEACY SKETCHBOOK VOLUME 2 SC by Ken Steacy Containing a myriad of pencil, pen, and marker renderings of imagery and ideas that range from the sublime to the ridiculous, with everything in-between, F-101 is the second of the Century Series, a collection of 100-page books which document the work of author/illustrator Ken Steacy. (7589/1-897371-02-0) (C: 0-1-2) SC, 8x11, 100pgs, B&W SRP: $24.95
F-104 CENTURY SERIES KEN STEACY TRADIGITAL SC by Ken Steacy Containing scintillating color images of characters from comic-books, TV, film, animation, and games, all rendered in a combination of traditional pencil and ink, and then digitally processed and painted in Photoshop, F-104 is part of the Century Series, a collection of 100-page books which document the work of author/illustrator Ken Steacy. (7589/1-897371-05-5) (C: 0-1-2) SC, 8x11, 100pgs, FC SRP: $39.95
FAIRY TAILS VOLUME 2 TP by Various This second collection of nymphs and elvettes features more folklore fairies with artwork by Pelaez, Aldo Perez, Diego Florio, Brian LeBlanc, and many other myth merchants. (232) (C: 0-1-2) MATURE THEMES SC, 8x11, 64pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95
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O/A FAIRY TAILS VOLUME 1 TP by Various Playful, mischievous, sometimes quite naughty, they are the tiny winged females known as fairies! Featuring art by Arantza, Mitch Byrd, Pedro Cuevas, Ponce, Cesar, Perlucky, and Danillo, this new Gallery Girls series takes a look at these lithe, little sprites. (232/0- 86562-118-7) (C: 0-1-2) MATURE THEMES SC, 8x11, 64pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95
GARV'S GIRLS: THE ART OF KEITH GARVEY VOLUME 1 TP by Keith Garvey Keith Garvey's keen eye for natural beauty and sense of fresh style appeals to today’s audience. Blending art and fashion together, Keith brings his new line of Garv’s Girls out for all to see. (5855/0-9747703-3-7) (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, & the U.K. MATURE THEMES SC, 9x12, 48pgs, FC SRP: $19.99
HARD BOILED TO THE MAX SKETCHBOOK VOLUME 1 SIGNED HC by Hoang Nguyen A celebrated artist in the gaming industry, having contributed to various award-winning game IPs including Daggerfall, Xena, Dead to Rights, and Bonds, Hoang Nguyen’s original art concepts, character designs, pin-ups, sketches, and full illustrations depicting monsters, warriors, and amazons in epic battles are collected in this impressive volume. This hardcover edition comes signed by artist Hoang Nguyen. (7509/0-9787222-0-5) (C: 1-1-2) HC, 11x17, 48pgs, B&W SRP: $29.95
HEAVENLY BODIES: THE ART OF BRUCE COLERO by Bruce Colero Bruce Colero has based his entire life and livelihood on physical excellence. As a bodybuilder and martial artist, Colero has forged his own body and mind into a genuine work of art. And as an airbrush artist, he's enjoyed a career creating fantasy and pin-up illustrations of the female form. Using techniques in the real and virtual world of airbrush and computer, Colero blends the best of both worlds and the resulting images are both dreamlike and photo-realistic. (232) (C: 0-1-2) MATURE THEMES SOFTCOVER—SC, 8x11, 48pgs, FC SRP: $14.95 HARDCOVER—HC, 8x11, 48pgs, FC SRP: $24.95
JOE CHIODO: GIRLS, GIRLS, GIRLS! SC by Joe Chiodo Girls, Girls, Girls! showcases Joe Chiodo's most recent sketches, drawings, and paintings of his favorite subject — girls! (5114/1-932563-98-9) (C: 0-1-3) SC, 96pgs, FC SRP: $29.99
MELANGE: THE ART OF DEAN YEAGLE BILINGUAL HC by Dean Yeagle Acclaimed Disney and Playboy artist Dean Yeagle has collected many of his favorite images from hither and yon for inclusion in this beautifully produced collection of his work. Those of you familiar with Dean's work from Scribblings # 1-3 and Mandy Morning will know to expect cute fauna, cuter-by-far ladies, far-from-cute schlubs, and a weird creature or three, but are you ready for page-after-page of full color? (133) (C: 0-1- 2) MATURE THEMES HC, 9x12, 128pgs, FC SRP: $45.00
WORLDS AT WAR: THE ART OF ED VALIGURSKY SC by Ed Valigursky Ed Valigursky is best known for the hundreds of arresting covers he painted for Popular Mechanics magazine since the sixties, but this brilliant illustrator’s work has also graced the covers and interior pages of countless Science Fiction pulps, men’s magazines, and paperbacks. All of the imagery collected here was shot from the original artwork, and numerous close-ups are included, where the hand of this master craftsman is clearly evident! (7589/1-897371-14-4) (C: 0-1-2) SC, 8x11, 88pgs, FC SRP: $39.95
THE DARK WORLDS OF H. P. LOVECRAFT VOLUME 7 AUDIO CD EDITION Howard Phillips Lovecraft has been hailed by literary critics as the inventor of modern horror, and a cultivating force behind such modern writers as Robert Bloch (Psycho), Wes Craven (The Craft, Nightmare on Elm Street, Scream) and Stephen King (Pet Semetary, Carrie, Children of the Corn), just to name a few. His fame rests largely on his Cthulhu Mythos stories, referring to a "race who, in practicing black magic, lost their foothold and were expelled, yet live on outside ever ready to take possession of this earth again." (6844/0-8095-7199-4) (C: 0-1-2) DVD, B&W SRP: $25.95
THE LAND THAT TIME FORGOT AUDIO CD EDITION Starting out as a harrowing wartime sea adventure, The Land That Time Forgot ultimately develops into a lost world story reminiscent of such novels as Doyle’s The Lost World and Jules Verne’s The Mysterious Island. Bowen Tyler is an American captured at sea by a German U-boat and then finally stranded on an island called Caprona that is a veritable lost world filled with dinosaurs and danger. (6844/0-8095-7198-6) (C: 0-1-2) DVD, B&W SRP: $25.95
ROBERT E. HOWARD'S HOUR OF THE DRAGON AUDIO CD EDITION The Hour of the Dragon is the only novel by Robert E. Howard featuring his greatest creation, Conan the Barbarian. This is a powerful novel of violent adventure, swords and sorcery with Conan at the pinnacle of his career as the King of Aquilonia, disposed of his throne by evil sorcery and fighting for his life and people. (6844/0-8095-7194-3) (C: 0-1- 2) DVD, B&W SRP: $37.95
CLASSIC HANNA-BARBERA COLLECTIBLES HC by Brian Mariotti From Yogi Bear and Scooby-Doo, to The Flintstones and The Jetsons, this authorized guide features a veritable cornucopia of character collectibles culled from Hanna- Barbera's classic cartoon legacy, complete with a foreword by the late Joe Barbera. (4552) (C: 0-1-2) HC, 200pgs, FC SRP: $29.99
30 DAYS OF NIGHT: IMMORTAL REMAINS MMPB by Steve Niles & Jeff Mariotte The second original novel in a three-book series, Immortal Remains takes the dark and terrifying mythos of 30 Days of Night to the next level — an innovative and eagerly- anticipated expansion of a nightmarish narrative that explores the nature of ancient evil existing — and thriving — in an unsuspecting modern world. (248/0-743496-52-3) (C: 0-1-2) SC, 5x7, 384pgs SRP: $7.99
BILLY HOOTEN, OWLBOY SC by Tom E. Sniegoski; illustrated by Eric Powell Billy Hooten is a weird kid. He gets beat up a lot, and spends the rest of his time doggedly trying to build a robot. But, when Billy Hooten traces a cry for help from the cemetery that borders his backyard, everything changes! Exit: Billy Hooten. Enter: Owlboy — a quick-thinking, goggle-and-feather-wearing superhero who protects the bizarre and monstrous citizens of Monstros City, a city that exists under Billy's hometown of Bradbury, Massachusetts. (235/0-440-42180-2) (C: 0-1-2) SC, 5x7, 256pgs, B&W SRP: $5.99
BILLY HOOTEN, OWLBOY: THE GIRL WITH THE DESTRUCTO TOUCH SC by Tom E. Sniegoski; illustrated by Eric Powell While using the magical passage that takes him to Monstros City, Billy forgets to close the door to the crypt, and is followed by... Victoria, Billy's neighbor, his constant shadow, and a huge pain in the butt! Worse, Monstros City seems to exaggerate the traits people have in Bradbury — and Victoria arrives in Monstros with the Destructo Touch! (235/0- 440-42181-0) (C: 0-1-2) SC, 5x7, 256pgs, B&W SRP: $5.99
DISGUISED AS CLARK KENT: JEWS, COMICS, AND THE CREATION OF THE SUPERHERO HC by Danny Fingeroth Many of the creators of the most famous super-heroes were from Jewish backgrounds, cultural or religious. Disguised as Clark Kent explores how this Jewish consciousness affected the content of the comics and contributed to making characters such as Superman, Batman, Spider-Man, and Wonder Woman into the most familiar popular- culture icons of all time. (4570/0-8264-1767-1) (C: 0-1-2) RES. from Previews Vol. XVI #8 (AUG063813) HC, 6x9, 216pgs SRP: $24.95
FATHER OF THE COMIC STRIP: RODOLPHE TOPFFER SC by David Kunzle Sixty years before the comics entered the American newspaper press, Rodolphe Töpffer of Geneva (1799-1846), schoolmaster, university professor, polemical journalist, art critic, landscape draftsman, writer of fiction, travel tales, and social criticism, invented a new art form: the comic strip, or "picture story," that is now the graphic novel. Art historian David Kunzle's critical study, the first in English on the Swiss writer-artist, accompanies Rodolphe Töpffer: The Complete Comic Strips, a facsimile edition of the strips themselves, with the first-ever translation of these into English. (664/1-57806-948- 3) (C: 0-1-2) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops. SC, 8x11, 224pgs, B&W SRP: $25.00
I WAS A CHILD OF HOLOCAUST SURVIVORS SC by Bernice Eisenstein In this truly innovative memoir, Bernice Eisenstein — through her vivid prose and stunning illustrations — recounts her early childhood in the 1950s. Drawing on the memories of her parents — both Holocaust survivors — and the fragmented stories of other family members lost in the war, she explores the impact of their legacy on her own life, crafting a tale that is emotionally rich and visually arresting. (230/1-59448-260-8) (C: 0-1-2) SC, 6x9, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $16.00
KINGDOM HEARTS JUNIOR NOVEL #1: THE FIRST DOOR MMPB translated by Tomoco Kanemaki; illustrated by Shiro Amano After a major storm tears through their island home, teenagers Sora, Riku, and Kairi are propelled into a fantastic universe, and swept up in a battle to save the worlds of Disney characters from the evil takeover by the villainous Heartless! Joined by Donald Duck and Goofy, they embark on a quest to find Sora's friends, and King Mickey, while fighting the Disney villains who've joined forces with the Heartless. (295/1-4231-0395-5) (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. SC, 5x7, 224pgs, B&W SRP: $5.99
KINGDOM HEARTS JUNIOR NOVEL #2: DARKNESS WITHIN MMPB translated by Tomoco Kanemaki; illustrated by Shiro Amano Sora, Donald, and Goofy explore more worlds and face-off against even bigger villains! Now, Sora must fight his old friend Riku, who has fallen under the evil influence of Maleficent! (295/1-4231-0396-3) (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. SC, 5x7, 224pgs, B&W SRP: $5.99
MARVEL VAULT MUSEUM IN A BOOK (SPIRAL) HC by Roy Thomas & Peter Sanderson A veritable "Museum-in-a-Book," this interactive scrapbook features over 30 removable, archival reproductions representing 60+ years of thrilling Marvel Comics adventures and loyal fans! Showcasing chapters of each Marvel-ous decade, complete with details on prominent creators and characters, plus illustrations of covers, inside art, and promotional material, each section includes a plastic holder containing a rare facsimile unique to the era. Facsimiles featured include: Sketches 1941-42 (8); Bill Everett's Postcards to his daughter (3); Farewell Party poster 1957; Stan Lee's Fantastic Four synopsis; 1961 Thing Christmas card; 1965 MMMS Welcome Kit (4); Marvel Convention book 1975 (small version); Value Stamps Collection mid-70's (10); Howard the Duck Campaign Button 1976; No-Prize Book 1982 (small version); Marvel Visitor Pass 1982; Spider-Man Wedding Invitation 1987; Trading Cards 1990 (3); Marvel Share Certificate 1993; Marvel Restaurant Menu 1998; and Andy Kubert's Origin sketches 2001(4). (246/0-7624-2844- 9) (C: 0-1-2) HC, 10x13, 192pgs, FC SRP: $49.95
THOMAS JEFFERSON'S COMIC COMMANDOES SC by Stanley Lozowski Straight from the San Diego ComiCon, cartoonist Thomas Jefferson is hired to create comic superheroes when CD Comics & Games decides to exploit his famous name. However, with so much violence and so many problems in the world today, he cannot reconcile the fact that the company has asked him to create characters that are basically videogame vigilantes. Reality and fantasy blur when, under strict deadlines and enormous pressure, Thomas' 'angelic' creations come alive, turning into Komik Kommandos — vigilantes out for revenge, destroying everything that gets in their way! (7635/0- 9704511-5-6) (C: 0-1-2) SC, 6x9, 133pgs, B&W MSRP: $18.98
TRIPWIRE 2007 ANNUAL by Various For eleven years, Tripwire was Britain’s only features-driven comic and related media magazine. Now it’s back in a brand-new format! This annual features captivating articles and insightful interviews with the likes of Mike Carey, Guillermo Del Toro, Duncan Fegredo, Bryan Fuller, Jeph Loeb, Mike Mignola, Frank Miller, Alan Moore, and John Wagner. (7628) (C: 0-1-2) SC, 6x9, 128pgs, FC SRP: $14.95
YU-GI-OH! GX CHAPTER BOOK #3: NIGHT SPIES by Tracey West Jaden may have defeated Nightshroud, but the Shadow Riders have not given up their quest to free the Sacred Beast cards! And Academy Island is already buzzing with rumors of a strange new arrival — a female vampire with a deck full of powerful dark monsters and an attitude to match! (7057/0-439-88832-8) (C: 0-1-2) SC, 5x7, 96pgs, B&W SRP: $4.99
YU-GI-OH! GX READER BOOK #1: JADEN'S SECRET by Tracey West When new rare cards come to Duel Academy, Chazz and Dr. Crowler are determined to keep them away from Jaden. But, as usual, Jaden has a few tricks — and some serious dueling talent — up his sleeve! (7057/0-439-88838-7) (C: 0-1-2) SC, 5x7, 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99
FRIGHT MMPB by Cornell Woolrich A man. A woman. A kiss in the dark. That's how it begins. But before his nightmare ends, Prescott Marshall will learn that kisses and darkness can both hide evil intent — and that the worst darkness of all may be lurking inside him. Lost for more than half-a-century and never-before-published under Cornell Woolrich’s real name, Fright is a breathtaking noir crime novel worthy of the writer who has been called "one of the giants of mystery fiction" and “the Hitchcock of the written word.” (120/0-8439-5774-3) (C: 0-1-2) SC, 5x7, 256pgs SRP: $6.99
DOCTOR WHO: FOREVER AUTUMN HC by Mark Morris It is almost Halloween in the sleepy New England town of Blackwood Falls. But, something long-dormant has awoken in the town, and this will be no ordinary Halloween. As nightmarish creatures prowl the streets, the Doctor and Martha must battle to prevent both the townspeople and themselves from suffering a grisly fate! (7463/1-8460727-0-0) (C: 0-1-2) HC, 5x7, 256pgs, B&W SRP: $11.99
DOCTOR WHO: SICK BUILDING HC by Paul Magrs Tiermann's World: a planet covered in wintry woods and roamed by sabre-toothed tigers and other savage beasts. The Doctor is here to warn Professor Tiermann, his wife, and their son that a terrible danger is on its way! The Voracious Craw, a gigantic and extremely hungry alien creature, is heading remorselessly towards their Dreamhome! (7463) (C: 0-1-2) HC, 5x7, 256pgs, B&W SRP: $11.99
DOCTOR WHO: WETWORLD HC by Mark Michalowski When the TARDIS makes a disastrous landing in the swamps of the planet Sunday, the Doctor has no choice but to abandon Martha and try to find help. But the tranquility of Sunday’s swamps is deceptive, and even the TARDIS can’t protect Martha forever! (7463) (C: 0-1-2) HC, 5x7, 256pgs, B&W SRP: $11.99
TORCHWOOD HARDCOVER NOVELS Separate from the government, outside the police, and beyond the United Nations, Torchwood sets its own rules. This team of investigators uses alien technology to solve crime — both alien and human! Based on Torchwood, the new Doctor Who-inspired drama created by Russell T. Davies starring John Barrowman as the enigmatic Captain Jack Harkness, this series of original novels includes Another Life by Peter Anghelides, Border Princes by Dan Abnett, and Slow Decay by Andy Lane. (7463) (C: 0-1-2) ANOTHER LIFE—HC, 5x7, 256pgs, B&W SRP: $11.99 BORDER PRINCESS—HC, 5x7, 256pgs, B&W SRP: $11.99 SLOW DECAY—HC, 5x7, 256pgs, B&W SRP: $11.99
THE ADVERSARY CYCLE: THE KEEP LIMITED EDITION HC by F. Paul Wilson Something is murdering the Nazi troops stationed in a remote castle high in the Transylvanian alps. Immediately an elite SS extermination squad is sent to destroy whatever enemy dares challenge the Third Reich. And the battle is joined — a battle more terrifying than anything ever experienced! The first book in F. Paul Wilson's acclaimed Adversary Cycle, this edition of The Keep is limited to 1,000 signed & numbered copies. (65/1-880325-10-1) (C: 0-1-2) HC, 360pgs, B&W SRP: $60.00
THE BEST OF ROBERT E. HOWARD VOLUME 1: THE SHADOW KINGDOM TP by Robert E. Howard; illustrated by Jim & Ruth Keegan This collection features Robert E. Howard's most essential tales, set within various genres — all restored to the earliest, most definitive versions available today. (235/0-345- 49018-5) (C: 0-1-2) SC, 6x9, 528pgs, PC SRP: $15.95
BUTCHER BIRD: A NOVEL OF THE DOMINIONS by Richard Kadrey Spyder Lee's days of tranquility are shattered when a demon infects him with something awful — the truth! Now, he envisions the world as it really is: full of angels and demons, monsters and monster-hunters, black magic and mysteries! These are the Dominions — parallel worlds full of wonder, beauty, and horror — and Spyder is thrust into the midst of it and the infinitely powerful Black Clerks, charged with keeping the Dominions in balance! (5889/1-59780-086-4) (C: 0-1-2) SC, 256pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95
THE COMPLETE CHRONICLES OF CONAN TP by Robert E. Howard Conan the Barbarian — pirate, mercenary, outlaw — spent his life wandering the world of the legendary Hyborian Age. As vibrant and atmospheric as when they originally appeared, here are Robert E. Howard's definitive stories of Conan. (9321/1-933648-44-9) (C: 0-1-2) SC, 6x9, 944pgs, PC SRP: $18.95
THE DECEITFUL ORACLE: BOOK TWO OF THE VILDECAZ TALENTS SC by Camille Gabor Two noble sisters. Two very different magical powers. Which will find their missing father? (6844/0-8095-7155-2) SC, 240pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95
THE ETERNAL ROSE SC by Gail Dayton Kallista, now Reinine of all Adara, still has demons to seek out. But when one of the godmarked dies, Kallista is devastated! Now, a trial by combat is needed to regain custody of a child and a new ninth godmarked must be located in order to make the magic whole again and powerful enough to defeat a truly formidable demon! (6844/0-8095- 7165-X) SC, 400pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95
FABULOUS CREATURES AND OTHER MAGICAL BEINGS SC by Joel Levy; illustrated by Nick Harris & Martin Knowlden This cryptozoologist’s guide to the fabulous creatures of myth and legend uses historical records, works of literature and art, and the imaginative insights of the scientifically trained author to detail the habits, habitats, life cycles, reproductive behavior, and specialized abilities of dozens of fabled beings. (4542/1-904760-46-5) (C: 0-1-2) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops. SC, 8x11, 224pgs, FC SRP: $19.95
FROM ASGARD TO VAHALLA HC by Heather O'Donoghue Whether it be Thor's powerful hammer, the mysterious valkyries, the palatial home of the gods — Asgard — or ravenous wolves and fierce elemental giants, the Norse myths are packed with vivid incident. From Viking-age stories of ice and fire to the epic poetry of Beowulf, and Wagner's Ring to Marvel Comics' Mighty Thor, From Asgard to Valhalla chronicles how Norse mythology has resonated from era to era. (133/1-84511-357-8) (C: 0-1-2) HC, 9x12, 224pgs, B&W SRP: $35.00
THE IMAGO SEQUENCE AND OTHER STORIES by Laird Barron The title story of this collection — a devilishly ironic riff on H. P. Lovecraft’s “Pickman’s Model” — was nominated for a World Fantasy Award, while “Probiscus” was nominated for an International Horror Guild Award, and reprinted in The Year’s Best Fantasy and Horror 19. (5889/1-59780-088-0) (C: 0-1-2) SC, 280pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95
LITTLE FUZZY MMPB by H. Beam Piper The chartered Zarathustra Company had it all their way. Their charter was for a Class III uninhabited planet, which Zarathustra was, and it meant they owned the planet lock, stock, and barrel. They exploited it, developed it, and reaped huge profits from it without interference from the Colonial Government. Then Jack Holloway, a sunstone prospector, appeared on the scene with his family of Fuzzies and the passionate conviction that they were not cute animals but little people. (120/0-8439-5911-8) (C: 0-1-2) SC, 5x7, 160pgs SRP: $6.99
MIRRORMASK: THE ILLUSTRATED SCRIPT LIMITED EDITION HC by Neil Gaiman & Dave McKean Limited to 500 fully cloth-bound hardcovers signed by Gaiman and McKean, this special edition of MirrorMask: The Illustrated Film Script includes the full screenplay, plus dialogue and other material cut from the finished film, more than 1,700 storyboards, two sections of stills, and the original back-and-forth emails and notes that formed the basis for the film. (6449) (C: 0-1-2) HC, 6x9, B&W SRP: $125.00
ROBERT E. HOWARD'S A THUNDER OF TRUMPETS HC by Robert E. Howard Meticulously restored text by renowned Howard scholar Paul Herman, this is the final volume in a ten-book definitive chronological collection of Robert E. Howard's stories that appeared in pulp magazines like the revered Weird Tales. (6844/0-8095-7170-6) (C: 0-1-2) HC, 240pgs, B&W SRP: $35.00
THE SELECTED STORIES OF TANITH LEE VOLUME 1: TEMPTING THE GODS HC by Tanith Lee This short story collection by the award-winning author of The Birthgrave and The Silver Metal Lover is the first installment of a two-volume series of special edition hardcovers limited to 1,000 copies, printed in a high-quality smythe-sewn binding and acid-free paper. (6844/0-8095-5765-7) (C: 0-1-2) HC, 240pgs, B&W SRP: $29.95
SPACE OPERA SC edited by Rich Horton Space Opera, a new anthology series edited and presented by Rich Horton, the editor for Science Fiction: The Best of the Year and Fantasy: The Best of the Year, promises to span the whole wide range of a subgenre famous for its romantic adventure, exotic settings, and larger-than-life characters — collecting the best space opera written in 2006 by some of the genre's greatest authors including John Barnes, Paul Berger, Alan De Niro, John G. Hemry, Jay Lake, Paul J. McAuley, Mike Resnick, Alastair Reynolds, R. Garcia y Robertson, and Brian Stableford. (6844/0-8095-5755-X) (C: 0-1-2) SC, 320pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95
VOICE OF THE WHIRLWIND by Walter Jon Williams Steward is a clone. A beta. His memories are fifteen years old, because his alpha never did have a brain-scan update. And in those fifteen years, the entire world has changed: The Orbital Policorp which held his allegiance has collapsed; dozens of his friends died in an off-planet war which he survived; an alien race has established relations with humanity; both his first and second wives have divorced him. And someone has murdered him! (5889/1-59780-087-2) (C: 0-1-2) SC, 256pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95
WHEN DARKNESS DESCENDS by Charles L. Grant & Thomas F. Monteleone An intriguing tale of mystery and apocalyptic vision, this limited and signed edition of When Dark Descends serves as the only collaboration World Fantasy Award Grand Master Charles L. Grant ever scribed. (65/1-880325-70-5) (C: 0-1-2) HC, 64pgs, B&W SRP: $35.00
HARRY POTTER AND THE DEATHLY HALLOWS HC by J.K. Rowling From Scholastic Inc. The seventh and culminating chapter in J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series! Harry has been burdened with a dark, dangerous and seemingly impossible task: that of locating and destroying Voldemort's remaining Horcuxes. To do so, he must leave the warmth, safety and companionship of The Burrow and follow without fear or hesitation the inexorable path laid out for him. In this final installment, Rowling unveils in spectacular fashion the answers to the many questions that have been so eagerly awaited. The spellbinding, richly woven narrative, which plunges, twists and turns at a breathtaking pace, confirms the author as a mistress of storytelling, whose books will be read, reread and read again. Deathly Hallows is also available in a slipcased, foil-stamped deluxe edition that includes an exclusive insert showcasing near-scale reproductions of Mary Grandpre's interior art, as well as never-before-seen, full-color frontpiece art printed on special paper, and a wraparound jacket featuring art created especially for this edition. Scheduled to ship 07/25/2007. (7057). (7057) (C: 0-1-2) HARDCOVER (0-545-01022-5)—HC, 6x9, 784pgs, B&W SRP: $34.99 DELUXE HARDCOVER (0-545-02937-6)—HC, 6x9, B&W SRP: $65.00
THE VAMPIRE AND THE DEVIL'S SON by Ponson du Terrail; translated by Brian Stableford 1723. The fearless Baron de Nossac returns from a daring military mission in Eastern Europe when, crossing the forests of Bohemia, he is captured by the legendary Black Huntsman, a 900-year-old wraith who is none other than the Devil’s own son! (5941/1- 932983-55-4) (C: 0-1-2) SC, 5x8, 280pgs, B&W SRP: $20.95
DRAWING AMERICAN MANGA SUPERHEROES SC by Andy Smith Manga has transformed the work of cutting-edge American comic-book artists such as Joe Madureira (Uncanny X-Men) and Ed McGinnis (Superman) so much that a new term has evolved: amerimanga. In Drawing American Manga Superheroes, author and illustrator Andy Smith uses his own clear, informative step-by-step format to show artists exactly how to create their own amerimanga by giving traditional American figures and storytelling a twist with manga style and techniques. (356/0-8230-2978-6) (C: 0-1-2) SC, 8x11, 128pgs, PC SRP: $19.95
DRAWING CARTOONS: A COMPLETE GUIDE SC by John Byrne, Alex Hughes & Janet Nunn Featuring step-by-step examples and demonstrations, including over 400 cartoons and caricatures, Drawing Cartoons covers the essential aspects of rendering all types of cartoons, from advice on tools and equipment and portraying expressions, to writing scripts and creating storyboards. (4542/0-007243-32-4) (C: 0-1-2) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops. SC, 8x11, 192pgs, PC SRP: $16.95
HELL BEASTS: HOW TO DRAW GROTESQUE FANTASY CREATURES SC by Jim Pavelec Summon nightmares from the dark depths of Hell with Hell Beasts! Top gaming artist Jim Pavelec (Dungeons & Dragons, Magic: The Gathering) illustrates more than 25 step- by-step demonstrations for rendering a variety of fear-inducing beasts including demons, goblins, zombies, gargoyles, hydra, and more. (143/1-58180-926-3) (C: 0-1-2) SC, 8x11, 128pgs, FC SRP: $19.99
HEROES! DRAW YOUR OWN SUPERHEROES, GADGET GEEKS & OTHER DO-GOODERS HC by Jay Stephens From every inch of buffed-up bodies to all-out action poses, from masks and capes to mutations and power effects, this guide helps budding cartoonists realize their own superhuman skills as they develop and draw fantastic new heroes! (567/1-57990-934-5) (C: 0-1-2) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops. HC, 8x8, 64pgs, FC SRP: $12.95
HOW TO DRAW KRAPPY KARTOONS REALLY WELL SC by Geoff Kelly This irreverent guide to drawing cartoons offers tips and tricks designed to endlessly encourage young cartoonists, offering ways to improve basic skills and unleash creativity through drawing exercises and examples. (4542/1-741147-60-3) (C: 0-1-2) SC, 6x9, 112pgs, PC SRP: $8.95
KIDS DRAW MANGA MONSTERS SC by Christopher Hart Christopher Hart's clear, step-by-step drawings (hundreds of them!) and easy instructions let young people convert familiar animals into manga monsters complete with cool claws, horns, feet, and fur! (356/0-823098-40-0) (C: 0-1-2) SC, 8x11, 64pgs, PC SRP: $11.95
MONSTERS! DRAW YOUR OWN MUTANTS, FREAKS & CREEPS HC by Jay Stephens Dockula, the aquatic nibbler; Skeeterman, the campground creep; and Spook Ook, the attic thumper: these and other creatures lurk on the pages of this quirky how-to guide to drawing creepy freaks. (567/1-57990-935-3) (C: 0-1-2) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops. HC, 8x8, 64pgs, FC SRP: $12.95
COLOR ME MANGA Officially licensed from Tokyopop! Breathe vivid life into your favorite manga characters with this series of fun-and-fantasy-filled coloring books featuring 64-pages of black-and- white line art. (246) (C: 0-1-2) BIZENGHAST (0-7624-3131-8)—SC, 8x11, 128pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 PRINCESS AI (0-7624-3132-6)—SC, 8x11, 128pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95
MOVIE/TV
BATTLESTAR GALACTICA OFFICIAL COMPANION SEASON THREE TP by David Bassom The ‘re-imagined’ Battlestar Galactica is one of the most acclaimed series on any network! This third official companion, compiled with complete access to the production, is packed with exclusive interviews, photos and a stunning full-color section, behind-the- scenes secrets, coverage of the online series Resistance, and a complete season three episode guide! (133/1-84576-478-1) (C: 0-1-2) SC, 6x9, 176pgs, PC SRP: $14.95
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O/A BATTLESTAR GALACTICA OFFICIAL COMPANION TPS by David Bassom Serving as an informative companion piece to the brand new, ‘re-imagined’ version of the cult 1970s series, Battlestar Galactica, each volume is packed with exclusive interviews, photos, behind-the-scenes secrets, and a complete episode guide. (133) (C: 0-1-2) SEASON 1 (1-84576-097-2)—SC, 6x9, 176pgs, PC SRP: $14.95 SEASON 2 (1-84576-221-5)—SC, 6x9, 176pgs, PC SRP: $14.95
DISSECTING ALIENS SC by John L. Flynn, Ph.D. Author John Flynn dissects Hollywood’s most famous aliens, starting with 1951’s “The Thing.” Also included are chapters on two of the signature movie monsters, the Alien and the Predator, including a preview of AvP 2 (2007), plus 150 photos, hundreds of plot summaries, behind-the-scenes information, interviews, and trivia. (6873) (C: 0-1-2) SC, 6x9, 224pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95
STARDUST FILM COMPANION SC This ultimate, full-color companion to Neil Gaiman’s Stardust feature film produced by Paramount/Dreamworks includes commentary and interviews with the cast and the crew, hundreds of color photos and production art images, including previously unseen Charles Vess drawings, the full screenplay, and an exclusive introduction by Neil Gaiman. (133/1-84576-422-6) (C: 0-1-2) SC, 9x11, 240pgs, FC SRP: $24.95
BUNNY TALES HC by Izabella St. James What happens in the Mansion, doesn’t stay in the Mansion! Plastic surgery, gorgeous clothes, cool cars, and a generous weekly allowance are the perks of Mansion life, but Hef’s girlfriends are a clique, a sorority, a group of best buds, and bitter rivals, the worst of high school in an adult party circuit. Bunny Tales is Playboy model Izabella St. James' story — of a party girl who discovered what work it is to play all the time. (246/0-7624- 2739-6) (C: 0-1-2) HC, 6x9, 240pgs, B&W SRP: $24.00
STAR WARS: THE LAST OF THE JEDI #8 MMPB by Jude Watson As the Empire solidifies its power and stifles dissent, former Jedi apprentice Ferus Olin must stay undercover — and begin to lay the foundations for the Empire's eventual overthrow. His major rival? Darth Vader! (7057/0-439-68141-3) (C: 0-1-2) SC, 5x7, 160pgs, B&W SRP: $5.99
STAR WARS: REPUBLIC COMMANDO — TRUE COLORS MMPB by Karen Traviss As the savage Clone Wars rage unchecked, the Republic's deadliest warriors face the grim truth that the Separatists aren't their only enemy — or even their worst! As a growing menace threatens Republic victory, the members of Omega Squad make a shocking discovery that shakes their loyalty to the core! (235/0-345-49800-3) (C: 0-1-2) SC, 6x9, 448pgs, B&W SRP: $7.99
STARS OF THE MONTH
STAR WARS: THE COMPLETE VISUAL DICTIONARY Illustrated with more than 1,000 high-quality annotated photographs and stills, this book serves as the definitive photographic guide to the entire Star Wars saga. (4309/0-7566- 2238-7) (JUL063756) (C: 0-1-2) HC, 9x12, 272pgs, FC SRP: $40.00
YOU CAN DRAW STAR WARS CHARACTERS From droids and Wookiees to Darth Vader, this step-by-step guide teaches budding artists everything they need to know to draw characters from the amazing world of Star Wars. (4309/0-7566-2343-X) (AUG063935) (C: 0-1-2) HC, 8x11, 96pgs, FC SRP: $19.99
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SECRETS OF SPIDER-MAN REVEALED SC by Robert Weinberg From Sterling Publishing. Fans can untangle the web of mystery with Secrets of Spider- Man Revealed! The book spans the colorful career of everyone's favorite web-spinning, wall-crawling wonder, offering heretofore hidden and detailed descriptions of his powers and accessories, his friends and adversaries and his most exciting adventures. Scheduled to ship 05/09/2007. (567). (567/1-4027-4655-5) (C: 0-1-2) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops. SC, 5x7, 144pgs, FC $9.95
X-MEN POP-UP BOOK This second in a series of fun-and-fact-filled books features original 1960s Marvel comic book excerpts that literally leap-out-at-you with metallic pop-ups, dramatic action-packed gatefolds, and slide-out fact files on such classic Marvel characters as Dr. Xavier, Cyclops, Magneto, Storm, Nightcrawler, Banshee, and Colossus. (235/0-763634-62-X) (C: 0-1-2) HC, 10x10, 16pgs, FC SRP: $24.99